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Ash Wednesday
Masses at 10am & 7pm in both Parishes. All the Cluster schools will have Services. It is a Day of Fasting for those over 16 (one main meal and two collations, which should be less than the main meal combined and abstinence from meat for those over 14). Children’s Rosary Group There will be a children’s rosary in the church on the first Friday of each month, commencing on Friday 4th March 2022 at 6:30 pm. This is an opportunity for children of all ages to gather together to pray the rosary. This initiative has been running in other parishes in Scotland. 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 and it is a lovely way to start the Lenten season as the Sunday obligation resumes. Please contact Lesley Ward if you need any further information ([email protected] 07910266821). World Day of Prayer Neilston Parish Church this Friday 4th March at 1:30pm. Tea/Coffee afterwards. All welcome! Singers for 11:30am Mass To join us at the 11:30am Mass please come up to the Choir Loft or call Alison on 07821 658845. Healing Service There will be a Healing Service taking place here in St John's on Tuesday 8th March at 7pm. Fr Joe and Joe Livingston will speak on the theme of Forgiveness, with Confession also available. Safeguarding Training Part 2 Church Volunteers For those who have previously attended Safeguarding Training Part One, or Safeguarding Training Level One, you can attend on Tuesday 1st March at 7pm in St. John’s hall. To register for this session, this Tuesday 1st March in St John’s Hall, go to https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/266920525477 or go to Diocesan Website. Friday 4th March 2022: Day of Prayer all those who have experienced abuse & Monthly Mass & Holy Hour (7pm-9pm) Please come along and pray for children, young people and vulnerable adults whose lives have been scarred by the abuse they have experienced at the hands of those whom they trusted. Pray also for all engaged in the pursuit of peace, healing and reconciliation for the abused, the needy, the weak and the vulnerable. 200 Club St Thomas Jan: Isabel McLeish & 2nd Theresa Millar. Feb: Alice Meehan & 2nd Pat Layden. Monies can be collected from the Sacristy. Winner £60, Second £30. Scottish Catholic Magazine Now available at £2. Please place monies in Paper Box. SCIAF Envelopes (including Wee Box) These are now available to take home and return after Easter Sunday. Marriages in 2022 Please get in touch with Fr Joe to confirm marriage & arrange to complete Pre-Nuptial Enquiry Forms as soon as possible. Young Adults (18-30) 30th March Fr Patten will speak on the Sacrament of Confession from 7pm in St Mirin's Cathedral. Holy Mass at 6pm and followed by Adoration and Benediction. Connect with us on social media (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram). We pray for those who have died recently Paul Patrick Brophy, Esmeralda Coates, Kevin Finnell, Jim Connelly, Catherine McCreath, and Mary McGrory; and the 3 months' mind of James Fleming; and the 6 months' mind of Jane Devenny, Frank McAloon, and Michelle McCormick; and for the Anniversaries of Susan Chalmers, Maurice Docherty, Bill Gilmour, Grace Glenroy, Catherine Guthrie, Dominic Greenan, Ellen Hendry, Edward & Elizabeth Hendry, Christiane Heinrich, Annie & John Lawson, Duncan McInnes, James Mullen, Billy Quinn, Helen Trainor, Moya Wilson, and Frances Winning.
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This weekend 2nd Collection “Let the Children Live”. Fr Peter Walters will speak about his work with street children and children from the shanty towns of Medillin, Columbia at all Masses this weekend. He will make an appeal on behalf of his Small Charity that feeds and schools and provides accommodation for these vulnerable children.
