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OBITUARY

stalwart member of the St Thomas’ Church Stewart - said: “Tony was a member of the prayer groups in
parish at Keith, Tony Milnes, has died suddenly, Keith and Huntly, our parish acolyte for years, a minister
aged 78. of hospitality and home visitations, a diligent sacristan, a
A He passed away in his countryside home in chorister, a man known for his compassion (for Bishop Hugh,
Grange on March 19, leaving behind his wife Claire, sons Ian ‘a man of the heart’), a gentleman loved and cherished by
and Hugh, and two grandsons. many of us - lying here before God and us all now reminds us
He also left behind a grieving parish, all the stronger from of his imperishable soul which has found peace and rest in his
his nearly 40 years of service. mansion prepared by the Lord himself.”
Tony’s devotion and humility were an inspiration to many, Fr Peter recalled that when he and Fr Kingsley were moving
from youth to the elderly and sick, who were touched by his into the Huntly rectory in 2018, a letter in the house post
caring attitude, gentleness and devotion to his faith. read: "Hi Fr Kingsley and Peter, I am Tony Milnes, please if
Brought up in Lythan St Anne’s, Lancashire, he studied you need any help, I’m always here. He was indeed ever ready
social work at the London School of Economics and it was to help.
while in the city that he met Claire at a prayer group. They “And despite the frail health of his beloved wife, Tony
married, but opted for a change of life by moving to Keith, remained supportive of our ministry. Indeed, he will be greatly
closer to her home of Inverness. missed.”
Tony was a social worker in Huntly while Claire was a One of his last great acts for St Thomas’ was having the
teacher at St Thomas’ Primary School, and they held these church decreed to be the Diocesan Shrine of the Birthplace of
jobs until retiring and giving more time to parish duties. St John Ogilvie, by Bishop Hugh. Tony was one of St John’s
At the funeral mass. Fr Peter Ezekoka – who was joined most devout followers.
by parish priest Fr Kingsley Chigbo and the Dean, Fr Colin
Michael Collins

Pluscarden Pilgrimage

he annual Diocesan pilgrimage to Pluscarden
Abbey will take place on Sunday 26 June from
T3:00pm to 5:00pm. The programme will be as
follows:

• Votive Mass of Our Lady, Mother of the Church
with participation from Diocesan and African
Choirs and Junior Schola at 3.00pm.
• Refreshments available in the Marquee from
approximately 12 noon.
• Confessions in St. Benedict’s Retreat prior to Mass.
ishop Hugh Gilbert OSB is giving a series of talks • Exposition in the Lady Chapel before Mass.
beginning Thursday 21 April at 7pm at St Mary's • Procession after Mass into St. Benedict’s Garden
BCathedral, Aberdeen. Each talk will look at a with Litany and the Rosary.
different aspect of the Eucharist: "The source and summit • Car Parking available on the lawn in front of the
of our faith". The talks will also be livestreamed on YouTube Abbey.
using the following links: • Ample seating available in the Church.

21 April: The Eucharist in the Christian world-view
https://youtu.be/MadRE2CAxIw
28th April: The Origins of the Eucharist in the Last Supper
and Paschal Mystery
https://youtu.be/4-jGAsULu8c
5th May: The Introductory Rites of the Mass
https://youtu.be/Am8BwRDhlB0
12th May: The Liturgy of the Word
https://youtu.be/KPQWIumibAM
19th May: The Eucharistic Prayer
https://youtu.be/aMHTeEETT24
26th May: Holy Communion
https://youtu.be/P7oLIn__Xqc
2nd June: Living the Mystery
https://youtu.be/T5d5S7Uu0Hc Pluscarden Abbey, Pluscarden, Elgin IV30 8UA

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