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22/9/2023

Twenty Fifth Sunday Year A

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                                                      Twenty Fifth Sunday Year A      24th   September 23
 
                                                                                  Sunday Collections 
First Collection GA: £529.00 NGA: £867.54                         Monthly Standing Orders: £5,194.50
St Anthony’s Box: £51.92                                                                  Vocations GA £40.00 Pro-life GA £5.00
Building Fund GA: £35.00   
                                         Monthly Building Fund Collection:    Next weekend 30th Sept /1st Oct
 
Welcome to Fr Mc Gill: Fr Mc Gill arrived on Monday 18th and is settling down quickly to life here at St John’s and I am sure you will give him a warm welcome this weekend. Since we have two Fr Joes, in order not to cause confusion, we will use Surnames rather than First names.
 
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). Meeting this Thursday 28th September at 7pm in the Church House for all those interested in enquiring about becoming a Catholic.
 
Monthly Divine Mercy Devotions: There will be a Divine Mercy Mass and Adoration on Wednesday 27 September 2023 at 7 p.m. at St Mary’s Church, 163 George Street, Paisley, PA1 2UN.
 
Coffee/Tea: Each Tuesday in the Tearoom after the 10am Mass, beginning this Tuesday 26th of September.
 
Parish Hall: Teas & Coffees in the hall after the 10am Mass every Sunday.
 
Massive threat to Religious Freedom- please contact your MSPS: The Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) Bill, will introduce so-called buffer zones around abortion clinics. It bans prayer in certain areas, a massive attack on religious freedom and removes a lifeline for women who want to keep their babies but feel they have no other choice than abortion. Please contact your Member of the Scottish Parliament to make your views known. You can go to https:// www.spuc.org.uk/nobufferzonesscotland  . This webtool helps you edit the email template and submit to your MSP.
 
Stop the Assisted Dying Bill: Legalising assisted suicide is dangerous because it attacks human dignity. Make your voice heard by contacting your MSP on your own or as part of a group with family, friends, or in your local parish. All the information you need can be found here: Assisted Suicide – Catholic Parliamentary Office (rcpolitics.org) 
 
Free 2 Pray Zoom: We will be doing this with the Catholic Parliamentary Office on 3rd October.   This is the link if the minutes go out in time:  https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/free-2-pray-tuesday-3rd-october-745pm-tickets-704627468727    
 
Safeguarding thought for the Month of September: We are committed to improving the culture of Safeguarding in order to rebuild trust and confidence in the ways in which we ensure that children and vulnerable adults are kept safe.  
 
Think Vocation:“You go into my vineyard too.” The call to work in the Lord’s vineyard of the Church can come at any age, any moment. Could he be asking you to spend yourself in his service as priest, deacon or in consecrated life? Speak to our Vocations Director, Fr John Morrison Tel: 0141 889 5056 or email vocations@rcdop.org.uk  
 
Lourdes Re-union 23 Sunday 8th October. The Re-union will begin with Marian Devotions in the Church at 2 pm at St. Ninians’ Gourock. This will be followed afterwards but Tea etc in the Church Hall and a chance to catch up. 
 
Bowling Event for Young Adults; Are you in your 20’s, 30’s or 40’s? Why not come along to our bowling event for young Catholic adults on Saturday 7th October at 7:30pm at Ten Pin Braehead. Our events are a great opportunity to come on your own and meet other young Catholics. Just email 2040network@gmail.com for tickets or to join our mailing list and find out about future events.
 
We pray for those who have died recently:  John Christopher Mc Taggart and for the Anniversaries of Jack & Isabel Barr Sarah Agnes Brady, May Connolly, Patrick Devaney, Mary Finnigan, Hugh Gaffney, Vincen Kerrigan, Mary Mc Cabe, Michael Mc Geown, Gerald Mc Laughlin, Elizabeth Mc Laughlin, John Mc Laughlin, Patricia Milton, Anthony Quinn, Catherine Quinn. Mons. Henry Farrelly (1995) and Fr. Columba Fox (2010).
Prayer for Synod
We stand before You, Holy Spirit, as we gather together in Your name. With You alone to guide us, make Yourself at home in our hearts; Teach us the way we must go and how we are to pursue it. We are weak and sinful; do not let us promote disorder. Do not let ignorance lead us down the wrong path nor partiality influence our actions. Let us find in You our unity so that we may journey together to eternal life and not stray from the way of truth and what is right. All this we ask of You, who are at work in every place and time, in the communion of the Father and the Son, forever and ever. Amen.
 
 

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16/9/2023

Twenty Fourth  Sunday Year A

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Twenty Fourth   Sunday Year A       17th  September 23
 
                                                               
Sunday Collections                       
First Collection GA: £443.00 NGA: £779.49                                  
Monthly Standing Orders:
£5,194.50
St Anthony’s Box: £38.14                                                                 
Vocations GA £576.50 NGA £487.44
Building Fund GA: £102.50   
 
Bishop John Pastoral Visit to Parish: This weekend Bishop John will celebrate the Vigil and Sunday Masses with us here in St Johns. I am sure you will give him a very warm Barrhead welcome and he will join us for tea/coffee in the hall after the 10am Mass.
 
