John Anthony Bell RIP
January 11, 2012
John Bell
Let Glasgow Flourish
January 9, 2012
The Glasgow Rhyme
‘This is the tree that never grew,
This is the fish that never swam,
This is the bird that never flew,
This is the bell that never rang.’
bell that was sent to Glasgow’s bishop by the Pope, and the salmon that was caught with the Queen’s ring in its mouth.
St. George’s Primary School Jubilee
January 3, 2012
“Come and join the celebration, it’s our very special day.
Cocelebrants at the Mass
Fifty years of education; it’s St. George’s Jubilee!”
These chorus words, sung to a familiar tune, opened the Mass on Tuesday 13 December 2011 in Our Lady and St. George’s Church, marking fifty years since the opening of St. George’s Primary. Pupils, current and former, parents, friends and parishioners joined with the parish priest, Fr. John McGinley, to celebrate Mass. Former clergy of the parish who were able to attend included Fr. Savage, Fr. Conroy, Fr. McAlinden, Fr. Woods and Bishop Mone. Monsignor Gilmartin, representing the Archbishop, and Monsignor Docherty, now resident in the parish, also concelebrated.
The entrance procession was accompanied by a song, the words of which were written for the occasion and enthusiastically sung by the pupils:
“Children, teachers, many other adults too; Working together, always ready to learn something new…”
“God, in Jesus, shows us how we ought to live; Everyone special, each one with a gift only they can give….”
The music, readings and prayers were chosen to reflect themes of thanksgiving, renewed commitment and Advent joy:
- “ Psalm 144: “I will bless your name forever, O God, my King”.
- “ Here I am, Lord.
- “ Let there be love shared among us.
- “ The Beatitudes.
- ” Glory and praise to our God.
- “ Shine, Jesus, shine.
Gerry Devlin, parish organist, and Magdalen MacInnes, a parishioner and retired teacher at St. George’s, went into the school on three occasions beforehand to prepare the children for singing all the parts of the Mass, as well as the hymns. There were four cantors, two of whom, Kathleen Mathers and Madeline Henderson, were former pupils at the school.
Some of the congregation
The parish presented the Head Teacher, Mrs. Diana Taylor, with a gift. Mrs. Taylor invited everyone present to continue the celebration at the school, where a history of St. George’s was displayed on screen and through various memorabilia. Cake and refreshments were also thoroughly enjoyed!
Hogmanay Watchnight Service 2011
January 1, 2012
The setting for the Watchnight service
A large ecumenical congregation saw out the old year and welcomed in the New Year at Glasgow Cathedral at the annual Hogmanay Watchnight service organised by Hope Alba, which is now well-established in the festive calendar. The Cathedral community, under its minister Dr. Laurence Whitley, hosted the service. As people arrived, they were given a card on which they were invited to write a prayer for the coming year. These prayers were subsequently collected to be kept until Easter. (more…)
Carols for Peace 2011
December 29, 2011
Piper Willie welcomes the congregation
Last year, musicians and congregation had to fight their way through the snow to attend the Annual Carols for Peace service organised by Glasgow Churches Together and hosted by Glasgow City Council. This year the weather was much more accommodating and the City Chambers Banqueting Hall was full for the service, with extra chairs having to be brought in. (more…)
