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First: Gift Aid £329, Non-Gift Aid £604.60 Monthly Standing Orders: £2,823.00 Education: Gift Aid £20.00 St Anthony’s Box: £2.50 Building Fund: Gift Aid £157.00, Non-Gift Aid £110.59 Rorate Masses in Advent in St John’s This is a Votive Mass in honour of Our Blessed Lady and is celebrated before dawn in candlelight. By the end of Mass, the sun is starting to rise, it is the dawn of a new day. This is a clear reminder of the True Light, which is Christ, who banishes the darkness of sin and death. In Advent we prepare with Our Blessed Mother to receive Christ, the light of the world once again in our lives at Christmas. The Rorate Masses will be on Tuesdays at 7:30am in Adventand is an additional Mass to the 10am weekday morning Masses. Advent Confessions As well as the Saturday morning Confessions in St John’s and St Thomas after the 10am Mass and Confessions from 3:15pm-3:45pm (St John’s) there will be Confessions each Wednesday of Advent in St John’s from 7pm until 8pm. Jesse Tree appeal for Christmas (St Thomas) We intend to distribute the Gift tokens on Monday the 14th of December. Please hand in any Gift Tokens by Sunday 13th of December. Thank you for your generous response. Flowers for Christmastide During the Season of Christmastide, we wish to adorn the Church with fresh flowers, fitting for this joyful season. Monetary donations for the purchasing of flowers can be handed into the Church house or into the donations buckets in envelopes marked Flowers. Thank you for your continued generosity in keeping our parishes beautiful and worthy for the Sacred Liturgy. Vocations “I shall look after my flock myself… I myself will pasture my sheep.” Is the Lord asking you to share in his pastoral love for his people, perhaps in diocesan priesthood, diaconate or religious life? Contact Fr. John Morrison phone: 0141 8895056 or email [email protected] St. Margaret’s Children and Family Care Society – Virtual Crib Catholic Adoption Agency, St Margaret's Children and Family Care Society, which supports some of Scotland's most vulnerable children, is hosting a 'Virtual Crib' this Advent. Due to congregation sizes being limited due to Covid19 restrictions the charity could lose out on up to £100k in donations made each year by the Catholic community to its Crib Appeal collection boxes. St Margaret’s Virtual Crib is a peaceful, animated crib scene accompanied by a full Christmas Carol Concert from the St Andrew's Cathedral Choir. St Margaret's Virtual Crib will be live until the Feast of the Epiphany on their website at stmargaretsadoption.org.uk. Donations can be made via the St Margaret’s website or by cheque posted to the charity’s office at 26 Newton Place, Glasgow, G3 7PY. Funerals this week Mary Dixon: Mon 14th Dec 10am (St John’s) Sharon Knox: Thurs 17th Dec 10am (St Thomas) Adult Education Talks You are invited to our next talk on Monday 21st December at 6:30pm on The New Testament by Canon Michael McMahon. Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://zoom.us/j/93318263028?pwd=dzNaSkhHcUhYdkwrb09ydlRYdzh0dz09 Passcode: 741595 Online Marriage Counselling available during Covid 19 Crisis Our diocese has a Counselling Service for Catholics Married in the Catholic Church with our dedicated Catholic Marriage Counsellor. If you are concerned about your relationship and feel you are both unable to reach a conclusion alone, it is likely that you will benefit from marriage counselling. The counsellor is there to maintain a neutral, non-judgmental position. For information or advice please email in confidence [email protected] New Dawn Scotland Healing Service New Dawn in Scotland invites you to a healing service at Clare Priory, Clare, Suffolk. Led by the Augustine Friars. To join in the evening click on the link below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQOTXR1Kap4 For further details go to www.newdawninscotland.com The Cloister Blog – St Andrew’s Foundation for Catholic Teacher Education St Andrew’s Foundation for Catholic Teacher Education has launched a brand -new blog called The Cloisters. The aim is to stimulate discussion, debate and collaboration in the area of Catholic Religious Education and Catholic Education more widely. Contributions to the blog are invited from academics, teachers, alumni, students, parents, clergy, and all interested in the mission of Catholic Education. The blog can be found at https://thecloisters.blog St Andrews Foundation for Catholic Teacher Education There is a public lecture by Bob Davis, Professor of Cultural and Religious Education on “The Star of Bethlehem, rediscovering Christmas in the year of Covid”. It is on Mon 14th Dec from 7pm-8pm and you can register by email [email protected] We pray for those who have died recently especially Jane Balmer, Mary Dixon, John Hannigan, Sharon Knox, Bridgit Turner, Edith Young and the Months Mind of Charlie Shields and also for the Anniversaries of John Boyle, Margaret Carroll, Amelia Clarke, Gerard Ellis, William Ellis, John & Rose Farrell, Thomas Hughes, Margaret Janetta, Margaret Jardine, Robert Minnery, Winnifred Minnery, Bernard, James & Susan Mc Allister, Kathleen McCreadie, Carol O’Donnell, Lex Shields, Mark Smith, Monica Tipping, Thomas Wood Snr. Reminder: All must receive Holy Communion in the hand and not on the tongue. Please leave the Church immediately after receiving Holy Communion by the one-way system, following the directions and instructions of the stewards. Please keep your Face Mask on during the entire Mass unless you have an exemption. Thank you for your co-operation in keeping others and yourself safe.
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First: Gift Aid £153.00, Non-Gift Aid £295.79 Monthly Standing Orders: £2,823 Education: Gift Aid £10.00 St Anthony’s Box: £106.75 Rorate Masses in Advent in St John’s This is a Votive Mass in honour of Our Blessed Lady and is celebrated before dawn in candlelight. By the end of Mass, the sun is starting to rise, it is the dawn of a new day. This is a clear reminder of the True Light, which is Christ,who banishes the darkness of sin and death. In Advent we prepare with Our Blessed Mother to receive Christ, the light of the world once again in our lives at Christmas. The Rorate Masses will be on Tuesdays at 7:30am in Advent and is an additional Mass to the 10am weekday morning Masses. Advent Confessions As well as the Saturday morning Confessions in St Johns and St Thomas after the 10am Mass and Confessions from 3:15pm-3:45pm (St Johns) there will be Confessions each Wednesday of Advent in St Johns from 7pm until 8pm. Feast of the Immaculate Conception 8th December: St John’s There will be three Masses on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception at 7:30am, 10am and 7pm. We will consecrate the Parish of St Johns at all these Masses. You can bring along water, salt and religious articles (Rosaries, Scapulars, Statuesetc) which we will bless at the end of each Mass. St Thomas’s Annual Consecration to Our Blessed Mother will take place as per usual on the 1st of January, the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. Jesse Tree appeal for Christmas: (St John’s) We intend to distribute the Gift tokens at the end of this week to St Luke’s High School, St John’s and St Mark’s. Please hand in any Gift Tokens by Wednesday evening. Thank you for your very generous response. Jesse Tree appeal for Christmas: (St Thomas’) We intend to distribute the Gift tokens on Monday the 14th of December. Please hand in any Gift Tokens by Sunday 13th of December. Thank you for your generous response. Flowers for Christmastide During the Season of Christmastide, we wish to adorn the Church with fresh flowers, fitting for this joyful season. Monetary donations for the purchasing of flowers can be handed into the Church house or into the donations buckets in envelopes marked Flowers. Thank you for your continued generosity in keeping our parishes beautiful and worthy for the Sacred Liturgy. Key holders Would all those with Church keys please return to Fathers Joe & Jonathan so that we can update for the alarm company all Keyholders and also for Insurance purposes. Once we have updated the list they will be returned to those who require them. 200 Club Winners (St John’s) G & M Hubner and John Joe Reilly, both won £20 for the Sept draw and W& J Sinclair won £35 for the Oct draw and can collect their winnings from the Sacristy. 