Sunday 1st February 2026 Fourth Sunday of the Year (Year A)

"If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts."
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ST ANDREW'S, BEARSDEN:

• Vigil Mass (Saturday evening) - 5.30p.m. 
• Sunday Morning Mass - 10a.m.
• Confessions before Mass from 9.10a.m. to 9.40a.m.
• If you wish to speak to Fr. Michael on Sunday mornings, it would be good to do this after Confessions have finished.
• 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.
• Mass – Thursday and Friday at 10am.
• Eucharistic Service – Monday,Tuesday and Wednesday at 10am.

 
ST JOSEPH'S, MILNGAVIE:

• Vigil Mass (Saturday evening) - 4p.m.
• Confessions before Mass from 3.30p.m. to 3.40p.m. 
• Sunday Morning Mass - 11.30a.m.

Parish Timetable:

• As stated last weekend, the present times of Masses/Services will be maintained for the time being.
• After Easter, we should have a better understanding of what the future may look like.
• Many thanks for your understanding.

For The Diary​
Ash Wednesday is 18th February 2026.
Masses: St Andrew’s at 10a.m. St Joseph’s at 7p.m. 

UPCOMING FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS
Funeral of Charles Wright:

• Reception: Sunday, 1st February at 1p.m.
• Funeral Mass: Monday, 2nd February at 10a.m. in St Andrew's.

 
Parish Padre Pio Group:

• Meets for prayers in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel at St Andrew’s, Roman Rd at 2p.m. on the first Monday of each month.
• Next meeting is on Monday 2nd February 2026. 

 
PLATE COLLECTION:
25/1/26 - £772.
Second Collection for Assisted Parishes - £685. Many Thanks
 
St Patrick’s Day Mass:
The annual St Patrick’s Day Mass will take place on Saturday 14th March at 10a.m. in St Andrew’s Cathedral, Clyde Street, Glasgow. All welcome.
 
Lunch Club:

• Next meeting Thursday, 5th 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".

 
RETREAT WEEKENDS FOR PEOPLE THINKING ABOUT WHAT IS NEXT IN LIFE
'Navigating the way forward':

• 13-15 March (Conforti, Coatbridge)
• 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

 
Newman Association
Building peace in Babel –Burma’s future after five years of conflict:

• A talk by Dr Michael Marett-Crosby. CEO Suu Foundation:
• Thursday 5th February 2026 at 7.30p.m.
• The Parish Hall, Immaculate Conception Church, 2049 Maryhill Road, Glasgow, G20 0AA
• All welcome. Refreshments provided.

 
'GOING DEEPER' FOR PEOPLE NEW TO THE CATHOLIC FAITH (RCIA)
1-3 May Pluscarden Benedictine Monastery, Elgin:

• Take time to pause and reflect on your faith journey in the beautiful surroundings of Pluscarden Benedictine Monastery.
• Arrivals from 5p.m. on Friday 1st May and leaving after 12:00 Noon lunch on Sunday 3 May.
• This residential retreat is designed for those who have been through RCIA (a programme which prepares people to become Roman Catholic).
• The weekend will include opportunities to try different ways of praying, exploring some of the Ignatian (Jesuit) and Benedictine traditions, and sharing with others on living a reflective life.
• We will have time together as a group, as well as periods of silence and personal reflection.
• Go to https://www.iscglasgow.co.uk

The Unity Lunch:

• Organised by the Association of Bearsden Churches
• Saturday 7th February in New Kilpatrick Church Hall at 12 Noon.
• The theme this year is ‘Christians against poverty’.
• Cost £10 includes a light lunch.
• Contact Clare Stuart on 942 2056 for tickets.

 
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.

 
Remember Vocations - Saturday 7th February 

• Eucharistic Adoration for Vocations to the Priesthood, 10 -11a.m. with Exposition, Rosary and Benediction.
• Have you noticed there seems to be fewer priests to serve parishes these days. Is that because not many people are praying for Vocations? And because so few parishioners visit Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament and pray the Rosary for Vocations?
• Why don’t you come and “Pray the Lord of the harvest to send more labourers into the harvest”? 

CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK – 1st February 2026
"The Church is called to bear witness to Christ by taking courageous and prophetic stands in the face of the corruption of political or economic power; by not seeking her own glory and material wealth; by using her resources to serve the poorest of the poor and by imitating Christ's own simplicity of life."
Pope Saint John Paul II, Redemptoris Missio, para. 43
 
Laudato Si’ - On Care for our Common Home 
Civil authorities have the right and duty to adopt clear and firm measures in support of small producers and differentiated production. To ensure economic freedom from which all can effectively benefit, restraints occasionally have to be imposed on those possessing greater resources and financial power. (#129)

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

• Friday 27th February and 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] 

 
Bearsden and Milngavie talking newspaper (BEAM):

• A free free weekly recording to the visually impaired of extracts from the Milngavie & Bearsden Herald and the Community News magazine, plus short stories from The Scottish Book Trust.
  
• Speakers supplied at no cost.
  
• The Post Office provides a free weekly delivery & collection service. 
  
• Volunteer readers are also needed – can you spare an hour or so once a month to help?
  
• For more information contact Graham Silcock on 07770 524983

                                                                                                   
Before receiving Holy Communion, we are asked to make some act of reverence such as a bow.
 
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.
 
Choir Dates for this term all at 10a.m. Mass:

• 8th February
• 8th &15th March
• 5th April
• 10th &17th May
• 14th & 21st June.

If your child is not at St Nicholas and would like to join the choir, please contact Annamaria Strachan 0141 942 9799 / 07749 715514 [email protected]
 
The 2026 edition of the Western Catholic Calendar is now on sale in the Piety Stall, priced £3.50.

PIETY STALL JANUARY SALE. ALL CHRISTMAS STOCK has been reduced to 50p - pick up a bargain from the basket on the counter whilst stocks last!
 
The Ignatian Spirituality Centre is delighted to be running their annual Lent retreat again this year. The retreat 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: Moira Campbell, Gerry McLann, Rosina Quinn and Charles Wright
Anniversaries: Marie Colpi, Sophia English, Ian Fitzpatrick, Samuel Galloway, Pat Jenkins, Jim Keegan (Jnr), Eileen McGhie, Eric McGuire, Mary McGuire, Marie McIntyre, Norah Mochan and Thomas Murphy
Six Months’ Mind: Celia Cameron.