Vocations and Ecclesiastical Students (St Thomas only)
​This collection pays for our Paisley seminarians studying in Rome.  Currently we have three students whose seminary fees are £20,000 per year. As well donating at Mass you can also donate to this collection by visiting our Diocesan website www.rcdop.org.uk and clicking on ‘Online Parish Offertory’. 
 
New Gift Aid Envelopes for those who Pay Tax
Envelopes are available to collect from the link corridor between the Sacristy and the Church house for those who pay their First Collection weekly by envelope.
For those who pay their First Collection by STANDING ORDER/PAYA you also have envelopes for your Second Collection (12 x Monthly Building Fund / 9 x Diocesan Second Collection).
 
May, Month of Our Lady
Rosary & Benediction today at 3pm in St John's and in St Thomas' on 22nd & 29th May.
 
Congratulations
We congratulate the children of St Mark's & St John's on receiving their First Holy Communion and of St Thomas' and St Mark's on receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation. St John's pupils receive Confirmation this Monday evening. We continue to pray that they grow and develop in their faith life and love of God.
 
St Thomas
No Morning Masses this week except for funeral on Thursday.
 
100 Club Draw March/ April
Bernadette Rocks No 13
Frank Doherty No 142.
Still to collect!
 
A Series of Talks on the Divine Praises for Young Adults
The next talk of the series Blessed be Jesus Christ: True God by Fr Matthew Carlin will take place on Wednesday 18th May at 7pm in St. Mirin’s Cathedral and will be followed by Benediction and an opportunity to socialise over drinks.  A list of all other talks can be found on the Diocesan website www.rcdop.org.uk
 
Month Pro-Life Mass
The monthly Pro-Life Mass is on Wednesday, 18th May at 7:30pm at Holy Cross, 113 Dixon Ave, G42 8ER. Adoration begins at 6:15pm. All welcome.
 
Funeral in St John's
William Young on Wednesday 18th May.
Funeral in St Thomas
Sarah McKinstry on Thursday 19th May.
 
Carfin Day
The Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to Carfin, led by Bishop John Keenan, will take place on Sunday 22nd May 2022. Mass of Anointing of the Sick will be celebrated at 3pm followed by the Rosary Procession which will take place at 5:30pm. Catering facilities are available at the shrine.
 
We pray for those who have died recently
Jean Baillie, Anne Church, Catherine Greville, Olga McGlade, Sadie McKinstry, Sarah Ann Walker, and Alexander Young;
and 1st month's mind of
Nancy Wilson;
the 6 months' mind of
Helen Markey,  and Isobel McGuire;
the 9 months mind of
Kevin Markey;
and for the Anniversaries of
Sadie Blair, John Buchanan, Wilma Cook, Catherine Deighan, Nancy Devine, Vincent Dougan, Maria Fleming, Pat Gaughan, William Gore, Anne Hailstones, Patricia Hair, Ricky Hassan, Mary Hendry, Angela Kelly, Catherine Kerins, Stuart Millar, Nancy Mitchell, Maria McGlone,  John & Tilly McGorrian, Alice McGuire, Joseph McKee, Danny McQuade, Thomas Pearson, John & Sadie Quinn, Jean Ryan (Florida), Elizabeth Sim, Margaret Stevenson, Nancy Taylor, Hugh & Mary Wilson.
 
Warning – Scam Emails Pretending to be from Parish Priests or the Diocese
Parishioners please be aware there have been a number of scams email pretending to be from Parish Priests, asking for payments to be made or for vouchers to be purchased on behalf of a priest. The latest emails are not from our official @rcdop.org.uk domain but even if they appeared to be - do NOT RESPOND to the emails. Our Diocesan policy is that we will never email you to make any purchase or bank transfer on our behalf. If you do get such an email, please contact your Parish Priest preferably by phone or create a new email to the Parish (i.e. do not reply to the one you received).

Second Collection this weekend: Monthly Building Fund.
Next weekend Second Collection: Vocations.
 
SCIAF Boxes
St John's £806.64 and St Thomas £277.79.
Cheques have been sent to SCIAF. Any latecomers will have to forward the contents of their boxes themselves or donate online at www.sciaf.org.uk/donate.
 
New Gift Aid Envelopes for those who pay tax
Envelopes are available to collect from the link corridor between the Sacristy and the Church house for those who pay their First Collection weekly by envelope.
For those who pay their First Collection by STANDING ORDER/PAYA you also have envelopes for your Second Collection (12 x Monthly Building Fund / 9 x Diocesan Second Collection)
 
May, Month of Our Lady
Rosary & Benediction each Sunday at 3pm.
St John's - 1st, 8th, 15th May.
St Thomas - 22nd & 29th May.
 
Children’s Rosary on Friday 6th May in St John's
You are invited to bring along your children/grandchildren from age 4 to 14 to learn how to pray the Rosary and help them make the Rosary part of their daily lives. The Rosary begins at 6.30pm and is on the First Friday of every month. For more details contact lesley@giffnockwards.co.uk or 07910266821
 
Monthly First Friday Vigil 6th May
Beginning with Holy Mass at 7pm, followed by Rosary, Stations of the Cross, Night Prayer and the time in between there are opportunities for Silent Adoration.
 
Confirmation St Mark's
This Tuesday 3rd May at 7pm.

First Communion St Mark's
This Saturday 7th May at 10:30 am. Please keep the children, parents, sponsors and teachers in your prayers.
 
SSVP Ukraine Appeal
£911.46 was raised from the collection boxes and the conference added another £1000. Thanks for your generosity.
 
SSVP Easter Edition of Ozanam News
Limited free copies now available in the porch.
 
