ST ANDREW’S ST PETER’S ST PHILIP’S ST THERESA’S Admin Office:

126 Victoria Street 9 Carmondean Centre The Lanthorn Kilronan Park

Craigshill Deans Kenilworth Rise 41 Main Street

Livingston Livingston Dedridge, Livingston East Calder

EH54 5BJ EH54 8PT EH54 6NY EH53 0ES

T: 01506 432141 T: 01506 438787 T: c/o 01506 880918 T: 01506 880918

Pastoral Team:

Fr Kenneth Owens, Fr Simon Hughes, Fr Peter Krakowiak SAC & Fr John Semnanke

Email: catholic126@gmail.com PPC Email: livingstoneastcalder_ppc@hotmail.com

Fr Peter Mobile: 07460 676 278 (text only) Email: katolicylivingston@gmail.com

Facebook: Livingston and East Calder Catholic Parishes

Website: www.livingstoncatholicparishes.co.uk

SVDP Contact Numbers:

St Andrew’s: 07342 793611 St Peter’s: 07796 662264

St Philip’s: 07502 031701 St Theresa’s: 07548 115446

Confession:

St Andrew’s: Sat 9am & 4.30pm

St Peter’s: Sat 10am

St Philip’s: Sat 9am

St Theresa’s: Sun after 11.30am

Adoration:

St Andrew’s: Thu 7pm to 8pm

Sat 4.30pm to 5pm

St Peter’s: Sat 10am to 10.30am

Sun 8.30am to 9am

St Philip’s: Sat 9am to 9.15am

Morning Prayer:

St Philip’s: Tue, Thu & Sat

9.15am

SUNDAY 11 NOVEMBER 2018

32nd Sunday of the Year - Year B

Apart from the Temple

discourse in Mark 13, the

episode in this Sunday’s

gospel is Jesus’ last public

act before his passion and

death. He decries the

actions of those scribes who

are full of their own

importance, whose ministry

is focused on their own

status and position.

Two of the scribes’ most

important obligations were

to take care of widows and

orphans and to pray. Last

week we were told the

greatest commandment was

to love God and your

neighbour but instead of

living this some scribes

would take money from the

widows (they were the lawyers of their day and administered the estates of

widows) and they rattled through prayers insincerely. For this Jesus says they

will receive “a very severe condemnation”.

In contrast is the poor widow, who demonstrates true discipleship, she gives

everything she has - her whole livelihood.

Adambrae Remembrance Service: Fr Simon will lead this service today, Sunday 11th, at 2.00pm in the pavilion at Adambrae Cemetery.

Youth Club: Sunday evenings in the Lanthorn from 6.00pm - 8.00pm. The Youth Club would like to thank the One World Group for their

very kind donation of £100 to Club funds.

The next session will be led by Fr Simon and will be held on Wednesday 14 November at 7.00pm in St Peter’s. The topic will be

‘Spirituality’.

Samaritans: Next Thursday 15th, at 7.00pm in St Margaret’s Academy, Steven Harkins, a friend of Fr Simon and a member of the Samaritans

organisation, will be in the school to talk about their work. This is part of the school’s initiative for mental health and well being. Everyone

is welcome.

Feast of St Margaret: Congratulations to St Margaret’s Academy on their feast day next Friday, the 16th. The Archbishop will be joining the

school community for Mass at 9.30am and everyone is welcome to attend.

40th Anniversary Living Stones Catholic Charismatic Prayer Group: “Come to him, a living stone, though rejected by mortals yet chosen

and precious in God’s sight and like living stones, let yourselves be built into a spiritual house.” 1 Peter 2:4-5. Day of Prayer and

thanksgiving in St Andrew’s church, Craigshill on Saturday 17 November. Starts at 11.00am prompt and finishes at 4.00pm. Tea/coffee will

be provided but please bring a packed lunch. The day will finish with parish Exposition at 4.30pm and Vigil Mass at 5.30pm.

Knowing Jesus Through Luke: Presentation on St Luke, directed prayer session and presentation on public reading on Saturday 17

November from 11.00am - 3.30pm at Gillis Centre. See poster and leaflet for booking details.

Presentation of the Gospel: Takes place on Sunday 18 November. All P4 children preparing for First Holy Communion should attend.

Social Committee: The next meeting will be on Tuesday 20 November at 7.00pm in St Theresa’s.

