ALL SAINTS: “We shall be like Him because we shall see Him as He really is” (1 John 3:2)
SAINT OF THE WEEK: SAINT ELIZABETH OF THE TRINITY (1880-1906), 8TH NOVEMBER
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Devotion to the newly canonised Saint Carlo in our parishes has taken deep roots and produced much fruit in many people’s lives, often in surprising ways. Last summer, we obtained a first class relic of Saint Carlo (hair cuttings) which it would be good to make available for people to see and venerate when they visit St. Mary’s in Largs. With the Bishop’s permission, it is hoped to erect a SHRINE TO SAINT CARLO in St. Mary’s church, probably at the back of our current side aisle. The basic idea is to erect a “triptych” or three-panelled display: at the centre, will be a representation of Saint Carlo and, on either side, representations of SS. Francis and Clare of Assisi. A few benches will be removed to make room for a votive candle stand and a kneeler. Our first class relic of Saint Carlo will be embedded appropriately to ensure security and accessibility.
QR code and link to facilitate donations for the Shrine.
Notices
MRS. JANET (JEANETTE) McCAMLEY, RIP (St. Mary’s): We pray for the eternal repose of the soul of Mrs. McCamley who passed away at Crosshouse hospital on 29th October. We offer our sincerest condolences to her husband Gordon and to all the family. May the Lord grant her eternal rest and grant to her loved ones the grace and peace of His divine consolation. The Funeral Mass will be at St. Mary’s on Friday 14th November at 10am, and thereafter to Brisbane Glen Cemetery.
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA) FOR ST. MARY’S, LARGS, AND OUR LADY’S, MILLPORT:
Information page for the 2025-2026 program: https://www.rclargsandmillport.com/rite-of-christian-initiation-of-adults/
Form if you want to sign up for the RCIA course and enter into full communion with the Catholic Church: https://www.rclargsandmillport.com/2025/06/28/rcia-form-for-applicants-to-join-the-programme/
Form if you want to volunteer to assist in the RCIA programme for 2025-2026: https://www.rclargsandmillport.com/2025/06/28/rcia-form-for-volunteers-to-assist-in-the-rcia-programme/
POPE FRANCIS’ DOCUMENT convoking the Jubilee Year of 2025: https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/bulls/documents/20240509_spes-non-confundit_bolla-giubileo2025.html
PORNOGRAPHY: The Bishops of the United States have just produced the second edition of their document: “Create in Me a Clean Heart: A Pastoral Response to Pornography.” It gives a word of hope and healing to those who have been harmed by pornography and raises awareness of its pervasiveness and harm. If you, or someone you know or love is struggling with pornography, this document looks like a great gift to help you. The full text of the document can be found at: https://www.usccb.org/resources/Create-in-Me-a-Clean-Heart-Statement-on-Pornography.pdf
ENCYCLICAL LETTER OF POPE FRANCIS ON THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS:
RELIC OF BLESSED CARLO ACUTIS: For information and photos, please click on this link: https://www.rclargsandmillport.com/2024/08/21/relic-of-blessed-carlo-acutis/
PHOTO GALLERY, ST MARY’S PARISH FESTIVAL 2024: St Mary’s Festival Photos
PHOTO GALLERY, ST MARY’S GARDEN 2024: St Mary’s Flower Garden
PHOTO GALLERY, ASSISI PILGRIMAGE OF FEBRUARY 2024: Assisi Pilgrimage 2024
OUR LADY’S PARISH CENSUS: If you are a Catholic who lives within the boundaries of Our Lady’s Parish (Millport), please consider filling out a Census form. Hard copies of the form are available in Our Lady’s church porch. Alternatively, you can fill in one on line by using the following link: https://forms.gle
ST. MARY’S PARISH CENSUS: If you are a Catholic who lives within the boundaries of St. Mary’s Parish (Largs, Fairlie and Skelmorlie), please consider filling out a Census form. Hard copies of the form are available in St. Mary’s church porch. Alternatively, you can fill in one on line by using the following link: https://forms.gle/bViFEJBgCRVjuYnE8
SCOTTISH CATHOLIC SAFEGUARDING STANDARDS AGENCY (SCSSA): The official website of the new Agency can be found at: https://www.scsafeguarding.org.uk/SCSSA
“IN GOD’S IMAGE”, version 2: The Safeguarding Instruction of the Bishops of Scotland. https://www.rclargsandmillport.com/2021/08/28/in-gods-image-version-2-safeguarding-instruction-of-the-bishops-of-scotland/
DIOCESAN WEB-PAGE & FACEBOOK PAGE ON THE SYNOD: https://gallowaydiocese.org.uk/synod https://fb.me/gallowaysynod
VATICAN NEWS: Keep up to date with all news from the Vatican in English at: https://www.vaticannews.va/en.html
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LITURGY
– SUNDAYS:
LARGS (live-streamed): Saturday Vigil, 6pm & Sunday 10am; Monday, Tuesday, Thursday (with exception of 2nd Thursdays) and Friday: Mass at 10am. Wednesday: Mass at 8am.
MILLPORT (live-streamed): 12.15pm, Sunday; 10am on 2nd Thursdays.
LIVESTREAM LINKS:
– HOLIDAYS OF OBLIGATION:
LARGS: Vigil Mass at 7pm; 10am Mass on the Day
MILLPORT: 12.15pm Mass on the Day
