News & Events
February 19 2012 ASH WEDNESDAY This Wednesday is Ash Wednesday and is a day of Fast and Abstinence. Mass times for Ash Wednesday are 8:00am, 10:00am and 7:00pm. There will be Masses and services in all three Catholic schools. LENTEN SERVICES During Lent there will be Mass Monday–Friday at 8:00am as well as at 10.00am. A series of Lenten talks will take place after Stations of the Cross on Thursdays, 7:00pm. First talk is on March 1 2012, led by Zen Brayley on icons of the crucifixion and Resurrection at 7:30pm in the small hall. Forty Hours takes place from March 4-6 2012. Holy Hours will take place on the Monday and Tuesday evenings at 7pm. 'Walk with Me' magazine will be available from midweek. Copies may be reserved from Ruby. |
LENTEN TALKS ON A THURSDAY EVENING AT SAINT JOHN THE EVANGELIST PARISH
1st March Zen Brayley Icons of Lenten Images
15th March Father Michael McMahon On the Gospel of 4th Sunday in Lent
22nd March Father John Keenan Reflection on the Gospel of Passion Sunday
29th March Father Tom Kilbride Journeying to Holy Week
All talks will take place after Station of the Cross on Thursdays
SHOP AT AMAZON THROUGH THE PARISH WEBSITE
Many thanks to those who have been using the parish website to access and buy from Amazon. We currently receive 5% of each purchase you make by using the links to Amazon at no extra cost to you. Simply click on the Amazon logo anywhere on our site to help the parish swell the coffers.
SAINT PATRICK’S NIGHT DANCE
The parish will hold a Saint Patrick’s Night Dance in the Church Hall on March 17 2012. Tickets are available priced £8.00 and can now be purchased from SVDP members at the back of the church or from Rosaleen Reilly, Juile Docherty or Gerry Byrne on 0141 881 0816. Children over 9 are welcome. unfortunately we can’t offer concessions for children.
100 CLUB DRAW - JANUARY WINNERS
1st Prize - £140 No. 50 Margaret Davidson
2nd Prize - £70 No. 120 M. Connolly
3rd Prize - £35 No. 10 Margaret Cassidy
4th Prize - £20 No. 152 P. McKenna
5th Prize- £20 No. 121 M. Goodwin
Winnings can be collected from the Sacristy after Mass.
February 4 2012
CATHOLIC EDUCATION WEEK
The week when we are invited to pray about Catholic Education in our local schools is marked this week. Teachers from the local Primary Schools and Saint Luke's Secondary will speak at the Masses this weekend and pupils from the schools will be handing out literature on Catholic Schools, and will help to bring forward the Offertory gifts.
At the Vigil Mass Saint Mark's Primary will be represented, while Saint John's Primary will do the 10am Mass and Saint Luke’s Secondary will take care of the 12 noon and 6.30pm Masses.
A collection will be taken up for the work of the Catholic Education Service in Scotland. Mass will be celebrated to mark this important week at Saint Thomas' Church, Neilston, this Tuesday, February 7 2012 at 7pm to which all families and parishioners are invited. There will be tea and coffee in the hall afterwards.
SHOP AT AMAZON THROUGH THE PARISH WEBSITE
Many thanks to those who have been using the parish website to access and buy from Amazon. We currently receive 5.5% of each purchase you make by using the links to Amazon at no extra cost to you. Simply click on the Amazon logo anywhere on our site to help the parish swell the coffers.
THE GORSILAURE PROJECT_
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Those who support this project will be pleased to know that the children in the orphanage are doing well and that the school has 2000 pupils at present. The hospital which was opened recently is providing medical care for the children and local villagers. Funds are currently being raised to provide an X-ray machine and an ultra sound machine.
YOUTH TO LOURDES 2012
The Diocese is planning to take the Youth Pilgrimage to Lourdes this year. It is a great opportunity for young people to do voluntary work, meet many new friends, and celebrate the global nature of the faith in Lourdes. The trip will leave on Thursday, June 28 2012 and will return to Scotland on the afternoon of July 7 2012. The cost will be £500.00 and includes coach travel and full board in the 3* Hotel Jeanne d’Arc. Anyone applying to participate should have completed S4 and be 18 or under at June 30 2012.
COFFEEE MORNING AFTER 10AM MASS
The young people of the Parish will be hosting the coffee morning after 10am Mass on Sunday, February 12 2012 to raise funds for the Lourdes trip. It is one day after the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes and all donations to the Youth Fund will be greatly appreciated.
