Welcome to the Catholic Church of the Visitation, Taynuilt.
Sunday Mass Time: Sunday 4pm
Confession: before Mass and on request
The church of the visitation is located in the village of Taynuilt in Argyll.
We are a small but vibrant parish and you are welcome to join us in the celebration of mass and for private prayer.
| Sunday 4 May 4:00pm | 3rd Sunday of Easter |
| Wednesday 7 May 10:30am | 3rd Week of Eastertide |
| Sunday 11 May 4:00pm | 4th Sunday of Easter |
Christ is risen, who created all things and has shown compassion on the human race.
A warm welcome to all our visitors to The Church of the Visitation. We are glad you worship with us, may almighty God bless you. Please, join us after Mass on Wednesdays for Tea/Coffee. Our gratitude goes to our parishioners who made this possible, God bless you!
Saturday 10th May harpist Ailiee Robertson is playing “Clarsach by candlelight “ in Taynuilt village hall and she is kindly donating the proceeds of the £10/£5 entry fee to The Visitation. Please support this very kind gesture.
Thank you for supporting the Rag Bag scheme - we can now take more donations of ladies , gents and children’s clothes and shoes.
Bishop Brian is scheduled to have his pastoral visit to our parish on June 1st and also to perform the Sacrament of Confirmation. We are excited about his visit and will welcome him with love and prayers as always.
A heartfelt thank you to all parishioners who generously supported this year's WEE BOX Appeal. Your compassion and solidarity with those living in the world's poorest communities is helping to bring hope, and a brighter future to millions. If you haven't already returned your WEE BOX or made your Lenten donation, there's still time! Every donation, no matter the size, makes a real difference. You can also donate to SCIAF by visiting sciaf.org.uk/weebox or by calling 0141 354 5555. Thank you, once again, for your wonderful generosity.'
The Scottish Parliament is expected to vote on assisted suicide in the coming weeks. Please scan the QR code or visit https://carenotkilling.scot to email your MSPs in a few easy clicks!
Come join us for a day of retreat in Lochgilphead on 24th May. It will be a day filled with relaxing activities for your mind and body. We will have lectio divina, teach you relaxation techniques, hold creative art sessions, and more. The event is free to attend. Please bring food to share for breakfast, and lunch will be provided. For more information and to book, please contact Kinga at 07778627634 or email kingunia2002@yahoo.com.
Standing Orders £45.00, Offertory £56.50, Building Fund £45.00, Rag Bag £34.00
O God, eternal shepherd,
who govern your flock with unfailing care,
grant in your boundless fatherly love
a pastor for your Church
who will please you by his holiness
and to us show watchful care.
Through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
This week's newsletter can be viewed here.
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We bank with the Coop Bank and our details are:
Sort Code – 83 91 25
Account number - 65628113.
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The man who entered the Church the week after Easter was old, very old. He was stooped over. He carried an oxygen pack. He had a cane, but he could barely walk. His face was thinned and his hair was a distant memory. He had to have been in his late 90’s. He saw me and looked up, and with a smile said, “Father, He is risen.” He said all that needs to be said.
The reality of Easter impacts the core of our being. Jesus Christ has risen from the dead. The spiritual is real. And we who are united to Him through our baptism have risen with Him. This life is full of limitations, but there are no limitations to the resurrected life. What I heard the elderly gentleman saying was, “My life here is coming to an end, but I have great hope. My life with Jesus is forever. He is risen. And so am I.” And so are we!
Everything is changed. Everything is renewed. We speak about the new life of the Lord at Easter, but perhaps we do not really understand the profound implications of His rising from the dead. Nothing that happens in this world has value unless it flows from Him and leads back to Him.
Msgr. Joseph Pellegrino