"You are Peter and upon this rock I will build my Church."
Due to Fr. Lyons being on Sick Leave, the following changes to Masses will start the weekend of 12th/13th July.
· St. Andrew's, Bearsden. Vigil Mass (Saturday) - 6p.m. Sunday morning - 10a.m. Confessions before Mass beginning at 9.10a.m.
· St. Joseph's, Milngavie. Vigil Mass (Saturday) - 4.30p.m. Confessions beginning at 4p.m. Sunday morning - 11.30a.m.
Funerals and Sick Calls will be covered by St. Andrew's.
Weekday Masses and Mass times for Holydays of Obligation have been altered as below:
When it is a Holyday of Obligation, Mass times will be:
· St. Joseph's - Vigil - 7pm. St. Andrew's - 10am.
· Weekday Masses will be - St. Joseph's - Monday, 10am. St. Andrew's - Thursday and Friday, 10am.
When Fr. Michael is on holiday, weekday Masses (if any)/Services will be announced nearer the time locally and in the Bulletin. A handout/flier is in the process of being produced.
This system will be in place for at least three months. Many thanks for your understanding and please note there is no alternative, no plan B.
COLLECTIONS: 21st/22nd June: Plate - £925. Many thanks.
SECOND COLLECTION: There will be a second collection for Peter's Pence this weekend, 28th/29th June.
There will be a Second Collection the weekend of 19th/20th July for the Sisters of St. Peter Claver.
FUNDRAISING. The parish is looking to set up a new fundraising body along the same principles as the 29 Club. We are in the process of working this out, so please be patient. I hope you will continue to support this new fundraising activity as you have in the past.
RCIA PROGRAMME: Interested in becoming a Catholic? Please get in touch. The programme of learning and instruction will begin after summer and prepares adults for the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. Please speak to Fr Michael, if you would like to know more.
FINAL YEAR AT SCHOOL? Like to do the Caritas Award? The Award celebrates the faith witness which Caritas candidates give within their home, school and parish. For more information, speak to Fr Michael and visit https://sces.org.uk/caritas-award/
Thank you to all who were involved with the new Primary 1 afternoon that took place last Sunday in the hall.
Before receiving Holy Communion, we are asked to make some act of reverence such as a bow.
Our SPRED parish group, which consists of parishioners from St Andrew's and St Joseph's is actively looking for friends who have special needs aged 21 plus and volunteers who would be interested in training in order to keep this vital parish based ministry going forward. Further information from Lorna Donnelly, St Andrew's SPRED group.
· St. Andrew's, Bearsden. Vigil Mass (Saturday) - 6p.m. Sunday morning - 10a.m. Confessions before Mass beginning at 9.10a.m.
· St. Joseph's, Milngavie. Vigil Mass (Saturday) - 4.30p.m. Confessions beginning at 4p.m. Sunday morning - 11.30a.m.
Funerals and Sick Calls will be covered by St. Andrew's.
Weekday Masses and Mass times for Holydays of Obligation have been altered as below:
When it is a Holyday of Obligation, Mass times will be:
· St. Joseph's - Vigil - 7pm. St. Andrew's - 10am.
· Weekday Masses will be - St. Joseph's - Monday, 10am. St. Andrew's - Thursday and Friday, 10am.
When Fr. Michael is on holiday, weekday Masses (if any)/Services will be announced nearer the time locally and in the Bulletin. A handout/flier is in the process of being produced.
This system will be in place for at least three months. Many thanks for your understanding and please note there is no alternative, no plan B.
COLLECTIONS: 21st/22nd June: Plate - £925. Many thanks.
SECOND COLLECTION: There will be a second collection for Peter's Pence this weekend, 28th/29th June.
There will be a Second Collection the weekend of 19th/20th July for the Sisters of St. Peter Claver.
FUNDRAISING. The parish is looking to set up a new fundraising body along the same principles as the 29 Club. We are in the process of working this out, so please be patient. I hope you will continue to support this new fundraising activity as you have in the past.
RCIA PROGRAMME: Interested in becoming a Catholic? Please get in touch. The programme of learning and instruction will begin after summer and prepares adults for the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. Please speak to Fr Michael, if you would like to know more.
FINAL YEAR AT SCHOOL? Like to do the Caritas Award? The Award celebrates the faith witness which Caritas candidates give within their home, school and parish. For more information, speak to Fr Michael and visit https://sces.org.uk/caritas-award/
Thank you to all who were involved with the new Primary 1 afternoon that took place last Sunday in the hall.
Before receiving Holy Communion, we are asked to make some act of reverence such as a bow.
Our SPRED parish group, which consists of parishioners from St Andrew's and St Joseph's is actively looking for friends who have special needs aged 21 plus and volunteers who would be interested in training in order to keep this vital parish based ministry going forward. Further information from Lorna Donnelly, St Andrew's SPRED group.
Catholic Social Teaching Thought for the Week – 29th June 2025 At times we find it hard to make room for God's unconditional love in our pastoral activity. We put so many conditions on mercy that we empty it of its concrete meaning and real significance. That is the worst way of watering down the Gospel. Amoris Laetitia, para 311
Laudato Si’ - On Care for our Common Home – Laudato Si’ - On Care for our Common Home -Liberation from the dominant technocratic paradigm does in fact happen sometimes, for example, when cooperatives of small producers adopt less polluting means of production, and opt for a non-consumerist model of life, recreation and community. Or when technology is directed primarily to resolving people’s concrete problems, truly helping them live with more dignity and less suffering. (#112)
New Altar Servers. If you would like to be a Server, please ask your Parents/Guardians to speak to Fr Michael. The more the merrier - I think!
