The St. Mungo Mass 2012
January 19, 2012
The Diocesan Mass in honour of its Patron saint was celebrated at St. Mungo’s, Townhead, on his feastday, 13th January. Priests from across the Diocese joined principal celebrant, Archbishop Conti, the Passionist community at St. Mungo’s, the St. Mungo Singers, instrumentalists and a large congregation for the celebration. Read more
St. Mungo Festival Service at Glasgow Cathedral
January 18, 2012
Glasgow Cathedral
The second service of the Festival was held at Glasgow Cathedral and was attended by representatives of the member churches of Glasgow Churches Together, as well as members of their congregations, representatives of local and national government, the universities and the legal profession and other city services. The Cathedral provided a beautiful venue for the service which was a wonderful mix of prayer in word and song, music and dance! The City Council had provided tiered seating for the service and this gave a greater spatial focus. Read more
Advent at Nazareth House
December 22, 2011
Dr. Noel at the harp
As the St. Mungo Singers can tell you from their experience at Nazareth House, the small and less formal services can be just as wonderful as the more formal events at this time of year. Some of the choir joined members of St. Joseph’s Tollcross choir to take part in an Advent service with the residents and their carers. Read more
Blessing of the Crib: Glasgow 2011
December 1, 2011
The Blessing of the Glasgow Crib
George Square, 5.30 Wed 7th December
Civic and Religious leaders of Glasgow gather on Wednesday next, December 7th,
at 5.30 pm in George Square for a little Christmas Service during which the splendid Glasgow Crib
is blessed and some prayers are said for the well-being of the city.
This is a truly ecumenical event, supported by the Gorbals primary schools – St Francis’ and Greyfriars
combined choir - with some supporting singers, a small Ensemble, and interested citizens. All
are welcome, and despite the variable December weather, there is usually a large and joyfilled crowd.
It provides an opportunity for people, passing through the Square, or on a ‘visit to the crib’ to stop and reflect on
the deep meaning of Christmas and its implications for the human family, and to sing carols.
Intercessions (evening) for St Andrew’s Day 2011
November 30, 2011
Intercessions
(graphic (c) Netta Ewing)
God of Love,
your Son Jesus called Andrew to ‘come follow me’
and he did.
From successful fisherman, he became a faithful disciple
bringing the good news to all he met.
Like Jesus, his Teacher, he accepted everyone, he took the initiative always ,
he made of every obstacle in life a springboard to loving you , always going
the ‘extra mile’ to the point of dying a martyr’s death. We honour Andrew for
the witness of his life, and are pleased to call him our national patron.
Today, with Andrew, we come before you in prayer:
We pray for our City tonight.
May we be inspired by Andrew
who left everything to follow Jesus,
to let Glasgow flourish by the preaching of Jesus’ word and the praising of Jesus’ name.
May all who visit Glasgow
be able to recognise a Christian people
who live out Jesus’ commandment to love one another.
We ask for special graces for all our civic and religious leaders,
that they might guide us in reconciling and respecting all,
in labouring for justice and peace and in attending to the needs of all your children.
Lord, hear us
We pray for our Scottish nation today.
May we be a community where everyone is valued,
where everyone is given their dignity because God is Father of us all
and therefore we recognise each other as brothers and sisters.
May we acknowledge the giftedness of our diversity
and use all our talents for the building up of a better future for all .
Lord, hear us
We pray for our world.
May Scottish people everywhere contribute to the common good of the people
in whatever nation they find themselves making their new home.
May we as a nation give our contribution to the fair and just development of all nations,
so that following the example of Andrew and the first Christians ,
everyone might have what they need in order to live a fully human life.
May all peoples live in peace and harmony
recognising each other as children of the same Father.
Lord, hear us
We pray for all Christians in Scotland today.
Inspired by Andrew,
and those who down through the years brought us the Good News,
may we be rooted in our common faith and baptism
and continue to be faithful witnesses to Jesus.
May we strive to serve everyone in whichever way you invite us to.
May the cross become an ever clearer sign of our unity,
and may Jesus’ resurrection become an ever greater source of common hope
in the full coming of your Kingdom.
Lord, hear us
Solemn Mass of Dedication for Cathedral Altar
April 28, 2011
The Rite of Sprinkling
On the following day a Solemn Mass was celebrated to dedicate the new altar and to mark the 6th Anniversary of the election of Pope Benedict XVI. Archbishop Conti was joined by the Bishops of Scotland and the newly appointed Papal Nuncio, Archbishop Antonio Mennini, as well as priests and parish representatives from across the Diocese. Members of the St. Mungo Singers and the Cathedral Choir, plus the instrumentalists from the previous evening provided musical support for the Mass. Read more
Vespers for Re-opening of St. Andrew’s Cathedral
April 28, 2011
The Cathedral full of light and colour
St. Andrew’s Cathedral was re-opened and its new altar dedicated on 10 April 2011. On the evening before, an ecumenical service of Vespers to celebrate the completion of the restoration work was held , attended by an invited congregation which included church leaders, national and local politicians (including the First Minister Alex Salmond), consular representatives, members of civil and educational organisations, and representatives of parishes throughout the Diocese. As the guests gathered, a trio of instrumentalists played on violin (Clare O’Neill), clarsach (Carissa Bovill) and whistle (John Allen) a selection of Celtic melodies. Read more
Lenten Vespers Workshop
April 22, 2011
The Music Committee of the Archdiocese held a well attended workshop for Lenten Vespers at St. Mary’s, Calton on 31 March. The evening began with a sung Vespers, presided over by Mgr. Peter Smith, to give those present who might not have experienced this form of liturgy a taste of it before the teaching and discussions. Read more
Argyll & Isles Chrism Mass
April 22, 2011
The Chrism Mass took place on Wednesday 13 April. Bishop Toal was joined by priests from across the Diocese, members of the Diocesan Choir and a capacity congregation. The entry procession was accompanied by the singing of “Praise to the Holiest in the Heights”, setting the tone of joy for the celebration. It was followed by the Russian Kyrie, the Bellahouston Gloria, and the sung Responsorial Psalm ( the Fitzpatrick setting of Ps.68). Read more
Lent 2011 on YouTube
March 10, 2011
Below are links to Lenten material for Season 2011.
Follow the link below to be transferred to St Mungo’s Music YouTube Channel. Select from the Playlist section which Lenten Week material you wish to listen.
St Mungo Music YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/StMungoMusic
