Collections
First: GA £376.50, NGA £917.18
Monthly Standing Orders: £3,818.00
Building Fund: GA £32.00
Vocations: GA £79.00
St Anthony £66.96

Monthly Building Fund: This weekend. 
St Anthony’s Box September: £321.04 (to Benedictine Monastery, Largs) 
 
Weekday Masses
Monday to Saturday at 10am and an extra Mass each Wednesday at 7am.
 
Month of the Holy Rosary. October Devotions
Each Sunday of October at 3pm, there will be Rosary & Benediction. Please come along and pray with our Blessed Mother Mary, for peace in the world and for her assistance in our own lives.
 
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 or call 07910266821).
 
First Friday Devotions 7pm-9pm
Begins with Mass at 7pm, followed by Adoration, Rosary, Benediction & Night Prayer.
 
Eucharistic Adoration
We are hoping to extend Adoration in the Oratory to include Tuesdays & Thursdays. To do so we need more people to commit to one hour with the Blessed Sacrament at the same time each week. Many graces and favours come to us through this time spent with Lord. Vocations to Priesthood & Religious Life increase where there is Adoration as well as conversions and people returning to their faith. You can pick up a sign up form this weekend to return and place in the box beside the Sacred Heart Statue. No need for those already signed up to re-submit unless you also wish to sign for more hours on Tuesdays/Thursdays.
 
World Youth Day 2023 Lisbon Information Evening
Come along to this information evening at the Diocese of Paisley Offices (just opposite the Cathedral) at 7pm on Thursday 6th October to find out more about the pilgrimage! No commitment necessary. Come and hear more about our plans and what it’s like to attend World Youth Day. Cost £799. Our provisional dates for travel 30th July – 8th August 2023. We welcome those who are 18 (as of 29th July 2023) through to 35 from across the Diocese. For more information please contact Fr John Morrison e-mail: vocations@rcdop.org.uk or phone 01418895056.
 
Surviving as a Catholic in 21st Century Healthcare
Dr Mike Delaney, President of the Catholic Medical Association UK, bioethicist. and retired GP.
Sunday 9th October 4-4:30pm: Hazelwood House, 52 First Gardens, Pollokshields, G41 5NB. On street parking available.  RSVP (e-mail: scottishcma@gmail.com) by Tuesday 4 October (numbers needed for catering & preparations).
 
SPUC Conference Glasgow
A recent BBC poll revealed that 15% of British women have experienced pressure or coercion to have an abortion that they did not want. This is a shocking reality, that the pro-abortion narrative seeks to suppress. It is vital to understand the reasons why women have abortions so that we can campaign for protections for vulnerable women and their children. You are invited on Saturday 29th October to a conference. Cost £30/£20 concessions. The conference can be booked online here: https://www.spuc.org.uk/national-conferences-2022. You can also contact Katherine Hampton on katherinehampton@spuc.org.uk, or call: 01892 542 616.
 
SSVP
Limited copies of the Special Edition of Ozanam News Sept 22 available in the porch. Take a copy & pass on.
 
100 Club Draw Sept
1st - Margaret M Donnelly No 33
2nd - Maureen Mc Cready No 45
3rd - J & M Bell No 105
4th - E. Casey No 113
5th - Eileen Capaldi No 68
Please collect winnings from the Sacristy.
 
We pray for those who have died recently
Ian Wilkinson;
and for the Anniversaries of
Robert Cheney, Patrick Collins, Margaret D’Arcy, John Kelly, Bill & Marion Malaney, Jim McNairney, Margaret Stewart, and Catherine White.

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.

Second Collection this weekend: Sick & Retired Priests.
 
St Thomas Primary 4 First Communicants
Congratulations on receiving First Communion last Saturday.
 
