"She will bear a son and you are to name him Jesus,
because he will save his people from their sins."
because he will save his people from their sins."
Christmas 2019
Christmas Eve Masses 5.00 pm. and 9.00 pm.
(8.30 pm. Carol Service with choir for Christmas)
Midnight Mass in the cluster in St. Joseph’s Milngavie
Christmas Day 10.00 am. (Children’s Choir) and 12 noon
New Year’s Eve--11.30 pm. followed by Seasonal Refreshments.
New Year’s Day 10am.
Confessions for Christmas
23rd Dec 9.15am-9.40am & 6pm-7pm
Christmas Eve – 9.15-9.40am
Christmas Day - 9.15 - 9.40am.
Annual Crib Donations are vital for the solvency and running of St Margaret’s as the UK’s only Catholic adoption agency. St Margaret’s take home Crib Boxes available in the porch to be returned, please, by Sunday, 2nd Feb. Your generosity will be greatly appreciated. St Margaret’s aims to ensure that every child has the right to grow up in a safe, loving and secure family environment.
Christmas 5pm Vigil Mass is the most enjoyable and busiest Mass in our calendar. As the church is extremely busy, to help ease congestion and from a health and safety perspective it would be very much appreciated if those in attendance could adhere to the following:
a) Wheel chair users will be asked to sit at the rear of the main church with their carers seated in the blue chairs
b) Prams, buggies and walking frames should be stored in the Upper Hall (passkeepers will ensure their security).
Passkeepers will be on hand to assist with these changes which will hopefully add to the enjoyment of the Mass and your co-operation will be greatly appreciated.
Invite someone you know back to Mass this Christmas. All of us know someone who has stopped going to Mass. Invite someone you know, who no longer attends, to think about coming along this Christmas.
On behalf of the whole family, Graham Silcock would like to thank everybody for their wonderful support following the sudden death of his mother, Mary Silcock. The Mass cards, expressions of condolence & sympathy, the flowers, the many kind words and the attendance at the Vigil and Funeral Mass, have all been of great comfort to the family at this difficult time.
We look forward to all families, who have had a celebration of Baptism within the past year, gathering together for the 10am Mass Sunday, 19th January, 2020. After Mass, there will be refreshments served in the parish hall to which everyone is invited.
Catholic Social Teaching Thought for the Week - 22 December We must not seek the child Jesus in the pretty figures of our Christmas cribs. We must seek him among the undernourished children who have gone to bed at night with nothing to eat. Saint Óscar Romero
Could God be calling you to serve as a priest? Vocations Discernment Evenings: Catechesis – Adoration - Fellowship: 31st Jan, 28th Feb, 27th March, 24th April and 29th May. For further info contact Fr. Ross Campbell, ross.campbell2@glasgow.ac.uk or 339 4315
SVDP: On behalf of the parish’s conference a big thank you for your generosity and support throughout the past year. This has allowed us to provide help, not only for a number of cases within St Andrew’s Parish, but also to support parishes across the city, where there is often a greater need. Have a happy Christmas and a peaceful and prosperous New Year. Thank you again, Gerard O’Callaghan (President St Andrew’s SVDP)
Real Gifts That Change Lives The Catechism of the Catholic Church (no. 1397) states that "The Eucharist commits us to the poor. To receive in truth the Body and Blood of Christ given up for us, we must recognise Christ in the poorest, his brethren.” SCIAF’s Christmas Real Gifts make great presents for family and friends while helping people in poverty to build a better future. The parish catalogue is now available at the back of the church. Alternatively you can visit www.sciaf.org.uk/realgifts to find out more or call 0141 354 5555.
Glasgow University Catholic Association: The Pen is Mightier than the Sword: Evangelising through Literature. A fortnightly series of talks on living out the Catholic faith, which will take place in Turnbull Hall, University of Glasgow Catholic Chaplaincy, 13-15 Southpark Terrace, G12 8LG, beginning at 7.30pm.
30th January: C.S. Lewis – Mrs. Joanna Bogle;
13th February: J.R.R. Tolkein – Dr Guiseppe Pezzini;
27th February: St John Henry Newman – Dr Rebekah Lamb;
12th March: Flannery O’Connor – Fr Kevin Douglas;
26th March: G.K. Chesterton – Fr Ross Campbell.
All young people welcome.
Carol Singing at ASDA - St Andrew’s parishioners were in fine festive voice, along with members of the 8 other Bearsden churches, helping to deliver some Christmas cheer to ASDA shoppers last Saturday. The fantastic sum of £610.22 was raised, which will be split between Glasgow City Mission and St Margaret’s Hospice. Well done, everyone.
