Stations of the Cross
There will be a Stations of the Cross via livestream each Sunday of Lent at 3pm and next Thursday at 9:30am before Mass. We hope to have the Stations on Fridays at 9:30am if there is not a Funeral.

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

Funerals week beginning 1st March @10am                              
Tues 2nd March: Robert Fox (St Thomas)                                     
Wed 3rd March: Elizabeth Hughes (St John’s)
Fri 5th March: Philip Mc Kenna (St John’s)
 
Church services during lockdown – live stream here
Holy Mass: Daily @ 10am (Sunday also @ 11:30am)
Adoration: Daily @ 9am
Rosary: Daily @ 9:30am
Divine Mercy: Fridays @ 3pm

Year of St Joseph (8th Dec 2020- 8th Dec 2021)
Pope Francis, proclaimed a special “Year of St Joseph,” on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception 2020 and it extends to the same feast in 2021.At the conclusion of his Letter, he adds another prayer to St Joseph, which he encourages all of us to pray together. We will recite this Prayer after Mass concludes each day to mark the Year of St Joseph. There are other Prayers to St Joseph in St Thomas website under the title Prayers. A votive Mass to St Joseph will be celebrated each Wednesday out with the Liturgical Seasons of Lent/Easter/Advent/Christmas. Wednesday is traditionally the day we pray to St Joseph.
“Hail, Guardian of the Redeemer, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary. To you God entrusted his only Son; in you Mary placed her trust; with you Christ became man. Blessed Joseph, to us too, show yourself a father and guide us in the path of life. Obtain for us grace, mercy, and courage, and defend us from every evil.”  Amen. (Pope Francis)
 
Think Vocations
“This is my Son, the Beloved. Listen to him.” Are you listening to him? Is he calling you to serve his people in priesthood or consecrated life? Please contact Fr. John Morrison tel: 01418895056 or e-mail vocations@rcdop.org.uk
 
SCIAF Lenten Appeal
To contribute to SCIAF this year, you can do so by either sending a cheque to SCIAF, 7 West Nile Street, Glasgow G1 2PR or donating securely via their website www.sciaf.org.uk  We will not be accepting monies/coins at the Church house.

Moodie’s Funeral Directors
A big thank you to Moodie’s Funeral Directors who gave a donation to St John’s/St Thomas towards  the cost of supplying hand sanitiser and also for the personal donation they give to the parish after each funeral.

New Gift Aid Envelopes (St John’s)
Because of the Lockdown many Gift Aid envelopes and Non-Gift Aid envelopes were not collected. Given the present circumstances, extra care and attention must be given to the Parish budget. It costs the parish £800 each year to buy envelopes for collections. To aid our budgeting this year the following changes will have to be made.
Envelopes will be ordered for the following groups only:

• Present registered gift aiders. (those who pay tax) containing envelopes for your weekly and second collections/monthly building fund.
• Present registered gift aiders paying first collection via Standing Order (those who pay tax) containing envelopes, for second collections/monthly building fund only.

Thank you to all those who regularly donate to the parishes. Your donations are essential and greatly received especially during these challenging times. Because of your continued generosity you are guaranteeing a sustainable future for your parishes.

Presentation on Blessed Titus Brandsma
This will take place on Sunday the 7th of March @ 4pm. To register contact ruth.preston@carmelite.org.uk or telephone 07849 596572
When Blessed Titus Brandsma was accused by some of his students of speaking about God in all his teachings in philosophy, he responded: “I can’t help it, that in all things, God gives witness to himself”. In all things God gives witness to himself: in all creation, in all that is; light, shadow and darkness. In reflecting on the life and teachings of this martyr, we can learn that the way he did not succumb in the cruelty of Camp Amersfoort and Dachau, is fundamentally embedded in his spirituality, which is thoroughly Carmelite.

Justice & Peace Scotland
Discussion on the impact of the pandemic drawing on the experience of our panel. Together we will share, reflect and start to identify how the church can be ready and prepared in our communities to meet the challenges which remain. The panel includes: Prof. Stephen McKinney (University of Glasgow) Fr. Basil Clark VE (Archdiocese of St. Andrews & Edinburgh), Danny Collins (National President, Society of Saint Vincent de Paul Scotland).
Sunday 7th March (4.30pm – 6pm). Please book to join the event here Poverty & Pandemic Tickets, Eventbrite.
 
In memory of the late Frank & Maureen Monaghan R.I.P
Two sets of Gold vestments for use at Solemn Liturgies were purchased from the monies bequeathed to the Parish in memory of the late Frank & Maureen Monaghan. They were recently used at the Christmas Masses. Gold is the liturgical colour reserved for Solemnities/Feasts pertaining to our Lord’s life such as the Incarnation and the Resurrection. A new thurible was also purchased.
 
Please pray for those who have died recently especially
Robert Fox, Eddy Gill, Elizabeth Hughes, Agnes Law, Robert Mitchell, Philip McKenna, Thomas Queen
and 1st Months Mind of
Rena Owens
and 6th Months mind of
Jack Shaw
and for the Anniversaries of
Bridget Duffin & Ruby Duffin, Joseph Gallacher, Grace Glenroy, Edward & Elizabeth Hendry, Mary Hughes, David & Robert McCarthy, Bill McVeigh, Gordon Sheach, Henry Szuster.
 
Can we remind everyone that Anniversaries and all notices for the e-Bulletin should be handed in by 7pm on Thursdays. All Anniversaries handed in, should be for the forthcoming weekend. This avoids notices being lost/misplaced if the Anniversary is not intended for the forthcoming weekend but for another.

Stations of the Cross
There will be a Stations of the Cross via livestream each Sunday of Lent at 3pm and on the next two Thursdays at 9:30am before Mass. We hope to have the Stations on Fridays at 9:30am if there is not a Funeral.

