"Your word, O Lord, is truth;
consecrate us in the truth."
consecrate us in the truth."
A door entry system will be fitted to the Lower Hall at the end of the month. Any parishioner who feels they may require access to the Lower Hall or Crypt, should send an email detailing the days and times that access is required along with the reason for access. Requests should be sent to [email protected].
Catholic Social Teaching Thought for the Week – Sunday 29 September (The Feast of St. Francis of Assisi is observed on 4 October) It would be considered a theft on our part if we didn't give to someone in greater need than we are. Saint Francis of Assisi
Laudato Si’ - On Care for our Common Home – The entire material universe speaks of God’s love, his boundless affection for us. Soil, water, mountains: everything is, as it were, a caress of God. (#84)
Newman Association: The Glasgow “Newman” at 80 – Personal Reflections on Faith and the Future. - A talk by Dr Arthur McLay in The Parish Hall, Immaculate Conception Church, 2049 Maryhill Road, Glasgow, G20 0AA at 7.30pm on Thursday 3rd October 2024. All welcome. Refreshments provided.
Pastoral Ministry to Deaf Community: From Sunday 6th October, Mass will be signed for the Deaf Community in St Augustine’s Milton at 12 o’clock Mass.
To mark the end of this year's Season of Creation we shall be holding a service on Sunday 6 October at 6pm to pray together for our hope for creation and for peace to allow creation to flourish. This is being organised by several groups in the parish - please come along to show your support. It will last for approximately 40 minutes, followed by the chance to chat over a cuppa.
Milngavie and Bearsden Historical Society. The Irish War of Independence 1919-1921 by Robert Lynch. Monday, 7th October 2024 at 7.30pm. Lower Hall, St. Andrew's Church, Bearsden. Visitors £4.
Crafternoon is scheduled for Saturday 2nd November. Join us for a relaxed afternoon of crafting, learning new skills while catching up with friends and meeting new people with similar interests. Have fun while creating handmade Christmas gifts for your loved ones!
Choir dates 10th November, 8th, 15th and 25th December. Any children not in St Nicholas' who would like to join the choir please contact Annamaria Strachan on 0141 9429799/07749715414 or email [email protected].
The Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of ecology is an annual, month-long season when Christian communities celebrate our faith in God Creator and act in unity to care for our common home. Go to seasonofcreation.org for details on how to participate in the global movement to care for God's gift of creation!
Assisted Suicide – Please contact your MSPs today to stop assisted suicide becoming legal in Scotland. Use the QR code to access the Write to Them website and write to your MSPs, or visit https://writetothem.com
LOURDES PILGRIMAGE - DATES FOR 2025 Wednesday 16th till Wednesday 23rd July 2025
If you would like more information, please contact: Archdiocese of Glasgow Pilgrimage Office Telephone: 0141 226 5898 or email: [email protected]
St Andrew's Embroidery group will be raising money for the mental health charity, Men Matter Scotland, at this year's Christmas fair. We are looking for donations of any Christmas decorations you no longer need for up cycling and selling. Donations can be left in the pine cupboard to the right of the organ. Any queries: [email protected]
Lunch Club The next lunch club meeting is this Thursday 3rd October 12.30-2.30p.m. in the Upper Hall. As always everyone is very welcome. Come along bring a friend, a neighbour, a family member and enjoy lunch “in a warm friendly environment.
The Legion of Mary. Can you spare a few hours each week? If so, we would love your help in our work of supporting the Parish Priest in pastoral work. If you would like to know further about our work and have a little chat about what we do, please phone Ann on 07988 258977.
ARE YOU IN SECONDARY SCHOOL? The Youth Ministries Team would like to gather information on what we can do for YOU! We know that involvement in church life can diminish or even stop when you transition to Secondary School. To help us re-establish this link and provide what you want or need as you journey through your teens and into adulthood, please complete the questionnaire at https://forms.gle/sE2eBJN1ZdodHCgF6
Bee a Knitter has started up again at 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 one instructor/three learner ratio. Donation to Marie Curie. Tea and coffee served. Call or text Veronica for more info: 07884 468212.
