Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

             St John the Evangelist Parish
             Aurs Rd., Barrhead, G78 2RW.
 
Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday 19th July 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.
Holy Days of Obligation: Vigil 7:00pm, 8:00am and 10:00am.


Please note that there is no 7:30am Wednesday Workers’ Mass over the summer holidays.
 
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.
 
Eucharistic Adoration, Summer Schedule:
There is a sign-up sheet in the porch for Adoration volunteers during the summer period.
 
Last Week’s Collections:
First Collection GA: £333.00 NGA: £793.87
White Fathers NGA: £1,579.08
Building Fund GA: £20.00
A special thank you to the parishioners who have donated £1,000, £530.00 £251.00, £50.00 £30.00 towards the restoration fund recently.
 

 
Response to the Psalm:
O Lord, you are good and forgiving.
 
St Vincent de Paul Society: 
The SSVP provide spiritual, social and financial support to anyone in need. We visit parishioners of St John’s at their homes or in local care homes. If you know of anyone who might benefit from this offer from the members of the SVdP, please get in touch by calling: 075123 02877 or speak to one of our members after Mass who will be collecting for the Society in the porch.
We pray for those who have died recently:
John McDermott and Mary McArthur Taylor.
 
We pray for the anniversaries of:
Canon James J. Sheehan, Sadie Hil,  Peter McGuire, Mary Munn
 
Funeral Notices:
The Requiem Mass for John McDermott will be celebrated at 10:00am on Wednesday 29th July and the Requiem Mass for Mary McArthur Taylor will be celebrated at 10:00am on Wednesday 5th August.
 
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. Alternatively, you can set up your donation online. Parish bank details available from Fr John.
You can also donate by scanning the QR code
 
 
Gift Aid 2025-26:
For the tax year 2025-26, the Parish generated £29,866.87 through Gift Aid which demonstrates the immense benefit such a system has for St John’s.
 
200 Club Relaunch — Latest News:
A warm welcome to the 20 parishioners who have joined the 200 Club since its recent relaunch – there are now 110 members. But there are still plenty of spaces and numbers available! Please consider supporting the restoration fund, while having the chance to win up to £100 in the monthly draw. Contact Karen McPhee on: 07923 564434 and she will allocate you a number. This number is ESSENTIAL when setting up your monthly payment, to ensure that it goes to the 200 Club Account and that you are included in the draw. Payment is by Standing Order, £5 per month, and should be made on the 18th of the month. After three weeks any unclaimed prizes will be added to the Restoration Fund.
Bank Details: Royal Bank of Scotland A/C Name —- St John’s RC Church Sort Code —- 834600 A/C Number — 00128065
 
Action of Barrhead Churches (ABC) Picnic in the Park (Sunday 19th July):
The Action of Barrhead Churches (ABC) is pleased to announce that it has organised a picnic in the Cowan Park on Sunday 19th July from 1:00pm-3:00pm. Please bring your own food, games and pray for sunshine!
 
 
 
World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly Carfin Grotto (Sunday 26th July):
Everyone is warmly invited to a special celebration of the World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly at Carfin Grotto on Sunday 26th July. Bishop John Keenan will celebrate Holy Mass at 3pm as we give thanks for the invaluable contribution of grandparents and the elderly to our families, parishes and communities. Please bring your grandparents, family members and friends. All are welcome.
 
Pilgrimage for Life Carfin Grotto (Saturday 1st August):
The annual Pilgrimage for Life will take place at Carfin Grotto on Saturday 1st August. Led by Bishop John Keenan, the day offers an opportunity for prayer, reflection and witness to the dignity and sanctity of every human life. The programme includes: 12 noon – Holy Mass, 2pm – Eucharistic Adoration, 2:15pm – Stations of the Cross, 2:45pm – Divine Mercy Chaplet, 3:30pm – Holy Rosary. Families are especially encouraged to attend. All are welcome.
 
SCIAF Shield 5-a-side football tournament (Saturday 1st August): 
SCIAF are encouraging parishes across the Diocese to sign up for this year’s SCIAF Shield. Their annual 5-a-side football tournament held in Shawlands takes place on 1st August. Parishes from across Scotland will be represented and take part in a day focusing on faith, football and fundraising. For more information and to sign up please visit www.sciaf.org.uk/sciafshield or e-mail their Community Engagement Officer at [email protected] with any questions.
 
Millions of Monicas (Tuesday 4th August): 
A new Millions of Monicas prayer group is beginning at the parish of Saint Charles Borromeo, Paisley. They will meet on the first Tuesday of the month, starting on Tuesday 4th August, from 6:30pm to 7:30pm in the church. Women from surrounding parishes are welcome to join and gather for one hour of guided prayer, which always includes a Rosary for our children in need of God’s mercy and a return to the practice of their Catholic faith. All women are welcome. Many who come are mothers, grandmothers, aunts, and confirmation sponsors, following the example of Saint Monica in her perseverance in prayer. This is not a support group, and no sensitive information is shared. For more information, visit millionsofmonicas.com or contact Louise at [email protected].
 
Kiltwalk / Paisley 10K (Sunday 16th August):
Anwar Rafiq and Councillor Chris Lunday have very generously offered to raise money for the restoration of our beautiful church.  Anwar is doing the Dundee Kiltwalk on 16th Aug and on the same day, Cllr Lunday will be pounding the streets of Paisley doing the 10k!  Please lend them your support and help them reach their target of £1,000 each!  And please share with all your family and friends!  Let’s smash their target!
Anwar - https://www.justgiving.com/page/st-john-the-evangelist-barrhead-2?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL
Cllr Lunday - https://www.justgiving.com/page/st-john-the-evangelist-barrhead-3?utm_medium=FA&utm_source=CL
 
March for Life UK 2026 (Friday 4th September – Saturday 5th September): 
With Bishop Keenan. Departing midnight Friday 4th September from Paisley St Mirin's Cathedral, with a pickup 12:30am at Glasgow St. Andrew's Cathedral. Arriving in London at Emmanuel Centre approx. 7:30/8:00am Saturday 5th September for the Exhibition, Mass, talks and stall. Departing on Saturday 5th September at approx. 6:00pm, dropping off at Glasgow and Paisley. £30pp. For further details, visit https://rcdop.org.uk/marchforlife2026
 
Safeguarding Induction Training:
If you are a new volunteer, or one who has attended Part 1 but yet to complete Part 2 training, you are invited to sign up for one of the following training sessions.  Please contact Sarah Jane Colhoun at the Safeguarding Office to register.  Tel: 01418476138 or [email protected]
Date
Venue

Tuesday 25 August 2026, 7pm
Diocesan Centre Paisley

Saturday 19 Sept 2026, 10.30am
Saint Mary’s Greenock

Tuesday 6 October 2026, 7pm
Saint Joseph’s  Clarkston

Saturday 14 Nov 2026, 10.30am
Diocesan Centre, Paisley

 
Diocese of Paisley Facilities Manager Job Vacancy:
The Diocese of Paisley is seeking a proactive and organised Facilities Manager to join our team on a part-time basis. The role offers the opportunity to work closely with the diocesan property manager, assistant property manager and office administrator, with responsibility for facilities management, including day to day maintenance, repairs, and compliance of diocesan and parish properties throughout Renfrewshire, East Renfrewshire and Inverclyde. To apply please submit your CV and a covering letter detailing your suitability for the role to the Property Manager at [email protected].
 
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.
 
Unclaimed 200 Club Prizes
 
Peter Strain, Kevin Foley.