“Take these out of here,
and stop making my Father’s house a marketplace.”
and stop making my Father’s house a marketplace.”
DURING LENT
PARISH COLLECTION: Plate Collection - £941. Sick & Retired Priests Collection - £1,054. Many Thanks.
St. Andrew’s Whist Drive take place on Wednesday 26th March, 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.
REQUIESCAT IN PACE ~ The Funeral Mass for Michael Fergus will take place next Friday, 28th March at 10a.m. Thank you for remembering Michael and his family in your prayers at this difficult time. It will be live streamed on our YouTube Channel on this link.
Lenten Confessions. A day of Confessions will take place in St. Andrew's Cathedral on Friday, 11th April from 9am - 5pm.
M&B Historical Society. Archaeology of the Clyde Valley by Paul Murtagh. This talk will take place on Monday, 7th April at 7.30pm in the Lower Hall of the church. Visitors - £5.
Assisted Dying Bill - Last month, two members from each of the J&P groups in St Joseph’s and St Andrew’s met with Susan Murray, MP, to discuss their concerns about this proposed bill. A report of this meeting, with the questions asked and the responses given, is available on the notice board in the porch and on the Parish social media. Justice & Peace
Lenten Challenge Sheet Week 3- Saturday 22 March is World Water Day and this week’s J&P Lenten challenge sheets presents some ideas on what we might do to challenge Sanitation Poverty as our response to the Jubilee 2025. Don’t forget to collect your sheet, accept the challenges and offer them up as your pilgrimage through Lent. Justice & Peace
Sheets availabe on this link.
Children's choir dates: 11th & 18th May, 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.
FORTY HOURS ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Pop the dates in your diary. Do drop in for some quiet prayer time. Can you commit to spending 30 minutes in the Real Presence of Christ? Adorers Rota on the notice board in the porch to sign up.
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.
The Missio Scotland (We Are Mission) newsletter is at the back of the church for you to take away. It's free of charge.
SACRAMENTS IN 2025:
Jubilee of Youth, Rome, Summer 2025 – Final Places (Only five places left!) All young people, aged 18 to 30, are invited to make a pilgrimage to Rome this summer: 28th July - 4th August 2025. RCAG Youth are taking a group! If you want more information, check out the info pack when you follow this link: http://www.tinyurl.com/rcagjubileeregistration
Lenten Blessing - The Transfiguration of the Lord is a blessed invitation to see Christ's life and ours transformed. Patience in prayer is a blessed invitation to see the hand of God at work in transforming our lives. St. Paul, St. Augustine of Hippo and even Pope Francis can testify to the blessed invitation to a change of life.
Remember Vocations in your Lenten Devotions: March 23—Third Sunday of Lent: “Therefore every vocation, even within the variety of paths, always requires an exodus from oneself in order to centre one’s life on Christ and on his Gospel. Both in married or single life and in the forms of religious consecration, as well as in priestly life, we must surmount the ways of thinking and acting that do not conform to the will of God.” (A New Evangelisation). We all have a vocation; it must be discerned through prayer and a willingness to sacrifice ourselves to the Lord’s will for the success of our vocation.
This is an invitation to join the scratch choir at the Easter Vigil on 19th April at 8pm. There will be a couple of rehearsals in church before the event and a short rehearsal before the service. Rehearsal dates will be posted in the Bulletin. Music is available now on request. You are welcome to contact Annamaria Strachan by email: [email protected] or by text/phone 07749715514 for more information.
- Rosary – Monday – Friday 9.30a.m.
- Stations of the Cross - Fridays at 6p.m.
- Saturday Adoration – 10 – 11a.m.
- Sunday Confessions – 9.15 – 9.40a.m.
- Alms Giving Second Collection – for sick and retired priests. Many thanks
- During Lent, we are asked to pray for all who have been abused by the church
PARISH COLLECTION: Plate Collection - £941. Sick & Retired Priests Collection - £1,054. Many Thanks.
St. Andrew’s Whist Drive take place on Wednesday 26th March, 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.
REQUIESCAT IN PACE ~ The Funeral Mass for Michael Fergus will take place next Friday, 28th March at 10a.m. Thank you for remembering Michael and his family in your prayers at this difficult time. It will be live streamed on our YouTube Channel on this link.
Lenten Confessions. A day of Confessions will take place in St. Andrew's Cathedral on Friday, 11th April from 9am - 5pm.
M&B Historical Society. Archaeology of the Clyde Valley by Paul Murtagh. This talk will take place on Monday, 7th April at 7.30pm in the Lower Hall of the church. Visitors - £5.
Assisted Dying Bill - Last month, two members from each of the J&P groups in St Joseph’s and St Andrew’s met with Susan Murray, MP, to discuss their concerns about this proposed bill. A report of this meeting, with the questions asked and the responses given, is available on the notice board in the porch and on the Parish social media. Justice & Peace
Lenten Challenge Sheet Week 3- Saturday 22 March is World Water Day and this week’s J&P Lenten challenge sheets presents some ideas on what we might do to challenge Sanitation Poverty as our response to the Jubilee 2025. Don’t forget to collect your sheet, accept the challenges and offer them up as your pilgrimage through Lent. Justice & Peace
Sheets availabe on this link.
Children's choir dates: 11th & 18th May, 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.
FORTY HOURS ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Pop the dates in your diary. Do drop in for some quiet prayer time. Can you commit to spending 30 minutes in the Real Presence of Christ? Adorers Rota on the notice board in the porch to sign up.
- Sunday 30th March. Evening Prayer 5p.m. Night Prayer 9p.m.
