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St. Mary Magdalene Parish (St Paul’s, Glenrothes St Mary’s, Leslie and Chapel Royal, Falkland)
Mgr Philip Kerr: Telephone: 01592 756758
St. Paul’s Caretaker: 07710747579
e mail: parish@stmarymagdalenes.org.uk
Gather to Worship, Sent to Serve
Website: https://stmarymagdalenes.org.uk
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/St-Mary-Magdalene-Glenrothes
SVP: 07597979463; Safeguarding: 01592 756758

23 May 2021 Solemnity of Pentecost

Mission Statement - The parish of St. Mary Magdalene is a
Catholic community of Christian faith with three churches –
Saint Paul’s in Glenrothes, Saint Mary’s in Leslie and the
Chapel Royal in Falkland. We are centred on the Word of God
and the Eucharist.
Gathered to worship, sent to serve.”
Our mission is to live the Gospel and share it with those we
meet. We are a welcoming and inclusive community of
prayerful disciples, using our gifts for the glory of God and in
service to one another and our neighbours.
purposefully and continuously testifying to the truth while on
earth, he sent the Holy Spirit to all believers so that they could
continue to be guided to the truth. Pilate famously asked what
truth was, but this was because he refused to be guided to the
truth. Truth is difficult. It forces us to confront our comfortable
illusions, to refuse our convenient rationalizations, to accept
what we know is right, is good, is true. If Pilate did not know
what truth was, it was because he got to his position by
avoiding it. The Holy Spirit ensures that we face it.
Question of the week: When have I avoided the truth? What
truth am I avoiding right now? How will I confront and accept
it?

We are committed to do this now and in the future through: This Week’s Masses
Worship and prayer Sunday 23 May Vigil Mass in St Mary’s on Saturday at 6
p.m.
Service to others Readings Gen 11:1-9; Rom 8:22-27; Jn 7:37-39
9 a.m. Mass in Chapel Royal)
Continuous faith formation, striving to engage all parishioners
10.40 a.m. Rosary at St Paul’s
11.30 a.m. Mass in St Paul’s (People of the Parish)
Stewardship, seeking to build a better world - our common
4.30 p.m. Mass in St Paul’s
home - for future generations
Readings Acts 2:1-11; Gal 5: 16-25; Jn 15:26-27; 16:12-15
Building our faith community
Monday 24 May Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother
Today we celebrate the third most important feast of the of the Church – Week 8 of Ordinary Time
Christian year and the culmination of the Easter mystery, the 10 a.m. Mass at St Paul’s (Sick Persons)
risen Jesus unleashing his Spirit on his disciples. Six centuries Readings Ecclesiasticus 17:24-29; Mk 10:17-27
before Jesus Ezekiel prophesied that God’s spirit could bring
life to dry bones scattered on the plain. In this vision, God’s Tuesday 25 May 10 a.m. Mass at St Mary’s
creative action in Genesis is recalled, when God breathed life Readings Ecc 35:1-12; Mk 10:28-31
into the first man and formed the first woman from one of his
bones, covering both in flesh. Ezekiel sees flesh coming over Wednesday 26 May Memorial of St Philip Neri (1515-95)
the bones and the spirit breathed into them. The Pentecostal known as the third apostle of Rome
gift of the Holy Spirit makes us a new creation. We are called 10 a.m. Mass at St. Paul’s
to pass on our renewed spirit in our words and actions. Divine Mercy devotions at 9.30 a.m.
Confessions at 10.30 a.m.
The account in the Acts of the Apostles is quite dramatic.
Readings Acts Sir 36:1.4-5.10-17; Mk 10;32-35
Though the disciples are gathered inside, they all hear and feel
a sudden strong driving wind. The wind is an apt analogue of
Thursday 27 May
the Holy Spirit. We cannot see the wind, but we sense its
Readings Ecc 42:15-25; Mk 10:46-52
presence by the sound it creates and the effect it has on light
objects, trees, and our own skin. Similarly, we feel the effect of
Friday 28 May 10 a.m. Mass at St Paul’s
the Holy Spirit in the way we are gently nudged or powerfully
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament until 11 a.m.
driven to do something or say something that can transform
Readings Ecc 44:1.9-13; Mk 11:11-26
our world.
In John’s gospel Jesus refers to the Holy Spirit as the Spirit of Saturday 29 May 10 a.m. Mass at St Paul’s
truth who will lead us to the complete truth (16:13). The very Confessions after Mass and at 5.30 pm in St Mary’s.
next day, with his life on the line, Jesus will tell Pilate that he Readings Ecc 51:12-20; Mk 11:27-33
came into the world to bear witness to the truth’ (18:37). After

