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29/8/2026

Twenty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time.

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St John the Evangelist Parish
                    Aurs Rd., Barrhead, G78 2RW.

22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday 30th August 2026

Rev Monsignor John Canon Tormey: Parish Priest
Rev Fr Joseph J McGill: Curate
Rev Denis Murphy: Deacon
Email: [email protected] Tel: 0141 881 0769
Website: www.stjohns-barrhead.org

Mary Hallan: Safeguarding Co-Ordinator: [email protected]

Times of Holy Mass:
Sunday: 4pm (Vigil), 10:00am, 11:30am and 5:00pm.
Weekday Mass: Monday-Saturday 10:00am.
Wednesday Workers’ Mass: 07:30am
Holy Days of Obligation: Vigil 7:00pm, 8:00am and 10:00am.

Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession):
Saturday 10:30am-11:00am, 3:15pm-3:45pm.
Monday-Friday 9:30am-9:50am.

Adoration:
Before Mass with Benediction 09:00am-09:45am.
Also after Mass: Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 10:30am-1:00pm.

Last Week’s Collections:
First Collection GA: £271.50 NGA: £736.18

Response to the Psalm:
For you my soul is thirsting, O Lord, my God.

Diocese Fundraising Team:
We welcome to the parish, this weekend, Catherine Senior and Rosemary Crossan, members of the Diocesan Fundraising Team, who will speak to us after Communion about the work of the fundraising needed for the Diocese.

Kiltwalk and 10K Fundraising:
Congratulations and a heartfelt thanks to Anwar and Councillor Lunday, who raised £1,197 and £612 respectively. Both JustGiving pages will remain open until November, if anyone still wishes to donate. Well done both of you!

Prayer to St Michael:
St Michael the Archangel, defend us in the day of Battle; Be our safeguard 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 other evil spirits, who prowl through the world, seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

We pray for those who have died recently died:
Jean Boyle, James Fernand, William Greville, David Hubbard, Patricia McAuley, Robert McCabe, John McQuade and Brian Munro.

We pray for the anniversaries of:
Canon John Dwyer, Fr. Michael McNicholas, Mons. Provost Frederick R. Pirrie, Eamon Delaney, John Delaney, John De Souza, Jimmy Docherty, John Francis Docherty, Greta Doyle, Michael Greville Sr. and Frank McAloon.
Funeral Notices:
The Requiem Mass for for Patricia McAuley will be celebrated at 10:00am on Wednesday 2nd September and the Requiem Mass for William Greville will be celebrated at 10:00am on Tuesday 8th September, the Requiem Mass for John McQuade will be celebrated at 10:00am on Thursday 10th September and the Requiem Mass for Robert McCabe will be celebrated at 10:00am on Friday 11th September.

Weekly Offerings:
If you wish to set up standing order instead of using church envelopes or the plate collection, you can fill out a standing order form at the back of the church and return it to Fr John.
If you pay tax on your income please consider signing a Gif Aid Form. You do not lose any money but the church benefits from this. Alternatively, you can set up your donation online. Parish bank details available from Fr John.
You can also donate by scanning the QR code

Gift Aid 2025-26:
For the tax year 2025-26, the Parish generated £29,866.87 through Gift Aid which demonstrates the immense benefit such a system has for St John’s.

200 Club Relaunch — Latest News:
A warm welcome to the 20 parishioners who have joined the 200 Club since its recent relaunch – there are now 110 members. But there are still plenty of spaces and numbers available! Please consider supporting the restoration fund, while having the chance to win up to £100 in the monthly draw. Contact Karen McPhee on: 07923 564434 and she will allocate you a number. This number is ESSENTIAL when setting up your monthly payment, to ensure that it goes to the 200 Club Account and that you are included in the draw. Payment is by Standing Order, £5 per month, and should be made on the 18th of the month.
Bank Details: Royal Bank of Scotland A/C Name —- St John’s RC Church Sort Code —- 834600 A/C Number — 00128065

Right of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA):
RCIA will begin on Wednesday 2nd September at 7:00pm in the chapel house. If you know of anyone who would still like to join RCIA and become a Catholic, please let Fr John know and         please invite them to come along for the next meeting. You may wish to come with them too – you are most welcome. Fr John.

Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2027 Meeting (Monday 31st August):
This will take place from Friday 2nd July to Thursday 8th July 2027. Further details to follow. If you would like to come as part of our medical/nursing/helper team please attend the meeting on Monday 31st August at 7:00pm in Saint Ninian’s hall, Gourock or telephone Anne Louise on 01475638132 for details.

Social Committee AGM (Tuesday 1st September):
The Social Committee will be holding its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 1st September at 7:00pm in the Tearoom.
This is the perfect opportunity to come along, find out what we've been up to over the past year, and discover how you can get involved in our fundraising efforts for the year ahead.
With autumn and winter always bringing a fantastic programme of social activities, we'd love to welcome new faces and fresh ideas. Everyone is warmly invited to attend.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Millions of Monicas (Tuesday 1st September):
Our Millions of Monicas prayer group meets on the first Tuesday of the month. The next meeting takes place in Saint Charles, Paisley on Tuesday 1st September, from 6:30pm to 7:30pm in the church. Women are invited to gather for one hour of guided prayer, which always includes a Rosary for our children in need of God’s mercy and a return to the practice of their Catholic faith. All women are welcome. Many who come are mothers, grandmothers, aunts, and Confirmation sponsors, following the example of Saint Monica in her perseverance in prayer. This is not a support group, and no sensitive information is shared. For more information, visit millionsofmonicas.com or contact Louise at [email protected].

