St. Margaret's RC Church

St. Margaret's RC Memorial Church

Dunfermline, Fife

Car Parking

Be considerate and careful when parking in the Church car park as space is at a premium. Please do not park in the uphill entrance driveway to the Church or block the gate as emergency service vehicles do require access if called. This situation is more acute when there is a funeral or wedding taking place at the Church.

Pope’s visit to Britain
Pope Benedict XVI will visit the UK from 16-19 September. “The Pope in the UK” booklet giving background and details of the visit has been issued in preparation for it. Download a copy here.

The Papal Visit website has been set up to give continuous updates and details on preparations for the Holy Father’s state visit to Britain. A Pilgrim Guide to the event at Bellahouston Park is now available and can be downloaded by clicking here.

Parish Information for Papal Visit

Parishioners who have been allocated tickets for the Papal Mass at Bellahouston Park on 16th

Sept. can collect their Pilgrim Pack (including a Pass, a liturgy booklet and a CD) from the Church porch. All Pilgrims are asked to complete a form enclosed within the Pack and return this to the

Church along with a contribution of £10 as soon as possible. A Parish Leader(s) will be appointed to lead Parish Groups of up to 40 Pilgrims throughout the day. Travel will be by parish coach(es) only to arrive in Glasgow by 3pm. Mass will start at 5:15pm and end at 7:30pm. Pilgrims will require to have photographic identification with them (e.g. Passport or driving licence) and must have their Pilgrim Pass at all times. Pilgrims may bring folding chairs and a picnic but no alcohol. Pilgrims are also being advised to dress warmly as it will be cooler and darker by then and it may take some time to empty the park.

Stamps for the Missions

Please support the Missions by depositing used stamps in the bag provided in the Church porch. As you remove stamps from envelopes, please leave some paper surrounding them.

Volunteers for Mary’s Meals for the Papal Visit

Mary’s Meals has been given the opportunity to raise funds during the Papal Visit in Edinburgh and are looking for volunteers to assist on the day. This will involve standing with a collection box on the morning of 16th September in Princes Street as the Pope-mobile passes. If you are interested in assisting, contact Cat McLean on 07931-114061.

The Pope in Edinburgh

The Papal Visit will start in Edinburgh on Thursday, 16th September. The Pope will meet the Queen at Holyrood House and will then become part of the St. Ninian’s Day Parade from Regent Road along Princes St. to mark his arrival. Read more here on the parade and how you can become part of this historic event.

Novena Prayer to St.Margaret

Novena cards detailing the life of St. Margaret and the history of her Relic are now available for sale from the Church shop. The card also contains a Novena Prayer to St. Margaret and another Prayer. Matching bookmarks are also available.

Music for the Papal Mass

The Papal Mass music is available on the website of the Archdiocesan Choir.

“Caritas in Veritate”

Pope Benedict’s latest Encyclical on integral development “Caritas in Veritate” (Charity in Truth) was released on 29th June 2009. To read the full version, click here.