"But I say to you, love your enemies
and pray for those who persecute you,
that you may be children of your heavenly Father..."
and pray for those who persecute you,
that you may be children of your heavenly Father..."
PARISH COLLECTION:
16/2/25 Collection - Plate - £1,373.00.
Second Collection - S.P.U.C. - £ 935.00. As always, many thanks.
St. Andrew’s Whist Drive take place on Wednesday 26th February, in the Lower Hall, from 2pm – 4:15pm. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be served. Entry £3. Looking forward to seeing everyone. New members always welcome.
Parking Charge Changes at Bearsden Cross: East Dunbartonshire council are proposing an increase to the chargeable hours for parking in Roman Road car park to 8:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday to Saturday and to introduce charges at the Glebe car park for the same times. This will impact churchgoers at the Saturday Vigil Mass, and everyone using businesses at the Cross. You can object/comment on these plans by email at: [email protected] by the 28th of February 2025.
Jubilee 2025, 21 - 23 February, Jubilee of Deacons In the Catholic Church, the diaconate is one of the three degrees in ordained ministry - bishops, priests, and deacons. This weekend we honour all deacons, both transitional and permanent. We pray for them and thank them for their commitment to the service of their local Christian communities, and we also pray for an increase in vocations to the permanent diaconate.
Messengers Meeting on Monday 3rd March. All Messengers are asked to attend our Easter Reachout Meeting at 7.30 p.m. in the Lower Hall – and all Area Leaders are asked to arrive at 7.00 p.m. to prepare their Reachout Bulletins.
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER Friday 7th March 2025 at 2:00 p.m. in St Andrew's Church Bearsden. Speaker: Mark Booker from SCIAF. Please join us for tea, coffee after the Service. "I Made You Wonderful" Written by Christian Women of the Cook Islands. More information on: http://www.wdpscotland.org.uk/
Aid to the Church in Need: Scottish Conference 'Courage to be Catholic'. Saturday 29th March, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 9:30a.m. - 4:00p.m. Hear from inspiring speakers, meet representatives of Catholic organisations from around Scotland, and help build Catholic community.
Go to https://www.trybooking.com/uk/EHSR to register.
SACRAMENTS IN 2025:
16/2/25 Collection - Plate - £1,373.00.
Second Collection - S.P.U.C. - £ 935.00. As always, many thanks.
St. Andrew’s Whist Drive take place on Wednesday 26th February, in the Lower Hall, from 2pm – 4:15pm. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be served. Entry £3. Looking forward to seeing everyone. New members always welcome.
Parking Charge Changes at Bearsden Cross: East Dunbartonshire council are proposing an increase to the chargeable hours for parking in Roman Road car park to 8:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday to Saturday and to introduce charges at the Glebe car park for the same times. This will impact churchgoers at the Saturday Vigil Mass, and everyone using businesses at the Cross. You can object/comment on these plans by email at: [email protected] by the 28th of February 2025.
Jubilee 2025, 21 - 23 February, Jubilee of Deacons In the Catholic Church, the diaconate is one of the three degrees in ordained ministry - bishops, priests, and deacons. This weekend we honour all deacons, both transitional and permanent. We pray for them and thank them for their commitment to the service of their local Christian communities, and we also pray for an increase in vocations to the permanent diaconate.
Messengers Meeting on Monday 3rd March. All Messengers are asked to attend our Easter Reachout Meeting at 7.30 p.m. in the Lower Hall – and all Area Leaders are asked to arrive at 7.00 p.m. to prepare their Reachout Bulletins.
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER Friday 7th March 2025 at 2:00 p.m. in St Andrew's Church Bearsden. Speaker: Mark Booker from SCIAF. Please join us for tea, coffee after the Service. "I Made You Wonderful" Written by Christian Women of the Cook Islands. More information on: http://www.wdpscotland.org.uk/
Aid to the Church in Need: Scottish Conference 'Courage to be Catholic'. Saturday 29th March, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 9:30a.m. - 4:00p.m. Hear from inspiring speakers, meet representatives of Catholic organisations from around Scotland, and help build Catholic community.
Go to https://www.trybooking.com/uk/EHSR to register.
SACRAMENTS IN 2025:
- First Confession/Reconciliation Service will take place in St. Andrew's Church on Saturday, 29th March from 10:00 a.m to 11:00 a.m.
- The Sacrament of Confirmation will take place in Bearsden on Tuesday, 29th April at 7p.m.
- First Holy Communion will take place on Sunday, 11th May at 12 Noon.
Catholic Social Teaching Thought for the Week - Sunday 23rd February 2025 Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you James 1:27.
Laudato Si’ - On Care for our Common Home - Jesus lived in full harmony with creation, and others were amazed: “What sort of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him?” (Mt 8:27). (#98)
The Missio Scotland (We Are Mission) newsletter is at the back of the church for you to take away. It's free of charge.
