Rorate Mass: Each Wednesday of Advent at 7:30am
The Rorate Mass takes its name from the opening words of the Introit, which comes to us from Isaiah 45:8: “Rorate, caeli, desuper, et nubes pluant justum, aperiatur terra, et germinet Salvatorem.” “Drop down dew, ye heavens, from above, and let the clouds rain the just: let the earth be opened and bud forth a Saviour.” Deanery Reconciliation/Confessions The 4 Priests of the Deanery will hear Confessions in St Cadoc's, Newton Mearns, on Thursday 2nd December and St Joseph’s, Clarkston, on Tuesday 7th December, and on Thursday 9th December in St John's, Barrhead, all at 7pm. Mary’s Meals From 1st November 2021 to 31st January 2022, all donations up to a total of £1.6 million will be matched by a generous group of private donors. Home | Mary's Meals UK (marysmeals.org.uk) Assisted Suicide Public Consultation We must send a strong message to Mr. McArthur, MSPs and the Scottish Government: that assisted suicide is a dangerous and unethical practice that must never be legalised in Scotland or any other part of the UK. The consultation is running until Wednesday 22 December. Please complete the questionnaire as soon as you can and encourage others to do the same. https://www.spuc.org.uk/assisteddyingscotlandconsultation Closing Mass for the Year of St Joseph The year dedicated to St Joseph will be formally closed with Mass at 7:00pm on Wednesday 8th December, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, in St Mirin’s Cathedral. Evening of Reflection Here in St John's on Friday 3rd December from 7pm-10pm. The evening begins with Holy Mass, Exposition, Meditations and Private prayer. St John's Mass for deceased The Annual Mass for those who have died in 2021 is on Monday 29th November at 7pm. Why not buy a gift that means something for others? The Aid to the Church in Need and SCIAF websites have catalogues with gifts that really help others. St Thomas 200 Club Prize Winners for November 1st (No 128) Clare Wood 2nd (No 148) Kevin MacDonald. Margaret Wood will be available after both Masses on the weekend of 18th/19th December for those renewing or wishing to join for next year. It is £10 per number for the year, one draw each month except for July & August. (50% of proceeds to prize winners and 50% for church funds.) SPUC Scotland Support us by buying Christmas Cards from our online store. The Cardinal Winning Pro-Life Initiative We are holding a Grand Sale over the next couple of weeks. It’s at 104 Albert Road, Crosshill, Glasgow G42 8DR. See poster in porch on how to book slot and details of dates/times. Marriage and family webpage The Diocese have a dedicated page on the website for Marriage and Family life. https://rcdop.org.uk/marriage-family-life-2 Funerals in St John's Tues 30 Nov: Elizabeth Anderson at 10am. Thu 2 Dec: Thomas Connelly at 10am. Mon 6 Dec: Bernard Lafferty at 10am. We pray for those who have died recently: Ellen Burns, Diane Carroll, Thomas Connelly, James Fleming, Bernard Lafferty, Elizabeth Anderson; and for the three months mind of Michelle McCormick; and for the Anniversaries of Martin Cuddihy, Frank Foy, Jackie Foy, Laura Janetta, Andrew Jardine, Joe McCormick, Monica McDade, Jean McKay, Bridget O’Donnell, and John O’Donnell.
