Fourth Sunday Easter Year A 30th April 2023 St John the Evangelist: Collections: First Collection GA £ 456.90 NGA £944.88 Monthly Standing Orders: £3,818.00 Building Fund GA £ 70.00 St Anthony £32.54 Second Collection 29th/30th April: Vocations and Ecclesiastical Students: This collection pays for our Paisley Seminarians studying in Rome. Currently we have one student whose seminary fees are £20,000 per year. As well as supporting our seminarians this collection goes to the upkeep of our Scots College in Rome. Funerals this week: Wed 3rd May. Clare Gilchrist, Thurs 4th May, John Lafferty. Fri 5th May, Minnie Monaghan. First Communions: St John’s Primary 4 pupils will celebrate their First Holy Communion next Saturday the 6th of May at 10.00am and St Mark’s Primary 4 pupils the following Saturday the 13th of May also at 10.00am. First Friday Children’s Rosary. This Friday the 6th May at 6.30pm. This is an opportunity, for children of all ages to gather together to pray the rosary. All families are invited to attend and pre- school children are very welcome. The idea is that children as young as 4 or 5 and up to around 14 can learn to lead the rosary and make the rosary part of their daily lives. The rosary only lasts around 15 minutes. Please contact Lesley Ward if you need any further information ([email protected] or call 07910266821). First Friday Evening Mass: Mass after the Children’s Rosary at 7pm. Qualified First Aiders required for Sunday Masses. This would involve obtaining a PVG, which would be arranged by the Paisley Diocese. Please see Fr Joe or Mary Hallan/Mary Murray if interested. Pass keepers: We are looking for new Pass keepers to help with Offertory and Second Collections at Sunday Masses and in particular the 11.30am & 5pm Mass. See one of existing pass keepers or Fr Joe if interested. New Gift Aid Weekly & Second Collection Envelopes for 23-24: These are now available from the link corridor for those who pay tax. First Fridays for Life - 5th May 7pm - St Mary's, Paisley: Will you fast and pray every First Friday for Life? Bishop John invites you to fast and pray on the First Friday of each month for the protection of the unborn child and the flourishing of the Pro-Life movement so that our society will build an authentic culture of life. Family Night & Meal To welcome all our new parishioners and to give all parishioners a chance to meet and enjoy good food, there will be a dinner in the hall on Friday 19th May at 7pm. The idea is that everyone brings a dish of prepared food to share. Hopefully this will lead to a mix of traditional Scottish fayre and food from other countries such as Hong Kong, Nigeria, Poland, Italy, Singapore & Spain. The parish will supply the crockery, glasses and cutlery. There will also be some haggis neeps and tatties on offer. Please bring your own drinks (byob). Volunteers needed to help set up so please give your name to Fr Joe or contact Lesley Ward for further details ([email protected] 07910266821). Please also contact Lesley (preferably by email) if you plan to attend so that we have an idea of numbers, ideally no later than 12 May 2023. A Family Day with Mary – Sunday 14th May: Join families from throughout the Diocese at St. John’s, for an afternoon of celebration in honour of Mary our Mother which includes prayer, activity and games for children. The day will begin with refreshments at 2pm, and concludes with Holy Mass at 4pm celebrated by Bishop John. No 5pm Mass on this day. Teas/Coffees: There are teas/coffees after the 10.00am Mass this weekend and on every weekend up until the school summer holidays. Eastertide Flowers: To defray the costs, you may wish to place a donation in the flower box in the porch. Thank you. We pray for those who have died recently: Clare Gilchrist, John Lafferty, Minnie Monaghan and for the Anniversaries of Sadie Cunningham, Helen Monaghan, Janet Mullen, John Mc Gorrian, Matilda Mc Gorrian, Maurice Mc Guire, William Mc Master, James Mc Shane, Bert Readie, Alexander Young. Good-Shepherd Sunday 2023 Bishop’s Pastoral Letter Dear brothers and sisters, Today our Church celebrates Good Shepherd Sunday and World Day of Prayer for Vocations to the Priesthood and Consecrated Life. This year we celebrate the tenth anniversary of Pope Francis in the See of St. Peter and ten years of much change in our society, our Church and, of course, our Diocese. Among the most memorable moments for Pope Francis was his visit to the United States of America where he was accorded the honour of being the first Pope invited to address a joint session of Congress. His speech that day touched on key events in the history of America – the Civil War, the Civil Rights Movement and the country’s emergence as a global superpower. America was a place of dreams, which inspired participation, commitment, action and freedom; dreams that awaken the deepest and truest hopes of our lives and times. Pope Francis reflected on those Americans whose dreams had shaped their nation: Abraham Lincoln with his dream of liberty; Martin Luther King and his dream of racial harmony; Dorothy Day with her dream of social justice, and Thomas Merton with his dream of a spirituality in tune with God’s presence in our world. In our time, we have our own dreamers: people who inspire us; whose vision speaks to us; who, despite the difficulties of the present moment, encourage us to believe in a brighter