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St John the Evangelist: Collections: First Collection GA £398.00 NGA £1043.68 Monthly Standing Orders: £3,818.00 Building Fund GA £113.00. St Anthony £64.80 Special Collection – 19th March SCIAF & Papal & Episcopal & St. Mirin’s Fund: This collection is divided 75% to SCIAF and 25% to our new St Mirin’s Fund. SCIAF is the official aid and international development charity of the Catholic Church in Scotland working in 16 countries to help the poorest in the world, regardless of religion. The St. Mirin’s Fund awards small grants for good causes with special consideration to: children and young people, the elderly, those with disabilities and special needs, or suffering from poverty, mental illness, homelessness or refugees. New Gift Aid Weekly & Second Collection Envelopes for 23-24: These are now available from the link corridor for those who pay tax. For those who pay by Standing Order on the First Collection, there are Gift Aid envelopes for the 12 Monthly Building Fund and Diocesan Special Collections (9). We were able to claim £18,000 from the Inland Revenue on the Gift Aid Donations. Lenten Stations of the Cross: Today at 3pm and on Friday 24th after the 10am Mass. Relics of Padre Pio: Fr Bryan Shortall a Capuchin Friar and Director of Padre Pio Apostolate in Ireland will celebrate Mass here in St Johns this Monday the 20th of March at 7pm. Mass will be followed by individual Blessing with mit/glove of Padre Pio. Padre Pio Shop and tea in hall afterwards. Donations of home baking for Padre Pio evening: We are expecting a large congregation, donations would be most appreciated. Lenten talk on Ordinary & Extra-Ordinary Strategies of the devil: Next Tuesday 28th of March at 7pm in the Church. Diocese of Paisley Lenten Catechesis 2023: St. Mirin’s Cathedral, 2.00-4.00pm: On Sunday 26th March, Bishop Brian McGee of Argyll and the Isles, will reflect on Jesus and Lazarus. As well as Bishops’ Catechesis there will be Testimony from Young People, Solemn Evening Prayer and Benediction with music led by our Diocesan Choir. Please note this Lenten gathering is an in-person event therefore the Livestream will not be available. Confessions also available from 1.30pm. Marriage Courses for those due to Marry in 2023: April- Part 1: Wednesday 12th April 7.00pm - 8.30pm, in person, Theology of the Body. Part 2: Wednesday 19th April 7.00pm - 8.30pm, via Zoom, NFP and the Family Part 3: Saturday 29th April 10.00am - 1.00pm, in-person, Communication Workshop Diocesan Young Adults (18-35) : Our series of talks, In God's Image: A Defence of Catholic Moral Teaching, continues on Wed 29th March. In the next talk, Before I Formed You in the Womb I Knew You, Mr John Deighan will discuss the dignity of the unborn child. Please arrive at the diocesan office before 7pm. The talk will be followed by an opportunity to socialise over drinks in a local bar. Details of future talks in the series can be found on Facebook. Medugorje Pilgrimage from 27th Sept -4th Oct: If interested call Cormac Smith on 07568401416 or email cormacksmith123@icloud.com Diocese of Paisley Safeguarding Thought for the Month: As a Church community, we accept that it is the responsibility of all of us - ordained, professed, employed and voluntary members - to work together to protect children and vulnerable adults from abuse or harm. Think Vocation: “I am the light of the world.” Could God be calling you to bring the light of Christ to others, as a priest, deacon or in consecrated life? Speak to our Diocesan Vocations Director, Fr. John Morrison tel: 01418895056 or email vocations@rcdop.org.uk. We pray for those who have died recently: John Farren, Louisa Mc Lachlan, Nancy Mackie, Sandie Seviour, Christopher Sherlane, Margaret Sloey and for the Anniversaries of Nan Allen, Elizabeth Bonner, John Brady, Morag Cassells, Irene & Mark Clougherty, Winnie Devlin, Betty & Joe Gallacher, Pauline Gallacher, Rose Anne Greville, Charles Henry, Josephine Martin, Jack Morton, Edward Mc Gorrian, Robert O’Neill, Jim Ross, Margaret Wallis, Frank Ward, e to edit.
