Fifth Sunday of Easter, Year C

St John the Evangelist Parish
  Aurs Rd., Barrhead G78 2RW


                                 He is Risen, Alleluia.

                                    18th May 2025                                     
 
Rev Monsignor John Canon Tormey: Parish Priest
Rev Fr Joseph J McGill: Assistant Priest
Rev Denis Murphy:  Deacon
Email: [email protected]  Tel- 0141 881 0769
Website: www.stjohns-barrhead.org
 
Mary Hallan: Safeguarding Co-Ordinator: [email protected]
 
LAST WEEK’S COLLECTIONS
First Collection GA: £412.10.  NGA £961.04
Building Fund: GA £143.00
Vocations: GA £787.85 NGA £631.22
Restoration Fund Donation: £700
Monthly Standing Orders: £4,271.50
 
This week’s second collection: Sick & Retired Priests
 
Response to Psalm:
“I will bless you name forever, my God and king.”
 
Thanks be to God
for our New Holy Father
Pope Leo XIV.
 
We thank God for the gift of this wise and experienced bishop who will lead the flock of Christ with goodness and compassion. Please pray each day in your morning offering remembering to pray for our Holy Father the Pope.
 
Morning Offering Prayer:  O Jesus, through the most pure heart of Mary, I offer you this day all my prayers, works, joys, and sufferings for the intentions of your Divine Heart and particularly for the intentions of our Holy Father, the Pope. (Our Father, Hail Mary.)
Congratulations to all our young people of St Mark’s Primary School who received their First Holy Communion yesterday
We thank parents and teachers who helped the young people prepare for this special day in their life of faith.  Please keep them in your prayers.
 
We pray for those who have died recently:
Martha Porter, John Gilmartin, Eddie Hannigan,
Christopher Wyber, Patrick Eckersley
 
We pray for the anniversaries of
Mary McNamara, Hugh Wilson, Mary Wilson, Patrick McGrath, Frank McGuire, John McGorrian, Matilda McGorrian, John Hegarty, Ellen Eckersley, Fredrick Eckersley,
Angela Kelly,
 
Funerals
John Gilmartin Friday 23 May 10am
Martha Porter Wednesday 28 May 10am  
 
Teas and Coffees After Sunday Mass
This has raised £890 since August 2024. This sum does not reflect that each month St Luke’s caritas students also share the proceeds for this coffee morning. Well done to everyone involved. Thank you. Fr John
 
Tuesday Morning Teas
has generated £1960 since August 2024.
Thanks for these funds which go towards the church renovation fund. Well done to everyone involved. Thank you. Fr John
 
Lourdes Hospitalité: Booking is now open for the Diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes, 28th June-3rd July 2025. please contact Anne Louise pilgrimage co-ordinator on 01475 638132
 
Sick and Retired Clergy - 18th May 2025 Second Collection
We remember our Sick & Retired Priests of the diocese with great love and affection. We have eight retired priests, still active in prayer and witness: one living in Rome, one living in Chile, three in houses/flats throughout the diocese, two in parish presbyteries, and one at the Residence of the Little Sisters. We thank God for the gift of these priests and keep them in our prayers. In 2024 our two special collections raised £41,279 and our Friends Campaign and donations raised £10,736, Gift Aid claims £5,331, rental income £9,695 and donations of £5,978, bringing total income to £73,019.
 
In 2024 our expenditure was £144,456 made up of retired priests’ allowances £63,330, housekeepers’ wages £11,926, repairs to properties £11,884 medical and nursing home fees £4,082, the Healthcare Trust £18,099, Council Tax £7,285, rental of premises £20,040 and other costs of £7,810.
Although there was a shortfall of £71,437 of income compared to expenditure, this was offset by net (dividend) income (less fees) of £78,910 from the Sick & Retired Priests Investment Fund which was set up over 30 years ago for this purpose.
 
Your continued support for our retired priests is greatly appreciated.
Catholic Mothers Play and Pray Group 
Tues 10.30am in Parish Hall, All children and mothers welcome Contact Rachel Callaghan for more details 07508835310
[email protected] 
 
New Sunday Missal in Stall
Red cover: £19.95 White cover: £22.95
Jubilee Year Items also available in stall.
 
Raffle Tickets are now all out. If you have any spare please return them since people are asking for more
First Prize: 40” Samsung TV. Second Prize: £250, Third Prize £100 and many more prizes.
So far, we have raised £1,123 – thanks to everyone who has already sold and handed in tickets and money. Well done!
 