Pilgrimage to Iona
Pilgrimage to Iona with St Francis Parish, Port Glasgow: Tuesday 27th - Thursday 29th September, staying at The Royal Hotel, Oban, with a day pilgrimage to Iona. See poster for details. Please contact Fr Matthew (stfrancis@rcdop.org.uk / 01475 700700) if interested.
 
A Series of Talks on the Divine Praises for Young Adults
The next talk of the series Blessed be Jesus Christ: True God by Fr Matthew Carlin will take place on Wednesday 18th May at 7pm in St. Mirin’s Cathedral and will be followed by Benediction and an opportunity to socialise over drinks.  A list of all other talks can be found on the Diocesan website www.rcdop.org.uk
 
Carfin Day
The Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to Carfin, led by Bishop John Keenan, will take place on Sunday 22nd May 2022. Mass of Anointing of the Sick will be celebrated at 3pm followed by the Rosary Procession which will take place at 5:30pm. Catering facilities are available at the shrine.
 
Marys Meals
During the month of May, the month dedicated to Our Lady, we invite you to join us in prayer for the work of Mary’s Meals. Further information and prayer resources including our new resource for children can be found at www.marysmeals.org.uk/prayinmay.
 
We pray for those who have died recently
Sharon Giblin, Laura Hughes, Tom Sharp, and Sadie Walker;
1 month's mind of
William Thomas Sandford;
6 months' mind of
Tom Cloherty;
and the Anniversaries of
Sadie Cunningham, Thomas Jardine, Annie & Freddie Logue, Susan McCarthy, Agnes & Jim McDade, Sadie McDonald, John & Matilda McGorrian, John McGuire, James Mc Shane.

St Conval’s Cemetery Mass
This Sunday 24th April at 2pm. All Welcome.
 
SCIAF Boxes
Please return by Wednesday of this week so that we can forward a cheque to SCIAF.
 
Divine Mercy Sunday
Today we celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday. There will be at St Mary's Church, Paisley, a Holy Hour at 4 pm. This will be led by Deacon John Morrison. Bishop John will celebrate Holy Mass at 5pm. Jesus said to St Faustina “Mankind will not have peace, until it turns with trust to My mercy. I desire that the Feast of Mercy be a refuge and shelter for all souls, and especially for poor sinners. On that day, the very depths of My tender mercy are open."
 
A Series of Talks on the Divine Praises for Young Adults
The first talk of the series will be on The Holy Trinity by Fr Joe McGill.  This will take place on Wednesday 27th April at 7pm in St. Mirin’s Cathedral and will be followed by Benediction and an opportunity to socialise over drinks.  A list of all other talks can be found on the Diocesan website www.rcdop.org.uk
 
Pilgrimage to Iona
Pilgrimage to Iona with St Francis Parish, Port Glasgow: Tuesday 27th - Thursday 29th September, staying at The Royal Hotel, Oban, with a day pilgrimage to Iona. See poster for details. Please contact Fr Matthew (stfrancis@rcdop.org.uk / 01475 700700) if interested.
 
New Gift Aid Envelopes for those who pay tax
Envelopes are available now to collect from the link corridor between the Sacristy and the Church house. For those who pay their First Collection weekly by envelope, included are 12 x Building Fund and 9 x Diocesan Second Collection envelopes.  Those who pay their First Collection by Standing Order, have envelopes for their Second Collection only (12 x Building Fund / 9 x Diocesan Second Collection envelopes) If you pay tax and would like to start a Gift Aid contribution, you can just speak to Fr Joe/Jonathan about how to set this up. (For every £1 you contribute, the Parish can claim 25p on your donation.)

Unveiling a statue of St Gianna Beretta Molla, Patron Saint of Unborn Children
Join the Society for the Protection of Unborn Children as we ask for St Gianna’s intercession for the pro-life movement in the UK. St Gianna was a 20th century wife, mother, and doctor, most often remembered for her sacrificial love for her unborn daughter. She is a patron for mothers, physicians, and unborn children. The unveiling of statue will take place on Thursday 28th April at 7pm followed by Holy Mass at 7:30pm, at Carfin Grotto.

Carfin Day
The Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to Carfin, led by Bishop John Keenan, will take place on Sunday 22nd May 2022. Mass of Anointing of the Sick will be celebrated at 3pm followed by the Rosary Procession which will take place at 5:30pm. Catering facilities are available at the shrine.
 
Marys Meals
During the month of May, the month dedicated to Our Lady, we invite you to join us in prayer for the work of Mary’s Meals. Each day we are reaching more than 2.2 million children with a nutritious meal at school in 20 countries. We ask you to join us in prayers of thanksgiving for 20 years of little acts of love that have made this work possible and in petition for God’s continued blessing, that through His providence it will continue to grow and flourish enabling us to reach more hungry children. Further information and prayer resources including our new resource for children can be found at www.marysmeals.org.uk/prayinmay.
 
SSVP Collection for Ukraine
All monies from this week’s collection is being donated to the International body of SSVP which is co-ordinating funds for humanitarian aid to Ukraine.
 
We pray for those who have died recently
Wendy Bramwell, Joan Goldie, Annie Harley, Betty McMahon, and Jonathan Smith;
and the 5 months mind of
James Fleming;
and for the Anniversaries of
James Bisland, Nan Brady, Jim Cassidy, Barbara & John Clyde, Margaret Ellis, Barbara McAleavy, Tony McCann, Maurice McGuire, Patrick McKenna, William McMaster, Fr John McNamara O.C.D., John Marshall, Anne Richardson, and Cathie Szuster.

​Easter Sunday
​No Evening Mass at 5pm in St John's.
 