March for Life UK 2026 (Friday 4th September – Saturday 5th September):
With Bishop Keenan. Departing midnight Friday 4th September from Paisley St Mirin's Cathedral, with a pickup 12:30am at Glasgow St. Andrew's Cathedral. Arriving in London at Emmanuel Centre approx. 7:30/8:00am Saturday 5th September for the Exhibition, Mass, talks and stall. Departing on Saturday 5th September at approx. 6:00pm, dropping off at Glasgow and Paisley. £30pp. For further details, visit https://rcdop.org.uk/marchforlife2026

Children’s Rosary (Friday 11th September):
The Children’s Rosary will start back on Friday 11th September at 6:00pm in the parish hall.
Glasgow SPUC Conference (Saturday 19th September):
Please go to the SPUC website to book a place for their Glasgow Conference on Saturday 19th September in Destiny Church, 1120 Pollokshaws Road, G41 3QP.

Autumn Classical Concert (Tuesday 30th October):
The Social Committee is delighted to host an Autumn Classical Concert on Friday 30th October at 7.00pm in the Church Hall.
We are thrilled to welcome performances from Ciara Gaffney, Alasdair Ball and Libby Hunter for what promises to be a wonderful evening of music.
Tickets will be £10 and will go on sale soon.
All proceeds from the concert will go towards the Church Restoration Project, so please come along, enjoy an evening of beautiful music, and support this important cause.
Save the date and watch for further details on ticket sales.

Youth to Lourdes 2027 (Thursday 1st July - Friday 9th July 2027):
This will take place from Friday 2nd July to Thursday 8th July 2027. Further details to follow. If you would like to come as part of our medical/nursing/helper team please attend the meeting on Monday 31st August at 7:00pm in Saint Ninian’s hall, Gourock or telephone Anne Louise on: 01475638132 for details.

Hall Toilets:
Could all parishioners ensure when using the hall toilets that they are left clean and tidy. Last week, the women’s toilet was in a poor state and had to be thoroughly cleaned after the Vigil Mass. Please ensure also that young children are accompanied when using the facilities.

Volunteers required for Children's Liturgy:
Volunteers are required for the Children's Liturgy. This would involve the Diocesan Safe Recruitment Process, which requires attending Safeguarding training, (usually one meeting of ninety minutes) providing two referees, undergoing a simple ID check and obtaining a PVG for working with children within the Diocese of Paisley. If you are interested, please speak to Fr John or contact Mary Hallan, Parish Safeguarding Co-ordinator at: [email protected].

Diocese of Paisley Clergy Moves and Appointments:
On Friday 28th August, Bishop John announced that Father Joe will move from St John’s, to become Parish Priest of Saint Conval’s in Linwood as well as the chaplain to St Benedict’s High School in Johnstone. The move will come into effect on Friday 18th September. We will really miss Fr Joe in our parish; we thank him for three years of outstanding service and pray for him as he enters the next stage of priestly ministry as a parish priest for the first time..

22/8/2026

Twenty First Sunday in Ordinary Time

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This bulletin has been updated.

St John the Evangelist Parish
Aurs Rd., Barrhead, G78 2RW.

21st Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday 23rd August 2026

Rev Monsignor John Canon Tormey: Parish Priest
Rev Fr Joseph J McGill: Curate
Rev Denis Murphy: Deacon
Email: [email protected] Tel: 0141 881 0769
Website: www.stjohns-barrhead.org

Mary Hallan: Safeguarding Co-Ordinator: [email protected]

Times of Holy Mass:
Sunday: 4pm (Vigil), 10:00am, 11:30am and 5:00pm.
Weekday Mass: Monday-Saturday 10:00am.
Wednesday Workers’ Mass: 07:30am
Holy Days of Obligation: Vigil 7:00pm, 8:00am and 10:00am.

Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession):
Saturday 10:30am-11:00am, 3:15pm-3:45pm.
Monday-Friday 9:30am-9:50am.

Adoration:
Before Mass with Benediction 09:00am-09:45am.
Also after Mass: Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 10:30am-1:00pm.

Last Week’s Collections:
First Collection GA: £304.20 NGA: £910.01
Apostleship of the Sea GA: £583.60 NGA: £714.19
Restoration Fund Donations: £80

Response to the Psalm:
O Lord, your merciful love is eternal;
discard not the work of your hands.

St Vincent de Paul Society:
The SSVP provide spiritual, social and financial support to anyone in need. We visit parishioners of St John’s at their homes or in local care homes. If you know of anyone who might benefit from this offer from the members of the SSVP, please get in touch by calling: 075123 02877 or speak to one of our members after Mass who will be collecting for the Society in the porch.

