This weekend Special Collection for Vocations and Ecclesiastical Students
​This collection pays for our Paisley seminarians studying in Rome.  In the 2022-23 term we will have only one student, whose seminary fees are around £20,000 per year. As well as supporting our student this collection goes to the upkeep of our Scots College in Rome. In 2021 total income for vocations was £32,869 which included £21,385 from the Covid-19 impacted collections and £8,834 from the Friends campaign standing orders plus other donations and gift aid. This total income of £32,869 represented 48% of our expenditure of £68,599, resulting in a shortfall of £35,690, which was funded from general diocesan reserves.
 
Changes to weekly Service Times until Friday 30th September
Mass
St John's: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday.
St Thomas': Tuesday and  Thursday.
Confessions
St Thomas': Tuesday & Thursday 9:30am-9:50am; Saturday 3:15pm-3:45pm.
St John's: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:30am-9:50am; Saturday 10:30am-11am, 3:15pm-3:45pm.
 
St Thomas Children’s Liturgy
This weekend 11th September: Noreen, Kate & Angela.
Next weekend 18th September: Angela, Kate & Noreen.
 
Mass for Marriage
Bishop John warmly invites all who wish to celebrate and give thanks for the gift of marriage, especially engaged and married couples, to the Diocese of Paisley's Inaugural Mass for Marriage at 12 Noon on Sunday 18th September 2022 in St Mirin's Cathedral.  Reception in the Cathedral Hall follows Mass. Celebrating significant anniversaries can be emailed to Rebecca Harrison (marriageandfamily@rcdop.org.uk)
 
Diocesan Vocations Mass and 75th Anniversary of the Diocese
Bishop John will celebrate this Mass on Thursday 15th September on the Feast of St Mirin in the Cathedral at 7:00pm. Refreshments in the hall afterwards.
 
Novena to Prepare for the Arrival of Saint Bernadette’s Relics in Scotland
The relics of St. Bernadette have arrived safely in Britain and will soon be with us in Scotland.  In prayerful anticipation, I encourage you to pray the Novena available from your parishes in the nine days leading up to the arrival of the relics in Carfin.  This would mean the Novena prayer should begin on Thursday 15th September and finish on Friday 23rd September, the day before the arrival of the relics at Carfin on Saturday 24th September.
 
National Pilgrimage to Carfin
This has been moved to Sunday 25th September. This marks the Centenary of the Grotto and the Relics of St Bernadette will at Carfin that day and will remain there throughout the rest of that week. See poster in porch for full details on programme or visit www.carfingrotto.org . 
If there are enough people interested we will put on a bus. Put name/details on list in sacristy. (£10 return)
 
Message from Bishop Hugh Gilbert
The Bishops of Scotland are one with the Ukrainian people in their suffering. Bishop Kenneth Nowakowski – who joined us at our meeting in March at the beginning of the invasion of his country – has written a message for the people of Scotland to thank them for their support. He also asks for our prayers and has written a prayer for all of us to pray on the European Day of Prayer for Peace, Tuesday 14th September, the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross. May the Ukrainian people who share in the sufferings of our Lord, know that he bears the cross of their suffering with them and that the power of His Cross can turn hatred to love, and death to life. We invite all Catholics in Scotland, members of other Churches and other Faiths, and all people of good will to participate in this Day of Prayer in our parishes.
 
We pray for those who have died recently, especially
HM Queen Elizabeth, Catherine Easdon, Margaret McKelvie, and Annie Wiseman;
for the 1st Months Mind of
Alice Devine;
and for the Anniversaries of
Edward Balmer, Agnes & William Brennan, Fr Terry Donnelly, George Graham, Margaret Grant, Annie Logue, Dominic McCue Snr & Jnr, Peter McKenzie, Anna McLaughlan, and Nancy McLaughlin.

This Weekend's 2nd Collection: September Monthly Building Fund. 
Next Weekend's 2nd Collection: Vocations
 
St Anthony’s Box July/August
St John's £339.47 and St Thomas' £233.91. Monies sent to SPUC Scotland.
 
Change to weekly Services until Friday 30th September
Mass
St John's: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday.
St Thomas': Tuesday and Thursday.
Confessions 
St Thomas': Tuesday & Thursday 9:30am-9:50am; Saturday 3:15pm-3:45pm.
St John's: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:30am-9:50am; Saturday 10:30am-11am, 3:15pm-3:45pm
 
Children’s Liturgy St Thomas'
4th Sept: Teresa & Anne- Marie.
Next weekend 11th Sept: Julie & Emma.
 
National Pilgrimage for the Beatification of the Venerable Margaret Sinclair
Sunday 18th September in St Patrick’s Church, Cowgate, Edinburgh from 2pm-6pm with Holy Mass at 4:30pm. See poster for further details.
 
