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30/3/2024

Easter Sunday

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            Easter Sunday 31st of March

COLLECTIONS
First Collection GA: £440.70 NGA: £ 1125.72                               Monthly Standing Orders: £5,194.
Building Fund GA: £20.00
St Anthony’s Box: £87.17

Change to Mass times this week:
No 7.30am Mass this Wednesday or First Friday.

Funerals this week: Marion Lynch on Wednesday 3rd April and Robert Gray on Thursday 4th April both at 10.00am.

First Friday Children’s Rosary in St Johns: This Friday at 6.00pm. 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. Please contact Lesley Ward if you need any further information ([email protected] or call 07910266821).
First Fridays for Life: The next Mass will be offered in St Joseph's, Clarkston, on Friday the 5th of April at 7pm with Adoration & Confession from 6pm.

St Conval's Cemetery Mass:
Next Sunday 7th April at 2pm. A livestream link will be made available nearer the time on Diocesan Social Media.

Parish Oratory: The Oratory will re-open from 10.30 am on Wednesday 3rd April.

Easter Sunday Coffee Morning. Come along for a cup of tea/coffee and a hot cross bun and enjoy some entertainment from Anna Marie. There will be a raffle, home baking and there might even be an extra special treat for the kids! Come and celebrate a very Blessed Easter in the Parish. It's going to be fantastic!

100 Club Members: Some people have been enquiring about joining the 100 Club. Please call Karen McPhee on 07923 564434 on details on how to join.

Make your donation go further with Gift Aid: If you are a UK taxpayer, the initiative increases the value of your charitable donation by 25%, meaning every £1 you donate, 25p gets added to the donation at no extra cost to you. As a donor, you will need to complete a Gift Aid Declaration (GAD). New Envelopes for New Tax Year beginning 7th April now ready to collect from Sacristy for those who by pay weekly envelope and also for those who pay monthly donations by standing order, envelopes available for the 12 Monthly Building Fund and Diocesan Second Collection.

Sponsored Walk: Fr Ryan Black will walk from St Mirin's Cathedral in Paisley to Celtic Park in May to raise funds for the Diocese of Paisley Young Adults' Pilgrimage to Poland. To donate, visit www.justgiving.com/page/dopya-Poland. We have two Parishioners going on the Young Adults Pilgrimage.

Young Adults Aged 18-35: Fr Malcolm Hutchison will explore the ministry of John the Baptist, on 10th Apr. Come along to learn more about the Faith and to meet other young Catholics. The talk begins at 7pm in the Diocesan office. It will end with Adoration and Benediction, followed by an opportunity to socialise in a local bar. Email Fr Ryan ([email protected]) for more info, and to be added to the WhatsApp group.

Fr. Douglas Macmillan Silver Jubilee of Priesthood: Fr Douglas, former Priest of the Parish will offer a Mass of Thanksgiving at St. Joseph’s Church, 88 Bow Road, Greenock, PA16 7DY at 7pm to on Wednesday 17 April .

Choral Concert: On Thursday 18th April, John Rutter will conduct his recent Missa Brevis and other choral works at the
University of Glasgow Memorial Chapel. Tickets free but limited. visit https://www.rcdop.org.uk/events/john-rutter-conducts-choral-concert.

Young Families: Young couples (married or soon-to-be) and their little ones are invited to a get-together at St Mirin's Cathedral Hall on Sat 20th April at 4pm. Tea and coffee will be provided, but don't forget to bring snacks for yourselves and your children. For more information, contact Nikolas Paul: [email protected].

We pray for those who have died recently: Patricia Black, Robert Gray, Marion Lynch and Margaret Miller, Bridie McAlinden, Margaret Tait and for the Anniversaries of Claudina Fernandes, Peter Flynn, Ian Grady, Hannah & John Hughes, James Kierney, Jean Mc Innes, Archie Brazil McPhee, Suzie Tinsley.

23/3/2024

Palm Sunday

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                                Palm Sunday 24th of March

COLLECTIONS
First Collection GA: £480.10 NGA: £ 929.16
Monthly Standing Orders: £5,194.
Building Fund GA: £22.00
Monthly Paya Charity Donations £740.00
St Anthony’s Box: £61.93

Stations of the Cross: Stations of the Cross today at 2pm.

Confessions this week: Each day from 09:30am – 09:50am.
Saturday Morning: 10:15 – 10:45.

