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one eternal God."
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Coffee Morning - after 10 am mass today. Please come along and join us. this month we are raising funds for St Margaret of Scotland Hospice, Clydebank which has, for over 60 years, offered compassion, dedicated commitment and excellent care to patients with advanced life-limiting illnesses and also to the older person with complex medical and nursing needs. Also, many thanks to everyone who came along to April's coffee morning. The sum of £150 was raised for epilepsy action.
Many congratulations to St Andrew’s Children’s Choir who celebrate their 10th Anniversary today. Celebration cake and cookies will be served after 10am Mass for the children and anyone who has ever been a member of the choir. Everyone is welcome. Thank you to all the parents for their support again this year. Best wishes, Annamaria Strachan.
Order of Mass Children’s card. Specially designed to help children celebrate and understand the Mass. Copies available in the pews.
St Andrew’s Carpet Bowls - Our annual end of season prizegiving and party was held on 12th June. Fr. Mackle presented the trophies to the following - Ladies Singles - Winner - Dorothy MacLean - R.U. Teresa Tarbet. Gents Singles - Winner - Terry Moss - R.U. Charlie McGeever. Mixed Doubles - Winners - Ann Smith/Terry Moss - R.U. Carmella DeFazzio/David Connor. Congratulations to everyone. We re-commence on Thursday, 4th September. New comers welcome.
Commonwealth Games - the Archdiocese of Glasgow will be hosting a unique event which will explore and celebrate the interweaving of sport, disability and faith. The conference will include leading voices in the field of disability, faith and sport, and Special Olympic and Paralympic athletes will share their stories. Thursday 17 July 9.30am to 5pm at Blessed John Duns Scotus, 270 Ballater Street, G5 0YT. We are looking for two or three parishioners to attend and represent St Andrew’s. Tickets £40 – sponsored by the parish. To book, speak to Fr Mackle and contact d.kinsella@abdn.ac.uk
Interested in becoming a Catholic? The RCIA Programme (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) will begin in the autumn. RCIA is the process by which adults are received into the Catholic Church. The programme of catechesis and instruction prepares adults for the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist, usually celebrated at the Easter Vigil. Please speak to Fr. Mackle if you have any questions about receiving the Sacraments as an adult, or if you would like to know more about RCIA and the Catholic faith.
Parish Pastoral Council Meeting – this Thursday, 19th June at 7pm in the hall. If anyone has any matters they would like discussed, please contact Thomas McGonigle at thomas@dal-riata.com
St Andrew’s Primary PTA are thrilled to announce the recent Ladies Charity Night raised a magnificent £2,014.82, which will be divided equally between school funds and Brightest Star. Sincere thanks to those who came along and made it the night it was, to those who couldn’t manage but bought raffle tickets, our sponsors and all those who donated the wonderful raffle prizes.
Bus to Carfin for the National Pilgrimage. Sunday, September 7th. 1pm – 7.30pm. £3. We would like to gauge the level of interest. Please sign sheet in porch or mention to Dorothy MacLean, if you would like to go.
Passkeepers – If anyone would like to volunteer as a passkeeper, please contact Fr Mackle 942 4635 or Michael Sheerin 943 0935. We are short of helpers especially at Saturday 6pm Vigil Mass.
Coffee Morning - after 10 am mass today. Please come along and join us. this month we are raising funds for St Margaret of Scotland Hospice, Clydebank which has, for over 60 years, offered compassion, dedicated commitment and excellent care to patients with advanced life-limiting illnesses and also to the older person with complex medical and nursing needs. Also, many thanks to everyone who came along to April's coffee morning. The sum of £150 was raised for epilepsy action.
Many congratulations to St Andrew’s Children’s Choir who celebrate their 10th Anniversary today. Celebration cake and cookies will be served after 10am Mass for the children and anyone who has ever been a member of the choir. Everyone is welcome. Thank you to all the parents for their support again this year. Best wishes, Annamaria Strachan.
Order of Mass Children’s card. Specially designed to help children celebrate and understand the Mass. Copies available in the pews.
St Andrew’s Carpet Bowls - Our annual end of season prizegiving and party was held on 12th June. Fr. Mackle presented the trophies to the following - Ladies Singles - Winner - Dorothy MacLean - R.U. Teresa Tarbet. Gents Singles - Winner - Terry Moss - R.U. Charlie McGeever. Mixed Doubles - Winners - Ann Smith/Terry Moss - R.U. Carmella DeFazzio/David Connor. Congratulations to everyone. We re-commence on Thursday, 4th September. New comers welcome.
