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St John the Evangelist Parish
Aurs Rd., Barrhead, G78 2RW.
 
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
25th January 2026
 
Rev Monsignor John Canon Tormey: Parish Priest
Rev Fr Joseph J McGill: Curate
Rev Denis Murphy:  Deacon
Email: [email protected]  Tel: 0141 881 0769
Website: www.stjohns-barrhead.org
 
Mary Hallan: Safeguarding Co-Ordinator: [email protected]
 
Times of Holy Mass:
Sunday: 4pm (Vigil), 10:00am, 11:30am and 5:00pm.
Weekday Mass: Monday-Saturday 10:00am.
Workers’ Mass: Wednesday 7:30am.
Holy Days of Obligation: Vigil 7:00pm, 8:00am and 10:00am.


Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession):
Saturday 10:30am-11:00am, 3:15pm-3:45pm.
Monday-Friday 9:30am-9:50am​.
 
Last Week’s Collections:
First Collection GA: £337.00 NGA: £1,053.40
Sick and Retired Priests GA: £675.35 NGA: £616.44
Restoration Fundraising: £500
 
There will be a second collection this weekend in aid of the White Flower Appeal for the SPUC. Next weekend there will be a Second Collection for the Building Fund (First Sunday of the Month).
 
Response to Psalm: ‘The Lord is my light and my salvation.’
 
St Vincent de Paul Society: 
The SSVP provide spiritual, social and financial support to anyone in need. We visit parishioners of St John’s at their homes or in local care homes. If you know of anyone who might benefit from this offer from the members of the SVdP, please get in touch by calling: 075123 02877 or speak to one of our members after Mass who will be collecting for the Society in the porch. (All information treated confidentially).
 
St. John's Social Committee:
The Social Committee meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 6:00pm in the tea room. The next meeting is Tuesday 3rd February. If anyone has any fundraising ideas, initiatives, grant awareness or simply wants to get involved, please come along — everyone is welcome.
 
200 Club- Uncollected Winnings:
The following winners can collect their winnings from the sacristy. P. Reid £30, E Casey £20, Patrick Doyle £20.
We pray for those who have died recently:
Delia Delaney, Alan Ross and Kayden Young.
 
We pray for the anniversaries of:
Helen Bannatyne, Mary Burns, Elizabeth Connelly, John Connelly, James Connor, Luca Crolla, Maria Crolla, Jane-Michelle Doyle, Audrey Fitzgerald, Sylvia Harris, Jackie Hay, Helen Hughes, Jean McAllister, Edward McCool, Margaret McCool, Peter McEwan, Catherine McLachlan, Murray McLaughlin, Betty McShane, Billy McShane, Jean McShane, Rena Owens, Gordon Roy, Lex Shields, Rena Weldon, Elizabeth Welsh, Margaret Welsh, Betty Williamson, Danny Williamson and for the first month’s mind of Christine Gallagher.
 
Funerals Notices:
The Requiem Mass for Delia Delaney will be celebrated on Friday 6th February at 10:00am and the Requiem Mass for Alan Ross will be celebrated on Wednesday 11th February at 10:00am.
 
Restoration Fund Update:
St John’s Social Committee are delighted to announce that, in addition to the £10,000 raised at the summer fête, ongoing fundraising initiatives including the Afternoon Tea, Hogmanay Party, Dr Who raffle, monthly quizzes and more have contributed a further £9,461.65 towards the Church Restoration Fund! Thank you again to everyone who has contributed in any way to raising this incredible amount. We look forward to your continued support and generosity in the year ahead!
 
The Social Committee meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:00pm in the tea room. If anyone has any fundraising ideas, initiatives, grant awareness or simply wants to get involved, please come along — everyone is welcome.
 
Lost Woollen Hat:
The young man, who lost a grey woollen hat, can pick it up from the sacristy.
 
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion in St John’s and the Diocese of Paisley:
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion will shortly receive a letter from Fr John. They are asked by the bishop to attend two Saturday meetings next month for an opportunity to deepen their understanding of what the Church teaches about the Mass and Holy Communion, and to be re-commissioned to give out Holy Communion at Mass. The dates for the two sessions are in two locations in the Diocese:
Renfrewshire: January 31st and February 7th in St. Charles’ Hall, Paisley.
East Renfrewshire: 21st and 28th February in St. Joseph’s Hall, Clarkston.
 
