Fr Doherty will celebrate Mass with our Primary 7 pupils this morning. Our class Masses last year were very peaceful and prayerful celebrations and, despite our oratory currently being out of commission, I’m sure this morning’s Mass will be an equally special time for the children. This year’s Scripture readings focus on the theme of love. The first reading is from St Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians, where Paul tells us that love must be central to the Christian life and then goes on to describe what true love is like. The Gospel reading comes from St Matthew and includes Jesus’ famous words, ‘Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.’ We pray for our Primary 7 pupils today that they will feel the closeness of God as they gather together for this special Mass.

Please remember that, due to the Independence Referendum, St Bartholomew’s will be closed to pupils tomorrow. School reopens at 9.00am on Friday morning.