Child And Adult Protection In The Catholic Church In Scotland

Request to abuse survivors for help with an independent review of Safeguarding arrangements within the R C Diocese of Aberdeen. Introduction: The Social Care Institute for Excellence/ Children in Scotland (SCIE/CiS) is currently undertaking an audit of the Safeguarding arrangements with the Diocese of Aberdeen and the Diocese of Motherwell. They bring significant experience of … [Read more…]

CHRISTMAS 2020 MASSES

CHRISTMAS ARRAGNEMENTS   VIGIL MASS, Thursday 24 Dec 2020: 22.00 Mass in English 24.00 Mass in Polish   CHRISTMAS DAY, Friday 25 Dec 2020 09.00 Mass in Polish 10.30 Mass in English 13.00 Mass in Polish   ST STEPHEN – FEAST, Saturday 26 Dec 2020 09.00 Mass in Polish 10.30 Mass in English 13.00 Mass … [Read more…]

PASTORAL LETTER FOR ADVENT

Pastoral Letter for 1st Sunday of Advent, 2020 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Peace be with you! As Advent begins I want to greet you, to send you my blessing as we all begin a new liturgical year and to wish you, in anticipation, a joyful Christmas. I also want to thank you for … [Read more…]

MARY’S MEAL

At Mary’s Meals we are inspired by the courageous ‘yes’ of Mary. Her total Trust in God in the face of numerous challenges gave the World the most precious gift of all –Jesus. Throughout this year of many challenges we have continued to say yes, with the help of our generous supporters, to feeding children … [Read more…]

OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL FINANCE REPORT 2020

OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL FINANCE REPORT 2020 Dear Parishioners As a Parish Priest of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Banff I would like to present YEAR TO SEPTEMBER 2020 – PARISH FINANCE REPORT. This period covers exactly one year from my arrival to the Parish. This table shows Parish incomes and expenses: RECEIPTS: 1 … [Read more…]

Statement to the Parish on Safeguarding

R C DIOCESE of  ABERDEEN   Statement to the Parish on Safeguarding     The Bishops of Scotland have made the following commitment to Safeguarding:   All components of the Catholic Church in Scotland, especially those in positions of leadership and responsibility, value the lives, wholeness, safety and well-being of each individual person within God’s … [Read more…]

WE ARE OPEN NOW

Dear Parishioners We are shortly able to be present physically at OLMC, following its restoration following major works, and the Covid-19 lockdown. Unfortunately, due to Health and Safety regulations, only 8 pews are available per mass. Each pew can be used by one person or up to 5 persons from one household. If you want … [Read more…]