Sunday 29th March 2026 Palm Sunday (Year A)

Take this and share it among yourselves; 
for I tell you that from this time on 
I shall not drink of the fruit of the vine 
until the kingdom of God comes."
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March Thought - God of hope and love, help me to use this time to grow in understanding and acceptance of  others.

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.
• Masses – Monday, Thursday and Friday - 10a.m.
• Eucharistic Services - Tuesday and Wednesday - 10a.m.

St Joseph's, Milngavie.

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

EASTER SERVICES.
Monday, 30th March.

• The Way of the Cross at 7.30p.m. (Association of Bearsden Churches)

Tuesday 31st March.

• Confessions from 6p.m.-7p.m.

Holy Thursday, 2nd April.

• Morning Prayer at 10a.m.
• Mass of the Lord's Supper, 7p.m.
• Night Prayer, 10p.m.

Good Friday, 3rd April.

• Morning Prayer at 10a.m.
• Liturgy at 3p.m
• Liturgy 7p.m.

Holy Saturday, 4th April.

• Morning Prayer at 10a.m.
• Easter Vigil Mass, 8p.m.

Easter Sunday, 5th April.

• Mass at 10a.m.

 
PLATE COLLECTION for 22/3/26.

• Plate - £940
• Sick and retired priests -  £780
• Many Thanks for what you hand in, especially the wonderful amount for SCIAF!

Good Friday Collection 3p.m. for The Holy Places
 
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS:

• The Funeral Mass for Sarah Toland will take place in St Andrew's on Monday, 30th March at 10a.m.
• The Funeral Mass for Jim McCourtney will be on Tuesday, 31st March at 10a.m. at St. Andrew's.
• The Funeral Mass for Nona Boyle is on Wednesday, 8th April at 10a.m. in St. Andrew's.
• Fr Currie: Reception of Remains and Vigil for the Deceased on Monday 30th March at 6.00p.m. in St Michael’s, Dumbarton. Funeral Mass on Tuesday 31st March at 12 Noon in St Michael’s, Dumbarton.

 
Since September Carly Adams has been attending RCIA meetings every week to learn about the teachings and practice of Catholicism in preparation for joining the Church at the Easter Vigil.  Please keep her in your prayers during Lent.

RCAG Youth - Lenten Reflection Evening with Archbishop Nolan:

• Monday 30th March 2026, 1900 - 2100 St. Andrew’s Cathedral.
• Young adults (16+) are invited on Monday of Holy Week for a time of prayer and reflection, followed by a chance to enjoy hot cross buns and tea with old and new friends.
• Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/rcaglent26

 
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.

 
SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT: You can collect a letter in the porch concerning the upcoming elections.

CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK – Palm Sunday (29th March 2026)
"The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring glad tidings to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free, and to proclaim a year acceptable to the Lord."
Luke 4:18–19

Laudato Si’ – on new biological technologies:

• It is difficult to make a general judgement about genetic modification (GM), whether vegetable or animal, medical or agricultural, since these vary greatly among themselves and call for specific considerations.
• The risks involved are not always due to the techniques used, but rather to their improper or excessive application. Genetic mutations, in fact, have often been, and continue to be, caused by nature itself… (#133)

 
The Piety Stall has a range of cards and gifts on sale for Easter.
 
Before receiving Holy Communion, we are asked to make some act of reverence such as a bow.
 
RACHEL’S VINEYARD:

• A Rachel's Vineyard retreat for spiritual and emotional healing after abortion will be held in Glasgow on Friday, 24th to Sunday 26th April.
• This confidential, supportive retreat is powerful for anyone who has been affected by their own or someone else’s abortion experience.
• For more information, please call/text Sr Andrea on 07816 942824 or email s[email protected].
• For more details, see www.rachelsvineyard.org.uk

 
PARISH PADRE PIO Group:

• Meets for prayers in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel at St Andrews, Roman Rd at 2p.m. on the first Monday of each month.
• Next meeting is on Monday 6th April 2026. 

 
Choir Dates for this term all at 10a.m. Mass:

• 5th April
• 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.

The Justice & Peace groups of St Joseph's, St Andrew's, and Immaculate Conception, have invited the political parties in Scotland to a series of Q&A evenings on Thursdays during March/April, 7.00 - 8.30pm, to respond to a range of pre-set questions on issues such as poverty, addiction, immigration, net zero targets, health, and environmental protection.
Remaining Dates:​

• 9th April - Adam Harley - Lib Dem - St Andrew’s Lower Hall
• 16th April - James Adams - Scottish Labour - Immaculate Conception

 
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]

 
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.

 
Please keep all of the children who received the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time on Saturday the 14th of March in your prayers. Thank you to all of the parents, clergy, teachers and catechists who helped them to prepare for this special moment.
 
The Glasgow Phoenix Choir in its 75th season and under our conductor Cameron Murdoch, will be performing a concert:

• Friday 11th April 2026 in the RSNO Auditorium, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3NY.
• The concert begins at 14:30
• Tickets cost £22.00 and £25.00 (+ fees) online from the GRCH; Box office 0141 353 8000 or via the choir’s website.
• See poster in the church for more details.

 
Silence Over The Earth (Video for Holy Week)

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: Nona Boyle, Anne Callaghan, Fr Pat Currie, Dr James Hunter, Brian McGoldrick, John Mann, Jim Masterson, Paul Mulvey, Patrick O'Kane and Margaret Quigley.
Anniversaries: Janet McCarron, John McPhail and William Pate.