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Mary’s Meals
From 1st November 2021 to 31st January 2022, all donations up to a total of £1.6 million will be matched by a generous group of private donors. There are many ways to donate, including choosing Mary’s Meals gift cards as a meaningful gift this Christmas, or setting a virtual place at your Christmas table – find out more at Mary's Meals UK (marysmeals.org.uk) Special Collection: Education 21st November 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. Assisted Suicide Webinar: Tuesday 23rd November at 6:30pm The webinar, hosted by Care Not Killing and Not Dead Yet UK, aims to deepen understanding of the issues involved with assisted suicide, euthanasia and the potential future impacts of Liam McArthur’s proposed Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill. If interested email [email protected] Assisted Suicide Public Consultation It is important that as many people as possible respond to this consultation. We must send a strong message to Mr. McArthur, MSPs and the Scottish Government: that assisted suicide is a dangerous and unethical practice that must never be legalised in Scotland or any other part of the UK. The consultation is running until Wednesday 22nd December 2021. Please complete the questionnaire as soon as you can and encourage others to do the same. https://www.spuc.org.uk/assisteddyingscotlandconsultation Mass for Deceased Clergy Bishop John invites you to join him to pray for the repose of the souls of the deceased clergy of our Diocese. This Mass will take place on Tuesday 23rd November at 1:00pm in St Mirin’s Cathedral. All welcome to come and pray for our deceased clergy. Closing Mass for the Year of St Joseph The year dedicated to St Joseph will be formally closed with Mass at 7:00pm Wednesday 8th December, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, in St Mirin’s Cathedral. Evening of Reflection Here in St John's on Friday 3rd December from 7pm-10pm. The evening begins with Holy Mass, Exposition, Meditations and Private prayer. Remembrance Service Hospitality in St Thomas's Thank you to all who generously donated foodstuff and who gave of their time in preparation and working on the day. Food was also distributed to the homeless. Meeting of Young Adults (18-30) Scotland’s most recently ordained priest, Fr Chris Doig, will speak about “The Motherhood of Mary” at 7pm in St Mirin’s Cathedral on Wednesday 24th November. The talk will be followed by a recitation of the Rosary and an opportunity to get together over drinks. 96th Anniversary of the Death of Ven. Margaret Sinclair Memorial Mass to pray for her Beatification & Canonisation on Wednesday 24th November at 7pm. St. Brendan's Church, 187 Kelso St, Yoker, Glasgow G13 4BH. Funeral in St Thomas's Isobell McGuire on Wednesday 24th November Annual Mass for deceased (2021) St Thomas's: Saturday 27th November at 10am. St Johns: Monday 29th November at 7pm. We pray for those who have died recently, especially: Betty Anderson, Jim Johnstone, Michelle McCormick, Isobell McGuire, Eddie McLaughlin, Helen Markey, Joe Stevenson; and for the Anniversaries of: James Connolly, John Gormlie, Kevin Fitzgerald, Annetta Furie, John Hearns, Maria Herbert, Mary Lafferty, John & Tommy Logue, Willie Martin, Alex McDade, Margaret McGirr, Marie McGuire, and Mari Scott.
Annual Mass at St. Conval's Cemetery
Join Bishop John on Sunday 14th November at 2pm. Remembrance Services 12 Noon Neilston Cenotaph 2:30 pm at Cowan Park, Barrhead Special Collection: Education 21st November 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 and we also employ four part-time local members of staff to work in our schools and on the RE curriculum. In 2020 this collection and our Friends Campaign raised £9,447, which represents 16% of our expenditure of £57,485, resulting in a deficit of £48,038. Pre-Covid-19 (in 2019) the income was £18,529 and expenditure was £38,488 resulting in a deficit of £19,406. Lourdes 2022 It is with sadness that the decision has been taken to postpone our Diocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage from 2022 until 2023. Although the world is opening up ever more to travel, there are still some unresolved factors to be clarified over the next few months. As it takes many months to prepare for a Pilgrimage, it was thought better to take the decision now and focus our efforts on Lourdes 2023. Donations for Migrant Help: Diocese of Paisley Christmas Appeal Toiletries, winter clothes for men & women, rice cooker, shoes, gifts, socks, new underwear, hats, scarfs, umbrellas. Please drop off from Monday 8th November until Monday 6th December. Please call ahead to check opening hours/availability. Diocesan Offices, Incle Street, Paisley PA11HR - 0141 847 6130 Funerals this week in St John's Tues 16th Nov Michael Reilly Wed 17th Nov Joan Dorrian Fri 19th Nov Jane O’Rorke Funeral this week in St Thomas's Fri 19th Nov Thomas Cloherty. Think Vocation “My words will not pass away” The Gospel and the teaching of Christ are ever valid, ever new. Could you be called to announce it to the people of our time, as a priest, deacon or religious sister or brother? Speak to your Diocesan Vocations Director, [email protected] or Tel: 0141 889 5056 Assisted Suicide Webinar: Tue 23 November at 6:30pm The webinar, hosted by Care Not Killing and Not Dead Yet UK, aims to deepen understanding of the issues involved with assisted suicide, euthanasia and the potential future impacts of Liam McArthur’s proposed Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill. If interested email [email protected] . St John's SSVP Deceased Mass This Saturday 20th November at 10am Holy Mass will be offered for deceased members of the Parish Society of St Vincent de Paul. Marriage and family webpage The Diocese have a dedicated page on the website for Marriage and Family life. It contains a wealth of information, support and resources for many aspects of this important vocation. For more information please visit https://rcdop.org.uk/marriage-family-life-2 The Challenge of Climate Change: Sunday 21st November at 3:00pm The meeting is at St. Andrew's Parish Church, Barrhead. The theme of this meeting is in the form of a question, "How can we as faith traditions and leaders in communities, respond to the challenge of climate change?" We will hear short talks from various speakers from different faith traditions. Afterwards there will be light refreshments available. We pray for those who have died recently, especially Betty Anderson, Sadie Burns, Thomas Cloherty, Joan Dorrian, Anne Marie Emde, Isobell McGuire, Jane O’Rorke, and Michael Reilly; and for the Anniversaries of Kathleen Byrne, Helena Carlin, Ann Costello, Vincent Costello, Billy Geddes, Harry McGunnigle, Charles Shields, Alex Simpson, Frank Stewart, and Alex Taylor.
