Sunday 15th February 2026 Sixth Sunday of the Year (Year A)

"Open my eyes, that I may consider
the wonders of your law."
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February Thought:
"God of hope and love, keep me honest with myself that I may better serve you."
 
· St Andrew's, Bearsden.

• Vigil Mass (Saturday) - 5.30p.m.
• Mass - Sunday morning - 10a.m.
• Confessions - Sunday before Mass - 9.10a.m. until 9.40a.m.
• It may be of help in Bearsden on Sunday mornings if you wish to speak to Fr. Michael to do so after morning confessions which end at 9.40am.
• Masses – Wednesday and Thursday - 10a.m.
• Eucharistic Services - Monday, Tuesday and Friday - 10a.m.

· St Joseph's, Milngavie.

• Vigil Mass (Saturday) - 4p.m.
• Confessions - Saturday - 3.30p.m. until 3.50p.m.
• Mass - Sunday - 11.30a.m.
• Mass - Monday - 10.00a.m.

 
For The Diary
Ash Wednesday is this Wednesday, 18th February.

• Masses at 10a.m. and 7p.m. at both St Andrew’s & St Joseph’s.
• Fr. Michael has a Service at the Naval Base at 12.15pm.

 
UPCOMING FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS:
Funeral of David McSorley -

• Reception - Thursday, 19th February at 6pm.
• Funeral Mass - Friday 20th at 10am in St. Joseph's, Milngavie.

 
PLATE COLLECTION:
08/2/26 – Plate: £785.
Gift Aid & Standing Orders for January 2026:

• Gift Aid = £4,858.33
• Standing Orders = £452.00.
• Thank You.

During Lent, there will be a second collection for either The Sick & Retired Priests of the Archdiocese or SCIAF.
 
Coffee Morning:

• Sunday 15th February.
• Please come along and join us in the Upper Hall, after 10 a.m. Mass, for tea, coffee and some delicious home baking.
• This month we are raising funds for SCIAF and we are grateful to be supported at this coffee morning by the pupils from Bearsden and Boclair Academies who are doing the Caritas Award this year.

 
Lunch Club:

• The next meeting of the lunch club is this Thursday 19th February, 12.30-2.30p.m. in the Upper Hall.
• As always everyone is very welcome.
• Come along bring a friend, a neighbour, a family member and enjoy lunch “in a warm friendly environment". 

Charismatic Renewal: 
The Glasgow Service of Communion of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal invites you for a Lenten reflection retreat. Come and join us for a time of Inner Healing, praise and fellowship.

• Blessed John Duns Scotus Church Hall, 270 Ballater Street, Glasgow G5 0YT.
• Guest Speaker: Fr Gladson Dabre OSA.
• Friday 27th Feb: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm.
• Sunday 28th Feb: 10:00 am - 4:30 pm.
• Tea and Coffee provided. Bring a packed lunch on Saturday.
• For more information phone: Minin 07448 786569 Email: [email protected]

 
Messengers Meeting on Monday 2nd March:

• All Messengers are asked to attend our Easter Reachout Meeting at 7.30 p.m. in the Lower Hall.
• All Area Leaders are asked to arrive at 7.00 p.m. to prepare their Reachout Bulletins.

 
Annual St Patrick’s Day Mass:

• Saturday 14th March at 10a.m. in St Andrew’s Cathedral, Clyde Street, Glasgow.
• All welcome.

 
Walk With Me Lenten Booklets:

• This weekend you can take away one per family of these little books which you may find useful during the season of Lent. They should be in the porch.
• In addition, there will be the Lenten 'Wee Box' for you to take away and fill up to help those in need.

 
Assisted Dying Letters:

• This weekend you can pick up the letters for the MSPS who voted for this.
• Please read, sign and date them after Mass in the porch or return to the parish (sacristy or chapel house by next weekend) and they will be sent on to those concerned.

CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK – 15th February 2026
"I try to give to the poor people for love what the rich could get for money. No, I wouldn't touch a leper for a thousand pounds; yet I willingly cure him for the love of God."
Saint Teresa of Kolkata
 
Laudato Si’ - the need to protect employment
Business is a noble vocation, directed to producing wealth and improving our world. It can be a fruitful source of prosperity for the areas in which it operates, especially if it sees the creation of jobs as an essential part of its service to the common good. (#129)
 
Altar Servers:

• A few have expressed an interest which we haven't forgotten about.
• There will be a meeting shortly for all Altar Servers and new ones.
• Many thanks for all that you do, especially keeping Fr, Michael right!

 
Friday 20th February is World Day of Social Justice:

• An annual international event established by the United Nations to promote fairness, equality, and inclusion for all people.
• The day highlights the reality that, despite global progress, many individuals and communities still face barriers that prevent them from living fair and dignified lives.  
• For more information click this link - World Day of Social Justice | United Nations

 
Archdiocese of Glasgow Lourdes Pilgrimage:

• Bookings are now open for anyone wishing to join the Archdiocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes, taking place from 16th July to 23rd July.
• For information about the pilgrimage go to https://joewalshtours.co.uk/tours/glasgow-pilgrimage-to-lourdes/ 
• If you are interested in attending, have any questions or require further information, please contact the Pilgrimage Office at [email protected].
• We look forward to hearing from you.

Support Group for Catholic Women Affected by Separation and Divorce​
The next meetings of our support group for women are:

• Friday 27th February
  
• Friday 27th March
• The Immaculate Conception Church Hall, Maryhill, from 6.00p.m. to 8.00p.m.
• New members welcome to this confidential support group. 
• For further information email: [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.
 
World Youth Day 2027 | RCAG Youth Expression of Interest:

• World Youth Day will take place in Seoul from 3rd–8th August 2027.
• Young people who will be 19 by 1st July 2027 and aged 19–35 at the time of the pilgrimage are invited to register their interest in travelling with RCAG Youth by completing the Expression of Interest form: https://tinyurl.com/wydrcagyouthEOI
• An Information Evening will be held on 23rd March 2026 at 7.00 pm at the RCAG Youth Office, 196 Clyde Street, G1 4JY.
• For enquiries, please email [email protected]. 

 
SSVP Ozanam Centre has expressed its thanks and appreciation to all the parishioners who donated jackets, jeans and trainers for the benefit of and use by their patrons. Their prayers will be offered in gratitude and for the intentions of its benefactors in St Andrew’s parish.
 
The Ignatian Spirituality Centre is delighted to be running their annual Lent retreat again this year which can be accessed on this link: https://www.onlineprayer.net/L26-M/
 
Parish Bulletin:

• Items for inclusion should be sent to [email protected] by 5p.m. on the Tuesday before publication, maximum 80 words.
• The Parish Bulletin is available weekly on our website/by email for all those on our Parish database (subscribe here to have it emailed weekly) 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 Deceased: Adrian Brady, Moria Campbell, Jim Dickson, Margaret Connelly Doherty, Jennifer Galloway, Margaret Jarvie, Brian Kelly, Elizabeth McCruwen, Catherine McNeilly, David McSorley and Gerry Moore.
Anniversaries: May Filbin, Anne Lawson, Elizabeth McCrudden and Charlie &Annie Simaitis.