WEEKLY BULLETIN: 14th DECEMBER 2025 (3rd SUNDAY OF ADVENT)
SPECIAL COLLECTION – CARING SUNDAY: The Second Collection today will be taken up for ST. NICHOLAS CARE FUND. This charity helps Parishes and people who are in need of help. PLEASE GIVE GENEROUSLY.
Anniversary of the Dedication of St. Anne’s Church (1933) This Wednesday 17th December. Please try and come along to 10am Mass to celebrate this important event .
CHRISTMAS SERVICES:
24th Dec. Christmas Vigil – Mass: 6.00pm (Eng) - 10.00pm and 12.00am (Pol)
Christmas Day: Mass 10.00am (Pol) - 11.30am (Eng) – 6.00pm (Pol)
Boxing Day: Mass:10.00am (Eng) - 11.30am and 6.00pm (Pol)
Last Days of Advent: We are fast approaching Christmas and encourage you to prepare by doing a little extra like saying Rosary or coming to another Mass during the week.
Pro-Life Mass: The monthly Pro-Life Mass is on Wednesday, 17th December at 7.30pm in Holy Cross Church, 113 Dixon Avenue, G42 8ER. Adoration begins at 6.15pm. Tea and mince pies in the hall afterwards – all welcome.
Legion of Mary - Christmas Cribs: Every year members of the Legion of Mary take out Christmas Cribs to display in public places, to remind those they meet about the real meaning of Christmas. Those met are invited to come and visit the crib and the Christmas story is told to those unaware of it. This year the cribs will take place on: Saturday 20th December at Knightswood Shopping Centre from 12pm until 2pm; Saturday 20th December at Paisley Road West opposite Morrisons from 2pm until 4pm. Please pray for the success of this project.
ONLINE PREMIERE: “Pilgrim of Hope”. The hit AGAP Theatre Production for the Jubilee Year of Hope will be premiered online via YouTube on Wednesday 17th December at 19.00 and will be available to view thereafter. The play is written and performed by Stephen Callaghan and tells the story of an ordinary man who goes out in search of Hope. It is free to watch. Search https://youtu.beOge5NwIGUghQ
Inaugural Stella Maris Lourdes Pilgrimage: Mon 25 – Sat 30 May 2026: We warmly welcome serving or retired seafarers, fishers and their family members or carers to spend six grace-filled days of prayer, healing, and fellowship in the beautiful sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes. This pilgrimage will be fully funded (including travel, accommodation, and meals). To register your interest, or request further information contact: Dcn. John
Flourish: The Advent/Christmas edition of Flourish is out now. This special edition has something for everyone. Please take a copy and keep up to date with Archdiocesan news
FINANCES: 7th December 2025
Gift Aid: £340.00 Collections: £1015.06
If you pay income tax and would like to sign up to the Gift Aid Scheme please see Fr. Rygiewicz.
Parish Bank Details: Account name: St. Anne’s Parish – Sort Code: 80-14-39 – Account No: 00263086
INTENTIONS
Recently Dead: James McCadden. Donald Fraser. Myra Woods.
Anniversaries: Anthony Edward Cattle. Annie Mair. John Fitzsimmons. Edward Joseph Gallagher. Patrick Daly. Mary Pritchard. Hugh Francis Riddel. Charlie McLaughlin. Jim Boyle. Jessie Doyle. Joseph Gardner
We pray for all who are sick, especially Janie Drummond and Rachel Broe, all the people who are housebound, in hospital or in care homes, and all those who look after them.