Due to Fr. Lyons being on Sick Leave, the following changes to Masses will start the weekend of 12th/13th July.
· St. Andrew's, Bearsden. Vigil Mass (Saturday) - 6p.m. Sunday morning - 10a.m. Confessions before Mass beginning at 9.10a.m.
· St. Joseph's, Milngavie. Vigil Mass (Saturday) - 4.30p.m. Confessions beginning at 4p.m. Sunday morning - 11.30a.m.
Funerals and Sick Calls will be covered by St. Andrew's. It is likely that we will have to alter our weekday Masses, but that will be dealt with shortly.  Mass times for Holydays of Obligation will have to change and nearer the time we will let you know. This system will be in place for at least three months. Many thanks for your understanding and please note there is no alternative, no plan B.
 
COLLECTIONS: 14th/15th June: Plate - £ 940 Second Collection (Pro Life) - £1025. Many thanks
 
SECOND COLLECTION: There will be a second collection for Peter's Pence next weekend, 28th/29th June.
 
Primary 1 Welcome Event for children starting St. Nicholas Primary School in August 2025 will take place this Sunday, 22nd June in St. Andrew's Church Hall, from 1p.m. to 3p.m. Open to all families to drop in for activities, pre-loved uniforms available, refreshments and P6 'buddies' to introduce themselves.
 
This Sunday, 22nd June The Nuncio will preside at the 12 Noon Mass in Saint Andrew’s Cathedral. The Nuncio will also lead the Blessed Sacrament Procession in Croy which begins with a welcome at Holy Cross Church at 3.45p.m. followed by the Eucharistic Procession through the Village from 4.00 .p.m. returning to the Church for Benediction around 5.15p.m.
 
ST ANDREW’S CHURCH: THE 29 CLUB – 2024/25 Summer Double Draw  Our 40th Anniversary and final 29 Club Draw in its present format took place at the Church on 13 June 2025. To the Winners below ... Enjoy!! £1000 No.18 Alice Corish, £1000  No.60 Mary Rhodes £100  No.32 Alan & Jacqueline Burke £100  No.148 Margaret & Hugh Currie  £100 No.24  Anne McIntosh  £100 No.180 Catherine Gillespie  £100 No.127 Anne Marie McNicol + £250 each donated to Wayside Club; SVDP; St Margaret’s Hospice and St Andrew’s SPRED. 
My warmest thanks to All who attended on a very happy night and for making our final draw. To all you 29 Club members Holy Mass will be offered your own personal intentions. Thank You for your great support!! … and have a safe and happy Summer wherever you may be. God Bless!!
Further news on Parish Fundraising will be announced in the Autumn.
Officially Retired!! - Brian (Donnelly) on 07484 707750 
Still Working Hard!! Fr Michael on 942-4635. 
 
FUNDRAISING. The parish is looking to set up a new fundraising body along the same principles as the 29 Club. We are in the process of working this out, so please be patient. I hope you will continue to support this new fundraising activity as you have in the past.
 
RCIA PROGRAMME: Interested in becoming a Catholic? Please get in touch. The programme of learning and instruction will begin after summer and prepares adults for the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. Please speak to Fr Michael, if you would like to know more.
 
FINAL YEAR AT SCHOOL? Like to do the Caritas Award? The Award celebrates the faith witness which Caritas candidates give within their home, school and parish. For more information, speak to Fr Michael and visit https://sces.org.uk/caritas-award/
 
Before receiving Holy Communion, we are asked to make some act of reverence such as a bow.

St. Andrew’s Whist Drive will take place on Wednesday 25th June, in the Lower Hall, from 2p.m. – 4:15p.m. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be served. Entry £3. Looking forward to seeing everyone. New members always welcome.
 
New Altar Servers. If you would like to be a Server, please ask your Parents/Guardians to speak to Fr Michael. The more the merrier - I think!
 
Our own SPRED parish group, which consists of parishioners from St Andrew's and St Joseph's is actively looking for friends who have special needs aged 21 plus and volunteers who would be interested in training in order to keep this vital parish based ministry going forward. Further information from Lorna Donnelly, St Andrew's SPRED group. 

Catholic Social Teaching Thought for the Week – 22nd June 2025 (Nearest Sunday before International Day in support of victims of Torture, 26th June) "Whatever violates the integrity of the human person, such as....torments inflicted on body or mind, attempts to coerce the will itself.... are infamies indeed. They poison human society but they do more harm to those who practise them than those who suffer from the injury. Moreover they are supreme dishonour to the Creator". Gaudium et Spes para.27
 
Laudato Si’ - On Care for our Common Home - Yet we can once more broaden our vision. We have the freedom needed to limit and direct technology; we can put it at the service of another type of progress, one which is healthier, more human, more social, more integral. (#112)
 
Sanctuary Sunday – 22nd June is marked at the end of Refugee Week and aims to promote the Church of Sanctuary programme, building cultures of welcome, hospitality and safety in our churches. Inspiration, resources, and how to get involved at: https://churchofsanctuary.org/sanctuary-church-sunday/
 
Support Group for Catholic Women Affected by Separation and Divorce - The next meeting of our support group for women affected by separation and divorce is Friday, 27th June in The Immaculate Conception Church Hall, Maryhill, from 6.00p.m. to 8.00p.m. We have a variety of ways that women can reach out before the meeting: Twitter: @GAWomenSupport, Facebook: Faith Living (Archdiocese of Glasgow) email: [email protected]
 
Jubilee Service. Each Deanery in the diocese has been asked to take part in a Jubilee Service at the Cathedral this year. Our date is 15th September at 7p.m. Along with St. Joseph's, Milngavie, we have been asked to arrange transport if possible. Therefore, if you are interested in attending, there is a sheet in the porch for you to sign. If there are sufficient numbers we would try to hire a bus. Could you please sign up by the end of June.
 
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]
 
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.
 
Bee a Knitter ~St Joseph’s Church, Milngavie, Buchanan Street entrance. Sundays. 1-3p.m. Learn to knit. Absolute beginner’s class. All ages welcome. All materials supplied. Limited places as 1 instructor per 3 learners. Donation to Marie Curie. Tea and coffee served. Call or text Veronica for more info: 07884 468212.
 
"We Are Mission" handout is in the porch for anyone interested to take away and is free of charge.
 
The latest Justice & Peace Scotland newsletter is now available on https://www.justiceandpeacescotland.org.uk
 
The latest newsletter from National Marriage, Family and Life Commission is available on https://marriagefamilyandlife.org.uk/newsletter/
 
Parish Bulletin:  Items for inclusion should be sent to [email protected] by 5p.m. on the Tuesday before publication and should not exceed 80 words. The Parish Bulletin is available weekly on our website/by email for all those on our Parish database and on the noticeboard in the Church porch.