Works Update
Due to the incredible generosity of our parishioners and the support of our neighbours at our Lady and St George’s, we were able to commence a much needed upgrading of the heating system in the church and parish house, rewiring of the Parish house and essential safety works to our halls and parish grounds.
We are now looking to complete these works and need further funding. We are reaching out to former parishioners, their families and friends , especially those living abroad, to consider a donation to allow us to complete this work.
Every gift helps us keep Our Lady of Lourdes a safe, welcoming, and vibrant place for worship, community, and your family’s special occasions.
Your support means a great deal to us. If you are able to make a donation, no matter the size, it would be very much appreciated.
You can make a donation using the following bank details:
The Bank of Scotland, Arch of Glw OL Lourde No 2. Sort code: 801426. Account number: 00234566.
Church Open Seven Days A Week
The Church is open Saturday until 5.00 pm Vigil, Sunday until 5 pm Mass, Monday until 7 pm Mass and Tuesday - Friday until 5 pm. Do call in and enjoy the peace and quiet and take time to sit in the stillness in the silence of God.
Before receiving Holy Communion
Before receiving Holy Communion, we are asked to make some act of reverence such as a bow.
Sunday Bulletin
If you would like something added to the Sunday bulletin, please submit your entry by 4pm on the Tuesday before. This allows time for the bulletin to be compiled and printed. Thank you.
Due to the incredible generosity of our parishioners and the support of our neighbours at our Lady and St George’s, we were able to commence a much needed upgrading of the heating system in the church and parish house, rewiring of the Parish house and essential safety works to our halls and parish grounds.
We are now looking to complete these works and need further funding. We are reaching out to former parishioners, their families and friends , especially those living abroad, to consider a donation to allow us to complete this work.
Every gift helps us keep Our Lady of Lourdes a safe, welcoming, and vibrant place for worship, community, and your family’s special occasions.
Your support means a great deal to us. If you are able to make a donation, no matter the size, it would be very much appreciated.
You can make a donation using the following bank details:
The Bank of Scotland, Arch of Glw OL Lourde No 2. Sort code: 801426. Account number: 00234566.
Church Open Seven Days A Week
The Church is open Saturday until 5.00 pm Vigil, Sunday until 5 pm Mass, Monday until 7 pm Mass and Tuesday - Friday until 5 pm. Do call in and enjoy the peace and quiet and take time to sit in the stillness in the silence of God.
Before receiving Holy Communion
Before receiving Holy Communion, we are asked to make some act of reverence such as a bow.
Sunday Bulletin
If you would like something added to the Sunday bulletin, please submit your entry by 4pm on the Tuesday before. This allows time for the bulletin to be compiled and printed. Thank you.
NEWS AND DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Commemorative Plaques
Do you wish to commemorate the memory of a loved one or celebrate a christening or wedding? You are now able to do so by having a permanent commemorative or celebratory plaque to your loved ones, in the church.
In the two side chapels at the back of the church, you will find our Memorial Tree and our Celebratory Heart. This is where your plaque(s) will be placed.
Celebratory Plaques are available for christenings, first communions, confirmations, weddings and anniversaries.
Memorial plaques are available for loved ones who are no longer with us.
If you would like a plaque, application forms (with examples) are available at the back of the church.
Each plaque will cost £60.
Or you can download the application form below.
Do you wish to commemorate the memory of a loved one or celebrate a christening or wedding? You are now able to do so by having a permanent commemorative or celebratory plaque to your loved ones, in the church.
In the two side chapels at the back of the church, you will find our Memorial Tree and our Celebratory Heart. This is where your plaque(s) will be placed.
Celebratory Plaques are available for christenings, first communions, confirmations, weddings and anniversaries.
Memorial plaques are available for loved ones who are no longer with us.
If you would like a plaque, application forms (with examples) are available at the back of the church.
Each plaque will cost £60.
Or you can download the application form below.
| our_lady_of_lourdes_plaques_2025.pdf |
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
The church will be open Monday 8th Dec from 7am until the 7pm Mass. The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed for prayer throughout the day. You are encouraged to drop in, even briefly, for a moment of prayer or to light a candle.
