"The seed is the word of God, Christ is the sower.
All who come to him will live forever."
All who come to him will live forever."
Annual Day for Life, 16th June This year’s theme, The Lord is My Shepherd, focuses on Compassion and Hope at the End of life against current efforts to legalise assisted euthanasia. To read the Bishops’ Message and moving testimony of a hospital chaplain please see https://www.cbcew.org.uk/day-for-life/.
The Second collection at all Masses will be taken up to support the Church in her vital prolife work.
Coffee Morning, today, 16th June. Please come along and join us in the Upper Hall, after 10a.m. Mass for tea, coffee and some delicious home baking. This month we are raising funds for Aid for the Church in Need, a charity which helps support the Catholic faithful and other Christians where they are persecuted, oppressed or in pastoral need. Huge thanks to all who supported our last coffee morning as we raised £267.50. There is a ‘thank you’ letter posted on the Narthax notice board from Glasgow University.
Congratulations go to the Pope Francis Faith Award P7 champions who will be receiving their award at a ceremony tomorrow, Monday 17th June at 2p.m. in St Nicholas’. This is great news for the school and for both parish communities. Parents, grandparents and family members are invited to attend.
There will be a presentation made in St Nicholas' to Mrs Grogan and Ms Lennon tomorrow 17th June at the school - an opportunity for both parishes and Parents’ Council to express their gratitude for all their good work over the years and their commitment to St Nicholas', and to wish Mrs Grogan and Ms Lennon well in their new appointments.
St Nicholas' Leavers' Mass and presentation to say farewell to the school's P7 pupils will be held this Thursday 20th June at 6.30p.m. in the school. Parents, grandparents and all family members most welcome. We wish the P7 pupils the very best of luck for the future. We wish them, too, and their families and the whole school community a lovely summer!
St Andrew’s Quiz Night is on Saturday 22nd June at 6p.m. Do come along to enjoy a great quiz night for the whole family. Lovely food will be served and included in your £5 ticket. These are now on sale.
The Second collection at all Masses will be taken up to support the Church in her vital prolife work.
Coffee Morning, today, 16th June. Please come along and join us in the Upper Hall, after 10a.m. Mass for tea, coffee and some delicious home baking. This month we are raising funds for Aid for the Church in Need, a charity which helps support the Catholic faithful and other Christians where they are persecuted, oppressed or in pastoral need. Huge thanks to all who supported our last coffee morning as we raised £267.50. There is a ‘thank you’ letter posted on the Narthax notice board from Glasgow University.
Congratulations go to the Pope Francis Faith Award P7 champions who will be receiving their award at a ceremony tomorrow, Monday 17th June at 2p.m. in St Nicholas’. This is great news for the school and for both parish communities. Parents, grandparents and family members are invited to attend.
There will be a presentation made in St Nicholas' to Mrs Grogan and Ms Lennon tomorrow 17th June at the school - an opportunity for both parishes and Parents’ Council to express their gratitude for all their good work over the years and their commitment to St Nicholas', and to wish Mrs Grogan and Ms Lennon well in their new appointments.
St Nicholas' Leavers' Mass and presentation to say farewell to the school's P7 pupils will be held this Thursday 20th June at 6.30p.m. in the school. Parents, grandparents and all family members most welcome. We wish the P7 pupils the very best of luck for the future. We wish them, too, and their families and the whole school community a lovely summer!
St Andrew’s Quiz Night is on Saturday 22nd June at 6p.m. Do come along to enjoy a great quiz night for the whole family. Lovely food will be served and included in your £5 ticket. These are now on sale.
Catholic Social Teaching Thought for the Week - Sunday 16th June (Nearest Sunday to World Refugee Day (20th June)). Immigrants dying at sea, in boats which were vehicles of hope and became vehicles of
death. That is how the headlines put it. … I felt that I had to come here today, to pray and to offer a sign of my closeness, but also to challenge our consciences lest this tragedy be repeated. Please, let it not be repeated! Pope Francis, Visit to Lampedusa, 8 July 2013
Laudato Si’ - On Care for our Common Home - Nature is usually seen as a system which can be studied, understood and controlled, whereas creation can only be understood as a gift from the outstretched hand of the Father of all, and as a reality illuminated by the love which calls us together into universal communion. (#76)
The Upper hall will be used on 4th July as a polling station. Unfortunately, parking in the grounds won’t be permitted that day. Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.