Mass for Marriage
Bishop John warmly invites all who wish to celebrate and give thanks for the gift of marriage, especially engaged and married couples, to the Diocese of Paisley's Inaugural Mass for Marriage at 12 Noon on Sunday 18th September 2022 in St Mirin's Cathedral.  Reception in the Cathedral Hall follows Mass. Celebrating significant anniversaries can be emailed to Rebecca Harrison (marriageandfamily@rcdop.org.uk)
 
Youth to Lourdes 2023 (S3-S6)
We leave on Thursday 29th June and arrive in Lourdes on Friday 30th June. We will arrive back in Scotland on Friday 7th July. The pilgrimage costs £650.00 but if you pay your deposit by or on Sunday 11th September you’ll qualify for a discounted price of £625.00. The deposit is £60.00 #earlybird.
Contact Fr. John Morrison tel: 01418895056 or email vocations@rcdop.org.uk or follow us on Instagram, facebook and twitter. Our first group meeting/information is at the Paisley Diocesan Offices on Sunday 11th September at 2pm.
 
Diocesan Vocations Mass and 75th Anniversary of the Diocese
Bishop John will celebrate this Mass on Thursday 15th September on the Feast of St Mirin in the Cathedral at 7:00pm. Refreshments in the hall afterwards.
 
New Dawn Scotland Youth Day (S1-S6)
In St Mirin's Cathedral on Saturday 17th September beginning with Mass with Bishop John at 10am. There is also Prayer ministry, Rosary and Workshops. The day will end with a healing service. A lunch of soup and sandwiches will be provided for a donation.  https://newdawninscotland.com/youth
 
National Pilgrimage to Carfin
This has been moved to Sunday 25th September. This marks the Centenary of the Grotto and the Relics of St Bernadette will at Carfin that day and will remain there throughout the rest of that week. See poster in porch for full details on programme or visit www.carfingrotto.org.  If there are enough people interested we will put on a bus. Put name/details on list in porch.

100 Club Winners St John's
1st: Margaret Martin No.124
2nd: Janice McKenzie No.97
3rd: Margaret Dougan No.43
4th: M.M. Davidson No.78
5th: Mary Quinn. No.104.
 
Funerals in St John's
Agnes O’Sullivan: Thursday 8th September.
Frank McShane: Friday 9th September.
Mass at 10am.
 
Congratulations
Deacon Denis celebrated 10 years as a Deacon last Tuesday 30th August. Ad multos annos vivas!
 
We pray for those who have died recently, especially
Sean Alsop, Margaret McKelvie, Frank McShane, Agnes O’Sullivan, and Annie Wiseman;
and for the Anniversaries of
Jackie Craig, Jim Carroll, James Crossan, John Delaney, Eamon Delaney, Jimmy Docherty, Margaret & Michael Docherty, Belle Henrietta Finnie, Susan Gillan, Emma Goodwin, Michael Greville, Pat McLaughlan. Jack Shaw, Julie McCormick, Michelle McCormick, Ellen McKelvie, Alison O’Kane, Ellen Speirs, and John De Souza. 

Next Weekend: September Monthly Building Fund.
 
St Thomas: Bishop’s Changes
Bishop John has appointed Canon Oliver Freney as Administrator of St Thomas and will be resident in the Church house in Neilston. Fr Joe relinquishes his post as Parish Priest and Fr Jonathan as assistant priest of St Thomas. In St John's, Fr Joe will remain as Parish Priest and Fr Jonathan as assistant priest. We wish Canon Oliver every happiness in his new post which begins at 12 Noon on Friday 30th of September. Download the PDF file above for the full list of Diocesan Changes.
 
Change to weekly Service Times until Friday 30th September
MASS
St John's: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday at 10am.
St Thomas': Tuesday & Thursday at 10am.
 CONFESSIONS
St John's: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:30am-9:50am. Saturday 10:30am-11am.
St Thomas': Tuesday & Thursday 9:30am-9:50am and Saturday 3:15pm-3:45pm.

First Friday Children’s Rosary in St John's
This Friday at 6:30pm. This is an opportunity, for children of all ages to gather together to pray the rosary. All families are invited to attend and pre- school children are very welcome. The idea is that children as young as 4 and up to 14 can learn to lead the rosary and make the rosary part of their daily lives. The rosary only lasts around 15 minutes. Please contact Lesley Ward if you need any further information (lesley@giffnockwards.co.uk or call 07910266821).
 
St John's First Friday Evening Mass and Adoration (7pm -9pm)
Mass at 7pm, followed by Adoration, Litany of the Holy Angels, Stations of the Cross and concluding with Benediction and Night Prayer.
 