Confessions During Advent
Additional Confessions - Mondays 8th, 15th & 22nd Dec at 6pm, and Tuesday 23rd Dec 6pm until 7pm ( with visiting confessor) & on request.
Christmas Masses
Make your offering by Debit Card
We now have a parish card reader for those who no longer carry cash – speak to one of the pass-keepers about making your offering by card. Quick and easy to use!
Bereavement Support Group Raffle
Congratulations to the lucky winners of the Relaxation Hampers - Yellow AD 864122 Claire Carmichael, Yellow AC 716010 Janet Mahon, Yellow AC716010 Margaret Cowan, Green AV194872 Jim McLernan, Orange AD863094 Teresa Silva and Yellow AD854121 Patricia Kernaghan. Enjoy! 🎉
Fr William Returns
I wish to inform the parish community that, in accordance with the instruction of Archbishop Nolan, Fr William Omatu will be concluding his ministry at St Helen’s, Langside, and will assume his next appointment as Assistant Priest at Our Lady of Lourdes. His official date for moving will be Friday, 30th January 2026. We look forward to welcoming Fr William back to Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in January and offering him our prayers and support in his continued ministry. Thanks, Fr Joe.
Appeal for Bell Ringers
Wanted, please, more Bell Ringers for 11.25am each Sunday. Preferably Young(-ish)… and Not Afraid of Stairs. We need more volunteers, especially those sprightly enough to tackle the belfry stairs 😃. If you would like to be a bell ringer, please do get in touch. Come, ring out our joy to Cardonald! 🔔
Children's Liturgy - Volunteers needed
We are in urgent need of more volunteers for the Children’s Liturgy to continue offering it weekly. If you’re able to help, even occasionally, we would be so grateful. Please do get in touch!
Sunday Café – Volunteers needed
The Sunday Café - we still need more volunteers to run on a three-week rotation. Volunteers are needed to help after the 9:30 am and 11:30 am Masses. If enough people join, each volunteer will only need to help after one Mass every third week. The goal is to restart the Parish Sunday Café.
Christmas Market
Christmas Market this Sunday 7th December, 11am–2pm in the front hall. Organised by RISE Entry: £5 includes: hot drink & cake & Children's arts & crafts station, where little ones can paint and take home their very own Christmas decoration. There will be Food stalls, Gifts & crafts, Flowers & wreaths, Candles, Cakes & cake pops, Jewellery & even jewellery welding.
Carols by Candlelight
Carols by Candlelight followed by mince pies and festive treats. Sunday 7th Dec 3pm. Tickets £5
are now available to buy. Organised by Lourdes Theatre Group. In aid of Repairs and Maintenance Fund.
Parish Art Exhibition and Sale
Art exhibition and sale on Saturday 13th December 12.30pm - 4pm in St Bernadette's Hall. Completely free to attend. It’s the perfect opportunity, just before Christmas, to find a unique gift for someone special. An exhibition and Sale of artwork by our talented parishioner, Brendan Kelly, featuring beautiful West coast landscapes and vibrant images of Spain. All proceeds support our parish's maintenance and repairs project.
Parish Family Christmas Party
Parish Family Christmas Party - All most welcome. Tickets £3 available now - Monday 22nd Dec - Front Hall - 5pm until 7pm. Santa himself will be popping in to say hello! 🎅
200 Club – First Draw 7th December
Thank you, everyone, for your patience and participation. The first draw for OLOL200CLUB will take place on Sunday, 7th of December. It will be held in the back hall after the 9:30 mass. (10:30 ) We invite everyone to come and see the draw live. It will be filmed and posted on the Parish Facebook page. The winning numbers will be published in the Bulletin.
The committee would like to thank everyone for their support in getting this done. Thanks to you, we have made our first donation to the restoration fund of £4,250. With more to follow. A reminder, our first prize is £1,000. The second prize of £500 and five prizes of £100. We hope to see you at the draw.