Interested in becoming a Catholic? Please get in touch. The programme of learning and instruction will begin after summer and prepares adults for the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. Please speak to Fr. Mackle if you would like to know more.
Bee A Knitter. St. Joseph's Church, Milngavie, Buchanan Street Entrance Sundays 1-3p.m. Bee a knitter Learn to knit. Absolute beginners class. All materials supplied. Limited places as 1 instructor/3 learner ratio.
Donation to Marie Curie. Tea and coffee served. Call to book a place 07917851905
The Youth Ministries Team is hosting a P1 Welcome event for families of children starting at St Nicholas in August. This will be held on Sunday 23rd June from 1p.m. until 3p.m. All family members are welcome.
There will be refreshments, activities and entertainments for the little ones, pre-loved uniforms available to take and P6 buddies to introduce themselves. Any P6 children who will be available to assist on the day please email [email protected]
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 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 Monday to Thursday. All most welcome.
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 5th July 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 tinyurl.com/StAndrewsBearsden2023
St Andrew’s Church: The 29 Club – 2024 Summer Double Draw Our latest Draw took place at the Church on 10 June 2024. To the Winners below ... Enjoy!!
£1000 No 112 Patricia McDonald; £100 No 10 Peter Donohoe; £100 No 175 Jenny McGahan;
£1000 No 143 Gillian & Pat Murray; £100 No 120 Tom Laurie; £100 No 134 Liam McKechnie;
£100 No 40 Agnes & Joe Donnelly; £100 No 75 Jo Grogan; £100 No139 Tricia Kerr;
£100 No 79 Geoff & Jackie Harrison.
My thanks to the Ladies Hut Team for making the draw. To all you 29 Club members. Thank You for your great support!! … and have a safe and happy Summer wherever you may be.. God Bless!
Come and Join Us!! Contact - Brian Donnelly on 07484 707750/ 942 6085 or Fr Mackle on 942-4635.
Refugee Week, 17th-23rd June, is the world's largest arts and culture festival, celebrating the contributions, creativity and resilience of refugees and people seeking sanctuary. Locally, the Refugee Festival Scotland has a packed programme for you to enjoy! Check out the Scottish Refugee Council website for details of more than 130 events taking place.
Thursday 20th June, is World Refugee Day, so why not make a point of contacting your local General Election candidates to call for a kinder, fairer and more effective new refugee system.
The second collection this Sunday 16th June -11th Ordinary Sunday, Year B will be for “Day for Life/Pro Life”.
Lunch Club The next Lunch Club is Thursday 20th June. It’s the last one before the summer break so everyone is most welcome, bring along your friends and neighbours old and new. Come and enjoy lunch a bit of craic to help conclude another very successful year. A special thanks to Fr M for his support and to the volunteers for their commitment and hard work in making the Club as successful as it has been.
Happy Fathers’ Day. We remember all our fathers, whether still with us or gone to the Lord, at Mass today and in our prayers and ask God’s blessing on them.
A huge thanks to all who helped make the First Communicants’ Thanksgiving Mass and Party such a success. 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.
Seen our new look coffee hut? New carpet, new chairs and has had lick of paint. Looks great! Coffee / tea served daily after 10a.m. Mass. Do call in.
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.
Turnbull Times Latest Edition June 2024a
death. That is how the headlines put it. … I felt that I had to come here today, to pray and to offer a sign of my closeness, but also to challenge our consciences lest this tragedy be repeated. Please, let it not be repeated! Pope Francis, Visit to Lampedusa, 8 July 2013
Laudato Si’ - On Care for our Common Home - Nature is usually seen as a system which can be studied, understood and controlled, whereas creation can only be understood as a gift from the outstretched hand of the Father of all, and as a reality illuminated by the love which calls us together into universal communion. (#76)
The Upper hall will be used on 4th July as a polling station. Unfortunately, parking in the grounds won’t be permitted that day. Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.