Daily Mass changes this week St John's Mass only on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday St Thomas' on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. Divine Mercy Monthly Devotions Mass is at 7pm and followed by Adoration on Wednesday 23rd February at St Mary’s Church, 163 George Street, Paisley PA1 2UN. Children’s Rosary Group There will be a children’s rosary in the church on the first Friday of each month, commencing on Friday 4th March 2022 at 6:30pm. This is an opportunity for children of all ages to gather together to pray the rosary. This initiative has been running in other parishes in Scotland. 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 and it is a lovely way to start the Lenten season as the Sunday obligation resumes. Please contact Lesley Ward if you need any further information ([email protected] 07910266821). 4O Days for Life This Lent the 40 Days for Life prayer group in Scotland will hold its annual vigil outside the maternity unit at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Glasgow. From Ash Wednesday 2nd March until Palm Sunday 10th April, from 8am until 8pm the site will be manned daily. As you can imagine this is a big undertaking, but we have managed to do it for the past five years. Today I ask you to join the Pro-Life cause by signing up for a slot during the 40 days, come hail, rain or shine. Usually, people give an hour of their time when we say the Joyful, Sorrowful and Glorious Mysteries. Please contact Matt Lynch on 07971234313. World Day of Prayer This will take place in Neilston Parish Church on Friday 4th March at 1:30pm. Tea/Coffee afterwards. All welcome! Singers for 11:30am Mass If you would like to join us at the 11:30am Mass please come up to the Choir Loft or call Alison on 07821 658845. Healing Service There will be a Healing Service taking place here in St John's on Tuesday 8th March at 7pm. Fr Joe and Joe Livingston will speak on the theme of Forgiveness, with Confession also available. Funerals this week St John's Ann Ferry on Thursday 24th February at 10am. St Thomas' Edward Cathcart on Friday 25th February at 10am. Safeguarding Training Part 2 Church Volunteers This training session is for Church volunteers who have previously attended Safeguarding Training Part One, or Safeguarding Training Level One, more than eighteen months ago. You can attend on Wednesday 23rd February at 10:30am in St Mirin’s hall or on Tuesday 1st March at 7pm in St John’s hall. If you would like to register for this session, please visit Eventbrite and search for Diocese of Paisley, Safeguarding Training, or visit the following https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/266920525477 We pray for those who have died recently: Agnes & William Brennan, Danny Campbell, Edward Cathcart, Ann Ferry, Kevin Finnell, Iain Lindsay, Kathleen McDonald; and for the Anniversaries of: Robert Collins, Susan Connolly, Jim Cook, Anne Docherty, Willie Donn, Bridget Duffin, Ruby Duffin, William Graham, Charles Henry, Norah Lafferty, Laraine Lee, Fay & Frank Lennon, Thomas McAllister, Mary McClune, Neil McDade, Tommy McGauley, Philip McKenna, Moira McNeil, Robert Martin, and Frances Winning. Clergy Anniversaries: Fr. Kevin Barry (1979), Canon John Doherty (2010) & Fr. James M. Quinn (1985)
Second Collection this weekend
Spred (Special Religious Development). This is a religious programme for Children/Adults with a learning disability. Next weekend (19th/20th) Second Collection - “Let the Children Live” Fr Peter Walters will speak about his work with street children and children from the shanty towns of Medillin, Columbia at all Masses next weekend. He will make an appeal of behalf of his Small Charity that feeds and schools and provides accommodation for these vulnerable children. Month's Mind Mass for Canon Benedict O’Keeffe This will be celebrated here in St John's this Tuesday 15th at 7pm. Monthly Pro-Life Mass This Wednesday, 16th February at 7:30pm at Holy Cross Church, 113 Dixon Ave, G42 8ER. Adoration begins at 6:15pm. 