This Weekend's Second Collection: Pro-Life
 
St John's/St Thomas' My Paya Hub (Online Donations)
You can now use the QR codes in the porch to make your weekly offering to God and for the upkeep of the Parish. Just scan the QR code with your smartphone camera. Thank you for all your financial support.
 
Change to weekly Mass Times for Summer
St John's: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat at 10am
St Thomas': Tue & Thu at 10am.
 
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration
The rota for Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration in the Oratory will resume from this Monday, August 15th.
 
Pilgrimage
St Mirin’s Cathedral Parish are considering taking a coach to the Annual Pilgrimage in honour of Venerable Margaret Sinclair at St Patrick’s Church, Edinburgh on Sunday 18th September departing from St Mirin’s Cathedral at 12:30pm. There is Adoration, Rosary, Confession followed by Holy Mass at 4:30pm with prayers for her Beatification. Departure at 6pm.  Cost will be £5-10 per person.  Email stmirinscathedral@rcdop.org.uk.
 
St Thomas' Drop in
You can drop in for a tea/coffee/juice and biscuits/scones, and for a chat from 11am until 2pm at St Thomas' Hall every Thursday. To volunteer as a helper, see one of the brothers/sisters of the SSVDP.
 
Monthly Pro-Life Mass
This Wednesday, 17th August at 7:30pm at Holy Cross, 113 Dixon Ave, G42 8ER. Adoration begins at 6:15pm.  The Celebrant will be newly ordained Fr Edward Toner.
 
Diocesan Day for Children’s Liturgy Groups - Saturday 20th August
The day starts with tea and registration at 11:15am, followed by talks from 11:30am onwards. The day will end at 2:30pm. There will be a series of talks on family engagement, the experience of a parish group, a look at resources, and information on safeguarding. Lunch will be provided. If you have any food allergies or intolerances, please bring your own packed lunch. 

Young Adults (18-30)
Fr Jamie McMorrin will speak on the Holy Spirit on Wednesday 31st August at 7pm in St Mirin’s Cathedral and will be followed by Benediction. Afterwards there is an opportunity to socialise over drinks. 
 
March for Life UK 2022
Coach departs midnight Friday 2nd September from St Mirin's Cathedral with a pickup 12:30am at St Andrew's Cathedral, Clyde Street, Glasgow, and 2:00am at Gretna. Arrive in London 7:30am Saturday 3rd September for the Exhibition, Mass, talks and stall. Depart Saturday evening, approx. 6:00pm, with same drop offs. £30pp. For tickets please register online at the link below.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/march-for-life-uk-2022-london-saturday-3-september-tickets-395988230457
 
Diocesan Vocations Mass and 75th Anniversary of the Diocese
Bishop John will celebrate this Mass on Thursday 15th September on the Feast of St Mirin in the Cathedral at 7:00pm. Refreshments in the hall afterwards.
 
New Dawn Scotland Youth Day (S1-S6)
In St Mirin's Cathedral on Saturday 17th September beginning with Mass with Bishop John at 10am. This will be followed by two talks by Young Evangelists. There is also Prayer ministry, Rosary and Workshops. The day will end with a healing service. A lunch of soup and sandwiches will be provided for a donation.
https://newdawninscotland.com/youth
 
National Pilgrimage to Carfin
This has been moved to Sunday 25th September. This marks the Centenary of the Grotto and the Relics of St Bernadette will arrive at Carfin that day and will remain there throughout the rest of that week. See poster in porch for full details on programme or visit www.carfingrotto.org
 
We pray for those who have died recently
Jean Brennan, Alec Coghill, Susan McGregor, Daniel O’Donnell, Teresa Sciberras, Brian Stevenson, and Brian Sweenie;
and for the 9 months' mind of
Helen Markey;
and for the Anniversaries of
Anne Crossan, Flo Cummins, Netta Foy, Anna & Peter Hughes, William Houston, Lauren Husk, Maisie McCafferty, John McClune, Margaret McGoldrick, Rosemary McGinty, Gerry & Mary McQueenie, John McShane, Kevin Markey, and Catherine Reilly. 

This Weekend's Second Collection: Monthly Building Fund
 
St John's Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Summer Programme
There is Adoration in the Church from 10:30 am – 1:00 pm each weekday, Monday-Friday (excluding Thursdays).
 
