25th Sunday Ordinary Time (A)
1st Reading – Isaiah 55:6-9
Psalm 145(144)
2nd Reading – Philippians 1:20c-24, 27a
Gospel – Matthew 20: 1-16
Responsorial Psalm:
You open wide your hands O Lord, you grant our petitions
Sunday Mass: 10.00am
Daily Mass: Tuesday and Thursday 9.30am
Confessions: Before Sunday Mass
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.
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.
PARISH FINANCE – Many thanks to everyone for your generosity towards our parish and clergy, it is most appreciated.
JUSTICE & PEACE GROUP: During the Season of Creation, as we’ve done in the past, we’ll collect soup making ingredients . This is our second week for collecting 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.
ARCHDIOCESE NOTICES
YOUNG 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 Sacrament & Benediction at 10pm.
RCAG YOUTH 2026/27 YOUNG ADULT SESIONS – A Pilgrimage to Heaven, Ages 16-35. Monthly sessions 7pm to 9pm in RCAG Office, Glasgow G1 4JY. Discover what it means to follow Christ with courage, grow as His witnesses and take your next step as disciples. Find out more and register: www.rcagyouth.co.uk
ASSISTED DYING BILL: UK Parliament rejects assisted suicide bill.
On Friday 12 September MPs voted 286-270 to reject End of Life Bill.
CEMETERY MASS: Annual Requiem Mass for the Faithful Departed will take place in St. Peter’s Cemetery, Dalbeth, London Road, Glasgow on Sunday 1st November at 3pm. Car Parking by Good Shepherd Gate.
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
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
PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS
The Sick of the Parish: David Edgar, John McGuigan
Recently Deceased: Anna Vance (Funeral Mass on Tuesday 29th September 9.30am)
Danny Curran, Agnes Harvey
Anniversaries: Evelyn McArevey
Hymns for Mass 20th September 2026
Entrance: No. 684
Offertory: No. 259
Communion: No. 681
Recessional: No. 178
Dates for your Diary:
27th October 2026 Confirmations in St Thomas’ Riddrie
8th November 2026 Sunday Mass of Remembrance
16th November 2026 Parish Pastoral Council Meeting
May 2027 First Communions
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