"Be on guard, stay awake
because you never know
when the time will come"
The Roman Missal and the New Mass Tests--Asdirected by the Bishops' Conference of Scotland, the full implementation begins this weekend. The reasons for the change are that the new translations are closer to the Latin original, the language more formal and "elevated" - more appropriate for prayer to God in public worship—and also more biblical/scriptural,
First Sunday of Advent—27th November— We celebrate the RCIA Rite of Acceptance at 12 noon Mass. Please pray for Norma Donohoe also Lisa and Lloyd Creevy and all the RCIA Team.
Family Advent Service—Led by the Children's Choir on Sunday 11th December at 3 p.m. at the church.
Advent Christmas and Seasonal Music—A concert performed by the Kelvin Choir at the church on Sunday 18th December at 3.00 p.m.
Advent Penitential Service—hi preparation for Christmas, on Tuesday 20th December at 7,30 p.m. (with visiting Confessors.
Parish Workers Mass on the Feast of St. Andrew—30th November at 7 30pm.—All Parish workers, Liturgical, Administration and Finance, Religious and Social groups are invited to attend evening mass on the Feast of St. Andrew. Mass will be followed by a wine and cheese in the upper hall. Please complete a slip which is available in the church porch.
Dates for the Children's Choir-- 11th December, 18th December---ALL AT 10 a.m. MASS and 11th December—Family Advent Service at 3pm. And 10.00 a.m. Mass on Christmas Morning.
Choral Group—Invite new members to join the existing group. Preparations are beginning for Christmas—practice will be held on Wednesdays - 30th November, 7th December, 14th December, 21st December—All at 8.00 p.m. in the church. The Choral Group will also sing at the Parish Workers Mass on the Feast of St. Andrew—30th November at 7.30 p.m. Contact Susan Morrison for information 563 7959.
Ceilidh—To celebrate Feast of St. Andrew—Saturday 3rd December at 7.30 in the Upper Hall Bar, Fish Supper Ticket £10.00. Great ceilidh band. Contact D. MacLean 587 7319 on sale now.
Soup Run—The next soup run will be on Friday 9th December. This is the evening we take out the Parish's Christmas gifts to the men living in homeless accommodation. A box will be left at the back of the Church for donations of gent's toiletries (soap toothpaste, deodorant, shaving foam etc.) and small articles of clothing (socks, underwear, hats, scarves etc). If these could be wrapped and labelled with the contents that would be much appreciated. We will also be taking soup with us that evening so donation arrangements are as usual for that. Any queries please call Phyllis on 0141 570 1343. Many thanks as always.
Support Marriage Campaign—We are moving on to stage 2 of our campaign to support marriage. If you have time, please fill in a more personalised response to the consultation. You can collect a form from the table in the porch. You can either post the form directly to the Scottish Government or you can hand them in here for collection and posting. It's still not too late to fill in a Support Marriage card. Thank you for those who have already done this; your cards will have a big impact and let the government know the strength of support for marriage.
St. Andrew's Primary School—Registration of children for primary education school session 2012/2013. See notice in porch.
Spred—Our parish Spred group will led the liturgy at the 12 noon Mass on Sunday 11th December. Everyone is warmly invited to join us afterwards in the Upper Hall for a cup of tea/coffee.
St. Andrew's Whist Drive—Will be held on Monday 28th November in the Lower Hall at 7.30 p.m. All including beginners will be made welcome. We are very friendly and would love to see you there, whatever your ability. Please contact Susan Morrison on 0141 563 7959 or 07902248166 for more information or just come along for a great night.
SVDP Christmas Appeal—St. Andrews' SVDP will soon launch their Christmas Appeal. 1st Sunday of Advent. Last Year thanks to your wonderful generosity more than £2000 was raised and all of this went to where we felt it was best directed; needy families locally; toys for children of poor families in Govan. Most went to those families, including very grateful asylum seekers, identified by our friends in St. Laurence's SVDP in Drumchapel. As well as all who helped, we are particularly grateful to Kay Dick of the Padre Pio Prayer Group and other individual parishioners who responded so well, and in some cases, in a very substantial manner. Thank you in anticipation.
Many Thanks—to everyone who came along and supported this year's Christmas Fair. Sincere thanks also to the providers of the home baking, those who helped with serving the teas and coffees and everyone who helped us serve in the stall. The proceeds from the sale of teas, coffees and home baking £130.35 was raised for the National Autistic Society.
PCT—St. Nicholas Care Fund Advent Appeal—As we begin our preparation for Christmas, we look forward to Caring Sunday 11th December, when we will have the opportunity to contribute to the St. Nicholas Care Fund. Please take away an Advent Pack which will provide you with full details. Fill the St. Nicholas Box with your spare coins and return with the donation sheet to the parish over the Christmas period. An envelope has been provided if you would prefer to send a donation directly.
Family Christmas Party—The Parish Family Christmas Party will take place on Saturday 17th December 2011 2 p.m.—4 p.m. in the Upper Hall. Tickets are priced £5 per family. Please bring a wrapped gift for a child labelled boy/girl and age range as a donation to charity. Tickets will be on sale after 10. a.m. Mass on the 4th and llth December 2011 or at the toddler group Thursday 10.30 a.m.—1.30 p.m. in the lower hall.
