Habemus Papam:  We welcome and rejoice at the election of Pope Leo XIV in succession to Pope Francis and pray that he will know the help of the Holy Spirit as Bishop of Rome and as Servant of the Servants of God.

Sunday Missal:  (Year C) 4^th Sunday of Easter -  Page 477.

Teas and Coffees available after Mass on Sunday and service on Thursday.

This Sunday is World Day of Prayer for Vocations: We pray especially for Gerard Holden and Matthew McCafferty who are seminarians of the Archdiocese. We also keep in our prayers Father James and all priests and religious in the Archdiocese who dedicate their lives to serving God and His people. A second collection will take place for Ecclesiastical Students at all Masses, which helps cover tuition fees and living costs for our seminarians. You can also donate at bit.ly/eccstudents25

200 Club:  Congratulations to the winners in the April draw - £200 Margaret Green (139); £100 David Barton (7); £50 Victoria Mulholland (83); £50 Mavis Millsop (43); £20 Jack Lascelles (69); £20 George Thomson (92).

Churches Together Christian Aid Coffee Morning: Saturday 17th May, 10 - 12 noon in St Joseph's Church hall.  Tickets £ 3.00 Children £ 1.00.  There will be Tombola, Bric - a - Brac, and Baking stalls.  Donations for those will be welcomed. Come and enjoy a cuppa and chat to friends.

SSVP Appeal -  Burntisland Primary is in the process of setting up a clothing/uniform bank and expanding their play area. They would gratefully receive any items of clothing or uniform or outdoor clothing suitable for primary age children. They also require clothing rails and hangers. If you can assist please give to a SSVP member or leave in church porch.

Assisted Suicide: critical debate this coming week  Bills will be debated and voted on at Holyrood and Westminster on 13 May (Holyrood) and 16 May (Westminster). Those who are ill or dying deserve special care and respect not killing. Assisted suicide consists of putting an end to the lives of handicapped, sick or dying persons and would change the NHS. Please write to your MP and MSPs urgently. The easiest way is via https://writetothem.com

General assistant for Iona: The Catholic House of Prayer on Iona is looking to recruit a general assistant to help run the house from July this year for two or more months. Accommodation and good rate of pay provided. The role involves changeovers and cooking. More information from Jane Kindlen at mail@catholic-iona.com or call  01681 700369.

Have a good week. Take care. Fr James