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First: GA £420.50, NGA £795.43 Monthly Standing Orders: £3,818.00 Building Fund: GA £466, NGA £417.00 Vocations: GA £10.00 St Anthony: £65.77 Month of the Holy Rosary. October Devotions Each Sunday of October at 3pm, there will be Rosary & Benediction. Please come along and pray with our Blessed Mother Mary, for peace in the world and for her assistance in our own lives. Sacred Heart Companions Prayer Group This Tuesday 11th October from 1pm-2pm, in the Tea Room. Bishop Mone RIP To commemorate the 6th Anniversary of the death of Bishop Mone, Bishop Keenan will celebrate a Requiem Mass in St Mirin’s Cathedral at 10am this Friday 14th October. Requiescat in pace. Funeral this week Ann McCartney on Friday 14th October at 10am. Altar Servers Training Training for Altar Servers at 6:30pm this Friday 14th October (not the Adults who have previously had training). New Altar Servers welcome. You have to have made your First Holy Communion. Eucharistic Adoration We are hoping to extend Adoration in the Oratory to include Tuesdays & Thursdays. To do so we need more people to commit to One hour with the Blessed Sacrament at the same time each week. Many graces and favours come to us through this time spent with Lord. Vocations to Priesthood & Religious Life increase where there is Adoration as well as conversions and people returning to their faith. You can pick up a signing up form this weekend to return and place in the box beside the Sacred Heart Statue. No need for those already signed up to re-sign unless you also wish to sign for more hours on Tuesdays/Thursdays. Stall The Stall is open each week before and after the Vigil Mass and 10am Mass. It is now located in the link corridor between the Sacristy and the Church House. If you wish to pre-order Christmas Cards, please give details to one of the ladies at the stall. Packet of 10 cards @ £1.40 and Christmas Mass Bouquets Cards @ 50p each. Cost of Living Crisis: Government Website The Scottish Government has launched a campaign promoting a new website that brings together in one place information on support, grants, benefits and advice, in order to help people find what support they may be entitled to. Visit gov.scot/costoflivingsupport Say No to Assisted Suicide Liam Mc Arthur MSP (Lib Dem) is proposing a Bill in the Scottish Parliament to legalise Assisted Suicide. This will undermine the right to life and put vulnerable people at risk of coming under pressure to end their lives prematurely. The Bishop’s Conference of Scotland are encouraging us to sign the petition available in the porch and at the side benches in the Church. Glasgow Torchlight Procession To mark the 55th Anniversary of the passing of the 1967 Abortion Act, on Thursday 27th October, the actual day on which the Act was passed, there will be Rosary at 6:30pm at George Square followed by a Procession to St Andrew's Cathedral for Holy Mass at 7:30pm. SPUC Conference Glasgow A recent BBC poll revealed that 15% of British women have experienced pressure or coercion to have an abortion that they did not want. It is vital to understand the reasons why women have abortions so that we can campaign for protections for vulnerable women and their children. You are invited on Saturday 29 October to a conference. The Cost £30/£20 concessions. The conferencecan be booked online here: https://www.spuc.org.uk/national-conferences-2022. You can also contact Katherine Hampton on [email protected], or call: 01892 542 616. National Divine Mercy Conference St Augustine’s Church in Coatbridge Saturday 29th October 9am-6pm. For further details and how to register please go to: www.divinemercy.scot/conference2022 We pray for those who have died recently Frances Burke, and Ann McCartney; and for the 6 Months’ Mind of Nancy Wilson; and the Anniversaries of Thomas Armstrong, Margaret Dillon, Mary Dickson, Matthew Fearon, Mary Finnigan, Ethna Herbert, Joseph Hughes, Steven Ingram, Mary Lunday, John McGuire Snr, and James Watson.
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This obligation will be re-instated from Sunday 2nd January 2022, the Solemnity of the Epiphany. CHRISTMAS MASSES
Friday 24th December: Vigil Mass 5:30pm, Midnight Mass (12 midnight).
Christmas Morning 10am, 11:30am. Sunday 26th December - Feast of Holy Family: 10am, 11:30am, 5pm (No Saturday Vigil on Christmas Day night) Monday 27th December - Patronal Feast of St John the Evangelist: Mass at 10am to celebrate our Parish Patron. Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God 1st Jan: Both Parishes Masses at 10am. Both Parishes will be Consecrated to Our Blessed Mother. Sunday 2nd January - Feast of the Epiphany: 10am, 11:30am, 5pm (No Saturday Vigil, 1st Jan, New Year’s Day night)
Friday 24th December: Vigil Masses 5pm, 7pm
Christmas Morning 10am. Sunday 26th December - Feast of Holy Family: 8:30am, 10am (No Saturday Vigil, Christmas Day night) Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God 1st Jan: Both Parishes Masses at 10am. Both Parishes will be Consecrated to Our Blessed Mother. Sunday 2nd January - Feast of the Epiphany: 8:30am, 10am (No Saturday Vigil, 1st Jan, New Year’s Day night 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. 
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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 [email protected] 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.
