Christmas Mass Times Kirriemuir 2019
Wednesday 18th December – Reconciliation Service at 7.00pm
Tuesday 24th December – Christmas Eve – Carol Service at 5.30pm, Holy Mass at 6.00pm
Wednesday 25th December – Christmas Day – Holy Mass at 9.15am, No Carol Service
Friday 27th December – Feast of St John – Holy Mass at 9.30am
Sunday 29th December – Feast of the Holy Family – Holy Mass at 9.15am
Tuesday 31st December – Holy Mass at 9.30am
Friday 3rd January 2020 – Feast of the Most Holy Name of Jesus- Holy Mass at 9.30am
Sunday 5th January – Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord – Holy Mass at 9.15am
Christmas Mass Times Forfar 2019
Monday 16th December – Reconciliation Service at 7.00pm
Tuesday 24th December – Midnight Mass – Carol Service at 11.3pm. Holy Mass at Midnight
Wednesday 25th December – Christmas Day – Holy Mass at 11.15am. No Carol Service
Thursday 26th December – Feast of St Stephen – Holy Mass at 9.30am
Saturday 28th December – The Holy Innocents – Holy Mass at 9.30am
Saturday 28th December – Feast of the Holy Family – Vigil Mass at 6.00pm
Sunday 29th December – Feast of the Holy Family – Holy Mass at 11.15am
Wednesday 1st January 2020 – New Years Day – Holy Mass at 9.30am
Thursday 2nd January – Holy Mass at 9.30am
Saturday 4th January – Holy Mass at 9.30am
Saturday 4th January – Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord – Vigil Mass at 6.00pm
First Holy Communion
The entire parish was delighted to celebrate with the families of the eleven children who made their First Holy Communion at St. Fergus on Sunday 16th June 2019. In his homily Fr. Tobias congratulated the First Communicants, thanked their parents and Catechists for preparing them and charged them not to relent in supporting the children to continue in their journey of faith.
Patron Saint Celebration in Kirriemuir
On Thursday 13th June, parishioners gathered at St. Anthony’s Kirriemuir to celebrate the feast of their Patron Saint, St. Anthony of Padua. Our parish priest, Fr. Tobias Okoro celebrated the Holy Mass at 6 pm and there was a lot of food and drink for all who were present to enjoy
Confirmation Day at St Fergus
Bishop Stephen Robson, and Markus Moscicki.
Bishop Stephen Robson, paid St Fergus’, Forfar, a Pastoral Visit on Sunday 2nd June during which he celebrated the Masses in their two churches, St Fergus Forfar and St Anthony’s Kirriemuir
Fr Tobias reports, “The Bishop administered the Sacrament of Confirmation to the four candidates we prepared. He was able to meet the people after the Masses, during the Tea and Coffee in Kirriemuir and the light refreshments that followed the Confirmation in the Forfar church hall. “
“We are most grateful to His Lordship and thank the parents and instructors who prepared the candidates.”
Statement on the EU Settlement Scheme
The Catholic Church in Scotland is committed to supporting all EU citizens who have made their home here. The Church has experienced first-hand the extensive contribution that all EU citizens have made to our society.
EU citizens are an integral and valued part of our parishes, schools and communities and as a majority of EU citizens are Catholic, raising awareness of the EU Settlement Scheme is a special pastoral responsibility to the Catholic Church.
The EU Settlement Scheme and how to apply – the scheme offers EU citizens living here a legal route to remain. EU (European Union), EEA (European Economic Area) and Swiss citizens living in the UK must apply if they are to protect their existing rights and their place in our society. It is free to apply and the scheme will remain open until 30 June 2021. The official website is https://eucitizensrights.campaign.gov.uk/ and the official helpline is 0300 123 7379.
Bishop’s Jubilee
For those planning to attend Bishop Robson’s 40th Annniversary celebrations please note that the mass will now take place in St Andrew’s Cathedral on Thursday 20 June at 7.00pm followed by a reception in the Cathedral Hall. All are invited to attend.
No weekday Masses
There will be no weekday Masses in St Fergus’ or St Anthony’s from Monday 15th October until Monday 22nd October.
Mission Appeal
The Sisters of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary will be visiting our parish for their mission appeal in the weekend of 1st and 2nd September. A special collection will be taken up to support them in all the Masses that will be celebrated.