Chrism Mass: This Wednesday 27th March at 7pm in St Mirin’s Cathedral.

Holy Week Services: Holy Thursday (Mass of Last Supper) 7pm, Good Friday (Solemn Celebration of the Passion) 3pm and Stations of the Cross 7pm. Easter Vigil (Sat 30th) 7pm - No 4pm Vigil.

Easter Sunday: 10am, 11:30am. No 5pm Mass.

Morning Prayer: Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday at 10am. Night Prayer: Holy Thursday at 9pm.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA): Ronnie Discombe, Lynne Hallan and Hong Yiu will be received into the Church at the Easter Vigil. Keep them all in your prayers.

St Conval’s Cemetery Mass: Next Sunday 7th April at 2pm. A livestream link will be made available nearer the time on Diocesan Social Media.

Parish Oratory: The Oratory will close from 5.00 pm on Wednesday 27th March and re-open from 10.30 am on Wednesday 3rd April.

Easter Sunday Coffee Morning. Come along for a cup of tea/coffee and a hot cross bun and enjoy some entertainment from Anna Marie. There will be a raffle, home baking and there might even be an extra special treat for the kids! Come and celebrate a very blessed Easter in the parish. It's going to be fantastic!

100 Club Members: Some people have been enquiring about joining the 100 Club. Please call Karen Mc Phee on 07923 564434 on details on how to join.

Make your donation go further with Gift Aid: If you are a UK taxpayer, the initiative increases the value of your charitable donation by 25%, meaning every £1 you donate, 25p gets added to the donation at no extra cost to you. As a donor, you will need to complete a Gift Aid Declaration (GAD). New Envelopes for New Tax Year beginning 7th April now ready to collect from Sacristy for those who by pay weekly envelope and also for those who pay monthly donations by standing order, envelopes available for the 12 Monthly Building Fund and Diocesan Second Collection.

Sponsored Walk: Fr Ryan Black will walk from St Mirin's Cathedral in Paisley to Celtic Park in May to raise funds for the Diocese of Paisley Young Adults' Pilgrimage to Poland. To donate, visit www.justgiving.com/page/dopya-Poland. We have two Parishioner’s going on the Young Adults Pilgrimage.
Young Adults Aged 18-35: Fr Malcolm Hutchison will explore the ministry of John the Baptist, on 10th Apr. Come along to learn more about the Faith and to meet other young Catholics. The talk begins at 7pm in the Diocesan office. It will end with Adoration and Benediction, followed by an opportunity to socialise in a local bar. Email Fr Ryan ([email protected]) for more info, and to be added to the WhatsApp group.

Fr. Douglas Macmillan Silver Jubilee of Priesthood: Fr Douglas, former Priest of the Parish will offer a Mass of Thanksgiving at St. Joseph’s Church, 88 Bow Road, Greenock, PA16 7DY at 7pm to on Wednesday 17 April .

We pray for those who have died recently: Robert Gray, Marion Lynch and Margaret Millar and for the Anniversaries of Irene + Mark Clougherty, John Coello, Gavin Conafray, Louisa de Souza, John Graham, Patrick Hannigan, Charles Hendry and William Sandford.

Rev Joseph G Balmer: Parish Priest
Rev Joseph J McGill:   Curate
Email: [email protected]                      Tel- 0141 881 0769
Website: www.stjohns-barrhead.org

Mary Hallan:   Safeguarding Co-Ordinator: [email protected]

Mary Murray: Safeguarding Co-Ordinator: [email protected]

Times of Sunday Masses: Sat Vigil 4pm. Sun: 10am, 11.30am, 5pm.
Weekdays: Mon to Saturday 10am. Workers Mass: Each Wednesday at 7.30am

Daily Adoration in Church: 9.00am – 9.55am.
In Oratory: 10.30am-9pm on Monday, Wednesday, Friday.
Daily Rosary: 9.25am.
Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions): Monday to Friday 9.30am -9.50am
Saturday: 10.30 am – 10.50am &   3.15pm – 3.45pm

Confiteor: I confess to almighty God and to you, my brothers and sisters, that I have greatly sinned, in my thoughts and in my words, in what I have done and in what I have failed to do, through my fault, through my fault, through my most grievous fault; therefore I ask blessed Mary ever-Virgin, all the Angels and Saints, and you, my brothers and sisters, to pray for me to the Lord our God.

