Obligation to attend Mass on Sundays/Holy Days of Obligation
This obligation will be re-instated from Sunday 2nd January 2022, the Solemnity of the Epiphany.
 
CHRISTMAS MASSES

​Rorate Mass: This Wednesday 22nd December at 7:30am
The Mass is celebrated in candle light, beginning in darkness and ending as a new day dawns, and we await, Christ the Light of the world.

Assisted Suicide Public Consultation
https://www.spuc.org.uk/assisteddyingscotlandconsultation
The consultation is running until Wednesday 22 December 21. Please take time to complete.

Jesse Tree
The vouchers have been distributed to our local schools. Thank you for your generosity.
 
Gentle Reminder
Please continue to wear face-masks (unless exempt) and to sanitise your hands on entering/leaving the Church and sign in and to respect people’s personal space. Thank you.
 
St Thomas 200 Club
Margaret Wood will be available this weekend of 18/19 Dec after Mass for renewing or wishing to join for next year. It is £10 per number for the year, one draw, each month except for July & August. (50% of proceeds to prize winners and 50% for church funds)
 
Oratory Christmas Closure
Please note that the Oratory will be closed for Eucharistic Adoration from 9:00pm on Wednesday, December 22nd until 10:30am on Wednesday, January 5th.
 
Blessing of homes January 2022
We are reviving a beautiful tradition of the Church called “House Blessings”. As we begin a New Year, Fr Joe/Jonathan will be delighted to visit your home to offer the Lord’s blessing and protection for the year ahead. To arrange a visit, cut off the slip at the bottom of your bulletin and return with details completed as soon as possible.
 
Vigil Mass in St Thomas from weekend 8th January 2022
The Vigil Mass will revert back to 4pm. However, if one of the priests is away, the Mass will be cancelled.
 
We pray for those who have died recently, especially
Gavin Boyle, George McGuire, Catherine Lawless, John Michael Mooney;
the 1st month's mind of
Helen Markey;
the 3 months' mind of
Tony McLachlan;
the 6 months' mind of
Brian Tinney;
and for the Anniversaries of
John Boyle, John & Helen Carroll,  Mariano  Coelho, Andy Divers, Thomas Guthrie, John & Rose Farrell, James Hallan Snr, Ann Hannigan, Vincent Hannigan, Jack Kennedy, Elizabeth Mooney, Jim & Margaret Murphy, Maureen McGuire, Sheila & Susan McKee, Nancy McKenna, James McQuade, Marc Smith, and Thomas Wood.

Marriage Preparation Courses
Please download the file below for information on courses for couples preparing for the sacrament of marriage.

Obligation to attend Mass on Sundays/Holy Days of Obligation
This obligation will be re-instated from Sunday 2nd January 2022, the Solemnity of the Epiphany.
 
Christmas Masses
St John's
24th Dec: Vigil Mass 5:30pm. Midnight Mass (12 midnight).
Christmas Morning: 10am & 11:30am.
St Thomas
24th Dec: Vigil Masses 5pm, 7pm
Christmas Morning: 10am.

Funeral in St John's
Gerald Finnell on Monday 13th December at 10am.
 
Sacred Heart Companions Prayer Group
Meeting in Tea Room this Tuesday 14th December from 1pm-2pm.
 
Rorate Mass: Each Wednesday of Advent at 7:30am
The Mass is celebrated in candle light, beginning in darkness and ending as a new day dawns, and we await, Christ the Light of the world.
 
Monthly Pro-Life Mass
This Wednesday, 15th December at 7:30pm at Holy Cross, 113 Dixon Ave, G42 8ER. Adoration begins at 6:15pm and Confession will be available throughout. The celebrant will be Fr Ben Mournian.
 
Men on a Mission - Advent Evening: Thursday 16th December at 7:30pm
We invite all men of the Diocese to join us for an Advent Holy Hour in St. Mirin's Cathedral, followed by socialising over appropriate refreshments in the diocesan centre! Please register at https://rcdop.org.uk/mens-advent-holy-hour

Assisted Suicide Public Consultation
https://www.spuc.org.uk/assisteddyingscotlandconsultation
The consultation is running until Wednesday 22 December 21. Please take time to complete.

Jesse Tree (both Parishes)
We are inviting those who wish to help families in schools & community who maybe struggling to buy Shopping Vouchers to be given as Gifts from our Parishes. Please drop off vouchers in box/house. Please mark amount on outside of envelope.
 
Think vocation
“What must we do?” The people ask John for guidance. Are seeking advice on what God is asking of you too.  Diocesan Vocations Director, Fr. John Morrison Tel: 01418895056 / e-mail vocations@rcdop.org.uk  
 
Gentle Reminder
Please continue to wear face-masks (unless exempt) and to sanitise your hands on entering/leaving and to respect people’s personal space. Thank you.
 
