Funerals this week (St John’s/St Thomas 10am Mass)
Mon 25th: Derek Gillespie: Woodside Crematorium @12:30pm
Tues 26th: Ann Alford (10am) & Peter Harkins (1pm)
Wed 27th: Maria Hannigan (St Thomas)
Thurs 28th: James Christopher Taylor

Church services during lockdown - join via live stream
Holy Mass: daily @ 10am (Sun also @ 11:30am)
Adoration: daily @ 9am
Rosary: daily @ 9:30am
Divine Mercy: Fridays @ 3pm

Online Marriage Counselling available during Covid 19 Crisis
Our diocese has a Counselling Service for Catholics Married in the Catholic Church with our dedicated Catholic Marriage Counsellor. If you are concerned about your relationship and feel you are both unable to reach a conclusion alone, it is likely that you will benefit from marriage counselling. The counsellor is there to maintain a neutral, non-judgmental position. For information or advice please email in confidence counselling@rcdop.org.uk

Think Vocation
The reign of God is now. Are you willing to drop what you are doing to follow Jesus’ call? Believe that God will give you what you need. (Mark 1: 14-20). If you think God is calling you to be a priest, deacon, brother or sister contact Fr. John Morrison e-mail vocations@rcdop.org.uk or phone 01418895056.

Postponement of Diocesan Lourdes and Youth to Lourdes Pilgrimages to 2022
Unfortunately, due to present circumstances and the uncertainty facing us all over the next few months, it is with deep regret that we must inform you that the Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes and Youth to Lourdes has now been postponed to June-July 2022. We are fully aware that the shrine of Lourdes means so much to so many in our Diocese and understand and how disappointing this news will be. However, we know that we will all work together and look forward to being welcomed back in 2022. If you already have a place on the Pilgrimage carried over from this year on Joe Walsh tours, their representatives will be contacting you in writing in the New Year to confirm our decision to reschedule and to explain how your booking can be carried forward.

Community Circle of Prayer
Every Friday evening people gather on line at 7pm for The Community Circle of Prayer. This half hour event simply consists of a little music, some readings and the opportunity to share our prayer petitions and support others in theirs. Why, not spend half an hour with us this Friday in community and fellowship? To join please use the Zoom link https://zoom.us/j/8510142970?pwd=UUtVa2ZhOFUxa2NSZmJCckZOek0rUT09

200 Club St Thomas
Forms have been sent to all previous members. Please return as soon as possible so that we can begin the First Draw in February. Thank you to all those who have already forwarded their monies.

Administrative Changes to Teacher Approval in the Diocese of Paisley
Father Joe Burke, Vicar General, now has the role of overseeing the Approval process. Applications and references for posts in the three local authorities within our Diocese should be returned to: Rev Joseph Burke, Teacher Approval, Diocesan Centre, Cathedral Precincts, Incle Street, Paisley PA1 1HR or email: approvals@rcdop.org.uk. Please note that applications for posts in Our Lady of the Missions Primary School and St Ninian’s High School should be sent to the Archdiocese of Glasgow in whose territory they are located: Archdiocese of Glasgow, Teacher Approval,196 Clyde Street, Glasgow G1 4JY. Email: approval@rcag.org.uk. Arrangements for the pastoral care of staff and pupils in these schools will continue to be the responsibility of the Diocese of Paisley.

100 Club Winners November
Two Winners E. Watson No 60 (£140) and B. Melee No 40 (£70) have still to collect their winnings. You can collect them from the Church House (socially distanced and with face mask).

Year of St Joseph
Pope Francis on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception (8th December), with great joy proclaimed the Year of St Joseph to mark the 150th year of the Solemn Declaration by Pope Pius IX of St Joseph as Patron of the Universal Catholic Church. This will conclude on the 8th December 2021.
St Peter Julian Eymard said “Devotion, to St Joseph is one of the choicest graces that God can give a soul, for it is tantamount to revealing the entire treasury of our Lord’s graces. When God wishes to raise a soul to greater heights, he unites it to St Joseph by giving it a strong love for the good Saint”. Please click here for Prayers to St Joseph.

