The Parish of St. Joseph

WELCOME!

To all new members of our parish community—welcome! We are delighted to have you with us. Every new face brings new grace and vitality to our parish family, and we want you to know how much your presence means to us.

Our prayer is that you find here a safe, inspiring, and supportive environment to deepen your faith. As you settle in, please know that our doors, and our hearts are open.

A parish is at its best when everyone feels empowered to participate. If you feel called to share your gifts, there are many opportunities to volunteer in our various ministries, - Readers, Coffee mornings, Choir, Welcome ministry, Altar servers, etc. For more details, kindly talk to Fr. Gregory directly after mass or contact the parish office at stjoseph.helensburgh@rcag.org.uk

Thank you for choosing to make this parish your spiritual home. We look forward to walking this journey of faith together.

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​OZANAM MASS FOR THE SICK - TODAY, 2pm

A Mass with celebration of the Sacrament of the Sick will take place today (Sunday 9th August) at 2pm. All parishioners are welcome to this special Mass and Anointing for all who wish to receive this.

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SUMMER BARBEQUE - 16th AUGUST

Join us next Sunday after the 11am mass at St. Joseph's for our annual Summer BBQ!​

To make the day a success, we need your help:

• can you help with the set up (from 9.30am)?

• can you prepare a dish to share?

• can you provide some home baking?

Please speak to a member of the Welcoming Committee after any mass this weekend to let us know how you can be involved.​

We hope as many as possible will come along to spend time together and build our community.

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ARROCHAR

Mass this Sunday (9th August) at 5pm.

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GAUDì AT THE FRINGE

Anyone planning a trip to Edinburgh for the Fringe Festival during August this year, may be interested in the Glasgow Archdiocese’s Arts Project (AGAP) updated version of the popular play ‘Gaudì: God’s Architect’ - a message of faith and hope. The story of Antoni Gaudí, the internationally renowned visionary architect responsible for Barcelona’s towering Sagrada Familia is likely to be a huge success once more, especially since the Sagrada Familia which was Gaudì’s crowning glory was visited by Pope Leo recently.  To book tickets for the Edinburgh Fringe show go to: https:// tickets.thespaceuk.com/ event/911:5230/

 

A CRIB FOR CHRISTMAS

It might still be Summer time and the shops are not yet filled with Christmas trimmings, but for some the preparations have already started! How would you like to design a crib to go on display at the Vatican this Christmas?

The international exhibition “100 Nativity Scenes in the Vatican” is now open to new entries. The aim is to tell the story of the Nativity through different cultures, materials, and formats. The selected works from around the world will be displayed beneath Bernini’s Colonnade in Saint Peter’s Square. 

How to apply: Applications must be submitted exclusively online through the official website, www.100presepi.va where you can also find more details, technical regulations and the application form. Closing date is 30th September.

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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 02/08/2026

• Offertory collection: £666.53 (Gift Aid = £102.00)

• Votive candles: £213.55

• Piety Stall: £86.00

• Roof Appeal: £554.08 (Gift Aid = £44.00)

 

This week’s Second Collection is for the Church Roof Appeal.   Thank you to you all for your continued generosity.​

 

FOOD BANK
July was a very busy month at the Food Bank with 301 Food Bags, a total of 5,164 Food Items distributed to local individuals and families experiencing financial hardship. This was an increase of 23% on the previous month, most likely due to families struggling to manage
during the school holidays. The generosity of our local community enables the Food Bank to provide food to all who come for help. Most needed now is Tins Fruit, Meat & Tomatoes and Breakfast Cereals. Grateful thanks for your ongoing support.

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

• The sick, including Sabina Kosovyck, Sheila Aitkenhead

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• The recently deceased, especially:  Denis McGlennon

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• All those whose anniversaries occur about this time, especially: James Shiels, George Mundie, Tricia Mercer.

 

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