Blog Archives - Saint John the Evangelist

25/10/2025

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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

30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
26th October 2025

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]

LAST WEEK’S COLLECTIONS
First Collection GA: £387.00 NGA: £1,040.13
Mission Sunday GA: £719.61 NGA: £716.57
Restoration Fund donation; £100

Response to Psalm:
‘The lowly one called, and the Lord heard him.’

St Andrew's Day Afternoon Tea:
St John’s Social Committee are pleased to announce a Ladies Afternoon Tea on Sunday 30th November 2025. The tea will take place from 2pm to 6pm in St John’s parish hall. Tickets are available to purchase from the stall in the porch. Tickets are £10 each and includes a glass of Prosecco and entertainment. A licensed bar will be available. Please call Teresa O’Hara 07896988096 or Linda Leckie 07837184933 for tickets. All proceeds will go to the church renovation fund. Raffle prizes most welcome.

Teas and Coffees 10am Mass Sunday 2nd November:
All donations of home baking for the teas and coffees after 10am Mass on Sunday November 2nd will be gratefully received. The hall is open from 09:15 on the day.

St Conval’s Cemetery Mass 2nd November:
Join Bishop Keenan for the annual November Holy Mass at St Conval's Cemetery, for the happy eternal rest of the souls of those buried there. Holy Mass will begin in the cemetery at 2pm on Sunday 2nd November 2025. To follow online, use the following link: https://youtube.com/live/7R4ohRsv1x8?feature=share

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:
Frankie Adams, Stephen Fisher, Martine Fulton,
John Kirkwood and George McMillan.

We pray for the anniversaries of:
W. Burns, Anna Breslin, Frances Carlton, Jim Connolly, Catherine Duffy, James Duffy, Edward Gillan, Margaret Graham, Frank Hannigan, Mary Hannigan, Theresa Irwin, Willie Irwin, Eric Hickey, Elspeth McFadyen, William McFadyen, Edward Monaghan, Helen Monaghan, Mary O’Neil, Charlie Taylor and Edward Walters.

Catholic Mothers, Play and Pray Group:
The Catholic Mothers meet every Tuesday in the Hall, between 10:30am and noon, after 10am Mass. Once the hall is being used for Mass, the mothers will continue to meet in the room off the porch or visit the park (weather permitting). Everyone is welcome to join us.

Catholic Mothers Planners 2026:
Catholic Mothers Planners are now on sale for 2026. All funds go to covering hall hires, retreat costs and are sent to HQ in London.
Contact Rachel Callaghan on 07508835310 to purchase a copy.

Diocese of Paisley Young Adults:
The Young Adults series on the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass - “Heaven Meets Earth” Continues on Wednesday 29th October at 7pm in the Diocesan Office, with ’The Liturgy of the Word’ by Fr Ryan Black. All young Catholics 18-35 are welcome. For more information contact Fr. Joe McGill at [email protected] or Fr Paul Laverty [email protected]

Mary’s Meals Walk Fundraising:
Mikey, age 10, is taking on another sponsored walk in aid of Mary's Meals for the fourth year running. The last three years he has raised almost £3,000: walking 10K, 11K and 12K respectively.
This year he hopes to walk even further! Please help him raise as much as possible for a great cause.
It takes only 10p to feed a child a school meal.

Please sponsor Mikey on his next Mary's Meal adventure by following the link or by scanning the QR code:
https://www.marysmeals.org/fundraising#/detail/701P500000ZEcKrIAL

Rachael’s Vineyard Retreat:
A Rachel's Vineyard retreat for spiritual and emotional healing after abortion will be held in Glasgow on Monday, 27th to Wednesday 29th October. 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 942824or email at [email protected]. For more details, see www.rachelsvineyard.org.uk

Protect Life Tour ’25 Tuesday 28th October:
Come and find out how to oppose Stages 2 and 3 of Liam McArthur’s Assisted Dying Bill and how to make a Christian response to this fraught issue from an ethical, biblical and practical perspective. Elim Christian Fellowship, 20 Gordon St, Paisley PA1 1XD, Tuesday 28th October at 7:30pm.
Challenge Direct - Protect Life Tour ‘25 in Paisley

Monthly Divine Mercy Devotions Wednesday 29th October:
There will be Divine Mercy Mass and Adoration on Wednesday which will start with Holy Mass at 7pm celebrated by Monsignor Joe Burke followed by Adoration at St Mirin’s church, Incle Street, Paisley, PA1 1HR. All are welcome.

