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29/6/2024

Solemnity of Saints Peter & Paul

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                         Solemnity of Saints Peter & Paul   30th June

COLLECTIONS
First Collection GA: £412.50 NGA £896.47
Monthly Standing Orders: £4,271.50
Prolife GA £50.00
Monthly Paya Charity Donations £229.00
Building Fund GA £10.00
St Anthony’s Box: £49.18
Peters Pence: £1094.11

Monthly Building Fund: Next weekend.
Marys Meals Collection on weekend 20/21st July.

Parish Quiz Monthly Fundraiser: Starting the 13th Sept in the Church Hall. Entry costs £2 for adults, £1 for children, BYOB and snacks. There will also be a raffle, donations gratefully received, please hand into the Sacristy. If anyone would like to get involved in running it, contact Anna Marie Johnston 07897405000. Further details coming soon.

General Election: The Catholic Parliamentary Office has developed several resources that you will find useful for the election, including a Pastoral Letter from the Bishops of Scotland and suggested questions for candidates. You can find it here: https://rcpolitics.org/general-election-2024/.

Value Your Vote: SPUC has launched a campaign to encourage voters to protect the most vulnerable members of our society from the womb to the tomb with advanced tools at www.spuc.org.uk/valueyourvote to support you in making your pro-life vote count. Despite the staggering scale of abortion alongside growing momentum for legislation to permit assisted suicide, the Catholic Church is almost alone in recognising the gravity of the situation for society. This online tool can help you make your voice count.

New Lectionary Advent 24: If you would like to dedicate a volume in memory of a loved one, with their names inscribed at the front of the Lectionary please speak to Fr Joe Balmer. Only 3 chapel editions for use in St Lukes and Primaries are now available at £100 along with the Book of the Gospels priced £395.00 for use on Solemnities and High Masses.

Funeral this week: Edward Mc Guire on Wednesday the 3rd July at 10.00am.

Youth to Lourdes 2025: In S3-S6? Do you want to serve others? Learn more about your faith? Meet other young people? Y2L could be for you! We will leave Scotland on Thursday 26th June 2025 and return on Friday 4thJuly. Transport by bus & ferry. The pilgrimage costs £750 but with a deposit of £75.00 before our first meeting on Sunday 7th September at the Diocesan Offices in Paisley, you will qualify for an Early Bird rate of £700! To travel, you must have a valid UK or EU Passport. Want to know more? Call Fr John Morrison on 0141 889 2026 5056 or email [email protected].

Jubilee 2025: The Holy Door (Porta Sancta): This is a special door that is only opened during Jubilee Years. Traditionally, the Holy Door is the one in St. John Lateran which is the Cathedral of the Bishop of Rome. However, to allow the great number of pilgrims to pass through it, Holy Doors were established in the other Patriarchal Basilicas of Rome. Following a Jubilee Year, it is sealed with brick and mortar and not opened until the next Jubilee Year. The Porta Santa is usually opened every 25 years but may also be opened during “extraordinary” years, as in the case of the 2016 Jubilee Year of Mercy which opened on the 8th December 2015 and closed on 20th November 2016.

Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration – Summer Hours: The Oratory is now closed. From this Mon 1st July to Fri 16th August there will be Adoration in the Church on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10.30 am – 1.00 pm. Adorers are asked to complete a sign-up form if they are available for these hours. Forms available in the porch at the back of the Church.’

Diocesan Vocations Mass: On Thursday, 12th September, we will celebrate the Diocesan Vocations Mass at St. John’s in Port Glasgow (6.30pm). Bishop John invites us to pray between now and the 12th of September for an increase in Vocations to the Priesthood, Diaconate and Consecrated Life. You may find it suitable to offer a daily Rosary or a visit to the Blessed Sacrament for this intention.

Peregrinatio Pro Christi (Travelling for Christ): Every year some members of the Legion of Mary volunteer to take part in a Peregrinatio Pro Christi project (PPC) to another country. On Monday 1st of July, a team will travel to Oulu in Finland sharing their faith with all those they meet. It can often be very difficult work and is supported by the many prayers being said by those at home. We would like to invite you to pray for this project which concludes on Thursday 11th July.