St Peter’s Glenburn, Paisley
Of your charity, please pray for Fr Andrew Coleman who is seriously ill at this time and for his parishioners. Bishop Keenan has asked Fr Joe/Fr Jonathan to cover meantime all Funeral Masses in St Peter’s, Glenburn. This may cause an occasional change to our own schedules in St John's/St Thomas. Our Lady, Mother of the Clergy, pray for our priests.
 
St Conval’s Cemetery Mass
Next Sunday 24th April at 2pm. All Welcome.
 
Funerals in St Johns this week
Thursday 21st April Margaret Walters
Friday 22nd April Nancy Wilson
 
Holy Week & Easter Liturgies
A big thank you to all those who cleaned the Churches, prepared the flowers, who provided the music and singing, the pass keepers, the sacristans and altar servers, readers, extra-ordinary ministers of the Eucharist and the Liturgy Group. We are grateful for your commitment and dedication.
 
SCIAF Boxes
Please return as soon as possible, so that we can forward a cheque to SCIAF.
 
Divine Mercy Sunday
On Sunday 24th April we will celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday. There will be at St Mary's Church, 163 George Street, Paisley, a Holy Hour at 4pm. This will be led by Deacon John Morrison. Bishop John will celebrate Holy Mass at 5pm. Jesus said to St Faustina “Mankind will not have peace, until it turns with trust to My mercy. I desire that the Feast of Mercy be a refuge and shelter for all souls, and especially for poor sinners. On that day, the very depths of My tender mercy are open.
 
New Gift Aid Envelopes for those who pay tax
Envelopes are available now to collect from the link corridor between the Sacristy and the Church house. For those who pay their First Collection weekly by envelope, included are 12 x Building Fund and the 9 x Diocesan Second Collection envelopes.  Those who pay their First Collection by Standing Order have envelopes for their Second Collection only (12 x Building Fund / 9 x Diocesan Second Collection envelopes) If you pay tax and would like to start a Gift Aid Contribution, you can just speak to Fr Joe/Jonathan about how to set this up. (For every £1 you contribute, the Parish can claim 25p on your donation).

Unveiling a statue of St Gianna Beretta Molla, Patron Saint of Unborn Children
​Join the Society for the Protection of Unborn Children as we ask for St Gianna’s intercession for the pro-life movement in the UK. St Gianna was a 20th century wife, mother, and doctor, most often remembered for her sacrificial love for her unborn daughter. She is a patron for mothers, physicians, and unborn children. The unveiling of statue will take place on Thursday 28th April at 7pm followed by Holy Mass at 7:30pm, at Carfin Grotto.

Brecbannoch Pilgrimage
All are welcome to join the inaugural Brecbannoch Pilgrimage from 11th-13th June 2022.  The Brecbannoch is a 50-mile pilgrimage undertaken on foot from Oban to Iona, with the special purpose of praying for the renewal of the faith in Scotland.  Along the way, we will carry the relics of St Columba, St Andrew and St Margaret, invoking their protection over the Church in these isles.  Since his death in 574 AD, pilgrims have flocked to Iona to ask for St Columba's Intercession. Clergy, Kings, and Laity alike undertook arduous journeys to take their petitions to the Holy Abbot's relics. Our mission is to make pilgrimage there, invoking the intercession of Scotland's three patrons, St Andrew, St Margaret and St Columba, to pray for a renewal of the faith in our nation. Sign up before places run out at: www.brecbannoch.org/sign-up

We pray for those who have died recently
Anne Baillie, Edna Byrne, Patsy Duffy, Elizabeth Linden, Ian Shaw, Margaret Walters, and Nancy Wilson;
and for the Anniversaries of
John Bentley, Bridget Cannon, Margaret Carr, Irene & Mark Clougherty, Grace Collins, Eamon & John Delaney, James Kierney, Anne Lannon, Robin Millar, Helen Mullaney, Jimmy & Mary McDuffy, Thomas McAllister, Thomas McCormick, Jean McInnes, and Annie & Charlie Shields.

St Peter’s Glenburn, Paisley
Of your charity, please pray for Fr Andrew Coleman who is seriously ill at this time and for his parishioners. Bishop Keenan has asked Fr Joe/Fr Jonathan to cover all Funeral Masses in St Peter’s, Glenburn in the meantime. This may cause an occasional change to our own schedules in St John's & St Thomas. Our Lady, Mother of the Clergy, pray for our priests.
 
Stations of the Cross
Today in St Johns at 3pm.

Holy Week Services & Masses
Monday 11th April to Easter Sunday 17th April
Please find details of all our services by clicking the button below.

Confessions during Holy Week
St Johns
Mon-Fri 9:15am - 9:45am
Mon 7pm - 8pm
Holy Saturday 10:15am - 11am.
St Thomas
Mon & Wed, 10:30am – 10:50am
Fri & Sat 10:15am - 10:45am.
 
Sacred Heart Companions Prayer Group
Meeting this Tuesday 12th April from 1pm-2pm in Tea-room. All welcome.
 
Adoration in Oratory this Holy Week
Adoration will finish at 6pm on Monday and 5pm on Wednesday and there will be no Adoration on Good Friday.

Walk of Witness – Good Friday, 15th April
The procession starts at St John’s around 10:30am and finishes at ASDA.  Booklets have been prepared and there will be readings and a hymn at each of the stations.  The stations after St John’s are the Council Offices, Salvation Army, Bourock Church, St Andrew’s Church, former South & Levern Church and finally ASDA.  Soup, teas and coffees will then be offered in United Reform Church Hall. All welcome!  
 