200 Club (St Thomas’): Nov 1st Prize: David Ferguson, 2nd Prize: Mary Mc Cool. Dec 1st Prize: Rachael Murray, 2nd Prize: Valerie Logue. Parish Pastoral Council One of the responsibilities of a recently appointed Parish Priest is the formation of a Parish Pastoral Council; please submit your suggestions for members, and their suitability, to the parish house before the third Sunday in Advent. Parish Pastoral Councils are an essential aspect of parish life which aid the Parish Priest in his responsibility of governance; we hope to form a council which is representative of the parish itself, i.e. members of varying ages and backgrounds. Vocations “I shall look after my flock myself… I myself will pasture my sheep.” Is the Lord asking you to share in his pastoral love for his people, perhaps in diocesan priesthood, diaconate or religious life? Contact Fr. John Morrison phone: 0141 8895056 or email [email protected] St. Margaret’s Children and Family Care Society – Virtual Crib Catholic Adoption Agency, St Margaret's Children and Family Care Society, which supports some of Scotland's most vulnerable children, is hosting a 'Virtual Crib' this Advent. Due to congregation sizes being limited due to Covid19 restrictions the charity could lose out on up to £100k in donations made each year by the Catholic community to its Crib Appeal collection boxes. St Margaret’s Virtual Crib is a peaceful, animated crib scene accompanied by a full Christmas Carol Concert from the St Andrew's Cathedral Choir. St Margaret's Virtual Crib will be live until the Feast of the Epiphany on their website at stmargaretsadoption.org.uk. Donations can be made via the St Margaret’s website or by cheque posted to the charity’s office at 26 Newton Place, Glasgow, G3 7PY. Funerals in St John’s Francis Foy: Thurs 10th Dec. 10am Ian Mc Garrigle: Fri 11th Dec. 10am Mary Dixon: Mon 14th Dec 10am Funerals in St Thomas’ Catherine Miller: Sat 12th Dec 10am Sharon Knox: Thurs 17th Dec 10am We pray for those who have died recently especially James Brady, James Clifford, Mary Dixon, Frank Foy, Charles Marchetti, Catherine Miller, Ian McGarrigle, Joseph McInch, Maureen Smeaton, Giuseppe Ventre and the Anniversaries of Margaret Burns, Elliot Cleary, Neal Crossan, David Davidson, George Docherty, Charlie Hughes, Sharon Knox, Mary McAllister, John McFlynn, Jean McKay, Peter & Margaret McKenzie, Gregg Thomas McMaster, Hugh Welsh & Joan Welsh and the Months Mind of Martha Sproul. Reminder: All must receive Holy Communion in the hand and not on the tongue. Please leave the Church immediately after receiving Holy Communion by the one-way system, following the directions and instructions of the stewards. Please keep your Face Mask on during the entire Mass unless you have an exemption. Thank you for your co-operation in keeping others and yourself safe. Collections
First: Gift Aid £339.50, Non-Gift Aid £178.01 Monthly Standing Orders: £2,823. Education: Gift Aid £133.05, Non-Gift Aid £128.70 St Anthony’s Box: £19.00 Tier 4 (St John's) Mass numbers have been reduced to 20 people per Mass. For weekday Masses, 15 can be booked through Eventbrite and 5 by phone. You can only book after 11am for Mass for the next day by Eventbrite and phone. For Sunday Masses you can book on Tuesdays online from 9am (15 places) and by phone on Tuesdays from 11am (5 places). Please give everyone a chance to attend Mass and do not book multiple Masses. You cannot not attend Mass without prior booking. You have to speak with Fr Joe/Jonathan or Eileen the housekeeper to confirm a place by phone. Messages left on the answer machine should not be regarded as a booked place. Tier 4 (St Thomas) For Sunday Masses you can book online (15 places) after the last Sunday Mass (11am) for the following weekend. By phone, 5 places are available. You do not have to book for weekday Masses, however if people abuse this, we will change to online booking. You have to speak with Fr Joe/Jonathan or Eileen the housekeeper to confirm a place by phone. Messages left on the answer machine should not be regarded as a booked place. Rorate Masses in Advent in St Johns This is a Votive Mass in honour of Our Blessed Lady and is celebrated before dawn in candlelit. By the end of Mass, the sun is starting to rise, it is the dawn of a new day. This is a clear reminder of the True Light, which is Christ, who banishes the darkness of sin and death. In Advent we prepare with Our Blessed Mother to receive Christ, the light of the world once again in our lives at Christmas. The Rorate Masses will be on Tuesdays at 7:30am in Advent and is an additional Mass to the 10am weekday morning Masses. The first is Tuesday the 1st of December. Advent Confessions As well as the Saturday morning Confessions in St Johns and St Thomas after the 10am Mass and Confessions from 3:15pm-3:45pm (St Johns) there will be Confessions each Wednesday of Advent in St Johns from 7pm until 8pm. The first Wednesday of Advent is the 2nd of December. Feast of the Immaculate Conception 8th December: St Johns. There will be three Masses on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception at 7:30am, 10am and 7pm. We will consecrate the Parish of St Johns at all these Masses. You can bring along water, salt and religious articles (Rosaries, Scapulars, statues etc) which we will bless at the end of each Mass. St Thomas’s Annual Consecration to Our Blessed Mother will take place as per usual on the 1st of January, the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. Jesse Tree appeal for Christmas For the past few years the Parishes and the Mini Vinnies have very generously given wrapped gifts for families in our schools and to Our Lady of the Wayside Centre. This year due to infection control we cannot give wrapped gifts, but the need to help families is greater than usual. We would like to give gift tokens to families in need in Barrhead & Neilston. If you are able to give, please give gift tokens, either from Silverburn or the Post Office, preferably ones which can be used in different shops. Gift tokens should be in envelopes with the amount marked on the outside so that they can be fairly distributed. Please hand tokens in at Mass or post them through the parish house letterbox. (both parishes). Online Christmas Market of St Elisabeth Convent, Minsk, Belarus The joyous Christmas season is approaching! The season that is filled with love, family and, most importantly, God. As you may be aware, Sisters from the St. Elisabeth Convent (Minsk, Belarus) are unable to participate in annual Christmas markets in our region due to travel restrictions. Nevertheless, they have found a great way to spread the Christmas joy, love and deeds of mercy. They are launching the very first Online Christmas Market this year, so that people from all over the world can purchase Christmas presents and souvenirs made with love and continuous prayer. Please, click here to participate: https://catalog.obitel-minsk.com/christmas-market Through purchasing beautiful Christmas gifts each one of us will be able to serve the poor, sick, homeless and lonely people. Because every item purchased at the Online Market is a donation towards one of the Convent’s ministries. The Online Christmas Market of St. Elisabeth Convent offers a range of unique handmade items that will make memorable Christmas gifts, including:
Throughout the pandemic and shutdowns, the Sisters were able to continue running and supporting their multiple social ministries that care for the vulnerable and sick nearby the Convent. Their biggest inspiration has been Saint Elisabeth who helped the sick and the needy during her lifetime. Funerals Wed 2nd Nov: Margaret Davidones at 10am in St John's Thu 3rd Dec: Alex McDade at 10am in St Thomas' ‘Spread Love at Christmas? We are inviting you to create a Nativity Scene to display on your window for everyone outside to see. Use bright colours to make it stand out. You could add lights to catch the attention of passers by. Take a photograph and send it to [email protected] or via messenger. Find us on Facebook @Catholicerskine1 We will share all pictures submitted in our Love at Christmas Album on Facebook. Wouldn't it be great to see a Nativity in every window? Vocations “I shall look after my flock myself… I myself will pasture my sheep.” Is the Lord asking you to share in his pastoral love for his people, perhaps in diocesan priesthood, diaconate or religious life? Contact Fr. John Morrison phone: 0141 8895056 or email [email protected] St. Margaret’s Children and Family Care Society – Virtual Crib Catholic Adoption Agency, St Margaret's Children and Family Care Society, which supports some of Scotland's most vulnerable children, is hosting a 'Virtual Crib' this Advent. Due to congregation sizes being limited due to Covid19 restrictions the charity could lose out on up to £100k in donations made each year by the Catholic community to its Crib Appeal collection boxes. St Margaret’s Virtual Crib is a peaceful, animated crib scene accompanied by a full Christmas Carol Concert from the St Andrew's Cathedral Choir. St Margaret's Virtual Crib will be live until the Feast of the Epiphany on their website at stmargaretsadoption.org.uk. Donations can be made via the St Margaret’s website or by cheque posted to the charity’s office at 26 Newton Place, Glasgow, G3 7PY. Research on the Wellbeing benefits of being Religious – University of Glasgow Researchers at the University of Glasgow are interested in the wellbeing benefits of being religious. Catholics across the Diocese are being invited to