Mass for Marriage
Bishop John warmly invites all who wish to celebrate and give thanks for the gift of marriage, especially engaged and married couples, to the Diocese of Paisley's Inaugural Mass for Marriage at 12 Noon on Sunday 18th September 2022 in St Mirin's Cathedral.  Reception in the Cathedral Hall follows Mass. Celebrating significant anniversaries can be emailed to Rebecca Harrison (marriageandfamily@rcdop.org.uk)
 
Youth to Lourdes 2023 (S3-S6)
We leave on Thursday 29th June and arrive in Lourdes on Friday 30th June. We will arrive back in Scotland on Friday 7th July. The pilgrimage costs £650.00 but if you pay your deposit by or on Sunday 11th September you’ll qualify for a discounted price of £625.00. The deposit is £60.00 #earlybird.
Contact Fr. John Morrison tel: 01418895056, email vocations@rcdop.org.uk or follow us on Instagram, facebook and twitter.
Our first group meeting/information is at the Paisley Diocesan Offices on Sunday 11th September at 2pm.
 
Diocesan Vocations Mass and 75th Anniversary of the Diocese
Bishop John will celebrate this Mass on Thursday 15th September on the Feast of St Mirin in the Cathedral at 7:00pm. Refreshments in the hall afterwards.
 
New Dawn Scotland Youth Day (S1-S6)
In St Mirin's Cathedral on Saturday 17th September beginning with Mass with Bishop John at 10am. There is also Prayer ministry, Rosary and Workshops. The day will end with a healing service. A lunch of soup and sandwiches will be provided for a donation.  https://newdawninscotland.com/youth
 
National Pilgrimage to Carfin
This has been moved to Sunday 25th September. This marks the Centenary of the Grotto and the Relics of St Bernadette will at Carfin that day and will remain there throughout the rest of that week. See poster in porch for full details on programme or visit www.carfingrotto.org
 
We pray for those who have died recently, especially
William Doohan, Sharon Harley, Eileen O’Donnell, Agnes O’Sullivan, John Quigley, and Giuseppe Treba;
and the 9 months' mind of
James Fleming;
and for the Anniversaries of
Elizabeth & James Carberry, James Carberry, Sacramenta Cohelo, Jane Devenny, Agnes Geddes, John Hughes, Betty Mooney, Frank McAloon, James McAuley, Laurence McGowan, and Albert Vincent O’Kane.

St John's/St Thomas' My Paya Hub
You can now use the QR Codes in the porch to make your weekly offering to God and for the upkeep of the Parish. Just scan the QR code with your smartphone camera to donate. Thank you for all your financial support.
 
Change to weekly Mass Times for Summer
St John's: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday at 10am.
St Thomas': Tuesday & Thursday at 10am.
 
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration
The rota for Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration in the Oratory has resumed 10:30am-9pm on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays.
 
Young Adults (18-30)
Fr Jamie McMorrin will speak on the Holy Spirit on Wednesday 31st August at 7pm in St Mirin’s Cathedral and will be followed by Benediction. Afterwards there is an opportunity to socialise over drinks. 
 
March for Life UK 2022
Coach departs midnight Friday 2nd September from St Mirin's Cathedral with a pickup 12:30am at St. Andrew's Cathedral, Clyde Street, Glasgow, and 2:00am at Gretna. Arrive in London 7:30am Saturday 3rd September for the Exhibition, Mass, talks and stall. Depart Saturday evening, approx. 6:00pm, with same drop offs. £30pp. For tickets please register https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/march-for-life-uk-2022-london-saturday-3-september-tickets-395988230457
 
Diocesan Vocations Mass and 75th Anniversary of the Diocese
Bishop John will celebrate this Mass on Thursday 15th September on the Feast of St Mirin in the Cathedral at 7:00pm. Refreshments in the hall afterwards.
 
New Dawn Scotland Youth Day (S1-S6)
In St Mirin's Cathedral on Saturday 17th September beginning with Mass with Bishop John at 10am. There is also Prayer ministry, Rosary and Workshops. The day will end with a healing service. A lunch of soup and sandwiches will be provided for a donation.  https://newdawninscotland.com/youth
 
National Pilgrimage to Carfin
This has been moved to Sunday 25th September. This marks the Centenary of the Grotto and the Relics of St Bernadette will at Carfin that day and will remain there throughout the rest of that week. See poster in porch for full details on programme or visit www.carfingrotto.org
 