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

Funerals (St John's) @ 10am 
Tues 23rd: Robert Stewart
Wed 24th: Helen Coffield 
Fri 26th: Jane Ronald 
Sat 27th: George Logue
Tues 2nd March: Robert Fox (St Thomas)
Wed 3rd March: Elizabeth Hughes 
Fri 5th March: Philip McKenna

Church services during lockdown – live stream here
Holy Mass: Daily @ 10am (Sun also @ 11:30am)
Adoration: Daily @ 9am
Rosary: Daily @ 9:30am
Divine Mercy: Fridays @ 3pm

Year of St Joseph (8th Dec 2020- 8th Dec 2021)
In a new Apostolic Letter entitled Patris corde (“With a Father’s Heart”), Pope Francis describes Saint Joseph as a beloved father, a tender and loving father, an obedient father, an accepting father; a father who is creatively courageous, a working father, a father in the shadows.
The Letter marks the 150th anniversary of Blessed Pope Pius IX’s declaration of St Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church. To celebrate the anniversary, Pope Francis proclaimed a special “Year of St Joseph,” which began on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception 2020 and extends to the same feast in 2021.At the conclusion of his Letter, he adds another prayer to St Joseph, which he encourages all of us to pray together. We will recite this Prayer after Mass concludes each day to mark the Year of St Joseph. There are other Prayers to St Joseph in St Thomas website under title Prayers. A votive Mass to St Joseph will be celebrated each Wednesday out with the Liturgical Seasons of Lent/Easter/Advent/Christmas. Wednesday is traditionally the day we pray to St Joseph.
“Hail, Guardian of the Redeemer, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary. To you God entrusted his only Son; in you Mary placed her trust; with you Christ became man. Blessed Joseph, to us too, show yourself a father and guide us in the path of life. Obtain for us grace, mercy, and courage, and defend us from every evil.” Amen. (Pope Francis)

SCIAF Lenten Appeal
To contribute to SCIAF this year, you can do so by either sending a cheque to SCIAF, 7 West Nile Street, Glasgow G1 2PR or donating securely via their website www.sciaf.org.uk We will not be accepting monies/coins at the Church house.

Craig Lodge, Dalmally, Mission House for Young Adults
Craig Lodge Community is offering a new opportunity to young Catholics on how to live a life of mission. Craig Lodge Mission House is a nine-month residential programme for any young adult between the ages of 18-30 who desires to become a passionate lover of Jesus and become Spirit-filled evangelisers for the renewal of the Church,” (Pope Francis). Community, prayer and studying of the Catholic faith and learning to proclaim the Good News to others”. The mission house will begin in September 2021 and applications are now being accepted. Visit the Craig Lodge website for more details. www.craiglodge.org/missionhouse

New Gift Aid Envelopes (St John's)
We are about to order New Gift Aid envelopes for April 21 to April 22. Because of the Lockdown many Gift Aid envelopes and Non- Gift Aid envelopes were not collected. Given the present circumstances, extra care and attention much be given to the Parish budget. It costs the parish £800 each year to buy envelopes for collections. To aid our budgeting this year the following changes will have to be made:
Envelopes will be ordered for the following groups only:

• Present registered gift aiders. (those who pay tax) containing envelopes for your weekly and second collections/monthly building fund.
• Present registered gift aiders paying first collection via Standing Order (those who pay tax) containing envelopes, for second collections/monthly building fund only.

Thank you to all those who regularly donate to the parishes. Your donations are essential and greatly received especially during these challenging times. Because of your continued generosity you are guaranteeing a sustainable future for your parishes.

Please pray for those who have died recently especially
Helen Coffield, Robert Fox, Elizabeth Hughes, George Logue, Helen Meechan, Philip McKenna, Jane Ronald, Robert Stewart
and for the Anniversaries of
Agnes & William Brennan, Anne Docherty, Maurice Docherty, Willie Donn, Frank Hill, Jean Lafferty, Norah Lafferty, Rachel McAuley, Ramon McCann, Tommy McGauley, Rex O’Neill, Billy & Rose Quinn, Sadie Ross, Chrissie & Jack Stuart, John & Rena Weldon.

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

SPRED Special Second Collection - 14 February 2021
Our Paisley Diocese SPRED offers people with learning disabilities: a personal friend who takes time to share life and faith, spiritual nurture in a small community of faith; and a sense of belonging to a parish community. Twenty-one SPRED groups meet in our church halls and special needs schools, allowing two hundred parishioners to come together in faith and friendship to share and experience God’s love. Sadly, our groups have not been able to meet in the past year due to the pandemic. Paisley SPRED supports three employees. In 2018 SPRED merged with the Diocese bringing in one-off restricted reserves of £95,492. Our SPRED boxes and Friends Campaign raised an additional £20,834 bringing the total income to £116,326. The Diocese also contributed £44,131 from our General Fund (pre-merger) and Papal & Episcopal Funds. With our expenditure of £72,221, SPRED restricted reserves ended the year at £88,235.

Parish Finances
At this time when we have limited access to the Church and have no public services our Parish income is greatly affected. The Parish and Diocese are dependent on your weekly donations to enable bills to be paid, to make repairs and maintain our church properties, as well as supporting the clergy and the ongoing pastoral work of our Parish and the Diocese. We calculate the potential loss of weekly income for St John Barrhead is around £2,892 per week. This equates to £12,532 over the next month with no/restricted numbers at public masses. St Thomas is £600 per week and so £2,800 over the next month.
You may wish to consider a Standing Order to be paid directly to the parish account (weekly/monthly). You can download the form from the Parish websites (click here) or one can be posted to you. Thank you to all those who have recently moved to Standing Order so as to be able to support our finances regularly.
​Another way of helping the parish is by gift aiding your donations. If you are a tax payer Gift Aid increases your donation by 25%, your Gift Aid donation would be worth 25p more for every £1 donated. Click here to download the Gift Aid declaration.
You can also donate to the Parish using the MyGivingHub facility provided by the Diocese, which allows you to make a single donation, set up a recurring donation and add Gift Aid if you choose.

Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday is this Wednesday the 17th of February, a day of Fasting (for those aged 16+) and Abstinence from meat (aged 14+). Fasting consists of one full meal per day, with two smaller meals that do not add up to a full meal, and no snacks. Those who have chronic illness, pregnant/nursing babies are exempt from fasting.

New Parish Council
Our New Parish Council have accepted their nominations, which were received during Advent. There are as follows Carmen Cassidy, Allana Connelly, Stephanie Barrett, Patsy Carlin, Lee Martin, Gerry Byrne, Stephen Callaghan, Peter Strain.
 
Finance & Fabric Committee
Kevin Brown, John Thomson, Phil Crampsie, Marion Carlton, Maureen Smith. Meetings will be set up soon via Zoom.

Dial a Mass
For those who have no Internet access, you can listen to Mass each day on a free line 0141 473 4869.

Funerals (St John’s) @ 10:00am
Tues 16th Feb: Andrew McCappin
Thurs 18th Feb: James Christopher Taylor
Fri 19th Feb: Margaret McCool
Fri 19th Feb: Alex Coubrough (Woodside 12 Noon)
Sat 20th Feb: Theresa Jones
Tue 23rd Feb: Robert Stewart
Wed 24th Feb: Helen Coffield
Fri 26th Feb: Jane Ronald
Sat 27th Feb: George Logue

SCIAF Lenten Appeal
To contribute to SCIAF this year, you can do so by either sending a cheque to SCIAF, 7 West Nile Street, Glasgow G1 2PR or donating securely via their website www.sciaf.org.uk  We will not be accepting monies/coins at the Church house.

Months Mind Mass for Canon Healy
Tuesday 16th February marks the one month’s mind of Canon Brendan Healy. Bishop John Keenan will celebrate Mass for the repose of Canon Healy’s soul at 10am in St Mirin’s Cathedral. You are warmly invited to participate spiritually in this Mass by watching the livestream, which can be found on the cathedral’s Facebook page, or by clicking the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKesnTNWowA

Church services during lockdown – live stream here
Holy Mass: Daily @ 10am (Sun also @ 11:30am)
Adoration: Daily @ 9am
Rosary: Daily @ 9:30am
Divine Mercy: Fridays @ 3pm

Think Vocations - 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time – 14th February 2021
Jesus heals a leper because of his compassion and his desire to heal him. Could your compassion for people and desire to share Christ’s healing love with them lead you to give yourself to them as a priest, deacon or in a religious community? Speak to Fr. John Morrison on 01418895056 0r e-mail vocations@rcdop.org.uk

Adult Education Talks
You are invited to our next talk on Monday 15th February at 6:30pm on the Dignity of the Human Person by Fr. Matthew Carlin. Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://zoom.us/j/93728594532?pwd=RXFvNzRHOHlxbHZzb1VtTXJjUUNvUT09 Passcode: 886983

Monthly Online Theology Thursdays (5-6pm)
Theology Thursdays is a programme of seminars aimed at non-experts and beginners. Each seminar has a theological focus, lasts for one hour and is taught by an expert in the field. It may be of interest to teacher educators, teachers, parents, catechists, students and senior school pupils. They begin on the 25th February:‘Will the Sacraments change my life?’ Integrating the sacramental and moral dimensions of Christian living(Fr Martin Delaney) 25th March: Forming intentional disciples in our Catholic schools (Mary O’Duffin) 9th April:Reading St Mark. The Good News of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. (Fr Andrew Garden) 20th May: Holy Disobedience.Catholic Political Witness and Resistance (Anna Blackman) . To book your place and receive the ZOOM link, please email: education-st-andrews-foundation@glasgow.ac.uk

Please pray for those who have died recently especially
Helen Coffield, Alexander Coubrough, Theresa Jones, George Logue, Andrew McCappin, Margaret McCool, Jane Ronald, Robert Stewart, James Christopher Taylor
and the Anniversaries of
John & Rena Heldon, William Kelly, Tommy Leckie, Larraine Lee, Brian McBride, James McLaughlin, Marjorie Morrison.
 
Can we remind everyone that notices for the e-Bulletin should be handed in by 7pm on Thursdays and that all Anniversaries handed in, should be for the forthcoming weekend. This avoids notices being lost/misplaced if the Anniversary is not intended for that immediate weekend but another beyond the immediate weekend. 

Funerals week this (St John’s) @ 10am
Mon 1st Feb: Catherine (Rena) Owens
Wed 3rd Feb: Mary McNeilage
Fri 5th Feb:  Jane McLelland
 
Church services during lockdown – live stream here
Holy Mass: Daily @ 10am (Sun also @ 11:30am)
Adoration: Daily @ 9am
Rosary: Daily @ 9:30am
Divine Mercy: Fridays @ 3pm
 
Online Marriage Counselling available during Covid 19 Crisis
Our diocese has a Counselling Service for Catholics Married in the Catholic Church with our dedicated Catholic Marriage Counsellor.  If you are concerned about your relationship and feel you are both unable to reach a conclusion alone, it is likely that you will benefit from marriage counselling.  The counsellor is there to maintain a neutral, non-judgmental position. For information or advice please email in confidence counselling@rcdop.org.uk
 
Vocations
Think Vocation: “His teaching made a deep impression on them because he taught them with authority.” Could you share in Jesus’ teaching authority as a priest, deacon or in consecrated life? Why not speak to our Diocesan Vocations Director, Fr. John Morrison e-mail: vocations@rcdop.org.uk or tel: 01418895056
 
World Leprosy Day
This Sunday is World Leprosy Day – Please pray for the Leprosy Mission Scotland and the Global fellowship Worldwide. As a community we are determined to finish what Jesus started by eradicating leprosy one person at a time.
 