St John’s Primary Parent Council Laser Light Spectacular (Friday 30th January):
St John’s Primary Parent Council is delighted to present a Laser Light Spectacular on Friday 30th January at 6.00pm, taking place in the grounds of St John’s Church Hall.
This family-friendly event features an exciting laser show synchronised to popular favourites, including Taylor Swift, Fortnite, Stranger Things, Disney and more. All funds raised will go towards a fun and safe playground upgrade for the children of St John’s Primary School.
For tickets or further information, please contact Jennifer on 07846 600881.
 
New location for Catholic Mother’s Group (Monday 2nd February):
From Monday 2nd February, the Catholic Mother’s Group will be meeting in St Vincent de Paul's Church Hall in Thornliebank after 10:00am Mass in anticipation of renovation work beginning soon in St John’s. Everything else is the same, just different location and on Mondays. Please get in touch if you have any queries [email protected]
 
Quiz Night – First of 2026! (Friday 13th Feburary):
Join us for our first quiz night of the year on Friday 13th February 2026 in the Church Hall at 7:00pm.
Everyone is welcome — bring friends, family, and anyone who enjoys a fun evening of questions, competition, and community spirit.
Entry: £2 per person
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, love is all around… and so are the quiz questions!
We look forward to seeing you there!
 
Ladies' Spring Fling in aid of the Restoration Fund (Sunday 22nd February):
St John's Fundraising Committee is delighted to announce there will be a Ladies ‘Spring Fling’ in the Church Hall on Sunday 22nd February from 2pm to 6pm. 
There will be live music, dancing and games as well as a licensed bar. Tickets are priced at £5 each and are available from any member of the Committee. Tickets can also be purchased by calling Teresa O’Hara on: 07896988096.
 All proceeds will go to St John’s Church Restoration fund.
Please support if you can because this will be the last event in the Church Hall before Masses are celebrated there.
 
Prayer to St. Michael:
St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in the day of Battle; 
Be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the Devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do Thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the power of God, cast into Hell, Satan and all the other evil spirits, who prowl through the world, seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
 
Safeguarding Induction Training – 2026:
If you are a new volunteer, or one who completed Part 1 training more than two years ago, you are invited to sign up for one of the following training sessions.  Please contact Sarah Jane Colhoun at the Safeguarding Office to register.  Tel: 0141 847 6138 or [email protected]
Dates:                                                                      
Tuesday, 10th February, 7pm, Diocesan Centre Paisley 
Saturday, 28th March, 10.30am, St Joseph’s Greenock  
Tuesday, 21st April, 7pm, Diocesan Centre Paisley 
Saturday, 16th May, 10.30am, St Mary’s Greenock 
Tuesday 9th June, 7pm, Diocesan Centre Paisley
 
Retreat Weekend for People thinking about what’s next in Life (Friday 13th – Sunday 15th March / Friday 8th – Sunday 10th May):
'Navigating the way forward' - Either 13-15 March (Conforti, Coatbridge) or 8-10 May (Benedictine Monastery, Largs)
Take time out with God for reflection, input and community as we consider how to discern where we are and where we might be invited to next steps. For those facing choices in life, or wondering if there are changes which would lead to greater growth.
 
'Going Deeper’ - For People New to the Catholic Faith (RCIA) (Friday 1st – Sunday 3rd May):
Pluscarden Benedictine Monastery, Elgin
Take time to pause and reflect on your faith journey in the beautiful surroundings of Pluscarden Benedictine Monastery.
Arrivals from 5pm on Friday 1st May and leaving after 12:00 noon lunch on Sunday 3 May.
This residential retreat is designed for those who have been through RCIA (a programme which prepares people to become Roman Catholic).
The weekend will include opportunities to try different ways of praying, exploring some of the Ignatian (Jesuit) and Benedictine traditions, and sharing with others on living a reflective life. 
 
Applying for Seminary:
At this time of year, the Catholic Church in Scotland welcomes applications for Seminary for the year 2027. If you think God may be calling you to the joyful life of a Priest in the Diocese of Paisley, to serve His people, to celebrate the Sacraments and to Preach the Word, ‘do not be afraid – He is there.’ To find out more about the application process and Seminary itself, please contact the Diocesan Vocations Director, Fr Eoin Patten, by email [email protected]

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St John the Evangelist Parish
Aurs Rd., Barrhead, G78 2RW.
 
