"I will not leave you orphans, says the Lord.
I will come back to you, and your hearts will rejoice."
I will come back to you, and your hearts will rejoice."
With all good wishes for the Easter Season. “The spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you”.
Can you please support the work of SPRED in our Archdiocese by purchasing raffle tickets after Mass on 11th and 12th May? £5 for a book of 10 tickets. Winners will be drawn on 7th June. Fabulous prizes and hopefully there will some winners amongst us!!!!
Pax Christi Chair Marian Pallister will give an address about her work – 3rd June at 7 p,m, in Holy Cross, Croy. She is SCIAF ambassador for Argyll and the Isles and is J & P Commissioner there. All most welcome!
Trip to Galway and Knock - dinner, bed & breakfast + entertainment (15-19th September). £649 per person. Deposit £40 required—only a few places left. Contact Catherine (07747 409388) or Helen (07912 314144).
"The Second Collection this Sunday 12th May 2024, 7th Sunday of Easter will be for “Communications”
Sunday 19th May 2024 New Kilpatrick Parish Church
All Bearsden congregations are invited to take part in ‘A Sing Together’, one of the
celebrations marking the 375th Anniversary of the founding of New Kilpatrick Church.
14:00 Scratch Rehearsal
15:00 Big Sing for the local Care Homes
18:30 Songs of Praise
Wouldn’t it be marvellous if all the seats were taken? Come along and sing hymns from
across the centuries. Help to make this a Community Celebration marking an historical
event.
Summer Mass Schedule. In order that one priest is able to say Masses in both St Andrew's and St Joseph's during July and August, a Mass schedule has been drawn up by the Pastoral Area Council. This will be publicised next week. As it has become increasingly difficult to arrange a summer supply priest, due to there being fewer priests now, a reduced number of Masses for July and August has become necessary.
Children’s Choir Dates 10 a.m. Mass St Andrew’s Church. If your child is not at St Nicholas’ and they would like to join the choir, please contact Annamaria ([email protected]/0141942 9799) to arrange rehearsal links: 12th May, 9th & 16th June 10 a.m. Mass.
The First Holy Communion of 44 children will be on 19th May at 12 noon Mass. We look forward to the celebration. Please note - all the first communicants will be seated together. Parents are asked to drop their child off at the hall at 11.30 a.m. sharp and make their way straight into the church. We are expecting the Mass to be busy. The hall will be set up as an overflow area to help accommodate numbers. Please remember that all children are to attend the rehearsal at 11 a.m. on Thursday 16th May in St Andrew's.
St Nicholas’ has organised a rehearsal for First Holy Communion on Thursday 16th May at 11a.m. in St Andrew’s, which is for all pupils from all schools.
Save the date: For all the First Communicants and their families, there will be a Mass of Thanksgiving at 10 a.m. on Sunday 9th June followed by a big First Holy Communion party.
Can you please support the work of SPRED in our Archdiocese by purchasing raffle tickets after Mass on 11th and 12th May? £5 for a book of 10 tickets. Winners will be drawn on 7th June. Fabulous prizes and hopefully there will some winners amongst us!!!!
Pax Christi Chair Marian Pallister will give an address about her work – 3rd June at 7 p,m, in Holy Cross, Croy. She is SCIAF ambassador for Argyll and the Isles and is J & P Commissioner there. All most welcome!
Trip to Galway and Knock - dinner, bed & breakfast + entertainment (15-19th September). £649 per person. Deposit £40 required—only a few places left. Contact Catherine (07747 409388) or Helen (07912 314144).
"The Second Collection this Sunday 12th May 2024, 7th Sunday of Easter will be for “Communications”
Sunday 19th May 2024 New Kilpatrick Parish Church
All Bearsden congregations are invited to take part in ‘A Sing Together’, one of the
celebrations marking the 375th Anniversary of the founding of New Kilpatrick Church.
14:00 Scratch Rehearsal
15:00 Big Sing for the local Care Homes
18:30 Songs of Praise
Wouldn’t it be marvellous if all the seats were taken? Come along and sing hymns from
across the centuries. Help to make this a Community Celebration marking an historical
event.
Summer Mass Schedule. In order that one priest is able to say Masses in both St Andrew's and St Joseph's during July and August, a Mass schedule has been drawn up by the Pastoral Area Council. This will be publicised next week. As it has become increasingly difficult to arrange a summer supply priest, due to there being fewer priests now, a reduced number of Masses for July and August has become necessary.
