St. Margaret's Parish, Lochgilphead

01/09/2026

MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE LEO XIV FOR THE 11th WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR THE CARE OF CREATION 2026

27/08/2026

Today I began with Mass at 6am on the Feast of St Bartholomew, apostle. The first Reading revealed that Jesus gave the Church 12 foundations - the Apostles - which would continue the ministry of Christ before its fulfilment as the Bride of Christ at the End of Time. The Church’s mission is the same as Christ’s and so serving the poor, vulnerable and marginalised are integral to our mission.
After Mass we had a meeting with Caritas Malawi, the Catholic Church’s aid and development organisation just as SCIAF is for the Scottish Bishops’ Conference. SCIAF has been partners of Caritas Malawi for over 40 years. This is characteristic of SCIAF’s partner model: long term commitment to a group which shares the principles of Catholic Social Teaching in a relationship of equal partners rather than than a power unbalance of donors and recipients. Our meeting was an opportunity to listen to each other’s needs and realities, express our solidarity, deepen our partnership and so increase the impact of both Caritas Malawi and SCIAF.
We have all heard of El Niño weather phenomenon. Northern Malawi expects extreme dryness and drought while the south faces the consequences of flash flooding. There has been a steady increase in climate shocks which means people haven’t properly recovered before the next one strikes. This weakens peoples’ ability to flourish and even survive. The Malawian Church is highly respected for its work in helping the most vulnerable, not just in the aftermath of disaster (e.g. food relief) but helping them become more resilient before a particular challenge occurs (e.g. practical advice for the most suitable crops for the predicted weather system). I am delighted that our own Scottish Church helps though SCIAF - and that of course includes you for all your donations and interest. In doing so you continue the ministry of Jesus and, even here on earth, make the Church more truly the Bride of Christ.

19/08/2026

Please read my Pastoral Letter regarding the future of mission within our diocese. Explanatory notes can be found beside my letter https://www.rcdai.org.uk/
The Church exists for mission so it’s importance touches us all. Please pray daily that our hearts and minds increasingly open to the Holy Spirit’s promptings.
+Brian

04/08/2026

See the beauty of our Garden today, tomorrow will be different! ... "The flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever." ~ Isaiah 40:8
Scripture calls to the beauty and divine providence of their growth and bloom to inspire us to live by faith and trust in the Lord. May we bloom as the flowers and be an example of God's grace to others!

03/08/2026

God's beautiful creation around us!

31/07/2026

Mr Charlie McAuley RIP
We extend our condolences and prayers to Fr Roddy McAuley and his family on the recent death of his father, Charlie McAuley. May he rest in peace. Charlie’s remains will be received into St Columba’s Cathedral, Oban on Tuesday 18th August at 6pm and his Requiem Mass will be celebrated in the Cathedral on Wednesday 19th August at 10am.

26/07/2026

18/07/2026

What a wonderful day for a parish BBQ!

16/07/2026

Our Parish BBQ is scheduled for Saturday, 18th July at 2 pm. Please let the Hospitality Group know if you would like to contribute anything. Thanks very much.