Diamond Jubilee:  Monsignor Charles Cavanagh celebrates his Diamond Jubilee this Thursday 21st September in St Mary's, Greenock. All who know him from his various parish assignments over the last 60 years are invited to join the parish community for the joyous occasion. Holy Mass will be celebrated at 7pm
 
Workers Mass: Begins again this Wednesday at 7.30am.
 
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). Meeting this Tuesday at 7pm in the Church house for all those interested in enquiring about becoming a Catholic.
 
Parish Garden: A big thank you to John Gillan, Tom Sproul, Ian Ross for looking after the Parish Gardens all year round and for the many hours spent in keeping it in such pristine conditions.
 
Marriage Counsellor Sought: The Diocese of Paisley is looking for an experienced counsellor to assist its excellent marriage counselling team. visit: https://www.rcdop.org.uk/news/marriage-counsellor-wanted. 
 
Massive threat to Religious Freedom- please contact your MSPS: The Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) Bill,  will introduce so-called buffer zones around abortion clinics. It bans prayer in certain areas, a massive attack on religious freedom and removes a lifeline for women who want to keep their babies but feel they have no other choice than abortion. Please contact your Member of the Scottish Parliament to make your views known. You can go to https:// www.spuc.org.uk/nobufferzonesscotland  . This webtool helps you edit the email template and submit to your MSP.
 
Stop the Assisted Dying Bill: Legalising assisted suicide is dangerous because it attacks human dignity. Implicit in assisted suicide is that an individual, in certain circumstances, can lose their value and worth.  Make your voice heard by contacting your MSP on your own or as part of a group with family, friends, or in your local parish. All the information you need can be found here: Assisted Suicide – Catholic Parliamentary Office (rcpolitics.org)  
 
National Safeguarding Conference: This year's conference is an in-person event. It will take place on Sat 18th Nov from 9.30am until 4pm, at University of Strathclyde, Technology & Innovation Centre, 99 George Street, Glasgow, G1 1RD. Registration costs £25, which covers refreshments, lunch and resources. The conference is open to all clergy, religious, PSCs and all who have safeguarding responsibilities in Catholic parishes, religious communities and lay organisations in Scotland. To register, visit https://bit.ly/3Z93und. Anyone who has mobility difficulties can inform the organisers during registration. Alternatively, they can contact the SCSSA Office Administrator Mary Stein by calling 0141 332 7177. 
 
Lourdes Re-union 23rd Sunday 8th October. The Re-union will begin with Marian Devotions in the Church at 2 pm at St. Ninians’ Gourock.PA19 1PW.This will be followed afterwards but Tea etc in the Church Hall and a chance to catch up. 
 
Parish Hall: Teas & Coffees in the hall after the 10am Mass.
 
We pray for those who have died recently:  Helena Brannan, Joseph Finnigan, John Soutar and for the Anniversaries of Irene & Mark Clougherty, Alex Costello, Charlie Dunne, Harry Harris, Meta Mullen, Selina Pearson, Fr. Donald Bonnar (1972) and Canon James Morrow (2010) 

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9/9/2023

Twenty Third Sunday of the Year in Ordinary Yime.

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Twenty Third   Sunday Year A       10th September 23
 
Sunday Collections                        Second Collection this weekend:  Vocations
 
First Collection GA: £501.50 NGA: £824.27.                                Monthly Standing Orders: £5,194.50
St Anthony’s Box: £55.30                                                             Pro-life GA: £20.00 /Sick & Retired Priests: £20.00 
Building Fund GA: £529.87    NGA £436.49
 
Bishop John Pastoral Visit to Parish: Next weekend Bishop John will celebrate the Vigil and Sunday Masses with us here in St Johns. I am sure you will give him a very warm Barrhead welcome and he will join us for tea/coffee in the hall after the 10am Mass.
 
Diocesan Vocations Mass: Please join Bishop John and our Diocesan family in praying for Vocations to the Priesthood, Diaconate and the Consecrated Life at St. Mirin’s Cathedral on Thursday 14th September 7.00pm. All welcome!
 
Feast of St Pio (Padre Pio):  Mass with relics of Padre Pio at 7pm in Our Lady & St George, Penilee on Friday 22nd of September. Main celebrant Fr Hayden Williams OFM (Cap) internationally renowned preacher from Malta. More details on poster in porch or call 07845 906 820. You can also email     mail@padrepioevents.co.uk
 
Safeguarding thought for the Month of September: We are committed to improving the culture of Safeguarding in order to rebuild trust and confidence in the ways in which we ensure that children and vulnerable adults are kept safe. 
 