Commonwealth Games - the Archdiocese of Glasgow will be hosting a unique event which will explore and celebrate the interweaving of sport, disability and faith. The conference will include leading voices in the field of disability, faith and sport, and Special Olympic and Paralympic athletes will share their stories. Thursday 17 July 9.30am to 5pm at Blessed John Duns Scotus, 270 Ballater Street, G5 0YT. We are looking for two or three parishioners to attend and represent St Andrew’s. Tickets £40 – sponsored by the parish. To book, speak to Fr Mackle and contact d.kinsella@abdn.ac.uk
Interested in becoming a Catholic? The RCIA Programme (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) will begin in the autumn. RCIA is the process by which adults are received into the Catholic Church. The programme of catechesis and instruction prepares adults for the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist, usually celebrated at the Easter Vigil. Please speak to Fr. Mackle if you have any questions about receiving the Sacraments as an adult, or if you would like to know more about RCIA and the Catholic faith.
Parish Pastoral Council Meeting – this Thursday, 19th June at 7pm in the hall. If anyone has any matters they would like discussed, please contact Thomas McGonigle at thomas@dal-riata.com
St Andrew’s Primary PTA are thrilled to announce the recent Ladies Charity Night raised a magnificent £2,014.82, which will be divided equally between school funds and Brightest Star. Sincere thanks to those who came along and made it the night it was, to those who couldn’t manage but bought raffle tickets, our sponsors and all those who donated the wonderful raffle prizes.
Bus to Carfin for the National Pilgrimage. Sunday, September 7th. 1pm – 7.30pm. £3. We would like to gauge the level of interest. Please sign sheet in porch or mention to Dorothy MacLean, if you would like to go.
Passkeepers – If anyone would like to volunteer as a passkeeper, please contact Fr Mackle 942 4635 or Michael Sheerin 943 0935. We are short of helpers especially at Saturday 6pm Vigil Mass.
Money-counters. Many thanks to Jim Hanlon and Martin Boyle, who, after many years service and good work, finished up recently as regular money counters and members of the parish’s Fabric & Finance Group. We are grateful to those who kindly responded to our recent appeal and have helped enlarge the money-counters team.
Church Sound System – the decision was taken at the parish’s most recent Fabric & Finance meeting to replace and upgrade the church’s sound system, the total cost of which will be £4740.
Like to train and become a Parish Catechist? To apply for this two-year part-time course, sponsored by the parish, and train to become a parish catechist, speak to Fr Mackle. For further information, contact the RE Dept on 226 5898 / re@rcag.org.uk. Information evening - Monday, 23rd June at 7pm in the Archdiocesan Offices. All are welcome.
Piety Stall Rota – Volunteers needed, particularly for after the Vigil Mass. If you could spare 15 minutes after Mass we would really appreciate your help. Rota for June, July & August is on the noticeboard. Any questions please call Anne MacIntosh 931 5861 or Annamaria Strachan 942 9799.
Children’s Liturgy P1 – P3 & P4 - P7 volunteer leaders and helpers. There will be a meeting this Tuesday 17th June at 7pm in the chapel-house. P1 to P3 Children's liturgy coordinator still needed for the next one or two years, from after summer. Coordinator’s role is to prepare the rota, and liaise with the liturgy leaders. More volunteer helpers also required. Rota is once a month. No particular experience is required, as you will work with an experienced leader for the first few months. PVG clearance is required. If interested, please contact Fr Mackle Money-counters. Many thanks to Jim Hanlon and Martin Boyle, who, after many years service and good work, finished up recently as regular money counters and members of the parish’s Fabric & Finance Group. We are grateful to those who kindly responded to our recent appeal and have helped enlarge the money-counters team.
Fr Mackle will be celebrating the 25th Anniversary of his ordination to the Priesthood on Thursday, 3rd July – Feast of St Thomas. The concelebrated Mass will be at 11am, followed by a presentation and refreshments in the hall. All are very welcome. We are asking for donations of home baking (no nuts please) and if possible have them delivered to the hall on Wed. evening – 2nd July. Thank you. D. MacLean – 587 7319.
Discerning a Vocation to the Priesthood? If you think God may be inviting you to such a vocation, and for evenings of Catechesis, Prayer and Fraternity to help discern your vocation (2nd Friday of the month) please contact Vocations Director, Fr Ross Campbell, rosscampbell81@gmail.com (339 4315)
Please see noticeboard for the following--
Special Collections this month – 15th June Archdiocesan Assisted Parishes Fund; and 29th June Peter’s Pence.
Padre Pio Prayer Group – Every Monday at 7 pm. All very welcome.
