T HE P ARISH OF

S AINT A UGUSTINE

C OATBRIDGE ! S COTLAND

Twenty Fourth Sunday Ordinary Time 16 September 2 0 1 8

Joining the Catholic Family

As you know around about this time of year the RCIA Team are getting ready to accompany those within our community who feel drawn to the Catholic family. This year there has been a high uptake which is a great sign of God’s work among us, inspiring hearts to take up the call to follow the Lord. I would ask that you continue to pray for all those discerning the Lord’s call to embrace the Catholic vocation. During these months of prayer, discernment and preparation they will come to know the Lord and His Church more profoundly, with the hope that they will formally join the Church at Easter.

The first RCIA meeting will take place in the Parish House on Welcoming others into Monday 1st October at 7.30pm, and will meet each Monday the family of the Church! evening thereafter (except during school holidays). Those still interested in joining the RCIA program will have to first speak to Fr. Kane (as soon as possible) to discuss the next steps.

Cathedral Mass

This Wednesday 19th September at 7.00pm Bishop Toal will lead a special Mass for Marriage & Family Life. This is in response to Pope Francis’ call during the World Meeting of Families to do more within our local Catholic communities to promote the ‘Gospel of the Family’. All married couples who attend are invited to renew their marriage vows before the Bishop. This is a great way for married couples to rededicate themselves to the vows of love, commitment and fidelity. All are welcome to attend this special Mass and it is hoped that many families from our parish will make the effort to travel to the Cathedral in Motherwell to take part.

Supporting Vocations to the Priesthood

Vocations Awareness Week comes to an end this weekend. To mark it there will be a Special Collection (Second Collection) taken-up to support the work of training those men studying for the priesthood. This is an important collection to ensure our diocese supports the vital work of our seminaries to ensure the next generation of Scottish priests. Your generosity is greatly appreciated for this important collection.

SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION MEETINGS

Parents are reminded of the importance of attending Mass each week as a family. This is especially important for those children in P.3 and P.4 who are preparing for First Reconciliation (Confession) and First Holy Communion. Mass is an essential part of their preparation for these important steps in their life of faith.

This Monday evening Fr. Kane will meet with all the parents of children who are to be presented for sacraments in the coming year. These are important meetings which all parents are asked to attend. Please contact the Parish House on 423044 if, for whatever reason, you are unable to attend. Below are details of the meeting times. Please note the children themselves are not asked to attend.

First Reconciliation (P.3) th This Monday 17 September 2018 at 6.30pm in the Church

First Holy Communion (P.4)

This Monday 17th September 2018 at 7.30pm in the Church

Alive in the Holy Spirit St. Augustine’s Senior Choir CHARISMATIC PRAISE & WORSHIP GROUP The weekly Choir practice runs every This new parish prayer group meets each meets Monday evening at 7.30pm in

Sunday in the Church from 2 – 4pm. the Church sacristy. New members are

Contact Anne Corrigan on 01236 601088 for always welcome to join! Speak to more information. New members will be Elaine after the Sunday 12noon Mass made warmly welcome! for more information.

Thinking about joining

the Catholic Church?

Speak to Fr. Kane to discuss enrolling into the

RCIA process which begins at 7.30pm on

st Monday 1 October. Call the Parish House on

0123 6 423044 for more information. Please

continue to pray for those who are considering

joining the family of our parish. May we support

and our Catholic family… our friends in their journey of faith!

SVDP FOODBANK APPEAL Could you help with the first project of the Youth SVDP Group?

YOUTH ST VINCENT DE PAUL GROUP Please consider donating a bag of The parish has a youth SVDP group to assist non-perishable foods and/or toiletries in the Church’s charity work. to the Church sacristy of Parish New members (over 16) are always welcome! House. These will then be distributed For more information contact Nadine to the local food bank in order to Henderson on 07864 287952 or come along to the next group meeting. help local families. Thank you!

PARISH PRO-LIFE

GROUP

If you are interested in joining our group, or if you would like more information, call David Harper on 01236 423044. Divine Mercy Group

See the notice board in the Church porch for The parish Divine Mercy new & information. Group meets to sing the Next Group Meeting in the Parish House Chaplet each Friday evening Tuesday 18th September 2018, 7pm in the Church at 7pm. First Monthly Pro-Life Mass Tuesday 25th September 2018, 7.30pm Come along if you can!

