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23/8/2024

Twenty First Sunday of Ordinary Time Year B.

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21st Sunday Year B: 25th August

COLLECTIONS
First Collection GA: £468.00 NGA £948.37
Monthly Standing Orders: £4,271.50
St Anthony’s Box:    £93.26
Monthly Paya Charity Donations £229.00
Next Weekend: Monthly Building Fund

The Income Generation Appeal: After Mass this weekend, parishioners are asked to take one copy of the Income Generation Report per family. The drive for this year focuses on an increase in membership to the ‘Friends Programme’ which parishioners can sign up for after Mass, or they may choose to sign up at a later date using the form enclosed in the Report.

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 one of the following training sessions:
Tuesday 27th August at 7pm in St. John’s Parish Hall, Barrhead

Pastoral Visit of the Apostolic Nuncio to the Diocese of Paisley 28-30 August:
In the Papal Representative, we welcome the Holy Father to our Diocese   The centrepiece is the Celebration of Holy Mass in Saint Mirin’s Cathedral at 7.00pm on the Thursday 29 August. followed by Refreshments in Hall.

National Pilgrimage to Carfin Sunday 1st September: Mass at the Grotto at 3 pm. Mass will be followed by a Rosary Procession.

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.

Youth to Lourdes 2025: Thurs 26th June – Fri 4th July (S3-S6) Transport by bus & ferry. The pilgrimage costs £750 but with a deposit of £75.00 before our first meeting on Sun 7th Sept at the Diocesan Offices in Paisley, qualifies for an Early Bird rate of £700! You must have a valid UK or EU Passport. Call Fr Morrison on 0141 889 2026 5056 or email [email protected].

Legion of Mary: An afternoon for Auxiliaries and anyone interested in joining on Sun 15th September in Tea Room ( 2pm-4pm).

Michael Ward: Michael sets off to Rome to begin his studies for the Priesthood this Friday the 29th August. We assure him of our prayers and best wishes.

Children’s Rosary Fri 13th Sept 6pm: 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. More information ([email protected] or call 07910266821).

Sponsored Camino Pilgrimage: Gerry McBride, is walking the St Francis section (116km) of the Camino in October for the Celtic Foundation, which will be particularly focussed this year on children’s development projects. You can support Gerry's efforts by visiting https://bit.ly/McBride-Camino. All donations will be gratefully received.

Assisted Suicide: The Bishops’ Conference of Scotland has submitted evidence to the Scottish Parliament Health, Social Care and Sport Committee on a proposal to legalise assisted suicide in Scotland. You can read a summary and the full text of the response here: https://www.rcdop.org.uk/news/assisted-suicide-bishops-conference-of-scotland-submits-evidence-to-committee

Parish Meetings to explain the Assisted Suicide Bill and how to stop it!: The real facts about the Assisted Dying Bill and how it will change health care in Scotland for good- for you, your elderly and vulnerable ones- should concern you. The Bill is before Parliament and could pass the critical Stage One by the end of the year which will effectively ensure State sanctioned euthanasia in Scotland. So, action is urgent. If our MSPs hear nothing from us as citizens, they will feel free to vote it in. Deanery meetings around our diocese will help parishioners build local momentum to make MSPs sit up, take notice and vote against it. Please come to our meetings and invite anyone concerned about this watershed moment. Bishop John will attend all meetings. Mon 9th September at 7.00pm. St. Joseph’s Hall, Clarkston (East Ren Meeting), Tue 10th September 7.00pm, St. Mary’s Hall, Greenock (Inverclyde Meeting), Wed 25th September at 7.00pm. St. Mirin’s Hall, Paisley. (Renfrewshire Meeting).

Catholic in Recovery: CIR is a worldwide community of individuals seeking a solution to addictions, compulsions, and unhealthy attachments by integrating the Catholic faith into 12-step recovery. Join a virtual meeting to begin your journey or strengthen your recovery. Resources also include CIR’s Pathway to Recovery to support and guide you through the first 90 days of recovery. For more info, visit www.catholicinrecovery.com.

We pray for those whose Anniversary occurs around now: Elizabeth & James Carberry, James Carberry, Raymond Carberry, Sacramenta Coelho, Jane Devenny, John Francis Docherty, Agnes Geddes, Brother Louis, Frank Mc Aloon, Maria Clare De Souza.

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 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    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.

17/8/2024

Twentieth Sunday Year of Ordinary Time Year B

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20th Sunday Year B: 18TH August

COLLECTIONS
First Collection GA: £419.05 NGA £907.84
Monthly Standing Orders: £4,271.50
Building Fund GA    £75.00                                                         Monthly Paya Charity Donations £229.00
St Anthony’s Box:    £80.06

Oratory re-opens: As from Monday 19th Aug the Oratory will open at the usual times on Mon, Wed, Fri from 10.30am to 9pm.

