Sunday 11th January 2026 Feast of the Baptism of the Lord (Year A)

“You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.”

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ST ANDREW'S, BEARSDEN.

• Vigil Mass (Saturday evening) - 5.30p.m. 
• Sunday Morning Mass - 10a.m.
• Confessions before Mass from 9.10a.m. to 9.40a.m.
• If you wish to speak to Fr. Michael on Sunday mornings, it would be good to do this after Confessions have finished.
• Saturday mornings Holy Hour from 10a.m.-11a.m. This usually takes place every Saturday and you are welcome to pop in for whatever amount of time you can give.
• Eucharistic Service – Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 10am.
• Mass – Thursday at 10am.

 
ST JOSEPH'S, MILNGAVIE.

• Vigil Mass (Saturday evening) - 4p.m.
• Confessions before Mass from 3.30p.m. to 3.40p.m. 
• Sunday Morning Mass - 11.30a.m.

NB: There will be no Monday morning Mass in St Joseph's, Milngavie on 12th January.  

UPCOMING FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS:
Funeral of Lewis Hannah:

• Reception: this Sunday, 11th January at 6p.m.
• Funeral Mass: Monday, 12th January at 10a.m. St Andrew's, Bearsden.

Funeral of the Very Rev. Canon Thomas Hendry:

• Reception: Sunday 11th January at 6.30 p.m. St Teresa’s Parish, Possilpark.
• Funeral Mass: Monday 12th January,12 Noon, St Teresa’s burial thereafter at St Conval’s Cemetery, Barrhead.

Funeral of Maurice McGarry:

• Reception: Thursday, 15th January at 6p.m.
• Funeral Mass: Friday, 16th January at 10a.m. St. Joseph's, Milngavie.

Funeral of Jim Filbin:

• Funeral Mass: Monday 19th January at 10a.m. St. Joseph's, Milngavie.

Funeral of Ken Jarvie:

• Funeral Mass: Tuesday, 20th January at 11a.m  St Joseph's Milngavie.

Funeral of Jim Reilly:

• Funeral Mass: Wednesday, 21st January at 10a.m. St. Joseph's, Milngavie.

 
The Baptism of the Lord takes place this weekend, 10th /11th January. We remember our own baptism and all those who were baptised in the parish last year at the Sunday Mass. 

Sacrament of Reconciliation:
All parents whose children will receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation this Lent in St Andrew's or St Joseph's parish are invited to attend:
Parents' Information Session

• Wednesday 14th January at 6:00 pm
  
• St Nicholas' Primary School.
  
• We look forward to seeing you there.

Free Coffee Morning - Happy New Year!
Please come along and join us for a cuppa and some delicious home baking:

• Sunday 11th January after 10a.m. Mass in the Upper Hall.
• We are combining this with the Parish’s Family Baptism Sunday and will be a free coffee morning. 
• Thanks to all those who came along to December’s Coffee Morning. The sum of £195 was raised for The St Nicholas Care Fund.
• As always, thank you for your support and generosity.

 
URGENT - We Need Volunteers to help deliver Children’s Liturgy! To keep this program running, we are looking for enthusiastic helpers.

• No experience needed: We provide all resources and lesson plans.
• Safety First: We will guide you through the PVG (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) process.
• Impact: Help shape the faith journey of our parish children.
• Interested? Please contact Fr. Michael or Gillian Harkness

 
Please join us in 2026 for the St Mungo Festival.

• Sunday 11th January 4.00p.m. St Mungo Festival Ecumenical Service.  Glasgow Cathedral, Cathedral Precinct, High St with Civic and Church Leaders.
• Monday 12th January 7p.m. Vigil of St Mungo, Ecumenical Service. St Andrew’s Metropolitan Cathedral, Clyde St. Glasgow. All welcome to these free non-ticketed events.

 
The Unity Lunch, organised by the Association of Bearsden Churches:

• Saturday 7th February
• New Kilpatrick Church Hall at 12 noon.
• The theme this year is ‘Christians against poverty’
• Cost £10, includes a light lunch.
• Contact Clare Stuart on 942 2056 for tickets.

Before receiving Holy Communion, we are asked to make some act of reverence such as a bow.

CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK – 11th January 2026 (Baptism of the Lord) 
"Spreading the Gospel means that we are the first to proclaim and live the reconciliation, forgiveness, peace, unity, and love that the Holy Spirit gives us."
Pope Francis, The Church of Mercy
 
Laudato Si’ - On Care for our Common Home – 

• The loss of jobs also has a negative impact on the economy “through the progressive erosion of social capital: the network of relationships of trust, dependability, and respect for rules, all of which are indispensable for any form of civil coexistence”.  
• In other words, “human costs always include economic costs, and economic dysfunctions always involve human costs”.
• To stop investing in people, in order to gain greater short-term financial gain, is bad business for society. (#128)

 
GIFT AID.

• If you would like to join on a regular basis or make a 'one-off' payment, there is a form in the sacristy to fill in or speak to Fr Michael for more details. 
• If you pay tax, the parish can claim some of it back from the government. 

 
​PIETY STALL

• The 2026 edition of the Western Catholic Calendar is now on sale in the Piety Stall, priced £3.50.
• JANUARY SALE. ALL CHRISTMAS STOCK has been reduced to 50p - pick up a bargain from the basket on the counter whilst stocks last!
• Thank you We would like to convey our sincere thanks to everyone who has purchased from the Piety Stall and to those who assisted us by serving at the counter after Mass throughout 2025. This year's profit was £1,400, which has been transferred to St Andrew's Parish funds. Annamaria Strachan and Anne MacIntosh 

 
Christmas Gifts- massive thank you to all who donated gifts and items for the homeless and others struggling at Christmas. These were delivered to two centres who pass on their grateful thanks.
 
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.
 
Choir Dates for this term all at 10a.m. Mass:

• 11th &18th January
• 8th February
• 8th, &15th March
• 5th April
• 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 9799/07749715514/ [email protected]

 
SSSVP at the Ozanam Centre 

• Are looking exclusively for boy’s/men’s jackets, jeans and trainers as these are in high demand just now.  
• They must be clean and wearable, not ruined.  
• The sort of thing that has just been grown out of.
• Contact [email protected] and we will come and uplift. 

 
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. 
Competitions include

• 1. Christmas Photography (Deadline: Monday, 12th January 2026)
• 2. Nativity Scene Painting (Deadline: Monday, 12th January 2026)
• 3. Easter Scene Painting (Deadline: Monday, 27th April 2026)
• 4. Easter Photography (Deadline: Monday, 27th April 2026)
• 5. Prayer Composition (Deadline: Wednesday, 6th May 2026)
• 6. 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.
• If you're not supporting us, you can in just a few clicks You can raise FREE donations for the parish every time you shop online.
• Sign up at https://tinyurl.com/StAndrewsBearsden2023

 
Parish Bulletin

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Please remember in your prayers those in need, those who are sick and housebound and those in hospital.
Recently Deceased: Gerald Greenan, Joe Gribbon, Agnes Malone, Gerrard McCann, Cathie McColl and Jim Reilly.
Anniversaries: Jim Hanlon, John Kelly, Neil McNeill and Stephen Murray.