St. Joseph's, Helensburgh

​​JOY OF THE SPIRIT: CELEBRATING PENTECOST

On the Feast of Pentecost we commemorate the coming of the Holy Spirit and the establishment of God’s Church: the same Spirit that continues to empower people like us to carry on the ministry of Jesus throughout the world today.  The feast is celebrated fifty days after the resurrection of Jesus (Pentecost means ‘fiftieth’ in Greek).

Today at 2.30pm we welcome parishioners from the wider pastoral area in a short service to celebrate Pentecost, followed by a reception in the gardens.  Please do come along to mark this important feast and make our visitors welcome. Any contributions of home baking for the reception would be welcome.

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EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

We have a number of other events planned over the next few weeks which we hope you will get involved in.

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Parish Synod - 14th June

Many thanks to those who have already returned completed questionnaires - if you haven't yet had your say, please return then as soon as possible to share your ideas and reflections - there's a box at the back of church for completed forms. If you didn't manage to get a form  you can download a copy from the website or Facebook page or speak to one of the Welcome Ministry.

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International Barbeque - 29th June

Continuing the tradition started by Monsignor Hughes, we'll be holding our parish barbeque on 29th June after the 11am mass and are looking for your help to bring some international flavour! If you are able to contribute a dish representing a different culture or tradition, or if you'd like to supply some home-baking, please add your name and a note of the dish to the poster at the back of church. We hope as many as possible will come along on the day to spend some time together more socially.

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Parish Pilgrimage - tbc

We hope to arrange a pilgrimage to the beautiful retreat of Schoenstatt in the Campsie Fells, probably late August or September. At this stage we simply want to gauge interest before we find a date and commit. The plan would be to arrange coach transport, leaving Helensburgh around 10am and returning no later than 5pm. There will be a small donation requested to cover costs and you'll need a packed lunch. If you would be interested, please add your name to the list at the back of church - this doesn't commit you to attending, but will allow us to get more information and explore options.

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GET INVOLVED!

Could you commit some time, no matter how much and either occasionally or regularly, to support the life of our parish and help build our community? Whether it is by getting involved in the events outlined above or contributing to the many other activities which keep the parish going, we're keen to extend the opportunity to as many as possible. If you are interested in any of the following (or if you have ideas of your own) let us know the the 'Volunteers' list at the back of church or via the parish email.

Ways to get involved: 

- Welcoming the community to services   -   Reading at Mass  -   Take the Collection   -   Join the Choir   -   Help with Coffee Mornings   -  and many moreI​​

 

COMBONI FATHERS

Next weekend (14/15 June) the Comboni Fathers will be visiting St Joseph's to tell us more about their work and make an appeal on behalf of their mission. You can read more about their missionary work at https://www.comboni.org.uk/

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SECOND COLLECTION

Thanks to everyone for their generosity in recent weeks. The second collection for Communications last weekend totalled £312.03 and the total contributions for Christian Aid were £437.

Future second collections include:

15th June - Comboni Fathers

22nd June - Day for Life (Pro-Life)

29th June - Peter's Pence

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There is no second collection this weekend.

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DEVOTIONS

There will be Adoration before mass on Tuesday and Thursday this week.​​​​

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​NOTICES​​

If you have any notices for the bulletin or noticeboard, please send them to parish email address (see above) or give to Fr Greg no later than Thursday of each week.​​​​​​​​​​​

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​​​​​​​​FOODBANK

372 Food Bags were issued by the Food Bank during May, each bag providing a five-day supply of food to local individuals and families experiencing financial hardship and food poverty. This was a total of 6,949 food items and Vegetables. A full list is on the church noticeboard. Grateful thanks for your continued support.

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We remember in our prayers​​

• the sick, including Janice Keeper, Margaret Cavana Mckechnie, Lesley O’Neill, Grace Dunn, Mgr. John Hughes, Tilda Evans, Anne Cunningham, Paul Letters, Louie Sims, Ernie Rutkiewicz, Maxine Widdop, Audrey Cole, Mary Campbell.

• the recently deceased, especially Mary Keaton, Ella McPhail, Catherine Bell, Clarence Gallagher, John McFernan, Louise Elliot.

• all those whose anniversaries occur about this time, especially: Tony Mullan, Fr, Jim Byers.

 

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