take part in this 10-minute anonymous online study. You will be asked to answer some questions about your faith, your mental wellbeing, and to complete a short experiment in which you will identify emotion in voices. Here is the weblink to the anonymous study: https://exp.psy.gla.ac.uk/project?religion_wellbeing_study&auto Online Rosary and Stations of the Cross You are invited to join us, Catholic Erskine, to pray the Rosary, online, Monday – Thursday and Saturday at 12 noon each day. You are also invited to join us on Friday at 12 noon, when we pray the Stations of the Cross. At present we are using “Mary’s Way of the Cross” – a series of prayers, reflections and meditations as we accompany Mary as she follows her Son on his road to Calvary. To join any of these ventures please visit our website catholicerskine.website and click onto the Rosary link. All welcome. Parish Pastoral Council One of the responsibilities of a recently appointed Parish Priest is the formation of a Parish Pastoral Council; please submit your suggestions for members, and their suitability, to the parish house before the third Sunday in Advent. Parish Pastoral Councils are an essential aspect of parish life which aid the Parish Priest in his responsibility of governance; we hope to form a council which is representative of the parish itself, i.e. members of varying ages and backgrounds. Flowers for Christmas tide During the Season of Christmastide, we wish to adorn the Church with fresh flowers, fitting for this joyful season. Monetary donations for the purchasing of flowers can be handed into the Church house or into the donations buckets in envelopes marked flowers. Thank you for your continued generosity in keeping our parishes beautiful and worthy for the Sacred Liturgy. Keyholders Would all those with Church keys please return to Fathers Joe & Jonathan so that we can update for the alarm company all Keyholders and also for Insurance purposes. Once we have updated the list they will be returned to those who require them. We pray for those who have died recently especially James Brady, Margaret Davidones, Alex McDade, Michael Quigley, Charles Shields and for the Anniversaries of Helena Carlin, Catherine Hughes, Andrew Jardine, George Logue, John & Tommy Logue, Robert Minnery, Monica McDade, Catherine & Michael McGuire, Jane Sloan. Reminder: All must receive Holy Communion in the hand and not on the tongue. Please leave the Church immediately after receiving Holy Communion by the one-way system, following the directions and instructions of the stewards. Please keep your Face Mask on during the entire Mass unless you have an exemption. Thank you for your co-operation in keeping others and yourself safe. Collections
First: Gift Aid £375.00, Non-Gift Aid £451.78 Monthly Standing Orders: £2,823. Building Fund GA: £10.00 St Anthony’s Box: £4.86 Special Collection: Education 21st/ 22nd November 2020 This collection supports the Scottish Catholic Education Service (SCES) which promotes and protects our Catholic schools in issues of national significance, and supports our schools, parishes and dioceses. The national office supports three employees. In 2019 this collection a raised £18,530, which represents 50% of our expenditure of £37,340, resulting in a shortfall of £18,810. Level 4 Lockdown (St John's) Mass numbers have been reduced to 20 people per Mass. For weekday Masses, 15 can be booked through Eventbrite and 5 by phone. You can only book after 11am for Mass for the next day by Eventbrite and phone. For Sunday Masses you can book on Tuesdays online from 9am (15 places) and by phone on Tuesdays from 11am (5 places). Please give everyone a chance to attend Mass and do not book multiple Masses. You cannot not attend Mass without prior booking. You have to speak with Fr Joe/Jonathan or Eileen the housekeeper to confirm a place by phone. Messages left on the answer machine should not be regarded as a booked place. Level 4 Lockdown (St Thomas) For Sunday Masses you can book online (15 places) after the last Sunday Mass (11am) for the following weekend. By phone, 5 places are available. You do not have to book for weekday Masses, however if people abuse this, we will change to online booking. You have to speak with Fr Joe/Jonathan or Eileen the housekeeper to confirm a place by phone. Messages left on the answer machine should not be regarded as a booked place. Rorate Masses in Advent This is a Votive Mass in honour of Our Blessed Lady and is celebrated before dawn in candlelit. By the end of Mass, the sun is starting to rise, it is the dawn of a new day. This is a clear reminder of the True Light, which is Christ, who banishes the darkness of sin and death. In Advent we prepare with Our Blessed Mother to receive Christ, the light of the world once again in our lives at Christmas. The Rorate Masses will be on Tuesdays at 7:30am in Advent and is an additional Mass to the 10am weekday morning Masses. The first is Tuesday the 1st of December. Advent Confessions As well as the Saturday morning Confessions in St John's and St Thomas after the 10am Mass, there will be Confessions each Wednesday of Advent in St Johns from 7pm until 8pm. The first Wednesday of Advent is the 2nd of December. Feast of the Immaculate Conception 8th December: St John's There will be three Masses on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception at 7:30am, 10am and 7pm. We will consecrate the Parish of St John's at all these Masses. You can bring along water, salt and religious articles (Rosaries, Scapulars, statues etc) which we will bless at the end of each Mass. St Thomas’s Annual Consecration to Our Blessed Mother will take place as per usual on the 1st of January, the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. Jesse Tree appeal for Christmas: (St John's/St Thomas) For the past few years the Parishes and the Mini Vinnies have very generously given wrapped gifts for families in our schools and to Our Lady of the Wayside Centre. This year due to infection control we cannot give wrapped gifts, but the need to help families is greater than usual. We would like to give gift tokens to families in need in Barrhead & Neilston. If you are able to give, please give gift tokens, either from Silverburn or the Post Office, preferably ones which can be used in different shops. Gift tokens should be in envelopes with the amount marked on the outside so that they can be fairly distributed. Please hand tokens in at Mass or post them through the parish house letterbox. (both parishes). Funerals in St Johns this week at 10am Mass Mon 23rd Nov: Josephine Allen Sat 28th Nov: Andrew McCann Vocations “I shall look after my flock myself… I myself will pasture my sheep.” Is the Lord asking you to share in his pastoral love for his people, perhaps in diocesan priesthood, diaconate or religious life? Contact Fr. John Morrison phone: 0141 8895056 or email [email protected] ACN Scotland National RedWednesday Event, Sponsored by John Mason MSP We invite you to our ACN Scotland National RedWednesday Event on Wednesday 25th November at 7:30pm. ‘ACN’s #Red Wednesday Event is an evening for the people of Scotland to stand together to raise the profile of what is happening to Christians and all those persecuted for their peacefully held beliefs around the world.’ Speakers: John Pontifex, ACN’s Head of Press and Media, Jamie Kerr, Specialist on Immigration Law and a Minister of the Scottish Parliament TBC. The event will be live streamed via our Crowdcast platform, please follow the link below prior to the event and click the ‘Save my spot’ button to gain access on the evening of the event. Crowdcast Link: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/acn-scotland-national Scottish RedWednesday Digital Showreel In addition to the mini events that will take place in schools and parishes on RedWednesday, ACN in Scotland have created a digital showreel which captures the spirit of our RedWednesday Campaign in Scotland. MSP’s, Faith Leaders, Students, Teachers and Benefactors will share what our campaign means to them and highlight why it is important to make a stand for Religious Freedom. Please follow the link to view > https://youtu.be/yxqH3_Ca98w Aid to the Church in Need ‘Set You Captives Free Petition Over the last five years our #RedWednesday campaign has been hugely successful in drawing attention to the human rights tragedy of Christian and other religious persecution. Now a global initiative, endorsed by the UK government, it is time to make #RedWednesday a campaign that can really change lives. Raped, forced to marry and convert, and now facing death threats, Christian girl Maira Shahbaz, 14, from Pakistan, urgently needs asylum. Maira and her family are in hiding from extremists who accuse her of apostasy and want her dead. We invite you to sign the ACN petition calling on Prime Minister Boris Johnson to grant UK asylum to Maira and her family> https://acnuk.org/our-campaigns/redwednesday/ Cardinal Winning Lecture 2020 This will be given