"The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy."
Calling all P7 Confirmation Candidates – today Sunday 28th October in St Joseph's Hall, 2pm - 3.30pm. In preparation for your Confirmation, an opportunity to get to know more about the Holy Spirit as a Helper and a Guide, and the chance, with some parish catechesis, to learn more about the Gifts and Fruits of the Holy Spirit.
Fess Up:Sunday 28th Oct @ 2.00 p.m - 4.00 p.m.. in the Lower Hall. The Legion Of Mary accompanied by Glasgow University Praesidium will hold a short talk and discussion on 'Confessions' in the Hall. Everybody is invited to come and join in the discussion unfolding the Sacrament of Confession.Come alongandthe discussion and hear what others have to say about this very important sacrament which Pope Francis referred to as :Reconciliation renders present with particular efficacy the merciful face of God The Youth of the Parish are particularly asked to come along and join in the discussion.TheStudents from Glasgow University will also be on hand to answer questions in regard to the work of their Praesidium. Tea/ Coffee from 1pm, if you would like to bring a packed lunch. Teas served also after the talk.
To bring this month of Mary to an end would you like to go on a short pilgrimage to Schoenstatt this Wednesday 31 October, following Mass that morning?I can take 3 people in my car, if other car drivers would like to consider taking the short pilgrimage too it would be possible to take more people.The initial plan would be to say the Rosary in the cars on our way to Schoenstatt, say the Rosary in the small chapel there and say the Rosary on the way home in the cars and perhaps have a cup of tea/coffee at the Cross when we return.If you are interested could you ring me on 942 8229/07305023481 or email me on [email protected]. Jackie Harrison
All Saints Day– 1st Nov– Holy Day of Obligation – Masses – 10.00 a.m. and 7.00 p.m. Mass in St Nicholas’ School 11am will include the blessing of the St Nicholas candles. One for each class. Assembly Hall space allows for staff and pupils only.
All Souls Day– Friday 2nd November – Mass - 10a.m.
Primary 6 Day Retreat - Thurs 1stNovemberbeginning with 10am Mass. Very grateful to the parish’s youth ministry team and parish catechists for all the preparations they have made to look after leading the retreat day. Grateful too to the class teachers and Caritas candidates who will be assisting.
AGAP Film & Faith Clubmeets at 1.00 pm for a matinee and at 7.00 pm on Thursday 1stNovember at Saint Mungo’s Retreat House, next to Saint Mungo’s Church. This month’s film is The Blind Side(2009, Cert 12A). To book go to www.agap.org.ukand go to “What’s On” or phone 0141 552 5527
Soup run –this Friday 2ndNov. Donations of soup, sandwiches, soft fruit etc can be brought to the lower hall between 6.30 and 7pm. For food hygiene purposes, ideally it would be really helpful if sandwiches could be in packs of two or four.are in need of more volunteers so if you think you may be able to come along even on an occasional basis, please just come to the lower hall between 6.45 and 7pm or give me a call . Many thanks - Veronica - 942 4775
Vigil for Vocationswith Mass, Adoration and Benediction on Friday 2ndNovember from 7.00 pm until 9.00 pm at Turnbull Hall, Southpark Terrace, G12 8LG
Mass for our beloved dead takes place Sunday 11th November at 12noon. The families of those who have lost a loved one over the past year have been invited but, of course, everyone is welcome who wishes to pray for those whom they have lost. Refreshments will be served in the hall after Mass.
Iona -Confirmation of our parish visit to Iona May 2019 has now been sent out to all those who have booked a place.
Information eveningfor people considering applying for initial Teacher Education Programme (Primary) in Saint Patrick’s Primary (Perth Street,G3 8UQ) on Tues 6thNov 6.30 pm - 8.00 pm. See noticeboard for full details.
Cluster Youth MassFor P6 to S2.Sat 10thNov at 6pm in St Andrew's followed with pizza in the upper hall. We are still looking for some young people to help at the Mass as passkeepers, servers, and with the offertory and bidding prayers. If you would like to help with one of these ministries, please contact [email protected]/942 4635
University of Glasgow Choral Society and Chapel Choir World War 1 Centenary Concert.The Concert will be held in University Chapel on Saturday 10th November at 7.30pm featuring world premiere of A Glasgow Elegy by Tom Harrold and Dona Nobis Pacem by Ronald Center.Tickets £10 and £5 with student ID.available at door or reservations from [email protected]
The St Andrew’s parish Christmas Fair will take place on Sunday 18th November after 10am and 12 noon Masses.This will be similar to last year’s, with a selection of charities at the event.Could parishioners who would like to host a stall please contact either Anne MacIntosh (931 5861) or Annamaria Strachan (942 9799) to confirm.All profits from the Piety Stall go to Church funds.Tea, coffee and home baking will be served at this event.
