SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER (C)
READINGS FOR THE SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER (C)
First Reading – (Acts 5:12-16) – This tells of the high regard in which the apostles were held by the ordinary people, and of the cures they worked on behalf of those sick in body or in spirit.
Responsorial Psalm – Give praise to the Lord for he is good, his mercy endures for ever.
Second Reading – (Apocalypse 1: 9-13, 17-19) – John is the spokesman of the risen Christ who lives on among the congregations of believers. John is bidden to write a message, a message that has meaning for the Church until the end of time.
Gospel Reading – (John 20:19-31) – By seeing and touching the wounds of their risen Lord, the apostles, and especially Thomas the doubter are cured of their unbelief.
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PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL
INTROUCTION: Dear brothers and sisters, the faith of the Apostle Thomas is also our faith. We believe that Jesus is both Lord and God, and through him we come to the Father. Let us now pray to God the Father, through Jesus, for our own needs and those of the Church and the world.
The response is… Lord graciously hear us.
╬ We join the Church throughout the world in mourning the death of Pope Francis: that, as we give thanks to God for his life of witness to the truth of the Gospel, the Lord may be gracious in receiving him in the dwelling long prepared for those who give their lives to him with generosity. Lord, hear us; Lord graciously hear us.
╬ We pray for the church on this Divine Mercy Sunday: that the Church may truly be a light radiating in the darkness and a faithful herald of the Easter message so that all may experience the healing presence and mercy of God. Lord, hear us; Lord graciously hear us.
╬ We pray for true and lasting peace in our world: that the Risen Christ may bring the gifts of peace and reconciliation to all situations of violence, hatred and division. Lord, hear us; Lord graciously hear us.
╬ We pray for our young parishioners who received the Sacrament of First Communion today (yesterday): that they may always love him with all their hearts and forever live faithfully. Lord, hear us; Lord graciously hear us.
╬ We pray for our parish community: that we may see the Lord in the signs he has left us, giving us new life in Baptism and nourishing us in the Eucharist. Lord, hear us; Lord graciously hear us.
╬ We pray for all the sick of our families and our parish, those in hospital, in hospice or nursing home and those for whom we are asked to pray: that God may give them strength and fortitude, and bless those who care for them. Lord, hear us; Lord graciously hear us.
╬ We pray for the souls of all those whose Easter remembrances, anniversaries, months mind and birthday remembrances we are asked to recall, as well as those who have recently died: that they may receive the reward of their faith and enjoy the happiness of heaven. Lord, hear us; Lord graciously hear us.
CONCLUSION: God our Father, we acknowledge Jesus as our Lord and our God. Through him, grant all that we have asked of you today. We make this prayer and all our prayers through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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PLEASE REMEMBER THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE
IN YOUR PRAYERS THIS WEEK
SICK – Patricia Dougan, Patricia Scanlan, Isobel Cannon, Rona McPhee, Rose Gallagher, Thérèse McKeand, Stuart Mason, Martin McGuire, David O’Hare & James Hannaway.
I also ask your prayers for the sick and housebound
– those at home in our parish community, those in hospital,
and those in local nursing and care homes in Cambuslang, Halfway
& Blantyre and elsewhere. Our prayers for them
not only help in their suffering and pain but also reassure them
that they are not forgotten by our community of faith.
Our prayers help relieve their feelings of isolation and loneliness.
To be remembered before the Altar of God
brings them comfort and consolation.
Almighty and Eternal God, you are the everlasting health
of those who believe in you.
Hear us for your sick servants
for whom we implore the aid of your tender mercy,
that being restored to bodily health,
they may give thanks to you in your Church.
Through Christ our Lord.
Our Lady, Help of the Sick, pray for them.
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RECENTLY DEAD – Pope Francis, Gordon Ackerley, Ann Callaghan (Wife of Deacon Joe Callaghan), John McGinnes, Elizabeth Nelson & May McVey.
ANNIVERSARIES – Andrew Harkin (1st Anniversary), Christine Marie McHenry (1st Anniversary), Fr. Damien Gilhooley (2nd Anniversary), Andrew Hardie (3rd Anniversary), Christina Kelly, Con & Bridget Duffy, Leslie & Nan McKenna, Denis Brennan (10th Anniversary) & Mary Ann Brennan, Catherine (Kitty) Innes, Marjorie Callaghan & Joseph McLaughlin.
