“Oh you of little faith, why did you doubt?”
Summer Mass Schedule: While Fr Mackle will be on annual leave from 1st August, (until 29th August) Fr Currie, along with Deacon Tommy, will cover all Masses and liturgies. During this time, please direct any emails to [email protected] or calls to Deacon Tommy’s mobile number on 07771 636904.
In August, St Andrew’s will have Saturday Vigil Mass at 5.30p.m. and Confessions from 4.30p.m. until 5.15p.m. and Sunday Mass at 10a.m. St Joseph's will have Mass at 12 Noon.
On Wednesdays, both churches will have a Service of the Word and Holy Communion, 10a.m. at St Andrew’s and 9.30a.m. at St Joseph’s.
The Feast of the Assumption is on Thursday, 15th August and Mass at St Andrew’s is at 7p.m. and 9:30a.m. at St Joseph’s.
Weekday Masses are on Thursday and Friday only, at 10a.m. in St Andrew’s, and Monday and Tuesday at 9.30a.m. at St Joseph’s. These changes have been brought about by a lack of priests, making it harder to get cover while priests take their annual leave. Remember that the changes are for July and August only. Pray for vocations. Pray for priests and for more priests for our Archdiocese.
Please note: Mass times remain changed during August. They will revert to the usual times in September. St Andrew’s and St Joseph’s are in the same pastoral area; therefore, the two parishes will cooperate over Mass times. You can pick up a leaflet in the church entrance which gives all the details. Also check our social media. During August, ideally, a funeral Mass would take place on one of the weekday Mass days at the parish church of the loved one who has died.
In August, St Andrew’s will have Saturday Vigil Mass at 5.30p.m. and Confessions from 4.30p.m. until 5.15p.m. and Sunday Mass at 10a.m. St Joseph's will have Mass at 12 Noon.
On Wednesdays, both churches will have a Service of the Word and Holy Communion, 10a.m. at St Andrew’s and 9.30a.m. at St Joseph’s.
The Feast of the Assumption is on Thursday, 15th August and Mass at St Andrew’s is at 7p.m. and 9:30a.m. at St Joseph’s.
Weekday Masses are on Thursday and Friday only, at 10a.m. in St Andrew’s, and Monday and Tuesday at 9.30a.m. at St Joseph’s. These changes have been brought about by a lack of priests, making it harder to get cover while priests take their annual leave. Remember that the changes are for July and August only. Pray for vocations. Pray for priests and for more priests for our Archdiocese.
Please note: Mass times remain changed during August. They will revert to the usual times in September. St Andrew’s and St Joseph’s are in the same pastoral area; therefore, the two parishes will cooperate over Mass times. You can pick up a leaflet in the church entrance which gives all the details. Also check our social media. During August, ideally, a funeral Mass would take place on one of the weekday Mass days at the parish church of the loved one who has died.
End the British Government's cruel two-child benefit cap Did you know that BPAS, one of Britain’s biggest abortion providers, has identified that the government’s punitive two-child Universal Credit limit is “a significant factor” in many women deciding to abort their child? The 2-child family credit cap is causing unnecessary suffering and is not worthy of a caring society.
Please sign a Petition card at Mass on Pro Life Petition weekend 10th & 11th August (or go online https://www.spuc.org.uk/end-benefit-cap) calling on the Prime Minister to end the cruel and punitive two-child family credit cap.
Please sign a Petition card at Mass on Pro Life Petition weekend 10th & 11th August (or go online https://www.spuc.org.uk/end-benefit-cap) calling on the Prime Minister to end the cruel and punitive two-child family credit cap.
Catholic Social Teaching Thought for the Week - Sunday 11th August The most deadly poison of our time is indifference. Saint Maximillian Kolbe OFM Conv.
Laudato Si’ - On Care for our Common Home - God is intimately present to each being, without impinging on the autonomy of his creature, and this gives rise to the rightful autonomy of earthly affairs. His divine presence, which ensures the subsistence and growth of each being, “continues the work of creation”. (#80)
St Joseph - praying for something or someone? You can write out your petition and place it under the sleeping St Joseph statue in the church grounds. Let St Joseph sleep on your prayer intention.
Before receiving Holy Communion we are asked to make some act of reverence such as a bow.
For women affected by separation and divorce - confidential and peer support, Friday 6th September 2024 at St Patrick's, Dumbarton 6-8p.m. [email protected].