St Andrew’s Music and Quiz Night – Saturday 24 November Tickets will be on sale after all Masses this weekend. They are selling fast so don’t leave it too late!
Rehearsals for the pop-up choir and the “Man Choir” will begin next Sunday at 3pm. Even if you haven’t signed up you will be made most welcome. Anyone still wishing to perform on the night, please contact Veronica McLaughlin by Sunday 4th November([email protected]) Any enquiries/offers of help should be directed to Margaret Charrier (07933713621) or Veronica. We are looking forward to a great night with all proceeds going to the Scottish Association for Mental Health (SAMH).
St Andrew’s The 29 Club (200 Club ) New Season It’s the start of a new season for our popular 29 Club and our first £1000 draw will take place at our Parish function on 24 November. My thanks to those who have renewed their subscription however we still have a few who have yet to renew…. Please!! All our fundraising is used to support our Parish Development Fund; various charitable causes and ... you can win one of the many cash prizes on offer during the year, We need YOUR support please!! Vacancies are available now for the 2018/19 season with membership at £6 per month or £65 per annum. Simply leave your name and address details with Fr Joe or myself. Thanks!!Come and Join Us !! Contact Brian Donnelly on 942-6085 or Father Mackle on 942-4635.
St Andrew’s Readers’ Rota - We are currently short of readers for the 12 Noon Sunday Mass. If there is anyone interested in becoming a reader at this particular Mass, I would be very grateful to hear from them prior to the preparation of the next rota for the 3 month period December 2018 to end February 2019? The usual commitment is approximately one reading per month at the same specified Mass time. Please contact me at [email protected]for more details/to organise a short meeting if you are interested in joining the Readers’ Rota for the 12 Noon Mass.
Children’s Choir – November 11th and 18th; December 9th, 16th and 25th. All at 10am unless otherwise stated.Any queries, please contact Annamaria Strachan 01419429799/07749715514- [email protected]
Upcoming Meetings
29thOct –Bereavement Support – 7pm - House
30thOct – Fabric & Finance – 7pm – House
5thNov– Halls Committee – 7.30pm – House
6thNov– St Nicholas Parent Council – 6.30pm – Bearsden Academy
7thNov– RCIA – 7pm - Hut
8thNov– Parish Pastoral Council – 7pm – House
12thNov– Ongoing Faith Formation – 10.30am - House
12thNov– EMHC who visit housebound – 2pm – House
12thNov– Legion of Mary – 4pm - Hut
12thNov– Youth ministry – 7pm – House
19thNov- Messengers – 7.30pm / 8.00pm – Lower Hall
The St. Andrew’s Embroidery Group—Are creating an Embroidered Panel to celebrate the new St. Nicholas School. The Themes of the panel are the guiding principles of St. Nicholas life, his generosity, his faith and his support for those in need. The panel will be unveiled in the school on 6th December—St. Nicholas’ Feast Day. There will also be a Coffee morning after 10.00 and 12.00 Masses at St. Andrew’s Church on the 18th November (which is also the morning of the Christmas Fair). The proceeds of this will go to towards helping to fund the materials used to create the panel. Please come and support the Coffee Morning. We hope some embroiderers will be there to describe in more detail the panel and its creation. Thank you so much for your support.
St. Andrew’s Club (200) New Season—It’s the start of a new season for our popular 29 Club and our first £1000 draw will take place at our Parish function on 24th November. My thanks to those who have renewed the subscription, however we still have a few who have yet to renew…...Please!! All our fundraising is used to support our Parish Development Fund; various charitable causes and… you can win one of the many cash prizes on offer during the year. We need YOUR support please!!! Vacancies are available now for the 2018/19 season with membership at £6.00 per month or £65.00 per annum Simply leave your name and address details with Fr. Joe or myself--Thanks!!
Come and Join Us!!
Contact Brian Donnelly on 0141 942 6805 or Father Mackle on 0141 942 4635
Please remember in your Prayers those in need, those who are sick, and those in hospital.
Recently Dead— Lewis Miller, Gary Boyd, Maureen McRobbie, Richard Karasek, Michael Morgan, Jim Bonnar, Margaret McGrath, Mary O’Brien, Eddie & Norman Farmer, Elizabeth Docherty.
