Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

St John the Evangelist Parish
  Aurs Rd., Barrhead G78 2RW
 
15th Sunday in Ordinary Time
13th July 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: £371.65 NGA: £891.25
Building Fund GA: £881.55 NGA: 495.44
Peter’s Pence GA: £10.00
Communications NGA: £10.00
Day for Life NGA: £10.00
 
Summer Mass Schedule
 
Weekdays:
Monday to Saturday 10am.
 
Adoration: 
Between 10:30am – 1pm Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays between 21st July and 15th August.
 
Sunday Masses:
Saturday Vigil 4pm
Sunday 11am
Sunday 5pm.
 
Normal Sunday morning Mass times will resume on Sunday the 17th of August when schools return.
 
 
Response to Psalm:
“Seek God, you who are poor, and your hearts will revive.”
 
 
Teas on Sunday:
 
There will be no teas after 10am Mass until August.
 
 
Prayer to St Michael the Archangel:
 
St Michael, the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection 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 evil spirits who wander through the world for the ruin of souls. Amen.
We pray for those who have died recently:
Jack Boyle, Andrew Treacy,
 
 
We pray for the anniversaries of:
 
Delia Boyle, Charles Carlton, Harry Carlton, Colin Cassidy, Ellen Collins, James Devenny, Jimmy Devenny, Maisie Fitzgerald, Glenn Hamilton, Patrick Higgins, Edward Hughes, Bid McGauley, Edward McGuire, Peter McGuire, Maisie McMaster.
 
 
World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly (Sunday 27th July):
To celebrate this day, the National Marriage, Family and Life Commission invites everyone to St. Francis Xavier’s Church, Carfin for Mass at 3pm, celebrated by Bishop John Keenan. Parishioners are invited to come along and celebrate this inter-generational event.
 
Catholic Mothers Play and Pray Group:
 
Tuesday 10.30am in Parish Hall, All children and mothers welcome Contact Rachel Callaghan for more details 07508835310 [email protected] 
 
 
St Conval’s Cemetery:
Both the Diocese and Parish have been asked by a number of people about setting up a fund after the recent vandalism of the graveyard which resulted in a number of gravestones being badly damaged or destroyed and the large Crucifix also being set on fire and badly scorched.
A number of well-intentioned people have set up independent fundraising sites on our behalf but we would prefer if any donations were made through our official charities fund using the QR code below or via the link on the diocesan website for the ‘St Conval’s Cemetery Vandalism Fund’.
We can then liaise with the owners of the lairs and fund the necessary repairs to the gravestones.
All money donated to the fund will be distributed to the families and if necessary used to refurbish the scorched crucifix which was also set on fire by the perpetrator.
We really appreciate your support and generosity at this difficult time for all the families affected.


1st Barrhead Guides:
 
The 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.
 
Peregrinatio Pro Christi (Travelling for Christ):
Every year some members of the Legion of Mary volunteer to take part in a Peregrinatio Pro Christi project (PPC) to another country. Scotland was given the responsibility of helping with evangelisation in Finland. So, for over 40 years teams of legionaries from Scotland have been spending part of their summer holidays at their own expense going out to share the Gospel in various parts of Finland. Last year there was a successful project to Oulu in the north-west of Finland. This year on Monday 14th of July, a team will travel to Helsinki in Finland sharing their faith with all those they meet. It can often be very difficult work and is supported by the many prayers being said by those at home. We would like to invite you to pray for this project which concludes on Thursday 24th July.
 
Statement from Susan Purdie, the District Commissioner for Barrhead, Neilston & Uplawmoor:
 
As you know, Girlguiding runs in the church hall on a Tuesday and Thursday night. 
Sadly, the leaders of the Rainbows are having to give up, meaning that after the summer the Rainbows will not be returning unless we can get new volunteers. 
I was wondering if it would be possible to ask in your parish bulletin if there would be any interest from female parishioners in volunteering for running Rainbows on a Tuesday evening. 
The link for volunteering is https://go.girlguiding.org.uk/join-us/join-as-volunteer/
This will send a request to me and I will contact any potential volunteers. 
Thanks in advance - Susan 
 
 
SCIAF Football Tournament:
 
Parishes are invited to enter a team in SCIAF’s 5-a-side football tournament, 'The SCIAF Shield' on Saturday 30 August at Goals, Shawlands. It’s a fun, faith-filled way to support SCIAF’s work. Teams of up to 8 players (aged 16+) welcome.
For more details or to sign up visit: sciaf.org.uk/events
 
Think Vocation:
“The word is very near to you.” If you think God might be calling you to spread His word as a priest, speak to our Diocesan Vocations Director, Fr John Morrison – tel 01418892602 or email [email protected].
Parish Accounts 2024 Audit:
 
A full review of the parish accounts from last year’s audit is posted on the back noticeboard of the church. It gives everyone an insight into the parish money that is brought in, how it is spent and what savings we made through the diocesan building fund and in our parish investments.
 
Gift Aid Donations for last Tax Year:
The total raised from Gift Aid for 2024-2025 was £22,958.53.
Thank you to everyone who gift aided their contributions to the Parish. This is a great way to raise extra funds for the parish at no extra expense to the Gift Aid donor.
A further £1,623.80 was raised in gift aid for the Diocesan second collections, which helped the diocese in its work too.
Thank you once again for those of you who were able to Gift Aid your contributions to the work of the diocese.
 
Piety Stall:
 
The Piety Stall will be closed at all Masses from 29th June and will reopen on 17th August.

We are also looking for helpers for the 11:30am and 5pm Sunday Masses if you can spare 15 minutes before and after. If you are interested, please contact Alison on: 07954693485.


Diocese of Paisley Podcast:
 
The Diocese of Paisley Podcast is celebrating its first anniversary, with over 5,000 downloads in 40 countries and more than 25 episodes featuring voices from across our Diocese. It has also been nominated for an award!
In the most recent episode, Yvonne O'Hara speaks to Anthony Horan, director of the Scottish Catholic Parliamentary Office, working on behalf of the Bishops' Conference of Scotland.


March for Life UK 2025:
In partnership with SPUC, you are invited to join Bishop John Keenan on his coach to London for March for Life UK 2025, on Saturday 6 September 2025. Departing midnight from Paisley St Mirin’s Cathedral with pickup at Glasgow St Andrew’s Cathedral. Arriving in London approx. 7.30/8am. Departing on same day at 6pm, dropping off at Glasgow and Paisley. £30pp. To book your seat(s), please visit the following: https://rcdop.org.uk/events/march-for-life-uk-2025

Grant Award

We are pleased to announce that St. John's have been awarded £25,000 for our church renovations project from the Benefact Trust, which supports the work of churches in Great Britain.