Welcome to St Andrew's Parish, Rothesay
The Diocese of Argyll and the Isles has many parishes in some of the most beautiful parts of Scotland. Mountains, glens, lochs, rivers, and the sea give a dramatic background to our heritage, both past and lived. Many lives continue to give witness to our faith and how it is celebrated here.
Among the Highlands and the Islands is the Isle of Bute with its main town Rothesay and just a few hundred yards from the ferry terminal, is the magnificent Catholic Church of St. Andrew’s. Now just shy of being one hundred years old, St. Andrew’s continues to be the centre of Catholic worship in Bute.
On this website we hope to introduce you to our beautiful Church and parish, showcasing our long history and highlighting some of the many things we do today.
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12th Sunday in Ordinary Time
‘Do not be afraid; you are worth more than hundreds of sparrows’
The readings this week reflect a God who understands and always responds to our cries for help. We are not promised a life without suffering, but are invited to trust in his merciful and boundless love.
In the First Reading, the prophet Jeremiah is mocked and abandoned by his own people when he tries to speak out against wrongdoing. He turns to the Lord for strength and resilience, confident that he will deliver justice and new life.
The Psalm tells of someone in a state of complete desperation and isolation. The psalmist is feeling attacked from all sides, but the Lord hears their cry and shows them the path to renewed peace and joy.
Paul explains in no uncertain terms (Second Reading) that nothing but death – the death of loving relationships, of joy, and of peace – can come from sin. But he reminds us that the death and resurrection of Jesus offer abundant possibilities for mercy and renewal.
In the Gospel, Jesus instructs his disciples to ‘have no fear’. He boldly reassures them that nothing in this world can kill the love that comes from God. God has intimate knowledge of all our needs and will never abandon us.
In these times of painful and enduring global conflict, we take strength from God’s promise that he will deliver light and peace.
(With thanks to St Beuno's Outreach)
ARTWORK
Seiho Takeuchi (1864 – 1942)
Pope Leo's Prayer Intention for June
For the values of sports
Let us pray that sports be an instrument of peace, encounter, and dialogue among cultures and nations, and that they promote values such as respect, solidarity, and personal growth.
Visit the website of Pray With the Pope
Visit the website of Pray As You Go for a reflection on this month's video.
