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Here is a link to this week’s newsletter: 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C) Welcome: to all our visitors, feel free to look around our beautiful church, particularly the St John Ogilvie Chapel & Exhibition. Please pray for the repose of the soul of Samuel Miller (from Deskford) who was buried on Friday. New Year Resolution?: Pope Francis and Bishop Hugh have both, at separate times, reminded us that when we come together in church, we are first and foremost here to worship God, and we should all take time to still our minds by maintaining silence in church for at least ten minutes before Mass begins. Let’s all try to remember this as we start a New Year, and form new habits - conversations can be held outside, before or after Mass. Fundraiser: a Quiz Night at Keith Golf Club is being planned, probably for Friday 28th February. Help will be needed on the night, plus donations of raffle prizes. Please speak to Kathleen Foote if you can help at all. Diocesan Priesthood: Thinking about Diocesan Priesthood in 2025? The Catholic Church in Scotland is now inviting enquiries from those considering applying for seminary. For more information, please contact Fr Mark Impson, Director of Vocations email: mark.impson@rcda.scot  Weekday Mass: The weekday Mass will be on Fridays at 9.30am in the house, preceded by Exposition and Confessions. The end of Christmas time Please consider keeping a Nativity Scene in place in your homes until the 2nd February which is the solemnity of the Presentation of the Lord.   Christmas stars: £340 raised in total for the Maintenance Fund, thank you! Last Week: Collection: TBA Attendance: 55    Prayer Group: : Monday evenings, 7pm in the hall. Contact Elizabeth Danby for information. Tea & coffee in the hall after Sunday Mass. St Thomas’ Church is open each day from 10am to 3pm for private prayer.  Please note, the church may not be open on weekdays in the event of severe weather. Pope’s prayer intention for January 2025: For the right to an education: Let us pray for migrants, refugees, and those affected by war, that their right to an education, which is necessary to build a better world, might always be respected. Safeguarding: The Parish Safeguarding Coordinator is Elizabeth Danby, and she can be contacted as shown on the Contacts page. The diocesan Safeguarding page can be found at Safeguarding – Roman Catholic Diocese of Aberdeen (rcda.scot) and the text of In God’s Image (V2) is accessed by clicking on https://www.bcos.org.uk/LinkClick.aspx?link=131&tabid=124& portalid=0&mid=584  PRAYER FOR THE SICK & HOUSEBOUND AND ALL THOSE IN NEED Father in Heaven; grant them comfort in their suffering. When they are afraid, give them courage, When afflicted, give them patience, When dejected, afford them hope, And when alone, assure them of the support of your holy people.  We ask this through Christ our Lord.  Amen.