Gloria: Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of good will. We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you, we give you thanks for your great glory, Lord God, heavenly King, O God, almighty Father. Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us; you take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer; you are seated at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

Creed: I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; He descended into hell; on the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from there He will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Catholic Church, the communion of Saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting.

The Mystery of Faith.
We proclaim your Death, O Lord, and profess your Resurrection until you come again.

Or: When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup, we proclaim your Death, O Lord, until you come again.

Or: Save us, Saviour of the world, for by your Cross and Resurrection you have set us free.

Prayer to St Michael, the Archangel:
St Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection 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 evil spirits who wander through the world, seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

Guardian Angel Prayer
Angel of God, my guardian dear, to whom God’s love commits me here, ever this day be at my side, to light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen.

Alternative Guardian Angel Prayer
O my good Angel, whom God, hath appointed to be my guardian, enlighten and protect me, direct and govern me this day. Amen.

16/3/2024

Fifth Sunday of Lent

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Fifth Sunday of Lent 17th of March 24

COLLECTIONS
First Collection GA: £456.10 NGA: £ 8881.35                                Monthly Standing Orders: £5,194.
Building Fund GA: £80.00                                                                   Monthly Paya Charity Donations £740.00
Papal & Episcopal & Sciaf Collection £1021.04                               St Anthony’s Box: £84.53

Stations of the Cross: Stations of the Cross today Sunday at 2pm.

Funerals this week: James Coffield on Tues 19th (10am Mass). Nadine Schelpe on Wed 20th (11am at Hurlet Crematorium only). Margaret Flynn on Fri 22nd (10.am Mass).

Cluster Confessions in St Joseph’s Clarkston: All the Priests in the Cluster will be available this Tuesday from 7pm.
Cathedral Confessions: Come home for Easter! On Thu 21st March, priests will be available to hear confessions from 8.30am until 7.30pm in St Mirin’s Cathedral. Masses will be celebrated at 8am, 10am and 1pm, during which Confessions will not be heard.
Make your donation go further with Gift Aid: If you are a UK taxpayer, the initiative increases the value of your charitable donation by 25%, meaning every £1 you donate, 25p gets added to the donation at no extra cost to you. As a donor, you will need to complete a Gift Aid Declaration (GAD). New Envelopes for New Tax Year beginning 7th April now ready to collect from Sacristy for those who by pay weekly envelope and for those who pay monthly donations by standing order, envelopes available for the 12 Monthly Building Fund and Diocesan Second Collection.

40 Days for Life Vigil: On Palm Sunday, March 24th our 40 Days for Life Vigil outside of the grounds of the QEUH in the Hardgate Rd draws to a peaceful close with a traditional silent candle lit hour. Please consider coming along to stand in silence for one hour to witness to the sanctity of human life from conception until death. Please arrive by 6.30pm to collect your candle and lantern holder which will be provided. Stewards will be wearing hi viz vests. Hardgate Rd Car Park opens until 9.30pm price £5. No parking on the Hardgate Rd.

Legion of Mary Acies: Will be held in the Holy Family Church, Port Glasgow on Sat 23rd Mar. A bus will leave at 12.50pm from the Church Car Park and any auxiliaries are invited to renew their promise to Our Lady. List for bus in the porch.

Sponsored Walk: Fr Ryan Black will walk from St Mirin's Cathedral in Paisley to Celtic Park in May to raise funds for the Diocese of Paisley Young Adults' Pilgrimage to Poland. To donate, visit www.justgiving.com/page/dopya-Poland. We have two Parishoner’s going on the Young Adults Pilgrimage.
Young Adults: The ‘Christ in the Covenants’ series continues with a talk from Fr Malcom Hutchison, who will explore the ministry of John the Baptist, on 10th Apr. Aged 18-35? Come along to learn more about the Faith and to meet other young Catholics. The talk begins at 7pm in the Diocesan office. It will end with Adoration and Benediction, followed by an opportunity to socialise in a local bar. Email Fr Ryan ([email protected]) for more info, and to be added to the WhatsApp group.

100 Club Members: Some people have been enquiring about joining the 100 Club. Please call Karen Mc Phee on 07923 564434 on details on how to join.

100 Club Winners for February: 1st Mary Quinn No 104, 2nd MM Davidson No78, 3rd R&S Young No 58, 4TH Therese Gallagher N0 75, 5th Susan Kinroy No 30. Winnings can be collected from the Sacristy.

