Solemnity of St Joseph
2026-03-19 | St Columbkille’s Church, Main Street, Rutherglen, Glasgow, G73
Holy Mass at 10am and 1pm.

Journey through Lent with St John Henry Newman: Talk 3
2026-03-24 19:00 - 20:30 (Europe/London) | St Columbkille’s Parish Hall, 2 Kirkwood Street, Rutherglen, G732SL, United Kingdom
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 3: “Proclamation of the Gospel – A great writer and preacher. ” The first 3 talks will focus on Newman’s three conversions: 1816, 1833, 1845.
ALL WELCOME to these talks which will take place in St Columbkille’s Parish Hall (first floor) starting at 7pm.

Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord
2026-03-25 | St Columbkille’s Church, Main Street, Rutherglen, Glasgow, G73

All Day Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
2026-03-26 09:30 - 19:00 | St Columbkille’s Church, Main Street, Rutherglen, Glasgow, G73
On THURSDAYS during Lent, there will be Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament from 9.30am to 7pm.

Thursday evening Mass during Lent
2026-03-26 19:00 - 19:30 | St Columbkille’s Church, Main Street, Rutherglen, Glasgow, G73
Mass every Thursday evening at 7pm during Lent

Early Friday Mass (for Children) during Lent
2026-03-27 08:15 - 08:45 | St Columbkille’s Church, Main Street, Rutherglen, Glasgow, G73
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!

Lenten Retreat for couples and families
2026-03-28 10:00 - 15:00 | St Columbkille’s Parish Hall, 2 Kirkwood Street, Rutherglen, G732SL, United Kingdom
LENTEN RETREAT – COUPLES & FAMILIES
Saturday 28th March, 10am-3pm, in the Parish Hall. There will be reflections, Adoration and a chance to meet other couples and families. Childcare provided for kids over 3, who will have the opportunity to join Catechism of the Good Shepherd. Bring your own lunch!
N.B. As the Hall car park will be full, the car park of St Columbkille’s SCHOOL will be open for use on this day.

Confessions before Easter
2026-03-28 13:00 - 16:00 | St Columbkille’s Church, Main Street, Rutherglen, Glasgow, G73
Opportunities for Confession, with several priests available, on Saturday 28th March 2026 from 1pm-4pm, with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament throughout.
During Holy Week:
Monday 30th March 9.30am – 9.55am; 7 -7.30pm
Tuesday 31st March 9.30am – 9.55am; 7.30 -8.30pm
Wednesday 1st April 9.30am – 9.55am.

Palm Sunday
2026-03-29 | St Columbkille’s Church, Main Street, Rutherglen, Glasgow, G73
Palm Sunday marks the start of Holy Week. Mass times: Sat. (vigil) 4pm; Sunday: 9am, 10.30am, 12 Noon, 4pm.

Early Monday Morning Mass during Lent
2026-03-30 07:00 - 07:30 | St Columbkille’s Church, Main Street, Rutherglen, Glasgow, G73
Opportunity for workers (and other early birds) to attend Mass at 7am every Monday during Lent.

Holy Soles Walking Group
2026-03-30 10:30 - 13:00
Trip to Roukenglen Park on Monday 30th March, leaving after 10am Mass. If you would like to go please add your contact details to the sheet at the back of the church. If the bus is oversubscribed, names will be pulled out a hat!

Stations of the Cross
2026-03-30 19:00 - 19:30 | St Columbkille’s Church, Main Street, Rutherglen, Glasgow, G73
Stations of the Cross at 7pm each Monday evening during Lent.

Confessions during Holy Week
2026-03-31 | St Columbkille’s Church, Main Street, Rutherglen, Glasgow, G73
Confession during Holy Week in St Columbkille’s are scheduled as follows:

Monday 30th March 9.30am – 9.55am; 7 -7.30pm
Tuesday 31st March 9.30am – 9.55am; 7.30 -8.30pm
Wednesday 1st April 9.30am – 9.55am.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
2026-03-31 18:00 - 20:30 | St Columbkille’s Church, Main Street, Rutherglen, Glasgow, G73
Eucharistic Adoration on Holy Tuesday will take place 6-8.30pm with Confessions taking place 7.30-8.30pm. To sign up to be a Guardian of the Blessed Sacrament during this time please use the sheet at the back of the church.

Journey through Lent with St John Henry Newman: Talk 4
2026-03-31 19:00 - 20:30 | St Columbkille’s Parish Hall, 2 Kirkwood Street, Rutherglen, G732SL, United Kingdom
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 4: “Pastoral care – A kind shepherd of souls.” This final talk will focus on St John Henry Newman’s importance today – what he can teach us as we try to follow Christ in the modern world.
ALL WELCOME to these talks which will take place in St Columbkille’s Parish Hall (first floor) starting at 7pm.