Craig Lodge, Dalmally, Mission House for Young Adults
Craig Lodge Community is offering a new opportunity to young Catholics on how to live a life of mission. Craig Lodge Mission House is a nine-month residential programme for any young adult between the ages of 18-30 who desires to become a passionate lover of Jesus and become Spirit-filled evangelisers for the renewal of the Church,” (Pope Francis). Community, prayer and studying of the Catholic faith and learning to proclaim the Good News to others”.  The mission house will begin in September 2021 and applications are now being accepted. Visit the Craig Lodge website for more details.   www.craiglodge.org/missionhouse
 
Dial a Mass
For those who have no Internet access, you can listen to Mass each day on a free line 0141 473 4869.
100 Club Winners November
One Winner, E. Watson No 60 (£140), has still to collect her winnings. You can collect them from the Church House (socially distanced and with face mask).
 
Beware Phone Scam about Vaccines
If you receive the following message on your phone it is a scam.  We advise you to delete it.  
“NHS: We identify that you are eligible to apply for you vaccine. For more information and to apply, follow here:  uk-application-form.com” 
If you click on the link mentioned it then asks for your bank account number, sort code and your bank card number.  This is a scam.
 
Community Circle of Prayer
Every Friday evening people gather online at 7pm for The Community Circle of Prayer. This half hour event simply consists of a little music, some readings, and the opportunity to share our prayer petitions and support others in theirs. Why, not spend half an hour with us this Friday in community and fellowship?  To join please use the Zoom link https://zoom.us/j/8510142970?pwd=UUtVa2ZhOFUxa2NSZmJCckZOek0rUT09                                    
 
200 Club St Thomas
Forms have been sent to all previous members. Please return as soon as possible so that we can begin the First Draw in February. Thank you to all those who have already forwarded their monies.
 
Year of St Joseph
Pope Francis on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception (8th December), with great joy proclaimed the Year of St Joseph to mark the 150th year of the Solemn Declaration by Pope Pius IX of St Joseph as Patron of the Universal Catholic Church. This will conclude on the 8th December 2021.
St Peter Julian Eymard said “Devotion, to St Joseph is one of the choicest graces that God can give a soul, for it is tantamount to revealing the entire treasury of our Lord’s graces. When God wishes to raise a soul to greater heights, he unites it to St Joseph by giving it a strong love for the good Saint”. Please go to the Parish websites/facebook for Prayers to St Joseph.
 
Parish Finances
At this time when we have limited access to the Church and have no public services our Parish income is greatly affected. The Parish and Diocese are dependent on your weekly donations to enable bills to be paid, to make repairs and maintain our church properties, as well as supporting the clergy and the ongoing pastoral work of our Parish and the Diocese. Please continue to support St John’s/St Thomas and the Diocese of Paisley at this difficult time.
You may wish to consider a Standing Order to be paid directly to the parish account (weekly/monthly). You can download the form from the Parish websites (click here) or one can be posted to you. Thank you to all those who have recently moved to Standing Order so as to be able to support our finances regularly.
​Another way of helping the parish is by gift aiding your donations. If you are a tax payer Gift Aid increases your donation by 25%, your Gift Aid donation would be worth 25p more for every £1 donated. Click here to download the Gift Aid declaration.
You can also donate to the Parish using the MyGivingHub facility provided by the Diocese, which allows you to make a single donation, set up a recurring donation and add Gift Aid if you choose.
 
Please pray for those who have died recently especially
Alexander Coubrough, Billy Hence, Rosina Iannaccone, Marina McBride, Andrew McCappin, Jane McLelland, Mary McNeilage, Francesco Ortaggio, Catherine Owens, James Christopher Taylor,
and the Anniversaries of
Allistair Ball, John Brady Snr & Jnr, Ian Burnett, Maria Crolla, Betty Donegan, Peter Hilgers Lafferty Snr & Jnr, Bridget McGowan, Annie & John McGowan, Moira McNeil, Jimmy Maguire, Jennifer Mowat, Mona Pinto, Martha Stirling.

Funerals this week (St John’s/St Thomas 10am Mass)
Mon 25th: Derek Gillespie: Woodside Crematorium @12:30pm
Tues 26th: Ann Alford (10am) & Peter Harkins (1pm)
Wed 27th: Maria Hannigan (St Thomas)
Thurs 28th: James Christopher Taylor

Church services during lockdown - join via live stream
Holy Mass: daily @ 10am (Sun also @ 11:30am)
Adoration: daily @ 9am
Rosary: daily @ 9:30am
Divine Mercy: Fridays @ 3pm

Online Marriage Counselling available during Covid 19 Crisis
Our diocese has a Counselling Service for Catholics Married in the Catholic Church with our dedicated Catholic Marriage Counsellor. If you are concerned about your relationship and feel you are both unable to reach a conclusion alone, it is likely that you will benefit from marriage counselling. The counsellor is there to maintain a neutral, non-judgmental position. For information or advice please email in confidence counselling@rcdop.org.uk

Think Vocation
The reign of God is now. Are you willing to drop what you are doing to follow Jesus’ call? Believe that God will give you what you need. (Mark 1: 14-20). If you think God is calling you to be a priest, deacon, brother or sister contact Fr. John Morrison e-mail vocations@rcdop.org.uk or phone 01418895056.

Postponement of Diocesan Lourdes and Youth to Lourdes Pilgrimages to 2022
Unfortunately, due to present circumstances and the uncertainty facing us all over the next few months, it is with deep regret that we must inform you that the Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes and Youth to Lourdes has now been postponed to June-July 2022. We are fully aware that the shrine of Lourdes means so much to so many in our Diocese and understand and how disappointing this news will be. However, we know that we will all work together and look forward to being welcomed back in 2022. If you already have a place on the Pilgrimage carried over from this year on Joe Walsh tours, their representatives will be contacting you in writing in the New Year to confirm our decision to reschedule and to explain how your booking can be carried forward.

