20th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C)
18TH AUGUST 2019

INTRODUCTION

Our God is a God of truth and goodness. May this Eucharist renew us in our efforts to live as he calls us to live.

SCRIPTURE READINGS

Jeremiah 38:4-6,8-10 Sometimes the true prophet must speak words that wound. Jeremiah is accused of disheartening people with his teaching
Hebrews 12:1-4 We are not alone in the drama of discipleship. Others have gone before us. We are surrounded by cloud of witnesses
Luke 12:49-53 We might rather tame the Lord's word, keep it reasonable, and balanced. But Jesus wants to set the world on fire!

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MARY'S MEALS

CHILDREN'S LITURGY DAY

The Diocesan Liturgy Commission will hold a day for all those involved in Children's Liturgy at Saint Mirin's Cathedral hall on Saturday 24th August from 11:30am to 2:30pm. This will give you a chance to meet, to look at best practice and resources. All welcome to attend.

DIOCESAN DAY PILGRIMAGE TO CARFIN

Our diocesan pilgrimage to Carfin will be joined with the annual pilgrimage on Sunday 1st September with Mass at 3pm. Our bus will leave here at 1pm. Please place your name on the sheet in the sacristy.

SUNDAY SOCIAL 1ST SEPTEMBER 7PM TO 9PM

Heelster Gowdie, a popular Scottish folk music duet, followed by the Joe Armstrong ceilidh band who will provide music for dancing, in the church hall on Sunday 1st September. There is a sheet in the sacristy if you need a lift. Entry £3 including tea home baking. BYOB.

CELEBRATE FAMILY CONFERENCE

ANNUAL PILGRIMAGE TO PRAY FOR THE BEATIFICATION OF THE VENERABLE MARGARET SINCLAIR

ANNUAL VOCATIONS MASS

THE RELICS OF SAINT THÉRÈSE OF LISIEUX

The relics will be in Scotland for two weeks in September. They will be in our Diocese from Saturday 14th to Monday 16th September 2019. The relics will mainly be at Saint Mary's Church, Greenock from the evening of Saturday 14th September until the morning of the 15th. The relics will then be taken to Saint Mirin's Cathedral on Sunday 15th September until the afternoon of the 16th. All welcome to come and pray before the relics of the "Little Flower".

SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER

Please take time to purchase a paper from the porch. Priced £1. There are some good articles on local, national and international news!

SAINT BRIDGET'S EAGLESHAM

COLLECTIONS

Thank you for last week's collection which realised £2,463. Our second cooleecton this week is for Mary's Meals.

DIOCESAN YOUTH NOTICES

National Youth Pilgrimage to Saint Andrew's on Saturday 31st August. Formed - a new diocesan club - see the back porch for details.

OUR LADY UNTIER OF KNOTS

The annual Novena to Our Lady, Untier of Knots, is on Tuesday 20th August at 7pm in Saint John's Parish, Barrhead. All welcome.

CHURCH VOLUNTEERS - PART ONE

Volunteers doing, or planning to do regulated work with children and vulnerable adults or both, should complete the Safeguarding Training part one. The next sessions are in the Diocesan offices, on: Tuesday 20th August and Tuesday 24th September at 7pm and Monday 11th November at 10:30am. Contact Sarah Jane at the Safeguarding Office on 01418476138 to register.

CHURCH VOLUNTEERS - PART TWO

The new Safeguarding Part 2 Training Session, is for volunteers who have attended Part One more than 18 months ago. If you attended Part One training in 2016 or 2017, please put your name forward for Part Two. This will take place on Monday, 26th August, at 7pm. In Saint John's, Port Glasgow. Contact Sarah Jane - 01418476138 to register.

PARENTS IN PRAYER GROUP

We will begin on Thursday 22nd August after 9:30am Mass in the lower hall. All welcome, especially new parents for tea, chat and prayer.

MASS TO CELEBRATE THE QUEENSHIP OF MARY

Mass will be celebrated at Saint Catherine Laboure Church, Glasgow, G21 3PP on Thursday 22nd August, starting with the Rosary at 7pm followed by Mass at 7:30pm. Tea will be served in the hall afterwards.

MOTHERS' PRAYERS ANNUAL MASS

Bishop John will celebrate Mass on Friday 30th August in Saint Cadoc's at 7pm. All welcome. Tea/coffee will be served in the hall afterwards.

MASS OF ANOINTING OF THE SICK

On Saturday 31st August, we will have our Mass of Anointing at 10am Mass, followed with tea and home baking in the hall. If you require transport, place your details on the sheet in the sacristy.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

In September we hope to start Eucharistic Adoration again before Mass (9am to 9:25am) and after Mass on a Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. There are sign up sheets available at the back of the church asking you to commit to spending at least half an hour in front of the Blessed Sacrament each week. We require a minimum of three people for each slot.

BETHANY BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP

If you are struggling after the loss of someone, we can offer some support. Your bereavement may be through the loss of a spouse, parent, child or miscarriage. Whatever the loss, either past or recent, we are here. If you would like a visit either speak to Father Stephen or call 07814236551.

YOUTH TO LOURDES 2020

WOMEN'S RETREAT

GIFT AID

If you pay tax, please consider signing a Gift Aid form so that the parish can claim an extra 25% on your contribution. The Parish only requires your NI number and address; no other information is required. If you are interested, please speak to Father Stephen.

LEGACIES

When making a will, have you thought of leaving a legacy to the parish or diocese?