Monday 9th March 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.
St. James’, Kinross
Alpha begins with the first session at St. James’ in Kinross on Friday 13th March, 6.30-8.00pm in the church hall. Everyone is invited! Each session begins with some food and a chance to relax and chat. We then watch a short video that presents a simple and clear element of the Gospel message, with the opportunity to have some discussion and conversation throughout. The Alpha app is a great companion for the course – please type the following into your browser: https://alpha-course.app.link/go?course=gb-84693
St. Andrew’s Cathedral, Dundee
Sir John Stainer’s The Crucifixion: A Meditation on the Sacred Passion of the Holy Redeemer is one of the most enduring and widely performed choral works in the English speaking world. Composed in 1887, it was designed as a liturgical tool for Passiontide, leading up to Easter. Its significance in Easter preparation lies in its function as a communal “meditation” rather than just a concert piece. Join the Cecilian Choir at St Andrew’s RC Cathedral, Nethergate, Dundee on Monday 30th March at 7pm as they perform The Crucifixion, bringing this masterpiece to the Diocese of Dunkeld as it prepares for Easter.
St. Columba’s and St. Leonard & St. Fergus, Dundee
The Lenten Talk for our two parishes has been scheduled to be held on Sunday, 22nd March at St Columba’s Church Hall at 4pm. The Presenter, Maureen Ruddy, will be speaker on SYNODALITY and CONVERSATION IN THE SPIRIT. Maureen is a gifted resource person in these areas and is actively involved in Parish, Diocesan and National Synodal Processes. She has presented talks to parishes and groups on ‘Reimagining PPC’ and other topics. All parishioners are encouraged to attend please.
St. Mungo’s, Alloa, and St. Serf’s, High Valleyfield
Join us on Saturday 21st in the church hall at 2pm (doors open 1:30pm). We have some great prizes available to win. Tickets (£2) will be on sale after Saturday and Sunday Masses and likely to sell out fast. Bring your own refreshments.
Easter Treasure Hunt (plus Tea & Toast): As part of our joyful Easter Sunday celebration, we are hosting a children’s treasure hunt after 9:30am Mass on Easter Sunday (5th April). Of course, there will be Tea & Toast first to fuel them in their endeavours! There will be treats for every child taking part so come along!
St. Fergus, Forfar, and St. Anthony, Kirriemuir
Health Walk: a number of parishioners welcomed an opportunity to have a short walk and a chat as part of Murton Farm’s Health walks, held every 3rd Wednesday of the month. If you come regularly or have never been before, please join in for a circular walk taking less than an hour, all abilities catered for, totally free including a cuppa afterwards.
St. Mary, Lochee
Daniel Adams’ “The Revolution of Tenderness”. Daniel is a proud Dundonian and the CEO of Akshaya Patra, and Indian Charity which feeds 2.4 million hungry children every day. He previously worked with Mary’s Meals for 12 years. Sunday 26 April, 2026 after Mass.
St. Clement, Charleston
A huge ‘thank you’ to Paul Sullivan and Friends who put on a fantastic Variety Performance to fundraise for St Mary’s Restoration and HCPT (The Children’s Pilgrimage Fund). £1663 was raised on the night with more to follow. One of Paul’s Friends, Eric Gudmunsen (Dundee’s Busker) has generously offered to host a one man show in St Mary’s Hall on May 15th entitled, Raising the Roof, to support St Mary’s Restoration Appeal.
St. John the Baptist, Perth
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the official process by which the Roman Catholic Church welcomes and integrates adults into the faith. The Parish RCIA programme began on Wednesday 28th January 2026. If anyone else is interested in learning more, they are invited to attend the next session in the Church Hall on Wednesday evenings at 6.30pm. The point of contact is Bill Millar or the parish priest. The next session will be on 18th March at 6.30pm. Moving forward, the catechism session will take place twice a month.
St. Thomas of Canterbury, Arbroath
Canon Tom has invited a group of around 20 people to take part in a series of ‘Conversations in the Spirit’ to reflect on the real needs of the parish. He hopes to form a parish pastoral council towards the end of the year. The first of these sessions will take place on Wednesday 18th March at 7.00pm. Please pray for the whole parish as we ask God to show us his will.
St. Patricks’ night celebration on Saturday 14th March at 7.00pm. Entertainment and snacks – please bring your own tipple. Tickets £10 with proceeds to our Building Fund.