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29/8/2021

22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

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Collection
St John's
St Thomas
First
GA £395.20, NGA £352.60
GA £10.00, NGA £215.49
Monthly Standing Orders
£3,818.00
£2,415.00
Monthly Building Fund
GA £20.00
GA £30.00
St Anthony's Box
£97.57
£60.00
Second Collection next weekend
Monthly Building Fund
 
St John’s Sunday 5pm Mass
This Mass will start again next weekend.
 
Telephone number for St John’s & St Thomas
The new number for both Parishes 0141 881 0769
 
Year of Saint Joseph Afternoon for Families
Families are warmly invited to come together to mark the Year of St Joseph on Sunday 19th September from 2:00pm in St Mirin's Cathedral Hall. The event will include an opportunity to reflect in prayer as families in faith and join together for some light refreshments.  Bishop John will conclude the gathering with the celebration of Mass in the Cathedral at 4:00pm.
 
Think Vocation
“Accept and submit to the word which has been planted in you.” Does that “word” include a call to serve as a priest or in religious life? How will you respond? Speak to our diocesan Vocations Director, Fr. John Morrison – email: vocations@rcdop.org.uk or Tel 0141 8895056.
 
St Vincent de Paul Society (SSVP)
The SSVP of St John’s are asking for your help to identify anyone in need and who would benefit from support by visiting or by financial assistance. You can confidentially speak to one of the current members after Holy Mass or to Fr Joe/Fr Jonathan or call the dedicated mobile number 07486 462 480.
 
Lifting of Restrictions
Those with Smart Phones can scan the QR code with the phone camera on entry. Please continue on entry/exit to sanitise your hands and wear a face mask at all times.
 
Safeguarding Webinar Sat 2nd October (11am-1pm)
A key event, intended to help disseminate some important features of In GOD’s Image v2, Growing our Culture of Care.  To secure a place in this webinar, click on the link https://bit.ly/3gQRdPu. Following registration, you will be sent details of how to join the webinar.
 
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
The group will start within the next few weeks, and anyone interested in enquiring about the Catholic Church should speak with Fr Joe/Fr Jonathan
 
Readers
Please if have not done so already inform Fr Jonathan of the Mass you read at previously.
 
Garden St John’s
If you can spare some time to help in the Parish Garden, see John Logue/Ian Ross.
 
Barrhead Food Bank
They are now looking for UHT Milk & Tin Vegetables. Thank you.
 
Funeral in St John’s
Patricia Mc Ginlay on Thursday 2nd September at 10am.
 
Please pray for those who have died recently especially
Rita Connelly, Jane Devenny, Patricia McGinlay, Mary McNocher;
and for the Anniversaries of
James Cannon, Eamon & John Delaney, Greta Doyle, Agnes Geddes, Katie Gillies, Maisie McCafferty, Laurence McGowan, Mary Noon, Jack Shaw, John De Souza.
 
Please hand in all notices and anniversaries for the Bulletin by 7pm on Thursdays

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22/8/2021

21st Sunday in Ordinary Time

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Collection
St John's
St Thomas
First
GA £731.19, NGA £232.88
GA £60.00, NGA £181.16
Monthly Standing Orders
£3,818.00
£2,415.00
Monthly Building Fund
GA £12.00
GA £35.00, NGA £45.50
St Anthony's Box
£53.16
£73.80
St John's Sunday 5pm Mass
This Mass will not continue until September
 
Telephone number for St John's & St Thomas
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The new number for both Parishes 0141 881 0769 should start before 23:59 on Tuesday 24th August.
 
Lifting of Restrictions
Those with Smart Phones can scan the QR code with the phone camera on entry and others can sign in manually. Please continue on entry/exit to sanitise your hands and wear a face mask.
 
Think Vocation
“Lord, to whom shall we go?” Jesus is the only answer to our seeking. Could you be on to help people find him, as a priest, a deacon or a religious brother or sister? Speak to Fr John Morrison on 0141 8895056 or email vocations@rcdop.org   
 
Safeguarding Webinar Sat 2nd October (11am-1pm)
A key event, intended to help disseminate some important features of In GOD’s Image v2, this webinar – Growing our Culture of Care. At present we have over 200 participants registered.  To secure a place in this webinar, click on the link https://bit.ly/3gQRdPu. Following registration, you will be sent details of how to join the webinar.
 
The Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to Carfin
This will take place on Sunday the 29th August. Holy Mass with the Anointing of the Sick at 3pm followed by the Rosary Procession at 5:30pm.
 
St John's Garden
If you can spare some time to help in the Parish Garden, see John Logue/Ian Ross.
 
St Thomas: St Anthony’s donations
Please put into the box marked St Anthony, below his statue.
 
St Thomas Toilet
Please make sure the tap is completely turned off before you leave.
 
Barrhead Food Bank
They are now looking for UHT Milk & Tin Vegetables. Thank you.
 
Weekday Masses in St John's & St Thomas this week
St John's:     Tues 24th, Wed 25th, Fri 27th, Sat 28th at 10am.
St Thomas:  Mon 23rd, Thurs 26th, Sat 28th at 10am.
 