Christmas Appeal - Drumchapel Foodbank. The number of families now dependent on the foodbank, and the number of emergencies, are rising fast. All donations always gratefully received. The collection boxes in St Andrew's church porch are delivered to the Foodbank every Monday. Church open Mon – Sat 'til 4.45pm & Sun ‘til 1.30pm.
Please keep in your prayers Yvonne McCafferty and Jen Wright, who are journeying though RCIA preparing to become Catholic at Easter.
Primary Three Parents- First Confession Parents Meeting - 16th January 2020 at 7pm in St Nicholas’ Primary.
Primary Four Parents- First Holy Communion Parents Meeting 30th January 2020 at 7pm in St Nicholas’ Primary.
Primary Seven Parents- Confirmation Parents Meeting 20th February 2020 at 7pm in St Andrew’s Hall.
Save the date – We look forward to the NET Team returning to St Andrew’s on 2nd Feb 2020 to lead a youth retreat day.
Passkeepers – We are still short of passkeepers for the 5pm Vigil and the 10am Sunday Masses. If you feel you can help, please contact Fr Mackle or Michael Sheerin on 943 093
Invitation to all involved in youth ministry in the parish. Cheese & Wine Evening - Tues, 14th Jan, 7 – 9pm. A great opportunity to get to know other leaders, share ideas, pray together and, of course, enjoy the cheese and wine! Archdiocesan Youth Team look forward to meeting you. 196 Clyde Street, Glasgow, G1 4JY. Email youth@rcag.org.uk to register.
Please do take part in the East Dunbartonshire Council’s school admission consultation. Visit https://www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk/council/consultations/school-admission-and-transfer-arrangements-primary-secondary-school to complete the online form.
2020 edition of the Western Catholic Calendar now on sale in the Piety Stall, priced £3.20.
The church is open Monday to Saturdays until 4.45pm, and 2pm on Sundays. 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. All most welcome.
Special Collections for Advent and Christmas –28th Dec– Pro-Life White Flower Appeal; 5th Jan – Justice & Peace; 2nd Feb – Assisted Parishes.
Please remember in your prayers those in need, those who are sick, and those in hospital.
Recently Dead--Mary Silcock, Fr. Peter Burns, Billy Docherty, Hugh Sheridan, Phil Mulligan, Bridget, Philomena Faulkner,
Lizanne McKerrell.
Anniversaries--Patricia McNeill, Pat Tolland, Bernard Connolly, Margaret Cocoran, Patrick & Mary Mulhern, Francis Xavier Deighan, Roger Morgan.
Christmas Eve Masses 5.00 pm. and 9.00 pm.
(8.30 pm. Carol Service with choir for Christmas)
Midnight Mass in the cluster in St. Joseph’s Milngavie
Christmas Day 10.00 am. (Children’s Choir) and 12 noon
New Year’s Eve--11.30 pm. followed by Seasonal Refreshments.
New Year’s Day 10am.
Confessions for Christmas
23rd Dec 9.15am-9.40am & 6pm-7pm
Christmas Eve – 9.15-9.40am
Christmas Day - 9.15 - 9.40am.
Annual Crib Donations are vital for the solvency and running of St Margaret’s as the UK’s only Catholic adoption agency. St Margaret’s take home Crib Boxes available in the porch to be returned, please, by Sunday, 2nd Feb. Your generosity will be greatly appreciated. St Margaret’s aims to ensure that every child has the right to grow up in a safe, loving and secure family environment.
Christmas 5pm Vigil Mass is the most enjoyable and busiest Mass in our calendar. As the church is extremely busy, to help ease congestion and from a health and safety perspective it would be very much appreciated if those in attendance could adhere to the following:
a) Wheel chair users will be asked to sit at the rear of the main church with their carers seated in the blue chairs
b) Prams, buggies and walking frames should be stored in the Upper Hall (passkeepers will ensure their security).
Passkeepers will be on hand to assist with these changes which will hopefully add to the enjoyment of the Mass and your co-operation will be greatly appreciated.
Invite someone you know back to Mass this Christmas. All of us know someone who has stopped going to Mass. Invite someone you know, who no longer attends, to think about coming along this Christmas.
On behalf of the whole family, Graham Silcock would like to thank everybody for their wonderful support following the sudden death of his mother, Mary Silcock. The Mass cards, expressions of condolence & sympathy, the flowers, the many kind words and the attendance at the Vigil and Funeral Mass, have all been of great comfort to the family at this difficult time.
We look forward to all families, who have had a celebration of Baptism within the past year, gathering together for the 10am Mass Sunday, 19th January, 2020. After Mass, there will be refreshments served in the parish hall to which everyone is invited.
