"O bless the Lord, my soul,
and remember all his kindness."
and remember all his kindness."
30th July is World Day against People trafficking. At any given time, an estimated 2.5 million people are trapped in modern-day slavery. Men, women and children fall into the hands of traffickers both in their own countries and abroad. Every country in the world is affected by human trafficking, whether as a country of origin, transit or destination for victims. Please say a prayer and be aware of victims of human trafficking, Thank you. St Andrew’s Justice &Peace group.
Maryhill Food Bank – your continued support is very much appreciated, especially during the school holidays. Thank you.
“My Parish Selfie” –AGAP Summer Fun Photo Challenge! Grab your phone or camera and snap a “selfie” that captures some aspect of life in the parish. Top five entries will win a £20 Amazon voucher. Entrants must be aged over 16. Closing date 24th August 2015, send your pics to info@agap.org.uk See poster in porch for details.
Evening Pilgrimage to Carfin for St Joseph’s and St Andrew’s – Thursday, 13th August. Bus will leave at 6.30pm at the Post Office in Milngavie and return at 9.30pm. All are very welcome. The evening will include Rosary Procession, Holy Mass and Benediction. Organised by the Legion of Mary. Next evening pilgrimage will be Sunday, 13th September.
Faifley Art Group Exhibition runs from Friday 24th July - Monday 17th August in Glasgow Botanic Gardens Tea Rooms. Open from 10.00am daily. Free admission. Original works of art for sale
St. Andrew's Whist Drive will take place at 7:30 on 27th July in the Lower Hall. Everyone is welcome regardless of ability. Someone will be on hand to help if you are a beginner. It is, essentially, a social night. £3 includes admission, raffle ticket and tea/coffee. Come along for a great night. We'd love to welcome you!
St Margaret's Children and Family Care Society are hosting a Charity ball in Glasgow on Saturday, 19 September to celebrate their 60th anniversary and raise funds for post adoption services. If you wish to purchase tickets, or can be of assistance with raffle/auction/sponsorship, or would simply like more information, please contact Joanne Hearl 332 8371 or email: joanne@stmargaretsadoption.org.uk
Cancer Support Scotland (Tak Tent) is a small charity based in the grounds of the Gartnavel and we are keen to spread awareness of our services within the Bearsden community. We offer an inspirational talk service, a wide range of fundraising activities, and we have lots of volunteering opportunities for all ages from helping at our events, bag packs, bucket collections, meeting and greeting at our Centre and so on. We’re looking for community champions to come together and form a Community Fundraising Group to spread awareness and raise funds for our services. We offer free, one-to-one services which include counselling, chiropody and complementary therapies such as massage, reiki and reflexology. As we don’t receive any funding from the government or lottery we rely on the generosity of those in the local community. You can find out more about our services and see testimonials at www.cancersupportscotland.org. See poster in porch for more details and information or contact Kirsty Nimmo on 0141 337 8199
The Monday Club for senior citizens. Enjoy friendship, entertainment and tea every 2nd & 4th Monday at 2pm in the Baptist Church Hall, Roman Road. This is a Bearsden Churches Together Project. Call Rona Armstrong on 956 4318.
Preparing for Confession leaflets - Simple advice and tips for receiving this Sacrament. These leaflets help penitents prepare to make a good confession prior to the Sacrament of Penance. Aimed at helping people who have not been to confession for many years and those who go regularly but would like a bit of help in preparing better. On sale from the piety stall 25p each.
Discerning a Vocation to the Priesthood? If you think God may be calling you to the Priesthood, and for information on evenings of Catechesis, Prayer and Fraternity to help discern your vocation (2nd Fri of the month) please contact Vocations Director, Fr Campbell, rosscampbell81@gmail.com (339 4315)
Please search your cupboards and drawers for surplus Rosaries and help the Catenian Association get them into the hands of those who will love, cherish and pray them. Since 2009, the Catenians have been sending Rosaries to Aboriginals in Australia and to 3rd World countries in Africa. A collection box is available in the porch.