40 Days for Life Lenten Prayer Vigil
Today, Palm Sunday, the 40 Days for Life Lenten Prayer Vigil outside of the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Hardgate Road will draw to a close. The Vigil will end with its traditional Silent Candle Lit hour from 7pm till 8pm. Please consider joining the Vigil’s final hour to commemorate those whose lives have been taken or affected by abortion since the passing of the 1967 Abortion Act. For information email: Ogilvie1615@outlook.com
 
New Envelopes for those who pay tax (Gift Aid)
Envelopes are available now to collect from the link corridor between the Sacristy and the Church house.
For those who pay their First Collection weekly by envelope, included are 12 x Building Fund and the 9 x Diocesan Second Collection envelopes.
Those who pay their First Collection by Standing Order, have envelopes for their Second Collection only (12 x Building Fund/ 9 x Diocesan Second Collection envelopes).
If you pay tax and would like to start a Gift Aid contribution, you can speak to Fr Joe/Jonathan about how to set this up. (For every £1 you contribute, the Parish can claim 25p on your donation).

Unveiling a statue of St Gianna Beretta Molla, Patron Saint of Unborn Children
Join the Society for the Protection of Unborn Children as we ask for St Gianna’s intercession for the pro-life movement in the UK. St Gianna was a 20th century wife, mother, and doctor, most often remembered for her sacrificial love for her unborn daughter. She is a patron for mothers, physicians, and unborn children. The unveiling of statue will take place on Thursday 28 April at 7pm followed by Holy Mass at 7:30pm, at Carfin Grotto.

We pray for those who have died recently, especially
June Cooper, Gill Hughes, Jean Meanan, Kevin McGinn, Tommy Montgomery, and Margaret Walters;
and for the Anniversaries of
John Donnelly, Owen Fitzpatrick, Jonathan Gilmour, Theresa Haggerty, Hugh Lynch, Andrew McLaughlin, Danny McLaughlin, and Ann Miller.

Second Collection this weekend: Monthly Building Fund.
 
Stations of the Cross
This Friday after the 10am in both Parishes and in St John's on Sundays 3rd & 10th April at 3pm.
 
St John's Additional Confessions this week
Each morning (Mon-Fri) from 9:15am to 9:45am, in the Oratory.

Thursday this week
Additional Mass at 7:30am (in St John's only).
 
Funerals
St Thomas: Bill Strain Wednesday 6th April at 10am.
St Johns: William Thomas Sandford on Thursday 7th April at 10am.
 
St Thomas 200 Club Winners March
Kathleen Cameron No. 134 (£60)
Anne Banks No. 122 (£30)
 
St John's 100 Club March
E. Mc Quade No. 138 (£140)
Frances O’Neil No. 90 (£70)
J & J Carlton No. 27 (£35)
Bernadette Rocks No. 27 (£20)
Thos Reilly No. 13 (£20)
 
40 Days for Life Lenten Prayer Vigil
Next Sunday, Palm Sunday 10th April,  the 40 Days for Life Lenten Prayer Vigil outside of the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Hardgate Road will draw to a close. The Vigil will end with its traditional Silent Candle Lit hour from 7pm till 8pm. Please consider joining the Vigil’s final hour to commemorate those whose lives have been taken or affected by abortion since the passing of the 1967 Abortion Act. For information email: Ogilvie1615@outlook.com
 
New Gift Aid Envelopes
1. For those who pay tax, Gift Aid envelopes are available now to collect from the link corridor between the Sacristy and the Church house.
2. For those who pay their First Collection weekly by envelope, also included are 12 x Building Fund and 9 x Diocesan Second Collection envelopes.
3. Those who pay their First Collection by Standing Order, have envelopes for their Second Collection only (12 x Building Fund & 9 x Diocesan Second Collection envelopes).
4. If you pay tax and would like to start a Gift Aid contribution, you can speak to Fr Joe/Jonathan about how to set this up. (For every £1 you contribute, the Parish can claim 25p on your donation).
 
Holy Week Services & Masses
Mon 11th April to Easter Sunday 17th April
Mon 11th
Mass at 10am in both Parishes and Reconciliation Service in St John's at 7pm.
Tues 12th
Mass in St John's at 10am
Wed 13th
Mass at 10am in both Parishes.
Chrism Mass at 7pm in Cathedral.
Holy Thursday
Morning Prayer in both Parishes 10am.
Mass of Lord’s Supper at 7pm in both Parishes. Night Prayer in St John's only at 9:30pm.
Good Friday
Morning Prayer at 10am in both Parishes.
Commemoration of the Lord’s Passion at 3pm in both Parishes.
Stations of the Cross at 7pm (St John's only).
Holy Saturday:
Morning Prayer at 10am in both Parishes.
Easter Vigil at 8:30pm in both Parishes. (No 4pm Mass)
Easter Sunday
10am in St Thomas
10am & 11:30am in St John's.
No 5pm Mass on Easter Sunday.
 
We pray for those who have died recently:
James Docherty, Mary Donaghy, Len Gray, William Thomas Sandford, Bill Strain, Catherine Sweeney, and David Andrew Wright;
and the 6 months' mind of
Margaret D’Arcy and Marion Malaney;
and the Anniversaries of
Gavin Confray, Claudina Fernandes, Hannah & John Hughes, Jim & Veronica Hutchison, Aidan Longwill, Peggy MacMillan, Margaret Nunnery, Peter Paton, Catherine & Patrick Smith, and Susan Tinsley.

