23rd Sunday Ordinary Time (A)
1st Reading – Ezekiel 33: 7-9
Psalm 94/95
2nd Reading – Romans 13: 8-10
Gospel – Matthew 18: 15-20
Responsorial Psalm:
Listen to the voice of God, harden not your hearts
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.
SEASON OF CREATION: Welcome to the First Sunday of the Season of Creation which lasts from September 1st – October 4th, the feast of St Francis of Assisi. This year the Theme is,” Living Water”. The following text is taken from the Prophet Ezekiel.
“Swarms of living creatures will live wherever the river flows. There will be large numbers of fish, because this water flows there and makes the salt water fresh; so where the river flows everything will live. Fruit trees of all kinds will grow on both banks of the river. Their leaves will not wither, nor will their fruit fail. Every month they will bear fruit, because the water from the sanctuary flows to them. Their fruit will serve for food and their leaves for healing.”
This piece of Scripture portrays God’s lifegiving water flowing from the depth of the temple and bringing life to everything it touches. Please can you spend a few minutes reflecting on this text this week. Let’s thank God for the gift of water. Let’s make a point of noticing every time we use water. We hope to have a water feature in the church, reminding us of flowing water. Fr. Joe will bless us with the Water of Baptism at the beginning of mass and after Communion we will recite the Prayer of the Season of Creation.
JUSTICE & PEACE GROUP: During the Season of Creation, as we’ve done in the past, we’ll collect soup making ingredients which we’ll give to the Wayside Club. 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.
CHILDREN’S LITURGY: This will continue in the Church Hall but will only be accessed by entering hall from outside bottom door.
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.
VOTE AGAINST ASSISTED DYING BILL The second reading of the Bill will be 11 September 2026 therefore please pick up information at back of church, complete then send to House of Commons, London as directed.
ARCHDIOCESE NOTICES
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
NATIONAL PILGRIMAGE TO CARFIN (6 September 2026)
Mass is at 3.00pm where the faithful will join the church in marking 800 years since the death of St Francis of Assisi.
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).
RACHEL’S VINEYARD: This is a retreat for spiritual and emotional healing after abortion which will be held in Glasgow on Tuesday, 8th September to Thursday 10th September.
For more information, please call/text Sr Andrea on 07816 942824 or email sisterandrea@rachelsvineyard.org.uk. For more details, see www.rachelsvineyard.org.uk
NATIONAL YOUTH PILGRIMAGE WITH RCAG YOUTH
(Saturday 26th September 2026)
Get ready for an awesome in-person pilgrimage with the Scottish Catholic Youth and RCAG Youth! It’s a fantastic chance to connect, reflect, and share your faith alongside other young people.
This year’s theme focuses on religious and monastic life, with a programme designed to offer both reflection and encounter.
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.
SPRED: There will be a Special Collection taken up on Sunday 13th September. All involved with SPRED wish to thank parishes for their generosity last year. If you are interested in Volunteering, please email the following: glasgow@spred.org.uk.
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