EASTER REMEMBRANCES – James Kevin Coyle, John, James, Danny & Manus Coyle, Margaret McEwan, Neil & Christina Kelly, David & Esther O’Hare, Helen Theresa Boyle, Christine Elliot, Agnes & John Boal, Bridget & Pat Welsh, Welsh & Gallagher Families, May, James & Johnny Mullen, Patrick Welsh, Andy Black, Brian Tolver, Nora McGee, Margaret Forsyth, Thomas & Agnes McCormick & Thomas McCormick (Jnr).
Eternal Rest grant unto them, O Lord,
and let Perpetual Light shine upon them.
May they Rest in Peace. Amen.
CLERGY ANNIVERSARIES – APRIL
Rev. John O’Callaghan 15/04/1955
Rev. Edward Lafferty 05/04/1958
Rev. Charles Doherty 23/04/1982
Rev. James Flynn 11/04/1985
Very Rev. Hugh Cahill 11/04/1990
Rev. Lawrence Kenny 13/04/1992
Rt. Rev. Mgr. John Conroy 20/04/1994
Rt. Rev. Mgr. John Gillen 16/04/1995
Very Rev. Christopher Condon 08/04/1996
Very Rev. Anthony McGurk 29/04/1997
Rev. Bernard Mahoney 03/04/1998
Rev. Denis Power 28/04/1999
Rt. Rev. Mgr. Alex Devaney 18/04/2004
Rev. Michael Gallagher 23/04/2007
Very Rev. Patrick Moss 18/04/2014
Rt. Rev. Mgr. Jack Burns 11/04/2017
Rev. Richard J. Rodgers 10/04/2020
Canon Michael Walsh 28/04/2022
Rev Damien Gilhooley 10/04/2023
Rev George Donaldson 29/04/2023
May the Lord who chose them to serve him as priests,
number them among his chosen in heaven.
Requiescant in Pace.
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divine mercy sunday
Today is the Octave Day of Easter and the conclusion of the eight days of solemn Easter celebrations. Eastertide, however, continues for another 42 days until the great Feast of Pentecost. In the ancient Church today was known as ‘Dominica in albis deponendis’, literally: ‘The Sunday of which the white garments are left aside’. This title reflects the fact that the neophytes (those who had been received into the Church at the Easter Vigil) who had worn their white Baptismal garments for the whole of the Octave, laid them aside today. In the English speaking world today is sometimes known as ‘Low Sunday’ since it contrasts with the ‘High’ celebrations and festivities of Easter Sunday. More recently, it has acquired the title, ‘Divine Mercy Sunday’, relating to the renewal of an old devotion through the life and writings of St. Faustina Kowalska.
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message of condolence from bishop toal
The Community of the Diocese of Motherwell joins the Church and so many others in mourning the death of Our Holy Father, Pope Francis. We give thanks to God for his 88 years of life, particularly his service to the Church as a Jesuit, Priest and Bishop, and ultimately as Bishop of Rome. May his faith in the Lord’s Resurrection, which he celebrated with us yesterday (Easter Sunday), be fully realised and may his good soul rest in God’s peace.
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mass for the eternal rest of pope francis
Mass for the Eternal Rest of Pope Francis and in Thanksgiving for his life and ministry will be celebrated by Bishop Toal on Thursday 1st May 2025 at 7pm in Our Lady of Good Aid Cathedral, Motherwell. All are welcome.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR FIRST COMMUNICANTS
Congratulations to our young people from St. Cadoc’s & from St Charles’ Primary Schools upon making their First Holy Communion yesterday (Saturday). The day was beautiful and the celebration was an uplifting, spiritual and memorable event. My thanks to the teachers, parents, guardians & carers, grandparents and all those who supported our children as they prepared them for their special day. We continue to pray for our First Communicants that Jesus will always have a special place in their lives.
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calendar
The Marist priest St Peter Chanel, martyred by a local chieftain in 1841 after preaching the faith in the Pacific island of Futura, is honoured on Monday; so too is St. Louis Mary de Montfort, author of ‘True Devotion to the Blessed Virgin’ and founder of the Montfort Fathers. On Tuesday we celebrate St. Catherine of Siena, the 14th century Dominican tertiary who through her deep personal holiness and her dictated writings and letters wielded great influence for good, and after her canonisation was made a Patron of Italy and Doctor of the Church. Wednesday is the memorial of Pope Saint Pius X, who was canonised for his personal saintliness and is known for his encouragement of early and frequent Communion. On Thursday we honour Saint Joseph the Worker, the Mayday feast founded by Pius XII at the height of the Communist menace, to highlight the importance and dignity of human labour. On Friday we honour St. Athanasius, whose defence of the Divinity of Christ turned the tide against the great Arian heresy, according to which Jesus was simply the highest of creatures. The Apostles Philip and James have their feast on Saturday. Philip was born at Bethsaida; he was a disciple of John the Baptist, who followed the call of Christ. James is James ‘the Less’, son of Alphaeus and generally identified with the leader of the Jerusalem Christians, ‘brother of the Lord’, martyred by Herod.
