Blessing of Oblate Bookcase for Oblate Lending Library in the Abbey Transept

On Tuesday the 11th of October 2022, after the St Margaret Chapter “Oblate” None, live streamed at 2.30 pm, followed by a brief talk and silent Adoration before the Lord in the Tabernacle, and after an informal tea in the visitor Centre, the Sub-Prior, Deacon Joseph formally blessed a new bookcase for the Oblate Lending Library situated in the outer transepts next the double doors.

Pictured at the blessing Are Sub-Prior Br. Joseph, Marvia McCulloch (with flowers to present to the Sub-Prior), Eileen Fitzpatrick( Convenor), Mhairi Cuthbert, Rev. Bob Birnie, Army Padre, Margaret Kessack, Alice Macleod and Fr. Martin. Not pictured is Br Daniel who was the photographer and also assembled the bookcase!