Pastoral Area - On 6th September, we'll say farewell to Fr Mackle, who will leave to take up his new post of parish priest of Our Lady of Lourdes, Cardonald. We wish Fr Mackle all the very best in his new role. We look forward to welcoming Fr Michael Maloney, who has been appointed the new parish priest of St Andrew's. Fr Maloney will also continue in his role as chaplain to Faslane Naval base. A sad day for Milngavie as Fr Currie retires on 22nd September after 12 years in St Joseph's and over 50 years in parishes in the archdiocese. Fr Currie, we're sure, will continue to serve the archdiocese in his retirement. We look forward to welcoming to the Pastoral Area, Fr John Lyons, who will take up his post next month as the new PP of St Joseph’s and we wish him every peace and happiness in his new role.
St Nicholas' Primary. With the new term on the horizon, we look forward to welcoming the new P1s and their families. We look forward, too, to welcoming the school's new acting head, Mr Glancey, and the new Principal Teacher, Mrs Paul, and wish them both every happiness and success in their new posts in St Nicholas'.
YOUTH MINISTRIES TEAM National Youth Pilgrimage | Sat 21st Sept |S1s – 35 Join Archbishop Nolan, Archbishop Cushley, the Youth Office and young people from across the country for a walking pilgrimage through the streets of Glasgow City Centre, recalling the saints that walked them before us, concluding with Mass in St. Andrew’s Cathedral. 12.30p.m – 5.00p.m. If we have enough interest from the Parishes we can arrange to attend as a group. Please contact the Youth Team via [email protected] if you would like to join us and we will make all arrangements.
Laudato Si’ - On Care for our Common Home - God is intimately present to each being, without impinging on the autonomy of his creature, and this gives rise to the rightful autonomy of earthly affairs. His divine presence, which ensures the subsistence and growth of each being, “continues the work of creation”. (#80)
St Joseph - praying for something or someone? You can write out your petition and place it under the sleeping St Joseph statue in the church grounds. Let St Joseph sleep on your prayer intention.
Before receiving Holy Communion we are asked to make some act of reverence such as a bow.
For women affected by separation and divorce - confidential and peer support, Friday 6th September 2024 at St Patrick's, Dumbarton 6-8p.m. [email protected].
Pastoral Area - On 6th September, we'll say farewell to Fr Mackle, who will leave to take up his new post of parish priest of Our Lady of Lourdes, Cardonald. We wish Fr Mackle all the very best in his new role. We look forward to welcoming Fr Michael Maloney, who has been appointed the new parish priest of St Andrew's. Fr Maloney will also continue in his role as chaplain to Faslane Naval base. A sad day for Milngavie as Fr Currie retires on 22nd September after 12 years in St Joseph's and over 50 years in parishes in the archdiocese. Fr Currie, we're sure, will continue to serve the archdiocese in his retirement. We look forward to welcoming to the Pastoral Area, Fr John Lyons, who will take up his post next month as the new PP of St Joseph’s and we wish him every peace and happiness in his new role.
St Nicholas' Primary. With the new term on the horizon, we look forward to welcoming the new P1s and their families. We look forward, too, to welcoming the school's new acting head, Mr Glancey, and the new Principal Teacher, Mrs Paul, and wish them both every happiness and success in their new posts in St Nicholas'.
YOUTH MINISTRIES TEAM National Youth Pilgrimage | Sat 21st Sept |S1s – 35 Join Archbishop Nolan, Archbishop Cushley, the Youth Office and young people from across the country for a walking pilgrimage through the streets of Glasgow City Centre, recalling the saints that walked them before us, concluding with Mass in St. Andrew’s Cathedral. 12.30p.m – 5.00p.m. If we have enough interest from the Parishes we can arrange to attend as a group. Please contact the Youth Team via [email protected] if you would like to join us and we will make all arrangements.
“Are You In Seconary School? The Youth Ministries Team would like to gather information on what we can do for YOU! We know that involvement in church life can diminish or even stop when you transition to Secondary School. As we don’t have a local Catholic Secondary School the link with the church is often lost.
Please complete the questionnaire at https://forms.gle/sE2eBJN1ZdodHCgF6 to help us re-establish this link and provide what you want or need as you journey through your teens and into adulthood.
Please complete the questionnaire at https://forms.gle/sE2eBJN1ZdodHCgF6 to help us re-establish this link and provide what you want or need as you journey through your teens and into adulthood.
Calling all First Communicants - like to become a Server or join the Children’s Choir or become a reader? Mum and dad, do get in touch.