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Click 3rd Sunday Lent Year A 12th March 2023
St John the Evangelist: Collections: First Collection GA £309.50 NGA £933.52 Monthly Standing Orders: £3,818.00 Building Fund GA £436.64. NGA £607.64 St Anthony £66.13 St Luke’s High School Oratory: We are renovating our school Oratory where Holy Mass, Adoration and Confessions are celebrated. This is the heart of our Catholic school. Pupils & Staff will be present at all Masses this weekend seeking to raise funds. Any donations in the retiral collection will be gratefully appreciated and received. Special Collection – 19th March SCIAF & Papal & Episcopal & St. Mirin’s Fund: This collection is divided 75% to SCIAF and 25% to our new St Mirin’s Fund. SCIAF is the official aid and international development charity of the Catholic Church in Scotland working in 16 countries to help the poorest in the world, regardless of religion. The St. Mirin’s Fund awards small grants for good causes with special consideration to: children and young people, the elderly, those with disabilities and special needs, or suffering from poverty, mental illness, homelessness or refugees. Goodbye to Fr Jonathan: We send our best wishes and prayers to Fr Jonathan as he takes up his new post as Administrator of St Thomas, Neilston. We also thank him for his enormous contribution to the spiritual life of our Parish and Parishioners. Ad multos annos vivas! Lenten Stations of the Cross: This Friday the 17th of March after the 10.am Mass. Relics of Padre Pio: Fr Bryan Shortall a Capuchin Friar and Director of Padre Pio Apostolate in Ireland will celebrate Mass here in St Johns on Monday the 20th of March at 7pm. Mass will be followed by individual Blessing with mitt/glove of Padre Pio. Padre Pio Shop and tea in hall afterwards. Lent Fest: A new modern Solo Play based on Confessions of St Augustine and written by one of our Parishoner’s Stephen Callaghan called Oggie, Oggie, Oggie coming in various venues. (see poster in porch). Tickets £5 and can get them by calling 0749534 7884 or www.AGAP.ORG.UK Special screening of Father Stu (2022): On the 26th of March at Eyre Hall, Curial Archdiocesan Offices, Clyde St, Glasgow. Doors open at 6.30pm and film at 7pm. Tickets £5. Details above for purchase. Film followed by post film chat and refreshments. Diocese of Paisley Lenten Catechesis St Mirin’s Cathedral, 2.00-4.00pm. On Sunday 12th March, Bishop Gilbert of Aberdeen will reflect on Jesus and the Woman at the Well. There also will be Testimony from Young People, Solemn Evening Prayer and Benediction. Confessions also available. Please note this Lenten gathering is an in-person event therefore the Livestream will not be available. Marriage Courses for those due to Marry in 2023: April- Part 1: Wednesday 12th April 7.00pm - 8.30pm, in person, Theology of the Body. Part 2: Wednesday 19th April 7.00pm - 8.30pm, via Zoom, NFP and the Family Part 3: Saturday 29th April 10.00am - 1.00pm, in-person, Communication Workshop 200 Club Winners: 1st Prize Therese Welsh No 174. 2nd E. Casey No 113. 3rd M. Durie No 65. 4th R&S Young No 58. 5th K. Foley No 48 Sacred Heart Companions: Meeting in the Oratory from 1pm -2pm this Tuesday 14th March. Legion of Mary Annual Acies ceremony: This will be held in St Mirin’s Cathedral on the Feast of the Annunciation, 25th March at 2pm. All active and auxiliary members are warmly invited to come and renew their devotion to Our Lady for the year ahead. Refreshments available in the hall afterwards. Medugorje Pilgrimage from 27th Sept -4th Oct: If interested call Cormac Smith on 07568401416 or email cormacksmith123@icloud.com We pray for those who have died recently: Patrick Lennetti, Margaret Sloey, and for the Anniversaries of Stephen Hickey, Eddie Monaghan, Frank Monaghan, Margaret Mullins, Dominic & Ellen Mc Cue, Moira Mc Gilloway, Graham Alexander Mc Nair. ere to edit. 2nd Sunday Lent Year A 5th March 2023
St John the Evangelist: Collections: First Collection GA £434.50 NGA £1153.54 Monthly Standing Orders: £3,818.00 Building Fund GA £146.80 SPRED GA £20.00 Aid to Church in Need Appeal Syria £1480.57 March Monthly Building Fund: Today at all Masses. Lenten Stations of the Cross: Today at 3pm. This Friday the 7th of March after the 10.am Mass. Relics of Padre Pio: Fr Bryan Shortall a Capuchin Friar and Director of Padre Pio Apostolate in Ireland will celebrate Mass here in St Johns on Monday the 20th of March at 7pm. Mass will be followed by individual Blessing with mit/glove of Padre Pio. Padre Pio Shop and tea in hall afterwards. Think Vocation: “This is my Son, the Beloved. Listen to him.” Are you listening to him? Is he calling you to serve his people in priesthood or consecrated life? Speak to our Vocations Director, Fr. John Morrison tel: 01418892602 or email: vocations@rcdop.org.uk Diocese of Paisley Safeguarding Thought for the Month: As a Church community, we accept that it is the responsibility of all of us - ordained, professed, employed and voluntary members - to work together to protect children and vulnerable adults from abuse or harm. Diocese of Paisley Lenten Catechesis St. Mirin’s Cathedral, 2.00-4.00pm. On Sunday 12th March, Bishop Gilbert of Aberdeen will reflect