Sharing Our Faith:
In this Sunday’s Gospel (Matthew 16:13–20), Jesus asks: “Who do you say that I am?” Peter answers from the heart: “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Sharing our faith doesn’t mean preaching at people or having all the answers. It can be as simple as telling someone what Jesus means to us. This week, think about how you would answer Jesus’ question — and look for one small opportunity to share that answer with someone else.
We pray for those who have died recently died:
William Greville, John Mackle, Patricia McAuley and José Ángel Ojeda.

We pray for the anniversaries of:
Fr. Richard Fennessy, Canon Kieran Gallacher, Canon Daniel McGlinchey, Fr. Owen Traynor, Sacramenta Coerho, Patrick Conafray, Jane Devenny, Mary McGoldrick, Anthony McGowan, Laurence McGowan, Patrick McGowan, Betty McKee and the 9 month’s mind of Jim Murphy

Funeral Notices:
The Requiem Mass for John Mackle will be celebrated at 10:00am on Thursday 27th August, the Requiem Mass for Patricia McAuley will be celebrated at 10:00am on Wednesday 2nd September and the Requiem Mass for William Greville will be celebrated at 10:00am on Tuesday 8th September.

Weekly Offerings:
If you wish to set up standing order instead of using church envelopes or the plate collection, you can fill out a standing order form at the back of the church and return it to Fr John.
If you pay tax on your income please consider signing a Gif Aid Form. You do not lose any money but the church benefits from this. Alternatively, you can set up your donation online. Parish bank details available from Fr John.
You can also donate by scanning the QR code

Gift Aid 2025-26:
For the tax year 2025-26, the Parish generated £29,866.87 through Gift Aid which demonstrates the immense benefit such a system has for St John’s.

200 Club Relaunch — Latest News:
A warm welcome to the 20 parishioners who have joined the 200 Club since its recent relaunch – there are now 110 members. But there are still plenty of spaces and numbers available! Please consider supporting the restoration fund, while having the chance to win up to £100 in the monthly draw. Contact Karen McPhee on: 07923 564434 and she will allocate you a number. This number is ESSENTIAL when setting up your monthly payment, to ensure that it goes to the 200 Club Account and that you are included in the draw. Payment is by Standing Order, £5 per month, and should be made on the 18th of the month.
Bank Details: Royal Bank of Scotland A/C Name —- St John’s RC Church Sort Code —- 834600 A/C Number — 00128065
Uncollected 200 Club winnings: J&W Sinclair £20

Piety Stall Reopens (Sunday 23rd August):
The Piety Stall will re-open on Sunday 23rd August. Volunteers are required after the 11:30am and 5:00pm masses.
Please contact Alison on 07954693485.

Right of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) (Wednesday 26th August):
RCIA will begin on Wednesday 26th August at 7:00pm in the chapel house. If you know of anyone who would like to become a Catholic please invite them to come along for this first introductory meeting. You may wish to come with them too – you are most welcome. Fr John.

Social Committee AGM (Tuesday 1st September):
The Social Committee will be holding its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 1st September at 7:00pm in the Tearoom.
This is the perfect opportunity to come along, find out what we've been up to over the past year, and discover how you can get involved in our fundraising efforts for the year ahead.
With autumn and winter always bringing a fantastic programme of social activities, we'd love to welcome new faces and fresh ideas. Everyone is warmly invited to attend.
We look forward to seeing you there!

March for Life UK 2026 (Friday 4th September – Saturday 5th September):
With Bishop Keenan. Departing midnight Friday 4th September from Paisley St Mirin's Cathedral, with a pickup 12:30am at Glasgow St. Andrew's Cathedral. Arriving in London at Emmanuel Centre approx. 7:30/8:00am Saturday 5th September for the Exhibition, Mass, talks and stall. Departing on Saturday 5th September at approx. 6:00pm, dropping off at Glasgow and Paisley. £30pp. For further details, visit https://rcdop.org.uk/marchforlife2026

Assisted Suicide Bill, House of Commons (Friday 11th September):
Bishop John Keenan has issued a pastoral letter urging Catholics across Scotland to contact their MPs ahead of the return of the Assisted Suicide Bill to the House of Commons on Friday 11th September. Please contact your MP today and urge them to vote against. Vulnerable people in England and Wales must be protected, proper care strengthened, and compassion, dignity and support prioritised over assisted suicide. Find your MP at: https://members.parliament.uk/members/commons

Children’s Rosary (Friday 11th September):
The Children’s Rosary will start back on Friday 11th September at 6:00pm in the parish hall.

Glasgow SPUC Conference (Saturday 19th September):
Please go to the SPUC website to book a place for their Glasgow Conference on Saturday 19th September in Destiny Church, 1120 Pollokshaws Road, G41 3QP.

Autumn Classical Concert (Friday 30th October):
The Social Committee is delighted to host an Autumn Classical Concert on Friday 30th October at 7:00pm in the Church Hall. We are thrilled to welcome performances from Ciara Gaffney, Alasdair Ball and Libby Hunter for what promises to be a wonderful evening of music. Tickets will be £10 and will go on sale soon. All proceeds from the concert will go towards the Church Restoration Project, so please come along, enjoy an evening of beautiful music, and support this important cause.
Save the date and watch for further details on ticket sales.

