Twelth Sunday Year A     25th   of June 23
 
                                                                St John the Evangelist: Collections
First Collection GA £455.00 NGA £930.07             Monthly Standing Orders: £3,818.00                        
Building Fund GA £22.00                                                   St Anthony £85.00                            
Sick & Retired Priests GA £29.00                                Communications: £15.00
Special Collection - Peter’s Pence - 25 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. 
SSVP Youth to Lourdes Collection: This raised £617.74. Thank you to all who contributed and so generously.
Solemnity of St Peter & St Paul: Vigil Mass on Wednesday 28th at 7pm and on Thursday 29th at 8am & 10am.
Gift Aid 22-23 Claim: We received back from the Inland Revenue £21, 157.71 and £1,190.71 for Second Collections which goes to Diocese. Thank you to all those who Gift Aid. You can still sign up for 23-24
Fair Pay for Social Care Campaign The declaration is open for signing until the end of June after which we will present it (hopefully with a good number of signatories) at a meeting with the Scottish Government. For more information go to justiceandpeacescotland.org.uk.. 
Young Adults (18-35) To mark the end of another series of talks, the Diocesan Young Adults’ group is having a BBQ on Wed 12th July in the grounds outside the Diocesan Office. We’ll begin with Mass in the Cathedral with Bishop Keenan at 6pm. Old and new faces are welcome. If you intend to come, please contact [email protected] or [email protected]  before Sun 9th July.
 
Synod of Bishops 23: Please see below the link to the latest Synod document called the Instrumentum Laboris, which will be discussed at the synod.  Comments on this document to [email protected] by Friday 21st July 2023, so that they can be presented to Bishop Brian McGee who will represent Scotland at the Synod.
https://www.synod.va/en/synodal-process/the-universal-phase/documents.html
 
Diocesan Safeguarding Action Plan 23: This has now been approved for use by the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisory Group (DSAG) and Bishop John. The plan was formed from the analysis of the latest Scottish Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency audit and is intended to drive, monitor and improve safeguarding activity across the Diocese in line with the quality & evidence indicators contained within ‘In God’s Image’; the churches instruction on safeguarding in the Catholic Church in Scotland. A copy of the plan will be made available on the Diocesan website.
 
Monthly Divine Mercy Devotion: There will be a Divine Mercy Mass and Adoration on Wednesday 28 June at 7pm at St Mary’s Church, 163 George Street, Paisley.
 
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration – Summer Hours: The Oratory will close for the summer this Friday 30 June, re-opening again on Monday 14 August. Over the summer from Monday 3 July – Friday 11 August there will be Adoration in the Church from 10.30 am – 1.00 pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Adorers are asked to complete a sign-up for these hours using the forms in the porch at the back of the Church. There will be no First Friday Vigils over the summer. The Vigils will resume on Friday, 2nd September at 7.00 pm.
 
Wednesday Workers Mass at 7am: These will cease after this Wednesday until the schools return.
 
Bulletins: These will cease after this weekend until the schools return.
 
We pray for those who have died recently: Andy Lochhead, Catriona Mc Donald, Maureen Mc Guire, Elizabeth O’Rourke, Christopher Watson, and for the Anniversaries of William Bell, Margaret Bisland, Leanne Gallacher, Baby Patricia Reynolds, Fr. Edward G. Costello, (1992) Canon Bernard Canning (2020) and Canon James Troy (1956).

Click here to                              Eleventh Sunday Year A       18th of June 23
 
                                                                St John the Evangelist: Collections
First Collection GA £530.00 NGA £784.06              Monthly Standing Orders: £3,818.00                        
Building Fund GA £132.00                                                   St Anthony £89.33                            
Sick & Retired Priests GA £695.80 NGA £528.67
Special Collection - Peter’s Pence - 25 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. 
Gift Aid 22-23 Claim: We received back from the Inland Revenue £21, 157.71 and £1,190.71 for Second Collections which goes to Diocese. Thank you to all those who Gift Aid. You can still sign up for Gift Aid for  23-24
A Day for life today: This year’s theme, listen to her, tells Jane’s Story of the healing a woman found through the Church and the Sacraments and a Rachel’s Vineyard retreat following the tragic circumstances of her own abortion and her long journey back to peace and light. Through it, she came to admit the reality of her abortion but also the realisation that she was given no real choice.  In the end she discovered the consolation of accepting herself and her motherhood in the grace of God. For more information see Day for Life - Catholic Bishops' Conference (cbcew.org.uk). Copy of Bishop John’s letter on website and facebook and on noticeboards in porch.
 
Feast of St Jose Maria Escriva: Fr Stephen Reynolds will be Principal Celebrant at Mass this Monday, the 19th of June at 7pm to celebrate the founder of Opus Dei. He is a Priest of the Personal Prelature of the Holy Cross and Opus Dei. A personal prelature is a judicial structure of a secular character governed by a Prelate and erected by the Holy See to carry out specific pastoral or missionary activities. Opus Dei is a personal Prelature, international in scope, which aims to spread throughout all sectors of society a deep awareness of the universal call to sanctity and apostolate in the fulfilment of one’s ordinary job or profession. It is formed by a Prelate with his own clergy and lay people, men/women, who in virtue of a divine vocation freely join the Prelature.     There will be No Morning Mass on Monday 19th at 10am
 
St Marks Primary School Coffee Morning: This weekend and donations of home baking and raffle prizes are gratefully appreciated and can be handed into the hall before the 10am Mass.
 
