1st Sunday Lent Year A    26th of February 2023
 
                                                                St John the Evangelist: Collections: 
First Collection GA £432.35 NGA £986.72                   Monthly Standing Orders: £3,818.00                        
Building Fund GA £52.00                                                 St Anthony £463.95(Turkey/Syria Appeal)
Spred GA £17.15. Sick & Retired Priests £1.00            Franciscan Missionary Sisters for Africa: £1,755.00
White Flower Appeal: £1,412.91
 
Lenten Stations of the Cross: Today at 2pm and next Sunday at 3pm. This Friday the 3rd March after the 10.am Mass.
 
Relics of Padre Pio: Fr Bryan Shortall a Capuchin Friar and Director of Padre Pio Apostolate in Ireland will celebrate Mass here in St Johns on Monday the 20th of March at 7pm. Mass will be followed by individual Blessing with mit/glove of Padre Pio. Padre Pio Shop and tea in hall afterwards.
 
This Sunday 26th February Coffee/Tea Morning: In the hall after the 10am Mass. All welcome!
 
First Friday Children’s Rosary in St Johns: This Friday 3rd March at 6.30pm. 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 or call 07910266821).
 
First Friday Evening Mass and Stations (7pm-8pm): This Friday 3rd March, concluding with Adoration and Night Prayer.
 
First Fridays for Life - 3rd March - Little Sisters of the Poor: The next First Friday for Life Mass will be offered in the Little Sisters of the Poor, Holy Rosary Residence, Greenock, on Friday, the 3rd of March, at 7 pm. 
 
Diocese of Paisley Lenten Catechesis St.Mirin’s Cathedral, 2.00-4.00pm. On Sunday 12th March, Bishop Gilbert of Aberdeen will reflect on Jesus and the Woman at the Well. On Sunday 26th March, Bishop McGee of Argyll and the Isles, will reflect on Jesus and Lazarus. There also will be Testimony from Young People, Solemn Evening Prayer and Benediction. Confessions also available. Please note this Lenten gathering is an in-person event therefore the Livestream will not be available.
 
Lent Reflection Day for Primary School Pupils Primary 4-7. On Sunday the 12th March at St James, 50 Greenock Rd, Paisley, an afternoon which include activities, catechesis and Mass beginning at 2pm, concluding with dinner at 5pm, with pick up at 5.30pm. Pre-booking is recommended but not required. Completed consent forms necessary and can be collected from Primary school, Parish or by emailing vocations@rcdop.org,uk. More information from Fr Morrison Tel: 01418892026 or e-mail vocations@rcdop.org.uk
 
40 Days for Life Peaceful Prolife Lenten Prayer Vigil: Each day until Palm Sunday 2nd April there will be a peaceful prolife vigil for 40 Days outside the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH), Hardgate Rd entrance beginning at 8am. Can you spare one hour per week during these 40 Days for Life. They have no voice but ours. For more information please email Ogilvie1615@outlook.com
 
Aid to Church in Need Turkey/Syria Appeal: You can contribute to this appeal by placing monies in the box in front of the statue of our Blessed Mother, Mary. Over £800 raised so far.
 
Young Adults to Lourdes: A meeting for all young adults (aged 18-35) interested in joining the pilgrimage to Lourdes this summer (30th June – 7th July), at 4pm in the Diocesan Office, Incle St, Paisley on Sun 5th March. For more information, email Fr Ryan (ryan.black@rcdop.org.uk) or Fr Joe (joe.mcgill@rcdop.org.uk).
 
Marriage Courses for those due to Marry in 2023: April- Part 1: Wednesday 12th April 7.00pm - 8.30pm, in person, Theology of the Body. Part 2:  Wednesday 19th April 7.00pm - 8.30pm, via Zoom, NFP and the Family
Part 3:  Saturday 29th April 10.00am - 1.00pm, in-person, Communication Workshop
 
We pray for those who have died recently: Jacqueline Garvey, Daniel Lees, Elizabeth Moe Tek Moi, Jean O’Hara, and for the Anniversaries of John & Mary Dickson, Grace Glenroy, Ellen Hendry, Norah Lafferty, James Mullen, Ramon Mc Cann, Moya Wilson.