Retrouvaille: A Programme for Couples Struggling in their Marriages
Retrouvaille is a programme to support couples who have difficulties in their marriage. It brings a positive focus, new hope and helps nourish and grow your marriage. Tens of thousands of couples headed for divorce have successfully saved their marriages by attending and using the tools provided. The programme helps spouses uncover or re-awaken the love, trust and commitment that originally brought them together. It helps them through difficult times whether they are disillusioned or in deep misery. There is no group therapy or group work. For confidential information about ‘Retrouvaille’ or to register for the next programme commencing with a Virtual weekend on 13th - 16th October 2022 or a Face to Face weekend in Welwyn Garden City on 24th - 26th February 2023, call or text 07887 296983 or 07973 380443, email retrouvailleukinfo@gmail.com or visit www.retrouvaille.org.uk
 
Ad for counsellor – Marriage Counselling Service, Paisley Diocese
If you are an experienced counsellor we offer you an interesting opportunity to broaden your professional practice.  You will be provided with CPD training to help equip you for the role. It supports couples married in the Catholic church and is underpinned by the Christian tradition. Visit Diocese of Paisley | Marriage Counsellor | Paisley, UK (rcdop.org.uk)
 
Funerals in St John's
Thursday 25th August: Alice Devine, 10am
Friday 26th August: James Grimes, 10am.
 
We pray for those who have died recently, especially
Neil Campbell, Alice Devine, James Grimes, Isobel Leckie, and Robert O’Neill;
and for the Anniversaries of
Cathie Cowan, Pat Conafray, Rita Connelly, Jane Devenny, Greta Doyle, Jean Fenn, Agnes Geddes, Annie Higgins, John B Higgins, Robert Hendry, William MacNeil, Jean Millar, Julia McCormick, Michelle McCormick, Barry McGettigan, Beth McGlone, Mary McGowan, Ann McGuire, John McGuire, Greta McLaughlan, Margaret Stevenson, Canon Thomas A. Grace (2010), Fr. Owen Traynor (1958), and Fr. Richard Fennessy (1970).

This Weekend's Second Collection: Pro-Life
 
St John's/St Thomas' My Paya Hub (Online Donations)
You can now use the QR codes in the porch to make your weekly offering to God and for the upkeep of the Parish. Just scan the QR code with your smartphone camera. Thank you for all your financial support.
 
Change to weekly Mass Times for Summer
St John's: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat at 10am
St Thomas': Tue & Thu at 10am.
 
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration
The rota for Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration in the Oratory will resume from this Monday, August 15th.
 
Pilgrimage
St Mirin’s Cathedral Parish are considering taking a coach to the Annual Pilgrimage in honour of Venerable Margaret Sinclair at St Patrick’s Church, Edinburgh on Sunday 18th September departing from St Mirin’s Cathedral at 12:30pm. There is Adoration, Rosary, Confession followed by Holy Mass at 4:30pm with prayers for her Beatification. Departure at 6pm.  Cost will be £5-10 per person.  Email stmirinscathedral@rcdop.org.uk.
 
St Thomas' Drop in
You can drop in for a tea/coffee/juice and biscuits/scones, and for a chat from 11am until 2pm at St Thomas' Hall every Thursday. To volunteer as a helper, see one of the brothers/sisters of the SSVDP.
 
Monthly Pro-Life Mass
This Wednesday, 17th August at 7:30pm at Holy Cross, 113 Dixon Ave, G42 8ER. Adoration begins at 6:15pm.  The Celebrant will be newly ordained Fr Edward Toner.
 
Diocesan Day for Children’s Liturgy Groups - Saturday 20th August
The day starts with tea and registration at 11:15am, followed by talks from 11:30am onwards. The day will end at 2:30pm. There will be a series of talks on family engagement, the experience of a parish group, a look at resources, and information on safeguarding. Lunch will be provided. If you have any food allergies or intolerances, please bring your own packed lunch. 

Young Adults (18-30)
Fr Jamie McMorrin will speak on the Holy Spirit on Wednesday 31st August at 7pm in St Mirin’s Cathedral and will be followed by Benediction. Afterwards there is an opportunity to socialise over drinks. 
 
March for Life UK 2022
Coach departs midnight Friday 2nd September from St Mirin's Cathedral with a pickup 12:30am at St Andrew's Cathedral, Clyde Street, Glasgow, and 2:00am at Gretna. Arrive in London 7:30am Saturday 3rd September for the Exhibition, Mass, talks and stall. Depart Saturday evening, approx. 6:00pm, with same drop offs. £30pp. For tickets please register online at the link below.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/march-for-life-uk-2022-london-saturday-3-september-tickets-395988230457
 
Diocesan Vocations Mass and 75th Anniversary of the Diocese
Bishop John will celebrate this Mass on Thursday 15th September on the Feast of St Mirin in the Cathedral at 7:00pm. Refreshments in the hall afterwards.
 