by Dr Rebekah Lamb, Lecturer in Theology and Arts School of Divinity in St Andrew’s University. The lecture is on St Therese of Lisieux, Doctor of the Church for our times. It is on the 28th November, online via zoom. Register https://cardinalwinninglecture2020.eventbrite.co.uk Safeguarding ‘Thought for the Month’ - November 2020 The Catholic Church is committed to respecting, protecting and nurturing the dignity of all people. Keyholders Would all those with Church keys please return to Fathers Joe & Jonathan so that we can update for the alarm company all Keyholders and also for Insurance purposes. Once we have updated the list they will be returned to those who require them. We pray for those who have died recently especially Josephine Allen, Margaret Davidones, Richard Fulllarton, Connie Fraser, John Hutchison, Patricia MacAvoy, Andrew McCann, Alex McDade, Alex Taylor and for the Anniversaries of James Connolly, Martin Cuddihy, Kevin Fitzgerald, Annetta Furie, John Gormlie, John Hearns, May Lafferty, Willie Martin, Marie McGuire, Gerard McGuire, Mary MacSorley, James MacSorley, Charles Shields. Reminder: All must receive Holy Communion in the hand and not on the tongue. Please leave the Church after receiving Holy Communion by the one-way system, following the directions and instructions of the stewards. Thank you for your co-operation in keeping others and yourself safe. Sunday Collections May we take this opportunity to thank all those parishioners who have continued to support the parish financially each week during the lockdown through their Standing orders and those who have handed in their weekly offerings at Mass or into the Church house. May we also thank all those who have started new standing orders and also those who have become new gift aiders. With people being furloughed and some unfortunately losing jobs we have dispensed with the Legacy collections in St Johns as from last weekend. Once again thank you for your generosity.
Annual St. Conval’s Cemetery Mass Sunday 1 November 2:00pm
Join with us live on Youtube on Sunday 1st November at 2:00pm for the Paisley Diocese Cemetery Mass at St. Conval’s Cemetery. Due to current Government Restrictions we can only allow access to the 200 people who have registered for this event via Eventbrite. Please be advised the Mass will be LIVE STREAMED on YouTube by following this link https://you.tube/ubCmEq_0ejY. Please note that the cemetery will be closed from 1:30pm – 3:30pm to allow for the cemetery mass to go ahead under the government restrictions. Annual Holy Mass - Hawkhead Cemetery Father Joe Burke will celebrate in St Mirin’s Cathedral the Annual Holy Mass for the souls of the faithful departed of Hawkhead Cemetery on Sunday 8th November at 12:00pm. Unfortunately, due to Covid, Mass will not be in the cemetery itself this year. All those with loved ones resting there are invited to join him online or in church through Eventbrite booking. Mass is livestreamed at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOpDi2GliU0&feature=youtu.be Zoom Music Day The Diocesan Liturgy Commission will host a Zoom music day on Saturday 7th November at 11:00am- finishing at approx. 1:00pm or before. The group will look at learning some Mass parts to be used by cantors during these covid times, and for parish choirs to use once restrictions are lifted. Everyone is invited to join the meeting. Musicians, cantors and choirs are all welcome. Details of the zoom meeting are below. Please just click on the link, or use the meeting id, if required. Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/7247466974 . Meeting ID: 724 746 6974 November, Month of the Holy Souls Mass each day in November is offered for the Souls in Purgatory. They are assured of heaven but judged at the moment of death to be in need of further purification, for the sins they committed and that they made inadequate reparation for them while on earth. November lists are available as you leave the Church please and return with your offering for Masses as soon as possible. All the lists of names will be placed before the Altar during November. Working to Eradicate Domestic Abuse The Scottish Interfaith Group on Domestic Abuse invites you to their Webinar on Wednesday 25th November 7:30pm (International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women). The webinar will inform you with: insights into domestic abuse from a survivor: how COVID-19 has impacted abuse (Women’s Aid and an MSP): the collaboration of all faiths against domestic abuse: the international aspect of domestic abuse from a leading charity; learning how to help. To register and receive the Zoom code go to http://ifgoda.org.uk You will receive an email with all the details. We can all help in the work of countering abuse. Diocese of Paisley Preparation for those due to marry before March 2021 There is a Marriage Preparation Day over two evenings (to best comply with COVID protocols) on Wednesdays 4th and 11th November, from 7.00pm until 8.30pm in St. Mirin’s Cathedral Hall. Places are available for 12 couples whose wedding is before March 2021. Couples should attend both sessions. Places will be prioritised by wedding date. There is a £15 charge per couple to cover materials and administration. Couples, should register at [email protected] and we will send them instructions. Scottish Interfaith week 8-15 November “Let us dream, then, as a single human family, as fellow travellers sharing the same flesh, as children of the same earth which is our common home, each of us bringing the richness of his or her beliefs and convictions, each of us with his or her own voice, brothers and sisters all.” (Fratelli Tutti 8). Today is the beginning of Scottish Interfaith week. It is an opportunity for Catholics to follow the example set by our Holy Father Pope Francis to reach out to our neighbours and to recognise all people of faith as our brothers and sisters. Take the opportunity this week to pray that people of faith might work together for peace in our world and in our country. Interfaith Scotland’s website www.interfaithscotland.org gives notification of the many interfaith events happening throughout the country this week if you would like to get involved. Scottish Catholic Safeguarding Service: National Safeguarding Webinar The Webinar will focus safeguarding and online risks in the pandemic both internationally and locally here in Scotland. This will take place on Saturday 14th November 11:00am - 1:30pm. Secure booking open from Monday 12th October. Any questions at this point, please email: [email protected] Safeguarding ‘Thought for the Month’ - November 2020 The Catholic Church is committed to respecting, protecting and nurturing the dignity of all people. Rosary Whirlwind British Isles: October 2020 Join us for daily online Rosary at 8pm on the 31st October for the National Rosary Rally 9am-9pm. On the 1st November the Online Rosary will be led by Bishop John Keenan at 8pm. More information at www.rosaryonthecoast.co.uk We pray for those who have died recently especially George Alcorn, Patricia Cawtheray, Norrie Galbraith, Michael Paul Harkins, John McCann, John McMahon, Gilda Vitessse and for the Anniversaries of Jim Bell, Canon Luke Brady, Ronald Burns, Gerard Connelly, Joe Gallagher, Agnes & Billy Geddes, Theresa & William Irwin, Stephen Lafferty, Hugh & Jenny Lynch, Ellen Longwill, Christine McBride, Stuart McManus, Charlie Taylor. Class Mass Primary 4 St John’s Primary at 11am on Wednesday the 4th of November. St Mark’s Primary at 1:30pm on Friday the 6th of November. Jesse Tree appeal for Christmas. For the past few years the parish has very generously chosen and wrapped gifts for families in our schools who struggle to have a good Christmas. As you know those most severely affected by Covid 19 are workers on furlough. This year due to infection control we cannot give wrapped gifts, but the need to help families is greater than usual. We would like to give gift tokens to families in need for parents to buy Christmas gifts. If you are able to give, please give gift tokens, either from Silverburn or the Post Office, preferably ones which can be used in different shops. Gift tokens should be in envelopes with the amount marked on the outside so that they can be fairly distributed. Please hand tokens in at Mass or post them through the parish house letterbox. Funeral Mass of Theresa McVeigh Thursday 5th Nov at 10am in St Johns. Community Circle of Prayer Every Friday evening people gather on line at 7pm for The Community Circle of Prayer. This half hour event simply consists of a little music, some readings and the opportunity to share our prayer petitions and support others in theirs. Why not spend half an hour with us this Friday in community and fellowship? You would be most welcome! To join please use the Zoom link https://zoom.us/j/8510142970?pwd=UUtVa2ZhOFUxa2NSZmJCckZOek0rUT09 RCIA St Thomas Congratulations and welcome to Allie Robinson who was received into Full Communion with the