The Parish of St. Joseph

​​A HEARTFELT THANK YOU!

A very big and heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed to the success of our Parish Annual International Barbecue.

To all those who lovingly prepared the delicious dishes and wonderful baking, thank you for sharing not only your food but also your time, talents and cultures with us.

To everyone who helped set up and prepare the ground, and to those who worked quietly behind the scenes, we are truly grateful.

Your generosity, hard work and joyful spirit made the celebration a beautiful expression of our parish family—many nations, cultures and traditions, but one family in Christ.

May God bless you all abundantly for your kindness and generosity. Thank you for making the day so special and memorable! 

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QUEENSHIP OF MARY​

Saturday 22nd is the memorial of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary. You may like to pray with video reflection based on Pope Francis's words in Laudato Si'.

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SEASON OF CREATION CONFERENCE

The Bishops’ Conference Care of Creation Office invites you to the Season of Creation Conference 2026 on Saturday, 5 September 2026, from 10am to 3pm, in Eyre Hall, Archdiocese of Glasgow Offices, Clyde Street, Glasgow, G1 4JY.

Our guest speaker will be Lorna Gold, Executive Director of the Laudato Si’ Movement, and there will be workshops exploring how to engage young people and parish groups. Please register at: bit.ly/SeasonofCreation26 

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ARROCHAR

Mass at 5pm this Sunday (23rd August).

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INTERESTED IN THE CATHOLIC FAITH OR SACRAMENTS

Whether you'd like to learn more about the Catholic faith or are looking to prepare your child for First Reconciliation, First Holy Communion, or Confirmation (for children not attending Catholic schools), we welcome you to join us! Sessions for adults begin this September. To register, please sign up after Mass or contact Jenny Gallagher.

 

CHILDREN'S LITURGY

Children’s liturgy restarts this week  at 11am mass. Please encourage the younger members of our community to join.

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​​​​​​​​​​​DEVOTIONS

There will be Eucharistic adoration on Tuesday and Thursday morning this week - from 9am in St. Joseph's, followed by mass at 10am.​​​

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​PARISH FINANCES

Donations w/e 16/08/2026

• Weekly collection: £862.70 (Gift Aid £95.00)

• Roof Appeal: £5.00

• Assisted Parishes: £362.95 (Gift Aid £25.00)

 

Second collection this weekend for the Church Roof appeal. Thank you to you all for your continued generosity.​

 

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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​WE REMEMBER IN OUR PRAYERS:​​

• The sick, including Sabina Kosovyck, Sheila Aitkenhead, Shaun Hendrick,  Rebecca Bignall, Anne Kelly

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• The recently deceased: Frank McLee, Stephen (Steve) Bone

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• All those whose anniversaries occur about this time, especially the Months Mind of Margaret Baxter

 

PLEASE NOTE: 

If you, or a family member is ill and wish to be included in the new Prayers for the Sick List, kindly e-ail stjoseph.helensburgh@rcag.org.uk providing the name of the sick person to be prayed for or give Father Greg a written note. Thank you.

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​​​​​​​The Archdiocese of Glasgow is a Religious Charity Number SC018140