Safeguarding Training:  Dates and times: Sat 16th Sep (10am, St John’s church hall, Barrhead). and Tue 7th Nov (7pm, St John’s church hall, Barrhead). To book your place, email Sarah Jane at safeguardingadmin@rcdop.org.uk
 
Retreat Day for Primary School Pupils: We are hosting a retreat for primary school pupils (P4-7) at St Mary’s in Paisley on Sunday 17th September from 2-5.30pm. The retreat will start in the church hall, and will include Holy Mass, activities and the chance to meet new friends. All participants must bring a signed consent form, which can be obtained from parishes and primary schools. For more info, contact Fr John Morrison by emailing vocations@rcdop.org.uk or by calling 0141 889 5056. 
 
Marriage Counsellor Sought: The Diocese of Paisley is looking for an experienced counsellor to assist its excellent marriage counselling team. visit: https://www.rcdop.org.uk/news/marriage-counsellor-wanted. 
 
Massive threat to Religious Freedom- please contact your MSPS: The Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) Bill, tabled by Gillian Mc Kay, will soon be debated in Holyrood. The Bill will introduce so-called buffer zones around abortion clinics. It bans prayer in certain areas, a massive attack on religious freedom and removes a lifeline for women who want to keep their babies but feel they have no other choice than abortion. Please contact your Member of the Scottish Parliament to make your views known. You can go to   
https:// www.spuc.org.uk/nobufferzonesscotland . This webtool helps you edit the email template and submit to your MSP.
 
Free 2 Pray Zoom 
We will be doing this with the Catholic Parliamentary Office on 3rd October.   This is the link if the minutes go out in time:  https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/free-2-pray-tuesday-3rd-october-745pm-tickets-704627468727   
 
Sacred Heart Prayer Group: Meeting in tearoom from 1pm-2pm this Tuesday 12th September.
 
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) . Meeting with Fr Joe for those enquiring about becoming Catholics on Tuesday 19th Sept in Church house at 7pm.
 
100 Club Winners for August: 1st Thomas Reilly No 49. 2nd M & I Campbell No 26. 3rd Margaret Cassidy No 10.
4th J & M Hallan No 158. 5th B. Melee No 40.
 
Parish Hall: Teas & Coffees in the hall after the 10am Mass.
 
We pray for those who have died recently: Albert Carberry, John Docherty, Joseph Finnigan, Cormac O’ Hara and for the Anniversaries of Edward Balmer, Agnes & William Brennan, Margaret & Michael Docherty, Susan Gillan, Annie Logue, Peter Mc Kenzie, Nancy Mc Laughlin, Catherine & Mary Reilly.
 
 
DIOCESE OF PAISLEY
Bishop John Keenan
Diocesan Centre Cathedral Precincts
Incle Street, Paisley
PA1 1HR
Tel: 0141 847 6130
Fax: 0141 847 6140
 
Vocations Awareness Week
Twenty-Third Sunday of the Year
Pastoral Letter
 
To be read and/or distributed on Sunday, 10th September 2023
 
Dear brothers and sisters,
 
This Sunday, we begin our celebration of Vocations Awareness Week in Scotland.  It is a time when we are encouraged to pray for an increase in vocations to the priesthood, the diaconate and the consecrated life.
 
Our Gospel this Sunday tackles the difficult issue of how a Christian community should deal with internal problems and disputes.  At first, the answer seems a bit obtuse and legalistic, at least to our modern ears.  A bit of reflection on the LORD’s advice to the community, however, opens up a horizon of love and compassion.
 
At the heart of the LORD’s instruction is a reminder that we need to be a caring community; a community that cares for any person in difficulty and that cares for the truth that alone can set them free.
 
A community that cares about the person and cares about the truth.  Might I suggest that this simple maxim, drawn from our Gospel, is a concise yet powerful description of a life of service in the Church.
 
Our priests, your priests, are called and chosen to care for each and every person, to respond to every human need wherever and however they encountered it.  Following the example of Jesus Himself, our priests seek out the lost, offer guidance to the young, forgive sinners and offer comfort to the sick, the dying and the bereaved. From the beginning to the end of our lives they offer us direction, meaning and compassion.
 
Our Priests are also called and chosen to care for the truth.  In a time of uncertainty, confusion and anxiety, they are witnesses of GOD’s presence and His promise in our world.  Faithful to a life of prayer, their priestly ministry reminds the world that GOD’s Word lasts forever, is always faithful and is ever inspiring of new ways of hope.
 
Our Vocations Awareness Week is a precious opportunity for recalling the wonder of GOD’s call to serve His People, and of gratitude for all of those who said Yes down the years.  This week I hope you and your parish communities will pray for vocations to the Priesthood, Diaconate and Religious life, and encourage all those engaged in ministry in your community, and finally that our young people may be given time and space to discern if they are called to these special vocations in the life of the Church.
May the prayer that Pope Saint Paul VI composed for the first World Day of Prayer for Vocations accompany us on our journey: “O Jesus, Divine Shepherd of souls, You called the Apostles and made them fishers of men. Continue to draw to Yourself ardent and generous souls from among the young, in order to make them Your followers and Your ministers. Give them a share in Your thirst for the redemption of all… Open before them the horizons of the entire world.  By responding to Your call, may they prolong Your mission here on earth, build up your Mystical Body, which is the Church, and be ‘the salt of the earth’ and ‘the light of the world”.
 