on Jesus and the Woman at the Well. On Sunday 26th March, Bishop McGee of Argyll and the Isles, will reflect on Jesus and Lazarus. There also will be Testimony from Young People, Solemn Evening Prayer and Benediction. Confessions also available. Please note this Lenten gathering is an in-person event therefore the Livestream will not be available. Lent Reflection Day for Primary School Pupils Primary 4-7. On Sunday the 12th March at St James, 50 Greenock Rd, Paisley, an afternoon which include activities, catechesis and Mass beginning at 2pm, concluding with dinner at 5pm, with pick up at 5.30pm. Pre-booking is recommended but not required. Completed consent forms necessary and can be collected from Primary school, Parish or by emailing vocations@rcdop.org,uk. More information from Fr Morrison Tel: 01418892026 or e-mail vocations@rcdop.org.uk 40 Days for Life Peaceful Prolife Lenten Prayer Vigil: Each day until Palm Sunday 2nd April there will be a peaceful prolife vigil for 40 Days outside the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH), Hardgate Rd entrance beginning at 8am. Can you spare one hour per week during these 40 Days for Life. They have no voice but ours. For more information please email Ogilvie1615@outlook.com Young Adults (18-35) to Lourdes: A meeting today at 4pm, if interested in pilgrimage to Lourdes from 30th June – 7th July in the Diocesan Office, Incle St, Paisley. Email ryan.black@rcdop.org.uk or joe.mcgill@rcdop.org.uk Marriage Courses for those due to Marry in 2023: April- Part 1: Wednesday 12th April 7.00pm - 8.30pm, in person, Theology of the Body. Part 2: Wednesday 19th April 7.00pm - 8.30pm, via Zoom, NFP and the Family Part 3: Saturday 29th April 10.00am - 1.00pm, in-person, Communication Workshop The Diocesan Finance Department. They are hosting two sessions at the Diocesan Offices on Thursday the 30th March, aimed at parish gift aid administrators, parish administrators, parish counters and parish priests and assistant priests. The sessions will last approximately 90 minutes. We aim to cover the completion of the weekly income records, petty cash book and parish monthly finance folders. It will also include gift aid procedures including distribution of the gift aid envelopes, completion of the weekly envelope register, turnaround reports and small donations claims. There is a 2pm or 6pm session. Please let Fr Joe know as soon as possible which you intend to attend. We pray for those who have died recently: Maureen Bryson, Margaret Carroll. Andrew Fleaming, Kelsey Irving, Patrick Lenetti, James Mc Vittie and for the Anniversaries of Shaun Carlin, Carlo Fazzi, Joseph Gallacher Snr, Grace Glenroy, Dominic Greenan, Mary Hughes, Teresa Leckie, Thomas Mc Auley, Betty & Billy Mc Shane. 1st Sunday Lent Year A 26th of February 2023
St John the Evangelist: Collections: First Collection GA £432.35 NGA £986.72 Monthly Standing Orders: £3,818.00 Building Fund GA £52.00 St Anthony £463.95(Turkey/Syria Appeal) Spred GA £17.15. Sick & Retired Priests £1.00 Franciscan Missionary Sisters for Africa: £1,755.00 White Flower Appeal: £1,412.91 Lenten Stations of the Cross: Today at 2pm and next Sunday at 3pm. This Friday the 3rd March after the 10.am Mass. Relics of Padre Pio: Fr Bryan Shortall a Capuchin Friar and Director of Padre Pio Apostolate in Ireland will celebrate Mass here in St Johns on Monday the 20th of March at 7pm. Mass will be followed by individual Blessing with mit/glove of Padre Pio. Padre Pio Shop and tea in hall afterwards. This Sunday 26th February Coffee/Tea Morning: In the hall after the 10am Mass. All welcome! First Friday Children’s Rosary in St Johns: This Friday 3rd March at 6.30pm. The idea is that children as young as 4 or 5 and up to around 14 can learn to lead the Rosary and make the Rosary part of their daily lives. The Rosary only lasts around 15 minutes. Please contact Lesley Ward if you need any further information (lesley@giffnockwards.co.uk or call 07910266821). First Friday Evening Mass and Stations (7pm-8pm): This Friday 3rd March, concluding with Adoration and Night Prayer. First Fridays for Life - 3rd March - Little Sisters of the Poor: The next First Friday for Life Mass will be offered in the Little Sisters of the Poor, Holy Rosary Residence, Greenock, on Friday, the 3rd of March, at 7 pm. Diocese of Paisley Lenten Catechesis St.Mirin’s Cathedral, 2.00-4.00pm. On Sunday 12th March, Bishop Gilbert of Aberdeen will reflect on Jesus and the Woman at the Well. On Sunday 26th March, Bishop McGee of Argyll and the Isles, will reflect on Jesus and Lazarus. There also will be Testimony from Young People, Solemn Evening Prayer and Benediction. Confessions also available. Please note this Lenten gathering is an in-person event therefore the Livestream will not be available. Lent Reflection Day for Primary School Pupils Primary 4-7. On Sunday the 12th March at St James, 50 Greenock Rd, Paisley, an afternoon which include activities, catechesis and Mass beginning at 2pm, concluding with dinner at 5pm, with pick up at 5.30pm. Pre-booking is recommended but not required. Completed consent forms necessary and can be collected from Primary school, Parish or by emailing vocations@rcdop.org,uk. More information