St. Joseph's, Helensburgh

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY

Today we mark Remembrance Sunday, a moment to pause and reflect on all those who gave their lives for others - an opportunity to remember the service and sacrifice of all those that have defended the freedoms and protected the way of life for so many people around the world. Remembrance does not glorify war and its symbol, the red poppy, is a sign of both Remembrance and hope for a peaceful future. 

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DEDICATION OF THE LATERAN BASILICA

9th November is the date on which the Church marks the dedication of the Basilica of St. John Lateran - was the first to be built after the edict (313) of Emperor Constantine. It is the ecclesiastical seat of the Bishop of Rome. You can read more about this on our Reflection page.

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NOVEMBER - MONTH OF THE HOLY SOULS

November is traditionally the month in which the Church remembers those who have died and gone before us marked with the sign of faith. In this month we pray especially for our family and friends who were inspirations to us and who trusted in the fulfilment of Christ's promises of eternal life.

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NOVEMBER LIST

There are envelopes at the back of church for the November Lists. Please complete (and return them) with the names of family and friends who have died so that we can remember them in prayer.

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BLESSING OF THE GRAVES

We will continue the tradition of blessing the graves this month on Sunday, November 16th, meeting at Cardross cemetery at 2pm before going to Helensburgh cemetery for 3.30pm. Please join us for one or both of these short services.​​

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WORLD DAY OF PRAYER - MARCH 2026 
The World Day of Prayer is a global ecumenical movement led by Christian women who welcome all to join in prayer and action for peace and justice. This years’ worship service has been written by women from Nigeria. St Joseph’s has been invited to host the Helensburgh & Rhu Churches World Day of Prayer Service 2026.

If you would like to be involved or help in any way, please put your name and contact details on the World Day of Prayer Poster on the Notice Board at the back of the Church. Thank you!

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​SECOND COLLECTIONS

The next second collection will be on the weekend of 22nd/23rd November for Catholic Education.​

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​CHILDREN'S LITURGY

Children's Liturgy continues this Sunday at the 11am mass in St. Joseph's. Please encourage our younger members to take part.

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​​​JUSTICE AND PEACE

The chair of the Archdiocese of Glasgow Justice and Peace Commission is seeking volunteers to get involved in responding to and campaigning on a range of issues including cost of living, asylum seekers, war in Gaza, human rights. If you are interested, please speak to Fr. Greg for more information.

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​DEANERY YOUTH MINISTRY

Theology on Tap: The next evening of discussion and fellowship takes place on Thursday 13th November at 7pm at the Abbotsford Hotel, Dumbarton. The theme for the third event is "The Church: Christ's Voice in the World."

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This is part of the monthly series of talks and fellowship for 16–30 year olds in West Dunbartonshire, led by Fr. Ross Campbell (St. Patrick's, Dumbarton).  For more information on the series, see the Youth Ministry section of our Parish Groups page. You can also contact CatholicYoungAdults.WD@gmail.com or follow us on Facebook (Catholic Young Adults in West Dunbartonshire) and Instagram (@CatholicYAWD).

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​​​​​​DEVOTIONS

There will be a time of adoration before the Blessed Sacrament starting at 9am on Tuesday only this week.

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FOODBANK

250 Food Bags were issued by the Food Bank last month, 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 4,570 food items distributed by the Food Bank. Most needed this month is Cartons Long Life Milk, Tins of Stew, Mince, Fray Bentos Chicken Pie and Mixed Vegetables. A full list is on the church notice board.

Grateful thanks for your continued support.

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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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We remember in our prayers:​​

• the sick, including Janice Keeper, Margaret Cavana Mckechnie, Mgr. John Hughes, Anne Cunningham, Paul Letters, Louie Sims, Maxine Widdop, Mary Campbell, Nicola Maruyama, Gerald McGoldrick, Sabina Kosovyck, Ian O'Donnel, Anne Kelly.

• the recently deceased, especially: Michael McGettigan, Thomas BernieRobert Hillis, Paul Fuller, Stephen Wishart. .

• all those whose anniversaries occur about this time, especially:  Eric Edwardson, Trifonia Villastiqui, Mary Crowe, Hannah Hosie, Amanda Provan, Mary Cameron Kane, Billy Thompson, Helen Gaughan, Msgr. Maurice Ward, Thomas and May Welsh.

 

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