Commonwealth Games - As part of the Archdiocese of Glasgow's Service Through Sport initiative, Catholic churches in the city centre and around Commonwealth Games' venues will be open throughout the day, giving athletes, coaches and spectators opportunities to participate in the daily Eucharist, celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation or spend time in quiet prayer and reflection. See porch noticeboard for a list of churches and times of services.
Are you interested in becoming a member of the Catholic Church? If you are, speak to Fr Mackle, who will be happy to talk you through the RCIA process. To be baptised, confirmed and come to share in the Eucharist is possible at any age! Today, men and women from a variety of backgrounds are responding to the call to follow Christ and celebrate the Sacraments of the Church.
A date for your diary!!! Family Fun Night - Saturday 20th September please come along and join us for a family fun night. Food, bingo and quizzes to suit the whole family. In the upper hall 7 til 10.30 pm. byob. Tickets - £3 per adult, £2 per child. Please contact David and Veronica Maguire [email protected] or text 07884468212. Many thanks.
New Hymn Supplement - within the next few weeks we will be introducing a hymn supplement for use along with our Laudate hymnal. This will include a number of well known hymns for both parish and St Andrew’s Primary school use, as well as the new Gloria, which we've been learning over the past few weeks. Music is such an important part of the liturgy and very much enhances our experience at Mass, and I hope that having a more extensive range of hymns will further help us with this.
BeingCatholic.org On your next coffee break, why not try the 3 minute on-line retreat.
Emmaus Glasgow Community provides living and workspace for the homeless. Visit www.emmausglasgow.org.uk. Any unwanted furniture for recycling? Phone Celia on 342 4089. Van Mon – Sat to collect for free.
Catholic TV - see Sky Channel 589, or for a one off subscription and no monthly charge, call EWTN on 08700 636 734. Full of good programmes, and the celebration of daily Mass is particularly good for those who can’t get out to church. Radiolba.org podcasts daily. The station is developing sets of Morning Prayer particularly for the Commonwealth Games.
Prayer service for an end to Human Trafficking- Pope Francis' message to 103rd Session of International Labour Conference in May this year is that " human trafficking is a scourge, a crime against the whole of humanity. It is time to join forces and work together to free its victims and to eradicate this crime that affects us all." Please come along to an ecumenical prayer service tomorrow evening, 21st July at 7pm in St Anne's church, 21 Whitevale Street, Dennistoun, G31 1QW.
Greater Maryhill Foodbank - The need for the foodbank grows weekly with many families and individuals requiring to use this service. Your continued support for this local project is very much appreciated. Currently there is a shortage of the following food and household items:- Pasta sauces, Cereals, Rice, Pot noodles, Flavoured rice, Flavoured pasta, Tins of pasta (e.g. spaghetti hoops), Tins of fish (tuna & sardines), Tins of meat dishes, Tins of fruit, Pudding, UHT milk, Treats (chocolate biscuits, sweets), Squash or cordial, Toothbrush / toothepaste, Toilet paper, Disposable nappies. Although grateful for all that they receive, quantity is what is required at present and they are delighted to take “own brand” or “lower cost brand” items.
Mother Teresa Exhibition at St Mungo's, 19 July to 2 August.
Tea in the Garden at Dan and Nancy Stevens at 1 Pendicle Road, G61 1PU next Sunday 27th July 2pm – 5pm. Donation £5. All proceeds to St Margaret’s Hospice. See noticeboard for more details.
Passkeepers still needed especially at Saturday 6pm Vigil Mass. If anyone would like to volunteer as a passkeeper, please contact Fr Mackle 942 4635 or Michael Sheerin 943 0935.
Greater Maryhill Foodbank. Many thanks for your continued support.
Piety Stall Rota – Volunteers still needed, particularly after the Vigil Mass. If you could spare 15 minutes after Mass we would really appreciate your help. Any questions please call Anne MacIntosh 931 5861 or Annamaria Strachan 942 9799.
Discerning a Vocation to the Priesthood? If you think God may be inviting you to such a vocation, and for evenings of Catechesis, Prayer and Fraternity to help discern your vocation (2nd Friday of the month) please contact Vocations Director, Father Ross Campbell [email protected] (339 4315)
Padre Pio Prayer Group – Every Monday at 7 pm. All very welcome. Next Mass – 21st July.
Mass Attendance – 12 / 13 July. Vigil Mass - 127; 10am Mass - 158; 12 noon Mass – 161. Total – 446