Welcome to St Mary's & St Joseph's Parish
St Peter and St Paul
‘Who do you say that I am?’
Today we celebrate the lives of the apostles, Saints Peter and Paul. Their transformation from deeply flawed human beings into faithful followers of Christ offers us inspiration to follow their example.
In the First Reading, Peter is consoled and rescued from prison by an angel. Despite persecution, he remains faithful to Christ.
The Psalm is a joyful celebration of one who has had their prayer answered. We can imagine Peter praying it during his time in captivity.
In the Second Reading, we find Paul reflecting back on the trials he has faced since becoming a Christian. He assures us that Christ will comfort and strengthen all those who call upon him. Paul’s determination to spread the Gospel message is why we are here today, praying together as a community built on a foundation of God’s love.
The origins of our Church are described in today’s Gospel. Simon recognises Jesus as ‘Christ the Son of the Living God’, and receives the title ‘Rock’, upon which God’s church will be built. As living stones of the Body of Christ ourselves, we pray to be inspired by this continuous outpouring of love that springs forth from Peter’s declaration of faith 2,000 years ago, and enthused to reach out to others by the example of Paul.
Just as our lives are forever united and sustained within the Body of Christ with Peter the rock, Paul the evangelist and all the Saints, let us pray for a spirit of unity and love within all the expressions of Church in the world today. May all who face persecution for their faith be strengthened in the knowledge of this unity.
(With thanks to St Beuno's Outreach)
ARTWORK
Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, Barcelona
Welcome Message
On the 1st of September 2025 we saw the coming together of our two former parishes under the new Parish name of St Mary & St Joseph.
My vision for our future is that we will become stronger together under one umbrella of cooperation, practice of faith and going forward as pilgrims of Hope.
We do this with an optimism that challenges us to be involved and to ask ourselves 'what can I do for my Parish', rather than what can the Parish do for me?
We need that vitality of volunteering and being involved, of helping each other and caring for each other into the future.
I see our new parish as a way of thanking God for all that has been achieved in the former parishes and as an opportunity to forge new ways ahead.
By nature, we don't like change, but with the Lord at the helm, all will be well and good, to those who trust in his love.
Our new parish website will develop over time, as we grow, but in the meantime please enjoy browsing the site. Please also keep me, Deacon Andrew, and all of our parishioners in your prayers.
Fr John McGinley
Parish Priest
Pope Leo's Prayer Intention for June
Click the image above to view the video
For the values of sports
Let us pray that sports be an instrument of peace, encounter, and dialogue among cultures and nations, and that they promote values such as respect, solidarity, and personal growth.
Visit the website of Pray With the Pope
Visit the website of Pray As You Go for a reflection on this month's video.
Diocesan Structures
Click here for an important statement from the Bishops' Conference of Scotland about upcoming consultations on the structuring of our Scottish dioceses.
Clydebank Pastoral Area
CHECK IT OUT!
The new website for the Clydebank parishes is launched across all Parishes
The website address is www.rcclydebank.org
ALSO contains the summer schedule for Parish masses across the Clydebank area.
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Mass and Confession Times
Sunday Masses
St. Mary’s - Sat Vigil Mass 5pm; 10am
St. Joseph’s - 12 Noon
Weekday Mass
St. Mary’s - Monday – Friday 9.30am
Sacrament of Reconciliation
St. Mary’s - Saturday 3.30 - 4.30pm
(Please note that the Confession box is the one next to sacristy)
St. Joseph’s - Sunday 11.45am
Live Stream Mass
See our live stream of masses on our YouTube page.
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