Community Circle of Prayer
Every Friday evening people gather on line at 7pm for The Community Circle of Prayer. This half hour event simply consists of a little music, some readings and the opportunity to share our prayer petitions and support others in theirs. Why, not spend half an hour with us this Friday in community and fellowship? To join please use the Zoom link https://zoom.us/j/8510142970?pwd=UUtVa2ZhOFUxa2NSZmJCckZOek0rUT09

200 Club St Thomas
Forms have been sent to all previous members. Please return as soon as possible so that we can begin the First Draw in February. Thank you to all those who have already forwarded their monies.

Administrative Changes to Teacher Approval in the Diocese of Paisley
Father Joe Burke, Vicar General, now has the role of overseeing the Approval process. Applications and references for posts in the three local authorities within our Diocese should be returned to: Rev Joseph Burke, Teacher Approval, Diocesan Centre, Cathedral Precincts, Incle Street, Paisley PA1 1HR or email: approvals@rcdop.org.uk. Please note that applications for posts in Our Lady of the Missions Primary School and St Ninian’s High School should be sent to the Archdiocese of Glasgow in whose territory they are located: Archdiocese of Glasgow, Teacher Approval,196 Clyde Street, Glasgow G1 4JY. Email: approval@rcag.org.uk. Arrangements for the pastoral care of staff and pupils in these schools will continue to be the responsibility of the Diocese of Paisley.

100 Club Winners November
Two Winners E. Watson No 60 (£140) and B. Melee No 40 (£70) have still to collect their winnings. You can collect them from the Church House (socially distanced and with face mask).

Year of St Joseph
Pope Francis on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception (8th December), with great joy proclaimed the Year of St Joseph to mark the 150th year of the Solemn Declaration by Pope Pius IX of St Joseph as Patron of the Universal Catholic Church. This will conclude on the 8th December 2021.
St Peter Julian Eymard said “Devotion, to St Joseph is one of the choicest graces that God can give a soul, for it is tantamount to revealing the entire treasury of our Lord’s graces. When God wishes to raise a soul to greater heights, he unites it to St Joseph by giving it a strong love for the good Saint”. Please click here for Prayers to St Joseph.

Parish Finances
At this time when we have limited access to the Church and have no public services our Parish income is greatly affected. The Parish and Diocese are dependent on your weekly donations to enable bills to be paid, to make repairs and maintain our church properties, as well as supporting the clergy and the ongoing pastoral work of our Parish and the Diocese. Please continue to support St John’s/St Thomas and the Diocese of Paisley at this difficult time. You may wish to consider a Standing Order to be paid directly to the parish account (weekly/monthly). You can download the form from the Parish websites or one can be posted to you. Thank you to all those who have recently moved to Standing Order so as to be able to support our finances regularly. Another way of helping the parish is by gift aiding your donations. If you are a tax payer Gift Aid increases your donation by 25%, your Gift Aid donation would be worth 25p more for every £1 donated.

Please pray for those who have died recently especially
Ann Alford, Derek Gillespie, Maria Hannigan, Peter Harkins, Janet Mullen, James Christopher Taylor
and the Anniversaries of
Brian Corcoran, Mary Donnelly, May Duffin, Charlotte Fitzpatrick, Rose Gormley, Eddie Hone, Jim Leasey, Pat McNamara, Charles O’Neill, Lex Shields.

Funerals this week (St John's 10am Mass)
Mon 18th Jan: Eileen Bolger
Wed 19th Jan: Anthony Stewart (Mary Farquhar: Craigton Crematorium 1:30pm)
Thurs 20th Jan: John Anderson
Fri 21st Jan: Robert Phillips
 
Funerals week beginning 25th January (St John's/St Thomas 10am Mass)
Mon 25th: Peter Harkins (Derek Gillespie: Woodside Crematorium 12:30pm)
Tues 26th: Ann Alford
Wed 27th: Maria Hannigan (St Thomas)
Thurs 28th: James Christopher Taylor
 
Church services during lockdown - join in via our live stream
Holy Mass: 10am daily (Sun also 11:30am)
Adoration: 9am daily
Rosary: 9:30am daily
Divine Mercy: 3pm Fridays
 
The Annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (18th - 25 January)
The Church calls us to pray, especially this week, for the unity of all who believe in Christ. Each year there is a special theme chosen and proposed by our own Pontifical Council for promoting Christian Unity and the World Council of Churches. This year’s theme is “Abide in Christ and you will bear much fruit” (c.f. John 15:5-9). This was chosen and prepared by the Monastic Community of Grandchamp in Switzerland. www.christianunity.va  In the following weeks we hope to offer on the Diocesan web page a list of Catholic Church documents since Vatican II relevant to the theme of Christian unity.
 
Online Marriage Counselling available during Covid-19 Crisis
Our diocese has a Counselling Service for Catholics Married in the Catholic Church with our dedicated Catholic Marriage Counsellor.  If you are concerned about your relationship and feel you are both unable to reach a conclusion alone, it is likely that you will benefit from marriage counselling.  The counsellor is there to maintain a neutral, non-judgmental position. For information or advice please email in confidence counselling@rcdop.org.uk
 
Adult Education Talks 
You are invited to our next talk on Monday 18th January at 6:30pm on the Teachings of Pope Saint John Paul II by Bishop John. Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://zoom.us/j/96974935970?pwd=b04ya2pUOElxeXJhRElkdXlHVXlwQT09
Passcode: 758071
 
Vocations
Families need blessings of patience, forgiveness, gratefulness, and love. Can you bring the Gospel to families in your community? If you think God is calling you to be a priest, deacon sister contact Fr. John Morrison 01418895056 or e-mail  vocations@rcdop.org.uk
 
We pray for those who have died recently, especially
Ann Alford, John Anderson, Eileen Bolger, May Cheney, Mary Farquhar, Arthur Fellowes, Derek Gillespie, Maria Hannigan, Peter Harkins, Canon Brendan Healy, Mary Houston, Margaret Miller, Andrew McCappin, Robert Phillips, Anthony Stewart, James Christopher Taylor,
and the Anniversaries of
Mary Buchanan, Pearl Dunne, William Finnigan, Charles McAleavy, Jean McAllister, Jean McFadyen, Dominic McLue, George Major, Maria & Tommy O’Hara.
 