We pray for those who have died recently: James Coffield, Margaret Flynn and Nadine Schelpe, and for the Anniversaries of John Brady, Winnie Devlin, Francis MacSorley, James MacSorley, Mary MacSorley, Dominic + Ellen McCue, Edward McGorrian, Gerard + Marie McGuire, John + Mary McMullen, Eddie Monaghan, Jack Morton, Joe + Eliza Quigley, Robert Turner, Margaret Wallis, Canon Thomas Hearty, Fr. James Donnelly, Rt. Rev. James Black.

Rev Joseph G Balmer: Parish Priest
Rev Joseph J McGill:   Curate
Email: [email protected]                      Tel- 0141 881 0769
Website: www.stjohns-barrhead.org

Mary Hallan:   Safeguarding Co-Ordinator: [email protected]

Mary Murray: Safeguarding Co-Ordinator: [email protected]

Times of Sunday Masses: Sat Vigil 4pm. Sun: 10am, 11.30am, 5pm.
Weekdays: Mon to Saturday 10am. Workers Mass: Each Wednesday at 7.30am

Daily Adoration in Church: 9.00am – 9.55am.
In Oratory: 10.30am-9pm on Monday, Wednesday, Friday.
Daily Rosary: 9.25am.
Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions): Monday to Friday 9.30am -9.50am
                                                                               Saturday: 10.30 am – 10.50am &   3.15pm – 3.45pm

Confiteor: I confess to almighty God and to you, my brothers and sisters, that I have greatly sinned, in my thoughts and in my words, in what I have done and in what I have failed to do, through my fault, through my fault, through my most grievous fault; therefore I ask blessed Mary ever-Virgin, all the Angels and Saints, and you, my brothers and sisters, to pray for me to the Lord our God.

Gloria: Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of good will. We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you, we give you thanks for your great glory, Lord God, heavenly King, O God, almighty Father. Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us; you take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer; you are seated at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

Creed: I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; He descended into hell; on the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from there He will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Catholic Church, the communion of Saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting.

The mystery of faith.
We proclaim your Death, O Lord, and profess your Resurrection until you come again.

Or: When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup, we proclaim your Death, O Lord, until you come again.

Or: Save us, Saviour of the world, for by your Cross and Resurrection you have set us free.

Prayer to St Michael, the Archangel:
St Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection 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 evil spirits who wander through the world, seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

Guardian Angel Prayer
Angel of God, my guardian dear, to whom God’s love commits me here, ever this day be at my side, to light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen.

Alternative Guardian Angel Prayer
O my good Angel, whom God, hath appointed to be my guardian, enlighten and protect me, direct and govern me this day. Amen.

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8/3/2024

Fourth Sunday of Lent (Laetare Sunday)

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Fourth Sunday of Lent (Laetare Sunday) 10th March 2024

COLLECTIONS
First Collection GA: £374.70 NGA: £ 836.38                                Monthly Standing Orders: £5,194.
Building Fund GA: £667.00   NGA £651.35                                  St Anthony’s Box: £51.26

This Weekend Second Collection: SCIAF & Episcopal & Papal Charities:
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. 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

Stations of the Cross: Stations of the Cross today at 2pm and on Friday after the 10:00 Mass.

Sacred Heart Companions Prayer Group: Meeting this Tues 12th March from 1pm-2pm in the Tea Room.

Legion of Mary Acies: Will be held in the Holy Family Church, Port Glasgow on Sat 23rd Mar. A bus will leave at 12.50pm from the Church Car Park and any auxiliaries are invited to renew their promise to Our Lady. List for bus in the porch.

Cathedral Confessions: Come home for Easter! On Thu 21st March, priests will be available to hear confessions from 8.30am until 7.30pm in St Mirin’s Cathedral. Masses will be celebrated at 8am, 10am and 1pm, during which Confessions will not be heard.
Marriage Preparation Courses 2024 – Diocese of Paisley: We invite all couples due to be Married in 2024 to register for one our three courses this year. Each course will consist of two evening in-person sessions, and one Saturday morning workshop, which will be held in St. Mirin’s Cathedral Hall, Paisley.  The cost for the course per couple is £50 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.

“Catholic Families for Life”: Latest issue of newsletter from the Bishops’ Commission for Marriage, Family & Life – download a copy on www.marriagefamilyandlife.org.uk from 1st March onwards.