and fairer future for the human family. For me, Pope Francis is one of these dreamers. But what does God dream for us, for our lives, our communities and our world? For Pope Francis, the call to priesthood is a call to make God’s dreams come true. Our priests are our dreamers too. In their commitment to the teaching of the Church, in their celebration of the Sacraments, in their care for the poor, and their love for the Gospel of life, our priests lead us to believe that one family of humanity is not just wishful thinking or pie in the sky, but the very dream God has created us to live and enjoy. Eastertide is the season where death turns to life and fear to hope. It is always a time of dreams. For some, it is a time to let go of old and tired dreams; for others, it is a time to embrace new dreams and visions. I wonder what God dreams for your life; if you dream of being part of God’s plan for the world; if our parishes can be places where the dream of serving God is nurtured and sustained; if some of you can dream of service in the Priesthood? Today, amid the dramatic events of our time, I pray that you, God’s Holy People, hear His dream for you and respond to it with love, generosity and faith. May the light of the Holy Spirit help us so that we play our unique part in God’s dream for our Church and our world. Yours in Christ, Bishop John
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Third Sunday Easter Year A 23rd April 2023
St John the Evangelist: Collections: First Collection GA £ 459.80. NGA £827.28 Monthly Standing Orders: £3,818.00 Building Fund GA £ 91.00 St Anthony £40.60 Second Collection 29th/30th April: Vocations and Ecclesiastical Students: This collection pays for our Paisley Seminarians studying in Rome. Currently we have one student whose seminary fees are £20,000 per year. As well as supporting our seminarians this collection goes to the upkeep of our Scots College in Rome. Qualified First Aiders required for Sunday Masses. This would involve obtaining a PVG, which would be arranged by the Paisley Diocese. Please see Fr Joe or Mary Hallan/Mary Murray if interested. Eastertide Flowers: If you would like to defray the expenses of the Eastertide flowers, you can place monies into the flower box in the porch. We also take this opportunity to thank Mairi Goodwin who is stepping down due to ongoing health reasons. New Gift Aid Weekly & Second Collection Envelopes for 23-24: These are now available from the link corridor for those who pay tax. Sacrament of Confirmation for St Johns/Marks Primary 7 Pupils: This will take place here in St Johns this Thursday 28th April at 6.30pm. Please keep the children and sponsors and families in your daily prayers. Funeral this week: John Lafferty on Friday 28th at 11am. (provisional). Fr Jonathan will celebrate Mass for S3 of St Luke’s High School as part of their day retreat at 10am. Rethink Abortion Interactive Training Day: To learn to have more productive conversations on abortion and get equipped to deal with real life scenarios. Clarify your own beliefs and become more effective in your pro-life communication. Sat 13th May from 10am-5pm in Turnbull Hall Catholic Chaplaincy, 15 Southpark Terrace. For more info or to book a place go to https://www.marchforlife.co.uk/rethink-abortion/ Tickets are £25 with lunch included. "First Communicant Retreat Day: This will be held this Sunday 23 April 9am - 15.30pm. This retreat aims to give the children a chance to encounter Jesus in an intimate way before their First Holy Communion. It will include catechism, meditation and Mass. Please bring a packed lunch for the children attending the retreat. Diocesan Young Adults (18-35) In the next talk, Male and Female He Created Them, Fr Emmet O’Dowd will discuss the Catholic understanding of the human person and some contemporary ideological challenges. Please arrive at the Diocesan Office before 7pm this Wednesday 25th April. The talk will be followed by an opportunity to socialise over drinks in a local bar. Details of future talks in the series can be found on Facebook. Film Cross Mountain: One night only at Cineworld Cinema, Parkhead on Tues 25th April @7.30pm. Buy tickets at TicketSource CrossMountain. Film is about 8 young adults who go on Pilgrimage to Cross Mountain, Medugorje that completely transformed their lives. Social Security Scotland: There are information sheets in the porch for Funeral Support Payment available for those on certain benefits or tax cuts. There are also information sheets for Adult Disability Payment, extra money to help if you have a long- term illness or a disability that affects your every- day life. A Family Day with Mary – Sunday 14th May: Join families from throughout the Diocese at St. John’s, for an afternoon of celebration in honour of Mary our Mother which includes prayer, activity and games for children. The day will begin with refreshments at 2pm, and concludes with Holy Mass at 4pm celebrated by Bishop John. No 5pm Mass on this day. We pray for those who have died recently: Clare Gilchrist, John Lafferty, Minnie Monaghan, the 3 months mind of Catherine Mc Lachlan, the 6 months mind of Anna Breslin and for the Anniversaries of James Bisland, Edward & Mary Brady, Jim Cassidy, Barbara & John Clyde, Margaret Ellis, Christopher Gribben, Theresa Haggerty, Edward Hone, Patrick, Patricia & Susan Hone, Theresa Hood, James Hunter, Barbara Mc Aleavy, Tony Mc Cann, Gerard & Marie Mc Guire, Agnes & Patrick Mc Kenna, Fr John Mc Namara, (O.C.D) James & Mary Mc Sorley. Divine Mercy Sunday A 16th April 2023
