Special Collection 27th March
SCIAF & Papal & Episcopal & St. Mirin’s Fund
The proceeds of this collection are divided 75% to SCIAF and 25% to our new St Mirin’s Fund. 
SCIAF is the official aid and international development charity of the Catholic Church in Scotland. It works in sixteen countries across Asia, Africa and Latin America to help the poorest in the world, regardless of religion, to work their way out of poverty. 
The St. Mirin’s Fund awards small grants for good causes that promote the Kingdom of God among us, with special consideration to: children and young people, the elderly, those with disabilities and special needs, or suffering from poverty, mental illness, homelessness or refugees. 
 
Children’s Rosary on Friday 1st April at 6:30 pm
Please bring along your Children/Grandchildren from 4 to 14 years of age to learn how to pray and lead the Rosary and help them make the Rosary part of their daily lives. The Rosary lasts about 15 minutes. The Children will also be Consecrated to Our Lady on this evening. For more details contact [email protected]  or call 07910266821
 
First Friday Evening Vigil 1st April
The evening begins with Holy Mass at 7pm, followed by Exposition, Rosary, Way of the Cross and Private Prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. The Evening Concludes with Night Prayer just before 9pm.
 
Stations of the Cross
On Fridays after the 10am in both Parishes and in St John's on Sunday 27th March, 3rd/ 10th April at 3pm.
 
St John's Additional Confessions during Lent
Each morning (Mon-Fri) from 9:15am to 9:45am, in the Oratory.

Thursdays of Lent
Additional Mass at 7:30am (in St John's only).
 
Marriages in 2022
Please get in touch with Fr Joe to confirm marriage & arrange to complete Pre-Nuptial Enquiry Forms as soon as possible.
 
Funeral this week St John's
Saturday 2nd April: Mary Travers.
 
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).
 
Bishop James Black RIP
This week marks the 54th anniversary since the death of Bishop James Black, the first Bishop of the Diocese of Paisley. Holy Mass will be celebrated for the repose of his soul by Bishop John Keenan at 10am on Monday 28th March in St Mirin’s Cathedral. All are welcome to attend and pray for the eternal rest of Bishop Black.
 
Synod 2023 Consultation
The objective of this Synodal Process is not to provide a temporary or one-time experience of ‘journeying together’, but rather to provide an opportunity for the entire People of God to discern together how to move forward on the path towards being a more synodal Church in the long term. The diocese wants to hear YOUR views, and a consultation document with questions that may help direct your response can be found at https://rcdop.org.uk/synod-2021-2023 . To respond, there is an online questionnaire OR you can send any responses to [email protected] before 8th April 2022 – all responses will be acknowledged. 
 
Divine Mercy Monthly Devotions
Divine Mercy Mass at 7pm followed by Adoration on Wednesday 30th March in St Mary’s Church, 163 George Street, Paisley PA1 2UN. These devotions will be held on the last Wednesday of every month.
 
We pray for those who have died recently
Anna Mc Fadden, Elaine Stratton, and Mary Travers;
and 6 Months' Mind of
Sarah Agnes Brady and Tony McLachlan;
and the Anniversaries of
Grace Connor, John Graham, John & Josephine Hill, James McDade, Betty McFlynn, Michael McGuire, Bill McLaughlan, William McVeigh, and Agnes O’Donnell.

Annual SPUC White Flower Collection
This weekend 19th/20th March at all Masses in St John's/St Thomas. Please support the work of SPUC who defend the right to life for all, from the moment of Conception to Natural Death.
 
Special Collection - SCIAF & Papal & Episcopal & St. Mirin’s Fund
27th March
The proceeds of this collection are divided 75% to SCIAF and 25% to our new St Mirin’s Fund.
SCIAF is the official aid and international development charity of the Catholic Church in Scotland. It works in sixteen countries across Asia, Africa and Latin America to help the poorest in the world, regardless of religion, to work their way out of poverty.
The St. Mirin’s Fund awards small grants for good causes that promote the Kingdom of God among us, with special consideration to: children and young people, the elderly, those with disabilities and special needs, or suffering from poverty, mental illness, homelessness or refugees. 
 
Legion of Mary Annual Acies
This will take place here in St John's this Sunday 20th March at 2pm. It is the renewal and public expressing of our Consecration to Our Lady: “I am all yours my Queen and my Mother and all I have is yours”.
 
