"The kingdom of God will be taken away from you
and given to a people that will produce its fruit."
and given to a people that will produce its fruit."
Sea Sunday - 2nd October when the Church prays for all those who live and work at sea. A second collection will be taken up for Apostleship of the Sea. For information about AoS’s work, visit www.apostleshipofthesea.org.uk
Stella Maris Mass - Monday 3rd October at Saint Mungo’s at 5.30pm to celebrate Stella Maris World Congress. On Tuesday 4th October, there will be Mass for Stella Maris World Congress at Saint Andrew’s Cathedral at 6pm. All are most welcome.
October Devotions – as well as there being Rosary weekdays at 9.30am in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, you are invited, during this month of the Holy Rosary, to come along to the church on Sundays at 4.30pm to pray the rosary.
Stella Maris Mass - Monday 3rd October at Saint Mungo’s at 5.30pm to celebrate Stella Maris World Congress. On Tuesday 4th October, there will be Mass for Stella Maris World Congress at Saint Andrew’s Cathedral at 6pm. All are most welcome.
October Devotions – as well as there being Rosary weekdays at 9.30am in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, you are invited, during this month of the Holy Rosary, to come along to the church on Sundays at 4.30pm to pray the rosary.
The Season of Creation concludes on the feast of St Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of creation – 4th Oct. You are invited to come along to the church to pray the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary for the Care of Creation on Sunday 2nd Oct at 4.30pm. Some decades will be prayed outdoors in the Jubilee garden and in the upper hall garden – weather permitting.
“Mary, the Mother who cared for Jesus, now cares with maternal affection and pain for this wounded world” Laudato Si (#241)
Catholic Social Teaching Thought for the Week - Sunday 2 October (The Feast of Saint 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
“Mary, the Mother who cared for Jesus, now cares with maternal affection and pain for this wounded world” Laudato Si (#241)
Catholic Social Teaching Thought for the Week - Sunday 2 October (The Feast of Saint 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
Carfin Sunday 25th September.
Despite the chilly wind and rain it was great two bus loads from St Andrew’s and St Joseph’s joining a huge crowd at today’s St Bernadette Relics visit - National Pilgrimage at Carfin. Good hot drinks all round afterwards for all. Can you spot your brolly?
Despite the chilly wind and rain it was great two bus loads from St Andrew’s and St Joseph’s joining a huge crowd at today’s St Bernadette Relics visit - National Pilgrimage at Carfin. Good hot drinks all round afterwards for all. Can you spot your brolly?
Laudato Si’ - On Care for our Common Home - Other indicators of the present situation have to do with the depletion of natural resources. We all know that it is not possible to sustain the present level of consumption in developed countries and wealthier sectors of society, where the habit of wasting and discarding has reached unprecedented levels. The exploitation of the planet has already exceeded acceptable limits and we still have not solved the problem of poverty. (#27)
Challenge Poverty Week; 3rd – 9th October Times are hard, and getting harder, for hundreds of thousands of people across the country. A rising flood of living costs is pulling more and more people towards poverty. This week is an opportunity for you to raise your voice against poverty and unite with others in calling for a just and equal Scotland. Visit www.challengepoverty.net to learn more and get involved.
Justice and Peace Scotland Message on this link.
This year's Homeless Sunday takes place on Sunday 9th October, the day before World Homeless Day on Monday 10th October. The chosen theme for this year is 'Homelessness and Mental Health Issues', which feels particularly timely as World Mental Health Day is also on Monday 10th October. Please check out the online prayers & resources at https://housingjustice.org.uk/homeless-sunday
Warm Hubs
The archdiocese has asked parishes for any information re arrangements for warm hubs for this winter.
With the difficulty people will have this winter in trying to heat their homes due to the rising cost of fuel, the Association of Bearsden Churches discussed this at its meeting last week, with consideration being given to supporting churches in other areas. In tne Bearsden area,
All Saints’ have a Lunch Club every Wednesday.
Bearsden Baptist Church Lunch Club is every fortnight on a Tuesday.
St Andrew’s Lunch Club is on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month.
A master list will be drawn up and then publicised stating when the churches are open.
Calling all P1 families ~ save the date. St Nicholas’ Welcome Mass will be held on Tuesday 11th October at 9.30am in the school’s assembly hall. All P1 mums, dads, grans and granddads are most welcome to attend. It’s great that Masses like this can take place again.