Diocesan Day for Extraordinary Ministers - Saturday 18th June, St Mirin’s Hall: 11:30am-2:30pm
The Diocesan Liturgy Commission will host a Day for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, and for anyone interested in learning more about the Eucharist. There will be 3 short talks, with opportunities to ask questions, ending with a period of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, and Benediction. A light lunch will be provided. If you have any specific dietary requirements, please bring a packed lunch. All welcome to attend. Contact Fr Paul Brady on VE-LiturgyandPermanentDiaconate@rcdop.org.uk
 
A Series of Talks on the Divine Praises for Young Adults
The next talk of the series Blessed be Jesus Christ: True Man by Father Bernard Mournian will take place on Wednesday 22nd June at 7pm in St. Mirin’s Cathedral and will be followed by Benediction and an opportunity to socialise over drinks. 
 
Pilgrimage to Camino de Santiago de Compostelo
A group of young adults are organising a Camino de Santiago pilgrimage from 18th July to 25th July 2022 which will include 5 days walking from Vigo to Santiago.  Total cost for flights and accommodation is £400.  If you would like to join them please get in touch with Stephen Jordan at mstephenjordan@gmail.com  Please express your interest by 20th June 2022.
 
Family Rosary Book
We invite all families to make a special 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
 
Diocesan Family Day Sunday 12th June 2pm-4pm
Families are warmly invited to come together with Bishop John at St John’s, Barrhead for an afternoon celebrating family life. There will be activities for children, followed by refreshments for all! The day will conclude with Holy Mass at 4pm. No 5pm Sunday Parish Mass this day. 
 
Corpus Christi Procession
We will have on 19th June in St Johns a Corpus Christi procession beginning at 3pm. All our recent First Communicants are especially invited. Please note that there won’t be the regular parish 5pm Mass.
 
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.
 
Sacred Heart Companions Prayer Group
Meets this Tuesday 14th June from 1pm-2pm in the Tea Room.
 
Funerals this week
Cliff Kelly in St Thomas' on Tuesday 14th at 10am.
Mary Black in St Peter’s Glenburn on Thursday 16th at 10am.
 
Vegetable Garden in St John's
Anyone interested in helping set up plots in space behind the sacristy and garages should speak to Fr Joe/Jonathan.
 
Scottish Catholic Magazine
Latest edition now available at £2.00.
 
We pray for those who have died recently
Mary Black, Cliff Kelly, Nicola Gilfedder, Harry Keenan, and 50 Nigerian Parishioners murdered last Sunday at Mass;
and for the Anniversaries of
Vincent Costello, William Breslin Geddes, David Gormlie, Peter Monaghan, and John Mooney.

Second Collection this weekend: Monthly Building Fund
 
Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) – External Review
​The Catholic Church in Paisley is issuing an extraordinary appeal during the month of June 2022 to anyone who may have been affected by any kind of abuse at the hands of clergy or church officials. The Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) is conducting an external review of the Diocese of Paisley to hear from people with first-hand experience of how the Diocese has responded to reports of abuse. Anyone who may wish to report on their experience should contact SCIE directly by email at learningtogether@scie.org.uk or by phone on 07921 251614.  SCIE will then get in touch to arrange a time to report to the auditors in a way that suits each individual. Please visit https://rcdop.org.uk/independent-review for more information and to see the letter from SCIE Learning Together, requesting help with the independent review.
 
Diocesan Day for Extraordinary Ministers: Saturday 18th June, St Mirin’s Hall, 11:30am - 2:30pm
The Diocesan Liturgy Commission will host a Day for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, and for anyone interested in learning more about the Eucharist. There will be 3 short talks, with opportunities to ask questions, ending with a period of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, and Benediction. A light lunch will be provided. If you have any specific dietary requirements, please bring a packed lunch. All welcome to attend. Contact Fr Paul Brady on VE-LiturgyandPermanentDiaconate@rcdop.org.uk
 
A Series of Talks on the Divine Praises for Young Adults
The next talk of the series Blessed be Jesus Christ: True Man by Father Bernard Mournian will take place on Wednesday 22nd June at 7pm in St. Mirin’s Cathedral and will be followed by Benediction and an opportunity to socialise over drinks. 
 