from Fr Morrison Tel: 01418892026 or e-mail vocations@rcdop.org.uk 40 Days for Life Peaceful Prolife Lenten Prayer Vigil: Each day until Palm Sunday 2nd April there will be a peaceful prolife vigil for 40 Days outside the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH), Hardgate Rd entrance beginning at 8am. Can you spare one hour per week during these 40 Days for Life. They have no voice but ours. For more information please email Ogilvie1615@outlook.com Aid to Church in Need Turkey/Syria Appeal: You can contribute to this appeal by placing monies in the box in front of the statue of our Blessed Mother, Mary. Over £800 raised so far. Young Adults to Lourdes: A meeting for all young adults (aged 18-35) interested in joining the pilgrimage to Lourdes this summer (30th June – 7th July), at 4pm in the Diocesan Office, Incle St, Paisley on Sun 5th March. For more information, email Fr Ryan (ryan.black@rcdop.org.uk) or Fr Joe (joe.mcgill@rcdop.org.uk). Marriage Courses for those due to Marry in 2023: April- Part 1: Wednesday 12th April 7.00pm - 8.30pm, in person, Theology of the Body. Part 2: Wednesday 19th April 7.00pm - 8.30pm, via Zoom, NFP and the Family Part 3: Saturday 29th April 10.00am - 1.00pm, in-person, Communication Workshop We pray for those who have died recently: Jacqueline Garvey, Daniel Lees, Elizabeth Moe Tek Moi, Jean O’Hara, and for the Anniversaries of John & Mary Dickson, Grace Glenroy, Ellen Hendry, Norah Lafferty, James Mullen, Ramon Mc Cann, Moya Wilson. Seventh Sunday Year A 19th of February 2023
St John the Evangelist: Collections: First Collection GA £351.00 NGA £916.19 Monthly Standing Orders: £3,818.00 Building Fund GA £25.00 St Anthony £69.72 Spred GA £410.92. NGA £559.40 Second Collection this weekend: Franciscan Missionaries. Clergy Appointment – St Thomas’, Neilston: Canon Oliver Freney is stepping down as Administrator of St Thomas’ with Bishop Keenan’s approval. Fr Jonathan Whitworth has been appointed Administrator of the parish and will take up residence in Neilston. The change will come into effect from the 17th of March. We offer our congratulations and prayerful support to Fr Jonathan on his new appointment. Ash Wednesday: Masses at 8am & 10am, 7pm on Wednesday the 1st of March. It is a day of Fasting and Abstinence from meat. There will be services in St Mark’s School and St Luke’s High School. St John’s primary will be at 10am Mass. Lenten Stations of the Cross: On Sunday 26th February at 2pm and on Friday 3rd March after the 10.am Mass. Next Sunday 26th February: The Primary 4 pupils of St Johns/St Marks will enrol at the 10.00am Mass for First Reconciliation/ First Eucharist. Next Sunday 26th February Coffee/Tea Morning: In the hall after the 10am Mass. First Friday Children’s Rosary in St Johns: On Friday 3rd March at 6.30pm. This is an opportunity, for children of all ages to gather together to pray the rosary. All families are invited to attend and pre-school children are very welcome. The idea is that children as young as 4 or 5 and up to around 14 can learn to lead the rosary and make the rosary part of their daily lives. The rosary only lasts around 15 minutes. Please contact Lesley Ward if you need any further information (lesley@giffnockwards.co.uk or call 07910266821). Knock Pilgrimages 23. There are details of two different Pilgrimages to Knock on noticeboard in porch. Diocese of Paisley Lenten Catechesis St.Mirin’s Cathedral, 2.00-4.00pm. On Sunday 12th March, Bishop Gilbert of Aberdeen will reflect on Jesus and the Woman at the Well. On Sunday 26th March, Bishop McGee of Argyll and the Isles, will reflect on Jesus and Lazarus. There also will be Testimony from Young People, Solemn Evening Prayer and Benediction with music led by our Diocesan Choir. Confessions also available. Please note this Lenten gathering is an in-person event therefore the Livestream will not be available. Lent Reflection Day for Primary School Pupils: Sunday 12th March: A day of reflection and activities, catechesis & Mass for Primary School pupils (p4-7) at St. James, 50 Greenock Road, Paisley. Beginning at 2pm and ending with Dinner at 5.00pm (collection time 5.30pm), the afternoon will include activities, catechesis and Mass. Pre-booking is recommended but not required. All attendees will be required to bring a completed consent form. These can be collected from Diocesan Primary schools, Parishes or by emailing vocations@rcdop.org,uk. For further information or queries please contact Fr. John Morrison Tel: 01418892026 or e-mail vocations@rcdop.org.uk 40 Days for Life Peaceful Prolife Lenten Prayer Vigil: From Ash Wednesday 22nd February until Palm Sunday 2nd April there will be a peaceful prolife vigil for 40 Days outside the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH), Hardgate Rd entrance beginning at 8am. Can you spare one hour per week during these 40 Days for Life. They have no voice but ours. For more information please email Ogilvie1615@outlook.com Aid to Church in Need Turkey/Syria Appeal: You can contribute to this appeal by placing monies in the box in front of the statue of our Blessed Mother, Mary. We pray for those who have died recently, Moira Henry, Jean Howell, Irene Murphy, Julie Mc Farlane, Jean O’Hara, and First Mind of Catherine Mc Lachlan and for the Anniversaries of Agnes & William Brennan, May Carr, Susan Connolly, Jim Cook, William Donn, Anne Docherty, William Graham, Bernadette Hartley, Frank Hill, Fay Lennon, Frank Lennon, Tommy Mc Allister, Neil Mc Dade, Kathleen Mc Cann, Tommy Mc Gauley, Duncan Mc Innes, Philip Mc Kenna, Robert Kennedy Mc Laughlan, Charlie 0’Hara,Rex O’Neill, Catherine & Patrick Smith, Frances Winning. Sixth Sunday Year A 12TH of February 2023
