Peter’s Pence 26th/27 June
This is the practice of the laity to provide financial support to the Holy See to allow the Holy Father the means to respond to those suffering as a result of war, oppression, natural disaster, and disease. Catholics around the world contribute roughly £70M annually through this collection.

Monthly Divine Mercy Devotions and Holy Mass
This will take place on Wednesday 30th June at 7pm in St Mary’s Church, 163 George Street, Paisley, PA1 2UN and will be celebrated by Fr Joe Burke. The Divine Mercy devotions will begin with Holy Mass followed by Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and the Divine Mercy Chaplet. No booking necessary. Just give your details at the door for track and trace. All are welcome.

New Dawn in Scotland 12th Annual Conference
‘I have called you by your name you are mine’ Isaiah 43:1-2. This year’s conference will be free to view on YouTube and Facebook and shown over the weekend of the 9th – 11th July. This year we have some new and some familiar speakers who promise to uplift us in these unusual times. We also have a youth and children’s programme to encourage our young ones.

Ordination of Rev Joseph Mc Gill: St Mirin’s Cathedral 6th July
We pray for Deacon Joe McGill, soon to be ordained a Priest in our Diocese. We pray that Joe and all those preparing for ministerial priesthood may be ever conformed to Jesus, the High Priest. May they preach the Gospel with pure heart and clear conscience. May the Lord let them be shepherds according to His heart, single minded in service to God and the Church.

Reception of Holy Communion
As from last Wednesday the 23rd of June, the reception of Holy Communion returned to the normal time after the Priest’s Communion (St Johns only). In order to avoid climbing/squeezing by others in the pew, could all leave their seats regardless of receiving Communion or not.

Caritas Commission: ‘Improving the Cancer Journey’
The Caritas permanent commission would like to promote the work of the ‘Improving the Cancer Journey’ service within East Renfrewshire Council. Contact Lisa MacLeod Tel 0141 577 8420/Email lisa.macleod@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk

St Johns 100 Club Winners June
1st Prize: M & I Campbell No 26 (£140)
2nd Prize Claire Irving No 80 (£ 70)
3rd Prize: R & S Young No 58 (£35)
4th Prize: E.Casey No 113 (£20)
5th Prize: Wm Travers No 72 (£20)

Please pray for those who have died recently especially
Brian Tinney, Winifred Stevenson, Derek Young
and 6 months mind of
May Cheney
and for the Anniversaries of
Margaret Bisland, Charles Burns Snr/Jnr, Margaret & Michael Campbell, Peter Campbell, Catherine Cowan, Fr Charles Kane, Baby Patricia Reynolds, Violet Walker, Elizabeth Wilson, James Wilson.

Anniversaries and all notices for the e-Bulletin should be handed in by 7pm on Thursdays.

Peter’s Pence - 26th/27 June
This is the practice of the laity to provide financial support to the Holy See to allow the Holy Father the means to respond to those suffering as a result of war, oppression, natural disaster, and disease.  Catholics around the world contribute roughly £70M annually through this collection.  The US is the biggest contributor at 30%, followed by Italy, Germany, Spain, France, Ireland, Brazil and South Korea.  You can donate easily to this collection by visiting our Diocesan website www.rcdop.org.uk and clicking on the ‘Online Parish Offertory’.  This allows you to donate to any of the causes or parishes of your choice.  Many thanks
 
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
9:25am-9:55am (both parishes before the 10am Mass).
Both Churches open at 9:15am.
Confessions
Saturdays: 10:30am-11am (St John’s/St Thomas)
Saturdays: 3:15pm-3:45pm (St John’s)
 
Evening Prayer and Benediction for the Year of St Joseph
Bishop John invites all parishioners to join him in the first of our monthly devotions to St Joseph in this special Jubilee Year, dedicated to the patron saint of workers. This takes place at St Mirin’s Cathedral in Thursday 24th June at 7pm. All welcome to attend this monthly devotion. During our first evening we will pray for all our health workers, and those under their care. Come along and show your support and thanks for the incredible job they have done, and commend them to St Joseph for their continued good work.
Please use the Eventbrite link to book your tickets. Alternatively, call St Margaret’s Church, Johnstone to book by phone on 01505320198. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/33509746663
 
Second evening for the Year of St Joseph
This will take place on Monday 12th July at 7pm in St Mirin’s Cathedral. This will be to pray for all our parish volunteers, workers and those involved in our SSVP, Legion of Mary and other organisations. All welcome to attend this devotion.
Please use the Eventbrite link to book your tickets. Alternatively, call St Margaret’s Church, Johnstone to book by phone on 01505320198
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/diocese-of-paisley-33712912941
 
St John’s Parish Fabric/Finance Group
Next meeting is on Wednesday 23rd June at 7pm at the Church House.
 
