ry 1942. Always interested in serving his King and Country in
this time of war, he was one of the first to volunteer for Home Guard
and was later to serve with the Church of Scotland's Mobile Canteen
Service in Normandy from late 1944 until the end of the war in Europe in
1945.
On his return, he was instrumental in setting in motion the
fund raising activities which eventually led to the building of the new
halls.
Dr Brodie left St Mary's in 1947, having received a call to a
bigger charge at St Mungo's Alloa . In 1978 he became the Moderator of
the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. Dr Brodie retired from
St Mungo's,Alloa in 1987 and sadly died in the mid 90's.
Rev Frank Haughton
1947-2000
Frank Haughton was born in Irvine in 1915, the
youngest of a family of five .He attended the local Primary School and went
to Irvine Royal Academy where he gained his University qualification. He
started at Glasgow University in 1934 and graduated M.A. in 1937. By
this he had decided on a career in the ministry and entered Trinity
College gained his B.D. degree in 1940.
Mr Haughton began his ministry as a locum at Fullarton Church, Ayrshire before receiving the call to this first
charge at Gallatown Parish Church Kirkcaldy in 1942. In Kirkcaldy Mr
Haughton set the pattern of his future ministry by totally involving
himself in all the work of that church. His testimonial from them on
leaving to come to St Mary's is evidence of the respect he gained, -
We can fully testify to the
admirable and conscientious manner in which he carried out his duties,
to his efficiency as an organiser and to the enthusiastic thoroughness
he applies to all tasks assigned to him.
Rev Mr Haughton was inducted to our church on the 9th
September 1947. He immediately took a leading role in all organisations
and forming of many new ones including the Boys Brigade in 1959.
Mr Haughton retired on 2nd September 2000 after 53
years at St Mary's. Mr Haughton still continues to worship in the Church
plus helps to cover others church's holiday's.
Our Current Minister - Rev Mark Johnstone was
Inducted as the fourth Minister of the current St Mary Parish Church on
Thursday 14th June 2001.
Under 40 something with wonderful
intellectually rigorous wife Audrey.
Three kids, Rugby, Dancing and football.
Place of beginning: Glasgow peripheral housing
scheme in the 1970's —
'Drumchapel'.
Junior Citizen of the year — Drumchapel
Glasgow University — Philosophy & Sociology;
graduating in Social Sciences
Divinity and beyond.
Church of Scotland Parish Chaplin; Psychiatric
Hospital (X3) & Hospice in central Scotland
United Church of Canada, North Toronto
— challenge of new context, deep and meaningful friendships,
absence of home.
Church of Scotland; Kirkintilloch; Canal Capital of Scotland.
Minister
St Mary's
Parish Church
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Rev T. Angus Morrison 1893-1941
Thomas Angus Morrison was born in Motherwell but the
family moved to Glasgow when he was very young. He went to school in
Dennistoun and left school to become an engineer. His parents, however
had always wanted him to take up the ministry so he began his College
studies and qualified for the Church. He was an Assistant at Plantation
Church , Govan for a short period and came to St Mary's as Assistant to
Rev Mr Caven in 1890. When Mr Caven died in 1893, the Rev Mr Morrison
was unanimous choice to be his successor. He was the first minister of
the Church who was not appointed by a Patron and he had to pay a sum of
£400 to the Patron for this privilege.
In 1894, he married a local girl called Mary Smillie
of Ferndean and they had a family of seven children who were all
baptised in St Mary's Mr Morrison was a such a success in his new post
that the congregation grew rapidly. This fact, allied to the state of
repair of the old church made him begin his efforts to build a new
church. He entered this task with his usual energy travelling all over
Britain to study the design of Churches. He got an architect, George
Bell of Glasgow, interested and like the present building is the
result.
Mr Morrison was very concerned with the loss of life
in the 1914-1918 War and five Commemorative Services were held in our
church in honour of the fallen. He was also responsible for the Book of
Remembrance which can still be seen built into the Reading Lectern. In
1919, he celebrated his silver Jubilee as minister with a special
service conducted by Rev Ogilvie of Cumbernauld. He was responsible for
our War Memorial Window being installed.
Mr Morrison died suddenly in 1941 after serving his
Church for a period of nearly 51 years.
The Very Rev. Peter
Philip Brodie 1942-1947
Peter Brodie was born in Airdrie in 1916, the son of
Robert and Margaret Brodie . He began his ministry as Assistant to Rev
Morrison in our church in 1940. When Mr Morrison died in 1941 Dr Brodie
left Kirkintilloch. He was surprised and delighted when he received the
call to be Parish minister in Autumn of 1941 and was inducted to charge
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brought up in Glasgow (Drumchapel). Trained for
the Ministry of the Church of Scotland. I
studied at Glasgow Uni. (M.A., B.D.). Married,
had a baby son. Became Minister in Denny
(Stirlingshire); Chaplain at Stirling Royal,
Falkirk Royal and Strathcarron Hospice. Daughter
and another son born. Moved to Toronto
(Canada). Minister at Northminster United,
Willowdale, North York. Returned to The Church
of Scotland St Mary's Parish Church
Kirkintilloch. Parish Minister, Vice Convenor of
MIssion and Discipleship Council of the Church
of Scotland; convenor of Education and Nurture
Task Group. Responsibilities for the educational
and nurturing work with Children, Youth and
Adults of the church. |
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