WELCOME TO ST JOHN'SThe Catholic Parish of Saint John the Evangelist is part of the Diocese of Paisley and has served the community of Barrhead for more than 175 years.
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TIMES OF HOLY MASSSaturday: 10am, Vigil for Sunday 4pm
Sunday: 10am, 11:30am & 5pm Weekday Mass: Monday-Saturday 10am Workers' Mass 7.30am. Holy Days of Obligation: Vigil 7pm, 8am & 10am Confessions: Saturday 10:30am-11am, 3:15pm-3:45pm Monday-Friday 9:30am-9:50am |
Recently Dead
We pray for those who have died recently: Hugh Hendry, James William Jackson, Grace Walsh, Cathy McPhee
Funerals
The Requiem Mass for James William Jackson will be celebrated on Wednesday 11th March at 10:00 am.
Sunday Coffee Bar is closed until further notice.
Click on the image to read Bishop Nolan's Pastoral Letter on the Day of Prayer for Peace
January 4th 2026.
January 4th 2026.
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Safeguarding in the Catholic Church in Scotland The Catholic Bishops of Scotland are determined to ensure that there is public confidence in the arrangements for Safeguarding in Catholic parishes, religious communities and organisations throughout Scotland. Having learned from the Church's past failings and omissions, in 2011 the Bishops established the McLellan Commission to review Safeguarding practice throughout the Catholic Church in Scotland. Following publication of the commission's report in 2015, the Bishops committed to implementing its recommendations. One key action was the publication of IN GOD'S IMAGE as an 'Instruction', directing the approach to Safeguarding which must be followed in every Catholic diocese in Scotland. It was first published in May 2018 for a 3-year 'ad experimentum' period to give time for its effectiveness to be tested. In November 2020 views were sought on the changes required to reflect new guidance from the Holy See, evolving legislation and, above all, experience of its use. IN GODS IMAGE version 2 was published on 8th September 2021. For more information about the Church's Safeguarding approach, visit the website of the Scottish Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency (SCSSA). |
Restoration News
Grant Award
We are pleased to announce that St. John's have been awarded £25,000 for our church renovation project from the Benefact Trust, which supports the work of churches in Great Britain.
We have been awarded £10,000 from The National Churches Trust. (Nov. 26th 2025).
Thanks be to God.
Glasgow Times article about the Renovation Project-Click to read.
St John’s Restoration Work
As you will know, tenders were due back on Wednesday 4th February for the works here in our parish of St John’s, and we have now received tenders from five out of the six tendering contractors as outlined below (these figures do not include 20% VAT):
Contractor A £668,354.30
Contractor B £901,367.30
Contractor C £947,995.51
Contractor D £1,047,831.22
Contractor E £1,049,173.62
The Diocesan Fabric and Property Department met on Friday 20th February to decide on what contractor will get the job which means that we should have a start date very soon. Our budget for the project was restricted at £907,000 (including VAT and Fees). However, two grants totalling £35,000 will now be added to this total, making it £942,000. The Diocese will consider if we have to reduce some of the works or if we require additional funding before the project can go ahead. Please keep the project in your prayers so that we may get a start date very soon.
Spring Fling – Thank You!
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended and supported this year’s Spring Fling. Your presence, enthusiasm, and generosity made it a wonderful day for the whole church community. We are especially grateful to all the volunteers and helpers who worked tirelessly before, during, and after the event. From setting up tables to serving drinks, selling raffle tickets, clearing up, and everything in between — your efforts were deeply appreciated and truly made the day a success. Thanks to the kindness and generosity of everyone who came along, we raised an impressive £2,920 for the Restoration Fund. We would also like to extend a very special thank you to Pearl Wilson, who pledged to match every pound raised. In the end, Pearl generously donated £3,080, bringing our total to an astonishing £6,000! This incredible amount will go a long way in supporting the restoration plans, and we are deeply thankful for the continued support of our congregation and friends. Thank you all for making the Spring Fling such a joyful and successful event.
Parish Quiz
The February Quiz £206 raised for the Restoration Fund. Thank you to all our quizzers!
The next quiz is Friday 13th March.
Click to see news of our fundraising activities and progress.
Anwar is walking for St John's! (Sunday 16th August): Anwar Rafiq has generously volunteered to take on the Dundee Kiltwalk this August in support of the Church’s Restoration Fund and is hoping to hit the goal of raising £1,000. Let’s cheer Anwar on and help him make every step count! All donations for Anwar’s Kilt Walk can be made at the Just Giving page.
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