New Dawn Scotland Youth Day (S1-S6)
In St Mirin's Cathedral on Saturday 17th September beginning with Mass with Bishop John at 10am. This will be followed by two talks by Young Evangelists. There is also Prayer ministry, Rosary and Workshops. The day will end with a healing service. A lunch of soup and sandwiches will be provided for a donation.
https://newdawninscotland.com/youth
 
National Pilgrimage to Carfin
This has been moved to Sunday 25th September. This marks the Centenary of the Grotto and the Relics of St Bernadette will arrive at Carfin that day and will remain there throughout the rest of that week. See poster in porch for full details on programme or visit www.carfingrotto.org
 
We pray for those who have died recently
Jean Brennan, Alec Coghill, Susan McGregor, Daniel O’Donnell, Teresa Sciberras, Brian Stevenson, and Brian Sweenie;
and for the 9 months' mind of
Helen Markey;
and for the Anniversaries of
Anne Crossan, Flo Cummins, Netta Foy, Anna & Peter Hughes, William Houston, Lauren Husk, Maisie McCafferty, John McClune, Margaret McGoldrick, Rosemary McGinty, Gerry & Mary McQueenie, John McShane, Kevin Markey, and Catherine Reilly. 

This Weekend's Second Collection: Monthly Building Fund
 
St John's Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Summer Programme
There is Adoration in the Church from 10:30 am – 1:00 pm each weekday, Monday-Friday (excluding Thursdays).
 
Change to weekly Mass Times for Summer
St John's: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat at 10am.
St Thomas': Tue & Thu at 10am.
 
Pilgrimage
St Mirin’s Cathedral Parish are considering taking a coach to the Annual Pilgrimage in honour of Venerable Margaret Sinclair at St Patrick’s Church, Edinburgh, on Sunday 18th September departing from St Mirin’s Cathedral at 12:30pm. There is Adoration, Rosary, Confession followed by Holy Mass at 4:30pm with prayers for her Beatification. Departure approx. 6pm.  Cost will be £5-10 per person.  Email stmirinscathedral@rcdop.org.uk.
 
St Thomas' Drop in
You can drop in for a tea/coffee/juice and biscuits/scones, and for a chat from 11am until 2pm at St Thomas' Hall every Thursday. To volunteer as a helper, see one of the brothers/sisters of the SSVDP.
 
Safe Access (Abortion Services) Scotland Bill Consultation
You can complete the consultation online at https://www.bufferzones.scot/consultation. You can also fill in the form and return via email or post. 
https://www.parliament.scot/-/media/files/legislation/proposed-members-bills/abortion-services-safe-access-zones-consultation-document_final.pdf
Available an SPUC Guide to responding to this consultation. You can uplift one from the porch. Deadline for Consultation is 11:59pm Thursday 11th August.
 
Young Adults (18-30)
Fr Jamie McMorrin will speak on the Holy Spirit on Wednesday 31st August at 7pm in St Mirin’s Cathedral and will be followed by Benediction. Afterwards there is an opportunity to socialise over drinks. 
 
St John's/St Thomas' My Paya Hub (Online Donations)
You can now use the QR codes in the porch to make your weekly offering to God and for the upkeep of the Parish. Just scan the QR code with your smartphone camera. Thank you for all your financial support.
 
Beginning Experience
For those, suffering bereavement through divorce, separation or widowhood from 30th September - 2nd October at Conforti House, Coatbridge. Call 0131 665 3383 0r email beginningexperiencescotland@hotmail.com.
 
100 Club Winners St John's
1st Maureen Davidson No 102
2nd Ase Smith No 115
3rd A & M B Mc Nee No 77
4th M Coffield No 98
5th W & J Sinclair No 149
 
March for Life UK 2022
Join Bishop John on coach departing midnight Friday 2nd September from St Mirin's Cathedral with a pickup 12:30am at St Andrew's Cathedral, Clyde Street, Glasgow, and 2:00am at Gretna. Arrive in London 7:30am Saturday 3rd September for the Exhibition, Mass, talks and stall. Depart Saturday evening, approx. 6:00pm, with drop offs at Gretna, Glasgow and Paisley. £30pp. For tickets please register at the link below.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/march-for-life-uk-2022-london-saturday-3-september-tickets-395988230457
 
Diocesan Day for Children’s Liturgy Groups – Saturday 20th August
The Diocesan Liturgy Commission will host a day aimed at supporting Children Liturgy groups in our parishes. The day starts with tea and registration at 11:15am, followed by talks from 11:30am onwards. The day will end at 2:30pm. There will be a series of talks on family engagement, the experience of a parish group, a look at resources, and information on safeguarding. Lunch will be provided. If you have any food allergies or intolerances, please bring your own packed lunch. 