Reachout Editorial Team meeting this Friday, 31st July at 11am in the Hut.
Re-decoration of the Lower Hall starts this Thursday. New CCTV system will be installed this week. Once completed, the church will be open again daily.
How about holding or organising a fundraising event to raise money for Re-decoration of the church and re-carpeting of the sanctuary, the approximate cost of which is £22,000?
Catholic TV & Radio in your home and everywhere. Tune in at wwwewtn.co.uk or at SKY and SKY Freesat 589 or BBC Freesat for events and social celebrations from the Vatican, news and commentary, children’s hour (Mon - Fri, 4 - 5pm), films, documentaries, music, daily live Mass, rosary, prayers and reflections and much more.
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults. Are you interested in becoming a Catholic? Would you like to know more about the Catholic faith? Speak to Fr Mackle or Monsignor Ryan or email info@standrewsbearsden.co.uk
Catholic Newspapers – Scottish Catholic Observer, Catholic Universe, Catholic Times and Flourish on sale in the porch.
Legion of Mary – 7.30 p.m. in the Hut every Tuesday. All most welcome.
Padre Pio Prayer Group – Every Monday at 7.00 p.m. All are very welcome.
Mass attendance – 18th / 19th July – 460
Please remember in your Prayers -
Sick—Margaret McGuire, Paul Morton, Mamie Bradie, Dante Biagioi, Peter Crainie, Margaret Merilees, Betty Clark, Hil Black, Karen Hopper (Livingston), Paul Connolly, Louise Dolan, Sheila McCallum, Rosemary McLean, Elizabeth McCusker, Stuart Harvey, Mick Henry, Sheena Smith, Charlie Melly, Steven Byrne, Mark Greenlees, Samatha Harkins, Gilbert O’Rourke, Denis Campbell, Ronald Coia, Valentina Colaluca, Christine Turner, Douglas Dalby (Snr), Michael Docherty, Maureen Scott, Christina Jones, Ruth MacKenzie.
Recently Dead—Claud Lambie, Colin, Cathie Hughes, Pat McGovern, Donald McIvor.
Anniversaries--Hugh McCormick, Ada Walters, Kitty Wareing, Oswald Wareing, Elizabeth Murray, Michael Sugrue.
Maryhill Food Bank – your continued support is very much appreciated, especially during the school holidays. Thank you.
“My Parish Selfie” –AGAP Summer Fun Photo Challenge! Grab your phone or camera and snap a “selfie” that captures some aspect of life in the parish. Top five entries will win a £20 Amazon voucher. Entrants must be aged over 16. Closing date 24th August 2015, send your pics to info@agap.org.uk See poster in porch for details.
Evening Pilgrimage to Carfin for St Joseph’s and St Andrew’s – Thursday, 13th August. Bus will leave at 6.30pm at the Post Office in Milngavie and return at 9.30pm. All are very welcome. The evening will include Rosary Procession, Holy Mass and Benediction. Organised by the Legion of Mary. Next evening pilgrimage will be Sunday, 13th September.
Faifley Art Group Exhibition runs from Friday 24th July - Monday 17th August in Glasgow Botanic Gardens Tea Rooms. Open from 10.00am daily. Free admission. Original works of art for sale
St. Andrew's Whist Drive will take place at 7:30 on 27th July in the Lower Hall. Everyone is welcome regardless of ability. Someone will be on hand to help if you are a beginner. It is, essentially, a social night. £3 includes admission, raffle ticket and tea/coffee. Come along for a great night. We'd love to welcome you!
