St Margaret’s Children & Family Care Society
St John's £424.83 & St Thomas' £246.18 (Crib Collections)
St Anthony’s Box Collections for Dec
St John's £ 256.74 & St Thomas' £217.44. Monies sent to Marys Meals.
 
Second Collection next weekend: Sick & Retired Priests
 
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. For more information on how to join Britain’s largest Catholic layman’s organisation, call John O’Donnell on 07854 886425 or email: pgk@glasgow.ksc.org.uk     
 
Marriage and family webpage
The Diocese have a dedicated page on the website for Marriage and Family life. It contains a wealth of information, support and resources for many aspects of this important vocation. For more information please visit https://rcdop.org.uk/marriage-family-life-2
 
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. counselling@rcdop.org.uk
 
Pro-Life Mass
The monthly Pro-Life Mass is on Wednesday 19th January at 7:30pm at Holy Cross, 113 Dixon Ave, G42 8ER. Adoration begins at 6:15pm. All welcome. The celebrant will be Mgr John Tormey.
 
Family Planning - God’s Way, Nature’s Way
www.fertilitycare.org.uk
The Billings Ovulation Method  of Natural Fertility Regulation is very helpful for couples having difficulty conceiving and 99% effective in avoiding pregnancy with no side effects.
 
Diocesan Priesthood
Thinking about Diocesan Priesthood in 2022? The Catholic Church in Scotland is now inviting enquiries from those considering applying for seminary. For more information please contact Fr. John Morrison tel: 01418895056 or email vocations@rcdop.org.uk
 
Would you like to join our Diocesan Choir?
The Diocesan Choir are starting their rehearsals on the 27th January, at 7pm in St Mirin’s Cathedral. If you are interested please contact our Diocesan Director of Music, Michael, at director.music@rcdop.org.uk confirming your attendance.
 
Young Adults (18-30)
Join us for our next event on Wednesday 26th January. Conor and Naomi Gildea will speak on The Sacrament of Matrimony from 7pm in St Mirin's Cathedral. The event is preceded by Holy Mass at 6pm and followed by adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction. The opportunity to meet for drinks after our event is subject to restrictions. More details will follow. To keep up to date with our schedule of events, connect with us on social media (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram).
 
We pray for those who have died recently, especially:
Marion Breen, Fr Jim Docherty, David McDonald, Tommy O’Neil, Joe Wilkinson;
and for the Anniversaries of:
Ann Alford, Patrick Brady, Jim Brown, Margaret & Michael Campbell, Brain Corcoran, Desmond & Jane Coleman,  Mary Doyle, Maria Hannigan, Ethna Herbert, George Major, Bernadette Mowbray, Maureen Muldoon, Jean McAllister, Neil McDade, Maria & Tommy O’Hara, Annie & John O’Neil;
and for Clergy Anniversaries:
Canon John T. Earley (1987), Fr. Thomas F. Ryan (1997), Canon James Murphy (2002), Fr. Denis McKillop (1983), Fr. Hugh Heslin, Fr. Joseph Logue and Monsignor Francis Magauran.

Second Collection this weekend
Monthly Building transferred from last weekend due to Justice & Peace Collection.
 
A Big Thank You
Fr Joe & Fr Jonathan would like to thank you for your Christmas cards, greetings and gifts. We were very touched by your generosity and encouragement. Also, a sincere thank you to all those who gave of their time for the Liturgies over Christmas: our florists, musicians, organists & choirs, sacristans & altar servers, cleaners, stewards & pass keepers, extra-ordinary minister & readers, children’s liturgy, and those who put up the cribs, decorations and tree.
 
Welcome to Colm Docherty
We welcome Colm, who is one of our Diocesan Seminarians and is studying at St Mary’s College, Oscott, England. He arrived on Thursday 6th Jan and will be with us to gain Pastoral experience until the 19th of January.
 
Archbishop Tartaglia RIP
On Thursday 13th January, we will mark the first anniversary since the death of Archbishop Tartaglia, the fourth Bishop of the Diocese of Paisley. The 10am Mass at St Mirin’s Cathedral will be celebrated by Bishop Keenan on Thursday. All are welcome to attend.
 