SAINT PATRICK’S NIGHT DANCE
The parish will hold a Saint Patrick's Night Dance in the Church Hall on March 17 2012. Tickets will be available shortly.
LOURDES HOSPITALITÉ
The Hospitalité invite you to Mass at 10am in Saint Mirin's Cathedral on Saturday, February 11 2012 for the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. In an attempt to revive the interest in the Hospitalité anyone interested in Lourdes is invited to refreshments and a short meeting in the Cathedral hall immediately after Mass. Booking forms for the pilgrimage led by Bishop Tartaglia will be available. Any enquiries contact Anne Louise, Hospitalité Secretary on 01475 638132.
JUST WAR IN THE 21st CENTURY
A public lecture on this subject will be given by Father John Langan S.J. on Monday, February 6 2012 at 7.30pm in St Aloysius’ College Hall. Admission free.
LIFE - FIDDLERS RALLY FUNDRAISER
This takes place in Glasgow City Chambers on Friday, February 10 2012 at 7.30pm. Tickets priced £7.00 available at the door or by telephoning 01505 335571, 0141 636 9240 or 0141 571 2037.
DARNLEY BRAES PENSIONERS CLUB
We are looking for new members. Why not come along and meet new friends? We meet every Tuesday afternoon from 2pm till 4pm in the Columba Club. Entry 50p including tea and biscuits. Bingo, dancing and raffles and we even have some men who play snooker! Come along or contact Joanne on 07500159179.
VOLUNTARY ACTION EAST RENFREWSHIRE
VAER are interested to hear the opinions of local people on a Time Bank Scheme for over 50’s. This would be a scheme which would allow for the matching of individuals/organisations with skills to those who have a job or task needing done. For more information contact VAER, undercover, 56 Kelburn Street, Barrhead.
WORLD PRAYER DAY
Parishioners are invited to attend this service on Friday, March 2 2012 at 2pm in the Salvation Army Hall.
January 8 2012
SAINT JOHN THE EVANGELIST’S GOLDEN JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS
A Jubilee Celebration organised by the Knights of Saint Columba and the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul are holding a dance.... Roddy's Disco.... Sing along ... Bingo ... Raffle prizes ... Fun Galore on Friday, February 3 2012 at the Columba Club from 8:00pm ‘til late. Tickets ONLY £3.00 on Sale at the Porch/Shop.
PARISH LOOP SYSTEM FOR THE HARD OF HEARING
The loop system is not working just now. A temporary system should be in place this week, with the parish system being sent to the manufacturers for repairs. Apologies for any inconvenience caused. The loop system allows the hearing aid wearer to hear the priest and readers, along with music, etc. directly delivered into their ear piece. The hearing aid must be switched to the ‘T’ position to enable this.
December 25 2011
SOLEMNITY OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD
On January 1 2012, the Holy Mass can be heard at the following times:
Saturday, December 31 2011 4.30 pm [Vigil Mass]
Sunday, January 1 2012 10.00am, 12.00 noon and 6.30pm
December 24 2011
ONLINE DONATIONS FACILITY NO LONGER AVAILABLE
Sadly, after just a short time using the 'Donate Now' facility, this service has had to be withdrawn by the parish. This is beacuse Charity Choice, who run the scheme, have decided to start charging both you and the parish transaction fees and maintenance fees respectively. Therefore, we do not consider this to be fair or ethical, particularly for a registered charity.
However, if you would still wish to make a donation to the parish at anytime, particularly at major feasts like Christmas or Easter, you can still do so in the following ways.
Write a cheque made payable to Saint John the Evangelist Parish, place it in an envelope and either hand or send this into the parish house or directly to Father Paul Brady, Parish Priest or Father Eoin Patten, Curate.
Also our new Standing Order Form and Gift Aid Declaration Form will allow you to make any offerings and donations that you would wish to make to the parish in an easier, more convenient way. Just download the forms via the links above and follow the instructions on the form(s). Please remember also that if you are a UK Tax Payer, you can Gift Aid any contributions that you make at no extra cost to yourself. By doing so, the parish benefits greatly from claiming back the taxable element of your contribution.
December 17 2011
MASS TIMES FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR
There will be NO 4.30pm Vigil Mass on Christmas Eve.
On Christmas Eve, December 24 the services will be as follows:
On Christmas Day Holy Mass at 10.00am and 12.00 noon. Please note that there will be no Evening Mass on Christmas Day.