St John the Evangelist: Collections: First Collection GA £ 484.00 NGA £1202.87 Monthly Standing Orders: £3,818.00 Building Fund GA £ 109.00. St Anthony £67.01 Holy Places: £971.16 St Anthony’s Box March: £341.74 was raised throughout March and the first week of April and has been sent to Mary’s Meals. Eastertide Flowers: If you would like to defray the expenses of the Eastertide flowers, you can place monies into the flower box in the porch. New Gift Aid Weekly & Second Collection Envelopes for 23-24: These are now available from the link corridor for those who pay tax. For those who pay by Standing Order on the First Collection, there are Gift Aid envelopes for the 12 Monthly Building Fund and Diocesan Special Collections (9). St. Conval’s Cemetery Mass: The Cemetery Mass will take place this Sunday 16th April at 2pm, celebrated by Bishop John. All welcome. There will be a link available to be able to watch from home if you cannot participate in person. Divine Mercy Sunday Celebration Sunday 16 April 2023 4 p.m. – St Mary’s Church, Paisley: There will be a Holy Hour at 4 p.m. led by Fr Michael Kane. Confessions will be available during the Holy Hour and then Holy Mass will be celebrated after the Holy Hour by Bishop Keenan at 5 p.m. In one of the most extraordinary homilies of his pontificate, Pope John Paul II repeated three times that St Faustina is "God's gift to our time, the "bridge to the third millennium Funeral this week: John (Ian) Grady on Thursday 20th April at 10.00am. SPUC Pro-Life Chain: We will peacefully witness to over 10 million lives lost to abortion in this country since the Abortion Act came into effect in 1968. This takes place on Saturday 22 April at Lothian Road, Edinburgh from 11:00 – 13:00 There will be a Rosary offered by Archbishop Leo Cushley at 10:00 in Sacred Heart Church, Lauriston, ahead of the chain. Refreshments will be available after the event. Rethink Abortion Interactive Training Day: To learn to have more productive conversations on abortion and get equipped to deal with real life scenarios. Clarify your own beliefs and become more effective in your pro-life communication. Sat 13th May from 10am-5pm in Turnbull Hall Catholic Chaplaincy, 15 Southpark Terrace. For more info or to book a place go to https://www.marchforlife.co.uk/rethink-abortion/ Tickets are £25 with lunch included. Sacred Heart Companions Prayer Group: Next meeting this Tuesday 18th April from 1pm-2pm in Oratory. "First Communicant Retreat Day: This will be held next Sunday 23 April 9am - 15.30pm. This retreat aims to give the children a chance to encounter Jesus in an intimate way before their First Holy Communion. It will include catechism, meditation and Mass. Please bring a packed lunch for the children attending the retreat. Diocesan Young Adults (18-35) Our series of talks, In God's Image: A Defence of Catholic Moral Teaching, continues on Wed 26th April. In the next talk, Male and Female He Created Them, Fr Emmet O’Dowd will discuss the Catholic understanding of the human person and some contemporary ideological challenges. Please arrive at the diocesan office before 7pm. The talk will be followed by an opportunity to socialise over drinks in a local bar. Details of future talks in the series can be found on Facebook. Film Cross Mountain: One night only at Cineworld Cinema, Parkhead on Tues 25th April @7.30pm. Buy tickets at TicketSource CrossMountain. Film is about 8 young adults who go on Pilgrimage to Cross Mountain, Medugorje that completely transformed their lives. We pray for those who have died recently: John (Ian) Grady, Anne Kelly, John Lafferty and for the Anniversaries of John Bentley, Nan Brady, Margaret Conafray, Eamon Delaney, John Delaney, Marietta Felletti, Sharon Giblin, Christopher Lunday, Robin Millar, Helen Mullaney, Thomas Mc Allister, David, Robert & Susan Mc Carthy. k here to edit. Easter Sunday A 9th April 2023
St John the Evangelist: Collections: First Collection GA £ 450.00 NGA £971.21 Monthly Standing Orders: £3,818.00 Building Fund GA £ 409.50. NGA £507.39 St Anthony £ 64.00 New Gift Aid Weekly & Second Collection Envelopes for 23-24: These are now available from the link corridor for those who pay tax. For those who pay by Standing Order on the First Collection, there are Gift Aid envelopes for the 12 Monthly Building Fund and Diocesan Special Collections (9). If you pay tax and you haven’t already signed a Gift Aid declaration for the parish, please do so. All your contributions will be augmented by 25% at no cost to you. In the year 2021-2022, the Gift Aid on contributions amounted to £18,000. SPUC Pro-Life Chain: We will peacefully witness to over 10 million lives lost to abortion in this country since the Abortion Act came into effect in 1968. This takes place on Saturday 22 April at Lothian Road, Edinburgh from 11:00 – 13:00 There will be a rosary offered by Archbishop Leo Cushley at 10:00 in Sacred Heart Church, Lauriston ahead of the chain. Refreshments will be available after the event. Rethink Abortion Interactive Training Day: To learn to have more productive conversations on abortion and get equipped to deal with real life scenarios. Clarify your own beliefs and become more effective in your pro-life communication. Sat 