We pray for those who have died recently
Hyacinth Brogan, Joseph Hailey, Hugh McKendrick, and Jean Murdoch;
and for the Anniversaries of
Christina Beck, Patricia Campbell, Simon Carr, James Harris Devine, Thomas Donegan, John Gillan, Alex Lafferty, Margaret Mooney, James McGuire, Pat McGarrigle, Robert McHale, George McLean, May McMaster, John Wilson, and Catherine Wood.

St John's Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Summer Programme
There is Adoration in the Church from 10:30 am – 1:00 pm each weekday, Monday–Friday (excluding Thursdays).
 
Change to weekly Mass Times for Summer
St John's: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat at 10am.
St Thomas': Tue & Thu at 10am.
 
St Michael Statue
The St Michael Statue has arrived and remains with us until this Wednesday 3rd August. Please place petitions in the Petition box before the statue. Prayer cards are available in the porch along with a Consecration & Novena Prayer. We will pray the Consecration Prayer after each Mass.
On Tuesday the 2nd August there will be a service at 7pm to conclude the St Michael Statue visit.
 
Funerals in St John's
Freda Harkins on Wednesday 3rd August at 10am
Julia Ann Ferguson on Friday 5th August at 10am
 
First Friday Mass in St John's (5th August)
There will be also an evening Mass at 7pm.
 
First Friday Children’s Rosary in St John's
This Friday at 6:30pm. This is an opportunity, for children of all ages to gather together to pray the rosary. All families are invited to attend and pre- school children are very welcome. The idea is that children as young as 4 or 5 and up to around 14 can learn to lead the rosary and make the rosary part of their daily lives. The rosary only lasts around 15 minutes. Please contact Lesley Ward if you need any further information
lesley@giffnockwards.co.uk | 07910266821
 
St Thomas' Drop in
Starting Thursday 4th August, you can drop in for a tea/coffee/juice and biscuits/scones from 11am until 2pm to St Thomas' Hall. This will continue each Thursday at the same time. If you would like to know more or would like to volunteer please see one of the brothers/sisters of St Thomas' SSVDP Conference.
 
Safe Access (Abortion Services) Scotland Bill Consultation
Please see below an opportunity to take part in a consultation on the proposed bill to introduce buffer zones around healthcare facilities that provide abortion services. The consultation has been sent to us by the Scottish Government to send on to any groups or individuals who would like to comment on the proposals.  You can complete the consultation online at https://www.bufferzones.scot/consultation. You can also fill in the form and return via email or post. The form is found at the end of the consultation document below.
https://www.parliament.scot/-/media/files/legislation/proposed-members-bills/abortion-services-safe-access-zones-consultation-document_final.pdf
Please take the time to complete this and also as individuals. There is now available an SPUC Guide to responding to this consultation. You can uplift one from the porch. Deadline for Consultation is 11:59pm Thursday 11th August.
 
Young Adults (18-30)
Fr Jamie McMorrin will speak on the Holy Spirit on Wednesday 31st August at 7pm in St Mirin’s Cathedral and will be followed by Benediction. Afterwards there is an opportunity to socialise over drinks. 
 
St John's/St Thomas' My Paya Hub (online donations)
You can now use the QR codes in the porches to make your weekly offering to God and for the upkeep of the Parish. Just scan the QR codes with your smartphone camera. Thank you for all your financial support.
 
We pray for those who have died recently
Julia Ann Ferguson, Freda Harkins, and Charlie McGinley;
and for the Anniversaries of
John Byrne, Margaret Carroll, Eileen Chadwick, James Devenny Jnr, James Goldie Snr, Nancy Goldie, Mary Elizabeth Gribbon, George Howell, John Hughes, Annie & John Lawson, Agnes Major, Margaret Morton, Catherine McLaughlin, Malcolm & Molly Ross, Violet Walker, and Canon Thomas J Cunningham (2011).

New Rotas

St Patrick’s Missionary Appeal (Kiltegan Fathers)
Fr Kyran Murphy will make a Mission Appeal at all Masses this weekend (in St John's only) on behalf of St Patrick’s Missionary Society. St Patrick’s Missionary Society was founded on St Patrick’s Day 1932 and for 90 years has continued the work of spreading the Gospel. Today, they work in Brazil, Grenada, South Africa, Cameroon, Nigeria, Republic South Sudan, Zambia, Kenya, Malawi and Zimbabwe.
 
St Johns Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Summer Programme
There is Adoration in the Church from 10:30 am – 1:00 pm each weekday, Monday–Friday (excluding Thursdays).
 
Change to weekly Mass Times for Summer
St John's Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat at 10am.
St Thomas' Tue & Thu at 10am.
Please note this week, no Wednesday morning Mass at 10am but Mass at 7pm.
 