SOLEMNITY OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD
On January 1 2012, the Holy Mass can be heard at the following times:
Saturday, December 31 2011 4.30 pm [Vigil Mass]
Sunday, January 1 2012 10.00am, 12.00 noon and 6.30pm
December 11 2011
CHRISTMAS CONFESSIONS
There will be a Reconciliation Service with confession in the Church THIS Wednesday, December 14 2011 at 7.00pm. A number of priests will be available to hear individual confessions. This is an ideal way to prepare for Christmas and the welcoming of the Christ Child into our midst
NEW PARQUET FLOOR
The work on the parquet flooring is now complete. The cost of the work was met by an insurance claim made earlier in the year for a burst pipe that flooded the Church. Please be more conscious of cleaning your feet before entering the Church, and of the footwear you wear to Mass. Would it damage our floor?
THE JESSE TREE
This year, the Jesse Tree will be used to raise funds for Mary’s Meals. Envelopes are available to place your gift inside. Just £9.00 can feed a child for 1 whole year. There are various envelopes with pictures of Christmas delights such as chocolates and cakes with a suggested price. You may wish to then contribute the price of one of these items to feed a child. Mary’s Meals provide a basic meal to 581,000 children every day. An average cost of a meal is a mere 4 pence!
December 5 2011
SUPPORTING MARRIAGE
The Scottish Government are proposing to redefine marriage to allow same-sex couples to marry. Many of you have completed our 'Supporting Marriage' cards. If you have not completed one please do so and return by December 7 2011. These can also be completed online and submitted directly at www.christian.org.uk/marriagescotland.
November 26 2011
NEW - WAYS TO DONATE TO SAINT JOHN THE EVANGELIST PARISH
Our new Standing Order Form and Gift Aid Declaration Form will allow you to make any offerings and donations that you would wish to make to the parish in an easier, more convenient way. Just download the forms via our website. Please remember also that if you are a UK Tax Payer, you can Gift Aid any contributions that you make at no extra cost to yourself. By doing so, the parish benefits greatly from claiming back the taxable element of your contribution.
November 23 2011
ADVENT
Important Dates for your Diary
CLOSURE OF CHURCH
The Church will be closed from November 28 2011 until December 2 2011 and then again from December 5 2011 until December 9 2011. Holy Mass during these dates will take place in the Church Hall. Weekends will NOT be affected.
This is due to necessary repair work being carried out on the parquet floor.
November 16 2011
MASS OF COMMEMORATION
A Mass for the deceased Bishops and Priests of the Diocese will be offered on Thursday, November 17 2011 at 7pm in Saint Patrick’s Church, Greenock. All welcome. Light refreshments will be available in the Hall for everyone after Mass.
November 7 2011
50th ANNIVERSARY AND GOLDEN JUBILEE
Read Bishop Tartaglia's Homily on the occasion of the 50th Anniversary & Golden Jubilee of Saint John the Evangelist, Barrhead.
November 6 2011
SACRED HEART COMPANIONS IN PRAYER
The Prayer Group will meet in the Oratory on November 8 2011 from 1.00pm till 2.00pm.
LOURDES HOSPITALITE
The AGM will take place on November 17 2011. The venue for this year's AGM is Saint Joseph's, Greenock at 8.30pm after the Mass for deceased Bishops and Priests in Saint Patrick's Greenock.
October 31 2011
SOLEMNITY OF ALL SAINTS
Tomorrow, Tuesday, November 1 2011 is the Solemnity of All Saints and is a Holy Day of Obligation. Times of Holy Mass are:
7:00pm (Vigil on Monday evening), 8:00am and 10:00am.
Please ensure that you make every effort to attend Holy Mass on this day.
FEAST OF ALL SOULS
Wednesday, November 2 2011 is the Feast of All Souls and is traditionally a day when we remember our own faithful departed and all those who have fallen asleep in Christ.
October 23 2011
10.00am MASS ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29 2011
PLEASE NOTE - Due to the Jubilee Mass at 12 noon, the 10:00am Mass will be CANCELLED along with confessions. The Vigil Mass will take place at the usual time of 4:30pm.
ORATORY
The Oratory will be closed Monday-Friday this week to allow work to be carried out.
SOCIAL AND COMMUNICATION GROUP
The meeting arranged for October 25 2011 has been postponed until November 8 2011. Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.
LEGION OF MARY
Many thanks to all who attended the Auxiliary Rally last week. A special word of thanks to all who provided delicious home baking.
KNIGHTS OF SAINT COLUMBA
Next meeting tomorrow October 24 2011 at 7.45pm in the Columba Club. All members are asked to attend.