13th May from 10am-5pm in Turnbull Hall Catholic Chaplaincy, 15 Southpark Terrace. For more info or to book a place go to https://www.marchforlife.co.uk/rethink-abortion/ Tickets are £25 with lunch included. Sacred Heart Companions Prayer Group: Next meeting now moved to Tuesday 18th April from 1pm-2pm in Oratory. "First Communicant Retreat Day: This will be held on Sunday 23 April 2023, 9am - 15.30pm. This retreat aims to give the children a chance to encounter Jesus in an intimate way before their First Holy Communion. It will include catechism, meditation and Mass. Please bring a packed lunch for the children attending the retreat. Welcome to our Newly Baptised & Confirmed: Siu Mui Cheung & Hi Tung Cheung. Ian Thomson who was initiated into the Catholic Church. Kwan-Yiu Lee, Tsz To Yiu who were Baptised and received First Communion. Kin Fei Yiu, who was Baptised. Flourish Ibe and Michelle Chimdinma Don- Opute who were Confirmed and Nellie Ibe who received First Communion. Thank you to our Catechists for their devotion and commitment in preparing these Catechumens/Candidates. St. Conval’s Cemetery Mass: The Cemetery Mass will take place on Sunday 16th April at 2pm, celebrated by Bishop John. All welcome. There will be a link available to be able to watch from home if you cannot participate in person. Divine Mercy Sunday Celebration Sunday 16 April 2023 4 p.m. – St Mary’s Church, Paisley. There will be a Holy Hour at 4 p.m. led by Fr Michael Kane. Confessions will be available during the Holy Hour and then Holy Mass will be celebrated after the Holy Hour by Bishop Keenan at 5 p.m. In one of the most extraordinary homilies of his pontificate, Pope John Paul II repeated three times that St Faustina is "God's gift to our time, the "bridge to the third millennium." The Lord is offering you forgiveness of your sins if you recite the Novena to the Divine Mercy from Good Friday until Holy Saturday, attend confessions, venerate the picture of Divine Mercy and attend Holy Mass and receive the Holy Eucharist. What a promise from the Lord. All are welcome. Diocesan Young Adults (18-35) Our series of talks, In God's Image: A Defence of Catholic Moral Teaching, continues on Wed 26th April. In the next talk, Male and Female He Created Them, Fr Emmet O’Dowd will discuss the Catholic understanding of the human person and some contemporary ideological challenges. Please arrive at the diocesan office before 7pm. The talk will be followed by an opportunity to socialise over drinks in a local bar. Details of future talks in the series can be found on Facebook. Holy week and Easter Liturgies: Thank you to all who gave of their time by cleaning the Church, arranging the beautiful flowers and to the sacristans, altar servers, choirs, pass keepers, readers & extra-ordinary eucharistic ministers who carried out their ministries with such diligence and fidelity. Your service is very much appreciated. We pray for those who have died recently: John (Ian) Grady Eileen Lynagh, John Morrow, Alexis Mc Creath and for the Anniversaries of John Gray, Hannah Hughes, John Hughes, Jeannie Kelly, James Kierney, Hugh Lynch, Ann Miller, John & Walter Mc Cready, Kathleen Pieczara, Robert Phillips, Baby Patricia Reynolds, Nancy Wilson. Palm Sunday Year A 2nd April 2023
St John the Evangelist: Collections: First Collection GA £ 435.00 NGA £883.32 Monthly Standing Orders: £3,818.00 Building Fund GA £ 49.40 St Anthony £ 74.50 New Gift Aid Weekly & Second Collection Envelopes for 23-24: These are now available from the link corridor for those who pay tax. For those who pay by Standing Order on the First Collection, there are Gift Aid envelopes for the 12 Monthly Building Fund and Diocesan Special Collections (9). If you pay tax and you haven’t already signed a Gift Aid declaration for the parish, please do so. All your contributions will be augmented by 25% at no cost to you. In the year 2021-2022, the Gift Aid on contributions amounted to £18,000. Lenten Stations of the Cross: Today Palm Sunday 2nd April at 3pm. Chrism Mass: This Wednesday 5th April at 7pm in St. Mirin’s Cathedral. During the Mass the priests of the Diocese will renew their priestly commitment, and the oils will be blessed for use in the celebration of the Sacraments throughout the Diocese in the coming year. Refreshments in the Cathedral hall after mass. Holy Week Masses: Mon, Tues, Wed, Mass at 10am. Holy Thursday: Mass of Last Supper 7pm. Good Friday: Commemoration of the Lord’s Passion 3pm. Easter Vigil: 8pm. Easter Sunday 10am & 11.30am. No 5pm Mass. Holy week Morning Prayer: Holy Thursday 10am and Night Prayer at 9.30pm. Good Friday 10am. Holy Saturday 10am. Holy Week Confessions: Mon to Saturday 9.15am – 9.50am. Special Collection - Holy Places – Good Friday 7th April : This collection is for the upkeep and repair of the fifty shrines and for the Church’s pastoral, educational, social and cultural mission in the Holy Land, including the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, the Church of Mary and Joseph’s homes in Nazareth, Peter’s house in Capernaum, the Upper Room of the Last Supper and of Pentecost and the Church of the Calvary and the Holy Sepulchre. "First Communicant Retreat Day: This will be held on Sunday 23 April 2023, 9am - 15.30pm. This retreat aims to give the children a chance to encounter Jesus in an intimate way before their First Holy Communion. It will include