Catholic Church on Saturday the 31st of October by Bishop John in St Thomas, Neilston. Cardinal Winning Lecture 2020 This will be given by Dr Rebekah Lamb, Lecturer in Theology and Arts School of Divinity in St Andrew’s University. The lecture is on St Therese of Lisieux, Doctor of the Church for our times. It is on the 28th November, online via zoom. Register at https://cardinalwinninglecture2020.eventbrite.co.uk Plenary Indulgence during month of November Due to the coronavirus pandemic and the need to avoid large groups from forming where prohibited, the Plenary Indulgence applicable to the deceased by those who visit a cemetery has been extended beyond the normal dates of 1st to 8th November. This year, the indulgence can be obtained by anyone who visits a cemetery, even if only mentally, on any day in November, and devoutly prays for the faithful departed. The Plenary Indulgence for the Feast of All Souls’ Day (2nd November) can be obtained this year not only on the preceding or succeeding Sunday, or on the actual Feast day, but on any other day of the month chosen by each member of the faithful. In this case, the indulgence is obtained by “devoutly visiting a church or an oratory”, along with the recitation of the Our Father and the Creed, and the other requirements associated with a Plenary Indulgence. For anyone who cannot leave their home for various reasons, including anti-Covid restrictions, they too can obtain the Plenary Indulgence by “uniting themselves spiritually to other members of the faithful”. In this case, the condition of being “completely detached from sin” and the intention of completing the other requirements for obtaining a Plenary Indulgence remain. These conditions are Sacramental Confession, reception of Holy Communion and a prayer for the Holy Father’s intentions. The Decree suggests that such prayer take place before an “image of Jesus or the Blessed Virgin Mary”. Among the various prayers that are recommended are “prayers for the deceased, Morning or Evening Prayer from the Office of the Dead, the Rosary, the Divine Mercy Chaplet, meditating on various Gospel passages proposed for the liturgy of the Dead, or completing a work of mercy by offering to God the suffering and discomforts of one’s own life”. Reminder from the Diocese: All must receive Holy Communion in the hand and not on the tongue. Sunday Collections May we take this opportunity to thank all those parishioners who have continued to support the parish financially each week during the lockdown through their Standing orders and those who have handed in their weekly offerings at Mass or into the Church house. May we also thank all those who have started new standing orders and also those who have become new gift aiders. With people being furloughed and some unfortunately losing jobs we will dispense with the Legacy collections in St Johns as from the last weekend of October. Once again thank you for your generosity.
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St Johns, October £189.06 sent to Wayside Club, Glasgow St Thomas, October: £136.29 sent to Marys Meals Annual St. Conval’s Cemetery Mass: Sunday 1 November 2:00pm Bishop John will celebrate the Annual Cemetery Mass as usual this year but according to the Government’s infection control guidelines which limit numbers to 200 for outside ceremonies. We would ask everyone attending to endeavour to come in cars and remain in them for the duration of the Mass. Mass is a ticketed event and is now sold out. Please bring your ticket to the Mass. Please note that the cemetery will be closed from 1:30pm – 3:30pm to allow for the cemetery mass to go ahead under the government restrictions. If you were unable to get a ticket please note the mass will also be livestreamed and available via the You Tube link - https://youtu.be/ubCmEq_0ejY Zoom Music Day The Diocesan Liturgy Commission will host a Zoom music day on Saturday 7th November beginning at 11:00am and finishing approximately at 1:00pm. The group will look at learning some Mass parts to be used by cantors during these covid times, and for parish choirs to use once restrictions are lifted. Everyone is invited to join the meeting. Musicians, cantors and choirs are all welcome. Details of the zoom meeting will follow next week. November, Month of the Holy Souls Mass each day in November is offered for the Souls in Purgatory. They are assured of heaven but judged at the moment of death to be in need of further purification, for the sins they committed and that they made inadequate reparation for them while on earth. November lists are available as you leave the Church please and return with your offering for Masses as soon as possible. All the lists of names will be placed before the Altar during November. Justice and Peace Scotland – A Conversation on Migration On Tuesday 27 October, Justice and Peace Scotland will be hosting an evening hearing from inspirational people serving on the frontline of the UK’s hostile border environment. Our speakers include: Clare Mosely, Founder, Care4Calais, Br Johannes Maertens, Founder, Maria Skobtsova, Catholic Worker House, and Alex Holmes from Calais Catholic Worker. To join this online event please register here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/conversation-on-migration-tickets-122206736639 Adult Education Talks Following the results of our Diocesan Adult Formation Survey, a series of talks has been organised on Zoom on the 3rd Monday of every month from October 2020 to May 2021 at 6:30pm. The first talk is by Fr. John Eagers on 'Prayer' this Monday, 26th October, at 6:30pm - all welcome.Please join the webinar:https://zoom.us/j/99033814181?pwd=T051eWRxbE13NXdPejhKMlJlVStTQT09 Passcode: 560493 Marriage Matters (www.twoinoneflesh.org.uk) Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Exodus 22:20-26. 1 Thess 1:5-10 Matt 22:34-40) How can I best love you today? In today’s gospel Jesus says love should be at the centre of our lives, so we must ask ‘How can I best love my partner today’ To know how our partner experiences our love best, we need to explore together whether it is through compliments, special time together, presents or acts of service, or simple hugging and kissing. Working to Eradicate Domestic Abuse The Scottish Interfaith Group on Domestic Abuse invites you to their Webinar on Wednesday 25th November 7:30pm (International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women). The webinar will inform you with: insights into domestic abuse from a survivor: how COVID-19 has impacted abuse (Women’s Aid and an MSP): the collaboration of all faiths against domestic abuse: the international aspect of domestic abuse from a leading charity; learning how to help. To register and receive the Zoom code go to http://ifgoda.org.ukYou will receive an email with all the details. We can all help in the work of countering abuse. Diocese of Paisley Preparation for those due to marry before March 2021 There is a Marriage Preparation Day over two evenings (to best comply with COVID protocols) on Wednesdays 4 and 11 November, from 7:00pm until 8:30pm in St. Mirin’s Cathedral Hall. Places are available for 12 couples whose wedding is before March 2021. Couples should attend both sessions. Places will be prioritised by wedding date. There is a £15 charge per couple to cover materials and administration. Couples should register by emailing us at [email protected] and we will send them instructions Scottish Interfaith week 8-15 November “Let us dream, then, as a single human family, as fellow travellers sharing the same flesh, as children of the same earth which is our common home, each of us bringing the richness of his or her beliefs and convictions, each of us with his or her own voice, brothers and sisters all.” (Fratelli Tutti 8). Today is the beginning of Scottish Interfaith week. It is an opportunity for Catholics to follow the example set by our Holy Father Pope Francis to reach out to our neighbours and to recognise all people of faith as our brothers and sisters. Take the opportunity this week to pray that people of faith might work together for peace in our world and in our country. Interfaith Scotland’s website www.interfaithscotland.org gives notification of the many interfaith events happening throughout the country this week if you would like to get involved. Scottish Catholic Safeguarding Service: National Safeguarding Webinar The Webinar will focus safeguarding and online risks in the pandemic both internationally and locally here in Scotland. This will take place on Saturday 14th November 11:00am - 1:30pm. Secure booking open from Monday 12th October. Any questions at this point, please email: [email protected] October, Month of the Holy Rosary Rosary and Benediction at 3pm in St Johns this Sunday 25th Oct. We pray for those who have died recently especially: James Mc Allister and for the Anniversaries of: r Gerald Boyle, Wallace Burns, Patrick Campbell, Mary Campbell, Colin Cassidy, Jim Connolly, Neil Crossan, Patrick