Ordinary Time · Year A(2) · "They all ate and were satisfied." — Matthew 14:13-21
Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday 2 August 2026
Mass Times
| Saturday Vigil | 4:00 PM | For the intentions of all parishioners |
| Sunday | 9:00 AM | For the intentions of all parishioners |
| Sunday | 10:15 AM | For the intentions of all parishioners |
| Sunday | 12:00 PM | For the intentions of all parishioners |
| Sunday | 4:00 PM | For the intentions of all parishioners |
| Monday | 9:30 AM | Weekday Mass |
| Tuesday | 9:30 AM | Service of Word and Holy Communion (funeral in St Bridget's); Adoration 6:30–7:30pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30 AM | Weekday Mass |
| Friday | 9:30 AM | Weekday Mass |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM | Confessions & Adoration — 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM |
This Week
Saint Bridget's, Eaglesham — Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:30pm. Confessions on request.
Note: On Tuesday 4 August there will be a Service of Word and Holy Communion instead of Holy Mass at 9:30am in St Joseph's, as there is a funeral in St Bridget's. Tuesday Adoration returns on 4 August.
Today's Readings
First Reading
Isaiah 55:1-3
"Come and eat."
Psalm
Psalm 145(144)
"You open your hand and fulfil us, O Lord"
Second Reading
Romans 8:35, 37-39
"Nothing in all creation will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ."
Gospel
Matthew 14:13-21
"They all ate and were satisfied."
Collections
26 July
Offertory Collections
Offertory collections for 26 July: St Joseph's £2,156, St Bridget's £130. White Fathers: St Joseph's £3,316, St Bridget's £255.
There will be a second collection this week for the Building Fund. Thank you for your generosity.
Parish Notices
Sun 2 Aug · after 10:15am Mass
Pre-loved Uniforms
St Joseph's Parent Council will have pre-loved uniforms, badged blazers and other items available after the 10:15am Mass on Sunday 2 August. All welcome.
Appeal Closed
SSVP Trainers Appeal — Thank You
Thank you for your response for trainers for the Ozanam Club. The appeal is now closed.
Ongoing
Bethany Bereavement Care — Volunteers Needed
The Bethany Bereavement Care group needs new volunteers, including a new Chair, to allow us to continue to reach out to the bereaved in our parish. Could you help? Contact chair@stjosephclarkston.com.
1st, 2nd & 4th Sundays
Tea and Coffee After Mass
Tea and coffee are served after Mass: on the 1st Sunday of the month after the 10:15am Mass, with children's craft activities, and on the 2nd and 4th Sundays after the 12 noon Mass with lovely home baking.
Ongoing
Working with Young People — Volunteers Needed
Could you work with young people in our parish to help them grow in faith and in love for the Lord? Contact chair@stjosephclarkston.com.
Running for Mary's Meals
During the World Cup, parishioner Michael Harrison is raising money for Mary's Meals. The aim is to run at least 150km before the final, wearing a different football shirt for each run. He has completed 30km so far, but there's a long way to go.
To donate, visit Michael's JustGiving page.
Prayers
Please pray for our sick:
Prayer Request
Mary Montgomery, Adrianne Hegarty, Davie Docherty, Brian Shevlin, Sr Maire Gallagher, Maureen Doran, Alice Barrett, Magdalene Ho, Peter McGrillen, Gerry di Bona, Margaret Ross, Linda Horrocks, James Garrety, David Purdon, Colin Johnstone, Frank Burns Snr, Jo Reilly, Scott Douglas, Sarah Barron, Sarah Harrison, Kim Borthwick, Isobel Donaghy, Jackie Doogan, Samantha McMorrin, Winnie O'Neill, Cathy Shaw, Maisie Dallas, Donald Davidson, Martha Linton, Jim McKean, Rose Docherty, Peter McCluskey, Irene Hastie.
Please pray for those who have died recently:
Eternal Rest
Robert Nelson, Noreen O'Reilly, Donna Sinclair, Stephen Conroy, Josie Frisby, Billy Horn, Bill Don, Tom Higgins, Laurence Taylor.
Please pray for the Three Months' mind of and for the Anniversaries of:
Anniversary
Mary Devlin, Stuart McPhee, Nora Sweeney, Ugo Franchi, Alistair McCrae, Canon Thomas J Cunningham, Canon Thomas P Mannion.
Mass Offerings — A Note:
Data Protection
Please indicate on any envelope with a Mass Offering whether the person is recently deceased or if it is their anniversary — "RIP" alone doesn't tell us which list. Under Data Protection legislation, anyone who is sick and whom you wish to have prayed for publicly must give their permission. Please indicate this on the envelope; if not included, the Mass will still be offered but the name cannot appear in the bulletin.
