St John the Baptist Parish Church Fauldhouse

10/06/2026

Thank you ~
Thank you to our Hall volunteers who kindly give up their own time, as always go above and beyond to help our young people celebrate their First Communion and Confirmation.
Thank you

08/06/2026

Confirmation ~

08/06/2026

Parish of St John the Baptist, Fauldhouse
Parish Priest: Father Cletus Ikpa
Telephone:01501 770225
email: [email protected]

Saturday 6th June ~
Saturday 13th June
10th week of the year

Saturday Vigil ~ John Timmins RIP
Sunday ~ Dunky Campbell RIP (Blackpool)
Monday ~ No Mass
Tuesday ~ Sick of the Parish
Confirmation Service ~ 7pm
Wednesday ~ Priests, Clergy & Laity
Thursday ~ Holy Souls
Friday ~ People of the Parish
Saturday am ~ No Mass
Saturday Vigil ~

Next week’s readers ~
Vigil Mass 5.30pm: M Denholm & E Hughes/10am: C Doyle & J Mooney

This week’s Ministers of Communion – Vigil: N McMillan/10am: P Dunn

Confession ~
Saturday 5 pm before Vigil Mass, or on request

Rosary with Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament ~ Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday – 9am-9.30 followed by Mass 10am

Benediction ~
Thursday 6.45 pm followed by Mass at 7 pm

08/06/2026

Mass Times
6th June ~ 13th June

Please note changes to mass times

Saturday vigil ~ 5.30pm
Sunday ~ 10am
Monday ~ No Mass
Tuesday ~ 10am
Confirmation service ~ 7pm
Wednesday ~ 10am
Thursday ~ 7pm
Friday ~ 10am
Saturday am ~ No Mass
Saturday Vigil ~ 5.30pm

08/06/2026

Parish Events ~

Sacrament of Confirmation ~
Will take place in the church on Tuesday 9th June at 7.00pm. Archbishop Leo Cushley will administer the Sacrament.

Refreshments ~
Tea & Coffee will be served in the hall after Sunday Mass

Baptism ~
Children’s Baptism registration forms are available on the notice board in the porch.

Stall~
There is a beautiful selection of Confirmation Cards,Mass cards and small gifts available to purchase .

Hall Bookings ~
The hall is available for functions/funerals.
Please message the page for booking information.

Volunteers ~
Due to increased bookings in the hall volunteers are required to help with disposal of black bin bags to the local recycling centre at Whitburn.
Please contact Siobhan or Eddie if you can help.

Church Cleaning ~
Theresa Phillips Group 1

08/06/2026

Archdiocese ~

Corpus Christi ~
The Archdiocesan Corpus Christi procession is at Our Lady & St Andrew's in Galashiels, at 3:00pm this Sunday (7 June 2026). This annual event is a beautiful, public celebration of the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist. All welcome. Event guide at bit.ly/corpus26

Encountering Jesus, Touching God ~
Are you a new Catholic, or simply wish to renew your faith? On Saturday 20 June come to a retreat day at The Gillis Centre,100 Strathearn Road, Edinburgh, EH9 1BB. Special guest is Fr Lawrence Lew, global Promoter General for the Holy Rosary. This Archdiocesan event includes Mass, short talks, and time for prayer. Register at bit.ly/newcatholicsretreat

Consultation ~
Archbishop Cushley invites you to respond to consultation questions from the Bishops' Conference of Scotland regarding the structures of the Church in Scotland. The consultation questions are online at bit.ly/archconsultation26. For context, please see the BCOS statement at bit.ly/bcosstatement. Responses must be submitted by Friday 26 June.

Prayer for Vocations
Heavenly Father, in your mercy you give to your people every good gift. We turn to you in faith, asking that you bless our Archdiocese with vocations to the priesthood and religious life. Inspire us with your Holy Spirit to help young men and
women hear your call and respond with joyful hearts. Bless our young people with the gift of courage to respond to your call. Through Christ our Lord. Amen

New Catholic Retreat Day
Have you joined the Church in the last three years? On Saturday 20 June join other new Catholics at The Gillis Centre,100 Strathearn Rd EH9 1BB for a day including Mass, short talks, testimony and time for prayer. Register your interest with Sr Miriam Ruth: [email protected]

Edinburgh Seven Hills Pilgrimage
The Seven Hills of Edinburgh Pilgrimage route is approximately 26km, taking in Castle Hill, Corstorphine Hill, Craiglockhart Hill, Braid Hill, Blackford Hill, Arthur’s Seat and Calton Hill. Starts at St Mary’s Catholic Cathedral at 9:00am on Saturday 13 June with a dedicated reflection at each peak from Monsignor Jeremy Milne. Details and registration at bit.ly/sevenhills26

St Margaret Pilgrimage @
This annual national Catholic event takes place on Sunday 14 June in Dunfermline. Schedule: 12:00pm Angelus at St # Memorial Church, East Port; 3:00pm Mass at St Margaret's Memorial Church, celebrated by
Archbishop Cushley.