Cunningham, Nellie Curran, Jean Carberry, Annie Docherty, Edward Gillan, Eric Hickey, Betty Hughes, Theresa & William Irwin, Edward & Helen Monaghan, Elspeth McFadyen, William McFadyen, Edward McGuire Sr, Mary O’Neil, Harry Quinn, Charles, Clive & Renee Wren. Funeral Mass this week St Johns James McAllister on Wednesday 28th October at 10:00am. Class Mass Primary 5 In St Johns Primary School at 11am on Wednesday the 28th of October. Confirmations Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday at 6pm in St Johns. These students are presently in St Luke’s High school and attended St Mark’s Primary last year but were unable to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation from Bishop John in May due to the lockdown. Please keep them and their sponsors and family in your prayers. RCIA St Thomas Bishop John will receive Allie Robinson into Full Communion with the Catholic Church this Saturday the 31st October at 2pm in St Thomas, Neilston. Fathers Joe & Jonathan will concelebrate the Mass with Bishop John. Thank you to Anne Marie McLaughlan and Theresa Millar for preparing Allie through the RCIA course and we are delighted to welcome her to the Catholic Faith along with Michael her husband and her children Levi and Samuel. Reminder from the Diocese: All must receive Holy Communion in the hand and not on the tongue. Second Collection: Missio Scotland 17th/18th October
Please note there will be a Second collection this Sunday for Missio Scotland. Missio Scotland is the Scottish branch of the Catholic Church’s mission aid agency. This enables missionaries to help communities in need through grassroots projects. They build and maintain hospitals, schools and seminaries, care for people in need and act for justice in the developing world, regardless of race, stigma, religion or gender. In 2018 this collection raised £27,557 which is fully remitted to Missio Scotland. To date for 2019 you have raised £30,705. Missio Scotland in conjunction with the various National Offices of the Pontifical Mission Societies throughout the world have today launched our #WeAreStillHere initiative, which aims to not only shine a light on our missionaries who have continued to serve in the mission countries and territories in which they work in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, but also to encourage both prayers and generosity for their work. Sunday Collections May we take this opportunity to thank all those parishioners who have continued to support the parish financially each week during the lockdown through their Standing orders and those who have handed in their weekly offerings at Mass or into the Church house. May we also thank all those who have started new standing orders and also those who have become new gift aiders. With people being furloughed and some unfortunately losing jobs we will dispense with the Legacy collections as from the last weekend of October. Once again thank you for your generosity. Big Thank you to our stewards Many thanks to our stewards who have been giving of their time to help us follow the Bishop’s and Governments procedures in safely allowing us to celebrate Mass and other services and cleaning the church afterwards. Without these volunteers we would not be able to celebrate Holy Mass and have our parish church opened. We are very much indebted to them all and gratefully say Thank you! Zoom Music Day The Diocesan Liturgy Commission will host a Zoom music day on Saturday 7th November beginning at 11.00am and finishing approximately at 1.00pm. The group will look at learning some Mass parts to be used by cantors during these covid times, and for parish choirs to use once restrictions are lifted. Everyone is invited to join the meeting. Musicians, cantors and choirs are all welcome. Details of the zoom meeting will follow next week. Adult Education Talks Following the results of our diocesan Adult Formation Survey, a series of talks has been organised on Zoom on the 3rd Monday of every month from October 2020 to May 2021 at 6.30pm. The first talk is by Fr. John Eagers on 'Prayer' next Monday, 26th of October (moved from 19th) all welcome, just click on link https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8AlRkhbUQoSRwNAwFxQdVA .After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. October Month of the Rosary Please join the October Rosary Whirlwind. Daily 8.00pm Online Rosary around Britain (Bishop John will lead from our Cathedral on Sundays); the Halloween 9.00am-9.00pm Rosary Rally around the Dioceses of Britain; and the All Saint and All Souls Thanksgiving Online Rosaries at 8.00pm. For all the details go towww.rosaryonthecoast.co.uk ‘One day, through the Rosary and the Scapular, Our Lady will save the world.’ Saint Dominic. Reminder from the Diocese: All must receive Holy Communion in the hand and not on the tongue. Annual St. Conval’s Cemetery Mass Sunday 1st November 2.00pm Bishop John will celebrate the Annual Cemetery Mass as usual this year but according to the Government’s infection control guidelines which limit numbers to 200 for outside ceremonies. We would ask as many of those attending to endeavour to come in cars and remain in them for the duration of the Mass. A small number of outside seating will be available. Mass will be a ticked event and if you would like to book a place please go to our Eventbrite site. Please bring your ticket to the Mass. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/st-convals-annual-cemetery-mass-tickets-124527443937. Tickets are free and available from Monday 12th October (Limited to 2 tickets per application) Children’s Liturgy Zoom Day for Advent Preparation There will be a zoom meeting for all those involved in Children’s Liturgy on Saturday 24th October, 2020 from 11am- 1.00pm. The meeting on the 24th October will look at the Season of Advent. There will be a talk about online resources to use, an input on the Sunday readings for Advent, and some background and information on the Advent wreath, Jesse Tree and other advent symbols. The link below will take you to the meeting on the 24th October. Click on the link which will take you straight to the meeting. Any questions, contact Fr Paul Brady [email protected], or 01505320198 https://zoom.us/j/7247466974. Meeting ID: 724 746 6974 Community Circle of Prayer Every Friday evening people gather on line at 7pm for The Community Circle of Prayer. This half hour event simply consists of a little music, some readings and the opportunity to share our prayer petitions and support others in theirs. Each week there is a different broad theme; we have explored The Call to Discipleship, Care of our Sick, Forgiveness, Guardian Angels, The Faithful Departed, The Way of the Cross to name but a few. Why not spend half an hour with us this Friday in community and fellowship? You would be most welcome https://zoom.us/j/8510142970?pwd=UUtVa2ZhOFUxa2NSZmJCckZOek0rUT09. Marriage Matters (www.twoinoneflesh.org.uk) Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time. We all need each other The Pharisees tried to trap Jesus: He told them to give to Caesar what belongs to him, “and to God what belongs to God”. The world tells us to look after ourselves and not to need others. As married couples, we know that we are made by God for one another, not needy but needing to give of ourselves entirely. November, Month of the Holy Souls Mass each day in November is offered for the Souls in Purgatory. They are assured of heaven but judged at the moment of death to be in need of further purification, for the sins they committed and that they made inadequate reparation for them while on earth. November lists are available as you leave the Church please and return with your offering for Masses as soon as possible. All the lists of names will be placed before the Altar during November. Justice and Peace Scotland – A Conversation on Migration On Tuesday 27 October, Justice and Peace Scotland will be hosting an evening hearing from inspirational people serving on the frontline of the UK’s hostile border environment. Our speakers include: Clare Mosely, Founder, Care4Calais, Br Johannes Maertens, Founder, Maria Skobtsova, Catholic Worker House, and Alex Holmes from Calais Catholic Worker. To join this online event please register here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/conversation-on-migration-tickets-122206736639 We pray for those who have died recently John McGrath, Teresa McVeigh (England), James McAllister and for the Anniversaries of Maggie Boyland, Anne Donnelly, Jimmy Fleming, Mary Goldie, Mary Hannigan, Bishop John Mone, Alison McMaster, Michael McQuade, Canon O’Connell, Kenny & Patricia Ross. FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