St John the Evangelist: Collections: First Collection GA £ 348.71 NGA £940.78 Monthly Standing Orders: £3,818.00 Building Fund GA £376.00 St Anthony £54.10 Second Collection: Diocese of Paisley SPRED Funeral Masses: Joseph Brogan – Wednesday 15th February at 10 AM (Reception on Tuesday 14th at 6 PM) Moira Henry - Tuesday 21st February at 10 AM (Reception on Monday 20th at 6 PM) Jean Howell - Thursday 23rd February at 10 AM (Reception on Wednesday 22nd at 6PM) Irene Murphy - Friday 24th February at 10 AM Young Adults (18-35) - In the next talk, You Knitted Me Together in My Mother's Womb, Fr Dan Fitzpatrick will discuss infertility, stem cell research and cloning. Please arrive at the Diocesan office before 7pm on Wed 1st March. The talk will be followed by an opportunity to socialise over drinks in a local bar. Details of future talks in the series can be found on Facebook. Sacred Heart Companions Prayer Group – Will meet this Tuesday, 14th February, at 1 PM in the Oratory. Diocesan Lenten Catechesis 2023 - Jesus: The Source of Eternal Life - St. Mirin’s Cathedral, 2.00-4.,00pm Remembering our popular Lenten Catechesis of 2015, the diocese will be holding two Lenten Catecheses to prepare us for the Easter Season. Again, this can be a lovely Lenten penance for those who are wondering what to do this year. Sunday 12th March, Third Sunday of Lent, Bishop High Gilbert of Aberdeen will reflect on Jesus and the Woman at the Well and on Sunday 26th March, Fifth Sunday of Lent, Bishop Brian McGee of Argyll and the Isles, will reflect on Jesus and Lazarus. As well as Bishops’ Catechesis there will be Testimony from Young People, Solemn Evening Prayer and Benediction with music led by our Diocesan Choir. Franciscan Missionary Appeal - The Franciscan Missionary Sisters for Africa will join us on February 19th to raise awareness of their important apostolate. The order was founded by Mother Mary Kevin in Uganda in 1903 and is engaged in ministry in over five counties in Africa. The sisters are involved in a wide variety of work including education, nursing, prison ministry, care of the elderly, woman, children, and the formation of young African Religious. Thank you! – The Comboni Missionary Sisters send their thanks and assurance of prayers to you for supporting their work by purchasing calendars made by the order at the end of January; they raised £176. Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes - 30 June - 7 July 2023. Prices start at £859 Esplanade Eden, £919 foe Beau Site, and £984 for the Hotel Padoue. Prices are per person based on 2 people sharing and does not include insurance. (There is an additional single room supplement for each hotel) If you have a medical condition, or require assistance you should register with the Pilgrimage medical team. You should do this prior to booking with Tangney Tours. Please contact Anne Louise Buchanan on 01475 638132. To book phone Tangney Tours on 01732 886666 or visit www.tangney-tours.com/paisley Youth to Lourdes 2023 S3-S6 - Leaving Scotland on Thursday 29th June 2023. We will arrive in Lourdes on Friday 30th June and arrive back in Scotland on Friday 7th July. The pilgrimage costs £650.00. Want to know more? Contact Fr. John Morrison tel: 01418892026 5056 or email vocations@rcdop.org.uk Diocesan Marriage Courses for 2023 - Couples should register via the Marriage and Family page on the Diocesan website, www.rcdop.org.uk - If you are getting married in St John's this year, please book up for these courses as soon as possible and inform the parish of which course you have registered for. We pray for those who have died recently, Joseph Brogan, Vicky Cowan, Moira Henry, Jean Howell, Jean Kane, Daniel Lee, Irene Murphy, Chanise Gill, Joanne Gillespie, Margaret Arbuckle, Josie Gillespie and for the Anniversaries of Rena Weldon, Ronnie Burns, Patricia Hughes, George & Lucy Mitchell, Lucy Hughes, William Finnigan, Edward McCool, John & Annie McGowan, Bridget McGowan, Tommy Leckie, James Caroll, Jack & Chrissie Stuart, John Dickson, George & Isabel McMillan, James McLaughlin, Charlotte Fitzpatrick, Iain Lindsay (1st Anniversary). Fifth Sunday Year A 5 Th of February 2023