Second Collection this weekend: Monthly Building Fund
Annual Mass at St. Conval's Cemetery Join Bishop John on Sunday 14th November at 2pm. Children’s Rosary Movement (childrensrosary.org) Would you like your family to meet and pray the Rosary with other families in the Parish? Blythe Kaufman, who established the Children's Rosary Movement will give a short Zoom talk on Monday 8th November at 7pm. She has produced step-by-step video guides for parents of young children (age 4 to 14) who might wish to set up a Parish Children's Rosary Group. The Zoom link is as follows: Meeting ID: 863 1354 5731. Passcode: 461579 or contact [email protected] for more information. Donations for Migrant Help: Diocese of Paisley Christmas Appeal Toiletries, winter clothes for men & women, rice cooker, shoes, gifts, socks, new underwear, hats, scarfs, umbrellas. Please drop off from Monday 8th November until Monday 6th December. Please call ahead to check opening hours/availability. Diocesan Offices, Incle Street, Paisley PA11HR - 0141 847 6130 Funerals this week in St John's Mon 8th Nov: Peter Keenan Wed 10th Nov: Joseph Hughes Changes to Mass this week St John's: No Mass on Friday 13th November. St Thomas's: Only one Morning Mass this week on Friday 13th November. St John's 100 Club Winners October 1st M. Davidson No 102 £140 2nd A. Philiben No 21 £70 3rd W &M Fossett No 32 £35 4th J & M Hallan No 158 £20 5th P & M Miler No 44 £20 St John's: Readers & Extra-Ordinary Ministers of the Eucharist New rota in the Sacristy to view. Sacred Heart Companions Prayer Group This Tuesday 9th November in Tea Room from 1pm-2pm. Remembrance Sunday St Thomas's Those preparing home baking should bring their home baking to the hall on Saturday 14th November from 10:30am - 12 noon. Shoppers Night This Friday 13th November in the Church hall from 7pm for St John's Primary School Funds. Please come along and support! Diocesan men's evening for Year of St. Joseph All men are invited from 7:30pm on Thursday 11th November in St. Mirin's Cathedral hall for a time of prayer/reflection on the life of St Joseph, followed by refreshments. Register at https://rcdop.org.uk/learning-from-st-joseph. We pray for those who have died recently, especially Sheila McGhee Anderson, Joan Dorrian, Joseph Hughes, Peter Keenan, Johnny McShane, Patsy Smith, and Michael Reilly; the 1st month's mind of Harry Hughes; and for the Anniversaries of James Bell, Dr Gerald Boyle, Canon Luke Brady, Leo Burns, Wallace Burns, Jean Carberry, Charles & Mary Frances Carlton, James Clarke, George & Jean Docherty, James & Kathleen Duffy, Joe & Kathleen Gallagher, Billy Geddes, George Harris, Betty Hughes, Unity Lapsley, Garry Larkin, Ellen Longwill, Catherine Kelly, Robert Martin, Mary Monaghan, Maureen Monaghan, Fr Willie McDade, Bishop Stephen, McGill, Martha McKenna, and Bill Munn.