We pray for those who have died recently: Edward McGuire and for the Anniversaries of Greta Doyle, Jim Geddes, Elizabeth Wilson, Canon Joseph Sweeney, Fr. Arthur J. Kilpatrick.

Wednesday 7.30am Mass: This will conclude after this week's Mass on 3rd July until Wednesday the 14th August.

N0 BULLETINS UNTIL THE WEEKEND 17TH/18TH AUGUST

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.
Glory

Nicene Creed: I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. I Believe in   one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made.
For us
For us    For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven,
(At the words that follow up to and including and “became man”, all bow.)
and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary and became man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day, in accordance with the Scriptures.

He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.

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.

22/6/2024

Twelfth Sunday of Ordinary Time

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Twelfth Sunday of Ordinary Time B 23rd June

COLLECTIONS
First Collection GA: £489.05 NGA £804.63.

Monthly Standing Orders: £5,194.Prolife GA £76.00Monthly

Paya Charity Donations £ 490.00Building Fund GA £20.00

St Anthony’s Box: £56.10

Let the Children Live: £2981.74

Peter’s Pence – 23rd June: This collection allows 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 £135M annually through this collection. In 2023 our Parish collections raised £16,171. There are no envelopes for this as not Gift Aid and please do not use another envelope marked for another collection.

Hustings Event. Eastwood Ecumenical Peace and Justice Forum have organised an election hustings event at 7.30pm on Monday June 24th at Eastwood House - in Eastwood Park, Rouken Glen Rd. East Renfrewshire constituency candidates from the five main political parties will be present. Come along to hear what they say and to put your own questions to them.

Value Your Vote: SPUC has launched a campaign to encourage voters to protect the most vulnerable members of our society from the womb to the tomb with advanced tools at www.spuc.org.uk/valueyourvote to support you in making your pro-life vote count. Despite the staggering scale of abortion alongside growing momentum for legislation to permit assisted suicide, the Catholic Church is almost alone in recognising the gravity of the situation for society. This online tool can help you make your voice count.

New Lectionary Advent 24: As a Parish we have had to purchase 1 of the 4-volume Ambo Editions (larger) and 2 of the 4-volume Chapel Editions (smaller) for our two Primary Schools. If you would like to dedicate a volume in memory of a loved one, please speak to Fr Joe Balmer. Each volume of the Ambo Edition costs £175; each volume of the Chapel Edition costs £100. Only one of the 4 Ambo volumes now available to dedicate. Chapel additions for schools 4 in total, still available to dedicate.

Funeral this week: John Millar on Friday 28th June at 10.00am.

Youth to Lourdes 2025: In S3-S6? Do you want to serve others? Learn more about your faith? Meet other young people? Y2L could be for you! We will leave Scotland on Thursday 26th June 2025 and return on Friday 4thJuly. Transport by bus & ferry. The pilgrimage costs £750 but with a deposit of £75.00 before our first meeting on Sunday 7th September at the Diocesan Offices in Paisley, you will qualify for an Early Bird rate of £700! To travel, you must have a valid UK or EU Passport. Want to know more? Call Fr John Morrison on 0141 889 2026 5056 or email [email protected].

Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration – Summer Hours: The Oratory will close for the summer on Friday 28 June, re-opening on Monday 19 August. Over the summer from Monday 1 July – Friday 16 August there will be Adoration in the Church on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10.30 am – 1.00 pm. Adorers are asked to complete a sign-up form if they are available for these hours. Forms will be available in the porch at the back of the Church.’

Diocesan Vocations Mass: On Thursday, 12th September, we will celebrate the Diocesan Vocations Mass at St. John’s in Port Glasgow (6.30pm). Bishop John invites us to pray between now and the 12th of September for an increase in Vocations to the Priesthood, Diaconate and Consecrated Life. You may find it suitable to offer a daily Rosary or a visit to the Blessed Sacrament for this intention.

