"Go and teach all nations, says the Lord;
I am with you always, until the end of the world."
I am with you always, until the end of the world."
REQUIESCAT IN PACE: The Funeral for Frances Sutherland will be tomorrow, Monday, 2nd June at 10a.m.
COLLECTIONS: 24th/25th May: Plate - £930. Many Thanks. Second Collection for Communications this weekend, 31st May/1st June. A letter concerning this is on the noticeboard for anyone who may be interested.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR FIRST HOLY COMMUNICANTS and thank you for all of the work the families and teachers have done to prepare them for such a special part of their faith journey. Fr Michael would like to invite the children of St Andrew’s and St Joseph’s with their families to a Thanksgiving Mass on Sunday, 1st June at 10:00 a.m. followed by a party in the Upper Hall. We hope to see you there.
RCIA PROGRAMME: 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 Michael; if you would like to know more.
FUNDRAISING. The parish is looking to set up a new fundraising body along the same principles as the 29 Club. We are in the process of working this out, so please be patient. I hope you will continue to support this new fundraising activity as you have in the past.
The 29 CLUB – 40TH Anniversary: Fri. 13 June 2025 @7.00p.m. Upper Hall.
Lunch Club The next meeting of the lunch club is this Thursday, 5th June, 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".
Bearsden Academy are having a Summer Concert on Wednesday, 11th June starting at 2.30pm. We have been given four tickets for this event. If anyone is interested in attending, please speak to Fr Michael.
Jubilee Service. Each Deanery in the diocese has been asked to take part in a Jubilee Service at the Cathedral this year. Our date is 15th September at 7p.m. Along with St. Joseph's, Milngavie, we have been asked to arrange transport if possible. Therefore, if you are interested in attending, there is a sheet in the porch for you to sign. If there are sufficient numbers we would try to hire a bus. Could you please sign up by the end of June.
COLLECTIONS: 24th/25th May: Plate - £930. Many Thanks. Second Collection for Communications this weekend, 31st May/1st June. A letter concerning this is on the noticeboard for anyone who may be interested.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR FIRST HOLY COMMUNICANTS and thank you for all of the work the families and teachers have done to prepare them for such a special part of their faith journey. Fr Michael would like to invite the children of St Andrew’s and St Joseph’s with their families to a Thanksgiving Mass on Sunday, 1st June at 10:00 a.m. followed by a party in the Upper Hall. We hope to see you there.
RCIA PROGRAMME: 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 Michael; if you would like to know more.
FUNDRAISING. The parish is looking to set up a new fundraising body along the same principles as the 29 Club. We are in the process of working this out, so please be patient. I hope you will continue to support this new fundraising activity as you have in the past.
The 29 CLUB – 40TH Anniversary: Fri. 13 June 2025 @7.00p.m. Upper Hall.
- All current/ past members are warmly invited to join in our Parish celebration with an informal Finger Buffet /Wine evening celebrating 40 years of our fundraising 29 Club.
- Thanks to your support over the years an astonishing £500k + has been raised with around 40% back in prize winnings and the remainder allocated to many Church Development schemes.
- There will also be a Double 29 Club Draw in the evening with TWO £1000 top prizes + others for potential lucky winners. This will be the final 29 Club draw in its present format.
- Holy Mass will be offered for your personal intentions. Brian (Donnelly) St A Finance & Fabric Team 07484 707750 or 0141 942 6085
Lunch Club The next meeting of the lunch club is this Thursday, 5th June, 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".
Bearsden Academy are having a Summer Concert on Wednesday, 11th June starting at 2.30pm. We have been given four tickets for this event. If anyone is interested in attending, please speak to Fr Michael.
Jubilee Service. Each Deanery in the diocese has been asked to take part in a Jubilee Service at the Cathedral this year. Our date is 15th September at 7p.m. Along with St. Joseph's, Milngavie, we have been asked to arrange transport if possible. Therefore, if you are interested in attending, there is a sheet in the porch for you to sign. If there are sufficient numbers we would try to hire a bus. Could you please sign up by the end of June.
Catholic Social Teaching Thought for the Week – 1st June 2025
Our world is being torn apart by wars and violence. … Let everyone admire how you care for one another and how you encourage and accompany one another. Evangelii Gaudium para.99
Laudato Si’ - On Care for our Common Home - In the concrete situation confronting us, there are a number of symptoms which point to what is wrong, such as environmental degradation, anxiety, a loss of the purpose of life and of community living. (#110)
World Environment Day, Thursday 5 June, calls for collective action to tackle plastic pollution. While plastics bring undeniable benefits, the growing crisis of plastic pollution threatens both planetary and human well-being. But plastic pollution is a problem we can fix. See https://www.worldenvironmentday.global/get-involved/key-messages for information on implementing lasting solutions.
LOST-PAIR OF OVAL GOLD cufflinks in church at Easter. If found please leave in sacristy.
Before receiving Holy Communion, we are asked to make some act of reverence such as a bow.
Remember Vocations - Saturday 7th June - Eucharistic Adoration for Vocations to the Priesthood, 10 -11am, with Exposition, Rosary and Benediction. Have you noticed there seems to be fewer priests to serve parishes these days? Why not come and “Pray the Lord of the harvest to send more labourers into the harvest”?
Support Group for Catholic Women Affected by Separation and Divorce - The next meeting of our support group for women affected by separation and divorce are: Friday, 27th June, in The Immaculate Conception Church Hall, Maryhill, from 6.00pm to 8.00pm. We have a variety of ways that women can reach out before the meeting: Twitter: @GAWomenSupport, Facebook: Faith Living (Archdiocese of Glasgow) email: [email protected]
New Altar Servers. If you would like to be a Server, please ask your Parents/Guardians to speak to Fr Michael. The more the merrier - I think!
