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DIOCESE
First solo art exhibition

for Shetland parishioner

arlier this year Joyce Davies, a parishioner of St
Margaret's, Lerwick, Shetland was commissioned
Eby Shetland Arts to have her first solo art exhibition
at Mareel, a contemporary outdoor exhibition space
located on the waterfront of Lerwick.
Her work entitled "Doun the House" combines Joyce's
love for painting and writing which, over the last two years,
has seen her establish a new career in the arts.
In this, her first public installation, Joyce explores her
sense of home. She is inspired by the beautiful landscape
and the culture of Shetland. She is also deeply inspired by
churches, basilicas, and cathedrals around Europe, that she
never misses the opportunity to visit whenever she can. For
Joyce, the Church is a deeply important part of her life.
Having a memory that is made up of vivid images, Joyce
thinks a lot in pictures, and she shares these with honesty
in her work. Joyce’s journey to becoming an artist began Joyce's installation "Doun the House" combines her love
at Well-being classes at Mareel in 2019 and since then her for painting and writing (Photograph by Graeme Webster,
work has been exhibited internationally. Shetland Arts)

Deacon John Wire's lockdown "Thought for the Week"

the idea of my contribution being a weekly reflection. It
efore the beginning of Lockdown in March 2020, would not be a homily as such but essentially my thoughts
as the Parish Deacon for St Mary’s, Stonehaven for a particular week, which might include a small spiritual
BI would preach once a month at all Masses content, appropriate for the theme of the thought, which
celebrated by Fr Mark Impson, the Parish Priest. There he would then distribute to the same addressees.
were four Masses: two vigil Masses on a Saturday, one When I began in March 2020, I didn’t think that I would
in Inverbervie and one in St Marys Stonehaven and two still be writing my "Thought for the Week" at the end of the
Sunday Masses, one in St Mary’s Blairs and the other in year 2020, perhaps I was too naive at the time! It continues
Stonehaven. into 2021; there may be a second volume!
When lockdown came into force and all places of worship
were ordered to close until further notice, Fr Mark and I Copies of Deacon John's "Thought for the Week: a weekly
discussed how we would reach out to the parishioners of reflection during 'Lockdown' 2020" cost £5 each including
both parishes. We agreed that he would write a weekly postage in the UK. Any proceeds after printing and postage
homily and distribute it by email to his many contacts far costs will be donated to the charity "Let the Children Live"
and wide. So, not so much for me to do. We came up with founded by Fr Peter Walters. To order a copy contact Deacon
John at: jj.wire1207@gmail.com

since we began in July 2020. Those who have taken
Genesis to Jesus are then invited to dive deeper: joining
studies on the Bible and the Church Fathers and the Bible
and the Sacraments. We will continue to offer Genesis to
Jesus periodically during the year. Please email ogilive@
For New Evangelisation & Catechesis rcda.scot to inquire and register!
RC Diocese of Aberdeen You can watch a short video introduction to the Genesis
Genesis to Jesus to Jesus Bible study below:

he Ogilvie Centre is blessed to partner with the
St Paul Center for Biblical Theology to offer Bible
Tstudies over Zoom during our lockdown (and
beyond!). The Genesis to Jesus Bible study has attracted
around 80 participants from all corners of the diocese

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