St. Joseph's, Helensburgh

​​​FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION

On Friday 15th we celebrate the Feast of the Assumption. To learn more about this important feast, see our Reflection page.​​​

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FAREWELL .... AND WELCOME BACK!

This Friday (15th) will see Fr. Justine Dyikuk return to his ministry at St. Andrew's Cathedral in Glasgow and to his studies as we welcome Fr. Greg back to his 'home from home'. We are hugely grateful to Fr. Justine for his friendship, care and ministry over the last few weeks and hope he comes back to visit. In the meantime, we look forward to giving Fr. Greg a warm welcome back and hearing about his travels.

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FINDING OUT MORE ABOUT THE CATHOLIC FAITH

Are you wondering what the Catholic Church is all about? Or thinking of becoming a member of the Church? 

Starting in September, a small group will be meeting to discuss this.  If you are interested, please speak to Fr. Greg or Jenny Gallagher so that we can arrange a convenient time to meet.

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​SECOND COLLECTIONS

​The next second collection is on 16/17th August. There will be a collection on the Feast of the Assumption (15th August) in aid of parish funds.

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MASS ARRANGEMENTS THIS WEEK

Monday's 10am mass will be offered In Memoriam for Sally (Sarah) Connolly.

 

On Friday, the children from St. Joseph's school will join us for mass at 9.30am as they start the new school year. 

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DEVOTIONS

There will be a time of adoration before the Blessed Sacrament starting at 9am 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

270 Food Bags were issued by the Food Bank in June, 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 4,744 food items distributed by the Food Bank. Most needed this month is 500g Packets of Pasta and Tins of Cold Meat, Vegetables, Baked Beans, Tomatoes and Fruit. 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, Mgr. John Hughes, Anne Cunningham, Paul Letters, Louie Sims, Ernie Rutkiewicz, Maxine Widdop, Audrey Cole, Mary Campbell, Nicola Maruyama, Maureen Hendrick, Sarah Scullion.

• the recently deceased, especially Mary McGavern, Marie O'Hagan, Mary Fox, Mary Morley, Rosalind Cohen (nee Kelly), Grace Dunn, Sally (Sarah) Connolly, Susan Beattie, John Wailies.

• all those whose anniversaries occur about this time, especially: George Mundie Snr., Graham Ritchie, Tina McLaughlin, Jack Kerrigan, Bridie McCann, Lynsay McTernan, Jack McGavigan.

 

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