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Eighteenth Sunday of Year B - 5th August 2018 Divine Office: Vol. 3 Week 2

Welcome to St Vincent de Paul’s

East Kilbride A Parish of the Diocese of Motherwell SCO11041

Tinto Way, G75 9DQ Tel. 01355 243619 stvincentsek@gmail.com Web-site: stvincents.scot

Parish Priest: Fr Ivan Boyle, Parish Deacon: Rev Joe Gallagher

Sunday Masses: Vigil (Sat) 6.00 pm. Sunday 10.00, 11.30 and 4.00 pm Weekday Mass: 9.30, Exposition: Sat 8.30-9.30am, Confessions Sat 10am & 5.30pm Breakfast Club: after 10.00 and 11.30 Masses Children’s Liturgy Resumes August Church Cleaning Monday Morning after mass (all welcome to help) SSVP: Tuesday 6pm in the Church House Helpline between 10.45 am and 6.00 pm 07927 948705 Prayer Group: Monday 1900 in Blessed Sacrament Chapel Scout Gp: Beavers: Monday only1830 - 1930 (Age 6-8) (boys & girls can Cubs: Tuesday 1815 - 1930 (Age 8-10.5)

join any group) Scouts: Tuesday 1945 - 2115 (Age: 10.5-14) To join please visit www.8thclydescouts.org.uk/join - active members of the Parish are given priority

Legion of Mary: Tuesday 7pm in meeting room Divine Mercy: Wednesday 7 - 8.15 pm in the side chapel Irish Dancing: Closed until 5th September 2018 RCIA: resumes September 2018 Prayer for Priests: Each Friday at 1815 in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel Rosary: Each weekday morning after mass in side chapel

All Hall Bookings: Call 01355 223653 (m) 07709 051558 The Hall is available for Baptisms, Funerals, Weddings, and other functions at reasonable rates.

For Hall Catering telephone: Phil Collins: 01355 223653 or 07709 051558

Mission Statement: “As the parish community of St Vincent de Paul

we are called by Baptism to celebrate the presence of Christ here in East Kilbride through Word, Sacrament, Charity and Love”

Thank you for your Support

FIRST READING: Exodus 16:2-4. 12-15 Psalm Response: The Lord gave them bread from heaven SECOND READING: Ephesians 4:17. 20-24 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION: Alleluia Alleluia

I am the Way, the Truth and the Life, says the Lord; no one can come to the Father except through me

Alleluia Alleluia

GOSPEL: John 6:24-35

Blessed Sacrament Chapel Our side chapel is open for quiet prayer , and exposition of the blessed Sacrament. The side door to the chapel has a combination lock code The tabernacle in the side chapel is fitted with doors in front of a window to the blessed sacrament should anyone wish exposition. If you do open these doors please close them as you leave. This is a place of prayer so please respect that, the Lord’s presence and others praying there.

Dates for your diary:

World Meeting of Families Dublin from 21-26th August. Pope Francis will attend on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th when he will celebrate the final Eucharist in Phoenix Park. De-tails available on www.worldmeeting 2018. See notice-board

CCL No. 531542 ( Used for the Hymns and publications used by the parish)

“Lord when did we see you hungry?” – Conference/Retreat Day on the Social Gos-

pel, Saturday 2nd September, Conforti Xavarian Mission, Coatbridge 10am – 4pm Organised by St Bride’s, Bothwell Justice and Peace group in conjunction with the Xavari-ans this day will explore the call to Missionary Discipleship, response to contemporary situ-ations of poverty in Scotland, and exploring the experiences of refugees in the UK in light of scripture. The cost is £12 (including lunch and refreshments) thanks to the UK Province of the Xavarian Missionaries subsiding the costs. Contact stbridesjandp@outlook.comfor more information or to book a place.

Please Pray for Recently Dead: Pauline Shields, David Nugent, Richard (Dick) Boland Anniversaries: Ellen Air lie Funeral of Dick Boland Reception: Sunday, 5th August 6.30 pm Funeral Mass: Monday, 6th August 0930 am

Baptism Course The next baptismal preparation course will

be held on Monday 3rd September at 7.00 pm. If you wish your child to be Baptised you are requested to speak to

Fr Ivan and attend this course.

Memorial Garden and Stations of the cross.

If anyone would like their loved one’s ashes buried in the memorial garden please contact Fr Ivan. We will not be putting any other plaques or remembrances up for now the plan is we will record all those who are buried there in a memorial book.

