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Pentecost Sunday -19 May 2013

Fr Tony Sweeney; We are most grateful to Fr Tony for looking after us
in Fr David’s absence. We have enjoyed his uplifting and inspiring
homilies and his pastoral care. We wish him well in the future and hope
to see him again at some stage. Fr Tony will leave after 10.30am mass
on Wednesday.

Special Collection;
Thank you for your generosity in the collection for Catholic Communications,
last Sunday. A figure of the total collected will be announced
next week.

Prayers; Good Luck: We wish good luck to all the young people of the
Parish sitting National exams at this time. Please remember them in
your prayers.

Make Poverty History; Those wishing to support Make Poverty History
are invited to participate in the Big IF Belfast event on Saturday 15
June. Buses leave Glasgow at 8.00am for Cairnryan for onward travel to
Belfast for the event at Belfast City Halls Return Ferry arriving Cairnryan
at 9.15pm. Cost is £20 (£10 for unwaged) and registration should
be made via carol.clarke@justiceandpeacescotland.org.uk . Full details
are available on the front page of the Parish website.

Parish Website; www.lochgilpheadcatholic.com is the address of the
parish website. You are welcome to forward ideas for the website or
any interesting photos for inclusion to me. Kenny Stark

Fr David;
Fr David will return to the Parish on Thursday 23 May. On that day
there will be no Mass and a Eucharistic Service will be held. To allow
him to recover from any jet lag, please, for this final week, continue to
send any items for inclusion in the newsletter to me at garronbridge@
gmail.com before 8.00pm on Thursday night. Kenny Stark

Please Note. Weekday Mass times subject to alteration at short notice.

Special notice from Justice and Peace

IF Scotland Plays Its Part - join our journey to the G8 – 15^th June. Cairnryan to Belfast

One in eight people go to bed hungry every night and two million children die from malnutrition every year. Yet the world produces enough food for everyone. In June, the world’s most powerful leaders will meet in the UK at the G8.

No one should be left to go hungry. IF we fulfil our existing commitment on aid, IF small farmers have the land they need to grow food, IF we tackle tax dodging so governments receive the money they need to feed their citizens and IF companies and governments are transparent in their dealing there can be enough food for all.

This is a big opportunity to tackle hunger. 2013 can be the beginning of the end of hunger IF we make it happen. On Saturday 15 June, the IF campaign ramps up in Belfast, where thousands of supporters will gather for the Big IF Belfast event.

IF G8 Day Trip

Buses leave Edinburgh at 7.30am and Glasgow at 8am for Cairnryan, supporters will be provided with a morning roll and hot drink on arrival.

On the bus IF films will be shown to start building momentum for the day ahead.

Potential media photo call on arrival at Cairnryan.

Ferry journey: activists will be given the opportunity to engage with campaign activities during the ferry journey this will include ‘Sofa sessions’ with organisation heads; potential quiz; other ideas to follow.

Arrival at Belfast, then transfer to Belfast City Halls to attend full IF event.

6pm Return to buses, buses return to ferry terminal.

7.30pm Ferry to Cairnryan – bar discussions, relaxed informal discussions that may include what people can do next or gathering ideas from people about how they think the campaign should be taken forward.
9.15pm Departure from ferry and return to Edinburgh and Glasgow

At the moment 3 buses are booked and places are heavily subsidised at a cost of £20 waged and £10 unwaged. You can register direct and pay online at http://scotlandsjourneytog8.eventbrite.co.uk/# or if you prefer you can book your place through me carol.clarke@justiceandpeacescotland.org.uk in the first instance and send me a cheque made out to Oxfam. I have to stress this is a first come first served basis, and if your cheque does not arrive at the J&P office 5 days after you register we may not be able to hold your place.

Further details of the Belfast event http://enoughfoodif.org/g8/northern-ireland

For a list of events and diary dates, local, national and international visit our website www.justiceandpeacescotland.org.uk and click on the diary page.

JUSTICE & PEACE SCOTLAND

The National Commission for Justice and Peace advises the Scottish Bishops Conference in matters relating to social justice, international peace and human rights, and promotes action in these areas.

Justice & Peace Scotland, 65 Bath Street, Glasgow G2 2BX. Phone 0141 333 0238.

Website: www.justiceandpeacescotland.org.uk

Email: office@justiceandpeacescotland.org.uk