Second Collection next weekend: Monthly Building Fund
Solemnity of All Saints Monday 1st November Masses at 10am in both Parishes and 7pm only in St John’s. Feast of All Souls Tuesday 2nd November, St John’s 9am, 10am (Funeral of Elizabeth Sim) and 7pm. No Mass in St Thomas’s. November Month of the Holy Souls Mass each day in November is offered for the Holy Souls in Purgatory, assured of Heaven but judged at the moment of death in need of purification for sins committed and to make adequate reparation for them. Catechism no 1054 “Those who die in God’s grace and friendship imperfectly purified, although they are assured of their eternal salvation, undergo a purification after death, so as to achieve the holiness necessary to enter the joy of God”. You can collect November Lists and return with offering for Holy Masses as soon as possible. Annual Mass at St. Conval’s Cemetery Bishop John will celebrate Mass to pray for the souls of family members laid to rest in St Conval’s on Sunday 14th November at 2pm. Later date due to COP26. Aid to the Church in Need Petition We call on the UK Government and the United Nations to take more effective steps to address the double jeopardy faced by women and girls from religious minorities in certain countries suffering sexual violence and persecution, please follow the link: Aid to the Church in Need | #REDWEDNESDAY PETITION (acnuk.org) Evening of Reflection An Evening of Reflection before the Blessed Sacrament in St John’s in honour of the Holy Souls in Purgatory commencing with Mass, Exposition, Rosary, Way of the Cross and Private Prayer before the Blessed Sacrament on Friday, 5th November 7pm – 10pm. Men on a mission: Learning from St. Joseph (Thursday 11th November) In St. Mirin's Cathedral hall, learn from the example of his life and be inspired to fulfil our mission as Catholic men, whether single/married, fathers/spiritual fathers, sons, brothers or husbands. Find, encouragement and refreshment by socialising over a drink! To register please sign up at https://rcdop.org.uk/learning-from-st-joseph. (7pm-9pm) St John’s: Readers & Extra-Ordinary Ministers of the Eucharist New rota in the Sacristy to view. 200 Club St Thomas’s October Winner Lynn Murdoch No 133 £60 2nd John Stevenson No 73 £30 Children’s Liturgy St Thomas’s Volunteers needed. PVG required. Please see Fr Jonathan. We pray for those who have died recently, especially Joan Dorrian, Peter Keenan, James O’Donnell, Elizabeth Sim, Marie Scott, Florence Stewart, and Michael Reilly; the 1st month’s mind of Margaret D’Arcy; and for the Anniversaries of Canon Luke Brady, Francis Carlton, Joe Collins, Jim Connolly, Bill Forbes, Joe Foy, Anna Nana Docherty, Eric Hickey, Theresa & Willie Irwin, Peggy Martin, Edward & Helen Monaghan, Annie & John McGowan, Noreen McGowan, Ian Pennie, Martha Sproul, and Charlie Taylor.
Missio Scotland Annual Collection - This Weekend
Please support the work of the Missionary Church. Paisley Diocesan Mass for the Opening of Process of the Synod of Bishops on Synodality 2023 Holy Mass in St Mirin’s Cathedral on Sunday 31 October at 12:00 noon to inaugurate in our Diocese a consultation with the People of God, which will conclude in our diocesan pre-Synodal Gathering around March 2022. The Synodal process is a journey of the whole Church, listening to the Holy Spirit. Annual Mass at St Conval’s Cemetery Bishop John will celebrate Mass to pray for the souls of family members laid to rest in St Conval’s on Sunday 14th November at 2pm. Later date due to COP26. Sunday Mass for COP26 St Aloysius’ Church, Rose St on 7 November at 1pm. Book with the link https://mediades.co.uk/cop26/ Pastoral Formation of Young Adults (18-30) Fr Jonathan will speak about the Eucharist as 'the pearl of great price this Wednesday at 7pm in St Mirin’s Cathedral. Afterwards, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction concluding with get together over drinks. Connect @DoPYoungAdults (Facebook and Twitter); @rcdopya (Instagram). Annual Torchlight Procession Thursday 28th October. Please be at George Square, Glasgow, from 6pm, with Rosary at 6:30pm followed by the procession at 7pm to St Andrew's Cathedral, for Mass at 7:30pm. Evening of Reflection An Evening of Reflection before the Blessed Sacrament in St John’s