The Parish of St. Joseph

A HEARTFELT THANK YOU FOR 40 HOURS ADORATION

We extend our sincere gratitude and appreciation to everyone who made our recent 40 Hours Adoration such a blessed and prayerful devotion. 

Thank you to all who signed up for scheduled holy hours, ensuring that the Blessed Sacrament was never left alone, and to those who quietly dropped in to spend time in prayer. Your dedication, faith, and quiet presence before Our Lord brought great grace to our entire parish community. May the peace and blessings of the Eucharistic Lord remain with you and your families always.

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OCTOBER - MONTH OF THE HOLY ROSARY

This month is a special time of devotion in which we are encouraged to pray the Rosary. For more on this, see the Prayer Life section of our website.

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SEASON OF CREATION

The Season of Creation draws to a close today, 4th October, on the Feast of St Francis of Assisi. Its theme of 'Living Water' and call for transformation – that Christians would be immersed in the living water flowing from the throne of God- stepping in deeper and deeper, inspired by the Spirit of God, working together for the renewal of Creation - doesn't end today. Let us keep in mind this call to evangelisation and renewal throughout the year ahead.

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FAMILY CONFERENCE

The Agency for Marriage, Family and Life of the Bishops' Conference of Scotland have organised a Conference. Married couples and families are invited to a day at St Augustine's, Coatbridge on the 24th of October 2026! Come along for family adoration, Mass with Bishop John Keenan, formative talks, children's catechesis and so much more! Please book your place at https://bcos.org.uk/NFC26 

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ARROCHAR

Mass will be celebrated in Arrochar this Sunday (4th October) at 5pm.​

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CHRIST OF ST. JOHN OF THE CROSS

The famous painting by Salvador Dalí is back home after being on loan to the Vatican. On its return, the team at Kelvingrove Art Gallery has repositioned the impressive artwork in a larger, purpose-built space on the ground floor of the museum, offering visitors an uninterrupted view and the opportunity to spend more time experiencing it.

The new display allows two ways of experiencing the painting: a quiet contemplative space for reflection and prayer and an enhanced digital display, which reveals insights into Dalí’s art and the story of how it was acquired for Glasgow’s collection.

Why not pay a visit and learn more about the story behind the picture?

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​​​​​​​​​​​​DEVOTIONS

There will be Eucharistic adoration on Tuesday and Thursday at 9am followed by Mass at 10am.​​​

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​PARISH FINANCES

Donations w/e 20/09/2026​

• Offertory collection: £801.98  (Gift Aid = £190.00)

• Votive candles: £90.00

• Roof Appeal: £448.16 (Gift Aid = £60.00)

 

Could we also remind parishioners not to use the green Special Collection envelopes from their boxes, but to use the small white Gift Aid donation envelopes on the table at the back of the church instead for their Roof Appeal donations.  Please fill in your name/weekly envelope number on the front of the envelope.​​

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

• The sick, including Sabina Kosovyck, Sheila Aitkenhead, Shaun Hendrick,  Rebecca Bignall, Anne Kelly, Ambi Joseph, Allan Canning, Karen McNee, Maxine Widdop

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• The recently deceased: Thomas O’Donnell, Gena Stewart.

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• All those whose anniversaries occur about this time, especially: Andrew Macdonald

 

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-mail 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