Ordinary Time · Year A · "Here is the bridegroom! Come out to meet him." — Matthew 25:1-13
The Thirty-Second Sunday of Ordinary Time
Sunday 8th November 2026
Mass Times
| Saturday Vigil | 4:00 PM | Vigil Mass at Saint Joseph's |
| Saturday Vigil | 5:30 PM | Vigil Mass at Saint Bridget's, Eaglesham |
| Sunday | 9:00 AM | Sunday Mass |
| Sunday | 10:15 AM | Sunday Mass |
| Sunday | 12:00 PM | Sunday Mass |
| Sunday | 4:00 PM | Sunday Mass |
| Monday | 9:30 AM | Mass — Dedication of the Lateran Basilica |
| Tuesday | 9:30 AM | Mass — St Leo the Great. Adoration 6:30–7:30pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30 AM | Service of the Word with Communion — St Martin of Tours |
| Thursday | 6:30 PM | Mass — St Josaphat. Choir 7pm, RCIA 8pm |
| Friday | 9:30 AM | Mass. Tea in hall, Church cleaning |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM | Confessions & Adoration — 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM |
This Week
Wednesday 11th November is a Service of the Word with Communion at 9:30am (St Martin of Tours). There is an additional
Thursday evening Mass at 6:30pm on 12th November (and again on 26th November) for those who wish to remember their faithful departed this month.
On Friday 13th there is tea in the hall after Mass, followed by church cleaning.
Today's Readings
First Reading
Wisdom 6:12-16
"Wisdom is found by those who seek her."
Psalm
Psalm 63
"For you my soul is thirsting, O Lord, my God."
Second Reading
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
"Through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep."
Gospel
Matthew 25:1-13
"Here is the bridegroom! Come out to meet him."
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, Linda Horrocks, James Garrety, David Purdon, Colin Johnstone, Jo Reilly, Scott Douglas, Sarah Barron, Sarah Harrison, Isobel Donaghy, Jackie Doogan, Samantha McMorrin, Cathy Shaw, Maisie Dallas, Donald Davidson, Martha Linton, Jim McKean, Rose Docherty, Margaret McKenzie, Frank Doherty, Scott Henderson, Theresa Shevlin, Karen McNee, Angela McArthur, Darcie MacKillope, Bishop John Keenan, Roni McNally, Danielle Louise Paterson.
Please pray for those who have died recently:
Eternal Rest
Agnes Brown, Dennis McGuinness, Clare Harmon, Jean Lamont, Edward Gillespie, Eamonn Friel, Stephen Garland, Alistair Mackin, David Mitchel, Nancy Hamilton, Marcus Lees, Peter Finan, Margaret Josephine Martin, Lesley Cameron.
Anniversaries:
Anniversary
Ester Black, David Power, Neil O'Donnell, Fr Peter Lennon, Hugh Kennedy Spiers, Harry & Margaret Horner, Rt. Rev. Stephen McGill.
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
Weekend of 1st November
Last Weekend's Collections
Thank you for your generosity to the parish. Last weekend's collections were as follows:
Saint Joseph's — Offertory £2,822; Building Fund £1,719.
Saint Bridget's — Offertory £185; Building Fund £130.
Saint Joseph's Standing Orders for September amounted to £10,756.
Thank you for your continuing generosity.
Parish Notices
Throughout November
November Lists — Remembering Our Dead
If you would like your deceased loved ones remembered at our Masses this month, please take a list and an envelope from the porch and complete it. 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.
There will also be additional Thursday evening Masses at 6:30pm on 12th and 26th November for those who want to remember their faithful departed this month.
Sun 15th November · after 4pm Mass
Senior Sentry
If you're in high school, come along on 15th November right after 4pm Mass (we'll be hanging around until 6pm). We're talking free pizza, good vibes, real conversations about faith, and a low-key no pressure environment.
Pop along, bring your friends or just come for the food; all high schoolers are welcome. See you there!
Today
Annual Safeguarding Announcement
The annual Safeguarding Announcement will be read out at all Masses today.
Thu 19th November · 8:15–9:15 PM
Women's Holy Hour
Women's Holy Hour, Thursday 19th November, 8:15–9:15pm, Saint Joseph's Church. 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.
