A recording of the solemn blessing of the 1925 Ingram Organ that was recently relocated to St Brigid’s from Killin Church of Scotland in Perthshire. The rite of blessing is based on a French tradition in which the priest addresses the instrument, calling upon it to awaken and sing the Read more…
On Friday 11th of October, young people from the parish, parish school and local area spent the first afternoon of the half term break with our new organ! The group enjoyed an interactive demonstration with Fraser, our organist, in which they learned how a pipe organ works, heard the variety Read more…
We were delighted to hear Luke Devlin of the Catholic Workers’ Movement mention our new organ during his Thought for the Day on Wednesday October 2 on Radio Scotland. Thank you, Luke! You can listen here:
Over the last few weeks, our new organ has been gradually built in the choir loft. The frame, bellows, manuals (keyboards), stops and swell box are all in position and awaiting the addition of the pipes! A period of voicing and tuning will acclimatise the organ to our church building. Read more…
Click HERE for this week’s bulletin, with details about the Sacraments for Children of St Brigid’s Primary School!
As we prepare to reflect on the future of St Brigid’s Parish, I was sent this ARTICLE from the HERALD in the 1980s about Toryglen. Perhaps an interesting look for those who are coming to the meeting tomorrow? It has also come to my attention that the Rev. Stuart McQuarrie Read more…
***IMPORTANT*** There will be a meeting at noon (after the 11am Mass) TODAY (10 December) to discuss our response to the suggestion that St Brigid’s ought to close. All welcome, and encouraged to attend.
This year we received an unusually small number of applications for the Sacraments. It is clear that some families require more time to return to the fulfilment of their duties. Children from practising families who have completed the required catechesis in both school and parish can petition Fr Byrne to Read more…
Please click HERE for this week’s Mass schedule. ***Please note that is NO BULLETIN THIS WEEK.***
Christmas Mass Times 2022 Christmas Masses in St Brigid’s will be as follows: CHISTMAS EVE: 4pm CHRISTMAS DAY: MIDNIGHT, 9.30am (Latin) & 11am ***No 8am MASS ON CHRISTMAS DAY***