Recruitment: The Diocese of Paisley has been awarded a grant to recruit a Fundraiser to help expand our work with young people. They should have good sector knowledge (arts/education/faith) and a recent track record of successful bids to make targeted approaches to charitable bodies, and be happy to work on a day rate. For more info, visit https://rcdop.org.uk/news/recruitment-fundraiser.

Make your donation go further with Gift Aid: Gift Aid is a UK government tax initiative designed to benefit registered charity organisations. If you are a UK taxpayer, the initiative increases the value of your charitable donation by 25%, meaning every £1 you donate, 25p gets added to the donation at no extra cost to you. As a donor, you will need to complete a Gift Aid Declaration (GAD). If you are a high-rate taxpayer, you can claim back additional benefits on the donations you make.
New Envelopes for New Tax Year beginning 7th April now ready to collect from link corridor

We pray for those who have died recently: James Coffield, Margaret Wade and for the Anniversaries of Stephen Hickey, Teresa Leckie, Thomas McAuley, Frank Monaghan, Canon Joseph Costeur, Fr. Jeremiah O’Sullivan, Canon John O’Donnell, Mons. Gerard Brennan, Fr. James Keenaghan and Fr. Joseph Courtney.

Rev Joseph G Balmer: Parish Priest
Rev Joseph J McGill:   Curate
Email: [email protected]                      Tel- 0141 881 0769
Website: www.stjohns-barrhead.org

Mary Hallan:   Safeguarding Co-Ordinator: [email protected]

Mary Murray: Safeguarding Co-Ordinator: [email protected]

Times of Sunday Masses: Sat Vigil 4pm. Sun: 10am, 11.30am, 5pm.
Weekdays: Mon to Saturday 10am. Workers Mass: Each Wednesday at 7.30am

Daily Adoration in Church: 9.00am – 9.55am.
In Oratory: 10.30am-9pm on Monday, Wednesday, Friday.

Daily Rosary: 9.25am.

Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions): Monday to Friday 9.30am -9.50am
Saturday: 10.30 am – 10.50am &   3.15pm – 3.45pm

Confiteor: I confess to almighty God and to you, my brothers and sisters, that I have greatly sinned, in my thoughts and in my words, in what I have done and in what I have failed to do, through my fault, through my fault, through my most grievous fault; therefore I ask blessed Mary ever-Virgin, all the Angels and Saints, and you, my brothers and sisters, to pray for me to the Lord our God.

Gloria: Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of good will. We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you, we give you thanks for your great glory, Lord God, heavenly King, O God, almighty Father. Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us; you take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer; you are seated at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

Creed: I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; He descended into hell; on the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from there He will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Catholic Church, the communion of Saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting.

The mystery of faith.
We proclaim your Death, O Lord, and profess your Resurrection until you come again.

Or: When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup, we proclaim your Death, O Lord, until you come again.

Or: Save us, Saviour of the world, for by your Cross and Resurrection you have set us free.

Prayer to St Michael, the Archangel:
St Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection 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 evil spirits who wander through the world, seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

Guardian Angel Prayer
Angel of God, my guardian dear, to whom God’s love commits me here, ever this day be at my side, to light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen.

Alternative Guardian Angel Prayer
O my good Angel, whom God, hath appointed to be my guardian, enlighten and protect me, direct and govern me this day. Amen.

2/3/2024

Third Sunday of Lent Year B

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Third Sunday of Lent Year B:           3rd March 24

COLLECTIONS
First Collection GA: £604.00 NGA: £ 1034.94                                 Monthly Standing Orders: £5,194.
Spred GA £11.00                                                                                   St Anthony’s Box: £108.62
Building Fund GA: £40.00

This Weekend Second Collection: Monthly Building Fund collection.
Next weekend Second Collection: SCIAF & Episcopal & Papal Charities:

Stations of the Cross: Stations of the Cross today Sunday at 2pm and on Friday after the 10:00am Mass.

Primary 4 First Confessions: Tomorrow Monday 4th March at 6.30pm in the Church.

Funeral this week: Gerald Coyne on Friday 8th March at 10am.

40 Days for Life: You are invited to join the 40 Days for Life Peaceful Prayer and Fasting Vigil outside of the grounds of the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow, which takes place from 8am until 8pmeach day from Ash Wednesday until Palm Sunday. For more info, email [email protected].