St Michael the Archangel Statue
A life size statue of St Michael the Archangel has been specially commissioned for a tour of Scotland. The statue will be here in St John's from this Wednesday 27th July until Wednesday the 3rd of August. There will be a Votive Mass of the Holy Angels on Wednesday Evening to welcome the statue at 7pm. We will also say a Consecration Prayer to St Michael each day after Mass. Copies available of the St Michael Prayer, Consecration Prayer and a Novena in the porch from Monday.
 
St Thomas' Drop in
Starting on Thursday 4th August, you can drop in for a tea/coffee/juice and biscuits/scones from 11am until 2pm to St Thomas' Hall. This will continue each Thursday at the same time. If you would like to know more or would like to volunteer please see one of the brothers/sisters of St Thomas SSVDP Conference.
 
Young Adults (18-30)
The diocese has organised a series of talks on the Divine Praises. The next talk of the series will be on the Eucharist by Bishop Hugh Gilbert. This will take place on Wednesday 27th July at 7pm in St Mirin’s Cathedral and will be followed by Benediction and a BBQ and drinks. Details of all talks can be found on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/DoPYoungAdults.
 
Think Vocation
“Ask and it will be given to you; search and you shall find.”
We pray with faith for vocations today. Pray too that those discerning a vocation to priesthood, diaconate or religious life will have the courage to persevere.
Speak to our Diocesan Vocations Director, Fr John Morrison 01418895056 | vocations@rcdop.org.uk
 
Safe Access (Abortion Services) Scotland Bill Consultation
Please see below an opportunity to take part in a consultation on the proposed bill to introduce buffer zones around healthcare facilities that provide abortion services. The consultation has been sent to us by the Scottish Government to send on to any groups or individuals who would like to comment on the proposals.  You can complete the consultation online at https://www.bufferzones.scot/consultation. You can also fill in the form and return via email or post. The form is found at the end of the consultation document below.
https://www.parliament.scot/-/media/files/legislation/proposed-members-bills/abortion-services-safe-access-zones-consultation-document_final.pdf
Please take the time to complete this and also as individuals. There is now available an SPUC Guide to responding to this consultation. You can uplift one from the porch.
 
We pray for those who have died recently
Meabha Doohan, Freda Harkins, Patrick McDaid, and Ana Roberts;
and for the Anniversaries of
Jane Collins, Kelly Anne Donn, Michael Fisher, Margaret Gore, John Haldane, Agnes Hegarty, Peter Herbert, Kathleen Hughes, Christy King, Ian Meechan, Mary Munn, Thomas McAllister, Patrick McCafferty, Margaret McGuire, Alastair Thomson, Canon James J Sheehan (2008), and Fr James A O’Neill (1961).

Change to Weekday Mass Times this week in St Thomas'
No Monday Mass in St Thomas'. The rest of week as normal.
 
St Patrick’s Missionary Appeal (Kiltegan Fathers)
Fr Kyran Murphy will make a Mission Appeal at all Masses next weekend in St John's on behalf of St Patrick’s Missionary Society. St Patrick’s Missionary Society was founded on St Patrick’s Day 1932 and for 90 years has continued the work of spreading the Gospel. Today, they work in Brazil, Grenada, South Africa, Cameroon, Nigeria, Republic South Sudan, Zambia, Kenya, Malawi and Zimbabwe.
 
Funeral in St John's this week
Marie Watt on Thursday 21st July at 10am.
 
St Anthony’s Box June Collections
St John's £250.93 and St Thomas' £156.01. Monies sent to Apostleship of the Sea. The Apostleship of the Sea is an agency of the Catholic Church to provide pastoral care to seafarers through chaplaincies in ports all over of the world, regardless of nationality, belief or race and continues to do so today. It was previously known as Stella Maris, one of Our Lady’s titles and she is their Patroness.
 
St John's Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Summer Programme
There is Adoration in the Church from 10:30am-1:00pm each weekday, Monday-Friday (excluding Thursdays).
 
St Michael the Archangel Statue
A life size statue of St Michael the Archangel has been specially commissioned for a tour of Scotland. The statue will be in St John's from Wednesday 27th July until Wednesday 3rd August. More details to follow.
 
Collection Envelopes
Could we kindly ask you to use the Envelopes for the 22/23 Tax Year and not the previous years as your envelope number will not correspond to this year. Secondly, please do not score out numbers, dates or whatever is printed on the envelopes, it causes numerous problems. If you need up to date envelopes for this Tax Year 22/23, please ask.
 
Young Adults (18-30)
The diocese has organised a series of talks on the Divine Praises. The next talk of the series will be on the Eucharist by Bishop Hugh Gilbert. This will take place on Wednesday 27th July at 7pm in St Mirin’s Cathedral and will be followed by Benediction and a BBQ and drinks. Details of all talks can be found on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/DoPYoungAdults.
 
