Solemnity of Christ the King       26th November 23
 
                                                                        
Sunday Collections                       
First Collection GA: £499.20 NGA: £861.10                                  Monthly Standing Orders: £5,194.50
Building Fund GA: £40.00                                                                St Anthony’s Box: £47.25
Education GA £533.60 NGA £529.55
 
Second Collection next weekend: Monthly Building Fund
 
First Friday for Life The next Mass will be offered in St John’s, Barrhead on Friday, the 1st of December, at 7pm.
(No 7.30am Mass). Adoration & Confession from 6pm. Bishop John invites you to fast and pray on the First Friday of each month to protect the unborn child and for the flourishing of the Pro-Life movement so that our society will build an authentic culture of life. Join your priests throughout the Diocese on the First Friday of each month as we pray for life!
 
First Friday Children’s Rosary in St John's: This Friday at 6.00pm. This is an opportunity, for children of all ages to gather together to pray the rosary. All families are invited to attend and pre- school children are very welcome. Please contact Lesley Ward if you need any further information ([email protected] or call 07910266821).

Funeral this week: Agnes Irving on Tuesday 28th Nov at 10am.
Mass of Commitment for Primary 7 Confirmandi: Next Sunday, 3rd December at 10am.
 
Primary 4 Parish Catechism: Next Sunday 3rd December after the 10am Mass in Parish Church Hall
 
Electronic Copy of  Parish Bulletin.: If you would like to receive a copy of the Parish bulletin by email, please use the submission form on the Parish website,  https://www.stjohns-barrhead.org or contact Mary Hallan, [email protected]
 
Mary’s Meals – Double the Love: From 22 November 2023 to 22 January 2024, donations made to Mary’s Meals will be doubled by a group of generous supporters, up to £1 million. There are many ways to give, including our gift cards and e-cards. Find out more at marysmeals.org.uk 

Young Adults Aged 18-35: Fr Jamie McMorrin, will explore God’s covenant with Abraham. Come along to learn more about the Faith and to meet other young Catholics. The talk begins at 7pm in the Diocesan Office on Wednesday 6th December. It will end with adoration and Benediction, followed by an opportunity to socialise in a local bar. Email Fr Ryan ([email protected]) or Fr Joe McGill ([email protected]) for more info, and to be added to the WhatsApp group. 
 
Confessions for Advent: All day confessions in St. Mirin’s are on Thurs 7th December 8am-8pm. St. Joseph’s Clarkston on Mon 11th Dec and Mon 18th Dec at 7pm in St. John’s.

Diocesan Christmas Prize Draw: You can uplift from porch books of raffle tickets (£5 per book) 1st Prize £1000, 2nd £750, 3rd £500. 4th £250. Please return weekend.
 
Parish Fundraiser: Maureen O’Kelly will sing Original and Classic Covers on Sunday 21st January from 3pm-5.30pm in the Church Hall. £15pp and tickets from Sacristy/House. For more details see flyers to uplift from end of benches in church and from posters at entry/exit points to Church
 
SCIAF Israel-Palestine Emergency Appeal:   Through the global Caritas network, SCIAF is working with local organisations to act as soon as possible.  Your donation will provide emergency support to those most in need.  Please donate to our funds for essential support to the families in urgent need by following the link:  https://www.sciaf.org.uk/get-involved/appeals/579-israeli-palestinian-emergency-appeal 
 
We pray for those who have died recently: Michael Collins, Agnes Irving, Joseph Murray and for the Months Mind of Patrick Joseph Ellis, and for the Anniversaries of Mary Teresa Ellis, Kevin Fitzgerald, Maria Herbert, Archie & Maureen Hughes, Charlie Hughes, Bernard & May Lafferty, John & Tommy Logue, Jenniffer Meechan, Jane Sloan.
 
 
 
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.

Creed: I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.

The mystery of faith.
We proclaim your Death, O Lord, and profess your Resurrection until you come again.

Or: When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup, we proclaim your Death, O Lord, until you come again.

Or: Save us, Saviour of the world, for by your Cross and Resurrection you have set us free.
 
