Feast of St John Vianney
Patron saint of Parish Priests. A good day to pray for all priests and to remember our own priest, Father Jim! Please note there are many other saints commemorated in August – we are highlighting just a few.
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Events
Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord
This feast recalls that Jesus gave his disciples a glimpse of his divine nature – a comfort on the road to the Cross and a reminder to us all that we too are destined for eternity.
Summer Boat Trips
White House 1641 Maryhill Rd, GlasgowCome & join us for a free one-hour boat trip on the Forth & Clyde Canal Society's boats. There will be two opportunities. 6th August - Leaving from the White House, 1641 Maryhill Rd, Glasgow, G20 0DZ at 1pm or 2.30pm Get a flyer and book a place!
19th Sunday in Ordinary Time
The Gospel urges us to be vigilant – ready to welcome the Lord in the many and varied ways God comes to us every day.
Feast of St Theresa Benedicta of the Cross
Edith Stein was a professional academic philosopher and Jewish. She became a Catholic and a Carmelite sister. Because of her origins, she was caught up in the Nazi persecution of her people and exterminated, with her sister Rosa, in Auschwitz.
Feast of St Laurence
A deacon in the early Church of Rome he was martyred – burned alive – for his faith in Jesus. Deacons are a reminder to the whole church that we find our fulfilment in serving others.
The wedding of Meghan and Matthew
Congratulations to Meghan and Matthew who will marry here at the Immaculate Conception. Every blessing for the future!
Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Moved from 15th August - This feast recalls that since she was immaculately conceived, free of all corruption Mary was assumed body and soul into heaven. This feast is a singular honour to the Mother of God but a reminder that we too are called to be God forever in heaven.
Welcome to the Mill Hill Missionaries
The Mill Hill Missionaries have kindly agreed to cover Fr Jim’s holiday time away. We thank them very much!
Father Jim’s annual holidays begin
Safe travels to Father Jim – he promises to remember everybody in his prayers while he is away.
Back to school
The quickest weeks of the year are now over. Good luck to everybody starting school or moving up and for everybody heading back to class. Best wishes to our teaching, auxiliary and domestic staff teams that keep our great schools going!
21st Sunday in Ordinary Time
It’s unfashionable to talk about the judgement. Today’s gospel reminds us that we are called to find fulfilment and salvation by being humble people of service – it’s this narrower road that leads to a fuller life!