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THANK YOU MOST SINCERELY
A special thanks to the many people who contributed to the pastoral service of our community during Holy Week and also to all those who help during the year – Parish Pastoral Council, Finance Committee, our organists, those who look after the altar linens, altar servers, sacristans, flower arrangers and those who decorate the Church, the volunteers who clean the church, ministers of the Word and ministers of the Eucharist, SVDP members, those who look after the church stall, pass keepers, offertory collection and 400 club organisers, children’s liturgy helpers, safe-guarding co-ordinators, website co-ordinator, crib builders, our bookkeeper, housekeepers, those who help in the garden and maintain church grounds, those who look after the opening and closing of the church, and to the many individuals who give their time in so many ways to St Cadoc’s and whose work ensures the smooth running of the parish.
Apologies if I have missed out anyone in my acknowledgements; it was not intentional or deliberate. Every contribution you make in any way to St. Cadoc’s community is very much appreciated and valued. If you think you can help our parish in any way or in any area of parish life, do not hesitate to speak to me. Thank you all for your enthusiasm and generous spirit to become involved in the life of our parish community and I look forward to your ongoing assistance in the future. A sincere thanks too, to all who have sent me cards and gifts. May God bless you, and your family and friends, with peace in your hearts and in your homes this Easter. -- Fr. Jose Cirilo Rodrigues
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SECOND COLLECTION FOR KILBRYDE HOSPICE
This will be the last weekend if you would like to contribute to the annual collection for Kilbryde Hospice. The Hospice has been in existence since August 2018 providing Specialist Palliative Hospice Care to the population of South Lanarkshire.
A box intended for donations to help support the Hospice is situated at the back of the church. I realise the collection for Kilbryde Hospice happens to fall, this year, during the Easter festive period however, I hope you will, again, show generosity in helping the Kilbryde Hospice this year.
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WELCOME TO FR. JOE MCNULTY
We welcome back to our community Fr. Joe McNulty, who is no stranger to our parish. He will be with us from Tuesday 29th April 2025 until Sunday 25th May 2025 while I am away home to Goa. We thank Fr. Joe McNulty in advance for his help during my time away. I hope he will enjoy his time with us.
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DAILY WEEKDAY MASS
Please note the following changes in our weekday Masses. There will a weekday Mass at 10am from Tuesday to Friday. This arrangement will be in place from Tuesday 29th April 2025 until Sunday 25th April 2025. No Daily Mass on Monday and Saturday mornings during this period.
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ANNUAL PARISH SAFEGUARDING AUDIT (REPORT)
On behalf of the parish, I wish to say a very sincere 'thank you' to Barbara Morris, our parish safeguarding co-ordinator, for giving her time recently to complete the annual parish safeguarding audit (report) for 2024 and sending it to the diocese. I am also grateful to Barbara for the amount of time she gives to ensure that parish safeguarding procedures are in place. Any issue of concern relating to young people or vulnerable adults should be brought to the attention of the parish safeguarding co-ordinator or the priest.
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SECOND COLLECTION FOR CHURCH BUILDING
& MAINTENANCE FUND NEXT WEEKEND
Next Sunday (4th May 2025), being the first Sunday of the month, the normal second collection will be taken up at all Masses to help support our Church Building and Maintenance Fund for the month of May. A box intended for the Church Building & Maintenance Fund Collection will be situated at the back of the church for the next two weeks beginning this weekend. Please be generous towards our second collection as this greatly helps pay for essentials such as continued maintenance and much needed repairs to our parish buildings and existing facilities.
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LENT, HOLY WEEK & EASTER TRIDUUM
I want to express my sincere gratitude to all those who contributed to the pastoral service of our community during Lent, Holy Week and the Easter Triduum, and also to all those who help me during the year. Your dedication and hard work have been much appreciated and valued.
