Parish Newsletters
Here you'll find the current Parish Newsletter and previous editions. Use them to keep up-to-date with all the latest news and events in St. Margaret's Parish and the wider community. This page is updated each Saturday/Sunday.
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Archbishop's Pastoral Letter on the Apostolate of the Laity
Monday, 15 October 2018
A Pastoral Letter to the clergy and lay faithful of the Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh on the "Apostolate of the Laity" was issued by Archbishop Cushley 14th October 2018. The pastoral letter comes only a week after a very succes... Read more ...
Merger of Parishes - Update
Monday, 24 September 2018
The Archbishop's Decree dated 3rd August 2018 re-organising the parish boundaries of St. Margaret's Dunfermline, and Holy Name, Oakley becomes effective 23rd September. Fr Chris states "The key to understanding this move is that it is an a... Read more ...
Pope Francis' Letter on Abuse
Sunday, 9 September 2018
Pope Francis has published an unusually blunt letter on abuse. In it, he condemns unequivocally both the abuse of minors and the failure to hold perpetrators to account. He describes abuse as both a crime and a sin and acknowledges the terr... Read more ...
New Times of Masses
Sunday, 12 August 2018
The new times of Saturday Vigil / Sunday Masses locally have been announced. St. Margaret's, Dunfermline & Holy Name, Oakley from the weekend of the 6th/7th October 2018 the Mass times will be: Times of Masses Saturday Vigil... Read more ...
Sacraments of Initiation (RCIA)
Saturday, 11 August 2018
The first meeting for the new session of the Right of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) will take place on Monday, 3rd September 2017 at 7pm in the Crypt. Anyone interested in learning more about the Catholic faith is welcome to attend... Read more ...
Decree on Merger of Parishes
Sunday, 5 August 2018
Decree concerning the pastoral provision for St Margaret's, Dunfermline and The Holy Name, Oakley. Fr Heenan becomes Parish Priest of Holy Name, Oakley from the 1st, September 2018. The Decree (which can be read by clicking here) outlines ... Read more ...
Church Building - New Project Update
Saturday, 21 July 2018
UPDATE (JULY 2018) Unfortunately, the Parish's second application to the Heritage Lottery Fund for funding has not been successful. Thanks to all who worked so hard to make the submission. However, the show must go on; the repair work is n... Read more ...
St. Margaret's National Pilgrimage
Saturday, 16 June 2018
The annual St Margaret’s Pilgrimage took place this year on Sunday 3rd June. The procession started at the Louise Carnegie Gates, Pittencrieff Park, Dunfermline, processing via High Street to St Margaret’s Memorial RC Church for a celeb... Read more ...
Safeguarding in the Catholic Church (copy)
Sunday, 20 May 2018
The Bishops Conference of Scotland have promulgated a new Safeguarding Policy. The document is entitled "In God's Image" and sets out the highest standards with regard to the care and protection of children and vulnerable adults. The Policy... Read more ...
Car Parking in Church grounds
Tuesday, 17 April 2018
When parking in the Church car park, please park within the marked bays only. Double yellow lines, yellow hatching and bollards are there for health and safety reasons. Parking on or near them will obstruct the access of emergency vehi... Read more ...
Stained glass window of St. David
Stained glass window of St. Andrew
Stained glass window "Maria Mediatrix"
Stained glass window "Birth of Jesus"
Stained glass window "Annunciation"
Stained glass window "Pieta"