"Let your face shine upon your servant;
and teach me your laws."
and teach me your laws."
The relics of St Therese of Lisieux in Scotland 30thAug – 20thSept, will be visiting the Archdiocese of Glasgow from 16th - 19th September. They will stop first at HMP Barlinnie where Mass will be celebrated (St Therese wrote to prisoners and often prayed for them). They will then be transferred to the parish of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux in Possilpark where they will remain until their transfer to the Cathedral on Tuesday 17th September. A programme of events, plus Novena prayer card are available in the porch. I would encourage everyone of you to make your own personal pilgrimage / visit to the Relics. St Therese of Lisieux, Little Flower of Jesus, pray for us and for Scotland.
The RCIA programmebegins Thursday 26thSept at 7pm in the Hut. If you are interested in enquiring about the Catholic faith, please contact 942 4635 / [email protected].
Today is SPRED Sunday.Special Religious Development. SPRED works within the Church to nourish accepting and inclusive communities for people with learning disabilities. We are very blessed to have our own parish SPRED group, which meets every Wednesday evening in the upper hall. Please pick up a SPRED leaflet from the porch. The second collection will be taken up to support the good work of SPRED
Family fun walkStrathblane to Schoenstatt next Sunday. Bus will leave the Hub 1.15pm, returning about 5pm. Bring a packed lunch, some drinks and your enthusiasm!Should be a good day. A parishes cluster event.
Primary Three Parentsintending to present their child for the Sacrament of Reconciliation in 2020 and First Holy Communion in 2021, please complete an enrolment form available from the church porch and return it by 27thSept. Many thanks.
Mass of Enrolment for Primary Three familiesSt Andrew’s Parish will be at 10am on Sunday 6th October.
Monthly Reflection Sessionsafter the 10 am weekday Mass will start again on Tuesday 24th of September (please note the change of day) in the Upper Hall. Please join us for coffee/ tea and a friendly discussion. As October is a month of historical devotion to Blessed Virgin Mary our topic for discussion will be Mary and Marian Devotion.
Coffee Morning—Sunday 15th SeptemberPlease come along and join us in the upper hall, after10 am, for tea, coffee and some delicious home baking. This month we are raising funds for SCIAF ( Scottish International Aid Fund), whoseis tothe poorest free themselves from poverty by equipping them with the tools they need, to bridge thebetween rich and poor and to have a worldpoverty, where the poorest can survive and thrive. Many thanks also to those who came along to the coffee morning last month at which the sum of £171 was raised for SSVP( Society for St Vincent de Paul) Scholarship Fund. Your generosity is very much appreciated.
St Andrew’s under 5sstarts back on Thursday 19th September at 12:30 - 2:30 - £1 per family, babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers all welcome, bring a packed lunch, have a play and meet new friends.Tea, Coffee and biscuits provided. For more information contact: Aura Murphy 07881 445565.
The Pope Francis Faith Awardinvites young people at the Primary 6 and 7 stages to use the Gifts of the Holy Spirit and to see how they can bear fruit in their homes, schools and parishes. It is directly connected to what young people are learning about the Sacrament of Confirmation. We are delighted to be working with St Nicholas’ Primary School to introduce the Pope Francis Faith Award this year to the current P6 classes. 29 enrolled so far. Contact Mrs McCann at St Nicholas’. Parish enrolment Masses will take place 10am Sunday 3rdNov in St Joseph’s and St Andrew’s. For more information, visit sces.org.uk/faith-award/
'Calling S1 Young People- A social and catchup in St. Joseph's Hall on Saturday 9thNovember. 630pm to 830pm. Games, crafts,Pizza, Karaoki and much more. Tell your friends. Organised by Caritas students.
St Andrew's and St Joseph'scontinue to workvarious ways in an attempt to bring our parishes closer together. The clustering group meets 4/5a year and is always looking for new members. If you think that you might be interested in helping this growing endeavour please let Fr Mackle know. Next meeting 29thOct 7pm in St Andrew’s.
Mary’s Mealswillbe visiting the parish to collect any unwanted, rags etc for recycling on Sunday 29th September. If you will be handing in good clothing which can be sold in their charity shops, please label your bag clearly, otherwise it will be recycled as rags.Raffle tickets will be sold after each Mass.
Cue and Review – Print Speaking to the Blindprovides Talking newspapers for those with sight impairment, why not download their “Talking Newspaper” app from App Store for iOS and Play Store for Android to hear our titles. Leaflets available in the porch.
How can we develop our thinking as Catholics?Find out on the website run by the US-based Word on Fire Institute, founded by Bishop Robert Barron. On wordonfire.institute you can access videos on his YouTube channel, which address issues ranging from moral teaching and theology to myths about the Catholic Church.