Think Vocation
“Even the wind and the sea obey him.” Jesus brings calm when storms threated to overwhelm us. Could you bring his calming, restoring presence to others and inspire faith in times of anxiety? Speak to Fr. John Morrison, our Vocations Director, email [email protected] or phone 0141 889 5056.  
 
Bulletins
We will resume the Bulletins next weekend, which will be handed out to you as you leave the Church.
 
Reception of Holy Communion
As from this Wednesday the 23rd of June, this will return to normal time after the Priest’s Communion (St John’s only). In order to avoid climbing/squeezing by others in the pew, could all leave their seats regardless of receiving Communion or not.
 
Readers
Anyone who was previously a reader please make yourself known to Fr Joe/Jonathan.
 
Groups in the Parish
Could any group leaders e.g. Legion of Mary, SVDP, Children’s Liturgy, Choir, Prayer Groups please see Fr Joe/Jonathan to speak about moving things forward with regard to meeting up.
 
Altar Servers
All previous Altar Servers and anyone wishing to become one should see Fr Joe/Jonathan along with their parent/guardian as soon as possible.
 
Caritas Commission – ‘Improving the Cancer Journey’
The Caritas permanent commission would like to promote the work of ‘Improving the Cancer Journey’ within East Renfrewshire Council. Contact
Lisa MacLeod - East Renfrewshire Macmillan Money Advice Team
Telephone: 0141 577 8420
Email [email protected] 
 
Course to Qualify as RE Specialist
Are you a qualified teacher, at secondary or primary level, interested in an advanced qualification as a RE specialist?  The University of Glasgow is offering an ATQ in RE this coming academic year (21/22). Please sign up for this online information evening on Thursday 10 June at 6.00pm. To obtain the zoom link please contact [email protected] This qualification fulfils the requirement for applying to the GTCS for Professional Registration as a specialist Religious Education teacher in the Catholic Secondary school. Please find all the details, including teaching dates and cost, here:
ATQRE:
https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/education/cpd/atqre/
GTCS PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION:
https://www.gtcs.org.uk/registration/routes-professional-registration-secondary-teachers.aspx
 
Ordination of Rev Joseph Mc Gill: St Mirin’s Cathedral 6th July
We pray for Deacon Joe McGill, soon to be ordained a Priest in our Diocese. We pray that Joe and all those preparing for ministerial priesthood may be ever conformed to Jesus, the High Priest. May they preach the Gospel with pure heart and clear conscience. May the Lord let them be shepherds according to His heart, single minded in service to God and the Church.
 
Visitations to the Housebound & Sick
Fr Joe & Jonathan have been visiting the Housebound & Sick but our list is incomplete. If you would like to be added to the List please inform the Parish. We need permission of the Housebound/Sick person themselves. (GDPR requirement).
 
Please pray for those who have died recently, especially
Angela Sawers, Anne Marie Smith
and for the Anniversaries of
Irene & Mark Clougherty, John Hughes, Maria Minery, Renee McCallum, Anthony McGowan, Patrick McGowan, Joseph McKay, Iain McKenna, Isobel McLean, William McQuarrie, Dr Frances Nicholson, Beatrice O’Neill, Jim Patterson, Cath Speirs.
 
Anniversaries and all notices for the e-Bulletin should be handed in by 7pm on Thursdays.

This weekend Second Collection: Sick & Retired Priests
We remember our Sick & Retired Priests of the diocese with great love and affection. We have fourteen retired priests of our diocese, still active in prayer and witness: one living in Rome, two living in Chile, five in houses throughout the diocese, three in parish presbyteries and three at the Residence of the Little Sisters along with Bishop John Cunningham. We thank God for the gift of these priests and keep them in our prayers.  You can donate easily to this collection by visiting our Diocesan website www.rcdop.org.uk and clicking on the ‘Online Parish Offertory’, if you are not attending in person at the weekend Masses.  This allows you to donate to any of the causes or parishes of your choice.  Many thanks.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
9:25am-9:55am (both parishes before the 10am Mass).
Both Churches open at 9:15am.
Confessions
Saturdays: 10:30am-11am (St John’s/St Thomas)
Saturdays: 3:15pm-3:45pm (St John’s)
 
Evening of prayer for Healthcare workers
Bishop John would like to invite all healthcare workers and friends and parishioners to an evening celebration to Mark the Year of St. Joseph, Patron Saint of workers. There will be a time of prayer before the Blessed Sacrament, prayers for all those involved in our healthcare system and will finish with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.  All welcome to attend at St Mirin’s Cathedral on Thursday 24th June at 7pm. Please use the Eventbrite link to book your tickets. Alternatively, call St Margaret’s Church, Johnstone to book by phone on 01505320198. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/33509746663
 
Booking for Mass
For those who book through Eventbrite, Fr Jonathan prints off the list on Saturday morning before 10am. For those who book after 10am, that is the reason why your name does not on the list and why you are asked to provide it, even though you have booked.
 