DIVINE MERCY CONFERENCE
This takes place next Saturday, October 29 2011 in Saint Mirin’s Cathedral Paisley beginning at 11am in the Cathedral Hall. Please bring a packed lunch. Concludes at 4.30pm.
October 16 2011
ACCORD HOSPICE
A Karaoke-Disco in aid of Accord Hospice will take place in the United Services Club on Friday 4th November at 8pm. Tickets are priced at £3.00. Please contact Lorna Goldberg on 0141 880 6204.
THE BIG CLEAN
The parish is lucky enough to have a team of parishioners who meet on a Thursday morning to clean the church. After 10am Mass in Wednesday, October 26 and Thursday, October 27, they will carry out a big clean of the church. Many hands make light work, so volunteers are asked to give some of their time to help out. On Friday, October 28, the hall will undergo a final clean and preparation for the following day.
HOME BAKING REQUIRED FOR JUBILEE MASS
Please hand in any home baking to the hall on Friday October 28 2011 so that it can be laid out in the hall in time.
RBS COMMUNITY FORCE
HCPT Group 207 has applied for a donation from RBS Community Force. All we need is for as many people as possible to vote for us, please log on to communityforce.rbs.co.uk, select health and welfare, key in postcode G78 2RH and select Handicapped Children’s Pilgrimage Trust [HCPT] Group 207. Vote by phone on 0800 2100 245. Voting is until 23rd October 2011.
CHILDREN’S LITURGY
The Children’s Liturgy will resume on Sunday, 30th October 2011 and needs more adult helpers. If you are able to help out during 10 o’clock Mass some Sundays, please speak to Diane, Gerard, Mary or Theresa in the Hall before 10.00am Mass.
JUBILEE DANCE
A parish dance will take place on 29th October 2011 from 7.30pm until midnight with live entertainment and a buffet. Tickets priced £10.00 are available in the porch after Mass, from Ruby or the Saint Vincent de Paul Society.
SAINT JOHN’S PRIMARY
The Parent Council are holding a Shoppers Night on Thursday 10th November at 7pm till late in the Church Hall. Tickets are priced £2.00. For tickets or information contact Alison Cassidy on 0141 589 6295 or Marie Canning on 0141 583 8713.
October 3 2011
SAINT LUKE’S FEAST DAY MASS
Holy Mass will be celebrated for the Feast of Saint Luke the Evangelist [October 18] here in Saint John’s on Tuesday, October 4 at 7pm. Saint Luke's High School extends a warm invitation to all parishioners to join them on this big day in their calendar.
CLEAN UP FOR THE JUBILEE
In preparation for the Jubilee Celebrations, parishioners are asked to volunteer some time on Sunday October 9 from 1.00-6.00pm. You can volunteer an hour or 5 of your time to carry out odd jobs and cleaning in the Hall. Please put your name on the list in the porch or feel free to turn up on the day. Many hands make light work and everyone is invited to do something for their parish.
JUBILEE DANCE
A parish dance will take place on October 29 2011 from 7.30pm–midnight with live entertainment and buffet. Tickets priced £10.00 are available in the porch after Mass or from Ruby at the stall.
CATHOLIC PAPERS
Please note that the Scottish Catholic Observer is now £1.00. From October 2 2011, The Universe and Catholic Times will be priced at £1.30.
CALENDAR 2012
The Parish calendar is available after Mass at a price of £3.50 and leaflets are available detailing all the forthcoming events for the Jubilee Year.
October 1 2011
***PARISH READERS WANTED***
We urgently require new people to read The Word of the Lord at Holy Mass. Volunteeers are particularly required at the Saturday Vigil Mass at 16:30 and the Sunday evening 18:30 Mass. If you would like to volunteer your services for this important role at Holy Mass, please see the contact details below:
Saturday Vigil Holy Mass Readers
Mary Quinn on 0141 881 1727
Sunday 18:30 hours Holy Mass Readers
Mary Salernitano 0141 881 3179
September 17 2011
PARISH GOLDEN JUBILEE
This year, Saint John the Evanglists Parish celebrates its Golden Jubilee. There will be a special Mass of Thanksgiving on Saturday, October 29 2011 at 12:00 noon to which all are invited when we will celebarate 50 years of witness and faith here in Barrhead and in our Diocese.
There will be further details posted here in due course.
September 4 2011
NEW PARISH WEBSITE OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED
Today sees the launch of our New Parish Website, with many exciting new features and still more further improvements on the near horizon, which will be available in the next few weeks and months.