KAIROS CAFÉ

PLEASE SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY CAFÉ IN ONE OF TWO WAYS:

1. You may wish to give your time to volunteering in our community Café. More volunteers are desperately needed if we are to continue the valuable work of the Café. Please contact us on 01236 423044 if you can help with a few hours each week.

2. The second way you can support the community café is by using it as much as possible! We offer great value snacks and meals, all freshly prepared each day. The cafe is a great asset to our community, used by various different community and support groups, as well as those who care for those with additional needs. Our café offers a truly warm welcome to those who enter, in the spirit of Christian hospitality. Our low prices make it accessible to everyone. Please support our work by using the café with family & friends.

Café News

Please note that the Parish Centre will be undergoing a gradual redecoration to the function suites. This may mean that the Café is temporarily relocated in the upper hall during works. Your patience is appreciated during this time.

PARISHSaturday NEWS ______

UPDATED BROADCASTING SERVICE ADORATION Our online broadcast service was recently Please remember that if you cannot make your updated to ensure a more stable internet feed slot that it is your responsibility to secure a and additional viewing features on multiple replacement to cover you. Margaret, the Parish cameras. Our host company is no longer MCN Secretary, has copies of contact details of all Media. Parishioners can now access our Masses those who signed-up. Please see her to collect and services via the dedicated website: one of these lists. www.churchservices.tv/churches or directly on our own parish site. Please note that all services are now recorded online for playback and download. Videos are saved for 1 month.

BECOMING CATHOLIC – RCIA Anyone thinking of becoming Catholic should contact Fr. Kane as soon as possible, before the first group meeting on Monday 1st October. I would ask that everyone at the parish continue to pray for those who are discerning God’s will. May the Lord give courage and wisdom to make these important and life-changing decisions.

HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE MEETING Pilgrims for this pilgrimage are invited to an information meeting in St. John the Baptist’s parish hall in Uddingston today Sunday 16th September at 7.00pm.

PRIMARY TEACHING RECRUITMENT EVENT The Association of Catholic Primary Head teachers are hosting a recruitment event this Wednesday 19th September at 7pm in Holy Family Parish Centre, Mossend. This is aimed at those interested in exploring the possibility of the Catholic primary teaching vocation.

OCTOBER DEVOTIONS th Rosary & Benediction will begin on Friday 5 October at 7.30pm and every Monday of Our

Lady’s month thereafter. Please note, these CONFERENCE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE Marian devotions will take place after the On the theme of faith, youth and vocational Divine Mercy Chaplet which takes place at 7pm. discernment. The weekend will look at the role of young people in the Church in the 21st Century – particularly looking at how to live lives transformed in Christ. Cost £50 (sponsorship available) 2nd - 4th November 2018, in the Conforti Institute, Coatbridge. Speak to Fr. Kane to book.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Parish Religious Shop Monday – Friday Open daily after each Mass

10.30am – 7.00pm Religious cards Statues Rosaries

gifts jewellery Candles fonts

SOCIAL NEWS ______

PARISH BREAKFAST CLUB Volunteers Needed. Can you help?

Our Breakfast Club is run by a team of de dicated volunteers. Could you give 1 hour of CIRCLE DANCING CLASSES your week to help? All new volunteers are Circle dancing is dancing to music from all over required to undergo an enhanced PVG the world. You do not need a partner and it is background check and safeguarding training. relaxing and fun and for all levels of fitness.

