St John the Evangelist Parish
                    Aurs Rd., Barrhead, G78 2RW.
 
Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday 21st 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: £419.00 NGA: £908.57
Building Fund GA: £90.00
Pro-Life GA: £540.50 NGA: £653.18
 
Response to the Psalm:
In your great mercy, answer me, O Lord.
 
 
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:
Frances Keenan, Margaret McLachlan and Winifred Scott.


We pray for the anniversaries of:
Fr. Neil Duffin, Fr. William Hayes, Fr. Alexander McCluskey
Margaret Bisland, Mark and Irene Clougherty, Joseph (Joe) Gribbon, Freda Hanlon, Eddie and Irene McGuire, Iain McKenna, Maria Minnery and Patricia Sweeney.
 
Funeral Notices:
The Requiem Mass for Margaret McLachlan will be celebrated at 10:00am on Tuesday 30th June and the Requiem Mass for Winifred Scott will be celebrated at 10:00am on Monday 6th  July.
 
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
 

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
 
Piety Stall, Summer Closure:
The Piety stall will be closed for the summer. The last date will be Sunday 5th July. It will reopen again on Sunday 23rd August. If anyone needs an item over this period, ask Mary Hallan at Mass.
 
 
 
 
 
Divine Mercy Mass and Devotions (Wednesday 24th June): 
The Friends of Divine Mercy Scotland are hosting their monthly Mass and Devotions on Wednesday 24th June at 7:00pm in Saint Mirin’s Cathedral, Paisley. Monsignor Joe Burke will be celebrating Holy Mass. All are welcome.
 
World Youth Day 2027: 
The Holy Father is inviting young people from around the world to Seoul in South Korea, in August 2027. The Diocese of Paisley is responding to Pope Leo’s invitation. Will you be aged 19-35 in Summer 2027? Do you want to know more? Register your interest now at www.rebrand.ly/DPY-WYD-2027. Email Father Ryan at [email protected] with enquiries.
 
A Night at the Movies (Friday 26th June):
Roll Up!! Roll Up!! Last Chance To Buy!! Come along to A Night at the Movies with the Barrhead Burgh Band this Friday, 26th June at 7:30pm in St. John’s Church Hall. Tickets cost £10, including tea/coffee and cake, with a half-time raffle. All proceeds go to the St. John’s Restoration Fund. There are still some tickets available, which will be on sale in the porch after all the weekend Masses. We would encourage anyone wishing to go to snap them up — when they’re gone, they’re gone!! OR contact Anna-Marie on: 0789740500 or Teresa on: 07896988096 to buy tickets, which can be collected at the door on Friday evening. As always, prizes for the raffle are gratefully received — many thanks to all those who have already donated items.
 
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.
 
The Men of Saint Joseph (Thursday 2nd July): 
The Men of Saint Joseph wish to invite all men over the age of 18 to join them for monthly fellowship meetings, including the rosary and lectio divina. “As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” - Proverbs 27:17. Meetings are held on the 1st Thursday of each month. The next meeting is on Thursday 2nd July from 7:30pm to 9:00pm, in the Ogilvie Centre, to the left of Saint Aloysius church, 25 Rose Street, Glasgow, G3 6RE. Contact: [email protected].
 
 
Relics of Saint Gerard Majella (Saturday 18th July): 
The Redemptorists around the world are celebrating the 300th anniversary of the birth of Saint Gerard Majella, an Italian lay-brother popularly invoked as The Mother's Saint. As part of this his relics will be visiting the heart of Edinburgh: Saint Patrick's Church, which was once home to a Redemptorist Community. It will take place on Saturday 18th July, with the entrance of the relics at 10am, time for personal prayer, and a Mass at 12:30pm. Father Royston Price CSsR is organizing the event and can be contacted for more details 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
 
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
 

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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.
 

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             St John the Evangelist Parish
                    Aurs Rd., Barrhead, G78 2RW.
 
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
Sunday 31st 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: £265.30 NGA: £849.61
Communications GA: £40.00
Vocations GA: £30.00
 
Response to the Psalm:
To be praised and highly exalted for ever!
 
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:
Margaret (McCready) Duchesne, William Graham, Rita (Quinn) Herd, Brian McGettigan, Paul Welsh, Paul Wyber.
 
We pray for the anniversaries of:
Mons. James Canon Cunningham, Canon John Haran, Fr. Patrick Woods, Esther Bell, Catherine Boyle, Caji De Souza, Mary Durham, William Breslin Geddes, Margaret Lindsay, Kathleen Maguire, Tommy McCafferty, Archie McGinty, Geraldine McGinty, Dr Frances Nicholson, Fiona O’Brien and for the 12 month’s mind of Betty Cunningham.
 
Funerals Notices:
The Requiem Mass for Brian McGettigan will be celebrated at 10:00am on Tuesday 2nd June.
 