Change to weekly Mass Times for Summer
St John's: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat at 10am.
St Thomas': Tue & Thu at 10am.
 
Pilgrimage
St Mirin’s Cathedral Parish are considering taking a coach to the Annual Pilgrimage in honour of Venerable Margaret Sinclair at St Patrick’s Church, Edinburgh, on Sunday 18th September departing from St Mirin’s Cathedral at 12:30pm. There is Adoration, Rosary, Confession followed by Holy Mass at 4:30pm with prayers for her Beatification. Departure approx. 6pm.  Cost will be £5-10 per person.  Email stmirinscathedral@rcdop.org.uk.
 
St Thomas' Drop in
You can drop in for a tea/coffee/juice and biscuits/scones, and for a chat from 11am until 2pm at St Thomas' Hall every Thursday. To volunteer as a helper, see one of the brothers/sisters of the SSVDP.
 
Safe Access (Abortion Services) Scotland Bill Consultation
You can complete the consultation online at https://www.bufferzones.scot/consultation. You can also fill in the form and return via email or post. 
https://www.parliament.scot/-/media/files/legislation/proposed-members-bills/abortion-services-safe-access-zones-consultation-document_final.pdf
Available an SPUC Guide to responding to this consultation. You can uplift one from the porch. Deadline for Consultation is 11:59pm Thursday 11th August.
 
Young Adults (18-30)
Fr Jamie McMorrin will speak on the Holy Spirit on Wednesday 31st August at 7pm in St Mirin’s Cathedral and will be followed by Benediction. Afterwards there is an opportunity to socialise over drinks. 
 
St John's/St Thomas' My Paya Hub (Online Donations)
You can now use the QR codes in the porch to make your weekly offering to God and for the upkeep of the Parish. Just scan the QR code with your smartphone camera. Thank you for all your financial support.
 
Beginning Experience
For those, suffering bereavement through divorce, separation or widowhood from 30th September - 2nd October at Conforti House, Coatbridge. Call 0131 665 3383 0r email beginningexperiencescotland@hotmail.com.
 
100 Club Winners St John's
1st Maureen Davidson No 102
2nd Ase Smith No 115
3rd A & M B Mc Nee No 77
4th M Coffield No 98
5th W & J Sinclair No 149
 
March for Life UK 2022
Join Bishop John on coach departing midnight Friday 2nd September from St Mirin's Cathedral with a pickup 12:30am at St Andrew's Cathedral, Clyde Street, Glasgow, and 2:00am at Gretna. Arrive in London 7:30am Saturday 3rd September for the Exhibition, Mass, talks and stall. Depart Saturday evening, approx. 6:00pm, with drop offs at Gretna, Glasgow and Paisley. £30pp. For tickets please register at the link below.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/march-for-life-uk-2022-london-saturday-3-september-tickets-395988230457
 
Diocesan Day for Children’s Liturgy Groups – Saturday 20th August
The Diocesan Liturgy Commission will host a day aimed at supporting Children Liturgy groups in our parishes. The day starts with tea and registration at 11:15am, followed by talks from 11:30am onwards. The day will end at 2:30pm. There will be a series of talks on family engagement, the experience of a parish group, a look at resources, and information on safeguarding. Lunch will be provided. If you have any food allergies or intolerances, please bring your own packed lunch. 

We pray for those who have died recently
Hyacinth Brogan, Joseph Hailey, Hugh McKendrick, and Jean Murdoch;
and for the Anniversaries of
Christina Beck, Patricia Campbell, Simon Carr, James Harris Devine, Thomas Donegan, John Gillan, Alex Lafferty, Margaret Mooney, James McGuire, Pat McGarrigle, Robert McHale, George McLean, May McMaster, John Wilson, and Catherine Wood.

St John's Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Summer Programme
There is Adoration in the Church from 10:30 am – 1:00 pm each weekday, Monday–Friday (excluding Thursdays).
 
Change to weekly Mass Times for Summer
St John's: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat at 10am.
St Thomas': Tue & Thu at 10am.
 
St Michael Statue
The St Michael Statue has arrived and remains with us until this Wednesday 3rd August. Please place petitions in the Petition box before the statue. Prayer cards are available in the porch along with a Consecration & Novena Prayer. We will pray the Consecration Prayer after each Mass.
On Tuesday the 2nd August there will be a service at 7pm to conclude the St Michael Statue visit.
 
