The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

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.