Parish Finances
At this time when we have limited access to the Church and have no public services our Parish income is greatly affected. The Parish and Diocese are dependent on your weekly donations to enable bills to be paid, to make repairs and maintain our church properties, as well as supporting the clergy and the ongoing pastoral work of our Parish and the Diocese. Please continue to support St John’s/St Thomas and the Diocese of Paisley at this difficult time. You may wish to consider a Standing Order to be paid directly to the parish account (weekly/monthly). You can download the form from the Parish websites or one can be posted to you. Thank you to all those who have recently moved to Standing Order so as to be able to support our finances regularly. Another way of helping the parish is by gift aiding your donations. If you are a tax payer Gift Aid increases your donation by 25%, your Gift Aid donation would be worth 25p more for every £1 donated.

Please pray for those who have died recently especially
Ann Alford, Derek Gillespie, Maria Hannigan, Peter Harkins, Janet Mullen, James Christopher Taylor
and the Anniversaries of
Brian Corcoran, Mary Donnelly, May Duffin, Charlotte Fitzpatrick, Rose Gormley, Eddie Hone, Jim Leasey, Pat McNamara, Charles O’Neill, Lex Shields.

Funerals this week (St John's 10am Mass)
Mon 18th Jan: Eileen Bolger
Wed 19th Jan: Anthony Stewart (Mary Farquhar: Craigton Crematorium 1:30pm)
Thurs 20th Jan: John Anderson
Fri 21st Jan: Robert Phillips
 
Funerals week beginning 25th January (St John's/St Thomas 10am Mass)
Mon 25th: Peter Harkins (Derek Gillespie: Woodside Crematorium 12:30pm)
Tues 26th: Ann Alford
Wed 27th: Maria Hannigan (St Thomas)
Thurs 28th: James Christopher Taylor
 
Church services during lockdown - join in via our live stream
Holy Mass: 10am daily (Sun also 11:30am)
Adoration: 9am daily
Rosary: 9:30am daily
Divine Mercy: 3pm Fridays
 
The Annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (18th - 25 January)
The Church calls us to pray, especially this week, for the unity of all who believe in Christ. Each year there is a special theme chosen and proposed by our own Pontifical Council for promoting Christian Unity and the World Council of Churches. This year’s theme is “Abide in Christ and you will bear much fruit” (c.f. John 15:5-9). This was chosen and prepared by the Monastic Community of Grandchamp in Switzerland. www.christianunity.va  In the following weeks we hope to offer on the Diocesan web page a list of Catholic Church documents since Vatican II relevant to the theme of Christian unity.
 
Online Marriage Counselling available during Covid-19 Crisis
Our diocese has a Counselling Service for Catholics Married in the Catholic Church with our dedicated Catholic Marriage Counsellor.  If you are concerned about your relationship and feel you are both unable to reach a conclusion alone, it is likely that you will benefit from marriage counselling.  The counsellor is there to maintain a neutral, non-judgmental position. For information or advice please email in confidence counselling@rcdop.org.uk
 
Adult Education Talks 
You are invited to our next talk on Monday 18th January at 6:30pm on the Teachings of Pope Saint John Paul II by Bishop John. Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://zoom.us/j/96974935970?pwd=b04ya2pUOElxeXJhRElkdXlHVXlwQT09
Passcode: 758071
 
Vocations
Families need blessings of patience, forgiveness, gratefulness, and love. Can you bring the Gospel to families in your community? If you think God is calling you to be a priest, deacon sister contact Fr. John Morrison 01418895056 or e-mail  vocations@rcdop.org.uk
 
We pray for those who have died recently, especially
Ann Alford, John Anderson, Eileen Bolger, May Cheney, Mary Farquhar, Arthur Fellowes, Derek Gillespie, Maria Hannigan, Peter Harkins, Canon Brendan Healy, Mary Houston, Margaret Miller, Andrew McCappin, Robert Phillips, Anthony Stewart, James Christopher Taylor,
and the Anniversaries of
Mary Buchanan, Pearl Dunne, William Finnigan, Charles McAleavy, Jean McAllister, Jean McFadyen, Dominic McLue, George Major, Maria & Tommy O’Hara.
 
200 Club St Thomas
Forms have been sent to all previous members. Please return as soon as possible so that we can begin the First Draw in February. Thank you to all those who have already forwarded their monies.
 
