Sunday 22nd February 2026 First Sunday of Lent (Year A)

"One does not live on bread alone,
but on every word that comes forth
from the mouth of God.”
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February Thought:
"God of hope and love, keep me honest with myself that I may better serve you."
 
St Andrew's, Bearsden.

• Vigil Mass (Saturday) - 5.30p.m.
• Mass - Sunday morning - 10a.m.
• Confessions - Sunday before Mass - 9.10a.m. until 9.40a.m.
• It may be of help in Bearsden on Sunday mornings if you wish to speak to Fr. Michael to do so after morning confessions which end at 9.40am.
• Masses – Monday, Thursday and Friday - 10a.m.
• Eucharistic Services - Tuesday and Wednesday - 10a.m.

St Joseph's, Milngavie.

• Vigil Mass (Saturday) - 4p.m.
• Confessions - Saturday - 3.30p.m. until 3.50p.m.
• Mass - Sunday - 11.30a.m.
• Mass - Monday - 10.00a.m.

 
PLATE COLLECTION:
15/2/26 – Plate: £690. Many Thanks   
SECOND COLLECTION: This weekend and next two weekends for The Sick & Retired Priests of the Archdiocese. 4th weekend in Lent is for SCIAF.
 
Assisted Dying Bill:

• Many thanks to all who have already signed the letters against this.
• Any remaining letters should be returned to the parish (sacristy or chapel house by this Sunday).  They will now be passed on.

 
Lenten Stations of the Cross:

• Fridays at 6p.m.
• Representatives of some of our parish groups will lead Stations of the Cross in St Andrews every Friday in Lent starting on the 20th of February.
• All warmly invited to join. 

 
Walk With Me Lenten Booklets - If there are any left, you can take one away free of charge. They will be in the porch.
 
The Ignatian Spirituality Centre is delighted to be running their annual Lent retreat again this year.
The retreat can be accessed online - here is the link: https://www.onlineprayer.net/L26-M/
 
Funeral Arrangements: We have heard from the Franciscans that Fr Ninian (Francis) Arbuckle OFM died recently at St Margaret's Hospice. He was 93 years old.
The funeral arrangements for Fr Ninian are:

• Thursday 26th February, removal at 6p.m. to Blessed John Duns Scotus Parish,
• Evening Prayer at 7p.m.
• Friday 27th February, Funeral Mass at 10a.m. with burial afterwards in St Peter's, Dalbeth.

 
22nd February - First Sunday of Lent: Pray for vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life.
“Receive, Lord, all my liberty, my memory, my understanding and my whole will. You have given me all that I have, all that I am, and I surrender all to Your divine will that You dispose of me.  Give me only Your love and Your grace.  With this I am rich enough, and I have no more to ask.” St Ignatius of Loyola
 
St. Andrew’s Whist Drive:

• Wednesday 25th February in the Lower Hall, from 2p.m. – 4p.m.
• Tea and coffee will be served.
• Entry £3.
• Looking forward to seeing everyone. New members always welcome.

 
Parish Padre Pio Group:

• Meet for prayers in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel at St Andrews, Roman Rd
• 2p.m. on the first Monday of each month.
• Next meeting is on Monday 2nd March 2026. 

 
Charismatic Renewal: 
The Glasgow Service of Communion of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal invites you for a Lenten reflection retreat.

• Come and join us for a time of Inner Healing, praise and fellowship
• Blessed John Duns Scotus Church Hall, 270 Ballater Street, Glasgow G5 0YT.
• Guest Speaker: Fr Gladson Dabre OSA.
• Friday 27th February: 7:00p.m. - 9:00p.m.
• Saturday 28th February: 10:00a.m. - 4:30p.m.
• Tea and Coffee provided.
• Bring a packed lunch on Saturday.
• For more information phone: Minin 07448 786569 Email: [email protected]

Let us remember in our prayers all those who have suffered any type of abuse within the church.
 
The Piety Stall has a range of cards and gifts on sale for St Patrick's Day and Easter.
 