Jubilee Service. Each Deanery in the diocese has been asked to take part in a Jubilee Service at the Cathedral this year. Our date is 15th September at 7p.m. Along with St. Joseph's, Milngavie, we have been asked to arrange transport if possible. Therefore, if you are interested in attending, there is a sheet in the porch for you to sign. If there are sufficient numbers we would try to hire a bus. Could you please sign up by the end of June.
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]
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.
Bee a Knitter ~St Joseph’s Church, Milngavie, Buchanan Street entrance. Sundays. 1-3p.m. Learn to knit. Absolute beginner’s class. All ages welcome. All materials supplied. Limited places as 1 instructor per 3 learners. Donation to Marie Curie. Tea and coffee served. Call or text Veronica for more info: 07884 468212.
"We Are Mission" handout is in the porch for anyone interested to take away and is free of charge.
The latest Justice & Peace Scotland newsletter is now available on https://www.justiceandpeacescotland.org.uk
The latest newsletter from National Marriage, Family and Life Commission is available on https://marriagefamilyandlife.org.uk/newsletter/
Regarding young children who haven’t made their First Communion being given a blessing at Communion time. Parents who wish their child to receive a blessing must come forward, please, in the Communion line to the priest. Many thanks.
Support for Drumchapel Foodbank. Non-perishable food items are always gratefully received. Please place in the box in the Church porch during usual opening times. Donations can be taken straight to the Foodbank at Ladyloan Pl Unit 9, G15 8LB. We regularly use cash donations to purchase food items for delivery straight to the foodbank. Our rota is always looking for more foodbank volunteer drivers. If you can help, please contact [email protected]. Thank you for continuing to give the foodbank your support.
DIFFICULTY READING LOCAL NEWS The Bearsden & Milngavie Talking Newspaper Association – BEAM- provides recordings each week, to the blind and visually impaired in the local community, of the Milngavie & Bearsden Herald, extracts from the Community News plus stories from e.g. the Scottish Book Trust, adding a bit of light-hearted interest. Free boom boxes are supplied -the Post Office provides a free postal service - therefore no cost to listeners. For more information contact Graham Silcock – 07770 524983.
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.
Laudato Si’ - On Care for our Common Home – Laudato Si’ - On Care for our Common Home -Liberation from the dominant technocratic paradigm does in fact happen sometimes, for example, when cooperatives of small producers adopt less polluting means of production, and opt for a non-consumerist model of life, recreation and community. Or when technology is directed primarily to resolving people’s concrete problems, truly helping them live with more dignity and less suffering. (#112)
New Altar Servers. If you would like to be a Server, please ask your Parents/Guardians to speak to Fr Michael. The more the merrier - I think!
Jubilee Service. Each Deanery in the diocese has been asked to take part in a Jubilee Service at the Cathedral this year. Our date is 15th September at 7p.m. Along with St. Joseph's, Milngavie, we have been asked to arrange transport if possible. Therefore, if you are interested in attending, there is a sheet in the porch for you to sign. If there are sufficient numbers we would try to hire a bus. Could you please sign up by the end of June.
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]
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.
Bee a Knitter ~St Joseph’s Church, Milngavie, Buchanan Street entrance. Sundays. 1-3p.m. Learn to knit. Absolute beginner’s class. All ages welcome. All materials supplied. Limited places as 1 instructor per 3 learners. Donation to Marie Curie. Tea and coffee served. Call or text Veronica for more info: 07884 468212.
"We Are Mission" handout is in the porch for anyone interested to take away and is free of charge.
The latest Justice & Peace Scotland newsletter is now available on https://www.justiceandpeacescotland.org.uk
The latest newsletter from National Marriage, Family and Life Commission is available on https://marriagefamilyandlife.org.uk/newsletter/
Regarding young children who haven’t made their First Communion being given a blessing at Communion time. Parents who wish their child to receive a blessing must come forward, please, in the Communion line to the priest. Many thanks.
Support for Drumchapel Foodbank. Non-perishable food items are always gratefully received. Please place in the box in the Church porch during usual opening times. Donations can be taken straight to the Foodbank at Ladyloan Pl Unit 9, G15 8LB. We regularly use cash donations to purchase food items for delivery straight to the foodbank. Our rota is always looking for more foodbank volunteer drivers. If you can help, please contact [email protected]. Thank you for continuing to give the foodbank your support.
DIFFICULTY READING LOCAL NEWS The Bearsden & Milngavie Talking Newspaper Association – BEAM- provides recordings each week, to the blind and visually impaired in the local community, of the Milngavie & Bearsden Herald, extracts from the Community News plus stories from e.g. the Scottish Book Trust, adding a bit of light-hearted interest. Free boom boxes are supplied -the Post Office provides a free postal service - therefore no cost to listeners. For more information contact Graham Silcock – 07770 524983.
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: Joseph Clarke, Ann Connelly, Kate Gill and Ella McPhail.
Anniversaries: Bridget Baillie, Rosina Guidi, Donald Maclean and Maisie McNeill.
Recently Dead: Joseph Clarke, Ann Connelly, Kate Gill and Ella McPhail.
Anniversaries: Bridget Baillie, Rosina Guidi, Donald Maclean and Maisie McNeill.