Seventh  Sunday Year A     19th of February 2023
 
                                                                St John the Evangelist: Collections:  
First Collection GA £351.00 NGA £916.19                   Monthly Standing Orders: £3,818.00                        
Building Fund GA £25.00                                                 St Anthony £69.72
Spred GA £410.92. NGA £559.40                                 
 
Second Collection this weekend: Franciscan Missionaries.
 
Clergy Appointment – St Thomas’, Neilston: Canon Oliver Freney is stepping down as Administrator of St Thomas’ with Bishop Keenan’s approval. Fr Jonathan Whitworth has been appointed Administrator of the parish and will take up residence in Neilston. The change will come into effect from the 17th of March. We offer our congratulations and prayerful support to Fr Jonathan on his new appointment.
 
Ash Wednesday: Masses at 8am & 10am, 7pm on Wednesday the 1st of March. It is a day of Fasting and Abstinence from meat. There will be services in St Mark’s School and St Luke’s High School. St John’s primary will be at 10am Mass.
 
Lenten Stations of the Cross: On Sunday 26th February at 2pm and on Friday 3rd March after the 10.am Mass.
 
Next Sunday 26th February: The Primary 4 pupils of St Johns/St Marks will enrol at the 10.00am Mass for First Reconciliation/ First Eucharist.
 
Next Sunday 26th February Coffee/Tea Morning: In the hall after the 10am Mass.
 
First Friday Children’s Rosary in St Johns: On Friday 3rd March 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 or call 07910266821).
 
Knock Pilgrimages 23. There are details of two different Pilgrimages to Knock on noticeboard in porch.
 
Diocese of Paisley Lenten Catechesis St.Mirin’s Cathedral, 2.00-4.00pm. On Sunday 12th March, Bishop Gilbert of Aberdeen will reflect on Jesus and the Woman at the Well. On Sunday 26th March, Bishop McGee of Argyll and the Isles, will reflect on Jesus and Lazarus. There also will be Testimony from Young People, Solemn Evening Prayer and Benediction with music led by our Diocesan Choir. Confessions also available. Please note this Lenten gathering is an in-person event therefore the Livestream will not be available.
 
Lent Reflection Day for Primary School Pupils: Sunday 12th March:  A day of reflection and activities, catechesis & Mass for Primary School pupils (p4-7) at St. James, 50 Greenock Road, Paisley. Beginning at 2pm and ending with Dinner at 5.00pm (collection time 5.30pm), the afternoon will include activities, catechesis and Mass. Pre-booking is recommended but not required. All attendees will be required to bring a completed consent form. These can be collected from Diocesan Primary schools, Parishes or by emailing vocations@rcdop.org,uk. For further information or queries please contact Fr. John Morrison Tel: 01418892026 or e-mail vocations@rcdop.org.uk
 
40 Days for Life Peaceful Prolife Lenten Prayer Vigil: From Ash Wednesday 22nd February until Palm Sunday 2nd April there will be a peaceful prolife vigil for 40 Days outside the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH), Hardgate Rd entrance beginning at 8am. Can you spare one hour per week during these 40 Days for Life. They have no voice but ours. For more information please email Ogilvie1615@outlook.com
 
Aid to Church in Need Turkey/Syria Appeal: You can contribute to this appeal by placing monies in the box in front of the statue of our Blessed Mother, Mary.
 
We pray for those who have died recently, Moira Henry, Jean Howell, Irene Murphy, Julie Mc Farlane, Jean O’Hara, and First Mind of Catherine Mc Lachlan and for the Anniversaries of Agnes & William Brennan, May Carr,  Susan Connolly, Jim Cook, William Donn, Anne Docherty, William Graham, Bernadette Hartley, Frank Hill, Fay Lennon, Frank Lennon, Tommy Mc Allister, Neil Mc Dade, Kathleen Mc Cann, Tommy Mc Gauley, Duncan Mc Innes, Philip Mc Kenna, Robert Kennedy Mc Laughlan,  Charlie 0’Hara,Rex O’Neill, Catherine & Patrick Smith, Frances Winning.