catechism, meditation and Mass. Please bring a packed lunch for the children attending the retreat. Easter Vigil and Reception of Catechumens and Candidates: Siu Mui Cheung & Hiu Tung Cheung will be Baptised, Confirmed and receive First Communion. Ian Thomson will receive Confirmation and First Communion. Kwan-Yiu Lee, Tsz To Yiu, and Kin Fei Yiu, three children to be Baptised and one to make First Communion. Flourish Ibe to be Confirmed and Nellie Ibe to receive First Communion. Michelle Chimdinma Don- Opute to be Confirmed. Action of Churches in Barrhead Good Friday Walk of Witness: It begins at St John’s at 10.30 and proceeds to Council Offices, Salvation Army, Bourock Church, St Andrew’s Church, the former South and Levern Church and Asda supermarket followed by soup in United Reform Church Hall. St. Conval’s Cemetery Mass: The Cemetery Mass will take place on Sunday 16th April at 2pm, celebrated by Bishop John. All welcome. There will be a link available to be able to watch from home if you cannot participate in person. Funerals this week: Annemarie Johnston on Mon 3rd April and Margherita Graham on Tues 4th April. Mass at 10am. We pray for those who have died recently: Margherita Graham, Rose Higgins, Joanne Hughes, Annemarie Johnston and the Anniversaries of Margaret Donnelly, Claudina Fernandes, Patrick Hannigan, Hannah Hughes, James & Veronica Hutchison, Aidan Longwill, Gerard Maguire, Michael Mc Guire, Jean Mc Innes, Susie Tinsley. Rethink Abortion Interactive Training Day: To learn to have more productive conversations on abortion and get equipped to deal with real life scenarios. Clarify your own beliefs and become more effective in your pro-life communication. Sat 13th May from 10am-5pm in Turnbull Hall Catholic Chaplaincy, 15 Southpark Terrace. For more info or to book a place go to https://www.marchforlife.co.uk/rethink-abortion/ Tickets are £25 with lunch included. 5th Sunday Lent Year A 26th March 2023
St John the Evangelist: Collections: First Collection GA £302.00 NGA £794.62 Monthly Standing Orders: £3,818.00 Building Fund GA £90.00 St Anthony £30.40 SCIAF & Papal & Episcopal & St. Mirin’s Fund: £1141.43 New Gift Aid Weekly & Second Collection Envelopes for 23-24: These are now available from the link corridor for those who pay tax. For those who pay by Standing Order on the First Collection, there are Gift Aid envelopes for the 12 Monthly Building Fund and Diocesan Special Collections (9). We were able to claim £18,000 from the Inland Revenue on the Gift Aid Donations. All Day Confessions in St Mirin’s Cathedral: Next Thursday 30th March from 8.30am -8.30pm with break at 10am and 1pm for 30 minutes for Holy Mass. Lenten Stations of the Cross: On Friday 31st March after the 10am Mass and Palm Sunday 2nd April at 3pm. Holy Week Masses: Mon, Tues, Wed, Mass at 10am. Holy Thursday: Mass of Last Supper 7pm. Good Friday: Commemoration of the Lord’s Passion 3pm. Easter Vigil: 8pm. Easter Sunday 10am & 11.30am. No 5pm Mass. Holy week Morning Prayer: Holy Thursday 10am and Night Prayer at 9.30pm. Good Friday 10am. Holy Saturday 10am. Holy Week Confessions: Mon to Saturday 9.15am – 9.50am. "First Communicant Retreat Day: This will be held on Sunday 23 April 2023, 9am - 15.30pm. This retreat aims to give the children a chance to encounter Jesus in an intimate way before their First Holy Communion. It will include catechism, meditation and Mass. Please bring a packed lunch for the children attending the retreat. Diocese of Paisley Lenten Catechesis St. Mirin’s Cathedral, 2.00-4.00pm: This Sunday 26th March, Bishop Brian McGee will reflect on Jesus and Lazarus. There will be also Testimony from Young People, Solemn Evening Prayer and Benediction with music led by our Diocesan Choir. Please note this Lenten gathering is an in-person event therefore the Livestream will not be available. Confessions also available from 1.30pm. Marriage Courses for those due to Marry in 2023: April- Part 1: Wednesday 12th April 7.00pm - 8.30pm, in person, Theology of the Body. Part 2: Wednesday 19th April 7.00pm - 8.30pm, via Zoom, NFP and the Family Part 3: Saturday 29th April 10.00am - 1.00pm, in-person, Communication Workshop Easter Vigil and Reception of Catechumens and Candidates: Siu Mui Cheung & Hiu Tung Cheung will be Baptised, Confirmed and receive First Communion. Ian Thomson will receive Confirmation and First Communion. Kwan-Yiu Lee, Tsz To Yiu, and Kin Fei Yiu ,three children to be Baptised and one to make First Communion. Flourish Ibe to be Confirmed and Nellie Ibe to receive First Communion. Action of Churches in Barrhead Good Friday Walk of Witness: This will take place on Friday 7th April. It takes the form of a procession following a Cross with readings and hymns at each stopping point. It begins at St John’s at 10.30 and proceeds to Council Offices, Salvation Army, Bourock Church, St Andrew’s Church, the former South and Levern Church and Asda supermarket followed by soup in United Reform Church Hall. This Ecumenical Service offers a warm invitation to all. St. Conval’s Cemetery Mass: The Cemetery Mass will take place on Sunday 16th April at 2pm, celebrated by Bishop John. All welcome. There will be a link available to be able to watch from home if you cannot participate in person. Funerals this week: Lucy Mc Lachlan on Wed 29th March and Joe Quigley on 30th of March. Mass at 10am. We pray for those who have died recently: Jennifer Agnew, Annemarie Johnston, Louisa Mc Lachlan, Gina Ozor Ogunsanya, Carlo Pepe, Joe Quigley and for the Anniversaries of John Coelho, Gavin Conafray, John Graham, Chisom Flourish Ibe, William Sandford, Louise de Souza. Click her 4th Sunday Lent Year A 19th March 2023
