Mass Times this week:
SUNDAYS:     Vigil (Sat) 6pm;
                           Sunday 10.00am 
MON-WED:  9.30am 
Rosary before Mass
HOLY THURSDAY 7.00pm
GOOD FRIDAY PASSION 3.00pm 
Stations of the Cross & Kissing of Cross at 12.30pm and 7pm
EASTER VIGIL 9.00pm
EASTER SUNDAY 10.00am
See bulletin for any changes 
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HOLYDAY OF OBLIGATION:
Vigil 6pm; Day 10am and 12.30pm

Parish Information:
Parish Priest: Canon Paul Gargaro
Parish Phone number: 0141 221 3579

Church Opening Times:
Weekdays: 8am - 4pm  
(except Wednesdays: 8am - 11am)

CONFESSIONS Saturday 5.30-5.50pm; Sunday 9.30-9.50am; or on request before or after any Mass..
BAPTISMS By arrangement
WEDDINGS   By arrangement.
ST PATRICK’S BREASTPLATE
As I arise today,
may the strength of God pilot me,
the power of God uphold me,
the wisdom of God guide me.
May the eye of God look before me,
the ear of God hear me,
the word of God speak for me.
May the hand of God protect me,
the way of God lie before me,
the shield of God defend me,
the host of God save me.
May Christ shield me today.
Christ with me, Christ before me,
Christ behind me,
Christ in me, Christ beneath me,
Christ above me,
Christ on my right, Christ on my left,
Christ when I lie down, Christ when I sit,
Christ when I stand,
Christ in the heart of everyone who thinks of me,
Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me,
Christ in every eye that sees me,
Christ in every ear that hears me.
Amen

A special welcome to all visitors to Glasgow. We are in the city centre and warmly welcome you to join our parish for Mass

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PASSIO
It is easy to misunderstand what the gospels mean by the Passion of Jesus. When we use the word passion in relationship to Jesus’ suffering we spontaneously connect it to the idea of passion as pain, the pain of the crucifixion, of scourging, of whips, of nails in his hands, of humiliation before the crowd. The Passion of Jesus does refer to these, but the word asks for a different focus here. The English word passion takes it root in the Latin, passio, meaning passivity, and that’s its real connotation here. The word “patient” also derives from this. Hence what the Passion narratives describe is Jesus’ passivity, his becoming a “patient.” He gives his death to us through his passivity, just as he had previously given his life to us through his activity.
Up until his arrest, the gospels describe Jesus as active, as doing things, as being in charge, preaching, teaching, performing miracles, consoling people. After his arrest, all the verbs become passive: he is led away, manhandled by the authorities, whipped, helped in carrying his cross, and ultimately nailed to the cross. After his arrest, like a patient in palliative care or hospice, he no longer does anything; rather others do it for him and to him. He is passive, a patient, and in that passivity he gave his death for us.
There are many lessons in this, not least the fact that life and love are given not just in what we do for others but also, and perhaps even more deeply, in what we absorb at those times when we are helpless, when we have no choice except to be a “patient.”
The more something costs us, the greater the demand on our resources and personal commitment. The cost of our salvation was Jesus’ very life; he did not shy away from the demands or cost or personal commitment. And remains even now so committed to us.

HOLY WEEK IN THE PARISH​
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“Catholicism” – during Lent we will continue watching Bishop Barron’s series, Catholicism, which we started in Advent. Even if you didn’t make it along in Advent you’re still very welcome to join us! The series is at 6pm in the house every Sunday (apart form 31st March) in Lent.
 

Refurbishment of statue of St Patrick at the primary school now complete

Saint Patrick's Statue – the school’s statue of St Patrick, which we helped repair, has now returned from being renovated and has been formally blessed at a Mass in the school. The statue is looking wonderful:  see the parish website or Facebook page.  
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CONGRATULATIONS TO MR BARRY MCCARTAN, PARISHIONER AND RECIPIENT OF THE BENEMERENTI MEDAL

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ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING A CATHOLIC?
We can help with that!
Just contact us and we will discuss what will be best for you.  Either phone 0141 221 3579 or send an email to stpatsanderston@hotmail.co.uk


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Prayer of Saint Patrick 

   May the Strength of God pilot us. 
   May the Power of God preserve us.
   May the Wisdom of God instruct us.
   May the Hand of God protect us.
   May the Way of God direct us.
   May the Shield of God defend us.
   May the Host of God guard us.
   Against the snares of the evil ones.
   Against temptations of the world 
   May Christ be with us!
   May Christ be before us!
   May Christ be in us,
   Christ be over all!
   May Thy Salvation, Lord,
   Always be ours,
  This day, O Lord, and evermore.                            Amen.
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