200 Club St Thomas
Forms have been sent to all previous members. Please return as soon as possible so that we can begin the First Draw in February. Thank you to all those who have already forwarded their monies.
 
Parish Finances
At this time when we have limited access to the Church and have no public services our Parish income is greatly affected. The Parish and Diocese are dependent on your weekly donations to enable bills to be paid, to make repairs and maintain our church properties, as well as supporting the clergy and the ongoing pastoral work of our Parish and the Diocese. Please continue to support St Johns/St Thomas and the Diocese of Paisley at this difficult time. You may wish to consider a Standing Order to be paid directly to the parish account (weekly/monthly). You can download the Standing Order and Gift  Aid Declaration forms on this page or one can be posted to you. Thank you to all those who have recently moved to Standing Order to be able to support our finances regularly. Another way of helping the parish is by gift aiding your donations. If you are a taxpayer Gift Aid increases your donation by 25%, your Gift Aid donation would be worth 25p more for every £1 donated.

Funerals this week
Friday 15th January: Joseph Buonaccorsi (St Thomas)
 
Church services during lockdown - join in via our live stream
Holy Mass: 10am daily (Sun also 11:30am)
Adoration: 9am daily
Rosary: 9:30am daily
Divine Mercy: 3pm Fridays
 
Mary’s Meals: Miles For Mary’s Meals
This January, as many of us turn our minds to achieving new resolutions and personal goals, the miles for Mary’s Meals campaign is the perfect way to fulfil your new year’s resolutions while making a long-lasting difference to the world’s poorest children. 

Whether it’s taking on a regular run, getting on your bike or upping your daily step count, there are lots of different ways you can take part.

Simply set yourself an active challenge, make a donation or ask for sponsorship from friends and family for every mile that you achieve. 

And thanks to Double The Love, your miles will go even further! Give until 31 January 2021, and the UK government will match public donations, up to £2 million, helping us to reach more hungry children in Liberia. Please ensure that you take part in your chosen challenge safely and follow Covid-19 restrictions in your local area.
 
The Annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (18th - 25 January)
The Church calls us to pray, especially this week, for the unity of all who believe in Christ. Each year there is a special theme chosen and proposed by our own Pontifical Council for promoting Christian Unity and the World Council of Churches. This year’s theme is “Abide in Christ and you will bear much fruit” (c.f. John 15:5-9). This was chosen and prepared by the Monastic Community of Grandchamp,  in Switzerland. www.christianunity.va  In the following weeks we hope to offer on the Diocesan web page a list of Catholic Church documents since Vatican II relevant to the theme of Christian unity.
 
St Anthony’s Box December contributions
St Johns: £197.27 sent to SPUC Scotland and St Thomas: £257.23 sent to SPUC Scotland.
 
Adult Education Talks 
You are invited to our next talk on Monday 18th January at 6:30pm on The Teachings of Saint John Paul II by Bishop John. Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://zoom.us/j/96974935970?pwd=b04ya2pUOElxeXJhRElkdXlHVXlwQT09
Passcode: 758071
 
Vocations
Families need blessings of patience, forgiveness, gratefulness, and love. Can you bring the Gospel to families in your community? If you think God is calling you to be a priest, deacon sister contact Fr. John Morrison 01418895056 or e-mail  vocations@rcdop.org.uk
 
We pray for those who have died recently especially:
Eileen Bolger, Joseph Buonaccorsi, Jamie Bramer, Frank Devlin, Derek Gillespie, Tommy Kennedy, William Noon, Robert Phillips, Alan Stewart, Anthony Stewart, David Timmons
and the Months Mind of
Jane Balmer
and the Anniversaries of
Jim Brown, Elizabeth & James Connelly, William Devine, Margaret Donnelly, Robert Furie, Robert Gribbon, Eugene & Mary McGowan, Margaret McGuire, Margaret McILreavy, Gregg Thomas McMaster, Fred Seils.
 
Fundraiser “Kindness for Kids”
A big thank you to Gemma Connell who handed in £200 worth of Vouchers from her Fundraising Group for the Advent Jesse Tree Appeal in St Johns.
 
Happy New Year of 2021
Fr Joe & Fr Jonathan wish you and all your loved ones every grace and blessing for 2021. We also would like to thank all those who helped with the Christmas Liturgies and those who put up the Cribs, Christmas Trees and to the stewards for their continued commitment in allowing us to open the churches for Funerals during this new lockdown.
 
We also are very appreciative of the parish team of gritters who are out, while some of us are still in bed, preparing the grounds for easier access.
 
We would also like to acknowledge your Christmas greetings, cards, and gifts and for Mass cards for Fr Joe’s mother. Holy Mass will be offered up for your intentions.
 
Despite the lock down we are still very much here for you and will continue to administer the sacraments especially to the sick/housebound and the dying (safely & in accordance with all NHS instructions).
 
Finally, thank you for your continued financial offerings which support the upkeep of the parishes and the mission of the church.

Collections
First: Gift Aid £824.00, Non-Gift Aid £782.66
Monthly Standing Orders: £2,823.00
Education: Gift Aid £5.00
Building Fund: Gift Aid £29.00
St Anthony’s Box: £40.27
                                                                 
Rorate Masses in Advent in St John’s
The last Rorate Mass will be this Tuesday 22nd Dec at 7:30am.  
 
