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