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] before 8th April 2022. All responses will be acknowledged. The Parish Council will also discuss the Consultation Document. The Joy of Love - Pope Francis on Love, Marriage and Family Life Come and learn more about the beautiful vision of God's plan for human love, marriage and family life contained in Pope Francis' Apostolic Exhortation Amoris Laetitia. To participate in the special year devoted to this exhortation, a series of five evenings explaining and exploring this vision begins on Thursday 17th February in St. Mirin's Cathedral hall from 7:30pm. Specially recorded videos by Pope Francis will be followed by short presentations on the exhortation, along with opportunities for discussion and questions, and a chance to socialise over refreshments. The evening should finish around 9pm. Please register at https://rcdop.org.uk/amoris-laetitia-evening-registration Safeguarding Training – Part Two – Church Volunteers There will be a Part Two training session taking place on Wednesday 23rd February at 10:30am in the parish hall at St. Mirin’s Cathedral, Paisley. This training session is for Church volunteers who have previously attended Safeguarding Training Part One, or Safeguarding Training Level One, more than eighteen months ago. If you would like to register for this session, please visit Eventbrite and search for Diocese of Paisley, Safeguarding Training, or type in the following link on Eventbrite. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/266920525477 St Thomas' No Saturday Morning Mass or Confessions next Saturday the 19th February. We pray for those who have died recently: Tony Brady, Edward Cathcart, Margaret Henaghan; and for the 6 month's mind of: Kevin Markey; and the Anniversaries of: John Bennett, Ronnie Burns, Sarah Burns, James Carroll, John & Mary Dickson, John & May Ferguson, William Finnigan, Bernadette Hartley, Marjorie & William Heaney, Lucy Hughes, Patricia Hughes, William Kelly, Tommy Leckie, George Mitchell, Lucy Mitchell, Catherine Moore, Marjorie Morrison, Kathleen McCann, Bridget & William McGuire, James McLaughlin, George & Isabel McMillan, Kenny & Patricia Ross, Sadie Ross, Henry Szuster, and Rena Weldon.
Second Collection this weekend: Monthly Building Fund.
Second Collection Next weekend: SPRED. The Obligation to attend Sunday Mass and Holy Days This will be reinstated on the First Sunday of Lent, 6th March 2022. There will, of course, be some people who do not have the confidence to return yet, but please encourage those who are fit and healthy, and confident, to return to Mass if they have not yet done so. The following measures should still remain in place:
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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] so that he can build the stories of the soldiers who were lost. January 100 Club Draw (St John's) 1st No 116 Ase Smith 2nd No 10 Margaret Cassidy 3rd No 49 Thomas Reilly 4th No 47 Margaret Docherty 5th No 4 Gerald Morrow You can pick up your winnings from the Sacristy. You can see the poster with more details in porch. The Joy of Love - Pope Francis on Love, Marriage and Family Life Come and learn more about the beautiful vision of God's plan for human love, marriage and family life contained in Pope Francis' Apostolic Exhortation Amoris Laetitia. To participate in the special year devoted to this exhortation, a series of 5 evenings explaining and exploring this vision begins on Thursday 17th February in St. Mirin's Cathedral hall from 7:30pm. Specially recorded videos by Pope Francis will be followed by short presentations on the exhortation, along with opportunities for discussion and questions, and a chance to socialise over refreshments. The evening should finish around 9pm. Everyone interested is most welcome to any or all of these evenings. In order to manage social distancing and catering, please register at https://rcdop.org.uk/amoris-laetitia-evening-registration We pray for those who have died recently, especially Kathleen Brown, Harry Burns Snr, Winnie Doherty, Marie Ennis, Patrick O’Dowd, James Thomson, Margaret Henaghen; and the 6 months' mind of Patricia Campbell; and for the Anniversaries of Molly Ball, John Darroch, John Dickson, Hiughie Duffy, Hannah Duggan, Mari-Loiuse Flannigan, Julia Ann Gillespie, Paul Goodwin, Jenny Hughes Hannigan, George Logue, Edward McCool, Kathleen McCool, Margaret McCool, Maureen McGrath, Bridget & William McGuire, Kathleen McHugh, Mary Hill, Rose Houston, David Reynolds, Patrick Reynolds, Jane Ronald, Robert Stewart, Martha Stirling, Pat Walker, Betty & Danny Williamson. Clergy Anniversaries: Canon Thomas Jamieson (2003). Sacred Heart Companions prayer Group Meeting this Tuesday 8th February in the Tea room from 1pm-2pm. |
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