Funerals in St John's
Freda Harkins on Wednesday 3rd August at 10am
Julia Ann Ferguson on Friday 5th August at 10am
 
First Friday Mass in St John's (5th August)
There will be also an evening Mass at 7pm.
 
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 | 07910266821
 
St Thomas' Drop in
Starting Thursday 4th August, you can drop in for a tea/coffee/juice and biscuits/scones from 11am until 2pm to St Thomas' Hall. This will continue each Thursday at the same time. If you would like to know more or would like to volunteer please see one of the brothers/sisters of St Thomas' SSVDP Conference.
 
Safe Access (Abortion Services) Scotland Bill Consultation
Please see below an opportunity to take part in a consultation on the proposed bill to introduce buffer zones around healthcare facilities that provide abortion services. The consultation has been sent to us by the Scottish Government to send on to any groups or individuals who would like to comment on the proposals.  You can complete the consultation online at https://www.bufferzones.scot/consultation. You can also fill in the form and return via email or post. The form is found at the end of the consultation document below.
https://www.parliament.scot/-/media/files/legislation/proposed-members-bills/abortion-services-safe-access-zones-consultation-document_final.pdf
Please take the time to complete this and also as individuals. There is now available an SPUC Guide to responding to this consultation. You can uplift one from the porch. Deadline for Consultation is 11:59pm Thursday 11th August.
 
Young Adults (18-30)
Fr Jamie McMorrin will speak on the Holy Spirit on Wednesday 31st August at 7pm in St Mirin’s Cathedral and will be followed by Benediction. Afterwards there is an opportunity to socialise over drinks. 
 
St John's/St Thomas' My Paya Hub (online donations)
You can now use the QR codes in the porches to make your weekly offering to God and for the upkeep of the Parish. Just scan the QR codes with your smartphone camera. Thank you for all your financial support.
 
We pray for those who have died recently
Julia Ann Ferguson, Freda Harkins, and Charlie McGinley;
and for the Anniversaries of
John Byrne, Margaret Carroll, Eileen Chadwick, James Devenny Jnr, James Goldie Snr, Nancy Goldie, Mary Elizabeth Gribbon, George Howell, John Hughes, Annie & John Lawson, Agnes Major, Margaret Morton, Catherine McLaughlin, Malcolm & Molly Ross, Violet Walker, and Canon Thomas J Cunningham (2011).

New Rotas

St Patrick’s Missionary Appeal (Kiltegan Fathers)
Fr Kyran Murphy will make a Mission Appeal at all Masses this weekend (in St John's only) on behalf of St Patrick’s Missionary Society. St Patrick’s Missionary Society was founded on St Patrick’s Day 1932 and for 90 years has continued the work of spreading the Gospel. Today, they work in Brazil, Grenada, South Africa, Cameroon, Nigeria, Republic South Sudan, Zambia, Kenya, Malawi and Zimbabwe.
 
St Johns Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Summer Programme
There is Adoration in the Church from 10:30 am – 1:00 pm each weekday, Monday–Friday (excluding Thursdays).
 
Change to weekly Mass Times for Summer
St John's Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat at 10am.
St Thomas' Tue & Thu at 10am.
Please note this week, no Wednesday morning Mass at 10am but Mass at 7pm.
 
St Michael the Archangel Statue
A life size statue of St Michael the Archangel has been specially commissioned for a tour of Scotland. The statue will be here in St John's from this Wednesday 27th July until Wednesday the 3rd of August. There will be a Votive Mass of the Holy Angels on Wednesday Evening to welcome the statue at 7pm. We will also say a Consecration Prayer to St Michael each day after Mass. Copies available of the St Michael Prayer, Consecration Prayer and a Novena in the porch from Monday.
 
St Thomas' Drop in
Starting on Thursday 4th August, you can drop in for a tea/coffee/juice and biscuits/scones from 11am until 2pm to St Thomas' Hall. This will continue each Thursday at the same time. If you would like to know more or would like to volunteer please see one of the brothers/sisters of St Thomas SSVDP Conference.
 
