John The Baptist calls us to repent – to prepare for one coming who will baptise with fire. But John teaches another lesson – he gives more reverence to the other! In our self-centred world what a challenge! To be more aware of and put others first!
CANCELLED! Ben Wilson recently attended the COP27 Conference in Egypt, along with SCIAF’s international partners. We invite you to come to hear about this, and to talk about possible next steps. 730 pm Note This is our partner's venue - Maryhill Ruchill Parish Church, 1990 Maryhill Road.
The Parish Feast day. A moment to celebrate our community, founded in Maryhill in 1851, and to rejoice in our rich diversity and many blessings. Even more special this year as we welcome Archbishop Nolan - on his first official visit to our parish. Please come and welcome him and celebrate together with a special … Continued
In the hall – 10.30 – 2.30pm (Note change of time) Teas & Coffees, home baking hot lunch – chat & a laugh! All free - warm your heart!
The one who is to come brings a radical message that turns everything upside down. There is healing and forgiveness and a whole new way of being. What do you expect to see? What is your faith for? It is revolutionary because people are first - before power, wealth and influence!
This weekend we have our annual collection for the St Nicholas Fund – the pastoral care trust of the archdiocese. This allows us to make grants to small projects and groups all over the city. Even in these hard times give what you can! Did you get your box and pack?
This weekend – Sunday is called “Gaudete Sunday” – rejoicing Sunday. The church changes into the delightful colour of rose pink! We have past the half-way mark of Advent and Christmas is very close! We rejoice His birthday is near!
After the Masses on Sunday morning. Craft goods, home baking, lovely tea and coffees and the raffle will be pulled at 12.30pm. See you there for bargains and a chat!
In the hall – 10.30 – 2.30pm (Note change of time) Teas & Coffees, home baking hot lunch – chat & a laugh! All free - warm your heart!
Oh yes, we are – 60 of us with our friends at Maryhill Ruchill Parish Church (Sorry tickets already all gone!)
Congratulations to Lucy & Simon tying the knot at Glasgow University Chapel. Also to William and Rose from El Salvador here in the parish at the Vigil Mass
God is with us. The simple powerful message this week. Through Mary – the patron of our parish, God is no longer an aloof wordless mystery. God is Jesus born among us. You and your flesh and life are sacred because he became one with us – Emmanuel.
