Monday 12th October 2026. Please read on for a selection of items from this week’s parish newsletters in the Diocese of Dunkeld, offering a snapshot of life around our diocese.
October – Month of the Missions
Being the month of the Holy Rosary, the month of October is also associated with the Missions, as World Mission Sunday occurs during this month. The annual diocesan Mission Day will take place in Forebank Hall, Dundee on Saturday 17th October. The day begins at 9.30 a.m. with teas & coffees. The theme is Catholic Social Teaching (CTS) led by Lorraine Currie, chief executive of SCIAF. Bishop Andrew will celebrate Mass at midday, and the day will hopefully end by 3.30 p.m.
Dunkeld News Issues 5 and 6
The latest issue of Dunkeld News (Issue 5) should now be in parishes and online!
Contributions from parishioners for Issue 6 are encouraged and appreciated. Please, send your contributions to dunkeldnews@dunkelddiocese.org.uk by 15th November. Thank you.
SS Leonard & Fergus, Dundee and St Columba, Kirkton
Ecumenical Service: Together with Craigowl Church and St Mary’s Community Church, we will have an ecumenical service in SS Leonard and Fergus Church on Friday, 30th October at 6pm.
St Columba’s Social Committee: We are organising a Harvest Lunch in the church hall on Friday 30/10/26 1pm to 3pm with tickets £5.00 each. Any profit made will be donated to Mary’s Meals.
St Mungo, Alloa and St Serf, High Valleyfield
Congratulations: Various parishioners have celebrated milestones this last week in both our parishes. In High Valleyfield last Sunday, we celebrated Grace O’Brien’s 97th birthday and Bill Donald’s 95th birthday. In St. Mungo’s John Madden celebrated his 80th birthday and John and Margaret Fern celebrated their 50th Wedding anniversary. We wish them all many graces and blessings from God our loving Father!
St Fergus, Forfar and St Anthony, Kirriemuir
Tea, coffee and biscuits:available after both Sunday Masses. Why not come along for a natter and meet up with other visitors, friends and other parishioners alike. There are no strangers here, only friends who have never yet met. A rota list is available at both churches if you would like to assist in the provision of this facility. Donations gratefully accepted.
St Mary, Lochee and St Clement, Charleston
SSVP Cosy Coat Appeal: It’s time for everyone to check their wardrobes. We are looking for everyone to help the community by donating any unwanted coats. So that everyone can be warm this coming winter. Men’s, Women’s and children Needed Please donate to the following places – Wednesday church house or after mass Saturday and Sunday to back of the church or Lower Church Hall. For further info StMarysLocheeSSVP@gmail.com or 07752 557037.
St Fillan, Crieff and St Margaret, Comrie
November Holy Souls Envelopes & Lists: November Envelopes and lists will be available from next Sunday 18th October. Masses in November will be offered for the repose of the souls on the November Lists.