24th Sunday Ordinary Time (A)
1st Reading – Sirach 27:30-28:7
Psalm 103 (102)
2nd Reading – Romans 14: 7-9
Gospel – Matthew 18: 21-35
Responsorial Psalm:
The love of the Lord, the everlasting love, blesses us all
Sunday Mass: 10.00am
Daily Mass: Tuesday and Thursday 9.30am
Confessions: Before Sunday Mass
TEA ROOM Unfortunately the Tea Room/Café is closed for the foreseeable future and is out of bounds due to falling debris from ceiling in hallway. This will continue until the roof is repaired. As this is a Health and Safety issue
PARISH FINANCE – Many thanks to everyone for your generosity towards our parish and clergy, it is most appreciated.
WELCOME – We extend a warm welcome to all those who are new to our parish or visiting this weekend – many thanks for the blessings you bring to us here in St Jude and St John Ogilvie.
JUSTICE & PEACE GROUP: During the Season of Creation, as we’ve done in the past, we’ll collect soup making ingredients . For the next two weeks we will collect packs of dried goods eg. lentils, pasta etc. and tins of vegetables. On the final two weeks we will collect fresh vegetables and fruit.
There will be baskets at the back of the church to collect our harvest gifts. These will go to the Wayside Club.
BAPTISM CLASSES: Sr Patricia has arranged Baptismal classes on 23rd and 30th September also 7th October at 7.00pm. If anyone would like Baptism for themselves or child to come forward and speak to Sr Patricia.
CHILDREN’S LITURGY: This will continue in the Altar Servers Sacristy.
PREPARATION FOR SACRAMENTS: An Invitation is sent to any parents who wish their child to receive Confirmation, Reconciliation or Eucharist in this next Academic Year should contact the parish. Please see poster at the back of the church for contact details.
There will be a Parents’ Meeting on Thursday 17th September at 7pm for the parents of any child making a Sacrament this year. We look forward to welcoming you all.
ARCHDIOCESE NOTICES
YOUBNG CARITAS SCOTLAND: SCIAF is launching Young Caritas Scotland, a new movement for young adults who want to put their faith into action, meet likeminded people from the global church and help build a better world. This movement is about making a real difference – about solidarity and community. A space to connect with young people across Scotland and across the world and turn frustration into something hopeful. More information and details of how to join can be found at www.sciaf.org.uk/youngcaritas
NIGHTFEVER FRIDAY – Nightfever is back at St Aloysius’ Church on Friday 25 September at 7pm to 10pm. The doors of St Aloysius Church, Garnethill, Glasgow, are wide open and young people and young adults invite passers-by around Sauchiehall Street to come into the church, light a candle, listen to the music, read a Bible passage, receive a blessing, take up the offer to talk toa priest or celebrate the sacrament of reconciliation. Adoration of the Blessed Sament & Benediction at 10pm.
SPRED: There will be a Special Collection taken up this Sunday 13th September. All involved with SPRED wish to thank parishes for their generosity. If you are interested in Volunteering, please email the following: glasgow@spred.org.uk.
SSVP WALK THE CROSS: Walk one kilometre every year that Jesus lived: Carfin Grotto to St Andrew’s Cathedral, Glasgow 26th – 27th September. To register email flameoflovescotland@gmail.com
GOLDEN JUBILEE OF CANONISATION OF ST JOHN OGILVIE – in October 2026 St Aloysuis Church, Glasgow, which has the ain shrine of the saint is planning events to celebrate the event (more information later).
NATIONAL YOUTH PILGRIMAGE WITH RCAG YOUTH
(Saturday 26th September 2026)
Join RCAG Youth as we get in the pilgrimage spirit with a 7am departure by coach from St. Andrew’s Cathedral (£20), heading all the way up to Pluscarden to spend the afternoon before departing there around 5pm to return home, due back at St. Andrew’s Cathedral around 10pm. www.tnyurl.com/rcagny.p26
SPUC 1 DAY CONFERENCE: There will be a 1 day conference taking place on Saturday 19th September 2026 at Destiny Church Glasgow 10.00am to 16.30pm. Speakers John Mason/Sarah Spencer. Cost is £30 this includes a meal. Contact Katherinehampton@spuc.org.uk
THE BEGINNING EXPERIENCE: The Beginning Experience are holding a weekend for those who find themselves suffering through divorce, separation or widowhood. The weekend will take place from 16th – 18th October at the Conforti Centre, Coatbridge. For details contact Maggie on 07786687631 or email beginninggexperiencescotland2@gmail.com
MARGARET SINCLAIR ANNUAL PILGRIMAGE: This will take place on Sunday 20th September 2026 at St Patrick’s Church, 5 South Gray’s Close, Edinburgh EH1 1TQ. Programme as follows: 1.30pm Rosary before Blessed Sacrament: 3.00pm devotion to Ven Margaret Sinclair. 4.30pm Novena Prayer. Archbishop Cushey will preside at the Eucharist.
PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS
The Sick of the Parish: David Edgar
Recently Deceased: Geraldine Taggart, Danny Curran,
Agnes Harvey
Anniversaries: Evelyn McArevey
Hymns for Mass 13th September 2026
Entrance: No. 583
Offertory: No. 449
Communion: No. 164
Recessional: No. 286
Saint Jude and Saint John Ogilvie Parish is a parish of the Archdiocese of Glasgow,
a Designated Religious Charity: No. SC 018140
If you are a taxpayer, you might want to consider using the donation envelopes and signing up for Gift Aid which allows the church to reclaim tax on your donations. If you Gift Aid your collection, we can claim back from the government 25p for every £1 you donate. Any persons who want to sign up should speak to Father Francis to complete the appropriate form which is basically just your name address and NI number.
Anyone who wishes to pay their contributions directly into the church bank can do so using Sort Code 80-13-95 Account Number 00274162