Tradespeople Wanted– The church halls are a strong income source for the church. Last year over 100 parishioner events were held in the hall and there are over 20 lets a week by micro companies and social enterprises. The halls’ turnover is in excess of £17,000. However, the use of this fantastic parish resource comes with a cost! It needs to be maintained! At present, we usually employ trades from outside the parish. We really want to keep this inside the parish!. We will pay the going rate and don’t expect this service to be provided free of charge. Consequently, if there are any tradespeople in the parish, especially joiners, electricians, painters and plumbers who would like to help with the halls maintenance, can they please contact the Halls Committee Chairperson at [email protected] or call 07528 425 698. Many thanks.
Justice and Peace Scotland- Day of reflection on Pope Francis’ encyclical, Laudato Si. Saturday 21stSeptember 10am -4pm at Blythswood Hall, Renfield St Stephen’s, Bath Street. Coffee and Registration from 10am. Cost £10. Lunch provided. To book Eventbrite search for “Laudato Si’ Care for our Common Home” Visit www.justiceandpeacescotland.org.uk
Children’s Choir – September 15th and 22nd, November 10th and 24th, & December 15th and 25th. All at 10am. Any queries, please contact Annamaria Strachan 0141-942-9799 or 07749715514—[email protected]
The church is openuntil 4.45pm (7.30pm on Mondays, Tuesdays & Fridays) 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 hutafter 10am daily Mass. All most welcome.
The Beginning Experienceare holding a weekend for those who find themselves suffering bereavement through divorce, separation or widowhood. 4th – 6th Oct at Conforti Centre, Coatbridge. Contact Catherine 0131 665 3383 [email protected]
Forthcoming Special Collections –LEPRA – 21stSept. Missio – 20thOct.
Upcoming Meetings
9thSept – Ongoing Faith Formation – 10.30am – House
9thSept – PPC Follow up Legion – 4pm - Hut
12th Sept– Health & Safety – 7pm – House.
13th Sept – Emmaus – 10.30am – House
17thSept – Parents’ Council – 6.30pm – Bearsden Academy
17th Sept – Association of Bearsden Churches -11am – Baptist Church
17thSept – Liturgy – 7pm - House
17th Sept – Justice & Peace – 7.30pm – Hut
26thSept– RCIA 7pm - Hut
26th Sept –Parish Pastoral Council– 7pm - House
Cue and Review – Print Speaking to the Blindprovides Talking newspapers for those with sight impairment, why not download their “Talking Newspaper” app from App Store for iOS and Play Store for Android to hear our titles. Leaflets available in the porch.
Please remember in your prayers those in need, those who are sick, and those in hospital.
Recently Dead--Bill Ross, Patricia Nicholson, Cormac Morrow, Collette Burke, Madge Borca, Elvira Montenegro.
Month Mind — Seamus McGaw
The RCIA programmebegins Thursday 26thSept at 7pm in the Hut. If you are interested in enquiring about the Catholic faith, please contact 942 4635 / [email protected].
Today is SPRED Sunday.Special Religious Development. SPRED works within the Church to nourish accepting and inclusive communities for people with learning disabilities. We are very blessed to have our own parish SPRED group, which meets every Wednesday evening in the upper hall. Please pick up a SPRED leaflet from the porch. The second collection will be taken up to support the good work of SPRED
Family fun walkStrathblane to Schoenstatt next Sunday. Bus will leave the Hub 1.15pm, returning about 5pm. Bring a packed lunch, some drinks and your enthusiasm!Should be a good day. A parishes cluster event.
Primary Three Parentsintending to present their child for the Sacrament of Reconciliation in 2020 and First Holy Communion in 2021, please complete an enrolment form available from the church porch and return it by 27thSept. Many thanks.
Mass of Enrolment for Primary Three familiesSt Andrew’s Parish will be at 10am on Sunday 6th October.
Monthly Reflection Sessionsafter the 10 am weekday Mass will start again on Tuesday 24th of September (please note the change of day) in the Upper Hall. Please join us for coffee/ tea and a friendly discussion. As October is a month of historical devotion to Blessed Virgin Mary our topic for discussion will be Mary and Marian Devotion.
Coffee Morning—Sunday 15th SeptemberPlease come along and join us in the upper hall, after10 am, for tea, coffee and some delicious home baking. This month we are raising funds for SCIAF ( Scottish International Aid Fund), whoseis tothe poorest free themselves from poverty by equipping them with the tools they need, to bridge thebetween rich and poor and to have a worldpoverty, where the poorest can survive and thrive. Many thanks also to those who came along to the coffee morning last month at which the sum of £171 was raised for SSVP( Society for St Vincent de Paul) Scholarship Fund. Your generosity is very much appreciated.
St Andrew’s under 5sstarts back on Thursday 19th September at 12:30 - 2:30 - £1 per family, babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers all welcome, bring a packed lunch, have a play and meet new friends.Tea, Coffee and biscuits provided. For more information contact: Aura Murphy 07881 445565.