St John the Evangelist: Collections: First Collection GA £398.00 NGA £1043.68 Monthly Standing Orders: £3,818.00 Building Fund GA £113.00. St Anthony £64.80 Special Collection – 19th March SCIAF & Papal & Episcopal & St. Mirin’s Fund: This collection is divided 75% to SCIAF and 25% to our new St Mirin’s Fund. SCIAF is the official aid and international development charity of the Catholic Church in Scotland working in 16 countries to help the poorest in the world, regardless of religion. The St. Mirin’s Fund awards small grants for good causes with special consideration to: children and young people, the elderly, those with disabilities and special needs, or suffering from poverty, mental illness, homelessness or refugees. New Gift Aid Weekly & Second Collection Envelopes for 23-24: These are now available from the link corridor for those who pay tax. For those who pay by Standing Order on the First Collection, there are Gift Aid envelopes for the 12 Monthly Building Fund and Diocesan Special Collections (9). We were able to claim £18,000 from the Inland Revenue on the Gift Aid Donations. Lenten Stations of the Cross: Today at 3pm and on Friday 24th after the 10am Mass. Relics of Padre Pio: Fr Bryan Shortall a Capuchin Friar and Director of Padre Pio Apostolate in Ireland will celebrate Mass here in St Johns this Monday the 20th of March at 7pm. Mass will be followed by individual Blessing with mit/glove of Padre Pio. Padre Pio Shop and tea in hall afterwards. Donations of home baking for Padre Pio evening: We are expecting a large congregation, donations would be most appreciated. Lenten talk on Ordinary & Extra-Ordinary Strategies of the devil: Next Tuesday 28th of March at 7pm in the Church. Diocese of Paisley Lenten Catechesis 2023: St. Mirin’s Cathedral, 2.00-4.00pm: On Sunday 26th March, Bishop Brian McGee of Argyll and the Isles, will reflect on Jesus and Lazarus. As well as Bishops’ Catechesis there will be Testimony from Young People, Solemn Evening Prayer and Benediction with music led by our Diocesan Choir. Please note this Lenten gathering is an in-person event therefore the Livestream will not be available. Confessions also available from 1.30pm. Marriage Courses for those due to Marry in 2023: April- Part 1: Wednesday 12th April 7.00pm - 8.30pm, in person, Theology of the Body. Part 2: Wednesday 19th April 7.00pm - 8.30pm, via Zoom, NFP and the Family Part 3: Saturday 29th April 10.00am - 1.00pm, in-person, Communication Workshop Diocesan Young Adults (18-35) : Our series of talks, In God's Image: A Defence of Catholic Moral Teaching, continues on Wed 29th March. In the next talk, Before I Formed You in the Womb I Knew You, Mr John Deighan will discuss the dignity of the unborn child. Please arrive at the diocesan office before 7pm. The talk will be followed by an opportunity to socialise over drinks in a local bar. Details of future talks in the series can be found on Facebook. Medugorje Pilgrimage from 27th Sept -4th Oct: If interested call Cormac Smith on 07568401416 or email [email protected] Diocese of Paisley Safeguarding Thought for the Month: As a Church community, we accept that it is the responsibility of all of us - ordained, professed, employed and voluntary members - to work together to protect children and vulnerable adults from abuse or harm. Think Vocation: “I am the light of the world.” Could God be calling you to bring the light of Christ to others, as a priest, deacon or in consecrated life? Speak to our Diocesan Vocations Director, Fr. John Morrison tel: 01418895056 or email [email protected]. We pray for those who have died recently: John Farren, Louisa Mc Lachlan, Nancy Mackie, Sandie Seviour, Christopher Sherlane, Margaret Sloey and for the Anniversaries of Nan Allen, Elizabeth Bonner, John Brady, Morag Cassells, Irene & Mark Clougherty, Winnie Devlin, Betty & Joe Gallacher, Pauline Gallacher, Rose Anne Greville, Charles Henry, Josephine Martin, Jack Morton, Edward Mc Gorrian, Robert O’Neill, Jim Ross, Margaret Wallis, Frank Ward, e to edit. Click 3rd Sunday Lent Year A 12th March 2023
St John the Evangelist: Collections: First Collection GA £309.50 NGA £933.52 Monthly Standing Orders: £3,818.00 Building Fund GA £436.64. NGA £607.64 St Anthony £66.13 St Luke’s High School Oratory: We are renovating our school Oratory where Holy Mass, Adoration and Confessions are celebrated. This is the heart of our Catholic school. Pupils & Staff will be present at all Masses this weekend seeking to raise funds. Any donations in the retiral collection will be gratefully appreciated and received. Special Collection – 19th March SCIAF & Papal & Episcopal & St. Mirin’s Fund: This collection is divided 75% to SCIAF and 25% to our new St Mirin’s Fund. SCIAF is the official aid and international development charity of the Catholic Church in Scotland working in 16 countries to help the poorest in the world, regardless of religion. The St. Mirin’s Fund awards small grants for good causes with special consideration to: children and young people, the elderly, those with disabilities and special needs, or suffering from poverty, mental