Children’s Choir Dates 10 a.m. Mass St Andrew’s Church. If your child is not at St Nicholas’ and they would like to join the choir, please contact Annamaria ([email protected]/0141942 9799) to arrange rehearsal links: 12th May, 9th & 16th June 10 a.m. Mass.
The First Holy Communion of 44 children will be on 19th May at 12 noon Mass. We look forward to the celebration. Please note - all the first communicants will be seated together. Parents are asked to drop their child off at the hall at 11.30 a.m. sharp and make their way straight into the church. We are expecting the Mass to be busy. The hall will be set up as an overflow area to help accommodate numbers. Please remember that all children are to attend the rehearsal at 11 a.m. on Thursday 16th May in St Andrew's.
St Nicholas’ has organised a rehearsal for First Holy Communion on Thursday 16th May at 11a.m. in St Andrew’s, which is for all pupils from all schools.
Save the date: For all the First Communicants and their families, there will be a Mass of Thanksgiving at 10 a.m. on Sunday 9th June followed by a big First Holy Communion party.
Catholic Social Teaching Thought for the Week - Sunday 12th May
In Jesus, God completely committed himself in order to restore hope to the poor, to those
who were deprived of dignity, to strangers, to the sick, to captives, and to sinners, whom he
welcomed with kindness. In all this, Jesus was the living expression of the Father’s mercy.”
Pope Francis, Jubilee Audience, 20th February 2016
Laudato Si’ - On Care for our Common Home - The writings of the prophets invite us to find renewed strength in times of trial by contemplating the all-powerful God who created the universe. Yet God’s infinite power does not lead us to flee his fatherly tenderness, because in him affection and strength are joined. Indeed, all sound spirituality entails both welcoming divine love and adoration, confident in the Lord because of his infinite power. (#73)
This year, the theme of Laudato Si’ week, 19th – 26th May, is "Seeds of Hope", inspired by Laudate Deum which exhorts: "There are no lasting changes without cultural changes [...] and there are no cultural changes without personal changes" (LD 70).
Why not sign up for the free newsletter of the Laudato Si’ Movement to find out more about what is going on to bring about this cultural change:- https://laudatosimovement.org/
In Jesus, God completely committed himself in order to restore hope to the poor, to those
who were deprived of dignity, to strangers, to the sick, to captives, and to sinners, whom he
welcomed with kindness. In all this, Jesus was the living expression of the Father’s mercy.”
Pope Francis, Jubilee Audience, 20th February 2016
Laudato Si’ - On Care for our Common Home - The writings of the prophets invite us to find renewed strength in times of trial by contemplating the all-powerful God who created the universe. Yet God’s infinite power does not lead us to flee his fatherly tenderness, because in him affection and strength are joined. Indeed, all sound spirituality entails both welcoming divine love and adoration, confident in the Lord because of his infinite power. (#73)
This year, the theme of Laudato Si’ week, 19th – 26th May, is "Seeds of Hope", inspired by Laudate Deum which exhorts: "There are no lasting changes without cultural changes [...] and there are no cultural changes without personal changes" (LD 70).
Why not sign up for the free newsletter of the Laudato Si’ Movement to find out more about what is going on to bring about this cultural change:- https://laudatosimovement.org/
URGENT ACTION NEEDED – Pro-abortion MP Stella Creasy has tabled a new abortion up to birth amendment to the Criminal Justice Bill. Please click this easy-to-use tool link to contact your MP now. Simply enter your details, and a pre-prepared text will be sent to your MP asking them to oppose the extreme abortion up to birth amendment. It only takes 30 seconds https://righttolife.org.uk/uptobirth
Join the Dynamic Youth Ministries Team of St Andrew’s & St Joseph’s! We’re dedicated to creating impactful events, retreats, and activities for young people. Whether you’re a young parishioner or a parent, your involvement is vital. Interested in joining? Contact [email protected]
Assisted Suicide – Called to Care, Not to Kill.
Please contact your MSP today to stop assisted suicide becoming legal in Scotland.
Use the QR code to access an online resource created by the Catholic Parliamentary Office,
including guidance on contacting your MSP. You can also visit rcpolitics.org/assistedsuicide
or email us at [email protected] for more information.
It is pleasant to spend time adoring Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. The Eucharist is such a priceless treasure - by praying before it, we are able to make contact with Christ present in the Most Holy Sacrament. Saturdays 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. Confessions throughout. Confessions also on Saturdays 4.15 p.m. – 4.45 p.m. & Sundays 9.15 a.m. – 9.40 a.m.
