Fifth Sunday of Easter

St John the Evangelist Parish
                    Aurs Rd., Barrhead, G78 2RW.
 
Fifth Sunday of Easter
3rd May 2026
 
Rev Monsignor John Canon Tormey: Parish Priest
Rev Fr Joseph J McGill: Curate
Rev Denis Murphy:  Deacon
Email: [email protected]  Tel: 0141 881 0769
Website: www.stjohns-barrhead.org
 
Mary Hallan: Safeguarding Co-Ordinator: [email protected]
Times of Holy Mass:
Sunday: 4pm (Vigil), 10:00am, 11:30am and 5:00pm.
Weekday Mass: Monday-Saturday 10:00am.
Workers’ Mass: Wednesday 7:30am.
Holy Days of Obligation: Vigil 7:00pm, 8:00am and 10:00am.


Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession):
Saturday 10:30am-11:00am, 3:15pm-3:45pm.
Monday-Friday 9:30am-9:50am​.
 
Adoration:
Before  Mass with Benediction 09:00am-09:45am. Aso after Mass:  Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 10:30am-1:00pm.
 
Last Week’s Collections:
First Collection GA: £456.00 NGA: £990.69
Vocations GA: £440.20 NGA: £647.55
 
The Second Collection this week is in aid of The Building Fund.
Response to the Psalm:
May your merciful love be upon us, as we hope in you, O Lord.
 
A reminder of parking for Mass in the Hall & Seating At Mass:
The main car park will be closed; we can use the Hall carpark and the carparks at Cowan Park and at the weekends, Barrhead High School carpark. Stewards will monitor when the Hall carpark is full, so please take directions from them. Sunday 10:00am Mass goers please remember that the 11:30am Mass will be arriving at about 11:15am so please go directly to your car once Mass has ended.
Please also take directions from the stewards for seating in the Hall. Please can you sit in the middle seats, so that people arriving later don’t have to try and squeeze past you. Communion lines will start with the front rows in the Hall. Please be directed by stewards.
Daily Mass, Adoration, Confessions, and Rosary as usual. Saturday Morning Mass and Vigil Mass and confessions as usual. Sunday Masses and Baptisms at the weekend are at the normal times.
Funerals and Baptisms and Weddings will be conducted with due reverence and devotion in the Parish Hall.
 

We pray for those who have died recently:
James Fleming and Edna Spence.
 
We pray for the anniversaries of:
Canon Daniel Horgan, Sadie Cunningham, Jane Michelle Doyle, Angela Kelly, Thomas Kerr, James McShane, John and Matilda McGorrian, Nancy Mitchell and Bert Readie.
 
Funerals Notices:
The Requiem Mass for Edna Spence will be celebrated at 10:00am on Thursday 7th May.
 
Weekly Offerings:
If you wish to set up standing order instead of using church envelopes or the plate collection, you can fill out a standing order form at the back of the church and return it to Fr John.
If you pay tax on your income please consider signing a Gif Aid Form. You do not lose any money but the church benefits from this (this year Gift Aid income realised over £25,000). Alternatively, you can set up your donation online. Parish bank details available from Fr John.
You can also donate by scanning the QR code 
 
 
 
 
Piety Stall:
The Piety stall offers a wide variety of prayer books and religious objects. The stall will be open AFTER  the weekend Masses. Volunteers are needed, especially for Sunday 5:00pm Mass. Please contact Alison on: 07954693485
 
Parish Office:
Mass cards, forms, certificates, etc. can only be collected AFTER Mass from the Parish Office which is situated in the room off the foyer of the hall . If you need to see the priest after Mass, he will be available in the Parish Office in the back of the Hall after Mass. The parish office is also used for Confessions before weekday Mass and at the weekends, with green seats outside for those waiting for confession.
 
