24TH sunday in ordinary time (C)
FEAST OF the EXALTATION OF THE CROSS
READINGS FOR THE FEAST OF THE EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS (C)
First Reading – (Numbers 23:4-9) – When the complaining Jews were bitten by snakes in the desert, they were healed by gazing on a bronze serpent lifted on a pole.
Responsorial Psalm – Never forget the deeds of the Lord!
Second Reading – (Philippians 2: 6-11) – Jesus emptied himself of his divinity and took the form of a slave, obedient unto death. Therefore, God highly exalted him and gave him a name above every other name.
Gospel Reading – (John 3:13-17) – As Moses lifted up the serpent in the desert, so must the Son of Man be lifted up.
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PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL
INTROUCTION: Dear brothers and sisters, God has given us his only Son for our salvation. We, therefore, can hope that he will likewise fulfil all our other needs. We now present those needs to him with confidence.
The response is… Lord graciously hear us.
╬ We pray for all Christians: that we may learn from our Lord himself to bear our crosses in patience and humility. Lord, hear us; Lord graciously hear us.
╬ We pray for peace in the world, especially in areas of conflict: that the Cross may be a sign of reconciliation and hope. Lord, hear us; Lord graciously hear us.
╬ We pray for those who are persecuted for their faith: that they may find strength and courage through Christ's ultimate victory over suffering. Lord, hear us; Lord graciously hear us.
╬ We pray for ourselves: that we may have the courage to embrace our own crosses, uniting them with the Cross of Christ, and that we may be strengthened by his grace to live lives of faith, hope, and love. Lord, hear us; Lord graciously hear us.
╬ We pray for all the sick of our families and our parish, those in hospital, in hospice or nursing home and those for whom we are asked to pray: that God may give them strength and fortitude, and bless those who care for them. Lord, hear us; Lord graciously hear us.
╬ We pray for the souls of all those whose anniversaries, months mind and birthday remembrances we are asked to recall, as well as those who have died recently: that they may receive the reward of their faith and enjoy the happiness of heaven. Lord, hear us; Lord graciously hear us.
CONCLUSION: God our Father, may your Holy Spirit grant us the grace to see beyond the pain and suffering of the Cross to the triumph of the Resurrection. May the Cross be for us a source of strength in times of trial, a beacon of light in moments of darkness, and a symbol of victory over sin and death. We make this prayer and all our prayers through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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PLEASE REMEMBER THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE
IN YOUR PRAYERS THIS WEEK
SICK – Ron Docherty, Rona McPhee, Rose Gallagher, Thérèse McKeand, Martin McGuire, David O’Hare & James Hannaway.
I also ask your prayers for the sick and housebound
– those at home in our parish community, those in hospital,
and those in local nursing and care homes in Cambuslang, Halfway
& Blantyre and elsewhere. Our prayers for them
not only help in their suffering and pain but also reassure them
that they are not forgotten by our community of faith.
Our prayers help relieve their feelings of isolation and loneliness.
To be remembered before the Altar of God
brings them comfort and consolation.
Almighty and Eternal God, you are the everlasting health
of those who believe in you.
Hear us for your sick servants
for whom we implore the aid of your tender mercy,
that being restored to bodily health,
they may give thanks to you in your Church.
Through Christ our Lord.
Our Lady, Help of the Sick, pray for them.
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BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE (LIVING) – Jean Coyle & Anne Dunbar.
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RECENTLY DEAD – Jane Rowantree (Body Reception, Monday 22nd September 2025 at 6pm; Requiem Mass, Tuesday 23rd September 2025 at 10am), Helen Doherty, Mary Hunter (Surrey), Jean Strang, Nancy McKenna, Robert Morrison, Helen Coyle, Dawn McManus & James McGregor.
ANNIVERSARIES – May Mullen (1st Anniversary), Irene Farrelly (3rd Anniversary), Neil Kelly, Sally Grant & Garry Cairns.
Eternal Rest grant unto them, O Lord,
and let Perpetual Light shine upon them.
May they Rest in Peace. Amen.
CLERGY ANNIVERSARIES – SEPTEMBER
Rev. Michael Sweeney 03/09/1959
Rev. Samuel McIsaac 03/09/1960
Rev. Thomas McCann 05/09/1972
Rev. Dominic McGlynn 22/09/1972
Rev. Michael Dooley 14/09/1974
Rev. Peter Gorman 15/09/1986
Mgr. Thomas Canon Fehily 16/09/1987
Very Rev. Daniel B. Canon White 01/09/1990
Rev. Dr. John McQuade 22/09/1990
Rev. Gerry Mackle 06/09/1996
Rev. James Boyle 14/09/2005
Rev Robert Curley 15/09/2005
Rev. William White 18/09/2005
Rev. Francis F. Darroch 11/09/2009
Rev. Martin O’Grady 30/09/2009
Very Rev. James Canon Foley 23/09/2015
Canon John Healy 29/09/2019
Monsignor Henry Docherty 22/09/2024
May the Lord who chose them to serve him as priests,
number them among his chosen in heaven.
