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Attendance

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

The 1872 Education Act made schooling compulsory so pupils were encouraged to have perfect attendance. Rewards such as a couple of oranges or a handful of sweets were given out before Christmas and summer holidays Poverty was often the reason for absence from school. Lack of clothes, shoes and food was common. The head master […]

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Inspectors

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

In the nineteenth century under the ‘payment by results’ system, inspectors exercised considerable power. Their report could result in giving or withholding money for the school. The1872 the Education Act gave the state control of schools which until then had been in the hands of the churches. The government merely aided existing schools without taking […]

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Timetable

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

Timetable The school children’s day began at 10.00am and ended at 3.15pm with half an hour break at lunch time. Class time began with prayers, singing and religious instruction followed by four periods of reading, writing, arithmetic and dictation. All classes had to be presented for examination by the government inspector. Four shillings a year […]

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Marist Brothers

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

In 1858 the Marist Brothers came to Glasgow at the invitation of Bishop Murdoch. In 1863 they took charge of St Mary’s Boys’ School. In 1865 there were 300 boys taught by two Marist Brothers and five pupil teachers. Brother John, Brother Austin and Brother James were head teachers from 1865 to 1869. By 1870 […]

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Foundation

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

St Mary’s School for boys, girls and infants was built in 1850 behind St Mary’s Church. The building was one large room with a gallery at one end for the infants. The pupils were the children of mainly Irish cotton weavers and manual labourers employed on roads, canals and coal pits. Women and children found […]

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Industry in the Calton Area

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

Pottery and brickwork Calton has had an industrial character for many years – pottery was a major local trade, indeed Saint Mary’s is built on a clayfield and there were several brickworks in operation as the church was built. The locals were somewhat dismissive of the building commenting that it was certainly not built on […]

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Financial Support in Renovation of St Mary’s

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

Fund-raising Initiatives The parishioners are currently engaged in a series of fund-raising ventures to pay for these essential works. Financial Help The parish thanks Historic Scotland and the Heritage Lottery Fund for the contributions they have made to the costs of these works. Without their support this could not have happened. We would still be […]

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St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral

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

Saint Andrew’s Cathedral Saint Andrew’s Cathedral, built in 1814-16 through the initiative of Father (later Bishop) Andrew Scott was the at the time of its opening the largest Catholic Church in Britain. it was opened for the sake of the rising number of Catholic immigrants in the city of Glasgow. Over the years the Cathedral […]

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Renovations 2003-2006

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

The Sacristy The sacristy area of our church was renovated thanks to Historic Scotland, Glasgow City Council, Scottish Churches Architectural Heritage Trust, the Archdiocese of Glasgow and the people of Saint Mary’s. There are several vestments dating from early last century, banners which were once used in outdoor processions and a Latin Office book from […]

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The Church Crypt

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

Typhus and Cholera There were Typhus epidemics (“Irish Fever”) in Glasgow in 1832, 1837, 1847 and 1851-52. Cholera epidemics took hold in 1832, 1848-49, and 1853-54 and a Relapsing Fever epidemic was recorded in 1843. Causes of Fever Epidemics Overcrowding into tiny flats without sanitation was trouble waiting to flare up. The River Clyde was […]

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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

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

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