All P3 parents intending to present their child for the Sacrament of Reconciliation during Lent 2023, please collect before Mass an enrolment form from the sacristy.
P7 parents should collect an enrolment form for Confirmation. All forms are to be returned, please, by Sunday, Oct 30.
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.
Children’s Choir ~ for all P4-P7s of the parish .Older children S1-6 who have missed out because of the pandemic, are most welcome to join too. Please contact Annamaria Strachan ([email protected]) with any questions and/or to sign up.
We still hope to borrow a few more exercise bikes for our December 3 youth event. We can arrange pick-up and return. The fundraiser will help to boost our support for local foodbanks and the soup run, and is aimed at participants aged between 12 and 22. If you have a bike we can borrow please email: [email protected].
St. Andrew’s lunch club - next club lunch Thursday 6th Oct 12.30pm in the upper hall . All welcome. Docome along, relax and enjoy lunch and a good chat with friendly company.
Fundraising Dance for Cathleen's Cabin SCO44993 at Westerton Bowling Club Sat 8 Oct 7.30 to 11.30pm £10. Call Maddie 07808801359. This is a respite holiday charity for life limited children and children who have suffered extreme trauma to make family memories.
Before receiving Holy Communion, we are asked to make some preparatory act of reverence such as a bow.
Evening trip to Carfin - Bus will leave from Milngavie Railway Station on Thursday 13th October at 6pm and return around 9pm. This is our final monthly trip for this year.
For women affected by separation and divorce – next meeting of this confidential and peer support group is Fri 7thOct in St Patrick's hall, Dumbarton 6pm - 8pm. All new members are most welcome. email: [email protected]
Laudato Si’ - On Care for our Common Home - Other indicators of the present situation have to do with the depletion of natural resources. We all know that it is not possible to sustain the present level of consumption in developed countries and wealthier sectors of society, where the habit of wasting and discarding has reached unprecedented levels. The exploitation of the planet has already exceeded acceptable limits and we still have not solved the problem of poverty. (#27)
Challenge Poverty Week; 3rd – 9th October Times are hard, and getting harder, for hundreds of thousands of people across the country. A rising flood of living costs is pulling more and more people towards poverty. This week is an opportunity for you to raise your voice against poverty and unite with others in calling for a just and equal Scotland. Visit www.challengepoverty.net to learn more and get involved.
Forthcoming Special Collection – Mission Sunday 23rd Oct
Drumchapel Foodbank. Regularly your donations are dropped off at the foodbank by our parish volunteers. Thanks for continuing to give the foodbank your support. Our soup-run volunteers continue to collect donations from M&S, Byres Rd & Milngavie for delivery to Drumchapel & St Gregory’s Foodbanks, the Wayside Club & Aspire.
Parish Bulletin: Items for inclusion should be sent in by Tuesday (pm) before publication. Copies of the bulletin are available on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, the parish website and on our noticeboard.
Requiescant in pace
The funeral Mass for Kit McCormick will take place on Monday 3rd October at 10am.
The funeral Mass for Audrey Simpson will take place on Friday 7th October at 10am.
Please pray for Kit and Audrey and for the peaceful repose of their souls, and for their families that they may find comfort at this sad and difficult time.
Challenge Poverty Week; 3rd – 9th October Times are hard, and getting harder, for hundreds of thousands of people across the country. A rising flood of living costs is pulling more and more people towards poverty. This week is an opportunity for you to raise your voice against poverty and unite with others in calling for a just and equal Scotland. Visit www.challengepoverty.net to learn more and get involved.
Justice and Peace Scotland Message on this link.
This year's Homeless Sunday takes place on Sunday 9th October, the day before World Homeless Day on Monday 10th October. The chosen theme for this year is 'Homelessness and Mental Health Issues', which feels particularly timely as World Mental Health Day is also on Monday 10th October. Please check out the online prayers & resources at https://housingjustice.org.uk/homeless-sunday
Warm Hubs
The archdiocese has asked parishes for any information re arrangements for warm hubs for this winter.
With the difficulty people will have this winter in trying to heat their homes due to the rising cost of fuel, the Association of Bearsden Churches discussed this at its meeting last week, with consideration being given to supporting churches in other areas. In tne Bearsden area,
All Saints’ have a Lunch Club every Wednesday.