Funeral Mass of Patricia Campbell
Tuesday 24th August at 10am in St John's.
 
Please pray for those who have died recently especially
Patricia Campbell, Rita Connelly, Peter Connor, David Coia, Michael Curran, John Hylands, Kevin Markie;
and for the Anniversaries of
Jean & John Arbuckle, Teddy Boylan, Elizabeth & James Carberry Snr, James Carberry Jnr, Sacramenta Coelho,  James Harris Devine, Jean Fenn, Agnes Geddes, Patrick Kerr, John McClune, Barry McGettigan, Terence McGowan, Ann & John McGuire, Cecilia Mbeh, Betty Mooney, Albert Vincent O’Kane,  Jacqueline O’Neill, Margaret Stevenson.

Please hand in all notices and anniversaries for the Bulletin, by 7pm on Thursdays.

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15/8/2021

Solemnity of the Assumption

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Collection
St John's
St Thomas
First
GA £326.50, NGA £909.52
GA £20.00, NGA £128.91
Monthly Standing Orders
£3,818.00
£2,415.00
Monthly Building Fund
GA £119.00
GA £107.00, NGA £18.60
St Anthony's Box
£25.43
£34.80
Bishop John's Pastoral Letter on the Solemnity of the Assumption, 15/8/21
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St John's Sunday 5pm Mass
This Mass will not continue until after Summertime.
 
Telephone number for St John's & St Thomas
This will remain as 0141 876 1553 for the next few weeks. It was meant to change but the old company did not release the line for last Tuesday. Details of the new changeover date and new number in the next few weeks.
 
Think Vocation
“The Almighty has done great things for me.” Mary praises God for his power at work in her life. Say “Yes” to God as she did: let God work in your life for the good of his people! Speak to our Diocesan Vocations Director, Fr. John Morrison email: vocations@rcdop.org.uk or Tel 01418895056
 
Lifting of Restrictions
No need to book for any Masses. However, we will for the time being continue with track & trace. Those with smartphones can scan the QR Code with the phone camera on entry and others can sign in manually. Please continue on entry/exit to sanitise your hands and wear a face mask.
 
The Year of St Joseph
Our fourth and fifth evenings will take place on Wednesday 25th August in St Mirin’s cathedral at 4:30pm and Thursday 26th August in St Mary’s Greenock at 4:30pm, to pray for everyone involved in Education commending them to St Joseph. Please use Eventbrite link to book your tickets. Alternatively call Angela to book a place on 01412373584
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/diocese-of-paisley-33712912941
 
The Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to Carfin
This will take place on Sunday the 29th August. Holy Mass with the Anointing of the Sick at 3pm followed by the Rosary Procession at 5:30pm.
 
Nunraw Abbey Guests
The guesthouse will re-open on the 20th of August. To book call 01620 670096 between 10am-11:30am or 2:30pm-4:30pm or email guesthouse@nunrawabbey.com
 
Monthly Prolife Mass
The Mass will be in Holy Cross Parish, Dixon Ave, Glasgow, on Wed 18th August. Adoration from 6:15pm-7:15pm.
 
Weekday Masses in St John's & St Thomas from Thursday 19th August to Friday 27th August.
St John's:     Fri 20th, Sat 21st, Tues 24th, Wed 25th, Fri 27th at 10am.
St Thomas: Thurs 19th, Mon 23rd, Thurs 26th at 10am.
 
Funeral Mass of Patricia Campbell
Tuesday 24th August at 10am in St John's.
 
Please pray for those who have died recently especially
Patricia Campbell, Liz Carlin, May Connolly, Gerry Docherty, Michael Curran, Patricia McGarrigle,
and for the 6 months mind of
Phil Mc Kenna,
the 9 months mind of
Alex Taylor,
and for the Anniversaries of
Brian & Patrick Conafray, Helen Dunne, Elizabeth & Thomas Fossett, James Goldie Snr, William (Bill) Francis Houston, Hugh Lynch, William MacNeil, Jean Millar.       

Please hand in all notices and anniversaries for the Bulletin, by 7pm on Thursdays. 

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8/8/2021

19th Sunday in Ordinary Time

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Collection
St John's
St Thomas
First
GA £690.30, NGA £244.86
GA £70.00, NGA £132.89
Monthly Standing Orders
£3,818.00
£2,415.00
Monthly Building Fund
GA £255.00, NGA £120.02
GA £280.00, NGA £31.00
St Anthony's Box
£63.00
£66.12
St John’s Sunday 5pm Mass
This Mass will not continue until after Summertime.
 
New telephone number for St John’s & St Thomas is 0141 881 1478.
The new number will come into use from this Tuesday 10th August.
 
Lifting of Restrictions
As from this Monday, the 9th of August there will be no need to book in for any Masses, (weekday & weekend). However, we will for the time being continue with track & trace. Please continue on entry/exit to sanitise your hands and wear a face mask.
 
Funerals
As also from Monday 9th of August, a Funeral Mass will also be as before, a public Parish Mass at 10am.
 