Youth to Lourdes 2027 (Thursday 1st July - Friday 9th July 2027):
This will take place from Friday 2nd July to Thursday 8th July 2027. Further details to follow. If you would like to come as part of our medical/nursing/helper team please attend the meeting on Monday 31st August at 7:00pm in Saint Ninian’s hall, Gourock or telephone Anne Louise on: 01475638132 for details.

Safeguarding Induction Training:
If you are a new volunteer, or one who has attended Part 1 but yet to complete Part 2 training, you are invited to sign up for one of the following training sessions. Please contact Sarah Jane Colhoun at the Safeguarding Office to register. Tel: 01418476138 or [email protected]
Date
Venue

Tuesday 25th Aug, 7:00pm
Diocesan Centre, Paisley

Saturday 19th Sept, 10:30am
Saint Mary’s, Greenock

Tuesday 6th Oct, 7:00pm
Saint Joseph’s, Clarkston

Saturday 14th Nov, 10:30am
Diocesan Centre, Paisley

Hall Toilets:
Could all parishioners ensure when using the hall toilets that they are left clean and tidy. Last week, the men’s toilet was in a poor state and had to be thoroughly cleaned after the Vigil Mass. Please ensure also that young children are accompanied when using the facilities.

Prayer to St Michael:
St Michael the Archangel, defend us in the day of Battle; Be our safeguard 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 other evil spirits, who prowl through the world, seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

Lost Property.
There are ten abandoned umbrellas, looking for a home. Please check in the porch, if you have lost one.

15/8/2026

The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

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VSt John the Evangelist Parish
Aurs Rd., Barrhead, G78 2RW.

The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Sunday 16th August 2026

Rev Monsignor John Canon Tormey: Parish Priest
Rev Fr Joseph J McGill: Curate
Rev Denis Murphy: Deacon
Email: [email protected] Tel: 0141 881 0769
Website: www.stjohns-barrhead.org

Mary Hallan: Safeguarding Co-Ordinator: [email protected]

Times of Holy Mass:
Sunday: 4pm (Vigil), 10:00am, 11:30am and 5:00pm.
Weekday Mass: Monday-Saturday 10:00am.
Wednesday Workers’ Mass: 07:30am
Holy Days of Obligation: Vigil 7:00pm, 8:00am and 10:00am.

Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession):
Saturday 10:30am-11:00am, 3:15pm-3:45pm.
Monday-Friday 9:30am-9:50am.

Adoration:
Before Mass with Benediction 09:00am-09:45am.
Also after Mass: Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 10:30am-1:00pm.

Last Week’s Collections:
First Collection GA: £318.70 NGA: £958.06

Second Collection: We have a second collection this Sunday, 16th August, for the Apostleship of the Sea. If you have already contributed by special collection envelope, your donation will be added to this appeal on the 16th August. Thank you.

Response to the Psalm:
On your right stands the queen in gold of Ophir.

New Seminarian:
We welcome Osvaldo Lopez Figueroa, a seminarian from Mexico who is studying for the priesthood for the Diocese of Paisley. Osvaldo will stay with us for four weeks as part of his pastoral training and experience in a parish. We are delighted that Bishop John has sent Osvaldo to our parish here in St John’s. I am sure you will make Osvaldo feel right at home!

Prayer to St Michael:
St Michael the Archangel, defend us in the day of Battle; Be our safeguard 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 other evil spirits, who prowl through the world, seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

We pray for those who have died recently died:
Annette Buchanan, Rena Howard and John Mackle.

We pray for the anniversaries of:
Canon Thomas A. Grace, Elizabeth Waters Carbery, James Carbery Sr, James Carbery Jr, Brian Conafray, Pat Donnelly, Helen Dunne, Jean Fenn, Lauren Husk, Maisie McCafferty, Rosemary McGinty, Jacqueline Smith and for the six month’s mind of David Macklin and James Jackson and for the 12 month’s mind of Sammy Johnston.

Weekly Offerings:
If you wish to set up standing order instead of using church envelopes or the plate collection, you can fill out a standing order form at the back of the church and return it to Fr John.
If you pay tax on your income please consider signing a Gif Aid Form. You do not lose any money but the church benefits from this. Alternatively, you can set up your donation online. Parish bank details available from Fr John.
You can also donate by scanning the QR code

Gift Aid 2025-26:
For the tax year 2025-26, the Parish generated £29,866.87 through Gift Aid which demonstrates the immense benefit such a system has for St John’s.

Restoration Works Update:
Photos of the recent work on the roof and windows of the church have been posted on the parish website. You can get a close up of the bell, which in fact was the original bell from the church constructed in 1841, and was preserved after the old church burned down in 1941 due to an accidental fire. We are now into the 15th week of the works on the church which is mainly focused on the outside, while the inside brick dries out. The main work is focused on the windows and gutters and you can see the new membrane that is being put on the gutters with a 20-year guarantee. The insulation (polystyrene beads) which proved problematic has mostly been removed now from the cavity walls. It was bringing damp into the inside walls because of the water ingress from leaky gutters and windows.