illness, homelessness or refugees. Goodbye to Fr Jonathan: We send our best wishes and prayers to Fr Jonathan as he takes up his new post as Administrator of St Thomas, Neilston. We also thank him for his enormous contribution to the spiritual life of our Parish and Parishioners. Ad multos annos vivas! Lenten Stations of the Cross: This Friday the 17th of March after the 10.am Mass. Relics of Padre Pio: Fr Bryan Shortall a Capuchin Friar and Director of Padre Pio Apostolate in Ireland will celebrate Mass here in St Johns on Monday the 20th of March at 7pm. Mass will be followed by individual Blessing with mitt/glove of Padre Pio. Padre Pio Shop and tea in hall afterwards. Lent Fest: A new modern Solo Play based on Confessions of St Augustine and written by one of our Parishoner’s Stephen Callaghan called Oggie, Oggie, Oggie coming in various venues. (see poster in porch). Tickets £5 and can get them by calling 0749534 7884 or www.AGAP.ORG.UK Special screening of Father Stu (2022): On the 26th of March at Eyre Hall, Curial Archdiocesan Offices, Clyde St, Glasgow. Doors open at 6.30pm and film at 7pm. Tickets £5. Details above for purchase. Film followed by post film chat and refreshments. Diocese of Paisley Lenten Catechesis St Mirin’s Cathedral, 2.00-4.00pm. On Sunday 12th March, Bishop Gilbert of Aberdeen will reflect on Jesus and the Woman at the Well. There also will be Testimony from Young People, Solemn Evening Prayer and Benediction. Confessions also available. Please note this Lenten gathering is an in-person event therefore the Livestream will not be available. Marriage Courses for those due to Marry in 2023: April- Part 1: Wednesday 12th April 7.00pm - 8.30pm, in person, Theology of the Body. Part 2: Wednesday 19th April 7.00pm - 8.30pm, via Zoom, NFP and the Family Part 3: Saturday 29th April 10.00am - 1.00pm, in-person, Communication Workshop 200 Club Winners: 1st Prize Therese Welsh No 174. 2nd E. Casey No 113. 3rd M. Durie No 65. 4th R&S Young No 58. 5th K. Foley No 48 Sacred Heart Companions: Meeting in the Oratory from 1pm -2pm this Tuesday 14th March. Legion of Mary Annual Acies ceremony: This will be held in St Mirin’s Cathedral on the Feast of the Annunciation, 25th March at 2pm. All active and auxiliary members are warmly invited to come and renew their devotion to Our Lady for the year ahead. Refreshments available in the hall afterwards. Medugorje Pilgrimage from 27th Sept -4th Oct: If interested call Cormac Smith on 07568401416 or email [email protected] We pray for those who have died recently: Patrick Lennetti, Margaret Sloey, and for the Anniversaries of Stephen Hickey, Eddie Monaghan, Frank Monaghan, Margaret Mullins, Dominic & Ellen Mc Cue, Moira Mc Gilloway, Graham Alexander Mc Nair. ere to edit. 2nd Sunday Lent Year A 5th March 2023
St John the Evangelist: Collections: First Collection GA £434.50 NGA £1153.54 Monthly Standing Orders: £3,818.00 Building Fund GA £146.80 SPRED GA £20.00 Aid to Church in Need Appeal Syria £1480.57 March Monthly Building Fund: Today at all Masses. Lenten Stations of the Cross: Today at 3pm. This Friday the 7th of March after the 10.am Mass. Relics of Padre Pio: Fr Bryan Shortall a Capuchin Friar and Director of Padre Pio Apostolate in Ireland will celebrate Mass here in St Johns on Monday the 20th of March at 7pm. Mass will be followed by individual Blessing with mit/glove of Padre Pio. Padre Pio Shop and tea in hall afterwards. Think Vocation: “This is my Son, the Beloved. Listen to him.” Are you listening to him? Is he calling you to serve his people in priesthood or consecrated life? Speak to our Vocations Director, Fr. John Morrison tel: 01418892602 or email: [email protected] Diocese of Paisley Safeguarding Thought for the Month: As a Church community, we accept that it is the responsibility of all of us - ordained, professed, employed and voluntary members - to work together to protect children and vulnerable adults from abuse or harm. Diocese of Paisley Lenten Catechesis St. Mirin’s Cathedral, 2.00-4.00pm. On Sunday 12th March, Bishop Gilbert of Aberdeen will reflect on Jesus and the Woman at the Well. On Sunday 26th March, Bishop McGee of Argyll and the Isles, will reflect on Jesus and Lazarus. There also will be Testimony from Young People, Solemn Evening Prayer and Benediction. Confessions also available. Please note this Lenten gathering is an in-person event therefore the Livestream will not be available. Lent Reflection Day for Primary School Pupils Primary 4-7. On Sunday the 12th March at St James, 50 Greenock Rd, Paisley, an afternoon which include activities, catechesis and Mass beginning at 2pm, concluding with dinner at 5pm, with pick up at 5.30pm. Pre-booking is recommended but not required. Completed consent forms necessary and can be collected from Primary school, Parish or by emailing [email protected],uk. More information from Fr Morrison Tel: 01418892026 or e-mail [email protected] 40 Days for Life Peaceful Prolife Lenten Prayer Vigil: Each day until Palm Sunday 2nd April there will be a peaceful prolife vigil for 40 Days outside the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH), Hardgate Rd entrance beginning at 8am. Can you spare one hour per week during these 40 Days for Life. They have no voice but ours. For more information please email [email protected] Young Adults (18-35) to Lourdes: A meeting today at 4pm, if interested in pilgrimage to