ST ANDREW’S ST PETER’S ST PHILIP’S ST THERESA’S Admin Office:

126 Victoria Street 9 Carmondean Centre The Lanthorn Kilronan Park

Craigshill Deans Kenilworth Rise 41 Main Street

Livingston Livingston Dedridge, Livingston East Calder

EH54 5BJ EH54 8PT EH54 6NY EH53 0ES

T: 01506 432141 T: 01506 438787 T: c/o 01506 880918 T: 01506 880918

Pastoral Team:

Fr Kenneth Owens, Fr Simon Hughes, Fr Peter Krakowiak SAC & Fr John Semnanke

Email: catholic126@gmail.com PPC Email: livingstoneastcalder_ppc@hotmail.com

Fr Peter Mobile: 07460 676 278 (text only) Email: katolicylivingston@gmail.com

Facebook: Livingston and East Calder Catholic Parishes

Website: www.livingstoncatholicparishes.co.uk

SVDP Contact Numbers:

St Andrew’s: 07342 793611 St Peter’s: 07796 662264

St Philip’s: 07502 031701 St Theresa’s: 07548 115446

Confession:

St Andrew’s: Sat 9am & 4.30pm

St Peter’s: Sat 10am

St Philip’s: Sat 9am

St Theresa’s: Sun after 11.30am

Adoration:

St Andrew’s: Thu 7pm to 8pm

Sat 4.30pm to 5pm

St Peter’s: Sat 10am to 10.30am

Sun 8.30am to 9am

St Philip’s: Sat 9am to 9.15am

Morning Prayer:

St Philip’s: Tue, Thu & Sat

9.15am

SUNDAY 4 NOVEMBER 2018

31st Sunday of the Year - Year B

In this Sunday’s gospel a

scribe approaches Jesus

with yet another

question, one about

which of the 613 Jewish

precepts is the greatest.

So important is this

discussion between

Jesus and the scribe that

it appears in all three

synoptic gospels and is

proclaimed in all three

liturgical years.

Mark’s version has two distinctive features. He begins his quotation with the

Shema, “Hear O Israel! The Lord is our God” This is given in today’s first

reading and is a reminder of the faithful covenant that exists between God

and God’s people.

Secondly, the scribe observes that keeping these commandments far

surpasses the offering of sacrifice. We are called to give of ourselves in love in

our relationships with God and with each other.

Jesus has now reached Jerusalem and his public ministry is nearing a close.

Soon this gospel will reach its climax - Jesus’ self giving love on the cross.

Youth Club: Sunday evenings in the Lanthorn from 6.00pm - 8.00pm.

Retreat: Fr Kenneth is away from the parish on retreat to Rome and Assisi from 9 - 16 November.

Link to Hope Family & Elderly Shoebox Appeal: Reminder that boxes will be collected from the Lanthorn on 9 November. No food,

medicines, books, tea/coffee or out of date items. For more details, contact Mary Maloney (Tel: 410 061).

Adambrae Remembrance Service: Fr Simon will lead this service in the pavilion at Adambrae Cemetery on Sunday 11 November at 2.00pm.

The next session will be led by Fr Simon and will be held on Wednesday 14 November at 7.00pm in St Peter’s. The topic will be

‘Spirituality’.

40th Anniversary Living Stones Catholic Charismatic Prayer Group: “Come to him, a living stone, though rejected by mortals yet chosen

and precious in God’s sight and like living stones, let yourselves be built into a spiritual house.” 1 Peter 2:4-5. Day of Prayer and

thanksgiving in St Andrew’s church, Craigshill on Saturday 17 November. Starts at 11.00am prompt and finishes at 4.00pm. Tea/coffee will

be provided but please bring a packed lunch. The day will finish with parish Exposition at 4.30pm and Vigil Mass at 5.30pm.

Social Committee: The next meeting will be on Tuesday 20 November at 7.00pm in St Theresa’s.

Date for your diary: Our St Andrew’s night ceilidh will be on Saturday 24 November in the Lanthorn. Tickets will go on sale soon.