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EASTER COLLECTION
Thank you for your generous offering for the upkeep of your church and parish’s ministry during Easter week. I know there are many demands placed on you, especially financial ones, therefore, I appreciate all you give to support the smooth running of the parish. All your offerings and donations are greatly appreciated.
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LITURGY ROTA
Liturgy rota for Readers (April-June 2025) for 5pm (Saturday) &10am & 11.30am (Sunday) Masses is available in the sacristy. Please collect a copy before or after any of the Sunday Masses. Thanks to Mrs Anne Moran for giving her time to prepare the readers rota. If you are able to be part of this important ministry, then please contact Mrs. Anne Moran or Fr. Cirilo.
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PARISH WEBSITE
We thank Pat Moran for all his help in updating our parish website every week. Our website gets updated every weekend and, normally, includes a copy of the weekly Parish Bulletin.
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HOLY WATER
Holy Water to take home is available in the sacristy room. You are welcome to take it from this location. Please bring a suitable container or a bottle and help yourself.
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GIFT-AID
For those using offertory gift-aid envelopes, the new envelopes for the 2025-2026 tax year, which commenced on the weekend of 5th/6th April 2025, are now available for collection at the stall. Gift-Aid members should put the date on the building fund envelope as the printer has not done this. May I ask those who haven’t done so to collect them from the stall please?
We now have three additional parishioners who have recently signed for the Gift-Aid Scheme. Thanks to them and all others who have answered our appeal. We are still looking for new members. If you pay tax on income/pension the church can claim back the tax through the Gift-Aid Scheme. Forms are available at the back of the church if anyone wishes to join the scheme. If you have any queries about the Gift Aid system, please contact the parish Gift Aid organiser, Mr. Jim Cunningham or Fr. Cirilo. Alternatively, you can contribute to the Sunday Mass collections via a direct debit or standing order arrangement with your bank. Thank you once again for your enduring generosity and support.
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READERS NEEDED FOR WEEKDAY
& WEEKEND MASSES
I am looking for volunteers who would be willing to read from the Holy Scriptures during weekday and Sunday Masses. Readings would include passages from the Old Testament, the Responsorial Psalm, and the New Testament (as well as our parish prayer intentions). If you would like to help our parish, please get in touch with Mrs. Anne Moran, our readers’ rota organiser, or Fr. Cirilo. Thanks are extended to the parishioners who have been part of this ministry for many years, those who have helped us as readers in the past and finally, those who have recently volunteered.
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NEW PARISHIONERS
We would ask those who are new to the parish, or who are moving house within the parish, to record their name, address and telephone number on the registration card provided in the porch of the church. I would greatly appreciate your involvement in the parish. If you have any spare time, talents, or skills to share, I rely on the kindness and support of parishioners like you to help us grow and serve our community better. It is also very helpful if those moving from the parish let us know, so that our statistics can be kept up to date. Please be assured that any data we have (including the parish survey I undertook in 2016) will be held in a secure way and will never be shared or given to anyone else.
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parking in the streets
surrounding the church
Unfortunately, parishioners of St. Cadocs’ who drive to church are in a situation where there is no private parking within the church grounds. The streets surrounding the church therefore invariably become congested with parked cars especially at weekend Mass times. Whilst acknowledging the limitations of parking in relation to the church, I would ask those drivers attending services to consider the needs of local residents to have unimpeded access to their properties when choosing where to responsibly park. You can also use our car park which is situated behind the church. It can accommodate 6 cars.
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right to life uk: praying for the unborn
& women facing crisis pregnancies
April 27th 2025 – “While we ponder the depth of the love of God present in the Passion, Death and Resurrection of Christ, we pray that He would make us channels of His Divine Mercy, especially to those who may have suffered the loss of a baby.”
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an act of spiritual communion
(St. Alphonsus Liguori)
(This is a simple and loving act of Spiritual Communion we are called to make in these times,
while we are unable to attend Mass and receive the Eucharist)
My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the
Most Holy Sacrament.
I love you above all things, and I desire to receive you into my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally,
come at least spiritually into my heart.
I embrace you as if you were already there
and unite myself wholly to you.
Never permit me to be separated from you. Amen.
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prayer to st. michael
St. Michael the Archangel,
defend us in the day of battle.
Be our safeguard against the wickedness
and snares of the Devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray,
and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Hosts,
by the power of God, cast into Hell Satan, and all the evil spirits
who prowl the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
Holy mary, mother of god,
st. Joseph,
st. Michael and holy angels,
ST. CADOC,
Pray for us