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TheMarch 2016Parishioner

March 2016Minister:Rev. Mark E. JohnstoneM.A., B.D.0141 776 1252Session Clerk:Pastoral LetterMarch 2016Gordon Morrison0141 578 5887Treasurer:John M. Thomson0141 777 8231Secretary:Lynn Hay0141 775 1166Church Officer:Margaret Morrison0141 578 5887Church Organist:David Burns0141 776 5484Editor:Sandra Burns0141 776 6322Church Website:www.stmaryskirkintilloch.org.ukRegistered Charity No. SC007260Dear Friends,This week Audrey and I have gone fora city break to Venice. We have beencelebrating a significant birthday andto be in such an interesting place hasbeen enjoyable.During our time here we have takensome time to visit Florence. A youngwoman from the congregation I grewup in now lives in Florence. We maymanage to catch up.The different cities bring such adifferent way of life. Venice is reallyinteresting how they cope withthe Canals, and narrow alleys arefascinating. No cars, few green spacesand a constant flow of visitors. TheChurches in the city are Byzantine instyle and show something of easternContinued overleafThe Parishioner – March 20161

culture meeting western culture, the architecture, the art workand the gold mosaic all speak of a mix of cultures.The artist Turner caught Venice beautifully he shows it at itsbest. The light, the colours and the atmospheric nature of hislandscapes reveal a place of romantic importance.The culture of a place clearly shapes how people express theirfaith. Consider the early Christians under Roman occupation, ina Jewish culture shaped by occupation and tension.Jesus calls people to freedom. You can see the value of freedomwhen people feel confined.The apostle Paul recognises the division of Jew and gentile, heconstantly calls for unity in Christ. He speaks again and again ofbeing one in the body.As we look around our community what does the good newsof Jesus have to say our context. What do people need to hear?They are welcome? They are accepted? They belong? They areof value? Their opinion does matter?I’m not sure what it can be for the individual but if the gospel isto be relevant it must speak as loudly to our culture as it did tothe Jews, the Romans and the Venetians.We have almost arrived in Florence.See you all soon and kindest regards from Venice.Mark & Audrey Johnstone.Find us on:2The Parishioner – March 2016@minsmpcst mary’skirkintilloch

Parish RegisterBaptisms‘Jesus said ‘Let the children come to me, for as such is the Kingdom of heaven’ . . .he placed his hand upon them and blessed them.'February 0721Harper Rose Larwood, daughter of Kimberley and StevenAda Mary Catherine Wilson,daughter of Heather and DavidDaniel Scott Mills, son of Lynn and GrahamThe Lord bless you, and keep you: the Lord make his face to shine upon you, and begracious unto you: the Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peaceFuneralsJesus said ‘I am the resurrection and the life ’‘Blessed are they that mourn for they shall be comforted’Jesus said ‘The souls of the righteous are in the hands of God’.Change of AddressMrs Isobel Hay, formerly 21 RFebruary05 Mrs Maureen Tinning, 3 Keir Hardie Court,Mary Middlemore, formerly 18BishopbriggsMrs M Leishman, formerly 3008 Mrs Rhona Bruce, Campsie View Care Home,KirkintillochThe GuildThe Guild meets on Friday eve10 Kenneth Werrett, 2 Waterloo Gardens, Kirkintillochunder. All are welcome, includ15 James Allan, 24 Adamslie Drive, Kirkintillochtopics.16 Donald Livingstone, 58 Ellisland Drive, KirkintillochNovember06Robert17 Margaret McNiff, 21 Braes O’Yetts, Kirkintilloch13David25 William Wallace, 23 Adamslie Drive, Kirkintilloch20An eveDecemberThe Bells of St Mary’sMarchApril13 Mary Stirling and Jen Biggans20 Linda Brown and Olivia Fotheringham27 Mary Stirling and Nikita Rayner03 Lisa and Daniel Malloy-Gibson10 Dorothy Stewart and Cara Bevens270411DavidAmateChristBell RingersNovemberThe Parishioner – March 2016December0108152229306ShonaMary SPaul MAndreLindaMary S

