St Conval’s Cemetery Mass
This Sunday 24th April at 2pm. All Welcome.
 
SCIAF Boxes
Please return by Wednesday of this week so that we can forward a cheque to SCIAF.
 
Divine Mercy Sunday
Today we celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday. There will be at St Mary's Church, Paisley, a Holy Hour at 4 pm. This will be led by Deacon John Morrison. Bishop John will celebrate Holy Mass at 5pm. Jesus said to St Faustina “Mankind will not have peace, until it turns with trust to My mercy. I desire that the Feast of Mercy be a refuge and shelter for all souls, and especially for poor sinners. On that day, the very depths of My tender mercy are open."
 
A Series of Talks on the Divine Praises for Young Adults
The first talk of the series will be on The Holy Trinity by Fr Joe McGill.  This will take place on Wednesday 27th April at 7pm in St. Mirin’s Cathedral and will be followed by Benediction and an opportunity to socialise over drinks.  A list of all other talks can be found on the Diocesan website www.rcdop.org.uk
 
Pilgrimage to Iona
Pilgrimage to Iona with St Francis Parish, Port Glasgow: Tuesday 27th - Thursday 29th September, staying at The Royal Hotel, Oban, with a day pilgrimage to Iona. See poster for details. Please contact Fr Matthew ([email protected] / 01475 700700) if interested.
 
New Gift Aid Envelopes for those who pay tax
Envelopes are available now to collect from the link corridor between the Sacristy and the Church house. For those who pay their First Collection weekly by envelope, included are 12 x Building Fund and 9 x Diocesan Second Collection envelopes.  Those who pay their First Collection by Standing Order, have envelopes for their Second Collection only (12 x Building Fund / 9 x Diocesan Second Collection envelopes) If you pay tax and would like to start a Gift Aid contribution, you can just speak to Fr Joe/Jonathan about how to set this up. (For every £1 you contribute, the Parish can claim 25p on your donation.)

Unveiling a statue of St Gianna Beretta Molla, Patron Saint of Unborn Children
Join the Society for the Protection of Unborn Children as we ask for St Gianna’s intercession for the pro-life movement in the UK. St Gianna was a 20th century wife, mother, and doctor, most often remembered for her sacrificial love for her unborn daughter. She is a patron for mothers, physicians, and unborn children. The unveiling of statue will take place on Thursday 28th April at 7pm followed by Holy Mass at 7:30pm, at Carfin Grotto.

Carfin Day
The Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to Carfin, led by Bishop John Keenan, will take place on Sunday 22nd May 2022. Mass of Anointing of the Sick will be celebrated at 3pm followed by the Rosary Procession which will take place at 5:30pm. Catering facilities are available at the shrine.
 
Marys Meals
During the month of May, the month dedicated to Our Lady, we invite you to join us in prayer for the work of Mary’s Meals. Each day we are reaching more than 2.2 million children with a nutritious meal at school in 20 countries. We ask you to join us in prayers of thanksgiving for 20 years of little acts of love that have made this work possible and in petition for God’s continued blessing, that through His providence it will continue to grow and flourish enabling us to reach more hungry children. Further information and prayer resources including our new resource for children can be found at www.marysmeals.org.uk/prayinmay.
 
SSVP Collection for Ukraine
All monies from this week’s collection is being donated to the International body of SSVP which is co-ordinating funds for humanitarian aid to Ukraine.
 
We pray for those who have died recently
Wendy Bramwell, Joan Goldie, Annie Harley, Betty McMahon, and Jonathan Smith;
and the 5 months mind of
James Fleming;
and for the Anniversaries of
James Bisland, Nan Brady, Jim Cassidy, Barbara & John Clyde, Margaret Ellis, Barbara McAleavy, Tony McCann, Maurice McGuire, Patrick McKenna, William McMaster, Fr John McNamara O.C.D., John Marshall, Anne Richardson, and Cathie Szuster.

​Easter Sunday
​No Evening Mass at 5pm in St John's.
 
St Peter’s Glenburn, Paisley
Of your charity, please pray for Fr Andrew Coleman who is seriously ill at this time and for his parishioners. Bishop Keenan has asked Fr Joe/Fr Jonathan to cover meantime all Funeral Masses in St Peter’s, Glenburn. This may cause an occasional change to our own schedules in St John's/St Thomas. Our Lady, Mother of the Clergy, pray for our priests.
 
St Conval’s Cemetery Mass
Next Sunday 24th April at 2pm. All Welcome.
 
Funerals in St Johns this week
Thursday 21st April Margaret Walters
Friday 22nd April Nancy Wilson
 
Holy Week & Easter Liturgies
A big thank you to all those who cleaned the Churches, prepared the flowers, who provided the music and singing, the pass keepers, the sacristans and altar servers, readers, extra-ordinary ministers of the Eucharist and the Liturgy Group. We are grateful for your commitment and dedication.
 
SCIAF Boxes
Please return as soon as possible, so that we can forward a cheque to SCIAF.
 
