St Columbkille's Church Rutherglen

Little Cherubs
2026-04-28 10:30 - 11:30 (Europe/London) | St Columbkille’s Church, Main Street, Rutherglen, Glasgow, G73
Our parent and toddler group will meet in the Lower Sacristy of the church on Tuesday 28th April after 10am Mass. New members welcome.

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.

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.

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.

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)

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

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 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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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

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.

Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord
2026-03-25 | 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 | 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 St Joseph
2026-03-19 | St Columbkille’s Church, Main Street, Rutherglen, Glasgow, G73

Journey through Lent with St John Henry Newman: Talk 2
2026-03-17 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 2: “Spiritual depth – He was a man who humbly walked with God.” 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.

Feast of St Patrick
2026-03-17 | St Columbkille’s Church, Main Street, Rutherglen, Glasgow, G73
Holy Mass at 10am & 1pm.

St Patrick's Social
2026-03-14 19:00 - 22:30 | St Columbkille’s Parish Hall, 2 Kirkwood Street, Rutherglen, G732SL, United Kingdom
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.

Journey through Lent with St John Henry Newman: Talk 1
2026-03-10 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 1: “Intellectual honesty – He spoke the truth as he saw it.” 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.

Football Memories
2026-03-10 11:00 - 12:00 | St Columbkille’s Parish Hall, 2 Kirkwood Street, Rutherglen, G732SL, United Kingdom
In these meetings, we use images of old football players, matches, and football memorabilia to talk about football the way it used to be. Everyone will be made very welcome.

Feast of St John Ogilvie
2026-03-10 | St Columbkille’s Church, Main Street, Rutherglen, Glasgow, G73
Holy Mass at 10am & 1pm

Confirmation Enrolment Mass
2026-03-08 12:00 - 13:00
Enrolment Mass for children who will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation – and for their families. Sunday 8th March at 12 Noon. N.B. CHILDREN SHOULD WEAR SCHOOL UNIFORM.

First Communion Enrolment Mass
2026-03-08 10:30 - 11:30
Enrolment Mass for children who will receive the Sacrament of Holy Eucharist for the first time – and for their families. Sunday 8th March at 10.30am. N.B. CHILDREN SHOULD WEAR SCHOOL UNIFORM.