Anniversaries--Lawrence & Anne Donelly, Maureen Morton, Katheen Muir, Charlie Whitelaw, Isabelle Whitelaw, Mary McGrath, Sarah Fallon, Pearl Milne, Catherine Docherty
Fess Up:Sunday 28th Oct @ 2.00 p.m - 4.00 p.m.. in the Lower Hall. The Legion Of Mary accompanied by Glasgow University Praesidium will hold a short talk and discussion on 'Confessions' in the Hall. Everybody is invited to come and join in the discussion unfolding the Sacrament of Confession.Come alongandthe discussion and hear what others have to say about this very important sacrament which Pope Francis referred to as :Reconciliation renders present with particular efficacy the merciful face of God The Youth of the Parish are particularly asked to come along and join in the discussion.TheStudents from Glasgow University will also be on hand to answer questions in regard to the work of their Praesidium. Tea/ Coffee from 1pm, if you would like to bring a packed lunch. Teas served also after the talk.
To bring this month of Mary to an end would you like to go on a short pilgrimage to Schoenstatt this Wednesday 31 October, following Mass that morning?I can take 3 people in my car, if other car drivers would like to consider taking the short pilgrimage too it would be possible to take more people.The initial plan would be to say the Rosary in the cars on our way to Schoenstatt, say the Rosary in the small chapel there and say the Rosary on the way home in the cars and perhaps have a cup of tea/coffee at the Cross when we return.If you are interested could you ring me on 942 8229/07305023481 or email me on [email protected]. Jackie Harrison
All Saints Day– 1st Nov– Holy Day of Obligation – Masses – 10.00 a.m. and 7.00 p.m. Mass in St Nicholas’ School 11am will include the blessing of the St Nicholas candles. One for each class. Assembly Hall space allows for staff and pupils only.
All Souls Day– Friday 2nd November – Mass - 10a.m.
Primary 6 Day Retreat - Thurs 1stNovemberbeginning with 10am Mass. Very grateful to the parish’s youth ministry team and parish catechists for all the preparations they have made to look after leading the retreat day. Grateful too to the class teachers and Caritas candidates who will be assisting.
AGAP Film & Faith Clubmeets at 1.00 pm for a matinee and at 7.00 pm on Thursday 1stNovember at Saint Mungo’s Retreat House, next to Saint Mungo’s Church. This month’s film is The Blind Side(2009, Cert 12A). To book go to www.agap.org.ukand go to “What’s On” or phone 0141 552 5527
Soup run –this Friday 2ndNov. Donations of soup, sandwiches, soft fruit etc can be brought to the lower hall between 6.30 and 7pm. For food hygiene purposes, ideally it would be really helpful if sandwiches could be in packs of two or four.are in need of more volunteers so if you think you may be able to come along even on an occasional basis, please just come to the lower hall between 6.45 and 7pm or give me a call . Many thanks - Veronica - 942 4775
Vigil for Vocationswith Mass, Adoration and Benediction on Friday 2ndNovember from 7.00 pm until 9.00 pm at Turnbull Hall, Southpark Terrace, G12 8LG
Mass for our beloved dead takes place Sunday 11th November at 12noon. The families of those who have lost a loved one over the past year have been invited but, of course, everyone is welcome who wishes to pray for those whom they have lost. Refreshments will be served in the hall after Mass.
Iona -Confirmation of our parish visit to Iona May 2019 has now been sent out to all those who have booked a place.
Information eveningfor people considering applying for initial Teacher Education Programme (Primary) in Saint Patrick’s Primary (Perth Street,G3 8UQ) on Tues 6thNov 6.30 pm - 8.00 pm. See noticeboard for full details.
Cluster Youth MassFor P6 to S2.Sat 10thNov at 6pm in St Andrew's followed with pizza in the upper hall. We are still looking for some young people to help at the Mass as passkeepers, servers, and with the offertory and bidding prayers. If you would like to help with one of these ministries, please contact [email protected]/942 4635
University of Glasgow Choral Society and Chapel Choir World War 1 Centenary Concert.The Concert will be held in University Chapel on Saturday 10th November at 7.30pm featuring world premiere of A Glasgow Elegy by Tom Harrold and Dona Nobis Pacem by Ronald Center.Tickets £10 and £5 with student ID.available at door or reservations from [email protected]
The St Andrew’s parish Christmas Fair will take place on Sunday 18th November after 10am and 12 noon Masses.This will be similar to last year’s, with a selection of charities at the event.Could parishioners who would like to host a stall please contact either Anne MacIntosh (931 5861) or Annamaria Strachan (942 9799) to confirm.All profits from the Piety Stall go to Church funds.Tea, coffee and home baking will be served at this event.
