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 would like 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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19th Sunday in Ordinary Time
‘Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid.’
In the readings this week, we witness the full range of the earth’s natural order: the mountains, the wind, the sea, an earthquake and fire. Through all the upheaval and suffering that life may bring, we are reminded of God’s ever-loving presence.
In the First Reading, a solitary Elijah is invited to go to the mountain to pray. God reveals himself to Elijah not in the dramatic events he witnesses, but in a gentle, low whisper.
The Psalm reminds us that God will always provide for us, if only we open our hearts and ears to him. Guided by God’s values of mercy, peace, justice, righteousness and faith we will stay on the right path.
St Paul (Second Reading) reaches out to his fellow Jews with a great yearning that they should see and accept the abundant gifts offered by Christ their Lord.
The Gospel retells another dramatic encounter with the earth’s elements: this time the disciples are caught aboard their boat in a storm. Consumed by fear, it takes some time for them to recognise Jesus and accept his saving help.
May we be confident of the enduring presence of our Lord as we navigate our own stormy waters. We need only reach out to him.
(With thanks to St Beuno's Outreach)
ARTWORK
Monreale Cathedral, Sicily
Pope Leo's Prayer Intention for August
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For evangelization in the city
Let us pray that in large cities often marked by anonymity and loneliness we find new ways to proclaim the Gospel, discovering creative paths to build community.
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Visit the website of Pray As You Go for a reflection on this month's video.