St John’s Parish Pastoral Council Members
Could you please uplift from the Sacristy an envelope with some information inside for your perusal.
 
St John’s Parish Fabric/Finance Group
Next meeting is on Wednesday 23rd June at 7pm at the Church House.
 
Think Vocation: “The Kingdom of God is like a mustard seed”
From small and simple beginnings, God makes his Kingdom grow. Is that small seed planted in your heart, which might flower into service in the Church? Contact Fr. John Morrison tel: 0141 8895056 or email [email protected]
 
St Thomas
There will be no public morning Mass for parishioners on Wednesday 16th June as the Primary 7 pupils of St Thomas will celebrate a Leavers Mass at 10am.
 
Course to Qualify as RE Specialist
Are you a qualified teacher, at secondary or primary level, interested in an advanced qualification as a RE specialist?  The University of Glasgow is offering an ATQ in RE this coming academic year (21/22). Please sign up for this online information evening on Thursday 10 June at 6pm. To obtain the zoom link please contact [email protected]. This qualification fulfils the requirement for applying to the GTCS for Professional Registration as a specialist Religious Education teacher in the Catholic Secondary school. Please find all the details, including teaching dates and cost, here: 
ATQRE: 
https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/education/cpd/atqre/ 
GTCS PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION: 
https://www.gtcs.org.uk/registration/routes-professional-registration-secondary-teachers.aspx
 
Safeguarding Matters – Newsletter
Please find attached a copy of the ‘Safeguarding Matters’ newsletter that BCOS is publishing to communicate progress with the revision of IN GOD’S IMAGE ahead of its publication in August.   This is intended to be the first in a series of newsletters that will provide information and advice on specific safeguarding matters.  It can be found here on the BCOS website: https://bit.ly/3g2tdrg
 
200 Club Winners
Jan: M. Hughes. No 114 (£20)
May: Barbara Clyde No 14 (£20)
have still to collect their winnings and can pick them up from the Sacristy.
 
Visitations to the Housebound & Sick
Fr Joe & Jonathan have been visiting the Housebound & Sick but our list is incomplete. If you would like to be added to the List please inform the Parish. We need permission of the Housebound/Sick person themselves. (GDPR requirement).
 
Sponsored Walk in footsteps of St Aidan of Lindisfarne
Fr Jim Walls, Spiritual Director of the Scots College in Rome, will walk from Iona to Lindisfarne in the footsteps of St Aidan to raise funds for St Maria Skobstova House of Hospitality in Calais. He will walk plans the 290 miles during his summer holidays to draw attention to the plight of refugees stranded in Calais. If you would like to find out more and/or donate, please visit https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/in-solidarity and follow his progress via Jim’s Iona to Lindisfarne Pilgrimage Facebook page.  Jim’s Iona to Lindisfarne Pilgrimage | Facebook  
 
Please pray for those who have died recently especially
Kathleen Boyle, Thomas Burns Reid
and for the Anniversaries of
Margaret Birrell, Rose Collins, Catherine & Daniel Furie, Sandra Gorrie, Freda Hanlon, Fr Robert Howarth, Patrick Kearney, Jack Lafferty, Allan Lawson, Annie Lawson, John Lawson, Jessie McBride, Kathleen McGuire, Jim McKinstry, Peter Monaghan, John Mooney, Peter Quinn, Anna Sinclair, Andrew Wright.

Anniversaries and all notices for the e-Bulletin should be handed in by 7pm on Thursdays.

This Weekend 5th/6th June Monthly Building Fund Collection
 
Next weekend Second Collection: Sick & Retired Priests
​We remember our Sick & Retired Priests of the diocese with great love and affection. We have fourteen retired priests of our diocese, still active in prayer and witness: one living in Rome, two living in Chile, five in houses throughout the diocese, three in parish presbyteries and three at the Residence of the Little Sisters along with Bishop John Cunningham. We thank God for the gift of these priests and keep them in our prayers.  You can donate easily to this collection by visiting our Diocesan website www.rcdop.org.uk and clicking on the ‘Online Parish Offertory’, if you are not attending in person at the weekend Masses.  This allows you to donate to any of the causes or parishes of your choice.  Many thanks
 
Think Vocation
“This is my Body” Without the Eucharist there is no Church. Without priests, there is no Eucharist. Could God be inviting you to share in Jesus’s priesthood, offering your life with his for his people? Call Fr. Morrison on 0141 8895056 or email [email protected]  
 
New Envelopes for Tax Year April 21/22
These are now available after all the weekend Masses.
The box contains envelopes for each week and also the 12 Monthly Parish Building Fund & Diocesan Second Collections. Those who pay their weekly donation by Standing Order also receive a Box of envelopes but only for the 12 Monthly Parish Building Fund & Diocesan Second Collections. Please inform us if you cease to pay tax. Those, who do not pay tax can set up also a Standing Order. You can uplift a paper copy for Standing Orders from the Sacristy or download a copy from the Parish website.
 
