Ordinary Time · Year A · "If he listens to you, you have gained your brother." — Matthew 18:15-20
23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday 6th September 2026
Mass Times
| Saturday Vigil | 4:00 PM | For the intentions of all parishioners |
| Saturday Vigil | 5:30 PM | Saint Bridget's, Eaglesham — Vigil Mass |
| 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 | Communion Service |
| Tuesday | 9:30 AM | Birthday of the Blessed Virgin Mary — Communion Service; Adoration 6:30–7:30pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30 AM | Communion Service |
| Friday | 9:30 AM | Communion Service; Tea in hall afterwards. Church cleaning |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM | Adoration — 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM (No confessions this week) |
This Week
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Saturday 9am–10am, Tuesday 6:30pm–7:30pm.
Saint Bridget's, Eaglesham — Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:30pm. Confessions on request.
NOTE: This week (Mon 7 Sep – Sat 12 Sep) there will be no confessions on Saturday. Services of the Word with Holy Communion take place Mon–Wed and Fri at 9:30am. The car park at Saint Joseph's will be closed on Thu 17th and Fri 18th September for re-lining — please allow extra time to park elsewhere if attending church on those days.
Today's Readings
First Reading
Ezekiel 33:7-9
"If you do not speak to warn the wicked, his blood I will require at your hand."
Psalm
Psalm 95(94)
O that today you would listen to his voice! 'Harden not your hearts.'
Second Reading
Romans 13:8-10
"Love is the fulfilling of the law."
Gospel
Matthew 18:15-20
"If he listens to you, you have gained your brother."
Prayers
Please pray for our sick:
Prayer Request
Mary Montgomery, Adrianne Hegarty, Davie Docherty, Brian Shevlin, Sr Maire Gallagher, 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, Bridget Murphy, Margaret McKenzie, Frank Doherty, Scott Henderson, Theresa Shevlin.
Please pray for those who have died recently:
Eternal Rest
Niall Lawless, Martin Shields, Anne Young, Robert Black, Margaret McNaughton, Alex McCambridge, Helena Tierney
Anniversaries:
Anniversary
Susan Leahy, Anna McKean, Andrew Edgar, Dennis Rodgers, John Soutar, Liz Anderson, Ann Hastie, Cathie O'Leary, Murdoch & Alison McNeill, Canon John O'Dwyer, Mons. James Watters.
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.
Collections
23rd August
Collections
Last week's offertory collections: St Joseph's £2,606 and St Bridget's £115. Thank you for your continued generosity.
There is a second collection today for the Building Fund. Next weekend's second collection will be for Vocations.
Parish Notices
1st, 2nd, 4th Sundays & Fridays
Tea and Coffee After Mass
Tea and coffee is served after Mass on the 1st Sunday of the month after the 10:15am Mass, with children's crafts; on the 2nd and 4th Sundays after the 12 noon Mass with lovely home baking; and on Fridays after the 9:30am service.
Now Available
August Flourish
The August edition of Flourish is now available, with an article on Fr Dan's anniversary.
Available Now
Bricks and Coping Stones Available
Bricks and coping stones left over from the repair work on the boundary wall are available. Any parishioner who can make use of these is welcome to take them — removal is to be carried out by the person taking them. A small donation would be welcome.
Sun 4th October · After 12 Noon Mass
Picnic For the Planet
St Joseph's Justice and Peace group and St Cadoc's Care of Creation group invite you to the Picnic for the Planet on Sunday 4th October in the Parish Hall after the 12 noon Mass.
Join us for a community picnic celebrating the Season of Creation and the Feast of St Francis of Assisi. Enjoy food, conversation, information, and activities for how we can care for our common home. Free event — donations are welcome.
This Week
Sharing Our Faith
In today's Gospel, Jesus encourages us to speak honestly and lovingly to one another. Sharing our faith begins in the same way—not with arguments or grand speeches, but with sincere conversations rooted in love.
