Weekday Mass - we were at maximum capacity this morning for 10am Mass.  

Scottish Government is only permitting 20, remember.

Please, stay at home and stay safe and get Mass live streamed during this period of tier 4.  

If we have more than 20 turning up for Mass, some folk unfortunately won’t get in and understandably would be very disappointed.

Especially this Monday for the feast of St Andrew, stay at home and attend Mass on our YouTube channel.

Many thanks.  

Fr Mackle 

Hello Confirmation candidates and families,

Our parish's thoughts are with you all, as you were due to be celebrating the Sacrament of Confirmation this week.

It has been so unfortunate the Masses having to be cancelled, due to the tier 4 restrictions. 

We look forward to you all being sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit at the celebration of Confirmation Masses sometime in the new year. 

Best wishes and keep well 

Fr Mackle

A communion of hearts painting by Dino Carbetta. 
We see we are not alone. 
We are supported in our grief and live in hope of the resurrection. 
We know that when we cry out, our prayer is heard. 

'Hear my cry, O God, listen to my prayer.
From the ends of the earth I call to you when my heart is faint' 
(Ps 61:1-2)

Dear Parishioner,
 
I hope this finds you safe and well.
 
I refer to the Scottish Government's announcement that parts of Scotland, including East Dunbartonshire will be entering COVID Restriction Level 4 from 6 pm on Friday 20 November. For Mass at St Andrews (as well as all other places of worship) this means the number of people at a Mass in the church is now limited to a maximum of 20 people.
 
Our two halls will, however, enable us to seat an additional 40 people at each Vigil and Sunday Mass. Please note, the halls will not be used for weekday Masses.
 
In these unfortunate circumstances with severely restricted numbers, and for the duration of Level 4 lockdown, I want to remind you that there is no obligation at present to attend Sunday Mass.
 
I would therefore encourage you, for the next three weekends, to stay in and stay safe. The government wants to encourage as many people as possible to stay at home. It is not a necessity to attend Mass.
 
During these weeks, attend on your device at home, our Sunday and weekday 10am live streamed Mass (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZPDUavaAGd6yOZ4xer2oSA), and make a spiritual communion.  Please, stay in and stay safe.
 
While we are in Level 4, for those who aren't able to attend a live streamed Mass, there will still be public Masses - Saturday Vigil 5pm; Sundays 10am & 12noon and if you are not registered to book, please go to www.standrewsbearsden.co.uk  to register for the booking process. 
 
Mass for up to a maximum of 20 is 10am daily with no need to book. Again, I would say to all our weekday Mass attendees, please, until 11th December, stay at home and stay safe. 
 
Please, keep your eye on our social media and parish bulletin to keep yourself fully updated.
 
Stay in during these weeks and stay safe.
 
Fr Mackle

A Memorial Mass for all families who have lost a loved one over the past year, and indeed for all the faithful departed, will be live streamed this weekend, Sunday 22nd November at 2pm on our YouTube channel on this link.    

As a community, it is important for us to remember those who have gone before us in faith. A memorial candle will be lit during the Mass for each loved one who has died over the course of the past year.

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon them.

From 2nd November until 31st January 2021, any donations made to the Double the Love campaign will be matched by UK government, up to £2 million.

Each little act of love will be doubled to support families in Liberia and the hope of a better future for their children. 

You can get involved by setting a place at our Big Family Christmas dinner table (https://bigfamilychristmas.marysmeals.org.uk/big-family-christmas-table) 

Saturday 28th November
Children’s winter clothing - We are making an appeal for new or clean and in excellent condition children's and teenagers  winter jackets, hoodies, sweatshirts. These will be distributed to children in Glasgow who do not have winter clothing. Please bring to the church carpark on Saturday 28th November between 12 noon and 3pm.  Please do not bring any adult clothing - we will not be able to take. 
 
Saturday 5th December
Soup Run – Christmas Gifts – Although our soup run volunteers cannot visit their usual places, we  have continued throughout lockdown, with some additional volunteers,  to deliver hot and cold food to various charities and organisations in Glasgow. Our intention this year is to give Christmas gifts to the Wayside centre for distribution to homeless in Glasgow as well as other centres if possible.   Your help is needed to make this happen please. 

This year unfortunately, all donations will need to be gift wrapped by you or put in a gift bag and include all the items on the list below.  These should be brought to the church car park between 12 noon and 3pm on Saturday 5th December.  Please make clear whether the gift is for male or female. 

Please include these items
A hand written Christmas card, small selection box or Chocolates, hat, gloves, scarf, underwear, shampoo, shower gel, deodorant, toothpaste and toothbrush and ladies to include sanitary products.