The Legion of Mary. Can you spare a few hours each week? If so, we would love your help in our work of supporting the Parish Priest in pastoral work. If you would like to know further about our work and have a little chat about what we do, please ‘phone Ann on 07988 258977.
Second Collection 18th August for Assisted Parishes.
During July and August, the Hut will be open for teas/coffees after 10a.m. Mass on Thursdays and Fridays. Hospitality is extended to any visiting St Joseph parishioners on both these days.
You can raise FREE donations for the parish every time you shop online. Take a moment to sign up at https://tinyurl.com/StAndrewsBearsden2023
Support for Drum Chapel Foodbank. Drumchapel Foodbank is particularly in need of extra donations during the summer holidays when school meals are not provided and many families are under additional pressure to provide for their children. A collection box for all donations is in the house porch. Any cash donations handed in are used to purchase goods from Asda for immediate delivery to the Foodbank.
Regarding young children who haven’t made their First Communion being given a blessing at
Communion time. Parents who wish their child to receive a blessing must come forward, please, in the Communion line to the priest or deacon. Many thanks.
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.
COFFEE MORNING — SUNDAY 18th August
Please join us in the upper hall, after 10.00a.m. Mass, for tea, coffee and some delicious home baking.
We are raising funds for Penniwells Riding for the Disabled. They have been providing riding opportunities to people living with disability for over 30 years and need to create a larger space for Eddie, their horse simulator. My friend’s daughter Clara has greatly benefitted from this, so keen to support them. https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/a-new-house-for-eddie-the-horse-simulator
Bee a Knitter
Starts up again on Sunday 11th August. St. Joseph's Church, Milngavie, Buchanan Street entrance.
Sundays 1-3p.m. Bee a knitter. Learn to knit. Absolute beginner’s class. All ages welcome. All materials supplied. Limited places as one instructor to three, learner ratio. Donation to Marie Curie. Tea and coffee served. Call or text Veronica for more info: 07884468212
The Legion of Mary. Can you spare a few hours each week? If so, we would love your help in our work of supporting the Parish Priest in pastoral work. If you would like to know further about our work and have a little chat about what we do, please ‘phone Ann on 07988 258977.
Second Collection 18th August for Assisted Parishes.
During July and August, the Hut will be open for teas/coffees after 10a.m. Mass on Thursdays and Fridays. Hospitality is extended to any visiting St Joseph parishioners on both these days.
You can raise FREE donations for the parish every time you shop online. Take a moment to sign up at https://tinyurl.com/StAndrewsBearsden2023
Support for Drum Chapel Foodbank. Drumchapel Foodbank is particularly in need of extra donations during the summer holidays when school meals are not provided and many families are under additional pressure to provide for their children. A collection box for all donations is in the house porch. Any cash donations handed in are used to purchase goods from Asda for immediate delivery to the Foodbank.
Regarding young children who haven’t made their First Communion being given a blessing at
Communion time. Parents who wish their child to receive a blessing must come forward, please, in the Communion line to the priest or deacon. Many thanks.
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.
COFFEE MORNING — SUNDAY 18th August
Please join us in the upper hall, after 10.00a.m. Mass, for tea, coffee and some delicious home baking.
We are raising funds for Penniwells Riding for the Disabled. They have been providing riding opportunities to people living with disability for over 30 years and need to create a larger space for Eddie, their horse simulator. My friend’s daughter Clara has greatly benefitted from this, so keen to support them. https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/a-new-house-for-eddie-the-horse-simulator
Bee a Knitter
Starts up again on Sunday 11th August. St. Joseph's Church, Milngavie, Buchanan Street entrance.
Sundays 1-3p.m. Bee a knitter. Learn to knit. Absolute beginner’s class. All ages welcome. All materials supplied. Limited places as one instructor to three, learner ratio. Donation to Marie Curie. Tea and coffee served. Call or text Veronica for more info: 07884468212
Please remember in your prayers those in need, those who are sick and housebound and those in hospital.
Recently Dead: Gillian Chalmers, Frances McSherry, Kitty Tracey, Eileen Deery
Anniversaries: Mary and James Gaynor, Raymond Roger, Isabella McBride, Michael Hamill, Kevin Taylor.
Recently Dead: Gillian Chalmers, Frances McSherry, Kitty Tracey, Eileen Deery
Anniversaries: Mary and James Gaynor, Raymond Roger, Isabella McBride, Michael Hamill, Kevin Taylor.
