Father William (Billy) Donnelly
1940 - 2024
It is with great sorrow that the death is announced of our former parish priest Fr William (Billy) Donnelly.
Fr Billy died on October 17th at St Francis’ Nursing Home where he had been resident.
Fr Billy was born in August 1940 and after schooling at Lourdes Primary, Cardonald and St Aloysius College he trained for the priesthood at St Peter’s in Cardross. He was ordained a priest by Archbishop Scanlan in 1965.
He had a myriad of postings in his priestly life, and his smile, openness to help and affability were much appreciated by parishioners across the Archdiocese.
His list of appointments is as follows;
1965 - 1967: Assistant Priest St Gregory's Wyndford
1967 - 1971: Assistant Priest St Joseph's Faifley
1971 - 1972: Catholic Radio & TV. Centre, Hatch End
1972 - 1981: Assistant Priest Holy Cross Croy
1975 - 1990: Chaplain St Maurice's High School
1981 - 1990: Assistant Priest Our Lady and St Helen's Condorrat
1990 - 1995: Parish Priest Our Lady and St Helen's Condorrat
1995 - 2013: Parish Priest St Andrew's Bearsden.
2013 – Retired from parish ministry.
Funeral arrangements will be published in due course.
Requiescat in pace.
Fr Billy died on October 17th at St Francis’ Nursing Home where he had been resident.
Fr Billy was born in August 1940 and after schooling at Lourdes Primary, Cardonald and St Aloysius College he trained for the priesthood at St Peter’s in Cardross. He was ordained a priest by Archbishop Scanlan in 1965.
He had a myriad of postings in his priestly life, and his smile, openness to help and affability were much appreciated by parishioners across the Archdiocese.
His list of appointments is as follows;
1965 - 1967: Assistant Priest St Gregory's Wyndford
1967 - 1971: Assistant Priest St Joseph's Faifley
1971 - 1972: Catholic Radio & TV. Centre, Hatch End
1972 - 1981: Assistant Priest Holy Cross Croy
1975 - 1990: Chaplain St Maurice's High School
1981 - 1990: Assistant Priest Our Lady and St Helen's Condorrat
1990 - 1995: Parish Priest Our Lady and St Helen's Condorrat
1995 - 2013: Parish Priest St Andrew's Bearsden.
2013 – Retired from parish ministry.
Funeral arrangements will be published in due course.
Requiescat in pace.
Coffee Morning today, Sunday 20th October in the Upper Hall after 10a.m. Mass. We are raising funds to help build a Jesuit school in Ghana. One of our parishioners who is in 6th year at school, Liam Boyle, is paying his own way there to be part of the building team, so all monies raised will go to the building fund. £160 was raised for Alzheimer’s Scotland at September’s coffee morning. Thanks everyone.
ASSISTED DYING MEETING - There will be a meeting on this subject in St. Flannan's, Kirkintilloch on Tuesday, 22nd October at 7p.m. All Welcome.
SECOND COLLECTION – The Second Collection this weekend is for the Missions/Missio - Scotland.
ANNUAL DINNER DANCE - St. Margaret's Hospice has organised a fundraising dinner dance in the Kerrydale Suite at Celtic Park on Friday, 22nd November at 7.30p.m. For more details see the poster in the porch or call 0141 332 8371 for more details.
HEATING PROJECT. As stated last weekend at Mass, this project has been approved and work will begin in the near future. It will cause some disruption, but hopefully not too much. Many thanks for your support with this vital project for your parish.
All P3 parents intending to present their child for the Sacrament of Reconciliation during Lent 2025, please collect an enrolment form from the sacristy before Mass. P4 parents are not required to re-enrol. Your form and all the details on it from last year (P3) will automatically roll on to the P4 list. P7 parents should collect an enrolment form for Confirmation.
All forms are to be returned, please, by next Sunday, 27th October 2024
ASSISTED DYING MEETING - There will be a meeting on this subject in St. Flannan's, Kirkintilloch on Tuesday, 22nd October at 7p.m. All Welcome.
SECOND COLLECTION – The Second Collection this weekend is for the Missions/Missio - Scotland.
ANNUAL DINNER DANCE - St. Margaret's Hospice has organised a fundraising dinner dance in the Kerrydale Suite at Celtic Park on Friday, 22nd November at 7.30p.m. For more details see the poster in the porch or call 0141 332 8371 for more details.
HEATING PROJECT. As stated last weekend at Mass, this project has been approved and work will begin in the near future. It will cause some disruption, but hopefully not too much. Many thanks for your support with this vital project for your parish.
All P3 parents intending to present their child for the Sacrament of Reconciliation during Lent 2025, please collect an enrolment form from the sacristy before Mass. P4 parents are not required to re-enrol. Your form and all the details on it from last year (P3) will automatically roll on to the P4 list. P7 parents should collect an enrolment form for Confirmation.
