33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
‘Well done, good and faithful servant!’
The readings in this final week of Ordinary Time, Year A, remind us again of the need to be always prepared for the coming of Christ by the way we live our lives.
In the First Reading, the writer extols the virtues of the perfect wife. Although using language which reflects the practice and culture of biblical times, the passage speaks powerfully of the value and dignity of manual work, the importance of charity, and respect for all, whatever their role in life.
The Psalm speaks again of the dignity of work, of being self-sufficient, providing for one’s family, and living in awe of the Lord.
St Paul reminds us in the Second Reading that if we live our lives in the light of Christ, we have no need to fear the coming of the reign of God.
In the Gospel, Jesus uses the parable of the talents to show the importance of making best use of what we have been given for the benefit of others.
This week, we pray for those who struggle to realise where their own talents lie, and those who lack the opportunity to be recognised, valued and celebrated. We also continue to pray for peace across the world.
(With thanks to St Beuno's Outreach)
ARTWORK
Gospel: Matthew 25:14-30
Willem de Poorter (1608 -1668)
Welcome
Welcome to the website of St Ninian’s Catholic Church in Knightswood, Glasgow. I hope and pray this will be a resource for spiritual nourishment for you who visit, that it will be a source of inspiration for parish outreach, allowing us to be the heart and hands of Christ for those around us, and that it will make a contribution to community building for the entire Knightswood area.
As we make our way through the year, let God’s light lift up our Spirits and our faith. May we have the courage to meet and embrace the challenges and the encounters of life with a renewed sense of purpose in the weeks and months ahead.
Thank you for visiting our website and our thanks to David Gray for permission to use his wonderful photographs of our Church.
Fr. Paul
Pope Leo's Prayer Intention for November
Click the image above to play the video
For the proper use of wealth
Let us pray for the proper use of wealth, that not succumbing to the temptation of selfishness, it may always be put at the service the common good and solidarity of those who have less.
Visit the website of Pray With the Pope
Visit the website of Pray As You Go for a reflection on this month's video.
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In 2027, St. Ninian’s will celebrate 100 years of faith, worship, and service. This centenary will give us an opportunity to give thanks for our history, celebrate our parish life today, and look forward with hope to the future. To mark this occasion, a programme of events is being planned throughout the year. The Parish Centenary Group is seeking volunteers to help with planning and organisation. Any time, ideas, or skills you can offer would be most welcome.
If you would like to help, please click here complete a short questionnaire online or click here to download a copy to fill in by hand. Alternatively, send your details using the parish email address stninian@rcag.org.uk, or speak to Fr Paul, and he will pass your details to the Centenary Group. Together, let us make this centenary a joyful and faith‑filled celebration for our whole parish community.
Diocesan Structures
Click here for an important statement from the Bishops' Conference of Scotland about upcoming consultations on the structuring of our Scottish dioceses.
Mass Times at St Ninian's
Sunday Mass
Saturday Vigil Mass 5pm;
Sunday 11.00 am (with Children’s Liturgy) & 5.00 pm
Weekday Mass Mon - Sat:
10.00 am
Confessions
Saturday 10.30 am; 4.15 - 4.45 pm
St Ninian Mosaics
Mosaics (Opus Sectile) in the high altar above the tabernacle. The right-hand panels depict St Ninian building the White House at Whithorn, and the left-hand panels depict him preaching the Gospel to the Southern Picts.