Young Adults (18-30)
The diocese has organised a series of talks on the Divine Praises. The next talk of the series will be on the Eucharist by Bishop Hugh Gilbert. This will take place on Wednesday 27th July at 7pm in St Mirin’s Cathedral and will be followed by Benediction and a BBQ and drinks. Details of all talks can be found on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/DoPYoungAdults.
 
Think Vocation
“Ask and it will be given to you; search and you shall find.”
We pray with faith for vocations today. Pray too that those discerning a vocation to priesthood, diaconate or religious life will have the courage to persevere.
Speak to our Diocesan Vocations Director, Fr John Morrison 01418895056 | vocations@rcdop.org.uk
 
Safe Access (Abortion Services) Scotland Bill Consultation
Please see below an opportunity to take part in a consultation on the proposed bill to introduce buffer zones around healthcare facilities that provide abortion services. The consultation has been sent to us by the Scottish Government to send on to any groups or individuals who would like to comment on the proposals.  You can complete the consultation online at https://www.bufferzones.scot/consultation. You can also fill in the form and return via email or post. The form is found at the end of the consultation document below.
https://www.parliament.scot/-/media/files/legislation/proposed-members-bills/abortion-services-safe-access-zones-consultation-document_final.pdf
Please take the time to complete this and also as individuals. There is now available an SPUC Guide to responding to this consultation. You can uplift one from the porch.
 
We pray for those who have died recently
Meabha Doohan, Freda Harkins, Patrick McDaid, and Ana Roberts;
and for the Anniversaries of
Jane Collins, Kelly Anne Donn, Michael Fisher, Margaret Gore, John Haldane, Agnes Hegarty, Peter Herbert, Kathleen Hughes, Christy King, Ian Meechan, Mary Munn, Thomas McAllister, Patrick McCafferty, Margaret McGuire, Alastair Thomson, Canon James J Sheehan (2008), and Fr James A O’Neill (1961).

Change to Weekday Mass Times this week in St Thomas'
No Monday Mass in St Thomas'. The rest of week as normal.
 
St Patrick’s Missionary Appeal (Kiltegan Fathers)
Fr Kyran Murphy will make a Mission Appeal at all Masses next weekend in St John's on behalf of St Patrick’s Missionary Society. St Patrick’s Missionary Society was founded on St Patrick’s Day 1932 and for 90 years has continued the work of spreading the Gospel. Today, they work in Brazil, Grenada, South Africa, Cameroon, Nigeria, Republic South Sudan, Zambia, Kenya, Malawi and Zimbabwe.
 
Funeral in St John's this week
Marie Watt on Thursday 21st July at 10am.
 
St Anthony’s Box June Collections
St John's £250.93 and St Thomas' £156.01. Monies sent to Apostleship of the Sea. The Apostleship of the Sea is an agency of the Catholic Church to provide pastoral care to seafarers through chaplaincies in ports all over of the world, regardless of nationality, belief or race and continues to do so today. It was previously known as Stella Maris, one of Our Lady’s titles and she is their Patroness.
 
St John's Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Summer Programme
There is Adoration in the Church from 10:30am-1:00pm each weekday, Monday-Friday (excluding Thursdays).
 
St Michael the Archangel Statue
A life size statue of St Michael the Archangel has been specially commissioned for a tour of Scotland. The statue will be in St John's from Wednesday 27th July until Wednesday 3rd August. More details to follow.
 
Collection Envelopes
Could we kindly ask you to use the Envelopes for the 22/23 Tax Year and not the previous years as your envelope number will not correspond to this year. Secondly, please do not score out numbers, dates or whatever is printed on the envelopes, it causes numerous problems. If you need up to date envelopes for this Tax Year 22/23, please ask.
 
Young Adults (18-30)
The diocese has organised a series of talks on the Divine Praises. The next talk of the series will be on the Eucharist by Bishop Hugh Gilbert. This will take place on Wednesday 27th July at 7pm in St Mirin’s Cathedral and will be followed by Benediction and a BBQ and drinks. Details of all talks can be found on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/DoPYoungAdults.
 
Safe Access (Abortion Services) Scotland Bill Consultation
Please see below an opportunity to take part in a consultation on the proposed bill to introduce buffer zones around healthcare facilities that provide abortion services. The consultation has been sent to us by the Scottish Government to send on to any groups or individuals who would like to comment on the proposals.  You can complete the consultation online at https://www.bufferzones.scot/consultation  You can also fill in the form and return via email or post. The form is found at the end of the consultation document below.
https://www.parliament.scot/-/media/files/legislation/proposed-members-bills/abortion-services-safe-access-zones-consultation-document_final.pdf
Please take the time to complete this and also as individuals. There will be available shortly an SPUC Guide to responding to this consultation.
 