St Andrew’s Music and Quiz Night – Saturday 24 November Tickets will be on sale after all Masses this weekend. They are selling fast so don’t leave it too late!
Rehearsals for the pop-up choir and the “Man Choir” will begin next Sunday at 3pm. Even if you haven’t signed up you will be made most welcome. Anyone still wishing to perform on the night, please contact Veronica McLaughlin by Sunday 4th November([email protected]) Any enquiries/offers of help should be directed to Margaret Charrier (07933713621) or Veronica. We are looking forward to a great night with all proceeds going to the Scottish Association for Mental Health (SAMH).
St Andrew’s The 29 Club (200 Club ) New Season It’s the start of a new season for our popular 29 Club and our first £1000 draw will take place at our Parish function on 24 November. My thanks to those who have renewed their subscription however we still have a few who have yet to renew…. Please!! All our fundraising is used to support our Parish Development Fund; various charitable causes and ... you can win one of the many cash prizes on offer during the year, We need YOUR support please!! Vacancies are available now for the 2018/19 season with membership at £6 per month or £65 per annum. Simply leave your name and address details with Fr Joe or myself. Thanks!!Come and Join Us !! Contact Brian Donnelly on 942-6085 or Father Mackle on 942-4635.
St Andrew’s Readers’ Rota - We are currently short of readers for the 12 Noon Sunday Mass. If there is anyone interested in becoming a reader at this particular Mass, I would be very grateful to hear from them prior to the preparation of the next rota for the 3 month period December 2018 to end February 2019? The usual commitment is approximately one reading per month at the same specified Mass time. Please contact me at [email protected]for more details/to organise a short meeting if you are interested in joining the Readers’ Rota for the 12 Noon Mass.
Children’s Choir – November 11th and 18th; December 9th, 16th and 25th. All at 10am unless otherwise stated.Any queries, please contact Annamaria Strachan 01419429799/07749715514- [email protected]
Upcoming Meetings
29thOct –Bereavement Support – 7pm - House
30thOct – Fabric & Finance – 7pm – House
5thNov– Halls Committee – 7.30pm – House
6thNov– St Nicholas Parent Council – 6.30pm – Bearsden Academy
7thNov– RCIA – 7pm - Hut
8thNov– Parish Pastoral Council – 7pm – House
12thNov– Ongoing Faith Formation – 10.30am - House
12thNov– EMHC who visit housebound – 2pm – House
12thNov– Legion of Mary – 4pm - Hut
12thNov– Youth ministry – 7pm – House
19thNov- Messengers – 7.30pm / 8.00pm – Lower Hall
The St. Andrew’s Embroidery Group—Are creating an Embroidered Panel to celebrate the new St. Nicholas School. The Themes of the panel are the guiding principles of St. Nicholas life, his generosity, his faith and his support for those in need. The panel will be unveiled in the school on 6th December—St. Nicholas’ Feast Day. There will also be a Coffee morning after 10.00 and 12.00 Masses at St. Andrew’s Church on the 18th November (which is also the morning of the Christmas Fair). The proceeds of this will go to towards helping to fund the materials used to create the panel. Please come and support the Coffee Morning. We hope some embroiderers will be there to describe in more detail the panel and its creation. Thank you so much for your support.
St. Andrew’s Club (200) New Season—It’s the start of a new season for our popular 29 Club and our first £1000 draw will take place at our Parish function on 24th November. My thanks to those who have renewed the subscription, however we still have a few who have yet to renew…...Please!! All our fundraising is used to support our Parish Development Fund; various charitable causes and… you can win one of the many cash prizes on offer during the year. We need YOUR support please!!! Vacancies are available now for the 2018/19 season with membership at £6.00 per month or £65.00 per annum Simply leave your name and address details with Fr. Joe or myself--Thanks!!
Come and Join Us!!
Contact Brian Donnelly on 0141 942 6805 or Father Mackle on 0141 942 4635
Please remember in your Prayers those in need, those who are sick, and those in hospital.
Recently Dead— Lewis Miller, Gary Boyd, Maureen McRobbie, Richard Karasek, Michael Morgan, Jim Bonnar, Margaret McGrath, Mary O’Brien, Eddie & Norman Farmer, Elizabeth Docherty.
Anniversaries--Lawrence & Anne Donelly, Maureen Morton, Katheen Muir, Charlie Whitelaw, Isabelle Whitelaw, Mary McGrath, Sarah Fallon, Pearl Milne, Catherine Docherty