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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 [email protected] 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. Collections
First: Gift Aid £824.00, Non-Gift Aid £782.66 Monthly Standing Orders: £2,823.00 Education: Gift Aid £5.00 Building Fund: Gift Aid £29.00 St Anthony’s Box: £40.27 Rorate Masses in Advent in St John’s The last Rorate Mass will be this Tuesday 22nd Dec at 7:30am. Pre-Christmas Confessions There will be Confessions on Sat 19th Dec from 10:30am-11:00am in St John’s/St Thomas and 3:15pm-3:45pm in St John’s. There will also be Confessions this Wednesday the 23rd Dec in St John’s from 7pm until 8pm. Christmas Masses Thursday 24th December: Vigil 4pm, 6pm, Midnight Friday 25th December: Christmas Morning 8am, 10am, 11:30am Booking opens 12 noon on Sunday 20th December. Book here > Celebrating Christmas Day over the Christmas Octave For Catholics Christmas is not just 25 December but the Church’s liturgy extends it over an Octave of eight days that prolong the solemnity of Christmas Day. The Christmas Octave lasts from Christmas Day until 1 January when we celebrate the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. Every day within the octave is treated the same as the original feast day of the Nativity of our Lord with the Gloria repeated. This is because the great feasts of our redemption cannot be grasped in a single celebration and need a full week to consider the mystery. In Scriptures the number eight represents perfection and rest. So, we would encourage you during Covid restrictions to book to come to Mass on any of those days, knowing that you are truly still celebrating Christmas Day. Bishop’s Christmas Message and Blessing Dear Brothers and Sisters, I want to assure you of my closeness to you in prayers and daily Masses in these days, and to wish you all the peace and joy of the Infant King of Bethlehem in this Christmas which is like no other. I pray in hope for you to enjoy a blessed Christmas filled with the consolations of faith and the affection of family and loved ones all around. May the angels, who watched over the Holy Family of Jesus, Our Lady and Saint Joseph as they gathered around the manger, keep you safe in mind and body. May the New Year beckon fresh optimism for the virus to be checked and sure hope in the LORD to deliver our world from all evils. May Our Lady’s prayers fill you with the wonder of the season and may the Year of Saint Joseph bring you growing confidence in Our Heavenly Father’s good providence to restore to us in abundance the human touch we have lost a while and now more than ever cherish. With prayers and blessings always, +John Diocesan Virtual Carol Service Join Bishop John in a virtual carol service on Tuesday 29th December at 2:30pm. Words for the carols will be provided for download. Sing along together and celebrate Christmas week. The zoom link is https://zoom.us/j/7247466974 Funerals this week Tues 22nd Dec: Francis Blake 10am (St John’s) Wed 23rd Dec: Agnes Collins 9:30am (St Thomas) Wed 23rd Dec: Jane Balmer 12 Noon (Fr Joe’s mother) (St John’s) St. Margaret’s Children and Family Care Society – Virtual Crib Catholic Adoption Agency, St Margaret's Children and Family Care Society, which supports some of Scotland's most vulnerable children, is hosting a 'Virtual Crib' this Advent. Due to congregation sizes being limited due to Covid19 restrictions the charity could lose out on up to £100k in donations made each year by the Catholic community to its Crib Appeal collection boxes. St Margaret’s Virtual Crib is a peaceful, animated crib scene accompanied by a full Christmas Carol Concert from the St Andrew's Cathedral Choir. St Margaret's Virtual Crib will be live until the Feast of the Epiphany on their website at stmargaretsadoption.org.uk. Donations can be made via the St Margaret’s website or by cheque posted to the charity’s office at 26 Newton Place, Glasgow, G3 7PY. Postponement of Diocesan Lourdes and Youth to Lourdes Pilgrimages to 2022 Unfortunately, due to present circumstances and the uncertainty facing us, the Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes and Youth to Lourdes has been postponed to June-July 2022.If you already have a place on the Pilgrimage carried over from this year on Joe Walsh tours, their representatives will be contacting you in writing in the New Year to confirm our decision to reschedule and to explain how your booking can be carried forward. The Legion of Mary Wayside Club, 32 Midland Street, Glasgow G1 4PR: ‘Reaching out since 1932’ The Wayside Club provides a daily evening meal to the homeless of Glasgow, prior to COVID this would have been a shared meal with the opportunity for social connection and spiritual support from a member of the Legion of Mary with an opportunity to join in evening prayer. During COVID we have continued to provide take-away food and support and advice about accessing other agencies. We are keen to promote our service amongst Catholics who could help us by becoming legionaries to provide practical and spiritual support to our clients. We also want to encourage Auxiliary members who would be prepared to support us in prayer. We would, appreciate any promotion in your parish of our work and need for volunteers. You would be very welcome to visit us or contact us to find out more about the work we do. Rev. John Fletcher. Permanent Deacon, Spiritual Director, Our Lady of the Wayside Praesidium. [email protected] Mob: 07767122295 Home: 01360 771116 We pray for those who have died recently especially Jane Balmer, Francis Blake, Ian Burdeyron Dyster, Agnes Collins, Michael Duffy, Mary Farrell, John Hannigan, Bridgit Turner 6 Months Mind of Isobel Mc Lean and the Anniversaries of Gerard Barr, Carol Ann Burns, Madge Burns, Andy Divers, Thomas Guthrie, Anne Hannigan, Patrick Hannigan, Roseann Hannigan, Vincent Hannigan, Archibald Hughes, Bridget Kane, Jimmy, Ella & Hugh Logue, Charlie Lucas, Elizabeth Mooney, Kenny McCartney, Harry Mc Gilloway, Maureen McGuire, John Ramsay, Kelly Ann Sanders, Emmanuel Saliba, Mary & Johnny Sproul, Sam Wiseman. Happy Christmas and New Year of 2021 Fr Joe & Fr Jonathan wish you and all your loved ones a Holy & Happy Christmas and every grace and blessing for 2021. Fr Joe/Jonathan will be on call this week 20th-27th December so keep us in your prayers as we attend the sick in the RAH. Feasts in Christmastide Holy Family 27th Dec Holy Innocents 28th Dec Mary Mother of God 1st Jan, Epiphany 3rd Jan Baptism of the Lord 10th Jan The E-Bulletin will resume on the weekend 9th/10th January. Collections