Pro-Life Mass
The monthly Pro-Life Mass is on Wednesday 20th July at 7:30pm at Holy Cross, 113 Dixon Ave, G42 8ER. Adoration begins at 6:15pm. All welcome.
 
We pray for those who have died recently
Catherine Carswell, Charles Harrington, Beth McGlone, and Marie Watt;
and for the Anniversaries of
John Barton, Charles Carlton, Harry Carlton, Ellen Collins, Catherine Davis, James Devenny, Isa Healy, Patrick Healy, Patrick Higgins, Edward Hughes, Jenny Lynch, Brian McCafferty, Patrick McClafferty, Peter McGuire, Jim McGunnigle, Maisie McMaster, Diarmid O’Hara, Marion & Neil Strain, Pat Vint, Canon James Murphy (2016), and Monsignor Matthew Kinsella (2009).

​Change to Weekday Mass Times this week
Monday & Wednesday in St Thomas' only.
Tuesday, Thursday (Funeral), Friday & Saturday in St John's.
 
Funerals this week St John's
Anne Millar on Thursday 14th July.
 
St John's Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration – Summer Hours
The Oratory has now closed for the summer on and will re-open on Monday 15th August. There will be Adoration in the Church from 10:30am-1:00pm each weekday, Monday-Friday (excluding Thursdays). Adorers are asked to complete a sign-up for these hours using the forms in the porch at the back of the Church. Some slots still free, particularly Tuesdays 11am-12 Noon.
 
St Michael the Archangel Statue
A life size statue of St Michael the Archangel has been specially commissioned for a tour of Scotland. The statue will be in St John's from Wednesday 27th July until Wednesday 3rd August. More details to follow.
 
Collection Envelopes
Could we kindly ask you to use the Envelopes for the 22/23 Tax Year and not the previous years as your envelope number will not correspond to this year. Secondly, please do not score out numbers, dates or whatever is printed on the envelopes, it causes numerous problems. Could you also please note that the legacy collection ceased over a year ago. If you need up to date envelopes for this Tax Year 22/23, please ask.
 
100 Club Winners for June
1st Mairi Goodwin No 121
2nd P&M Millar No 44
3rd S. Capaldi No 88
4th Maria Carlin No 118
5th W&M Fossett No 32
Winnings can be collected from the Sacristy.
 
Young Adults (18-30)
The diocese has organised a series of talks on the Divine Praises. The next talk of the series will be on the Eucharist by Bishop Hugh Gilbert. This will take place on Wednesday 27th July at 7pm in St Mirin’s Cathedral and will be followed by Benediction and a BBQ and drinks. Details of all talks can be found on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/DoPYoungAdults.
 
Think Vocation
“The word is very near to you.”  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, John Morrison – email: vocations@rcdop.org.uk or tel: 01418895056
 
Safe Access (Abortion Services) Scotland Bill Consultation
Please see below an opportunity to take part in a consultation on the proposed bill to introduce buffer zones around healthcare facilities that provide abortion services. The consultation has been sent to us by the Scottish Government to send on to any groups or individuals who would like to comment on the proposals.  You can complete the consultation online at https://www.bufferzones.scot/consultation  You can also fill in the form and return via email or post. The form is found at the end of the consultation document below.
https://www.parliament.scot/-/media/files/legislation/proposed-members-bills/abortion-services-safe-access-zones-consultation-document_final.pdf
Please take the time to complete this and also as individuals. There will be available shortly an SPUC Guide to responding to this consultation.
 
We pray for those who have died recently:
Thomas Armstrong, Ann Boag, Patrick Holton, Anne Millar, and Debra Rolph;
and for the Anniversaries of:
James Devenny Snr, Annie Devine, Maisie Fitzgerald, Jim Geddes, Tommy Hallan, Irene Henson, Bridie Reilly, Marion Sheath.

Monthly Building Fund 2nd Collection: This weekend.
 
