Sunday 18th August 2024 Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B)

"I am the living bread that came down from heaven;
whoever eats this bread will live forever."
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COFFEE MORNING: TODAY, SUNDAY 18th August  Please join us in the Upper Hall after 10:00 a.m. Mass, for tea, coffee and some delicious home baking. We are raising funds for Penniwells Riding for the Disabled. They have been providing riding opportunities to people living with disability for over 30 years and need to create a larger space for Eddie, their horse simulator. My friend’s daughter Clara has greatly benefitted from this, so keen to support them. https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/a-new-house-for-eddie-the-horse-simulator
 
The Second Collection this weekend is for Assisted Parishes.
 
Summer Mass Schedule: While Fr Mackle will be on annual leave from 1st August, (until 29th August)  Fr Currie, along with Deacon Tommy, will cover all Masses and liturgies.  During this time, please direct any emails to [email protected] or calls to Deacon Tommy’s mobile number on 07771 636904.

​Please note:  Mass times remain changed during August. They will revert to the usual 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.
 
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.
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 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.

Catholic Social Teaching Thought for the Week - Sunday 18th August (Sunday before International Day for Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its abolition, 23rd August) May the power of Christ, which brings freedom and service, be felt in so many hearts afflicted by war, persecution and slavery.
Pope Francis, Blessing and Message ‘Urbi et Orbi’ 2014
 
Laudato Si’ - On Care for our Common Home – Human beings, even if we postulate a process of evolution, also possess a uniqueness which cannot be fully explained by the evolution of other open systems. Each of us has his or her own personal identity and is capable of entering into dialogue with others and with God himself. Our capacity to reason, to develop arguments, to be inventive, to interpret reality and to create art, along with other not yet discovered capacities, are signs of a uniqueness which transcends the spheres of physics and biology. (#81)
 
The Legion of Mary. Can you spare a few hours each week?  If so, we would love your help in our work of supporting the Parish Priest in pastoral work.  If you would like to know further about our work and have a little chat about what we do, please ‘phone Ann on 07988 258977.
 
St Nicholas' Primary. With the new term now started, we welcome the new P1s and their families. We also welcome the school's new acting head, Mr Glancey, and the new Principal Teacher, Mrs Paul, and wish them both every happiness and success in their new posts in St Nicholas'
 
 
Pastoral Area - On 6th September, we'll say farewell to Fr Mackle, who will leave to take up his new post of parish priest of Our Lady of Lourdes, Cardonald. We wish Fr Mackle all the very best in his new role. We look forward to welcoming Fr Michael Maloney, who has been appointed the new parish priest of St Andrew's. Fr Maloney will also continue in his role as chaplain to Faslane Naval base. A sad day for Milngavie as Fr Currie retires on 22nd September after 12 years in St Joseph's and over 50 years in parishes in the Archdiocese. Fr Currie, we're sure, will continue to serve the Archdiocese in his retirement. We look forward to welcoming to the Pastoral Area, Fr John Lyons, who will take up his post next month as the new PP of St Joseph’s and we wish him every peace and happiness in his new role.
 
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.
 
ARE YOU IN SECONDARY SCHOOL? The Youth Ministries Team would like to gather information on what we can do for YOU! We know that involvement in church life can diminish or even stop when you transition to Secondary School. As we don’t have a local Catholic Secondary School the link with the church is often lost.
Please complete the QUESTIONNAIRE at https://forms.gle/sE2eBJN1ZdodHCgF6 to help us re-establish this link and provide what you want or need as you journey through your teens and into adulthood.
 
YOUTH MINISTRIES TEAM   National Youth Pilgrimage | Saturday 21st September |S1s – 35 
Join Archbishop Nolan, Archbishop Cushley, the Youth Office and young people from across the country for a walking pilgrimage through the streets of Glasgow City Centre, recalling the saints that walked them before us, concluding with Mass in St. Andrew’s Cathedral. 12.30p.m – 5.00p.m.
If we have enough interest from the Parishes we can arrange to attend as a group. Please contact the Youth Team via [email protected] if you would like to join us and we will make all arrangements.
 
Bee a Knitter has started up again from last Sunday 11th August at St. Joseph's Church, Milngavie, Buchanan Street entrance. Sundays 1-3p.m. Learn to knit. Absolute beginner’s class. All ages welcome. All materials supplied. Limited places as one instructor / three learner ratio. Donation to Marie Curie. Tea and coffee served. Call or text Veronica for more info: 07884 468212
 
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.
 
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.
 
For women affected by separation and divorce - confidential and peer support, Friday 6th September 2024 at St Patrick's, Dumbarton 6-8p.m. 
[email protected].
 
Before receiving Holy Communion we are asked to make some act of reverence such as a bow.
 
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.
 
You can raise FREE donations for the parish every time you shop online. Take a moment to sign up at https://tinyurl.com/StAndrewsBearsden2023
 
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.
 
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: Carmel, Hughie Harkins, George McMillan and Frances McSherry.
Anniversaries: James Baillie, Michael Hamill and Mary McMenemy.
Six Months’ Mind: John Malone.

A4 version of the bulletin is on this link and below.