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International Connection
St John the Baptist’s parish celebrates its varied international traditions with Mass and a party. Thanks to Deacon Len Moir and members of the Lunch Club who coordinated the event – and to all who contributed the tasty food. Delightful entertainment was provided by children from the Polish and Indian communities in both song and dance. Thanks also to Norma …
Pope Francis puts family at the heart of communication
TO BE READ/PUBLISHED/DISTRIBUTED AT ALL MASSES ON 7TH SUNDAY OF EASTER 16/17 JUNE 2015 – 49th WORLD COMMUNICATIONS DAY My dear brothers and sisters in Christ “Communicating the Family: A Privileged Place of Encounter with the Gift of Love” In his message for World Communications Day this year, Pope Francis has chosen communications within the family as his theme. He …
Choir practice
St John’s Church Choir meets under the direction of Miss Susan Cassidy on Monday evenings from 6-7pm. New members always welcome.
Invitation to Meet
Would you like to join us at the Sub Rosa Coffee Shop in South St John’s Place on Thursday, 14th May at 2.30pm. Our aim is to bring people together who now find themselves on their own eg. the widowed, mature singles etc. We hope if successful, to organise other occasional get-togethers such as theatre trips, meals and so on. …
Newsletter
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Stirling Youth Event
SCOTTISH CATHOLIC YOUTH FESTIVAL 30th July – 2nd August 2015 Forms are available from Frankie McGuire and Justyna Jablonska The cost is £150 We would also like to start gathering names for Poland 2016. NOW is the time to book your slot. Anyone who will be 15 years of age by June 2016 is eligible to apply
Welcome to St John’s RC Church, Perth
St John’s is part of the Diocese of Dunkeld, which serves east central Scotland – including Aberfeldy, Alloa, Alva, Alyth, Arbroath, Auchterarder, Blairgowrie, Brechin, Callendar, Carnoustie, Crieff, Cupar, Doune, Dunblane, Dundee, Dunkeld, Forfar, High Valleyfield, Kinross, Leuchars, Pitlochry, Kirriemuir, Perth, Newport, Tayport, and Tullibody. The Rt. Rev. Stephen Robson, Bishop of Dunkeld. Diocesan Office 24-28 Lawside Road Dundee DD3 …
Welcome to our newest members
One after another, parishes throughout the world are adopting the thinking and practice of the R.C.I.A., the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. At once ancient and new, this Rite expresses the essential mission and purpose of the Church: to draw all people to the Father through Christ Jesus the Son, in the Holy Spirit. The Second Vatican Council in …
Clerical Changes
A fond farewell to Fr Kaz. Fr Kaz has been recalled suddenly to Poland by his Provincial for another placement and will be leaving this week. We are very sorry to see him go, especially after such a short time with us. We thank him for his generosity in coming to Scotland and everything he has done for both the …