200 Club winners for April:
1st £100 no 5 Anne Marie Lapsley
2nd £50 no 18 Frances Ross
3rd £30 no 140 Mark Temple
4th £20 no 21 M Philiben
5th £20 no 128 Marie Byrne
 
Prayer to St Michael:
St Michael the Archangel, defend us in the day of Battle; Be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the Devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do Thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the power of God, cast into Hell, Satan and all the other evil spirits, who prowl through the world, seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
Formation Days for Extraordinary Minsters of Holy Communion:
If you have not been able to attend a formation day, can you please arrange to attend these further sessions. Please contact Fr John to provide your email address so that he can send you all the information. Thank you. Fr John
Wednesday 6th May – St. Mary’s Greenock, Session 1, 7-9pm
Friday 8th May – St. Charles’ Paisley, Session 1, 7-9pm
Wednesday 13th May – St. Mary’s Greenock, Session 2, 7-9pm
Friday 15th May – St. Charles’ Paisley, Session 2, 7-9pm
 
Formation Days:
Wednesday 6th and 13th May
Friday 8th and 15th May
Schedule
7pm First part, 7.45pm Teas & Coffees, 8.15pm Second part, 9pm Conclusion
6th and 8th May
1st part Theology of the Church, 2nd part Theology of Ministry
13th and 15th May
1st part Sacramental Theology, 2nd part The Mass
 
Scottish Parliament Election (Thursday 7th May):
USE YOUR VOTE FOR A PRO-LIFE SCOTLAND. The Holyrood Election takes place this Thursday. Find out where your candidates stand on abortion and assisted suicide, contact your candidates and find out the stance of parties by using SPUC’s webtool. Go to www.spuc.org.uk/scottishelection and take action now!
 
Children’s Rosary (Friday 8th May):
The next children’s rosary is Friday 8 May at 6:00pm. If the weather is nice we can meet at the outdoor grotto.
 
SPUC Newton Mearns (Wednesday 13th May):
The Society for the Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC) will be holding a launch event for the Newton Mearns Branch on Wednesday 13th May 2026 from 7:00-8:00pm in St Cadoc’s Hall (24 Fruin Avenue, G77 6HA). Come along to find out more and see how you can get involved in standing up for the most vulnerable in our society. All are welcome!
 
St John’s Primary Spring Fayre (Saturday 16th May):
Please join us at St John’s Primary School for our Spring Fayre on Saturday 16th May, 12–3pm. Entry is free, with lots of fun for all ages including inflatables, games, stalls, food, and a visit from a local fire engine.
Come along and enjoy a relaxed afternoon with family and friends as we celebrate our school community.
 
A Family Day with Mary (Sunday 17th May):
Bishop John 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 2:00pm in St Francis of Assisi - Port Glasgow parish hall on Sunday, the 17th of May, and will include prayer, games, activities for children, and refreshments for all. We will conclude with Holy Mass at 4:00pm, celebrated by Bishop John.
The focus of this Family Day will be Our Lady of Fatima. Catechesis for children & families Home baking and refreshments Holy Rosary Holy Mass  
Young Adults Camino Fundraiser (Wednesday 20th May):
Fr Joe McGill will be doing a sponsored climb of Ben Lomond on Wednesday 20th May to raise funds for the Diocesan Young Adults Camino this summer. More details can be found here:
https://www.justgiving.com/page/paisleycamino 
 
P4-P7 Pentecost Retreat Day (Sunday 24th May):
P4-P7 Pentecost Retreat Day: The Diocesan Youth Commission invites children in P4-P7 to a Retreat Day on Sunday 24th May from 1:45pm-5:00pm. The theme is "Our Friends, the Saints: The Children of Mary." The Retreat takes place in St James's church and hall on Greenock Road in Paisley (PA3 2LD). It will include Holy Mass. A light dinner will be provided. Registration is necessary: https://tinyurl.com/ps-pentecost26. 
Email Fr Ryan for more info: [email protected].
 
St Mark’s Primary School Summer Fayre (Friday 29th May):
St Mark’s Parent Partnership is kindly asking for support from our community as we prepare for our upcoming Summer Fayre on 29th May. We are currently seeking donations of raffle prizes to help make the event a success.
All funds raised will go directly towards supporting our P7 pupils on their residential trip—an important experience that promotes independence, confidence, and lasting memories.
We would be especially grateful if any individual or business would consider donating a bicycle as a top raffle prize, which would help us generate even greater interest and fundraising impact.
If you are able to contribute a prize of any kind, big or small, your generosity would be hugely appreciated. Thank you for your continued support of our school community. If you are able to assist in any way please contact Jennifer on 07871512345
 
Mass for Marriage (Sunday 31st May):
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 31st May, 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]
 
You can view photos of the restoration work on the front page of the website.