WORLD DAY FOR THE POOR
In response to Pope Francis’ call to serve the needy, poor and vulnerable in our neighbourhood and city we invite our parishioners to bring an item of food or clothing or to give a donation to our parish St Vincent de Paul Society today – 14th November, or during the week which can be shared by those most in need in our local vicinity. Many thanks.
ADVENT CAROL SERVICE – ST NINIAN’S, SUNDAY 19th DECEMBER
Our Advent Carol Service with St Margaret’s, Church of Scotland, will take place this year on the last Sunday of Advent.
We are looking for choir members old and new. Home practice materials will be provided and any ‘in person’ practices will be socially distanced. Opera singer voices are not required, just a willingness to make a joyful praise of God. Please contact Andrew Barrie – 07758635135 or speak to Fr Frank or Fr Celestine for more information.
We would like to involve our young people (with parental consent) in the service. If you would be prepared to read or join our Advent choir please speak to Andrew or our parish clergy.
MARY’S MEALS – CELEBRATION AFTERNOON TEA FUNDRAISER FEEDING 2 MILLION
We are delighted to welcome you to the parish hall on Saturday 27th November, 2pm – 4pm. Christmas cards, crafts, etc will be on sale as well as a raffle. (£5) donation at the door. Please use the link below to register on Eventbrite to reserve your place.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk – celebrate the 2 million.
CHRISTMAS VIGIL MASS – 5PM
We wish to celebrate Christmas Vigil Mass – 5pm as a ‘Family Mass’ led by our parish Children’s Liturgy group. We are looking for child volunteers to read, sing, serve, Nativity scene or take part in any way. Parents, please bring children to the Church hall after 11am Mass on Sunday 21st November for 15 minutes – juice and biscuits available: older children S1 and S2 are also welcome to come along.
ANNUAL MASS OF REMEMBRANCE (2021)
A special welcome to all bereaved families who have lost loved ones over the past year. All parishioners are most welcome to attend – Tuesday 16th November at 7pm.
NOVEMBER – MONTH OF THE HOLY SOULS
Monday 15th – Friday 19th November – evening Mass at 7pm.
PARISH READERS
Please check out new Sunday Mass rota from Sacristy – list for availability for Christmas day Masses is also in Sacristy. We again appeal for you to consider offering your services at any of our Sunday Mass celebrations. We are trying to build up our reader’s rota for 6 readers at every Mass – which will allow reading ‘pairs’ – a three week breathing space. Presently we are falling short of this target – please give your name to Raymond H or to Fr Frank.
R.I.P.
Our parish community extend our sympathy and prayers to the families and friends of Alan McNicol (Banner Road) and Maureen Devine (Murchison-Ascot Court) whose funeral Mass and Committals took place on Monday (8th) and Wednesday (10th)
– May they Rest in Peace –
FUNERAL MASSES
Wednesday 17th (10am) John Dunphy – Duntreath Grove – Old Drumchapel.
Thursday 18th (10am) Edward and Patricia McIlroy (Glendinning Road)
– May they Rest in Peace –
SICK
Steven Welsh, Mary McGlin, and Dadskinan Estaban.
PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO DIED RECENTLY
Gerald Desmond McSorley, Anne Russell, Paul Kelly, Andrew O’Donnell (Corpus Christi), Alan McNicol (Banner Road), Maureen Devine (Murchison-Ascot Court), Edward, and Patricia McIlroy (Glendinning Road).
– May they Rest in Peace –
PLEASE PRAY FOR WHOSE ANNIVERSARIES OCCUR ABOUT NOW
Katherine Jackson, Danny Crombie, Mark MacMillan, Owen Byrne, Helen Martin, John-Ogilvie Miller, George Durkin, Paula (Crombie) Currie, and Remembrance Sunday War Dead
– May they Rest in Peace –
ANNIVERSARIES
We wish all those who are celebrating Wedding Anniversaries at this time of the year continued happiness and joy in the years ahead – to all brother priests, religious and deacons the strength to continue to serve God’s people in humility, charity, respect, joy, and compassion in imitation of our Lord and Master, Jesus.
– Ad multos annos to all –