“Whatever place does not welcome you or listen to you,
leave there and shake the dust off your feet
in testimony against them."
leave there and shake the dust off your feet
in testimony against them."
Summer Mass Schedule - The first two weeks seem to have gone well. Your cooperation and willingness to move between both parishes for Mass has been very much appreciated. With the enlarged gathering at each Mass there's been an experience of shoulder to shoulder, like the good ole days, and the increased volume in singing was a joy to hear.
Fr Currie is on annual leave this month, and Fr Mackle will be on annual leave in August.
Please note: Mass times will change during July and August, then revert to the present 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.
Fr Currie is on annual leave this month, and Fr Mackle will be on annual leave in August.
Please note: Mass times will change during July and August, then revert to the present 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.
From 7th July, St Andrew’s will have only one weekend Mass which will be on Sunday at 12 Noon. St Joseph’s will have Sunday Mass at 10a.m. and Saturday Vigil Mass at 5.30p.m. Confessions will be from 4.30p.m. until 5.15p.m.
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.
During July and 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.
AGAP Theatre presents “Gaudi: God’s Architect”. Explore the life of the Visionary behind Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia through this multimedia production.
Fringe Preview Performances
7.30pm on Tuesday 16th July: Archdiocese of Glasgow Curial Offices, 196 Clyde St;
Wednesday 17th July: Our Lady of Lourdes, Cardonald;
Thursday 18th July: St Thomas the Apostle, Riddrie;
Friday 19th July: Blessed John Duns Scotus, Gorbals.
Tickets £8 (£6 concession) from https://www.agap.org.uk/gaudi/ and 0749 534 7884.
(Run time 50 min. Post-show chat and refreshments.)
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.
During July and 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.
AGAP Theatre presents “Gaudi: God’s Architect”. Explore the life of the Visionary behind Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia through this multimedia production.
Fringe Preview Performances
7.30pm on Tuesday 16th July: Archdiocese of Glasgow Curial Offices, 196 Clyde St;
Wednesday 17th July: Our Lady of Lourdes, Cardonald;
Thursday 18th July: St Thomas the Apostle, Riddrie;
Friday 19th July: Blessed John Duns Scotus, Gorbals.
Tickets £8 (£6 concession) from https://www.agap.org.uk/gaudi/ and 0749 534 7884.
(Run time 50 min. Post-show chat and refreshments.)
Catholic Social Teaching Thought for the Week - Sunday 14th July (Sea Sunday)
We ask for peace and freedom for the many men and women subject to old and new forms of enslavement on the part of criminal individuals and groups.
Pope Francis, Blessing Urbi et Orbi, Easter 2015
Laudato Si’ - On Care for our Common Home – Every creature is thus the object of the Father’s tenderness, who gives it its place in the world. Even the fleeting life of the least of beings is the object of his love, and in its few seconds of existence, God enfolds it with his affection. (#77)
30th July is World Day against People trafficking which is the fastest growing crime globally. At any given time, an estimated 2.5 million people are trapped in modern-day slavery. Men, women and children fall into the hands of traffickers both in their own countries and abroad. Every country in the world is affected by human trafficking, whether as a country of origin, transit or destination for victims.
Please say a prayer and be aware of victims of human trafficking. If you suspect that someone is in slavery, Call the Modern Slavery Helpline on 08000 121 700, or download the “Unseen” App on your phone.
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.
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.
Catholic…? Thinking about it…? Know someone who is…? Please speak to Fr. Mackle if you would like to know more about becoming Catholic and the RCIA process.
Before receiving Holy Communion, we are asked to make some act of reverence such as a bow.
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.
The Sacrament of Confirmation for all going into P7 this August will be celebrated on Tuesday 29th April 2025 at 7p.m. in St Andrews. Save the date!
The Church will remain open Monday - Saturday until 5p.m. during the summer months. Call in and enjoy the peace and quiet and take time to sit in the stillness in the silence of God.
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.
For women affected by separation and divorce - confidential and peer support, Friday 2nd August 2024 St Patrick's, Dumbarton 6-8p.m. [email protected].
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 Drumchapel 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. Collection box for all donations is in the house porch. Any cash donations handed in are used to purchase from Asda for immediate delivery to the Foodbank.
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.
We ask for peace and freedom for the many men and women subject to old and new forms of enslavement on the part of criminal individuals and groups.
Pope Francis, Blessing Urbi et Orbi, Easter 2015
Laudato Si’ - On Care for our Common Home – Every creature is thus the object of the Father’s tenderness, who gives it its place in the world. Even the fleeting life of the least of beings is the object of his love, and in its few seconds of existence, God enfolds it with his affection. (#77)
30th July is World Day against People trafficking which is the fastest growing crime globally. At any given time, an estimated 2.5 million people are trapped in modern-day slavery. Men, women and children fall into the hands of traffickers both in their own countries and abroad. Every country in the world is affected by human trafficking, whether as a country of origin, transit or destination for victims.
Please say a prayer and be aware of victims of human trafficking. If you suspect that someone is in slavery, Call the Modern Slavery Helpline on 08000 121 700, or download the “Unseen” App on your phone.
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.
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.
Catholic…? Thinking about it…? Know someone who is…? Please speak to Fr. Mackle if you would like to know more about becoming Catholic and the RCIA process.
Before receiving Holy Communion, we are asked to make some act of reverence such as a bow.
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.
The Sacrament of Confirmation for all going into P7 this August will be celebrated on Tuesday 29th April 2025 at 7p.m. in St Andrews. Save the date!
The Church will remain open Monday - Saturday until 5p.m. during the summer months. Call in and enjoy the peace and quiet and take time to sit in the stillness in the silence of God.
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.
For women affected by separation and divorce - confidential and peer support, Friday 2nd August 2024 St Patrick's, Dumbarton 6-8p.m. [email protected].
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 Drumchapel 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. Collection box for all donations is in the house porch. Any cash donations handed in are used to purchase from Asda for immediate delivery to the Foodbank.
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.
Please remember in your prayers those in need, those who are sick and housebound and those in hospital.
Recently Dead: Maurice Brewster, Bernard Croal and Michael Phillips.
Anniversaries: Margaret Borland, Philip Donnelly, Jim Eodanable, Joseph Fallon, Andy Picken and Russell Rodger.
Recently Dead: Maurice Brewster, Bernard Croal and Michael Phillips.
Anniversaries: Margaret Borland, Philip Donnelly, Jim Eodanable, Joseph Fallon, Andy Picken and Russell Rodger.