First: Gift Aid £329, Non-Gift Aid £604.60 Monthly Standing Orders: £2,823.00 Education: Gift Aid £20.00 St Anthony’s Box: £2.50 Building Fund: Gift Aid £157.00, Non-Gift Aid £110.59 Rorate Masses in Advent in St John’s This is a Votive Mass in honour of Our Blessed Lady and is celebrated before dawn in candlelight. By the end of Mass, the sun is starting to rise, it is the dawn of a new day. This is a clear reminder of the True Light, which is Christ, who banishes the darkness of sin and death. In Advent we prepare with Our Blessed Mother to receive Christ, the light of the world once again in our lives at Christmas. The Rorate Masses will be on Tuesdays at 7:30am in Adventand is an additional Mass to the 10am weekday morning Masses. Advent Confessions As well as the Saturday morning Confessions in St John’s and St Thomas after the 10am Mass and Confessions from 3:15pm-3:45pm (St John’s) there will be Confessions each Wednesday of Advent in St John’s from 7pm until 8pm. Jesse Tree appeal for Christmas (St Thomas) We intend to distribute the Gift tokens on Monday the 14th of December. Please hand in any Gift Tokens by Sunday 13th of December. Thank you for your generous response. Flowers for Christmastide During the Season of Christmastide, we wish to adorn the Church with fresh flowers, fitting for this joyful season. Monetary donations for the purchasing of flowers can be handed into the Church house or into the donations buckets in envelopes marked Flowers. Thank you for your continued generosity in keeping our parishes beautiful and worthy for the Sacred Liturgy. Vocations “I shall look after my flock myself… I myself will pasture my sheep.” Is the Lord asking you to share in his pastoral love for his people, perhaps in diocesan priesthood, diaconate or religious life? Contact Fr. John Morrison phone: 0141 8895056 or email [email protected] St. Margaret’s Children and Family Care Society – Virtual Crib Catholic Adoption Agency, St Margaret's Children and Family Care Society, which supports some of Scotland's most vulnerable children, is hosting a 'Virtual Crib' this Advent. Due to congregation sizes being limited due to Covid19 restrictions the charity could lose out on up to £100k in donations made each year by the Catholic community to its Crib Appeal collection boxes. St Margaret’s Virtual Crib is a peaceful, animated crib scene accompanied by a full Christmas Carol Concert from the St Andrew's Cathedral Choir. St Margaret's Virtual Crib will be live until the Feast of the Epiphany on their website at stmargaretsadoption.org.uk. Donations can be made via the St Margaret’s website or by cheque posted to the charity’s office at 26 Newton Place, Glasgow, G3 7PY. Funerals this week Mary Dixon: Mon 14th Dec 10am (St John’s) Sharon Knox: Thurs 17th Dec 10am (St Thomas) Adult Education Talks You are invited to our next talk on Monday 21st December at 6:30pm on The New Testament by Canon Michael McMahon. Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://zoom.us/j/93318263028?pwd=dzNaSkhHcUhYdkwrb09ydlRYdzh0dz09 Passcode: 741595 Online Marriage Counselling available during Covid 19 Crisis Our diocese has a Counselling Service for Catholics Married in the Catholic Church with our dedicated Catholic Marriage Counsellor. If you are concerned about your relationship and feel you are both unable to reach a conclusion alone, it is likely that you will benefit from marriage counselling. The counsellor is there to maintain a neutral, non-judgmental position. For information or advice please email in confidence [email protected] New Dawn Scotland Healing Service New Dawn in Scotland invites you to a healing service at Clare Priory, Clare, Suffolk. Led by the Augustine Friars. To join in the evening click on the link below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQOTXR1Kap4 For further details go to www.newdawninscotland.com The Cloister Blog – St Andrew’s Foundation for Catholic Teacher Education St Andrew’s Foundation for Catholic Teacher Education has launched a brand -new blog called The Cloisters. The aim is to stimulate discussion, debate and collaboration in the area of Catholic Religious Education and Catholic Education more widely. Contributions to the blog are invited from academics, teachers, alumni, students, parents, clergy, and all interested in the mission of Catholic Education. The blog can be found at https://thecloisters.blog St Andrews Foundation for Catholic Teacher Education There is a public lecture by Bob Davis, Professor of Cultural and Religious Education on “The Star of Bethlehem, rediscovering Christmas in the year of Covid”. It is on Mon 14th Dec from 7pm-8pm and you can register by email [email protected] We pray for those who have died recently especially Jane Balmer, Mary Dixon, John Hannigan, Sharon Knox, Bridgit Turner, Edith Young and the Months Mind of Charlie Shields and also for the Anniversaries of John Boyle, Margaret Carroll, Amelia Clarke, Gerard Ellis, William Ellis, John & Rose Farrell, Thomas Hughes, Margaret Janetta, Margaret Jardine, Robert Minnery, Winnifred Minnery, Bernard, James & Susan Mc Allister, Kathleen McCreadie, Carol O’Donnell, Lex Shields, Mark Smith, Monica Tipping, Thomas Wood Snr. Reminder: All must receive Holy Communion in the hand and not on the tongue. Please leave the Church immediately after receiving Holy Communion by the one-way system, following the directions and instructions of the stewards. Please keep your Face Mask on during the entire Mass unless you have an exemption. Thank you for your co-operation in keeping others and yourself safe. 