Sunday 1st May 2011 2nd Sunday Of Easter (A)

"Alleluia, Alleluia!
Jesus said: "You believe because you can see me.
Happy are those who have not seen and yet believe.Alleluia!"

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Quarterly Collection—Now due

Parish Pilgrimage to Rome—Meeting at the Lower Hall on Tuesday 3rd May at 7.00 p.m.

Baptism Course—the next session is on Saturday 7th May at 11.00—1.00 p.m. at the Lower Hall.

Forty Hours Devotions—Here in St. Andrew’s on Sunday 8th May from after 12 noon Mass until Tuesday 10th May.  Evening Service each day at 7.00 p.m. conducted by Deacons John Fletcher (Sunday) Frank Flynn (Monday) and Tommy Kelly (Tuesday).  As usual the church will be open for private visits and prayer during the day from after 10.00 a.m. Mass on Monday and Tuesday until the Evening Services.

Glasgow Faith Forum 2011 Programme of Events—See notice in the porch.

An appreciation of the Easter Services--
Dear Father and Deacon Tommy,  
Anne and I were so impressed by this years Triduum and Easter services that we feel we must make some expression of our appreciation.  Clearly that success was gained only by time consuming planning, effort and hard work, by you and your excellent team of dedicated parish volunteers, I would ask you to thank them all, on our behalf.  As a parish we are so lucky to have such a group of willing workers to enhance our worship.  I have been told that many churches have commented upon the loss of interest in Lenten and Easter services.  Nobody witnessing the attendance, execution and organisation of ours could possibly suggest that applied at St Andrew’s.  It was all very impressive and heart warming.  
You all deserve our thanks and our prayers.  
Yours sincerely,
 Dick and Anne Docherty.

The Growing Ethical Issues in Nursing Today—See notice in the porch.

Whist Drive—St. Andrew’s Whist Drive will take place on Monday 2nd May at 
7 30pm in the Lower Hall.  Even if you don’t know how to play but would like to learn, come along.  You will be made very welcome and we’ll help you.  It’s a social evening essentially!  For more details phone Susan Morrison 0141 563 7959 or 07580086381

Children’s Choir—The dates for the choir this term are:
8th May
15th May
12th June
19th June.
Any queries please contact Annamaria Strachan 942 9799 / 07749715514.

L. B. Club—For all children celebrating their First Holy Communion in May.  Please come along to the Upper Hall on Sunday 8th May from 11am till 12noon.  Please contact Margaret Hendry on 563 9993 for further information.

Considering life as a Diocesan Priest? - A retreat for those who would like to find out more about diocesan priesthood will take place 27th –29th May.  This is an offer of time for prayer, reflection and the opportunity to meet with others who are also thinking about priesthood.  For more information please contact your Diocesan Vocations Director: 
Monsignor John Gilmartin, 
Our Lady of Lourdes
51 Lourdes Ave 
Glasgow G52 3QU 
0141 882 1024 
email [email protected]