“If anyone wishes to be first,
he shall be the last of all and the servant of all.”
he shall be the last of all and the servant of all.”
A door entry system will be fitted to the Lower Hall at the end of the month. Any parishioner who feels they may require access to the Lower Hall or Crypt, should send an email detailing the days and times that access is required along with the reason for access. Requests should be sent to [email protected].
Catholic Social Teaching Thought for the Week – Sunday 22nd September 2024 How I wish that all of us would hear God’s cry: “Where is your brother?” (Gen 4:9). Where is your brother or sister who is enslaved? Where is the brother and sister whom you are killing each day in clandestine warehouses, in rings of prostitution, in children used for begging, in exploiting undocumented labour? Let us not look the other way. There is greater complicity than we think. Pope Francis, Evangelii Gaudium, para 211
Laudato Si’ - On Care for our Common Home – Our insistence that each human being is an image of God should not make us overlook the fact that each creature has its own purpose. None is superfluous. (#84)
St. Andrew’s Whist Drive will take place this Wednesday 25th in the Lower Hall, 2p.m. to 4:15p.m. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be served. Entry £3. Looking forward to seeing everyone. New members always welcome.
Mass and Vigil for Vocations. Jesus told us that we need to pray for labourers for his harvest. Please therefore make a point of coming to the Vocations Vigil in the Glasgow University Chaplaincy, 15 Southwark Terrace, on Thursday 26th September, from 7-9pm.
Newman Association: The Glasgow “Newman” at 80 – Personal Reflections on Faith and the Future. - A talk by Dr Arthur McLay in The Parish Hall, Immaculate Conception Church, 2049 Maryhill Road, Glasgow, G20 0AA at 7.30pm on Thursday 3rd October 2024. All welcome. Refreshments provided.
Pastoral Ministry to Deaf Community: From Sunday 6th October, Mass will be signed for the Deaf Community in St Augustine’s Milton at 12 o’clock Mass.
To mark the end of this year's Season of Creation we shall be holding a service on Sunday 6 October at 6pm to pray together for our hope for creation and for peace to allow creation to flourish. This is being organised by several groups in the parish - please come along to show your support. It will last for approximately 40 minutes, followed by the chance to chat over a cuppa.
Milngavie and Bearsden Historical Society. The Irish War of Independence 1919-1921 by Robert Lynch. Monday, 7th October 2024 at 7.30pm. Lower Hall, St. Andrew's Church, Bearsden. Visitors £4.
Crafternoon is scheduled for Saturday 2nd November. Join us for a relaxed afternoon of crafting, learning new skills while catching up with friends and meeting new people with similar interests. Have fun while creating handmade Christmas gifts for your loved ones!
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 9429799/07749715414 or email [email protected].
The Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of ecology is an annual, month-long season when Christian communities celebrate our faith in God Creator and act in unity to care for our common home. Go to seasonofcreation.org for details on how to participate in the global movement to care for God's gift of creation!
Assisted Suicide – Please contact your MSPs today to stop assisted suicide becoming legal in Scotland. Use the QR code to access the Write to Them website and write to your MSPs, or visit https://writetothem.com
LOURDES PILGRIMAGE - DATES FOR 2025 Wednesday 16th till Wednesday 23rd July 2025
If you would like more information, please contact: Archdiocese of Glasgow Pilgrimage Office Telephone: 0141 226 5898 or email: [email protected]
Sewing Groups: If there are any sewing groups that would be able to use some material, then please contact Fr Paul McAlinden at [email protected]
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]
Please note – Fr Michael Maloney’s day off is Fridays after the 10a.m. Mass.
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.
Pastoral Area – Today, 22nd September is Fr Currie’s last day as Parish Priest for St Joseph’s after 12 years and over 50 years in parishes in the Archdiocese. All good wishes in his retirement. We look forward to welcoming to the Pastoral Area, Fr John Lyons, who will take up his post next month as the new PP of St Joseph’s.
Calling all First Communicants - like to become a Server, join the Children’s Choir or become a reader? Mum and dad do get in touch.
ARE YOU IN SECONDARY SCHOOL? The Youth Ministries Team would like to gather information on what we can do for YOU! We know that involvement in church life can diminish or even stop when you transition to Secondary School. To help us re-establish this link and provide what you want or need as you journey through your teens and into adulthood, please complete the questionnaire at https://forms.gle/sE2eBJN1ZdodHCgF6
Bee a Knitter has started up again at 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.
Support for Drumchapel Foodbank. Non-perishable food items are always gratefully received and can be placed in the House porch. Donations can also 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 get in touch. Thanks for continuing to give the foodbank your support.
For women affected by separation and divorce - confidential and peer support Friday 18th October Immaculate Conception Church Hall, Maryhill 6-8p.m. [email protected].
Tea is served in the hut after daily Mass Monday to Thursday. All most welcome.
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.
Before receiving Holy Communion, we are asked to make some act of reverence such as a bow.
Regarding young children who haven’t made their First Communion being given a blessing at Communion time. Parents who wish their child to receive a blessing must come forward, please, in the Communion line to the priest or deacon. Many thanks.
