Fourth Sunday of Year A

Renewal of Marriage Vows

There will be an opportunity for parishioners to renew their marriage vows after all Masses on the weekend of 12^th/13^th February.

Parish Pastoral Council

Please note that the next meeting will take place on Monday 28^th February.

Reading Group

The Reading Group will meet on Thursday 3^rd March at 7.30pm in the Winning Room. The book for this meeting is "Criticising the Critics" by Aidan Nichols, Family Publications 2010. All welcome.

White Cockade - February 11^th

The postponed White Cockade is rescheduled for Friday 11^th February at 8pm in the Church hall. Tickets purchased for the December show will be valid for 11^th February. There is still a short supply of tickets available from Theresa in the Sacristy or phone Bill Paterson on 570 2853.

Justice and Peace Group

Church Action on Poverty:  Today thousands of low-income families are being charged 500% APR for credit - and sometimes much more. There is growing anger about this in Parliament, and in the next fortnight we have a chance to get MPs to do something about this scandal. Email your MP now! Go to http://www.church-poverty.org.uk/ and follow the links.

Mass of our Celtic Roots

This will be held in St Aloysius Church, Garnethill TODAY at 4.00pm. All are most welcome.

St Aloysius' Church - 40 Hours

Please note that the 40 Hours Adoration at St Aloysius' Church scheduled for 30^th January has been deferred to 20^th February.

Vocation Mass

Little Sisters of the Poor would like you to join them in a Vocation Mass to the Priesthood and Religious Life on Monday 31^st January at 7.45pm. The Mass will take place at St Joseph's, 14 Cumnock Road, Robroyston G33 1QT. Contact for further information on 0141 558 5114, email: or visit the website:

Little Sisters of the Poor.ie.

Aid to the Church in Need

Would you be interested in helping the suffering Church around the world by becoming Aid to the Church in Need's Parish Representative

at this Parish? To find out how Scottish parishes are making a difference to the lives of persecuted and oppressed Christians through Prayer, information and action, please contact Lorraine McMahon on 01698 337470 or or visit http://www.acnuk.org/.

Focolare

The latest edition of Word of Life is available at the back of the Church.

Beginning Experience

The Beginning Experience are holding a weekend for those who find themselves alone again through divorce, separation or bereavement. The weekend will take place from 18^th - 20^th March at St Mary's, Kinnoull, Perth. For details contact Ros on 0131 669 0003 or email: .

Mariapolis 2011

This year's special weekend of prayer, reflection, workshops and outings will take place from Monday 11^th April to Friday 15^th April at Cefn Lea Park, Dolfor, Wales. Registration fees vary. For more information pick up a leaflet from the back of the Church or visit http://www.focolare.org.uk/.

Life

Life are holding their Fiddlers Rally in Glasgow City Chambers on Friday 11^th February at 7.30pm. Tickets £7 by telephoning 01505 335571, 0141 636 9240 or 0141 571 2037.

Parkin's Place for Music

As a tribute to Erne, friends and fellow musicians continue to support the Suzy Fund (http://www.suzyfund.org/) under the general umbrella of Parkin's Place for Music, through concerts and events in and around Milngavie (including here in St Joseph's). Wherever possible, we endeavour to foster and support talent in the local community. Full details on http://www.parkinsplace.co.uk/ where you can get a free e-newsletter to give you plenty notice of events.

Bearsden Young Fiddlers

If you are aged 10-16 years, play the violin, accordion or guitar and are Grade 2 or above, why not join one of Scotland's most successful Junior Scottish Fiddle Orchestras? Come along to the Open Evening with a parent or guardian, listen to the music, and meet and chat with the organisers. To reserve a place contact Barbara on 0141 569 7356 or Angela on 0141 570 1961.

 Social Dates for your Diary

11^th February                           White Cockade

12^th March                               Jumble Sale

June                                         Parish BBQ

PLEASE PRAY FOR

Seriously Ill

Greta Dale, Fiona Quirk, Christopher Browne, John Sweeney Snr, James Graham, Mary Sandyground, Catherine Ingram, Anne Lafferty, Danny O'Hagen, Vincent Hastie, Suzanne Timmoney, Marcey Aitchison, Margaret Anderson, Christopher, Saskia (10 years old), Honor Johnston (1 year old), Dermott Sweeney, Kareen Maher, Doris Woods, Eamon O'Doherty, Margaret McGowan, Diane Shields and Pat Boyle.

Recently Deceased

Dominic Brennan, Peter Farrell, Mary Josephine Maguire, Elizabeth O'Neill, Tony McGuinness, Violet Egan, George Bruce, Rose Gallagher, Tommy Sheridan, Robin McSkimming and Morag MacKenzie.

Anniversaries

Peggy Carberry and Margaret Haswell.