Requiescant in Pace.
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calendar
Monday is the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows. On Tuesday we recall one of the great Scottish Saints, Ninian of Galloway, a fifth-century missionary bishop who is regarded as the earliest evangelizer of Southern Scotland. The optional memorial of St. Robert Bellarmine, Jesuit, Cardinal and great Counter Reformation defender of the Faith is celebrated on Wednesday. Saints Cornelius, Pope (+253) and Cyprian, Bishop (+258) are remembered on Thursday. Both suffered martyrdom for the Faith in Rome during the reign of the Emperor Decius. Friday is the optional memorial of St Januarius, bishop & martyr, a 4th century Southern Italian saint most remembered for the strange phenomenon of the liquefaction of a relic said to be his blood. Saturday is the memorial of the Korean Martyrs Sts. Andrew Kim Taegon (+1846) and Paul Chong Hasang (+1839) and their 103 companions. The evangelisation of Korea by French priests began in the 17th century. A strong Christian community flourished until the bitter period of persecution of the19th century. St. Paul was the first Korean ordained to priesthood; St. Andrew was a lay catechist; the other 100 martyrs were lay people: men, women, married, single, children and the elderly. Pope John Paul II canonised them in 1984.
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THANK YOU
On 2 September 2025 it has been 11 years (2nd September 2014) since I came here as your parish priest. I do not know how long I will be in St. Cadoc’s, but I do hope the Lord will give me many more years. Thank you for accepting me as a member of St. Cadoc’s Parish family. This is a great parish in which to be a priest, and I am deeply grateful for the wonderful example, generosity, kindness and support you have shown towards me during my time in St. Cadoc’s. This is what makes our community such a welcoming one and it is hugely rewarding to be part of it. I cannot thank you enough for your continued support and friendship. Please pray for me, as I will continue to keep you in my daily devotional prayers. May St. Cadoc watch over and guide you in the years ahead. May God reward you all with his blessings. – Fr. Jose Cirilo Rodrigues
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SECOND COLLECTION FOR CHURCH BUILDING
& MAINTENANCE FUND
This will be the last weekend if you would like to contribute to our normal Church Building and Maintenance Fund Collection for the month of September.
A box meant for the church building & maintenance fund collection is situated at the back of the church. Please be generous towards our second collection as this greatly helps pay for essentials such as continued maintenance and much needed repairs to our parish buildings and existing facilities.
The Church Building and Maintenance Fund Collection is dedicated to ensuring the structural integrity and safety of the church building. This includes things like roof repairs, heating system, electrical work, and other essential maintenance tasks. The usual weekly offertory collection helps us cover the day-to-day costs of running the church, such as utilities (electricity, heating, water), insurance, church services, general maintenance of church properties, administrative needs and various sundry expenses. On the other hand, the undertaking of any of the major repair works previously mentioned, when needed, plus other essential costs associated with the running of the parish, would not be possible without your additional help and support. Your parish church dedicated to St. Cadoc’s very much depends on your contributions and generosity.
Once again, I thank all those who, over the years, have attended this church dedicated to St. Cadoc’s and I appreciate the many contributions that have been and continue to be made to the parish, and I look forward to your ongoing assistance in the future.
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MISSIO SCOTLAND APPEAL
Once a year Bishop Toal gives permission to a religious missionary order to appeal at all Masses for the work of their society/organisation.
Our appeal is next weekend (20th/21st September 2025) which will be made by Fr. Vincent Lockhart, Director of Missio in Scotland. A box intended to help support the work of Missio Scotland will be situated at the back of the church for the next two weeks beginning next weekend (20th/21st September 2025 & 27th/28th September 2025).
We have a marvellous record in St. Cadoc’s in helping the spread of the Faith in mission lands and the missionaries, and we look forward to your continued generosity in our second collection at all Masses for the next two weeks beginning next weekend. Thank you in advance for your generosity and your prayers.