This weekend (15th / 16th May ) Special Collection: Communications
This collection pays for our national Scottish Catholic Media Office which provides a service to the press and media with information on the activities of the Church in Scotland. The office supports two employees. You can donate easily to this by visiting our Diocesan website www.rcdop.org.uk and clicking on the ‘Online Parish Offertory’. This allows you to donate to any of the causes or parishes of your choice. You can also donate through the collection boxes at the weekend Masses.

New Envelopes for Tax Year April 21/22
These are now available after all the weekend Masses. The box contains envelopes for each week and also the 12 Monthly Parish Building Fund & Diocesan Second Collections. Those who pay their weekly donation by Standing Order also receive a Box of envelopes but only for the 12 Monthly Parish Building Fund & Diocesan Second Collections. Please inform us if you cease to pay tax. Those, who do not pay tax can set up also a Standing Order.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
9:25am-9:55am (both parishes before the 10am Mass).
Both Churches open at 9:15am.

Confessions
Saturdays: 10:30am-11am (St John’s/St Thomas)
Saturdays: 3:15pm-3:45pm (St John’s)

May, the Month of Mary
During the Sundays of May at 3pm, we will pray the Rosary, have a short talk on Our Lady and conclude with Benediction.

The Liturgy Commission
Anyone interested in preparing liturgical music for Pentecost and Corpus Christi is invited to a Zoom session on Monday evening May 17th at 7pm.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81781438330

Global Week of Prayer for the Church and Peoples of China
In March, Cardinal Bo called for a Global Week of Prayer for the Church and Peoples of China, from Sunday 23 May to Sunday 30 May. I attach his statement here for your interest, which has been widely reported in Catholic media: www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/246867/cardinal-bo-urges-prayer-octave-for-china. A small group of lay Christians have come together in response to his call and have prepared this website with resources for prayer: globalprayerforchina.org. This video encapsulates Cardinal Bo’s call: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYkzP23MVuQ

Scripture and Spirituality Conference 10th – 11th July 2021
John of the Cross and the experience of transforming love. This years’ conference focuses on St. John of the Cross and his life changing teachings of how love can transform each and every one of us. Through six thought provoking talks, each of us can learn how to become beacons of light to greater reflect Christ and offer hope to a world in much need of healing. This year, we have been blessed with six renowned speakers, authors and experts, who will bring St. John’s teachings to life and transform how we grow in our love and spirituality. For more information www.carmelite.uk.net/ssc or contact ruth.preston@carmelite.org.uk Tel: 07849 596 572

First Communions
We keep in our prayers the Primary 4 Pupils of St Mark’s who will make their First Holy Communion this Saturday the 15th of May and St John’s Primary 4 pupils on the 22nd of May. May they always have a desire for Jesus in the Eucharist and a love of Holy Mass.

St Thomas, Neilston
No 10am Mass or Confessions on Sat 22nd May due to First Communions at 10am & 11:30am in St John’s.

Funerals this week in St John’s (10am)
Mon 17th Maureen Collins
Fri 21st Stephen Lynch
Tue 25th Catherine Kerins

Parish Stewards
The stewards are giving their time voluntarily, for which we are very much indebted. They are following the instructions given to them and are trying to get as many people as possible into the church safely within the restrictions set by the Scottish Government. Please be courteous, patient and respectful in following their directions.

Adult Education Talks
You are invited to our next talk on Monday 17th May at 6:30pm on The Sacraments of Initiation by Canon Jim Duggan. Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://zoom.us/j/91955822683?pwd=QUFKcjUySzQvSFp1RWFKY3ZJblY1dz09
Passcode: 983094

Sponsor a White Flower for the Unborn
On Saturday, 22 May 2021, at Carfin Grotto, SPUC Scotland will display 14,000 white flower images, one for every child lost to abortion in Scotland in one year, to create a ‘carpet of flowers for the unborn’. Bishop Toal will bless the physical display at 2pm. If you would like to sponsor a virtual flower, please visit www.whiteflower.org.uk or call SPUC Scotland (0141 221 2094) to make a donation.

20 Days for Life June 1st till June 20th (8am until 8pm each day)
Due to Tier 4 restrictions our 2021 Lenten 40 Days for Life peaceful prayer and fasting vigil at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow was postponed. Sadly, in the midst of this current situation the government did not halt or restrict its abortion culture of death.
On March 23rd 2021 the government called for a UK National Day of Reflection to be held for those who had died from Covid the previous year. According to latest official figures at that time there had been 143,259 Covid deaths. The following month April 2021 we marked the 53rd anniversary of the implementation of the 1967 Abortion Act which has resulted in almost 9.5million deaths of our unborn children here in the UK. Think of the unborn when you pray the words ‘For what I have done and for what I have failed to do’. We, are coming out for a 20 Days for Life from June 1st until June 20th outside of the QEUH in Glasgow from 8am until 8pm each day. To take part email Ogilvie1615@outlook.com

Incahootz Barrhead Drama
The Drama group will reconvene on Mondays beginning this Monday the 17th of May in St John’s Church hall 4pm-5pm, 5pm-6pm, 6pm-7pm for the different age groups.

Altar Servers
Could you make yourself known along with your parents to Fr Joe/Jonathan after the weekend Mass you may be attending. Fr Jonathan will hope to re-train you after your long absence from altar serving. Anyone wishing to become a new Altar Server can also introduce themselves. You need to have made your First Holy Communion.

Please pray for those who have died recently especially
Maureen Collins, Jonathan Gilmour, Catherine Kerins, Marilyn Martin
and 6 months mind of
Alex Taylor
and for the Anniversaries of
Betty Boyle, Wilma Cook, Pat Gaughan, Frank Hannigan, Mary Hendry, Margaret & William Hewitt, Mary Howell, Angela Kelly, John McGorrian, Matilda McGorrian, Frank McGuire, Baby Josh Maguire, Thomas Pearson.