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. For more information on how to join Britain’s largest Catholic layman’s organisation, call John O’Donnell on 07854 886425 or email: pgk@glasgow.ksc.org.uk     
 
Think Vocation
“God, here I am! I am coming to do your will."
Can you make that offer, to put yourself at the disposal of God’s plan for his people and for the world?  Fr. John Morrison on 01418895056 or email vocations@rcdop.org.uk
 
Funeral in St John's
Thursday 13th January: Felix Ferguson.
 
Marriage and family webpage
The Diocese have a dedicated page on the website for Marriage and Family life. It contains a wealth of information, support and resources for many aspects of this important vocation. For more information please visit https://rcdop.org.uk/marriage-family-life-2
 
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. counselling@rcdop.org.uk
 
Blessing of houses
Fr Joe & Fr Jonathan hope to begin blessing your homes this week. We will call you first to  arrange a convenient time. 
 
We pray for those who have died recently, especially
Joe Coyne, Tony Docherty, Felix Ferguson;
and for the Anniversaries of
John Anderson, Mary Armstrong, Helen Bannatyne, James Connor, Willie Devine, Robert Furie, Robert Gribbon, Maria Hannigan, Bob Malany, Clare Murray, Charles McAleavy, Dominic McCue, Jean McFadyen, Margaret McIlreavy, Gregg Thomas McMaster, Morag MacNeil, Margaret Sandford, Margaret & Owen Taylor;
and the anniversaries of the deaths of our dear priests who have returned to the Lord around the Advent and Christmas Seasons
Canon Eugene Divney (1976), Monsignor Hugh Gallagher (2002), Canon William Harkins (2015), Canon Michael Teehan (1976), Canon Robert Barclay (1971),  Fr. Patrick Burke (1991), Canon Thomas Nolan (2015), Monsignor Peter Murphy (1999), Canon Andrew Reid (2005), Canon James Fisher (1977), Canon Joseph Quinn (2005), Fr. Joseph Alexander (2003), and Canon Patrick Cummins (1972).

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.
 
CHRISTMAS MASSES

​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.

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.
 
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 vocations@rcdop.org.uk  
 
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.

This weekend: Monthly Building Fund
 
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 pgk@glasgow.ksc.org.uk 
 
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.

Rorate Mass: Each Wednesday of Advent at 7:30am
The Rorate Mass takes its name from the opening words of the Introit, which comes to us from Isaiah 45:8: “Rorate, caeli, desuper, et nubes pluant justum, aperiatur terra, et germinet Salvatorem.”
“Drop down dew, ye heavens, from above, and let the clouds rain the just: let the earth be opened and bud forth a Saviour.”
 
Deanery Reconciliation/Confessions
The 4 Priests of the Deanery will hear Confessions in St Cadoc's, Newton Mearns, on Thursday 2nd December and St Joseph’s, Clarkston, on Tuesday 7th December, and on Thursday 9th December in St John's, Barrhead, all at 7pm.
 
Mary’s Meals
From 1st November 2021 to 31st January 2022, all donations up to a total of £1.6 million will be matched by a generous group of private donors.  Home | Mary's Meals UK (marysmeals.org.uk)

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. 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.
 
Evening of Reflection
Here in St John's on Friday 3rd December from 7pm-10pm. The evening begins with Holy Mass, Exposition, Meditations and Private prayer.
 
St John's Mass for deceased
The Annual Mass for those who have died in 2021 is on Monday 29th November at 7pm.
 
Why not buy a gift that means something for others? 
The Aid to the Church in Need and SCIAF websites have catalogues with gifts that really help others.
 
St Thomas 200 Club Prize Winners for November
1st (No 128) Clare Wood
2nd (No 148) Kevin MacDonald.
Margaret Wood will be available after both Masses on the weekend of 18th/19th 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.)
 
SPUC Scotland
Support us by buying Christmas Cards from our online store.
 
The Cardinal Winning Pro-Life Initiative
We are holding a Grand Sale over the next couple of weeks. It’s at 104 Albert Road, Crosshill, Glasgow G42 8DR. See poster in porch on how to book slot and details of dates/times.
 
Marriage and family webpage
The Diocese have a dedicated page on the website for Marriage and Family life. https://rcdop.org.uk/marriage-family-life-2
 
Funerals in St John's
Tues 30 Nov: Elizabeth Anderson at 10am.
Thu 2 Dec: Thomas Connelly at 10am.
Mon 6 Dec: Bernard Lafferty at 10am.