May the Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church and the Lady of Paisley watch over you and protect you.
 
With the assurance of my prayers and blessings,
 

Bishop John Keenan
 
 

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1/9/2023

Twenty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A Year

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                                                      Twenty Second   Sunday Year A       3rd September 23
 
                                                               
Sunday Collections
First Collection GA: £535.00. NGA: £890.00.                            Monthly Standing Orders: £5,194.50
St Anthony’s Box: £66.52                                                                       Pro-life GA: £20.00  
Second Collection this weekend: Monthly Building Fund.                                                                   
 
New Assistant Priest (Curate) : We are delighted to welcome Fr Joe Mc Gill  as the newly appointed Assistant Priest to St John’s Barrhead. He will take up his new post on Monday the 18th of September. He has been Ordained Priest for two years and has spent those two years in St Laurence’s, Greenock. He is from Clarkston and studied for the Priesthood at the Angelicum and Gregorian Universities in Rome. 
 
Funerals this week: Monday 4th Sept James Mc Gettigan and Wednesday 6th Sept Lisa Challo (both at 10am)
 
PVG Status and Safeguarding Training. There are still a number of PVG holders, who have not responded to email requests to update their Safeguarding training. To maintain PVG status, it is essential to keep training up to date.
Please contact Mary Hallan at: mary.hallan@rcdop.org.uk to arrange. Thank you to those who have already signed up. Dates of Sessions.
 
Wednesday 6 September 2023, 7pm        St Mirin’s Church Hall, Paisley
Saturday 16 September, 2023, 10am      St John’s Church Hall, Barrhead
Tuesday 26 September 2023, 7pm            St Mary’s Church Hall, Greenock
Saturday 30 September 2023, 10am        St Mary’s Church Hall, Greenock
Saturday 7 October 2023, 10am                St Mirin’s Church Hall, Paisley
Tuesday 7 November 2023, 7pm              St John’s Church Hall, Barrhead
 
Diocesan Vocations Mass: Please join Bishop John and our Diocesan family in praying for Vocations to the Priesthood, Diaconate and the Consecrated Life at St. Mirin’s Cathedral on Thursday 14th September 7.00pm. All welcome!
 
Massive threat to Religious Freedom- please contact your MSPS: The Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) Bill, tabled by Gillian Mc Kay, will soon be debated in Holyrood. The Bill will introduce so-called buffer zones around abortion clinics. It bans prayer in certain areas, a massive attack on religious freedom and removes a lifeline for women who want to keep their babies but feel they have no other choice than abortion. Please contact your Member of the Scottish Parliament to make your views known. You can go to https:// www.spuc.org.uk/nobufferzonesscotland  . This webtool helps you edit the email template and submit to your MSP.
 
Annual National Pilgrimage to Carfin: This Sunday the 3rd of September with Mass at 3pm. Bus leaves from St Johns at 1.30pm and leaves Carfin at 5.30pm
 
Age Concern: They are looking for volunteers to drive mini buses and help at social lunch clubs which meet each Tuesday in Albertslund Hall, Westacres, Newton Mearns and on Thursdays at the Woodfarm Pavillion, Giffnock between 10am and 2.30pm. More information contact 0141 638 2158 or email ageconcerneastwood@hotmail.com
 
2023 National Pilgrimage for the Beatification of the Venerable Margaret Sinclair: This will take place on Sunday 17 September from 12.30pm - 6pm at St Patrick's Church, Cowgate, Edinburgh, EH1 1NA. 12.30-1.50 Refreshments and sale of candles & goods; 2pm Holy Hour with Rosary, Confession, Silence, Hymns & Benediction; 3pmReflection & Novena Prayers; 3.30pm Break for refreshments and sale of candles & goods; 4.30pm Holy Mass.
 
Parish Hall: Teas & Coffees in the hall after the 10am Mass. Home baking this weekend.
 
Latest rotas: The latest rotas for Ministers of the Eucharist and of The Word have been emailed to all concerned. Please check when you are on.
 
We pray for those who have died recently: Lisa Challo, John Francis Docherty, Neil Gallagher, James Mc Gettigan, Mhari Wallace, and for the Anniversaries of Jim Carroll, Jimmy Docherty, Fr Terry Donnelly CSSP, Baby Belle Henrietta Finnie, Michael Greville Snr, Laurence Mc Gowan, Alison Jane O’Kane, Eileen Mc Kelvie, Jack Shaw, John De Souza.
 

