Our Lady of Perpetual Succour RC Church Auchterarder

19/12/2025

Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Christmas Masses

Christmas Eve: No Mass in the morning.
Mass of Christmas Night at 8pm. Carols start at 7.30pm.
Christmas Day: Mass of Christmas Morning at 10am.

21/04/2025

Rest in peace Pope Francis
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/16dXyLHQCn/

BREAKING: Pope Francis passed away this morning, April 21, at the Vatican. The 88-year-old pontiff taught us to live the values of the Gospel with courage and universal love, especially in favor of the poorest and marginalized.

Pope Francis passed away at 7:35 a.m. local time on Easter Monday, April 21, at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Marta, as confirmed by the Holy See Press Office. The 88-year-old pontiff led the Catholic Church for a little more than 12 years.

Cardinal Kevin Farrell, camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church, officially announced the pope’s death in a video message. “At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father,” Farrell stated.

“His entire life was dedicated to the service of God and his Church. He taught us to live the values of the Gospel with fidelity, courage, and universal love, especially for the poorest and most marginalized.”

The Vatican has not yet announced details regarding the funeral arrangements for the first Latin American pope in history. A conclave to elect his successor will be convoked in the coming days.

https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/262295/pope-francis-dies-at-88-leaving-legacy-of-reform-and-focus-on-church-s-peripheries

14/04/2025

Holy Week mass times 2025

Spy Wednesday 10am
Maundy Thursday 7pm
Good Friday 3pm (Passion) 7pm (Stations)
Easter vigil 8pm
Easter Sunday 10am

29/05/2022

We are now having a vigil mass on Saturdays at 5pm during the summer 👍

30/11/2021

Our Monsignor made the BBC news recently. We are so lucky Monsignor Basil has retired to Auchterarder and is still celebrating mass in our beautiful wee church.

Monsignor Basil O'Sullivan looks back on his life as he retires after 33 years as the town's parish priest.

28/03/2021

Owing to the size of the church and the pandemic restrictions imposed by the Scottish Government, it is regretted that only registered parishioners will be permitted to attend mass at Easter at Our Lady of Perpetual Succour RC Church, Auchterarder.

The Parish Council would like to remind everyone to look out for Covid-19 symptoms in their household bubble and to err on the side of caution, rather than place fellow parishioners at risk. Any coughing, colds or other Covid-19 symptoms, please stay at home.

Have a happy and peaceful Easter.

28/03/2021

LIVE STREAMING FROM THE HOLY FAMILY IN HOLY WEEK

Live stream link: https://holyfamilydunblane.org/live

Morning Mass: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday at 10am.

Wednesday: Stations of the Cross & Mass at 7pm.

The Sacred Triduum:

Holy Thursday: Mass of the Lord's Supper at 7pm.
Good Friday: Commemoration of the Lord's Passion at 3pm.
Good Friday: Stations of the Cross at 7pm.
Easter Vigil: Saturday at 7pm.

Easter Sunday Morning: Mass at 11.30am.

23/03/2021

PROGRAMME FOR HOLY WEEK

Live stream link: https://holyfamilydunblane.org/live

PALM SUNDAY: 9.30am. Service of General Absolution, blessing of palms, followed by Mass in Our Lady's Church House Garden.

[Attendance by invitation; Masks to be worn for the common good; Social Distancing to be observed.]

PALM SUNDAY: 11.30am. Holy Mass. 5pm. Stations of the Cross. Live streamed from the Church of the Holy Family.

WEDNESDAY, 30th March. 7pm. Stations of the Cross & Holy Mass. Live streamed from the Church of the Holy Family. (See Note 2 below).

THURSDAY, 31st March. The Lord's Supper. 7pm. Shortened version live streamed from the Church of the Holy Family.

GOOD FRIDAY: 3pm. Commemoration of the Lord's Passion and Death. Shortened version.

7pm. Stations of the Cross.

Both Live streamed from the Church of the Holy Family.

EASTER VIGIL. 7pm. Paschal Candle and Mass. Shortened version live streamed from the Church of the Holy Family.

EASTER SUNDAY MORNING. 9.30am. Mass in Our Lady's Church House Garden.

[Attendance by invitation; Masks to be worn for the common good; Social Distancing to be observed.]

EASTER SUNDAY MORNING. 11.30am. Holy Mass live streamed from the Church of the Holy Family.

NOTES:

1. 2ND SUNDAY OF EASTER (11th April). A Service of General Absolution will be held at 9.15am followed by Holy Mass. If invited to attend, please arrive for 9.15am.

2. Should a Chrism Mass be live streamed from Dundee on 30th March at 7pm, the timing of Stations of the Cross and Holy Mass will be cancelled or the time adjusted.

13/03/2021

There was a full page spread in the Scotsman today, which reported on the 25th Anniversary of the Dunblane School Tragedy. Monsignor Basil is prominent in the piece. Some of you may be interested to find it in the link below to the online Scotsman newspaper.

Regards,

David

It is a potent symbol of light triumphing over darkness, with 16 small doves representing each child who was lost.

12/03/2021

Live Streaming

https://holyfamilydunblane.org/live

Sunday: Mass at 11.30am.
Stations of the Cross at 5pm.

Wednesday: Stations of the Cross followed by Holy Mass at 7pm.

Friday: Holy Hour at 7pm.
Requests for Prayer Intentions and Candles welcomed.

This Saturday, 13th March. 25th Anniversary of the Dunblane School Tragedy.

As a help to prayer and reflection, the Memorial Windows of the Holy Family Church can be seen on stream from 9am to 12 noon.

The Anniversary Mass will be streamed at 5pm.

Sunday, 14th March.
We wish all concerned a Happy Mother’s Day.

12/02/2021

Holy Hour (Live Stream) this evening 7-8p.m.

08/02/2021

The Bishops Conference of Scotland's advisory group has developed services suitable for the home whilst pandemic restrictions continue into Lent and churches are closed. The full list of documents can be found on the following link:

https://www.bcos.org.uk/COVID19/COVIDResources

Before Lent each year, SCIAF wee boxes are available when we attend Mass at Our Lady's. This year there is no way that we can distribute the boxes unless churches are opened again soon. The SCIAF WEE BOX, BIG CHANGE appeal this year is from 12th February until the 11th May and the UK Government has agreed to double donations during those dates. Please consider donating to SCIAF on line this year. This can be done via the following link or by telephoning 0141 354 5555:

www.sciaf.org.uk/weebox

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