Secondary Sunday in Ordinary Time
18th January 2026
 
Rev Monsignor John Canon Tormey: Parish Priest
Rev Fr Joseph J McGill: Curate
Rev Denis Murphy:  Deacon
Email: [email protected]  Tel: 0141 881 0769
Website: www.stjohns-barrhead.org
 
Mary Hallan: Safeguarding Co-Ordinator: [email protected]
 
Times of Holy Mass:
Sunday: 4pm (Vigil), 10:00am, 11:30am and 5:00pm.
Weekday Mass: Monday-Saturday 10:00am.
Workers’ Mass: Wednesday 7:30am.
Holy Days of Obligation: Vigil 7:00pm, 8:00am and 10:00am.

Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession):
Saturday 10:30am-11:00am, 3:15pm-3:45pm.
Monday-Friday 9:30am-9:50am​.
 
Last Week’s Collections:
First Collection GA: £320.00: £971.92
Building Fund GA: £633.05  NGA: £481.43
St Margaret’s Adoption Society: £646.60
Restoration Fund: £150
 
The Second Collection this week will go towards supporting the sick and retired clergy of our Diocese.
 
Response to Psalm: ‘Behold, I have come, Lord, to do your will.’
 
St Vincent de Paul Society:
The SSVP provide spiritual, social and financial support to anyone in need. We visit parishioners of St John’s at their homes or in local care homes. If you know of anyone who might benefit from this offer from the members of the SVdP, please get in touch by calling: 075123 02877 or speak to one of our members after Mass who will be collecting for the Society in the porch. (All information will be treated confidentially).
 
Parish Pastoral Council
The PPC will meet at 7pm on Tuesday 27th January in the Tea Room. Agenda will be sent by email this week. Points for discussion can be submitted to Fr John by email or letter.
 
St John’s Parish Website:
You can keep up to date with funeral dates, Mass times, church restoration news and Parish events by visiting the Parish Website: https://www.stjohns-barrhead.org
The photos from the Hogmanay party are available to view online. 
https://www.stjohns-barrhead.org/renovation-fundraising.html
 
We pray for those who have died recently:
Ann Marie Carberry and Robert McCann, Charles Wright
 
We pray for the anniversaries of:
Helen Bannatyne, Leonard Bradley, Patrick Brady, Mary Buchanan, Joseph Callaghan, Jim Casey, Isabella Docherty, Mary Donnelly, Madge Fox, Maria Hannigan, Helen Hughes, Irene McLaughlin, Liam McLaughlin and Betty Paterson and for the first anniversaries of Mary McShane and Janice Paterson.
 
Funerals Notices:
Requiem Mass for Robert McCann will be celebrated at 10:00am on Wednesday 21st January with the Vigil reception at 6:00pm Tuesday 20th January.
 
Restoration Fund Update:
St John’s Social Committee are delighted to announce that, in addition to the £10,000 raised at the summer fête, ongoing fundraising initiatives including the Afternoon Tea, Hogmanay Party, Dr Who raffle, monthly quizzes and more have contributed a further £9,461.65 towards the Church Restoration Fund! Thank you again to everyone who has contributed in any way to raising this incredible amount. We look forward to your continued support and generosity in the year ahead!
 
The Social Committee meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:00pm in the tea room. If anyone has any fundraising ideas, initiatives, grant awareness or simply wants to get involved, please come along — everyone is welcome.
 
Week of Prayers for Christian Unity (18-25 January):
Please have an intention for ecumenism in your prayers. We’ve held numerals events with the various Christian churches of Barrhead over the last year which included the ABC Quiz night, which St John’s Parish won with the help of Fr Joe; and we had a joint Christmas Carol Service in St Andrew’s Church of Scotland, which was well represented by Fr John and a good number of our parishioners. We also took part in the Good Friday walk around the town of Barrhead during Holy Week last year, with the walk beginning at St John’s.
 
To commemorate Christian Unity Week, Bishop Keenan has invited Reverend James Gibson, interim moderator and minister of Paisley Abbey, to preach at the 11:00am Mass on Sunday 25th January in St Mirin’s Cathedral. All are most welcome.
 