華人天主教團體彌撒 | Mass in Cantonese
Jesuit Church of the Sacred Heart Church, 28 Lauriston Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9DJ at 2:00pm on Sunday 14 June followed by a social.

Dungavel Solidarity Witness ~
Justice & Peace Scotland will gather outside Dungavel Immigration Removal Centre to stand in solidarity with those detained inside and to call for an end to indefinite immigration detention in the UK. It takes place at 1:00pm on Sunday 14 June, Dungavel House, Strat washaven, ML10 6RF. All welcome.

Annual Caritas, Justice & Peace Mass
The annual Caritas, Justice & Peace Mass takes place at St Peter’s Church, 9 Carmondean Centre Road, Deans, Livingston, EH54 8PT on Thursday 18 June 2026. The guest speaker is Peter Diamond from Aid to the Church in Need.

Mass for Married & Engaged Couples
Archbishop Cushley will celebrate Mass for Married and Engaged Couples at St Mary's Cathedral on Friday 19 June at 7:00pm with a reception afterwards in Coffee Saints. All welcome!

A Tainted Legacy ~
A member of L’Arche reflects on the legacy of Jean Vanier at 7:30pm on Wednesday 24 June at Newington Trinity Church, 18 West Mayfield, Edinburgh, EH9 1TQ. Entry by donation (suggested £5). Organised by The Newman Association Edinburgh Circle.

Visit of the relics of St Gerard Majella ~
The relics of St Gerard Majella will be at St Patrick's Church, The Cowgate, Edinburgh, on Saturday 18 July. Entrance of the relics at 10:00am with devotions and talk, Exposition of Blessed Sacrament at 11:30am. Mass at 12:30pm followed by blessings with the relics.

Events in the Archdiocese
For a full list of forthcoming events in the Archdiocese visit https://archedinburgh.org/news-events/
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Join Archbishop Cushley and people from across the Archdiocese for the annual Corpus Christi Procession.

29/05/2026

Our young people at St John the Baptist PS looking forward to the world cup

26/05/2026

Prayers~
Please keep Father Allan in your prayers at this time. He was our Parish Priest from 2011-2015. The parish of St John the Baptist has many wonderful memories of his ministry here.

Loving and eternal God, we thank You for the gift of Father Allan Ocdenaria .Thank You for the years of faithful ministry, for shepherding our community, and for bringing Your sacraments, comfort, and grace to our lives. As he completes his earthly labors, we humbly pray that You look upon him with infinite mercy. Forgive his human frailties, cleanse him of all sin, and welcome him into the radiant light of Your eternal presence. May he hear the words of our Lord: 'Well done, good and faithful servant.'Pour out Your comfort for his grieving parish and all who loved him. Grant that we may all be inspired by his legacy of faith and service as we await the day of resurrection.Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen."

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Fr Allan Ocdenaria who died peacefully in the early hours of this morning. He was 56.

Fr Allan served at Our Lady Star of the Sea, North Berwick and Our Lady of the Waves in Dunbar since 2023. He has ministered in the Archdiocese since 2007, beginning at St Luke & St Anne's in Dalkeith, St Mary's Cathedral, St John the Baptist in Fauldhouse, and St Matthew’s, Rosewell-Bonnyrigg-Gorebridge.

Allan Fernando Banga Ocdenaria was born in the Philippines on 30 May 1969 and grew up there. He was ordained to the priesthood in 2000 and later became incardinated into our Archdiocese. He celebrated the Silver Jubilee of his ordination last year. Fr Allan served faithfully, quietly and was known for his great kindness and devotion. He had been ill for some time and died at the Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh.

Holy Mass for the repose of his soul will take place at Our Lady Star of the Sea on Wednesday 27 May at 7:00pm. Funeral details will be shared in due course.

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen.