No formal Bulletin for  Sunday 31st December

Justice and Peace Scotland Second Collection: 7th January 2024
 
This collection helps fund our Scottish Catholic Justice and Peace Commission, our Marriage Tribunal and our Catholic Parliamentary Office. Our Justice & Peace Commission campaigns for fairness for asylum seekers and refugees and for action against climate change and for the environment. It also networks with parishes and advises our Bishops on social justice, international peace and human rights.  Its office supported by two employees.  Our national Marriage Tribunal processes cases for annulment and is supported by two staff.  Our Parliamentary Office works with MSPs, MPs and the wider political society to promote the influence of Catholic Social Teaching on our law and is supported by two staff.
 
The 2022 this collection raised £9,904 (2021: £4,905) along with investment interest of £2,875 (2021: £3,362) (total income £12,779 (2021: £8,267).
In 2022 our expenditure was £18,755 (2021: £11,307) for the J&P Pro-rata £8,138 and Scottish Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency £10,617 and the Trustees also transferred £7,280 (2021: £7,280) from the Justice and Peace Fund reserves to cover Bishops’ Conference costs relating to other Justice & Peace issues.
 
Monthly Building Fund: Transferred to the 14th January.
 
Monday 1st January 2024: Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God: Mass as normal at 10.00am. This day we annually consecrate our Parish & Families to Our Blessed Lady.
 
Workers Mass: No 7.30am Mass on Wednesday 3rd January.
 
First Friday: Only one Mass at 10.00am.
Funeral this week: Elizabeth Walker on Friday 5th January at 10am.
 
First Friday Children’s Rosary in St Johns: 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. The idea is that children as young as 4 or 5 and up to around 14 can learn to lead the rosary and make the rosary part of their daily lives. The rosary only lasts around 15 minutes. Please contact Lesley Ward if you need any further information ([email protected] or call 07910266821).
 
First Fridays for Life - 5th January - St Aidan’s, Johnstone: Adoration & Confession from 6pm and Mass at 7pm.
 
Parish Fundraiser: Packed with Celtic Heart & Soul (The Herald). Original & Classic Songs with Singer/ Songwriter Maureen O’Kelly on Sunday 21st January from 3pm - 5:30pm in the Hall. Tickets £15pp and can get tickets from the Sacristy/House or 0141 881 0769 or [email protected]  Maureen O Kelly.com/tickets. Ages is plus 16 and  byob and also friends.
 
We pray for those who have died recently: Rosemary Docherty, Maureen Howe, Tracy Mc Coll, Mary Mc Gunnigle
, Betty Walker and the Anniversaries of Mary & Tam Armstrong, Nan Carr, Mary Connolly, Mary Dibble, Clare Murray, Jack & Susan Mc Cann, Lee Mc Pake, Anne Mc Quade, Margaret Sandford, Susan Taylor.

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   Gaudete Sunday: 3rd Sunday Advent Year B      17th December 23
 
Sunday Collections                       
First Collection GA: £441.00 NGA: £938.60                                 Monthly Standing Orders: £5,194.50
Building Fund GA: £122.00                                                            
St Anthony’s Box: £85.17
Education GA £50.00
 
Advent Vouchers Appeal: Thank you to all who contributed in our appeal. Through your generosity and kindness many will now have something to give to their children this Christmas.
 
Crib and Christmas trees helpers: Anyone wishing to help put up the Christmas trees on the Sanctuary and setting up the cribs are invited to do so after the 11.30am today.
 
Confessions for Advent: Mon 18th Dec from 7pm to 8pm with other priests from the Deanery. Also 9.30am to 9.50am this Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and Saturday 23rd Dec 10.30am and 3.15pm-3.45pm.
 
Funeral this week: Maureen Frances Callaghan on Tuesday 19th December at 10.00am.
 
Advent Rorate Mass: Mass by candlelight in honour of Our Blessed Lady this Wednesday at 7.30am.
 
Christmas Eve Coffee Morning with raffle. This will take place after the 10am Sunday Mass on Christmas Eve. There will be entertainment and mince pies and maybe even a very special visitor? If anyone wants to donate a raffle prize they can hand it in on the day or after 10am Mass on the 17th.  Happy to have home baking (on the day) too!
 
First Communicants Catechism Class: This will take place in the hal,l this Sunday  17th December after 10am Mass.
 
Masses for Fourth Sunday of Advent and Christmas:
23rd December Vigil 4pm and Sunday 24th 10.00am & 11.30am.
Christmas Eve Vigil (24th Dec) 5pm and Midnight (12) & Christmas Day 8.am & 10.30am.
Please note that 5pm Vigil Mass for Christmas cannot not suffice for both Sunday and Christmas Day obligation.
 
