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40 Hours Adoration

Posted on 25/05/2013 by admin in Pictures

40 Hours Adoration at St Mary’s

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Renovation in 2011

Posted on 23/05/2013 by admin in Pictures

Renovation in 2011

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After Second World War

Posted on 18/11/2012 by admin in Schools History

By 1963 the school roll had fallen to 350 – around the same number as when the Marist Brothers took over a hundred years previously.

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Second World War

Posted on 18/11/2012 by admin in Parish History, Schools History

500 boys and girls were evacuated to Aberdeenshire for safety shortly after the outbreak of war. However when air raid shelters were built the pupils drifted back to Glasgow and went to school carrying a gas mask.

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Education Act 1918

Posted on 18/11/2012 by admin in Schools History

In 1919 all Catholic Schools entered the national system of education which replaced the School Boards. The Education Department now provided food, clothing and books. In 1919 there were 2554 pupils on the school roll. In 1922 the Qualifying Examination was replaced by the Control Examination. Pupils who passed could go on to a five […]

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First World War

Posted on 18/11/2012 by admin in Parish History, Schools History

When war broke out more women teachers joined the staff. Brother Thomas resigned in 1916 and Brother Anselm took over. The school was closed for three weeks during the Spanish Flu’ epidemic in 1918.

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New School building

Posted on 18/11/2012 by admin in Parish History, Schools History

The school roll continued to rise. In 1907 Standard Three had 69 pupils and Standard Five had 79. The result was overcrowding and a new school was needed. Makeshift accommodation for the whole school was found in a hall in Henrietta Street while the old school was demolished. The new school opened in 1913. It […]

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End of pupil teacher training

Posted on 18/11/2012 by admin in Schools History

Back row – Miss Sheridan Mr Colgan Miss Kelly Miss Convery Mr Quigly Miss Coyle Front row – Miss Hoey Mr O’Hagan Brother Casimir Brother Jerome Miss Kea Two women teachers joined the staff in 1900 for a short period. In 1900 the Scottish Education Department introduced new training for those aspiring to join the […]

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Changing Curriculum

Posted on 18/11/2012 by admin in Schools History

In 1890 the school had 700 boys on the roll. Enlargements and subdivisions of the classrooms had to be made. Standard Six had 60 boys in a classroom. New subjects were introduced – practical geometry, art, poetry, oral composition and physical training. Evening classes continued with a roll of over a hundred.

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School Dinners

Posted on 18/11/2012 by admin in Church History, Parish History, Schools History

The Vincent de Paul Society provided a Christmas dinner for 200-300 boys and girls. By 1885 the head master made plans for a ‘Penny Dinner’ scheme. Those who could afford it paid the penny. Temporary premises near the school were hired as a cooking depot. Brother Walfrid founded Celtic Football Club to raise money for […]

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Mass Times

Sunday Masses:

Sunday 10.00 am and 5.00 pm
(Saturday Vigil: 4.30 pm is celebrated in St Alphonsus’ Church, London Rd)

Weekday Mass:  Tuesday and Friday 9.00am
Monday and Wednesday 12:30pm in St Alphonsus’ Church, London Road.

Holy Days of Obligation: 8.00am and  12.15pm.
An evening Mass is celebrated in St Alphonsus’ at 5:30pm

Confession: After 9am Mass on Tuesday and Friday.
Confessions are also Saturday 3:30-4:00pm, Monday 11:15-12:15pm in St Alphonsus’ Church, London Road

Papal Audience

This is the Papal Audience

Sunday Masses

During this phase of “Lockdown” all Sunday Masses for the Calton Parish will be celebrated in St Mary’s. This is for infection control and capacity reasons.

4:30 Sat. Vigil
10am, 12noon and 5pm (Signed for the deaf)

The capacity of the Church is limited and to ensure a place and provide “track and trace” details you should reserve your place through our booking system.

You can book a Mass ticket here.

We record Sunday Mass each weekend and this is available on our YouTube Channel, Masses from the Calton.

You can view the Mass here.

Masses for Weekdays

At present weekday Masses will be celebrated at 10:00am on Monday to Wednesday and Friday; this will be subject to change for Requiem Masses. Times of Requiem Masses will be announced during Mass each Sunday.

Masses for Christmas Day

Vigil Mass: 6.00 pm (Signed for deaf people)
Midnight Mass for Christmas: 12.00 Midnight
Christmas Day: 11.00 am

You can book a Mass ticket here.

Holy Day of Obligation: Suspended

Confession: By private appointment

Where are we

Contact Us

89 Abercromby Street
Calton
Glasgow, G40 2DQ
Tel: 0141 554 0872

Email: admin@saintmarycalton.org.uk
Website: www.saintmarycalton.org.uk

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