St. Margaret of Scotland Hospice: Mass of Thanksgiving on 2 July 2009
July 14, 2009
As Cardinal O’Brien said in his homily, the Sisters of Charity had organised everything, even the weather, for their celebration of the 150th Anniversary of the death of their founder, Mother Mary Aitkenhead and the formal blessing of their new Mary Aitkenhead Centre for the elderly. Read more
Diaconate Ordinations for Archdiocese of Glasgow 28 June 2009
July 14, 2009
The sense of joy and celebration was palpable even before you entered St. Mary’s, Calton. Welcoming banners and beautiful tubs of flowers greeted people as they assembled from all parts of the Archdiocese to witness the historic ordination of our first permanent deacons. Read more
Ecumenical Vespers of St. Paul 21 June 2009
July 14, 2009
Last June, St. Kessog’s held an Ecumenical Vespers to launch the celebration of both the Year of St. Paul and the parish’s Golden Jubilee. This June they closed both years in similar fashion. Fr. Fitzgerald welcomed parishioners and visitors, including the Rev. Derek Bibb of the Methodist Union and the Rev. Sally Gorton of St. Mungo’s Episcopal Church, Fr. McElwee and Mgr. Gerry Fitzpatrick and the St. Mungo Singers for the celebration which opened with the singing of Noel Donnelly’s new hymn written for the Year of St. Paul, “St. Paul of Tarsus” to the tune of “For all the saints”. Read more
Glasgow the Homecoming City
July 4, 2009
The annual “Glasgow the Welcoming City” service goes from strength to strength. This year, it linked in to the Homecoming Celebrations and included participants from an even wider spectrum than last year to provide a colourful, exciting and lively experience.
Willie Park welcomes the congregation
Groups from last year including the Southside Fiddlers, the Christian Asian community, members of the Afro-Scottish Social Heritage Group, the St. Mungo Singers and instrumentalists were joined by the Govan Citadel Salvation Army Band, members of the Stewart School of Dance, the Gaelic League Singers and members of the Scots Gaelic community. Read more