Hours of Prayer during Advent: St Peter’s will be open from 3.30pm - 4.30pm on Sunday afternoons of Advent for anyone to come and

pray. This hour will include Exposition and Benediction, some quiet music, silence and the chance for anyone to request prayer for healing

(by laying-on-of-hands). May we encourage you to make this part of your preparation for Christmas? Even just to come to pray for a short

time makes a difference.

Jumbulance Youth Pilgrimage 2019: A Jumbulance trip to Lourdes for young sick people will take place from 18-27 July 2019. If you know

of anyone aged 12-21 years who is interested, please contact the parish office. The group are also looking for young helpers (aged 18-25

years) to go on this pilgrimage. Again, please contact the parish office if you’re interested.

TAPP Theatre Group: Now have a group ‘WhatsApp’ for speedy communication. This is only for adults who attend the group or anyone else

interested. Young people’s phone numbers will NOT be added to that. If you wish to be included in this, please contact the parish office

with your phone number which will be forwarded to the Administrator.

Next Sunday’s Readings (11.11.18): I Kings 17:10-16; Psalm 145; Hebrews 9:24-28; Mark 12:38-44

Recently Deceased: Pauline Knowles, John Mcgahan, Eddie Cannon Anniversaries (November): Charlie McGillivray, Tricia McGarry, Ella

Conway, Catherine Scott, Harry Hunt, Colin Phair

Shared News …

ST PETER’S …

Money Counting: There was a great response to the request for counters last Sunday. Thank you everyone! We now have enough

people to form two more teams which will make this ministry even easier for everyone. If you are able to stay behind after Mass today to

start to see what’s involved that would be good.

Baptism: Please pray for Oliver Morrow who will be baptised today.

St John Ogilvie PFA: Will meet on Monday 5 November at 7.00pm in the school. All parents/grandparents/carers are welcome to attend.

Legion of Mary Mass for Deceased: Will be held on Tuesday 6 November at 6.00pm. Legion prayers will be said at 5.45pm followed by

Mass then refreshments and the film ‘Mary of Magdala’. Everyone welcome.

Music Group & Choir: Are looking for more volunteers to join them. If you enjoy singing or can play a musical instrument, they would

love to hear from you. Please see a member of the group after Mass to find out more.

Exposition: As from the first Sunday of Advent, we’re going to change the way we do Exposition. So - in the first instance pre-Sunday

Mass Exposition will cease. Technically, Exposition should be a ‘continuation’ of Mass (as happens on a Saturday morning during

Confession time) or part of a completely separate Liturgy. But - also from the first Sunday of Advent, the church building will be open

between 3.30pm - 4.30pm for people to come and pray, as part of the run-up to Christmas. There will be Exposition and Benediction

during this hour.

Last Sunday’s Collection: £1,079.97; Church Stall: £51.68; Missio: £508.84; Sunday Tea Charity (Mary’s Meals): £180.06

ST PHILIP’S ...

Fairtrade: Stall today, Sunday 4th.

Holy Family Lay Associates: Will

meet on Monday 5 November at

2.00pm in the Lanthorn.

Last Sunday’s Collection: £390.67

(14.10); £412.11 (28.10); Missio:

£354.22; 200 Club: No 140 B

McGovern; No 45 Nancy Muir;

Sanctuary Candle: Victims of

natural disaster; May Henderson

RIP (Anniversary)

ST THERESA’S…

Baptism: Please pray for Jacques

Mahony-Bisset who will be

baptised today.

Last Sunday’s Collection:

£427.79; Bonus Ball Winner: No

50 St Theresa’s

Celebrating 100 Years of Poland Regaining Independence: 1918 - 11 NOVEMBER - 2018 11 November marks a very important day in Poland's history. The turbulent, yet grand history of the homeland of Poles - the most populous ethnic minority group in the UK - goes back more than 1,050 years. It was way back in 1795, during the third partition of the Kingdom of Poland that the country effectively ceased to exist, split between three regional powers of the day: Russia, Prussia and Austria. And so it was to remain until 1918. What would happen over the next 123 years? Never abandoning the idea of regaining independence, Poles engaged in an armed resistance and kept fighting to free the country. Despite a ban on the Polish language, the nation preserved its identity and continued to exist as a spiritual and cultural community. Poland, though, had to wait until the end World War I for the opportunity to free itself. Following the horrors of World War I, all the major powers controlling Poland were severely weakened. Polish troops, legionnaires and young people in various organisations took advantage of this situation, mobilised and regained military and civil control of Poland in the days prior, and on 10 November 1918, Józef Piłsudski arrived in Warsaw - freshly released from German incarceration - where he was declared Commander-in-chief of the Polish forces. With the help of the President of the United States the country's position in the negotiations that lead to the Treaty of Versailles in 1919, stated the need for an independent Poland. It read: 'An independent Polish state should be erected which should include the territories inhabited by indisputably Polish populations, which should be assured a free and secure access to the sea, and whose political and economic independence and territorial integrity should be guaranteed by international covenant.' Independence (1918-1939) brought with it a period of dynamic economic growth, educational and military development, and unification of three different systems of governance. Poland successfully defended its borders, claiming a historic victory over Soviet Russia in the Battle of Warsaw (1920), which was decisive in halting the spread of communist revolution to the West. Unfortunately, these two decades of freedom ended with World War II, of which Poland became the first and the biggest victim. On 1 September 1939, Germany invaded Poland, starting the deadliest armed conflict in history, followed on 17 September 1939 by the Soviet Union attack of our country from the east. Despite the Polish army heroically fighting, the war brought heavy casualties: six million Polish citizens, including three million Polish Jews, died, many towns and cities were destroyed. After the war Poland fell under Soviet communist rule for 45 years (1944-1989). Yet again, the yearning for freedom saw our compatriots oppose the occupier, with numerous protests taking place. In 1978 the election of Karol Wojtyła as Pope John Paul II brought about hope for the nation, while in 1980 the emergence of Solidarity – the first independent trade union in Eastern Europe – sparked a chain of events that led to the fall of the Polish People’s Republic and the creation of a sovereign, democratic Polish state in 1989. Modern Poland, then, has only really enjoyed independence for just less than 30 years. Even so, since 1989 we have undergone serious structural changes which have given us free, democratic parliamentary and presidential elections, a new constitution and economic prosperity. We enjoy memberships of NATO and the EU, and the chance to be leaders in industries including digitisation, astronomy, food production, business outsourcing. See: www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1F1c3osIDg In Livingston we will celebrate Poland's Independence on Saturday 10 November with our Polish Night in the Lanthorn! After the Polish Mass on Sunday 11 November at 10.30am approx, there will be a Concert of Patriotic Polish Songs - all are welcome to join us in St Andrew's after our mass. Few links about Poland and our history will be available at the parish website. Happy 100 Birthday, Poland!

Fr Peter

Polish Night - Saturday 10

November: Few tickets

still available from Frances

Griffith (St Peter’s), Kevin

Farquhar (St Philip’s), Brian

Rolfe (St Andrew’s) & Tom

Grieve (St Theresa’s).

ST ANDREW’S ...

Vigil Mass: Welcome to families

who have been bereaved in the

last year. We offer our prayers

and support at this time.

Baptism: Please pray for Alfie

Bonnar who will be baptised

today.

Last Sunday’s Collection:

£888.48; Building Fund: £176.61;