Pilgrimage to Camino de Santiago de Compostelo
A group of young adults are organising a Camino de Santiago pilgrimage from 18th July to 25th July 2022 which will include 5 days walking from Vigo to Santiago.  Total cost for flights and accommodation is £400.  If you would like to join them please get in touch with Stephen Jordan at mstephenjordan@gmail.com  Please express your interest by 20th June 2022.
 
Family Rosary Book
We invite all families to make a special effort 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
 
The Defibrillator on the side of your Church
Jean Hepburn is running a free training session on 20th June from 12:30pm till 2:30pm on how to access and use the defibrillator. If anyone would like to attend the training please get in touch jean.hepburn@ntlworld.com

Diocesan Family Day Sunday 12th June 2pm-4pm
Families are warmly invited to come together with Bishop John at St John’s, Barrhead for an afternoon celebrating family life. There will be activities for children, followed by refreshments for all! The day will conclude with Holy Mass at 4pm. No 5pm Sunday Parish Mass this day. 
 
Corpus Christi Procession
We will have on 19th June in St John's a Corpus Christi procession beginning at 3pm. All our recent First Communicants are especially invited. Please note that there won’t be the regular parish 5pm Mass.
 
We pray for those who have died recently
Cliff Kelly, Mary Black, Joe Daley, and Patricia Sheridan;
and for the Anniversaries of
Irene & Mark Clougherty, John Darroch, Mary Darroch, Rosina Hill, Archie McGinty, Geraldine McGinty, John Hughes, Hannah & John Hughes, Joseph Hughes, Mary Hughes, Tommy McCafferty, Mary MacDuff, Fiona O’Brien, James Patterson, James Wilson, Fr. Thomas Mahon (1975), Canon John Haran (1997), Fr. Patrick Woods (2010) and Mons. William Diamond.

Today’s Special Collection (8th May): Vocations and Ecclesiastical Students
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’. 
 
Think Vocation
Today is World Day of Prayer for Vocations. Pray for those discerning a call to priesthood or religious life. Is that you? Speak to our Vocations Director, Fr Morrison tel: 01418895056 or email vocations@rcdop.org.uk
 
Fatima Howwood Vigils
On Thursday 12th May we will celebrate our first Vigil of our new season, which runs from May-October. The Church and hall will open from 7pm; Rosary procession around the grounds (weather permitting); Mass, followed by a period of Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament with Benediction. Bishop John will preside. This will give us the perfect opportunity to implore Our Blessed Lady for peace in Ukraine.
 
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: 8th, 15th May.
St Thomas: 22nd & 29th May.
 
Funeral this week
St Thomas
Sarah Walker on Wednesday 11th May.
St John's
Anne Church on Thursday 12th May.
 
SSVP Ukraine Appeal (St Thomas)
£204.00 was raised from the collection boxes and the conference added another £296.00 to make it £500. Thanks for your generosity.
 
Sacred Heart Companions Prayer Group
Meeting in St John’s tea room this Tuesday 10th May from 1pm-2pm.
 
Mental Health Awareness Week 9th-15th May
The theme is loneliness. Visit www.disabilityactioner.org.uk  for more local information. Poster in the porch.
 
100 Club Draw April
1st Prize: A & M Hickey, No. 64
2nd: Frank Doherty, No. 142
3rd: J & M Bell, No. 105
4th: Hannah Monaghan, No. 54
5th: G & M Herrity, No. 46
You can collect your winnings from the Sacristy.
 
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.
 
We pray for those who have died recently
Anne Church, Olga McGlade, Sadie McKinstry, Sarah Ann Walker, and Alexander Young;
and the 6 months' mind of
Isobel McGuire;
and for the Anniversaries of
John Buchanan, Catherine Deighan, Maria Fleming, William Gore, Anne Hailstones, Stuart Millar, Nancy Mitchell, Maria McGlone, Joseph McKee, and John & Sadie Quinn.