Annual Peter’s Pence Collection:
​This weekend’s collection allows the Holy Father the means to respond to those suffering as a result of war, oppression, natural disaster, and disease. In 2017, £15,191 was raised in the Diocese. 
 
Solemnity of St Peter & St Paul
This Wednesday 29th June, Mass in St John's at 10am and 7pm and in St Thomas at 7pm only (Fr Jonathan away for Ordination). No Vigil Masses.
 
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration – Summer Hours
The Oratory has now closed for the summer on and will re-open on Monday 15th August. There will be Adoration in the Church from 10:30am – 1:00pm each weekday, Monday–Friday. (not Thursdays). Adorers are asked to complete a sign-up for these hours using the forms in the porch at the back of the Church.
 
First Friday Vigils
There will be no First Friday Vigils over the summer. The Vigils will resume on Friday, 2nd September at 7:00 pm.
 
Children’s Rosary
This Friday at 6:30pm, followed by Mass at 7pm. 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 07910266821).
 
St Pio of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio)
We will celebrate a Votive Mass of St Pio of Pietrelcina on Wednesday 6th July at 7pm. An individual Blessing of his Mitten will also take place. He last wore this mitten on 10th August 1947, the Anniversary of his Ordination. He used the mitten to cover the stigmata that he received while praying before the Crucifix in the choir loft of the Old Church in the Monastery of San Giovanni Rotondo on 20th September 1918.
There will be No Morning Mass on the 6th of July in St John's/St Thomas.
 
Parish Allotment Project
We are considering converting a piece of self-contained spare ground into a miniature allotment for parishioners to grow vegetables! It would be a fantastic opportunity for our families to get involved in growing their own produce. If you would like to take responsibility for one of the raised beds please speak to one of the priests after Mass.
 
St Thomas 200 Club June
Carlyn Conaghan No 133
Margaret Ferguson No 139
Winnings can be collected from Sacristy.
 
St Michael the Archangel Statue
A life size statue of St Michael the Archangel has been specially commissioned for a tour of Scotland. The statue will be in St John's from Wednesday 27th July until Wednesday 3rd August. More details to follow.
 
Family Rosary Book
We invite all families to make a special pledge to pray the family rosary at home every day. Family Rosary books have been specially commissioned and printed to guide families in this simple devotion. www.marriagefamilylife.org/books
 
We pray for those who have died recently
John Donaghey, Anne Gallacher, Nicola Gilfedder, Elizabeth Kilian, and Jim McKeown;
and the 3 Months' Mind of
William Sandford;
and 9 Months' Mind of
Tony McLachlan;
and the Anniversaries of
Margaret Bisland, Charles Burns Snr & Jnr, Anunziata Crolla, Guiseppe Crolla, Margaret Mary Hall, Fr Charles Kane, Patrick McGowan Joe McKay, Iain McKenna, Isobel McLean, Beatrice O’Neill, Cath Speirs, Martin Walker, and Elizabeth Wilson.

Peter’s Pence: 25th/26th 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.  In 2017 this collection raised £15,191 which is fully remitted to the Apostolic Nunciature. 
 
Feast of St Josemaria Escriva
We welcome to St John's the Personal Prelature of the Holy Cross and Opus Dei as they celebrate the Feast of their founder St Josemaria Escriva next Saturday the 25th June. Mass will be at 11am with Confessions at 10:30am. No 10am Morning Mass.
 
A Series of Talks on the Divine Praises for Young Adults
The next talk of the series Blessed be Jesus Christ: True Man by Father Bernard Mournian will take place on Wednesday 22nd June at 7pm in St. Mirin’s Cathedral and will be followed by Benediction and an opportunity to socialise over drinks. 
 
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration – Summer Hours
The Oratory will close for the summer on Friday 24th June, re-opening again on Monday 15th August with Adoration on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:30am – 9:00pm, as usual. Over the summer from Monday 27th June – Friday 12th August there will be Adoration in the Church from 10:30am – 1:00pm each weekday, Monday – Friday (not Thursdays). Adorers are asked to complete a sign-up for these hours using the forms in the porch at the back of the Church.
 
First Friday Vigils
There will be no First Friday Vigils over the summer. The Vigils will resume on Friday 2nd September at 7:00 pm.
 
