April Thought - God of hope and love, help me to see you in everyone I meet.
 
St Andrew's, Bearsden.

• Vigil Mass (Saturday) - 5.30p.m.
• Mass - Sunday morning - 10a.m.
• Confessions - Sunday before Mass - 9.10a.m. until 9.40a.m.
• It may be of help in Bearsden on Sunday mornings if you wish to speak to Fr. Michael to do so after morning confessions which end at 9.40am.
• Masses – Monday, Thursday and Friday - 10a.m.
• Eucharistic Services - Tuesday and Wednesday - 10a.m.

St Joseph's, Milngavie.

• Vigil Mass (Saturday) - 4p.m.
• Confessions - Saturday - 3.30p.m. until 3.40p.m.
• Mass - Sunday - 11.30a.m.

 
COLLECTION FOR 5/04/26:

• Plate- £1,611
  
• Holy Places - £1,049.
  

Gift Aid and Standing Orders for March 2026

• Gift Aid - £5,406.33. 
  
• Standing Orders - £ 407. 
  

Many Thanks.
SECOND COLLECTION There will be a Second Collection, this week 11th/12th April for Assisted Parishes.
 
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS - Funeral Mass of John Mathieson will take place in St. Andrew's on Monday, 20th April at 10am.
 
Many thanks to everyone involved in Holy Week and to all who made the church look so lovely.
 
Service of Divine Mercy:

• All are warmly invited to a Service of Divine Mercy at St. Helen’s Parish, Langside, on Divine Mercy Sunday 12th April, at 3:00pm.
  
• This special time of prayer will include the exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Chaplet of Divine Mercy,
  
• Reflection and an opportunity to encounter God’s loving mercy at the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

 
Coffee Morning:

• Sunday 19th April.
  
• Come along and join us after 10a.m. Mass.
  
• This month we are raising funds for Roisin McLaren a student and one of our parishioners who is going to Kenya in the summer through Catholic Teaching at Glw Uni to teach/support in an education centre and must raise some funds to get there.
  
• Many thanks for attending March’s coffee morning. The amazing sum of £442.30 was raised for Fr Parumoottil’s school in India and he’s thrilled!

 
A Mission Appeal by Fr. W. Brandon on behalf of the Society of African Missions will take place the weekend of 25th / 26th April. He will celebrate the weekend Masses. I know you will make him welcome!

Catholic Social Teaching Thought for the Week – 12th April (International Street Child Day) "If you break a computer it is a tragedy, but poverty, the needs, the dramas of so many people end up becoming the norm. … In so many parts of the world there are children who have nothing to eat, that’s not news, it seems normal. It cannot be this way!"
Pope Francis, General Audience, 5/06/2013
 
Laudato Si’ Quote - on new biological technologies:
Although no conclusive proof exists that GM cereals may be harmful to human beings, and in some regions their use has brought about economic growth which has helped to resolve problems, there remain a number of significant difficulties which should not be underestimated. In many places, following the introduction of these crops, productive land is concentrated in the hands of a few owners due to “the progressive disappearance of small producers, who, as a consequence of the loss of the exploited lands, are obliged to withdraw from direct production”. (#134)
 
Before receiving Holy Communion, we are asked to make some act of reverence such as a bow.
 
Support Group for Catholic Women Affected by Separation and Divorce:

• The next meeting of our support group for women is Friday, 24th April, in The Immaculate Conception Church Hall, Maryhill, from 6.00pm to 8.00pm.  
• New members welcome to this confidential support group.  
• For further information email Tricia at: [email protected]

 
RACHEL’S VINEYARD:

• A Rachel's Vineyard retreat for spiritual and emotional healing after abortion will be held in Glasgow on Friday, 24th to Sunday 26th April.
• This confidential, supportive retreat is powerful for anyone who has been affected by their own or someone else’s abortion experience.
• For more information, please call/text Sr Andrea on 07816 942824 or email [email protected].
• For more details, see www.rachelsvineyard.org.uk

 
The Justice & Peace groups of St Joseph's, St Andrew's, and Immaculate Conception, have invited the political parties in Scotland to a series of Q&A evenings on Thursdays during March/April, 7.00 - 8.30p.m. to respond to a range of pre-set questions on issues such as poverty, addiction, immigration, net zero targets, health, and environmental protection.
Remaining dates are 16th April - James Adams - Scottish Labour - Immaculate Conception.
 
NET Scotland:

• Say yes to adventure.
• Be a Missionary with NET Scotland.
• Are you a young Catholic aged 18-28?
• NET Scotland is now accepting applications to join the team for the upcoming year (August 2026 – June 2027).
• A year with NET is an adventure - grow in a life of prayer, experience authentic community and impact thousands of lives by sharing your story.
• Visit https://www.netscotland.org/apply to apply.
• Any questions? Email [email protected] and we’ll get back to you.

 
Choir Dates for this term all at 10a.m. Mass:

• 10th &17th May
• 14th & 21st June.
• If your child is not at St Nicholas and would like to join the choir, please contact Annamaria Strachan 0141 942 9799 /07749 715514/ [email protected]

 
Bearsden and Milngavie talking newspaper (BEAM) provides a free weekly recording to the visually impaired:

• Extracts from the Milngavie & Bearsden Herald and the Community News magazine
• Short stories from The Scottish Book Trust.
• Speakers supplied at no cost
• The Post Office provides a free weekly delivery & collection service. 
• Volunteer readers are also needed – can you spare an hour or so once a month to help?
  
• For more information contact Graham Silcock on 07770 524983

 
The Knights of Saint Columba (KSC) invite all youth and young people (4 -18 Years) to actively participate in the National Youth and Young People’s Competition 2025-2026. 

• 1. Easter Scene Painting (Deadline: Monday, 27th April 2026)
• 2. Easter Photography (Deadline: Monday, 27th April 2026)
• 3. Prayer Composition (Deadline: Wednesday, 6th May 2026)
• 4. Essay Writing (Deadline: Wednesday, 6th May 2026).
• The respective competition rules and further details are found on https://tinyurl.com/KSCYouthYoungCompetition2526.
• For more info contact: [email protected]

 
EASYFUNDRAISING:

• Your online shopping makes a real difference to us!
• St Andrew's RC Church Bearsden has raised £870.66 so far.
• You can raise FREE donations for the parish every time you shop online.
• If you're not supporting us, you can in just a few clicks.
• Sign up at https://tinyurl.com/StAndrewsBearsden2023

 
The Church is open:

• Until 5p.m. Monday to Saturday.
• Call in and enjoy the peace and quiet and take time to sit in the stillness in the silence of God.

Tea is served in the hut:

• After daily Mass/Services Monday to Thursday.
• All most welcome.

 
Our volunteers:

• Collect donations every evening from M&S Milngavie and deliver to St Gregory’s, Wyndford Foodbank and Aspire West End which helps people get back on their feet.
• If you are interested in volunteering or even providing occasional holiday cover, please get in touch with Veronica McLaughlin by email at: [email protected]

Parish Bulletin:

• Items for inclusion should be sent to [email protected] by 5p.m. on the Tuesday before publication, maximum 80 words.
• The Parish Bulletin is available weekly on our website/by email for all those on our Parish database (subscribe here to have it emailed weekly) and on the noticeboard in the Church porch.​​

Please remember in your prayers those in need, those who are sick and housebound and those in hospital.
Recently Deceased: Ian Campbell, Jim Craig, Michele D'Aguanno, Sam Eli, and John Mathieson.
Anniversaries: Thomas Parker.
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