Please note that should you wish to contact the parish clergy electronically, email stjohnsbarrhead@gmail.com or alternatively Contact us through our online Web Form.
1st March Zen Brayley Icons of Lenten Images
15th March Father Michael McMahon On the Gospel of 4th Sunday in Lent
22nd March Father John Keenan Reflection on the Gospel of Passion Sunday
29th March Father Tom Kilbride Journeying to Holy Week
All talks will take place after Station of the Cross on Thursdays
SHOP AT AMAZON THROUGH THE PARISH WEBSITE
Many thanks to those who have been using the parish website to access and buy from Amazon. We currently receive 5% of each purchase you make by using the links to Amazon at no extra cost to you. Simply click on the Amazon logo anywhere on our site to help the parish swell the coffers.
SAINT PATRICK’S NIGHT DANCE
The parish will hold a Saint Patrick’s Night Dance in the Church Hall on March 17 2012. Tickets are available priced £8.00 and can now be purchased from SVDP members at the back of the church or from Rosaleen Reilly, Juile Docherty or Gerry Byrne on 0141 881 0816. Children over 9 are welcome. unfortunately we can’t offer concessions for children.
100 CLUB DRAW - JANUARY WINNERS
1st Prize - £140 No. 50 Margaret Davidson
2nd Prize - £70 No. 120 M. Connolly
3rd Prize - £35 No. 10 Margaret Cassidy
4th Prize - £20 No. 152 P. McKenna
5th Prize- £20 No. 121 M. Goodwin
Winnings can be collected from the Sacristy after Mass.
February 4 2012
CATHOLIC EDUCATION WEEK
The week when we are invited to pray about Catholic Education in our local schools is marked this week. Teachers from the local Primary Schools and Saint Luke's Secondary will speak at the Masses this weekend and pupils from the schools will be handing out literature on Catholic Schools, and will help to bring forward the Offertory gifts.
At the Vigil Mass Saint Mark's Primary will be represented, while Saint John's Primary will do the 10am Mass and Saint Luke’s Secondary will take care of the 12 noon and 6.30pm Masses.
A collection will be taken up for the work of the Catholic Education Service in Scotland. Mass will be celebrated to mark this important week at Saint Thomas' Church, Neilston, this Tuesday, February 7 2012 at 7pm to which all families and parishioners are invited. There will be tea and coffee in the hall afterwards.
SHOP AT AMAZON THROUGH THE PARISH WEBSITE
Many thanks to those who have been using the parish website to access and buy from Amazon. We currently receive 5.5% of each purchase you make by using the links to Amazon at no extra cost to you. Simply click on the Amazon logo anywhere on our site to help the parish swell the coffers.
THE GORSILAURE PROJECT_
_
Those who support this project will be pleased to know that the children in the orphanage are doing well and that the school has 2000 pupils at present. The hospital which was opened recently is providing medical care for the children and local villagers. Funds are currently being raised to provide an X-ray machine and an ultra sound machine.
YOUTH TO LOURDES 2012
The Diocese is planning to take the Youth Pilgrimage to Lourdes this year. It is a great opportunity for young people to do voluntary work, meet many new friends, and celebrate the global nature of the faith in Lourdes. The trip will leave on Thursday, June 28 2012 and will return to Scotland on the afternoon of July 7 2012. The cost will be £500.00 and includes coach travel and full board in the 3* Hotel Jeanne d’Arc. Anyone applying to participate should have completed S4 and be 18 or under at June 30 2012.
COFFEEE MORNING AFTER 10AM MASS
The young people of the Parish will be hosting the coffee morning after 10am Mass on Sunday, February 12 2012 to raise funds for the Lourdes trip. It is one day after the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes and all donations to the Youth Fund will be greatly appreciated.
SAINT PATRICK’S NIGHT DANCE
The parish will hold a Saint Patrick's Night Dance in the Church Hall on March 17 2012. Tickets will be available shortly.
LOURDES HOSPITALITÉ
The Hospitalité invite you to Mass at 10am in Saint Mirin's Cathedral on Saturday, February 11 2012 for the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. In an attempt to revive the interest in the Hospitalité anyone interested in Lourdes is invited to refreshments and a short meeting in the Cathedral hall immediately after Mass. Booking forms for the pilgrimage led by Bishop Tartaglia will be available. Any enquiries contact Anne Louise, Hospitalité Secretary on 01475 638132.
