6th Sunday of Easter (YEAR A)
14th MAY 2023 – WHITE
The Holy Spirit, the Paraclete will be your great support once I leave.
| R 1 | Acts 8:5-8, 14-17 | They laid hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit |
| Psalm | 99 | Cry out with joy to the Lord all the earth; serve the Lord with gladness. Come before him singing for Joy, singing for joy. |
| R 2 | 1 Peter 3:15-18 | In the body he was put to death, in the spirit he was raised to life. |
| Alleluia | Acclaim the Gospel | Jesus said, “If anyone loves me, he will keep my word, and my Father will love him and we shall come to him.” |
| Gospel | Jn 14:15-21 | I shall ask the Father and he will give you another Advocate. |
| REFLECTION |
| As the church fled persecution in Jerusalem the Good News was first shared with the Samaritans to the north, when Philip preached to them and baptised them. The full gifts of the Holy Spirit were however only theirs when the Apostles laid hands on them. Similarly, in the present day, the priest or deacon baptises, but it is the bishop who bestows Confirmation. Philip advises us all to keep our temper, like Jesus, when abused and persecuted, to show respect to our opponents. We do not do this alone for Jesus promises that the Paraclete, the ‘Divine Supporter’, the Holy Spirit, will be with his followers after He ascends to heaven. How willing are we to share our faith? How eager are we to embrace the helpful presence of the Holy Spirit in our everyday life.? |
SERVICES THIS WEEK
Tuesday May 16 09:30 am 6th Week in Eastertide (vol.1, p.544) (White)
Thursday May 18 0930 am FEAST OF THE ASCENSION Solemnity (vol.1, p.549) (White)
Saturday May 20 09:30 am 6th Week in Eastertide (vol.1, p.564) (White)
INCOME 30th April
Gift Aid £155.00
Offertory SDS £216.00
SCIAF boxes £138.00
Votives £56.00
Hall £10.50
Stall £5.50
St Anthony £7.00
UPCOMING COLLECTION
Sunday 21st May, 2023 World Communications Day
We remember all those who have died recently: and all those whose anniversaries occur at this time, including Rena Quinn
Eternal rest give unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen.
NEXT SUNDAY IS OUR FORTY HOURS ADORATION
The Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network MAY 2023
For church movements and groups:
We pray that Church movements and groups may rediscover their mission of evangelisation each day, placing their own charisms at the service of needs in the world.
The Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network MAY 2023
For church movements and groups:
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We pray that Church movements and groups may rediscover their mission of evangelisation each day, placing their own charisms at the service of needs in the world.
AS SEASON OF EASTERTIDE PROGRESSES LET US REJOICE THIS THURSDAY AT THE SOLEMNITY OF THE ASCENSION
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This Thursday is the Feast of the Ascension of Our Lord into Heaven. The Church marks this Solemnity with a Holiday of Obligation. Come join parishioners, along with pupils and staff from Our Lady of Peace Primary at 09:30 am this Thursday, as we celebrate together.
PARISH
THE SUNDAY CAFÉ
All are welcome to the Sunday Café after Mass which continues its great work. Donations. £1.00 for an adult, and 50p for a child enable support to charities.
RIGHT TO LIFE PRAYER 6th Sunday of Easter: “As we approach the Ascension of the Lord, this coming Thursday, we ask the Lord to protect in body and spirit, all those who are in hospice care and all those who are terminally ill. Lord hear us”.
2023 DIOCESAN MARRIAGE PREPARATION DAYS The next preparation day for those approaching matrimony will be held in the autumn on Saturday 16th September 2023. Its location is still to be determined.
MARY’S MEALS – IN JUNE – ‘RAISE SOME DOUGH’. Prayers are requested, please, for Mary’s Meals, and God’s continued blessings on their work. Supporters can however ‘Raise Some Dough’, through baking sweet treats, cup-cakes, selling them to friends and family or church, to raise money for this seriously good cause. https://www.marysmeals.org.uk/campaigns
THE LISTENING HEART IN THE EAST END? A wee reminder that the Sisters of Charity have opened a Drop-In Centre, housed in a property opposite St Michael’s Parkhead, on the Gallowgate. Called ‘Listening Heart’. The Centre is open every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10.30am – 2.30pm. Please feel free to Step in and have a Cuppa and a Chat.
COME TO OUR SHORT MEETING AFTER MASS TODAY, SUNDAY 14th MAY. The Justice and Peace Group would like to invite all those who responded to the Invitation to help plan a Celebration of our Multinational Identity, to a short meeting after mass next Sunday, 14th May 2023 for our planned Celebration on Sunday 11th June 2023, the Feast of Corpus Christi. Thank You.
GLASGOW CHARISMATIC RENEWAL THIS WEEK. The Glasgow Service team invite you for a Weekend of Renewal on the theme of Pentecost. Guest Speaker: Fr Chris Thomas. Venue: St Peters Church Hall, 46 Hyndland Street, Partick, G11 5PS. Friday 19th May: 7:30 – 9:00 pm and Saturday 20th May: 10:30 am – 4:00 pm. Tea and Coffee provided, please bring a packed lunch on 20th May. For more information phone: Minin 07448786569 Email: glasgow.service.team@gmail.com
OUR PARISH
FORTY HOURS ADORATION STARTS NEXT SUNDAY 21ST MAY 2023
RCAG YOUTH: OGGIE! OGGIE! OGGIE! A New Modern solo Play based on the Confessions of St. Augustine. RCAG Youth invites all young adults aged 16-35 to join them in Eyre Hall (G1 4JY) for a special AGAP performance based on the life of St. Augustine, exclusively for young people on Wednesday, 31st May 2023 at 7:30 pm. Pub to follow for over 18s. www.tinyurl.com/rcagoggie
RCAG YOUTH: WALK WITH US TO LISBON invites participation through sponsored walks to fundraise for the pilgrimage to World Youth Day in Lisbon. See packs on www.walkwithustolisbon.co.uk
GLASGOW CHURCHES TOGETHER Sunday 11th June 2023 at 3:00pm, along with the Lord Provost’s Office, warmly invite you to join in the celebration of Glasgow the Welcoming City. See the Posters at the back of the church. All welcome. If you wish to go please RSVP to Elspeth Glasgow on office@glasgowchurches.org.uk
MAY IS THE MONTH TO HONOUR MARY
Saying the Rosary is commonly the easiest and best way to do so. The Holy Spirit will inspire us. As Mary points us to Jesus. She advises us to do what He tells us to.