Safe Access (Abortion Services) Scotland Bill Consultation
Please see below an opportunity to take part in a consultation on the proposed bill to introduce buffer zones around healthcare facilities that provide abortion services. The consultation has been sent to us by the Scottish Government to send on to any groups or individuals who would like to comment on the proposals.  You can complete the consultation online at https://www.bufferzones.scot/consultation  You can also fill in the form and return via email or post. The form is found at the end of the consultation document below.
https://www.parliament.scot/-/media/files/legislation/proposed-members-bills/abortion-services-safe-access-zones-consultation-document_final.pdf
Please take the time to complete this and also as individuals. There will be available shortly an SPUC Guide to responding to this consultation.
 
Pro-Life Mass
The monthly Pro-Life Mass is on Wednesday 20th July at 7:30pm at Holy Cross, 113 Dixon Ave, G42 8ER. Adoration begins at 6:15pm. All welcome.
 
We pray for those who have died recently
Catherine Carswell, Charles Harrington, Beth McGlone, and Marie Watt;
and for the Anniversaries of
John Barton, Charles Carlton, Harry Carlton, Ellen Collins, Catherine Davis, James Devenny, Isa Healy, Patrick Healy, Patrick Higgins, Edward Hughes, Jenny Lynch, Brian McCafferty, Patrick McClafferty, Peter McGuire, Jim McGunnigle, Maisie McMaster, Diarmid O’Hara, Marion & Neil Strain, Pat Vint, Canon James Murphy (2016), and Monsignor Matthew Kinsella (2009).

Monthly Building Fund 2nd Collection: This weekend.
 
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration – Summer Hours
The Oratory has now closed for the summer on and will re-open on Monday 15 August. There will be Adoration in the Church from 10:30am-1:00pm each weekday, Monday-Friday (excluding Thursdays). Adorers are asked to complete a sign-up for these hours using the forms in the porch at the back of the Church. Some slots still free, particularly Tuesdays 11am-12 Noon.
 
St Pio of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio)
We will celebrate a Votive Mass of St Pio of Pietrelcina this Wednesday 6th July at 7pm. An individual Blessing of his Mitten will also take place. He last wore this mitten on 10th August 1947, the Anniversary of his Ordination. He used the mitten to cover the stigmata that he received while praying before the Crucifix in the choir loft of the Old Church in the Monastery of San Giovanni Rotondo on 20th September 1918. There will be
No Morning Mass on 6th July in St John's/St Thomas'.
 
St Michael the Archangel Statue
A life size statue of St Michael the Archangel has been specially commissioned for a tour of Scotland. The statue will be in St John's from Wednesday 27th July until Wednesday 3rd August. More details to follow.
 
Family Rosary Book
We invite all families to make a special pledge to pray the family rosary at home every day. Family Rosary books have been specially commissioned and printed to guide families in this simple devotion. www.marriagefamilylife.org/books
 
Funerals this week St John's
Elizabeth Ailsa Kilian on Monday 4th July at 10am
Leanne Gallacher on Tuesday 5th July at 10am.
 
Collection Envelopes
Could we kindly ask you to use the Envelopes for the 22/23 Tax Year and not the previous years as your envelope number will not correspond to this year. Secondly, please do not score out numbers, dates or whatever is printed on the envelopes, it causes numerous problems. Could you also please note that the legacy collection ceased over a year ago. If you need up to date envelopes for this Tax Year 22/23, please ask.
 
Anniversaries/Deaths
Could you please print in capitals the names of the deceased as this helps enormously in knowing who the Mass intention is for.
 
St Thomas'
Donations are being sought for the Barrhead Food Bank. The priority at the moment is Porridge Oats, Tea/Coffee and long-life Milk. Donations will be uplifted after the 10am Mass on Sundays. The collection bucket is in the porch.
 
Marriage Counselling Service
Please note that the updated telephone number for the marriage counselling service in our Diocese is now: 07706 063936 
 
A Series of Talks on the Divine Praises for Young Adults
The next talk of the series, 'Blessed Be The most Holy Sacrament' by Bishop Hugh Gilbert, will take place on Wednesday 27th July 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
 
We pray for those who have died recently:
Leanne Gallacher, Elizabeth Ailsa Kilian, Tom Knight, Mary Millar, and Liz Reynolds;
and for the 7 months' mind of:
James Fleming;
and for the Anniversaries of:
Mary Barton, William Breslin, Margaret & Michael Campbell, Peter Campbell, Audrey Ewing Gray, Alex Haggerty, Lizanne Harrison, Jim McCaffrey, Rose Marie Strain McCorkindale, Billy McCready, John Stirling, Jimmy Taylor, and Mary & Willie Yuill.