JUST WAR IN THE 21st CENTURY
A public lecture on this subject will be given by Father John Langan S.J. on Monday, February 6 2012 at 7.30pm in St Aloysius’ College Hall. Admission free.
LIFE - FIDDLERS RALLY FUNDRAISER
This takes place in Glasgow City Chambers on Friday, February 10 2012 at 7.30pm. Tickets priced £7.00 available at the door or by telephoning 01505 335571, 0141 636 9240 or 0141 571 2037.
DARNLEY BRAES PENSIONERS CLUB
We are looking for new members. Why not come along and meet new friends? We meet every Tuesday afternoon from 2pm till 4pm in the Columba Club. Entry 50p including tea and biscuits. Bingo, dancing and raffles and we even have some men who play snooker! Come along or contact Joanne on 07500159179.
VOLUNTARY ACTION EAST RENFREWSHIRE
VAER are interested to hear the opinions of local people on a Time Bank Scheme for over 50’s. This would be a scheme which would allow for the matching of individuals/organisations with skills to those who have a job or task needing done. For more information contact VAER, undercover, 56 Kelburn Street, Barrhead.
WORLD PRAYER DAY
Parishioners are invited to attend this service on Friday, March 2 2012 at 2pm in the Salvation Army Hall.
January 8 2012
SAINT JOHN THE EVANGELIST’S GOLDEN JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS
A Jubilee Celebration organised by the Knights of Saint Columba and the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul are holding a dance.... Roddy's Disco.... Sing along ... Bingo ... Raffle prizes ... Fun Galore on Friday, February 3 2012 at the Columba Club from 8:00pm ‘til late. Tickets ONLY £3.00 on Sale at the Porch/Shop.
PARISH LOOP SYSTEM FOR THE HARD OF HEARING
The loop system is not working just now. A temporary system should be in place this week, with the parish system being sent to the manufacturers for repairs. Apologies for any inconvenience caused. The loop system allows the hearing aid wearer to hear the priest and readers, along with music, etc. directly delivered into their ear piece. The hearing aid must be switched to the ‘T’ position to enable this.
December 25 2011
SOLEMNITY OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD
On January 1 2012, the Holy Mass can be heard at the following times:
Saturday, December 31 2011 4.30 pm [Vigil Mass]
Sunday, January 1 2012 10.00am, 12.00 noon and 6.30pm
December 24 2011
ONLINE DONATIONS FACILITY NO LONGER AVAILABLE
Sadly, after just a short time using the 'Donate Now' facility, this service has had to be withdrawn by the parish. This is beacuse Charity Choice, who run the scheme, have decided to start charging both you and the parish transaction fees and maintenance fees respectively. Therefore, we do not consider this to be fair or ethical, particularly for a registered charity.
However, if you would still wish to make a donation to the parish at anytime, particularly at major feasts like Christmas or Easter, you can still do so in the following ways.
Write a cheque made payable to Saint John the Evangelist Parish, place it in an envelope and either hand or send this into the parish house or directly to Father Paul Brady, Parish Priest or Father Eoin Patten, Curate.
Also our new Standing Order Form and Gift Aid Declaration Form will allow you to make any offerings and donations that you would wish to make to the parish in an easier, more convenient way. Just download the forms via the links above and follow the instructions on the form(s). Please remember also that if you are a UK Tax Payer, you can Gift Aid any contributions that you make at no extra cost to yourself. By doing so, the parish benefits greatly from claiming back the taxable element of your contribution.
December 17 2011
MASS TIMES FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR
There will be NO 4.30pm Vigil Mass on Christmas Eve.
On Christmas Eve, December 24 the services will be as follows:
- Carol Service at 6.30pm
- Vigil Mass of Christmas at 7.00pm
- Carol Service at 11.30pm
- Midnight Mass at 12.00 Midnight
On Christmas Day Holy Mass at 10.00am and 12.00 noon. Please note that there will be no Evening Mass on Christmas Day.
SOLEMNITY OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD
On January 1 2012, the Holy Mass can be heard at the following times:
Saturday, December 31 2011 4.30 pm [Vigil Mass]
Sunday, January 1 2012 10.00am, 12.00 noon and 6.30pm
December 11 2011
CHRISTMAS CONFESSIONS
There will be a Reconciliation Service with confession in the Church THIS Wednesday, December 14 2011 at 7.00pm. A number of priests will be available to hear individual confessions. This is an ideal way to prepare for Christmas and the welcoming of the Christ Child into our midst
NEW PARQUET FLOOR
The work on the parquet flooring is now complete. The cost of the work was met by an insurance claim made earlier in the year for a burst pipe that flooded the Church. Please be more conscious of cleaning your feet before entering the Church, and of the footwear you wear to Mass. Would it damage our floor?
