Holy Week Program 2023

Family Celebration of the Holy Week 2023 Friday 31st March: Opportunities for all day Individual and Family reconciliation by appointment. Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord Year A – Sunday April 2nd Distribution, Procession, Blessing of Palm at all Masses +  Vigil Mass at 6.30 p.m. in St. Stephen’s +  Mass at 9.30 a.m. in St. Luan’s + … Read More

Fr Chris Doig celebrates First Mass in his home parish

On Wednesday 21st June, Fr Gregory Umunna welcomed Fr Chris Doig, a son of the parish at St Stephen’s, Blairgowrie, as the newly ordained priest returned to his home parish to celebrate a Votive Mass for the Solemnity of St Joseph. The parish had proudly produced four priests since it opened in 1856 – the last one was 104 years … Read More

Note from the Schoenstatt Sisters of Mary

Here is a note from the Schoenstatt Sisters of Mary with some information to support whatever hunger or thirst you may have during this Lenten season: During all of these Lockdowns it has been difficult for all of us to keep in touch and so Schoenstatt Scotland has undertaken the following:  We have produced over 30 E-Retreats both small and more-lengthy, … Read More

ASH WEDNESDAY

Liturgy of the Word with Distribution of Ashes for Celebration at Home In preparation for this celebration, cover a small table with a white cloth and place a crucifix and a a lit candle on the table. Prepare a container with ash which you may have received from your parish or which you can make by burning a blessed palm. … Read More

Support the parish

This weekend, I want to thank in a special way, all those who have continued to support St. Stephen’s parish financially. With your help, we have continued to function and remain afloat during the present difficult situation which also affects individuals and households in many ways. If you are considering to support the parish in whatever way you could via … Read More