Day Mass and Eucharistic Service Schedule for the Forthcoming Week Gospel

Reading

Sunday 12th July

10.00am Mass from Our Lady of Mount Carmel

4.00-5.00pm Private Prayer at St. Matthew’s

7.00-8.00 Private Prayer at Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Matthew 13:1-23

Monday 13th July

10.00am Mass from St. Matthew’s

7.00-8.00 Private Prayer at St. Matthew’s

Matthew 10:34-11:1

Tuesday 14th July

10.00am Mass from Our Lady of Mount Carmel

7.00-8.00 Private Prayer at Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Matthew 11:20-24

Wednesday 15th July

10.00am Mass from St. Matthew’s

Matthew 11:25-27

Thursday 16th July

10.00am Mass from Our Lady of Mount Carmel

7.00-8.00 Private Prayer at Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Matthew 11:28-30

Friday 17th July

10.00 am Mass from St. Matthew’s

7.00-8.00pm Private Prayer at St. Matthew’s

Matthew 12:1-8

Saturday 18th July

6.00pm Mass at St. Matthew’s

Matthew 12:14-21

Sunday 19th July

9.30am Mass at St. Matthew’s

11.00am Mass at Our Lady of Mount Carmel

6.00pm Mass at Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Matthew 13:24-43

ST MATTHEW’S and OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL

PARISH PRIEST: Fr. Martin Chambers Contact Details: 01563 533587, martin.chambers@gallowaydiocese.org.uk

SUNDAY LITURGY: 12th July 15th Sunday of the Year - A

Psalm Response

Some seed fell into rich soil, and produced its crop

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia, alleluia! Lord, your servant is listening; you have the message of eternal life. Alleluia

Sunday Masses: 10.00am live streamed from St. Matthew’s or Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Everyday Faith

We ought to accustom ourselves to this basic truth till we are steeped in it, until it becomes as familiar to us as the perception

of shape or the reading of words. God, in all that is most living and incarnate. . . is not far away from us. Altogether apart from

the world we see, touch, taste, smell and hear around us. Rather, God awaits us every instant in our action, in the work of the

moment. There is a sense in which God is at the tip of my pen, my spade, my brush, my needle – of my heart and of my thought.

P.T.deC.

Everyday faith means realizing that all aspects of our life – worries, dreams, frustrations, joys – are shared by a God who

travels with us and comforts us. Teilhard suggests that our faith will increase if we begin each day consciously acknowledging

that we are already at home in God’s presence. Such practice helps us become ready for any undertaking, hope-filled and

trusting. Faith challenges us to discover God’s presence in our work and play and to integrate the Gospel reality into our daily

life. We keep faith through wholehearted, caring involvement in the moment: using a computer, washing dishes, cutting the

lawn, talking to friends, working in the garden. Ponder each experience if this day. How has the presence of God tried to

reveal itself? Offer your day to God in praise and gratitude.

Prayer: O God, you are ever present in my life, let me know you are not as a distant figure who enters my experience via

dramatic miracles or special events, but as a faithful companion who draws near in ordinary moments of the day. Even on

those days when I do not feel your nearness, let my faith give me the courage to go on anyway.

Feasts This Week Wednesday 15th – St. Bonaventure

Resumption of Mass

As a result of the announcement by the First Minister this week, Mass will resume at both St. Matthew’s & Our Lady of Mount Carmel with the following timetable:

Saturday: 6.00pm Mass at St. Matthew’s (starting from 18th July) Sunday: 9.30am Mass at St. Matthew’s (starting from 19th July)

11.00am Mass at Our Lady of Mount Carmel (starting from 19th July) 6.00pm Mass at Our Lady of Mount Carmel (starting from 19th July)

Weekday Mass

In the week beginning Monday 20th July, there will also be Weekday Mass as follows: Monday 10.00am – St. Matthew’s Tuesday 10.00am – Our Lady of Mount Carmel Thursday 10.00am – Our Lady of Mount Carmel Friday 10.00am – St. Matthew’s

Booking a Place at Mass

BOOKING A PLACE AT MASS: To maintain the 2metre social distancing, the numbers able to access each Church is as follows: St. Matthew’s maximum 50; Our Lady of Mount Carmel maximum 50. Therefore, parishioners are asked to book a seat at Mass in the following ways:

a) Each week from the Sunday evening at 6pm, you can book a seat online through the Parish website for either of the Saturday 6pm Mass or the three Sunday Masses.

b) For those who do not have access to online booking, on the following Friday afternoon from 2-4pm, parishioners will be able to phone in and book a seat. The number is: 07847 726 845

On the Friday evening, seats will be allocated, and parishioners will be informed if they have been successful in gaining a seat for the Mass of their choice. If they have been unsuccessful, they will be a priority for the following weekend. REMEMBER – DURING THIS STAGE OF COVID RESTRICTIONS, YOU MUST BOOK A SEAT IN ADVANCE FOR SATURDAY NIGHT MASS OR ANY OF THE SUNDAY MASSES!

Livestream Fr. Martin will continue to live-stream the Masses on the YouTube channel: “St Matthew’s & Our Lady of Mount Carmel Kilmarnock”. The Masses that will be live-streamed will be the two Sunday morning Masses and all four weekday Masses.

Private Prayer Before the Blessed

Sacrament

During Stage Three, the Church will be open for Quiet Prayer before the Blessed Sacrament for a half hour before each weekday Mass. This will be live-streamed. DIAL-A-MASS: For those who are unable to access Mass online, the Knights of St Columba have set up Dial-a-Mass. For the cost of a local call someone can listen to the Mass which is recorded at 12.00 midday on Sunday, and available on the phone till 11.59 the following Sunday. To access the Mass phone 01642 130 120.

Parish Collections

Many thanks to all who have contributed to our two Parishes through standing order and through cheques. As you can see from the totals, parishioners have been truly generous to the work of our parishes. As you know, if you want to contribute through cheques, please send them to either St. Matthew’s or Our Lady of Mount Carmel church houses. If you wish to take out a Standing Order, please speak to Fr. Martin on 01563 533587. Muchas gracias por su generosidad

Children’s Liturgy During the Summer Holidays, the Children’s Liturgy will be on holiday. Girls and Boys, have a good break!

Appeal for Volunteers

Because the Church will need to be sanitised after every Service, we will therefore need a growing band of volunteers for these tasks. Many people already do great work within our Parishes but we will need ‘all hands on deck’ as we move forward. Even if you have never thought of doing this before, if you are healthy and fulfil the government Covid-19 guidelines, please consider volunteering. Please contact Fr. Martin to volunteer.

Bulletin This bulletin is available online but, if you know of anyone who wishes to receive a letter by post, please let Fr. Martin know.

East Ayrshire Coronavirus Call

Centre

East Ayrshire Council will coordinate assistance to the community at a single telephone number 01563 554400 from Monday to Friday from 9 am – 5 pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 9 am – 3 pm. You will be asked to describe the type of support or assistance required. Urgent needs, including meals and food parcels will be supported through local resilience groups. In a crisis, support will be arranged by a council officer.

Foodbank Ayrshire East Foodbank continues to operate. Contact 01563 574000 for assistance, and your name will be added to the list for the delivery service. You can also make a monetary donation by phoning this number

Food Parcels Through the donations from parishioners, Fr. Martin has been able to provide small food parcels to those who come to the St. Matthew’s Church house.

St. Matthew’s Collections Our Lady of Mount Carmel Collections

Standing Orders for June: £2,116 Current Account Standing Orders for June: £1,031 Renovation Account Standing Orders for June: £180

Please remember the following in your prayers:

Recently Deceased: Michelle Hanlon May all our departed rest in peace.

Anniversaries: Brian Gillion and Suzanne Bailey

People who are ill: Eimear Callaghan, David O’Callaghan & Michelle Hanlon, Mary Gibson, Michelle Dunne, Bridget Kirkwood, Leona McAllister, Helen Wass-O’Donnell, Betty Deeney, Lorette Pearson, Mary Hasson, Donald Gibon, Senga McCann, Benny McGuiness Snr, Bernard McGuiness Jnr., Valerie Toal , Sarah Lobban and Frank Mullen, Helen O’Donnell, Nathalie Feeney, Mary McLaughlin, Derek McGill and Agnes Lennon