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
