SECOND SUNDAY OF tries to awaken the community to dignity of the ORDINARY TIME human body and to help them understand that what we do with our bodies is supremly important and Year B affects our soul. th 17 January 2021 The Gospel tells us about the beginning of the ministry of Jesus and the ‘calling’ of his first THE WEEK OF PRAYER disciples Andrew and Peter. The name of the other disciple is not given but may well have been john FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY himself. It is John the Baptist who directs and Andrew to follow Jesus and it is then Andrew, in “ ” turn, who brings his brother, Peter to him. A disciple is someone who spends time in the company of Jesus. It is in that silent imtimacy that we hear the voice of the Master and find grace to persevere in following him.

RIP AS I am sure you are all aware, the Archbishop of , Philip Tartaglia, has died suddenly at his home in Glasgow. He was 70 years old. Archbishop Tartaglia, who had served as since 2012, had tested positive for COVID 19 shortly after Christmas and was self-isolating at home. The cause of death is A REFLECTION ON THE READINGS not yet clear. The first reading tells us about the beginning of The Archbishop had served as leader of ’s the vocation of the Prophet Samuel. You may recall largest Catholic community since 2012. The Pope’s that, when he had been weaned, [between the ages Ambassador to Great Britain, Archbishop Claudio 2/6 years] his mother, Hannah, had given him over Gugerotti has been informed and has now approved to the care of Eli, the priest in charge of the sacred the appointment of Mgr. Hugh Bradly as the shrine at Shiloh ‘to serve the Lord’. He is now, Administrator of the diocese until a new is probably about 7/8 years of age and sleeping when appointed by Our Holy Father, . the Lord calls him in his sleep, perhaps a very powerful ‘dream’ which wakens him up. The text His death came as a profound shock and had an is clear that, at this point, Samuel did not ‘know’ especially resonance in our parish as the the Lord. This means that the did not have a Archbishop had been present with us on three personal relationship with God albeit he was occasions in the last six weeks of his life. He came obediently serving him at the temple. to administer the Sacrament of Confirmation to our In the second reading, we hear about some of young people on two evenings and then returned on problems which Paul is having to deal with in the 22nd December to bless the new altar, ambo and young Christian community at Corinth. This was a tabernacle podium. The last occasion was a seaport which was famous in part for its wealth, but particularly joyous one with the spirit of Christmas mainly for the sexual immorality and licenteous already stirring moving the Archbishop to share a living which took place there. This prevailing family secret. His brother, Canon Gerard Tartaglia, pagan and immoral culture affected the community parish priest of St. Margaret’s and Our Holy and there were cases of sexual immorality, Redeemer, Clydebank had published a cookery including incest, which Paul had to address. He book for Christmas and sent each of his siblings a His death, coming so soon after the death of his copy. Unfortunately, he never paid enough sister is a particular tragedy for his family to whom postage! we extend our prayers and sincere condolences. Philip Tartaglia was born at Glasgow on 11th January 1951. He is the eldest son of Guido and STREAMING SERVICES ON FACEBOOK Annita Tartaglia and had three brothers and five During the lock-down of the church to public services, apart from funerals, I will continue with the usual parish sisters. After his primary schooling at St. Thomas’, programme of services: Riddrie, he began his secondary education at St. Sunday: at 11am and Holy Hour at 6pm Mungo’s Academy, Glasgow, before moving to the Monday & Friday: Mass at 9.30am and national junior seminary at St. Vincent’s College, Holy Hour at 7pm and, later, St. Mary’s College, Blairs, Tuesday & Thursday: Mass at 5.30pm Wednesday: Mass at 7am . His ecclesiastical studies were Saturday: Mass at 9.30am followed by rosary. There will completed at the Pontifical , and the be NO Vigil Mass for Sunday Pontifical Gregorian University in . He was ordained Priest by then-Archbishop FUNERAL RITES FOR ARCHBISHOP PHILIP in the Church of Our Lady of Vigil and Reception of Remains on Wednesday th Good Counsel, on 30th June 1975. He 20 January at 6.30 pm accessible by using this link: https://youtu.be/idlkb2sNUcc then returned to Rome to study for his Doctorate in Funeral Mass on Thursday 21st January at 12 noon, Sacred Theology. accessible by using this On completing his Doctorate in 1980, he was link: https://youtu.be/tS6rtYC0DhM appointed assistant priest at Our Lady of Lourdes, We are asked to comply with the current advice to stay Cardonald, while at the same time becoming at home and to participate spiritually using the live- streams. Our parish Mass on Thursday evening at visiting lecturer at St. Peter’s College, Newlands, 5.30pm will be offered for his peaceful repose. Glasgow. A year later, he was appointed Lecturer at St. FUNERAL RITES FOR KAREN O’CONNOR Peter’s College, Newlands, becoming Director of Her remains will be received into the church Studies in 1983. When Chesters College, Bearsden, immediately prior to the Mass on Friday, 22nd at 11am which can be accessed on Facebook. opened in 1985 he was made Vice-Rector. In 1987 he was appointed Rector. FUNERALS He served as Rector until 1993 when he was The Liturgy: The government have stated that 20 appointed to St. Patrick’s, Dumbarton, as Assistant mourners can participate in the funeral rites but that Priest before being appointed Parish Priest of St. this number will include anyone who is not a member of the 'regular staff' of the parish. This is understand to Mary’s, Duntocher in 1995. In 2004, the ’ mean celebrant, readers, organists, stewards, cleaners Conference appointed him Rector of the Pontifical and servers. If the family wish to hire in the services of Scots College, Rome. anyone else for music, streaming or similar purpose On 13th September 2005, Pope Benedict XVI then these persons will form part of the 20. nominated him . On 20 November For families not to have the tangible support of the parish community, family and friends etc at the time of 2005, he was ordained Bishop in St Mirin's bereavement is hard as they are such a source of Cathedral by Archbishop whom he comfort and consolation. It is more important for us, was to succeed as Archbishop of Glasgow. then, to pray and to know that our cards, telephone On 24th July 2012, Bishop Tartaglia was appointed calls and passing words of condolence are never more Archbishop of Glasgow and was installed at St necessary.

Andrew's Cathedral, Glasgow, on Saturday 8th PLEASE PRAY FOR September 2012, the Feast of the Nativity of the RIP Blessed Virgin Mary. Archbishop Philip Tartaglia, Bishop Vincent Logan He celebrated his 70th birthday on Monday, 11th [Bishop Emeritus of Dunkeld]. Madge Ainslie [Victoria January and died on 13th, the Feast of St Mungo, Gardens Care Home], Margaret Quinn and Karen O’Connor. the Patron Saint of Glasgow. I do not think it is SICK inappropriate to see in the day of his death, on the and Caroline McGowan Feast Day of the first bishop of Glasgow and the ANNIVERARIES patron of the city and Archdiocese, a sign of God’s Jimmy Wynn favour and blessing. I wish God's blessing on you all in this coming week. May he keep you safe and well. Fr. Joe