All forms are to be returned, please, by next Sunday, 27th October 2024
Catholic Social Teaching Thought for the Week – Sunday 20th October 2024
The dignity of the human person and the common good rank higher than the comfort of those who refuse to renounce their privileges. When these values are threatened, a prophetic voice must be raised. Pope Francis, Evangelii Gaudium, para 218
Laudato Si’ - On Care for our Common Home - When we can see God reflected in all that exists, our hearts are moved to praise the Lord for all his creatures and to worship him in union with them. (#87)
Justice and Peace Scotland newsletter: The first of these new quarterly updates is now available to download. See what has been going on across the J&PS network, and events to come this year simply by going to https://www.justiceandpeacescotland.org.uk
The Rosary will be prayed on every Sunday throughout October at 4.30p.m. If you are free, please come along and unite with us in praying for all our intentions.
The Crafternoon countdown is now on. Enjoy the Spirit of Creativity and join us on Saturday 2nd November, 2.15 - 4.45pm, for a relaxed afternoon of crafting, picking up hints and learning new skills while catching up with friends and meeting new people with similar interests. Pick up a flyer at Mass this weekend.
Choir dates 10th November, 8th, 15th and 25th December. Any children not in St Nicholas' who would like to join the choir please contact Annamaria Strachan on 0141 942 9799/07749 715414 or email: [email protected]
The dignity of the human person and the common good rank higher than the comfort of those who refuse to renounce their privileges. When these values are threatened, a prophetic voice must be raised. Pope Francis, Evangelii Gaudium, para 218
Laudato Si’ - On Care for our Common Home - When we can see God reflected in all that exists, our hearts are moved to praise the Lord for all his creatures and to worship him in union with them. (#87)
Justice and Peace Scotland newsletter: The first of these new quarterly updates is now available to download. See what has been going on across the J&PS network, and events to come this year simply by going to https://www.justiceandpeacescotland.org.uk
The Rosary will be prayed on every Sunday throughout October at 4.30p.m. If you are free, please come along and unite with us in praying for all our intentions.
The Crafternoon countdown is now on. Enjoy the Spirit of Creativity and join us on Saturday 2nd November, 2.15 - 4.45pm, for a relaxed afternoon of crafting, picking up hints and learning new skills while catching up with friends and meeting new people with similar interests. Pick up a flyer at Mass this weekend.
Choir dates 10th November, 8th, 15th and 25th December. Any children not in St Nicholas' who would like to join the choir please contact Annamaria Strachan on 0141 942 9799/07749 715414 or email: [email protected]
RCAG PYM TRAINING | 5 Sessions over ZOOM | Mondays from 21st Oct 19:00 – 20:30 Are you passionate about guiding and inspiring youth in your parish? We're excited to invite you to our Parish Youth Ministry Training—a five-part training series designed to equip you to lead a vibrant youth group. Whether you're a seasoned volunteer or new to ministry, this training is for you! If you are interested in this Training, please contact Gill Harkness of the Parish Youth Ministry Team. [email protected]
The St Andrew’s Parish Christmas Fair will take place on Saturday 16th November after the Vigil Mass and on Sunday 17th November after 10a.m. and 12 Noon Masses. If you run a group in the parish and would like to host a stall please contact either Anne MacIntosh (07866 009078) or Annamaria Strachan (07749 715514) before next Sunday 27th October to confirm. Tea, coffee and home baking will be served after the Sunday morning Masses with all proceeds going to The White Lily Fund.
PPC New members sought - Ideally seeking 2 new members who are happy to take on variety of tasks. In the past, this has included anything from organising Parish response to the Synod to producing our centenary calendar. In particular digital skills would be welcomed. PPC works with Parish Priest to discern needs, ensure met and move parish towards greater fulfilment of its mission of enabling to participate fully in sacramental life of the Church. Please speak to Fr Michael before 22nd November.
New Sunday Missal: We are going to place an order for the new Sunday missal at the end of October. If you would like us to order you one, please add your name to the sheet that’s on the counter of the Piety Stall, stating if you’d prefer a paperback (£9.95) or hardcopy version (£19.95). Thank you, Annamaria Strachan and Anne MacIntosh
St Andrew's Embroidery group will be raising money for the mental health charity, Men Matter Scotland, at this year's Christmas fair. We are looking for donations of any Christmas decorations you no longer need for up cycling and selling. Donations can be left in the pine cupboard to the right of the organ. Any queries: [email protected]
A special limited edition of notelet cards, based on three designs created by St Andrew’s Embroidery Group will be available at the back of the church at the Piety Stall during the month of October. An individual card is £2.50, a set of all three designs, £6.00 and 10 cards, £20.00. The inside of the card has been left blank for you to write your own words.
