St Mary and St David, Hawick

The Immaculate Conception, Jedburgh

St Mary’s, Kelso Parish Priest – Fr George Suszko resident in Hawick

15 Buccleuch St, Hawick TD9 0HH

e-mail: catholic363@gmail.com Tel No: 01450 372037 Website: www.borderscatholic.co.uk

Parish News Fr George is planning to start Catechism Classes in Hawick, on Saturdays at 10.00 am, preparing those who are baptized for the Sacrament of Reconciliation and First Communion, if you are interested please contact Fr George.

PVG Updates Kate Houston will be available on Sunday 22nd and Sunday 29th September after Holy Mass for existing PVG membership. The following need an update: Lesley Carmichael Christine Walsh Elizabeth Jackson

Steven Strother Agnes McHugh Caroline Frankland Each applicant need to know their – PVG Scheme ID – 16 digits and – produce 3 Identification documents from; 1 Birth Certificate 2 2 Passport 3 Driving Licence (with photo) 4 Driving Licence (without photo) 5 Utility Bill 6 Bank/Credit Card/Store Statement One of which must contain present address) It will take about 5 minutes to complete.

September 2019

HAWICK JEDBURGH KELSO FEASTS/INTENTIONS

Sat/Sun 21st /22nd

Holy Mass 11.30 am

Holy Mass 5.30 pm (Sat Vigil)

Holy Mass 9.30 am

For Vocations to the Priesthood Lubomira Press (RIP) All Parishioners

Monday 23rd

No Service Holy Mass 10.00 am

Memorial of St Pius of Pietrelcina Rosemary Smith (for God’s blessing & healing)

Tuesday 24th

No Service Holy Mass 10.00 am

Juby Family (God’s blessing)

Wednesday 25th

9.45 am Divine Mercy in Church

Divine Mercy 9.00 am

Thursday 26th

9.30 am Rosary Holy Mass 10.00 am

Joanna & Mahesh Poojary (God’s blessing)

Friday 27th

6.00 pm – 7.00 pm Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament & Adoration – Confessions during Exposition

Memorial of St Vincent de Paul

Saturday 28th

No Service Holy Mass 5.30 pm (Sat Vigil)

Rosemary Smith (RIP)

Sunday 29th

Holy Mass 11.30 am

Holy Mass 9.30 am

Harvest Thanksgiving All Parishioners

This Sunday – 25th Sunday of the Year C Next Sunday – 26th Sunday of the Year C Forthcoming events: Baptism in Hawick on Sat 12th Oct 2019 at 11.00 am Baptism in Hawick on Sat 19th Oct 2019 at 11.00 am Baptism in Kelso on Sat 19th Oct 2019 at 3.00 pm

Flower Festival We would like to add an appreciation, to the musicians Kevin, David and Paul, who had to break from a very busy schedule to provide the music and take part in the wonderful celebrations of the 175th Anniversary of the parish Flower Festival, ending with the Songs of Praise service which was a great success. With all the generous donations given and including money from the teas and coffees in the hall, we made £1,562.67. When the flower bill, and sundries were paid, we had £380.03 left which will go towards church funds. Bookstall If anyone would like to order Christmas items there is a catalogue in the bookstall. It helps if you order early in case things get sold out nearer Christmas. There are frequently copies of Bible Alive left each month, if you wish to cancel your order would you let Cath know. Thank you There are Advent Calendars available in the shop now. For information: Very Rev Jeremy C Bath is the Vicar Episcopal for Ecumenism. Steven Strother is the Borders Representative for Ecumenism and Interfaith Dialogue Visitors to Kelso Fr Jeremy Bath (former Parish Priest) brought 21 of his parishioners to Kelso on Thursday 12th.They saw round the church were told a bit about it and had tea and scones. For Whom We Pray

Those whose anniversary occurs in September Margaret Borthwick, Daniel Wight, James Wilf Campbell, Maureen Jane Wight, John Weir Siddons, Lilian Canif, Vincent Brian Cannon, Captain Jan Filipiec, Mary (May) Lafferty, Tom Raeburn, William Monteith, James Oliver Gallagher, Paul ‘Wully’ McColm (Jim Bothwick’s nephew), Ellen Ferguson, William Jackson, George Taylor

Other News Whitchester Christian Guest House will be holding an Advent Quiet Day on Wednesday 27th November from 10.00 am – 4.00 pm. The cost will be £25 per person to include: tea & coffee with biscuits/cake mid-morning and mid-afternoon, a light lunch, two short group sessions, and the option to book in for half an hour’s one on one listening/prayer guiding. Any questions/queries give us a call. Tel: 01450 377477 or www.whitchester.org.uk (Mrs) Amanda Kimberley Recently Deceased Aileen Collins, Michael Barry (Helen Graham’s brother)

Finance Sunday collection 15th September £352.50 Aged & Infirm Clergy £317.50 Hawick Repair Fund Our current debt is now £30,700 Repair Fund to Date £78.63 Many Thanks We will have a speaker with a special appeal on 5th/6th October for SURVIVE-MIVA (Missionary Vehicle Association). They exist to provide one vital element for the success of the Church’s health and pastoral work in areas of great need – a means of transport.