Glasgow Pro-Life Vigil 30th October:
Almost 11 million unborn lives have been ended by abortion since the passing of the 1967 Abortion Act. Please attend SPUC’s Candlelight Procession on Thursday 30th October to ensure these precious lives are not forgotten. The SPUC's Candlelight Procession will leave John Street at Glasgow City Chambers at 6:30pm, heading toward St Andrew's Cathedral. Attendees will pray the Rosary in the Cathedral at 7pm, followed by Mass at 7:30pm.

Montford Missionaries St John’s Memorial 2nd November:
The Priests and Brothers of the Montford Missionaries will celebrate their many years of service to the people of Barrhead and Scotland with the installation of a commemorative plaque at the entrance of our parish church at the end of the 10am Mass on Sunday 2nd November.

Those present to represent the Montford Missionaries will be:
Fr Yospeh Dwi Watan, Superior General of the Montford Missionaries
Fr Marco Pasinato, Head of Montford, Northern Europe
Fr Balaswamy Kata, General Bursar
Fr Richard Magararu, UK Lead Montford Missionary Priest

Family members of the late and well-loved Fr Jim Murray SMM will also attend this Mass. After the celebration of Mass and the unveiling of the plaque, there will be a gathering for teas and coffees in the parish hall, to which all are invited. Home baking and biscuits would be appreciated to help with catering that day. Thank you.
Renfrewshire Interfaith Remembrance Sunday Service:
The Renfrewshire Interfaith Group, East Renfrewshire Faith Forum are hosting a service on Remembrance Sunday, 9th November, and is supported by Friends of Barshaw.
The service will take place at the Peace Garden in Barshaw Park. The event will begin at the cafe at 2:45pm before attendees walk to the Peace Garden.

Representatives of many faiths and organisations will speak for a few minutes on the theme of ‘Our Future’                              which is the theme of Interfaith Week 2025. At the end of the service a white wreath will be laid at the peace pole in the garden and then attendees will return to the cafe to share soup / hot drink and friendship. Everyone is welcome.

Be Still and Know that I am God, 14 - 17 November 2025:
A three-day retreat led by Fr Roger Dawson, SJ, aiming to help participants find a greater attentiveness and disposition to God’s presence in their lives through a disciplining of the mind and awareness of the present moment.

Red Wednesday 19th November 2025:
On Red Wednesday, 19th November, our Scottish cathedrals will join Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) in celebrating Mass to remember Christians across the world who suffer for their faith. 80% of all religious persecution in the world is directed against Christians, and our brothers and sisters in Christ desperately need our prayers and support. Will you help us ‘break the silence on Christian persecution’?
Come along to one of the following Masses this Red Wednesday (19th November):
Glasgow: St Andrew’s Cathedral at 1:15pm Edinburgh: St Mary’s Catholic Cathedral at 7:00pm Motherwell: Cathedral of Our Lady of Good Aid at 10:00am Paisley: St Mirin’s Cathedral at 6:00pm Ayr (Evening Prayer): St Margaret’s Cathedral at 7:00pm For more details, contact [email protected] or call the office at 01698 337 470.

Grief to Grace:
A Healing Retreat for Victims of Abuse will take place from the 7th – 12th February 2026 in Perth. Grief to Grace is a specialised 5-day programme of spiritual and psychological healing for anyone who has suffered from sexual, physical, or emotional abuse or neglect in childhood, adolescence or adulthood, including those abused by a religious / member of the clergy. If you are interested in this confidential healing retreat, please contact:
Grief to Grace (Scotland) at [email protected]
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18/10/2025

Twenty Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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

29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
19th October 2025

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]

LAST WEEK’S COLLECTIONS
First Collection GA: £307.00 NGA: £970.22
Building Fund GA: £127.50

Response to Psalm:
‘Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth.’

Mission Sunday Second Collection:
The Second Collection this week is for Missio Scotland.
Missio Scotland is the Holy Father's official charity for overseas missions and it seeks to share God's word in the remote areas of the world where the church is young or poor.

RCIA for St John’s Parish:
If you know of anyone who wishes to enrol for the RCIA to become a Catholic, please let one of the priests know. The first session at the Parish house was held on Wednesday 24th September and was very well attended. The next session will be Wednesday 22nd October at 7pm. All are still welcome!