St John the Evangelist: Collections: First Collection GA £ 403.0 NGA £855.13 Monthly Standing Orders: £3,818.00 Building Fund GA £108.05 St Anthony £54.62 Sick & Retired Priests GA £92.00. Justice & Peace £14.00 Second Collection: Monthly Building Fund this weekend. Annual SPRED Collection next weekend: Our Paisley Diocese SPRED offers people with learning disabilities: a personal friend who takes time to share life and faith, spiritual nurture in a small community of faith; and a sense of belonging to a parish community. Twenty-one SPRED groups meet in the SPRED Centre, our church halls and special needs schools, allowing two hundred parishioners to come together in faith and friendship to share and experience God’s love. You can visit the My Giving Hub at www.shorturl.at/JO578 and click ‘donate’ under the SPRED logo. Young Adults (18-35): In the next talk, You Knitted Me Together in My Mother's Womb, Fr Dan Fitzpatrick will discuss infertility, stem cell research and cloning. Please arrive at the Diocesan office before 7pm on Wed 1st March. The talk will be followed by an opportunity to socialise over drinks in a local bar. Details of future talks in the series can be found on Facebook. White Mass: Mass for Catholic Healthcare Professionals and the intention of healthcare work in Scotland will take place on Sunday 12th February 2023 at 11am in St. Mirin’s Cathedral, and will be celebrated by Bishop John. Following Mass reception in the Diocesan office foyer. Please RSVP if attending the Reception and for more details please email: scottishcma@gmail.com Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Takes place from 30 June until 7 July 2023. Prices start at £859 Esplanade Eden, (15 min walk to the Domain) £919 foe Beau Site (12 min walk to the Grotto) and £984 for the Hotel Padoue. (3 min walk to the Domain, recommended if you struggle with distance). Prices are per person based on 2 people sharing and does not include insurance. (There is an additional single room supplement for each hotel) If you have a medical condition, or require assistance you should register with the Pilgrimage medical team. You should do this prior to booking with Tangney Tours. Please contact Anne Louise Buchanan on 01475 638132. To book phone Tangney Tours on 01732 886666 or visit www.tangney-tours.com/paisley Youth to Lourdes 2023 S3-S6. This year the pilgrimage will leave Scotland on Thursday 29th June 2023. We will arrive in Lourdes on Friday 30th June and arrive back in Scotland on Friday 7th July.The pilgrimage costs £650.00. Want to know more? Contact Fr. John Morrison tel: 01418892026 5056 or email vocations@rcdop.org.uk or follow us on Instagram, facebook and twitter. Diocesan Marriage Courses for 2023.Couples should register via the Marriage and Family page on the Diocesan website, or by using this link Diocese of Paisley | MARRIAGE PREPARATION DAY REGISTRATION FORM | Paisley, UK (rcdop.org.uk). If you are getting married in St Johns this year, please book up for these courses as soon as possible. APRIL Part 1: Wednesday 12th April 7.00pm - 8.30pm, in person, Theology of the Body. Part 2: Wednesday 19th April 7.00pm - 8.30pm, via Zoom, NFP and the Family. Part 3: Saturday 29th April 10.00am - 1.00pm, in-person, Communication Workshop. AUG Part 1: Wednesday 9th August 7.00pm - 8.30pm, in person, Theology of the Body. Part 2: Wednesday 16th August 7.00pm- 8.30pm, via Zoom, NFP and the Family. Part 3: Saturday 26 August 10.00am - 1.00pm, in-person, Communication Workshop Diocese of Paisley Safeguarding Thought for the Month: All allegations of abuse are reported to the police. This is in line with the mandatory reporting policy of the Catholic Church in Scotland. We pray for those who have died recently, Joseph Brogan, Vicky Cowan, Moira Henry, Jean Howell, Jean Kane, Daniel Lee, John Joseph Mc Gonigle, Elizabeth Mc Guinness, Catherine Mc Lachlan, and 6 Months mind of Alice Devine and for the Anniversaries of John Bennett, John Brady Snr & Jnr, Ian Burnett, Betty Donegan, Jeanette & Tom Gallacher, Paul Goodwin, Jenny Hughes, George Logue, Margaret Mc Cool, Ann & John Mc Guire, David & Patrick Reynolds, Martha Stirling, Pat Walker. Fourth Sunday of Year A 29th January 2023
St John the Evangelist: Collections: First Collection GA £ 416.50 NGA £801.31 Monthly Standing Orders: £3,818.00 Building Fund GA £20.00 St Anthony £62.12 Sick & Retired Priests GA £631.00. NGA £737.53 Justice & Peace GA £50.00 Annual White Flower SPUC Collection: Retiring Collection this weekend of 28th/29th January This Sunday Coffee/Tea Morning: All welcome to come along after the 10.00am Mass to the hall. First Friday Parish Monthly Mass & Adoration: Mass begins at 7pm, followed by Adoration, Rosary & Night Prayer. First Friday Children’s Rosary in St Johns: This Friday at 6.30pm. This is an opportunity, for children of all ages to gather together to pray the rosary. All families are invited to attend and pre- school children are very welcome. The idea is that children as young as 4 or 5 and up to around 14 can learn to lead the rosary and make the rosary part of their daily lives. The rosary only lasts around 15 minutes. Please contact Lesley Ward if you need any further information (lesley@giffnockwards.co.uk or call 07910266821). Monthly Diocesan First Friday Pro-life Mass: St Francis, Port Glasgow at 7pm. White Mass: Mass for Catholic Healthcare Professionals and the intention of healthcare work in Scotland will take place on Sunday 12th February 2023 at 11am in St. Mirin’s Cathedral. Following Mass reception in the Diocesan office foyer. Please RSVP if attending the Reception and for more details please email: scottishcma@gmail.com Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Takes place from 30 June until 7 July 2023. Pilgrimage is open to all. Prices start at £859 