St. Mary Magdalene is a Parish of the Archdiocese of St. Andrews and Edinburgh, a charity registered in Scotland Number SC008540
Sunday 30 May Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
Vigil Mass in St Mary’s on Saturday at 6 p.m.
9 a.m. Mass in Chapel Royal (People of the Parish)
10.40 a.m. Rosary at St. Paul’s
11.30 a.m. Mass in St. Paul’s
4.30 p.m. Mass in St. Paul’s
Readings Dt 4:32-34.39-40; Rom 8:14-17; Mt 28:16-20
For the benefit of those unable to attend Sunday Mass a
recording of Mass from the Chapel Royal will be placed on
the Parish Facebook page each Sunday.
IMPORTANT NOTICE Covid 19 Restrictions
COP26 The Scottish bishops are establishing a “Care of
Creation Office” ahead of the COP26 meeting in Glasgow this
November. It has been widely reported that Pope Francis may
attend. A briefing for faith communities can be found at
bit.ly/COP26BRIEFING
St Mary’s University, Twickenham is hosting on Wednesday
2 June from 6 to 7 p.m. an online information event about the
courses being run this autumn at Gillis Centre Register at
bit.ly/OurOpenEvening
Sacraments of Initiation Please pray for many of our children
who will be confirmed on Sunday 20 June at 2 p.m.

SCIAF Wee Box appeal. Please return SCIAF boxes as soon

If you have booked a place for Sunday Mass, your name will
be on the list for every Sunday until restrictions ease.
However, as numbers have increased in recent weeks and
it is essential to adhere to the current government
guidelines, PLEASE let us know, as soon as possible, if
you will NOT be able to attend by contacting the church on
01592 756758, or via email to the following address -
parish@stmarymagdalenes.org.uk If you turn up for a Sunday
Mass and are not on the list for that particular time, it is possible
that you may be refused admission.
Guided online meditation This Ignatian initiative is being
offered fortnightly on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. – visit
www.pathwaystpgod.org/imagine
There is also material available for reflecting on Our Lady in
the Scriptures – visit www.onlineprayer.net/mary-in-scripture/
as possible. You can also make a donation through
www.sciaf.org.uk
St Andrews High School. Mass is being held in the School
Oratory every Thursday at 1.10 p.m. Children are encouraged
to come along and spend some quiet time in the presence of
Christ.
Across Group Peter Duff from the Across Group passes on
the Groups grateful thanks for all the donations of goods for
the forthcoming Thrift Shop in June. We now have enough for
this Shop and ask if there are still goods available can they be
held until July when we will thankfully Receive/Collect.
We pray for the sick in our parish community and those
family and friends who are ill.

Leslie Baptist Church are using St Mary’s for Sunday worship Special Collection next Sunday for the Pro-Life Movement
each week at 11 a.m. until the renovations in their church are
completed. Last Sunday’s collection was £472.73 Building Fund £30
Special collection £210.37
Rosary for an end to the pandemic. Pope Francis encourages
us to pray this during May.

Prayer for peace in the Holy Land An inter-faith service will

be held on Wednesday at 6.30 p.m. Visit www.zoom.us –
meeting ID is 816 0157 2316, password 846340

Mental Health and the Pandemic – how can we respond?

This archdiocesan webinar is being held on Monday 7 June
from 7.30 to 8.30 p.m., and will be led by Fr Tony Lappin, priest
and psychotherapist and Professor John Crichton, chair of the
Royal College of Psychiatrists in Scotland. Register now at
bit.ly/MentalHealth_Webinar

Zoom Coffee Morning for all Parishioners. If you have

missed catching up with other parishioners recently because
of Covid restrictions, why not come along to the Parish Zoom
Coffee Morning at 10.30am EVERY SUNDAY MORNING
lasting about 30 minutes. A special warm invitation is extended
to those who have not been able to get out to Mass recently.
The Zoom meeting ID is 929 727 6211 and the passcode is
285972.

Laudato Si/Care for Creation Global Catholic Climate

Movement is organising a special week of events from 16 to 24
May to mark the 5th anniversary of this encyclical – more
information at www.LaudatoSiWeek.org
On Monday from 7 to 8.15 p.m. SCIAF is hosting an online
event for reflection. To register visit
www.eventbrite.com/e/everything-and-everyone-is-
connected-tickets-150471198405

St. Mary Magdalene is a Parish of the Archdiocese of St. Andrews and Edinburgh, a charity registered in Scotland Number SC008540