THE JESSE TREE
This year, the Jesse Tree will be used to raise funds for Mary’s Meals. Envelopes are available to place your gift inside. Just £9.00 can feed a child for 1 whole year. There are various envelopes with pictures of Christmas delights such as chocolates and cakes with a suggested price. You may wish to then contribute the price of one of these items to feed a child. Mary’s Meals provide a basic meal to 581,000 children every day. An average cost of a meal is a mere 4 pence!
December 5 2011
SUPPORTING MARRIAGE
The Scottish Government are proposing to redefine marriage to allow same-sex couples to marry. Many of you have completed our 'Supporting Marriage' cards. If you have not completed one please do so and return by December 7 2011. These can also be completed online and submitted directly at www.christian.org.uk/marriagescotland.
November 26 2011
NEW - WAYS TO DONATE TO SAINT JOHN THE EVANGELIST PARISH
Our new Standing Order Form and Gift Aid Declaration Form will allow you to make any offerings and donations that you would wish to make to the parish in an easier, more convenient way. Just download the forms via our website. Please remember also that if you are a UK Tax Payer, you can Gift Aid any contributions that you make at no extra cost to yourself. By doing so, the parish benefits greatly from claiming back the taxable element of your contribution.
November 23 2011
ADVENT
Important Dates for your Diary
- Feast of Saint Andrew: November 30 2011 at 7.30 pm in the Hall. Father David Cotter will give a talk on the readings for the new Church year which will be from the Gospel of Saint Mark. Tea and cakes also served!
- Icon Evening: December 7 2011. Venue TBC. Zen Brayley returns to give a talk and explain some Icons used for Christmas.
- Reconciliation Service in the Church: December 14 2011 at 7pm.
CLOSURE OF CHURCH
The Church will be closed from November 28 2011 until December 2 2011 and then again from December 5 2011 until December 9 2011. Holy Mass during these dates will take place in the Church Hall. Weekends will NOT be affected.
This is due to necessary repair work being carried out on the parquet floor.
November 16 2011
MASS OF COMMEMORATION
A Mass for the deceased Bishops and Priests of the Diocese will be offered on Thursday, November 17 2011 at 7pm in Saint Patrick’s Church, Greenock. All welcome. Light refreshments will be available in the Hall for everyone after Mass.
November 7 2011
50th ANNIVERSARY AND GOLDEN JUBILEE
Read Bishop Tartaglia's Homily on the occasion of the 50th Anniversary & Golden Jubilee of Saint John the Evangelist, Barrhead.
November 6 2011
SACRED HEART COMPANIONS IN PRAYER
The Prayer Group will meet in the Oratory on November 8 2011 from 1.00pm till 2.00pm.
LOURDES HOSPITALITE
The AGM will take place on November 17 2011. The venue for this year's AGM is Saint Joseph's, Greenock at 8.30pm after the Mass for deceased Bishops and Priests in Saint Patrick's Greenock.
October 31 2011
SOLEMNITY OF ALL SAINTS
Tomorrow, Tuesday, November 1 2011 is the Solemnity of All Saints and is a Holy Day of Obligation. Times of Holy Mass are:
7:00pm (Vigil on Monday evening), 8:00am and 10:00am.
Please ensure that you make every effort to attend Holy Mass on this day.
FEAST OF ALL SOULS
Wednesday, November 2 2011 is the Feast of All Souls and is traditionally a day when we remember our own faithful departed and all those who have fallen asleep in Christ.
October 23 2011
10.00am MASS ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29 2011
PLEASE NOTE - Due to the Jubilee Mass at 12 noon, the 10:00am Mass will be CANCELLED along with confessions. The Vigil Mass will take place at the usual time of 4:30pm.
ORATORY
The Oratory will be closed Monday-Friday this week to allow work to be carried out.
SOCIAL AND COMMUNICATION GROUP
The meeting arranged for October 25 2011 has been postponed until November 8 2011. Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.
LEGION OF MARY
Many thanks to all who attended the Auxiliary Rally last week. A special word of thanks to all who provided delicious home baking.
KNIGHTS OF SAINT COLUMBA
Next meeting tomorrow October 24 2011 at 7.45pm in the Columba Club. All members are asked to attend.
DIVINE MERCY CONFERENCE
This takes place next Saturday, October 29 2011 in Saint Mirin’s Cathedral Paisley beginning at 11am in the Cathedral Hall. Please bring a packed lunch. Concludes at 4.30pm.