                                                      Sixth Sunday Year A              12TH of February 2023
 
                                                                St John the Evangelist: Collections: 
First Collection GA  £ 348.71 NGA £940.78            Monthly Standing Orders: £3,818.00
Building Fund GA  £376.00                                                 St Anthony £54.10
 
Second Collection: Diocese of Paisley SPRED
 
Funeral Masses: Joseph Brogan – Wednesday 15th February at 10 AM (Reception on Tuesday 14th at 6 PM)
Moira Henry    - Tuesday 21st February at 10 AM (Reception on Monday 20th at 6 PM)
Jean Howell    - Thursday 23rd February at 10 AM (Reception on Wednesday 22nd at 6PM)
Irene Murphy -   Friday 24th February at 10 AM
                               
 
Young Adults (18-35) - In the next talk, You Knitted Me Together in My Mother's Womb, Fr Dan Fitzpatrick will discuss infertility, stem cell research and cloning. Please arrive at the Diocesan office before 7pm on Wed 1st March. The talk will be followed by an opportunity to socialise over drinks in a local bar. Details of future talks in the series can be found on Facebook.
 
Sacred Heart Companions Prayer Group – Will meet this Tuesday, 14th February, at 1 PM in the Oratory.
 
Diocesan Lenten Catechesis 2023 - Jesus: The Source of Eternal Life -  St.  Mirin’s Cathedral, 2.00-4.,00pm
Remembering our popular Lenten Catechesis of 2015, the diocese will be holding two Lenten Catecheses to prepare us for the Easter Season.  Again, this can be a lovely Lenten penance for those who are wondering what to do this year. Sunday 12th March,  Third Sunday of Lent, Bishop High Gilbert of Aberdeen will reflect on Jesus and the Woman at the Well and on Sunday 26th March,  Fifth Sunday of Lent, Bishop Brian McGee of Argyll and the Isles, will reflect on Jesus and Lazarus.  As well as Bishops’ Catechesis there will be Testimony from Young People, Solemn Evening Prayer and Benediction with music led by our Diocesan Choir.
 
Franciscan Missionary Appeal - The Franciscan Missionary Sisters for Africa will join us on February 19th to raise awareness of their important apostolate. The order was founded by Mother Mary Kevin in Uganda in 1903 and is engaged in ministry in over five counties in Africa.  The sisters are involved in a wide variety of work including education, nursing, prison ministry, care of the elderly, woman, children, and the formation of young African Religious.
 
Thank you! – The Comboni Missionary Sisters send their thanks and assurance of prayers to you for supporting their work by purchasing calendars made by the order at the end of January; they raised £176.
 
Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes - 30 June - 7 July 2023.  Prices start at £859 Esplanade Eden, £919 foe Beau Site, and £984 for the Hotel Padoue. Prices are per person based on 2 people sharing and does not include insurance. (There is an additional single room supplement for each hotel) If you have a medical condition, or require assistance you should register with the Pilgrimage medical team. You should do this prior to booking with Tangney Tours. Please contact Anne Louise Buchanan on 01475 638132.  To book phone Tangney Tours on 01732 886666 or visit www.tangney-tours.com/paisley
 
Youth to Lourdes 2023 S3-S6 - Leaving Scotland on Thursday 29th June 2023. We will arrive in Lourdes on Friday 30th June and arrive back in Scotland on Friday 7th July. The pilgrimage costs £650.00. Want to know more? Contact Fr. John Morrison tel: 01418892026 5056 or email vocations@rcdop.org.uk
 
Diocesan Marriage Courses for 2023 - Couples should register via the Marriage and Family page on the Diocesan website, www.rcdop.org.uk - If you are getting married in St John's this year, please book up for these courses as soon as possible and inform the parish of which course you have registered for.
 
We pray for those who have died recently, Joseph Brogan, Vicky Cowan, Moira Henry, Jean Howell, Jean Kane, Daniel Lee, Irene Murphy, Chanise Gill, Joanne Gillespie, Margaret Arbuckle, Josie Gillespie and for the Anniversaries of Rena Weldon, Ronnie Burns, Patricia Hughes, George & Lucy Mitchell, Lucy Hughes, William Finnigan, Edward McCool, John & Annie McGowan, Bridget McGowan, Tommy Leckie, James Caroll, Jack & Chrissie Stuart, John Dickson, George & Isabel McMillan, James McLaughlin, Charlotte Fitzpatrick, Iain Lindsay (1st Anniversary). 

