19^th FEBRUARY 2023

THE SEVENTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME (YEAR A) (p.505)

                       19^th FEBRUARY 2023 – SUNDAY OF THE WORD OF GOD

As far as the east is from the west, so far does He remove our sins.                                                     
Help us Father, then to show that same forgiveness and compassion which you lavish on us, to those who are our enemies. Amen.                                                                                                                          

R 1	Leviticus 19:1-2, 17-18)	You must love your neighbour as yourself.
Psalm	102	The love of the Lord, the everlasting love, blesses us all.
R 2	1 Corinthians 3:16-23	You belong to Christ and Christ belongs to God.
Acclaim	The Gospel	Alleluia, alleluia! …  If anyone loves me, he will keep my word and my Father will love him and we shall come to him. …   Alleluia!
Gospel	Matthew 5:38-48	Love your enemies.

Reflect:  As in last week’s Gospel, Jesus continues to adjust the Commandments. This challenge is to give up vengeance and instead to follow His example of unconditional forgiveness. Every time we say the Lord’s Prayer, we remind ourselves of His standard. Jesus then strengthens this teaching by instructing us, to love our enemies, not just forgive them. Only by following His way, by fulfilling His plans, can we be truly integrated into His family, along with our Sisters and Brothers.  How far are we along His Way.

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SERVICES THIS WEEK

Tuesday Feb 21 9:30 am St Cyril & St Methodius (vol.2, p.83) (Green)

Wednesday Feb 22    9:30 / 10:00 am (St Maria Goretti)    ASH WEDNESDAY Fast & Abstinence

Thursday Feb 23 9:30 am after Ash Wednesday (vol.2, p.194) (Violet)

Friday Feb 24 7:00 pm Stations of the Cross All welcome

Saturday Feb 25 9:30 am after Ash Wednesday (vol.1, p.198) (Violet) 

After the recent reorganisation of the Archdiocese the new Deanery parishes now include
St. Andrew’s Cathedral, St. Anne, St. Alphonsus, St. Mary, St. Michael, Our Lady of Good Counsel, Sacred Heart, Strathclyde University Chaplaincy, St. Barnabas, St. Bernadette,  St. Joachim,    St. Joseph,  St. Jude and St John Ogilvie, St. Maria Goretti, St. Paul, St. Thomas, St. Agnes, St. Aloysius (Springburn), St. Augustine, St. Catherine Laboure, Immaculate Heart of Mary, St. Mungo,
St. Philomena, St. Roch, and  St. Teresa of Avila.

The Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network FEB 2023

For parishes
We pray that parishes, placing communion at their centre, may increasingly become communities of faith, fraternity and welcome towards all those most in need.

We remember all those who have died recently; and all those whose anniversaries occur at this time especially Benny (Bernard) Woods, Eddie Deighan senior & Eddie Deighan junior.–

Eternal rest give unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen.

LENT IS UPON US AGAIN

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER 2023 will be held within Greyfriars Church, Hallhill Road, Barlanark on Friday 3^rd March at 2:00 pm.  All welcome.

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ARCHDIOCESE

ANNUAL DAY OF PRAYER FOR SURVIVORS OF ABUSE. Will be held on Friday 24^thof February. 

Archbishop Nolan will lead the Stations of the Cross at 12:00 noon within St Andrew’s Cathedral, Clyde Street. 

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PARISH

The EARTHQUAKE APPEAL
made by the parish Justice and Peace Group continues at the back of the church. Thank you for Your prayers and donations for victims & survivors.

ALL INVITED TO THE PANCAKE TUESDAY PARTY being held in the hall from 12:00 – 3:00 pm on Tuesday 21^st February. Come enjoy yourselves. Soup, pancakes, a raffle, music and chat

THE SUNDAY CAFÉ 

Come along to the Sunday Café after Mass. Donations of £1.00 for an adult, and 50p for a child enable support to charities. 

WHEELCHAIR WANTED The Parish could use an unused but serviceable WHEELCHAIR to be used in the church / church hall.                                 

Thought for Pro Life  ‘May every human person, from conception to natural death, be recognised as precious and beloved in the eyes of the Lord.                                                                      

SCIAF ASKS US FOR OUR PRAYERS: for solidarity with local communities in the Democratic Republic of Congo that God may grant them safety, wisdom and strength to persevere in difficult times. 

RIGHT TO LIFE asks for prayers, for the unborn and women facing crisis pregnancy.                                               

RCAG YOUTH: WALK WITH US TO LISBON All invited to take part in sponsored walks to fundraise for the pilgrimage to World Youth Day in Lisbon.  Sponsorship packs available from www.walkwithustolisbon.co.uk.

MARRIAGE PREPARATION DAYS early 2023              
The next preparation day have been arranged for Saturday 22^nd April at St Dominic’s, Bishopbriggs

THE SCOTTISH CATHOLIC is now online only.

THE IGNATIAN SPIRITUALITY CENTRE is running an online Lenten retreat, providing a free app and booklets to those who would like them. Retreat details can be viewed at https://www.iscglasgow.co.uk/ent23.html. 

GOING THE EXTRA MILE:  Mary’s Meals ask their supporters to join in the first ‘From Dalmally to Malawi Challenge’ sponsored walk. https://www.marysmeals.org.uk/campaigns/from-dalmally-to-malawi-sign-up?Lent.

LENTEN TALKS exploring four Lenten Gospels of John, will be held on Tuesdays 7^th, 14^th, 21^st & 28^th March in Lent, at 7:00 pm, within The Immaculate Conception Church Hall, 2049 Maryhill Road, G20 0AA.  Refreshments provided.

A DAY OF CONFESSIONS is planned to be held in St Andrew’s Cathedral on Friday 31^st March between 9:00 am and 5:15 pm. Priests are asked to tender their services to empower this blessed opportunity for the faithful to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation. 

ANNUAL PRAYER VIGIL FOR MOTHERS & UNBORN will be held outside the side entrance of Queen Elizabeth University Hospital from 08:00 am till 8:00 pm. Incoming legislation will soon prohibit it within 150 yards. Support the right to pray.