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration – Summer Hours
The Oratory has now closed for the summer on and will re-open on Monday 15 August. There will be Adoration in the Church from 10:30am-1:00pm each weekday, Monday-Friday (excluding Thursdays). Adorers are asked to complete a sign-up for these hours using the forms in the porch at the back of the Church. Some slots still free, particularly Tuesdays 11am-12 Noon.
 
St Pio of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio)
We will celebrate a Votive Mass of St Pio of Pietrelcina this Wednesday 6th July at 7pm. An individual Blessing of his Mitten will also take place. He last wore this mitten on 10th August 1947, the Anniversary of his Ordination. He used the mitten to cover the stigmata that he received while praying before the Crucifix in the choir loft of the Old Church in the Monastery of San Giovanni Rotondo on 20th September 1918. There will be
No Morning Mass on 6th July in St John's/St Thomas'.
 
St Michael the Archangel Statue
A life size statue of St Michael the Archangel has been specially commissioned for a tour of Scotland. The statue will be in St John's from Wednesday 27th July until Wednesday 3rd August. More details to follow.
 
Family Rosary Book
We invite all families to make a special pledge to pray the family rosary at home every day. Family Rosary books have been specially commissioned and printed to guide families in this simple devotion. www.marriagefamilylife.org/books
 
Funerals this week St John's
Elizabeth Ailsa Kilian on Monday 4th July at 10am
Leanne Gallacher on Tuesday 5th July at 10am.
 
Collection Envelopes
Could we kindly ask you to use the Envelopes for the 22/23 Tax Year and not the previous years as your envelope number will not correspond to this year. Secondly, please do not score out numbers, dates or whatever is printed on the envelopes, it causes numerous problems. Could you also please note that the legacy collection ceased over a year ago. If you need up to date envelopes for this Tax Year 22/23, please ask.
 
Anniversaries/Deaths
Could you please print in capitals the names of the deceased as this helps enormously in knowing who the Mass intention is for.
 
St Thomas'
Donations are being sought for the Barrhead Food Bank. The priority at the moment is Porridge Oats, Tea/Coffee and long-life Milk. Donations will be uplifted after the 10am Mass on Sundays. The collection bucket is in the porch.
 
Marriage Counselling Service
Please note that the updated telephone number for the marriage counselling service in our Diocese is now: 07706 063936 
 
A Series of Talks on the Divine Praises for Young Adults
The next talk of the series, 'Blessed Be The most Holy Sacrament' by Bishop Hugh Gilbert, will take place on Wednesday 27th July at 7pm in St Mirin’s Cathedral and will be followed by Benediction and an opportunity to socialise over drinks.  A list of all other talks can be found on the Diocesan website www.rcdop.org.uk
 
We pray for those who have died recently:
Leanne Gallacher, Elizabeth Ailsa Kilian, Tom Knight, Mary Millar, and Liz Reynolds;
and for the 7 months' mind of:
James Fleming;
and for the Anniversaries of:
Mary Barton, William Breslin, Margaret & Michael Campbell, Peter Campbell, Audrey Ewing Gray, Alex Haggerty, Lizanne Harrison, Jim McCaffrey, Rose Marie Strain McCorkindale, Billy McCready, John Stirling, Jimmy Taylor, and Mary & Willie Yuill.

Annual Peter’s Pence Collection:
​This weekend’s collection allows the Holy Father the means to respond to those suffering as a result of war, oppression, natural disaster, and disease. In 2017, £15,191 was raised in the Diocese. 
 
Solemnity of St Peter & St Paul
This Wednesday 29th June, Mass in St John's at 10am and 7pm and in St Thomas at 7pm only (Fr Jonathan away for Ordination). No Vigil Masses.
 
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration – Summer Hours
The Oratory has now closed for the summer on and will re-open on Monday 15th August. There will be Adoration in the Church from 10:30am – 1:00pm each weekday, Monday–Friday. (not Thursdays). Adorers are asked to complete a sign-up for these hours using the forms in the porch at the back of the Church.
 
First Friday Vigils
There will be no First Friday Vigils over the summer. The Vigils will resume on Friday, 2nd September at 7:00 pm.
 
Children’s Rosary
This Friday at 6:30pm, followed by Mass at 7pm. 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 07910266821).
 
