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11th April 2009
During Lent the families hold two main events which are the stations of the cross and during Holy week the passover meal. The stations of the cross are traditionally held outside and everyone is invited to watch a tableau of Christ's last journey to Calvary. Unfortunately this year the rain and the weather was against us and we had to hold the service in Ballencleroch house. On Wednesday of Holy week the hall of Ballencleroch house was again filled as we held the passover meal celebrating Chri... [more]

12th April 2009
We didn’t want it to be just another Church service. We wanted to create the atmosphere of love and community with our neighbours so we invited them along for an event where we would all learn a little about how other cultures celebrate Easter and have family fun at the same time. A booklet was made that included some of the customs and practices from Poland, Spain, Germany and, of course, Scotland. Being the main Christian celebration of the year it was interesting to learn how each of the co... [more]

13th May 2009
Teaming up again with the Archdiocese of Glasgow Education dept another schools' project was set up reflecting the Year of St Paul.br /br /Schools from across the central belt of Scotland took part in a month long faith and development programme out at Campsie Glen. Through prayer talks and adventurous play the children were encouraged to consider Paul's life and work for growing strong in Faith.br /br /Keep on running the race.... we can do nothing without God, Christ in me. Always give thanks.... [more]

31st May 2009
On Sunday 31st May 2009 the Schoenstatt family in Scotland gathered for its May Day celebration and crowning of the MTA. The weather was glorious and sun shone from a clear blue sky which in Scotland being more used to grey skies and rain is always a pleasant surprise! The May Crowning in Scotland goes back to 1974. At that time the movement was based at Ardmory at Langside on the south side of Glasgow. The then Archbishop of Glasgow Archbishop Winning offered the MTA the flower crown symbolis... [more]

27th July 2009
Around Campsie Glen there are many old and ancient trees particularly oak chestnut and beech trees dating back several hundred years. It was with a heavy heart that one of them had to be cut down. It had been shedding large branches and leaves had stopped growing every year. The great tree was dying and was in danger of falling if high winds blew hard enough. In July 2009 the lumber jacks came to do the deed. Follow the link to video of the final moments. [Show Article]