We are delighted to announce all our pupils from St Thomas', St John's, and St Mark's have now received our Blessed Lord in Holy Communion for the first time! We give thanks to God for the outstanding effort put in by their families, teachers, priests, and parish community, without whom it simply would not have been possible over the past month and a half. Let us continue to pray for our beloved young parishioners that they may deepen their love and knowledge of the Lord who nourishes them in the Eucharist. SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION After much planning and consideration our parishes and schools have arranged the following dates for the celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation: St Thomas' PS Pupils Monday 5th October, St Thomas' Church - Classes 1C & 1K - 6pm Tuesday 6th October, St Thomas' Church - Classes 1M & 1O - 6pm St John's PS Pupils Wednesday 7th October, St John's Church - Classes 1K & 1M - 6pm Thursday 8th October, St John's Church - Classes 1C & 1O - 6pm St Mark's PS Pupils Monday 26th October, St John's Church - Class 1M - 6pm Tuesday 27th October, St John's Church - Class 1O with three from 1K - 6pm Wednesday 28th October, St John's Church - Class 1C with three from 1K - 6pm In accordance with present restrictions, these Masses are open to the pupils and their invited guests only; we keep our young people in our prayers during these final weeks of preparation. OCTOBER DEVOTIONS During the month of October, we will have Sunday Devotions taking place in the church at 3pm; there will be the recitation of the Holy Rosary followed by Benediction. October is a month dedicated to our Blessed Month and the Rosary. Why not take some time to deepen your relationship with our mother Mary by visiting one Sunday afternoon during this month. We will also consecrate our parishes to the Immaculate Heart of Mary later in the month. RCIA WELCOME NIGHT If you are considering becoming a Catholic come along to an evening of welcome on Wednesday, 14th of October at 7pm at the parish house; this is an informal opportunity to meet the RCIA team and the priests of our parish, to discover what the RCIA program involves. CHANGES IN MASS TIMES Please note that the following changes in Holy Mass times come into effect this weekend, 3rd & 4th October. Saturday Vigil Masses: St John's 4pm St Thomas' 5:15pm We thank you for your continued prayers and patience as we, your priests, attempt to structure both parishes in such a way as to permit their Mass schedules to be celebrated by one priest should the circumstances require it. All other Mass times remain as they are. CONFESSIONS Priests are available in St John's oratory on Saturday mornings from 10:30am until 11am, and from 3:15pm to 3:45pm in the afternoon to hear your confession. The oratory has been restructured to permit social distancing, and a screen has been installed so as to maintain your anonymity. VOLUNTEER STEWARDS - ST THOMAS' To increase daily Mass at St Thomas' from 3 days per week, we require more volunteer stewards. Similarly, we wish to offer Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament each morning from 9:25am to 9:55am which will also require an increase in volunteers able to be at the parish for 9:15am. STANDING ORDERS We wish to offer a profound thank you to all those who have already signed up for a Standing Order to our parishes, enabling a weekly donation which sustains the life of our parishes during these uncertain times, especially given the financial burden so many are under. We would like to encourage those who may not have considered a Standing Order thus far to do so; this way you are able to contribute to the mission of the parish each week even though you may be unable to attend and donate in such a way that reduces the physical exchange of money which is discouraged in these days. May God reward you for your continued generosity. Standing Order forms can be obtained from the Sacristy. 2ND COLLECTION: PETER'S PENCE This weekend at all Sunday Masses we have a second collection in aid of Peter's Pence; this is a gesture of solidarity. Through it, every member of the faithful can participate in the activity of the Holy Father, Pope Francis, in his role as Pastor of the universal church. It is an activity that also supports the neediest and those in difficulty who approach the Holy See for help. PRAYER INTENTIONS We pray for all those who have died recently especially, Paul McEwan, Bernadette Larkin, and John Mitchell. And for the anniversaries of the following: Arthur & Mary Reid, James McCrossan, Mary Lunday, John & Mary Dickson, Joseph Hughes, Catherine White, Jim McCaffrey, Mark Mulroony, Catherine Garry, James Reilly, Patrick Devaney, Agnes McCormick, William & Agnes McHugh, Eamonn Duggan, Eileen Cameron, and the months mind of Pat McLaughlan. FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
Please keep the pupils from St John's primary in your prayers this week as they prepare to receive our Blessed Lord in Holy Communion for the first time this coming Saturday at 10am, 11:30am and 12 noon Masses; as on previous Saturdays, these Masses are open to pupils and their invited guests only. We return to our regular parish schedule of Saturday morning public Mass at 10am after next weekend. SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION After much planning and consideration our parishes and schools have arranged the following dates for the celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation: St Thomas' PS Pupils Monday 5th October, St Thomas' Church - Classes 1C & 1K - 6pm Tuesday 6th October, St Thomas' Church - Classes 1M & 1O - 6pm St John's PS Pupils Wednesday 7th October, St John's Church - Classes 1K & 1M - 6pm Thursday 8th October, St John's Church - Classes 1C & 1O - 6pm St Mark's PS Pupils Monday 26th October, St John's Church - Class 1M - 6pm Tuesday 27th October, St John's Church - Class 1O with three from 1K - 6pm Wednesday 28th October, St John's Church - Class 1C with three from 1K - 6pm In accordance with present restrictions, these Masses are open to the pupils and their invited guests only; we keep our young people in our prayers during these final weeks of preparation. FUNERAL MASSES THIS WEEK There is one Funeral Mass taking place in St John's this week on Friday at 10am; this Mass is offered for the happy repose of the soul of our brother Paul McEwan; we pray for Paul and for the care and consolation of his family at this time. In accordance with government restrictions, this Mass will be open to invited guests only. CHANGES IN MASS TIMES Please note that the following changes in Holy Mass times come into effect this coming weekend, 3rd & 4th October: Saturday Vigil Masses: St John's 4pm St Thomas' 5:15pm We thank you for your continued prayers and patience as we, your priests, attempt to structure both parishes in such a way as to permit their Mass schedules to be celebrated by one priest should the circumstances require it. All other Mass times remain as they are. CONFESSIONS Priests are available in St John's oratory on Saturday mornings from 10:30am until 11am, and from 3:15pm to 3:45pm in the afternoon to hear your confession. The oratory has been restructured to permit social distancing, and a screen has been installed so as to maintain your anonymity. VOLUNTEER STEWARDS - ST THOMAS' To increase daily Mass at St Thomas' from 3 days per week, we require more volunteer stewards. Similarly, we wish to offer Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament each morning from 9:25am to 9:55am which will also require an increase in volunteers able to be at the parish for 9:15am. STANDING ORDERS We wish to offer a profound thank you to all those who have already signed up for a Standing Order to our parishes, enabling a weekly donation which sustains the life of our parishes during these uncertain times, especially given the financial burden so many are under. We would like to encourage those who may not have considered a Standing Order thus far to do so; this way you are able to contribute to the mission of the parish each week even though you may be unable to attend and donate in such a way that reduces the physical exchange of money which is discouraged in these days. May God reward you for your continued generosity. NEXT WEEKEND 2ND COLLECTION: PETER'S PENCE Next weekend at all Sunday Masses we have a second collection in aid of Peter's Pence; this is a gesture of solidarity. Through it, every member of the faithful can participate in the activity of the Holy Father, Pope Francis, in his role as Pastor of the universal church. It is an activity that also supports the neediest and those in difficulty who approach the Holy See for help. HOUR OF MERCY 2020 Bishop Keenan and the Friends of Divine Mercy Scotland invite YOU to an Hour of Mercy and Reconciliation on Tuesday 29th September 2020, at St Mary's Parish, Paisley, 163 George Street, PA1 2UN. The evening begins at 6pm. PRAYER INTENTIONS We pray for all those who have died recently especially, Jane Connell, Maria Anderson, and Paul McEwan. And for the anniversaries of the following: Violet & Martin Walker, May Connolly, James Boyle, Gerry Costello, John & Rena Weldon, Harry Harris, John McLaughlin, Gerald McLaughlin. THANK YOU!
