Third Sunday of Easter
Sunday Mass: 10.00am
Confessions: Sunday 9.15am to 9.30am
MAY DEVOTIONS –May is the month of Our Lady and everyone is encouraged to pray the Rosary daily.
SECOND COLLECTION – Will be taken up next Sunday 11th May 2025 to support Ecclesiastical Students.
St Jude Club – Sunday 6th April – winner was Nicki Smith who won £20.00.
Sunday 27th April – Winner was Mary White who won £19.00.
Income – 23 March – Gift Aid £120.00, Cash collection £110.00.
30 March – Gift Aid £105.00, Cash Collections £221.00, SCIAF £257.50, Votives £107, Stall £16.50, Cafe £25.00, St Anthony £8.00, Holy Souls £13.50, Repair Fund £86.50
6 April – Gift Aid £105.00, cash collections £125.00, Lenten Collection £71.00
13 April – Gift Aid £145.00, Cash collections £180.00
20 April – Gift Aid £195.00, Cash collections £261.00, Holy Places £144.00
The Justice and Peace Group would once again like to express its gratitude to all parishioners for their participation in the Rebuild Gaza Lenten Campaign. Thanks to your generosity we are able to send £1000 to ease the suffering of the people in Gaza. Please continue to pray for Peace in the Middle East and in all war-torn areas of our world.
Circle of Friends for children preparing to make First Communion this year begins on Wednesday 14th May. Classes for parents and children will take place in the church / hall and will begin at 6.30pm. Every child hoping to be presented for the Sacrament must attend and must be represented at the Parents’ Meeting.
ARCHDIOCESE NOTICES –
Assisted Suicide: The Scottish Parliament is expected to vote on assisted suicide in the coming weeks. Please visit https://carenotkilling.scot/ to email your MSPs in a few easy clicks.
Mass for the Conclave: On Tuesday 6th May, the eve of the Conclave, Archbishop Nolan will offer the 1.00 pm Mass in St Andrew’s Cathedral, praying for the Cardinal Electors as they gather to choose a new Pope.
Flourish Special Edition: The special edition of Flourish in memory of Pope Francis is now available FREE. It contains lovely photos and articles about the late Holy Father along with news and views from around the Archdiocese. Make sure to take one home today and perhaps take one for a friend of neighbour who might appreciate it.
Jubilee Year Vocations Mass: The Archdiocese of Glasgow and Glasgow Serra will be holding their Annual Vigil for Vocations to the priesthood, diaconate and consecrated religious life on Thursday 8th May 7pm – 9pm in Our Lady of Lourdes, Cardonald.
Theme “Pilgrims of hope: The gift of life”. Mass will be followed by Adoration, guest speaker, refreshments concluding with Night Prayer and Benediction at 9pm. Do come and pray for Vocations. ” The harvest is rich but the labourers are few.” Luke 10:2.
Rosary: Bishop John Keenan will lead a Rosary in prayer for our country to care not kill in St Augustine’s Parish Church, Coatbridge, at 6pm (following 5pm Mass) on Sunday 4th May. All are welcome to attend in person or watch online (search ‘Being Catholic TV’ on YouTube).
AGAP Theatre presents “The Margaret Sinclair Story” (marking 100 years since the death of Venerable Margaret Sinclair) National Tour. Performances: Fri 9th May at 7.30pm – Holy Family, Mossend (Motherwell Diocese); Sat 10th May at 7.30pm – St John the Evangelist, Barrhead (Paisley Diocese); Sun 11th May at 3.00pm – St Mary’s, Duntocher (Glasgow Archdiocese). Tickets: £10/£7/£5 (Pay What You Can – you choose.) from www.agap.org.uk/tickets or call 0749 534 7884.
Job Vacancy: The Catholic House of Prayer on Iona is looking to recruit a general assistant to help run the house from July this year for 2 or more months. Accommodation & good rate of pay provided. The role involves changeovers and cooking. More information from Jane Kindlen mail@catholic-iona.com or 01681 700369
Glasgow 850: Civic and Church leaders will participate in an ecumenical service dedicated to Archbishop Blackadder, first Archbishop of Glasgow, which will be held in Glasgow Cathedral, High Street, on Sunday 11th May at 4pm. Music with Andrew Forbes, Musical Director of Glasgow Cathedral, the St Mungo’s Singers and local schools. All welcome.
The Sick of the Parish:
We continue to pray for all the sick and housebound of the Parish especially Lucy Kane
Recently Deceased:
Anniversaries:
Marelle Sturrock and Helen Kane