in honour of the Holy Souls in Purgatory commencing with Mass, Exposition, Rosary, Way of the Cross and Private Prayer before the Blessed Sacrament on Friday, 5th November 7pm – 10pm. Men on a mission: Learning from St. Joseph (Thursday 11th November) In St Mirin's Cathedral Hall, learn from the example of his life and be inspired to fulfil our mission as Catholic men, whether single/married, fathers/spiritual fathers, sons, brothers, or husbands. Find encouragement and refreshment by socialising over a drink! To register please sign up at https://rcdop.org.uk/learning-from-st-joseph (7pm-9pm) Funerals this week Mon: Isabella Fleming (St Thomas’s) Wed: Marie Tylerleigh (St John’s) Fri: Marion Malaney (St John’s) Masses all at 10am. Following week Tues (2nd Nov): Elizabeth Sim. We pray for those who have died recently, especially Michael Fitzmorris, Isabella Fleming, Stephen Harrigan, James Kane, Marion Malaney, Mary MacAfee, James O’Donnell, Michael Reilly, Elizabeth Sim, Pat Smith, Marie Tylerleigh ; and 1st months mind of Tony McLachlan; and for the Anniversaries of Chrissie & Frank Beck, Mary & Patrick Campbell, Neil Crossan, Nellie Curran, Edward Gillan, Ethna & Peter Herbert, Teresa & Willie Irwin, Stephen Lafferty, Elspeth & William McFadyen, Edward McGuire Snr, Michael McQuade, Mary O’Neill, Harry & Sadie Quinn. All notices and anniversaries for the bulletin must be handed in by 7pm on Thursday
Missio Scotland Annual Collection (24th October)
Missio Scotland 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. In 2020 this collection was affected by the Covid-19 restrictions raising £15,305 (2019: £30,705) Annual Mass at St. Conval’s Cemetery Bishop John will celebrate Mass to pray for the souls of family members laid to rest in St Conval’s on Sunday 14th November at 2pm. Later date due to COP26. Mass for COP26 The Bishops of Scotland will host a Mass during COP26 at St Aloysius’ Church, Rose Street, on Sunday 7th November at 1pm. The Mass is for Official Delegates, Visitors to Glasgow and for the Faithful of Scotland. Places must be booked on Eventbrite in order to attend by following the link to https://mediades.co.uk/cop26/ Adoration St John’s: Daily from 9am-9:55am with Rosary at 9:25am. St John’s Oratory: Mon, Wed, Fri 10:30am-9pm. You can still sign up for a weekly hour. St Thomas’s: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat 9am-9:55am with Rosary at 9:25am. ACN’s ‘1 Million Children Praying the Rosary’ Campaign - 18th October 2021 The worldwide campaign is an invitation to remember the words of Our Lady of Fatima that the childlike and trusting prayer of the Rosary can truly change the world and bring peace. Pastoral Formation of Young Adults (18-30) Thursday 28th October Fr Jonathan Whitworth will speak about the Eucharist as 'the pearl of great price' with Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Benediction of the Church. Finally, we will get together over drinks. @DoPYoungAdults (Facebook and Twitter); @rcdopya (Instagram). Annual Torchlight Procession The Annual Torchlight Procession to remember the lives lost from abortion will be on Thu 28 Oct. Please at George Square, Glasgow, from 6pm, with Rosary at 6:30pm followed by the procession at 7pm to St Andrew's Cathedral, for Mass beginning at 7:30pm. East Renfrewshire Faith Forum An Inter-Faith Pandemic Healing & Reflection Service on Sunday 17th October at 3pm in the United Reform Church, Lowndes St, Barrhead. All Welcome! Evening of Reflection An Evening of Reflection before the Blessed Sacrament in St John’s in honour of the Holy Souls in Purgatory commencing with Mass, Exposition, Rosary, Way of the Cross and Private Prayer before the Blessed Sacrament on Friday, 5th November 7pm-10pm. We pray for those who have died recently: Sarah Connolly, Evelyn Gadd, Catherine Mackenzie, Alison McMaster, Marion Mulaney, and Anna Wilson; and for the anniversaries of Michael Conafray, Anne Donnelly, Charles Duffin, Johnny Farrell, Patricia Fitzpatrick, Jimmy Fleming, Joseph Foy, Mary Goldie, James McAllister, Angus McEachen, Alice McGrory, Johnny MacMillan, Fr James Murray, Fr James O’Connell, Katie & Patrick Reilly, Kenny and Patricia Ross. All notices and anniversaries for the bulletin should be handed in by 7pm on Thursday please.
