Today at the 10am Mass we welcome the boys and girls from primary four and their families who renew their commitment as they prepare to make their Confirmation and First Holy Communion.
Altar Servers
There will be a meeting for all existing altar servers and any child from primary five upwards who would like to become an altar server. For those who would like to serve at the Vigil Mass the meeting will be on Saturday 3rd October at 6.30pm. Those wishing to serve at 10am Mass, the meeting will be at 9.30am on Sunday 4th October, and for those serving at 11.30am Mass the meeting will be at 12.15pm. It is very important all servers attend as the new tunics will be arranged.
Mitsidi Sunday
The Mitsidi table will be available as usual after Mass in the Theresa Hall for those who wish to donate to our Anniversary Project. A considerable amount has been donated so far and we thank you for your continuing generosity. As you know, Feliz Likwangulo, the Head Teacher, has moved to another school and this has led to a hiatus in our communication with Mitsidi while the new Head Teacher, Vivex, is settling into his new post. You will remember that it took us some time to establish good lines of communication with the school through Felix and it will also take us some time to re-establish these with the new Head Teacher. We will resume the Mitsidi insert in the near future when we have set up our new communication channels.
Senior Citizen's Group
There seems to be a growing interest in having this type of group here in the Parish for parishioners and their friends. If you are 60+ and would like to be involved, please come along to a meeting in the Theresa Hall on Monday 5th October at 2.00pm.
Vulnerable Adults - A Future?
Jacqueline from St Margaret's Hospice Education Centre will give a talk and host a discussion on "End of Life" issues. The situations and options or dilemmas that can arise for ourselves and our family member will be looked at from a Catholic point of view - Tuesday 6th October at 7.30pm. All welcome.
Liturgy of the Word for Children
There will be a meeting for all helpers of the Children's Liturgy group on Wednesday 7th October at 7.30pm in the Theresa Hall. Please enter by side door.
Traidcraft Stall
The Traidcraft Stall will be available after all Masses next weekend.
Reading Group
The next meeting of the Reading Group will take place on Thursday 29th October at 7.30pm in the Winning Room. The book for this month is "What is the Point of Being a Christian" by Timothy Radcliffe OP (Burns & Oatts, London, 2005). All welcome.
Sacraments
Just a wee reminder to those families whose children will receive the sacraments of Confession, Confirmation and the Eucharist, if your child was not baptized here and you have not already done so, please hand in a photocopy of your child's baptism certificate as soon as possible.
AGAP
AGAP Theatre will perform "The Anatomist" by James Bridie on Wednesday 4th November at 7.30pm in the Church hall. The play is about the anatomist Dr Robert Knox, and his fateful dealings with the infamous "resurrectionists", Burke and Hare, in 19th Century Edinburgh. The theme of science and morality in the play raises new questions for today's audience. Tickets £6 from Tickets Scotland: 0141 204 5151 or online at http://www.tickets-scotland.com/. Lists for tickets are available in the Sacristy.
Vocations
"Let the children come to me; do not stop them". Are you being called to bring others to Christ and His Kingdom as a priest, deacon, sister or brother? Call your diocesan Vocations Director or visit http://www.priestsforscotland.org.uk/.
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.
Pro-Life Group
The Pro-Life Group of St Lucy's Church, Hornbeam Road, Abronhill, Cumbernauld, is holding a vigil on Friday 16th October from 6.00pm to 6.00am. All welcome. Full details available on the noticeboard or by calling Billy McAuley on 07849 886060.
Are You an Unemployed Teacher?
Contact the Scottish Catholic Education Service to find out how you can sustain and develop your professional awareness and interest. If you email your contact details to
you will be given free access to website resources and CPD.
SPRED Silver Jubilee
Everyone is welcome to the Open Day at St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art on Saturday 31st October from 11am - 4pm. For more information call 0141 770 5055 or visit http://www.spred.org.uk/.
Turnbull Ethnics
Rev John Keenan, LLB, STB, PhL, is the main speaker for the talk The clash between traditional and contemporary medical ethics on Tuesday 6th October at 7.00pm at the Chaplaincy Upstairs Hall. All welcome.
Catholic Youth Service, Scotland
This National Youth Event will take place at Gartmore House Activity Centre, near Stirling from 13th - 14th November (18 - 35 years old) "We have set our hope on the living God" 1 Tim 4:10). Interested? Contact
now to find out more.
University of Strathclyde Catholic Society
Catholic? Or just curious about Christ? Come along to the Chaplaincy Centre on John Street, diagonally opposite the Union. Further details on the noticeboard.
Professor Thomas Groome
....is Director of the Institute of Religious Education and Pastoral Ministry and professor of Theology and Religious Education at Boston College. He will be the main guest at a day long conference for primary and secondary teachers of Religious Education, pastoral teams, parish catechists, RCIA groups, school chaplains and all those involved in handing on the faith on Tuesday 20th April 2010 at Glasgow Hilton Hotel. For further details contact Karen on 0141 331 9259 or email:
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Are you an Unattached Catholic
....seeking friends or perhaps looking for someone special? Why not join the Catholic Unattached Director? To find out more contact 01322 222213 or visit http://www.cathud.com/.
Chalk Pastels for the Terrified!
An 8-week course in chalk pastel drawing for complete beginners organized by the Archdiocese of Glasgow Arts Project begins Friday 9th October until Friday 27th November from 10am - 12 noon at the Larkfield Centre, 39 Inglefield Street, Govanhill. Please book now to avoid disappointment on 0141 554 1333 or email:
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PLEASE PRAY FOR
Seriously Ill
Diane Shields, Rose Varghese (Sr Marina's mother), Nicholas Kilmurry, Brian Crines, Leo Rouse, Mary McCann (nee Stevenson), Pat Boyle, Thomas Grehan, Frances Grehan, Marianne Mitchel, and Lena Roe.
Recently Deceased
Anthony Keel, Margery Tormey and William Mallow (brother of Morag Murray).
Anniversaries
David Bain, William Hartford, Charles Morley, Tommy Gillan, Joe Butler and Bill Lyden.
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