Mass Attendance – 7/8 June. Vigil Mass - 119; 10am Mass - 288; 12 noon Mass – 154. Total – 561
Many congratulations to St Andrew’s Children’s Choir who celebrate their 10th Anniversary today. Celebration cake and cookies will be served after 10am Mass for the children and anyone who has ever been a member of the choir. Everyone is welcome. Thank you to all the parents for their support again this year. Best wishes, Annamaria Strachan.
Order of Mass Children’s card. Specially designed to help children celebrate and understand the Mass. Copies available in the pews.
St Andrew’s Carpet Bowls - Our annual end of season prizegiving and party was held on 12th June. Fr. Mackle presented the trophies to the following - Ladies Singles - Winner - Dorothy MacLean - R.U. Teresa Tarbet. Gents Singles - Winner - Terry Moss - R.U. Charlie McGeever. Mixed Doubles - Winners - Ann Smith/Terry Moss - R.U. Carmella DeFazzio/David Connor. Congratulations to everyone. We re-commence on Thursday, 4th September. New comers welcome.
Commonwealth Games - the Archdiocese of Glasgow will be hosting a unique event which will explore and celebrate the interweaving of sport, disability and faith. The conference will include leading voices in the field of disability, faith and sport, and Special Olympic and Paralympic athletes will share their stories. Thursday 17 July 9.30am to 5pm at Blessed John Duns Scotus, 270 Ballater Street, G5 0YT. We are looking for two or three parishioners to attend and represent St Andrew’s. Tickets £40 – sponsored by the parish. To book, speak to Fr Mackle and contact d.kinsella@abdn.ac.uk
Interested in becoming a Catholic? The RCIA Programme (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) will begin in the autumn. RCIA is the process by which adults are received into the Catholic Church. The programme of catechesis and instruction prepares adults for the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist, usually celebrated at the Easter Vigil. Please speak to Fr. Mackle if you have any questions about receiving the Sacraments as an adult, or if you would like to know more about RCIA and the Catholic faith.
Parish Pastoral Council Meeting – this Thursday, 19th June at 7pm in the hall. If anyone has any matters they would like discussed, please contact Thomas McGonigle at thomas@dal-riata.com
St Andrew’s Primary PTA are thrilled to announce the recent Ladies Charity Night raised a magnificent £2,014.82, which will be divided equally between school funds and Brightest Star. Sincere thanks to those who came along and made it the night it was, to those who couldn’t manage but bought raffle tickets, our sponsors and all those who donated the wonderful raffle prizes.
Bus to Carfin for the National Pilgrimage. Sunday, September 7th. 1pm – 7.30pm. £3. We would like to gauge the level of interest. Please sign sheet in porch or mention to Dorothy MacLean, if you would like to go.
Passkeepers – If anyone would like to volunteer as a passkeeper, please contact Fr Mackle 942 4635 or Michael Sheerin 943 0935. We are short of helpers especially at Saturday 6pm Vigil Mass.
Coffee Morning - after 10 am mass today. Please come along and join us. this month we are raising funds for St Margaret of Scotland Hospice, Clydebank which has, for over 60 years, offered compassion, dedicated commitment and excellent care to patients with advanced life-limiting illnesses and also to the older person with complex medical and nursing needs. Also, many thanks to everyone who came along to April's coffee morning. The sum of £150 was raised for epilepsy action.
Many congratulations to St Andrew’s Children’s Choir who celebrate their 10th Anniversary today. Celebration cake and cookies will be served after 10am Mass for the children and anyone who has ever been a member of the choir. Everyone is welcome. Thank you to all the parents for their support again this year. Best wishes, Annamaria Strachan.
Order of Mass Children’s card. Specially designed to help children celebrate and understand the Mass. Copies available in the pews.
St Andrew’s Carpet Bowls - Our annual end of season prizegiving and party was held on 12th June. Fr. Mackle presented the trophies to the following - Ladies Singles - Winner - Dorothy MacLean - R.U. Teresa Tarbet. Gents Singles - Winner - Terry Moss - R.U. Charlie McGeever. Mixed Doubles - Winners - Ann Smith/Terry Moss - R.U. Carmella DeFazzio/David Connor. Congratulations to everyone. We re-commence on Thursday, 4th September. New comers welcome.