                                              Fifth Sunday Year A          5 Th of February 2023
 
                                                                St John the Evangelist: Collections:  
First Collection GA £ 403.0  NGA £855.13               Monthly Standing Orders: £3,818.00                        
Building Fund GA £108.05                                                  St Anthony £54.62
Sick & Retired Priests GA £92.00.                                 Justice & Peace £14.00
 
Second Collection: Monthly Building Fund this weekend.
 
Annual SPRED Collection next weekend: Our Paisley Diocese SPRED offers people with learning disabilities: a personal friend who takes time to share life and faith, spiritual nurture in a small community of faith; and a sense of belonging to a parish community. Twenty-one SPRED groups meet in the SPRED Centre, our church halls and special needs schools, allowing two hundred parishioners to come together in faith and friendship to share and experience God’s love. You can visit the My Giving Hub at www.shorturl.at/JO578 and click ‘donate’ under the SPRED logo. 
 
Young Adults (18-35): In the next talk, You Knitted Me Together in My Mother's Womb, Fr Dan Fitzpatrick will discuss infertility, stem cell research and cloning. Please arrive at the Diocesan office before 7pm on Wed 1st March. The talk will be followed by an opportunity to socialise over drinks in a local bar. Details of future talks in the series can be found on Facebook.
 
White Mass:  Mass for Catholic Healthcare Professionals and the intention of healthcare work in Scotland will take place on Sunday 12th February 2023 at 11am in St. Mirin’s Cathedral, and will be celebrated by Bishop John.
Following Mass reception in the Diocesan office foyer. Please RSVP if attending the Reception and for more details please email: scottishcma@gmail.com
 
Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Takes place from 30 June until 7 July 2023.  Prices start at £859 Esplanade Eden, (15 min walk to the Domain) £919 foe Beau Site (12 min walk to the Grotto) and £984 for the Hotel Padoue. (3 min walk to the Domain, recommended if you struggle with distance).  Prices are per person based on 2 people sharing and does not include insurance. (There is an additional single room supplement for each hotel) If you have a medical condition, or require assistance you should register with the Pilgrimage medical team. You should do this prior to booking with Tangney Tours. Please contact Anne Louise Buchanan on 01475 638132.  To book phone Tangney Tours on 01732 886666 or visit www.tangney-tours.com/paisley
Youth to Lourdes 2023 S3-S6. This year the pilgrimage will leave Scotland on Thursday 29th June 2023. We will arrive in Lourdes on Friday 30th June and arrive back in Scotland on Friday 7th July.The pilgrimage costs £650.00. Want to know more? Contact Fr. John Morrison tel: 01418892026 5056 or email vocations@rcdop.org.uk or follow us on Instagram, facebook and twitter.
 
Diocesan Marriage Courses for 2023.Couples should  register via the Marriage and Family page on the Diocesan website, or by using this link Diocese of Paisley | MARRIAGE PREPARATION DAY REGISTRATION FORM | Paisley, UK (rcdop.org.uk). If you are getting married in St Johns this year, please book up for these courses as soon as possible.
 
APRIL Part 1: Wednesday 12th April 7.00pm - 8.30pm, in person, Theology of the Body. Part 2:  Wednesday 19th April 7.00pm - 8.30pm, via Zoom, NFP and the Family. Part 3:  Saturday 29th April 10.00am - 1.00pm, in-person, Communication Workshop.
AUG Part 1:  Wednesday 9th August 7.00pm - 8.30pm, in person, Theology of the Body. Part 2:  Wednesday 16th August 7.00pm- 8.30pm, via Zoom, NFP and the Family. Part 3:  Saturday 26 August 10.00am - 1.00pm, in-person, Communication Workshop
 
Diocese of Paisley Safeguarding Thought for the Month: All allegations of abuse are reported to the police.  This is in line with the mandatory reporting policy of the Catholic Church in Scotland.
 
We pray for those who have died recently, Joseph Brogan, Vicky Cowan, Moira Henry, Jean Howell, Jean Kane, Daniel Lee, John Joseph Mc Gonigle, Elizabeth Mc Guinness, Catherine Mc Lachlan, and 6 Months mind of Alice Devine and for the Anniversaries of John Bennett, John Brady Snr & Jnr, Ian Burnett, Betty Donegan, Jeanette & Tom Gallacher, Paul Goodwin, Jenny Hughes, George Logue, Margaret Mc Cool, Ann & John Mc Guire, David & Patrick Reynolds, Martha Stirling, Pat Walker.