The Parish of St. Joseph

WELCOME and THANKS
This week the parish welcomes and thanks Father Bartholomew who has exchanged places with Father Vincent, both kindly ministering to us whilst Father Greg is away. Father Bartholomew, a Spiritan Missionary has joined us from Saint Anthony’s Parish in Govan, serving also Saint Constantine’s Church, along with Chaplaincy at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and Saint Francis Nursing Home.

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ORDINARY TIME

This week, after Eastertide and the great feasts which follow, we re-enter 'Ordinary Time' in the church calendar. It is the longest liturgical season, making up 33 or 34 weeks of the year. Despite its name, "ordinary" doesn't mean mundane; it derives from the Latin word ordinalis (meaning "numbered" or "ordered"). It is a focused period for spiritual growth and learning Christ's teachings in everyday life. 

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Ordinary time is characterised by the liturgical colour Green: representing growth, hope, and new life in our daily faith journey. The Gospel readings through this period generally follow the public life and ministry of Jesus, helping us to understand His works and teachings and get to know the person of Jesus.

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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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MAGNIFICA HUMANITAS

On 25 May 2026 the Vatican released Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas (Magnificent Humanity), on safeguarding the human person in the time of artificial intelligence. The encyclical explores how we preserve the wonder and glory of the human person in the age of artificial intelligence. Pope Leo reminds us all of our dignity as human persons, made in the image and likeness of God.

Our diversity is a richness and all we do must seek the common good of all people, especially those who are poor, vulnerable or marginalised.

In his recent apostolic visit to Spain and the Spanish islands, Pope Leo underlined his message of human dignity. On the final day of his journey he travelled to Tenerife, where migration remains a defining reality. Visiting one of Europe’s main arrival points for African migrants risking the perilous Atlantic crossing, the Pope sought to draw international attention to the human suffering behind migration statistics and to reaffirm the Church’s closeness to those forced to flee their homes.

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PARISH FINANCES

Donations W/E 24/5/2026:

• Offertory collection - £869.59

• New Roof Appeal - £460.96 

 

This week’s Second Collection is in aid of the Parish Roof Appeal. Thank you to you all for your generosity.

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FOOD BANK
During the month of June, 261 Food Bags were issued by the Food Bank to local individual and family households, all experiencing financial hardship, a total of 4,311 food items distributed. Food donations most needed are Tins of Meat, Fruit ,Custard; Long Life Milk and Breakfast Cereals. Grateful thanks to parishioners for the generous food and cash donations received. Thanks also to the members of our parish community who volunteer their time helping at the Food Bank and Food Bank Store.

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

• The sick, including Janice Keeper, Mgr. John Hughes, Anne Cunningham, Paul Letters, Louie Sims, Maxine Widdop, Mary Campbell, Nicola Maruyama, Sabina Kosovyck, Ian O'Donnel, Anne Kelly, Shaun Hendrick, Evie Hutton, Jacqui Morton, Joan Harkin, Sheila Aitkenhead, Carole McGunnigle, Victoria Garrick, Ann Gilmore, Pamela McCann.

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• The recently deceased, especially: Helen Willis

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• All those whose anniversaries occur about this time, especially: Anthony Neil, Ian Gowdie

 

 

​​​​​​​The Archdiocese of Glasgow is a Religious Charity Number SC018140