Prayer to St. Michael:
St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in the day of Battle; 
Be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the Devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do Thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the power of God, cast into Hell, Satan and all the other evil spirits, who prowl through the world, seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
 
Word of God Sunday (25th January 2026):
The Dicastery for Evangelisation in the Vatican have asked parishes throughout the world to celebrate Sunday 25th January as Word of God Sunday. St John’s Parish will have three events to mark this day:
We will have a Holy Hour from 9am-9.45am followed by Benediction We will have a blessing for all Parish Readers. This will take place at all Masses We ask you to bring your bible (and/or Missal) to be blessed. This short blessing of bibles and missals will take place at all Masses next week.  
World Leprosy Day (Sunday 25th January 2026):
On Sunday 25th January we also mark World Leprosy Day, a time to pray for and stand in solidarity with people affected by leprosy around the world. Please keep the people of Mutemwa in your prayers and consider supporting this vital work of the John Bradburne Memorial Society, who assist those with leprosy, through prayer, awareness, or donation. www.johnbradburne.com, Tel: 07979 187498, Post: JBMS, PO Box 32, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 0YB, Email: [email protected]
 
St John’s Primary Parent Council Laser Light Spectacular (Friday 30th January):
St John’s Primary Parent Council is delighted to present a Laser Light Spectacular on Friday 30th January at 6.00pm, taking place in the grounds of St John’s Church Hall.
This family-friendly event features an exciting laser show synchronised to popular favourites, including Taylor Swift, Fortnite, Stranger Things, Disney and more. All funds raised will go towards a fun and safe playground upgrade for the children of St John’s Primary School.
For tickets or further information, please contact Jennifer on 07846 600881.
 
New location for Catholic Mother’s Group (Monday 2nd February):
From Monday 2nd February, the Catholic Mother’s Group will be meeting in St Vincent de Paul's Church Hall in Thornliebank after 10:00am Mass in anticipation of renovation work beginning soon in St John’s. Everything else is the same, just different location and on Mondays. Please get in touch if you have any queries [email protected]
 
2025 Diocesan Safeguarding Action Plan:
A copy of the completed Safeguarding Action Plan for 2025 is now available on the Diocesan website.  This plan was reviewed at the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisory Group on 11.12.25 and has now been approved by Bishop John.  As always, we extend our thanks and gratitude to all our Clergy, PSC’s and church volunteers who commit themselves to ensuring our church communities remain as safe and protected as humanly possible.
Ladies' Spring Fling in aid of the Restoration Fund (Sunday 22nd February):
St John's Fundraising Committee is delighted to announce there will be a Ladies ‘Spring Fling’ in the Church Hall on Sunday 22nd February from 2pm to 6pm. 
There will be live music, dancing and games as well as a licensed bar. Tickets are priced at £5 each and are available from any member of the Committee. Tickets can also be purchased by calling Teresa O’Hara on: 07896988096.
 All proceeds will go to St John’s Church Restoration fund.
Please support if you can because this will be the last event in the Church Hall before Masses are celebrated there.
 
Love & Beauty in St John’s Spiritual Canticle (Friday 20th – Sunday 22nd February 2026):
2026 marks the centenary of the declaration of St John of the Cross as a Doctor of the Church. In honour of this anniversary, Fr Matthew Blake OCD, will offer a weekend reflecting on the themes of love and beauty in the most celebrated poetry of the great Spanish mystic. 
https://christianheritagecentre.com/events/love-beauty-in-st-johns-spiritual-canticle/
 
Safeguarding Induction Training – 2026:
If you are a new volunteer, or one who completed Part 1 training more than two years ago, you are invited to sign up for one of the following training sessions.  Please contact Sarah Jane Colhoun at the Safeguarding Office to register.  Tel: 0141 847 6138 or [email protected]
 
Dates:                                                                      
Tuesday, 10th February, 7pm, Diocesan Centre Paisley 
Saturday, 28th March, 10.30am, St Joseph’s Greenock  
Tuesday, 21st April, 7pm, Diocesan Centre Paisley 
Saturday, 16th May, 10.30am, St Mary’s Greenock 
Tuesday 9th June, 7pm, Diocesan Centre Paisley
 
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion in St John’s and the Diocese of Paisley:
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion will shortly receive a letter from Fr John. They are asked by the bishop to attend two Saturday meetings next month for an opportunity to deepen their understanding of what the Church teaches about the Mass and Holy Communion, and to be re-commissioned to give out Holy Communion at Mass. The dates for the two sessions are in three locations in the Diocese:
Inverclyde: January 3rd and 10th in St. Mary’s Hall, Greenock.
Renfrewshire: January 31st and February 7th in St. Charles’ Hall, Paisley.
East Renfrewshire: 21st and 28th February in St. Joseph’s Hall, Clarkston. 

