National Pilgrimage to Carfin
The National Pilgrimage at the National Shrine to Our Lady of Lourdes, Carfin, will take place on Sunday 7 September. As we are in the midst of the Jubilee Year the theme for this year’s Pilgrimage will be Pilgrims of Hope. Holy Mass will be celebrated at the Shrine at 3pm, the main Celebrant and Preacher being Archbishop Leo Cushley, of St Andrew’s and Edinburgh, who is celebrating his 40th Anniversary as a Priest.
Pope Leo XIV recently announced that Blessed Carlo Acutis and Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, will be canonised on this day in Rome, so it seems an ideal day for the Scottish Catholic Community to come together to joyfully celebrate our faith in communion with Pope Leo and the Universal Church.
World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
To celebrate this day, the National Marriage, Family and Life Commission of the Bishops' Conference of Scotland invites everyone to St Francis Xavier’s, Carfin, for Mass with Bishop John Keenan at 3:00pm on Sunday 27 July.
Archdiocesan Corpus Christi Procession
Join Archbishop Cushley for the Archdiocesan Corpus Christi Procession at St Patrick’s Church, Kilsyth, on Sunday, 22 June.
The procession through the town will begin from the church at 3:00pm.
First Holy Communicants are especially invited and may wear their First Holy Communion formal clothes to take a special place in the procession.
Clergy are most welcome to join the procession in choir.
There will be a celebration in the parish hall following the procession to which everyone is invited.
Free shuttle bus
The nearest train station to St Patrick's Church is Croy, on the main Glasgow-Edinburgh line. There will be a free shuttle bus to and from the church - please contact the parish to book a spot: priest.stpatrickskilsyth@staned.org.uk or call 01236 822136.
Parking is also available for parish minibuses and cars in the parish car park.
To reserve parking for the disabled or for minibuses please contact the parish.
Mass for Married and Engaged Couples
The annual Mass for Married and Engaged Couples is at 7:15pm on Tuesday 27 May 2025 at St Mary's Cathedral in Edinburgh.
The principal celebrant will be Archbishop Leo Cushley.
Come and celebrate the gift of marriage, renew your commitment and receive a special blessing upon your love.
Refreshments after Mass in Coffee Saints Cafe.
The final talk in the Holy Year talk series from the Fife Deanery of the Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh. 4:30pm in the Carmelite Convent, Hot Pot Wynd, Dysart, KY1 2TF.
The one-hour event includes evening prayer, Eucharistic Adoration and has been organised by the Fife Deanery. All welcome.
Sunday 28 December
Incarnation, Institute of Incarnate Word
The penultimate event in a series of Holy Year talks at 4:30pm in the Carmelite Convent, Hot Pot Wynd, Dysart, KY1 2TF.
The one-hour event includes evening prayer, Eucharistic Adoration and has been organised by the Fife Deanery. All welcome.
Sunday 30 November
Everlasting Life, Mgr Philip Kerr
Sunday 28 December
Incarnation, Institute of Incarnate Word
A series of Holy Year talks take place on the last Sunday of each month at 4:30pm at the Carmelite Convent, Hot Pot Wynd, Dysart, KY1 2TF.
The one-hour event includes evening prayer, Eucharistic Adoration and has been organised by the Fife Deanery. All welcome.
Sunday 26 October
Our Lady – Stella Maris, Fr Paul Lee
Sunday 30 November
Everlasting Life, Mgr Philip Kerr
Sunday 28 December
Incarnation, Institute of Incarnate Word
A series of Holy Year talks take place on the last Sunday of each month at 4:30pm at the Carmelite Convent, Hot Pot Wynd, Dysart, KY1 2TF.
The one-hour event includes evening prayer, Eucharistic Adoration and has been organised by the Fife Deanery. All welcome.
Sunday 28 September
Justice, Canon Brian Gowans
Sunday 26 October
Our Lady – Stella Maris, Fr Paul Lee
Sunday 30 November
Everlasting Life, Mgr Philip Kerr
Sunday 28 December
Incarnation, Institute of Incarnate Word