We pray for those who have died recently:
Ellen Burns, Diane Carroll, Thomas Connelly, James Fleming, Bernard Lafferty, Elizabeth Anderson;
and for the three months mind of
Michelle McCormick;
and for the Anniversaries of
Martin Cuddihy, Frank Foy, Jackie Foy, Laura Janetta, Andrew Jardine, Joe McCormick, Monica McDade, Jean McKay, Bridget O’Donnell, and John O’Donnell.

Mary’s Meals
From 1st November 2021 to 31st January 2022, all donations up to a total of £1.6 million will be matched by a generous group of private donors. There are many ways to donate, including choosing Mary’s Meals gift cards as a meaningful gift this Christmas, or setting a virtual place at your Christmas table – find out more at Mary's Meals UK (marysmeals.org.uk)
 
Special Collection: Education 21st November
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. 
 
Assisted Suicide Webinar: Tuesday 23rd November at 6:30pm
The webinar, hosted by Care Not Killing and Not Dead Yet UK, aims to deepen understanding of the issues involved with assisted suicide, euthanasia and the potential future impacts of Liam McArthur’s proposed Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill. If interested email holyroodwebinars@carenotkilling.scot

Assisted Suicide Public Consultation
It is important that as many people as possible respond to this 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 22nd December 2021. Please complete the questionnaire as soon as you can and encourage others to do the same. https://www.spuc.org.uk/assisteddyingscotlandconsultation

Mass for Deceased Clergy
Bishop John invites you to join him to pray for the repose of the souls of the deceased clergy of our Diocese. This Mass will take place on Tuesday 23rd November at 1:00pm in St Mirin’s Cathedral. All welcome to come and pray for our deceased clergy.
 
Closing Mass for the Year of St Joseph
The year dedicated to St Joseph will be formally closed  with Mass at 7:00pm Wednesday 8th December, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, in St Mirin’s Cathedral.
 
Evening of Reflection
Here in St John's on Friday 3rd December from 7pm-10pm. The evening begins with Holy Mass, Exposition, Meditations and Private prayer.
 
Remembrance Service Hospitality in St Thomas's
Thank you to all who generously donated foodstuff and who gave of their time in preparation and working on the day. Food was also distributed to the homeless.
 
Meeting of Young Adults (18-30)
Scotland’s most recently ordained priest, Fr Chris Doig, will speak about “The Motherhood of Mary” at 7pm in St Mirin’s Cathedral on Wednesday 24th November. The talk will be followed by a recitation of the Rosary and an opportunity to get together over drinks.
 
96th Anniversary of the Death of Ven. Margaret Sinclair
Memorial Mass to pray for her Beatification & Canonisation on Wednesday 24th November at 7pm.
St. Brendan's Church, 187 Kelso St, Yoker, Glasgow G13 4BH.
 
Funeral in St Thomas's
Isobell McGuire on Wednesday 24th November

Annual Mass for deceased (2021)
St Thomas's: Saturday 27th November at 10am.
St Johns: Monday 29th November at 7pm.
 
We pray for those who have died recently, especially:
Betty Anderson, Jim Johnstone, Michelle McCormick, Isobell McGuire, Eddie McLaughlin, Helen Markey, Joe Stevenson;
and for the Anniversaries of:
James Connolly, John Gormlie, Kevin Fitzgerald, Annetta Furie, John Hearns, Maria Herbert, Mary Lafferty, John & Tommy Logue, Willie Martin, Alex McDade, Margaret McGirr, Marie McGuire, and Mari Scott.

Second Collection this weekend: Monthly Building Fund
 
Annual Mass at St. Conval's Cemetery
Join Bishop John on Sunday 14th November at 2pm.
 
Children’s Rosary Movement (childrensrosary.org)
Would you like your family to meet and pray the Rosary with other families in the Parish? Blythe Kaufman, who established the Children's Rosary Movement will give a short Zoom talk on Monday 8th November at 7pm.  She has produced step-by-step video guides for parents of young children (age 4 to 14) who might wish to set up a Parish Children's Rosary Group.  The Zoom link is as follows: Meeting ID: 863 1354 5731. Passcode: 461579 or contact jacqueline.stewart@rcdop.org.uk for more information.
 