Christmas Flowers for the Church: If you would like to contribute to the flowers and poinsettias for the Christmas Liturgies, please place monies in
 
Parish Fundraiser: Packed with Celtic Heart & Soul (The Herald). Original & Classic Songs with Singer/ Songwriter Maureen O’Kelly on Sunday 21st January from 3pm - 5:30pm in the Hall. Tickets £15pp and can get tickets from the Sacristy/House or 0141 881 0769 or [email protected]  Maureen O Kelly.com/tickets. Ages is plus 16 and  byob and also friends.
 
Stall: There are still some boxes of Religious Christmas Cards (boxes of 18) at £4.25, Christmas Mass Bouquets, Christmas Candles, Church Art Calendars 2024, Children’s Christmas story books, Christmas Gift Wrap bags.  
 
Carols in the Cathedral – Wednesday 27th December 2023 at 2.30pm: This is a lovely way for all of the families to come together as a diocesan community and worship in song the birth of Our Saviour Jesus Christ.  Refreshments in the Hall afterwards.  All donations will go towards SPRED. 
 
Safeguarding Training – 2024: The Scottish Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency has recently reorganised safeguarding induction training into one course only, combining the previous Parts 1 & 2. If you are a new volunteer or one who completed the Part 1 training course more than a year ago, you are invited to sign up for the next Safeguarding training session taking place on Tuesday 16th January at 7pm in St. Mirin’s Cathedral Hall.  Please contact Sarah Jane Colhoun at [email protected] or telephone 0141 847 6138 to book a place.
 
Adoration in the Oratory: The Oratory will close this Friday 22nd of Dec and re-open on Monday 8th January.
 
We pray for those who have died recently:  Maureen Frances Callaghan, James Loughran, Lady Nneka Anieke, Baby Joseph Mellon, Josephine Nasamu, Annie Reid and six months mind of Irene Mc Guire, and for the Anniversaries of John Boyle, Mariano Coelho, Nessie Collins, Margaret & Peter Chesney, Archie & Mary Hughes, Peter Keenan,
Bernard & Susan Mc Allister, Mary MacGregor, Maureen Mc Guire, Anna Marie Pinto, Mary & Tommy Sproul, Mark Smith, Helen Rita Terese Waters.
 
 
 
 
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]

MaryMurray:SafeguardingCo-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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                                                                                                             First Sunday Advent Year B 3rd December 23 Sunday
Collections First Collection GA: £463.00 NGA: £924.20 Monthly Standing Orders: £5,194.50

Building Fund GA: £10.00 St Anthony’s Box: £41.66 Education GA £20.00S
​econd Collection this weekend: Monthly Building Fund

Advent Giving Appeal 2023 – Supporting Families in Need:
Advent sees the beginning of our Annual Appeal in support of families in need within our community. If you are able, we would be most grateful for donations of gift vouchers for shops. We will then distribute them to our associated schools who will gift them to the children. The incredible support this appeal generates helps our young buy gifts for their families and is always deeply moving and appreciated. Envelopes containing vouchers, with their amount marked on the front, can be handed in to the sacristy or parish house.

Thank you! Mass of Commitment for Primary 7 Confirmandi: This Sunday, 3 rd December at 10am.
Primary 4 Parish Catechism: This Sunday 3 rd December after the 10am Mass in Parish Church Hall

Funeral this week:Emily Farrell on Friday 8th December at 10am.

The Children’s Liturgy group: Rehearsals will begin this Sunday 3rd December after the 10am mass for the children’s nativity which takes place on Christmas Eve before the Christmas Vigil Mass. Rehearsals will take place in the church. All children in primary school or in their pre- school year are welcome to join in. Please see one of the liturgy leaders if your child wishes to take part. Many thanks.

Prayer to be criminalised in Scotland: A new bill proposes criminalising prayer in designated ‘buffer zones’ around abortion clinics in Scotland, including inside private homes within a 200m zone. Please visit rcpolitics.org/bufferzones for more information on what you can do to stop this disproportionate and intolerant law being introduced. Please respond to the government consultation which ends on 20 December

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 (22nd Nov to 22 Jan 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. 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 this Thurs 7th December from 8am-8pm. ( Mass at 8am, 10am, 1pm) St. Joseph’s Clarkston on Mon 11th Dec at 7pm and Mon 18th Dec at 7pm in St. John’s.

Diocesan Christmas Prize Draw: We raised here at St Johns £845.00. M
any thanks to all who contributed. 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: Rosie Alexander, Michael Brown, Michael Collins, Rosemary Davis, Emily Farrell, Maureen Callaghan, Joseph Murray and for the Anniversaries of Sheila Carrol, Gerald Conafray, Betty Hughes, Ian Mc Garrigle, Catherine & Michael Mc Guire, Mary Mc Quade, Catherine Phillips, Monica Tipping.

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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