Join us for this Open Doors Day with live music, cultural presentations, information stalls, bingo teas and coffees and snacks.

Find out more about what this parish contributes to the local area by supporting groups and individuals with a variety of activities hosted in our parish halls.

Come and discover the many parish and community groups that make our parish such a lively and welcoming place.
Our halls and church will be filled with music, culture, dance, film, displays and activities throughout the day. Bring your family, friends and neighbours for an enjoyable few hours together!

Programme (approximate times)

11.00 am Opening and welcome followed by St Francis School Children’s choir and a presentation on the school trip to Valencia
11.45 am — Vietnamese Catholic Community Cultural display
12.30 pm — Gorbals Northern Soul; Interactive Dance display
1.00 pm — Parish Bingo; A few fun games of bingo
1.30 pm — Br Walfrid Band; Traditional Irish music
2.30 pm — The Building of our Church (1975): A newly rediscovered short film showing the construction and opening of Blessed John Duns Scotus Church (formerly St Luke’s). You may even recognise some familiar faces! Our thanks to the family of John McFadyen, parishioner and filmmaker, for making this possible.
3.15 pm — St Francis Pipe Band; Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the band.

Displays, refreshments, chat, and children’s activities available during the day.