Diocesan Young Adults (18-35): A Defence of Catholic Moral Teaching, concludes on Wed 21st June. In the next talk, For the Lord is our Judge; the Lord is our Lawgiver, Mr Anthony Horan will discuss the relationship between Church and state. Please arrive at the diocesan office before 7pm. The talk will be followed by an opportunity to socialise over drinks in a local bar. Details of future talks in the series can be found on Facebook.
 
Barrhead Food Bank: For the first time since it opened, the Food Bank is short of foodstuffs. Please give if you can. The collection point is in the porch.
 
Dial a Mass: If you are unable to attend Mass in person and have no access to the Internet, the Diocese offers a phone Mass. Holy Mass is available to listen to from 12 noon every day. The number to call is: 0141-473 4869.
 
Diocese of Paisley Safeguarding Thought for the Month: Safeguarding is a duty that is rooted in the message of Jesus and in the mission of the Catholic Church
 
Fair Pay for Social Care Campaign The declaration is open for signing until the end of June after which we will present it (hopefully with a good number of signatories) at a meeting with the Scottish Government. For more information go to justiceandpeacescotland.org.uk.. 
 
SSVP Youth to Lourdes Collection: To help with expenses the St Vincent de Paul will donate their box collections this weekend to those young parishoners from the parish who are going to Lourdes.
 
We pray for those who have died recently: Bishop Maurice Taylor, Joyce Nicol and for the Anniversaries of
Irene & Mark Clougherty, Freda Hanlon, Isabel Keegan, Iain Mc Kenna, Maria Minnery, Peter Mullen, Anna Sinclair. Fr. Neil Duffin, (2003) Fr. Alexander McCluskey (1987) and Fr. William Hayes​, Cardinal Thomas J. Winning (2001)
 
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                                                      Solemnity of Corpus Christi       11th of June 23
 
                                                                St John the Evangelist: Collections
First Collection GA £354.40 NGA £860.02              Monthly Standing Orders: £3,818.00                        
Building Fund GA £465.18   NGA £406.62                St Anthony £83.67                             
 
Second Collection this weekend: Sick & Retired Priests.
 
Gift Aid 22-23 Claim: We received back from the Inland Revenue £21, 157.71 and £1,190.71 for Second Collections which goes to Diocese. Thank you to all those who Gift Aid. You can still sign up for 23-24
 
St Marks Primary School Coffee Morning: Next weekend and donations of home baking and raffle prizes are gratefully appreciated and can be handed into the hall before the 10am Mass.
 
Corpus Christi Procession: To mark today’s Solemnity, there will be a Blessed Sacrament Procession beginning at 3pm in the church. All Primary 4 pupils who made their First Holy Communion recently, from Parish and out with are especially welcome and invited to lead the Procession around the grounds.
 
Funeral this week: Mary Lawson on Tuesday 13th of June at 10am.
 
Sacred Heart Companions Prayer Group: Monthly meeting this Tuesday 13th June from 1pm-2pm in the Tea-room.
 
Fatima Vigils, Howwood: Next Vigil this Monday. The facilities will be open from 7pm. Rosary Procession at 7.30pm, followed by the celebration of mass, finishing with a period of Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction.
 
Diocesan Lourdes Hospitalité: The pre pilgrimage meeting will be held on Sunday 11th June at 2pm in St Ninian’s , Gourock. At this meeting information will be given regarding bus pick up and what happens on pilgrimage. Please attend if you are able or send a representative. 
 
Diocesan Young Adults (18-35): A Defence of Catholic Moral Teaching, concludes on Wed 21st June. In the next talk, For the Lord is our Judge; the Lord is our Lawgiver, Mr Anthony Horan will discuss the relationship between Church and state. Please arrive at the diocesan office before 7pm. The talk will be followed by an opportunity to socialise over drinks in a local bar. Details of future talks in the series can be found on Facebook.
 
Annual Mass for Marriage: To celebrate the gift of marriage, especially engaged and married couples, Mass at 11am this Sunday 11th June in St Mirin's Cathedral.  Reception in the Cathedral Hall to follow.  Details of those celebrating significant anniversaries can be emailed to Rebecca Harrison at the Marriage and Family Office ([email protected])
 
Setting out on the Road: Paisley Diocese supports Setting Out on the Road the course which leads to the award of the Catholic Teacher's Certificate (CTC) enabling the recipient to teach Religious Education in the Catholic school. It is taught by the St Andrew's Foundation for Catholic Teacher Education at the University of Glasgow. Setting Out on the Road is for qualified teachers who have not yet obtained their CTC. The cost is £310 and is fully refundable if the following criteria is met. Bishop John Keenan offers monthly supports seminars. Please register https://www.gla.ac.uk/study/cpd/cpdforteachers/#settingoutontheroad
Please pay the fee and you will be reimbursed in full on completion of the course and full attendance of Bishop’s support online sessions. Once you have registered please contact Marianne Boland at [email protected]
 
100 Club Winners for May: 1ST Margaret Cassidy £100 No 10. 2nd. J & M Carlton £50. No 134. 3rd M & I Campbell No 26. 4th G & S Thomson £20 No 71. 5th Maureen Mc Guire £20 No 1. Can pick up winnings from Sacristy.
 