The Year of St Joseph
Our fourth and fifth evenings will take place on Wednesday 25th August in St Mirin’s cathedral at 4:30pm and Thursday 26th August in St Mary’s Greenock at 4:30pm, to pray for everyone involved in Education commending them to St Joseph.  All welcome to attend this devotion. There will be Exposition, Benediction and Evening Prayer of the Church. Please use Eventbrite link to book your tickets. Alternatively call Angela to book a place on 01412373584
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/diocese-of-paisley-33712912941
 
Carfin Day
The Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to Carfin, led by Bishop John Keenan, will take place on Sunday 29th August. Mass with the 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.
 
Think Vocation
“I am the Bread of Life.” Jesus comes to us in the Eucharist. Could you be called to priesthood, to bring the presence and power of Jesus to his people in the sacraments? Speak to our local Vocations Director Fr. John Morrison - email vocations@rcdop.org.uk or phone 0141 8895056.  
 
200 Club St Thomas
1st Prize - Gemma McCormick, No 171(£60)
2nd Prize - Margaret Hearns, No 36(£30).
No July/August draws.
 
Food Bank
Gents toiletries are needed. Thank you for your continued and generous support.
 
Weekday Masses in St John’s & St Thomas from Thursday 19th August to Friday 27th August.
 
St John’s:     Fri 20th, Sat 21st, Mon 23rd, Wed 25th, Fri 27th at 10am.
St Thomas: Thurs 19th, Tues 24th, Thurs 26th at 10am.
 
Please pray for those who have died recently especially
Michael Curran, Francis Fernandes, Italo Girasoli, Anna Ritchie, William Winnie;
and the 6 months mind of
Margaret McCool, Robert Stewart;
and for the Anniversaries of
Simon Carr, Thomas Donegan, Mary King, Alex Lafferty, Margaret McGoldrick, Robert McHale, Peter McKenna, George McLean, May McMaster, Kathleen Reilly, Malcolm & Molly Ross, Annie & Charlie Shields, Catherine Wood, John Wilson.
 
Please hand in all notices and anniversaries for the Bulletin by 7pm on Thursdays.

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1/8/2021

18th Sunday in Ordinary Time

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Collection
St John's
St Thomas
First
GA £403.00, NGA £767.58
GA £30.00, NGA £213.66
Monthly Standing Orders
£3,818.00
£2,415.00
Monthly Building Fund
GA £154.00
GA £25.00
St Anthony's Box
£49.21
£112.28
St John’s Sunday 5pm Mass
This Mass will not continue until after Summertime.
 
St Thomas Sunday 8:30am Mass
This will cease after this weekend.
 
The Year of St Joseph
Our third evening will take place on Thursday 5th August in St Mirin’s cathedral at 7pm, to pray for our Clergy and Religious commending them to St. Joseph. Please use Eventbrite link to book your tickets. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/diocese-of-paisley-33712912941 Alternatively call Angela to book a place on 0141 237 3584.
 
Carfin Day
The Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to Carfin, led by Bishop John Keenan, will take place on Sunday 29th August. Mass with the 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.
 
March for Life UK
This will take place on Saturday 4th September in Central London from approx. 10am-4:30pm. The Diocese of Paisley together with SPUC Glasgow are organising an overnight coach which will leave from St. Mirin’s Cathedral at midnight on Friday 2nd September picking up at St Andrew’s Cathedral and Gretna Green.  The coach will return from parliament square at approx. 5:30pm with an ETA of midnight. The cost per person will be £30. To book a seat please use our Eventbrite link https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/march-for-life-september-2021-coach-tickets-163611601705. More information on the days’ event is available at Home - March for Life UK For all other enquiries please contact Marianne by email at curia@rcdop.org.uk or Louise at lgrant@spucscotland.org thank you.
 
Think Vocation
“I am the Bread of Life.” Jesus comes to us in the Eucharist. Could you be called to priesthood, to bring the presence and power of Jesus to his people in the sacraments? Speak to our local Vocations Director. Fr. John Morrison -email vocations@rcdop.org.uk or phone 0141 8895056.  
 
Food Bank
Gents toiletries are needed. Thank you for your continued and generous support.
 
Daily Prayer to St Joseph (Year of St Joseph 8th Dec 2020 – 8th Dec 2021)
Hail, Guardian of the Redeemer, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary. To you God entrusted his only Son; in you Mary placed her trust; with you Christ became man. Blessed Joseph, to us too, show yourself a father and guide us in the path of life. Obtain for us grace, mercy, and courage, and defend us from every evil.  Amen.
 
Funeral in St John’s
​
John (Jack) Cleary on Thursday 5th August at 10am.
 
Please pray for those who have died recently especially
Charles Clark, Danny Collins, Alan Jardine, Elizabeth McCann, Jean McGauley;
and the 6 months mind of
George Logue;
and for the Anniversaries of
John Byrne, James Devenny Jnr, Nancy Goldie, Margaret Gore, Mary Elizabeth Gribbon, Isobel Finnigan, George Howell, John Hughes, Agnes Major, Margaret Mooney, Thomas McAllister, Catherine McLaughlin, Martin Walker.
 
Please hand in all notices and anniversaries for the Bulletin by 7pm on Thursdays.

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