- Monday, 31st March Holy Hour 7p.m. with Deacon Frank Flynn. Night Prayer 9p.m.
- Tuesday, 1st April Mass 7p.m.
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.
The Missio Scotland (We Are Mission) newsletter is at the back of the church for you to take away. It's free of charge.
SACRAMENTS IN 2025:
- First Confession/Reconciliation Service will take place in St. Andrew's Church on Saturday, 29th March from 10a.m to 11a.m.
- The Sacrament of Confirmation will take place in Bearsden on Tuesday, 29th April at 7p.m.
- First Holy Communion Sacramental Preparation Session - will take place in St Andrews Church Upper Hall on Sunday 23rd March from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm for all candidates from St Andrew's and St Joseph's parishes.
- First Holy Communion will take place on Sunday, 11th May at 12 Noon.
Jubilee of Youth, Rome, Summer 2025 – Final Places (Only five places left!) All young people, aged 18 to 30, are invited to make a pilgrimage to Rome this summer: 28th July - 4th August 2025. RCAG Youth are taking a group! If you want more information, check out the info pack when you follow this link: http://www.tinyurl.com/rcagjubileeregistration
Lenten Blessing - The Transfiguration of the Lord is a blessed invitation to see Christ's life and ours transformed. Patience in prayer is a blessed invitation to see the hand of God at work in transforming our lives. St. Paul, St. Augustine of Hippo and even Pope Francis can testify to the blessed invitation to a change of life.
Remember Vocations in your Lenten Devotions: March 23—Third Sunday of Lent: “Therefore every vocation, even within the variety of paths, always requires an exodus from oneself in order to centre one’s life on Christ and on his Gospel. Both in married or single life and in the forms of religious consecration, as well as in priestly life, we must surmount the ways of thinking and acting that do not conform to the will of God.” (A New Evangelisation). We all have a vocation; it must be discerned through prayer and a willingness to sacrifice ourselves to the Lord’s will for the success of our vocation.
This is an invitation to join the scratch choir at the Easter Vigil on 19th April at 8pm. There will be a couple of rehearsals in church before the event and a short rehearsal before the service. Rehearsal dates will be posted in the Bulletin. Music is available now on request. You are welcome to contact Annamaria Strachan by email: [email protected] or by text/phone 07749715514 for more information.
Catholic Social Teaching Thought for the Week - 23 March (Nearest Sunday before the Feast of Saint Óscar Romero (24th March) We know that every effort to improve society, above all when society is so full of injustice and sin, is an effort that God blesses; that God wants; that God demands of us.
Saint Óscar Romero, Bishop & Martyr
Laudato Si’ - On Care for our Common Home – Never has humanity had such power over itself, yet nothing ensures that it will be used wisely, particularly when we consider how it is currently being used. (#104)
Support Group for Catholic Women Affected by Separation and Divorce The next two meetings of our support group for women affected by separation and divorce are: Friday, 28th March and Friday, 25th April, in The Immaculate Conception Church Hall, Maryhill, from 6.00p.m. to 8.00p.m. All new members are welcome to this confidential support group, which is run by women who have come through this experience themselves. For further information email: [email protected]
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]
AGAP Theatre presents “The Margaret Sinclair Story”. Marking the 100th anniversary of the death of the Edinburgh factory girl who could be Scotland’s next canonised Saint. Various venues from 10th March – 4th April 2025. Visit www.agap.org.uk for details & tickets: £10/£7/£5 (Pay What You Can – you choose.)
M&B Historical Society. Archaeology of the Clyde Valley by Paul Murtagh. This talk will take place on Monday, 7th April at 7.30pm in the Lower Hall of the church. Visitors - £5.
Maria Smillie is starting a WhatsApp group for the new primary ones starting in August. If interested contact her on 07927091759.
aWordinyourear - Lenten reflections on this link and below.
Saint Óscar Romero, Bishop & Martyr
Laudato Si’ - On Care for our Common Home – Never has humanity had such power over itself, yet nothing ensures that it will be used wisely, particularly when we consider how it is currently being used. (#104)
Support Group for Catholic Women Affected by Separation and Divorce The next two meetings of our support group for women affected by separation and divorce are: Friday, 28th March and Friday, 25th April, in The Immaculate Conception Church Hall, Maryhill, from 6.00p.m. to 8.00p.m. All new members are welcome to this confidential support group, which is run by women who have come through this experience themselves. For further information email: [email protected]
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]
AGAP Theatre presents “The Margaret Sinclair Story”. Marking the 100th anniversary of the death of the Edinburgh factory girl who could be Scotland’s next canonised Saint. Various venues from 10th March – 4th April 2025. Visit www.agap.org.uk for details & tickets: £10/£7/£5 (Pay What You Can – you choose.)
M&B Historical Society. Archaeology of the Clyde Valley by Paul Murtagh. This talk will take place on Monday, 7th April at 7.30pm in the Lower Hall of the church. Visitors - £5.
Maria Smillie is starting a WhatsApp group for the new primary ones starting in August. If interested contact her on 07927091759.
aWordinyourear - Lenten reflections on this link and below.
The Tablet Magazine - From time to time a number of back issues of the magazine will be left in the porch for anyone who might be interested. They are free of charge.
The Beginning Experience is 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.
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.
The Beginning Experience is 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.
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: James Devlin, Joyce Masterson and Maureen Mclaren.
Anniversaries: Kathleen Ballingall and Betty O'Callaghan.
Recently Dead: James Devlin, Joyce Masterson and Maureen Mclaren.
Anniversaries: Kathleen Ballingall and Betty O'Callaghan.
