Third Sunday Ordinary Time Year A
Sunday Mass: 10am
Daily Mass: See Home Page
Confessions: Before Sunday Mass
SECOND COLLECTION
THERE IS A SECOND COLLECTION TODAY FOR ASSISTED PARISHES.
CRIB – The crib traditionally remains up until the 2nd February, the feast of the Presentation of the Lord in the Temple. Please visit the crib and offer a prayer. There is a collection box for St Margaret’s Adoption Society beside the crib. Please be generous.
FATHER FRANCIS –Is away on holiday for a few weeks and the parish masses will be covered by the Comboni Fathers whose telephone number is 0141 641 4399. Anyone who wishes to speak to a priest can contact them or speak to them at any of the Masses. Please see schedule at the back of the church.
UPCOMING EVENTS – There will be a funeral on 27th January for Linda Cartwright. May she rest in peace.
ASH WEDNESDAY WILL BE ON 18TH FEBRUARY THIS YEAR.
ST VALENTINE’S QUIZ NIGHT –
You are welcome to come to a quiz night in St Philomena’s Parish hall on Saturday 14th February. BYOB, Light supper, Prizes. Quiz starts 7.30pm. Adults £5.00, Children £2.00.
ARCHDIOCESE NOTICES –
St Patrick’s Day Mass: The annual St Patrick’s Day Mass will take place on Saturday 14th March at 10am in St Andrew’s Cathedral, Clyde Street, Glasgow. All welcome.
Abba’s Vineyard: “Adoration night. Come and adore Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, with the theme of Gods Word and Pope Leo’s intention for the month. The evening also includes the opportunity for confession, mass and dinner. All are welcome to join at any point. For young adults aged 18-35, from 5-9pm, Saturday 31st January. Address – Bl John Duns Scotus, 270 Ballater Street, Glasgow, G5 0YT. For moreinformation and a timetable search @abbasvineyard on social media or email: abbasvineyard@gmail.com.”
RETREAT WEEKENDS FOR PEOPLE THINKING ABOUT WHAT IS NEXT IN LIFE: ‘Navigating the way forward’ – Either 13-15 March (Conforti, Coatbridge) or 8-10 May (Benedictine Monastery, Largs)
‘GOING DEEPER’FOR PEOPLE NEW TO THE CATHOLIC FAITH (RCIA): 1-3 May Pluscarden Benedictine Monastery, Elgin, Take time to pause and reflect on your faith journey in the beautiful surroundings of Pluscarden Benedictine Monastery. Arrivals from 5pm on Friday 1st May and leaving after 12:00 noon lunch on Sunday 3 May. This residential retreat is designed for those who have been through RCIA (a programme which prepares people to become Roman Catholic). The weekend will include opportunities to try different ways of praying, exploring some of the Ignatian (Jesuit) and Benedictine traditions, and sharing with others on living a reflective life. We will have time together as a group, as well as periods of silence and personal reflection. Go to ISC Glasgow – ISC Glasgow
If you are a taxpayer, you might want to consider using the donation envelopes and signing up for Gift Aid which allows the church to reclaim tax on your donations. If you Gift Aid your collection, we can claim back from the government 25p for every £1 you donate. Any persons who want to sign up should speak to Father Francis to complete the appropriate form which is basically just your name address and NI number.
Anyone who wishes to pay their contributions directly into the church bank can do so using Sort Code 80-13-95 Account Number 00274162