Rachel's Vineyard Retreat: For spiritual and emotional healing after abortion will be held north of Glasgow on Wednesday 26th – Friday 28th June. This confidential, supportive retreat is powerful for anyone who has been affected by their own or someone else’s abortion experience. For more information, please call/text Sr Andrea on 07816 942824 or email at [email protected]. For more details, see www.rachelsvineyard.org.uk

Mary’s Meals: Mary’s Meals invites you to join us for our Paisley screening of a new documentary, Zero Hunger, about the devastating and escalating hunger crisis in Ethiopia.  Can there be a solution to world hunger? Come along on 27th June(7-8.30pm) at St Mirin's Cathedral Hall in Paisley. Visit https://www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/63123? to register for your free ticket.

Diocese of Paisley Podcast: This week’s featured podcast is Bishop John, who talks about musical memories from his childhood and favourite hymns from throughout his life. All the podcasts are available to listen to now on the Diocesan website (www.rcdop.org.uk/podcast), as well as on all the major streaming platforms; Apple Music, Amazon, Spotify etc. Search for ‘The Diocese of Paisley Podcast’ to download.

We pray for all those who have died recently: John Joseph Boyle, John Millar, Edward Mc Guire, Betty O’Hagen, and for the Anniversaries of Irene & Mark Clougherty, Peter Mullen, Patrick Mc Gowan, Iain Mc Kenna, Anne & Margaret Mc Quade, Baby Patricia Reynolds, Margaret Travers.

14/6/2024

Eleventh Sunday of Ordinary Time

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Eleventh Sunday of Ordinary Time B 16th June

COLLECTIONS
First Collection GA: £440.20 NGA £804.63.
Monthly Standing Orders: £5,194.
Prolife GA £537.60. NGA £869.47
Monthly Paya Charity Donations £ 490.00
Building Fund GA £144.00
St Anthony’s Box: £108.54

Second Collection this Weekend:   Let The Children Live Appeal Fr Peter Walters will appeal on behalf of the street children of Medellin, Columbia and ask for support for the home he provides for many children he takes off the streets.

Peter’s Pence – 23rd June: This collection allows 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 £135M annually through this collection. In 2023 our Parish collections raised £16,171. There are no envelopes for this as not Gift Aid and please do not use another envelope marked for another collection.

Primary 7 Leavers Masses: St John’s Primary on Tuesday 18th and St Mark’s Primary on Thursday 20th both at 10am Mass.

Pro Life Mass: The monthly Pro-Life Mass is on Wednesday, 19th June at 7.30pm at Holy Cross, 113 Dixon Ave, G42 8ER. Adoration begins at 6.15pm. Tea in the hall afterwards.

Funeral this week:  John Chalmers on Friday 21st June at 10am.

Hustings Event. Eastwood Ecumenical Peace and Justice Forum have organised an election hustings event at 7.30pm on Monday June 24th at Eastwood House - in Eastwood Park, Rouken Glen Rd. East Renfrewshire constituency candidates from the five main political parties will be present. Come along to hear what they say and to put your own questions to them.

Value Your Vote: SPUC has launched a campaign to encourage voters to protect the most vulnerable members of our society from the womb to the tomb with advanced tools at www.spuc.org.uk/valueyourvote to support you in making your pro-life vote count. Despite the staggering scale of abortion alongside growing momentum for legislation to permit assisted suicide, the Catholic Church is almost alone in recognising the gravity of the situation for society. This online tool can help you make your voice count.

New Lectionary Advent 24: As a Parish we have had to purchase 1 of the 4-volume Ambo Editions (larger) and 2 of the 4-volume Chapel Editions (smaller) for our two Primary Schools. If you would like to dedicate a volume in memory of a loved one, please speak to Fr Joe Balmer. Each volume of the Ambo Edition costs £175; each volume of the Chapel Edition costs £100.

SPUC Parish Representative: The role of these Church Reps is to act as a point of contact and liaison between the Parish Priest and SPUC, so that as issues and initiative pertaining to the pro-life struggle arises, the Church Rep within our parish would be the one to take the lead on them. If there was a petition that needed to be circulated, or if an SPUC White Flower was being organised in our parish, the Church Rep would be relied upon to implement these initiatives. If interested see one of the priests.

National response to Synod Synthesis Report: -Please find a copy of this on the Diocesan website. Please continue to pray for the success of this worldwide Synod process.