Pastoral Ministry to Deaf Community: Mass is now signed for the Deaf Community in St Augustine’s Milton at 12 Noon Mass.
Our Lady of Fatima asked that the Rosary be prayed for peace in the world. The Legion of Mary has started visiting the homes of parishioners with the statue encouraging the Rosary to be prayed continually throughout the year for peace in our homes, country and the world. If you would like a visit from the Legion with the Fatima Statue, please place your name on the list in the foyer along with your phone number and a member from the Legion will contact you about visitation. Further details about the visit can be obtained from the information sheet on the wall in the foyer.
The Legion of Mary. Can you spare a few hours each week? If so, we would love your help in our work of supporting the Parish Priest in pastoral work. If you would like to know further about our work and have a little chat about what we do, please phone Ann on 07988 258977.
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 10a.m. Mass/Services, Monday to Thursday. All most welcome.
Assisted Suicide –Please contact your MSPs today to stop assisted suicide becoming legal in Scotland. Access the Write to Them website: https://writetothem.com and write to your MSPs (and/or your MP).
See more on: https://rcpolitics.org/
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 one instructor/three learner ratio. Donation to Marie Curie. Tea and coffee served. Call or text Veronica for more info: 07884 468212.
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 Alisdair Meldrum on 07597 519791.
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.
The St Andrew’s Parish Christmas Fair will take place on Saturday 16th November after the Vigil Mass and on Sunday 17th November after 10a.m. and 12 Noon Masses. If you run a group in the parish and would like to host a stall please contact either Anne MacIntosh (07866 009078) or Annamaria Strachan (07749 715514) before next Sunday 27th October to confirm. Tea, coffee and home baking will be served after the Sunday morning Masses with all proceeds going to The White Lily Fund.
PPC New members sought - Ideally seeking 2 new members who are happy to take on variety of tasks. In the past, this has included anything from organising Parish response to the Synod to producing our centenary calendar. In particular digital skills would be welcomed. PPC works with Parish Priest to discern needs, ensure met and move parish towards greater fulfilment of its mission of enabling to participate fully in sacramental life of the Church. Please speak to Fr Michael before 22nd November.
New Sunday Missal: We are going to place an order for the new Sunday missal at the end of October. If you would like us to order you one, please add your name to the sheet that’s on the counter of the Piety Stall, stating if you’d prefer a paperback (£9.95) or hardcopy version (£19.95). Thank you, Annamaria Strachan and Anne MacIntosh
St Andrew's Embroidery group will be raising money for the mental health charity, Men Matter Scotland, at this year's Christmas fair. We are looking for donations of any Christmas decorations you no longer need for up cycling and selling. Donations can be left in the pine cupboard to the right of the organ. Any queries: [email protected]
A special limited edition of notelet cards, based on three designs created by St Andrew’s Embroidery Group will be available at the back of the church at the Piety Stall during the month of October. An individual card is £2.50, a set of all three designs, £6.00 and 10 cards, £20.00. The inside of the card has been left blank for you to write your own words.
Pastoral Ministry to Deaf Community: Mass is now signed for the Deaf Community in St Augustine’s Milton at 12 Noon Mass.
Our Lady of Fatima asked that the Rosary be prayed for peace in the world. The Legion of Mary has started visiting the homes of parishioners with the statue encouraging the Rosary to be prayed continually throughout the year for peace in our homes, country and the world. If you would like a visit from the Legion with the Fatima Statue, please place your name on the list in the foyer along with your phone number and a member from the Legion will contact you about visitation. Further details about the visit can be obtained from the information sheet on the wall in the foyer.
The Legion of Mary. Can you spare a few hours each week? If so, we would love your help in our work of supporting the Parish Priest in pastoral work. If you would like to know further about our work and have a little chat about what we do, please phone Ann on 07988 258977.
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 10a.m. Mass/Services, Monday to Thursday. All most welcome.
Assisted Suicide –Please contact your MSPs today to stop assisted suicide becoming legal in Scotland. Access the Write to Them website: https://writetothem.com and write to your MSPs (and/or your MP).
See more on: https://rcpolitics.org/
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 one instructor/three learner ratio. Donation to Marie Curie. Tea and coffee served. Call or text Veronica for more info: 07884 468212.
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 Alisdair Meldrum on 07597 519791.
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: Fr William Donnelly, Eileen Corrigan, Robert McCormack and Frances Shannon
Anniversaries: Raymond and Mary Bruce, Eddie Cox, Maisie Kelly and Sheila Kelly.
Recently Dead: Fr William Donnelly, Eileen Corrigan, Robert McCormack and Frances Shannon
Anniversaries: Raymond and Mary Bruce, Eddie Cox, Maisie Kelly and Sheila Kelly.