Hall & Stall re-open this weekend: Please consider joining the Rota for volunteers for Tea Rota after the 10.00am Sunday Mass. Contact [email protected]. Tuesday Teas also re-start after 10.00am Mass.

Lourdes Hospitalité: There will be a meeting on Tuesday 20th August. Anyone wishing to come to Lourdes as a helper or part of the medical/nursing team please come along. The meeting will be at 7pm in St Ninian's, Gourock.

Funeral Next Week: Amy Smith on Wednesday 21st of August at 10.00am.

The Income Generation Appeal: After Mass next weekend, parishioners are asked to take one copy of the Income Generation Report per family. The drive for this year focuses on an increase in membership to the ‘Friends Programme’ which parishioners can sign up for after Mass, or they may choose to sign up at a later date using the form enclosed in the Report.

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 one of the following training sessions: Tuesday 27th August at 7pm in St. John’s Parish Hall, Barrhead

Pastoral Visit of the Apostolic Nuncio to the Diocese of Paisley 28-30 August: In the Papal Representative, we welcome the Holy Father to our Diocese   The centrepiece is the Celebration of Holy Mass in Saint Mirin’s Cathedral at 7.00pm on the Thursday 29 August. followed by Refreshments in Hall.

National Pilgrimage to Carfin Sunday 1st September: Mass at the Grotto at 3 pm. Mass will be followed by a Rosary Procession.

Season of Creation Conference: 1st September – 4th October: The Conference will take place on Saturday 7th September from 10am – 3pm in St. Margaret’s Parish Hall, Raploch, Stirling. The guest speaker is Ben Wilson, Director of Public Engagement for SCIAF. If interested in attending, please complete a booking form here www.tinyurl.com/46wmt9ah and more details about this free day will follow.

Alpha Parenting: Five sessions designed to help carers & parents and expecting parents from 0-10 years to equip children for life. This will take place in St Joseph’s Clarkston from Sept 3rd to 1st Oct from 8pm -9.30pm. Contact Mark Lilly: 07545974225 or Maria Sutton: 07952440756

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.

Youth to Lourdes 2025: Thurs 26th June – Fri 4thJuly (S3-S6) Transport by bus & ferry. The pilgrimage costs £750 but with a deposit of £75.00 before our first meeting on Sun 7th Sept at the Diocesan Offices in Paisley, qualifies for an Early Bird rate of £700! You must have a valid UK or EU Passport. Call Fr Morrison on 0141 889 2026 5056 or email [email protected].

Choral Director: The Diocese of Paisley seeks to appoint a Choral Director to initially work in the Catholic Primary Schools of Inverclyde. This post is suitable for an ambitious and creative musician with exceptional gifts in working with young voices and a desire to achieve the highest possible standards. With a strong interest in promoting traditional Catholic music, our Choral Director will provide inspirational teaching in the building of school and parish choirs. Interviews will be held week beginning 9th Sept. Driver License essential. Application form contact: [email protected] https://www.rcdop.org.uk/news/vacancy

Sponsored Camino Pilgrimage: Gerry McBride, is walking the St Francis section (116km) of the Camino in October for the Celtic Foundation, which will be particularly focussed this year on children’s development projects and providing much-needed financial support to the most vulnerable and disadvantaged children within our local communities. You can support Gerry's efforts by visiting https://bit.ly/McBride-Camino. All donations will be gratefully received.
We pray for those who have died recently: Hugh Beagan, Erica Margaret Mackenzie, Amy Smith, John Daniel Wheelan and for the Anniversaries of Brian Conafray, Patrick Conafray, Jane Devenny, Pat Donnelly, Jean Fenn.

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 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    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.

9/8/2024

Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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55Notices: 10th/11th 2024

Fatima Vigil Monday 12th August: Christ the King, Howwood beginning at 7.30 p.m. with Rosary, Mass, Exposition and Benediction

Mass times for Solemnity of the Assumption:   Vigil 7pm on Wednesday 14th Aug and 8 a.m. & 10 a.m. on Thursday the 15th Aug (Primaries will attend the 10 a.m. Mass)

National Pilgrimage to Whithorn Sunday 25th August: Mass close to St Ninian’s Cave at 4 pm and for those unable to walk to the shore, Mass at 4.45.p.m. in St Martin & St Ninian’s Church, Whithorn at 4.45 p.m.

The Income Generation Appeal: This will take place this year on the weekend of 24/25 August and after Mass, parishioners are asked to take one copy of the Income Generation Report per family. The drive for this year focuses on an increase in membership to the ‘Friends Programme’ which parishioners can sign up for after Mass, or they may choose to sign up at a later date using the form
enclosed in the Report

Pastoral Visit of the Apostolic Nuncio to the Diocese of Paisley 28th -30th August: In the Papal Representative, we welcome the Holy Father to our Diocese   The centrepiece is the Celebration of Holy Mass in Saint Mirin’s Cathedral at 7.00 p.m. on the Thursday 29th August. followed by Refreshments in Hall.