Think Vocation: “When the crop is ready the harvest has come.” Are you being called by the Lord of the Harvest to proclaim His kingdom as a priest? Talk to our Diocesan Vocations Director, Fr John Morrison e-mail: vocations@rcdop,org.,uk or Tel 0141 889 5056.

Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration – Summer Hours: The Oratory will close for the summer on Friday 28 June, re-opening on Monday 19 August. Over the summer from Monday 1 July – Friday 16 August there will be Adoration in the Church on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10.30 am – 1.00 pm. Adorers are asked to complete a sign-up form if they are available for these hours. Forms will be available in the porch at the back of the Church.’

Rachel's Vineyard Retreat: For spiritual and emotional healing after abortion will be held north of Glasgow on Wednesday 26th – Friday 28th June. This confidential, supportive retreat is powerful for anyone who has been affected by their own or someone else’s abortion experience. For more information, please call/text
Sr Andrea on 07816 942824 or email at [email protected].
For more details, see www.rachelsvineyard.org.uk

Safeguarding Thought for the Month: We demonstrate zero tolerance of abuse.

We pray for those who have died recently: John Carroll, John Chalmers, Grainne Duggan, John Millar and for the Anniversaries of James Bisland, Margaret Bisland, Freda Hanlon, Irene Mc Guire, Bernard Parsons, Anna Sinclair.

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 CoOrdinator: [email protected]

Mary Murray: Safeguarding CoOrdinator: [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.
Glory

Nicene Creed: I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. I Believe in   one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made.
For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, (At the words that follow up to and including and “became man”, all bow.) and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary and became man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day, in accordance with the Scriptures.

He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.

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.

7/6/2024

Tenth Sunday of Ordinary Time

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Tenth Sunday of Ordinary Time   9th June

COLLECTIONS
First Collection GA: £406.00.00 NGA £901.00
Monthly Standing Orders: £5,194.
Sick & Retired Priests GA £6.00
Monthly Paya Charity Donations £ 490.00
Building Fund GA £747.20 NGA £590.16                                  St Anthony’s Box: £52.89

Second Collection this Weekend: Pro-life brought forward a week to accommodate Let The Children Live Appeal next weekend.
Next weekend: “Let the children live”. Fr Peter Walters will appeal on behalf of the street children of Medellin, Columbia and ask for support for the home he provides for many children he takes off the streets.

Jubilee 2025: The Holy Father will lead his second Jubilee, giving it the theme “Pilgrims of Hope,” beginning just before Christmas Day 2024 and ending on the Solemnity of the Epiphany in 2026. Hopefully and prayerfully this will inspire Catholics and even those from other faith traditions to make plans to visit the Eternal City during the Holy Year. You will receive short bulletin excepts of a catechetical nature covering the history, meaning and symbolism of the Jubilee which may help build our parishioners’ awareness and anticipation, as well as their knowledge of the particular aspects and graces that flow from it. The first extract will be sent next week.

Diocesan Pilgrimages to Rome & Assisi for the Jubilee Year 2025: Bishop John will be leading two pilgrimages to Rome & Assisi during the Jubilee Year 2025. Both pilgrimages will include 5 nights in Rome & 2 nights in Assisi. Flights with Jet2 from Glasgow Airport. The Pilgrimages are from 5-12 May 2025 & 12-19 September 2025. More details, including costs and booking contacts are available on the Diocesan website at rcdop.org.uk/2025RomeAssisi

New Lectionary: The book that contains the Scripture readings for Mass and the Sacraments is changing as part of the continuing process of revising liturgical translations. The new Lectionary will use the English Standard Version - Catholic Edition of the Bible and the Abbey Psalter. The changes are intended to make the biblical translations more faithful to the original languages, biblical scholarship, and to provide a text for use in liturgical setting that is more proclaimable. The Lectionary will become mandatory for use in Scotland from this Advent 2024.

New Lectionary: As a Parish we have had to purchase 1 of the 4-volume Ambo Editions (larger) and 2 of the 4-volume Chapel Editions (smaller) for our two Primary Schools. If you would like to dedicate a volume in memory of a loved one, please speak to Fr Joe Balmer. Each volume of the Ambo Edition costs £175; each volume of the Chapel Edition costs £100.