Donations for Migrant Help: Diocese of Paisley Christmas Appeal
Toiletries, winter clothes for men & women, rice cooker, shoes, gifts, socks, new underwear, hats, scarfs, umbrellas. Please drop off from Monday 8th November until Monday 6th December. Please call ahead to check opening hours/availability. Diocesan Offices, Incle Street, Paisley PA11HR - 0141 847 6130

Funerals this week in St John's
Mon 8th Nov: Peter Keenan
Wed 10th Nov: Joseph Hughes

Changes to Mass this week
St John's: No Mass on Friday 13th November.
St Thomas's: Only one Morning Mass this week on Friday 13th November.
 
St John's 100 Club Winners October
1st M. Davidson No 102 £140
2nd A. Philiben No 21 £70
3rd W &M Fossett No 32 £35
4th J & M Hallan No 158 £20
5th P & M Miler No 44 £20
 
St John's: Readers & Extra-Ordinary Ministers of the Eucharist
New rota in the Sacristy to view.
 
Sacred Heart Companions Prayer Group
This Tuesday 9th November in Tea Room from 1pm-2pm.
 
Remembrance Sunday St Thomas's
Those preparing home baking should bring their home baking to the hall on Saturday 14th November from 10:30am - 12 noon.
 
Shoppers Night
This Friday 13th November in the Church hall from 7pm for St John's Primary School Funds. Please come along and support!
 
Diocesan men's evening for Year of St. Joseph
All men are invited from 7:30pm on Thursday 11th November in St. Mirin's Cathedral hall for a time of prayer/reflection on the life of St Joseph, followed by refreshments. Register at  https://rcdop.org.uk/learning-from-st-joseph.
 
We pray for those who have died recently, especially
Sheila McGhee Anderson, Joan Dorrian, Joseph Hughes, Peter Keenan, Johnny McShane, Patsy Smith, and Michael Reilly;
the 1st month's mind of
Harry Hughes;
and for the Anniversaries of 
James Bell, Dr Gerald Boyle, Canon Luke Brady, Leo Burns, Wallace Burns, Jean Carberry, Charles & Mary Frances Carlton, James Clarke, George & Jean Docherty, James & Kathleen Duffy, Joe & Kathleen Gallagher, Billy Geddes, George Harris, Betty Hughes, Unity Lapsley, Garry Larkin, Ellen Longwill, Catherine Kelly,  Robert Martin, Mary Monaghan, Maureen Monaghan, Fr Willie McDade, Bishop Stephen, McGill, Martha McKenna, and Bill Munn.

Second Collection next weekend: Monthly Building Fund
 
Solemnity of All Saints Monday 1st November
Masses at 10am in both Parishes and 7pm only in St John’s.
 
Feast of All Souls Tuesday 2nd November, St John’s
9am, 10am (Funeral of Elizabeth Sim) and 7pm.
No Mass in St Thomas’s.
 
November Month of the Holy Souls
Mass each day in November is offered for the Holy Souls in Purgatory, assured of Heaven but judged at the moment of death in need of purification for sins committed and to make adequate reparation for them. Catechism no 1054 “Those who die in God’s grace and friendship imperfectly purified, although they are assured of their eternal salvation, undergo a purification after death, so as to achieve the holiness necessary to enter the joy of God”.
You can collect November Lists and return with offering for Holy Masses as soon as possible.
 
Annual Mass at St. Conval’s Cemetery
Bishop John will celebrate Mass to pray for the souls of family members laid to rest in St Conval’s on Sunday 14th November at 2pm. Later date due to COP26.
 
Aid to the Church in Need Petition
We call on the UK Government and the United Nations to take more effective steps to address the double jeopardy faced by women and girls from religious minorities in certain countries suffering sexual violence and persecution, please follow the link: Aid to the Church in Need | #REDWEDNESDAY PETITION (acnuk.org)  
 
Evening of Reflection
An Evening of Reflection before the Blessed Sacrament in St John’s in honour of the Holy Souls in Purgatory commencing with Mass, Exposition, Rosary, Way of the Cross and Private Prayer before the Blessed Sacrament on Friday, 5th November 7pm – 10pm.
 