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29/8/2023

Clergy Changes

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Clergy Changes
 
Fr Joe McGill, currently Curate at St Laurence’s Church, Greenock will move as Curate to St John’s Church, Barrhead and as an Assistant Chaplain to St Ninian’s High School, Giffnock.
 
Fr Paul Brady released from the remits of Vicar Episcopal for Diocesan Liturgy and Permanent Diaconate. He remains as Parish Priest of St Margaret’s parish, Johnstone.
 
Canon Tom Boyle appointed Vicar Episcopal for Diocesan Liturgy. He remains as Parish Priest of St Mary’s parish, Greenock.
 
Fr Thomas John appointed as Assistant Chaplain to the Royal Alexandra Hospital, Paisley. He remains Parish Priest of St Peter and St Paul parishes, Paisley.
 
Deacon Denis Murphy appointed as Director of the Permanent Diaconate. 
 


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26/8/2023

Twenty First Sunday Year A

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 Twenty First Sunday Year A 27 th August 23
Sunday Collections First Collection
​GA: £381.55. NGA: £931.69.

Monthly Standing Orders: £5,194.50
Building Fund GA: £65.00
Pro-life GA: £200.
St Anthony’s Box: £112.10.

​First Friday Children’s Rosary in St John’s: This Friday at 6.30pm. This is an opportunity, for children of all ages to gather together to pray the rosary. All families are invited to attend and pre-school children are very welcome. The idea is that children as young as 4 or 5 and up to around 14 can learn to lead the rosary and make the rosary part of their daily lives. The rosary only lasts around 15 minutes. Please contact Lesley Ward if you need any further information (lesley@giffnockwards.co.uk or call 07910266821). First Friday Masses: 10am & & 7pm. Diocesan Vocations Mass: Please join Bishop John and our Diocesan family in praying for Vocations to the Priesthood, Diaconate and the Consecrated Life at St. Mirin’s Cathedral on Thursday 14th September 7.00pm. All welcome! Safeguarding Training For Those Holding PVGs: If you are a PVG holder, who has not yet attended training, a prospective applicant, or a pastoral worker and have only completed Level One Training, please see the notice on the Safeguarding Board in the porch or contact Mary Hallan at mary.hallan@rcdop.co.uk . Massive threat to Religious Freedom- please contact your MSPS: The Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) Bill, tabled by Gillian Mc Kay, will soon be debated in Holyrood. The Bill will introduce so-called buffer zones around abortion clinics. It bans prayer in certain areas, a massive attack on religious freedom and removes a lifeline for women who want to keep their babies but feel they have no other choice than abortion. Please contact your Member of the Scottish Parliament to make your views known. You can go to https:// www.spuc.org.uk/nobufferzonesscotland . This webtool helps you edit the email template and submit to your MSP. Diocesan Fundraising Appeal 26th/27th August: This is essentially a relaunch of the successful Friends Appeal of some years back which continues to bring in over £50,000 annually to Diocese. This helps with the costs like Vocations, Seminarians, Retired Priests, Special needs Religious Education and much more. Sister Connie Cameron (4pm Vigil) Stephanie Carr (10 & 11.30) and Anna Gallagher will speak at the Masses. Information packs will be available to explain each collection with the promise of annual updates to show how things are progressing. Annual National Pilgrimage to Carfin: This will take place on Sunday the 3 rd of September with Mass at 3pm. Bishop Kenneth Nowakowski of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of the Holy Family in the UK will preach. The Bishop’s Conference of Scotland ask us to pray especially for peace at this Mass between Russia and the Ukraine. List in Sacristy for Bus. Assisted Suicide: The Dangers: A webinar to consider the dangers of legalising assisted suicide in Scotland, and what you can do to help prevent it Online, Thursday 31st August from 7pm-8pm. 2023 National Pilgrimage for the Beatification of the Venerable Margaret Sinclair: This will take place on Sunday 17 September from 12.30pm - 6pm at St Patrick's Church, Cowgate, Edinburgh, EH1 1NA. 12.30-1.50 Refreshments and sale of candles & goods; 2pm Holy Hour with Rosary, Confession, Silence, Hymns & Benediction; 3pmReflection & Novena Prayers; 3.30pm Break for refreshments and sale of candles & goods; 4.30pm Holy Mass. Parish Hall: Teas & Coffees in the hall after the 10am Mass. We pray for those who have died recently: Carol Forsyth, James Mc Gettigan, Joseph Porter and for the Anniversaries of James& Jean Carberry, Elizabeth & James Carberry, Mariano Coelho, Sacramento Coelho, Eamon Delaney, John Delaney, Jane Devenny, Greta Doyle, Agnes Geddes, John Hughes, Jean Millar, Annie Wiseman
 

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19/8/2023

20th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A

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                                                      Twentieth   Sunday Year A       20th  August   23
                                                     
Funeral this Week: Thursday 24th August for Jacqueline Smith at 10am.
 