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St John the Evangelist Parish
Aurs Rd., Barrhead, G78 2RW.
 
The Baptism of the Lord
11th January 2026
 
Rev Monsignor John Canon Tormey: Parish Priest
Rev Fr Joseph J McGill: Curate
Rev Denis Murphy:  Deacon
Email: [email protected]  Tel: 0141 881 0769
Website: www.stjohns-barrhead.org
 
Mary Hallan: Safeguarding Co-Ordinator: [email protected]
 
Times of Holy Mass:
Sunday: 4pm (Vigil), 10:00am, 11:30am and 5:00pm.
Weekday Mass: Monday-Saturday 10:00am.
Workers’ Mass: Wednesday 7:30am.
Holy Days of Obligation: Vigil 7:00pm, 8:00am and 10:00am.

Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession):
Saturday 10:30am-11:00am, 3:15pm-3:45pm.
Monday-Friday 9:30am-9:50am​.
 
Last Week’s Collections:
First Collection GA: £354.60 NGA: £972.15
Building Fund GA: £215.00
Justice and Peace GA: £581.50 NGA: £545.62
Christmas GA: £65.00
 
Response to Psalm:
‘The Lord will bless his people with peace.’
 
St Vincent de Paul Society:
The SVdP provide spiritual, social and financial support to anyone in need. We visit parishioners of St John’s at their homes or in local care homes. If you know of anyone who might benefit from this offer from the members of the SVdP, please get in touch by calling: 075123 02877 or speak to one of our members after Mass who will be collecting for the Society in the porch. (All information will be treated confidentially).
 
December 100 Club Winners:
1st – £100 – Marie McCool – no.132.
3rd – £30 – P. Reid – no.37.
4th – £20 – E. Casey – no.113.
5th – £20 – Patrick Doyle – no.103.
More places available if you would like to join the 100 Club to support the parish funds. Draw takes place monthly.
 
St John’s Parish Website:
You can keep up to date with funeral dates, Mass times, church restoration news and Parish events by visiting the Parish Website: https://www.stjohns-barrhead.org
The photos from the afternoon Tea are available to view online. 
 
We pray for those who have died recently:
Patricia Byrne, Jeanette Mathews, Robert McCann, Tommy Collins, Joe Gribbon, and Jim McGauley.
 
We pray for the anniversaries of:
John Anderson, Jim Brown, Anne-Marie Carbary, May Cheney, Brian Corcoran, Mary Doyle, Mary Lynagh, Bob Malaney, Charles McAleavy, Dominic McCue, Liam McLaughlin, Gregg Thomas McMaster, Anne McQuade, Bernadette Mowbray, Patricia Murphy, Clare Murray, Maria O’Hara, Tommy O’Hara, Rosalinda Pinto, Margaret Sanford, Alec Wylie, Nan Wylie and Sandra Wylie.
 
Funerals Notices:
Requiem Mass for Patricia Byrne will take place in St Charles’s Paisley at 12:00 noon Monday 12th January with the Vigil reception at 6:00pm Sunday 11th January.
 
Requiem Mass for Joe Gribbons will take place in St Aloysius Church, Hill St, Glasgow at 10am on Saturday 17 January, onto Lynn Crematorium. All parishioners welcome.
 
Requiem Mass for Robert McCann will be celebrated at 10:00am on Wednesday 21st January with the Vigil reception at 6:00pm Tuesday 20th January.
 
St John’s Burns Celebration – Cancellation Notice:
Unfortunately, we regret to inform parishioners that the planned Burns Celebration will not be going ahead. We apologise for any disappointment this may cause and thank everyone for their interest and support. We look forward to celebrating together at future parish events and will share details as soon as they are confirmed.
 
Piety Stall:
This is the last week to order Western Catholic Calendars.
There is a Donation table in the stall, please come and have a look.
 
