Sunday 5th July 2026 Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A)

​"Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened,
and I will give you rest."

ST ANDREW'S, BEARSDEN.
Vigil Mass - Saturday 5.30p.m.

• Confessions - 4.45p.m. - 5.10p.m.

Sunday Morning Mass - 10a.m.

• Confessions - 9.10a.m - 9.40a.m.

Weekday Masses for this week:

• Monday and Wednesday at 10a.m.

Eucharistic Service:

• Tuesday and Friday at 10a.m.

Rosary:

• Monday to Friday 9:30a.m.

Saturday Adoration:

• 10a.m. - 11a.m. 

ST JOSEPH'S, MILNGAVIE.
Vigil Mass - Saturday 4p.m. 

• Confessions - 3.30p.m. to 3.40p.m. 

Sunday Morning Mass - 11.30a.m.

​From 8th to 24th July, Fr. John Lyons will celebrate the weekend Masses. I know you will make him very welcome.

• ​During this time, if you need to arrange a Funeral or Sick Call you are asked to phone the chapel house and will be directed from there.
• During this period there will be no weekend confessions and one weekday Mass which will be announced by Fr. John.

PLATE COLLECTION:

• 28/6/26 - £645.
• SECOND COLLECTION: Peter's Pence Collection (including late donations) - £1,100.
• Many Thanks.

 
Funeral arrangements:

• The funeral of Cora Pollock will take place on Friday 10th July at 11:30 a.m.

 
From 8th to 24th July, Fr. John Lyons will celebrate the weekend Masses. I know you will make him very welcome.

• ​During this time, if you need to arrange a Funeral or Sick Call you are asked to phone the chapel house and will be directed from there.
• During this period there will be no weekend confessions and one weekday Mass which will be announced by Fr. John.

 
If you wish to put in a recently deceased name or anniversary: 

• Please use the little sheets provided in the porch or sacristy. In addition, use an envelope.
• Please print the name in BLOCK CAPITALS and hand it to Fr. Michael or pop it through the letter box of the Chapel House.
• Many thanks.

 
CHURCH DECORATION:

• As you know, the church is due to be painted sometime in August. We thought it would be practical to close the church during the week for the work to take place. Of course, any funerals would still take place.
• The weekend Masses would not be affected, they will continue as normal. Hoping that this does not put anyone out.
• Thanks for your understanding.

Catholic Social Teaching Thought for the Week – 5th July 2026:
Jesus, looking at him, loved him and said, “You lack one thing; go, sell what you own, and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me.” Mark 10:21.
 
Laudato Si’ Quote - integral ecology Due to the number and variety of factors to be taken into account when determining the environmental impact of a concrete undertaking, it is essential to give researchers their due role, to facilitate their interaction, and to ensure broad academic freedom. (#140)
 
PARISH PADRE PIO GROUP:

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

 
Carfin Bus: 

• Monday 13th July, leaving Milngavie Station at 6.15pm.  
• If you would like to join the Legion of Mary in their Monthly Pilgrimage to Carfin enter your name on the sheet in the Porch.
• Cost of the bus is £10. 
• Arriving back at Milngavie Station around 10.00pm. Further information please contact Kevin Began.

 
Join the Catholic Medical Association!

• Whether you are a doctor, nurse, student, or allied professional — if you are a Catholic in healthcare, join us to grow in fellowship, prayer and formation together.
• For more information & upcoming events, visit: https://catholicmedicalassociation.org

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.
 
'We Are Mission' handout is in the porch and free of charge.
 
Altar Servers: Just a little reminder that after the summer we will have a meeting for anyone who would be interested in being an Altar Server. Many thanks to those who are already.
 
Is anyone interested in looking after the parish library which is located in the porch? It would involve changing the books, putting old ones away, etc. If interested, please see Fr. Michael.
 
Before receiving Holy Communion, we are asked to make some act of reverence such as a bow.
 
Legion of Mary:

• Looking for new members to help with the work they are involved in within the Parish. 
• We meet every Monday in the Hut at 6.00 p.m. for 1.5 hours. 
• If interested please come along and join us to find out more about our work or alternatively, phone Ann on 07988258977 for more information.

 
St Gerard Majella:

• The Redemptorists around the world are celebrating the 300th anniversary of the birth of St Gerard Majella, an Italian lay-brother popularly invoked as The Mother's Saint.
• As part of this his relics will be visiting the heart of Edinburgh: St Patrick's Church, which was once home to a Redemptorist Community.
• It will take place on Saturday 18th July, with the entrance of the relics at 10am, time for personal prayer, and a Mass at 12:30pm.
• Fr Royston Price CSsR is organising the event and can be contacted for more details at [email protected].

 
SAVE THE DATE:

• The Halls Committee is holding a "Race night" on Saturday 29th August 2026 at 6.30p.m. after the Vigil Mass to raise funds for St. Andrew's SPRED group.
• We encourage everyone to 'save the date' and attend the evening to help with this great cause.
• Tickets: Adult £10/ Child £5 to include sandwiches and cakes.
• We will send out a reminder nearer the time with details on how to purchase tickets etc.
• Thanks in advance for your support.

 
March for Life UK 2026: In partnership with SPUC you are invited to join Bishop John Keenan on his coach to London for March for Life UK 2026.

• Departing midnight Friday 4 September from Paisley St Mirin's Cathedral, with a pickup 12.30am at Glasgow St. Andrew's Cathedral.
• Arriving in London at Emmanuel Centre approx. 7.30/8am Saturday 5 September for the Exhibition, Mass, talks and stall.
• Departing on Saturday 5 September at approx. 6:00pm, dropping off at Glasgow and Paisley. £30pp.
• For further details, visit https://rcdop.org.uk/marchforlife2026

 
Plastic Free July:

• Annual campaign encouraging people to cut down on single-use plastics throughout the month of July.  
• The goal is to raise awareness of plastic pollution and empower everyone to make small, sustainable changes - such as choosing reusable bags, bottles, and containers - that add up to a significant positive impact.  
• More information/resources: Plastic Free July – Be Part of the Plastic Pollution Solution

 
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]

Parish Bulletin:

• Items for inclusion should be sent to [email protected] by 5p.m. on the Tuesday before publication, maximum 80 words. PLEASE NOTE that this email address is for Bulletin content ONLY.
• 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.​​ To subscribe or update your email on the database please follow this link.​​

Please remember in your prayers those in need, those who are sick and housebound and those in hospital.
Recently Deceased: Rosita Belttau de Gallego (Tutucita), Hannah Glackin, Krystyna Kennedy, William McKeever and Maureen Shillinglaw.
Anniversaries: Bridget Baillie, Margaret Borland, Rosa Guidi and Russell Rodger.

A PDF Version of the bulletin is on this link and below.