St Pio of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio)
We will celebrate a Votive Mass of St Pio of Pietrelcina on Wednesday 6th July at 7pm. An individual Blessing of his Mitten will also take place. He last wore this mitten on 10th August 1947, the Anniversary of his Ordination. He used the mitten to cover the stigmata that he received while praying before the Crucifix in the choir loft of the Old Church in the Monastery of San Giovanni Rotondo on 20th September 1918.
There will be No Morning Mass on the 6th of July in St John's/St Thomas.
 
Parish Allotment Project
We are considering converting a piece of self-contained spare ground into a miniature allotment for parishioners to grow vegetables! It would be a fantastic opportunity for our families to get involved in growing their own produce. If you would like to take responsibility for one of the raised beds please speak to one of the priests after Mass.
 
St Thomas 200 Club June
Carlyn Conaghan No 133
Margaret Ferguson No 139
Winnings can be collected from Sacristy.
 
St Michael the Archangel Statue
A life size statue of St Michael the Archangel has been specially commissioned for a tour of Scotland. The statue will be in St John's from Wednesday 27th July until Wednesday 3rd August. More details to follow.
 
Family Rosary Book
We invite all families to make a special pledge to pray the family rosary at home every day. Family Rosary books have been specially commissioned and printed to guide families in this simple devotion. www.marriagefamilylife.org/books
 
We pray for those who have died recently
John Donaghey, Anne Gallacher, Nicola Gilfedder, Elizabeth Kilian, and Jim McKeown;
and the 3 Months' Mind of
William Sandford;
and 9 Months' Mind of
Tony McLachlan;
and the Anniversaries of
Margaret Bisland, Charles Burns Snr & Jnr, Anunziata Crolla, Guiseppe Crolla, Margaret Mary Hall, Fr Charles Kane, Patrick McGowan Joe McKay, Iain McKenna, Isobel McLean, Beatrice O’Neill, Cath Speirs, Martin Walker, and Elizabeth Wilson.

Peter’s Pence: 25th/26th June
This is the practice of the laity to provide financial support to the Holy See to allow the Holy Father the means to respond to those suffering as a result of war, oppression, natural disaster, and disease.  Catholics around the world contribute roughly £70M annually through this collection.  In 2017 this collection raised £15,191 which is fully remitted to the Apostolic Nunciature. 
 
Feast of St Josemaria Escriva
We welcome to St John's the Personal Prelature of the Holy Cross and Opus Dei as they celebrate the Feast of their founder St Josemaria Escriva next Saturday the 25th June. Mass will be at 11am with Confessions at 10:30am. No 10am Morning Mass.
 
A Series of Talks on the Divine Praises for Young Adults
The next talk of the series Blessed be Jesus Christ: True Man by Father Bernard Mournian will take place on Wednesday 22nd June at 7pm in St. Mirin’s Cathedral and will be followed by Benediction and an opportunity to socialise over drinks. 
 
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration – Summer Hours
The Oratory will close for the summer on Friday 24th June, re-opening again on Monday 15th August with Adoration on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:30am – 9:00pm, as usual. Over the summer from Monday 27th June – Friday 12th August there will be Adoration in the Church from 10:30am – 1:00pm each weekday, Monday – Friday (not Thursdays). Adorers are asked to complete a sign-up for these hours using the forms in the porch at the back of the Church.
 
First Friday Vigils
There will be no First Friday Vigils over the summer. The Vigils will resume on Friday 2nd September at 7:00 pm.
 
Think Vocation
Ask the Holy Spirit to guide young people as they discern the life God is calling them to. Perhaps you are discerning a call to priesthood or religious life. Speak to our Vocations Director Fr. John Morrison tel: 01418895056 email: vocations@rcdop.org.uk
 
Nigerian Catholic Community Glasgow & Environs to our harvest Thanksgiving Mass & Bazaar/Summer Fete
This takes place in St Roch’s RC Church, Robroyston Rd, Glasgow on Sunday 7th of August at 1pm. Please help support our community by joining us at the event. You can let us know if you want to come as a group and can put a goodwill message or advert in the event brochure. You can take a stand or provide an activity during the bazaar. Finally, you can support us with a donation. 
http://www.nccglasgow.org.uk/
Email: info@nccglasgow.org.uk
 
Parish Allotment Project
We are considering converting a piece of self-contained spare ground into a miniature allotment for parishioners to grow vegetables! It would be a fantastic opportunity for our families to get involved in growing their own produce. If you would like to take responsibility for one of the raised beds please speak to one of the priests after Mass.
 