St Thomas 200 Club:
Margaret Wood will be available next weekend of 18/19 Dec after Mass for renewing or wishing to join for next year. It is £10 per number for the year, one draw, each month except for July & August. (50% of proceeds to prize winners and 50% for church funds)
 
St John's 100 Club November Winners
1st £100 Mgt Cassidy No 10,
2nd £70 T & M Mc Bride No 11,
3rd £35 M. Collins No 63,
4th £20 Thos Reilly No 49,
5th £20 M M Davidson No 78.
 
Scottish Catholic Magazine
Newest copy available at £2. Place monies in Paper Box (St John's) and Stall box (St Thomas). If you want to order a copy see Fr Joe/Jonathan.
 
We pray for those who have died recently
Gerald Finnell,  John Keenan, Patricia Dailly, James McMillan, and Frank Ward;
and for the Anniversaries of
Margaret Carroll, Amelia Clarke, Winnie Colclough, Nessie Collins, David Davidson, Kathyrn Devlin, Isabella Docherty, Gerard Ellis, William Ellis, Thomas Hughes, Jim Minnery, Robert Minnery, Bernard & Susan McAllister Mary McAllister, Carol O’Donnell, Alex & Dolly Quinn, Mary & Tommy Sproul, Hugh Welsh, Canon Eugene Divney, Mon Hugh Gallagher,  Canon William Harkins,  Canon Michael Teehan, and Canon Robert Barclay.

This weekend: Monthly Building Fund
 
Obligation to attend Mass on Sundays/Holy Days of Obligation
This obligation will be re-instated from Sunday 2nd January 2022, the Solemnity of the Epiphany.
 
Rorate Mass: Each Wednesday of Advent at 7:30am
The Mass is celebrated in candle light, beginning in darkness and ending as a new day dawns, and we await, Christ the Light of the world.
 
Deanery Reconciliation/Confessions
The 4 Priests of the Deanery will hear Confessions in St Joseph’s Clarkston this Tuesday 7th December at 7pm and on Thursday 9th December here in St John's  at 7pm.

Assisted Suicide Public Consultation
We must send a strong message to Mr. McArthur, MSPs and the Scottish Government: that assisted suicide is a dangerous and unethical practice that must never be legalised in Scotland or any other part of the UK. The consultation is running until Wednesday 22 December 21. Please complete the questionnaire as soon as you can and encourage others to do the same. https://www.spuc.org.uk/assisteddyingscotlandconsultation

Closing Mass for the Year of St Joseph
The year dedicated to St Joseph will be formally closed with Mass at 7:00pm on Wednesday 8th December, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, in St Mirin’s Cathedral.
 
St Thomas 200 Club
Margaret Wood will be available after both Masses on the weekend of 18/19 December for those renewing or wishing to join for next year. It is £10 per number for the year, one draw, each month except for July & August. (50% of proceeds to prize winners and 50% for church funds)
 
Action of Barrhead Churches
ABC will be having their annual Carol Singing at Tesco at 10:30am on Saturday 18th December and wish to invite anyone who would be happy to join them. 
 
Gentle Reminder
Please continue to wear face-masks (unless exempt) and to sanitise your hands on entering/leaving and to respect people’s personal space. Thank you.
 
Men on a Mission - Advent Evening: Thursday 16th December at 7:30pm
We invite all men of the Diocese to join us for an Advent Holy Hour in St. Mirin's Cathedral, on Thursday 16th December at 7:30pm, followed by socialising over appropriate refreshments in the Diocesan centre. Please register at https://rcdop.org.uk/mens-advent-holy-hour
 
CHRISTMAS MASSES
St John's
24th Dec: Vigil Mass 5:30pm. Midnight Mass (12 midnight).
Christmas Morning: 10am, 11:30am.
St Thomas:
24th Dec: Vigil Masses 5pm, 7pm
Christmas Morning: 10am.

Funerals in St John's:
Mon 6th Dec: Bernard Lafferty.
Tues 7th Dec: Ellen Burns.

Jesse Tree (both Parishes)
We are inviting those who wish to help families in schools & community who maybe struggling to buy Shopping Vouchers to be given as Gifts from our Parishes. Please drop off vouchers in box/house.
 
Faith, Family and Fraternity - A Call to Service
Supporting our clergy, serving in our parishes, helping the needy and developing our personal and family faith with like- minded men. If you are a man aged 16 or over, Province 1 of the KSC is recruiting in the Diocese just now. Call John O’Donnell on 07854 886425 or email pgk@glasgow.ksc.org.uk 
 
We pray for those who have died recently, especially
Noreen Brennan, Ellen Burns, Gerald Finnell, James Fleming, Bernard Lafferty, Margaret Lillie, James McGowan, Martin Reilly;
the 1st month's mind of
Tom Cloherty;
and for the anniversaries of
Jane Balmer, Elliot Cleary, Gerald Conafray, George Docherty, John McFlynn, Ian McGarrigle, Catherine & Michael McGuire, John O’Neill, Jane Sloan, Monica Tipping.