200 Club: No 115 & No 123;

Sanctuary Candle: Bette

Wardlaw RIP

DATE ST ANDREW’S ST PETER’S ST PHILIP’S ST THERESA’S FEAST DAY

Sun 4 Nov 9.30am Polish PK 11.30am Mass KO Elizabeth Peacock RIP

9.30am Mass SH Margaret Pollock

5.30pm Mass SH People of the Parish

9.30am Mass JS People of the Parish

11.30am Mass JS Norah Haynes

31st Sunday of the year

Year B

Mon 5 Nov No Service

No Service No Service 9.00am Mass JS Martin Crighton

Monday 31st week of the year

Tue 6 Nov 9.30am Mass JS Donor’s Intention

6.00pm Mass SH Legion of Mary deceased members

9.30am Mass KO Donor’s Intention

No Service Tuesday 31st week of the year

Wed 7 Nov 9.30am Mass JS Donor’s Intention

9.30am Mass SH

Charlie McGillivray RIP

No Service 6.00pm Mass KO Donor’s Intention

Wednesday 31st week of the year

Thu 8 Nov 9.30am Mass JS Donor’s Intention

9.30am Mass PK Fr Binu Palakapally IC

9.30am Mass KO Donor’s Intention

No Service

Memorial of Blessed

John Duns Scotus

Fri 9 Nov No Service 9.30am Mass SH Mary Connell RIP

No Service 9.00am Mass PK Donor’s Intention

Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica

Sat 10 Nov 9.30am Mass JS Donor’s Intention 5.30pm Vigil JS

9.30am Mass SH Michael Farrell

6.30pm Polish PK

9.30am Mass PK Donor’s Intention

No Service Memorial of

St Leo the Great

Sun 11 Nov 9.30am Polish PK 11.30am Mass JS People of the Parish

9.30am Mass JS Julian & Elizabeth Bath

5.30pm Mass SH

9.30am Mass SH People of the Parish

11.30am Mass SH Margaret O’Rourke

32nd Sunday of the year

Year B

WIADOMOŚCI POLSKIEJ WSPÓLNOTY W LIVINSTON

1918-2018; Motywy przesłanie Listu Pasterskiego do Polonii wyjaśnia bp Lechowicz. Pierwszym powodem jest kontekst czasowy – przeżywamy w bieżącym roku jubileusz odzyskania przez Polskę niepodległości. W walce o odzyskanie niepodległości, a po roku 1918 – w trosce o zachowanie niepodległości, ogromną rolę odegrała polska emigracja. Paderewski, Sienkiewicz, Narutowicz – to tylko krótka lista osób i formacji związanych ze środowiskiem emigracji polskiej. Ale na uznanie zasługuje też cała Polonia, która w swoich domach rodzinnych, szkołach i parafiach dbała o zachowanie tożsamości narodowej. W liście pasterskim polscy biskupi składają hołd tym wszystkim, których wolność Polski kosztowała oddalenie od Polski, separację od najbliższych, a czasami ofiarę życia. Drugim powodem jest obecna sytuacja Polaków, migrujących kierując się motywami ekonomicznymi lub zawodowymi. Jedni planują pobyt za granicą na stałe, inni tymczasowo. W tym podążaniu nowymi drogami, wielu schodzi ze ścieżek, po których chodzili w Polsce. Nie znajdują drogi do kościoła, zapominają o wspólnocie z Bogiem, poddają się kulturze współczesnej, która próbuje umieścić człowieka i jego przyjemności na miejscu Boga. Biskupi tym listem wyrażają wdzięczność duchownym i świeckim, wiernym Bogu i Kościołowi. W liście jest zachęta, by w dalszym ciągu dawać świadectwo wiary! Jest jeszcze jeden powód napisania listu – przeświadczenie, że wszyscy katolicy rodem znad Wisły, niezależnie od miejsca przebywania, stanowią tę samą rodzinę. Złączeni więzami wiary, tego samego języka, kultury i historii. Tym znakiem jest ten list. Przesłanie listu można streścić: bądźcie wierni Bogu we wspólnocie Kościoła. Jeden z Polaków mieszkających od lat w Londynie powiedział: "Polonijna Parafia jest domem. Bez niej nie byłbym tym, kim jestem." Konieczne jest spojrzenie życzliwe na Kościół lokalny, miejscowy. Nie możemy izolować się od niego, jesteśmy bowiem częścią Kościoła powszechnego. Kluczowa jest rola rodziców w wychowaniu dzieci w duchu religijnym i patriotycznym, by hasło „Bóg–honor–Ojczyzna” było nadal kultywowane! XPK, Skrót z komentarza bp Wiesława Lechowicza, Delegata KEP ds. Duszpasterstwa Emigracji Polskiej. Całość dostępna pod: https://emigracja.episkopat.pl/swiatowy-dzien-migranta

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