Support for Drumchapel Foodbank. Non-perishable food items are always gratefully received and can be placed in the House porch. Donations can also 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 get in touch. Thanks for continuing to give the foodbank your support.
For women affected by separation and divorce - confidential and peer support Friday 18th October Immaculate Conception Church Hall, Maryhill 6 8p.m. [email protected].
Tea is served in the hut after daily Mass Monday to Thursday. All most welcome.
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.
Before receiving Holy Communion, we are asked to make some act of reverence such as a bow.
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 or deacon. Many thanks.
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.
Eucharistic Adoration for Vocations to the Priesthood will be held on Saturday 5th October, 10 -11am, with Exposition, Rosary and Benediction. Why not come and “Pray the Lord of the harvest to send more labourers into the harvest”?
Second Collection : There will be a Second Collection the weekend of 5th & 6th October for LEPRA. Many thanks for your support.
Ignatian Spirituality Centre: Interested in “reflection exploring Celtic Spirituality”: how Celtic traditions can help deepen our faith and be open to the ‘invisible world of saints and angels’ while responding to contemporary issues and putting faith into action? Date: 5th October from 10:00am – 3pm in the Ignatian Spirituality Centre, 35 Scott Street, Glasgow, G3 6PE. Please bring a packed lunch. Suggested donation for the day is £30 however, give as much or as little as you can afford. Book via the website at isc.glasgow.co.uk
RCAG PYM TRAINING | 5 Sessions over ZOOM | Mondays from Oct 21st| 1900 - 2030
Are you passionate about guiding and inspiring youth in your parish? We're excited to invite you to our Parish Youth Ministry Training—a five-part training series designed to equip you to lead a vibrant youth group. Whether you're a seasoned volunteer or new to ministry, this training is for you!
Interested? Register: tinyurl.com/pymtraining24 If you are interested in this Training, please contact Gill Harkness of the Parish Youth Ministry Team.
All P3 parents intending to present their child for the Sacrament of Reconciliation during Lent 2025, please collect an enrolment form from the sacristy before Mass.
P4 parents are not required to re-enrol. Your form and all the details on it from last year (P3) will automatically roll on to the P4 list.
P7 parents should collect an enrolment form for Confirmation.
All forms are to be returned, please, by Sunday, 27th October 2024.
Laudato Si’ - On Care for our Common Home – The entire material universe speaks of God’s love, his boundless affection for us. Soil, water, mountains: everything is, as it were, a caress of God. (#84)
Newman Association: The Glasgow “Newman” at 80 – Personal Reflections on Faith and the Future. - A talk by Dr Arthur McLay in The Parish Hall, Immaculate Conception Church, 2049 Maryhill Road, Glasgow, G20 0AA at 7.30pm on Thursday 3rd October 2024. All welcome. Refreshments provided.
Pastoral Ministry to Deaf Community: From Sunday 6th October, Mass will be signed for the Deaf Community in St Augustine’s Milton at 12 o’clock Mass.
To mark the end of this year's Season of Creation we shall be holding a service on Sunday 6 October at 6pm to pray together for our hope for creation and for peace to allow creation to flourish. This is being organised by several groups in the parish - please come along to show your support. It will last for approximately 40 minutes, followed by the chance to chat over a cuppa.
Milngavie and Bearsden Historical Society. The Irish War of Independence 1919-1921 by Robert Lynch. Monday, 7th October 2024 at 7.30pm. Lower Hall, St. Andrew's Church, Bearsden. Visitors £4.
Crafternoon is scheduled for Saturday 2nd November. Join us for a relaxed afternoon of crafting, learning new skills while catching up with friends and meeting new people with similar interests. Have fun while creating handmade Christmas gifts for your loved ones!
Choir dates 10th November, 8th, 15th and 25th December. Any children not in St Nicholas' who would like to join the choir please contact Annamaria Strachan on 0141 9429799/07749715414 or email [email protected].
The Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of ecology is an annual, month-long season when Christian communities celebrate our faith in God Creator and act in unity to care for our common home. Go to seasonofcreation.org for details on how to participate in the global movement to care for God's gift of creation!