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MANY THANKS
Thank you for supporting your parish while I was away home. Thank you to everyone who has made this possible through their time, hard work, support and commitment. Thank you also to Fr. Eugenio Montesi & Fr. Lawrie Ryan, Xaverian Missionary priests, for their time and help over the past two weeks. Their assistance and dedication was very much appreciated. In addition, my sincere thanks to all others who contributed in any way whatsoever, during my time away. As ever, thank you, once again, for your support and prayers. Finally, I am most grateful to all parishioners and well-wishers who have been making their contributions regularly during my time away. As ever, thank you, once again, for your support and prayers.
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children’s liturgy
We began the Children’s Liturgy of the Word once again at 10am Sunday Mass (except school holidays) last Sunday 7th September 2025.
I encourage parents, guardians & carers to bring their children to the church to participate in our children’s liturgy. Our young ones are the future of our parish. Their participation in parish activities, such as the children’s liturgy, is an important step in their faith formation. It is my humble and hearty request to parents, guardians & carers that you bring your children to a Sunday Mass on a regular basis.
We currently have a dedicated team of four Children’s Liturgists (Elizabeth Gray, Marie Claire Faller, Anne-Frances McLaughlin & Bernadette Sheppard) who lead the Liturgy of the Word discussions with our young people on a weekly basis. Two Liturgists attend each week to work with our young ones. Thanks to all those who have helped us in the Children’s Liturgy matters in previous years. We are looking for more volunteers. If any of you are interested in helping with the Children’s Liturgy Ministry on a Sunday, please contact Fr. Cirilo as soon as possible.
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JUBILEE YEAR 2025
In this Jubilee Year 2025 which has as its theme, ‘Pilgrims of Hope’ the Diocesan Jubilee Cross will travel round the Diocese of Motherwell at the end of August/beginning of September going to each deanery. The Pilgrimage will include a Ceremony of Welcome for the Cross followed by a Jubilee Mass in each Deanery. For the Rutherglen & East Kilbride Deanery the Mass will be in St Bride’s, Cambuslang, on Monday 15th September 2025 at 7pm.
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WELLSPRING RENEWAL PROJECT
As part of this renewal project, children from St. Cadoc’s Primary School will be bringing the offering gifts in procession today at 10 am Sunday Mass (second Sunday of the month). I thank Mrs Faloon, the head teacher, and other staff members of St. Cadoc’s Primary School for taking this initiative and for her commitment to get pupils more involved in the life of the parish. Thank you also to the parents, guardians and carers for their presence at Mass and for bringing their children to our Sunday Mass on regular basis.
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PASTORAL PLANNING committee MEETING
Our next pastoral planning committee meeting will take place on Tuesday (23rd September 2025) at 7pm in the church house. Minutes of the last meeting and the agenda for the next meeting can be found on the notice board at the back of the church.
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DO YOU WANT TO JOIN THE GIFT-AID SCHEME
AND HELP THE PARISH
It’s so simple. If you are a tax payer, normally come to Church, and are prepared to put your money offering in a confidential numbered envelope (or pay by Standing order) and sign a simple form, then the parish can (at no cost to yourself) reclaim the tax you have already paid on that offering. For every pound you give, your parish will get back an additional 25 pence from the Inland Revenue. Thanks are extended to all those who have answered our appeal and have committed to gift-aid their offerings. Anyone wishing to join the scheme, please contact Jim Cunningham, our parish Gift Aid organiser or Fr. Cirilo. Alternatively, you can contribute to the Sunday Mass collections via a direct debit or standing order arrangement with your bank. Thank you once again for your enduring generosity and support.
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NEW PARISHIONERS
We would ask those who are new to the parish, or who are moving house within the parish, to record their name, address and telephone number on the registration card provided in the porch of the church. I would greatly appreciate your involvement in the parish. If you have any spare time, talents, or skills to share, I rely on the kindness and support of parishioners like you to help us grow and serve our community better. It is also very helpful if those moving from the parish let us know, so that our statistics can be kept up to date. Please be assured that any data we have (including the parish survey I undertook in 2016) will be held in a secure way and will never be shared or given to anyone else.
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parking in the streets
surrounding the church
Unfortunately, parishioners of St. Cadocs’ who drive to church are in a situation where there is no private parking within the church grounds. The streets surrounding the church therefore invariably become congested with parked cars especially at weekend Mass times. Whilst acknowledging the limitations of parking in relation to the church, I would ask those drivers attending services to consider the needs of local residents to have unimpeded access to their properties when choosing where to responsibly park. You can also use our car park which is situated behind the church. It can accommodate 6 cars.
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right to life uk: praying for the unborn
& women facing crisis pregnancies
September 14th 2025 – “Today, we commemorate the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. Let us pray that generations yet to be born will experience the saving power of Christ.”
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Holy mary, mother of god,
st. Joseph,
st. Michael and holy angels,
ST. CADOC,
Pray for us