Children's choir dates: 8th & 15th June. If your child is not in St Nicholas and would like to join, please contact Annamaria Strachan ([email protected]) 07749 715514 for details.
Congratulations to all the P7s who received the Sacrament of Confirmation from Archbishop Nolan on Tuesday the 29th April. Certificates for those children who do not attend St Nicholas Primary can now be collected from the Sacristy.
Primary 1 Welcome Event for children starting St. Nicholas Primary School in August 2025 will take place on Sunday, 22nd June in St. Andrew's Church Hall, from 1p.m. to 3p.m. Open to all families to drop in for activities, pre-loved uniforms available, refreshments and P6 'buddies' to introduce themselves.
DIFFICULTY READING LOCAL NEWS The Bearsden & Milngavie Talking Newspaper Association – BEAM- provides recordings each week, to the blind and visually impaired in the local community, of the Milngavie & Bearsden Herald, extracts from the Community News plus stories from e.g. the Scottish Book Trust, adding a bit of light-hearted interest. Free boom boxes are supplied -the Post Office provides a free postal service - therefore no cost to listeners. For more information contact Graham Silcock – 07770 524983.
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.
Bee a Knitter ~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 1 instructor per 3 learners. Donation to Marie Curie. Tea and coffee served. Call or text Veronica for more info: 07884 468212.
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. Many thanks.
EASYFUNDRAISING St Andrew's RC Church Bearsden has raised £737.94 so far. You can raise FREE donations for the parish every time you shop online. Sign up at https://tinyurl.com/StAndrewsBearsden2023
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]
Support for Drumchapel Foodbank. Non-perishable food items are always gratefully received. Please place in the box in the Church porch during usual opening times. Donations can 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 contact [email protected]. Thank you for continuing to give the foodbank your support.
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.
Our world is being torn apart by wars and violence. … Let everyone admire how you care for one another and how you encourage and accompany one another. Evangelii Gaudium para.99
Laudato Si’ - On Care for our Common Home - In the concrete situation confronting us, there are a number of symptoms which point to what is wrong, such as environmental degradation, anxiety, a loss of the purpose of life and of community living. (#110)
World Environment Day, Thursday 5 June, calls for collective action to tackle plastic pollution. While plastics bring undeniable benefits, the growing crisis of plastic pollution threatens both planetary and human well-being. But plastic pollution is a problem we can fix. See https://www.worldenvironmentday.global/get-involved/key-messages for information on implementing lasting solutions.
LOST-PAIR OF OVAL GOLD cufflinks in church at Easter. If found please leave in sacristy.
Before receiving Holy Communion, we are asked to make some act of reverence such as a bow.
Remember Vocations - Saturday 7th June - Eucharistic Adoration for Vocations to the Priesthood, 10 -11am, with Exposition, Rosary and Benediction. Have you noticed there seems to be fewer priests to serve parishes these days? Why not come and “Pray the Lord of the harvest to send more labourers into the harvest”?
Support Group for Catholic Women Affected by Separation and Divorce - The next meeting of our support group for women affected by separation and divorce are: Friday, 27th June, in The Immaculate Conception Church Hall, Maryhill, from 6.00pm to 8.00pm. We have a variety of ways that women can reach out before the meeting: Twitter: @GAWomenSupport, Facebook: Faith Living (Archdiocese of Glasgow) email: [email protected]
New Altar Servers. If you would like to be a Server, please ask your Parents/Guardians to speak to Fr Michael. The more the merrier - I think!
Children's choir dates: 8th & 15th June. If your child is not in St Nicholas and would like to join, please contact Annamaria Strachan ([email protected]) 07749 715514 for details.
Congratulations to all the P7s who received the Sacrament of Confirmation from Archbishop Nolan on Tuesday the 29th April. Certificates for those children who do not attend St Nicholas Primary can now be collected from the Sacristy.
Primary 1 Welcome Event for children starting St. Nicholas Primary School in August 2025 will take place on Sunday, 22nd June in St. Andrew's Church Hall, from 1p.m. to 3p.m. Open to all families to drop in for activities, pre-loved uniforms available, refreshments and P6 'buddies' to introduce themselves.
DIFFICULTY READING LOCAL NEWS The Bearsden & Milngavie Talking Newspaper Association – BEAM- provides recordings each week, to the blind and visually impaired in the local community, of the Milngavie & Bearsden Herald, extracts from the Community News plus stories from e.g. the Scottish Book Trust, adding a bit of light-hearted interest. Free boom boxes are supplied -the Post Office provides a free postal service - therefore no cost to listeners. For more information contact Graham Silcock – 07770 524983.
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.
Bee a Knitter ~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 1 instructor per 3 learners. Donation to Marie Curie. Tea and coffee served. Call or text Veronica for more info: 07884 468212.
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. Many thanks.
EASYFUNDRAISING St Andrew's RC Church Bearsden has raised £737.94 so far. You can raise FREE donations for the parish every time you shop online. Sign up at https://tinyurl.com/StAndrewsBearsden2023
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]
Support for Drumchapel Foodbank. Non-perishable food items are always gratefully received. Please place in the box in the Church porch during usual opening times. Donations can 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 contact [email protected]. Thank you for continuing to give the foodbank your support.
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: Mairi Gibson, Neil McCarry, Alec McEnaney, Michael Moloney, Ignatius Onyenuru and Frances Sutherland.
Anniversaries: Terry Grogan, Anne Laurie and Elizabeth Taylor.
Recently Dead: Mairi Gibson, Neil McCarry, Alec McEnaney, Michael Moloney, Ignatius Onyenuru and Frances Sutherland.
Anniversaries: Terry Grogan, Anne Laurie and Elizabeth Taylor.
