THE FIFTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME (YEAR A) (p.502)
5th FEBRUARY 2023 – SUNDAY OF THE WORD OF GOD
Keep your family safe, O Lord, with unfailing care, that relying solely on the hope of heavenly grace, they may always be defended by your protection. Amen.
| R 1 | Isaiah 58:7-10 | Then will your light shine like the dawn |
| Psalm | 26 | The Lord is my light and my help. |
| R 2 | 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 | The only knowledge I claimed was of the crucified Christ |
Acclaim | The Gospel | Alleluia, alleluia! … “I am the light of the world,” says the Lord. “Anyone who follows me will have the light of life.” … Alleluia! |
| Gospel | Matthew 5:13-16 | How happy are the poor in spirit |
Reflect: Following the teaching of the Beatitudes Jesus set out to challenge not just His apostles but also His disciples. All His followers. We are to be salt of the earth and light for the world. Not literally of course. However, we are asked to share the light and salt of Christ’s message, to all who have ears to hear and eyes to see. How we can we present to the world a pleasing flavour and the light of joy?
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SERVICES THIS WEEK
Tuesday Feb 7 9:30 am (vol.2, p.56) (Green)
Thursday Feb 9 9:30 am (vol.2, p.61) (Green)
Saturday Feb 11 9:30 am Our Lady of Lourdes (vol.2, p.51) (Green) World Day of Sick
PARISH INCOME 29th JAN
Gift Aid 130.00
Offertory Collection 332.00
Assisted Parishes 95.00
Hall 10.50
Stall 4.00
St Anthony’s 12.00
Holy Souls 7.00
Offertory Collection 126.00
Hall Next Sunday 21.50
Stall 49.00 Quarterly 7.00
Thank you
We remember all those who have died recently: Andrew Drummond; and all those whose anniversaries occur at this time including,
Brenna Murray, Sarah Murray, Patrick Murray,
Thomas Murray and
Mary McConachie
Eternal rest give unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen.
We remember all those who have died recently: Andrew Drummond; and all those whose anniversaries occur at this time including,
Brenna Murray, Sarah Murray, Patrick Murray,
Thomas Murray and
Mary McConachie
Eternal rest give unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen.
The Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network FEB 2023
For parishesWe pray that parishes, placing communion at their centre, may increasingly become communities of faith, fraternity and welcome towards all those most in need.
The Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network FEB 2023
For parishesWe pray that parishes, placing communion at their centre, may increasingly become communities of faith, fraternity and welcome towards all those most in need.
PARISH COVERAGE
We would like to thank Fr Javier from the Comboni Missionaries (07474 568 837) for his services to the parish in these past few weeks. Fr Desmond and Fr Vincent (07805 792 6170) will take up these duties on February 1st, till Fr Francis’ expected return on February 9th /10th . Thank you for your continued welcome and support for them in their divine service.
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ARCHDIOCESE
RACHEL’S VINEYARD RETREAT
A Rachel’s Vineyard retreat for spiritual and emotional healing after abortion will be held north of Glasgow on Friday 17th – Sunday 19th February. This confidential, supportive retreat is powerful for anyone who has been affected by their own or someone else’s abortion experience. For more information, please call/text Sr Andrea on 07816 942824 or email at sisterandrea@rachelsvineyard.org.uk. For more details, see www.rachelsvineyard.org.uk ______________________________________________
PARISH
PRAYER FOR PEACE:
Let us continue to pray for peace in our world, particularly between Russia and Ukraine where things seem to be moving too fast to understand it all. Working for peace in our own lives, would be a good start.
THE PARISH FUNERAL of Andrew Drummond will be held this Saturday, 4th Feb at 09:30am.
DON’T FORGET PANCAKE TUESDAY EVENT.
A wee celebration will be held in the hall from 12:00 – 3:00 pm on Tuesday 21st 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 charities to be supported.
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.’
THE 25th CELTIC ROOTS ANNUAL MASS will be held at 3:00 pm, today, Sunday 5th February in St Aloysius, Garnethill. Led by Canon David Wallace.
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: UPCOMING TRAINING & GROUPS. Youth Ministry Training Evenings are being hosted in the coming months. Details may be found on the website.
In addition, the Youth Office is running the FORMED Monthly Youth Group (S1 – S6). To find out more and to register your young person go to www.rcagyouth.co.uk
LOURDES MASS ON WORLD DAY OF THE SICK
At 12:00 pm, on Saturday 11th Feb, on the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes (World Day of the Sick) a special mass will be held for the Sick, within St Philomena’s, 1255 Royston Road G33 1EH. Lunch will be provided. All are welcome.
MARRIAGE PREPARATION DAYS early 2023
This year 2 marriage preparation days have been arranged for the coming months: Saturday 25th Feb at Christ the King, Kings Park, or
Saturday 22nd April at St Dominic’s, Bishopbriggs
THE SCOTTISH CATHOLIC magazine has had to move to ‘digital only’, on both social media and website, from February, due to unsustainable production costs.
FUNERAL of Jesuit Brother Edward Coyle will be held in St Aloysius, Garnethill on Tuesday 7th February 12:15pm.
ST ALOYSIUS will shortly be fully open after its recent refurbishment. The Ignatian Spirituality Centre is running various events for Lent.