We are also now looking at fan assisted heating in the church after a recent infra-red survey showed that the under-floor heating cannot be re-instated. Too much of it has corroded. This week the heating consultants will be looking at a specific fan assisted radiator heating system which will make the church warm at the level of the people who sit in the pews. We continue to pray for the success of this restoration work.
You can view the progress of the restoration on the parish website. https://www.stjohns-barrhead.org/

200 Club Relaunch — Latest News:
A warm welcome to the 20 parishioners who have joined the 200 Club since its recent relaunch – there are now 110 members. But there are still plenty of spaces and numbers available! Please consider supporting the restoration fund, while having the chance to win up to £100 in the monthly draw. Contact Karen McPhee on: 07923 564434 and she will allocate you a number. This number is ESSENTIAL when setting up your monthly payment, to ensure that it goes to the 200 Club Account and that you are included in the draw. Payment is by Standing Order, £5 per month, and should be made on the 18th of the month. After three weeks any unclaimed prizes will be added to the Restoration Fund.
Bank Details: Royal Bank of Scotland A/C Name —- St John’s RC Church Sort Code —- 834600 A/C Number — 00128065

Uncollected 200 Club winnings: J&W Sinclair £20

The Tea Room (Tuesday 18th August):
The tea room will start back on Tuesday 18th August after 10:00am Mass.

Mass for the Queenship of Mary (Saturday 22nd August):
The Family of Mary Immaculate Queen (Scotland) invites you to give thanks and to celebrate the Mass for the Queenship of Mary. Saint Brigid’s Church, 12 Prospecthill Crescent, Toryglen, Glasgow, G42 0JN. Saturday 22nd August - Rosary 3:30pm, Mass 4pm. For further information including the enthronement of Mary Immaculate Queen in your home, then please contact Jim Murphy (Co-ordinator) - telephone 07506012306 or email [email protected].

Piety Stall Reopens (Sunday 23rd August):
The Piety Stall will re-open on Sunday 23rd August. Volunteers are required after the 11:30am and 5:00pm masses.
Please contact Alison on 07954693485.

Right of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) (Wednesday 26th August):
RCIA will begin on Wednesday 26th August at 7:00pm in the chapel house. If you know of anyone who would like to become a Catholic please invite them to come along for this first introductory meeting. You may wish to come with them too – you are most welcome. Fr John.

March for Life UK 2026 (Friday 4th September – Saturday 5th September):
With Bishop Keenan. Departing midnight Friday 4th September from Paisley St Mirin's Cathedral, with a pickup 12:30am at Glasgow St. Andrew's Cathedral. Arriving in London at Emmanuel Centre approx. 7:30/8:00am Saturday 5th September for the Exhibition, Mass, talks and stall. Departing on Saturday 5th September at approx. 6:00pm, dropping off at Glasgow and Paisley. £30pp. For further details, visit https://rcdop.org.uk/marchforlife2026
Children’s Rosary (Friday 11th September):
The Children’s Rosary will start back on Friday 11th September at 6:00pm in the parish hall.

Safeguarding Induction Training:
If you are a new volunteer, or one who has attended Part 1 but yet to complete Part 2 training, you are invited to sign up for one of the following training sessions. Please contact Sarah Jane Colhoun at the Safeguarding Office to register. Tel: 01418476138 or [email protected]
Date
Venue

Tuesday 25th Aug, 7:00pm
Diocesan Centre, Paisley

Saturday 19th Sept, 10:30am
Saint Mary’s, Greenock

Tuesday 6th Oct, 7:00pm
Saint Joseph’s, Clarkston

Saturday 14th Nov, 10:30am
Diocesan Centre, Paisley

Glasgow SPUC Conference (Saturday 19th September):
Please go to the SPUC website to book a place for their Glasgow Conference on Saturday 19th September in Destiny Church, 1120 Pollokshaws Road, G41 3QP.

Youth to Lourdes 2027 (Thursday 1st July - Friday 9th July 2027):
The Diocese of Paisley Youth pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place from Thursday 1st July to Friday 9th July 2027. This pilgrimage is intended for young people who will be in S3-S6 during the academic session 2026-2027. To register your interest visit https://tinyurl.com/Y2L2027-interest.

New School Term:
We wish all our young people every blessing as they start their new school term this week. A special prayer for all the primary one children starting at St Mark’s and St John’s and also for the new first year students at St Luke’s HS. We also pray for all our teachers and staff in our schools.

Hall Toilets:
Could all parishioners ensure when using the hall toilets that they are left clean and tidy. Last week, the men’s toilet was in a poor state and had to be thoroughly cleaned after the Vigil Mass. Please ensure also that young children are accompanied when using the facilities.

St Vincent de Paul Society:
The SVdP provide spiritual, social and financial support to anyone in need. We visit parishioners of St John’s at their homes or in local care homes. If you know of anyone who might benefit from this offer from the members of the SVdP, please get in touch by calling: 075123 02877 or speak to one of our members after Mass who will be collecting for the Society in the porch.

8/8/2026

Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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St John the Evangelist Parish
Aurs Rd., Barrhead, G78 2RW.

Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday 9th August 2026

Rev Monsignor John Canon Tormey: Parish Priest
Rev Fr Joseph J McGill: Curate
Rev Denis Murphy: Deacon
Email: [email protected] Tel: 0141 881 0769
Website: www.stjohns-barrhead.org

Mary Hallan: Safeguarding Co-Ordinator: [email protected]

Times of Holy Mass:
Sunday: 4pm (Vigil), 10:00am, 11:30am and 5:00pm.
Weekday Mass: Monday-Saturday 10:00am.
Holy Days of Obligation: Vigil 7:00pm, 8:00am and 10:00am.

