Sunday 20th September 2026 Twenty Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A)

“If anyone wishes to be first,
he shall be the last of all and the servant of all.” ​

ST ANDREW'S, BEARSDEN.
Vigil Mass - Saturday 5.30p.m.

• Confessions 4.45p.m. - 5.10p.m

Sunday Morning Mass - 10a.m.

• Confessions 9.10a.m - 9.40a.m.

Weekday Masses for this week:

• Monday, Thursday  and Friday - 10a.m.

Eucharistic Service:

• Tuesday and Wednesday - 10a.m.

Rosary:

• Monday to Friday - 9.30a.m.

Saturday Adoration:

• Saturday  10a.m. -11a.m.

ST JOSEPH'S, MILNGAVIE.
Vigil Mass - Saturday 4p.m. 

• Confessions - 3.30p.m. to 3.40p.m. 

Sunday Morning Mass - 11.30a.m.

Finance:

• Plate Collection  12th/13th September - £943. Many Thanks.  
• Second Collection SPRED - £941

 
At weekend Masses, if you wish your child to receive a Blessing from Fr Michael, please try to stand in the Communion line of Fr Michael.

All P7 parents intending to present their child for the Sacrament of Confirmation: ​

• should collect an enrolment form from the Sacristy at St Andrew’s or St Joseph’s church before Mass.
• All forms are to be returned to either church by Sunday 20th September please.
• Archbishop Nolan will confer the Sacrament of Confirmation at St Andrew’s Bearsden on Thursday 7th January 2027 at 7pm for children from both parishes.

COFFEE MORNING – THIS SUNDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER.

• Please come along and join us after 10a.m.Mass in the Upper Hall this Sunday, 20th September for a cuppa and some delicious home baking.
• This month we will be raising funds for the National Autistic Society, Scotland.
• Last month we raised £200 for Brain Tumour Research, many, many thanks. 

 
Nightfever Friday 25th September 2026 at 7-10p.m. ​On Night Fever evening the doors of St Aloysius Church, Garnethill are wide open and young people and young adults invite passers-by around Sauchiehall Street to:

• Come into the church
• Light a candle
• Listen to the music
• Read a Bible passage
• Receive a blessing
• Take up the offer to talk to a priest or celebrate the sacrament of reconciliation
• Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
• Compline & Benediction 10 p.m. 

National Youth Pilgrimage 2026 Saturday 26th September - S1–35.

• Join the Youth Office and young people from across Scotland on a pilgrimage to Pluscarden Abbey.
• Discover more about the lives of monks and nuns.
• Explore how God calls each person in a unique way, and conclude the day with Vigil Mass.
• Return coach from St Andrew's Cathedral (£20). 7.00 a.m.–10.00 p.m.
• Registration and more information: www.tinyurl.com/rcagnyp26 

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

• A talk by Dr Michael Marett-Crosby. CEO Suu Foundation: 
  
• The Parish Hall, Immaculate Conception Church, 2049 Maryhill Road, Glasgow, G20 0AA
  
• 7.30p.m. on Thursday 1st October 2026.
  
• All welcome. Refreshments provided.

 
Forty Hours:

• St Dominic’s, Bishopbriggs will have their 40 Hours Adoration from Friday 2nd to Sunday 4th October this year.
  
• Please note the change of days.

 
Family Conference: The Agency for Marriage, Family and Life of the Bishops' Conference of Scotland have organised a Conference.

• Married couples and families are invited to a day at St Augustine's, Coatbridge on 24th October 2026!
  
• Come along for family adoration, Mass with Bishop John Keenan, formative talks, children's catechesis and so much more!
  
• Please book your place at https://bcos.org.uk/NFC26 

 
GPDC – Glasgow Pastoral Deaf Community:

• The Glasgow Pastoral Deaf Community has launched their new website.
  
• On this link https://www.catholicdeafglasgow.org/

SPRED:

• Helps parishioners for whom words are not always the best way of communicating grow in their faith and become aware of God’s presence in their everyday lives.
  
• Our parish group is a place of welcome, a small group of people travelling together in mutual support on their spiritual journey and would warmly welcome new members.
  
• Perhaps you know someone – a family member or friend – who might benefit from joining us.
  
• If so, please contact Catherine (07713 861889) or Lorna (07849 450713)

 
Invest in Our Future: Join the Youth Ministries Team!

• St Andrew’s and St Joseph’s Youth Ministries Team needs volunteers to help arrange events and retreats for our young people.
• We are looking for parents, young parishioners (16+), and young adults.
• The commitment is low, meeting only every few months.
• PVG certification is required, but we’ll guide you through it. If you want to give back, we’d love to hear from you!
• Email [email protected] or call/message 07305 790080. 

 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.
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Tea is served in the hut after daily Mass/Services Monday to Thursday. All most welcome.

Catholic Social Teaching Thought for the Week – 20th September 2026 (UN International Day of Peace is observed on 21st September) But peace does not consist merely in a hard, inflexible justice. It must be made acceptable and easy by being compounded almost equally of charity and a sincere desire for reconciliation. Pope Pius XI, Ubi Arcano Dei Consilio
 
World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel - 20th-26th September.

• During this week, people and churches all over the world are invited to pray, advocate, and stand in solidarity with people in Palestine and Israel who seek peace in the Holy Land.
• “Pray not for Arab or Jew, for Palestinian or Israeli, but pray for ourselves, that we might not divide them in our prayers, but keep them both together in our hearts."

 
Laudato Si’ Quote ~ cultural ecology
Attempts to resolve all problems through uniform regulations or technical interventions can lead to overlooking the complexities of local problems which demand the active participation of all members of the community. New processes taking shape cannot always fit into frameworks imported from outside; they need to be based in the local culture itself.  (#144)
 
SEASON OF CREATION Week 3 - Water Pollution.

• It is estimated that over 700 million people worldwide lack access to clean drinking water, with over 1000 under 5s dying each day from polluted water conditions.  
• At home, our rivers are being polluted by sewage run-off and intensive agricultural and industrial pollution.  
• As Christians, we are called to confront these injustices by supporting SCIAF and WaterAid clean water campaigns and urging MPs to introduce a Bill that protects water sources.

 
Fairtrade Fortnight. 21st September - 4th October.

• Did you know that in the UK, for every £3.70 spent on a cup of coffee, producers typically retain only 4p -around 1% of the retail price?
• Is that fair?
• So, this fortnight you are asked to "Do it Fair - for People, for Planet and for Fair Pay”.
• Changing shopping habits isn’t easy, but if you buy only one additional fairtrade item, you will be helping to break this cycle of injustice.

 
The Beginning Experience:

• Is holding a weekend for those who are bereaved through divorce, separation or widowhood from 16th-18th October at Conforti Centre, Coatbridge.
• For more details and to receive an Application Form which must be returned by 2nd October, call Maggie on 07786 687631 or see the notice in the porch.

 
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.

 
​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]

​Parish Bulletin:

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Please remember in your prayers those in need, those who are sick and housebound and those in hospital.
Recently Deceased: Margaret Bain, James Duffy Burns, Patricia McCann and John McHugh.
Anniversaries: Filomena Daguanno, May and John Dunipace, Annie McCallion, Kit McCormick, Robert Trotter and John Tully.

A PDF version of this bulletin is available on this link and below.