Parish Young Adult Group (18-30)
Calling all young adults of St John’s & St Thomas’! We are restarting our regular formation/social evenings; you are warmly invited to gather with Fr Jonathan on MONDAY 21st MARCH @ 7 PM in St John’s parish house to help plan a series of events in the coming months. Pizza will be provided!
 
Lenten Station Masses
Bishop John will celebrate our cluster Mass here in St John's this Thursday 24th March at 7pm.
 
Stations of the Cross
On Fridays after the 10am in both Parishes.
St Thomas: this Sunday 20th March at 3pm.
St John's: Sunday 27th March, 3rd, 10th April at 3pm.
 
St John's Additional Confessions during Lent
Each morning (Mon-Fri) from 9:15am to 9:45am, in the Oratory.

Thursdays of Lent
Additional Mass at 7:30am (in St John's only).
 
Rosary for Peace in Ukraine
On Friday 25th March a Rosary for Peace in Ukraine will be held in George Square, Glasgow at 6:30pm.  On the day that Pope Francis will consecrate Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, please come along to George Square at 6:30pm and join with Archbishop Nolan and the other Scottish Bishops in praying the Holy Rosary for Peace in Ukraine and for all those affected by this tragic conflict. 
 
Marriages in 2022
Please get in touch with Fr Joe to confirm marriage & arrange to complete Pre-Nuptial Enquiry Forms as soon as possible.

Funerals this week St John's:
Wed 23rd Frank Finn.
Thurs 24th Edward Stewart.
 
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).
 
Ukrainian Appeal
Thanks to all those who contributed donations, in excess of 100 boxes, and all those who organised transport and spent time sorting out the items into boxes. Also, thanks to St Luke’s High school for their donations.
 
We pray for those who have died recently
Mary Clancy,  Dave Hobson, John Devon Brown, Frank Finn, Iain Lindsay, Elizabeth McGoldrick, and Edward Stewart;
the 3 months' mind of
Patrick Kearney;
the 6 months' mind of
Eileen Chadwick;
and the Anniversaries of
John Brady, Eileen & Mark Clougherty, John Coelho,  Winnie Devlin, Patricia Duffin, Betty & Joe Gallacher, Sandra Gorrie, Lizzie Kerr, Eddie Monaghan, Jack Morton, Nancy McConachie, Dick McCormick, Kitty McCormick, Dominic McCue, Ellen McCue,  Edward McGorrian,  Gerard McGuire, Marie McGuire, Billy McKay, Billy McVey, Robert O’Neill, James MacSorley, Mary MacSorley, Martha Loiuisa De Souza, Charles Szuster, and Frank Ward.

Clergy Anniversaries: Fr. James Donnelly (1963)

Annual SPUC White Flower Collection
This will be next weekend 19/20th March at all Masses in St John's/St Thomas.
 
Ukraine Donations Appeal
Specific donations of Baby Formula, Nappies, Power Banks (battery chargers), torches, warm blankets/bedding, in good condition are required. The appeal concludes today (13th March). You can leave the donations at Our Lady’s Statue in St John's and St Thomas' Porch. SCIAF are accepting monies, which you are asked to give directly to them at www.sciaf.org.uk  or by cheque to SCIAF, 7 West Nile Street, Glasgow G1 2PR. 
 
Legion of Mary Annual Acies
This will take place here in St John's next Sunday 20th March at 2pm. It is the renewal and public expressing of our Consecration to Our Lady: “I am all yours my Queen and my Mother and all I have is yours”.
 
Parish Young Adult Group (18-30)
Calling all young adults of St John’s & St Thomas’! We are restarting our regular formation/social evenings; you are warmly invited to gather with Fr Jonathan on MONDAY 21st MARCH @ 7 PM in St John’s parish house to help plan a series of events in the coming months. Pizza will be provided!
 
St Thomas SSVP
The SSVP are here to help anyone in need. If you or someone you know, needs any material assistance, then please let us know by contacting a member of the Society, Fr Joe/Fr Jonathan.  All contact will be in confidence. The SSVP have Rosary on Mondays in church at 7:30pm prior to their meeting. All welcome to join them.
                                                                             
St Anthony’s Box Feb
St John's £243.79 & St Thomas £309.42. Monies sent to Mary’s Meals.
 