Please note that the 07:30am Wednesday Workers’ Mass returns this Wednesday, 12th August.

Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession):
Saturday 10:30am-11:00am, 3:15pm-3:45pm.
Monday-Friday 9:30am-9:50am.

Adoration:
Before Mass with Benediction 09:00am-09:45am.
Also after Mass: Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 10:30am-1:00pm.

Last Week’s Collections:
First Collection GA: £300.00 NGA: £900.98
Building Fund GA: £805.25 NGA: £618.73
Pro-Life GA: £5.00
Peter’s Pence GA: £5.00

Sea Sunday:
Our appeal for Sea Sunday was postponed from last month due to the Deanery Appeal from the White Fathers, with Fr Willie Crombie. We hope to have a second collection next Sunday 16th August for The Apostleship of the Sea. More details are on the notice board in the church hall. If you have already contributed by special collection envelope, your donation will be added to this appeal on the 16th August. Thank you.

Response to the Psalm:
Show us, O Lord, your mercy, and grant us your salvation.

We pray for the anniversaries of:
Canon Thomas P. Mannion, Anne Anderson, Chrissie Beck, Rita Marie Dunne, Alex Lafferty, Edward Gbemudu, James and Morag McGuire, John McShane, Catherine Wood and for the 12 month’s mind of Anne Beck.

Weekly Offerings:
If you wish to set up standing order instead of using church envelopes or the plate collection, you can fill out a standing order form at the back of the church and return it to Fr John.
If you pay tax on your income please consider signing a Gif Aid Form. You do not lose any money but the church benefits from this. Alternatively, you can set up your donation online. Parish bank details available from Fr John.
You can also donate by scanning the QR code

Gift Aid 2025-26:
For the tax year 2025-26, the Parish generated £29,866.87 through Gift Aid which demonstrates the immense benefit such a system has for St John’s.

Restoration Works Update:
Photos of the recent work on the roof and windows of the church have been posted on the parish website. You can get a close up of the bell, which in fact was the original bell from the church constructed in 1841, and was preserved after the old church burned down in 1941 due to an accidental fire. We are now into the 15th week of the works on the church which is mainly focused on the outside, while the inside brick dries out. The main work is focused on the windows and gutters and you can see the new membrane that is being put on the gutters with a 20-year guarantee. The insulation (polystyrene beads) which proved problematic has mostly been removed now from the cavity walls. It was bringing damp into the inside walls because of the water ingress from leaky gutters and windows.

We are also now looking at fan assisted heating in the church after a recent infra-red survey showed that the under-floor heating cannot be re-instated. Too much of it has corroded. This week the heating consultants will be looking at a specific fan assisted radiator heating system which will make the church warm at the level of the people who sit in the pews. We continue to pray for the success of this restoration work.
You can view the progress of the restoration on the parish website. https://www.stjohns-barrhead.org/

200 Club Relaunch — Latest News:
A warm welcome to the 20 parishioners who have joined the 200 Club since its recent relaunch – there are now 110 members. But there are still plenty of spaces and numbers available! Please consider supporting the restoration fund, while having the chance to win up to £100 in the monthly draw. Contact Karen McPhee on: 07923 564434 and she will allocate you a number. This number is ESSENTIAL when setting up your monthly payment, to ensure that it goes to the 200 Club Account and that you are included in the draw. Payment is by Standing Order, £5 per month, and should be made on the 18th of the month. After three weeks any unclaimed prizes will be added to the Restoration Fund.
Bank Details: Royal Bank of Scotland A/C Name —- St John’s RC Church Sort Code —- 834600 A/C Number — 00128065

Sacred Heart Companions Prayer Group (Tuesday 11th August):
The Sacred Heart Companions Prayer Group will meet in St John’s Tearoom on Tuesday 11th August from 1;00pm until 2:00pm.

Kiltwalk / Paisley 10K (Sunday 16th August):
Anwar Rafiq will be doing the Dundee Kilt Walk to raise funds for the Restoration Work at St John’s this month. Can you please ask your friends and family to support him. You can donate on line using the bulleting parish account information or QR code on the bulletin. We wish Anwar every blessing for his walk…he is in training as we speak while on holiday. Thank you very much Anwar.

Mass for the Queenship of Mary (Saturday 22nd August):
The Family of Mary Immaculate Queen (Scotland) invites you to give thanks and to celebrate the Mass for the Queenship of Mary. Saint Brigid’s Church, 12 Prospecthill Crescent, Toryglen, Glasgow, G42 0JN. Saturday 22nd August - Rosary 3:30pm, Mass 4pm. For further information including the enthronement of Mary Immaculate Queen in your home, then please contact Jim Murphy (Co-ordinator) - telephone 07506012306 or email [email protected].

Right of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) (Wednesday 26th August):
RCIA will begin on Wednesday 26th August at 7:00pm in the chapel house. If you know of anyone who would like to become a Catholic please invite them to come along for this first introductory meeting. You may wish to come with them too – you are most welcome. Fr John.