St Andrew's Day Afternoon Tea:
St John’s Social Committee are pleased to announce a Ladies Afternoon Tea on Sunday 30th November 2025. The tea will take place from 2pm to 6pm in St John’s parish hall. Tickets are £10 each and includes a glass of Prosecco and entertainment. A licensed bar will be available. Please call Teresa O’Hara 07896988096 or Linda Leckie 07837184933 for tickets. All proceeds will go to the church renovation fund. Raffle prizes most welcome.

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:
Patricia Cichdcka.

We pray for the anniversaries of:
Thomas Armstrong, Frank Beck, Beth Carray, Robert Cheney, Michael Conafray, Elizabeth Darcy, Tommy Forde, Mary Goldie, Dougan Grady, Frankie Lennon, Angus MacPhee, Gerald McGettigan, Eddie McGuire, Anne Marie McKirdy, Michael McQuade, Dolly Quinn and the six month’s mind of Michael Docherty.

Funeral Masses this week:
The Requiem Mass of Patrycja Cichocka will be celebrated in Polish by Fr Cazimir Royshkebich at 12pm on Thursday 23rd October.

Catholic Mothers, Play and Pray Group:
The Catholic Mothers meet every Tuesday in the Hall, between 10:30am and noon, after 10am Mass. Once the hall is being used for Mass, the mothers will continue to meet in the room off the porch or visit the park (weather permitting). Everyone is welcome to join us.

Catholic Mothers Planners 2026:
Catholic Mothers Planners are now on sale for 2026. All funds go to covering hall hires, retreat costs and are sent to HQ in London.
Contact Rachel Callaghan on 07508835310 to purchase a copy.

Mary’s Meals Walk Fundraising:
Mikey, age 10, is taking on another sponsored walk in aid of Mary's Meals for the fourth year running. The last three years he has raised almost £3,000: walking 10K, 11K and 12K respectively.
This year he hopes to walk even further! Please help him raise as much as possible for a great cause.
It takes only 10p to feed a child a school meal.

Please sponsor Mikey on his next Mary's Meal adventure by following the link or by scanning the QR code:
https://www.marysmeals.org/fundraising#/detail/701P500000ZEcKrIAL

12th National Divine Mercy Conference Hosted by the Friends of Divine Mercy Scotland:
Saturday 25 October 2025, St Mirin’s Hall, Incle Street, Paisley, PA1 1HR: 10am – 5pm.
Holy Hour at 3pm Holy Mass 4pm – St Mirin’s Cathedral.
THEME: May the God of Hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. (Rom 15:13).

Inaugural National Family Conference:
Internationally acclaimed speaker Chris Stefanick features at the National Family Conference on Saturday 25 October.

Known for his dynamic talks, Chris brings a wealth of experience in helping families deepen their faith and embrace the joy of Catholic family life.

His keynote speech will be broadcast live from the US, at this landmark event which takes place from 10:00am to 5:00pm at St Bride’s Hall, Muir Street, Motherwell, ML1 1PP.
Register at https://www.bcos.org.uk/NFC25

Diocese of Paisley Young Adults:
The Young Adults series on the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass - “Heaven Meets Earth” Continues on Wednesday 29th October at 7pm in the Diocesan Office, with ’The Liturgy of the Word’ by Fr Ryan Black. All young catholics 18-35 are welcome. For more information contact Fr. Joe McGill at [email protected] or Fr Paul Laverty [email protected]

Rachael’s Vineyard Retreat:
A Rachel's Vineyard retreat for spiritual and emotional healing after abortion will be held in Glasgow on Monday, 27th to Wednesday 29th October. 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 942824or email at [email protected]. For more details, see www.rachelsvineyard.org.uk

Glasgow Pro-Life Vigil 30th October:
Almost 11 million unborn lives have been ended by abortion since the passing of the 1967 Abortion Act. Please attend SPUC’s Candlelight Procession on Thursday 30th October to ensure these precious lives are not forgotten. The SPUC's Candlelight Procession will leave John Street at Glasgow City Chambers at 6:30pm, heading toward St Andrew's Cathedral. Attendees will pray the Rosary in the Cathedral at 7pm, followed by Mass at 7:30pm.

Montford Missionaries St John’s Memorial 2nd November:
The Priests and Brothers of the Montford Missionaries will celebrate their many years of service to the people of Barrhead and Scotland with the installation of a commemorative plaque at the entrance of our parish church at the end of the 10am Mass on Sunday 2nd November.

