"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."
Challenge Poverty Week begins on Monday 7th October -13th October and is an opportunity for you to raise your voice against poverty and unite with others in calling for a more just and equal Scotland by considering and addressing some daily challenges which each day focus on a different aspect of poverty. Make sure you collect your Challenge Sheet for all the details.
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].
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 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]
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].
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 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]
Catholic Social Teaching Thought for the Week – Sunday 6th October. Believers themselves must constantly feel challenged to live in a way consonant with their faith and not to contradict it by their actions. They need to be encouraged to be ever open to God’s grace and to draw constantly from their deepest convictions about love, justice and peace.
Pope Francis, Laudato Si, para 200
Laudato Si’ - God has written a precious book, “whose letters are the multitude of created things present in the universe”. (#85)
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]
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.
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.
SECOND COLLECTION -The second collection this weekend is for Lepra. The money raised will help those affected by leprosy.
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.
Parishioners should note that the upper hall areas will be out of use from 1.00 pm on Saturday 12th October until 8.00 am on Saturday 17th October. This will allow contractors to redecorate these areas. Also, the parking area at the rear of the hut will be unavailable during this period, as the contractors require this area and will be moving equipment about etc. We apologise for any inconvenience, but it is necessary to ensure the safety of everyone.
For women affected by separation and divorce - confidential and peer support Friday 18th October Immaculate Conception Church Hall, Maryhill 6 - 8p.m.
[email protected]
For further information contact: Twitter: @GAWomenSupport
Facebook: Faith Living (Archdioceses of Glasgow) Email: [email protected]
Coffee Morning — Sunday 20th October. In the upper hall, after 10 am Mass, for tea, coffee and some delicious home baking. We are raising funds to help build a Jesuit school in Ghana. One of our parishioners who is in 6th year at school, Liam Boyle, is paying his own way there to be part of the building team, so all monies raised will go to the building fund.
£160 was raised for Alzheimer’s Scotland at September’s coffee morning. Thanks.
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.
Volunteers needed for Supermarket Surplus - 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. We particularly need help on a Wednesday evening for an hour or so. If you are able to help, or can even cover for occasional holidays, please get in touch with Veronica McLaughlin by email at - [email protected]
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].
Pope Francis, Laudato Si, para 200
Laudato Si’ - God has written a precious book, “whose letters are the multitude of created things present in the universe”. (#85)
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]
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.
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.
SECOND COLLECTION -The second collection this weekend is for Lepra. The money raised will help those affected by leprosy.
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.
Parishioners should note that the upper hall areas will be out of use from 1.00 pm on Saturday 12th October until 8.00 am on Saturday 17th October. This will allow contractors to redecorate these areas. Also, the parking area at the rear of the hut will be unavailable during this period, as the contractors require this area and will be moving equipment about etc. We apologise for any inconvenience, but it is necessary to ensure the safety of everyone.
For women affected by separation and divorce - confidential and peer support Friday 18th October Immaculate Conception Church Hall, Maryhill 6 - 8p.m.
[email protected]
For further information contact: Twitter: @GAWomenSupport
Facebook: Faith Living (Archdioceses of Glasgow) Email: [email protected]
Coffee Morning — Sunday 20th October. In the upper hall, after 10 am Mass, for tea, coffee and some delicious home baking. We are raising funds to help build a Jesuit school in Ghana. One of our parishioners who is in 6th year at school, Liam Boyle, is paying his own way there to be part of the building team, so all monies raised will go to the building fund.
£160 was raised for Alzheimer’s Scotland at September’s coffee morning. Thanks.
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.
Volunteers needed for Supermarket Surplus - 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. We particularly need help on a Wednesday evening for an hour or so. If you are able to help, or can even cover for occasional holidays, please get in touch with Veronica McLaughlin by email at - [email protected]
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].
Please remember in your prayers those in need, those who are sick and housebound and those in hospital.
Recently Dead: Rachel MacDonald, Olive Chateau
Anniversaries: Kit McCormick, Raymond Appleby, Maureen McRobbie, Jack McRobbie, Guy Whaley.
Recently Dead: Rachel MacDonald, Olive Chateau
Anniversaries: Kit McCormick, Raymond Appleby, Maureen McRobbie, Jack McRobbie, Guy Whaley.