Assisted Suicide – Please contact your MSPs today to stop assisted suicide becoming legal in Scotland. Use the QR code to access the Write to Them website and write to your MSPs, or visit https://writetothem.com
LOURDES PILGRIMAGE - DATES FOR 2025 Wednesday 16th till Wednesday 23rd July 2025
If you would like more information, please contact: Archdiocese of Glasgow Pilgrimage Office Telephone: 0141 226 5898 or email: [email protected]
St Andrew's Embroidery group will be raising money for the mental health charity, Men Matter Scotland, at this year's Christmas fair. We are looking for donations of any Christmas decorations you no longer need for up cycling and selling. Donations can be left in the pine cupboard to the right of the organ. Any queries: [email protected]
Lunch Club The next lunch club meeting is this Thursday 3rd October 12.30-2.30p.m. in the Upper Hall. As always everyone is very welcome. Come along bring a friend, a neighbour, a family member and enjoy lunch “in a warm friendly environment.
The Legion of Mary. Can you spare a few hours each week? If so, we would love your help in our work of supporting the Parish Priest in pastoral work. If you would like to know further about our work and have a little chat about what we do, please phone Ann on 07988 258977.
ARE YOU IN SECONDARY SCHOOL? The Youth Ministries Team would like to gather information on what we can do for YOU! We know that involvement in church life can diminish or even stop when you transition to Secondary School. To help us re-establish this link and provide what you want or need as you journey through your teens and into adulthood, please complete the questionnaire at https://forms.gle/sE2eBJN1ZdodHCgF6
Bee a Knitter has started up again at 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 one instructor/three learner ratio. Donation to Marie Curie. Tea and coffee served. Call or text Veronica for more info: 07884 468212.
Support for Drumchapel Foodbank. Non-perishable food items are always gratefully received and can be placed in the House porch. Donations can also 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 get in touch. Thanks for continuing to give the foodbank your support.
For women affected by separation and divorce - confidential and peer support Friday 18th October Immaculate Conception Church Hall, Maryhill 6 8p.m. [email protected].
Tea is served in the hut after daily Mass Monday to Thursday. All most welcome.
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.
Before receiving Holy Communion, we are asked to make some act of reverence such as a bow.
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 or deacon. Many thanks.
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.
Eucharistic Adoration for Vocations to the Priesthood will be held on Saturday 5th October, 10 -11am, with Exposition, Rosary and Benediction. Why not come and “Pray the Lord of the harvest to send more labourers into the harvest”?
Second Collection : There will be a Second Collection the weekend of 5th & 6th October for LEPRA. Many thanks for your support.
Ignatian Spirituality Centre: Interested in “reflection exploring Celtic Spirituality”: how Celtic traditions can help deepen our faith and be open to the ‘invisible world of saints and angels’ while responding to contemporary issues and putting faith into action? Date: 5th October from 10:00am – 3pm in the Ignatian Spirituality Centre, 35 Scott Street, Glasgow, G3 6PE. Please bring a packed lunch. Suggested donation for the day is £30 however, give as much or as little as you can afford. Book via the website at isc.glasgow.co.uk
RCAG PYM TRAINING | 5 Sessions over ZOOM | Mondays from Oct 21st| 1900 - 2030
Are you passionate about guiding and inspiring youth in your parish? We're excited to invite you to our Parish Youth Ministry Training—a five-part training series designed to equip you to lead a vibrant youth group. Whether you're a seasoned volunteer or new to ministry, this training is for you!
Interested? Register: tinyurl.com/pymtraining24 If you are interested in this Training, please contact Gill Harkness of the Parish Youth Ministry Team.
All P3 parents intending to present their child for the Sacrament of Reconciliation during Lent 2025, please collect an enrolment form from the sacristy before Mass.
P4 parents are not required to re-enrol. Your form and all the details on it from last year (P3) will automatically roll on to the P4 list.
P7 parents should collect an enrolment form for Confirmation.
All forms are to be returned, please, by Sunday, 27th October 2024.
Please remember in your prayers, those in need, those who are sick and housebound and those in hospital.
Anniversaries: Peter Rourke. (Month's Mind) Paul Donnelly, Terence O'Hare.
Anniversaries: Peter Rourke. (Month's Mind) Paul Donnelly, Terence O'Hare.