Esplanade Eden, (15 min walk to the Domain) £919 foe Beau Site (12 min walk to the Grotto) and £984 for the Hotel Padoue. (3 min walk to the Domain, recommended if you struggle with distance). Prices are per person based on 2 people sharing and does not include insurance. (There is an additional single room supplement for each hotel) If you have a medical condition, or require assistance you should register with the Pilgrimage medical team. You should do this prior to booking with Tangney Tours. Please contact Anne Louise Buchanan on 01475 638132. To book phone Tangney Tours on 01732 886666 or visit www.tangney-tours.com/paisley Youth to Lourdes 2023: Our pilgrimage returns this summer. In s3-s6? Do you wish to serve others? Learn more about your faith? Meet other young people? If so, then Youth to Lourdes could be for you. This year the pilgrimage will leave Scotland on Thursday 29th June 2023. We will arrive in Lourdes on Friday 30th June. We will arrive back in Scotland on Friday 7th July 2023. The pilgrimage costs £650.00. Want to know more? Contact Fr. John Morrison tel: 01418892026 5056 or email vocations@rcdop.org.uk or follow us on Instagram, facebook and twitter. Diocesan Office for Pastoral Formation of Young Adults Pilgrimage to Lourdes: This will coincide with the Diocesan/ Youth to Lourdes Pilgrimage from 30th June to 7th July 23. The cost is £500 per person. If you’re aged 18-35 and would like to know more, or if you would like to register your interest, please email (ryan.black@rcdop.org.uk) (joe.mcgill@rcdop.org.uk). Deposits of £100 should be paid before the end of January 2023. Admission to Hospital: If you are due to go into hospital please contact Fr Joe/Jonathan to receive the Sacrament of the Sick before admission. Every hospital has a system to contact a Priest in emergencies; a family member simply asks a member of staff to contact the Priest on Call and he will visit. Other non-emergency visits can be arranged via the Hospital Chaplain if required. Due to Data Protection, the Chaplain won’t know you are in the hospital unless you inform him. Catholic TV Televised Mass: Tomorrow 29th January at 10.00 am here in St Johns. We pray for those who have died recently, Joseph Brogan, Paul Burke, Amy Cook, Hurst Kundinger, John Joseph Mc Gonigle, Elizabeth Mc Guinness, Catherine Mc Lachlan, Irene & Liam Mc Laughlin, Oliver Smyth and for the Anniversaries of Edward, George & Mary Brady, Allan Brown, Maria Crolla, Isabella Docherty, Jane Mitchell Doyle, Aloysius Fernandes, Anna Gaffney, Mary Hill, Edward Hone, Patrick, Patricia & Susan Hone, Jennifer Mowat, Anna Mc Guire, Rena Owens, John Speirs Jnr, Betty & Danny Williamson, Jack Winning. Third Sunday of Year A 22nd January 2023
St John the Evangelist: Collections: First Collection GA £371.70 NGA £903.93 Monthly Standing Orders: £3,818.00 Building Fund GA £19.50 St Anthony £64.37 Justice & Peace GA £42.00 This weekend Special Collection - Sick and Retired Clergy: We remember our Sick & Retired Priests of the diocese with great love and affection. We have thirteen retired priests, still active in prayer and witness: one living in Rome, five in houses throughout the diocese, three in parish presbyteries, and two at the Residence of the Little Sisters and two in Chile. We thank God for the gift of these priests and keep them in our prayers. In 2021 our two special collections and Friends Campaign raised £47,513 which represents 33% of our expenditure of £144,938 i.e. a shortfall of £97,425, which was met by the Sick & Retired Priests Investment income. Annual White Flower SPUC Collection: Retiring Collection next weekend of 28th/29th January Funerals this week: Peter Mc Gilloway Fri 27th Jan at 10.00am. SYNOD 2021-2024: The document for the Continental Stage has now been published and is available on the diocesan website homepage. This will be the focus of the European Assembly in February 2023. Please send any comments to Synod23@rcdop.org.uk Diocesan Office for Pastoral Formation of Young Adults Pilgrimage to Lourdes: This will coincide with the Diocesan/ Youth to Lourdes Pilgrimage from 30th June to 7th July 23. The cost is £500 per person. If you’re aged 18-35 and would like to know more, or if you would like to register your interest, please email (ryan.black@rcdop.org.uk) (joe.mcgill@rcdop.org.uk). Deposits of £100 should be paid before the end of January 2023. Diocese of Paisley Safeguarding Thought for the Month: The Gospel invites us to respond to the God of love who saves us, to see God in others and to go forth from ourselves to seek the good of others” Pope Francis Food Bank Donations: As a Parish we contributed 520 Kilogrammes of food. Thank you for your generosity. Divine Mercy Monthly Devotions: Divine Mercy Mass at 7 p.m. followed by Adoration on Wednesday 25th January 2023. The Mass will take place at St Mary’s Church, 163 George Street, Paisley PA1 2UN. Next Sunday Coffee/Tea Morning: This will be on Sunday the 29th January after the 10.00am Mass in the hall. Next Children’s Rosary: Friday 3rd February at 6.30pm. White Mass: Mass for Catholic Healthcare Professionals and the intention of healthcare work in Scotland will take place on Sunday 12th February 2023 at 11am in St. Mirin’s