Diocese of Paisley Notices
First Tuesday · from 4 Aug · 6:30–7:30pm
Millions of Monicas
A new group is beginning at St Charles Church, Paisley, meeting on the first Tuesday of the month, starting 4 August, 6:30pm to 7:30pm. Join us for one hour of guided prayer, which always includes a Rosary for our children in need of God's mercy and a return to the practice of their Catholic faith. All women are welcome.
Contact Louise at carrolllouise@hotmail.com. More info at millionsofmonicas.com.
August 2027
World Youth Day 2027 — Seoul
The Holy Father is inviting young people from around the world to Seoul, South Korea in August 2027. The Diocese of Paisley is responding to Pope Leo's invitation. Will you be aged 19-35 in Summer 2027? Do you want to know more?
Visit https://rebrand.ly/DPY-WYD-2027 or email Fr Ryan at VE-Youth@rcdop.org.uk.
Fri 4 – Sat 5 Sep
March for Life UK 2026
In partnership with SPUC, you are invited to join Bishop John Keenan on his coach to London for March for Life UK 2026. Departing midnight Friday 4 September from Paisley St Mirin's Cathedral, with a pickup 12:30am at Glasgow St Andrew's Cathedral. Arriving in London at Emmanuel Centre approx. 7:30/8am Saturday 5 September for the Exhibition, Mass, talks and stalls. Departing on Saturday 5 September at approx. 6:00pm, dropping off at Glasgow and Paisley. £30pp.
For further details, visit rcdop.org.uk/marchforlife2026.
Starts August
ATQRE — Additional Teaching Qualification in Religious Education
The Saint Andrew's Foundation for Catholic Teacher Education offers the opportunity for teachers to gain an additional qualification in religious education. The ATQRE course fulfils the academic requirement for applying to the GTCS for professional registration as a specialist Religious Education teacher in the Catholic Secondary school. The course begins in August.
The Diocese of Paisley supports ATQRE and will pay one third of the fees for any applicants who live in the diocese and attend Bishop John's support sessions.
See gla.ac.uk/study/cpd/atqreforcatholicschools and rcdop.org.uk/atqre.
Apply now
Diocese of Paisley — Facilities Manager
The Diocese of Paisley has a vacancy for a Facilities Manager with responsibility for day-to-day maintenance, repairs, and compliance of diocesan and parish properties.
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter detailing your suitability for the role to recruitment@rcdop.org.uk.
Multiple dates
Safeguarding Induction Training 2026
If you are a new volunteer, or one who completed Part 1 training more than two years ago, please sign up for one of these sessions. Contact Sarah Jane Colhoun, Safeguarding Office, to register: 0141 847 6138 or safeguardingadmin@rcdop.org.uk.
- Tue 25 Aug, 7pm, Diocesan Centre, Paisley
- Sat 19 Sep, 10:30am, St Mary's, Greenock
- Tue 6 Oct, 7pm, St Joseph's, Clarkston
- Sat 14 Nov, 10:30am, Diocesan Centre, Paisley
Sat 5 Sep · 10am–3pm
Season of Creation Conference: "Care for our Common Home"
Join us for the Season of Creation Conference on Saturday 5 September, 10am-3pm at Eyre Hall, Archdiocese of Glasgow Offices, Clyde Street, Glasgow, G1 4JY. Guest Speaker: Lorna Gold, Executive Director, Laudato Si' Movement.
Register now at bit.ly/SeasonofCreation26.
Fri 18 – Sun 20 Sep
Hazelwood Formation Weekend for Men
"Ordinary Faithful, Extraordinary Importance — the role of the laity in the church today". A residential course for men from Friday 18 to Sunday 20 September. Engaging lectures on the laity throughout church history. Insights into the Christian vision of life and its challenges for marriage, the family and society. Opportunities for relaxed meeting with others.
Contact Dermot Grenham at 07870164629. Organised by Dunreath and inspired by the message of Opus Dei — opusdei.org/en.
August 2026
Month of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
August is traditionally dedicated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
O Most Blessed Mother, heart of love, heart of mercy, ever listening, caring, consoling, hear our prayer. As your children, we implore your intercession with Jesus your Son. Receive with understanding and compassion the petitions we place before you today, especially.
Prayer Intentions
Prayer Intention
Bishop John's Prayer Intention — Justice and Peace
We pray for justice and peace in our communities and throughout the world. May we actively seek to build a culture of peace, addressing the injustices that divide us and working towards reconciliation and understanding among all people.
August 2026
Pope Leo's Prayer Intention — For Evangelization in the City
Let us pray that in large cities often marked by anonymity and loneliness we find new ways to proclaim the Gospel, discovering creative paths to build community.
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