This week, ask the Holy Spirit to give you an opportunity to mention your faith naturally: perhaps by sharing how prayer has helped you, offering to pray for someone, or inviting a friend to Mass. Jesus promises, "Where two or three meet in my name, I shall be there with them." Even the simplest conversation about faith can become an encounter with Christ.
Sun 13th September · 1:45–5:00 PM
P4 to P7 Retreat Day — "Called by God"
The theme for this year's retreat days will be "Called by God", beginning with Abraham — called to go. The retreat takes place on Sunday 13th September, 1:45–5:00pm at St James', Paisley, PA3 2LD.
Holy Mass and a light meal will be included. Registration is necessary: https://tinyurl.com/DPY-September-Retreat
Thu 17th & Fri 18th September
Car Park Closure
The car park at St Joseph's will be closed on Thursday 17th and Friday 18th September for re-lining. Please leave sufficient time to park elsewhere if attending church on those days.
Diocese of Paisley Notices
Sat 31st October · 9:30 AM
Walking Together in Hope — Interreligious Dialogue Conference
Join the Committee for Interreligious Dialogue of the Bishops' Conference of Scotland for a special one-day conference: Walking Together in Hope – Why the Catholic Church Engages in Interreligious Dialogue.
Talks from Fr John Gannon, Fr Jim Lawlor and Joe Sikora will cover the history and importance of Nostra Aetate, the place of interreligious dialogue in parish life, and practical guidance for parishes.
Saturday 31st October, Conforti Institute, Coatbridge, from 9:30am. Free to attend, light lunch provided. Register online: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/Ai8qdDPULb.
Tue 15th September · 6:30 PM
Diocesan Vocations Mass
Bishop John invites you to St Mirin's Cathedral on Tuesday 15th September at 6:30pm for the Diocesan Vocations Mass, celebrated on the Feast of Saint Mirin.
Launching Now
Young Caritas Scotland
Young Caritas Scotland, launched by SCIAF, is a new national movement to engage young adults in the international work of the Catholic Church. Visit sciaf.org.uk/youngcaritas.
Tue 8th – Thu 10th September
Rachael's Vineyard Retreat
Rachael's Vineyard offers a retreat for spiritual and emotional healing after abortion. The next retreat takes place in Glasgow from Tuesday 8th to Thursday 10th September.
This confidential, supportive retreat is powerful for anyone who has been affected by their own or someone else's abortion experience. Visit www.rachelsvineyard.org.uk or contact Sr Andrea on 07816942824 or sisterandrea@rachelsvineyard.org.uk.
Sat 19th September
SPUC National Conference
The Society for the Protection of Unborn Children holds its national conference in Glasgow on Saturday 19th September. This empowering event is a great opportunity to gather with like-minded people, learn effective strategies, and fuel your passion for defending the most vulnerable among us — unborn babies.
Find out more at https://spuc.org.uk/spuc-national-conference/.
Fri 16th – Sun 18th October
Beginning Experience Weekend
Beginning Experience offers a weekend for those who find themselves suffering bereavement through divorce, separation or widowhood. The next weekend takes place from Friday 16th to Sunday 18th October at the Conforti Centre, Coatbridge.
Contact Maggie on 07786687631 or beginningexperiencescotland2@gmail.com.
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 0141 847 6138 or safeguardingadmin@rcdop.org.uk.
- Sat 19 Sep, 10:30am, St Mary's, Greenock
- Tue 6 Oct, 7pm, St Joseph's, Clarkston
- Sat 31 Oct, 10:30am, Diocesan Centre, Paisley
September 2026
Bishop John's Prayer Intention — Vocations
Vocations: We pray for an increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious life in our diocese. May God inspire young men and women to answer His call to serve the Church, and may we support them in their journey of faith and discernment.
September 2026
Pope Leo's Prayer Intention — For the Care of Water
For the care of water: Let us pray for a just and sustainable management of water, a vital resource, so that everyone may have equal access to it.
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