Diocese of Paisley Young Adults Talk (Wednesday 14th January):
The Young Adults New series on the Doctors of the Church begins on Wednesday 14th January at 7:00pm in the Diocesan Office, with a talk on St Augustine by, our very own, Fr Joe McGill. All young Catholics 18-35 are welcome. For more information contact Fr. Joe McGill at [email protected] or Fr Paul Laverty [email protected] 
Prayer to St. Michael:
St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in the day of Battle; 
Be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the Devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do Thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the power of God, cast into Hell, Satan and all the other evil spirits, who prowl through the world, seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
 
 
Restoration Fund Update:
St John’s Social Committee are delighted to announce that, in addition to the £10,000 raised at the summer fête, ongoing fundraising initiatives including the Afternoon Tea, Hogmanay Party, Dr Who raffle, monthly quizzes and more have contributed a further £9,461.65 towards the Church Restoration Fund! Thank you again to everyone who has contributed in any way to raising this incredible amount. We look forward to your continued support and generosity in the year ahead!
 
The Social Committee meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:00pm in the tea room. If anyone has any fundraising ideas, initiatives, grant awareness or simply wants to get involved, please come along — everyone is welcome.

'A community’s strength is found in the kindness of its people, and together we can achieve far more than we ever could alone.’
 
St John’s Primary Parent Council Laser Light Spectacular (Friday 30th January):
St John’s Primary Parent Council is delighted to present a Laser Light Spectacular on Friday 30th January at 6.00pm, taking place in the grounds of St John’s Church Hall.
This family-friendly event features an exciting laser show synchronised to popular favourites, including Taylor Swift, Fortnite, Stranger Things, Disney and more. All funds raised will go towards a fun and safe playground upgrade for the children of St John’s Primary School.
For tickets or further information, please contact Jennifer on 07846 600881.
 
Retrouvaille Programme (Thursday 12th February):
The Retrouvaille programme helps marriages. It can bring hope and healing to relationships and the next session is on Thursday 12th February.
www.retrouvaille.org.uk   Tel: 07887 296983
 
Love & Beauty in St John’s Spiritual Canticle (Friday 20th – Sunday 22nd February 2026):
2026 marks the centenary of the declaration of St John of the Cross as a Doctor of the Church. In honour of this anniversary, Fr Matthew Blake OCD, will offer a weekend reflecting on the themes of love and beauty in the most celebrated poetry of the great Spanish mystic. 
https://christianheritagecentre.com/events/love-beauty-in-st-johns-spiritual-canticle/
 
New Diocese of Paisley Vocations Website:
Our new Vocations web pages are up-and-running! You can check them out at rcdop.org.uk/dp-vocations.
Please join us in praying for more vocations to the Diocese of Paisley – “He is There!”.
You can also support us by liking, sharing and following our Vocations social media pages:
Instagram: @dioceseofpaisleyvocations
TikTok: @paisleyvocations
X: @DoPVocations
Marriage Preparation Courses 2026 – Diocese of Paisley:
We invite engaged couples to register for one of the Marriage Preparation courses on offer in 2026. The course consists of two evening in-person sessions, and one Saturday morning workshop, which will be held in St. Mirin’s Cathedral Hall, Paisley. For any additional details or queries please contact Rebecca Harrison at [email protected]
The cost for the course per couple is £70 which includes a gift with additional reading materials, couple exercises, books and light refreshments during the workshop. Once couples have registered we will contact them directly regarding attendance at the course and a certificate will be issued upon completion. This course fulfils church requirements regarding preparation before marriage and is a wonderful opportunity to meet other couples and share in fellowship. You can follow the link to access further information https://www.rcdop.org.uk/marriage-preparation or use the QR code to see the course dates and go straight to our booking page. We look forward to seeing you!
 
Safeguarding Induction Training – 2026:
If you are a new volunteer, or one who completed Part 1 training more than two years ago, you are invited to sign up for one of the following training sessions.  Please contact Sarah Jane Colhoun at the Safeguarding Office to register.  Tel: 0141 847 6138 or [email protected]
 
Dates:                                                                      
Saturday, 10th January, 10:30 am, St Joseph’s Clarkston 
Tuesday, 10th February, 7pm, Diocesan Centre Paisley 
Saturday, 28th March, 10.30am, St Joseph’s Greenock  
Tuesday, 21st April, 7pm, Diocesan Centre Paisley 
Saturday, 16th May, 10.30am, St Mary’s Greenock 
Tuesday 9th June, 7pm, Diocesan Centre Paisley
 
2025 Diocesan Safeguarding Action Plan:
A copy of the completed Safeguarding Action Plan for 2025 is now available on the Diocesan website.  This plan was reviewed at the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisory Group on 11.12.25 and has now been approved by Bishop John.  As always, we extend our thanks and gratitude to all our Clergy, PSC’s and church volunteers who commit themselves to ensuring our church communities remain as safe and protected as humanly possible.
 