Think Vocation
Ask the Holy Spirit to guide young people as they discern the life God is calling them to. Perhaps you are discerning a call to priesthood or religious life. Speak to our Vocations Director Fr. John Morrison tel: 01418895056 email: vocations@rcdop.org.uk
 
Nigerian Catholic Community Glasgow & Environs to our harvest Thanksgiving Mass & Bazaar/Summer Fete
This takes place in St Roch’s RC Church, Robroyston Rd, Glasgow on Sunday 7th of August at 1pm. Please help support our community by joining us at the event. You can let us know if you want to come as a group and can put a goodwill message or advert in the event brochure. You can take a stand or provide an activity during the bazaar. Finally, you can support us with a donation. 
http://www.nccglasgow.org.uk/
Email: info@nccglasgow.org.uk
 
Parish Allotment Project
We are considering converting a piece of self-contained spare ground into a miniature allotment for parishioners to grow vegetables! It would be a fantastic opportunity for our families to get involved in growing their own produce. If you would like to take responsibility for one of the raised beds please speak to one of the priests after Mass.
 
Corpus Christi Procession
We will have on 19th June in St John's a Corpus Christi procession beginning at 3pm. All our recent First Communicants are especially invited. Please note that there won’t be the regular parish 5pm Mass.
 
St Michael the Archangel Statue
A life size statue of St Michael the Archangel has been specially commissioned for a tour of Scotland. The statue will be in St John's from Wednesday 27th July until Wednesday the 3rd August. More details to follow.
 
We pray for those who have died recently
Danny Gallagher, Iain McKenna, Jim McKeown, and Ian Telfer;
the 6 months' mind of
Patrick Kearney;
and for the Anniversaries of
Andy Barton, Margaret Birrell, Angelo Damore, Catherine Furie, Daniel Furie, Freda Hanlon, Maria Minnery, Peter Mullen, Renee McCallum, Kathleen McGuire, John O’Neill, Baby Patricia Reynolds, Anna Sinclair, Mary Theresa Temple.

Second Collection this weekend: Sick & Retired Priests.
 
St Thomas Primary 4 First Communicants
Congratulations on receiving First Communion last Saturday.
 
Diocesan Day for Extraordinary Ministers - Saturday 18th June, St Mirin’s Hall: 11:30am-2:30pm
The Diocesan Liturgy Commission will host a Day for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, and for anyone interested in learning more about the Eucharist. There will be 3 short talks, with opportunities to ask questions, ending with a period of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, and Benediction. A light lunch will be provided. If you have any specific dietary requirements, please bring a packed lunch. All welcome to attend. Contact Fr Paul Brady on VE-LiturgyandPermanentDiaconate@rcdop.org.uk
 
A Series of Talks on the Divine Praises for Young Adults
The next talk of the series Blessed be Jesus Christ: True Man by Father Bernard Mournian will take place on Wednesday 22nd June at 7pm in St. Mirin’s Cathedral and will be followed by Benediction and an opportunity to socialise over drinks. 
 
Pilgrimage to Camino de Santiago de Compostelo
A group of young adults are organising a Camino de Santiago pilgrimage from 18th July to 25th July 2022 which will include 5 days walking from Vigo to Santiago.  Total cost for flights and accommodation is £400.  If you would like to join them please get in touch with Stephen Jordan at mstephenjordan@gmail.com  Please express your interest by 20th June 2022.
 
Family Rosary Book
We invite all families to make a special to pray the family rosary at home every day. Family Rosary books have been specially commissioned and printed to guide families in this simple devotion. www.marriagefamilylife.org/books
 
Diocesan Family Day Sunday 12th June 2pm-4pm
Families are warmly invited to come together with Bishop John at St John’s, Barrhead for an afternoon celebrating family life. There will be activities for children, followed by refreshments for all! The day will conclude with Holy Mass at 4pm. No 5pm Sunday Parish Mass this day. 
 
Corpus Christi Procession
We will have on 19th June in St Johns a Corpus Christi procession beginning at 3pm. All our recent First Communicants are especially invited. Please note that there won’t be the regular parish 5pm Mass.
 
St Michael the Archangel Statue
A life size statue of St Michael the Archangel has been specially commissioned for a tour of Scotland. The statue will be in St John's from Wednesday 27th July until Wednesday 3rd August. More details to follow.
 
