Carols for Peace 2009
December 30, 2009
There was some concern as we arrived for the Carols for Peace service in the City Chambers on 20th December this year. It had turned to snow and the big question was whether the singers, the instrumentalists and indeed the congregation would make it to the service. We needn’t have worried. Despite the weather, there was a great turnout of people and a really warm atmosphere to the whole celebration. Read more
Blessing of the Crib in Glasgow
December 30, 2009
The Annual Blessing of the Crib service in Glasgow, organised by Glasgow Churches Together (“GCT”) and hosted by Glasgow City Council, was held this year on 3 December in George Square. It returned to its original early evening slot and, in addition to the regular musical support of the Alba Brass Quintet and members of the St. Mungo Singers, we had children from Blackfriars and St. Francis Primary Schools, Gorbals, who really brightened up the evening. The weather also favoured those attending, being cool but dry, and a good crowd gathered. Read more
It’s going to be a busy January!
December 29, 2009
There is a lot happening in Glasgow in January. See details on our Events page
The Dedication of St. Alphonsus
December 20, 2009
ARchbishop Conti cutting St. Alphonsus' Celebration Cake
It has been a busy year for the Archdiocese, with a number of landmark events. Yet another took place on 29 November at St. Alphonsus. The parish community had completed the renovation of the church sanctuary and the installation of a number of beautiful new stained glass windows. As the church itself, for reasons unknown, had never been dedicated, it was decided to use this occasion to consecrate the whole building.
The Wave
December 15, 2009
At the ecumenical service
Well St. Leo’s, Dumbreck, got an unexpected 5 minutes of fame last weekend, when it hosted the ecumenical service prior to the start of the Climate Change march, the Wave, from Bellahouston Park. We were very happy to provide a venue for the service but didn’t realise it would result in the parish appearing on TV news and on the web – the copy of Netta Ewing’s tapestry really showed up well! Before the service started, we offered tea and coffee and nibbles ( and comfort stops) in the church hall for anyone who wished, and this was very welcome for many who travelled some distance to join the march. Read more
Psalms and Songs of the Bible Workshop
November 23, 2009
St. Simon’s Parish in Partick hosted the Glasgow Archdiocesan Music Committee’s latest workshop on liturgical music on 5 November. Over 50 cantors, singers and musicians from across the Archdiocese attended the workshop which launched the latest St. Mungo Music publication, “Psalms and Songs of the Bible Book 1″ and also provided an opportunity to look at the psalms and canticles, their history and use, and take stock of how the Church’s use of them has developed over recent years. Read more
Celebration of Priestly Jubilees 12 November
November 18, 2009
Glasgow Archdiocese has had a number of special celebrations this year. The latest was a celebratory Mass for the Jubilees of Ordination of a number of priests in the Archdiocese, held at St. Mary’s Pro-Cathedral. Those celebrating this special occasion in their priesthood were:-
Golden Jubilee
Mgr. Pat Osborne, Fr. John Muldoon, Fr. Edward Higgins,Fr. Terence Friel, Fr. Sabatino Tedeschi
Ruby Jubilee
Fr. Peter Murphy, Fr. John Ward, Fr. Peter Clinton
Silver Jubilee
Mgr. Peter Smith, Fr. Charles McElwee, Fr. John Hughes, Fr. Joseph McAuley, Fr. John Casey Read more
Poppy Scotland 2009 National Launch – Kelvingrove Gallery
November 18, 2009
Following the wonderful contribution made by St. Timothy’s children in 2008 at Poppy Scotland’s ‘Evening of Music and Reflection,’ Ian Douglas, Chairman of Poppy Scotland Glasgow, invited the same children to perform at the launch of Poppy Scotland 2009.
Primary 7 sang ‘Remembering,’ written by Ian Davison and Heal the World. They recited ‘Lest We Ever Forget’ and ‘For the Fallen’. Their performance was awesome, emotive and an inspiration to an extremely appreciative audience.
Bailie Catherine McMaster, representing Glasgow City Council said, “This was a creative moment to hear how children understood the cost of war and the wonders of being alive today. I was impressed with the confidence shown by soloists to engage with the words and sing out the message of Peace. Sadness and reflection of the remembrance event was beautifully presented. The class of P7 is well rehearsed and sound like vibrant youthful voices of the new generation and renewal of our City.”
Mass of Remembrance at St. Agnes, Lambhill
November 4, 2009
St. Agnes’s hold two services each year, in June and on the first Sunday of November, for those buried in the cemeteries within the parish or whose final committal took place in Glasgow Crematorium. This year the first Sunday of November coincided with the Feast of All Saints, and so the liturgy was as much a celebration of the Communion of Saints as a remembrance of those who had died. Read more
Celebrations for the Canonisation of St. Jeanne Jugan
October 27, 2009
Glasgow’s Little Sisters of the Poor have celebrated with joy and enthusiasm the canonisation of their foundress, Jeanne Jugan. On the day of the canonisation itself, the community of St. Joseph’s, Robroyston, had a Mass for the sisters, residents, staff and friends at the Home. Read more