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St Mary’s Church

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

Architecture

The Architects of Saint Mary’s church were reported in the centenary brochure of the parish as having been a famous London firm, Goldie and Childe, the same firm who were later responsible for Saint Mungo’s in Townhead.

There is only one problem with that: Mr Childe of Goldie and Childe was born in 1943 – a year after the opening of the church. It seems unlikely therefore that he had much to do with the building of Saint Mary’s! The firm Goldie and Childe did an immense amount of work later in 1877. This perhaps is the origin of the mix up. More research is underway as regards the architects of Saint Mary’s, but for now it is a mystery.

The church was built in classic style as a matter of simple economy and the exterior of the church is almost unchanged from the day it opened on Monday 15th August 1842.

Interior of the Church

The interior on the other hand has undergone significant change at various times in the past 167 years.

The ceiling of the church was grand and ornate, but in 1865 it was noticed that the south wall of the church was several inches out of line and required repair. The repairs were being planned when without warning the entire ceiling of the church fell in during the night.

The new ceiling was much less ornate and it was supported with pillars. A gallery was added, thus taking away the great unsupported expanse of ceiling which had been a feature of the church.

The Organ

The organ seen in the church today was introduced to the church a few years after these alterations.

Previously the liturgy was served by an orchestra. The vast organ which can still be seen today still functions, having recently had a major repair and refurbishment. The organ is currently valued at £330,000 – though it is not for sale.

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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
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