The following Faith events are taking place in school this week:
All parents, pupils and staff are most welcome to attend.
Blessed Margaret Sinclair Pilgrimage. Sunday 20th September 2015 at St Patrick’ s Church, Cowgate, Edinburgh. Holy hour 2pm . Concludes with Mass at 4.30pm.
Principal Celebrant : Archbishop Cushley
Homilist: Fr Joe McAuley
Mark Rae (S4) has written a short reflection about the Pilgrimage of Margaret Sinclair which took place on Tuesday 25 August.
It can be viewed on our Pupil Voice website.
Our Inaugural Mass and Dedication of Studies was well attended by staff, pupils and it was really pleasing to see so many families join us. We were delighted to welcome Bishop John along with our Chaplain, Fr Jim and local priests – Fr Hill, Fr Burke and Monsignor Monaghan.
In his Homily on the Feast Pope St Gregory the Great, Bishop John described the feeling of the Joy of the Gospel at the Mass supported by so many people and a beautiful Music Ministry. Bringing this Joy of the Gospel into our day-to-day living is how we help people understand the Good News. Through the Truth that Jesus is risen we are called to progress not just academically but in our service to others. In the Gospel of the Mass spoke of Jesus invited Peter to be with him and he would receive gifts in abundance. However, Peter realised that only in the service of others would he be great. Pope St Gregory the Great was the first to use the title ‘Servant of the Servants of God’ for the Office of the Pope. This how we should advance and make our parents and our school proud of us – through the service of others.
During the Mass, Bishop John commissioned five new Extra-Ordinary Ministers of The Eucharis who would have the privilege of serving our School Community through bringing the Eucharist to others. We offer our congratulations and prayers to Frances Leahy-Kelly, Ciera Doohan, Mark Burns, Maria Ward and Mhairi Finnigan.
During the Mass, Mhairi Finnigan, Depute Head Girl, on behalf of all pupils said a ‘Prayer of Dedication of Studies’ which she composed.
Just before the Final Blessing we had a beautiful surprise, when Bishop John presented Monsignor Monaghan with The Saint Ninian’s Medal for his years of Service to the school as Parish Priest of St Cadoc’s.
Special thanks are due to our Altar Servers; Robbie Creighton, Harry Forshaw, Andrew Ward, Finn Docherty, Matthew Gibson, Stephen Gallagher and Liam McBride. Our Cantor Niamh McBride; Readers Stephen Shaw, Rosalyn Brown and Gabriel Curran.
More photographs from the evening can be viewed here.
The following Faith events are taking place in school this week:
All parents, pupils and staff are most welcome to attend.
Update:
Starting from Monday 7 September 2015 we will hold a Novena asking for the intercession of the Venerable Margaret Sinclair. The Novena will take place every Monday at 12.40pm. Our main intention will be for members of our school community, including family and friends, who are ill. We hope that parents, families and friends will be able to join us. We would also invite anyone who cannot manage to our Oratory at this time to join with us in prayer.
The Novena can be accessed here.
The following Faith events are taking place in school this week:
We are very lucky to have the support of our local Parish priests which allows us to have Morning Mass three mornings per week. It is a lovely way to start the school day. Parents, pupils and staff are most welcome to attend.
Congratulations to our S6 pupils who graduated from St Ninian’s High School on Thursday 4 June.
Cannon Duggan, Mosignor Monaghan and Fr. Hill celebrated Mass a beautiful Mass for us. Cannon Duggan spoke to the pupils about finding his vocation in life and always trying to do his best and encouraged the pupils to find their vocation in life and then give their best efforts to this.
Guest of Honour, Mr Pat Trainer, gave an inspiring talk to the pupils about his life and how to achieve your dreams. He recognised that our pupils have many skills and talents to offer and encouraged our pupils to have a dream and try to make it happen as he did.
Our Head Boy and Head Girl, Fraser Cameron and Katie Dunn, also spoke candidly about their experiences at St Ninian’s and reflected on their 6 years in our school with fondness.
It was a special night enjoyed by pupils, parents and staff.
The following Faith events are taking place in school this week:
All parents, pupils and staff are most welcome to attend.