Church FlowersWe wish to thank the following members who will donate the flowers forthe Chancel of our Church during March.March132027April03Mrs K Pollock, Mrs D McMillan, Mrs A ScottMrs C Hickey, Mrs J Paterson, Mr D HoustonMrs J Whyte, Mrs P Sinclair, Mrs E GillespieMrs J Stewart, Mrs C Keellings, Mrs E Cowie,Mrs W SteeleThe following members, whom we wish to thank for their assistance, willbe responsible for the distribution.MarchApril06/13 Mrs D More, Mrs I Kennedy20/27 Miss E Cousin, Mr G Burns03/10 Mrs B McEwen, Mrs S BurnsThank YouOur thanks go to the ladies and gentlemen who gave so generouslytowards the Chancel flowers for the month of February.Thank you acknowledgements have been received from the followingpeople: Mrs E Philips, Mrs J. Sinclair, Mrs B. Cowie, Mrs E. Dunn,Mrs C. Clingan, Mrs B. Wallace, Mrs M. Devine, Mrs J. Morrison, MrMrs R. Tinning, Mrs A. Pearson, Mrs C. Devine, Mrs J. Jennings, MrsM. Henderson, E. & F. Devine, Mrs A. Abercrombie, Mr G. Kennedy,Mr N McKinnon, Mrs B. MacArthur, Mrs M. Cooper, Mr Mrs A.MacNeill, Mrs V. Steele, Mrs N. Doran, Mrs M. Primrose, Mrs J. Corron behalf of her Mum Mrs R. Stirling, Mrs A. Rodger, Miss A. Tassie,Mr Mrs J. Wilson, Mrs B. Young on behalf of Mrs G. Young, Mr Mrs R.Smart, Mrs Y DolanThank you for the flowers I received at the end of the year after my stayin hospital. I not only appreciated receiving them, but also the pot plantat Christmas! It was a pleasant surprise to get them and I am thankful forthe thoughtfulness. Also thanks to Dorothy for delivering them.Muriel Hopkins4The Parishioner – March 2016

Holy Week ServicesHoly Week Services this year are as follows. Starting time has normallybeen 7.30pm, but please check Weekly Sheet for confirmation.Monday 21 MarchSt Mary’s Parish ChurchTuesday 22 MarchSt Columba’s Parish ChurchWednesday 23 MarchHillhead Parish ChurchThursday 24 MarchSt David’s Parish ChurchFriday 25 MarchSt Mary’s Parish ChurchSt. Mary’s Nursery School are again participating in theSainsbury’s voucher scheme. We would be most grateful to receiveany voucher donations you may have. Please put your vouchersinto the Nursery pigeon hole in the corridor of the church halls orhand in to Lynn Hay. Thank you.The Parishioner – March 20165

The Trefoil Guild continues to meet on the 4th Wednesday of eveare open for all to attend.The GuildThe Guild meets on Friday evenings in the Mid Hall at7.30pm and the programme for March is as under.The GuildThe Guild18meetson AllanFriday–eveningsin the Mid Hall at 7.30 p.m. They haveMarchIsobelLegal EagleSession. 25All arewelcome, including gentlemen, to come along and enjoy theA.G.M.varied selection of topics throughout the Session year. The programme for OOctober09Heather & John Willimot - Sampling Sardinia & Sicily16Robert Hamilton – Slides Selection23Bill Russell – Route 6630 ParishionerPreparatoryServiceCopy for the Marchshouldbe handed to Sandra Burns,The Parishionerleft in the Publications pigeon hole in the Hall vestibule, or sent bye-mail to sandraburns.me@gmail.comno later than Sunday 27 March.British Summer Time ends on Sunday 25th October. Please rand watches BACK one hour before retiring on the Saturday evening or you wThe summer may be over,And Winter drawing hear,But now, it’s time for meetings,Forand cheer.St Mary’s is a sit anywhere Church and visitorsfriendship,are always warmthwelcome.There’spurpleonthemountains,If you feel there should be more to life than retail therapy and Fridaybeautyaroundnight clubbing, try coming along to the 11 o’clockAndserviceonallSundaymorning. You may hear something to changehowlife roseWithhereyouandvaluethereyoura summerand your relationships with those around you. Youhaveto joinStill don’twaitingto befound.up to join in.It’s time for reminiscing,The Church office is located on the right as youRecallingenter the summerChurch days,Halls. The secretary, Mrs Lynn Hay, is availableintheofficeFor sharing hope andMondayhappy thoughtsto Friday 9.15 a.m. – 12.15 p.m. and may be the firstpoint quietof contactIn manyways.for general enquiries. Lynn will be able to refer youto thebestA timeof personrelaxation,suited to respond. Church office telephone 0141Of7751166ore-mail:fellowship and joy,office.stmarys@btconnect.comCreating autumn memories,That winter can’t destroy.Visitors are welcome6The Parishioner – March 2016PICK A POTATO SUNDAYOn Sunday 8th November the second fund raising 'lunches' for the roof fund ta