Sacred Heart Companions Prayer Group
Meets this Tuesday 14th June from 1pm-2pm in the Tea Room.
 
Funerals this week
Cliff Kelly in St Thomas' on Tuesday 14th at 10am.
Mary Black in St Peter’s Glenburn on Thursday 16th at 10am.
 
Vegetable Garden in St John's
Anyone interested in helping set up plots in space behind the sacristy and garages should speak to Fr Joe/Jonathan.
 
Scottish Catholic Magazine
Latest edition now available at £2.00.
 
We pray for those who have died recently
Mary Black, Cliff Kelly, Nicola Gilfedder, Harry Keenan, and 50 Nigerian Parishioners murdered last Sunday at Mass;
and for the Anniversaries of
Vincent Costello, William Breslin Geddes, David Gormlie, Peter Monaghan, and John Mooney.

Second Collection this weekend: Monthly Building Fund
 
Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) – External Review
​The Catholic Church in Paisley is issuing an extraordinary appeal during the month of June 2022 to anyone who may have been affected by any kind of abuse at the hands of clergy or church officials. The Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) is conducting an external review of the Diocese of Paisley to hear from people with first-hand experience of how the Diocese has responded to reports of abuse. Anyone who may wish to report on their experience should contact SCIE directly by email at learningtogether@scie.org.uk or by phone on 07921 251614.  SCIE will then get in touch to arrange a time to report to the auditors in a way that suits each individual. Please visit https://rcdop.org.uk/independent-review for more information and to see the letter from SCIE Learning Together, requesting help with the independent review.
 
Diocesan Day for Extraordinary Ministers: Saturday 18th June, St Mirin’s Hall, 11:30am - 2:30pm
The Diocesan Liturgy Commission will host a Day for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, and for anyone interested in learning more about the Eucharist. There will be 3 short talks, with opportunities to ask questions, ending with a period of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, and Benediction. A light lunch will be provided. If you have any specific dietary requirements, please bring a packed lunch. All welcome to attend. Contact Fr Paul Brady on VE-LiturgyandPermanentDiaconate@rcdop.org.uk
 
A Series of Talks on the Divine Praises for Young Adults
The next talk of the series Blessed be Jesus Christ: True Man by Father Bernard Mournian will take place on Wednesday 22nd June at 7pm in St. Mirin’s Cathedral and will be followed by Benediction and an opportunity to socialise over drinks. 
 
Pilgrimage to Camino de Santiago de Compostelo
A group of young adults are organising a Camino de Santiago pilgrimage from 18th July to 25th July 2022 which will include 5 days walking from Vigo to Santiago.  Total cost for flights and accommodation is £400.  If you would like to join them please get in touch with Stephen Jordan at mstephenjordan@gmail.com  Please express your interest by 20th June 2022.
 
Family Rosary Book
We invite all families to make a special effort to pray the family rosary at home every day. Family Rosary books have been specially commissioned and printed to guide families in this simple devotion. www.marriagefamilylife.org/books
 
The Defibrillator on the side of your Church
Jean Hepburn is running a free training session on 20th June from 12:30pm till 2:30pm on how to access and use the defibrillator. If anyone would like to attend the training please get in touch jean.hepburn@ntlworld.com

Diocesan Family Day Sunday 12th June 2pm-4pm
Families are warmly invited to come together with Bishop John at St John’s, Barrhead for an afternoon celebrating family life. There will be activities for children, followed by refreshments for all! The day will conclude with Holy Mass at 4pm. No 5pm Sunday Parish Mass this day. 
 
Corpus Christi Procession
We will have on 19th June in St John's a Corpus Christi procession beginning at 3pm. All our recent First Communicants are especially invited. Please note that there won’t be the regular parish 5pm Mass.
 
We pray for those who have died recently
Cliff Kelly, Mary Black, Joe Daley, and Patricia Sheridan;
and for the Anniversaries of
Irene & Mark Clougherty, John Darroch, Mary Darroch, Rosina Hill, Archie McGinty, Geraldine McGinty, John Hughes, Hannah & John Hughes, Joseph Hughes, Mary Hughes, Tommy McCafferty, Mary MacDuff, Fiona O’Brien, James Patterson, James Wilson, Fr. Thomas Mahon (1975), Canon John Haran (1997), Fr. Patrick Woods (2010) and Mons. William Diamond.