Legion of Mary
On Saturday 20th December, the Legion of Mary will host a Christmas Crib Display on Paisley Rd West at Lourdes Secondary across from Morrison's. This simple yet powerful witness is a form of quiet evangelisation, sharing Christ’s presence in a peaceful and welcoming way. More details soon.
Prayer During Advent
LECTIO DIVINA (translated from Latin, means Divine Reading) is a beautiful way of praying the Scriptures following a traditional, monastic model. During Advent, we will focus on the subject of WAITING in all its many ways. You may never have given this a try. Please feel free to join us. You will be most welcome. We will meet in the Chapel House for half an hour on Tuesdays 2nd, 9th and 16th December at 7pm.
Advent evenings of reflection and discussion
Three Advent evenings of reflection and discussion at Christ the King Parish Hall, 7pm - 8.30pm (refreshments from 6.30pm)
4th Dec: Hope in the Modern World – Fr Stephen Reilly
11th Dec: Justice in the Modern World – Jamie McGowan & Fr Gerard McGuiness
18th Dec: Bethlehem Today – Live link with Bethlehem University. All most welcome. Organised by South Deanery
RCAG Young Adults
Advent Reflection Evening with Archbishop Nolan, | Monday 8th December, 7pm to 9pm | St. Andrew’s Cathedral (G1 4JY). All young adults (16+) most welcome.
Interesting Podcast
Empire Podcast- episodes 212 & 213 about the history of the Three Wise men. Guest is History professor/Anglican cleric. Also ep. 214 about Frankincense.
Parent Information Meetings for Sacraments
Both meetings will take place at 7pm in the front hall of Our Lady of Lourdes.
Children’s Liturgy
Children’s Liturgy 11.30am Sunday All P1 to P7 children most welcome to join in in this part of our parish life – and we’d love to see the group grow!
G52 Churches Together
Volunteer wanted to represent Our Lady of Lourdes at the annual G52 Churches Together ‘ Carols by Candlelight’ . The service is at 7pm on Sunday 21st December at Good Shepherd Episcopal church in Hillington Rd. South. It will be a short bible reading among carols and readings in the Service. Contact: Anne Marie Cameron 07834 763400.
Lord, Make Me Know Your Ways
Could God be calling you to serve as a priest? Please get in touch to find out more about discerning your vocation. For information and details, please speak to Fr Joe.
Speak to Deacon Tommy if you would like to find out about the vocation of Permanent Diaconate.
RISE
RISE is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to helping children and young adults with additional needs grow in confidence, develop life skills, and build meaningful connections. Through weekly group sessions, it focuses on communication, independence, and inclusion using tools like Makaton and activities that involve families. Their goal is to create real opportunities in the community, leading to volunteering, employment, and independent living. Rise also runs community events such as RISE Together Through Sign & Sing and fun days, where the young people it supports can shine and share their talents with others. RISE believes every young person deserves the chance to thrive to RISE to their full potential. Weekly Sessions: Every Tuesday, Our Lady of Lourdes front hall 5:30–7:30 pm. Enquiries are now open! If you’d like to find out more or get involved, please contact [email protected] to learn how RISE can support your family.
Hall Hire
Have you considered using our halls for events such as christenings, first communions, funerals or birthdays? If not, why not? Both halls are regularly used already by SPRED, AA, 7th Clyde Scouts, Women's Group, Halfway Group, Lourdes Theatre Group and the Craft Group.
If you are interested in hiring a hall on a regular basis, or for a one off function, please contact our Hall Manager at [email protected].
Interesting Item of Info about Our Lady of Lourdes
According to Archdiocesan records, on May 18th 1926 the various Trades offers (quotes) to construct the Chapel House, designed by the respected architect Reginald Fairlie, were accepted by Archbishop Mackintosh at a total cost of £2499. Got an interesting item of info about OLOL? Do send it in.
The church will be open Monday 8th Dec from 7am until the 7pm Mass. The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed for prayer throughout the day. You are encouraged to drop in, even briefly, for a moment of prayer or to light a candle.
