St Brides Church - Latest News

Requiem Mass for Maureen McKenzie

Please pray for the Repose of the Soul of Maureen McKenzie, who died on 16th September 2024, aged 90 years. Her Requiem Mass will be on Tuesday, 1st October at 12:30pm at St Bride’s Church, West Kilbride, followed by interment at the West Kilbride cemetery. May she rest in peace and rise in glory!

Requiem Mass For Edward McAuley

Please pray for the Repose of the Soul of Eddie McAuley, who died on 11th September 2024, aged 73 years. His Requiem Mass will be on Wednesday, 2nd October at 12:30pm at St Bride’s Church, West Kilbride, followed by interment at the West Kilbride cemetery. May he rest in peace and rise in glory!

Funeral Service for Nancy Watson

Please pray for the Repose of the Soul of Nancy Watson, who died on 22nd September 2024, aged 86 years. Her Funeral Service will be on Thursday, 3rd October at 2:30pm at Holmsford Bridge Crematorium. May she rest in peace and rise in glory!

Bridie's Blethers - September 2024 Edition

The April 2024 edition of Bridie's Blethers is now available. We hope you enjoy it!

October Harvest Collection At St. Peter's And St. Bride's

This year our Harvest Collection will be for Crosshouse Children’s Fund. Many parents and expectant mothers are admitted to hospital unexpectedly and have little time to collect basic necessities for themselves. We are being asked to collect Parent toiletries & baby clothing. Please see posters at the back of the church for a full list of required items.

Pastoral Parish Council Meeting - Coming Soon At St. Bride's

The “How can I help?” Sheets are now coming in. If you would like to hand one in still, please do so this weekend and we will take the next step at the coming Pastoral Council Meeting in the Community Room at 7pm on Monday 14th October.

Sacrament of Baptism At St. Bride's

We welcome to the Family of the Church Elora Maeve Busby, who was baptised last Sunday. Congratulations to her parents and Godparents.

St. Bride's SSVP

Thank you to everyone who handed in tea and coffee for the larder.

Big "Thank You" To Sister Rosemary

Sister Rosemary was able to arrange for us some very beautiful and necessary items for the celebration of the Liturgy at St Bride’s. We have received priest’s vestments, lectern covers, cruets, candles, and two beautiful chalices… I am very grateful to Sister Rosemary for all the generosity and keeping St Bride’s in mind… a big “Thank You”!

Sunday Teas At St. Bride's

Tea and coffee will be served in the hall after Mass today Sunday, 25th August. Everyone welcome!

Family Day At St. Bride's

A big “thank you” to all the organisers and helpers at the annual Family Day at St Bride’s last Saturday. Our friends, family and visitors could enjoy a great barbecue, home-made cakes and scones, a very “spirited” Bottle Stall, bouncy castles, refreshments and cakes, a Raffle and of course, we cannot forget the beautiful but fearsome selection of bugs, snakes, lizards, and even a tarantula spider. Thanks again to all our helpers and visitors!

St. Bride's Monthly Draw

Congratulations to Margaret McCallum (no 22) who wins £29 in this month’s draw. It’s not too late to buy your Monthly Draw ticket, October to August will only cost you £11. You’ve got to be in it to win it!

Donation To St. Bride's

We have gratefully received a donation of £1000 from the Archbishop Eyre Fund towards the running costs of St Bride’s Church. Thank you.

Thank You

A huge thank you to all the bakers, helpers on the day, donators and clearing-uppers who made our celebration of Father Gerry’s Golden Jubilee so special. God Bless and thank you.

"I would like to thank Father Duncan and all the parishioners
of St Bride’s for all their kind words, cards and gifts
celebrating my Golden Jubilee".....Fr. Gerry

Minutes of Parish Meeting

Minutes of the parish meeting on 28th May 2024 are now available.

Divine Mercy

Anyone interested in establishing a Divine Mercy Group in the Three Towns can contact Miriam on 07377457657 or contact the parish office at St Mary’s 01294 463461.

Generous Donation To St. Bride's

A sincere thank you for the very generous donation of £1000 to St Bride’s for the new Lectionaries that will begin in Advent this year. The donation has been given in memory of Paul McNulty.

