Today is Sea Sunday, when the Church remembers all those who live and work at sea. Many people have never stopped to consider how important seafarers are to our standard of living. Without them we would not have most of the items we use in our everyday lives. Many of these seafarers do not have the quality of life on board that every human has the right to. Apostleship of the Sea (AoS) is the official maritime welfare agency of the Catholic Church in Great Britain. Sea Sunday is the principal fundraising and awareness-raising event of the year for AoS. Today's second collection will be taken at Masses throughout the country, this annual event is absolutely vital for AoS to continue their work. Please also remember seafarers in your prayers.
Sacraments 2010/11
If you have a child who would like to celebrate the Sacraments of First Confession, Confirmation or First Holy Communion this coming year, you or someone representing you, must attend the preparation meeting on Thursday 9th September at 7.30pm in the Church.
Becoming a Catholic?
Do you know anyone who would like more information about becoming a Catholic? If so, ask them to contact Father McGrorry by end July.
Certificates for Baptism
In the Sacristy there are Certificates for children who have been baptized here over the last year. If you have not collected your certificate, please do so.
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 Building Project Fundraiser between June and August 31st. For details / tickets please contact Ann Gilmore on 956 3545 or Dorothy Parkin on 563 7767.
Tea in the Garden
Tea in the Garden this year at 1 Pendicle Road, Bearsden, will be on Sunday 25th July from 2.00pm to 5.00pm. Tickets are £5 inclusive of refreshments. All proceeds go to St Margaret's Hospice, Clydebank. For tickets please contact Nancy and Dan Stevens on 0141 569 5285 or email:
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Need Help?
Need help with pregnancy or feeling panicky about being pregnant? Contact Cardinal Winning Pro-Life Initiative for help, or just to chat, on 0141 433 2680, Monday-Friday 9am - 4.30pm. Or, Abortion Recovery Care and Help (ARCH - formerly British Victims of Abortion) on 0845 603 8501 during office hours Monday - Friday and every evening 7-10pm.
PLEASE PRAY FOR
Seriously Ill
Christopher, John Haughney, Saskia (10 years old), Peggy McCaughan, Honor Johnston (9 months old), Dermott Sweeney, Kareen Maher, Robert Inglis, Doris Woods, Eamon O'Doherty, Margaret McGowan, Diane Shields, Mary McCann (nee Stevenson) and Pat Boyle.
Recently Deceased
Brian Crines and Jessica Kausa
Anniversaries
Jim Byrne, Sheila Barter, Connor Devlin, Tom Saning, Sean Sharkey, Betty Bersford-Webb and Kathleen Donnelly.
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