# cccalderbank.org.uk ## Pages - [Word of Life](https://cccalderbank.org.uk/word-of-life/): WORD OF LIFE SEPTEMBER 2025 Rejoice with me, for I have found my lost sheep.  (Luke 15:6) Shepherds in the Ancient East used to count sheep when they returned from the pasture and were always ready to set out in search if one was missing. They would even brave the desert and the night, in order to find those sheep that had gone astray. This parable is a story of loss and finding again that clearly demonstrates the shepherd’s love for the flock. He notices that one of the sheep is missing, searches for it, finds it and carries it […] - [Priests](https://cccalderbank.org.uk/parish-history/priests/): Priests who served the Parish Sixteen Priests have servedthe community ofCorpus Christi Calderbanksince 1952 Rev. Fr. Michael DooleyFounding Parish Priest1948 – 1959Appointed 4 April 1948 Born: 22 October 1900 – IrelandOrdained: 24 April 1927 Parishes servedSt. Patrick’s, Coatbridge    1927-1948 –  curate Corpus Christi, Calderbank   1948-1959 – parish priestSt. Columba’s, Viewpark    1959-1973 – parish priest Died at Glasgow on 14 September 1974 (aged 73) Rev. Fr. Michael HoulihanCurate1955 – 1959 Died at Glasgow on 15 October 1986 (aged 67) Rev. Fr. Peter Joseph MurphyParish Priest1959 – 1962 Rev. Fr. Patrick Bernard McGovern (later Canon)Parish Priest1962 – 1969 Born: RutherglenOrdained: […] - [Opening of the Church](https://cccalderbank.org.uk/parish-history/opening-of-the-church/): Opening of the Church Most Holy Father, Reverend Michael Dooley and the Catholics of Calderbank, humbly prostrate before the feet of Your Holiness, beg the favour of the Apostolic Benediction on the occasion of the solemn opening of the Church of Corpus Christi by His Lordship, the Bishop of Motherwell. September 7th, 1952 Ssimus Dominus benigne annuit precibus.Datum Ex Aedibus Vaticanis, die 22 Augusti, 1952. + D. VENINI,Archiepiscopus Adanensis. HIS  HOLINESS  POPE  PIUS  XII DIOCESE OF MOTHERWELL5 MILL ROAD, BOTHWELLLANARKSHIRE The Rev. Michael J. Dooley, P.P.Corpus Christi,Calderbank, Airdrie. 1st September, 1952. Dear Father Dooley, It affords me great pleasure to […] - [Parish History](https://cccalderbank.org.uk/parish-history/): Parish History Corpus Christi Parish was founded in 1948 and The church was opened in 1952 The brochure issued on the Solemn Opening of Corpus Christi Church on Sunday, 7th September 1952 Priestswho haveservedin the Parish - [Funerals](https://cccalderbank.org.uk/funerals/): Funerals To arrange a funeral please contact Fr Vincent on 01236 763670 FUNERAL READINGS ReadersOne or two readers are needed.One reader would read the first reading and another the second reading. However, if only one reader is available, he or she can do both. Number of readingsIn terms of the number of readings, there can be either two or three readings.There can be either: one reading + second reading + Gospel readingor: one reading + Gospel reading. Choosing your own readingsIf you wish to select your own readings, click on the icon below to see the recommended readings you can choose […] - [Weddings](https://cccalderbank.org.uk/weddings/): Weddings If you wish to marry there are a number of things to do in preparation. 1. Contact Fr. Vincent to arrange a date and time for your wedding. 2. About 6 months before the wedding contact Fr. Vincent again to arrange a meeting to go over the the paper work. 3. When you come for that meeting please bring along the following:  For those who are Roman Catholics:A) an up-to-date copy of your Baptism certificate from the parish where you were baptised.B) an up-to-date copy of your Confirmation details from the parish where you were Confirmed.C) a letter from […] - [Sacraments](https://cccalderbank.org.uk/sacraments/): Sacraments Baptism Parents should contact Fr. Vincent. For anyone who wishes to become a Roman Catholic who is either not baptised or was baptised in another christian denomination, we have a programme in the parish to give people the opportunity to learn about the Catholic faith and to join the Church. This programme, called the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA). If you are interested then please contact Fr. Vincent. Reconciliation A priest is available for confession on Saturday before the vigil Mass from 4 pm to 4:25 pm. You can request the sacrament at any time out with the […] - [Home](https://cccalderbank.org.uk/): SUNDAY MASSES Vigil – Saturday at 4:30pm Sunday at 10am WEEKDAY MASSES Monday at 7pm Tuesday to Friday at 9:30am Saturday at 10am ADDRESS Crowwood Crescent Calderbank Airdrie ML6 9TA Scotland Tel: 01236 763670 Email: corpuschristi@rcdom.org.uk DIOCESE OF MOTHERWELL Registered Scottish CharitySC011045 PARISH PRIEST Fr Vincent Lockhart Corpus Christi is a parish in the Diocese of Motherwell The parish was founded in 1948. The church was opened in 1952. The Jubilee Year of Hope   Letter from Bishop Toalto all the Faithful of theDiocese of Motherwell The Bishop has outlined a programme of events to mark the Jubilee Year of Hope. A […] [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)