March for Life UK 2026 (Friday 4th September – Saturday 5th September):
With Bishop Keenan. Departing midnight Friday 4th September from Paisley St Mirin's Cathedral, with a pickup 12:30am at Glasgow St. Andrew's Cathedral. Arriving in London at Emmanuel Centre approx. 7:30/8:00am Saturday 5th September for the Exhibition, Mass, talks and stall. Departing on Saturday 5th September at approx. 6:00pm, dropping off at Glasgow and Paisley. £30pp. For further details, visit https://rcdop.org.uk/marchforlife2026

Safeguarding Induction Training:
If you are a new volunteer, or one who has attended Part 1 but yet to complete Part 2 training, you are invited to sign up for one of the following training sessions. Please contact Sarah Jane Colhoun at the Safeguarding Office to register. Tel: 01418476138 or [email protected]
Date
Venue

Tuesday 25th Aug, 7:00pm
Diocesan Centre, Paisley

Saturday 19th Sept, 10:30am
Saint Mary’s, Greenock

Tuesday 6th Oct, 7:00pm
Saint Joseph’s, Clarkston

Saturday 14th Nov, 10:30am
Diocesan Centre, Paisley

Youth to Lourdes 2027 (Thursday 1st July - Friday 9th July 2027):
The Diocese of Paisley Youth pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place from Thursday 1st July to Friday 9th July 2027. This pilgrimage is intended for young people who will be in S3-S6 during the academic session 2026-2027. To register your interest visit https://tinyurl.com/Y2L2027-interest.

New School Term:
We wish all our young people every blessing as they start their new school term this week. A special prayer for all the primary one children starting at St Mark’s and St John’s and also for the new first year students at St Luke’s HS. We also pray for all our teachers and staff in our schools.

Prayer to St Michael:
St Michael the Archangel, defend us in the day of Battle; Be our safeguard 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 other evil spirits, who prowl through the world, seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

1/8/2026

Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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St John the Evangelist Parish
Aurs Rd., Barrhead, G78 2RW.

Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday 2nd August 2026

Rev Monsignor John Canon Tormey: Parish Priest
Rev Fr Joseph J McGill: Curate
Rev Denis Murphy: Deacon
Email: [email protected] Tel: 0141 881 0769
Website: www.stjohns-barrhead.org

Mary Hallan: Safeguarding Co-Ordinator: [email protected]

Times of Holy Mass:
Sunday: 4pm (Vigil), 10:00am, 11:30am and 5:00pm.
Weekday Mass: Monday-Saturday 10:00am.
Holy Days of Obligation: Vigil 7:00pm, 8:00am and 10:00am.

Please note that there is no 07:30am Wednesday Workers’ Mass over the summer holidays.

Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession):
Saturday 10:30am-11:00am, 3:15pm-3:45pm.
Monday-Friday 9:30am-9:50am.

Adoration:
Before Mass with Benediction 09:00am-09:45am.
Also after Mass: Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 10:30am-1:00pm.

Eucharistic Adoration, Summer Schedule:
There is a sign-up sheet in the porch for Adoration volunteers during the summer period.

Last Week’s Collections:
First Collection GA: £307.00 NGA: £883.38
Peter’s Pence GA: £5.00

Sea Sunday:
Our appeal for Sea Sunday was postponed from last month due to the Deanery Appeal from the White Fathers, with Fr Willie Crombie
We hope to have a second collection on Sunday 16th August for The Apostleship of the Sea. More details are on the notice board in the church hall. If you have already contributed by special collection envelope, your donation will be added to this appeal on the 16th August. Thank you.

Response to the Psalm:
You open your hands and fulfil us, O Lord.

We pray for those who have died recently:
Mary McArthur Taylor.

We pray for the anniversaries of:
Canon Thomas J. Cunningham, James Devenny, Thomas Donegan, James Goldie Snr, Nancy Goldie, Kathleen Hughes, George Howell, Robert McHale, Catherine McLaughlin, May McMaster, Tommy McQuade, Margaret Morton, Malcom and Molly Ross and for the six month’s mind of Gerry Connolly.

Funeral Notices:
The Requiem Mass for Mary McArthur Taylor will be celebrated at 10:00am on Wednesday 5th August.

Weekly Offerings:
If you wish to set up standing order instead of using church envelopes or the plate collection, you can fill out a standing order form at the back of the church and return it to Fr John.
If you pay tax on your income please consider signing a Gif Aid Form. You do not lose any money but the church benefits from this. Alternatively, you can set up your donation online. Parish bank details available from Fr John.
You can also donate by scanning the QR code

Gift Aid 2025-26:
For the tax year 2025-26, the Parish generated £29,866.87 through Gift Aid which demonstrates the immense benefit such a system has for St John’s.

Restoration Works Update:
Photos of the recent work on the roof and windows of the church have been posted on the parish website. You can get a close up of the bell, which in fact was the original bell from the church constructed in 1841, and was preserved after the old church burned down in 1941 after an accidental fire. We are now into the 15th week of the works on the church which is mainly focused on the outside, while the inside brick dries out. The main work is focused on the windows and gutters and you can see the new membrane that is being put on the gutters with a 20-year guarantee. The insulation (polystyrene beads) which proved problematic has mostly been removed now from the cavity walls. It was bringing damp into the inside walls because of the water ingress from leaky gutters and windows.