Requests by Sun 15th November
Advent Giving Tree
As is our tradition in Saint Joseph's, we will have an opportunity to provide gifts to those most in need this Advent.
If you know of any individuals, families or organisations who would benefit, contact thomsons47@hotmail.com or 644 1865. Please have requests in by Sunday 15th November.
Until Wed 18th November
St Michael Pilgrim Statue at OLM Primary
The St Michael Pilgrim Statue arrived in Our Lady of the Missions Primary School this week and will be with us for two weeks until Wednesday 18th November, being transported to us by the Knights of Saint Columba.
Parishioners are most welcome to come to OLM between 8:30am and 3:30pm across the two weeks to visit the statue.
Ongoing
Foodbank Donations
Donations of non-perishable groceries are most welcome and can be handed into the Church house. Thank you for your continuing kindness and generosity.
This week
Sharing Our Faith
In this Sunday's Gospel (Matthew 25:1-13) Jesus tells the parable of the ten bridesmaids who were entrusted with keeping their lamps burning. It reminds us of our Baptism, when we received Christ's light and were called to keep it alive.
Faith is not something we are meant to keep to ourselves. It is a gift to be shared through our words, our actions and the example of our lives.
This week, ask yourself: Who helped me discover my faith? And what am I doing to help someone else discover theirs?
Diocese of Paisley Notices
Sun 8th November · 2:00 PM
Saint Conval's Cemetery Mass
Saint Conval's Cemetery Mass for the happy eternal rest of the souls of those buried there will be celebrated at 2pm on Sunday 8th November.
Sun 22nd November · 2–5 PM
World Youth Day Event for S1 to S3
World Youth Day Event for S1 to S3: Sunday 22nd November, 2–5pm, St Francis' Church, Port Glasgow. Music, fun activities, escape room, crafts, prayer, Adoration and Mass, followed by pizza and refreshments.
Experience a little taste of World Youth Day and the journey towards Seoul!
Sat 5th – Sun 6th December
Discernment Weekend for Vocations — "Come and See"
"Come and See." John 1:39.
Is God calling you to the Priesthood? Priests for Scotland will hold a "Come and See" weekend on Saturday 5th to Sunday 6th December for men discerning a vocation to the Priesthood. An opportunity for prayer and reflection and to explore the call more deeply.
Email Diocesan Vocations Director, Fr Eoin Patten, at VE-Vocations@rcdop.org.uk.
Thu 1st – Fri 9th July 2027
Young Adults Pilgrimage to Lourdes
Young Adults Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Thursday 1st – Friday 9th July 2027. If you will be 18 to 35 years old at the time of the pilgrimage, please register your interest.
Wed 25th November · 5–6 PM
Becoming a Catholic Teacher
St Andrew's Foundation for Catholic Teacher Education will host an online information session for anyone interested in attaining the Catholic Teacher Certificate on Wednesday 25th November, 5–6pm.
Email catholic-education@glasgow.ac.uk for further details.
Fri 27th – Sun 29th November
Diocese of Galloway Advent Youth Retreat
Diocese of Galloway Advent youth retreat for P7 to S4, Friday 27th to Sunday 29th November at Gowanbank. An opportunity to prepare for Advent while enjoying a range of outdoor activities.
Mon 22nd – Sat 27th February
Grief to Grace — A Healing Retreat for Victims of Abuse
Grief to Grace — 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 a religious or member of the clergy. Monday 22nd to Saturday 27th February in Perth.
Contact margaret.clarke@grieftograceuk.org.
Fri 18th December
"Heavenly Realms" — A New Take on the Nativity
"Heavenly Realms" — a new take on the Nativity story. A Clarkston Churches Together event at St Aidan's, Friday 18th December. Tickets £8/£4.
November
Bishop John's Prayer Intention for November
Deceased Bishops and Priests of the Diocese. We pray that their souls may rest in peace. May the Lord now welcome them into His eternal embrace.
November
Pope Leo's November Prayer Intention
For the proper use of wealth, that not succumbing to the temptation of selfishness, it may always be put at the service of the common good and solidarity of those who have less.
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