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First: Gift Aid £153.00, Non-Gift Aid £295.79 Monthly Standing Orders: £2,823 Education: Gift Aid £10.00 St Anthony’s Box: £106.75 Rorate Masses in Advent in St John’s This is a Votive Mass in honour of Our Blessed Lady and is celebrated before dawn in candlelight. By the end of Mass, the sun is starting to rise, it is the dawn of a new day. This is a clear reminder of the True Light, which is Christ,who banishes the darkness of sin and death. In Advent we prepare with Our Blessed Mother to receive Christ, the light of the world once again in our lives at Christmas. The Rorate Masses will be on Tuesdays at 7:30am in Advent and is an additional Mass to the 10am weekday morning Masses. Advent Confessions As well as the Saturday morning Confessions in St Johns and St Thomas after the 10am Mass and Confessions from 3:15pm-3:45pm (St Johns) there will be Confessions each Wednesday of Advent in St Johns from 7pm until 8pm. Feast of the Immaculate Conception 8th December: St John’s There will be three Masses on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception at 7:30am, 10am and 7pm. We will consecrate the Parish of St Johns at all these Masses. You can bring along water, salt and religious articles (Rosaries, Scapulars, Statuesetc) which we will bless at the end of each Mass. St Thomas’s Annual Consecration to Our Blessed Mother will take place as per usual on the 1st of January, the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. Jesse Tree appeal for Christmas: (St John’s) We intend to distribute the Gift tokens at the end of this week to St Luke’s High School, St John’s and St Mark’s. Please hand in any Gift Tokens by Wednesday evening. Thank you for your very generous response. Jesse Tree appeal for Christmas: (St Thomas’) We intend to distribute the Gift tokens on Monday the 14th of December. Please hand in any Gift Tokens by Sunday 13th of December. Thank you for your generous response. Flowers for Christmastide During the Season of Christmastide, we wish to adorn the Church with fresh flowers, fitting for this joyful season. Monetary donations for the purchasing of flowers can be handed into the Church house or into the donations buckets in envelopes marked Flowers. Thank you for your continued generosity in keeping our parishes beautiful and worthy for the Sacred Liturgy. Key holders Would all those with Church keys please return to Fathers Joe & Jonathan so that we can update for the alarm company all Keyholders and also for Insurance purposes. Once we have updated the list they will be returned to those who require them. 200 Club Winners (St John’s) G & M Hubner and John Joe Reilly, both won £20 for the Sept draw and W& J Sinclair won £35 for the Oct draw and can collect their winnings from the Sacristy. 200 Club (St Thomas’): Nov 1st Prize: David Ferguson, 2nd Prize: Mary Mc Cool. Dec 1st Prize: Rachael Murray, 2nd Prize: Valerie Logue. Parish Pastoral Council One of the responsibilities of a recently appointed Parish Priest is the formation of a Parish Pastoral Council; please submit your suggestions for members, and their suitability, to the parish house before the third Sunday in Advent. Parish Pastoral Councils are an essential aspect of parish life which aid the Parish Priest in his responsibility of governance; we hope to form a council which is representative of the parish itself, i.e. members of varying ages and backgrounds. Vocations “I shall look after my flock myself… I myself will pasture my sheep.” Is the Lord asking you to share in his pastoral love for his people, perhaps in diocesan priesthood, diaconate or religious life? Contact Fr. John Morrison phone: 0141 8895056 or email [email protected] St. Margaret’s Children and Family Care Society – Virtual Crib Catholic Adoption Agency, St Margaret's Children and Family Care Society, which supports some of Scotland's most vulnerable children, is hosting a 'Virtual Crib' this Advent. Due to congregation sizes being limited due to Covid19 restrictions the charity could lose out on up to £100k in donations made each year by the Catholic community to its Crib Appeal collection boxes. St Margaret’s Virtual Crib is a peaceful, animated crib scene accompanied by a full Christmas Carol Concert from the St Andrew's Cathedral Choir. St Margaret's Virtual Crib will be live until the Feast of the Epiphany on their website at stmargaretsadoption.org.uk. Donations can be made via the St Margaret’s website or by cheque posted to the charity’s office at 26 Newton Place, Glasgow, G3 7PY. Funerals in St John’s Francis Foy: Thurs 10th Dec. 10am Ian Mc Garrigle: Fri 11th Dec. 10am Mary Dixon: Mon 14th Dec 10am Funerals in St Thomas’ Catherine Miller: Sat 12th Dec 10am Sharon Knox: Thurs 17th Dec 10am We pray for those who have died recently especially James Brady, James Clifford, Mary Dixon, Frank Foy, Charles Marchetti, Catherine Miller, Ian McGarrigle, Joseph McInch, Maureen Smeaton, Giuseppe Ventre and the Anniversaries of Margaret Burns, Elliot Cleary, Neal Crossan, David Davidson, George Docherty, Charlie Hughes, Sharon Knox, Mary McAllister, John McFlynn, Jean McKay, Peter & Margaret McKenzie, Gregg Thomas McMaster, Hugh Welsh & Joan Welsh and the Months Mind of Martha Sproul. Reminder: All must receive Holy Communion in the hand and not on the tongue. Please leave the Church immediately after receiving Holy Communion by the one-way system, following the directions and instructions of the stewards. Please keep your Face Mask on during the entire Mass unless you have an exemption. Thank you for your co-operation in keeping others and yourself safe. Collections
First: Gift Aid £339.50, Non-Gift Aid £178.01 Monthly Standing Orders: £2,823. Education: Gift Aid £133.05, Non-Gift Aid £128.70 St Anthony’s Box: £19.00 Tier 4 (St John's) Mass numbers have been reduced to 20 people per Mass. For weekday Masses, 15 can be booked through Eventbrite and 5 by phone. You can only book after 11am for Mass for the next day by Eventbrite and phone. For Sunday Masses you can book on Tuesdays online from 9am (15 places) and by phone on Tuesdays from 11am (5 places). Please give everyone a chance to attend Mass and do not book multiple Masses. You cannot not attend Mass without prior booking. You have to speak with Fr Joe/Jonathan or Eileen the housekeeper to confirm a place by phone. Messages left on the answer machine should not be regarded as a booked place. Tier 4 (St Thomas) For Sunday Masses you can book online (15 places) after the last Sunday Mass (11am) for the following weekend. By phone, 5 places are available. You do not have to book for weekday Masses, however if people abuse this, we will change to online booking. You have to speak with Fr Joe/Jonathan or Eileen the housekeeper to confirm a place by phone. Messages left on the answer machine should not be regarded as a booked place. Rorate Masses in Advent in St Johns This is a Votive Mass in honour of Our Blessed Lady and is celebrated before dawn in candlelit. By