Contact Liz Quate on 07703774512. Our Autumn classes will take place in the EARLSTON AFTER SCHOOL CLUB Parish Centre on the following Sundays: The Club runs every school day from the upper Sept. 16th & 30th, Oct. 14th floor of our Parish Centre. For more details Nov. 4th & 18th, Dec. 2nd contact Emma on 07785541208 or at: 2.30 - 4pm (in the Ninian Suite upstairs) facebook@earlstonafterschoolclub for more information contact Marie on

07999884991 or look on our website: circledancingforall.org.uk

PARISH CENTRE LETS AVAILABLE CATHOLIC SCOUTS OF EUROPE Interested in starting a new group or club? For more information on how to join the Scouts, Consider the regular hire of our Parish Centre. Guides or Cubs groups which meet in the Parish We have spaces available for regular lets during Centre contact Ailish Lanahan on 01236 436705. weekdays (evenings) and weekends for very reasonable hourly rates. FRIDAY NIGHT YOUTH CLUB Please remember that the Hub has now restarted Contact the Parish Centre Manager Chris Hamill and meets on Fridays from 7 - 9pm (excluding for more information on 07917 433647. school holidays). Please note that this Youth Club

is open to pupils from P7, S1 & S2 from the local PARISH CENTRE FUNCTION SUITES area. It is not possible to attend the Hub without Hire of our functions suites for private prior registration. Those who attended last year functions only £80 (with FREE hire during the must also re-register for this year. Contact Taylor month of August). Those hiring are also on 07948 963485 for new registration forms. welcome to use our kitchens for your own catering arrangements. Contact Chris Hamill NEW PARISH YOUTH CHOIR the Centre Manager on 07917 433647 for more We will look at starting the Youth Choir very soon. See bulletin for updates. information or to book your event.

ARTSY CLASSES For all children aged current P5 – S6. Delivered by two fully qualified secondary school art & design teachers. Check out the website to book: www.artsyclasses.co.uk or call 07834 234034.

St. Augustine’s Parish Centre

Our two Function Suites available for: for over 50’s Wedding Receptions / Funeral Breakfasts

Every Thursday from 3-5pm Baptism Receptions / Birthday Parties Anniversary Parties / Charity Events etc.

3-course Meal + tea/coffee Call: 01236 427538 or 07917 433647

PARISH TIMETABLE FOR THE COMING WEEK

10.00am Mass Sunday 16 September 12 noon Mass Twenty Fourth Sunday Ordinary 1.00pm Baptisms Time 2.00 – 4.00pm Charismatic Prayer Group Meeting (Church)

7.00pm Holy Land Pilgrimage Meeting (St. John the Baptist’s, Uddingston) th mas Family Fun Day, scheduled for Sunday 13 December (today). If you can

8.00 – 8.50am Parish Breakfast Club (Parish Centre) Monday 17help September please leave donations in Kairos Café on Sunday morning. 10.00am Holy Mass Twenty Fourth Week Ordinary 10.00am – 2.00pm Kairos Café open (Parish Centre) Time 10.30am – 7.00pm Church open for Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 6.30 – 7.15pm First Reconciliation - Parents Meeting (Church) 7.30 – 8.15pm First Holy Communion – Parents Meeting (Church) 7.30pm Choir Practice (Sacristy) NEW MEMBERS WELCOME! 8.30pm Senior Choir Liturgy Meeting (Parish House)

8.00 – 8.50am Parish Breakfast Club (Parish Centre) Tuesday 18 September 10.00am Holy Mass Twenty Fourth Week Ordinary 10.00am – 2.00pm Kairos Café open (Parish Centre) Time 10.30am Monday Morning Prayer Group (Church)

10.30am – 7.00pm Church open for Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 12.55pm Holy Mass in St. Ambrose High for Pupils & Staff (Oratory) 5.30pm Church Cleaning (Volunteers always welcome!) 7.00pm Prolife Group Meeting (Parish House) NEW MEMBERS WELCOME!

Wednesday 19 September 8.00am Early Morning Mass Twenty Fourth Week Ordinary 8.00 – 8.50am Parish Breakfast Club (Parish Centre) Time 10.00am Holy Mass

10.00am – 2.00pm Kairos Café open (Parish Centre) 10.30 – 7.00pm Church open for Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 7.00pm Holy Mass for Marriage & Family Life (Motherwell Cathedral)

8.00am Parish Breakfast Club (Parish Centre) Thursday 20 September 10.00am Holy Mass Saints Andrew Kim Taegon, Novena to Our Lady Untier of Knots immediately after Holy Mass Paul Chong Hasang & Companions, 10.00am – 2.00pm Kairos Café open (Parish Centre) Martyrs 10.30am – 7.00pm Church open for Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