Men on a mission: Learning from St. Joseph (Thursday 11th November)
In St. Mirin's Cathedral hall, learn from the example of his life and be inspired to fulfil our mission as Catholic men, whether single/married, fathers/spiritual fathers, sons, brothers or husbands. Find, encouragement and refreshment by socialising over a drink! To register please sign up at  https://rcdop.org.uk/learning-from-st-joseph. (7pm-9pm)
 
St John’s: Readers & Extra-Ordinary Ministers of the Eucharist
New rota in the Sacristy to view.
 
200 Club St Thomas’s October
Winner Lynn Murdoch No 133 £60
2nd John Stevenson No 73 £30
 
Children’s Liturgy St Thomas’s
Volunteers needed. PVG required. Please see Fr Jonathan.
 
We pray for those who have died recently, especially
Joan Dorrian, Peter Keenan, James O’Donnell, Elizabeth Sim, Marie Scott, Florence Stewart, and Michael Reilly;
the 1st month’s mind of
Margaret D’Arcy;
and for the Anniversaries of
Canon Luke Brady, Francis Carlton, Joe Collins, Jim Connolly, Bill Forbes, Joe Foy, Anna Nana Docherty, Eric Hickey, Theresa & Willie Irwin, Peggy Martin, Edward & Helen Monaghan, Annie & John McGowan, Noreen McGowan, Ian Pennie, Martha Sproul, and Charlie Taylor.

Missio Scotland Annual Collection - This Weekend
Please support the work of the Missionary Church.

Paisley Diocesan Mass for the Opening of Process of the Synod of Bishops on Synodality 2023
Holy Mass in St Mirin’s Cathedral on Sunday 31 October at 12:00 noon to inaugurate in our Diocese a consultation with the People of God, which will conclude in our diocesan pre-Synodal Gathering around March 2022. The Synodal process is a journey of the whole Church, listening to the Holy Spirit.

Annual Mass at St Conval’s Cemetery
Bishop John will celebrate Mass to pray for the souls of family members laid to rest in St Conval’s on Sunday 14th November at 2pm. Later date due to COP26.

Sunday Mass for COP26
St Aloysius’ Church, Rose St on 7 November at 1pm. Book with the link https://mediades.co.uk/cop26/  

Pastoral Formation of Young Adults (18-30)
Fr Jonathan will speak about the Eucharist as 'the pearl of great price this Wednesday at 7pm in St Mirin’s Cathedral. Afterwards, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction concluding with get together over drinks. Connect @DoPYoungAdults (Facebook and Twitter); @rcdopya (Instagram).

Annual Torchlight Procession
Thursday 28th October. Please be at George Square, Glasgow, from 6pm, with Rosary at 6:30pm followed by the procession at 7pm to St Andrew's Cathedral, for Mass at 7:30pm. 

Evening of Reflection
An Evening of Reflection before the Blessed Sacrament in St John’s in honour of the Holy Souls in Purgatory commencing with Mass, Exposition, Rosary, Way of the Cross and Private Prayer before the Blessed Sacrament on Friday, 5th November 7pm – 10pm.

Men on a mission: Learning from St. Joseph (Thursday 11th November)
In St Mirin's Cathedral Hall, learn from the example of his life and be inspired to fulfil our mission as Catholic men, whether single/married, fathers/spiritual fathers, sons, brothers, or husbands. Find encouragement and refreshment by socialising over a drink! To register please sign up at  https://rcdop.org.uk/learning-from-st-joseph (7pm-9pm)

Funerals this week
Mon: Isabella Fleming (St Thomas’s)
Wed: Marie Tylerleigh (St John’s)
Fri: Marion Malaney (St John’s)
Masses all at 10am.
Following week
Tues (2nd Nov): Elizabeth Sim.

We pray for those who have died recently, especially
Michael Fitzmorris, Isabella Fleming, Stephen Harrigan, James Kane, Marion Malaney, Mary MacAfee, James O’Donnell, Michael Reilly, Elizabeth Sim, Pat Smith, Marie Tylerleigh ;
and 1st months mind of
Tony McLachlan;
and for the Anniversaries of
Chrissie & Frank Beck, Mary & Patrick Campbell, Neil Crossan, Nellie Curran, Edward Gillan, Ethna & Peter Herbert, Teresa & Willie Irwin, Stephen Lafferty, Elspeth & William McFadyen, Edward McGuire Snr, Michael McQuade, Mary O’Neill, Harry & Sadie Quinn.

All notices and anniversaries for the bulletin must be handed in by 7pm on Thursday