October 16 2011
ACCORD HOSPICE
A Karaoke-Disco in aid of Accord Hospice will take place in the United Services Club on Friday 4th November at 8pm. Tickets are priced at £3.00. Please contact Lorna Goldberg on 0141 880 6204.
THE BIG CLEAN
The parish is lucky enough to have a team of parishioners who meet on a Thursday morning to clean the church. After 10am Mass in Wednesday, October 26 and Thursday, October 27, they will carry out a big clean of the church. Many hands make light work, so volunteers are asked to give some of their time to help out. On Friday, October 28, the hall will undergo a final clean and preparation for the following day.
HOME BAKING REQUIRED FOR JUBILEE MASS
Please hand in any home baking to the hall on Friday October 28 2011 so that it can be laid out in the hall in time.
RBS COMMUNITY FORCE
HCPT Group 207 has applied for a donation from RBS Community Force. All we need is for as many people as possible to vote for us, please log on to communityforce.rbs.co.uk, select health and welfare, key in postcode G78 2RH and select Handicapped Children’s Pilgrimage Trust [HCPT] Group 207. Vote by phone on 0800 2100 245. Voting is until 23rd October 2011.
CHILDREN’S LITURGY
The Children’s Liturgy will resume on Sunday, 30th October 2011 and needs more adult helpers. If you are able to help out during 10 o’clock Mass some Sundays, please speak to Diane, Gerard, Mary or Theresa in the Hall before 10.00am Mass.
JUBILEE DANCE
A parish dance will take place on 29th October 2011 from 7.30pm until midnight with live entertainment and a buffet. Tickets priced £10.00 are available in the porch after Mass, from Ruby or the Saint Vincent de Paul Society.
SAINT JOHN’S PRIMARY
The Parent Council are holding a Shoppers Night on Thursday 10th November at 7pm till late in the Church Hall. Tickets are priced £2.00. For tickets or information contact Alison Cassidy on 0141 589 6295 or Marie Canning on 0141 583 8713.
October 3 2011
SAINT LUKE’S FEAST DAY MASS
Holy Mass will be celebrated for the Feast of Saint Luke the Evangelist [October 18] here in Saint John’s on Tuesday, October 4 at 7pm. Saint Luke's High School extends a warm invitation to all parishioners to join them on this big day in their calendar.
CLEAN UP FOR THE JUBILEE
In preparation for the Jubilee Celebrations, parishioners are asked to volunteer some time on Sunday October 9 from 1.00-6.00pm. You can volunteer an hour or 5 of your time to carry out odd jobs and cleaning in the Hall. Please put your name on the list in the porch or feel free to turn up on the day. Many hands make light work and everyone is invited to do something for their parish.
JUBILEE DANCE
A parish dance will take place on October 29 2011 from 7.30pm–midnight with live entertainment and buffet. Tickets priced £10.00 are available in the porch after Mass or from Ruby at the stall.
CATHOLIC PAPERS
Please note that the Scottish Catholic Observer is now £1.00. From October 2 2011, The Universe and Catholic Times will be priced at £1.30.
CALENDAR 2012
The Parish calendar is available after Mass at a price of £3.50 and leaflets are available detailing all the forthcoming events for the Jubilee Year.
October 1 2011
***PARISH READERS WANTED***
We urgently require new people to read The Word of the Lord at Holy Mass. Volunteeers are particularly required at the Saturday Vigil Mass at 16:30 and the Sunday evening 18:30 Mass. If you would like to volunteer your services for this important role at Holy Mass, please see the contact details below:
Saturday Vigil Holy Mass Readers
Mary Quinn on 0141 881 1727
Sunday 18:30 hours Holy Mass Readers
Mary Salernitano 0141 881 3179
September 17 2011
PARISH GOLDEN JUBILEE
This year, Saint John the Evanglists Parish celebrates its Golden Jubilee. There will be a special Mass of Thanksgiving on Saturday, October 29 2011 at 12:00 noon to which all are invited when we will celebarate 50 years of witness and faith here in Barrhead and in our Diocese.
There will be further details posted here in due course.
September 4 2011
NEW PARISH WEBSITE OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED
Today sees the launch of our New Parish Website, with many exciting new features and still more further improvements on the near horizon, which will be available in the next few weeks and months.
Please note that should you wish to contact the parish clergy electronically, email stjohnsbarrhead@gmail.com or alternatively Contact us through our online Web Form.
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