Parish Finances
At this time when we have limited access to the Church and have no public services our Parish income is greatly affected. The Parish and Diocese are dependent on your weekly donations to enable bills to be paid, to make repairs and maintain our church properties, as well as supporting the clergy and the ongoing pastoral work of our Parish and the Diocese. Please continue to support St Johns/St Thomas and the Diocese of Paisley at this difficult time. You may wish to consider a Standing Order to be paid directly to the parish account (weekly/monthly). You can download the Standing Order and Gift  Aid Declaration forms on this page or one can be posted to you. Thank you to all those who have recently moved to Standing Order to be able to support our finances regularly. Another way of helping the parish is by gift aiding your donations. If you are a taxpayer Gift Aid increases your donation by 25%, your Gift Aid donation would be worth 25p more for every £1 donated.

Funerals this week
Friday 15th January: Joseph Buonaccorsi (St Thomas)
 
Church services during lockdown - join in via our live stream
Holy Mass: 10am daily (Sun also 11:30am)
Adoration: 9am daily
Rosary: 9:30am daily
Divine Mercy: 3pm Fridays
 
Mary’s Meals: Miles For Mary’s Meals
This January, as many of us turn our minds to achieving new resolutions and personal goals, the miles for Mary’s Meals campaign is the perfect way to fulfil your new year’s resolutions while making a long-lasting difference to the world’s poorest children. 

Whether it’s taking on a regular run, getting on your bike or upping your daily step count, there are lots of different ways you can take part.

Simply set yourself an active challenge, make a donation or ask for sponsorship from friends and family for every mile that you achieve. 

And thanks to Double The Love, your miles will go even further! Give until 31 January 2021, and the UK government will match public donations, up to £2 million, helping us to reach more hungry children in Liberia. Please ensure that you take part in your chosen challenge safely and follow Covid-19 restrictions in your local area.
 
The Annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (18th - 25 January)
The Church calls us to pray, especially this week, for the unity of all who believe in Christ. Each year there is a special theme chosen and proposed by our own Pontifical Council for promoting Christian Unity and the World Council of Churches. This year’s theme is “Abide in Christ and you will bear much fruit” (c.f. John 15:5-9). This was chosen and prepared by the Monastic Community of Grandchamp,  in Switzerland. www.christianunity.va  In the following weeks we hope to offer on the Diocesan web page a list of Catholic Church documents since Vatican II relevant to the theme of Christian unity.
 
St Anthony’s Box December contributions
St Johns: £197.27 sent to SPUC Scotland and St Thomas: £257.23 sent to SPUC Scotland.
 
Adult Education Talks 
You are invited to our next talk on Monday 18th January at 6:30pm on The Teachings of Saint John Paul II by Bishop John. Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://zoom.us/j/96974935970?pwd=b04ya2pUOElxeXJhRElkdXlHVXlwQT09
Passcode: 758071
 
Vocations
Families need blessings of patience, forgiveness, gratefulness, and love. Can you bring the Gospel to families in your community? If you think God is calling you to be a priest, deacon sister contact Fr. John Morrison 01418895056 or e-mail  vocations@rcdop.org.uk
 
We pray for those who have died recently especially:
Eileen Bolger, Joseph Buonaccorsi, Jamie Bramer, Frank Devlin, Derek Gillespie, Tommy Kennedy, William Noon, Robert Phillips, Alan Stewart, Anthony Stewart, David Timmons
and the Months Mind of
Jane Balmer
and the Anniversaries of
Jim Brown, Elizabeth & James Connelly, William Devine, Margaret Donnelly, Robert Furie, Robert Gribbon, Eugene & Mary McGowan, Margaret McGuire, Margaret McILreavy, Gregg Thomas McMaster, Fred Seils.
 
Fundraiser “Kindness for Kids”
A big thank you to Gemma Connell who handed in £200 worth of Vouchers from her Fundraising Group for the Advent Jesse Tree Appeal in St Johns.
 
Happy New Year of 2021
Fr Joe & Fr Jonathan wish you and all your loved ones every grace and blessing for 2021. We also would like to thank all those who helped with the Christmas Liturgies and those who put up the Cribs, Christmas Trees and to the stewards for their continued commitment in allowing us to open the churches for Funerals during this new lockdown.
 
We also are very appreciative of the parish team of gritters who are out, while some of us are still in bed, preparing the grounds for easier access.
 
We would also like to acknowledge your Christmas greetings, cards, and gifts and for Mass cards for Fr Joe’s mother. Holy Mass will be offered up for your intentions.
 
Despite the lock down we are still very much here for you and will continue to administer the sacraments especially to the sick/housebound and the dying (safely & in accordance with all NHS instructions).
 
Finally, thank you for your continued financial offerings which support the upkeep of the parishes and the mission of the church.