FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT (YEAR C)
GOD’S WORD FOR US TODAY
Entrance: Have mercy, O Lord. Have mercy, O Lord. Have mercy, because we have sinned.
Reading 1: Deuteronomy 26: 4-10
God’s people tell their story, noticing how God was present in their life, leading them to the Promised Land. They offer God gifts of thanksgiving.
Resp. to Psalm 90: Hymn Book, 759
Reading 2: Rom 10: 8-13
Like God’s people in the Old Testament, we also have our story: our faith in Jesus will bring us to the fullness of life, our Promised Land.
Gospel Acc: Praise to you, O Christ, King of eternal glory ( 2)
Not by bread alone do we live, but by every word from the mouth of God. Not by bread alone, not by bread alone, not by bread alone.
Praise to you, O Christ, King of eternal glory (x2)
Gospel : Lk 4: 1-13 (Jesus is tempted by Satan in the Wilderness)
Satan tries to undermine Jesus’ relationship with the Father, by tempting him to rely on himself, rather than on God. But Jesus replies strongly with quotations from Scripture. Reflect: What part of Scripture might you turn to for support in times of need or when you are tempted?
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LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS and INFORMATION
Tuesday Mar 08 9:30 am First Monday of Lent (with children from OL of Peace)
Thursday Mar 10 9:30 am FEAST of ST JOHN OGILVIE (With children from OL of Peace)
Friday Mar 11 6:00 pm Reception of the body of Anne Murray, RIP
Saturday Mar 12 9:30 am Funeral Mass of Anne Murray, RIP (11:00 am Daldowie Crematorium)
Sunday Mar 13 10:00 am Second Sunday of Lent, Year C. LITURGY OF THE WORD FOR PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN
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PARISH INCOME
Gift Aid £ 150.00
Collection £ 204.00
Votives £ 57.00
Stall £ 20.00
St. Anthony’s £ 7.00
St. Maria Goretti’s £ 412.17
PARISH INCOME
Gift Aid £ 150.00
Collection £ 204.00
Votives £ 57.00
Stall £ 20.00
St. Anthony’s £ 7.00
St. Maria Goretti’s £ 412.17
RECENTLY DECEASED
Anne Murray
Mary Anne Caldwell
ARCHDIOCESE
SUNDAY OBLIGATION resumes today.
SICK and RETIRED PRIESTS
On each Sunday of Lent, except the Fourth Sunday, there will be a special collection to support the sick and retired priests of the archdiocese.
ST. JOHN OGILVIE CELEBRATION
An ecumenical celebration of St John Ogilvie and other Scottish witnesses to the faith will take place in St. Aloysius’ Church on Sunday, March 13th at 7:00 pm
AGAP
AGAP has a series of virtual Lenten events. For further detailed information, see www.agap.org.uk/lentfest
RCAG YOUTH
The latest RCAG Youth Newsletter can be found online at RCAG Youth Spring Newsletter 2022 – YouTube. It gives details about a variety of opportunities and ventures for different age groups, including a pilgrimage to Rome, June 24-29, 2022.
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PARISH
LENT PROJECT (Justice and Peace group)
The situation in Afghanistan is worsening, and is now off the radar because of the desperate conflict in Ukraine. This year’s Lent Project will focus on three serious areas of need in Afghanistan:
- Medical aid for 1 million children at risk of dying from malnutrition. £10 will provide a child with treatment for 3 weeks.
- Blankets for displaced families living in sub-zero temperatures. £50 will provide blankets for 10 people.
- Food aid for some of the 95% of the population who do not have enough to eat. £100 will provide a family with supplies for 3 months.
There will be boxes at the back of the Church each Sunday of Lent to allow you, if you wish, to support these needs. We will post the results weekly.
HOLY HOUR FOR PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST
There will be a Holy Hour for peace in the Middle East on Wednesday, March 16th, starting at 6:30 pm.
PRAYER for PEACE
O Prince of Peace, once more we hear the guns of war and see the faces of frightened children. We pray for the people of Ukraine, that they may be granted peace; for the people of Russia, that they may demand peace; and for our own country, that we may be a positive part of peace-making in this world. O Prince of Peace, lead us from this dark time to a deeper understanding of the global human family, so that all may break bread together in the secure embrace of peace. Amen.
ST JUDE’S LOURDES PILGRIMAGE (May 29-Jun 5)
There are vacancies on this pilgrimage. If interested, please contact Margaret McElroy. Cost: £380.00.
THE SICK AND DECEASED
We continue to pray for the sick members of our parish that God will grant them strength and peace; and for those who have died, that God will bring them to the fullness of eternal life.
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DEANERY
SYNOD MEETING REMINDER
Our meeting will take place on Tuesday, March 15th at 7:00 pm in St. Maria Goretti’s Parish Hall. Please do all in your power to engage in this unique opportunity to participate in the thinking that will shape our Church for the future.
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OTHER
LENTEN PRAYER VIGIL FOR LIFE
Can you give one hour per week during Lent to join others outside the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and pray for an end to abortion? If so, further information is available at Ogilvie1615@outlook.com
SHELTER, SCOTLAND
To support homelessness services in Scotland, Shelter Scotland’s ‘Kiltwalk’ will take place on Sunday, April 24th . There are three distances. Further information is available at https://thekiltwalk.co.uk/events/Glasgow. If you are interested, you may sign up at https://shelterscotland.org /kiltwalk2022.
RIGHT TO LIKE, UK: STOP NEW ABORTION THREAT
Next week the Lords debate an amendment to the Health and Care Bill that would make permanent ‘DIY’ at-home abortion. If you are able, please contact any of the Lords to oppose this amendment which endangers the lives and mental health of women and totally devalues life in the womb. The Right To Life UK website has a link that makes it easy to contact a Peer. You will also be able to contact your MP at www.righttolife.org.uk/DIYabortionthreat.
THE BEGINNING EXPERIENCE
The loss of a loved one through separation, divorce of death is one of life’s most traumatic experiences. It can result in unbearable feelings of grief and loneliness. The Beginning Experience Scotland Team is offering some support in a weekend programme “A weekend away for a lifetime of change,” to be held at St. Mary’s, Kinnoul, Perth, March 25th-27th 2022.” Tel: 0131 6653383;
Mail: beginningexperiencescotland@hotmail.com