Can we remind everyone that Anniversaries and all notices for the E-Bulletin should be handed in by 7pm on Thursdays

Special Collection - Communications 15th / 16th May 2021
This collection pays for our national Scottish Catholic Media Office which provides a service to the press and media with information on the activities of the Church in Scotland.  The office supports two employees.  You can donate easily to this by visiting our Diocesan website www.rcdop.org.uk and clicking on the ‘Online Parish Offertory’.  This allows you to donate to any of the causes or parishes of your choice. You can also donate through the collection boxes at the weekend Masses.
 
New Envelopes for Tax Year April 21/22
These are now available after all the weekend Masses. Please collect them from the link corridor to the church house and then exit through the side door. The box contains envelopes for each week and also the 12 Monthly Parish Building Fund & Diocesan Second Collections. Those who pay their weekly donation by Standing Order also receive a Box of envelopes but only for the 12 Monthly Parish Building Fund & Diocesan Second Collections. Please inform us if you cease to pay tax. Those, who do not pay tax can set up also a Standing Order.
 
Confirmations
St Thomas Primary: Monday 10th May at 7pm in St John’s Church
Please keep the pupils, parents and sponsors in your prayers.
 
Solemnity of the Ascension (Thursday 13th May)
Due to the Pandemic it is not a Holy Day of Obligation but we will have Mass in St John’s/St  Thomas at 10am.
 
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
9:25am-9:55am (both parishes before the 10am Mass).
Both Churches open at 9:15am.
 
Confessions
Saturdays: 10:30am-11am (St John’s/St Thomas)
Saturdays: 3:15pm-3:45pm (St John’s)
 
May, the Month of Mary
During the Sundays of May at 3pm, we will pray the Rosary, have a short talk on Our Lady and conclude with Benediction. The Vatican has announced a rosary initiative dedicating the month of May to prayer for an end to the coronavirus pandemic. The Pontifical Council for the Promotion of the New Evangelization, said April 21 that “for the deep desire of the Holy Father, the month of May will be dedicated to a prayer marathon with the theme ‘Prayer to God went up incessantly from the whole Church.’”
 
Think Vocation: Sixth Sunday of Easter – 9th May 2021
“You did not choose me: no, I chose you, and I commissioned you to go out and bear fruit.” Has Jesus perhaps chosen you to share in his mission as a priest, deacon or in consecrated life? Speak to our Vocations Director, Fr. John Morrison tel: 01418895056 0r e-mail vocations@rcdop.org.uk
 
Parish Council Meeting
Our New Parish Council members are invited to a short initial meeting on Wednesday the 12th of May at 7pm in the hall (socially distanced).
 
East Renfrewshire Food Bank
The Food Bank are asking for donations of tinned rice, coffee and washing powder. There is a box in the Church & Hall to place your donations. (St John’s)
 
Adult Education Talks 
You are invited to our next talk on Monday 17th May at 6:30pm on The Sacraments of Initiation by Canon Jim Duggan. Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://zoom.us/j/91955822683?pwd=QUFKcjUySzQvSFp1RWFKY3ZJblY1dz09
Passcode: 983094
 
Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes
I regret to inform you that as of 27 April 2021, Joe Walsh Pilgrimage Tours have ceased to trade. This will mean that all pilgrims who have bookings carried over from 2020 and 2021 will have to invoke a claim through the TOPS protection policy held by Joe Walsh Tours. This can be accessed by following the link on their website. If you have any problem with this please contact Fr Gerry McNellis on 01475 632078 or stninian@rcdop.org.uk
 
SPUC Scotland
This month, SPUC Scotland is launching a new initiative to commemorate the gift of life and to particularly call to mind the many lives that have been lost in our country due to abortion.

Our usual White Flower Appeals in parishes have been unable to take place for the last year. This is an important means to raise vital funds allowing us to defend the right to life, but it is also an opportunity for us to inform parishioners of the current issues around abortion. New Government policies, facilitating abortion, have made access to abortion easier than ever and have created a slippery path which many women have gone down, often with very little time to think or weigh up the gravity of their actions.

Each abortion extinguishes a tiny human life, filled with potential and each of these is a tragedy in its own right. Sadly, these lost lives are overlooked and forgotten by a society that has become numb to the scale and malice of abortion. We want to remember each of these babies and pray that they are not forgotten but rather that their loss can compel us to save future victims of abortion.

SPUC knows that the tiny baby is the primary victim of abortion, but we also understand that there are so many others affected by it. The medics and politicians who put the framework in place to destroy life are themselves damaged in conscience by what they do and we also know that women who are put under pressure to have an abortion, can often suffer mentally and/or physically for many years after the event.

Our aim is to create a display of 14,000 flower images, one for every child lost to abortion in Scotland in one year. Bishop Toal will bless the physical display on Saturday, 22 May 2021 at Carfin Grotto when we create our ‘carpet of flowers for the unborn’. We are hoping that individuals will be willing to sponsor a virtual flower and these can be purchased online at www.whiteflower.org.uk

Mary’s Meals
Since our humble beginnings, Mary’s Meals, named after Mary the Mother of Jesus, has been built on a foundation of prayer and the many little acts of love from those who support us. 
This May, the month traditionally dedicated to Our Lady, we invite you to join us in prayer to celebrate the wonderful work of Mary’s Meals and give thanks that we are now reaching more than 1.8 million children with a nutritious meal in 19 countries every school day. We also pray for God’s continued blessing on our beautiful mission, that through His providence it will always flourish, enabling us to reach more hungry children. www.marysmeals.org.uk
 
20 Days for Life June 1st till June 20th (8am until 8pm each day)
Due to Tier 4 restrictions our 2021 Lenten 40 Days for Life peaceful prayer and fasting vigil at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow was postponed. Sadly, in the midst of this current situation the government did not halt or restrict its abortion culture of death.

