Thank you to everyone who contributed so generously last weekend.

Saint Joseph's: Offertory £2,659 · Missio £2,903
Saint Bridget's: Offertory £210 · Missio £210

Your continued support of the parish and of the missionary work of the Church is greatly appreciated.

Congratulations to Morag Armitage, Steve Lanigan, Jonathan Escosio and Amaia Endredi, who each won £100 in the October draw.

More parishioners are playing the lottery than ever before, and it is raising record sums for the buildings and grounds.

Join for only £5 per month online at stjosephclarkston.com/lottery/, or phone, SMS or WhatsApp Chris McLaughlin on 07957644546.

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The Solemnity of All Saints will be celebrated next Sunday, 1st November, with Masses at 9am, 10:15am, 12 noon and 4pm.

On Monday 2nd November, the Commemoration of the Faithful Departed, in addition to the normal 9:30am Mass, there will be the annual Bereavement Mass in the evening at 7pm.

At this Mass we remember in a special way all those whose funerals were held in the parish in the past year. All parishioners are invited to attend if they wish.

We invite all children to join us today after the 10:15am Mass to pray the Rosary. Juice and biscuits will be available.

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.

The Care of Creation Group offers sincere thanks to all who contributed to the Picnic for the Planet event. It was well received by those who attended.

Thanks also to all those who volunteered their time.

In this Sunday's Gospel (Matthew 22:34–40) Jesus brings us back to the heart of our faith: love God and love your neighbour. These two commandments belong together. The love we receive from God is a gift we are called to share.

Sharing our faith can begin with something very ordinary: telling a friend that we are praying for them, explaining why coming to Mass matters to us, or inviting someone to join us at church. We do not need to have every answer. We can simply speak honestly about the hope and strength we find in Christ.

Our kindness gives credibility to our words; our words can help others discover the source of that kindness. Someone close to us may be waiting for a gentle invitation to take a first step — or to come home.

This week, pray for one person with whom you could share your faith. Listen with care, speak with warmth, and leave room for God to work. A small invitation can open a door.

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

Please bring along any spare foreign currency this weekend, Saturday 24th and 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.

Thank you for your generosity in supporting the work of Mary's Meals.

Bishop John has been advised to step back temporarily from duties for medical reasons. Please keep him in your prayers.

We entrust his health to Our Lord and the intercession of Our Blessed Mother, praying for a full and speedy recovery. For now, the Vicar General, Monsignor Joe Burke, will look after the day-to-day administration of the diocese.

The Young Adults talks on "Vocation: Becoming who God wants you to be!" continue on Wednesday 28th October at 7pm at the Diocesan Office, Paisley.

Fr Paul will speak on "Knowing the voice of God". All aged 18–35 are welcome.

The annual St Conval's Cemetery Mass will be celebrated at 2pm on Sunday 8th November.

Safeguarding Induction Training takes place on Saturday 31st October at 10:30am at the 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.

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The Society for the Protection of Unborn Children holds its annual torchlight procession on Thursday 29th October.

Rosary at the Mercat Building, Glasgow Cross at 6:30pm; Candlelight Procession at 7pm; Mass in Saint Andrew's Cathedral at 7:30pm.

Grief to Grace is a specialised five-day programme of spiritual and psychological healing for anyone who has suffered from sexual, physical or emotional abuse or neglect, including those abused by religious or clergy.

The retreat runs from 22nd to 27th February in Perth. 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 on 07561 410290 or 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.

Pope Leo's October prayer intention — For mental health ministry: 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.