Solemnity of Christ the King

Scottish Inter Faith Week

Today begins Scottish Inter Faith Week. This is an opportunity for us to be aware of those people who belong to faiths other than our own and to remind ourselves of the importance of inter faith relations for the future peace of our world. Both the present and previous Holy Fathers have stressed how important this is and have given us an example to follow. Take the opportunity this week to pray that people of faith might work together for peace in our world and in our country. For inter faith events throughout Scotland see http://www.interfaithscotland.org/.

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.

St Joseph's Bumper Christmas Raffle

Last weekend for donations which would be gratefully received for our Bumper Christmas Raffle, to make up hampers. Donations can be left in the Sacristy or contact Cathy on 956 4487. Tickets for the December raffle will be on sale after Masses this weekend. Many thanks.

St Joseph's 60+ Club

........will meet on Mondays from 2pm - 3.30pm in the main hall. This is 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.  All welcome.

St Joseph's Justice and Peace Group

This group will meet on Tuesday 24^th November at 7.30pm in the Winning Room. Please enter by back kitchen door.

Reading Group

The Reading Group will meet this coming Thursday, 26^th November, at 7.30pm in the Winning Room. Please enter by back kitchen door.

Mitsidi Meeting

The next meeting concerning Mitsidi Primary School will be on Thursday 3^rd December at 7.30pm in the Theresa Hall. All welcome. Please enter by side door.

Art and Craft Sale for Mitsidi

Dates for your diary 12/13^th December, St Joseph's Church Hall - if you would like to exhibit any art or craft work at this please contact Anne Gilmore 956 3545 or Dorothy Parkin 563 7767.

Ongoing craft evenings on Wednesdays (7-9pm) in Church hall for anyone interested in making things for sale. Please enter by back kitchen door. Bring your own materials. Collection box for any unwanted beads/jewellery in Theresa hall.

St Joseph's Primary

The School will be holding the annual Christmas Fayre on FRIDAY 27^th November from 9am - 11.30am. There will be a wide variety of stalls and activities, including Fair Trade, Home Baking, Staff Hamper, P7 Christmas Shoppe (selling top quality stocking fillers, wrapping paper, ribbons, etc) and much more. Also Santa's Winter Wonderland Café where you will be entertained by the School Choir. All of this and lots more with an entrance fee of £1.50 which includes tea/coffee. Refills only 20p!

Annual Memorial Mass Aid to the Church in Need

Aid to the Church in Need's annual Mass in memory of Fr Werenfried van Straaten, the founder of the charity, is being celebrated on Monday 23^rd November at 7.30pm in St Bride's, Greenlees Road, Cambuslang. The main celebrant is Bishop John Cunningham of Galloway.

Kimo Peru Project Christmas Tree Festival

This takes place from 1^st - 7^th December at St Paul's Church. There will also be a Concert on Saturday 5^th December at 7.00pm hosted by Sally Magnusson. Ticket donation of £5 from all Milngavie Churches, the Iron Chef and Milngavie Bookshop. Various times of the festival available on the noticeboard.

ADVENTure 2009

ADVENTure is now in its third year and is an inspiring and fantastic catholic event for young people (17 - 35 years old) focusing on advent. Dates are Mondays 23^rd November - 14^th December from 7-8.30pm in St Margaret's Church, Sinclair Street, Clydebank. Further details from Suzanne Bunniss or Joan Beattie on . or www.bebo.com/adventadventure.

Music from the Vatican

The voice of His Holiness features on a new album by Music From the Vatican called "Alma Mater" it is a beautiful collection of modern classical music from some of the world's finest contemporary composers and will be available from 29^th November. The Philharmonic Academy and Royal Philharmonic Orchestra will perform on December 2^nd at Westminster Cathedral. For further information visit http://www.musicfromthevatican.com/.  

Being Catholic

Being Catholic has been established by the Bishop's Conference of Scotland as an opportunity in Scotland for Catholics to grow in faith. Visit the website http://www.beingcatholic.org/ for information on courses and opportunities to learn more about our faith.

Westerton Male Voice Choir

"Joy to the World" featuring highlights from Handel's ‘Messiah' to be held in Cairns Church on Saturday 19^th December at 7.30pm. Tickets £10 includes refreshments are available by ordering via or by calling 0141 942 3702.

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 29^th 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.

The Wave

Join Scotland's biggest ever demonstration in support of action on climate change on Saturday 5^th December. For further information on meeting points and times visit www.the-wave.org.uk/scotland.

Also On the Noticeboard

Cure Cancer Scotland - .....Ceilidh Dinner Dance, 5^th 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

Kathleen Dickson, Peter Murphy and Rennie Trustie.

Anniversaries

Nancy and Charles Campbell, Margaret McAteer, Ellen Munn and John McElhinney.