Interested in becoming a Catholic? Please get in touch. The programme of learning and instruction will begin after summer and prepares adults for the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. Please speak to Fr. Mackle if you would like to know more.
Bee A Knitter. St. Joseph's Church, Milngavie, Buchanan Street Entrance Sundays 1-3p.m. Bee a knitter Learn to knit. Absolute beginners class. All materials supplied. Limited places as 1 instructor/3 learner ratio.
Donation to Marie Curie. Tea and coffee served. Call to book a place 07917851905
The Youth Ministries Team is hosting a P1 Welcome event for families of children starting at St Nicholas in August. This will be held on Sunday 23rd June from 1p.m. until 3p.m. All family members are welcome.
There will be refreshments, activities and entertainments for the little ones, pre-loved uniforms available to take and P6 buddies to introduce themselves. Any P6 children who will be available to assist on the day please email [email protected]
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 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 Monday to Thursday. All most welcome.
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 5th July 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 tinyurl.com/StAndrewsBearsden2023
St Andrew’s Church: The 29 Club – 2024 Summer Double Draw Our latest Draw took place at the Church on 10 June 2024. To the Winners below ... Enjoy!!
£1000 No 112 Patricia McDonald; £100 No 10 Peter Donohoe; £100 No 175 Jenny McGahan;
£1000 No 143 Gillian & Pat Murray; £100 No 120 Tom Laurie; £100 No 134 Liam McKechnie;
£100 No 40 Agnes & Joe Donnelly; £100 No 75 Jo Grogan; £100 No139 Tricia Kerr;
£100 No 79 Geoff & Jackie Harrison.
My thanks to the Ladies Hut Team for making the draw. To all you 29 Club members. Thank You for your great support!! … and have a safe and happy Summer wherever you may be.. God Bless!
Come and Join Us!! Contact - Brian Donnelly on 07484 707750/ 942 6085 or Fr Mackle on 942-4635.
Refugee Week, 17th-23rd June, is the world's largest arts and culture festival, celebrating the contributions, creativity and resilience of refugees and people seeking sanctuary. Locally, the Refugee Festival Scotland has a packed programme for you to enjoy! Check out the Scottish Refugee Council website for details of more than 130 events taking place.
Thursday 20th June, is World Refugee Day, so why not make a point of contacting your local General Election candidates to call for a kinder, fairer and more effective new refugee system.
The second collection this Sunday 16th June -11th Ordinary Sunday, Year B will be for “Day for Life/Pro Life”.
Lunch Club The next Lunch Club is Thursday 20th June. It’s the last one before the summer break so everyone is most welcome, bring along your friends and neighbours old and new. Come and enjoy lunch a bit of craic to help conclude another very successful year. A special thanks to Fr M for his support and to the volunteers for their commitment and hard work in making the Club as successful as it has been.
Happy Fathers’ Day. We remember all our fathers, whether still with us or gone to the Lord, at Mass today and in our prayers and ask God’s blessing on them.
A huge thanks to all who helped make the First Communicants’ Thanksgiving Mass and Party such a success. 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.
Seen our new look coffee hut? New carpet, new chairs and has had lick of paint. Looks great! Coffee / tea served daily after 10a.m. Mass. Do call in.
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.
Turnbull Times Latest Edition June 2024a
Please remember in your prayers those in need, those who are sick and housebound and those in hospital.
Recently Dead: Frances Bennett, Paul John Patrick Boyle, Robert Downes, Derek Ferguson, Sharon Hendry, Geraldine McGhee Keaney, Ken Lever and Joe Penman
Anniversaries: Robina Burnett and Adela Marie Hilda Murray.
Recently Dead: Frances Bennett, Paul John Patrick Boyle, Robert Downes, Derek Ferguson, Sharon Hendry, Geraldine McGhee Keaney, Ken Lever and Joe Penman
Anniversaries: Robina Burnett and Adela Marie Hilda Murray.