Lenten Station Masses
Bishop John will celebrate our cluster Mass here in St John's on Thursday 24th March at 7pm.
 
Stations of the Cross
On Fridays after the 10am in both Parishes and on Sunday 13th & 20th March in St Thomas at 3pm and in St John's on Sunday 27th March, 3rd, 10th April at 3pm.
 
St John's Additional Confessions during Lent
Each morning (Mon-Fri) from 9:15am to 9:45am, beginning this Monday 14th March in the Oratory.

Thursdays of Lent
Additional Mass at 7:30am (in St John's only)
 
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).
 
100 Club Winners
Feb: L. Meechan No 122, W. Hood No18.
These are still to be collected along with Dec: P & S Brady No 148.
 
Synod of Bishops Rome '23
Paper copies for questionnaire now available. You can complete this and hand it in or online via Facebook, QR code or https://forms.office.com/r/yMuMrM64Vh. For more details on Synod see https://rcdop.org.uk/synod-2021-2023
 
We pray for those who have died recently
Jim Canning, Shaun Carlin, Jimmy Coyle, John Doherty, Charlie McGeever, and Edward Stewart;
and the 4th Months' mind of
James Fleming;
and the Anniversaries of
Morag Cassells, Anju Fernandes, Greta & Jack Hickey, Stephen Hickey, Jane Jardine, Teresa Leckie, Margaret Mullews, Elizabeth & Thomas Murphy, Edward McAllister, David & Robert McCarthy, Eddie Mc Lafferty, Jim Ross, Fred Seils, and Margaret Wallis.

Ukraine Donations Appeal
Here in St John's/St Thomas we are asking that you assist those in Ukraine and fleeing with specific donations of Baby Formula, Nappies, Power Banks (battery chargers), torches, warm blankets/bedding, in good condition. This is from 6th March - 13th March (inclusive). You can leave the donations at Our Lady’s Statue in St John's and St Thomas' Porch. SCIAF are accepting monies, which you are asked to give directly to them either online via www.sciaf.org.uk or by cheque to SCIAF, 7 West Nile Street, Glasgow G1 2PR.
 
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.  Contact Matt Lynch on 0797 1234313.
 
Lenten Station Masses
Bishop John will celebrate our Mass here in St John's on Thursday 24th March at 7pm.
 
Lenten Devotions
Stations of the Cross every Friday after the 10am Mass in both Parishes. On Sundays 6th, 13th, 20th in St Thomas at 3pm and in St John's Sundays 27th March, 3rd, 10th April at 3pm.
 
Thursdays of Lent
Additional Mass at 7:30am (in St John's only)
 
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.
 
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).
 
RCIA Rite of Election 2022
The Rite of Election Service takes place  this Sunday in St. Mirin's Cathedral. All of those entering into Full Communion with the Catholic Church this year, along with their sponsors, are presented to Bishop John. This year, 2022, we will welcome 27 people from 8 parishes throughout the diocese to our Catholic community. Please remember them all in your prayers and especially Kari Pierce here in St John's.
 
100 Club Winners
Feb:
L. Meechan No 122,
M. Quinn No 104,
W. Hood No18,
E. Cassidy No 38,
S. Capaldi No 88
Nov:
T & M Mc Bride No 11
Dec:
R & S Young No 58,
P & S Brady No 148,
B. Rocks No 13. (Still to be collected)
 
We pray for those who have died recently
Paul Brophy, Charles Gorman, and Marie Loftus;
and 6 months' mind of
Jimmy Docherty, and Fr Terry Donnelly CSSP;
and the Anniversaries of
Cathy Binnie, Carlo Fazzi, Joseph Gallacher Snr, Mary Gourlay, Catherine Henderson, Mary Hughes, Fr Peter Lafferty CSSP, Frank Monaghan, Thomas McAuley, Ramon McCann, and Betty & Billy Mc Shane.
 
Priests who served in Diocese Anniversaries
Canon Joseph Costeur (1966), Fr Jeremiah O’Sullivan (1959), Canon John O’Donnell (1963), Monsignor Gerard Brennan (2014), and Fr. James Keenaghan (1991).