3.00 – 5.00pm Over 50’s Dinner Club (Parish Centre)

3.30pm Holy Mass in Summerlee House for Residents, Staff & Families 7.00pm SPRED Group Meeting (Parish House) 7.00pm Finance & General Purpose Meeting (Parish House)

*No Breakfast Club during September Weekend Holiday Friday 21 September 10.00am Holy Mass (with Pope Francis Faith Award Children) Saint Matthew, Apostle & 10.00am – 2.00pm Kairos Café open (Parish Centre) Evangelist, FEAST 10.30am – 7.00pm Church open for Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 1.30pm Marriage 7.00pm Divine Mercy Chaplet Group (Church) *No Friday Night Hub tonight due to September Weekend holiday

10.00am Holy Mass Saturday 22 September Confessions after Holy Mass Votive Mass of Our Lady 11.00am – 2.00pm New traditional Music Group (Parish Centre) 4.00 – 4.50pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 4.00 – 4.30pm Confessions 5.00pm Vigil Mass

10.00am Mass Sunday 23 September 12 noon Mass Twenty Fifth Sunday Ordinary 1.00pm Baptisms Time 2.00 – 4.00pm Charismatic Prayer Group Meeting (Church)

RECENTLY DECEASED

Eva McDonald (USA); John Donnelly; Marie Lindsay; Annmarie Christie; Thomas Sludden (Our Lady & St. Joseph’s); John Fernes; Margaret Perez Love; Sharon Harris; Catherine McGleish.

ANNIVERSARIES / MONTHS MINDS / BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCES

Eileen McMillan; Marie Cairns; John Gracie; Susan Lennon; Harry Brown; Irene Hughes; John McHugh; John McGraw; Catherine Patterson; Michael Woods; Thomas Young.

SICK

Sandra O’Donnell; Colleen Ras; John Steele; David Miller; Margaret Davidson; Charlie Donnelly; James Stewart (Canada); Caroline McGoogan; Alison Black; Anne Campbell; Michael McDade; Anna McGoldrick; Patrick Clare; Frances Smith; John Docharty; Kit Reilly; Colum Coyle; James Coyle; Irene McLeary (formerly Kelso Quad); Duncan Miller; Alison and Chick McGarrity; Patrick Eli; Bridie McMurray; John Lynch; Patricia McGoogan; Cathy Cunningham (South Africa); William Reid; David Dempsie; Jim Docherty; Annemarie Hughes (Glasgow); Dan McDonald (USA); Nicola Beckett; Janet McGreavy; Gerard Hamill.

(Please alert the clergy when a name is to be removed from the sick list)

Parish Priest Rev. Michael John Kane

Mrs. Margaret Haggarty (Secretary) St. Augustine’s Parish Miss. Antoinette Parr (Safeguarding Officer) Centre

To book any of the function suites Baptisms for parties etc contact:

On the last Sunday of the month by arrangement with Fr. Kane.

Mr. Chris Hamill (Manager) Marriages Tel: 01236 427538 Arrangements for weddings should be made by appointment Mob: 07917433647 with Fr. Kane (6 months notice required). [email protected]

Calling Times / Office Hours Appointments to speak to Fr. Kane may be made through his Secretary Mrs Haggarty by calling 01236 423044. Office hours: Monday - Friday 4.00 – 7.00pm (excluding Tuesdays). Appointments may also be made outside these hours or by emailing [email protected].

Sacrament of the Sick / Hospital Visitations Those who require the Sacrament of the Sick at home should contact the Chapel House to arrange for a visit from the clergy. This should ordinarily be arranged prior to any prolonged hospital visit. The Catholic Chaplain to Monklands Hospital is Fr. Zulu at St. Monica’s. In cases of emergency where you or a family member require the pastoral assistance of the Chaplain please request this from the nursing staff at the hospital.

Catholic Teacher Approval Those wishing to teach in the Catholic sector are reminded that it is first necessary to obtain approval from your parish priest to show that you accept and live the Catholic faith. For those living within the parish of St. Augustine’s this means approval from Fr. Kane. This applies to those about to enrol for the teaching course, those starting-out as probationary teachers, and all those applying for new posts (promoted or otherwise) within a Catholic school.

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