Divine Mercy Sunday
On Sunday 24th April we will celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday. There will be at St Mary's Church, 163 George Street, Paisley, a Holy Hour at 4pm. This will be led by Deacon John Morrison. Bishop John will celebrate Holy Mass at 5pm. Jesus said to St Faustina “Mankind will not have peace, until it turns with trust to My mercy. I desire that the Feast of Mercy be a refuge and shelter for all souls, and especially for poor sinners. On that day, the very depths of My tender mercy are open.
 
New Gift Aid Envelopes for those who pay tax
Envelopes are available now to collect from the link corridor between the Sacristy and the Church house. For those who pay their First Collection weekly by envelope, included are 12 x Building Fund and the 9 x Diocesan Second Collection envelopes.  Those who pay their First Collection by Standing Order have envelopes for their Second Collection only (12 x Building Fund / 9 x Diocesan Second Collection envelopes) If you pay tax and would like to start a Gift Aid Contribution, you can just speak to Fr Joe/Jonathan about how to set this up. (For every £1 you contribute, the Parish can claim 25p on your donation).

Unveiling a statue of St Gianna Beretta Molla, Patron Saint of Unborn Children
​Join the Society for the Protection of Unborn Children as we ask for St Gianna’s intercession for the pro-life movement in the UK. St Gianna was a 20th century wife, mother, and doctor, most often remembered for her sacrificial love for her unborn daughter. She is a patron for mothers, physicians, and unborn children. The unveiling of statue will take place on Thursday 28th April at 7pm followed by Holy Mass at 7:30pm, at Carfin Grotto.

Brecbannoch Pilgrimage
All are welcome to join the inaugural Brecbannoch Pilgrimage from 11th-13th June 2022.  The Brecbannoch is a 50-mile pilgrimage undertaken on foot from Oban to Iona, with the special purpose of praying for the renewal of the faith in Scotland.  Along the way, we will carry the relics of St Columba, St Andrew and St Margaret, invoking their protection over the Church in these isles.  Since his death in 574 AD, pilgrims have flocked to Iona to ask for St Columba's Intercession. Clergy, Kings, and Laity alike undertook arduous journeys to take their petitions to the Holy Abbot's relics. Our mission is to make pilgrimage there, invoking the intercession of Scotland's three patrons, St Andrew, St Margaret and St Columba, to pray for a renewal of the faith in our nation. Sign up before places run out at: www.brecbannoch.org/sign-up

We pray for those who have died recently
Anne Baillie, Edna Byrne, Patsy Duffy, Elizabeth Linden, Ian Shaw, Margaret Walters, and Nancy Wilson;
and for the Anniversaries of
John Bentley, Bridget Cannon, Margaret Carr, Irene & Mark Clougherty, Grace Collins, Eamon & John Delaney, James Kierney, Anne Lannon, Robin Millar, Helen Mullaney, Jimmy & Mary McDuffy, Thomas McAllister, Thomas McCormick, Jean McInnes, and Annie & Charlie Shields.

St Peter’s Glenburn, Paisley
Of your charity, please pray for Fr Andrew Coleman who is seriously ill at this time and for his parishioners. Bishop Keenan has asked Fr Joe/Fr Jonathan to cover all Funeral Masses in St Peter’s, Glenburn in the meantime. This may cause an occasional change to our own schedules in St John's & St Thomas. Our Lady, Mother of the Clergy, pray for our priests.
 
Stations of the Cross
Today in St Johns at 3pm.

Holy Week Services & Masses
Monday 11th April to Easter Sunday 17th April
Please find details of all our services by clicking the button below.

Confessions during Holy Week
St Johns
Mon-Fri 9:15am - 9:45am
Mon 7pm - 8pm
Holy Saturday 10:15am - 11am.
St Thomas
Mon & Wed, 10:30am – 10:50am
Fri & Sat 10:15am - 10:45am.
 
Sacred Heart Companions Prayer Group
Meeting this Tuesday 12th April from 1pm-2pm in Tea-room. All welcome.
 
Adoration in Oratory this Holy Week
Adoration will finish at 6pm on Monday and 5pm on Wednesday and there will be no Adoration on Good Friday.

Walk of Witness – Good Friday, 15th April
The procession starts at St John’s around 10:30am and finishes at ASDA.  Booklets have been prepared and there will be readings and a hymn at each of the stations.  The stations after St John’s are the Council Offices, Salvation Army, Bourock Church, St Andrew’s Church, former South & Levern Church and finally ASDA.  Soup, teas and coffees will then be offered in United Reform Church Hall. All welcome!  
 