Donation For The New Lectionaries At St. Bride's

The SVdP at St Bride’s have donated £250 towards the new Lectionaries for the Church. This is from a donation of Eric Gibney, who had received regular visit from the SVdP, when he was resident at Arran View Care Home. The donation is given in his memory. Also, a very generous donation of £1000 towards the new lectionaries has been given in memory of Dennis Atkins.

Donation For The New Lectionaries

If anyone would like to give a donation towards the new Lectionaries, their names will be recorded at the front of the Lectionary Book. Donations can also be made in memory of family members or loved ones.

Family Day Coming At St. Bride's

After the great success of our Family Day last year, Jo Gibson will be getting the teams together for this year’s event. Watch this space!

St. Bride's SCIAF Emergency Appeal

We have received a letter of thanks for the £444.50 raised a few weeks ago for our sisters and brothers affected by the conflict in Israel and Palestine. Please see the letter of thanks on the noticeboard.

New Alter Signature

Thank you to Nick Monir of Zebra Signs for the new wording on the alter canopy. The words are a quote from St. Bride.

Sacramental Programme for 2023-2024

There will be a Meeting of all the parents who are bringing their children to receive the Sacraments of First Reconciliation, Confirmation and First Holy Communion on Wednesday, 11th October at 3pm in St Peter’s Primary School. The Meeting is for parents of the P3 and P4 Classes.

St. Bride's Family Fun Day

A huge thank you to everyone for the success of the Family Fun Day. A great day of unity and fun.

Sisters of Saint Paul Of Chartres

We are delighted to announce that the contract for the sisters of Saint Paul of Chartres who serve in the Three Towns has been renewed for another 5 years. We thank Sr. Marie Monique and Sr. Ursula for assisting in our parishes.

Cost Of Living Crisis - Support Guide

Anthony Horan of the Catholic Parliamentary Office has pulled together a guide to some of the key benefits available from the UK and Scottish Governments along with some suggestions of further support as people navigate the cost-of-living crisis. There may be parishioners and others in the community who may not be aware of what help is available. Anthony aims to update the guide as and when there are major developments.

In And Around St. Bride's Church

I’m very grateful to all our Parishioners who have contributed to the maintaining of our Parish. The Notice Board at the front of the Church has been updated with the new information; the garden wall and fence will be repainted soon and the railing from the steps will be repaired. The damaged carpet at the bag doors has been repaired....Fr. Duncan.

Christians Against Poverty - Irvine and Thee Town Debt Centre

Are a Christian Organisation that helps people struggling with personal debt issues to begin a journey out of debt. This service is free and will see clients face to face at the Connexions centre, Irvine or at any office location. Please call the freephone number 0800 328 0006.

Galloway Diocese Synod Summary Now Available

In September 2021, a Diocesan Synodal Team was formed, consisting of three lay women, one lay man, and one diocesan priest whose primary role was to provide spiritual direction to the lay team. A period of intense preparation followed as the format of synodal encounters was prayerfully decided on and developed, facilitators for these encounters were identified and trained, and the ten thematic nuclei provided by the Vatican were circulated with short reflective videos to encourage participation across the diocese. The Summary of all the hard work and efforts is now available. You can download the document here. If you need paper copy, please ask in the Sacristy.

Further information on the Synod 2021 - 2023 and the themes/questions.

St. Bride's Readers

Please add your name to the list at the back of the church if you can help out at any point of the week.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is available in St Bride’s church every Tuesday and Friday at 9.30am. It’s a wonderful chance to sit a while with the Lord and encounter him again in the Real Presence. Why don’t you make an appointment with our Lord and “waste” some time with him!

Free Booklet on Christ the King

The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe marks the end of the Church’s liturgical year. Pope Pius XI said that the many evils in the world—including secularisation, communism, and atheism —were “due to the fact that the majority of men had thrust Jesus Christ and his holy law out of their lives.” Instead of following the ways of the world, Pope Pius said that Christ should reign as King in every aspect of every Christian’s life. That’s wonderful advice for each one of us. In the 1920s, Pope Pius XI instituted the Feast of Christ the King. The Pope knew that, as Christians, we should make Our Lord preeminent in every aspect of our lives. With these prayers and meditations on Sacred Scripture, we hope you will deepen your relationship with Christ the King. Click here to download Christ the King: Prayers and Meditations.