Cathedral, and will be celebrated by Bishop John. Following Mass reception in the Diocesan office foyer. Please RSVP if attending the Reception and for more details please email: scottishcma@gmail.com St Margaret’s Children & Family Care Society: This is the only Catholic Adoption Society in the U.K. They are very much dependent on the Crib Donations. The Crib will remain on the Altar until 2nd February, Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. Reconciliation and Healing Service: There will be a Reconciliation and Healing Service at St Columbkille's Parish Hall, Kirkwood Street Rutherglen G73 at 2.30pm on Sunday 5th February. Speakers, Rev Jonathan Whitworth and Joe Livingston. The Theme - Finding Forgiveness. All welcome. We pray for those who have died recently: Esther Flynn, Peter Mc Gilloway, Desmond Henaghan, Alan Hickey, Elizabeth Mc Guinness, Catherine Mc Lachlan, Liam Mc Laughlin, Monsignor Richard Mohan, Betty Taylor and for the Anniversaries of Patrick Brady, Leonard Bradley, Mary Buchanan, Jim Casey, Elizabeth Conelly, Mary Forsyth, Rose Gormley, Maria Hannigan, Sylvia Harris, Agnes Kelly, John & Rose Mc Goldrick, Agnes & Peter Mc Goldrick, Kathleen Veronica Mc Laughlan, Betty & Billy Mc Shane, Gordon Roy, Lex Shields, Second Sunday of Year A 15th January 2023
St John the Evangelist: Collections: First Collection GA £386.80 NGA £1042.16 Monthly Standing Orders: £3,818.00 Building Fund GA £125.00 St Anthony £78.80 Justice & Peace GA £352.26 NGA £506.55 Christmas £60.00 Special Collection - Sick and Retired Clergy 22nd January: We remember our Sick & Retired Priests of the diocese with great love and affection. We have thirteen retired priests, still active in prayer and witness: one living in Rome, five in houses throughout the diocese, three in parish presbyteries, and two at the Residence of the Little Sisters and two in Chile. We thank God for the gift of these priests and keep them in our prayers. In 2021 our two special collections and Friends Campaign raised £47,513 which represents 33% of our expenditure of £144,938 i.e. a shortfall of £97,425, which was met by the Sick & Retired Priests Investment income. Annual White Flower SPUC Collection: Retiring Collection on the weekend of 28th/29th January Monthly Pro-Life Mass: The monthly Pro-Life Mass is on Wednesday, 18th January at 7.30pm at Holy Cross, 113 Dixon Ave, G42 8ER. Adoration begins at 6.15pm. Tea in the hall afterwards – all welcome. The celebrant will be Fr Douglas Green. Valentine’s Retreat 2023: This free half-day retreat offers couples a chance to reflect on their love and commitment to each other, to God and to their community. It will be led by Annette and Paul O’Beirne, of Equipes Notre-Dame - Teams of Our Lady, which supports married couples in their vocation. They will share some of the stories and tools gathered over their 42 years together. The retreat takes place from 2-5pm on Saturday 11 February at the Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Road, Edinburgh, EH9 1BB (free parking onsite). Register at bit.ly/valentineretreat Catholic Art Calendars: Available now from the Stall located in the link corridor between the Sacristy and Church ho at £1.00 Funerals this week: Mon 16th John Patrick Gaynor. Wed 18th Cornelius Mc Gettigan (Woodside Crematorium only @ 11am). Fri 20th Elizabeth Thomson. SYNOD 2021-2024: The Papal Synod timeline has now been extended, by a year, to 2024. The document for the Continental Stage has now been published and is available on the diocesan website homepage. This will be the focus of the European Assembly in February 2023. Please send any comments to Synod23@rcdop.org.uk Diocesan Office for Pastoral Formation of Young Adults Pilgrimage to Lourdes: This will coincide with the Diocesan/ Youth to Lourdes Pilgrimage from 30th June to 7th July 23. The cost is £500 per person. If you’re aged 18-35 and would like to know more, or if you would like to register your interest, please email (ryan.black@rcdop.org.uk) (joe.mcgill@rcdop.org.uk). Deposits of £100 should be paid before the end of January 2023. Think Vocation: Where is God’s light leading you? Or are you called to be a guiding light to others in their search, as a priest or religious? Speak to our Diocesan Vocations Director, Fr. John Morrison tel: 01418892602 or email vocations@rcdop.org.uk Diocese of Paisley Safeguarding Thought for the Month: The Gospel invites us to respond to the God of love who saves us, to see God in others and to go forth from ourselves to seek the good of others” Pope Francis 100 Club Winners January: 1st Rosaleen Reilly No 12. 2nd Gerald Morrow No 4. 3rd Maureen Mc Cready No 45. 4th John Joe Reilly No 100. 5th J & M Trainor No 146. We pray for those who have died recently: Edward Dowling, John Patrick Gaynor, Peter Mc Gilloway, Cornelius Mc Gettigan, Daniel Mc Sorley, Neil O’Neil, Elizabeth Thomson, Jennifer Tan, and for the Anniversaries of Jim Brown, Desmond & Jane Coleman, Annie Docherty, Ethna Herbert, Robert Gribbon, Charles Mc Aleavy, Jean Mc Allister, Dominic Mc Cue, David Mc Donald, Jean Mc Fadyen, Sarah Anne Mc Grath, Maria & Tommy O’Hara, Annie Mc Quade, Alec, Nan & Sandra Wylie, |
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