Last weekend's offertory collections amounted to £2,373 at Saint Joseph's and £130 at Saint Bridget's.

Thank you for your continued generosity to the parish.

Today we celebrate World Mission Sunday, joining Catholics in every parish throughout the world in supporting the Church's mission. Pope Leo XIV's theme, "One in Christ, United in Mission," reminds us that our faith unites us with our brothers and sisters everywhere.

Through your prayers and generous offering to Missio Scotland in the second collection, you bring hope to mission communities by supporting pastoral care, evangelisation, education and essential healthcare.

If you would like your deceased loved ones remembered at the Masses during November, please take a list and an envelope from the porch and complete it at home. They can be placed in the bowl or handed into the House.

All envelopes are opened, the offering removed, and the stipends will be offered for Masses for your dead. At the end of November, the lists are destroyed.

Women's Holy Hour, Saint Joseph's church, Thursday 22nd October, 8.15–9.15pm. Enjoy a quiet chance to pause, rest, and be renewed in the healing presence of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament.

Come as you are, bringing your worries and joys, sorrows and hopes. Stay the full hour or drop in for whatever time you have. All welcome.

"Give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar, and to God what belongs to God." The coin bears Caesar's image, but we bear God's image. Our faith belongs in every part of our lives: at home, at work and in our community.

This week, look for a simple opportunity to share that faith. Tell someone why prayer matters to you, offer to pray for a person facing difficulties, or invite a friend to Mass. You don't need all the answers. Listen with kindness, speak honestly and trust that God can work through a small conversation.

Please bring along any spare foreign currency on Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th October. We can also take British coins and notes that are no longer legal tender.

Collection boxes will be in the porches before and after each Mass.

St Andrew's Cathedral, Clyde St, Glasgow — Concert in support of the new organ fund. 25th October, 7.30pm. Works by Mozart, Albinoni, RV Williams, Haydn and Patrick Doyle. Tickets on the door £15. Performed by Ceciliana Choir and Orchestra.

Radio Maria UK Mariathon, 20–23 October. Celebrate Britain's saints and the people forming the saints of tomorrow. 4 days of historians, theologians, and the people shaping our culture today!

Listen on DAB+ radio, online at radiomaria.uk, on your smart speaker or on the free Radio Maria Play App.

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All are welcome to join Bishop Keenan for the annual November Holy Mass for the happy eternal rest of the souls of those buried there. 2pm Sunday 8th November.

Safeguarding Induction Training: Sat 31st October, 10.30am, Diocesan Centre Paisley. If you are a new volunteer, or one who completed Part 1 training more than two years ago, please sign up.

Contact 0141 847 6138 or safeguardingadmin@rcdop.org.uk.

Safeguarding Thought for October: Survivors and their families deserve our special care.

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Society for the Protection of Unborn Children — annual torchlight procession: Thursday 29th October. Rosary at the Mercat Building, Glasgow Cross at 6:30pm. Candlelight Procession 7pm. Mass in Saint Andrews Cathedral at 7:30pm.

Walking Together in Hope – Why the Catholic Church Engages in Interreligious Dialogue: Join the Committee for Interreligious Dialogue of the Bishops' Conference for a one-day conference. Talks from Fr John Gannon, Fr Jim Lawlor and Joe Sikora, on the history and importance of Nostra Aetate, interreligious dialogue in parish life, and practical guidance for parishes.

Sat 31st October, Conforti Institute, Coatbridge. From 9:30am. Free.

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Grief to Grace — A Healing Retreat for Victims of Abuse, Mon 22nd to Sat 27th February in Perth. A specialised five-day programme of spiritual and psychological healing for anyone who has suffered from sexual, physical, or emotional abuse or neglect in childhood, adolescence or adulthood, including those abused by a religious / member of the clergy.

Contact margaret.clarke@grieftograceuk.org.

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The Glasgow Circle of the Catenian Association warmly welcomes new members. We are a friendly group of Catholic men who come together in a spirit of faith, fellowship and mutual support. We meet on the second Monday of every month at the Orchard Park Hotel, Giffnock. Prospective members are always welcome to come along.

Contact Andrew McGurk, 07561 410290, andymcgurk97@hotmail.com.

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As we celebrate the contributions of the elderly, we pray for their well-being and dignity. May we care for the vulnerable in our society, ensuring they are not forgotten but cherished and valued.

Let us pray that the mental health ministry be established throughout the Church, helping to overcome the stigma and discrimination of persons with mental illnesses.