 

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St John the Evangelist Parish
Aurs Rd., Barrhead, G78 2RW.
 
The Epiphany of the Lord
4th January 2026
 
Rev Monsignor John Canon Tormey: Parish Priest
Rev Fr Joseph J McGill: Curate
Rev Denis Murphy:  Deacon
Email: [email protected]  Tel: 0141 881 0769
Website: www.stjohns-barrhead.org
 
Mary Hallan: Safeguarding Co-Ordinator: [email protected]
 
Times of Holy Mass:
Sunday: 4pm (Vigil), 10:00am, 11:30am and 5:00pm.
Weekday Mass: Monday-Saturday 10:00am.
Workers’ Mass: Wednesday 7:30am.
Holy Days of Obligation: Vigil 7:00pm, 8:00am and 10:00am.

Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession):
Saturday 10:30am-11:00am, 3:15pm-3:45pm.
Monday-Friday 9:30am-9:50am​.
 
Last Week’s Collections:
First Collection (28.12.25) GA: £283.10 NGA: £936.87
Christmas GA: £1,366.50 NGA: £2,488.30
 
A very special thank you to the family who donated £2,000 to the Church Restoration Project.
 
Response to Psalm:
‘The word became flesh and dwelt among us.’
 
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year to all our parishioners. Thank you for your prayers, support and kind gifts over Christmastime.
Fr John and Fr Joe.
 
St John’s Parish Website:
You can keep up to date with funeral dates, Mass times, church restoration news and Parish events by visiting the Parish Website: https://www.stjohns-barrhead.org
The photos from the afternoon Tea are available to view online. 
 
St Vincent de Paul Society:
The SSVP provide spiritual, social and financial support to anyone in need. We visit parishioners of St John’s at their homes or in local care homes. If you know of anyone who might benefit from this offer from the members of the SVdP, please get in touch by calling: 075123 02877 or speak to one of our members after Mass who will be collecting for the Society in the porch. (All information will be treated confidentially).
 
 
 
We pray for those who have died recently:
Robert McCann, Jim McGauley, Joe Gribbon,
Patricia Byrne, Sadie McGuigan, Angela Davidson.
 
We pray for the anniversaries of:
Fr Matthew Royen, Fr Peter Williams, Jack McCann, Susan McCann, Jean McFadyen, Mr and Mrs McKenzie, Lee McPake and Neil O’Neill.
 
Funerals this Week:
The Requiem Mass for Jim McGauley will be celebrated at 10:00am on Friday 9th January.
 
The requiem Mass for Patricia Byrne will take place in St Charles’s Paisley, vigil 6pm on Sunday 11 Jan, Funeral mass at 12pm on Monday 12 Jan.
 
The Requiem Mass for Robert McCann will be celebrated at 10:00am on Wednesday 21st January with the Vigil reception at 6:00pm Tuesday 20th January.
 
Church Hall Hogmanay Family Party:
The Hogmanay Family Party was a huge success, raising an amazing £3,300 for the Restoration Fund!
The Social Committee would like to offer special thanks to Teresa and Ger O’Hara for taking the lead on this wonderful event, as well as to everyone who made financial donations.
We are also deeply grateful to all who contributed in any way — from setting up and clearing away, to attending, supporting, and helping to create such a joyful evening. It was truly a great night and a fantastic way to see in the New Year together as a community.
Happy New Year to you all, and thank you for your continued generosity and support.
 
Monthly Quiz:
Please note there will be no quiz in January. Our monthly quiz will return on Friday 13th February at 7:00pm. We look forward to welcoming everyone back for an enjoyable evening of fun and friendly competition.
BYOB | Raffle | £2 entry
 
Western Catholic Calendars:
Western Catholic Calendars for 2026 are available to buy for £3.50 each at the piety stall.
 