Holy Thursday
2026-04-02 | St Columbkille’s Church, Main Street, Rutherglen, Glasgow, G73
Morning Prayer: 9.30am
Chrism Mass (Motherwell Cathedral): 11.00am
Mass of the Lord’s Supper: 7.00pm

Good Friday
2026-04-03
Morning Prayer: 9.30am
Stations and Kissing of the Cross: 12 noon (Children’s Stations)
Passion of the Lord: 3.00pm
Stations and Kissing of the Cross: 7.00pm

Holy Saturday
2026-04-04 | St Columbkille’s Church, Main Street, Rutherglen, Glasgow, G73
Morning Prayer: 9.30am
Holy Rosary: 10.00am
Easter Vigil: 8.00pm

Easter Sunday
2026-04-05 08:00 - 17:00 | St Columbkille’s Church, Main Street, Rutherglen, Glasgow, G73
Mass of the Resurrection: 9.00am; 10.30am; 12 noon
(NB no 4.00pm Mass)

Bereavement Buddies Cafe
2026-04-07 10:45 - 11:45 | St Columbkille’s Hall Cafe, 2 Kirkwood Street, Rutherglen, G732SL, United Kingdom
We are a group of Bereavement Buddies who are available to listen to anyone who is experiencing the loss of a loved one. We are here to listen. You’re most welcome.
We meet once a month in the Parish Hall, but if you wish to contact us, please phone 0141-647-6034 or email: stcolumbkille@rcdom.org.uk

Easter Octave Mass
2026-04-11 10:00 - 10:30 | St Columbkille’s Church, Main Street, Rutherglen, Glasgow, G73
As with the Feast of Christmas, Easter is too special to be restricted to just one day, therefore the Church celebrates the Easter season or Eastertide. The Feast of Easter lasts for eight days – The Easter Octave. Mass on each of these days is an Easter Mass.

Divine Mercy Sunday
2026-04-12 08:00 - 17:00 | St Columbkille’s Church, Main Street, Rutherglen, Glasgow, G73
On Divine Mercy Sunday, 12th April there will be Confessions between 2pm & 4pm (visiting priests available), with Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 2pm & 4pm, Divine Mercy Chaplet at 3pm and Holy Mass at 4pm. All welcome. The Church offers a Plenary Indulgence on this feast day. Refreshments in the hall afterwards.

UCM Meeting
2026-04-16 11:15 - 12:30 | St Columbkille’s Parish Hall, 2 Kirkwood Street, Rutherglen, G732SL, United Kingdom
There will be a meeting of the parish UCM grooup in the Parish Hall on Thursday 16th April at 11.15am. All women of the parish will be made most welcome.

Parish Youth Club
2026-04-27 18:00 - 19:30 | St Columbkille’s Parish Hall, 2 Kirkwood Street, Rutherglen, G732SL, United Kingdom
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.

Baptism Preparation Course
2026-04-29 19:00 - 20:00 | St Columbkille’s Church, Main Street, Rutherglen, Glasgow, G73
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.

Welfare Clinic
2026-05-02 10:00 - 12:00 | St Columbkille’s Parish Hall, 2 Kirkwood Street, Rutherglen, G732SL, United Kingdom
Our monthly Welfare Clinic provides information and advice on matters related to personal welfare and benefits. 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: ssvpmotherwelldiocese.org.uk

Parish Men's Group
2026-05-02 10:30 - 12:30 | St Columbkille’s Parish Hall, 2 Kirkwood Street, Rutherglen, G732SL, United Kingdom
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.
Deacon Michael will speak to the group on Saturday 2nd May. All men of the parish welcome.

May Devotions
2026-05-04 19:00 - 19:30 | St Columbkille’s Church, Main Street, Rutherglen, Glasgow, G73
May Devotions will begin on Monday 4th May at 7pm and for the subsequent Mondays during May. We will recite the Rosary followed by Solemn Benediction. On the final Monday in May there will be a torchlight procession.

Book Club
2026-05-09 11:00 - 12:00 | St Columbkille’s Parish Hall, 2 Kirkwood Street, Rutherglen, G732SL, United Kingdom
Next meeting of Book Club will be on Saturday 9th May after 10am Mass. The book we are reading is ‘A Better Life’ by Lionel Shriver.

First Communion Mass
2026-05-09 11:00 - 12:00 | St Columbkille’s Church, Main Street, Rutherglen, Glasgow, G73
This year’s First Holy Communion Mass will take place on Saturday 9th May, 11am. N.B. There will be no 10am Mass that day. Please remember the children in your prayers as they prepare to receive these sacraments. The families of children making their First Holy Communion are invited to 12noon Mass on Sunday 10th May for a Mass of Thanksgiving, followed by a procession and then a party (just for the children!) in the hall. The children are welcome to wear their First Communion outfits or suitable party wear.