The Pope Francis Faith Awardinvites young people at the Primary 6 and 7 stages to use the Gifts of the Holy Spirit and to see how they can bear fruit in their homes, schools and parishes. It is directly connected to what young people are learning about the Sacrament of Confirmation. We are delighted to be working with St Nicholas’ Primary School to introduce the Pope Francis Faith Award this year to the current P6 classes. 29 enrolled so far. Contact Mrs McCann at St Nicholas’. Parish enrolment Masses will take place 10am Sunday 3rdNov in St Joseph’s and St Andrew’s. For more information, visit sces.org.uk/faith-award/
'Calling S1 Young People- A social and catchup in St. Joseph's Hall on Saturday 9thNovember. 630pm to 830pm. Games, crafts,Pizza, Karaoki and much more. Tell your friends. Organised by Caritas students.
St Andrew's and St Joseph'scontinue to workvarious ways in an attempt to bring our parishes closer together. The clustering group meets 4/5a year and is always looking for new members. If you think that you might be interested in helping this growing endeavour please let Fr Mackle know. Next meeting 29thOct 7pm in St Andrew’s.
Mary’s Mealswillbe visiting the parish to collect any unwanted, rags etc for recycling on Sunday 29th September. If you will be handing in good clothing which can be sold in their charity shops, please label your bag clearly, otherwise it will be recycled as rags.Raffle tickets will be sold after each Mass.
Cue and Review – Print Speaking to the Blindprovides Talking newspapers for those with sight impairment, why not download their “Talking Newspaper” app from App Store for iOS and Play Store for Android to hear our titles. Leaflets available in the porch.
How can we develop our thinking as Catholics?Find out on the website run by the US-based Word on Fire Institute, founded by Bishop Robert Barron. On wordonfire.institute you can access videos on his YouTube channel, which address issues ranging from moral teaching and theology to myths about the Catholic Church.
Tradespeople Wanted– The church halls are a strong income source for the church. Last year over 100 parishioner events were held in the hall and there are over 20 lets a week by micro companies and social enterprises. The halls’ turnover is in excess of £17,000. However, the use of this fantastic parish resource comes with a cost! It needs to be maintained! At present, we usually employ trades from outside the parish. We really want to keep this inside the parish!. We will pay the going rate and don’t expect this service to be provided free of charge. Consequently, if there are any tradespeople in the parish, especially joiners, electricians, painters and plumbers who would like to help with the halls maintenance, can they please contact the Halls Committee Chairperson at [email protected] or call 07528 425 698. Many thanks.
Justice and Peace Scotland- Day of reflection on Pope Francis’ encyclical, Laudato Si. Saturday 21stSeptember 10am -4pm at Blythswood Hall, Renfield St Stephen’s, Bath Street. Coffee and Registration from 10am. Cost £10. Lunch provided. To book Eventbrite search for “Laudato Si’ Care for our Common Home” Visit www.justiceandpeacescotland.org.uk
Children’s Choir – September 15th and 22nd, November 10th and 24th, & December 15th and 25th. All at 10am. Any queries, please contact Annamaria Strachan 0141-942-9799 or 07749715514—[email protected]
The church is openuntil 4.45pm (7.30pm on Mondays, Tuesdays & Fridays) 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 hutafter 10am daily Mass. All most welcome.
The Beginning Experienceare holding a weekend for those who find themselves suffering bereavement through divorce, separation or widowhood. 4th – 6th Oct at Conforti Centre, Coatbridge. Contact Catherine 0131 665 3383 [email protected]
Forthcoming Special Collections –LEPRA – 21stSept. Missio – 20thOct.
Upcoming Meetings
9thSept – Ongoing Faith Formation – 10.30am – House
9thSept – PPC Follow up Legion – 4pm - Hut
12th Sept– Health & Safety – 7pm – House.
13th Sept – Emmaus – 10.30am – House
17thSept – Parents’ Council – 6.30pm – Bearsden Academy
17th Sept – Association of Bearsden Churches -11am – Baptist Church
17thSept – Liturgy – 7pm - House
17th Sept – Justice & Peace – 7.30pm – Hut
26thSept– RCIA 7pm - Hut
26th Sept –Parish Pastoral Council– 7pm - House
Cue and Review – Print Speaking to the Blindprovides Talking newspapers for those with sight impairment, why not download their “Talking Newspaper” app from App Store for iOS and Play Store for Android to hear our titles. Leaflets available in the porch.
Please remember in your prayers those in need, those who are sick, and those in hospital.
Recently Dead--Bill Ross, Patricia Nicholson, Cormac Morrow, Collette Burke, Madge Borca, Elvira Montenegro.
Month Mind — Seamus McGaw