Oratory:  The oratory is open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10.30am to 9pm. Please pay the Lord visits in the Most Blessed Sacrament. The Church is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays after 10am Mass to 9pm.
 
Setting Out on the Road: Paisley Diocese supports Setting Out on the Road the course which leads to the award of the Catholic Teacher's Certificate (CTC) enabling the recipient to teach Religious Education in the Catholic school. It is taught by the St Andrew's Foundation for Catholic Teacher Education at the University of Glasgow. Setting Out on the Road is for qualified teachers who have not yet obtained their CTC. The cost is £310 and is fully refundable if the following criteria is met. Bishop John Keenan offers monthly supports seminars. 
If you are interested in attending these online sessions please - register https://www.gla.ac.uk/study/cpd/cpdforteachers/#settingoutontheroad
Please pay the fee and you will be reimbursed in full on Completion of the course and full attendance of bishop’s support online sessions. Once you have registered please contact Marianne Boland at curia@rcdop.org.uk
 
March For Life 2023: Join Bishop John Keenan on his coach to London for March for Life UK 2023. Departing midnight Friday 1 September from Paisley St Mirin's Cathedral with a pickup 12.30am at Glasgow St. Andrew's Cathedral and 2.00am at Gretna. Arrive in London 7.30am Saturday 2 September for the Exhibition, Mass, talks and stall. Depart Saturday 2 September at approx. 6:00pm, dropping off at Gretna, Glasgow and Paisley. £30pp. We will be there to say there have been 10 Million too many abortions in the UK since the Abortion Act; too many lost lives and too many hurt women. To secure your place on our coach please access the link below for booking form.
https://www.spuc.org.uk/marchforlife2023
 
Annual National Pilgrimage to Carfin: This will take place on Sunday the 3rd of September with Mass at 3pm. Bishop Kenneth Nowakowski of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of the Holy Family in the UK will preach. The Bishop’s Conference of Scotland ask us to pray especially for peace at this Mass between Russia and the Ukraine. List in Sacristy for Bus.
 
Assisted Suicide: The Dangers: A webinar to consider the dangers of legalising assisted suicide in Scotland, and what you can do to help prevent it Online, Thursday 31st August from 7pm-8pm.
 
Reconciliation and Healing Service: St Columbkille's Church Hall, Kirkwood St, Rutherglen on Sunday 27th August at 2.30pm. Speakers - Bro' Peter Petrevikius and Joe Livingston.  Theme : " The Supernatural Value of Spiritual Surrender to God".  Sacrament of Reconciliation followed by Music and a cuppa.
 
2023 National Pilgrimage for the Beatification of the Venerable Margaret Sinclair: This will take place on Sunday 17 September from 12.30pm - 6pm at St Patrick's Church, Cowgate, Edinburgh, EH1 1NA. 12.30-1.50 Refreshments and sale of candles & goods; 2pm Holy Hour with Rosary, Confession, Silence, Hymns & Benediction; 3pmReflection & Novena Prayers; 3.30pm Break for refreshments and sale of candles & goods; 4.30pm Holy Mass.
 
Vocations : “Woman, you have great faith!” The woman in today’s Gospel knows her need and is persistent in her prayer. Pray with conviction that many will hear the call to ordained and consecrated life. If it could be you, talk to our Vocations Director, Fr. John Morrison tel: 0141 889 5056 or email vocations@rcdop.org.uk.  
 
Parish Hall: Teas & Coffees in the hall after the 10am Mass.
 
We pray for those who have died recently: Sally Hampson, Jacqueline Smith, and for the 6 Months Mind of Jean O‘Hara, and for the Anniversaries of Jane Devenny, John Patrick Donnelly, Jean Fenn, Margaret Hester, Lauren Husk, Maisie Mc Cafferty, Barry Mc Gettigan, Rosemary Mc Ginty,  Ann & John Mc Guire, Canon Thomas A. Grace, (2010) Fr. Owen Traynor, (1958) Canon Daniel McGinchey, (1973) and Fr. Richard Fennessy (1970)

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12/8/2023

Nineteenth Sunday of the Year A

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​                                                 Nineteenth   Sunday Year A       13th  August   23
 
                                                               
Second Collection this weekend: Prolife Collection
 
Solemnity of the Assumption of Our Lady into Heaven( Tues 15th August) : This a Holy Day of Obligation, when we are obliged like Sundays to attend Holy Mass. Vigil Mass (14th Aug) at 7pm and 8.am & 10.00am on the 15th August.
 
Funerals this Week:
Emily Murray: Mon 14th Aug at 10.am.
Joseph Morrison Mon 14th August 12 Noon.
Francis Ward: Wed 16th Aug at 12 Noon.
 
Oratory Re-opens: The oratory will be open on Mon, Wed, Fri from 10.30am to 9pm. Please pay the Lord visits in the Most Blessed Sacrament.
 