On March 23rd 2021 the government called for a UK National Day of Reflection to be held for those who had died from Covid the previous year.  According to latest official figures at that time there had been 143,259 Covid deaths. The following month April 2021 we marked the 53rd anniversary of the implementation of the 1967 Abortion Act which has resulted in almost 9.5million deaths of our unborn children here in the UK.
 
Think of the unborn when you pray the words ‘For what I have done and for what I have failed to do’. Think of those words in the ballot box. ‘They will not grow old as we who are left grow old but we will remember them’. We are coming out for a 20 Days for Life from June 1st until June 20th outside of the QEUH in Glasgow from 8am until 8pm each day. To take part email Ogilvie1615@outlook.com
 
St Joseph Statue
In this year of St Joseph we would like to place fresh flowers before the statue. To defray the cost, you may like to place a donation in the flower box in the porch or hand into the church house in an envelope.
 
Dial a Mass
For those who have no Internet access, you can listen to Mass each day on a free line 0141 473 4869 (Fr Jonathan on Thursdays/Fr Joe on Fridays).
 
Incahootz Barrhead Drama
The Drama group will reconvene on Mondays beginning on Monday 17th of May in St John’s Church hall 4pm-5pm, 5pm-6pm, 6pm-7pm for the different age groups.
 
Altar Servers
Could you make yourself known along with your parents to Fr Joe/Jonathan after the weekend Mass you may be attending. Fr Jonathan will hope to re-train you after your long absence from altar-serving. Anyone wishing to become a new Altar Server can also introduce themselves. You need to have made your First Holy Communion.
 
St Thomas 200 Club Winners for April
1st Prize Frank Mc Laughlin No 60, £60
2nd Prize Bridie Connaghan No 80, £30.
You can collect winnings from the Sacristy.

Please pray for those who have died recently especially
Maureen Collins, Maria Fleming, Jonathan Gilmour, Tony McCann, Marlene Taylor McGee (Canada)
and six months mind of
Martha McKenna
and for the Anniversaries of
John Buchanan, William Gore, Agnes Lafferty, Stuart Millar, John McGuire, Robert Readie.

Can we remind everyone that Anniversaries and all notices for the e-Bulletin should be handed in by 7pm on Thursdays

Confessions:
Saturdays 10:30am- 11am (St John’s/St Thomas)
Saturdays 3:15pm-3:45pm (St John’s)
 
Divine Mercy Sunday
Jesus said to St Faustina (Diary No 699) “My daughter tell the whole world, about My inconceivable mercy. I desire that the Feast of Mercy be a refuge and shelter for all souls, and especially for poor sinners. On that day the very depths of My tender mercy are open. I pour out a whole ocean of graces upon those souls who approach the Fount of My Mercy. The soul that will go to Confession and receive Holy Communion shall obtain complete forgiveness of sins and punishment. On that day all the divine floodgates through which graces flow are opened. Let no soul fear to draw near to Me, even though its sins be as scarlet”.
Jesus promises that the soul that’s been to Confession and receives Holy Communion will be completely wiped away of the two stains that are on our soul. Those stains are sin and the temporal punishment due to sin. The special grace promised by our Lord for Divine Mercy Sunday is nothing less than the equivalent of a complete renewal of baptismal grace in the soul.
We will have at 3pm today Sunday, an afternoon of God’s Mercy with Adoration, the Divine Mercy Chaplet and the Sacrament of Reconciliation/Confession.
No evening Mass at 5pm on Sunday because of the service at 3pm. There will be a Mass at 8:30am instead. The 5pm Evening Mass will return to normal on the 18th April.

St Joseph Statue
In this year of St Joseph we would like to place fresh flowers before the statue. To defray the cost, you may like to place a donation in the flower box in the porch or hand into the church house in an envelope.
 
New Envelopes for Tax Year 21/22
Now available after all the weekend Masses. Please collect from the link corridor to the church house and then exit through the side door. This allows us to keep our two -meter social distancing. The envelopes are only for those who pay Tax. For those that do not use Standing Orders you will receive a box of envelopes for each weekly collection and also for the 12 Monthly Building Fund and Second Collections. Those who pay by Standing Order will receive a box of envelopes for the 12 Monthly Building Fund & Diocesan Second Collections.
If you lose or misplace your envelopes, please see Fr Joe/Jonathan to issue you new ones as we need to record your donation to claim Gift Aid from HMRC. Please do not use an envelope other than the envelope provided for the specific collection (i.e. use Vocations envelope for Vocations and not to score out and use for SPRED).
Please inform us if and when you cease to pay tax. Those, who do not pay tax can set up also a Standing Order.

Adult Education Talks
You are invited to our next talk on Monday 19th April at 6:30pm on The Sacraments of Vocation by Fr. Jonathan Whitworth. Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://zoom.us/j/93317740892?pwd=Skk0LzBpVUN0bXMraklqNDAvOEhQZz09
Passcode: 361919

Funerals St John’s
Mon 12th April Maureen Freemantle
Wed 14th April Francis Curran

Dial a Mass
For those who have no Internet access, you can listen to Mass each day on a free line 0141 473 4869 (Fr Jonathan on Thursdays/Fr Joe on Fridays).

East Renfrewshire Food Bank
The Food Bank are asking for donations of toiletries, for both men & women, especially deodorants. They are also looking for toilet rolls. There is a box in the Church & Hall to place your donations.