National Pilgrimage to Carfin Sunday 1st September: Mass at the Grotto at 3 p.m. Mass will be followed by a Rosary Procession.

Alpha Parenting: Five sessions designed to help carers & parents and expecting parents from 0-10 years to equip children for life. This will take place in St Joseph’s Clarkston from Sept 3rd to 1st Oct from 8 p.m. -9.30 p.m. Contact Mark Lilly: 07545974225 or Maria Sutton: 07952440756

March for Life UK 2024: This will take place on Saturday 7th September in London. There is an overnight coach for pro-lifers wishing to attend. Pickup from Paisley St Mirin’s Cathedral (midnight) and Glasgow St Andrew’s Cathedral (12.30 a.m.). Return from Parliament Square at 6 p.m. To book your seats (£30pp or for one way only £15pp), visit: https://rcdop.org.uk/marchforlife2024

Youth to Lourdes 2025: In S3-S6?  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].

Sponsored Camino Pilgrimage: Gerry McBride is walking the St Francis section (116 km) of the Camino in October for the Celtic Foundation, which will be particularly focussed this year on children’s development projects and providing much-needed financial support to the most vulnerable and disadvantaged children within our local communities. https://bit.ly/McBride-Camino.

Volunteers for Sunday Teas: Please consider joining the Rota. Contact [email protected]

We pray for those who have died recently: Mary Therese Farrell, Kathleen O’Neill, Amy Smith and for the Anniversaries of Christina Beck, Alice Devine, Rita Marie Dunne, Margaret Hester, Hugh Lynch, Kevin Markey, Maisie Mc Cafferty, Jacqueline Smith, Catherine Wood.

2/8/2024

Eighteenth Sunday in ordinary Time.

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Notices: 3rd/4th August
This weekend Second Collection: Monthly Building Fund
Assisted Suicide: It is vital that you engage, pointing out the dangers and showing MSPs that there is strong opposition to the proposals. Read our online guide for more details, including key information about the proposed Bill and how to access the short survey. Visit rcpolitics.org
Please note the survey closes on 16th August.

Poland Pilgrimage: Please remember in your prayers the young adults who are making a Diocesan Pilgrimage to Poland this week, with Fr Ryan Black and Fr Joe McGill. They depart this Monday 4th August. They will visit Pope St John Paul II’s birthplace, the Divine Mercy Shrine, Auschwitz-Birkenau and the national Marian Shrine. They will pray for everyone in the Diocese, and for all benefactors who have helped them with their fundraising efforts.

Marino Retrepo: Marino Restrepo is a Catholic lay missionary from Colombia who travels the world sharing his testimony. Marino was kidnapped by guerrilla rebels of the FARC (Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia) and held captive in the jungle for six months. During this time, he had an illumination of conscience and converted. He managed to escape and first thing he did was go to confession. Marino will come to the Parish on the 6th August and talk at 7pm.

National Pilgrimage to Whithorn Sunday 25 August: Mass will be celebrated close to St Ninian’s Cave at 4 pm and for those unable to walk to the shore, Mass at 4.45pm in St Martin & St Ninian’s Church, Whithorn at 4.45 pm.

National Pilgrimage to Carfin Sunday 1st September: Mass at the Grotto at 3 pm. Mass will be followed by a Rosary Procession.

Sponsored Camino Pilgrimage: Gerry McBride, is walking the St Francis section (116km) of the Camino in October for the Celtic Foundation, which will be particularly focussed this year on children’s development projects and providing much-needed financial support to the most vulnerable and disadvantaged children within our local communities. https://bit.ly/McBride-Camino.

SPUC Petition: There is a petition by SPUC with a view to removing the punitive two-child benefit (universal credit) cap, in the porch to sign. Go to: https://www.spuc.org.uk/end-benefit-cap.
Post Cards will also be available in the porch.

Youth to Lourdes 2025: In S3-S6? We will leave Scotland on Thursday 26th June 2025 and return on Friday 4th July. 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].

Mass times for Assumption across the Diocese: Mass times for the Solemnity of the Assumption can be found at https://www.rcdop.org.uk/assumption2024. Vigil at 7pm on Wed 14th Aug and 8.am & 10.am on Thurs 15th Aug here in St John’s.

We pray for those who have died recently: Teresa Beagan, Flora Dowds, Leo Friel and for the Anniversaries of Thomas Donegan, George Howell, James Goldie Snr, Nancy Goldie, Alex Lafferty, James McGuire, Robert Mc Hale, May Mc Master, Malcolm & Molly Ross, John Wilson.