(Week 32 C) Although written in Greek 2,000 years ago, today’s gospel could have been written this morning! Nations at war; plagues; famines; natural disasters of rapid climate change. During these difficult and complex times, faith in God will be our surety and comfort. Masses at 5.30 (Saturday Vigil) Sunday 9am, 11am – with children’s … Continued
Responding to our synod discussion. we want to learn about how Catholic Social Teaching (CST) influences our everyday life. Mary Cullen and Duncan McLaren will lead a reflection on CST and the cost-of-living crisis. 7pm Church hall - all welcome.
(1045 –1093) An English princess born in Hungary, she became Scotland’s Queen when she married Malcolm III. Margaret was a pious Christian, charitable to the poorest in her kingdom, and set about reforming the church. Mother of three kings of Scotland she died at Edinburgh Castle, days after her husband's death in battle. (Which is recorded … Continued
Celebrating the tradition of Catholic education - we give thanks in a particular way for our three parish schools; John Paul Academy; St Mary's PS & St Blane's PS. Look out for details of our prayer breakfast!
Delighted to welcome back the Glasgow circle of The Newman Association. A group of committed laypeople engaged in academic and intellectual formation in all areas of faith and life, its lovely to see the circle restart after these difficult years. Mass at 10am – followed by brunch in the church hall. All welcome
(Last Sunday of the Church’s year) Mocked in royal purple, ‘seated’ on the throne of the cross and crowned with thorns, Jesus reveals true kingly service. We find the meaning of our lives when we offer generous, life-giving service. Hail Redeemer, King divine! Masses at 5.30 (Saturday Vigil) Sunday 9am, 11am – with children’s liturgy … Continued
NOTE - change of time and venue. Viking lounge 9.30am. All welcome - spread the word lads!
We’re definitely NOT celebrating Christmas (yet)! We are focusing on the future coming of Jesus Christ at the end of all time. Advent allows us to heighten our awareness of the Lord who comes to us, truly in the Eucharist, and in myriad simple daily ways; His presence among us we mark at Christmas – … Continued
Our shared Foodbank at St Gregory’s. This year we are inviting you to bring to church one seasonal treat for adults or children – mince pies, a selection box, biscuits, whatever. We will have a second collection so the foodbank shoppers can get the staple goods they need to see people through.
MRPC & ourselves invite you to Taizé prayer at the cross. To pray for success of COP27 & the healing of our planet. Refreshments in hall. All welcome; Music by Amarone
Honoured among the Orthodox as Πρωτόκλητος - ‘the first called’ to follow Jesus, he led others to the Lord – including his brother Simon Peter. St Andrew has been celebrated in Scotland for over a thousand years. It wasn’t until the signing of The Declaration of Arbroath in 1320, that he became Scotland’s patron saint. … Continued
Our parish pastoral planning calendar is on the street this weekend – please collect yours at church or message us here. We want 1500 homes to have this hanging in their kitchen ASAP!