Corpus Christi Procession
We will have on 19th June in St John's a Corpus Christi procession beginning at 3pm. All our recent First Communicants are especially invited. Please note that there won’t be the regular parish 5pm Mass.
 
St Michael the Archangel Statue
A life size statue of St Michael the Archangel has been specially commissioned for a tour of Scotland. The statue will be in St John's from Wednesday 27th July until Wednesday the 3rd August. More details to follow.
 
We pray for those who have died recently
Danny Gallagher, Iain McKenna, Jim McKeown, and Ian Telfer;
the 6 months' mind of
Patrick Kearney;
and for the Anniversaries of
Andy Barton, Margaret Birrell, Angelo Damore, Catherine Furie, Daniel Furie, Freda Hanlon, Maria Minnery, Peter Mullen, Renee McCallum, Kathleen McGuire, John O’Neill, Baby Patricia Reynolds, Anna Sinclair, Mary Theresa Temple.

Second Collection this weekend: Sick & Retired Priests.
 
St Thomas Primary 4 First Communicants
Congratulations on receiving First Communion last Saturday.
 
Diocesan Day for Extraordinary Ministers - Saturday 18th June, St Mirin’s Hall: 11:30am-2:30pm
The Diocesan Liturgy Commission will host a Day for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, and for anyone interested in learning more about the Eucharist. There will be 3 short talks, with opportunities to ask questions, ending with a period of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, and Benediction. A light lunch will be provided. If you have any specific dietary requirements, please bring a packed lunch. All welcome to attend. Contact Fr Paul Brady on VE-LiturgyandPermanentDiaconate@rcdop.org.uk
 
A Series of Talks on the Divine Praises for Young Adults
The next talk of the series Blessed be Jesus Christ: True Man by Father Bernard Mournian will take place on Wednesday 22nd June at 7pm in St. Mirin’s Cathedral and will be followed by Benediction and an opportunity to socialise over drinks. 
 
Pilgrimage to Camino de Santiago de Compostelo
A group of young adults are organising a Camino de Santiago pilgrimage from 18th July to 25th July 2022 which will include 5 days walking from Vigo to Santiago.  Total cost for flights and accommodation is £400.  If you would like to join them please get in touch with Stephen Jordan at mstephenjordan@gmail.com  Please express your interest by 20th June 2022.
 
Family Rosary Book
We invite all families to make a special to pray the family rosary at home every day. Family Rosary books have been specially commissioned and printed to guide families in this simple devotion. www.marriagefamilylife.org/books
 
Diocesan Family Day Sunday 12th June 2pm-4pm
Families are warmly invited to come together with Bishop John at St John’s, Barrhead for an afternoon celebrating family life. There will be activities for children, followed by refreshments for all! The day will conclude with Holy Mass at 4pm. No 5pm Sunday Parish Mass this day. 
 
Corpus Christi Procession
We will have on 19th June in St Johns a Corpus Christi procession beginning at 3pm. All our recent First Communicants are especially invited. Please note that there won’t be the regular parish 5pm Mass.
 
St Michael the Archangel Statue
A life size statue of St Michael the Archangel has been specially commissioned for a tour of Scotland. The statue will be in St John's from Wednesday 27th July until Wednesday 3rd August. More details to follow.
 
Sacred Heart Companions Prayer Group
Meets this Tuesday 14th June from 1pm-2pm in the Tea Room.
 
Funerals this week
Cliff Kelly in St Thomas' on Tuesday 14th at 10am.
Mary Black in St Peter’s Glenburn on Thursday 16th at 10am.
 
Vegetable Garden in St John's
Anyone interested in helping set up plots in space behind the sacristy and garages should speak to Fr Joe/Jonathan.
 
Scottish Catholic Magazine
Latest edition now available at £2.00.
 
We pray for those who have died recently
Mary Black, Cliff Kelly, Nicola Gilfedder, Harry Keenan, and 50 Nigerian Parishioners murdered last Sunday at Mass;
and for the Anniversaries of
Vincent Costello, William Breslin Geddes, David Gormlie, Peter Monaghan, and John Mooney.