Ash Wednesday, which is a DAY of FAST & ABSTINENCE, marks the beginning of the Season of Lent – a season of penance, reflection, and fasting which prepares us for Christ’s Resurrection on Easter Sunday. Ashes will be distributed at all Masses celebrated on this day at: 7am, 10am, 1pm & 7pm.
The Day of Prayer for Survivors of Abuse will be observed by the Catholic Church in Scotland on Friday 20th February 2025. This day is set aside to provide opportunities for Catholic parishes and communities throughout Scotland to pray for the healing of all those who have suffered abuse.
Opportunity for workers (and other early birds) to attend Mass at 7am every Monday during Lent.
The Parish Youth Club is open to boys and girls in Primary 4 to 7. It meets in the Parish Hall from 6pm to 7.30pm on Mondays of term time.
Stations of the Cross at 7pm each Monday evening during Lent.
Attendance at our Baptism Preparation Course is required for arents who wish their child to be baptised in St Columbkille's Church. To enquire about Baptism, please contact the Parish Office - 0141 647 6034.
On THURSDAYS during Lent, there will be Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament from 9.30am to 7pm.
Mass every Thursday evening at 7pm during Lent
Fridays, 8.15am during term time for our primary school children. Please note this Mass will take place in the church, NOT the school. Tea and toast after Mass!
All men in the parish are invited to come together briefly each month on a Saturday after 10am Mass to spend some time in conversation and prayer. Fr Paul Denney will speak to the group. All men of the parish welcome.
The 1st Tuesday Club meets in the Parish Hall on the first Tuesday of each month, from 1.30- 3.30pm. The 1st Tuesday Club is a support group for those living with dementia and their carers. All welcome.
Our monthly Welfare Clinic provides information and advice on matters related to personal welfare and benefits. Â If you require assistance out with our clinic times, please email: welfare.stcolumbkilles@gmail.com . Our Parish SSVP can sometimes provide assistance to individuals and families. For more information, visit: Â ssvpmotherwelldiocese.org.uk
To prepare children fittingly for the reception of the Sacraments of First Communion and Confirmation, we have organised a morning Retreat for all these children and their parents/carers. Parents are encouraged to use the school car park, as the Hall car park will be very busy.
Holy Mass at 10am & 1pm
A series of 4 standalone talks by Fr William Crombie on key aspects of St John Henry Newman's teaching and spirituality and how these relate to us today. With refreshments and time for discussion after the presentation. TALK 1: "Intellectual honesty - He spoke the truth as he saw it." The first 3 talks will...
Celebrate St Patrick’s night in the church hall on Saturday 14th March; tickets cost £12 which includes a hot snack. Music by Quigley’s Point. Tickets are available to buy from the Piety Stall in the church or at the Hall Cafeteria.
Holy Mass at 10am & 1pm.
A series of 4 standalone talks by Fr William Crombie on key aspects of St John Henry Newman's teaching and spirituality and how these relate to us today. With refreshments and time for discussion after the presentation. TALK 2: "Spiritual depth - He was a man who humbly walked with God." The first 3 talks...
Holy Mass at 10am and 1pm.
The book we are reading this month is ‘Theo of Golden’ by Allen Levi.