I would like to thank all those who worked so hard to make our special period of Forty Hours so special. I would like to thank those who made sure the Church was clean as usual, those who prepared the stunning floral arrangements, and those who were able to commit half an hour to be in the Church so that we could keep the doors open. Thank you also to those who put their family candle in front of the altar who are now welcome to collect them from the Theresa hall and take them home. I am sure the prayers offered during this special time will help us all in the coming year.
This Sunday
This Sunday the collection as you leave the Church is the White Flower Collection for the Scottish Protection for the Unborn Child.
Parish Assembly
This very important meeting takes place on Monday 7th September at 7.30pm in the main hall. Please enter by main hall door. All are welcome.
Dignity of Life Meeting
This will take place on Tuesday 8th September at 7.30pm. All are very welcome.
Sacraments Meeting
The meeting will take place on Thursday 10th September at 7.30pm in the Theresa Hall. All children must be represented at this meeting.
Commitment / Involvement Sunday
Next weekend we will have the possibility of either volunteering to begin, or to continue to help in the various areas of Parish life, or to take a rest for a year.
National Pilgrimage to Carfin - Today
Pick up point changed to station car park at 12.45 and not as previously stated. The café will be open but pack lunch is recommended. Further information from John Munn on 563 7479.
Legion of Mary
The 9.30am on Tuesday (Our Lady's birthday) will be offered for Legion of Mary. Tea and coffee will be served after Mass in the main hall.
Liturgy Meeting
This will take place on Monday 14th September at 7.30pm in the main hall (please use main hall door). While all parishioners are welcome, it is hoped that those responsible for ministries will be there.
Social Group
All those who are willing to help with or organize a social event for this year are invited to a meeting on Tuesday 15th September at 7.30pm in the Theresa Hall. Please enter by side door.
Hall Group
The meeting for all those who look after the hall and the various aspects connected with it, will be on Friday 18th September at 7.30pm in the Theresa hall. Please enter by side door.
Reading Group
The next meeting of the group will be on Thursday 24th September at 7.30pm in the Winning room. Please enter by back kitchen door.
St Joseph's Parish 200 Club - August Draw
Congratulations to our latest winners:
£100 Mrs McDermott
£30 Marie Christie
£20 Rod O'Donnell
The next draw will take place on 20th September.
Doors Open Day
Once again this year we are opening our doors to our friends in Milngavie on Saturday 12th September from 11am to 4pm. We need parishioners to welcome any visitors and give out the information leaflet. If you can give half an hour of your time to help with this, please see Father McGrorry.
Novena in Honour of Our Lady of Sorrows
7th - 15th September - Novena Mass and devotions weekdays at 12.15 and 7.30pm; Saturday 12.15 and 6.00pm; and Sunday at 12.00 and 7.00pm in Saint Mungo's Church, Townhead.
Genesis 2 Reunion - 25 Years
Information on the noticeboard about the Thanksgiving Mass on Friday 18th September from 7.30pm at Our Lady of Lourdes, Cardonald.
Milngavie Churches
Friendship House 25th Anniversary Celebration on Friday 18th September in Allander Evangelical Church at 7.00pm. A warm welcome to everyone who has served as a volunteer in friendship House during the past 25 years. Please inform Dympna Bain on 0141 956 4914 if you are able to attend.
Christian Focus Week
Milngavie United Free Church on Craigdhu Road, has organized this week from 4th - 11th October. The general theme for all the talks is "What are you wearing? Why don't you put on a new self - clothe yourself in Christ". For details of all the talks please see the noticeboard.
Glasgow Pilgrimage to the Holy Land
This eight day pilgrimage from 1st - 9th November 2009, will be led by Rt Rev Mgr Peter Canon Smith JCL. The cost of the trip is £775 and deposits of £150.00 are now required to be paid. Further information can be found on the noticeboard at the side door of the Church.
Life and the Challenge of Suicide
For East Dunbartonshire initiate in this area, please see the details on the noticeboard.
An Event for Young Adults
.....wanting to make COURAGEOUS CHOICES on Sunday 20th September. Begins 10am - 4.30pm at Sisters of Nazareth Convent, 1647 Paisley Road West. To spend the day, or longer, with us please contact Sr Mary Frances on 077859 75961 or email:
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Also on the Noticeboard
Focolare: Wednesday 16th September and Saturday 10th October:
The Beginning Experience: 9th - 11th October
Mozart for Marie Curie: 13th September
PLEASE PRAY FOR
Seriously Ill
Fr Augustine's mother, Nicholas Kilmurry, Kevin Murray, Brian Crines, Des McGhee, Leo Rouse, Mary McCann (nee Stevenson), Pat Boyle, Thomas Grehan, Frances Grehan, Marianne Mitchel, and Lena Roe.
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