World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly – Sunday 28th July : The theme chosen by the Holy Father – “Do not cast me off in my old age” (cf. Psalm 71:9) – is meant to call attention to the fact that, sadly, loneliness is the bitter lot in life of many elderly people, so often the victims of the throw-away culture. In this year of preparation for the Jubilee, which the Holy Father wishes to be devoted to prayer, the theme of the World Day is taken from Psalm 71, the plea of an elderly person who reflects on the story of his friendship with God. To mark this day, the National Commission for Marriage, Family and Life are hosting a Mass on 28th July at the National Marian Shrine in Carfin at 3pm.

Sacred Heart Companions Prayer Group: Meeting in tearoom this Tuesday 11th June from 1.pm - 2pm.

Funeral this week: Joseph Jardine on Tuesday the 11th of June at 10am.

Let Life Flourish - Holy Hour - St Mirin's: Holy Hour and Benediction on Monday the 17th of June at 7pm.. There will also be an opportunity to venerate the relics of St. Gianna Beretta Molla, Patron Saint of Unborn Children.

Assisted Suicide: Could you be a parish rep working in a diocesan group against the Assisted Suicide Bill before the Scottish Parliament? Reps will write to MSPs and encourage others to do the same; they will meet MSPs in their surgeries; they will call public meetings in Inverclyde, Renfrewshire and East Renfrewshire, inviting local councillors, MSPs and MPs. Email Marianne at [email protected] for more info.

SPUC Parish Representative: The role of these Church Reps is to act as a point of contact and liaison between the Parish Priest and SPUC, so that as issues and initiative pertaining to the pro-life struggle arises, the Church Rep within our parish would be the one to take the lead on them. For example, if there was a petition that needed to be circulated, or if an SPUC White Flower was being organised in our parish, with our permission, the Church Rep would be relied upon to implement these initiatives. If interested see one of the priests.

Feast of Founder of Opus Dei- St Josemaria Escriva: Mass here in St John's next Saturday 15th June at 11am with confessions at normal time of 10.30am.
No 10am Mass.

Diocese of Paisley Podcast: Have you listened yet to our latest podcast? Sr. Roseann Reddy of the Sisters of the Gospel of Life talks about the Diocese of Paisley First Friday Masses for Life and recently Fr Joe Balmer on the Parish First Communion Catechism Classes.

We pray for those who have died recently: John Chalmers, Joseph Jardine and the Anniversaries of Vincent Costello, Rosina Hill, Archie Hughes, John Hughes, Peter Monaghan, Tommy Mc Cafferty, Jim Paterson, James Wilson.

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.
Glory

Nicene Creed: I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. I Believe in   one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made.
For us
For us    For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, (At the words that follow up to and including and “became man”, all bow.) and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary and became man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day, in accordance with the Scriptures.

He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.

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.

1/6/2024

Corpus Christi

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                 Corpus Christi Sunday 3rd June

COLLECTIONS
First Collection GA: £417.00.00 NGA £706.99
Monthly Standing Orders: £5,194.
Sick & Retired Priests GA £45.00
Monthly Paya Charity Donations £ 490.00
Communication GA: £10.00
St. Anthony’s Box: £82.76

Second Collection this Weekend: Monthly Building Fund. Next weekend Second Collection: Pro-life

Corpus Christi Procession: Today from 2pm, beginning in the Church. All First Communicants from Parish and from other Parishes are especially welcome to take part in the procession with the Blessed Sacrament around the grounds. It is another opportunity to wear your First Communion attire.

