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Special Collection

We celebrate Communication Sunday this weekend. The special collection will go toward the work of the Communication group in the Church in Scotland.

Special, Special Collection!

Although the Pope's forthcoming visit to the UK is a State visit, I am sure our communities will benefit pastorally. It is therefore not surprising that the Church has been asked to pay something toward the cost of the visit. With this in mind, the bishops have asked us to take up a special, special collection next weekend.

St Vincent's Prayer Book

This little book of prayers is now available from the Sacristy costing £4.

Dignity of Life

The next meeting of this group will take place on Tuesday 25^th May at 7.30pm in the Theresa Hall. All welcome and please enter by door in Buchanan Street.

RCIA

The next meeting of this group is on Sunday 6^th June at 3.00pm.

Mitsidi

All those interested are welcome to come to the next meeting on Thursday 17^th June at 7.30pm in the Winning Room. Please enter by back kitchen door.

St Joseph's 60+ Club

The 60+ Club will meet on Monday 17th May at 2pm in the Theresa Hall. Please enter by side door.

Come, Holy Spirit!

The Archdiocese of Glasgow Youth Pastoral Team invite you to the Vigil of Pentecost on Saturday 22^nd May at 8.00pm. All welcome.

Help

We are very short of Welcomers for 10am Mass on Sundays. The task of the Welcomer is to come 15 minutes before Mass, hand out the bulletin, help people to be seated and clear up afterwards. It is necessary to have Welcomers for each of the Masses and so I hope we can get the 10 - 12 people we need. If you are interested please see Father McGrorry as soon as possible.

Housework or Gardening?

Sometimes I am asked by parishioners if I know anyone in the Parish who would be willing to do some gardening or housework for them (paid). It would be helpful to know if anyone would be happy to consider this type of work and I could put them in touch with those who ask.

St Joseph's Primary School

St Joseph's Primary Eco Council would like to thank the parishioners for their continuing support of the "Rag Bag" project. Unwanted textiles from the Parish Jumble Sale realized £158.10 for our Mitsidi Primary Furniture Fund. Please continue to bring unwanted textiles to the school (including shoes, bags, belts, etc.) as we will be having another uplift before the end of this term.

Tesco Vouchers

St Joseph's Primary School is again taking part in Tesco Vouchers for School initiative. We appreciate your support in the past, which has enabled us to obtain some fantastic Maths resources. Please hand in unwanted vouchers to the school or drop them into the collection box at the back of the Church. Many thanks.

Award in Catholic Theological Education

If you would like the opportunity to develop your knowledge and understanding of the Catholic faith this two-year part-time course may be of interest to you. Whilst primarily aimed at those who wish to exercise the ministry of Catechist in the parish, it is also suitable or those who wish to study for their own purposes. For further information on this course please phone the RE Department on 0141 226 5898 or e-mail . For initial information please see Fr McGrorry.

"Come Away a While"

A time of quiet and reflection for parents, guardians and carers on Wednesday 26^th May, at the Archdiocesan Office, 196 Clyde Street led by Sr Laurentia Carroll and Fr Tom Kilbride. The day will begin with refreshments from 10am and end with Mass at 1.30pm.There is no charge, but bring a packed lunch. To book a place, please call 0141 226 5898 or e-mail .

Word of Life

This monthly reflection leaflet from the Focolare movement is available at the back of the Church.

Focolare

You are warmly invited to the summer gathering of the Focolare Movement, the Mariapolis, where we try to live the spirit of God's family among people of all ages and backgrounds inspired by Christ's prayer ‘That all may be one) (Jn 17,21). From July 2nd - 5th at Mariapolis, Cupar, Fife. For further information see http://www.focolare.org.uk or contact 0141 637 3316.

Chalk Pastels for the Terrified

An 8 week beginner's course in chalk pastel drawing offered through the Archdiocesan Arts Project will commence on Friday 14^th May at 10am - 12 noon and will run until Friday 1^st July. Classes are free but advance booking is necessary. Contact 0141 554 1333 or

Triple P (Positive Parenting Programme)

Glasgow City will launch their parenting programme of choice Triple P - on May 17^th. For more information and for self-help tips, visit our website at http://www.triplep-staypositive.net/ or call 0800 027 7246.

PLEASE PRAY FOR

Seriously Ill

Honor Johnston (7 months old), Dermott Sweeney, Kareen Maher, Mattie Connell, Robert Inglis, Doris Woods, Joyce Partner, Eamon O'Doherty, Margaret McGowan, Diane Shields, Brian Crines, Mary McCann (nee Stevenson) and Pat Boyle.

Recently Deceased

Bridie Nicol of Learmont Place, Arthur Gillespie, Patricia Gillespie, Margaret Johnson, Helen Quail, Marian Ward and Cecilie Mulligan.

Anniversaries

Mary Kelly and Fr John J Fitzsimmons.