Second Collection next weekend
Monthly Building Fund
  
Canon Benedict O’Keeffe Month's Mind Mass
We will celebrate a Month's Mind Mass for Canon Benny on Tuesday 15th February at 7pm.
 
Family Planning - God’s Way - Nature’s Way: www.fertilitycare.org.uk
The Billings Ovulation Method of Natural Fertility Regulation is very helpful for couples having difficulty conceiving and 99% effective in avoiding pregnancy with no side effects.
 
Votives Candles
Due to a hike in prices at the suppliers Votives candles will rise to 40p. All other Church sundries have risen dramatically in price.
 
Diocesan Priesthood
Thinking about Diocesan Priesthood in 2022? The Catholic Church in Scotland is now inviting enquiries from those considering applying for seminary. For more information please contact Fr. John Morrison tel: 01418895056 or email vocations@rcdop.org.uk
 
Synodality in the Life & Mission of the Church
The Bishops Conference of Scotland (BCOS) host ‘Synodality in the Life & Mission of the Church’ at 2pm on Saturday 12th February. The keynote speaker will be Cardinal Mario Grech, General Secretary of the Synod of Bishops. This online event will be streamed on the BCOS YouTube channel at bit.ly/BCOSYouTube
 
SYNOD 2023 – Responses
Pope Francis has invited All Catholics to express their dreams, ideas and concerns in preparation for the Synod of Bishops in 2023. The pope's invitation to discern a path forward for the church stems from his belief that the Holy Spirit inspires all members to be missionary disciples, sharing core Christian beliefs by going out to the world. The diocese wants to hear your views, and a consultation document with questions that may help direct your response can be found on www.rcdop.org.uk. All responses to Synod23@rcdop.org.uk before 8th April 2022. All responses will be acknowledged. The Parish Council will also discuss the Consultation Document.
 
Commonwealth Grave War Commission
​This group are trying to find some more background and information for the names on the War Memorial Windows in St Thomas. Do any parishioners at St Thomas/St John's have any Neilston or Barrhead soldier’s pictures. If so, please contact Tony Carlin tony_carlin@btinternet.com so that he can build the stories of the soldiers who were lost. 

Second Collection this weekend
Sick & Retired Priests of the Diocese.
 
200 Club St Thomas'
It is not too late to re-join or join for 2022. First draw won't take place until weekend of either 30th January or 6th February.
 
Divine Mercy Monthly Devotions
Holy Mass at 7pm, followed by Adoration on Wednesday 26th January which will be in St Mary’s Church, 163 George Street, Paisley. These devotions will be held on the last Wednesday of every month so please put a note in your diary. Please note there will be no Divine Mercy Mass in the months of July, August and December.
 
Diocesan Priesthood
Thinking about Diocesan Priesthood in 2022? The Catholic Church in Scotland is now inviting enquiries from those considering applying for seminary. For more information please contact Fr. John Morrison tel: 01418895056 or email vocations@rcdop.org.uk
 
Family Planning - God’s Way - Nature’s Way
www.fertilitycare.org.uk
The Billings Ovulation Method of Natural Fertility Regulation is very helpful for couples having difficulty conceiving and 99% effective in avoiding pregnancy with no side effects.
 
Would you like to join our Diocesan Choir?
Rehearsals begin on the 27th January, at 7pm in St Mirin’s Cathedral. Contact our Diocesan Director of Music, Michael, at director.music@rcdop.org.uk confirming your attendance.
 
Young Adults (18-30)
Conor and Naomi Gildea will speak on The Sacrament of Matrimony from 7pm in St Mirin's Cathedral this Wednesday 26th January. The event is preceded by Holy Mass at 6pm and followed by adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction. The opportunity to meet for drinks after our event is subject to restrictions. Connect with us, on social media (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram).
 
SYNOD 2023 – Responses
Pope Francis has invited all Catholics to express their dreams, ideas and concerns in preparation for the Synod of Bishops in 2023. The pope's invitation to discern a path forward for the church stems from his belief that the Holy Spirit inspires all members to be missionary disciples, sharing core Christian beliefs by going out to the world. The diocese wants to hear your views, and a consultation document with questions that may help direct your response can be found on www.rcdop.org.uk. All responses to Synod23@rcdop.org.uk before 8th April 2022. All responses will be acknowledged. The Parish Council will also discuss the Consultation Document.
 