You can raise FREE donations for the parish every time you shop online. Take a moment to sign up at https://tinyurl.com/StAndrewsBearsden2023.
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.
Laudato Si’ - On Care for our Common Home – Our insistence that each human being is an image of God should not make us overlook the fact that each creature has its own purpose. None is superfluous. (#84)
St. Andrew’s Whist Drive will take place this Wednesday 25th in the Lower Hall, 2p.m. to 4:15p.m. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be served. Entry £3. Looking forward to seeing everyone. New members always welcome.
Mass and Vigil for Vocations. Jesus told us that we need to pray for labourers for his harvest. Please therefore make a point of coming to the Vocations Vigil in the Glasgow University Chaplaincy, 15 Southwark Terrace, on Thursday 26th September, from 7-9pm.
Newman Association: The Glasgow “Newman” at 80 – Personal Reflections on Faith and the Future. - A talk by Dr Arthur McLay in The Parish Hall, Immaculate Conception Church, 2049 Maryhill Road, Glasgow, G20 0AA at 7.30pm on Thursday 3rd October 2024. All welcome. Refreshments provided.
Pastoral Ministry to Deaf Community: From Sunday 6th October, Mass will be signed for the Deaf Community in St Augustine’s Milton at 12 o’clock Mass.
To mark the end of this year's Season of Creation we shall be holding a service on Sunday 6 October at 6pm to pray together for our hope for creation and for peace to allow creation to flourish. This is being organised by several groups in the parish - please come along to show your support. It will last for approximately 40 minutes, followed by the chance to chat over a cuppa.
Milngavie and Bearsden Historical Society. The Irish War of Independence 1919-1921 by Robert Lynch. Monday, 7th October 2024 at 7.30pm. Lower Hall, St. Andrew's Church, Bearsden. Visitors £4.
Crafternoon is scheduled for Saturday 2nd November. Join us for a relaxed afternoon of crafting, learning new skills while catching up with friends and meeting new people with similar interests. Have fun while creating handmade Christmas gifts for your loved ones!
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 9429799/07749715414 or email [email protected].
The Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of ecology is an annual, month-long season when Christian communities celebrate our faith in God Creator and act in unity to care for our common home. Go to seasonofcreation.org for details on how to participate in the global movement to care for God's gift of creation!
Assisted Suicide – Please contact your MSPs today to stop assisted suicide becoming legal in Scotland. Use the QR code to access the Write to Them website and write to your MSPs, or visit https://writetothem.com
LOURDES PILGRIMAGE - DATES FOR 2025 Wednesday 16th till Wednesday 23rd July 2025
If you would like more information, please contact: Archdiocese of Glasgow Pilgrimage Office Telephone: 0141 226 5898 or email: [email protected]
Sewing Groups: If there are any sewing groups that would be able to use some material, then please contact Fr Paul McAlinden at [email protected]
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]
Please note – Fr Michael Maloney’s day off is Fridays after the 10a.m. Mass.
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.
Pastoral Area – Today, 22nd September is Fr Currie’s last day as Parish Priest for St Joseph’s after 12 years and over 50 years in parishes in the Archdiocese. All good wishes in his retirement. We look forward to welcoming to the Pastoral Area, Fr John Lyons, who will take up his post next month as the new PP of St Joseph’s.
Calling all First Communicants - like to become a Server, join the Children’s Choir or become a reader? Mum and dad do get in touch.
ARE YOU IN SECONDARY SCHOOL? The Youth Ministries Team would like to gather information on what we can do for YOU! We know that involvement in church life can diminish or even stop when you transition to Secondary School. To help us re-establish this link and provide what you want or need as you journey through your teens and into adulthood, please complete the questionnaire at https://forms.gle/sE2eBJN1ZdodHCgF6
Bee a Knitter has started up again at 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.
Support for Drumchapel Foodbank. Non-perishable food items are always gratefully received and can be placed in the House porch. Donations can also 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 get in touch. Thanks for continuing to give the foodbank your support.
For women affected by separation and divorce - confidential and peer support Friday 18th October Immaculate Conception Church Hall, Maryhill 6-8p.m. [email protected].
Tea is served in the hut after daily Mass Monday to Thursday. All most welcome.
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.
Before receiving Holy Communion, we are asked to make some act of reverence such as a bow.
Regarding young children who haven’t made their First Communion being given a blessing at Communion time. Parents who wish their child to receive a blessing must come forward, please, in the Communion line to the priest or deacon. Many thanks.
You can raise FREE donations for the parish every time you shop online. Take a moment to sign up at https://tinyurl.com/StAndrewsBearsden2023.
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: Brendan Conroy, Laura Heredia Masson, Paul Morton and Ella O'Neill.
Anniversaries: Peter Christopher Burke, Filomena D’Aguanno & Rolando D’Aguanno, Annie Galloway, Bridie Tolland and John Tully.
Recently Dead: Brendan Conroy, Laura Heredia Masson, Paul Morton and Ella O'Neill.
Anniversaries: Peter Christopher Burke, Filomena D’Aguanno & Rolando D’Aguanno, Annie Galloway, Bridie Tolland and John Tully.