Those present to represent the Montford Missionaries will be:
Fr Yospeh Dwi Watan, Superior General of the Montford Missionaries
Fr Marco Pasinato, Head of Montford, Northern Europe
Fr Balaswamy Kata, General Bursar
Fr Richard Magararu, UK Lead Montford Missionary Priest

Family members of the late and well-loved Fr Jim Murray SMM will also attend this Mass.

After the celebration of Mass and the unveiling of the plaque, there will be a gathering for teas and coffees in the parish hall, to which all are invited.

St Conval’s Cemetery Mass 2nd November:
The November St Conval’s Cemetery Mass will be celebrated by Bishop John Keenan on Sunday 2 November at 2pm.

Be Still and Know that I am God, 14 - 17 November 2025:
A three-day retreat led by Fr Roger Dawson, SJ, aiming to help participants find a greater attentiveness and disposition to God’s presence in their lives through a disciplining of the mind and awareness of the present moment.

Red Wednesday 19th November 2025:
On Red Wednesday, 19th November, our Scottish cathedrals will join Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) in celebrating Mass to remember Christians across the world who suffer for their faith. 80% of all religious persecution in the world is directed against Christians, and our brothers and sisters in Christ desperately need our prayers and support. Will you help us ‘break the silence on Christian persecution’?
Come along to one of the following Masses this Red Wednesday (19th November):
Glasgow: St Andrew’s Cathedral at 1:15pm Edinburgh: St Mary’s Catholic Cathedral at 7:00pm Motherwell: Cathedral of Our Lady of Good Aid at 10:00am Paisley: St Mirin’s Cathedral at 6:00pm Ayr (Evening Prayer): St Margaret’s Cathedral at 7:00pm For more details, contact [email protected] or call the office at 01698 337 470.

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11/10/2025

Twenty Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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

28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
12th October 2025

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]

LAST WEEK’S COLLECTIONS
First Collection GA: £287.98 NGA: £987.49
Building Fund GA: £714.50 NGA: £566.89
Church Renovation Donations: £2,000.00, £50.00.

Response to Psalm:
‘The Lord has shown his salvation to the nations.’

Parish Hall Getting Ready to Move:
The Stage Curtains have now been fitted as we prepare to move into the Parish Hall later in the autumn. Thanks to Anne White who oversaw the installation through the week. There are still final specifications being done to help us work to our tight budget. We hope to have final costs ready very soon. Please keep up the prayers for the work to start as soon as possible.

Sacred Heart Prayer Group:
The Prayer Group will meet in the Tearoom on Tuesday 14th October from 1:00pm until 2:00pm.

Wednesday Workers Mass (15th October):
There is no 7:30am Workers Mass on Wednesday this week. The Workers Mass will resume on the 22nd of October.

100 club winners for September:
1st £100 no 54 Hannah Monaghan
2nd £50 no 4 Gerald Morrow
3rd £30 no 75 Theresa Gallagher
4th £20 no 149 Mark Temple
5th £20 no 8 Ian Ross (snr)

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 the anniversaries of:
Fr James Murray, Canon James O’Connell, Sarah Currie, Margaret Darcy, John Dickson, Mary Dickson, Maragret Dillon, Frank Gallacher, Joseph Hughes, Mary Lunday, Joe Lunday, John McGuire, Alison McMaster, Rena Mooney and Jimmy Watson.

Safeguarding Induction Training – 2025:
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 two years ago, 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: 0141 847 6138 or [email protected]
Tuesday 18th November at 7pm in the Diocesan Centre, Paisley, PA1 1HR.

Catholic Mothers, Play and Pray Group:
The Catholic Mothers meet every Tuesday in the Hall, between 10:30 am and noon, after 10am Mass. Once the hall is being used for Mass, the mothers will continue to meet in the room off the porch or visit the park (weather permitting). Everyone is welcome to join us.

Catholic Mothers Planners 2026:
Catholic Mothers Planners are now on sale for 2026. All funds go to covering hall hires, retreat costs and are sent to HQ in London.
Contact Rachel Callaghan on 07508835310 to purchase a copy.

Mary’s Meals Walk Fundraising:
Mikey, age 10, is taking on another sponsored walk in aid of Mary's Meals for the fourth year running. The last three years he has raised almost £3,000: walking 10K, 11K and 12K respectively.
This year he hopes to walk even further! Please help him raise as much as possible for a great cause.
It takes only 10p to feed a child a school meal.