Pro-life Mass: The Glasgow monthly Pro-Life Mass is on Wednesday, 16th August at 7.30pm at Holy Cross, 113 Dixon Ave, G42 8ER. Adoration begins at 6.15pm. Tea in the hall afterwards – all welcome. The celebrant will be Fr Charles Coyle.
 
Renfrewshire Deanery Justice and Peace Introductory Meeting: Come along to St Charles’ Paisley on Thursday 24th August after 7pmmass to hear from Justice and Peace Scotland and consider how we can respond together to the Church’s call to social action on the cost of living crisis, war, climate change, refugees and migrants.
 
Queenship of Mary Mass:  This year, Mass will be celebrated in St Gregory's church, Glasgow (G20 8DP) on Tuesday 22nd August. The Rosary will be recited at 7pm; Mass will begin at 7.30pm. This will be followed by a cup of tea in the hall afterwards. Come and find out more about this beautiful apostolate, and discover how to enthrone Our Blessed Mother in your home under the title of Mary Immaculate, Queen of the Universe.
 
March For Life 2023: Join Bishop John Keenan on his coach to London for March for Life UK 2023. Departing midnight Friday 1 September from Paisley St Mirin's Cathedral with a pickup 12.30am at Glasgow St. Andrew's Cathedral and 2.00am at Gretna. Arrive in London 7.30am Saturday 2 September for the Exhibition, Mass, talks and stall. Depart Saturday 2 September at approx. 6:00pm, dropping off at Gretna, Glasgow and Paisley. £30pp. We will be there to say there have been 10 Million too many abortions in the UK since the Abortion Act; too many lost lives and too many hurt women. To secure your place on our coach please access the link below for booking form.
https://www.spuc.org.uk/marchforlife2023
 
Annual National Pilgrimage to Carfin: This will take place on Sunday the 3rd of September with Mass at 3pm. Bishop Kenneth Nowakowski of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of the Holy Family in the UK will preach. The Bishop’s Conference of Scotland ask us to pray especially for peace at this Mass between Russia and the Ukraine.
 
2023 National Pilgrimage for the Beatification of the Venerable Margaret Sinclair: This will take place on Sunday 17 September from 12.30pm - 6pm at St Patrick's Church, Cowgate, Edinburgh, EH1 1NA. 12.30-1.50 Refreshments and sale of candles & goods; 2pm Holy Hour with Rosary, Confession, Silence, Hymns & Benediction; 3pmReflection & Novena Prayers; 3.30pm Break for refreshments and sale of candles & goods; 4.30pm Holy Mass.
 
Diocesan Facebook Page: The Communications Commission has regained access to the former diocesan Facebook Page, which will be used in the future. To access it, visit www.facebook.com/diocesepaisley. Thank you for your ongoing support.
 
Think Vocation: “He went up to the hills by himself to pray.” Do you feel called to follow a different path to the one people expect, a path of prayer and service? Perhaps you are being called to priestly or contemplative life. Talk to our Vocations Director, Fr. John Morrison - Tel 0141 889 5056 or email vocations@rcdop.org.uk
 
We pray for those who have died recently: Rose Farren, Joseph Morrison, Emily Murray, Jacqueline Smith, Francis Ward and for the Anniversaries of Alice Devine, Helen Dunne, Rita Marie Dunne, Alex Lafferty, Hugh Lynch, Kevin Markey, Violet Walker

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5/8/2023

The Transfiguration of the Lord

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​                                                The Transfiguration of the Lord 6th August   23
 

                                                               
Second Collection this weekend: Monthly Building Fund
Second Collection next weekend: Prolife Collection
 
No weekly Morning Masses this week (Mon 7th August to Sat 12th). Vigil at 4pm and Sunday Masses as normal.
 
Eucharistic Adoration this week: Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri from 10.30am -1pm in the Church.
 
Funerals Week beginning 14th August-
Emily Murray: 14th Aug at 10am. Francis Ward: 16th Aug at 12 Noon.
 
Think Vocation: “They all ate as much as they wanted” Jesus feeds the crowds in their need. Could you be called to bring the food of the Eucharist, the abundance of God’s grace to others as a priest? Talk to our Diocesan Vocations Director, Fr. John Morrison Tel: 0141 889 5056 or email vocations@rcdop.org.uk
 
Christ the King Church, Howwood: Our Lady of Fatima Vigil: The next Vigil takes place on Saturday 12th of August.
The facilities will be open from 7pm. Rosary Procession at 7.30pm followed by the celebration of Mass, finishing with a period of Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction. Hall open for tea/coffee thereafter. All are welcome to come and honour Our Blessed Lady and pray for peace.
 
Annual National Pilgrimage to Carfin: This will take place on Sunday the 3rd of September with Mass at 3pm. Bishop Kenneth Nowakowski of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of the Holy Family in the UK will preach. The Bishop’s Conference of Scotland ask us to pray especially for peace at this Mass between Russia and the Ukraine.
 