ACN Scotland
Aid to Church in Need would like to invite our parishes, schools and families to join ACN’s ‘1 Million Children Praying the Rosary’ campaign on 18th October 2021. The worldwide campaign is an invitation to remember the words of Our Lady of Fatima that the childlike and trusting prayer of the Rosary can truly change the world and bring peace. Pastoral Formation of Young Adults (18-30) Join us on Wednesday 27th October when Fr Jonathan Whitworth will speak about the Eucharist as 'the pearl of great price'. Afterwards there will be Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction of the Church. Finally, we will get together over drinks. Connect with us on social media: @DoPYoungAdults (Facebook and Twitter); @rcdopya (Instagram). Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) The group will start this Monday 4th October. Anyone interested in enquiring about the Catholic Church should speak with Fr Joe/Fr Jonathan. St Thomas 200 Club: T. Cloherty No 150 (£50) Kathleen Dunn No 62 (£25) St John’s 100 Club: R. Meechan No 87 (£140) John J Reilly No 100 (£70) Pat Devenny No 16 (£35) Maureen Davidson No 102 (£20) Maureen Mc Guire No 1 (£20) Sacred Heart Companions Prayer Group Meeting in Tea Room on Tues 12th Oct from 1pm-2pm. Stop the latest Holyrood Parliament Assisted Suicide Efforts An Assisted Suicide Bill will be published in the Scottish Parliament this month which we urge you to actively oppose. East Renfrewshire Faith Forum An Inter-Faith Pandemic Healing & Reflection Service on Sunday 17th Oct at 3pm in the United Reform Church, Lowndes St, Barrhead. All Welcome! Evening of Reflection There will be an Evening of Reflection before the Blessed Sacrament in St John’s in honour of the Holy Souls in Purgatory commencing with Mass, Exposition, Rosary, Way of the Cross and Private Prayer before the Blessed Sacrament on Friday, 5th November 7pm – 10pm. ‘Lets Walk for Lockerbie!’ The P7s from St Mark’s, St John’s and St Thomas’s are walking the distance from Barrhead to Lockerbie and back throughout October (157 miles) to raise funds for their P7 residential trip next May. Donations via https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/p7-lockerbie. Thank you! Those who have died recently, especially Mother Mary Benedict, Mary Bowden, Margaret D’Arcy, Evelyn Gadd, Harry Hughes, Jim McNairney, Terry McNulty; the 1st month’s mind of Jimmy Docherty, Fr Terry Donnelly; the 6 months’ mind of Jonathan Gilmour; and the anniversaries of Maggie Boylan, Anna & Peter Hughes, John Cleary, John Dickson, Mary Dickson, Catherine & John Fearon, Matthew Fearon, Frank Gallacher, Joseph Hughes, Mary Lunday, John McGuire Snr, Patricia Milton, Rena Mooney, John McMillan, Gerry & Mary McQueenie, Catherine Quinn, and Jim Reilly. All notices and anniversaries for the bulletin should be handed in by 7pm on Thursdays
Second Collection this weekend: Monthly Building Fund
Monies to be used to upgrade parking spaces in both Parishes and, looking ahead, resurfacIng the pedestrian walkway in front of St John’s Church. Annual Safeguarding Announcement To be read at all Masses 2nd & 3rd October. October Evening for the Year of St Joseph in St Mirin’s: Wednesday 13th October at 7:00pm This month, we pray and celebrate the work of those involved in the Arts and Professions. There will be Adoration, Benediction and Evening Prayer of the Church. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) The group will start this Monday 4th October. Anyone interested in enquiring about the Catholic Church should speak with Fr Joe/Fr Jonathan. Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration From this Monday, 4th October, Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration in St John’s Oratory after the 10:00am Mass until 9:00 pm on Mon/Wed/Fri. Sign-up as an Adorer willing to commit to spending the same hour each week in the Oratory. We will also be starting all-night Vigils before the Blessed Sacrament in St John’s on the first Friday of each month. The sign-up forms can be used to express an interest in the Vigils. One Million Children Praying the Rosary Please find below a link to our webpage for 'One Million Children Praying the Rosary' outlining our ask of schools and parishes in the UK. acnuk.org onemillionchildrenprayingtherosary Stop the latest Holyrood Parliament Assisted Suicide Efforts An Assisted Suicide Bill will be published in the Scottish Parliament this month which we urge you to actively oppose. It will outline details of a public consultation with which we urge all Catholics to engage. We will be working in tandem with Care Not Killing and encourage you also to sign up to their messages. ‘Lets Walk for Lockerbie!’ The P7’s from St Mark’s, St John’s and St Thomas’s are walking the distance from Barrhead to Lockerbie and back throughout October, a total of 157 miles, to raise funds for their P7 residential trip next May. Donations via https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/p7-lockerbie Thank you! Blessed Carlo Acutis International Exhibition: The Miracles of the Eucharist at Glasgow University Catholic Chaplaincy 4th-6th November and St. Columba’s Church, Glasgow 7th-9th November. See the Poster in the porch for viewing times and talks and Adoration. Please pray for those who have died recently Agnes Brady, Peter Lavery, Helen Morran, Michael McBride, Mary McDermott, Anthony McLachlan, Bolek Pajak, Marie Tytherleigh, Jim Wall ; the 1st month’s mind of Jane Devenny, Michelle McCormick; the 6 months mind of Agnes O’Donnell; and the anniversaries of Helen Burns, Eileen Cameron, Robert Cheney, Patrick Collins, Eamon Duggan, Steven Ingram, Gordon King, John McCool, Agnes & Willie McHugh, Fr Brian Rice, Margaret Stewart, John & Rena Weldon, Catherine White. Please hand in all notices and anniversaries for the bulletin by 7pm on Thursday.
Second Collection Next Weekend
Monthly Building Fund. Monies to be used to upgrade parking spaces in both Parishes, and looking ahead, resurfacing the pedestrian walkway in front of St John's church. October evening for the Year of St Joseph This will take place on Wednesday 13th October at 7:00pm in St Mirin’s Cathedral. This month, we pray and celebrate the work of those involved in the Arts and Professions. There will be Adoration, Benediction and Evening Prayer of the Church. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) The group will start on Monday 4th October. Anyone interested in enquiring about the Catholic Church should speak with Fr Joe/Fr Jonathan. Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration From Monday, 4th October we will again have Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration in the Oratory in St John’s after the 10:00am Mass until 9:00pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Sign-up forms are available in both Church Porches for a new rota of Adorers willing to commit themselves to spending the same hour each week in the Oratory. We will also be starting all-night Vigils before the Blessed Sacrament in St John’s on the First Fridays of each month. The sign-up forms can be used to express an interest in the Vigils. Pilgrimage of Healing & Hope Virtual Pilgrimage through the Holy Land with Mary Magdalene. This October we invite you to travel through the Holy Land on a pilgrimage of healing and hope. Register online www.magdala.org Rosary for October Morning Rosary will resume Monday to Sunday from 9:25am with Silent Adoration at 9am beginning next Friday 1st October. ‘Lets Walk for Lockerbie!’ The P7’s from St Mark’s, St John’s and St Thomas’s are walking the distance from Barrhead to Lockerbie and back throughout October – a total of 157 miles! – to raise funds for their P7 residential trip next May. Donations made via this link will be split equally between the 3 schools. https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/p7-lockerbie Thank you! Bible Timeline Course The Bible Timeline Study System, divides the whole Bible into different Periods, easy to understand and memorise. Each live-streamed session has a time of discussion with Q&A starting on Wednesday 29th September at 7pm for 8 weeks. Bible Readings and Teaching Summary notes will be available. More details and registration at www.comeandsee.org Walsingham Pro-Life Pilgrimage (Saturday 23rd October) A pilgrimage of Reparation and Prayer for the Sanctity of Life. Details of the day’s programme at http://www.prolifepilgrimage.org Please pray for those who have died recently especially Etta Archibald, Susan Brady, Michael McBride, Helen Noble (Collins), Boles Pajakowska, Maria Whyte; and the 1st Month’s Mind of Francis McAloon; and the Anniversaries of James Boyle, Frances Duffy, Margaret Gallacher, James Gillespie, Margaret Hanlan, Margaret Hewitt, Bernadette Larkin, Gerald McLaughlin, John McLaughlin. Please hand in all notices and anniversaries for the Bulletin by 7pm on Thursday |
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