Barrhead Food Bank: For the first time since it opened, the Food Bank is short of foodstuffs. Please give if you can. The collection point is in the porch.
 
We pray for those who have died recently: Monsignor James Cunningham, Mary Lawson, Caji De Sousa, Roy De Cunha, Maureen Bell and for the Anniversaries of Vincent Costello, Jimmy Docherty, John Hughes, John & Hannah Hughes, Tommy Mc Cafferty, Agnes & Nicky Mc Luskey, Peter Monaghan, Jim Paterson, Monsignor William Diamond (2016)
 

                                                    Trinity Sunday Year A   4th June 2023
 
                                                                St John the Evangelist: Collections
First Collection GA £578.00 NGA £817.40             Monthly Standing Orders: £3,818.00                        
Building Fund GA £88.00                                                    St Anthony £43.51
Vocations GA        £12.00                                                    Communications GA £55.00
Mary’s Meals Collection: £1467.18
 
Second Collection this weekend: Monthly Building Fund.
 
Diocesan Spred Group: We welcome our Diocesan Spred Group, Families and Catechists to our 10am Mass today. The Mass Intention is that God will bless in a very special way this group and that we will be blessed too by their presence with us. Please join us afterwards in the hall
 
Teas/Coffees: There are teas/coffees after the 10.00am Mass this weekend and St Marks Parents and Carers Coffee morning after 10am Mass on 18th June. Donations of home baking and prizes for the raffle are gratefully appreciated and can be handed into the hall before Mass. All welcome!
 
Fr Jonathan Presentation: Thank you to all those who came along and to all those who prepared the hall and worked on the night and who donated foodstuff. Thank you also to those who contributed to his presentation gifts of cheque and two chalice palls.
 
Annual Thanksgiving Mass for the Legion of Mary: This will take place at Carfin Grotto today 4th of June with Holy Mass at 3 pm. The afternoon will conclude with the praying of the Rosary and Benediction. All active and auxiliary members of the Legion and their families are warmly invited to attend.
 
East Renfrewshire Citizens Advice Bureau: Sarah Mc Bride, project adviser for Older People will meet with parishoners after the 10am Mass in the tea room this Tuesday 5th of June. She will give advice on benefits you may be entitled to claim. Tea/Coffee and an informal chat.
 
Disability Benefits in relation to mental health: Please contact Dylan Grahame either by phone 0141 881 3660 or email Dylan. [email protected]   to find out if you are entitled to claim benefits.
 
Annual Mass for Marriage:  Bishop John warmly invites all who wish to celebrate the gift of marriage, especially engaged and married couples, to the Diocese of Paisley's at 11am on Sunday 11th June in St Mirin's Cathedral.  Reception in the Cathedral Hall to follow.  Details of those celebrating significant anniversaries can be emailed to Rebecca Harrison at the Marriage and Family Office ([email protected])
 
Corpus Christi Procession: To mark the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, there will be a Blessed Sacrament procession on Sunday the 11th of June beginning at 3pm. Primary 4 children who have made their First Holy Communion recently are invited to lead the procession.
 
A Festival of Music: The NHSGGC Choir and Barrhead Burgh Band will play in the Bourock Church on the 14th of June with doors opening at 7pm and the Concert at 7.30pm. Tickets are £2 and proceeds to Accord Hospice, Paisley.
 
Fatima Vigils, Howwood: The next Vigil in honour of Our Lady of Fatima is on Monday the 12th of June. The facilities will be open from 7pm. Rosary Procession at 7.30pm, followed by Holy Mass, finishing with a period of Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction. Hall open for tea/coffee thereafter.
Lourdes Hospitalite: The pre -pilgrimage meeting will be held on Sunday 11th June at 2pm in St Ninian’s, Gourock. At this meeting information will be given regarding bus pick up and what happens on pilgrimage
Diocese of Paisley Safeguarding Thought for the Month: Safeguarding is a duty that is rooted in the message of Jesus and in the mission of the Catholic Church.
 
We pray for those who have died recently: Michael Feeney, Mary Lawson and for the Anniversaries of Catherine Charlick, William Breslin Geddes, Rosina Hill, Archie Hughes, Annie Wright. Fr. Vincent Grace, (1978) Canon James Byers, (2014) Canon Ferdinand C. Tritschler, (1979) Canon John Haran (1997) and Fr. Patrick Woods (2010)