We are also now looking at fan assisted heating in the church after a recent infra-red survey showed that the under-floor heating cannot be re-instated. Too much of it has corroded. The heating consultants will be looking at the best type of heating system to make the church warm at the level of the people who sit in the pews. We continue to pray for the success of this restoration work.

200 Club Relaunch — Latest News:
A warm welcome to the 20 parishioners who have joined the 200 Club since its recent relaunch – there are now 110 members. But there are still plenty of spaces and numbers available! Please consider supporting the restoration fund, while having the chance to win up to £100 in the monthly draw. Contact Karen McPhee on: 07923 564434 and she will allocate you a number. This number is ESSENTIAL when setting up your monthly payment, to ensure that it goes to the 200 Club Account and that you are included in the draw. Payment is by Standing Order, £5 per month, and should be made on the 18th of the month. After three weeks any unclaimed prizes will be added to the Restoration Fund.
Bank Details: Royal Bank of Scotland A/C Name —- St John’s RC Church Sort Code —- 834600 A/C Number — 00128065

July winners for the 200 Club:
1st £100 no 10 Margaret Cassidy
2nd £50 no 128 Marie Byrne
3rd £30 no 40 Bernadette Melee
4th £20 no 149 W&J Sinclair
5th £20 no 14 Pauline Friel

Millions of Monicas (Tuesday 4th August):
A new Millions of Monicas prayer group is beginning at the parish of Saint Charles Borromeo, Paisley. They will meet on the first Tuesday of the month, starting on Tuesday 4th August, from 6:30pm to 7:30pm in the church. Women from surrounding parishes are welcome to join and gather for one hour of guided prayer, which always includes a Rosary for our children in need of God’s mercy and a return to the practice of their Catholic faith. All women are welcome. Many who come are mothers, grandmothers, aunts, and confirmation sponsors, following the example of Saint Monica in her perseverance in prayer. This is not a support group, and no sensitive information is shared. For more information, visit millionsofmonicas.com or contact Louise at [email protected].

Kiltwalk / Paisley 10K (Sunday 16th August):
Anwar Rafiq and Councillor Chris Lunday have very generously offered to raise money for the restoration of our beautiful church. Anwar is doing the Dundee Kiltwalk on 16th Aug and on the same day, Cllr Lunday will be pounding the streets of Paisley doing the 10k! Please lend them your support and help them reach their target of £1,000 each! And please share with all your family and friends! Let’s smash their target!
Anwar - https://www.justgiving.com/page/st-john-the-evangelist-barrhead-2?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL
Cllr Lunday - https://www.justgiving.com/page/st-john-the-evangelist-barrhead-3?utm_medium=FA&utm_source=CL

March for Life UK 2026 (Friday 4th September – Saturday 5th September):
With Bishop Keenan. Departing midnight Friday 4th September from Paisley St Mirin's Cathedral, with a pickup 12:30am at Glasgow St. Andrew's Cathedral. Arriving in London at Emmanuel Centre approx. 7:30/8:00am Saturday 5th September for the Exhibition, Mass, talks and stall. Departing on Saturday 5th September at approx. 6:00pm, dropping off at Glasgow and Paisley. £30pp. For further details, visit https://rcdop.org.uk/marchforlife2026

Safeguarding Induction Training:
If you are a new volunteer, or one who has attended Part 1 but yet to complete Part 2 training, you are invited to sign up for one of the following training sessions. Please contact Sarah Jane Colhoun at the Safeguarding Office to register. Tel: 01418476138 or [email protected]
Date
Venue

Tuesday 25th Aug, 7:00pm
Diocesan Centre, Paisley

Saturday 19th Sept, 10:30am
Saint Mary’s, Greenock

Tuesday 6th Oct, 7:00pm
Saint Joseph’s, Clarkston

Saturday 14th Nov, 10:30am
Diocesan Centre, Paisley

Back to School Prayer:
Loving and faithful God,
As a new school year begins, we place before you all our children and young people. We thank you for the gift of their lives, their curiosity, their laughter,
and the many talents you have entrusted to them.
Bless them as they return to school. Fill their hearts with confidence when they feel uncertain, with courage when they face challenges, and with joy in learning and discovering
the wonders of your creation.
Guide their teachers with wisdom, patience, and kindness. Bless parents, grandparents, and carers who encourage and support them each day. Help every school to be a place where truth is sought, friendships are formed, and every child is treated with dignity and love.
Lord Jesus, walk beside our children as you walked with your disciples. Be with them in the classroom, in the playground, on the journey to and from school, and in every moment of their day. Protect them from harm, help them to be kind to one another,
and inspire them always to choose what is good and true.
May the Holy Spirit fill them with the gifts of wisdom, understanding, and right judgment, so that they may grow not only in knowledge but also in faith, hope, and love.
And may Almighty God bless all our children and young people, their families, teachers, and school communities, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, ✠ and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Prayer to St Michael:
St Michael the Archangel, defend us in the day of Battle; Be our safeguard 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 other evil spirits, who prowl through the world, seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.