St John The Baptist Church, Uddingston

Fr Towey thanked the musicians at the 10 am Sunday Mass and wishes them all a lovely summer break. He thanked all who contributed to the defibrillator to be kept in the sacristy for use in an emergency and also thanked all who volunteered to learn how to use it.

There is a meeting next Sunday, June 26, for all going on pilgrimage to the Holy Land in September and the final payment is due then .

The Pro-life Group will meet in the hall at 7pm on Monday, July 4, and new members are welcome.

The next Baptismal Talk for parents and sponsors is on Monday, July 4, at 7.30pm in the small hall.

Some places are still available on our parish pilgrimage to Medjugorje on August 24. The cost is £599 for seven nights half board.

Masses and Services from our parish are available on the web. Go to www.saintjohnbaptist.org and click on the box that says ‘live cam.’ On Monday the Padre Pio Prayer Group meet after the 9.30am Mass and a silent prayer vigil for life is held from 8pm-9pm in the oratory. The SVDP meet at 6.30pm on Tuesday. On Wednesdays a Divine Mercy Hour begins at 7pm in the oratory and a Prayer and Praise Group from 8pm - 9pm. The prayer garden is open Mondays to Saturdays 10am -7pm. Church cleaning is on Friday mornings after Mass if anyone would like to help.

Sunday Masses: vigil 4.30pm, 10am, noon, 6pm. Weekday Mass: 9.30am daily. Confessions: Saturday 9-9.25am and after vigil Mass.