Beginning Experience
Weekend for those experiencing Bereavement through divorce, separation or widowhood.  From 25th-27th March in St Mary’s Monastery, Kinnoull, Perth. Completed applications by 12th March. Call Catherine on 0131 665 3383 or email beginningexperiencescotland@hotmail.com  for details.

Funerals in St John's
Tuesday 25th January: Marion Breen
Wednesday 26th January: William Drummond
Thursday 27th January: Agnes Preece

Funeral for Fr Benny O’Keeffe
St Andrews, Greenock, at 12 Noon on Friday 28th January and internment in St Convals, Barrhead at 2pm.

We pray for those who have died recently
Marion Breen, William Drummond, Fr Benny O’Keeffe, Agnes Preece, Mary Carol Tamburrini, Joe Wilkinson;
and for the Anniversaries of
Leonard Bradley, Mary Buchanan, Jim Casey, Elizabeth & John Connelly, Rose Gormlie, Reta Owens, Betty & Billy McShane, Lex Shields, Annie Wylie, Alec Wylie, Sandra Wylie.
 
Diocesan Clergy Anniversaries
Fr. Kevin Whitty (1955), Fr. Simon Keane (1951), Canon James M. Lillia (1979).

St Margaret’s Children & Family Care Society
St John's £424.83 & St Thomas' £246.18 (Crib Collections)
St Anthony’s Box Collections for Dec
St John's £ 256.74 & St Thomas' £217.44. Monies sent to Marys Meals.
 
Second Collection next weekend: Sick & Retired Priests
 
Faith, Family and Fraternity: A Call to Service
Supporting our clergy, serving in our parishes, helping the needy and developing our personal and family faith with like- minded men.  If you are a man aged 16 or over, Province 1 of the KSC is recruiting in the Diocese just now. For more information on how to join Britain’s largest Catholic layman’s organisation, call John O’Donnell on 07854 886425 or email: pgk@glasgow.ksc.org.uk     
 
Marriage and family webpage
The Diocese have a dedicated page on the website for Marriage and Family life. It contains a wealth of information, support and resources for many aspects of this important vocation. For more information please visit https://rcdop.org.uk/marriage-family-life-2
 
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. counselling@rcdop.org.uk
 
Pro-Life Mass
The monthly Pro-Life Mass is on Wednesday 19th January at 7:30pm at Holy Cross, 113 Dixon Ave, G42 8ER. Adoration begins at 6:15pm. All welcome. The celebrant will be Mgr John Tormey.
 
Family Planning - God’s Way, Nature’s Way
www.fertilitycare.org.uk
The Billings Ovulation Method  of Natural Fertility Regulation is very helpful for couples having difficulty conceiving and 99% effective in avoiding pregnancy with no side effects.
 
Diocesan Priesthood
Thinking about Diocesan Priesthood in 2022? The Catholic Church in Scotland is now inviting enquiries from those considering applying for seminary. For more information please contact Fr. John Morrison tel: 01418895056 or email vocations@rcdop.org.uk
 
Would you like to join our Diocesan Choir?
The Diocesan Choir are starting their rehearsals on the 27th January, at 7pm in St Mirin’s Cathedral. If you are interested please contact our Diocesan Director of Music, Michael, at director.music@rcdop.org.uk confirming your attendance.
 
Young Adults (18-30)
Join us for our next event on Wednesday 26th January. Conor and Naomi Gildea will speak on The Sacrament of Matrimony from 7pm in St Mirin's Cathedral. The event is preceded by Holy Mass at 6pm and followed by adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction. The opportunity to meet for drinks after our event is subject to restrictions. More details will follow. To keep up to date with our schedule of events, connect with us on social media (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram).
 