the end of Mass, the sun is starting to rise, it is the dawn of a new day. This is a clear reminder of the True Light, which is Christ, who banishes the darkness of sin and death. In Advent we prepare with Our Blessed Mother to receive Christ, the light of the world once again in our lives at Christmas. The Rorate Masses will be on Tuesdays at 7:30am in Advent and is an additional Mass to the 10am weekday morning Masses. The first is Tuesday the 1st of December. Advent Confessions As well as the Saturday morning Confessions in St Johns and St Thomas after the 10am Mass and Confessions from 3:15pm-3:45pm (St Johns) there will be Confessions each Wednesday of Advent in St Johns from 7pm until 8pm. The first Wednesday of Advent is the 2nd of December. Feast of the Immaculate Conception 8th December: St Johns. There will be three Masses on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception at 7:30am, 10am and 7pm. We will consecrate the Parish of St Johns at all these Masses. You can bring along water, salt and religious articles (Rosaries, Scapulars, statues etc) which we will bless at the end of each Mass. St Thomas’s Annual Consecration to Our Blessed Mother will take place as per usual on the 1st of January, the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. Jesse Tree appeal for Christmas For the past few years the Parishes and the Mini Vinnies have very generously given wrapped gifts for families in our schools and to Our Lady of the Wayside Centre. This year due to infection control we cannot give wrapped gifts, but the need to help families is greater than usual. We would like to give gift tokens to families in need in Barrhead & Neilston. If you are able to give, please give gift tokens, either from Silverburn or the Post Office, preferably ones which can be used in different shops. Gift tokens should be in envelopes with the amount marked on the outside so that they can be fairly distributed. Please hand tokens in at Mass or post them through the parish house letterbox. (both parishes). Online Christmas Market of St Elisabeth Convent, Minsk, Belarus The joyous Christmas season is approaching! The season that is filled with love, family and, most importantly, God. As you may be aware, Sisters from the St. Elisabeth Convent (Minsk, Belarus) are unable to participate in annual Christmas markets in our region due to travel restrictions. Nevertheless, they have found a great way to spread the Christmas joy, love and deeds of mercy. They are launching the very first Online Christmas Market this year, so that people from all over the world can purchase Christmas presents and souvenirs made with love and continuous prayer. Please, click here to participate: https://catalog.obitel-minsk.com/christmas-market Through purchasing beautiful Christmas gifts each one of us will be able to serve the poor, sick, homeless and lonely people. Because every item purchased at the Online Market is a donation towards one of the Convent’s ministries. The Online Christmas Market of St. Elisabeth Convent offers a range of unique handmade items that will make memorable Christmas gifts, including:
Throughout the pandemic and shutdowns, the Sisters were able to continue running and supporting their multiple social ministries that care for the vulnerable and sick nearby the Convent. Their biggest inspiration has been Saint Elisabeth who helped the sick and the needy during her lifetime. Funerals Wed 2nd Nov: Margaret Davidones at 10am in St John's Thu 3rd Dec: Alex McDade at 10am in St Thomas' ‘Spread Love at Christmas? We are inviting you to create a Nativity Scene to display on your window for everyone outside to see. Use bright colours to make it stand out. You could add lights to catch the attention of passers by. Take a photograph and send it to [email protected] or via messenger. Find us on Facebook @Catholicerskine1 We will share all pictures submitted in our Love at Christmas Album on Facebook. Wouldn't it be great to see a Nativity in every window? Vocations “I shall look after my flock myself… I myself will pasture my sheep.” Is the Lord asking you to share in his pastoral love for his people, perhaps in diocesan priesthood, diaconate or religious life? Contact Fr. John Morrison phone: 0141 8895056 or email [email protected] St. Margaret’s Children and Family Care Society – Virtual Crib Catholic Adoption Agency, St Margaret's Children and Family Care Society, which supports some of Scotland's most vulnerable children, is hosting a 'Virtual Crib' this Advent. Due to congregation sizes being limited due to Covid19 restrictions the charity could lose out on up to £100k in donations made each year by the Catholic community to its Crib Appeal collection boxes. St Margaret’s Virtual Crib is a peaceful, animated crib scene accompanied by a full Christmas Carol Concert from the St Andrew's Cathedral Choir. St Margaret's Virtual Crib will be live until the Feast of the Epiphany on their website at stmargaretsadoption.org.uk. Donations can be made via the St Margaret’s website or by cheque posted to the charity’s office at 26 Newton Place, Glasgow, G3 7PY. Research on the Wellbeing benefits of being Religious – University of Glasgow Researchers at the University of Glasgow are interested in the wellbeing benefits of being religious. Catholics across the Diocese are being invited to take part in this 10-minute anonymous online study. You will be asked to answer some questions about your faith, your mental wellbeing, and to complete a short experiment in which you will identify emotion in voices. Here is the weblink to the anonymous study: https://exp.psy.gla.ac.uk/project?religion_wellbeing_study&auto Online Rosary and Stations of the Cross You are invited to join us, Catholic Erskine, to pray the Rosary, online, Monday – Thursday and Saturday at 12 noon each day. You are also invited to join us on Friday at 12 noon, when we pray the Stations of the Cross. At present we are using “Mary’s Way of the Cross” – a series of prayers, reflections and meditations as we accompany Mary as she follows her Son on his road to Calvary. To join any of these ventures please visit our website catholicerskine.website and click onto the Rosary link. All welcome. Parish Pastoral Council One of the responsibilities of a recently appointed Parish Priest is the formation of a Parish Pastoral Council; please submit your suggestions for members, and