Please sponsor Mikey on his next Mary's Meal adventure by following the link or by scanning the QR code:
https://www.marysmeals.org/fundraising#/detail/701P500000ZEcKrIAL

RCIA for St John’s Parish:
If you know of anyone who wishes to enrol for the RCIA to become a Catholic, please let one of the priests know. The first session at the Parish house was held on Wednesday 24th September and was very well attended. The next session will be Wednesday 22nd October at 7pm. All are still welcome!

Spred Volunteer Drivers Needed:
The Diocese is looking for drivers who could help bring our friends with additional support needs to their Spred group on either a Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday evening. This would involve taking them to / from the Centre at St Peter's Church, Glenburn, once a fortnight, term time only. If anyone is interested and wants to find out more please call 0141 884 8866 or email [email protected]

St Joseph’s Parish, Greenock, Makeover:
The church and hall have had a ‘makeover’ with a refitting of the church and the creation of a new hall space for 100 people. This is the first major change to the church since it was built more than 70 years ago. The project has attracted local interest including a very positive article in the Greenock Telegraph. Former parishioners and indeed all who wish to see the new church / hall space are most welcome to attend the Mass of Thanksgiving which will be celebrated by Bishop John this coming Wednesday (15th October) at 6:30pm and to be the first people to enjoy the hospitality of the parish in the new hall.

Pro-Life Mass:
The monthly Pro-Life Mass is on Wednesday, 15th October at 7.30pm at Holy Cross, 113 Dixon Ave, G42 8ER. Adoration begins at 6.15pm. Tea in the hall afterwards – all welcome. The celebrant will be Canon Gerard Conroy.

Irmas (Life of the Sisters of Mary):
The Life of the Sisters of Mary will also be freely available online from Sunday 19 October 2025. View the trailer here: www.worldvillages.org.uk/irmas/.
IRMAS, translated as “sister” in Portuguese, is a feature-length documentary that tells the story of the Sisters and their work reaching children in some of the poorest parts of the world.

12th National Divine Mercy Conference Hosted by the Friends of Divine Mercy Scotland:
Saturday 25 October 2025, St Mirin’s Hall, Incle Street, Paisley, PA1 1HR: 10am – 5pm.
Holy Hour at 3pm Holy Mass 4pm – St Mirin’s Cathedral.
THEME: May the God of Hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. (Rom 15:13).

Inaugural National Family Conference:
Internationally acclaimed speaker Chris Stefanick features at the National Family Conference on Saturday 25 October.

Known for his dynamic talks, Chris brings a wealth of experience in helping families deepen their faith and embrace the joy of Catholic family life.

His keynote speech will be broadcast live from the US, at this landmark event which takes place from 10:00am to 5:00pm at St Bride’s Hall, Muir Street, Motherwell, ML1 1PP.
Register at https://www.bcos.org.uk/NFC25

Diocese of Paisley Young Adults:
The Young Adults series on the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass - “Heaven Meets Earth” Continues on Wednesday 29th October at 7pm in the Diocesan Office, with ’The Liturgy of the Word’ by Fr Ryan Black. All young catholics 18-35 are welcome. For more information contact Fr. Joe McGill at [email protected] or Fr Paul Laverty [email protected]

Rachael’s Vineyard Retreat:
A Rachel's Vineyard retreat for spiritual and emotional healing after abortion will be held in Glasgow on Monday, 27th to Wednesday 29th October. 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 942824or email at [email protected]. For more details, see www.rachelsvineyard.org.uk

Be Still and Know that I am God, 14 - 17 November 2025:
A three-day retreat led by Fr Roger Dawson, SJ, aiming to help participants find a greater attentiveness and disposition to God’s presence in their lives through a disciplining of the mind and awareness of the present moment.

HCPT Group 116 Pilgrimage to Lourdes:
Do you want to experience a life-changing pilgrimage? Join HCPT Group 116 on our annual pilgrimage to Lourdes next Easter! We serve the parishes of the Southside of Glasgow and East Kilbride, and we are seeking volunteers and pilgrims to join our special family, where we travel with disabled and disadvantaged children and adults.
You don't need any special skills, just a willingness to share your time and talents. This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference in someone's life while deepening your own faith.
If you're interested in learning more, please contact Paul Armstrong, Group 116 at [email protected].

4/10/2025

Twenty Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time.

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

27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
5th October 2025

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]

LAST WEEK’S COLLECTIONS
First Collection GA: £314.00 NGA: £1,062.85
Building Fund GA: £45.00

Response to Psalm:
O that today you would listen to his voice! ‘Harden not your hearts.’

Children’s Rosary Group:
The Children’s Rosary group will meet on Friday 10th October at 6pm. All children are welcome to come and learn to pray the rosary to our blessed mother in this month of the Holy Rosary.