Please pray for those who have died recently especially
Angela Cameron, Francis Curran, Maureen Freemantle, Jonathan Gilmour,
and for those whose Anniversary occurs around this time
Peter Stephen Callendar, John Donnelly, Owen Fitzpatrick, Theresa Haggerty, Christopher Lunday, Hugh Lynch, Stuart Millar, Ann Miller, Helen Murney, James Maclean, John Wheelan, Sandra Williams.

Can we remind everyone that Anniversaries and all notices for the e-Bulletin should be handed in by 7pm on Thursdays. All Anniversaries handed in, should be for the forthcoming weekend. This avoids notices being lost/misplaced if the Anniversary is not intended for the forthcoming weekend but for another. 

Easter Vigil 3rd April
8pm (St John’s/St Thomas)
Easter Sunday 4th April
8:30am, 10am (St Thomas)
8:30am,10am, 11:30am (St John’s), No evening Mass.
 
Easter Vigil St John’s
Rachel Gibson will be received into the Catholic Church this evening at the Easter Vigil. Please pray for her as she makes her final preparations. We also thank the RCIA team of Kevin & Liz New, Eileen Capaldi and Fr Jonathan for accompanying Rachel on her faith journey and giving her instruction on the Catholic Faith.
 
Confessions
Saturday: 10:30am- 11am (St John’s/St Thomas)
Saturday: 3:15pm-3:45pm (St John’s)
 
Divine Mercy Sunday
Jesus said to St Faustina (Diary No 699) “My daughter tell the whole world about My inconceivable mercy. I desire that the Feast of Mercy be a refuge and shelter for all souls, and especially for poor sinners. On that day the very depths of My tender mercy are open. I pour out a whole ocean of graces upon those souls who approach the Fount of My Mercy. The soul that will go to Confession and receive Holy Communion shall obtain complete forgiveness of sins and punishment. On that day all the divine floodgates through which graces flow are opened. Let no soul fear to draw near to Me, even though its sins be as scarlet”.
Jesus promises that the soul that’s been to Confession and receives Holy Communion will be completely wiped away of the two stains that are on our soul. Those stains are sin and the temporal punishment due to sin. The special grace promised by our Lord for Divine Mercy Sunday is nothing less than the equivalent of a complete renewal of baptismal grace in the soul.
We will have at 3pm next Sunday, an afternoon of God’s Mercy with Adoration, the Divine Mercy Chaplet and the Sacrament of Reconciliation/Confession.

11th April Divine Mercy Sunday
No evening Mass at 5pm because of the service at 3pm. There will be a Mass at 8:30am instead. The 5pm Evening Mass will return to normal on the 18th April.

Dial a Mass
For those who have no Internet access, you can listen to Mass each day on a free line 0141 473 4869 (Fr Jonathan on Thursdays/Fr Joe on Fridays).
 
Thank You
A big thank you from Fr Joe & Fr Jonathan to all those who helped during the Holy Week/Easter Weekend with cleaning the church and attending to the altar linens, the altar servers/sacristans, the stewards, and florists. Your assistance and commitment are very much appreciated.
 
St Joseph Statue
In this year of St Joseph we would like to place fresh flowers before the statue. To defray the cost, you may like to place a donation in the flower box in the porch or hand into the church house in an envelope.
 
Think Vocation
“The Lord has given me a disciple’s tongue.” Jesus gave everything out of love for us. Are you being called to reflect the Master’s sacrifice by offering yourself as a priest, a deacon or religious? Speak to Fr. John Morrison e-mail: vocations@rcdop.org.uk or tel: 01418895056.  
 
Craig Lodge, Dalmally, Mission House for Young Adults
Craig Lodge Community is offering a new opportunity to young Catholics on how to live a life of mission. Craig Lodge Mission House is a nine-month residential programme for any young adult between the ages of 18-30 who desires to become a passionate lover of Jesus and become Spirit-filled evangelisers for the renewal of the Church,” (Pope Francis). Community, prayer and studying of the Catholic faith and learning to proclaim the Good News to others”.  The mission house will begin in September 2021 and applications are now being accepted. Visit the Craig Lodge website for more details.   www.craiglodge.org/missionhouse
 
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 counselling@rcdop.org.uk
 
New Envelopes for Tax Year 21/21
These will be available from this Monday the 5th of April after the 10am Mass. Please collect from the Sacristy and exit along the link corridor to the church house and then through the side door. This allows us to keep our two -meter social distancing. The envelopes are only for those who pay Tax. For those that do not use Standing Orders you will receive a box of envelopes for each weekly collection and also for the 12 Monthly Building Fund and Second Collections. Those who pay by Standing Order will receive a box of envelopes for the 12 Monthly Building Fund & Second Collections.
Please inform us if and when you cease to pay tax. Those, who do not pay tax can set up also a Standing Order.

Funerals:
Matt Mc Coll Tues 6th April at 10am (St John’s)

Please pray for those who have died recently especially
Matt McColl, Agnes O’ Donnell, Betty Robertson, Louise De Souza,
and for those whose Anniversary occurs around this time
Bridget Cloherty, Eric Coyne, Claudina Fernandes, Paul Fitzpatrick, John Hill, Josephine Hill, John & Hannah Hughes, James Kierney, Aidan Longwill, Suzy Tinsley.
 
Can we remind everyone that Anniversaries and all notices for the e-Bulletin should be handed in by 7pm on Thursdays. All Anniversaries handed in, should be for the forthcoming weekend. This avoids notices being lost/misplaced if the Anniversary is not intended for the forthcoming weekend but for another.