25th Anniversary of Fr Michael Hutson.

The choir will take part in the celebration of Fr. Michael Hutson on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th June.

A War to End Wars

A War To End Wars is a reflection in music and the spoken word, presented by Motherwell Diocesan Choir to mark the centenary of the ending of World War I.  The programme will include the Requiem by Gabriel Faure, together with a selection of 20th century music and poetry.  Admission is free and all are invited to participate in this event in thanksgiving for those who gave their lives for our freedom.

Choral Classics for a Spring Evening

Best heard through head or earphones. Some soundbites from last week's concert in the Cathedral. Apologies for the poor quality video. It was all recorded on a mobile phone from the rear of the church. Hopefully the lack of professional recording should not detract from your enjoyment. We are seeking new choir members, especially tenors and altos. Please contact us via our website if you are interested in coming along to "try us out". You never know, you may just enjoy yourself.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE ORDINATION OF REV PAUL DENNEY

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE ORDINATION OF REV PAUL DENNEY
Yesterday was a Golden day in the parish of Our Lady of Lourdes East Kilbride as Paul Hugh Denney was ordained to the Priesthood. The 5th and final ordination for the Diocese of Motherwell this year!

CHURCH CHAT WITH DEACON BERNARD MOURNIAN

With a few days to go, Deacon Bernard took time out his busy preparations for his Ordination at St Mary's in Hamilton this Friday to talk over his time in seminary including meeting TWO Popes and his vocation story.

Last Thursday in the Our Lady of Good Aid Cathedral Parish, Motherwell took place a concert by the Motherwell Diocesan Choir featuring three of our primary schools - Cathedral Primary Motherwell, St Cuthbert's Primary Burnbank, St Bridget's Bailleston. Congratulations to all the children who took part they sang beautifully! St. Mary's Cleland & St. Aidan's Wishaw St Cuthbert's and St Ninian's Hamilton SPRED Motherwell St. Augustine's Roman Catholic Church

Diocesan Eucharistic Procession - Feast of the Body and Blood of the Lord

The Feast of Corpus Christi Carfin Grotto - click on Image for Video

{PLAY IN HD} The sun shone brightly on the hundreds of faithful gathered in Carfin Grotto with our Lord Bishop Joseph Toal, the priests and deacons of the Diocese of Motherwell for the Solemn Procession and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament on this the Feast of Corpus Christi.
In union with the Church around the world in this Jubilee Year of Mercy, our permanent deacons renewed their commitment to their service. 
This was truly a day full of blessings spent with Our Lord and worth remembering for generations. Thanks to all involved!

Scottish Catholic Observer Scots Catholic St. Augustine's Roman Catholic Church St. Ignatius' RC Church, Wishaw St Patrick's R.C Church Shieldmuir, Wishaw Motherwell Times Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh St Brigid's Parish St Joseph's Parish Blantyre Carfin Lourdes Grotto

Choir Racenight - in aid of choir funds

Bring your friends and family to a fun night, to raise funds for the choir. Meal included in the ticket price. 

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Here are some FAQ's if you have never been to a racenight before.

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Q) Race Nights are they legal?

A) Yes,it’s a great family night out for all ages. A race night properly run is actually a lottery or lucky dip, as defined in Gambling Act 2005. The films are simply an entertaining way of selecting a winning number at random, and the tote ‘betting’ tickets are just chances in a lottery where nobody knows which number will win.

It is worth explaining that our race nights are the type of event where films are picked at random, none of the actual runners on the film are named, and no ‘form’ (information about the runners) is given until all the bets have been placed. The films are then shown in their entirety after the betting has finished.

If a race night is held on your premises, you do not have to register with the police, or obtain a license. You can also hold a race event on a Sunday

All our activities are governed by the Charities Act 1992, which includes a set of rules, which professional fundraisers must follow. The most important point is that we have an agreement — a legal contract with the organisations we support, and all our partner charities are registered charities.

Q) How does the race night work?

A) A race night usually consists of between six and nine races each with eight horses. The first five to eight are normal races where you would be expected to sell each of the horses in each race to an owner prior to the race night. The owner names the horse and would get a prize if their horse wins the race. The last race is an auction race where each horse is sold to the highest bidder on the night, with a large cash prize given to the winning owner of this race.

The normal running order for a night would be:

Races 1 to 4

Short Interval with

The Auction Race

Followed by the raffle & any other auction items.

Every race has the same format:

• For the auction race, the horses are sold to owners who bid for each horse.

• The betting is opened and bets are sold for each horse. When everyone has had a chance to bet on the horse(s) of their choice the betting is closed.

• A member of the audience is invited to select a race from a selection of unmarked security sealed DVDs.

• The value of each bet is announced to the audience

• The race is played.

• The winning ticket holders collect their money.

• The winning owner is presented with their prize.

Q) How much will the minimum bets be on the night?

A) The average race night will charge a minimum £1 per bet, but you can spread bet, £2 on horse #1 and £2 on horse #5 to increase your chances of winning.

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Remember the success of the race night will ultimately depend on the size of the crowd. So bring your friends, family, some dude from the bar.... the more the merrier.

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Low Waters Miner's Welfare, 4 Alness St, Hamilton ML3 6RU  (Downstairs function room)

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Some Useful Links :-

Choral Parts MP3 files at Choralia.com

Diocese of Motherwell and Motherwell Cathedral

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PARISH OF SAINT FRANCIS XAVIER &

THE NATIONAL SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES, CARFIN

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Music Workshop - New Mass Setting.  

The next music music workshop will be held in Holy Family, Mossend on Tuesday 26th April 2016, at 7.30pm. The diocese wishes to introduce a new Mass setting which will be used at many of the diocesan liturgies, click on the image to hear the new mass setting.

Come and Sing Stainer's Cruxifixion

Bothwell Parish Church... All singers welcome

John Pitcathley plays for second time!

John Pitchathley second time around