Sunday 19th April 2026 Third Sunday of Easter (Year A)

“These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you,
that everything written about me in the law of Moses
and in the prophets and psalms must be fulfilled.”
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April Thought.
God of hope and love, help me to see you in everyone I meet.
 
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.
• Mass – Monday 10a.m.
• Eucharistic Services - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 10a.m.
• Saturday mornings Holy Hour from 10a.m.-11a.m. This usually takes place every Saturday and you are welcome to pop in for whatever amount of time you can give.

St Joseph's, Milngavie.

• Vigil Mass (Saturday) - 4p.m.
• Confessions - Saturday - 3.30p.m. until 3.40p.m.
• Mass - Sunday - 11.30a.m.

 
FUNERAL/SICK CALLS:
From Wednesday, 22nd to Sunday evening, 26th April, if you have to make contact concerning a funeral or sick call, please phone the Chapel House and you will be guided by the answering machine. 0141 942 4635
 
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS:
The Funeral Mass of John Mathieson will take place in St. Andrew's on Monday, 20th April at 10a.m.
 
COLLECTION FOR 12/04/26:

• Plate- £870
• Second Collection: Assisted Parishes £875.
• Many Thanks.

 
COFFEE MORNING:

• Sunday 19th April.
• Come along and join us after 10a.m. Mass.
• This month we are raising funds for Roisin McLaren a student and one of our parishioners who is going to Kenya in the summer through Catholic Teaching at Glw Uni to teach/support in an education centre and must raise some funds to get there.
• Many thanks for attending March’s coffee morning. The amazing sum of £442.30 was raised for Fr Parumoottil’s school in India and he’s thrilled!

 
LUNCH CLUB:

• The next meeting of the lunch club is this Thursday, 23rd April 2026, 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".

 
OUR MISSION APPEAL will take place next weekend.

• Masses will be celebrated by Fr. William Brandon on behalf of the Society of African Missions.
• The Second Collection that weekend will go towards the work of the Society.

 
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION:

• Some of our children will receive their First Holy Communion on Sunday, 10th May at 12 Noon Mass.
• Please keep them in your prayers.

 
ALTAR SERVERS’ AWARDS:

• At the Vigil Mass this weekend, Bethany will be enrolled into the Archconfraternity of St. Stephen and receive a bronze medal + red cord, having demonstrated, by serving at Mass for two years, her commitment to this Parish Ministry. Well done. 
• Next day, at the 10a.m. Mass, Freya will exchange her bronze medal for a silver medal having served for ten years at St Andrew’s, Congratulations and a big thank you for your dedicated service. 
• We hope to have a meeting shortly for any new servers.
• Many thanks for your patience, details of day and time to follow soon.

Catholic Social Teaching Thought for the Week – 19th April 2026
"We cannot love God unless we love each other, and to love we must know each other. We know him in the breaking of bread, and we are not alone any more."
Servant of God Dorothy Day, The Long Loneliness

Laudato Si’ Quote – on new biological technologies
The expansion of these (GM cereal) crops has the effect of destroying the complex network of ecosystems, diminishing the diversity of production and affecting regional economies, now and in the future. In various countries, we see an expansion of oligopolies for the production of cereals and other products needed for their cultivation. This dependency would be aggravated were the production of infertile seeds to be considered; the effect would be to force farmers to purchase them from larger producers. (#134)
 
The Mini Vinnies of St Nicholas’ Primary School are to be thanked and congratulated on their organisation of a Lenten Prayer Breakfast in the school during Holy Week and for their “Thinking of Others” school project of collecting Easter Eggs and writing Easter Cards for delivery to the patrons in the Wayside Club Centre, Glasgow.

Support Group for Catholic Women Affected by Separation and Divorce:

• The next meeting of our support group for women is Friday, 24th April, in The Immaculate Conception Church Hall, Maryhill, from 6.00pm to 8.00pm.  
• New members welcome to this confidential support group.  
• For further information email Tricia at: [email protected]

 
RACHEL’S VINEYARD:

• A Rachel's Vineyard retreat for spiritual and emotional healing after abortion will be held in Glasgow on Friday, 24th to Sunday 26th April.
• This confidential, supportive retreat is powerful for anyone who has been affected by their own or someone else’s abortion experience.
• For more information, please call/text Sr Andrea on 07816 942824 or email [email protected].
• For more details, see www.rachelsvineyard.org.uk

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.
 
Before receiving Holy Communion, we are asked to make some act of reverence such as a bow.
 
NET Scotland:

• Say yes to adventure.
• Be a Missionary with NET Scotland.
• Are you a young Catholic aged 18-28?
• NET Scotland is now accepting applications to join the team for the upcoming year (August 2026 – June 2027).
• A year with NET is an adventure - grow in a life of prayer, experience authentic community and impact thousands of lives by sharing your story.
• Visit https://www.netscotland.org/apply to apply.
• Any questions? Email [email protected] and we’ll get back to you.

 
RETREAT WEEKENDS FOR PEOPLE THINKING ABOUT WHAT IS NEXT IN LIFE:

• 'Navigating the way forward' - 8-10 May (Benedictine Monastery, Largs)
  
• Take time out with God for reflection, input and community as we consider how to discern where we are and where we might be invited to next steps.
  
• For those facing choices in life, or wondering if there are changes which would lead to greater growth.
  
• Go to https://www.iscglasgow.co.uk

 
The Knights of Saint Columba (KSC) invite all youth and young people (4 -18 Years) to actively participate in the National Youth and Young People’s Competition 2025-2026. 

• 1. Easter Scene Painting (Deadline: Monday, 27th April 2026)
• 2. Easter Photography (Deadline: Monday, 27th April 2026)
• 3. Prayer Composition (Deadline: Wednesday, 6th May 2026)
• 4. Essay Writing (Deadline: Wednesday, 6th May 2026).
• The respective competition rules and further details are found on https://tinyurl.com/KSCYouthYoungCompetition2526.
• For more info contact: [email protected]

Our volunteers:

• Collect donations every evening from M&S Milngavie and deliver to St Gregory’s, Wyndford Foodbank and Aspire West End which helps people get back on their feet.
• If you are interested in volunteering or even providing occasional holiday cover, please get in touch with Veronica McLaughlin by email at: [email protected]

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: Ian Campbell, John Mathieson and Laura Stuart.
Anniversaries: Kathleen Hocking and Ken Murray.