Pre-Christmas Confessions
There will be Confessions on Sat 19th Dec from 10:30am-11:00am in St John’s/St Thomas and 3:15pm-3:45pm in St John’s. There will also be Confessions this Wednesday the 23rd Dec in St John’s from 7pm until 8pm.
 
Christmas Masses
Thursday 24th December: Vigil 4pm, 6pm, Midnight
Friday 25th December: Christmas Morning  8am, 10am, 11:30am
Booking opens 12 noon on Sunday 20th December. Book here > 
 
Celebrating Christmas Day over the Christmas Octave
For Catholics Christmas is not just 25 December but the Church’s liturgy extends it over an Octave of eight days that prolong the solemnity of Christmas Day. The Christmas Octave lasts from Christmas Day until 1 January when we celebrate the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God.  Every day within the octave is treated the same as the original feast day of the Nativity of our Lord with the Gloria repeated.  This is because the great feasts of our redemption cannot be grasped in a single celebration and need a full week to consider the mystery.  In Scriptures the number eight represents perfection and rest.  So, we would encourage you during Covid restrictions to book to come to Mass on any of those days, knowing that you are truly still celebrating Christmas Day.
 
Bishop’s Christmas Message and Blessing
Dear Brothers and Sisters, I want to assure you of my closeness to you in prayers and daily Masses in these days, and to wish you all the peace and joy of the Infant King of Bethlehem in this Christmas which is like no other.  I pray in hope for you to enjoy a blessed Christmas filled with the consolations of faith and the affection of family and loved ones all around.  May the angels, who watched over the Holy Family of Jesus, Our Lady and Saint Joseph as they gathered around the manger, keep you safe in mind and body.  May the New Year beckon fresh optimism for the virus to be checked and sure hope in the LORD to deliver our world from all evils.  May Our Lady’s prayers fill you with the wonder of the season and may the Year of Saint Joseph bring you growing confidence in Our Heavenly Father’s good providence to restore to us in abundance the human touch we have lost a while and now more than ever cherish. 
With prayers and blessings always,
+John
 
Diocesan Virtual Carol Service
Join Bishop John in a virtual carol service on Tuesday 29th December at 2:30pm. Words for the carols will be provided for download. Sing along together and celebrate Christmas week. The zoom link is https://zoom.us/j/7247466974  
 
Funerals this week
Tues 22nd Dec: Francis Blake 10am (St John’s)
Wed 23rd Dec: Agnes Collins 9:30am (St Thomas)
Wed 23rd Dec: Jane Balmer 12 Noon (Fr Joe’s mother) (St John’s)
 
St. Margaret’s Children and Family Care Society – Virtual Crib
Catholic Adoption Agency, St Margaret's Children and Family Care Society, which supports some of Scotland's most vulnerable children, is hosting a 'Virtual Crib' this Advent. Due to congregation sizes being limited due to Covid19 restrictions the charity could lose out on up to £100k in donations made each year by the Catholic community to its Crib Appeal collection boxes. St Margaret’s Virtual Crib is a peaceful, animated crib scene accompanied by a full Christmas Carol Concert from the St Andrew's Cathedral Choir. St Margaret's Virtual Crib will be live until the Feast of the Epiphany on their website at stmargaretsadoption.org.uk. Donations can be made via the St Margaret’s website or by cheque posted to the charity’s office at 26 Newton Place, Glasgow, G3 7PY.
 
Postponement of Diocesan Lourdes and Youth to Lourdes Pilgrimages to 2022
Unfortunately, due to present circumstances and the uncertainty facing us, the Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes and Youth to Lourdes has been postponed to June-July 2022.If you already have a place on the Pilgrimage carried over from this year on Joe Walsh tours, their representatives will be contacting you in writing in the New Year to confirm our decision to reschedule and to explain how your booking can be carried forward.
 
The Legion of Mary Wayside Club, 32 Midland Street, Glasgow G1 4PR: ‘Reaching out since 1932’
The Wayside Club provides a daily evening meal to the homeless of Glasgow, prior to COVID this would have been a shared meal with the opportunity for social connection and spiritual support from a member of the Legion of Mary with an opportunity to join in evening prayer. During COVID we have continued to provide take-away food and support and advice about accessing other agencies. We are keen to promote our service amongst Catholics who could help us by becoming legionaries to provide practical and spiritual support to our clients. We also want to encourage Auxiliary members   who would be prepared to support us in prayer. We would, appreciate any promotion in your parish of our work and need for volunteers. You would be very welcome to visit us or contact us to find out more about the work we do.
Rev. John Fletcher. Permanent Deacon, Spiritual Director, Our Lady of the Wayside Praesidium. John.Fletcher@rcag.org.uk Mob: 07767122295 Home: 01360 771116
 
We pray for those who have died recently especially
Jane Balmer, Francis Blake, Ian Burdeyron Dyster, Agnes Collins, Michael Duffy, Mary Farrell, John Hannigan, Bridgit Turner
6 Months Mind of
Isobel Mc Lean
and the Anniversaries of
Gerard Barr, Carol Ann Burns, Madge Burns, Andy Divers, Thomas Guthrie, Anne Hannigan, Patrick Hannigan, Roseann Hannigan, Vincent Hannigan, Archibald Hughes,  Bridget Kane, Jimmy, Ella & Hugh Logue, Charlie Lucas, Elizabeth Mooney, Kenny McCartney, Harry Mc Gilloway, Maureen McGuire, John Ramsay, Kelly Ann Sanders, Emmanuel Saliba, Mary & Johnny Sproul, Sam Wiseman.
 
Happy Christmas and New Year of 2021
Fr Joe & Fr Jonathan wish you and all your loved ones a Holy & Happy Christmas and every grace and blessing for 2021. Fr Joe/Jonathan will be on call this week 20th-27th December so keep us in your prayers as we attend the sick in the RAH.
 