their suitability, to the parish house before the third Sunday in Advent. Parish Pastoral Councils are an essential aspect of parish life which aid the Parish Priest in his responsibility of governance; we hope to form a council which is representative of the parish itself, i.e. members of varying ages and backgrounds. Flowers for Christmas tide During the Season of Christmastide, we wish to adorn the Church with fresh flowers, fitting for this joyful season. Monetary donations for the purchasing of flowers can be handed into the Church house or into the donations buckets in envelopes marked flowers. Thank you for your continued generosity in keeping our parishes beautiful and worthy for the Sacred Liturgy. Keyholders Would all those with Church keys please return to Fathers Joe & Jonathan so that we can update for the alarm company all Keyholders and also for Insurance purposes. Once we have updated the list they will be returned to those who require them. We pray for those who have died recently especially James Brady, Margaret Davidones, Alex McDade, Michael Quigley, Charles Shields and for the Anniversaries of Helena Carlin, Catherine Hughes, Andrew Jardine, George Logue, John & Tommy Logue, Robert Minnery, Monica McDade, Catherine & Michael McGuire, Jane Sloan. Reminder: All must receive Holy Communion in the hand and not on the tongue. Please leave the Church immediately after receiving Holy Communion by the one-way system, following the directions and instructions of the stewards. Please keep your Face Mask on during the entire Mass unless you have an exemption. Thank you for your co-operation in keeping others and yourself safe. Sunday Collections May we take this opportunity to thank all those parishioners who have continued to support the parish financially each week during the lockdown through their Standing orders and those who have handed in their weekly offerings at Mass or into the Church house. May we also thank all those who have started new standing orders and also those who have become new gift aiders. With people being furloughed and some unfortunately losing jobs we have dispensed with the Legacy collections in St Johns as from the last weekend in October. Once again thank you for your generosity.
Special Collection – Education- 22 November 2020
This collection 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. The national office supports three employees. In 2018 this collection and our Friends Campaign raised £34,308, which represents 59% of our expenditure of £33,754, resulting in a small surplus of £554. Adult Education Talks This series of talks continues on Monday 16th November on Zoom at 6:30pm with Mgr. Denis Carlin on the theme of Liturgy Join here with Passcode: 058852 . Adult Education Future talks These will take place on Monday 21st December with Canon Michael McMahon & Fr. Ryan Black on the theme of the New Testament and on Monday 18th January, Bishop John on the theme of the Teachings of Saint John Paul II. Community Circle of Prayer Every Friday evening people gather on line at 7pm for The Community Circle of Prayer. This half hour event simply consists of a little music, some readings and the opportunity to share our prayer petitions and support others in theirs. Why not spend half an hour with us this Friday in community and fellowship? You would be most welcome! Join here Jesse Tree appeal for Christmas For the past few years the parish has very generously chosen and wrapped gifts for families in our schools who struggle to have a good Christmas. As you know those most severely affected by Covid 19 are workers on furlough. This year due to infection control we cannot give wrapped gifts, but the need to help families is greater than usual. We would like to give gift tokens to families in need for parents to buy Christmas gifts. If you are able to give, please give gift tokens, either from Silverburn or the Post Office, preferably ones which can be used in different shops. Gift tokens should be in envelopes with the amount marked on the outside so that they can be fairly distributed. Please hand tokens in at Mass or post them through the parish house letterbox Safeguarding ‘Thought for the Month’ - November 2020 The Catholic Church is committed to respecting, protecting and nurturing the dignity of all people. Cardinal Winning Lecture 2020 This will be given by Dr Rebekah Lamb, Lecturer in Theology and Arts School of Divinity in St Andrew’s University. The lecture is on St Therese of Lisieux, Doctor of the Church for our times. It is on the 28th November, online via zoom. Register here. Funerals in St Johns this week Thursday 19th November: Martha Sproule Friday 20th November : Martha McKenna The Contemplation of St. John Ogilvie Join artist Anne Devine as she shares her theological, historical and spiritual journey to produce one of the most recent and significant contributions to sacred art. This online event officially unveils ‘The Contribution of St. John Ogilvie’ and provides a unique opportunity to engage in conversation with its artist. Presented by Saint Andrew’s Foundation for Catholic Teacher Education. Wednesday 18th November – 7pm-8pm. To register and access the Zoom link, please email Susan White – [email protected] Marys Meals: Double the Love Campaign At Mary’s Meals we are inspired by the courageous ‘yes’ of Mary. Her total Trust in God in the face of numerous challenges gave the World the most precious gift of all – Jesus. Throughout this year of many challenges we have continued to say yes, with the help of our generous supporters, to feeding children their daily meal in a place of education even when obstacles arose. Now we are delighted to share with you a new opportunity to say yes and provide hope to 43,000 children in Bong County, Liberia. From 2nd November until 31st January 2021, any donations made to the Double the Love campaign will be matched by UK government, up to £2 million. Each little act of love will be doubled to support families in Liberia and the hope of a better future for their children. You can get involved by setting a place at our Big Family Christmas dinner table. You can also buy our Christmas gift cards on our website. More information on how to support us can be found at www.marysmeals.org.uk/doublethelove. Thank you. Keyholders Would all those with Church keys please return to Fathers Joe & Jonathan so that we can update for the alarm