First Sunday of Advent—27th November— We celebrate the RCIA Rite of Acceptance at 12 noon Mass. Please pray for Norma Donohoe also Lisa and Lloyd Creevy and all the RCIA Team.
Family Advent Service—Led by the Children's Choir on Sunday 11th December at 3 p.m. at the church.
Advent Christmas and Seasonal Music—A concert performed by the Kelvin Choir at the church on Sunday 18th December at 3.00 p.m.
Advent Penitential Service—hi preparation for Christmas, on Tuesday 20th December at 7,30 p.m. (with visiting Confessors.
Parish Workers Mass on the Feast of St. Andrew—30th November at 7 30pm.—All Parish workers, Liturgical, Administration and Finance, Religious and Social groups are invited to attend evening mass on the Feast of St. Andrew. Mass will be followed by a wine and cheese in the upper hall. Please complete a slip which is available in the church porch.
Dates for the Children's Choir-- 11th December, 18th December---ALL AT 10 a.m. MASS and 11th December—Family Advent Service at 3pm. And 10.00 a.m. Mass on Christmas Morning.
Choral Group—Invite new members to join the existing group. Preparations are beginning for Christmas—practice will be held on Wednesdays - 30th November, 7th December, 14th December, 21st December—All at 8.00 p.m. in the church. The Choral Group will also sing at the Parish Workers Mass on the Feast of St. Andrew—30th November at 7.30 p.m. Contact Susan Morrison for information 563 7959.
Ceilidh—To celebrate Feast of St. Andrew—Saturday 3rd December at 7.30 in the Upper Hall Bar, Fish Supper Ticket £10.00. Great ceilidh band. Contact D. MacLean 587 7319 on sale now.
Soup Run—The next soup run will be on Friday 9th December. This is the evening we take out the Parish's Christmas gifts to the men living in homeless accommodation. A box will be left at the back of the Church for donations of gent's toiletries (soap toothpaste, deodorant, shaving foam etc.) and small articles of clothing (socks, underwear, hats, scarves etc). If these could be wrapped and labelled with the contents that would be much appreciated. We will also be taking soup with us that evening so donation arrangements are as usual for that. Any queries please call Phyllis on 0141 570 1343. Many thanks as always.
Support Marriage Campaign—We are moving on to stage 2 of our campaign to support marriage. If you have time, please fill in a more personalised response to the consultation. You can collect a form from the table in the porch. You can either post the form directly to the Scottish Government or you can hand them in here for collection and posting. It's still not too late to fill in a Support Marriage card. Thank you for those who have already done this; your cards will have a big impact and let the government know the strength of support for marriage.
St. Andrew's Primary School—Registration of children for primary education school session 2012/2013. See notice in porch.
Spred—Our parish Spred group will led the liturgy at the 12 noon Mass on Sunday 11th December. Everyone is warmly invited to join us afterwards in the Upper Hall for a cup of tea/coffee.
St. Andrew's Whist Drive—Will be held on Monday 28th November in the Lower Hall at 7.30 p.m. All including beginners will be made welcome. We are very friendly and would love to see you there, whatever your ability. Please contact Susan Morrison on 0141 563 7959 or 07902248166 for more information or just come along for a great night.
SVDP Christmas Appeal—St. Andrews' SVDP will soon launch their Christmas Appeal. 1st Sunday of Advent. Last Year thanks to your wonderful generosity more than £2000 was raised and all of this went to where we felt it was best directed; needy families locally; toys for children of poor families in Govan. Most went to those families, including very grateful asylum seekers, identified by our friends in St. Laurence's SVDP in Drumchapel. As well as all who helped, we are particularly grateful to Kay Dick of the Padre Pio Prayer Group and other individual parishioners who responded so well, and in some cases, in a very substantial manner. Thank you in anticipation.
Many Thanks—to everyone who came along and supported this year's Christmas Fair. Sincere thanks also to the providers of the home baking, those who helped with serving the teas and coffees and everyone who helped us serve in the stall. The proceeds from the sale of teas, coffees and home baking £130.35 was raised for the National Autistic Society.
PCT—St. Nicholas Care Fund Advent Appeal—As we begin our preparation for Christmas, we look forward to Caring Sunday 11th December, when we will have the opportunity to contribute to the St. Nicholas Care Fund. Please take away an Advent Pack which will provide you with full details. Fill the St. Nicholas Box with your spare coins and return with the donation sheet to the parish over the Christmas period. An envelope has been provided if you would prefer to send a donation directly.
Family Christmas Party—The Parish Family Christmas Party will take place on Saturday 17th December 2011 2 p.m.—4 p.m. in the Upper Hall. Tickets are priced £5 per family. Please bring a wrapped gift for a child labelled boy/girl and age range as a donation to charity. Tickets will be on sale after 10. a.m. Mass on the 4th and llth December 2011 or at the toddler group Thursday 10.30 a.m.—1.30 p.m. in the lower hall.