St. Joseph's, Helensburgh

SECOND COLLECTIONS

Last Sunday's Collection for Vocations Sunday raised £257.04. Many thanks.

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ST. JOSEPH'S PRIMARY SCHOOL

The pupils from our school will join us for Mass both this First Friday and for the feast of the Ascension of our Lord on Thursday, 9th May. On both occasions, Mass will be at 9.30am and not the usual 10 am. This is to facilitate the attendance of the school. We are delighted that our young people will be able to join with the community at our liturgies.

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CHRISTIAN AID WEEK

This year, Christian Aid Week is from 12th – 18th May. There are many events, from the Quiz Night on 27th April till the Christian Aid Concert on Sunday, 19th May. Please see details on flyer in the Vestibule and also on our Facebook / Instagram pages.

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FOOD BANK URGENTLY NEEDS FOOD:

Demand at the Food Bank has never been higher with around 90 individuals and families being helped every week.  The following food donations are urgently needed:  Tins Hot & Cold Meat; Tins Baked Beans; Tins Fish; Tins Vegetables; Tins Tomatoes; Tins Fruit; Vegetable Oil; Long Life Milk; Breakfast Cereals; Pasta 500g; Jars Pasta Sauce; Jars Rice Cooking Sauce; Boxes Teabags (containing 40 foil-wrap bags); Jars Coffee.  Food donations can be left in the church porch and a Food Bank Volunteer will uplift.  Thank you for your support. 

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'ASSISTED DYING' BILL

The Bishops of Scotland have issued a statement helping us to clarify our thinking on this highly emotive subject. The text is available on the front page of the website. The bishops warn us against euphemisms which are commonly used and the inherent dangers of this proposed Bill to be presented in the Scottish Parliament. 

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PLEASE SIGN UP FOR MONTHLY GIFT AID

If you pay Income Tax, or if Tax is deducted from your Pension, please consider signing up for our Parish Gift Aid Scheme.  For every £40 donated monthly, our parish will receive a further £10 from HMRC at absolutely no extra cost to yourself.  A Gift Aid Declaration Form and Monthly Bankers Order Form are available today, please take home, complete and return.  Gift Aid Admin will be on hand to answer questions and provide assistance if needed.  Many thanks to all who have already signed up for our Parish Gift Aid Scheme.

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CHURCH STALL

Our Church Stall has cards for all occasions and many items of a religious nature, at very competitive prices. 

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CHURCH DONATIONS

The Archdiocese has arranged for each parish to have a special QR code. This allows people to make donations to the parish by using their phone, tablet, etc. The code is displayed at the back of the Church. It is also accessible on the front page of the website. Visitors are others who may not have cash with them can now easily make a donation to St. Joseph's. We are always grateful for financial support for the work of the parish. 

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Prayers are Requested

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For all the Sick of the Parish and those for whom our prayers have been asked: 

Alice Catterson, Jenny Rodgers, Maxine Widdop, 

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Recently Deceased 

Eileen McTeague, Michael McCarthy, Gerard Keogh, William Mundie, Cecile Dunne, Brian Mathie, Danny Kerr, Clare Gallagher, John Egan

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Month's Mind - Bridie McCann

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Anniversaries 

John O'Hare, Julia O'Hare, Joe Scullion, James McClafferty, Bernadette Fahey, Martha Lenox Smith, Michael and Patricia Walsh, Johnny Walsh

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Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen.

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