Barrhead News Thought for the Week Co-Ordinator:
The Barrhead News have confirmed that they require a person to co-ordinate all of the news and the Thought for the Week contributions from the local churches of the town. If nobody comes forward from any of the local churches, then the churches information page will cease to exist from the end of January. It is not an especially onerous task and probably requires an hour or so once a week to co-ordinate. The team at the Barrhead News would be more than happy to talk any potential volunteer through the role and help them get established.
 
Children’s Rosary (Friday 9th January):
The children’s rosary will meet in the church at Our Lady’s altar on Friday 9th January at 6pm
Children of all ages are invited to help lead the rosary. Children as young as three are even encouraged to take a lead and say a Hail Mary.
For further information, contact Lesley Ward on: 07910266821.
 
Marriage Preparation Residential Weekend Course (Fri 9th – Sun 11th January 2026):
The CHC’s weekend marriage preparation course is intended for couples who wish to engage more deeply with the Catholic vision for marriage. Structured around the elements of the marriage rite, couples will reflect deeply on foundational Scriptural texts to gain a deeper understanding of both the natural and Sacramental aspects of Matrimony. The weekend is framed by prayer, time for reflection personally and as a couple, group discussion and a social.
 
Parish Burns Celebration (Saturday 24th January):
The Social Committee are planning a Burns celebration in the church hall on 24th January, further details to follow but if anyone plays a fiddle, accordion, recites poetry etc and would like to 'do a turn' please contact Anna Marie Johnston on 07897405000.
 
St John’s Primary Parent Council Laser Light Spectacular (Friday 30th January):
St John’s Primary Parent Council is delighted to present a Laser Light Spectacular on Friday 30th January at 6.00pm, taking place in the grounds of St John’s Church Hall.
This family-friendly event features an exciting laser show synchronised to popular favourites, including Taylor Swift, Fortnite, Stranger Things, Disney and more. All funds raised will go towards a fun and safe playground upgrade for the children of St John’s Primary School.
For tickets or further information, please contact Jennifer on 07846 600881.
 
Retrouvaille Programme (Thursday 12th February):
The Retrouvaille programme helps marriages. It can bring hope and healing to relationships and the next session is on Thursday 12th February.
www.retrouvaille.org.uk   Tel: 07887 296983
 
Prayer to St. Michael:
St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in the day of Battle; 
Be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the Devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do Thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the power of God, cast into Hell, Satan and all the other evil spirits, who prowl through the world, seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
 
Love & Beauty in St John’s Spiritual Canticle (Friday 20th – Sunday 22nd February 2026):
2026 marks the centenary of the declaration of St John of the Cross as a Doctor of the Church. In honour of this anniversary, Fr Matthew Blake OCD, will offer a weekend reflecting on the themes of love and beauty in the most celebrated poetry of the great Spanish mystic. 
https://christianheritagecentre.com/events/love-beauty-in-st-johns-spiritual-canticle/
 
Stella Maris Lourdes Pilgrimage (Monday 25th – Saturday 30th May 2026):
We warmly welcome serving or retired seafarers, fishers and their family members or carers to spend six grace-filled days of prayer, healing, and fellowship in the beautiful sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes.
This pilgrimage will be fully funded (including travel, accommodation, and meals).
To register your interest, or request further information please contact:
Dcn. John Fogarty: [email protected] | 07986 723015
Hugh Ramsay: [email protected] | 07432 654032
 
Marriage Preparation Courses 2026 – Diocese of Paisley:
We invite engaged couples to register for one of the Marriage Preparation courses on offer in 2026. The course consists of two evening in-person sessions, and one Saturday morning workshop, which will be held in St. Mirin’s Cathedral Hall, Paisley. For any additional details or queries please contact Rebecca Harrison at [email protected]
The cost for the course per couple is £70 which includes a gift with additional reading materials, couple exercises, books and light refreshments during the workshop. Once couples have registered we will contact them directly regarding attendance at the course and a certificate will be issued upon completion. This course fulfils church requirements regarding preparation before marriage and is a wonderful opportunity to meet other couples and share in fellowship. You can follow the link to access further information https://www.rcdop.org.uk/marriage-preparation or use the QR code to see the course dates and go straight to our booking page. We look forward to seeing you!
 
Catholic Families for Life Newsletter:
“Catholic Families for Life” Newsletter from the National Commission for Marriage, Family and Life - latest version can be found at www.marriagefamilyandlife.org.uk
 

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