St Anthony’s Box Donations May.
St John’s: £176.56 and St Thomas £347.48. Monies were sent to Let the Children Live Charity. This small charity is run by Fr Peter Walters cares for street children of Medillin, Columbia, offering them education, meals and a home. Visit letthechildrenlive.org for more information.
 
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
9:25am-9:55am (both parishes before the 10am Mass).
Both Churches open at 9.15am.

Confessions
Saturdays: 10:30am-11am (St John’s/St Thomas)
Saturdays: 3:15pm-3:45pm (St John’s)
 
St Thomas 200 Club Winners for May
1st Prize No 41, Fr P. McGuire
2nd Prize No 110, Louise Guthrie
 
Gift Aid Envelope No 82
Could you make yourself known to Fr Joe/Jonathan as don’t have your name.
 
Food Bank
Thank you for your continued support. We are asking for donations of small coffee, jam and cartons of fruit juice.

Course to Qualify as an RE Specialist
Are you a qualified teacher, at secondary or primary level, interested in an advanced qualification as an RE specialist?  The University of Glasgow is offering an ATQ in RE this coming academic year (21/22). Please sign up for this online information evening on Thursday 10 June at 6pm. To obtain the zoom link please contact [email protected]. This qualification fulfils the requirement for applying to the GTCS for Professional Registration as a specialist Religious Education teacher in the Catholic Secondary school. Please find all the details, including teaching dates and cost, here:
ATQRE:
https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/education/cpd/atqre/
GTCS PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION:
https://www.gtcs.org.uk/registration/routes-professional-registration-secondary-teachers.aspx
 
Evening of prayer for Healthcare workers
Bishop John would like to invite all healthcare workers and friends to an evening celebration to mark the Year of St. Joseph, patron saint of workers. There will be a time of prayer before the blessed Sacrament, prayers for all those involved in our healthcare system and will finish with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. All welcome to attend at St. Mirin’s Cathedral on Thursday 24th June at 7pm. More details about booking will follow next week.
 
Safeguarding Matters – Newsletter
Please find attached a copy of the ‘Safeguarding Matters’ newsletter that BCOS is publishing to communicate progress with the revision of IN GOD’S IMAGE ahead of its publication in August.   This is intended to be the first in a series of newsletters that will provide information and advice on specific safeguarding matters.  It can be found here on the BCOS website: https://bit.ly/3g2tdrg
 
200 Club Winners
Jan: M. Hughes. No 114 (£20)
May: Barbara Clyde No 14 (£20)
have still to collect their winnings and can pick them up from the Sacristy.
 
Visitations to the Housebound & Sick
Fr Joe & Jonathan have been visiting the Housebound & Sick but our list is incomplete. If you would like to be added to the List please inform the Parish. We need permission of the Housebound/Sick person themselves. (GDPR requirement).
 
Sponsored Walk in footsteps of St Aidan of Lindisfarne
Fr Jim Walls, Spiritual Director of the Scots College in Rome, will walk from Iona to Lindisfarne in the footsteps of St Aidan to raise funds for St Maria Skobstova House of Hospitality in Calais. He will walk plans the 290 miles during his summer holidays to draw attention to the plight of refugees stranded in Calais. If you would like to find out more and/or donate, please visit https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/in-solidarity and follow his progress via Jim’s Iona to Lindisfarne Pilgrimage Facebook page.  Jim’s Iona to Lindisfarne Pilgrimage | Facebook  
 
Please pray for those who have died recently especially
Bill Boyle, Gerry Sheerin
and for the Anniversaries of
Vincent Costello, John Darroch, Mary Darroch, William Breslin Geddes, Rosina Hill, Shaun Patrick Feely, Archie Hughes, John & Hannah Hughes, Tommy McCafferty, Isabel & Patrick McCormick, John McDermott, Catherine McTaggert.
 
St Conval’s Cemetery Mass
Please find below the link for this Sunday’s Cemetery Mass at 2pm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQa_g3zl-L

Anniversaries and all notices for the e-Bulletin should be handed in by 7pm on Thursdays.