40 Days for Life Lenten Prayer Vigil
Today, Palm Sunday, the 40 Days for Life Lenten Prayer Vigil outside of the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Hardgate Road will draw to a close. The Vigil will end with its traditional Silent Candle Lit hour from 7pm till 8pm. Please consider joining the Vigil’s final hour to commemorate those whose lives have been taken or affected by abortion since the passing of the 1967 Abortion Act. For information email: [email protected]
 
New Envelopes for those who pay tax (Gift Aid)
Envelopes are available now to collect from the link corridor between the Sacristy and the Church house.
For those who pay their First Collection weekly by envelope, included are 12 x Building Fund and the 9 x Diocesan Second Collection envelopes.
Those who pay their First Collection by Standing Order, have envelopes for their Second Collection only (12 x Building Fund/ 9 x Diocesan Second Collection envelopes).
If you pay tax and would like to start a Gift Aid contribution, you can speak to Fr Joe/Jonathan about how to set this up. (For every £1 you contribute, the Parish can claim 25p on your donation).

Unveiling a statue of St Gianna Beretta Molla, Patron Saint of Unborn Children
Join the Society for the Protection of Unborn Children as we ask for St Gianna’s intercession for the pro-life movement in the UK. St Gianna was a 20th century wife, mother, and doctor, most often remembered for her sacrificial love for her unborn daughter. She is a patron for mothers, physicians, and unborn children. The unveiling of statue will take place on Thursday 28 April at 7pm followed by Holy Mass at 7:30pm, at Carfin Grotto.

We pray for those who have died recently, especially
June Cooper, Gill Hughes, Jean Meanan, Kevin McGinn, Tommy Montgomery, and Margaret Walters;
and for the Anniversaries of
John Donnelly, Owen Fitzpatrick, Jonathan Gilmour, Theresa Haggerty, Hugh Lynch, Andrew McLaughlin, Danny McLaughlin, and Ann Miller.

Second Collection this weekend: Monthly Building Fund.
 
Stations of the Cross
This Friday after the 10am in both Parishes and in St John's on Sundays 3rd & 10th April at 3pm.
 
St John's Additional Confessions this week
Each morning (Mon-Fri) from 9:15am to 9:45am, in the Oratory.

Thursday this week
Additional Mass at 7:30am (in St John's only).
 
Funerals
St Thomas: Bill Strain Wednesday 6th April at 10am.
St Johns: William Thomas Sandford on Thursday 7th April at 10am.
 
St Thomas 200 Club Winners March
Kathleen Cameron No. 134 (£60)
Anne Banks No. 122 (£30)
 
St John's 100 Club March
E. Mc Quade No. 138 (£140)
Frances O’Neil No. 90 (£70)
J & J Carlton No. 27 (£35)
Bernadette Rocks No. 27 (£20)
Thos Reilly No. 13 (£20)
 
40 Days for Life Lenten Prayer Vigil
Next Sunday, Palm Sunday 10th April,  the 40 Days for Life Lenten Prayer Vigil outside of the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Hardgate Road will draw to a close. The Vigil will end with its traditional Silent Candle Lit hour from 7pm till 8pm. Please consider joining the Vigil’s final hour to commemorate those whose lives have been taken or affected by abortion since the passing of the 1967 Abortion Act. For information email: [email protected]
 
New Gift Aid Envelopes
1. For those who pay tax, Gift Aid envelopes are available now to collect from the link corridor between the Sacristy and the Church house.
2. For those who pay their First Collection weekly by envelope, also included are 12 x Building Fund and 9 x Diocesan Second Collection envelopes.
3. Those who pay their First Collection by Standing Order, have envelopes for their Second Collection only (12 x Building Fund & 9 x Diocesan Second Collection envelopes).
4. If you pay tax and would like to start a Gift Aid contribution, you can speak to Fr Joe/Jonathan about how to set this up. (For every £1 you contribute, the Parish can claim 25p on your donation).
 
Holy Week Services & Masses
Mon 11th April to Easter Sunday 17th April
Mon 11th
Mass at 10am in both Parishes and Reconciliation Service in St John's at 7pm.
Tues 12th
Mass in St John's at 10am
Wed 13th
Mass at 10am in both Parishes.
Chrism Mass at 7pm in Cathedral.
Holy Thursday
Morning Prayer in both Parishes 10am.
Mass of Lord’s Supper at 7pm in both Parishes. Night Prayer in St John's only at 9:30pm.
Good Friday
Morning Prayer at 10am in both Parishes.
Commemoration of the Lord’s Passion at 3pm in both Parishes.
Stations of the Cross at 7pm (St John's only).
Holy Saturday:
Morning Prayer at 10am in both Parishes.
Easter Vigil at 8:30pm in both Parishes. (No 4pm Mass)
Easter Sunday
10am in St Thomas
10am & 11:30am in St John's.
No 5pm Mass on Easter Sunday.
 
We pray for those who have died recently:
James Docherty, Mary Donaghy, Len Gray, William Thomas Sandford, Bill Strain, Catherine Sweeney, and David Andrew Wright;
and the 6 months' mind of
Margaret D’Arcy and Marion Malaney;
and the Anniversaries of
Gavin Confray, Claudina Fernandes, Hannah & John Hughes, Jim & Veronica Hutchison, Aidan Longwill, Peggy MacMillan, Margaret Nunnery, Peter Paton, Catherine & Patrick Smith, and Susan Tinsley.