Jubilee 2025: Jubilee 2025, marks 25 years since the great Jubilee of 2000 with Pope Saint John Paul II, and 10 years since the extraordinary 2015 Jubilee Year of Mercy declared by Pope Francis. The Holy Father will lead his second Jubilee, giving it the theme “Pilgrims of Hope,” beginning just before Christmas Day 2024 and ending on the Solemnity of the Epiphany in 2026. Hopefully and prayerfully, this will inspire Catholics and even those from other faith traditions to make plans to visit the Eternal City during the Holy Year. You will receive short bulletin extract of a catechetical nature covering the history, meaning and symbolism of the Jubilee which may help build our parishioners’ awareness and anticipation, as well as their knowledge of the particular aspects and graces that flow from it. The first extract will be sent next week.
Diocesan Pilgrimages to Rome & Assisi for the Jubilee Year 2025: Bishop John will be leading two pilgrimages to Rome & Assisi during the Jubilee Year 2025. Both pilgrimages will include 5 nights in Rome & 2 nights in Assisi. Flights with Jet2 from Glasgow Airport. The Pilgrimages are from 5-12 May 2025 & 12-19 September 2025. More details, including costs and booking contacts are available on the Diocesan website at rcdop.org.uk/2025RomeAssisi

Assisted Suicide: Could you be a parish rep working in a diocesan group against the Assisted Suicide Bill before the Scottish Parliament? Reps will write to MSPs and encourage others to do the same; they will meet MSPs in their surgeries; they will call public meetings in Inverclyde, Renfrewshire and East Renfrewshire, inviting local councillors, MSPs and MPs. Email Marianne at [email protected] for more info.

Safeguarding Induction Training: Safeguarding Induction training has been organised into one course only. If you are a new volunteer, or one who completed Part 1 training more than a year ago, you are invited to sign up for the following training session: Saturday 8th June at 10.30 in St John’s Church Hall Barrhead To sign up for a place on one of the above training sessions, you should first inform your Parish Safeguarding Coordinator that you wish to attend Safeguarding Training. Secondly to book a place contact Sarah Jane Colhoun at [email protected]  or call her on 0141 847 6138.
First Friday: Masses at 7.30am & 10am and the last of Children’s Rosary until September at 6pm. There will be a barbeque afterwards.

First Fridays for Life: The final Mass of the season will be offered in St Thomas', Neilston, this Friday the 7th of June at 7pm with Adoration & Confession from 6pm.

Funeral this week: Sarah Ann Conway on Thursday 6th June at 10am.

Sunday Coffee Bar: The Sunday coffee bar after 10 am Mass will stop for the school holidays on the 23 June 2024 and restart in August. New volunteers are needed so please consider lending a hand. If enough people come forward you will only need to take a turn every 4 to 6 weeks. If you are interested, please contact Anna Brown. (+44 7798 768354). The coffee bar has brought in £1093 since January 2024 plus £280 for the young adults going on Pilgrimage to Poland in August.

St Luke’s Parent Council Fundraiser: There is a Ladies Night to raise funds for the school. It is on Friday 7th June at 7.30pm in Fereneze Golf Club. Tickets are £5 and can be purchased by calling Marie on 07939593110.

A Rachel's Vineyard retreat for spiritual and emotional healing after abortion: This will be held north from Wednesday 26th – Friday 28th June. This confidential, supportive retreat is powerful for anyone who has been affected by their own or someone else’s abortion experience. Please call/text Sr Andrea on 07816 942824 or email at [email protected]. For more details, see www.rachelsvineyard.org.uk

Diocesan Vocations Mass: On Thursday, 12th September, we will celebrate the Diocesan Vocations Mass at St. John’s in Port Glasgow (6.30pm). Bishop John invites you to attend this Mass and to pray between now and the 12th of September for an increase in Vocations to the Priesthood, Diaconate and Consecrated Life. You may find it suitable to offer a daily Rosary or a visit to the Blessed Sacrament for this intention.

100 Club Draw for May: 1st G. Morrow No 4, 2nd J. Mc Kenzie No 97, 3rd J & J Carlton No 27, 4th G & M Herrity No 46, 5th A. Smith No 115.

We pray for those who have died recently: John Chalmers, Sarah Ann Conway, Joseph Jardine, Daniel Watson, Julie Watson and for the Anniversaries of Andrew & Betty Boyle, Roy D’Cunha, Caji de Souza, William Breslin Geddes, Hannah & John Hughes.

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.
Glory

Nicene Creed: I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. I Believe in   one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made.
For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, (At the words that follow up to and including and “became man”, all bow.) and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary and became man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day, in accordance with the Scriptures.

He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.

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.