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Spred (Special Religious Development). This is a religious programme for Children/Adults with a learning disability. Next weekend (19th/20th) Second Collection - “Let the Children Live” Fr Peter Walters will speak about his work with street children and children from the shanty towns of Medillin, Columbia at all Masses next weekend. He will make an appeal of behalf of his Small Charity that feeds and schools and provides accommodation for these vulnerable children. Month's Mind Mass for Canon Benedict O’Keeffe This will be celebrated here in St John's this Tuesday 15th at 7pm. Monthly Pro-Life Mass This Wednesday, 16th February at 7:30pm at Holy Cross Church, 113 Dixon Ave, G42 8ER. Adoration begins at 6:15pm. 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 SYNOD 2023 – Responses Pope Francis has invited All Catholics to express their dreams, ideas and concerns in preparation for the Synod of Bishops in 2023. The pope's invitation to discern a path forward for the church stems from his belief that the Holy Spirit inspires all members to be missionary disciples, sharing core Christian beliefs by going out to the world. The diocese wants to hear your views, and a consultation document with questions that may help direct your response can be found on www.rcdop.org.uk . All responses to Synod23@rcdop.org.uk before 8th April 2022. All responses will be acknowledged. The Parish Council will also discuss the Consultation Document. The Joy of Love - Pope Francis on Love, Marriage and Family Life Come and learn more about the beautiful vision of God's plan for human love, marriage and family life contained in Pope Francis' Apostolic Exhortation Amoris Laetitia. To participate in the special year devoted to this exhortation, a series of five evenings explaining and exploring this vision begins on Thursday 17th February in St. Mirin's Cathedral hall from 7:30pm. Specially recorded videos by Pope Francis will be followed by short presentations on the exhortation, along with opportunities for discussion and questions, and a chance to socialise over refreshments. The evening should finish around 9pm. Please register at https://rcdop.org.uk/amoris-laetitia-evening-registration Safeguarding Training – Part Two – Church Volunteers There will be a Part Two training session taking place on Wednesday 23rd February at 10:30am in the parish hall at St. Mirin’s Cathedral, Paisley. This training session is for Church volunteers who have previously attended Safeguarding Training Part One, or Safeguarding Training Level One, more than eighteen months ago. If you would like to register for this session, please visit Eventbrite and search for Diocese of Paisley, Safeguarding Training, or type in the following link on Eventbrite. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/266920525477 St Thomas' No Saturday Morning Mass or Confessions next Saturday the 19th February. We pray for those who have died recently: Tony Brady, Edward Cathcart, Margaret Henaghan; and for the 6 month's mind of: Kevin Markey; and the Anniversaries of: John Bennett, Ronnie Burns, Sarah Burns, James Carroll, John & Mary Dickson, John & May Ferguson, William Finnigan, Bernadette Hartley, Marjorie & William Heaney, Lucy Hughes, Patricia Hughes, William Kelly, Tommy Leckie, George Mitchell, Lucy Mitchell, Catherine Moore, Marjorie Morrison, Kathleen McCann, Bridget & William McGuire, James McLaughlin, George & Isabel McMillan, Kenny & Patricia Ross, Sadie Ross, Henry Szuster, and Rena Weldon.
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Second Collection this weekend: Monthly Building Fund.
Second Collection Next weekend: SPRED. The Obligation to attend Sunday Mass and Holy Days This will be reinstated on the First Sunday of Lent, 6th March 2022. There will, of course, be some people who do not have the confidence to return yet, but please encourage those who are fit and healthy, and confident, to return to Mass if they have not yet done so. The following measures should still remain in place:
SYNOD 2023 – Responses Pope Francis has invited All Catholics to express their dreams, ideas and concerns in preparation for the Synod of Bishops in 2023. The pope's invitation to discern a path forward for the church stems from his belief that the Holy Spirit inspires all members to be missionary disciples, sharing core Christian beliefs by going out to the world. The diocese wants to hear your views, and a consultation document with questions that may help direct your response can be found on www.rcdop.org.uk. All responses to Synod23@rcdop.org.uk before 8th April 2022. All responses will be acknowledged. The Parish Council will also discuss the Consultation Document. Commonwealth Grave War Commission This group are trying to find some more background and information for the names on the War Memorial Windows in St Thomas. Do any parishioners at St Thomas/St John's have any Neilston or Barrhead soldier’s pictures. If so, please contact Tony Carlin tony_carlin@btinternet.com so that he can build the stories of the soldiers who were lost. January 100 Club Draw (St John's) 1st No 116 Ase Smith 2nd No 10 Margaret Cassidy 3rd No 49 Thomas Reilly 4th No 47 Margaret Docherty 5th No 4 Gerald Morrow You can pick up your winnings from the Sacristy. You can see the poster with more details in porch. The Joy of Love - Pope Francis on Love, Marriage and Family Life Come and learn more about the beautiful vision of God's plan for human love, marriage and family life contained in Pope Francis' Apostolic Exhortation Amoris Laetitia. To participate in the special year devoted to this exhortation, a series of 5 evenings explaining and exploring this vision begins on Thursday 17th February in St. Mirin's Cathedral hall from 7:30pm. Specially recorded videos by Pope Francis will be followed by short presentations on the exhortation, along with opportunities for discussion and questions, and a chance to socialise over refreshments. The evening should finish around 9pm. Everyone interested is most welcome to any or all of these evenings. In order to manage social distancing and catering, please register at https://rcdop.org.uk/amoris-laetitia-evening-registration We pray for those who have died recently, especially Kathleen Brown, Harry Burns Snr, Winnie Doherty, Marie Ennis, Patrick O’Dowd, James Thomson, Margaret Henaghen; and the 6 months' mind of Patricia Campbell; and for the Anniversaries of Molly Ball, John Darroch, John Dickson, Hiughie Duffy, Hannah Duggan, Mari-Loiuse Flannigan, Julia Ann Gillespie, Paul Goodwin, Jenny Hughes Hannigan, George Logue, Edward McCool, Kathleen McCool, Margaret McCool, Maureen McGrath, Bridget & William McGuire, Kathleen McHugh, Mary Hill, Rose Houston, David Reynolds, Patrick Reynolds, Jane Ronald, Robert Stewart, Martha Stirling, Pat Walker, Betty & Danny Williamson. Clergy Anniversaries: Canon Thomas Jamieson (2003). Sacred Heart Companions prayer Group Meeting this Tuesday 8th February in the Tea room from 1pm-2pm.
