Each weekend during Lent the special collections will be to help care for our sick and retired priests (except the 4th Sunday which is for SCIAF).
St Joseph's Sunday Club
Sunday Club meetings for Primary 3 children preparing for the Sacrament of First Reconciliation are today, 14 March and 21 March 2010, in the Parish Hall 9.00 - 9.50am.
Ecumenical Shared Reflection for Lent
As last year, Cairns Church and St Joseph's are working closely together providing the Lenten material from Action of Churches Together in Scotland. The second of four reflections takes place on Wednesday night at Cairns Church (led by Fr McGrorry).
Parish Jumble Sale - 13th March - Town Hall
The Theresa Hall will be open Thursday 11th and Friday 12th March from 6pm - 8pm for donations or let Cathy Young (956 4487) or Margaret Harkness (956 4715) know if you need anything collected. Helper's wanted for the day - please call Cathie Young on 956 4487.
St Joseph's 60+ Club
The 60+ Club will meet tomorrow at 2.00pm in the Theresa Hall. Please enter by side door. All welcome.
Meditation Group
This will meet this Sunday in the Winning Room from 7.30pm - 8.30pm. Please enter by back kitchen door.
White Cockade
The White Cockade - the story of the Jacobites in words and music - on Friday 19th March, 7.30pm for 8.00pm. This is a tremendous night of entertainment. Come along and join in the music. Tickets £5 from Theresa in the Sacristy to be confirmed by 7th March.
Vive La France
A few parishioners have asked if it would be possible to have an opportunity in the Parish to have some French conversation so....on the first Sunday of the month after the 11.30am Mass, one of the tables in the Café will be reserved for those who would like to have a chat in French (and only French!).
Society of St Vincent de Paul
SVDP Society would like to say "thank you very much!" to everyone who has donated past papers, unworn clothing, household items or their skills and time, as well as everyone who puts money in our boxes. We are still very ken to have past papers - if you have any you no longer need, please contact Clare Bremner directly or email
St Joe's Prize Draw - February
Congratulations to our latest winners!
£100 Pauline Briody
£50 Maira Stevenson
£25 Kathy Scott
£25 Joe Lamb
Justice and Peace Commission
"Justice and Charity - inseparable twins" - a talk by Michael Balfour, National President, St Vincent de Paul Society (Scotland) at St Peter's Church Hall, Partick on Monday 8th March at 7.30pm. All welcome.
Archdiocese of Glasgow Station Masses
The North West Deanery Station Mass will take place at St Margaret's, Clydebank on Monday 15th March. Please see the noticeboard for further information.
Word of Life
The March edition of this leaflet from Focolare is available at the back of the Church.
Focolare - Mariapolis 2010
Focolare run a summer event open to people who know or would like to find out more about the Focolare spirituality of unity. This takes place this year at Elmwood College, Cupar from 2nd - 5th July. Further information at the back of the Church or visit http://www.focolare.org.uk/.
World Youth Day 2010
All parishioners aged 16 - 30 are invited to World Youth Day in the Youth Pastoral Centre, Our Lady of Consolation, 130 Inglefield Street on 28th March at 4.00pm. Mass to follow at 7.00pm. Please leave your name in the Sacristy should you wish to attend.
Council of Christian and Jews
The Glasgow and West of Scotland Branch are holding a panel discussion "Interpreting the Scriptures for the 21st Century", on Tuesday 9th March at 7.30pm in Newlands South, Church of Scotland, 37 Riverside Road (just off Landside Drive). All welcome.
Glasgow Archdiocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage 2010
Anyone wishing to apply to go to Lourdes as a Pilgrim under the care of the Glasgow Lourdes Hospitalite, should write for an application to Mrs D Fitzsimmons, 28 Overwood Drive, Glasgow, G44 5SG. The Pilgrims stay in the Accueil Notre Dame (16 - 23 July) and the cost will be in the region of £660. Closing date is 19th March.
Pathway to Prayer 2010
An ecumenical day exploring relationships with God through prayer at St Meddan's and Portland Church Halls, Troon on Saturday 27th March from 10.15am to 4.30pm. Registration fee £7 / £5. See noticeboard for further details.
Also on the Noticeboard
Day of Reflection - Tuesday 9th March at the Archdiocesan Office
St Patrick's Day Festival, Coatbridge 2010 - 11th March
Beginning Experience - 12th - 14th March at St Mary's, Kinnoull.
Bearsden Choir - 13th March, St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral
Friday, Friday, Sunday, Sunday - 19th March, Allander Evangelical Church
Kelvin Choir - Friday 26th March, New Kilpatrick Church
St Aloysius' College - Gonzaga Lectures 2010 Series - various dates
Priests for Scotland - Photographic Competition
Scottish Marriage Care -
PLEASE PRAY FOR
Seriously Ill
Kareen Maher, Yvonne Bradburn, John Valente, Rudi Colpi, Mattie Connell, Shammil Perera, John Sweeney Jnr, Robert Inglis, Doris Woods, Ruth Brown, Joyce Partner, Eamon O'Doherty, Margaret McGowan, Diane Shields, Brian Crines, Mary McCann (nee Stevenson) and Pat Boyle.
Recently Deceased
Kathleen McElroy of Balvie Road, Rev Thomas Cunningham, Jim McKee and Joe O'Donnell.
Anniversaries
Mary and John McLernon, Rebecca Smyth, Roy Henshaw, Catherine McHugh, Elizabeth Henderson, Patrick McGoldrick and Joseph McAteer.
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