Sunday 26th April 2026 Fourth Sunday of Easter (Year A)

"The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want."
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April Thought:
God of hope and love, help me to see you in everyone I meet.
 
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.
• Mass – Monday, Thursday and Friday 10a.m.
• Eucharistic Services - Tuesday and Wednesday 10a.m.
• Saturday mornings Holy Hour from 10a.m.-11a.m. This usually takes place every Saturday and you are welcome to pop in for whatever amount of time you can give.

St Joseph's, Milngavie.

• Vigil Mass (Saturday) - 4p.m.
• Confessions - Saturday - 3.30p.m. until 3.40p.m.
• Mass - Sunday - 11.30a.m.

 
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS – The Funeral Mass for Dorothy Pelosi will take place in St. Andrew's Church, this Monday, 27h April at 10a.m.
 
OUR MISSION APPEAL will take place this weekend.

• Masses will be celebrated by Fr. William Brandon on behalf of the Society of African Missions.
• The Second Collection will go towards the work of the Society.

 
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION:

• Some of our children will receive their First Holy Communion on Sunday, 10th May at 12 Noon Mass.
• Please keep them in your prayers.

 
COLLECTION: If you have SCIAF BOXES ready to return, please do so.
 
P7 RETREAT: Primary 7 will have their Retreat within the parish grounds on Tuesday. Many thanks to all who help out with this.

THE PIETY STALL has a range of cards and gifts on sale for First Communion and Confirmation.
 
CHURCH PAINTING. Your church will be having a 'lick of paint' this year, hopefully in the month of August. Due to all your donations to the parish this has been possible and once again, I thank everyone for your kindness to the upkeep of the parish.
 
ST ANDREW’S WHIST DRIVE:

• Wednesday 29th April 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:

• Meets for prayers in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel at St Andrews, Roman Road at 2p.m. on the first Monday of each month.
• Next meeting is on Monday 4th May 2026. 

 
Remember Vocations:

• Saturday 2nd May - Eucharistic Adoration for Vocations to the Priesthood, 10 -11a.m. with Exposition, Rosary and Benediction.

Have you noticed there seems to be fewer priests to serve parishes these days. Is that because not many people are praying for Vocations? And because so few parishioners visit Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament and pray the Rosary for Vocations? Why don’t you come and “Pray the Lord of the harvest to send more labourers into the harvest”? 

Catholic Social Teaching Thought for the Week – 26th April 2026 (the Feast of St Joseph the Worker is observed on 1st May, this is also celebrated as International Workers Day)
"All people have the right to work, to a chance to develop their qualities and their personalities in the exercise of their professions, to equitable remuneration which will enable them and their families “to lead a worthy life on the material, social, cultural and spiritual level” and to assistance in case of need arising from sickness or age."
Pope Saint Paul VI, Octogesima Adveniens
 
Laudato Si’ Quote – on new biological technologies
A broad, responsible scientific and social debate needs to take place, one capable of considering all the available information and of calling things by their name. It sometimes happens that complete information is not put on the table; a selection is made on the basis of particular interests, be they politico-economic or ideological. This makes it difficult to reach a balanced and prudent judgement on different questions, one which takes into account all the pertinent variables. (#135)

The Mini Vinnies of St Nicholas’ Primary School are to be thanked and congratulated on their organisation of a Lenten Prayer Breakfast in the school during Holy Week and for their “Thinking of Others” school project of collecting Easter Eggs and writing Easter Cards for delivery to the patrons in the Wayside Club Centre, Glasgow.
 
Choir Dates for this term all at 10a.m. Mass:

• 10th &17th May
• 14th & 21st June.
• If your child is not at St Nicholas and would like to join the choir, please contact Annamaria Strachan 0141 942 9799 /07749 715514/ [email protected]

 
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.
 
Before receiving Holy Communion, we are asked to make some act of reverence such as a bow.

NET Scotland:

• Say yes to adventure.
• Be a Missionary with NET Scotland.
• Are you a young Catholic aged 18-28?
• NET Scotland is now accepting applications to join the team for the upcoming year (August 2026 – June 2027).
• A year with NET is an adventure - grow in a life of prayer, experience authentic community and impact thousands of lives by sharing your story.
• Visit https://www.netscotland.org/apply to apply.
• Any questions? Email [email protected] and we’ll get back to you.

 
RETREAT WEEKENDS FOR PEOPLE THINKING ABOUT WHAT IS NEXT IN LIFE:

• 'Navigating the way forward' - 8-10 May (Benedictine Monastery, Largs)
• Take time out with God for reflection, input and community as we consider how to discern where we are and where we might be invited to next steps.
• For those facing choices in life, or wondering if there are changes which would lead to greater growth.
• Go to https://www.iscglasgow.co.uk

 
The Knights of Saint Columba (KSC) invite all youth and young people (4 -18 Years) to actively participate in the National Youth and Young People’s Competition 2025-2026. 

• 1. Easter Scene Painting (Deadline: Monday, 27th April 2026)
• 2. Easter Photography (Deadline: Monday, 27th April 2026)
• 3. Prayer Composition (Deadline: Wednesday, 6th May 2026)
• 4. Essay Writing (Deadline: Wednesday, 6th May 2026).
• The respective competition rules and further details are found on https://tinyurl.com/KSCYouthYoungCompetition2526.
• For more info contact: [email protected]

SAVE THE DATE:

• The Halls Committee is holding a "Race night" on Saturday 29th August 2026 at 6.30p.m. after the Vigil Mass to raise funds for St. Andrew's SPRED group.
• We encourage everyone to 'save the date' and attend the evening to help with this great cause.
• Tickets: Adult £10/ Child £5 to include sandwiches and cakes.
• We will send out a reminder nearer the time with details on how to purchase tickets etc.
• Thanks in advance for 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, 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: Peter Bruce, William Darroch, Rosie Gill, James McColm, John Mathieson, Shelia Mathieson and Dorothy Pelosi.
Anniversaries: John Gerard Murray, Patrick Murray and Thomas Parker.