International Catholic Peace Organisation: In order to launch Pax Christ (the International Peace Organisation) in Scotland, a meeting is

being held at Conforti Institute, Coatbridge on 23-25 November. The meeting will include workshops, sharing and input from those in

education. There is no charge and meals and accommodation are available if required. Possible to attend only part of the weekend,

however, you need to register. For more details and to book a place contact anna@confortiinstitute.org.

Syro-Malabar Community: A fond farewell to the Syro-Malabar community after 10 years in St Philip’s. The communities from Falkirk,

Kirkcaldy, Edinburgh and Livingston will come together in one parish on Saturday 24 November in St Kentigern’s, Barnton. The Cardinal

from Kerala is coming and all are invited to take part in the celebrations at 3.00pm. We thank Fr Sebastian and the Livingston community

for their example of faith and dedication to the gospel over the time they have spent with us. The national shrine of St Alphonsa shall also

move to Edinburgh.

Thank You: The Spiritans (Holy Ghost Fathers) would like to thank everyone for their generosity with their recent Mission Appeal.

Next Sunday’s Readings (18.11.18): Daniel 12:1-3; Psalm 15; Hebrews 10:11-14. 18; Mark 13:24-32.

Recently Deceased: Eilish Fleming, Pauline Knowles; Anniversaries (November): Charlie McGillivray, Tricia McGarry, Ella Conway, Catherine

Scott, Harry Hunt, Colin Phair

Shared News …

ST PETER’S …

Leaf Clearing: Most leaf falling has now ended and the parish property needs an autumn rake and brush! If anyone would like to come

along THIS AFTERNOON at 2.00pm armed with a rake and a brush I’m sure we can get it done very quickly. The more the merrier (kids

can help too).

Calling all new money counters: A meeting has been scheduled for those who have volunteered to help with this (and anyone else who’d

like to). At the meeting, it will be explained clearly what’s involved in it all. Tuesday 20 November at 7.00pm in the side hall.

Prayer Partners Wanted: We’re looking for names of anyone who would like to be a Prayer Partner for children preparing for

sacraments. This is NOT for adults to link up directly with children - a name will simply be given for you to pray for. Speak to Fr Simon if

you’re interested in getting involved.

Altar Servers/Serviettes: Fr Simon needs to know which children will be attending the Christmas Vigil so we can prepare them to make a

gift to the parish. Please let him know as soon as possible.

Last Sunday’s Collection: £690.66; Church Stall: £75.83; 200 Club Winners: October - 1st Elizabeth Traynor, 2nd John Thomson;

November - 1st Elizabeth Crumley, 2nd Elizabeth Garvin.

ST PHILIP’S ...

Last Sunday’s Collection:

£392.56; Church Stall: £90.00;

200 Club: No 65 C Dickson;

Sanctuary Candle: John Curran

RIP

ST THERESA’S…

Thank You: Special thanks to Bob

Birrell who has done our reader’s

rota since 1975!

Fire Wardens: We are looking for

volunteer fire wardens who can

help evacuate the building in the

unlikely event of a fire. Please

speak to Fr Kenneth or contact

the parish office if you’re

interested in helping out.

Last Sunday’s Collection:

£669.39; Building Fund: £240.91;

Bonus Ball Proceeds: £196.00;

Bonus Ball Winner: No 53 St

Theresa’s

Remember, remember ,,,

During November, we remember. This Sunday - 11th November - is especially

poignant as many remember in various ceremonies throughout Europe and beyond, the end of the First World War. In many of our parishes Books of Remembrance are open once again for us to record names of those whom we have loved and – for now – do not see. To ‘remember’ is to ‘connect again’. As we do our remembering we too gradually are ‘put back together’ to help us manage our own bereavements and griefs. Here are some words we might use as a prayer as we remember someone we have loved especially and whom we miss. Perhaps light a candle at home, sit quietly and say the words …

A Litany of Remembrance

In the rising of the sun and in its going down,

we will remember them.

In the blowing of the wind and in the chill of winter,

we will remember them.

In the opening of buds and in the rebirth of spring,

we will remember them.

In the blueness of the sky and in the warmth of summer,

we will remember them.

In the rustling of leaves and in the beauty of autumn,

we will remember them.

In the beginning of the year and when it ends,

we will remember them.

When we are weary and in need of strength,

we will remember them.

When we feel lost and sick at heart,

we will remember them.

When we have joys we yearn to share,

we will remember them.