company all Keyholders and also for Insurance purposes. Once we have updated the list they will be returned to those who require them. We pray for those who have died recently especially James Gormley, Freddie Harman, Moira Kellcher, Martha McKenna, Martha Sproul, Josephine Allen and for the Anniversaries of Kathleen Byrne, Charles & Mary Frances Carlton, Josephine Hendry, Harry McGunnigle, Alex Simpson, and Frank Stewart. Alpha Course in the Catholic Context – Diocese of Paisley Evangelisation Commission Dear friends of Paisley diocese, the mission of the Church is to "Go, make disciples of all nations..." Matt 28. Alpha's mission is like it - we equip and serve the Church in its mission to help people discover and develop a relationship with Jesus. Jesus calls us to faithfulness to his mission regardless of the time and place we live. We know that 2020 has been a particularly challenging year due to the Covid-19 pandemic: lots of parishes are struggling financially; limitations on Mass attendance; parish ministries have had to reduce or stop altogether; continued social distancing has left priests and parishioners feeling disconnected and isolated; many priests feel overwhelmed and under resourced at this time. The idea of doing anything new can feel daunting, if not impossible. That's why, at Alpha, we want to help lighten that burden and equip parishes to raise leaders, share the good news of Jesus, connect people with each other and with God, and create community with other parishes. The team at Alpha - Catholic Context UK have developed new training for parishes in your diocese. This is a unique opportunity to be trained directly by the Alpha UK team to get up and running with Alpha Online. To register for training on Saturday 14th November 10am-1pm please click here. If you have any questions, please contact Mike Roche at [email protected]. We can't wait to see you in November for the Alpha Online training! Reminder: All must receive Holy Communion in the hand and not on the tongue. Please leave the Church after receiving Holy Communion by the one-way system, following the directions and instructions of the stewards. Thank you for your co-operation in keeping others and yourself safe. Sunday Collections May we take this opportunity to thank all those parishioners who have continued to support the parish financially each week during the lockdown through their Standing orders and those who have handed in their weekly offerings at Mass or into the Church house. May we also thank all those who have started new standing orders and also those who have become new gift aiders. With people being furloughed and some unfortunately losing jobs we have dispensed with the Legacy collections in St Johns as from the last weekend in October. Once again thank you for your generosity. Next Diocesan Second Collection for Education: Weekend 21st/22nd November
Annual Holy Mass - Hawkhead Cemetery Father Joe Burke will celebrate in St Mirin’s Cathedral the Annual Holy Mass for the souls of the faithful departed of Hawkhead Cemetery this Sunday the 8th November at 12:00pm. Unfortunately, due to Covid, the Mass will not be in the cemetery itself this year. All those with loved ones resting there are invited to join him online or in church through Eventbrite booking. Mass is livestreamed at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOpDi2GliU0&feature=youtu.be November, Month of the Holy Souls Mass each day in November is offered for the Souls in Purgatory. They are assured of heaven but judged at the moment of death to be in need of further purification, for the sins they committed and that they made inadequate reparation for them while on earth. November lists are available as you leave the Church please and return with your offering for Masses as soon as possible. All the lists of names will be placed before the Altar during November. Remembrance Sunday Remembrance Sunday is very much different this year because of the Pandemic. Fathers Joe & Jonathan have taken part via video this year as they cannot be physically present due to restrictions. On Sunday these videos will be posted on the Councils social media platforms of Facebook and Twitter at 11am and also on the Parish website of St John’s and St Thomas’s. Scottish Interfaith week 8-15 November “Let us dream, then, as a single human family, as fellow travellers sharing the same flesh, as children of the same earth which is our common home, each of us bringing the richness of his or her beliefs and convictions, each of us with his or her own voice, brothers and sisters all.” (Fratelli Tutti 8). Today is the beginning of Scottish Interfaith week. It is an opportunity for Catholics to follow the example set by our Holy Father Pope Francis to reach out to our neighbours and to recognise all people of faith as our brothers and sisters. Take the opportunity this week to pray that people of faith might work together for peace in our world and in our country. Interfaith Scotland’s website www.interfaithscotland.org gives notification of the many interfaith events happening throughout the country this week if you would like to get involved. Community Circle of Prayer Every Friday evening people gather on line at 7pm for The Community Circle of Prayer. This half hour event simply consists of a little music, some readings and the opportunity to share our prayer petitions and support others in theirs. Why not spend half an hour with us this Friday in community and fellowship? You would be most welcome! To join please use the Zoom link https://zoom.us/j/8510142970?pwd=UUtVa2ZhOFUxa2NSZmJCckZOek0rUT09 Adult Education Talks This series of talks continues on Monday 16th November on Zoom at 6:30pm with Mgr. Denis Carlin on the theme of Liturgy. Register through the link below. https://zoom.us/j/97338649635?pwd=b1o2alR5SUU2Rmo3OXlHMGRxS2liZz09 Passcode: 058852 Adult Education Future talks These will take place on Monday 21st December with Canon Michael McMahon & Fr. Ryan Black on the theme of the New Testament and on Monday 18th January, Bishop John on the theme of the Teachings of Saint John Paul II. 100 Club Winners
Thank you to all those who have continued to support the Parish through the 100 Club. September and October’s winners are on the noticeboard. Please collect winnings from the Sacristy and with permission of the winner. for those unable to attend Mass, place collect on their behalf.
