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.
Feel free to browse the menu and explore the site.
Pentecost
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The love of God has been poured into our hearts through the Spirit of God dwelling within us, alleluia!
On this great celebration of the descent of the Holy Spirit, today’s readings tell of the gifts of consolation and peace, and of the commissioning of the disciples.
The First Reading describes how the Holy Spirit arrives as tongues of fire, with the gift of communication.
The Psalm implores the Lord to send his Spirit for the renewal of the whole earth.
St Paul, writing to the church at Corinth (Second Reading), focuses on the unity of the Spirit through a diversity of gifts.
Finally, St John (Gospel) recalls the appearance of the Risen Christ to the disciples in the Upper Room. Christ’s gift of consoling peace empowers them for mission.
Let us pray, this week, that we, like them, might receive what the Lord wants to give us and so respond in like manner.
(With thanks to St Beuno's Outreach)
ARTWORK
Notre-Dame du Cénacle - Lyon
Pope Leo's May Prayer Intention
That everyone might have food
Let us pray that everyone, from large producers to small consumers, be committed to avoid wasting food, and to ensure that everyone has access to quality food.
Visit the website of Pray With the Pope
Visit the website of Pray As You Go for a reflection on this month's video.