Bearsden Baptist Church Lunch Club is every fortnight on a Tuesday.
St Andrew’s Lunch Club is on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month.
A master list will be drawn up and then publicised stating when the churches are open.
Calling all P1 families ~ save the date. St Nicholas’ Welcome Mass will be held on Tuesday 11th October at 9.30am in the school’s assembly hall. All P1 mums, dads, grans and granddads are most welcome to attend. It’s great that Masses like this can take place again.
All P3 parents intending to present their child for the Sacrament of Reconciliation during Lent 2023, please collect before Mass an enrolment form from the sacristy.
P7 parents should collect an enrolment form for Confirmation. All forms are to be returned, please, by Sunday, Oct 30.
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.
Children’s Choir ~ for all P4-P7s of the parish .Older children S1-6 who have missed out because of the pandemic, are most welcome to join too. Please contact Annamaria Strachan ([email protected]) with any questions and/or to sign up.
We still hope to borrow a few more exercise bikes for our December 3 youth event. We can arrange pick-up and return. The fundraiser will help to boost our support for local foodbanks and the soup run, and is aimed at participants aged between 12 and 22. If you have a bike we can borrow please email: [email protected].
St. Andrew’s lunch club - next club lunch Thursday 6th Oct 12.30pm in the upper hall . All welcome. Docome along, relax and enjoy lunch and a good chat with friendly company.
Fundraising Dance for Cathleen's Cabin SCO44993 at Westerton Bowling Club Sat 8 Oct 7.30 to 11.30pm £10. Call Maddie 07808801359. This is a respite holiday charity for life limited children and children who have suffered extreme trauma to make family memories.
Before receiving Holy Communion, we are asked to make some preparatory act of reverence such as a bow.
Evening trip to Carfin - Bus will leave from Milngavie Railway Station on Thursday 13th October at 6pm and return around 9pm. This is our final monthly trip for this year.
For women affected by separation and divorce – next meeting of this confidential and peer support group is Fri 7thOct in St Patrick's hall, Dumbarton 6pm - 8pm. All new members are most welcome. email: [email protected]
Laudato Si’ - On Care for our Common Home - Other indicators of the present situation have to do with the depletion of natural resources. We all know that it is not possible to sustain the present level of consumption in developed countries and wealthier sectors of society, where the habit of wasting and discarding has reached unprecedented levels. The exploitation of the planet has already exceeded acceptable limits and we still have not solved the problem of poverty. (#27)
Challenge Poverty Week; 3rd – 9th October Times are hard, and getting harder, for hundreds of thousands of people across the country. A rising flood of living costs is pulling more and more people towards poverty. This week is an opportunity for you to raise your voice against poverty and unite with others in calling for a just and equal Scotland. Visit www.challengepoverty.net to learn more and get involved.
Forthcoming Special Collection – Mission Sunday 23rd Oct
Drumchapel Foodbank. Regularly your donations are dropped off at the foodbank by our parish volunteers. Thanks for continuing to give the foodbank your support. Our soup-run volunteers continue to collect donations from M&S, Byres Rd & Milngavie for delivery to Drumchapel & St Gregory’s Foodbanks, the Wayside Club & Aspire.
Parish Bulletin: Items for inclusion should be sent in by Tuesday (pm) before publication. Copies of the bulletin are available on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, the parish website and on our noticeboard.
Requiescant in pace
The funeral Mass for Kit McCormick will take place on Monday 3rd October at 10am.
The funeral Mass for Audrey Simpson will take place on Friday 7th October at 10am.
Please pray for Kit and Audrey and for the peaceful repose of their souls, and for their families that they may find comfort at this sad and difficult time.
Please remember in your prayers those in need, those who are sick and housebound and those in hospital:
Recently Dead: William Harvey, Kit McCormick, Wilma McGrory, John McHardy, Audrey Simpson, Rose Strachan.
Anniversary: Annie Galloway, Maisie and Sheila Kelly, Anna and James McKean.
Recently Dead: William Harvey, Kit McCormick, Wilma McGrory, John McHardy, Audrey Simpson, Rose Strachan.
Anniversary: Annie Galloway, Maisie and Sheila Kelly, Anna and James McKean.