Jesse Tree appeal for Christmas For the past few years the parish has very generously chosen and wrapped gifts for families in our schools who struggle to have a good Christmas. As you know those most severely affected by Covid 19 are workers on furlough. This year due to infection control we cannot give wrapped gifts, but the need to help families is greater than usual. We would like to give gift tokens to families in need for parents to buy Christmas gifts. If you are able to give, please give gift tokens, either from Silverburn or the Post Office, preferably ones which can be used in different shops. Gift tokens should be in envelopes with the amount marked on the outside so that they can be fairly distributed. Please hand tokens in at Mass or post them through the parish house letterbox Scottish Catholic Safeguarding Service: National Safeguarding Webinar The Webinar will focus safeguarding and online risks in the pandemic both internationally and locally here in Scotland. This will take place on Saturday 14th November 11:00-13:30. Secure booking has been open since Monday 12th October. Any questions at this point, please email: [email protected] Safeguarding ‘Thought for the Month’ - November 2020 The Catholic Church is committed to respecting, protecting and nurturing the dignity of all people. Marriage Matters (www.twoinoneflesh.org.uk) Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time (Wis 6:12-16 1 Thess 4:13-18 Matt 2:1-13) Always be ready. Jesus said we must always be ready for His second coming, ready to meet Him. Being ‘ready’ doesn’t mean spending all the time doing religious things. For married couples, being ‘ready’ means being ready to listen to each other, sharing thoughts and feelings. Keep your ‘love tank’ full by thinking of ways he or she can be surprised by love. Cardinal Winning Lecture 2020: This will be given by Dr Rebekah Lamb, Lecturer in Theology and Arts School of Divinity in St Andrew’s University. The lecture is on St Therese of Lisieux, Doctor of the Church for our times. It is on the 28th November, online via zoom. Register here Thank you to John Anderson A grateful thanks to John Anderson who has retired as Gardener of our Parish Gardens. We thank him for his many years of dedicated and faithful service looking after the grounds. We wish him a happy and well- deserved retirement. Keyholders Would all those with Church keys please return to Fathers Joe & Jonathan so that we can update for the alarm company all Keyholders and also for Insurance purposes. Once we have updated the list they will be returned to those who require them. Alpha Course in the Catholic Context – Diocese of Paisley Evangelisation Commission Dear friends of Paisley diocese, the mission of the Church is to "Go, make disciples of all nations..." Matt 28. Alpha's mission is like it - we equip and serve the Church in its mission to help people discover and develop a relationship with Jesus. Jesus calls us to faithfulness to his mission regardless of the time and place we live. We know that 2020 has been a particularly challenging year due to the Covid-19 pandemic: lots of parishes are struggling financially; limitations on Mass attendance; parish ministries have had to reduce or stop altogether; continued social distancing has left priests and parishioners feeling disconnected and isolated; many priests feel overwhelmed and under resourced at this time. The idea of doing anything new can feel daunting, if not impossible. That's why, at Alpha, we want to help lighten that burden and equip parishes to raise leaders, share the good news of Jesus, connect people with each other and with God, and create community with other parishes. The team at Alpha - Catholic Context UK have developed new training for parishes in your diocese. This is a unique opportunity to be trained directly by the Alpha UK team to get up and running with Alpha Online. To register for training on Saturday 14th November 10am-1pm please click here. If you have any questions, please contact Mike Roche at [email protected]. We can't wait to see you in November for the Alpha Online training! We pray for those who have died recently especially Danny O’Neil, Martha Sproul, Ann Redmond, Susanne White and Six Months Mind of Stuart Millar and for the Anniversaries of Leo Burns, Paul Cloherty, Ann & Vincent Costello, George & Jean Docherty, Billy Geddes, George Harris, Catherine Kelly, Jenny Monaghan, Mary Monaghan, Maureen Monaghan, William Munn, Mary McGilp, Annie & John McGowan, Noreen McGowan. Plenary Indulgence during month of November Due to the coronavirus pandemic and the need to avoid large groups from forming where prohibited, the Plenary Indulgence applicable to the deceased by those who visit a cemetery has been extended beyond the normal dates of 1st to 8th November. This year, the indulgence can be obtained by anyone who visits a cemetery, even if only mentally, on any day in November, and devoutly prays for the faithful departed. The Plenary Indulgence for the Feast of All Souls’ Day (2nd November) can be obtained this year not only on the preceding or succeeding Sunday, or on the actual Feast day, but on any other day of the month chosen by each member of the faithful. In this case, the indulgence is obtained by “devoutly visiting a church or an oratory”, along with the recitation of the Our Father and the Creed, and the other requirements associated with a Plenary Indulgence. The homebound: For anyone who cannot leave their home for various reasons, including anti-Covid restrictions, they too can obtain the Plenary Indulgence by “uniting themselves spiritually to other members of the faithful”. In this case, the condition of being “completely detached from sin” and the intention of completing the other requirements for obtaining a Plenary Indulgence remain. These conditions are Sacramental Confession, reception of Holy Communion and a prayer for the Holy Father’s intentions. The Decree suggests that such prayer take place before an “image of Jesus or the Blessed Virgin Mary”. Among the various prayers that are recommended are “prayers for the deceased, Morning or Evening Prayer from the Office of the Dead, the Rosary, the Divine Mercy Chaplet, meditating on various Gospel passages proposed for the liturgy of the Dead, or completing a work of mercy by offering to God the suffering and discomforts of one’s own life”. Reminder from the Diocese: All must receive Holy Communion in the hand and not on the tongue. |
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