We pray for those who have died recently, especially:
Marion Breen, Fr Jim Docherty, David McDonald, Tommy O’Neil, Joe Wilkinson;
and for the Anniversaries of:
Ann Alford, Patrick Brady, Jim Brown, Margaret & Michael Campbell, Brain Corcoran, Desmond & Jane Coleman,  Mary Doyle, Maria Hannigan, Ethna Herbert, George Major, Bernadette Mowbray, Maureen Muldoon, Jean McAllister, Neil McDade, Maria & Tommy O’Hara, Annie & John O’Neil;
and for Clergy Anniversaries:
Canon John T. Earley (1987), Fr. Thomas F. Ryan (1997), Canon James Murphy (2002), Fr. Denis McKillop (1983), Fr. Hugh Heslin, Fr. Joseph Logue and Monsignor Francis Magauran.

Second Collection this weekend
Monthly Building transferred from last weekend due to Justice & Peace Collection.
 
A Big Thank You
Fr Joe & Fr Jonathan would like to thank you for your Christmas cards, greetings and gifts. We were very touched by your generosity and encouragement. Also, a sincere thank you to all those who gave of their time for the Liturgies over Christmas: our florists, musicians, organists & choirs, sacristans & altar servers, cleaners, stewards & pass keepers, extra-ordinary minister & readers, children’s liturgy, and those who put up the cribs, decorations and tree.
 
Welcome to Colm Docherty
We welcome Colm, who is one of our Diocesan Seminarians and is studying at St Mary’s College, Oscott, England. He arrived on Thursday 6th Jan and will be with us to gain Pastoral experience until the 19th of January.
 
Archbishop Tartaglia RIP
On Thursday 13th January, we will mark the first anniversary since the death of Archbishop Tartaglia, the fourth Bishop of the Diocese of Paisley. The 10am Mass at St Mirin’s Cathedral will be celebrated by Bishop Keenan on Thursday. All are welcome to attend.
 
Faith, Family and Fraternity: A Call to Service
Supporting our clergy, serving in our parishes, helping the needy and developing our personal and family faith with like- minded men.  If you are a man aged 16 or over, Province 1 of the KSC is recruiting in the Diocese just now. For more information on how to join Britain’s largest Catholic layman’s organisation, call John O’Donnell on 07854 886425 or email: pgk@glasgow.ksc.org.uk     
 
Think Vocation
“God, here I am! I am coming to do your will."
Can you make that offer, to put yourself at the disposal of God’s plan for his people and for the world?  Fr. John Morrison on 01418895056 or email vocations@rcdop.org.uk
 
Funeral in St John's
Thursday 13th January: Felix Ferguson.
 
Marriage and family webpage
The Diocese have a dedicated page on the website for Marriage and Family life. It contains a wealth of information, support and resources for many aspects of this important vocation. For more information please visit https://rcdop.org.uk/marriage-family-life-2
 
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. counselling@rcdop.org.uk
 
Blessing of houses
Fr Joe & Fr Jonathan hope to begin blessing your homes this week. We will call you first to  arrange a convenient time. 
 
We pray for those who have died recently, especially
Joe Coyne, Tony Docherty, Felix Ferguson;
and for the Anniversaries of
John Anderson, Mary Armstrong, Helen Bannatyne, James Connor, Willie Devine, Robert Furie, Robert Gribbon, Maria Hannigan, Bob Malany, Clare Murray, Charles McAleavy, Dominic McCue, Jean McFadyen, Margaret McIlreavy, Gregg Thomas McMaster, Morag MacNeil, Margaret Sandford, Margaret & Owen Taylor;
and the anniversaries of the deaths of our dear priests who have returned to the Lord around the Advent and Christmas Seasons
Canon Eugene Divney (1976), Monsignor Hugh Gallagher (2002), Canon William Harkins (2015), Canon Michael Teehan (1976), Canon Robert Barclay (1971),  Fr. Patrick Burke (1991), Canon Thomas Nolan (2015), Monsignor Peter Murphy (1999), Canon Andrew Reid (2005), Canon James Fisher (1977), Canon Joseph Quinn (2005), Fr. Joseph Alexander (2003), and Canon Patrick Cummins (1972).