Confessions During Advent
Additional Confessions - Mondays 8th, 15th & 22nd Dec at 6pm, and Tuesday 23rd Dec 6pm until 7pm ( with visiting confessor) & on request.
Christmas Masses
- 5pm - Vigil Christmas Eve
- Mass at Midnight ( preceded by 11.30pm carol service)
- 10.30am - Christmas Day
- Boxing Day 26th December: No Mass
- New Year’s Day Mass: 10am
- Friday 2nd January: No Mass
Make your offering by Debit Card
We now have a parish card reader for those who no longer carry cash – speak to one of the pass-keepers about making your offering by card. Quick and easy to use!
Bereavement Support Group Raffle
Congratulations to the lucky winners of the Relaxation Hampers - Yellow AD 864122 Claire Carmichael, Yellow AC 716010 Janet Mahon, Yellow AC716010 Margaret Cowan, Green AV194872 Jim McLernan, Orange AD863094 Teresa Silva and Yellow AD854121 Patricia Kernaghan. Enjoy! 🎉
Fr William Returns
I wish to inform the parish community that, in accordance with the instruction of Archbishop Nolan, Fr William Omatu will be concluding his ministry at St Helen’s, Langside, and will assume his next appointment as Assistant Priest at Our Lady of Lourdes. His official date for moving will be Friday, 30th January 2026. We look forward to welcoming Fr William back to Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in January and offering him our prayers and support in his continued ministry. Thanks, Fr Joe.
Appeal for Bell Ringers
Wanted, please, more Bell Ringers for 11.25am each Sunday. Preferably Young(-ish)… and Not Afraid of Stairs. We need more volunteers, especially those sprightly enough to tackle the belfry stairs 😃. If you would like to be a bell ringer, please do get in touch. Come, ring out our joy to Cardonald! 🔔
Children's Liturgy - Volunteers needed
We are in urgent need of more volunteers for the Children’s Liturgy to continue offering it weekly. If you’re able to help, even occasionally, we would be so grateful. Please do get in touch!
Sunday Café – Volunteers needed
The Sunday Café - we still need more volunteers to run on a three-week rotation. Volunteers are needed to help after the 9:30 am and 11:30 am Masses. If enough people join, each volunteer will only need to help after one Mass every third week. The goal is to restart the Parish Sunday Café.
Christmas Market
Christmas Market this Sunday 7th December, 11am–2pm in the front hall. Organised by RISE Entry: £5 includes: hot drink & cake & Children's arts & crafts station, where little ones can paint and take home their very own Christmas decoration. There will be Food stalls, Gifts & crafts, Flowers & wreaths, Candles, Cakes & cake pops, Jewellery & even jewellery welding.
Carols by Candlelight
Carols by Candlelight followed by mince pies and festive treats. Sunday 7th Dec 3pm. Tickets £5
are now available to buy. Organised by Lourdes Theatre Group. In aid of Repairs and Maintenance Fund.
Parish Art Exhibition and Sale
Art exhibition and sale on Saturday 13th December 12.30pm - 4pm in St Bernadette's Hall. Completely free to attend. It’s the perfect opportunity, just before Christmas, to find a unique gift for someone special. An exhibition and Sale of artwork by our talented parishioner, Brendan Kelly, featuring beautiful West coast landscapes and vibrant images of Spain. All proceeds support our parish's maintenance and repairs project.
Parish Family Christmas Party
Parish Family Christmas Party - All most welcome. Tickets £3 available now - Monday 22nd Dec - Front Hall - 5pm until 7pm. Santa himself will be popping in to say hello! 🎅
200 Club – First Draw 7th December
Thank you, everyone, for your patience and participation. The first draw for OLOL200CLUB will take place on Sunday, 7th of December. It will be held in the back hall after the 9:30 mass. (10:30 ) We invite everyone to come and see the draw live. It will be filmed and posted on the Parish Facebook page. The winning numbers will be published in the Bulletin.
The committee would like to thank everyone for their support in getting this done. Thanks to you, we have made our first donation to the restoration fund of £4,250. With more to follow. A reminder, our first prize is £1,000. The second prize of £500 and five prizes of £100. We hope to see you at the draw.