1st Barrhead Guides have got lots of exciting activities for girls aged 10–14. Our activities are for all abilities, enjoy trying new things, from making sweet treats to upcycling items and exploring the great outdoors ♻️🍭- Register your child - Girlguiding Scotland “ 
 
Summer Fete Saturday 7 June 2025
Donations can now be handed in to the church hall’s back room or in the donation box in the church porch: toys, jewellery, plants and home baking, (the day before the fete), arts and crafts, bottles and gifts for the wheel of fortune
      and the tombola. Bottles can be given to SSVP members before Mass or handed into the sacristy.
We will also have a bouncy castle, beat the goalie, fire engine, and other activities for all the family.
We also need able bodied people to set up and take down the gazebos for the fete. Please can you help?
 
St Andrew's Parish Church has partnered with East Renfrewshire Good Causes (ERGC) They rely on "frontline workers" such as the clergy to provide referrals using their online form and are currently looking for new referrals. If you can think of anyone you know who might benefit  from this wonderful (and completely free) service, then please check out their website for the relevant info: Main site = East Renfrewshire Good Causes Examples of their most recent help given = year17second.pdf How to apply = East Renfrewshire Good Causes  
Times of Sunday Masses: Sat Vigil 4pm. Sun: 10am, 11.30am, 5pm.
Weekdays: Mon to Saturday 10am. Workers Mass: Each Wednesday at 7.30am
Daily Adoration in Church: 9.00am – 9.55am.
In Oratory: 10.30am-9pm on Monday, Wednesday, Friday.
Daily Rosary: 9.25am.
Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions): Monday to Friday 9.30am -9.50am Saturday: 10.30 am – 10.50am & 3.15pm – 3.45pm
 
Parish Renovation Project
A copy of a synopsis of the meeting is available on our parish website and on the porch table. There is a suggestion box in the porch if you wish to make any final points, or you can email me at the parish email address at [email protected]. I will shortly make the final decision about what we do next. Please keep me in your prayers, and thank you for all your words of support. Fr John
Donegal County Council is seeking your help to record the stories of Donegal people who worked in Scotland between 1940 and 1990. As part of the Working Over By Smartphone Competition, you’re invited to record a short video on your phone sharing a memory of your work. One participant will win a return flight for two between Donegal and Glasgow. Closing date for entries is Friday, May 30. For more information contact [email protected]
       
      Legion Of Mary Carfin 2025
Annual Mass of Thanksgiving Sunday 25 May
Please put your name down if you wish to go on the bus to this Mass Next Sunday. Coach will leave St John’s car park at 1.30pm and leave Carfin at approx. 6pm. Holy Mass will be celebrated at 3pm (Cost £10 – children travel free)
The monthly Pro-Life Mass is on Wednesday, 21st May at 7.30pm at Holy Cross, 113 Dixon Ave, G42 8ER. Adoration begins at 6.15pm.Tea in the hall afterwards. Celebrant Fr Charles Coyle.  
 
MASS FOR MARRIAGE 2025:  Bishop John Keenan warmly invites all engaged and married couples, along with their families and friends, to St Mirin's Cathedral Paisley on Sunday the 15th June, The Solemnity of The Most Holy Trinity, to celebrate the gift of marriage! The celebration begins with Mass at 11am, followed by a reception in the Cathedral Hall. Please note children and family members are most welcome! The details of those celebrating any significant anniversaries this year can be emailed to Rebecca Harrison at the Marriage and Family Office [email protected]
 
A Family Day with Mary - Sunday 18th May - St Francis', Port Glasgow: Bishop John and the Marriage, Family, and Life Commission warmly invite you to join families throughout the Diocese for an afternoon of celebration and fun in honour of Mary, our Mother. The day will begin at 2pm and will include prayer, games, activities for children and refreshments for all. We will conclude with Holy Mass at 4pm, celebrated by Bishop John.
 
Bingo Afternoon for Youth to Lourdes: There will be a bingo afternoon held in St. Patrick’s church hall Greenock on Saturday 31st May starting at 2pm .All proceeds will be for the Paisley Diocese Youth to Lourdes fund.
Youth to Lourdes Fundraiser: Friday 6th June from 7.30pm. St Mary's Church Hall, Paisley £5 entry. BYOB. Live music from David MacPhee and Stephen Donnelly. Raffle and Auction donations appreciated. Please contact [email protected] for tickets
 
Pilgrimage Meeting: The pre-pilgrimage meeting will be held in St Ninian's Hall, Gourock on Sunday 8th June at 2pm. This is an opportunity meet fellow pilgrims and find out information regarding the pilgrimage. You can also ask any questions you may have. We would recommend that you attend or send a representative to the meeting. Also a reminder that all pilgrims are asked to make their own way to Glasgow airport for the commencement of the pilgrimage.
 
Think Vocation: Jesus trusts Peter with the care of his flock. We too are called to be shepherds, guiding and nurturing those around us. Could you use your gifts and talents to serve the Church and build up the Body of Christ as a Priest in the Diocese of Paisley? For
information please call our Diocesan Vocations Director, Fr John Morrison – phone 01418892602 or email: [email protected]