Gift Aid Thank you to everyone who donates through

our Gift Aid Scheme. It is very much appreciat-ed and helps boost the parish income. If you

wish to join our parish Gift Aid Scheme (at no extra expense to you) please see Fr Ivan for

appropriate form. Payments can be made either using envelopes or by Direct Debit payment.

Thanks again.

Marys Meals It takes £13.90 to feed a child FOR ONE YEAR! Donations can be handed into hall during Sunday breakfast café.

Parish Social Team Update Summer Fete Saturday, 25th August . As always we need helpers for that day as well

as donations. Our meetings are always open to new members. Next meeting - Tuesday, 7th August at 7.00pm

Our car park will eventually require to be renewed, hence our fundraising events.

Music Liturgy Musicians are needed for all our Masses especially the 11.30 Mass. If you would like to take part please contact Fr Ivan

Dates for Next Years Diary: Sacrament of Confirmation 7 Feb 19 - Confirmations St Louise PS 6 Jun 19 -Confirmations St Vincent PS Celebration of 1st Communion 11 May 19 - St Vincent’s PS 18 May 19 - St Louise PS

Beloved Weekend Retreat The Sion community who led our recent

mission are holding a weekend retreat for women 2-4th Nov in Essex. There is a small group going from

the parish. If anyone would like to join them or get more info then please contact

Kathy McCann on 07928051723

Gathering of Catholic Parents Catholic Schools Good for Families

Diocese of Paisley St Charles’ Parish Hall, 5 Union Street Paisley PA2 6DU

Saturday 18th August 2018 0930 - 1430 To book a place please contact:

parents@sces.uk.com - see notice-board

Annual Mission Appeal Comboni Sisters Baillieston

Saturday/Sunday 11th/12th August 2018. Sr Anne Marie will visit our parish

(special collection) - see poster

The Catholic App for iOS and android now includes church details for Motherwell diocese too

Church in Society There are some very good resources to keep people informed about what is happening across society from a catholic perception such as: https://rcpolitics.org/latest-news/

National Pilgrimage to Carfin in Honour of St John Ogilvie on Sunday 2nd September 2018 Mass at 3.00 pm with Arch-bishop Philip Tartaglia and Bishop Stephen Robson of Dunkeld. - see poster in porch

Annual Diocesan Vocations Mass will be held on Tuesday 28th August in Our Lady of Good Aid Cathedral Motherwell at 7.00 pm.

Feast Days: Mon: Transfiguration of the Lord Wed: Memorial of St Dominic Thu: St Teresa Benedicta of the Cross Fri: St Lawrence Sat: Memorial of St Clare

15th August Holyday of Obligation Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mass: 0930 Evening Mass: 1930

Scout Group . Re-registration for existing members takes place on Tuesday 21st Au-gust with sections restarting the following week. Watch out for more details by email. We have a small number of new Beaver places starting in August for boys and girls aged 6 - please visit 8thclydescouts.org.uk/join to register your interest.

Annual Outing to Pantomime Due to cost increases in both theatre and transport, I

have decided to support our local Village Theatre this year. Tickets have been reserved for Friday 28th

December at 2.30 All tickets £10. Inside Out Theatre Productions presents “Snow White and the

Seven Wee Muffits”. If you wish to join us please put your name on the list in the porch. There will be a

small deposit of £1 to confirm booking. Tickets have been secured but are going fast.

First come, first served. Thank You: Grace Gordon (m) 07981 917278

We welcome Fr Maurice who will be with us until the end of August whilst Fr Ivan is away from the parish. Your usual warm welcome

and support is greatly appreciated.

Annual Pilgrimage for the Beatification of the Venerable Margaret Sinclair will take place on Sunday 9th September 2.00 - 6.00 pm at St Patrick’s Church, Cowgate, Edinburgh 2pm Opening : 3pm Film:“The Story of Margaet Sincalir, Servant of God; 4.30 Holy Mass. Refreshments available - see poster

Administrative Officer in Scotland – Vacancy – Reporting to the Head of

Operations in Scotland, this new part-time role will be responsible for agreed

aspects of the everyday running of ACN’s Office in Scotland and prepara-

tion for events. The closing date for applications for this vacancy is Sunday 12th August 2018, with interviews on

Monday the 20th August 2018. For more information

visit www.acnuk.org or visit s1.jobs.com.