Prayer to St Michael, the Archangel:
St Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do Thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the Divine Power of God, cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who roam throughout the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen
 

 
 
 

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   Thirty Second Sunday Year A      12th November 23
 
                                                                        
Sunday Collections                       
First Collection GA: £456.00 NGA: £860.89                                 
Monthly Standing Orders: £5,194.50
Building Fund GA: £670.50 NGA: £496.26                                   
 St Anthony’s Box: £60.96
 
Second Collection: Education-19th November. This supports the Scottish Catholic Education Service (SCES) which promotes and protects our Catholic schools in issues of national significance, and supports our schools, parishes and dioceses.  In 2022 this collection plus donations raised £17,261, which represents 35% of our expenditure of £66,114, resulting in a deficit of £48,852.
                      
Sacred Heart Companions: Meeting in the Tearoom this Tuesday the 14th November from 1pm-2pm.
 
Young Adults 18-35 :Fr Mc Morrin, who will explore God’s covenant with Abraham. The talk begins at 7pm in the diocesan office on Wednesday 6th December. It will end with adoration and Benediction, followed by an opportunity to socialise in a local bar. Email Fr Ryan ([email protected]) or Fr Joe McGill ([email protected]) for more info, and to be added to the WhatsApp group. 
 
Additional Teaching Qualification in RE for Catholic Schools: ATQRE consists of two 40-credit (Level 10) courses that are recognised by the GTCS, and which can be used to apply for Professional Recognition in the subject.  The ATQRE programme is for qualified teachers who wish to become specialist RE teachers in secondary schools. The Diocese of Paisley supports ATQRE and will pay one third of the fees for any applicant who lives in the diocese and who attends Bishop Keenan's monthly support sessions. This is payable on completion of the course. For more info, visit https://www.rcdop.org.uk/news/additional-teaching-qualification-in-re-for-catholic-schools. 
 
Diocesan Christmas Prize Draw: You can uplift from porch books of raffle tickets (£5 per book) 1st Prize £1000, 2nd £750, 3rd £500. 4th £250. Please return by 30th November.
 
Foreign Coins: Could we ask you kindly not to put foreign coins into the Votives or Collections. The Bank does not  exchange them, for our own currency.
 
In God’s Image v2: You can visit www.bcos.org.uk/InGodsImageV2 for Instruction on safeguarding in the Catholic Church in Scotland. 
 
Healing for victims of abuse: Grief to Grace is a specialised 5-day programme of spiritual and psychological healing for anyone who has suffered sexual, physical, emotional or spiritual abuse in childhood, adolescence or adulthood,  by a member of the clergy. Next retreat is on Monday, 15th to Saturday, 20th April 2024 in Perth. If you are interested  please contact the Grief to Grace (Scotland) office administrator on [email protected] 
 
Hawkhead Cemetery Mass: This will be celebrated  at 2pm on Sunday 19th November.  
 
Deceased Diocesan Clergy Mass: On Monday 20th November at 1pm in St Mirin’s Cathedral.
 
Advent Day for Primary School Children: An Advent reflection day for pupils in primary 4 -7 at St. Mary’s, Paisley 2-5pm on Sun 26th Nov. Places must be pre-booked by calling by email [email protected]  or call 889 5056.The event will include the celebration of Mass.  Children must bring with them a consent form from your parish, or school or by e-mailing [email protected]. Due to safeguarding regulations, participating children must be collected from St. Mary’s by a parent/carer/guardian.


We pray for those who have died recently: Margaret Alexander, John Craig, Patrick Joseph Ellis, Anna Munro, Gerard Scullion, and for the Anniversaries of Kathleen Byrne, Helena Carlin, Archbishop Mario Conti, Ann & Vincent Costello, Billy Geddes, Moira Newlands, Alex Taylor.
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.

Creed: I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.

The mystery of faith.
We proclaim your Death, O Lord, and profess your Resurrection until you come again.

Or: When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup, we proclaim your Death, O Lord, until you come again.

Or: Save us, Saviour of the world, for by your Cross and Resurrection you have set us free.
 