2023 National Pilgrimage for the Beatification of the Venerable Margaret Sinclair: This will take place on Sunday 17 September from 12.30pm - 6pm at St Patrick's Church, Cowgate, Edinburgh, EH1 1NA. 12.30-1.50 Refreshments and sale of candles & goods; 2pm Holy Hour with Rosary, Confession, Silence, Hymns & Benediction; 3pmReflection & Novena Prayers; 3.30pm Break for refreshments and sale of candles & goods; 4.30pm Holy Mass.
 
March For Life 2023: Join Bishop John Keenan on his coach to London for March for Life UK 2023. Departing midnight Friday 1 September from Paisley St Mirin's Cathedral with a pickup 12.30am at Glasgow St. Andrew's Cathedral and 2.00am at Gretna. Arrive in London 7.30am Saturday 2 September for the Exhibition, Mass, talks and stall. Depart Saturday 2 September at approx. 6:00pm, dropping off at Gretna, Glasgow and Paisley. £30pp. We will be there to say there have been 10 Million too many abortions in the UK since the Abortion Act; too many lost lives and too many hurt women. To secure your place on our coach please access the link below for booking form.
https://www.spuc.org.uk/marchforlife2023
 
Beginning Experience: They are holding a weekend for those who find themselves suffering bereavement through divorce, separation or widowhood. The weekend takes place from 29th Sept to 1st Oct at the Conforti Centre, Coatbridge. For details contact Louise on 07926 571004 or email louisep398@gmail.com  Completed applications must be returned by 16th Sept. See poster in porch.
 
We pray for those who have died recently: Joseph Morrison, Emily Murray, Francis Ward and for the Anniversaries of Christina Beck, John Charlick, James Devenny Jnr, John Gillan, James Goldie Snr, Nancy Goldie, James Mc Guire, May Mc Master, Katie Reilly, Malcolm & Molly Ross, John Wilson, Catherine Wood, Canon Thomas P. Mannion. 

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28/7/2023

Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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Bulletin Notices Sunday 30th of June 2023
 
Funerals this week: Sarah Hill Mon 31st July, Anna Dunlop 3rd Aug. (both at 10am) William MacMillan 4th Aug (11am)
The Diocese of Paisley Marriage Preparation Course in August.
 
If you are getting married in the next few months and would like to join us please register via the Marriage Preparation link on the Diocesan website www.rcdop.org.uk or contact Rebecca Harrison at marriageandfamily@rcdop.org.uk for more details. AUGUST 2023 COURSE:  3 sessions
Part 1:  Wednesday 9th August 7.00pm - 8.30pm, in person workshop, St Mirin’s Cathedral Hall
 
Join SPUC at the March for Life Saturday 2nd September: SPUC, together with the Diocese of Paisley is organising an overnight coach for pro-life people wishing to attend the March for Life for just £30! The coach will pick up from Paisley at St Mirin’s Cathedral at 12 Midnight and Glasgow at St Andrew’s Cathedral at 12.30am on the night of Friday 1st September/Saturday 2nd September. The coach will return from Parliament Square, London at approximately 5pm, with an ETA of midnight. To book go to https://www.spuc.org.uk/marchforlife2023
 
Little Way Pilgrimage to Skye: Fr John Udris is leading this pilgrimage from the 4th - 8th of September 2023. The trip costs £280 with a £60 deposit. If interested visit: www.revivescotland.co.uk
 
Setting Out on the Road: This course which leads to the award of the Catholic Teacher's Certificate (CTC) enabling the recipient to teach Religious Education in the Catholic school. It is taught by the St Andrew's Foundation for Catholic Teacher Education at the University of Glasgow. Setting Out on the Road is for qualified teachers who have not yet obtained their CTC. The cost is £310 and is fully refundable if the following criteria is met. Bishop John Keenan offers monthly supports seminars. If you are interested in attending these online sessions, please - 
  1. Please register https://www.gla.ac.uk/study/cpd/cpdforteachers/#settingoutontheroad
  2. Please pay the fee and you will be reimbursed in full on Completion of the course and full attendance of bishop’s support online sessions.
  3. Once you have registered please contact Marianne Boland at curia@rcdop.org.uk
Think Vocation: “Anyone who welcomes you welcomes me.”  If you think God might be calling you to bring God’s word to his people as a priest, deacon or in consecrated life, speak to our Diocesan Vocations Director, Fr. John Morrison Tel: 01418895056 or email: vocations@rcdop.org.uk
 
We pray for those who have died recently especially:  Anna Dunlop, Roy Garscadden, Sarah Hill, William Macmillan, Marie Murphy,  and for the Anniversaries of John Byrne, Margaret Carroll, James Devenny, Thomas Donegan, Kelly Anne Donn, Mary Elizabeth Gribbon, George Howell, Kathleen Hughes, Margaret Morton, Patrick Mc Gowan, Robert Mc Hale, Catherine Mc Laughlin,
Anne Richards. Canon Thomas J. Cunningham (2011) Pope St Paul VI (1978)
 

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