This weekend the Diocese asks for numbers of those attending Mass. With the closure and amalgamation of Parishes it is very important if all who feel they belong to the Parish are at Mass here this weekend.
Sacrament of Confirmation
On Thursday of this week (12th November) at 7.30pm twenty children from the Parish will celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation. Please remember them and their families in your prayers. I hope that many parishioners will be able to come and join in the celebration.
The Month of November
During this month we pray in a special way for all our friends and relatives who have died that they will be with God.
Only during this month are all of the Masses offered for all of the names on the November lists. If you would like your relatives or friends remembered during the Masses, please put the lists and stipend in the envelopes found at the back of the Church.
Traidcraft Stall - Today
The Traidcraft Stall will be available after all Masses this weekend. We will also be selling CHRISTMAS CARDS.
Meditation Group - Today
A small meditation group will be starting next Sunday - 8th November. Anyone interested should meet in the Conti Room for 7.30pm.
60+ Club
This new Parish Club will meet for the first time on Monday 9th November from 2pm - 3.30pm in the main hall. This will be an opportunity to meet some old friends (i.e., those you have known a long time) and some new ones. Tea and coffee will be provided and there is a suggested donation of £2. Men and women from the Parish and their friends are all very welcome.
Fabric and Finance Group
This Group will meet on Monday 9th November at 7.30pm in the Conti Room. Please enter by main hall door.
Crafts For Mitsidi
Do you enjoy craft work? Would you like to meet others who share this interest? If so please come along to the Church hall on 11th November from 7-9pm. The idea is to sell our craftwork at the Parish Art and Craft Sale on 12th / 13th December to raise funds for Mitsidi School. Please bring your own materials. For more information contact Anne Gilmore on 956 3545 or Dorothy Parkin on 563 7767.
Mass for the Dead
On Tuesday 17th November at 7.30pm we will have a special Mass for all of our dead relatives and friends and especially parishioners who died during the year.
St Joseph's Bumper Christmas Raffle
Donations would be gratefully received for our Bumper Christmas Raffle, particularly bottles, cans, biscuits, etc, to make up hampers. Donations can be left in the Sacristy or contact Cathy on 956 4487. Draw will take place early December. Many thanks.
Sunday Plus
This leaflet which is a reflection on the Sunday readings is as usual available at the Church door. Please ask for a copy if you would like one.
Certificates
In the Sacristy there are various certificates for all of the sacraments which have occurred throughout the year. If you think you should have a certificate, please come in and have a look.
Special Collection Next Sunday
The collection next weekend will be for parishes in need in our own Diocese.
Requiem Mass
...for the faithful departed in St Peter's Cemetery, Dalbeth, London Road on Sunday 8th November at 3.00pm.
St Joseph's Pre-School and Playgroup
Spaces available for session 2009-2010 ages 2½- 3 years old.
Justice and Peace Commission
"Caritas in Veritate" (Charity in Truth): a talk by Fr John Gannon on the new social encyclical of Pope Benedict XVI at St Peter's Church Hall, Partick on 9th November at 7.30pm. All welcome.
Maxie Richards at Balmore Coach House
An opportunity to do some Christmas shopping at the Balmore Coach House on Tuesday 10th November and contribute to the Maxie Richard's Foundation. If you are unable to shop on a Tuesday but would like to take part please contact Dorothy Parkin with your shopping list!! (563 7767).
Thinking Allowed Lecture Series - Cairns Church
Tenth Anniversary Roy Paterson Memorial Lecture entitled "The Eclipse of Religion - the Legacy of the Dietrich Bonhoeffer" given by Rev Andrew Frater on Thursday 19th November at 7.45pm. Tickets £6 from Cairns Office 0141 956 4868.
The Year for Priests
Mass for the Jubilarian Priests of the Archdiocese on Thursday 12th November at 7.00pm in St Mary's Pro-Cathedral, Abercromby Street. Principal Celebrant the Most Rev Mario Conti.
Turnbull Ethics
A debate on "Should assisted dying be legalized in Scotland"? at Glasgow University Union, Thursday 12th November at 7.00pm. Please see the noticeboard for further information.
Archdiocese of Glasgow - Come Away a While
A day of reflection for parents, guardians and carers on Wednesday 18th November at the Archdiocesan Offices, 196 Clyde Street. The day will begin at 10.15 and finish with Mass at 1.30pm. Please book a place by calling 0141 226 5898 or email
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Ecumenical Service of Rememberance
.....for all those who died through drug/alcohol related problems, on Thursday 19th November at 7.30pm in St Alphonsus' Church, London Road.
Word of life
These reflective leaflets from the Focolare Movement are available at the back of the Church.
The Newman Association (Glasgow)
An illustrated lecture entitled The Sistine Chapel at Glasgow University Chaplaincy on Thursday 19th November at 7.30pm.
St Matthew's, Bishopbriggs - Cadder Cemetery
On Sunday 22nd November at 12.15pm in St Matthew's Church, Holy Mass will be offered for the repose of the souls of all the faithful departed who are interred at Cadder Cemetery.
St Margaret's Hospice - Light up a Life
If you would like to sponsor a light on the Christmas tree at St Margaret's in memory of a loved one, or go to the celebration on 29th November, please see the leaflets and poster at the back of the Church.
Marriage and Consecrated Religious Life
Fr Antony Jukes, a Franciscan brother and priest, will deliver a series of four talks each Wednesday of Advent at 7.30pm in the Church of Blessed John Duns Scotus, 270 Ballater Street, Glasgow. Please see the noticeboard for further details.
Also On the Noticeboard
Catholic Youth Service, Scotland - 13th - 14th November
St Aloysius' College Open Evening - Thursday 12th November at 7.00pm.
Cure Cancer Scotland - .....Ceilidh Dinner Dance, 5th December
PLEASE PRAY FOR
Seriously Ill
Diane Shields, Rose Varghese (Sr Marina's mother), Nicholas Kilmurry, Brian Crines, Mary McCann (nee Stevenson), Pat Boyle, Thomas Grehan, Frances Grehan, Marianne Mitchel, and Lena Roe.
Recently Deceased
Mrs Marese Gallacher of Drumlin Drive, Margaret Anne Campbell, Nan McKinstry, Peter Galbraith and John Roach.
Anniversaries
James, Francis and Peter Traynor, Kitty Lynch, John McPhail, Anne Jane Walsh, James McHardy, Hilda McHardy, Stuart McHardy, Kate McWilliams, Nan McWilliams, James and Alice McGrath, Charlie McCarroll and Colman Phee.
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