Prayer to St Michael, the Archangel:
St Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do Thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the Divine Power of God, cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who roam throughout the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen
 

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     Thirty First Sunday Year A      5th November 23
 
                                                
Sunday Collections                       
First Collection GA:£484.00
NGA: £913.92                               
Monthly Standing Orders: £5,194.50
St Anthony’ Box: £51.98                                                                
Building Fund GA: £36.00                              
                             
Second Collection this weekend: Monthly Building Fund
 
Parish First Communion Preparation Catechesis: After the 10am Mass today from 11am -11.30am, in the hall.
 
Annual Cemetery Mass: Today at St Conval's at 2pm.
 
Legion of Mary Meeting:  Anyone interested in joining Legion come to Tea Room tomorrow Mon 6th Nov at 7pm.
 
Safeguarding Training: The new training course for volunteers is being introduced in the diocese, this Tuesday, November 7 at 7pm in our church hall. A reminder for those parishioners, who have signed up. To book your place, email Sarah Jane at [email protected].   
 
Safeguarding Thought for the Month: We prioritise our Safeguarding commitments in the care and compassion we show and in the protection and healing we offer, to those who have survived abuse. 
 
Young Adults 18-35: Fr Carlin will explore God’s covenant with Noah with talk beginning at 7pm in the Diocesan Office this Wednesday 8th November. It will end with adoration and Benediction, followed by an opportunity to socialise in a local bar. Email Fr Ryan ([email protected]) or Fr Joe ([email protected]) for more info, and to be added to the WhatsApp group
 
Mary’s Meals: Mikey Williams (age 8) completed his 11k walk on Saturday the 21st October, taking 2 hours and 46 minutes. He raised a grand total of £1104.73, which will help feed 57 children for a whole year. Thankyou to all the parishioners for supporting all that Mary's Meals do. We will share some pics of his walk in the porch next week.
 
St John’s Play and Pray Group: Every Tuesday after 10am Mass until 12.00 noon. Children can play and interact in some faith-based activities and prayer. Further details or questions please contact Rachel Callaghan on 07508835310
 
Coffee Bar: This has now been running for about a year after the 10am Mass.  Initially it was only on once a month but since August it has been open every week for tea and coffee and regular home baking. Thanks to the generosity of the parish it has made £1680 in that time for Parish Funds.
 
Diocesan Christmas Prize Draw: You can uplift from porch books of raffle tickets (£5 per book) to help raise much needed funds for the Diocese. 1st Prize £1000, 2nd £750, 3rd £500. 4th £250. Please return by 30th November.
 
St Anthony’s Box (Oct): The £ 218.35 collected was sent to the Benedictine Monastery in Largs.
 
Foreign Coins: Could we ask you kindly not to put foreign coins into the Votives or Collections. The Bank does not  exchange them, for our own currency.
 
Synod on Synodality: Completed at the end of October, please find the Synthesis Document here: 
Documents (synod.va) Any comments, please send to [email protected].
 
Advent Day for Primary School Children: On Sunday the 26th November there is an Advent reflection day for pupils in primary 4 -7 at St. Mary’s, Paisley 2-5pm.  Places must be pre-booked by calling Fr Morrison on 889 5056 or email [email protected] The event will include the celebration of Mass.  Children must bring with them a consent form  from your parish, or school or by e-mailing [email protected]. Due to safeguarding regulations, participating children must be collected from St. Mary’s by a parent/carer/guardian.


We pray for those who have died recently and for the Anniversaries of James Bell, Charlie & Mary Frances Carlton, Gerard Connelly, Billy Geddes, George & May Harris, James Law, Ellen Longwill, Sandra Mears, Edward & Mary Monaghan, Maureen Monaghan, Isobel Mc Guire, Martha Mc Kenna, Martha Sproul, Fr Richard Veasey. Bishop Stephen McGill (2005)
 

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

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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.

Creed: I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, 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 for the Synod We stand before You, Holy Spirit, as we gather together in Your name. With You alone to guide us, make Yourself at home in our hearts; Teach us the way we must go and how we are to pursue it. We are weak and sinful; do not let us promote disorder. Do not let ignorance lead us down the wrong path nor partiality influence our actions. Let us find in You our unity so that we may journey together to eternal life and not stray from the way of truth and what is right. All this we ask of You, who are at work in every place and time, in the communion of the Father and the Son, forever and ever. Amen.
 
 

 

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