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"I will not leave you orphans, says the Lord;
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Sunday 16th May 2010
Seventh Sunday Of Easter
Parish Pastoral Council—The
P P C consists of two parts according to the constitution, as follows
A. Ex Officio members whose term of office continues whilst they
exercise their particular roles in the parish:-
1. The Parish Priest
2. Secretary/Administration Patricia Carroll
3. Parish Fabric and Finance Coordinator Brian Donnelly
4. Parish Liturgy Coordinator Brenda Murray
5. Parish Halls Committee Chairperson Dorothy MacLean
6. Parish Messengers Coordinator Sadie Traynor
B.Nominated Members (term of office three years)
Tom Burnett (Chairperson)
Stewart Ballingall (Vice Chair)
Lucy Hartley
Bernadette Pugh
Pauline Littleson
Jim McLaughlin
Maureen Jackson
Chris Donnelly
Michael Duff
The term of office for the second group is three years. The following
members are now stepping down having completed their terms—
Tom Burnett
Lucy Hartley
Bernadette Pugh
Pauline Littleson
Jim McLaughlin
Maureen Jackson
We wish to thank them for their generous service to the parish community
and we are anxious to enlist replacements for a three year term. If
you wish to nominate, please first ask the prospective candidate if he or
she is willing to serve and then send the name, address and phone no. to
me, no later than Thursday 20th May 2010 to Rev. William B
Donnelly, St. Andrew's, 29 Roman Road, Bearsden, G61 2SN.
Please note that we are particularly anxious to have new young parent
members who had ideas for the continuing religious education and formation
of our young teenagers so that these ideas could be taken forward by an
enthusiastic new parish group. Likewise, new members, who can contribute
ideas for interesting parish social events e.g. theme nights, theatre
visits, speakers of general interest etc.
Membership of the Parish Pastoral Council is only a limited
commitment—normally three meetings September, January and June and for
three years—not a life sentence—your parish needs you!!!
Parish Liturgy—If anyone
is prepared to assist with the general coordination of the Liturgy, to
help with development, please contact Fr. Donnelly or Brenda Murray.
Pentecost
Sunday—23rd May—The Sacrament of Confirmation
will be celebrated at 12noon Mass for:-
Monica Febrero Smith
Kevin Febrero Smith
Michael Febrero Smith
Angus William Harris
Tessie Valentina Hartmann
Natalya Storm Hartmann
Please pray for them, their sponsors and families.
“Come Away A While” - A
time of quiet and reflection for parents, guardians and carers on
Wednesday 26th May, at the Archdiocesan Office, 196 Clyde Street, Glasgow.
Led by Sr Laurentia Carroll and Fr Tom Kilbride, the day will begin with
refreshments from 10am and end with Mass at 1. 30pm. There is no charge,
but bring a packed lunch. To book a place, please call 0141 226 5898 or
email re@rcag.org.uk
Triple P (Positive Parenting
Programme) - Organised by Glasgow City on 17th May contact
www.triplep-staypositive.net or call free on 0800 027 7246
The Missionaries of Charity—see
notice at the porch.
St. Andrew’s Children’s
Choir. The dates for this term and next term are;
June 13th, June 20th
Annamaria Strachan - 0141 942 9799/07749725514/a.strachan@dunelm.org.uk
Providing Healthcare in
Pakistan—Thursday 3rd June, Upper Hall. Stephen Hayes has been
involved for some time working for an organisation that is sponsored by
the Aga Khan to provide healthcare to those who live in remote areas of
Pakistan. This talk reflects on the challenges and opportunities faced in
doing so in addition to providing a flavour of what life is like for an
ex-patriot living in Pakistan today. Justice and Peace Group.
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