Updated: Apr 23, 2023
The 2023 Pluscarden Pentecost Lectures will be held at Pluscarden Abbey, Elgin from 30th May to 1st June. There is no charge, and all are welcome to attend. The theme of the talks is ‘Living the Faith in the World of Today’. To register for the talks, make further enquiries or book accommodation please contact monks@pluscardenabbey.org or write to Pentecost Lectures, Pluscarden Abbey, Elgin Moray IV30 8UA enclosing an SAE. Please see poster on noticeboard for further information and details on the four talks.
Congratulations to Ellie, Anna, Rory, Oisin who made their First Holy Communion at Our Lady and St John the Baptist on Sunday. They were impeccable in their behaviour and outfits for the occasion, they made their Mums and Dads, Familys, Parish very proud. The girls wore beautiful traditional Polish white outfits and the boys were in suits.
The day started off with lovely dry weather and the Church was decorated everywhere with beautiful communion tributes by Fiona, there was even bottle lights on the windows, we are really lucky to have her as part of Our Social Committee team.
Carmel came to the rescue and brought in some China from home for the cups of tea and cake as ours is misplaced at the moment. Lucky enough the flowers by Tina were still looking beautiful from Easter Sunday.Â
The Communion cake was made, donated and decorated by the talented Helen Loudon one of our Parishioners, thanks Helen we loved and really appreciated it. It was very yummy indeed!
Music and singing was performed by two young boys Angus and Findlay from our Sister Church at St Columba Bridge of Don. It made the occasion more special. Thank you kindly boys!!!
Fr Patrick said a beauriful Mass and the children took part in the ceremony throughout. They were the first to receive their Communion and wine.
Finally Emillia one of the Parents presented Fr Patrick with flowers and a gift from the parents and children.
Thank you to everyone who helped orgainise and took part to make it a memorable day and joyous occasion!
God bless!
Exciting news the children of our Parish make their First Holy Communion today during 11:30am Mass! Please come and join us for coffee, tea and a celebration cake afterwards.