Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

St John the Evangelist Parish
Aurs Rd., Barrhead, G78 2RW.
 
Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday 14th June 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: £305.00 NGA: £849.35
Building Fund GA: £915.60 NGA: £651.00
 
The Second Collection this week is in aid of the Day for Life (Pro-Life).
 
Response to the Psalm:
We are his people, the sheep of his flock.
 
 
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.
 
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.
 
We pray for those who have died recently:
Barbara Monsen.
 
We pray for the anniversaries of:
Fr. Thomas B. O’Connor, Vincent Costello, Mary Lawson, Patrick Maguire, Peter Monaghan, John Mooney, Peter Mullen and Anna Sinclair.
 
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 Gift  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
 

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. The draw will take place at the end of the month and the winners will be published in the bulletin. Prizes can be collected from the sacristy. 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
 
A Great Day at the St John’s Cup:
The weather was kind; support was fantastic and £1000 was raised for the Restoration Fund. Congratulations to Michael Gribben, a worthy winner.
A special mention to Mark and Julie Carlton for all the hard work they put into making it a fantastic Parish event.
 
St Thomas’s Afternoon Tea – Thank You:
A huge thank you to all who attended, gave donations of money, prizes, home baking and support for the Afternoon Tea held in St Thomas' Church Hall last Sunday in aid of SCAA.
The final total is £2,654 - a fantastic help towards saving lives throughout Scotland.
 
 
 
 
Monthly pro-life Mass (Wednesday 17th June): 
The monthly Pro-Life Mass falls on Wednesday, 17th June at 7.30pm at Holy Cross, 113 Dixon Ave, G42 8ER. This day also marks the 25th anniversary of Cardinal Winning’s death, so please join us in prayer and thanksgiving for his legacy. Adoration begins as usual at 6.15pm and there be a celebration in the hall afterwards – all welcome. The celebrant will be Fr Allan Cameron.
 
Children’s Rosary (Friday 19th June):
The final session of the group will be on Friday 19th June. There will not be a meeting on Friday 12th June. 
The group have been invited to a BBQ with St Cadoc’s children’s Rosary Group on Friday 19th June at 6:00pm. All past and present children are invited. If you wish to attend contact Lesley Ward on: 07910266821.
 
Heart to Heart (Friday 19th – Sunday 22nd June):
A three-day retreat for women in any state of life, based on principles of Ignatian spirituality. Guided by Fr Bernard Murphy, CFR and Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal, the retreat will seek to draw participants closer to the Lord through a greater attentiveness to His will. 
 https://christianheritagecentre.com/events/heart-to-heart-retreat/
 
A Night at the Movies (Friday 26th June):
St John’s Fundraising Committee invites you to an evening of movie music magic with the Barrhead Burgh Band on 26 June at St John’s Church Hall, Aurs Road, Barrhead. Doors open at 7:30 pm - tickets are £10, including tea or coffee, with a half‑time raffle and all proceeds supporting the St John’s Restoration Fund. For tickets, contact Anna Marie 07897405000 or Teresa 07896988096.
 
Raffle Prizes - As we strike up the fun with our Movie Music Magic Concert on 26th June, we’re also tuning up our raffle prize bank!
We’re looking for lovely prize donations—anything from vouchers and chocolates to bottles and gift sets. Every item adds a little extra sparkle to our events.
Thank you for helping us hit all the right notes!  These can be handed into the sacristy after any weekend Mass.
 
Canon Desmond Berry Golden Anniversary of Ordination (Friday 26th June):
This year Canon Desmond Berry celebrates 50 years since his ordination with Mass at 6 pm on Friday, 26th June in St Andrew's Church, Greenock.  All are most welcome. In addition, as part of the Golden Jubilee weekend, the parish of St Joseph & St Patrick's, Wemyss Bay are having an extended tearoom, from 11am until 1 pm on Sunday, 28th June to which everyone is invited. An opportunity to get together over tea and scones, to swap stories and mark this wonderful milestone for Father Berry.
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
 
Free Will & Grace (Friday 28th – Monday 31st August):
Join us for a theological and philosophical deep dive on one of the great themes of the Christian Faith: human freedom and Divine grace. With lectures and workshops building on St Thomas Aquinas' writings, the course will also explore questions of conscience and the problem of evil. This year's guest speaker will be Rev. Dr Simon Gaine, OP. https://christianheritagecentre.com/events/free-will-grace-course/
 
March for Life UK 2026 (Friday 4th September – Saturday 5th September): 
In partnership with the SPUC, you are invited to join Bishop John Keenan on his coach to London for March for Life UK 2026. 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
 
St Mary’s Parish Paisley, 150th Anniversary (Saturday 12th December): 
St Mary’s celebrates its 150th anniversary this year. A special Mass to mark this occasion will take place on Saturday, 12 December at 6:00pm if you want to save the date.
 
Congratulations to Monsignor Burke from Bishop John: 
I am sure you will join me in offering our congratulations, prayers and best wishes to Father Joe Burke on being honoured with the title and office of Chaplain to His Holiness.  We are delighted that the Holy Father has chosen to recognise Monsignor Burke in this way, and in recognition of his many years of faithful service as a parish priest and as an officer of the diocesan Curia, first as Diocesan Treasurer and now as Vicar General.  It is an honour well merited on account of Mgr. Joe’s faith and lifetime of commitment to the Church and the people of the diocese.