The Rev Mark Johnstone & Kirk Sessioninvite you to celebrate Communion on :March 13Mary Stirling and Jen- BiggansSunday 01 Nov. 2015 at 11.00 am & 6.30 pm20Linda BrownWednesdayand04 Nov. Olivia2015 at 11.30 amFotheringham27Mary Stirlingand Nikita RaynerAll will be made most welcome.April 03Lisa and DanielDo this in memory ofMalloy-Gibsonme . Luke 22 : 1910Dorothy Stewart and Cara BevensThe Sacrament of HolyCommunion will be celebratedFUNDRAISING. . .on Sunday 01 November at 11 a.m. and 6.30 reparatoryServicepm SundayonYOURFriday 30 OctoberDATESFORDIARYOur next fund raising event for therooffundatis7.30on13will set thewhenscene andthereallow youwillto preparefor thePotatoCommunionServices afteron the Sunday.ThisMarchbe ayourselfBakedLunchthe ChurchServiceis forComeeveryoneraisingwhoworshipand offersanopportunityaboutCommunionwhat when thereservice.andattendsenjoylunchandfellowshipthe ,anLunch after the Church service. Come and enjoy lunch and fellowshipafter theinvitation is extended to all who wish to participate.Dates for your DiaryListeners CircleThe next meeting will be on Friday 18 March. Thechoice of music this month is that of Jim Walker.Everyone is welcome at 2.00 p.m. in the SessionLISTENERS CIRCLEHouse.The next meeting will be on Friday 18 March. The choice of music this month iEveryone is welcome at 2.00 p.m. in the Session House.LISTENERS CIRCLEThe next meeting of the ListenersCircle will be onRAISINGFriday 16 October at 2pm in.the.SessionFUND. House.Everyone is welcome to come along and listen to the programme of music which has been compiled. . . GARDENING TIMEthis month by Sydney Ashmall.Another fund raising event for the roof fund isHarveston FridayGARDENING1st April. GardeningtimeQUESTIONSnd is ulder’sGardenAnother fund raisingeventthe roofis on Friday1st CentreApril. Gardening twill GardenbetopresentedSt Mary’s.EcoCommitteethankscongregationtheir gardening agementinobtainingthisaward.supperwill beTicketsprovided.Ticketswillbe onsale fromSundaybeprovided.will beon salefromSunday13 Marchat a13cost of 5. SoMarchatacostof 5.Sodon’tbeanAprilFool,comealong.come along.Rev Katy Owen thanks everyone for their continued support in the eco recycling project - donations toLodging House Missionand to Voicerefugees throughSt RolloxChurch. Thankyou alsofor supportingKirkintillochMaleChoiris holdingtheir95thAnnualtheConcert in the hildtoattendschoolinMalawione year. of The Royal C2016 at 7.30pm. Their special guest will be ChristopherforNairneKirkintilloch Male Voice Choir ConcertTicketsare priced 8 andcan beobtainedtheirfrom95thSallyAnnualMcLellan or David BurKirkintillochMaleatVoiceChoiris holdingDonations tto tionfromthemorning,proceeds of the sforproduceare:cereals,tinnedsoup/meatTheir special guest will be Christopher Nairne of The Royal /fish / ofvegetables/ tinnedAlso acceptableare tea, coffee,rice, pulses,/ cketsare sugar,pricedat obtained from Sally McLellan or David Burns at the church or byThe Harvest 0141Committee775this yearcomprises:Alice willPearson,beDavidTinto, Garry Burns,SandratheBurns.phoning2437.Therea donationfromproceedsof the concert to the Seagull Trust.The Parishioner – March 20167