Waiting on the Father's Promise: A Novena to the Holy Family

Devote some time daily with your family for the next nine days to reflect, read and respond to God in prayer with this novena to the Holy Family.

Please CLICK HERE to get a copy of the Novena.

Free Booklet on the Meaning of the Eucharist now available

"God works through all these messy human realities and wants to encounter us at every Mass." - The Lord wants to deeply encounter everyone in the Mass and especially in the Eucharist. However, it can be hard for us to recognise his presence. By learning about the deeper meaning behind what Catholics do at Mass, we left the veil between the human and divine. In this excerpt, Dr. Edward Sri (a founding leader of FOCUS and professor at Augustine Institute) discusses what the Mass is and the three ways that every Catholic should know the Eucharist. Learn about the Eucharist as:

the memorial of Christ’s sacrifice on the Cross
the real presence of Jesus
Holy Communion with Our Lord

Ready to learn more about the Most Holy Sacrifice of the Mass? Click here to get your FREE copy.

Letter to a Suffering Church book from Bishop Barron Now Available

Feeling hurt, angry, or demoralised about the sexual abuse crisis plaguing the Catholic Church? Our parish wants to help, and that’s why we’ve made available a downloadable version of a new book on our Parish websites. It’s titled “Letter to a Suffering Church: A Bishop Speaks on the Sexual Abuse Crisis” by the well-known American Bishop Robert Barron. We invite you to download your free copy. I think you’ll find it helpful and uplifting. Bishop Barron provides clear insight on the crisis and where we should go from here. So please make sure to take a copy of the book and know that the Parishes of St Bride’s and St Peter’s care deeply about helping you navigate these stormy waters

The Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit

The Novena in honour of the Holy Spirit is the oldest of all Novenas, since it was first made at the direction of our Lord Himself when He sent His apostles back to Jerusalem to await the coming of the Holy Spirit on the first Pentecost. Addressed to the Third Person of the Blessed Trinity, it is a powerful plea for the light, strength and love so sorely needed by every Christian, especially in these challenging times. We hope that you will be prompted to ask the Holy Spirit to empower, encourage, and embolden you to follow His lead. We pray the Novena from Ascension Thursday, 13th May until the Solemnity of Pentecost, 23rd May 2021. Come, Holy Spirit!

With a Father’s Heart Booklet - now available

In a new Apostolic Letter entitled “With a Father’s Heart”, Pope Francis describes Saint Joseph as a beloved father, a tender and loving father, an obedient father, an accepting father; a father who is creatively courageous, a working father, a father in the shadows. The Letter marks the 150th anniversary of Blessed Pope Pius IX’s declaration of St Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church. To celebrate the anniversary, Pope Francis has proclaimed a special “Year of St Joseph,” beginning on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception 2020 and extending to the same feast in 2021. The Holy Father wrote “With a Father’s Heart” against the backdrop of the Covid-19 pandemic, which, he says, has helped us see more clearly the importance of “ordinary” people who, though far from the limelight, exercise patience and offer hope every day. In this, they resemble Saint Joseph, “the man who goes unnoticed, a daily, discreet and hidden presence,” who nonetheless played “an incomparable role in the history of salvation.”

Support Your Parish If You Can

Our Parish Communities of St Bride’s and St Peter’s work tirelessly to share the Good News of Jesus Christ in a culture bent on pushing God to the margins. I am very grateful for all your financial contributions and donations, however, I would ask you that you consider making a Standing Order to aid our critical mission. Also if you pay tax, please consider signing a “Gift Aid Form” - this will not cost you anything, but contributes an extra 25% added to your donation. Both forms are available at the back of Church or from the Parish Office. Another, and relatively new way of giving, is by clicking on the QR Code below. This will take you to the Online Parish Offertory at the Galloway Diocesan Website. There, you can sign up online for either St Bride’s or St Peter’s. As a Catholic Charity, we very much rely on your support to sustain our ministry. Each year, our efforts help many people to come to a closer knowledge of Jesus Christ and to deepen their relationship with him in the Church. Please consider a regular Standing Order and Gift Aid so that we can continue to proclaim Christ in the culture in new and engaging ways. Please have a look at Bishop Nolan’s Appeal Message.

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