Sunday 19th April 2026
Easter 3
Holy Communion (Reserved Sacrament)
led by Philip Colville
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For your prayers in church and at home: the sick and the faithful departed
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Hymns for this Sunday:
Introit: We have a gospel to proclaim
Gradual: I danced in the morning when the world was begun
Offertory: Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendour
Closing: Ye choirs of new Jerusalem
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Next Sunday – Easter 4: 10.30 am A Sung Eucharist
We have online Night Prayers every Wednesday at 7.30pm in which you are most welcome to join – Zoom Meeting: https://Evening Prayers Meeting ID: 865 7597 6261 Passcode: 116824
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Further News:
Coffee Morning at Glentrool Hive 10-12, noon Tuesday
Looking Ahead: Thursday May 7th at 3.00 pm. Bishop Nick will be here to license Stuart to the role of Priest in Charge. Everyone is welcome.
Lent Course follow on. Interest has been expressed in continuing a bible study group on a monthly basis. This is being explored so watch this space.
News from the Diocese: Last Thursday, Rebecca Haughty was instituted as Rector at Castle Douglas and Dalbeattie. Prayers for Rebecca as she begins her new ministry.
Dean Reuben will leave office on 10th May following the usual order in the Scottish Episcopal Church after a new Bishop comes. Prayers and thanks for Reuben as his ministry continues in the diocese.
A date for the diary! Saturday 25th April, 10am -3pm: We are having a Plant and Bake Sale, when home baked treats and a variety of plants and seedlings will be on sale, as well as bakes and home made soup as refreshments. Mary-Clare Cornwallis, an artist who specialises in flowers, will be there to offer advice and guidance.
Spring Newsletter: is now published! See its page on this website.
Machars Churches Basics Food Bank: Food Bank donations – we continue to support the Food Bank through the year. All donations welcome please leave in the box in the porch.
Recycling Printer ink cartridges – there is now a box in the porch for used cartridges.
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PRIEST IN CHARGE:
The Revd Canon Stuart Bain.
Tel: 07852 308175
Email: stuart.bain@mac.com
Notice Sheet Content: contact Stuart by Friday.