Messengers Meeting on Monday 2nd March:

• All Messengers are asked to attend our Easter Reachout Meeting at 7.30p.m. in the Lower Hall.
• All Area Leaders are asked to arrive at 7.00 p.m. to prepare their Reachout Bulletins.

 
St Patrick’s Day Mass:
​The annual St Patrick’s Day Mass will take place on Saturday 14th March at 10a.m. in St Andrew’s Cathedral, Clyde Street, Glasgow. All welcome

CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK – 22nd February 2026
"Love for widows and orphans, prisoners, and the sick and needy of every kind, is as essential to the Church as the ministry of the sacraments and preaching of the Gospel. The Church cannot neglect the service of charity any more than she can neglect the Sacraments and the Word."
Pope Benedict XVI, Deus Caritas Est, para 22
 
Laudato Si’ - In the philosophical and theological vision of the human being and of creation, it is clear that the human person, endowed with reason and knowledge, is not an external factor to be excluded. While human intervention on plants and animals is permissible when it pertains to the necessities of human life, the Catechism teaches that experimentation on animals is morally acceptable only “if it remains within reasonable limits [and] contributes to caring for or saving human lives”. (#130)
 
ST ANDREW’S EMBROIDERY GROUP: Gavin’s Mill is holding an embroidery exhibition from 19th February until 5th May 2026. Some artwork from the St Andrew’s Embroidery Group will be featured. 
 
OUR LADY OF LOURDES - HOWTH BOOK TALK  Over £200 was achieved in book sales at Our Lady of Lourdes last week with all proceeds going to Our Lady of Lourdes Maintenance Fund. Fr Mackle was thrilled. 
 
Support Group for Catholic Women Affected by Separation and Divorce - The next meetings of our support group for women are:

• Friday 27th February
  
• Friday 27th March
  
• The Immaculate Conception Church Hall, Maryhill, from 6.00p.m. to 8.00p.m. 
  
• New members welcome to this confidential support group.
  
• For further information email: [email protected].

 
The Beginning Experience is holding a weekend for those suffering through divorce, separation or widowhood:

• 27th-29th March 2026
  
• Conforti Centre, Coatbridge.
  
• For more details contact Louise on 07786 687631 or see the notice in  the porch.
  
• Completed applications must be returned by 13th March.

 
SSVP Ozanam Centre has expressed its thanks and appreciation to all the parishioners who donated jackets, jeans and trainers for the benefit of and use by their patrons. Their prayers will be offered in gratitude and for the intentions of its benefactors in St Andrew’s parish.
 
World Youth Day 2027 | RCAG Youth Expression of Interest:

• World Youth Day will take place in Seoul from 3rd–8th August 2027.
• Young people who will be 19 by 1st July 2027 and aged 19–35 at the time of the pilgrimage are invited to register their interest in travelling with RCAG Youth by completing the Expression of Interest form: https://tinyurl.com/wydrcagyouthEOI
• An Information Evening will be held on 23rd March 2026 at 7.00 pm at the RCAG Youth Office, 196 Clyde Street, G1 4JY.
• For enquiries, please email [email protected]. 

Archdiocese of Glasgow Lourdes Pilgrimage:

• Bookings are now open for anyone wishing to join the Archdiocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes, taking place from 16th July to 23rd July.
• For information about the pilgrimage go to https://joewalshtours.co.uk/tours/glasgow-pilgrimage-to-lourdes/ 
• If you are interested in attending, have any questions or require further information, please contact the Pilgrimage Office at [email protected].
• We look forward to hearing from you.

 
​Parish Bulletin:

• Items for inclusion should be sent to [email protected] by 5p.m. on the Tuesday before publication, maximum 80 words.
• The Parish Bulletin is available weekly on our website/by email for all those on our Parish database (subscribe here to have it emailed weekly) 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 Deceased: Anne Craig, Joan Dyer James Farren, Cathy McEwan and Agnes Redmond
Anniversaries: Jim Keegan (Senior), Walter McCarron, Daniel McCrudden and Kathleen Tully.