Children's choir dates: 9th, 16th March, 11th, 18th May and 8th, 15th June. If your child is not in St Nicholas and would like to join, please contact Annamaria Strachan ([email protected]) 07749715514 for details.
Milngavie Heritage Centre. The Home Front in Bearsden and Milngavie during World War II. (1939-1954) -An exhibition on this will take place in Milngavie Library (during opening hours), Allander Road, G62 8PN from 8th March to 10th May.
BOOK NOW FOR LOURDES PILGRIMAGE 2025 Wednesday 16th to Wednesday 23rd July 2025
To express an interest, please contact the Pilgrimage Office before 31st March 2025 on 0141 226 5898 or email: [email protected]
The Beginning Experience are holding a weekend for those who find themselves suffering bereavement through divorce, separation or widowhood. The weekend will take place from 4th-6th April at Conforti Centre, Coatbridge.
For details call Louise on 07926 571004 or e-mail: [email protected].
Completed Applications must be returned by 21st March.
The Holy Year Prayer Cards are at the back of the church for you to take away. Please also take one to the housebound and sick of the parish.
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. Many thanks.
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 per three learners. Donation to Marie Curie. Tea and coffee served. Call or text Veronica for more info: 07884 468212.
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 daily Mass/Services Monday to Thursday. All most welcome.
PIETY STALL If you placed an order for the new Missal, it is now available to collect from the Piety Stall.
Laudato Si’ - On Care for our Common Home - Jesus lived in full harmony with creation, and others were amazed: “What sort of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him?” (Mt 8:27). (#98)
The Missio Scotland (We Are Mission) newsletter is at the back of the church for you to take away. It's free of charge.
Children's choir dates: 9th, 16th March, 11th, 18th May and 8th, 15th June. If your child is not in St Nicholas and would like to join, please contact Annamaria Strachan ([email protected]) 07749715514 for details.
Milngavie Heritage Centre. The Home Front in Bearsden and Milngavie during World War II. (1939-1954) -An exhibition on this will take place in Milngavie Library (during opening hours), Allander Road, G62 8PN from 8th March to 10th May.
BOOK NOW FOR LOURDES PILGRIMAGE 2025 Wednesday 16th to Wednesday 23rd July 2025
To express an interest, please contact the Pilgrimage Office before 31st March 2025 on 0141 226 5898 or email: [email protected]
The Beginning Experience are holding a weekend for those who find themselves suffering bereavement through divorce, separation or widowhood. The weekend will take place from 4th-6th April at Conforti Centre, Coatbridge.
For details call Louise on 07926 571004 or e-mail: [email protected].
Completed Applications must be returned by 21st March.
The Holy Year Prayer Cards are at the back of the church for you to take away. Please also take one to the housebound and sick of the parish.
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. Many thanks.
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 per three learners. Donation to Marie Curie. Tea and coffee served. Call or text Veronica for more info: 07884 468212.
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 daily Mass/Services Monday to Thursday. All most welcome.
PIETY STALL If you placed an order for the new Missal, it is now available to collect from the Piety Stall.
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This video captures the wonderful stillness and intimate nature of God’s request to Mary by Angel Gabriel.
This video captures the wonderful stillness and intimate nature of God’s request to Mary by Angel Gabriel.
- Mary’s unconditional ‘Yes’ to becoming the Mother of Jesus is the moment she conceives Him through the Holy Spirit.
- The manger where He will lay is already in place…
- He will come into the world silently…under the radar…a tiny, helpless child.
- But when all the Angels come from heaven singing to welcome Him – and spread the Good News to Shepherds and Kings…
- Jesus ‘goes public’
EASYFUNDRAISING St Andrew's RC Church Bearsden has raised £605.06 so far. You can raise FREE donations for the parish every time you shop online. Take a moment to sign up at https://tinyurl.com/StAndrewsBearsden2023
Support for Drumchapel Foodbank. Non-perishable food items are always gratefully received and can be placed in the box in the Church porch during our usual opening times. 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 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: 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.
Support for Drumchapel Foodbank. Non-perishable food items are always gratefully received and can be placed in the box in the Church porch during our usual opening times. 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 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: 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: Eric Campbell, Anne Connor, Carlo Edoni, Sandra Silva Luna, Ernie Lynn and Hilary Riddle.
Anniversaries: Rose Boyce, Bobby Bradley, Chris Coyle, Harry English, Manus Fallon, Jim Keegan Senior and Walter McCarron.
Recently Dead: Eric Campbell, Anne Connor, Carlo Edoni, Sandra Silva Luna, Ernie Lynn and Hilary Riddle.
Anniversaries: Rose Boyce, Bobby Bradley, Chris Coyle, Harry English, Manus Fallon, Jim Keegan Senior and Walter McCarron.
