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Thanksgiving Mass

Next Sunday at 11.30am Mass, we welcome all the children who recently celebrated First Holy Communion.

Church Stall

The Church stall is available after all weekend Masses (Vigil, 10am and 11.30am) in the Theresa Hall. We currently need helpers and if you would like to help please call John on 563 7479.

St Vincent's Prayer Book

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

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 30^th May at 2pm in the Theresa Hall. Please enter by side door.

Legion of Mary

The Annual Thanksgiving Day at Carfin will be on Sunday 20^th June and a bus has been organized to leave Douglas Street Car Park at 1.30pm (returning about 7pm). The cost for the trip will be £6. Please leave your name on the list in the Church porch or call John Munn on 563 7479 for further information.

Legion of Mary

For more information about the Legion of Mary, please call John Munn, 563 7479, or speak to any member of the Legion.

St Joseph's Giant Summer Tea Party

We are looking for people to host afternoon tea in their own homes / gardens as part of this Church Project Fundraiser between June and August 31^st. For details / tickets please contact Ann Gilmore on 956 3545 or Dorothy Parkin on 563 7767.

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.

St Joseph's Primary School - Summer Fair

The School's Summer Fair this year will take place on Saturday 5^th June from 11am - 1.00pm. All donations of raffle/tombola prizes, or books, dvds and nearly new toys, as well as homebaking, would be gratefully received. Please come along and join in the fun.

Interested in the Catholic Faith?

To be baptized, confirmed and come to share in the Eucharist is possible at any age! Today, men and women from a variety of backgrounds are responding to the call to follow Christ and celebrate the Sacraments of the Church. Should you know of anyone who may be interested in becoming a member of the Catholic Church, please ask them to contact Father McGrorry.

Scottish Marriage Care

Interested in supporting and developing relationships? There will be an opportunity to find out about the Diploma course commencing December 2010 at the Open Evening to be held at Scottish Marriage Care, 196 Clyde Street on Thursday 17^th June at 7pm.

The Pro-Life Group

The Pro-Life Group at St Lucy's, Cumbernauld would like to invite you to the Vigil for Pro-Life on 11^th June beginning at 6pm with Rosary. The evening will continue with Mass, Holy Hour, Stations of the Cross and Discussions ending with morning Mass at 9.30am. A hot and cold buffet will be provided. All welcome.

Archdiocese of Glasgow Arts Project (AGAP)

The new programme of events is underway for the Autumn. A few to mention would be Praise Gathering 2010 -  400 voices drawn from over 150 Scottish Churches performing from 4-6 June at the Royal Concert Hall; Spirit of Life Youth Choir are looking for new members aged 12-21. Rehearsals are on Wednesday evenings 7-9pm at Renfield St Stephen's Centre; and Working for Unity, Glasgow the Welcoming City - first engagement is on Sunday 13^th June at 3pm in Glasgow City Chambers where AGAP will perform a short drama. All welcome. To find out more about the above and other upcoming events, please contact AGAP on 0141 554 1333 or e-mail .

Called to Teach

Do you want to commit your own talents to helping others to develop theirs? Are you being Called to Teach? To find out more about Teaching as a vocation, see the poster and leaflets now available at the back of the Church.

Prayer for the Papal Visit to the UK

16^th - 19^th September 2010

God of truth and love, your Son, Jesus Christ, stands as the light to all who seek you with a sincere heart.

            As we strive with your grace to be faithful in word and deed, may we reflect the kindly light of Christ and offer a witness of hope and peace to all.

            We pray for Pope Benedictand look forward with joy to his forthcoming visit to our countries.

            May he be a witness to the unity and hope which is your will for all people.

            We make our prayer through Christ our Lord.

            Amen

            Our Lady, Mother of the Church - pray of us.

            St Andrew - pray for us.

            St George - pray for us.

            St David - pray for us.

PLEASE PRAY FOR

Seriously Ill

Peggy McCaughan, Honor Johnston (8 months old), Dermott Sweeney, Kareen Maher, Mattie Connell, Robert Inglis, Doris Woods, Eamon O'Doherty, Margaret McGowan, Diane Shields, Brian Crines, Mary McCann (nee Stevenson) and Pat Boyle.

Recently Deceased

Patrick Smith, Annie Woods, Alan Secrett, Margaret Deary, Charlie Boyle and Patrick Craig.

Anniversaries

Margaret Valente, Rosaleen Friary, Bill Junner, Mary Harkins, James Skivington, John Burns, Cecil Roach, Mary Carroll, Margaret MacDonald, Charlie McHugh and Cissie Harkin.