Bulletin November 20th 2011

.....is an opportunity to remember all in our communities who are affected by crime and imprisonment - prisoners and their families, victims of crime and those who work within the Criminal Justice System. Visit http://www.prisonersweekscotland.org.uk/ for full details of events.

SVDP Appeal

If anyone has spare magnolia paint or a modest Christmas tree and/or decorations they could pass on, please contact us directly or email . We are still looking for a bike (around 26") but no longer require a cooker!

St Joseph's Christmas Raffle

Tickets will be on sale after all Masses from next weekend onwards. Donations for raffle prizes will be gratefully received. Volunteers to sell tickets urgently required. Contact Mary Williamson 956 4433.

Christmas Cards

.....will be on sale in the Theresa Hall after all Masses this weekend.

Mum's Meet

.....on Friday 25^th November (after 9.30am Mass) at 10am in the Conti Room. Meet up with other mums with children in or approaching secondary, for coffee/tea/support/sympathy/ all of the above!

SVDP Youth Action Group

.....will meet on Sunday 27^th November after 10am Mass in the Conti Room. All welcome - 14 to 20+ years. For more details contact .

Archdiocese of Glasgow

"Clear Voices - A Retreat for Men" - Thursday 1^st December

"Come Away a While" - a time of quiet and reflection for parents, guardians and carers - Tuesday 6^th December

Both events will take place at the archdiocesan Office, 196 Clyde Street, Glasgow beginning with refreshments from 10am and ending with Mass at 1.30pm. There is no charge, but bring a packed lunch. To book a place, please call 0141 226 5898 or email .

Justice and Peace in the Archdiocese of Glasgow

A Day of Reflection on the work of Justice and Peace in the Archdiocese will take place on Saturday 26^th November, 10.30am - 3pm, in the Ogilvie Centre, Rose Street, Glasgow. For full details, see the poster at the back of the Church.

The Place of Religion in Public Life

....a talk by Professor Nigel Biggar of Oxford University at 7.30pm on Tuesday 29^th November in Saint Aloysius' College Hall, 45 Hill Street. Organised by the Newman Association, Open House and Theology and Religious Studies at Glasgow University. Admission free. All welcome.

Mass for Vocations

The Little Sisters of the Poor, St Joseph's, Robroyston, will be having Mass for all vocations in Religious Life on Monday 28^th November at 7.45pm. All wecome.

St Joseph's PTA Christmas Fayre

Next Saturday, November 26^th, is the School Christmas Fayre from 11am to 2pm - all are welcome. There is something for everyone at the Fayre; not only will Santa be popping by, but there will also be Christmas cards, face painting, homebaking, traditional games, arts and crafts, café and much more. If you would like to donate items for the raffle please drop them into the School office or if you have homebaking please bring it to School after 9am on Saturday morning, but please remember that St Joseph's is a nut free zone, so no nuts. Entry is £2.50 including hot drink and mince pie, so don't forget to come along and join the fun!

St Joseph's Nursery, North Campbell Avenue

....is having an Open Day on Monday 28^th November from 12.30 - 2.30pm. Any families with children aged 2 ½ to 5 years welcome. For further information visit http://www.stjosephsnursery.org.uk/ or call 0141 563 9700.

......is celebrating its 25th Anniversary. Should anyone have any photographs or stories of interest please contact the nursery or email jacquie. .

PCT - St Nicholas Care Fund

....have joined with JustTextGiving by Vodaphone and can now receive donations by Text. This service is being offered to all mobile phone users, and all monies donated go straight to our charity. Help us to lift people out of poverty by texting NICK06 followed by whole amounts of £1 - £10 to 70070. Many thanks.

Mary's Meals - Festival of the Arts

Please see the poster at the back of the Church for the arts exhibition, arts and crafts fair and concerts organized from end October throughout November. Concert tickets available from The Arches 0141 565 1000 or visit http://www.thearches.co.uk/.

St Margaret of Scotland Hospice

Grand Prize Raffle - win a car for £1, 2^nd prize £1000, 3^rd prize £500! Draw will take place at St Margaret of Scotland Hospice on 21^st December.

Details and tickets from the Fundraising Department on 0141 435 7018 or visit http://www.smh.org.uk/

Forthcoming Inter Faith Events in Glasgow

Tuesday 22nd November: 7:30 pm : Newlands South, Church of Scotland, 37 Riverside Road, (just off Langside Drive) Meeting of Council of Christians and Jews: "Jewish Genealogy", presented by Michael Tobias, Vice President of Jewish Gen.

The Newman Association (Glasgow)

St Andrew Lite: The Marginalisation of Sainthood: A talk by historian and biographer Michael Turnbull at 7.30pm on Thursday 1^st December in Turnbull Hall, 15 Southpark Terrace, Glasgow G12 8LG. All welcome.

Catholic Nurses Guild of Scotland

The meeting on Monday 5^th December will be held at the ‘Life' Office, 205 St Vincent Street, at 7pm. DVD Blood Money. Contact 01475 725252, 0131 665 3939 or email .

PLEASE PRAY FOR

Seriously Ill

Kathleen Miller, Delia Clarke, Marie Elsby, Sheila Halliday, Rochene Deeley, Paola Balconi, Honor Johnston (2yr), Mary Theresa McConnell, Mark Sloey, Susan Gallacher, Celine Requena, Mary Sandground, Margaret McGowan, Pat Boyle and Fiona Quirk.

Recently Deceased

Catherine Lusk, Archie Brownlow, John Docherty and Harry Kennedy.

Anniversaries

Anne Walsh, John Graham Snr, Katie Williams, Ellen Munn and Aidan Slorach.

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