Catholic Social Teaching Thought for the Week - 22 December We must not seek the child Jesus in the pretty figures of our Christmas cribs. We must seek him among the undernourished children who have gone to bed at night with nothing to eat. Saint Óscar Romero
Could God be calling you to serve as a priest? Vocations Discernment Evenings: Catechesis – Adoration - Fellowship: 31st Jan, 28th Feb, 27th March, 24th April and 29th May. For further info contact Fr. Ross Campbell, ross.campbell2@glasgow.ac.uk or 339 4315
SVDP: On behalf of the parish’s conference a big thank you for your generosity and support throughout the past year. This has allowed us to provide help, not only for a number of cases within St Andrew’s Parish, but also to support parishes across the city, where there is often a greater need. Have a happy Christmas and a peaceful and prosperous New Year. Thank you again, Gerard O’Callaghan (President St Andrew’s SVDP)
Real Gifts That Change Lives The Catechism of the Catholic Church (no. 1397) states that "The Eucharist commits us to the poor. To receive in truth the Body and Blood of Christ given up for us, we must recognise Christ in the poorest, his brethren.” SCIAF’s Christmas Real Gifts make great presents for family and friends while helping people in poverty to build a better future. The parish catalogue is now available at the back of the church. Alternatively you can visit www.sciaf.org.uk/realgifts to find out more or call 0141 354 5555.
Glasgow University Catholic Association: The Pen is Mightier than the Sword: Evangelising through Literature. A fortnightly series of talks on living out the Catholic faith, which will take place in Turnbull Hall, University of Glasgow Catholic Chaplaincy, 13-15 Southpark Terrace, G12 8LG, beginning at 7.30pm.
30th January: C.S. Lewis – Mrs. Joanna Bogle;
13th February: J.R.R. Tolkein – Dr Guiseppe Pezzini;
27th February: St John Henry Newman – Dr Rebekah Lamb;
12th March: Flannery O’Connor – Fr Kevin Douglas;
26th March: G.K. Chesterton – Fr Ross Campbell.
All young people welcome.
Carol Singing at ASDA - St Andrew’s parishioners were in fine festive voice, along with members of the 8 other Bearsden churches, helping to deliver some Christmas cheer to ASDA shoppers last Saturday. The fantastic sum of £610.22 was raised, which will be split between Glasgow City Mission and St Margaret’s Hospice. Well done, everyone.
Christmas Appeal - Drumchapel Foodbank. The number of families now dependent on the foodbank, and the number of emergencies, are rising fast. All donations always gratefully received. The collection boxes in St Andrew's church porch are delivered to the Foodbank every Monday. Church open Mon – Sat 'til 4.45pm & Sun ‘til 1.30pm.
Please keep in your prayers Yvonne McCafferty and Jen Wright, who are journeying though RCIA preparing to become Catholic at Easter.
Primary Three Parents- First Confession Parents Meeting - 16th January 2020 at 7pm in St Nicholas’ Primary.
Primary Four Parents- First Holy Communion Parents Meeting 30th January 2020 at 7pm in St Nicholas’ Primary.
Primary Seven Parents- Confirmation Parents Meeting 20th February 2020 at 7pm in St Andrew’s Hall.
Save the date – We look forward to the NET Team returning to St Andrew’s on 2nd Feb 2020 to lead a youth retreat day.
Passkeepers – We are still short of passkeepers for the 5pm Vigil and the 10am Sunday Masses. If you feel you can help, please contact Fr Mackle or Michael Sheerin on 943 093
Invitation to all involved in youth ministry in the parish. Cheese & Wine Evening - Tues, 14th Jan, 7 – 9pm. A great opportunity to get to know other leaders, share ideas, pray together and, of course, enjoy the cheese and wine! Archdiocesan Youth Team look forward to meeting you. 196 Clyde Street, Glasgow, G1 4JY. Email youth@rcag.org.uk to register.
Please do take part in the East Dunbartonshire Council’s school admission consultation. Visit https://www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk/council/consultations/school-admission-and-transfer-arrangements-primary-secondary-school to complete the online form.
2020 edition of the Western Catholic Calendar now on sale in the Piety Stall, priced £3.20.
The church is open Monday to Saturdays until 4.45pm, and 2pm on Sundays. 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. All most welcome.
Special Collections for Advent and Christmas –28th Dec– Pro-Life White Flower Appeal; 5th Jan – Justice & Peace; 2nd Feb – Assisted Parishes.
Please remember in your prayers those in need, those who are sick, and those in hospital.
Recently Dead--Mary Silcock, Fr. Peter Burns, Billy Docherty, Hugh Sheridan, Phil Mulligan, Bridget, Philomena Faulkner,
Lizanne McKerrell.
Anniversaries--Patricia McNeill, Pat Tolland, Bernard Connolly, Margaret Cocoran, Patrick & Mary Mulhern, Francis Xavier Deighan, Roger Morgan.