Lourdes from 30th June – 7th July in the Diocesan Office, Incle St, Paisley. Email [email protected] or [email protected] Marriage Courses for those due to Marry in 2023: April- Part 1: Wednesday 12th April 7.00pm - 8.30pm, in person, Theology of the Body. Part 2: Wednesday 19th April 7.00pm - 8.30pm, via Zoom, NFP and the Family Part 3: Saturday 29th April 10.00am - 1.00pm, in-person, Communication Workshop The Diocesan Finance Department. They are hosting two sessions at the Diocesan Offices on Thursday the 30th March, aimed at parish gift aid administrators, parish administrators, parish counters and parish priests and assistant priests. The sessions will last approximately 90 minutes. We aim to cover the completion of the weekly income records, petty cash book and parish monthly finance folders. It will also include gift aid procedures including distribution of the gift aid envelopes, completion of the weekly envelope register, turnaround reports and small donations claims. There is a 2pm or 6pm session. Please let Fr Joe know as soon as possible which you intend to attend. We pray for those who have died recently: Maureen Bryson, Margaret Carroll. Andrew Fleaming, Kelsey Irving, Patrick Lenetti, James Mc Vittie and for the Anniversaries of Shaun Carlin, Carlo Fazzi, Joseph Gallacher Snr, Grace Glenroy, Dominic Greenan, Mary Hughes, Teresa Leckie, Thomas Mc Auley, Betty & Billy Mc Shane. 1st Sunday Lent Year A 26th of February 2023
St John the Evangelist: Collections: First Collection GA £432.35 NGA £986.72 Monthly Standing Orders: £3,818.00 Building Fund GA £52.00 St Anthony £463.95(Turkey/Syria Appeal) Spred GA £17.15. Sick & Retired Priests £1.00 Franciscan Missionary Sisters for Africa: £1,755.00 White Flower Appeal: £1,412.91 Lenten Stations of the Cross: Today at 2pm and next Sunday at 3pm. This Friday the 3rd March after the 10.am Mass. Relics of Padre Pio: Fr Bryan Shortall a Capuchin Friar and Director of Padre Pio Apostolate in Ireland will celebrate Mass here in St Johns on Monday the 20th of March at 7pm. Mass will be followed by individual Blessing with mit/glove of Padre Pio. Padre Pio Shop and tea in hall afterwards. This Sunday 26th February Coffee/Tea Morning: In the hall after the 10am Mass. All welcome! First Friday Children’s Rosary in St Johns: This Friday 3rd March at 6.30pm. The idea is that children as young as 4 or 5 and up to around 14 can learn to lead the Rosary and make the Rosary part of their daily lives. The Rosary only lasts around 15 minutes. Please contact Lesley Ward if you need any further information ([email protected] or call 07910266821). First Friday Evening Mass and Stations (7pm-8pm): This Friday 3rd March, concluding with Adoration and Night Prayer. First Fridays for Life - 3rd March - Little Sisters of the Poor: The next First Friday for Life Mass will be offered in the Little Sisters of the Poor, Holy Rosary Residence, Greenock, on Friday, the 3rd of March, at 7 pm. Diocese of Paisley Lenten Catechesis St.Mirin’s Cathedral, 2.00-4.00pm. On Sunday 12th March, Bishop Gilbert of Aberdeen will reflect on Jesus and the Woman at the Well. On Sunday 26th March, Bishop McGee of Argyll and the Isles, will reflect on Jesus and Lazarus. There also will be Testimony from Young People, Solemn Evening Prayer and Benediction. Confessions also available. Please note this Lenten gathering is an in-person event therefore the Livestream will not be available. Lent Reflection Day for Primary School Pupils Primary 4-7. On Sunday the 12th March at St James, 50 Greenock Rd, Paisley, an afternoon which include activities, catechesis and Mass beginning at 2pm, concluding with dinner at 5pm, with pick up at 5.30pm. Pre-booking is recommended but not required. Completed consent forms necessary and can be collected from Primary school, Parish or by emailing [email protected],uk. More information from Fr Morrison Tel: 01418892026 or e-mail [email protected] 40 Days for Life Peaceful Prolife Lenten Prayer Vigil: Each day until Palm Sunday 2nd April there will be a peaceful prolife vigil for 40 Days outside the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH), Hardgate Rd entrance beginning at 8am. Can you spare one hour per week during these 40 Days for Life. They have no voice but ours. For more information please email [email protected] Aid to Church in Need Turkey/Syria Appeal: You can contribute to this appeal by placing monies in the box in front of the statue of our Blessed Mother, Mary. Over £800 raised so far. Young Adults to Lourdes: A meeting for all young adults (aged 18-35) interested in joining the pilgrimage to Lourdes this summer (30th June – 7th July), at 4pm in the Diocesan Office, Incle St, Paisley on Sun 5th March. For more information, email Fr Ryan ([email protected]) or Fr Joe ([email protected]). Marriage Courses for those due to Marry in 2023: April- Part 1: Wednesday 12th April 7.00pm - 8.30pm, in person, Theology of the Body. Part 2: Wednesday 19th April 7.00pm - 8.30pm, via Zoom, NFP and the Family Part 3: Saturday 29th April 10.00am - 1.00pm, in-person, Communication Workshop We pray for those who have died recently: Jacqueline Garvey, Daniel Lees, Elizabeth Moe Tek Moi, Jean O’Hara, and for the Anniversaries of John & Mary Dickson, Grace Glenroy, Ellen Hendry, Norah Lafferty, James Mullen, Ramon Mc Cann, Moya Wilson. |
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