Parish Hall Getting Ready to Move:
The Stage Curtains have now been fitted as we prepare to move into the Parish Hall later in the autumn. Thanks to Anne White who oversaw the installation through the week. There are still final specifications being done to help us work to our tight budget. We hope to have final costs ready very soon. Please keep up the prayers for the work to start as soon as possible.

RCIA for St John’s Parish:
If you know of anyone who wishes to enrol for the RCIA to become a Catholic, please let one of the priests know. The first session at the Parish house was held on Wednesday 24th September and was very well attended. All are still welcome!

Parish Quiz:
The next quiz will be Friday 10th October at 7pm in the parish hall. It is £2 entry for adults, BYOB and any donations for the raffle are always welcome.

100 club winners for September:
1st £100 no 54 Hannah Monaghan
2nd £50 no 4 Gerald Morrow
3rd £30 no 75 Theresa Gallagher
4th £20 no 149 Mark Temple
5th £20 no 8 Ian Ross (snr)

We pray for those who have died recently:
Norah Miller.

We pray for the anniversaries of:
Keith Fenn, Catherine Garry, Steven Ingram, Bill Malaney, Marion Malaney, Ann McCarney, Michael McCarney, Mary McKenzie, Margaret Stewart and for the six month’s mind of Florence Carson.

Funeral Mass this week:
The Requiem Mass of Norah Miller will be celebrated at 10am on Friday the 10th of October.

Safeguarding Induction Training – 2025:
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 two years ago, 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: 0141 847 6138 or [email protected]
Tuesday 18th November at 7pm in the Diocesan Centre, Paisley, PA1 1HR.

Annual Safeguarding Announcement:
This year’s annual safeguarding announcement will be read out at all masses on Sunday 5 October to coincide with the Feast of the Guardian Angels.

Safeguarding Though for the Month:
Survivors of abuse deserve special care from the Church as they struggle to understand what has happened.

Lourdes Hospitalite Reunion Cancelled:
The reunion for those who came on pilgrimage 2025, which was due to take place on 5th October at 2pm in St Ninian's Church, Gourock, has been cancelled.

Social Committee Meeting:
The next Social Committee meeting will take place on Tuesday 7th October at 6pm in the tea room.

Spred Volunteer Drivers Needed:
The Diocese is looking for drivers who could help bring our friends with additional support needs to their Spred group on either a Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday evening. This would involve taking them to / from the Centre at St Peter's Church, Glenburn, once a fortnight, term time only. If anyone is interested and wants to find out more please call 0141 884 8866 or email [email protected]

Day of Prayer for Peace Tuesday 7th October:
The Bishops of Scotland invite all Catholics to keep Tuesday 7 October as a day of prayer for peace.
God of peace and justice,
We pray for the people of the Holy land:
Israeli and Palestinian, Jew, Christian and Muslim.
We pray for an end to acts of violence and terror.
We lift to you all who are fearful and hurting.
We ask for wisdom and compassion for those in leadership.
Above all, we ask that Jesus the Prince of Peace, establish lasting reconciliation and justice for the Holy Land and all nations. Amen.

12th National Divine Mercy Conference Hosted by the Friends of Divine Mercy Scotland:
Saturday 25 October 2025, St Mirin’s Hall, Incle Street, Paisley, PA1 1HR: 10am – 5pm.
Holy Hour at 3pm Holy Mass 4pm – St Mirin’s Cathedral.
THEME: May the God of Hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. (Rom 15:13).

Inaugural National Family Conference:
Internationally acclaimed speaker Chris Stefanick features at the National Family Conference on Saturday 25 October.

Known for his dynamic talks, Chris brings a wealth of experience in helping families deepen their faith and embrace the joy of Catholic family life.

His keynote speech will be broadcast live from the US, at this landmark event which takes place from 10:00am to 5:00pm at St Bride’s Hall, Muir Street, Motherwell, ML1 1PP.
Register at https://www.bcos.org.uk/NFC25

Be Still and Know that I am God, 14 - 17 November 2025:
A three-day retreat led by Fr Roger Dawson, SJ, aiming to help participants find a greater attentiveness and disposition to God’s presence in their lives through a disciplining of the mind and awareness of the present moment.

Pope Francis Faith Award:
Congratulations and prayers for all the primary school children of St. John’s and St. Mark’s who were enrolled in the Pope Francis Faith Award this Friday at Mass.

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.