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Sick & Retired Priests of the Diocese. 200 Club St Thomas' It is not too late to re-join or join for 2022. First draw won't take place until weekend of either 30th January or 6th February. Divine Mercy Monthly Devotions Holy Mass at 7pm, followed by Adoration on Wednesday 26th January which will be in St Mary’s Church, 163 George Street, Paisley. These devotions will be held on the last Wednesday of every month so please put a note in your diary. Please note there will be no Divine Mercy Mass in the months of July, August and December. 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 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. Would you like to join our Diocesan Choir? Rehearsals begin on the 27th January, at 7pm in St Mirin’s Cathedral. Contact our Diocesan Director of Music, Michael, at director.music@rcdop.org.uk confirming your attendance. Young Adults (18-30) Conor and Naomi Gildea will speak on The Sacrament of Matrimony from 7pm in St Mirin's Cathedral this Wednesday 26th January. 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. Connect with us, on social media (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram). SYNOD 2023 – Responses Pope Francis has invited all Catholics to express their dreams, ideas and concerns in preparation for the Synod of Bishops in 2023. The pope's invitation to discern a path forward for the church stems from his belief that the Holy Spirit inspires all members to be missionary disciples, sharing core Christian beliefs by going out to the world. The diocese wants to hear your views, and a consultation document with questions that may help direct your response can be found on www.rcdop.org.uk. All responses to Synod23@rcdop.org.uk before 8th April 2022. All responses will be acknowledged. The Parish Council will also discuss the Consultation Document. Beginning Experience Weekend for those experiencing Bereavement through divorce, separation or widowhood. From 25th-27th March in St Mary’s Monastery, Kinnoull, Perth. Completed applications by 12th March. Call Catherine on 0131 665 3383 or email beginningexperiencescotland@hotmail.com for details. Funerals in St John's Tuesday 25th January: Marion Breen Wednesday 26th January: William Drummond Thursday 27th January: Agnes Preece Funeral for Fr Benny O’Keeffe St Andrews, Greenock, at 12 Noon on Friday 28th January and internment in St Convals, Barrhead at 2pm. We pray for those who have died recently Marion Breen, William Drummond, Fr Benny O’Keeffe, Agnes Preece, Mary Carol Tamburrini, Joe Wilkinson; and for the Anniversaries of Leonard Bradley, Mary Buchanan, Jim Casey, Elizabeth & John Connelly, Rose Gormlie, Reta Owens, Betty & Billy McShane, Lex Shields, Annie Wylie, Alec Wylie, Sandra Wylie. Diocesan Clergy Anniversaries Fr. Kevin Whitty (1955), Fr. Simon Keane (1951), Canon James M. Lillia (1979).
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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
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Friday 24th December: Vigil Mass 5:30pm, Midnight Mass (12 midnight).
Christmas Morning 10am, 11:30am. Sunday 26th December - Feast of Holy Family: 10am, 11:30am, 5pm (No Saturday Vigil on Christmas Day night) Monday 27th December - Patronal Feast of St John the Evangelist: Mass at 10am to celebrate our Parish Patron. Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God 1st Jan: Both Parishes Masses at 10am. Both Parishes will be Consecrated to Our Blessed Mother. Sunday 2nd January - Feast of the Epiphany: 10am, 11:30am, 5pm (No Saturday Vigil, 1st Jan, New Year’s Day night)
Friday 24th December: Vigil Masses 5pm, 7pm
Christmas Morning 10am. Sunday 26th December - Feast of Holy Family: 8:30am, 10am (No Saturday Vigil, Christmas Day night) Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God 1st Jan: Both Parishes Masses at 10am. Both Parishes will be Consecrated to Our Blessed Mother. Sunday 2nd January - Feast of the Epiphany: 8:30am, 10am (No Saturday Vigil, 1st Jan, New Year’s Day night 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. |
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