Feasts in Christmastide
Holy Family 27th Dec
Holy Innocents 28th Dec
Mary Mother of God 1st Jan,
Epiphany 3rd Jan
Baptism of the Lord 10th Jan
 
The E-Bulletin will resume on the weekend 9th/10th January.

Collections
First: Gift Aid £329, Non-Gift Aid £604.60
Monthly Standing Orders: £2,823.00
Education: Gift Aid £20.00
St Anthony’s Box: £2.50
Building Fund: Gift Aid £157.00, Non-Gift Aid £110.59

Rorate Masses in Advent in St John’s
This is a Votive Mass in honour of Our Blessed Lady and is celebrated before dawn in candlelight. By the end of Mass, the sun is starting to rise, it is the dawn of a new day. This is a clear reminder of the True Light, which is Christ, who banishes the darkness of sin and death. In Advent we prepare with Our Blessed Mother to receive Christ, the light of the world once again in our lives at Christmas. The Rorate Masses will be on Tuesdays at 7:30am in Adventand is an additional Mass to the 10am weekday morning Masses.

Advent Confessions
As well as the Saturday morning Confessions in St John’s and St Thomas after the 10am Mass and Confessions from 3:15pm-3:45pm (St John’s) there will be Confessions each Wednesday of Advent in St John’s from 7pm until 8pm.

Jesse Tree appeal for Christmas (St Thomas)
We intend to distribute the Gift tokens on Monday the 14th of December. Please hand in any Gift Tokens by Sunday 13th of December. Thank you for your generous response.

Flowers for Christmastide
During the Season of Christmastide, we wish to adorn the Church with fresh flowers, fitting for this joyful season. Monetary donations for the purchasing of flowers can be handed into the Church house or into the donations buckets in envelopes marked Flowers. Thank you for your continued generosity in keeping our parishes beautiful and worthy for the Sacred Liturgy.

Vocations
“I shall look after my flock myself… I myself will pasture my sheep.” Is the Lord asking you to share in his pastoral love for his people, perhaps in diocesan priesthood, diaconate or religious life? Contact Fr. John Morrison phone: 0141 8895056 or email vocations@rcdop.org.uk

St. Margaret’s Children and Family Care Society – Virtual Crib
Catholic Adoption Agency, St Margaret's Children and Family Care Society, which supports some of Scotland's most vulnerable children, is hosting a 'Virtual Crib' this Advent. Due to congregation sizes being limited due to Covid19 restrictions the charity could lose out on up to £100k in donations made each year by the Catholic community to its Crib Appeal collection boxes. St Margaret’s Virtual Crib is a peaceful, animated crib scene accompanied by a full Christmas Carol Concert from the St Andrew's Cathedral Choir. St Margaret's Virtual Crib will be live until the Feast of the Epiphany on their website at stmargaretsadoption.org.uk. Donations can be made via the St Margaret’s website or by cheque posted to the charity’s office at 26 Newton Place, Glasgow, G3 7PY.

Funerals this week
Mary Dixon: Mon 14th Dec 10am (St John’s)
Sharon Knox: Thurs 17th Dec 10am (St Thomas)

Adult Education Talks
You are invited to our next talk on Monday 21st December at 6:30pm on The New Testament by Canon Michael McMahon. Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://zoom.us/j/93318263028?pwd=dzNaSkhHcUhYdkwrb09ydlRYdzh0dz09
Passcode: 741595

Online Marriage Counselling available during Covid 19 Crisis
Our diocese has a Counselling Service for Catholics Married in the Catholic Church with our dedicated Catholic Marriage Counsellor. If you are concerned about your relationship and feel you are both unable to reach a conclusion alone, it is likely that you will benefit from marriage counselling. The counsellor is there to maintain a neutral, non-judgmental position. For information or advice please email in confidence counselling@rcdop.org.uk

New Dawn Scotland Healing Service
New Dawn in Scotland invites you to a healing service at Clare Priory, Clare, Suffolk. Led by the Augustine Friars. To join in the evening click on the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQOTXR1Kap4
For further details go to www.newdawninscotland.com

The Cloister Blog – St Andrew’s Foundation for Catholic Teacher Education
St Andrew’s Foundation for Catholic Teacher Education has launched a brand -new blog called The Cloisters. The aim is to stimulate discussion, debate and collaboration in the area of Catholic Religious Education and Catholic Education more widely. Contributions to the blog are invited from academics, teachers, alumni, students, parents, clergy, and all interested in the mission of Catholic Education. The blog can be found at https://thecloisters.blog

St Andrews Foundation for Catholic Teacher Education
There is a public lecture by Bob Davis, Professor of Cultural and Religious Education on “The Star of Bethlehem, rediscovering Christmas in the year of Covid”. It is on Mon 14th Dec from 7pm-8pm and you can register by email education-st-andrews-foundation@glasgow.ac.uk

We pray for those who have died recently especially
Jane Balmer, Mary Dixon, John Hannigan, Sharon Knox, Bridgit Turner, Edith Young
and the Months Mind of
Charlie Shields and also for the Anniversaries of John Boyle, Margaret Carroll, Amelia Clarke, Gerard Ellis, William Ellis, John & Rose Farrell, Thomas Hughes, Margaret Janetta, Margaret Jardine, Robert Minnery, Winnifred Minnery, Bernard, James & Susan Mc Allister, Kathleen McCreadie, Carol O’Donnell, Lex Shields, Mark Smith, Monica Tipping, Thomas Wood Snr.

Reminder: All must receive Holy Communion in the hand and not on the tongue. Please leave the Church immediately after receiving Holy Communion by the one-way system, following the directions and instructions of the stewards. Please keep your Face Mask on during the entire Mass unless you have an exemption. Thank you for your co-operation in keeping others and yourself safe.