St Margaret's Children and Family Care Society are hosting a Charity ball in Glasgow on Saturday, 19 September to celebrate their 60th anniversary and raise funds for post adoption services. If you wish to purchase tickets, or can be of assistance with raffle/auction/sponsorship, or would simply like more information, please contact Joanne Hearl 332 8371 or email: joanne@stmargaretsadoption.org.uk
Cancer Support Scotland (Tak Tent) is a small charity based in the grounds of the Gartnavel and we are keen to spread awareness of our services within the Bearsden community. We offer an inspirational talk service, a wide range of fundraising activities, and we have lots of volunteering opportunities for all ages from helping at our events, bag packs, bucket collections, meeting and greeting at our Centre and so on. We’re looking for community champions to come together and form a Community Fundraising Group to spread awareness and raise funds for our services. We offer free, one-to-one services which include counselling, chiropody and complementary therapies such as massage, reiki and reflexology. As we don’t receive any funding from the government or lottery we rely on the generosity of those in the local community. You can find out more about our services and see testimonials at www.cancersupportscotland.org. See poster in porch for more details and information or contact Kirsty Nimmo on 0141 337 8199
The Monday Club for senior citizens. Enjoy friendship, entertainment and tea every 2nd & 4th Monday at 2pm in the Baptist Church Hall, Roman Road. This is a Bearsden Churches Together Project. Call Rona Armstrong on 956 4318.
Preparing for Confession leaflets - Simple advice and tips for receiving this Sacrament. These leaflets help penitents prepare to make a good confession prior to the Sacrament of Penance. Aimed at helping people who have not been to confession for many years and those who go regularly but would like a bit of help in preparing better. On sale from the piety stall 25p each.
Discerning a Vocation to the Priesthood? If you think God may be calling you to the Priesthood, and for information on evenings of Catechesis, Prayer and Fraternity to help discern your vocation (2nd Fri of the month) please contact Vocations Director, Fr Campbell, rosscampbell81@gmail.com (339 4315)
Please search your cupboards and drawers for surplus Rosaries and help the Catenian Association get them into the hands of those who will love, cherish and pray them. Since 2009, the Catenians have been sending Rosaries to Aboriginals in Australia and to 3rd World countries in Africa. A collection box is available in the porch.
Reachout Editorial Team meeting this Friday, 31st July at 11am in the Hut.
Re-decoration of the Lower Hall starts this Thursday. New CCTV system will be installed this week. Once completed, the church will be open again daily.
How about holding or organising a fundraising event to raise money for Re-decoration of the church and re-carpeting of the sanctuary, the approximate cost of which is £22,000?
Catholic TV & Radio in your home and everywhere. Tune in at wwwewtn.co.uk or at SKY and SKY Freesat 589 or BBC Freesat for events and social celebrations from the Vatican, news and commentary, children’s hour (Mon - Fri, 4 - 5pm), films, documentaries, music, daily live Mass, rosary, prayers and reflections and much more.
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults. Are you interested in becoming a Catholic? Would you like to know more about the Catholic faith? Speak to Fr Mackle or Monsignor Ryan or email info@standrewsbearsden.co.uk
Catholic Newspapers – Scottish Catholic Observer, Catholic Universe, Catholic Times and Flourish on sale in the porch.
Legion of Mary – 7.30 p.m. in the Hut every Tuesday. All most welcome.
Padre Pio Prayer Group – Every Monday at 7.00 p.m. All are very welcome.
Mass attendance – 18th / 19th July – 460
Please remember in your Prayers -
Sick—Margaret McGuire, Paul Morton, Mamie Bradie, Dante Biagioi, Peter Crainie, Margaret Merilees, Betty Clark, Hil Black, Karen Hopper (Livingston), Paul Connolly, Louise Dolan, Sheila McCallum, Rosemary McLean, Elizabeth McCusker, Stuart Harvey, Mick Henry, Sheena Smith, Charlie Melly, Steven Byrne, Mark Greenlees, Samatha Harkins, Gilbert O’Rourke, Denis Campbell, Ronald Coia, Valentina Colaluca, Christine Turner, Douglas Dalby (Snr), Michael Docherty, Maureen Scott, Christina Jones, Ruth MacKenzie.
Recently Dead—Claud Lambie, Colin, Cathie Hughes, Pat McGovern, Donald McIvor.
Anniversaries--Hugh McCormick, Ada Walters, Kitty Wareing, Oswald Wareing, Elizabeth Murray, Michael Sugrue.