Castlerigg Manor (Diocese of Lancaster Retreat Centre) They are looking for a Programme Leader to join their youth ministry team. The work involves working on retreats in the heart of the Lake District, and occasionally working on outreach visits around the area. The post is residential and comes with a salary package in the range of £26-28k, made up of paid salary, accommodation, food etc. Would suit somebody with youth ministry experience perhaps recently graduated. Interested – [email protected]

Safeguarding Training: Safeguarding induction training has been reorganised into one course only. If you are a new volunteer, or one who completed the Part 1 training course more than a year ago. The next training sessions takes place this Tue 5th Mar at 7pm in the Parish Hall.

Young Adults Aged 18-35: Fr Joshua Moir, who will explore God’s promises made through the prophets. The talk begins at 7pm in the Diocesan office on Wednesday 6th March. It will end with Adoration and Benediction, followed by an opportunity to socialise in a local bar. Email Fr Ryan ([email protected]) or Fr Joe McGill ([email protected]) for more info, and to be added to the WhatsApp group.
Cathedral Confessions: Come home for Easter! On Thu 21st March, priests will be available to hear confessions from 8.30am until 7.30pm in St Mirin’s Cathedral. Masses will be celebrated at 8am, 10am and 1pm, during which Confessions will not be heard.
Foreign and Obsolete Coins: Could we remind everyone that we cannot exchange foreign coins or coins no longer in circulation for sterling at the bank. We would ask you kindly therefore to refrain from putting them in the collections and votives. (Coins from the Isle of Man and Channel Islands although they bear the Queen’s/King’s head are not legal tender here in the UK)

Vacancy: The Diocese of Paisley is recruiting a part-time Office Administrator based at the Diocesan Centre, Paisley, who will support the Property Manager and the PA to the bishop with office administration. Find out more here:
https://www.rcdop.org.uk/news/vacancy-office-administrator.
We pray for those who have died recently: Tom Cairns, Gerald Coyne, Janice Hunter Antonio and for the Months Mind of Joseph Callaghan, Jean Mc Shane and for the Anniversaries of Susan Chalmers, Anju Fernandez, Dominic Greenan, Carlo Fazzi, Grace Glenroy, Mary Hughes, James Mullen, Ramon Mc Cann, Bill & Betty Mc Shane.

Rev Joseph G Balmer: Parish Priest
Rev Joseph J McGill:   Curate
Email: [email protected]                      Tel- 0141 881 0769
Website: www.stjohns-barrhead.org

Mary Hallan:
Safeguarding Co-Ordinator: [email protected]

Mary Murray:
Safeguarding Co-Ordinator: [email protected]

Times of Sunday Masses: Sat Vigil 4pm. Sun: 10am, 11.30am, 5pm.
Weekdays: Mon to Saturday 10am. Workers Mass: Each Wednesday at 7.30am

Daily Adoration in Church: 9.00am – 9.55am.
In Oratory: 10.30am-9pm on Monday, Wednesday, Friday.
Daily Rosary: 9.25am.
Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions):
Monday to Friday 9.30am -9.50a
Saturday: 10.30 am – 10.50am &   3.15pm – 3.45pm

Confiteor: I confess to almighty God and to you, my brothers and sisters, that I have greatly sinned, in my thoughts and in my words, in what I have done and in what I have failed to do, through my fault, through my fault, through my most grievous fault; therefore I ask blessed Mary ever-Virgin, all the Angels and Saints, and you, my brothers and sisters, to pray for me to the Lord our God.

Gloria: Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of good will. We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you, we give you thanks for your great glory, Lord God, heavenly King, O God, almighty Father. Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us; you take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer; you are seated at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

Creed: I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; He descended into hell; on the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from there He will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Catholic Church, the communion of Saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting.

The Mystery of Faith.
We proclaim your Death, O Lord, and profess your Resurrection until you come again.

Or: When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup, we proclaim your Death, O Lord, until you come again.

Or: Save us, Saviour of the world, for by your Cross and Resurrection you have set us free.

Prayer to St Michael, the Archangel:
St Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection 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 evil spirits who wander through the world, seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

Guardian Angel Prayer
Angel of God, my guardian dear, to whom God’s love commits me here, ever this day be at my side, to light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen.

Alternative Guardian Angel Prayer
O my good Angel, whom God, hath appointed to be my guardian, enlighten and protect me, direct and govern me this day. Amen.