Fr Joe and Fr Jonathan would like to offer our heartfelt thanks to you, our wonderful parishioners, from St John’s and St Thomas’ for your incredibly kind and warm welcome as we both take up new appointments here in Barrhead and Neilston. It has been a joyful first week/s as we get to know you and serve you. Know too that we pray for you and your intentions each and every day, In our Masses, but also in the house oratory. Let us continue to pray for our parish families and each other. CHANGE OF TIME FOR ADORATION Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will now be available every day, including Sunday, from 9:25am until Holy Mass at 10am; the church will then close after morning Mass for sanitisation. The previous schedule of Monday, Wednesday, and Friday after Mass until 1pm was possible due to the incredible generosity and dedication of our volunteer stewards, however, with many returning to work, and our priests being engaged in our schools, we thought it best to now offer a daily schedule which takes place before Mass as this is more practical for stewarding and sanitization. It is our hope to return to a fuller schedule of daily Adoration in our Oratory as soon as possible. CONFESSIONS Our priests are available to hear your confession on Saturday’s mornings in St John’s at 10:30am until 11am, and prior to the Vigil Mass at 3:45pm until 4:14pm; at present, Confessions are heard in the Oratory where there is adequate distancing and a screen set up to preserve anonymity. We are in the process of arranging times/ location for St Thomas’. SATURDAY 26th SEPTEMBER Our schools will be enjoying their September weekend next Saturday; this allows our Saturday morning 10AM parish Mass to be open to the wider community as it won’t be a First Holy Communion Mass; no booking is necessary. NEW TELEPHONE NUMBER FOR ST THOMAS’ 0141 876 1553 FIRST HOLY COMMUNIONS This Saturday we continue our celebration of First Holy Communion Masses; we offer our warmest congratulations, and promise of continued prayers to our six pupils, and their families from St Mark’s Primary and thirteen pupils, and their families from St Thomas’ Primary as they received our Blessed Lord in Holy Communion for the first time. FUNERAL MASSES There are funeral Masses taking place in St John’s & St Thomas’ this week: St Thomas’, Wednesday 10AM – Maria Anderson St John’s, Friday 10AM – Jane Connell We pray for the happy repose of our sisters’ souls, and for the consolation of their family and friends. Again, due to government restrictions on numbers, the Mass will be for immediate family only. Eternal rest, grant unto them O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. FIRST COMMUNIONS/SATURDAY MORNING MASSES Throughout the month of September and the first Saturday in October, the Saturday morning Masses in the parish are First Communion Masses for our children who were supposed to receive the Sacrament in May but due to the lockdown were postponed. Because there are limited numbers allowed in the church and also given we have so many children receiving the Sacrament, the SATURDAY MORNING MASSES FOR THE NEXT MONTH WILL BE FOR THE CHILDREN AND THEIR LIMITED INVITED GUESTS ONLY. THEY ARE NOT OPEN TO THE GENERAL PARISH. We apologise to all those who normally come to Saturday morning Mass but we’re sure you will agree and understand the importance of the children receiving the Lord. If you are among those unable to come on Saturday mornings, please offer your sacrifice in prayer for the children. (The Confirmations for S1 will be arranged after all children have received First Holy Communion.) RCIA--NEW MEMBERS BEING RECEIVED INTO THE CHURCH This year our parish received into the Church two adult converts to the faith, Karen and Stephen; this is a time of great joy for them and the whole parish as we welcome two new members into our family. We are currently making preparations for beginning a new session of RCIA, the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults; this is the program of evening inputs which adults follow over the course of the coming year in order to learn about our Catholic faith with the view to being received into the Church the following Easter Vigil. If you feel you are being drawn towards our Catholic faith, or know someone who is, please speak with one of our priests; you are most welcome! ST JOHN’S & ST THOMAS’ FINANCES The Diocesan Finance department has calculated that due to the restriction of numbers at Mass the potential loss of weekly income at St John’s is around £2,892 resulting in an estimated monthly loss of £12,532. For St Thomas’ it is around £668 weekly and £2,895 monthly. Although many of us are unable to attend Mass each week, it is still important to donate weekly to our parishes in order to sustain them, and their priests, in their mission. There are buckets marked First and Second Collection in the porches. Please deposit your donation there. You can also donate online by clicking Donate on the website. Thank you to all those who have continued to donate so generously over these last few months, especially given the financial burden so many are facing; it is deeply appreciated, and may God reward you for your continued generosity. By Gift Aiding - if you pay Tax - you can generate more funds for the parishes and may we also encourage more of you to consider donating by Standing Order. SICK AND RETIRED CLERGY – 2nd COLLECTION SUNDAY 20th SEPTEMBER We remember our Sick & Retired Priests of the diocese with great love and affection. We have fifteen retired priests, still active in prayer and witness: one living in Rome, six in houses throughout the diocese, three in parish presbyteries, and five at the Residence of the Little Sisters along with Bishop John Cunningham. We thank God for the gift of these priests and keep them in our prayers. In 2018 our three special collections and Friends Campaign raised £76,426, which represents 60% of our expenditure of £128,381. i.e. a shortfall of £51,955, which was met by the Sick & Retired Priests Investment income. You can give to this Second Collection either in Church or through the Diocesan online portal. HOUR OF MERCY 2020 Bishop John Keenan and The Friends of Divine Mercy Scotland invite YOU to an Hour of Mercy and Reconciliation on Tuesday 29th September 2020, at The Diocesan Divine Mercy Shrine St Mary’s Parish Paisley, 163 George Street, PA1 2UN. Time: 6:00pm This is a wonderful opportunity for those who have not gone for confession since the lockdown. Priests will available for confession. Book your ticket here, call the chapel house on 01418892602, or email [email protected] INVITATION FROM BISHOP JOHN – ST THERESE NOVENA Sign up for the Novena ‘I encourage you to join me in asking the Little Flower’s intercession so that in these unprecedented times, in her words, we may both ‘trust God that we are exactly where we are meant to be’ and, at the same time, ‘not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith.’ With every prayer and blessing, +John FAMILY ROSARY We will continue on Saturdays and Sundays at 7pm to pray the Rosary together in our homes for our families and parish. We especially ask Our Lady in her titles as Health of the Sick and Comforter of the Afflicted to intercede before God the Father and her Son Jesus for our intentions. PRAYERS REQUESTED Please keep in your prayers all those who have asked us to pray for their intentions, especially for the repose of the souls of Jane Connell, Maria Anderson, and Patricia McLaughlan, who died recently. As well as Margaret Gallacher, Emma Goodwin, Anthony Quinn, Ella McLaughlin, Brian McBride, Brian Joseph McBride, Alex Costello, Peggy & Jim McCaffery, Tommy McKenna, Anna Gaughan, Jack & Isabel Barr, Mark & Irene Clougherty, John Langlois, whose anniversaries occur around this time, and for the 6th Months mind of Jimmy Kierny. May all the faithful departed rest in peace. Amen. |
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