So long as we live, they too shall live,

for they are now a part of us, as we remember them.

Fr Simon

ST ANDREW’S ...

Fairtrade: Stall next weekend, 17

& 18 November

Last Sunday’s Collection:

£1,005.08; Building Fund:

£148.26; Church Stall: 56.80; 200

Club: No: 28 & No: 18; Sanctuary

Candle: Those lost at war

St Andrew’s Night Ceilidh: In aid

of St Margaret’s Academy

Malawi Building Project on

Saturday 24 November, 7.00pm -

10.30pm, in the Lanthorn. BYOB.

Tickets now on sale (£5 adult/£3

child/under 5’s free) available

from St Andrew’s - Patricia

McKenna (5.30pm) & Brian Rolfe

(11.30am), St Peter’s - Christine

Cooper & Cathy Bain, St Philip’s -

Lynnette Buchan, St Theresa’s -

Tom Grieve. Raffle prize

donations welcome.

DATE ST ANDREW’S ST PETER’S ST PHILIP’S ST THERESA’S FEAST DAY

Sun 11 Nov 9.30am Polish PK 11.30am Mass JS People of the Parish

9.30am Mass JS Julian & Elizabeth Bath

5.30pm Mass SH

9.30am Mass SH People of the Parish

11.30am Mass SH Margaret O’Rourke

32nd Sunday of the year

Year B

Mon 12 Nov No Service

No Service No Service 9.00am Mass JS Eddie Cannon RIP

Memorial of St Josaphat

Tue 13 Nov No Service No Service 9.30am Mass JS Catherine Caffrey

No Service Tuesday 32nd week of the year

Wed 14 Nov No Service

9.30am Mass SH Frank Woods RIP

No Service 6.00pm Mass JS Tom Gillespie RIP

Wednesday 32nd week of the year

Thu 15 Nov No Service 9.30am Mass SH Ciss McLean RIP

9.30am Mass JS William Caffrey

No Service

Thursday

32nd week of the year

Fri 16 Nov No Service 9.30am Mass SH Ella Conway

No Service No Service Feast of St Margaret

Sat 17 Nov No Service

5.30pm Vigil KO Theresa Weir RIP

9.30am Mass SH Adam Maxwell

6.30pm Polish PK

9.30am Mass JS John Taylor RIP

No Service Memorial of

St Elizabeth of Hungary

Sun 18 Nov 9.30am Polish PK 11.30am Mass KO Donor’s Intention

9.30am Mass SH Christopher Norris RIP

5.30pm Mass SH People of the Parish

9.30am Mass KO People of the Parish

11.30am Mass JS Isabella Forbes

33rd Sunday of the year

Year B

WIADOMOŚCI POLSKIEJ WSPÓLNOTY W LIVINSTON

Drodzy, Prorok Eliasz opowiada o wdowie z Sarepty, która uwierzyła Bogu wbrew nadziei. Dzban

mąki nie wyczerpał się i baryłka oliwy nie opróżniła się według obietnicy, którą Pan wypowiedział

przez Eliasza. Psalmista wychwala miłosierdzie Boga: Ochrania sierotę i wdowę, lecz występnych

kieruje na bezdroża. Pan króluje na wieki. Zaufanie jest kluczem jednego z 8 błogosławieństw

Jezusowych: Błogosławieni ubodzy w duchu, albowiem do nich należy królestwo niebieskie.

Opowieść Marka ewangelisty dotyka istoty naszej ofiarności wobec Boga i potrzebujących: Ta

uboga wdowa wrzuciła najwięcej ze wszystkich, którzy kładli do skarbony. Wszyscy bowiem

wrzucali z tego, co im zbywało; ona zaś ze swego niedostatku wrzuciła wszystko, co miała… Jak

mam zrozumieć dzisiaj w moim życiu tę pochwałę dwóch ubogich wdów, hojnie obdarowujących

Boga i ludzi tym, co posiadały. Jak zrozumieć ofiarę Jezusa dla zgładzenia moich grzechów? Jak

mogę pomagać skuteczniej?

Jakie pytania zadamy sobie świętując 100 lecie odzyskania Niepodległości? Co dla mnie znaczy

Polska, bycie Polakiem, patriotyzm, tradycja, przywiązanie do religii przodków i tradycji

duchowej? Co i jak mogę coś wnieść do tego wielkiego dziedzictwa? Wasz ks. Piotr