You can raise FREE donations for the parish every time you shop online. Take a moment to sign up at https://tinyurl.com/StAndrewsBearsden2023
Before receiving Holy Communion, we are asked to make some act of reverence such as a bow.
Our soup-run volunteers collect donations every evening from M & S Milngavie for delivery to St Gregory’s Foodbank and Aspire West End. If you are interested in volunteering once or twice a month, please get in touch with Veronica McLaughlin - [email protected].
Support For Drumchapel Foodbank. Non-perishable food items are always gratefully received and can be placed in the House porch. Donations can also be taken straight to the Foodbank at Ladyloan Pl Unit 9, G15 8LB. We regularly use cash donations to purchase food items for delivery straight to the foodbank.
Our rota is always looking for more foodbank volunteer drivers. If you can help, please get in touch. Thanks for continuing to give the foodbank your support.
Lunch Club – given the growing popularity and increasing numbers attending Lunch Club we are looking for volunteers to assist with prep and/or serve once a month on a Thursday afternoon for a few hours only. Interested? Ring 07985129119
Lunch Club The next lunch club meeting is this Thursday 16th May, from 12.30 to 2.30 p.m. in the Upper Hall. As always everyone is very welcome. Come along, bring a friend, neighbour, family member and enjoy lunch “in a warm, friendly environment"
For women affected by separation and divorce – confidential and peer support Friday (Always First Friday of the month) St Patrick's, Dumbarton 6-8 p.m. [email protected]
The Church is open until 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday. Call in and enjoy the peace and quiet, and take time to sit in the stillness and silence of God.
Tea is served in the hut after daily Mass Monday to Thursday. All most welcome.
Assisted Suicide – Called to Care, Not to Kill.
Please contact your MSP today to stop assisted suicide becoming legal in Scotland.
Use the QR code to access an online resource created by the Catholic Parliamentary Office,
including guidance on contacting your MSP. You can also visit rcpolitics.org/assistedsuicide
or email us at [email protected] for more information.
It is pleasant to spend time adoring Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. The Eucharist is such a priceless treasure - by praying before it, we are able to make contact with Christ present in the Most Holy Sacrament. Saturdays 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. Confessions throughout. Confessions also on Saturdays 4.15 p.m. – 4.45 p.m. & Sundays 9.15 a.m. – 9.40 a.m.
You can raise FREE donations for the parish every time you shop online. Take a moment to sign up at https://tinyurl.com/StAndrewsBearsden2023
Before receiving Holy Communion, we are asked to make some act of reverence such as a bow.
Our soup-run volunteers collect donations every evening from M & S Milngavie for delivery to St Gregory’s Foodbank and Aspire West End. If you are interested in volunteering once or twice a month, please get in touch with Veronica McLaughlin - [email protected].
Support For Drumchapel Foodbank. Non-perishable food items are always gratefully received and can be placed in the House porch. Donations can also be taken straight to the Foodbank at Ladyloan Pl Unit 9, G15 8LB. We regularly use cash donations to purchase food items for delivery straight to the foodbank.
Our rota is always looking for more foodbank volunteer drivers. If you can help, please get in touch. Thanks for continuing to give the foodbank your support.
Lunch Club – given the growing popularity and increasing numbers attending Lunch Club we are looking for volunteers to assist with prep and/or serve once a month on a Thursday afternoon for a few hours only. Interested? Ring 07985129119
Lunch Club The next lunch club meeting is this Thursday 16th May, from 12.30 to 2.30 p.m. in the Upper Hall. As always everyone is very welcome. Come along, bring a friend, neighbour, family member and enjoy lunch “in a warm, friendly environment"
For women affected by separation and divorce – confidential and peer support Friday (Always First Friday of the month) St Patrick's, Dumbarton 6-8 p.m. [email protected]
The Church is open until 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday. Call in and enjoy the peace and quiet, and take time to sit in the stillness and silence of God.
Tea is served in the hut after daily Mass Monday to Thursday. All most welcome.
Please remember in your prayers those in need, those who are sick and housebound and those in hospital.
Recently Dead: Anne Boyle, Ted Costello, Sean Crowley, John Hayes, Jim McAllister, Donald John McCormick, Nan McFarlane and Margaret Tierney.
Anniversaries: Camilla Sheridan and Margaret & Gino Arioli.
Recently Dead: Anne Boyle, Ted Costello, Sean Crowley, John Hayes, Jim McAllister, Donald John McCormick, Nan McFarlane and Margaret Tierney.
Anniversaries: Camilla Sheridan and Margaret & Gino Arioli.
