St Oswald's Magazine StOM 1704 | Page 6

Should members of St Oswald’s congregation require the assistance of a Priest, for pastoral matters in an emergency, please contact: St Aidan’s, Clarkston, Rev Nicholas Taylor, (Rectory 0141-638-3080) (Mobile 07944091132) St Margaret’s Newlands, Rev Scott Robertson, (Office hours 0141-636-113) (Emergencies 0141-632-3292) St Ninian’s Pollokshields, Rev Paul Romano, (Rectory 0141-423-1247) MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN The Dean is pleased to announce that Reverend Mary Jepp, Rector of North Leightonstone Benefice in the Diocese of Ely, is to be appointed Rector of Holy Trinity, Kilmarnock and will be Instituted on Corpus Christi, Thursday June 15th at 7 pm. Further details will follow but please put the date in your diary. Pray for the development of Mary's ministry and the mission of Holy Trinity. Bishop Gregor is recuperating well at home and wishes me to thank everyone for their continued support and prayers. Bishop John, of the Diocese of Edinburgh, is our Commissary Bishop until Palm Sunday April 9th. After an excellent meeting with his consultant, Bishop Gregor, in liaison with his GP, will, in due course, inform the Diocese about his intention for a phased return to work after a planned Easter holiday. This is good news and I am sure everyone will support him in his endeavour to return to effective ministry. Ian Barcroft Dean SPACE AVAILABLE! The Vestry and Fundraising sub-committee would welcome your ideas for future social and fundraising events. All we ask is that your suggestions include little outlay and time commitment for positive returns. Ask for details of available accommodation for new groups to use the facilities or advertising space in the magazine. We look forward to hearing from you. The Vestry StOM Page 6