Father McGrorry will be leading the services as follows:
Sunday 29th August at 6.30pm: The theme is "The Successor of Peter visits the children of Andrew"
Monday 30th August at 7.30pm: The theme is "Joseph Ratzinger - a journey of faith"
Tuesday 31st August at 7.30pm: The theme is "Pope Benedict speaks to us".
Faith Sharing Group
To prepare for the Pope's visit, we hope to have some Faith Sharing / Prayer Group meetings. The first will be on Monday 6th September at 7.30pm.
Papal Visit Radio Station
....will be broadcast from 7am - midnight from Tuesday 14th - Monday 20th September. Please log on and listen http://www.heartgivesuntoheart.co.uk/.
New on the Internet
The detailed itinerary of the Papal Visit is now available on http://www.thepapalvisit.org.uk/. Type THEPAPALVISIT CIAMPINO into Google then select "I'm Feeling Lucky". A brief biography of the Holy Father is also available on the same site.
A description of the music to be played at the Papal Mass is available on http://www.beingcatholic.org.uk/. Type MUSICAL BELLAHOUSTON into Google then select "I'm Feeling Lucky". Podcasts are available on the same site.
Music Rehearsal
There will be music rehearsals at Our Lady of Lourdes, Cardonald, for the Papal Mass on Mondays 23rd and 30th from 7pm - 9pm. These rehearsals are open to anyone but are of particular importance to those who will be members of the Papal Choir.
We hope to have rehearsals in this Parish nearer the time.
Volunteers for Knights of St Columba
The Knights of St Columba have been asked to organize around 600 Marshals for the Papal Mass. Volunteers should be prepared for a long day - possibly 10am to 8pm. Main duties involve manning distribution points for Holy Communion. Volunteers must be over 16. Names, addresses and phone numbers of interested parties should be sent to Knights of St Columba, Head Office, 75 Hillington Road South, Glasgow G52 2AE.
Tickets for the Mass at Bellahouston
Booking forms for this are available in the Theresa Hall and Sacristy. Details about the Mass are on the Booking Form. Still a few places left on the bus so please return your form asap.
Special Collection
This week the special collection will be to assist parishes in need within our own diocese.
Mitsidi Meeting
The Mitsidi Group will meet on Thursday 26th August at 7.30pm in the Winning Room. Please enter by back kitchen door.
Parish Assembly
Date for your diary! The Parish Assembly will take place on Tuesday 7th September at 7.30pm in the Church. More details will follow shortly.
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.
Little Sisters of the Poor
You are kindly invited to join for a Mass celebrated in honour of Saint Jeanne Jugan on 30th August at 3.00pm at St Joseph's Care Home, 14 Cumnock Road, G33 1QT.
The Beginning Experience
The Beginning Experience are holding a weekend for those who find themselves alone again through divorce, separation or bereavement. This weekend will take place from 8th - 10th October 2010 at St Mary's, Kinnoull, Perth. For details contact Anne on 0141 434 1371 or email:
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PLEASE PRAY FOR
Seriously Ill
Suzanne Timmoney, Marcey Aitchison, Margaret Anderson, Christopher, John Haughney, Saskia (10 years old), Peggy McCaughan, Honor Johnston (10 months old), Dermott Sweeney, Kareen Maher, Robert Inglis, Doris Woods, Eamon O'Doherty, Margaret McGowan, Diane Shields and Pat Boyle.
Recently Deceased
Rana Lynch and Maureen Deveney.
Anniversaries
Sister Pauline, Alex and Andrew Kerr, Alistair John McIlroy and Sister Helen Murphy.
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