Legion of Mary
On Saturday 20th December, the Legion of Mary will host a Christmas Crib Display on Paisley Rd West at Lourdes Secondary across from Morrison's. This simple yet powerful witness is a form of quiet evangelisation, sharing Christ’s presence in a peaceful and welcoming way. More details soon.
Prayer During Advent
LECTIO DIVINA (translated from Latin, means Divine Reading) is a beautiful way of praying the Scriptures following a traditional, monastic model. During Advent, we will focus on the subject of WAITING in all its many ways. You may never have given this a try. Please feel free to join us. You will be most welcome. We will meet in the Chapel House for half an hour on Tuesdays 2nd, 9th and 16th December at 7pm.
Advent evenings of reflection and discussion
Three Advent evenings of reflection and discussion at Christ the King Parish Hall, 7pm - 8.30pm (refreshments from 6.30pm)
4th Dec: Hope in the Modern World – Fr Stephen Reilly
11th Dec: Justice in the Modern World – Jamie McGowan & Fr Gerard McGuiness
18th Dec: Bethlehem Today – Live link with Bethlehem University. All most welcome. Organised by South Deanery
RCAG Young Adults
Advent Reflection Evening with Archbishop Nolan, | Monday 8th December, 7pm to 9pm | St. Andrew’s Cathedral (G1 4JY). All young adults (16+) most welcome.
Interesting Podcast
Empire Podcast- episodes 212 & 213 about the history of the Three Wise men. Guest is History professor/Anglican cleric. Also ep. 214 about Frankincense.
Parent Information Meetings for Sacraments
Both meetings will take place at 7pm in the front hall of Our Lady of Lourdes.
- P3 Reconciliation – Thursday, 22nd January 2026
- P4 First Holy Communion – Thursday, 29th January 2026
Children’s Liturgy
Children’s Liturgy 11.30am Sunday All P1 to P7 children most welcome to join in in this part of our parish life – and we’d love to see the group grow!
G52 Churches Together
Volunteer wanted to represent Our Lady of Lourdes at the annual G52 Churches Together ‘ Carols by Candlelight’ . The service is at 7pm on Sunday 21st December at Good Shepherd Episcopal church in Hillington Rd. South. It will be a short bible reading among carols and readings in the Service. Contact: Anne Marie Cameron 07834 763400.
Lord, Make Me Know Your Ways
Could God be calling you to serve as a priest? Please get in touch to find out more about discerning your vocation. For information and details, please speak to Fr Joe.
Speak to Deacon Tommy if you would like to find out about the vocation of Permanent Diaconate.
RISE
RISE is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to helping children and young adults with additional needs grow in confidence, develop life skills, and build meaningful connections. Through weekly group sessions, it focuses on communication, independence, and inclusion using tools like Makaton and activities that involve families. Their goal is to create real opportunities in the community, leading to volunteering, employment, and independent living. Rise also runs community events such as RISE Together Through Sign & Sing and fun days, where the young people it supports can shine and share their talents with others. RISE believes every young person deserves the chance to thrive to RISE to their full potential. Weekly Sessions: Every Tuesday, Our Lady of Lourdes front hall 5:30–7:30 pm. Enquiries are now open! If you’d like to find out more or get involved, please contact [email protected] to learn how RISE can support your family.
Hall Hire
Have you considered using our halls for events such as christenings, first communions, funerals or birthdays? If not, why not? Both halls are regularly used already by SPRED, AA, 7th Clyde Scouts, Women's Group, Halfway Group, Lourdes Theatre Group and the Craft Group.
If you are interested in hiring a hall on a regular basis, or for a one off function, please contact our Hall Manager at [email protected].
Interesting Item of Info about Our Lady of Lourdes
According to Archdiocesan records, on May 18th 1926 the various Trades offers (quotes) to construct the Chapel House, designed by the respected architect Reginald Fairlie, were accepted by Archbishop Mackintosh at a total cost of £2499. Got an interesting item of info about OLOL? Do send it in.