Commonwealth Games - the Archdiocese of Glasgow will be hosting a unique event which will explore and celebrate the interweaving of sport, disability and faith. The conference will include leading voices in the field of disability, faith and sport, and Special Olympic and Paralympic athletes will share their stories. Thursday 17 July 9.30am to 5pm at Blessed John Duns Scotus, 270 Ballater Street, G5 0YT. We are looking for two or three parishioners to attend and represent St Andrew’s. Tickets £40 – sponsored by the parish. To book, speak to Fr Mackle and contact d.kinsella@abdn.ac.uk
Interested in becoming a Catholic? The RCIA Programme (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) will begin in the autumn. RCIA is the process by which adults are received into the Catholic Church. The programme of catechesis and instruction prepares adults for the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist, usually celebrated at the Easter Vigil. Please speak to Fr. Mackle if you have any questions about receiving the Sacraments as an adult, or if you would like to know more about RCIA and the Catholic faith.
Parish Pastoral Council Meeting – this Thursday, 19th June at 7pm in the hall. If anyone has any matters they would like discussed, please contact Thomas McGonigle at thomas@dal-riata.com
St Andrew’s Primary PTA are thrilled to announce the recent Ladies Charity Night raised a magnificent £2,014.82, which will be divided equally between school funds and Brightest Star. Sincere thanks to those who came along and made it the night it was, to those who couldn’t manage but bought raffle tickets, our sponsors and all those who donated the wonderful raffle prizes.
Bus to Carfin for the National Pilgrimage. Sunday, September 7th. 1pm – 7.30pm. £3. We would like to gauge the level of interest. Please sign sheet in porch or mention to Dorothy MacLean, if you would like to go.
Passkeepers – If anyone would like to volunteer as a passkeeper, please contact Fr Mackle 942 4635 or Michael Sheerin 943 0935. We are short of helpers especially at Saturday 6pm Vigil Mass.
Money-counters. Many thanks to Jim Hanlon and Martin Boyle, who, after many years service and good work, finished up recently as regular money counters and members of the parish’s Fabric & Finance Group. We are grateful to those who kindly responded to our recent appeal and have helped enlarge the money-counters team.
Church Sound System – the decision was taken at the parish’s most recent Fabric & Finance meeting to replace and upgrade the church’s sound system, the total cost of which will be £4740.
Like to train and become a Parish Catechist? To apply for this two-year part-time course, sponsored by the parish, and train to become a parish catechist, speak to Fr Mackle. For further information, contact the RE Dept on 226 5898 / re@rcag.org.uk. Information evening - Monday, 23rd June at 7pm in the Archdiocesan Offices. All are welcome.
Piety Stall Rota – Volunteers needed, particularly for after the Vigil Mass. If you could spare 15 minutes after Mass we would really appreciate your help. Rota for June, July & August is on the noticeboard. Any questions please call Anne MacIntosh 931 5861 or Annamaria Strachan 942 9799.
Children’s Liturgy P1 – P3 & P4 - P7 volunteer leaders and helpers. There will be a meeting this Tuesday 17th June at 7pm in the chapel-house. P1 to P3 Children's liturgy coordinator still needed for the next one or two years, from after summer. Coordinator’s role is to prepare the rota, and liaise with the liturgy leaders. More volunteer helpers also required. Rota is once a month. No particular experience is required, as you will work with an experienced leader for the first few months. PVG clearance is required. If interested, please contact Fr Mackle Money-counters. Many thanks to Jim Hanlon and Martin Boyle, who, after many years service and good work, finished up recently as regular money counters and members of the parish’s Fabric & Finance Group. We are grateful to those who kindly responded to our recent appeal and have helped enlarge the money-counters team.
Fr Mackle will be celebrating the 25th Anniversary of his ordination to the Priesthood on Thursday, 3rd July – Feast of St Thomas. The concelebrated Mass will be at 11am, followed by a presentation and refreshments in the hall. All are very welcome. We are asking for donations of home baking (no nuts please) and if possible have them delivered to the hall on Wed. evening – 2nd July. Thank you. D. MacLean – 587 7319.
Discerning a Vocation to the Priesthood? If you think God may be inviting you to such a vocation, and for evenings of Catechesis, Prayer and Fraternity to help discern your vocation (2nd Friday of the month) please contact Vocations Director, Fr Ross Campbell, rosscampbell81@gmail.com (339 4315)
Please see noticeboard for the following--
- Association of Bearsden Churches referendum debate
- Annual Corpus Christi Procession
- St Margaret of Scotland Hospice Sponsored Millport Bike Ride
- Christian Meditation Group Tuesdays in Maryhill
- Immaculate Conception Summer Fayre.
Special Collections this month – 15th June Archdiocesan Assisted Parishes Fund; and 29th June Peter’s Pence.
Padre Pio Prayer Group – Every Monday at 7 pm. All very welcome.
Mass Attendance – 7/8 June. Vigil Mass - 119; 10am Mass - 288; 12 noon Mass – 154. Total – 561