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
 

Missing envelopes from your Gift Aid envelope box:
Some envelopes appeared to have been missing but they are in fact not missing. Rather, they have been included in the wrong months meaning you cannot see them until a later month!  If you could please rearrange the order in your envelope box, you will find that they are all available for the second collections. Many thanks. We apologise for any inconvenience. Fr John.
 
200 Club Relaunch — Latest News:
How would you like to have the chance of winning up to £100 every month, and be supporting the Church restoration at the same time? Well, now you can! Simply contact Karen MacPhee on 07923 564434 and she will allocate you a number for the monthly draw. This number is ESSENTIAL when setting up your monthly payment, to ensure it goes to the club account and 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 be made at the end of the month, and the winners published in the bulletin.
Bank details: Royal Bank of Scotland:   
A/c name — St John's RC church:    
Sort Code – 834600.  
A/c no -- 00128065.
This is an easy and effective way to help the church Restoration with the added bonus of possibly winning one of FIVE cash prizes every month.
 
Winners for May 200 Club Draw:
1st (no 20) £100 Ian Ross Jr.
2nd (no 22) £50 Noreen Young
3rd (no 45) £30 Maureen McCready
4th (no 140) Mark Temple
5th (no 72) W. Travers
 
Coffee Morning in St Luke’s High School (Wednesday 3rd June):
St Luke’s High School are looking for volunteers from the parish to participate in shared reading and discussion with S1 learners alongside a tea / coffee and some baked goods from 10:45-11:30am on Wednesday 3rd June. There is space for up to 15 parishioners who will be collected after 10:00am Mass and dropped back off at the church building. Please consider helping out our high school and growing the relationships between parish and schools. To volunteer please contact Claire McPherson at 01415772400 or [email protected]
 
St John's Golf Cup (Friday 5th June):
Tee times for this parish event can now be seen on St. John's Facebook page and parish website, and there will be a list at the back of the hall/church, once the list has been revised. Please check that your name is on the list. Some slots are still available — if you are interested, please contact Mark Carlton on 07885 753 536. Family and friends are warmly invited to the clubhouse afterwards. Family and friends are warmly invited to the clubhouse afterwards.
Raffle prizes would be greatly appreciated. Prizes can be given to Mark Carlton or handed to Mary Hallan in the Sacristy. Thank you for supporting our fundraising event.
 
Diocese of Paisley Young Adults Sponsored Walk (Sunday 7th June): 
Young people from across the Diocese of Paisley are raising funds for a pilgrimage to Paris in September 2026. They’re participating in a Sponsored Walk across the Greenock Cut on Sunday 7th June. The pilgrimage will allow the young people to visit shrines and landmarks across the French capital, and to celebrate Holy Masses in historic churches and basilicas. On pilgrimage, prayers will be offered for all benefactors. To support our young people, visit https://www.justgiving.com/page/dpy-paris-26. Thank you for your support!
 
Afternoon Charity Tea, St Thomas' Church Hall (Sunday 7th June):
From 1:00pm 3:30pm In aid of SCAA (Scottish Charity Air Ambulance). Tickets £10 and will be available from Margaret on:  07884437482.
Heart to Heart 19th – 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.
 
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.
 
Safeguarding Induction Training – 2026:
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: 0141 847 6138 or [email protected]
Date
Venue

Tuesday 9 June 2026, 7pm
Diocesan Centre Paisley

Tuesday 25 August 2026, 7pm
Diocesan Centre Paisley

Saturday 19 September 2026, 10.30am
St Mary’s Church Hall, Greenock

Tuesday 6 October 2026, 7pm
St Joseph’s Church Hall, Clarkston

Saturday 14 November 2026, 10.30am
Diocesan Centre, Paisley

 
SPUC Jobs:
The SPUC are now hiring for the following vacancies. Please see website for more details.
Scottish Parliamentary Officer
Major Gifts Officer
Development Officer (for South-East England & the Midlands)
Development Officer (for the North of England)
 
 

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St John the Evangelist Parish
Aurs Rd., Barrhead, G78 2RW.
 
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Sunday 10th 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: £276.00 NGA: £933.77
Building Fund GA: £853.11 NGA: £529.41
 
The Second Collection next week is in aid of Communications.
 
Response to the Psalm:
Cry out with joy to God, all the earth.
 
Sacred Heart Companions Prayer Group  Tuesday 12th May:
The prayer Group will meet in the Tearoom on Tuesday 12th May from 1:00pm to 2:00pm.
 
Congratulations to the Primary 4 Children of St John’s PS who
celebrated their First Holy Communion this weekend.
Many thanks to their families and teachers for preparing them so well. A special thanks to all who made the hall look so beautiful, including Michelle  for the flowers and the St John’s PTA for setting up the hall seating arrangement. Many thanks to all who cleaned and prepared the hall, We look forward to St Mark’s PS communions next Saturday.
 
We pray for those who have died recently:
James Fleming, Eileen McBride and Margaret Tervit.
 
We pray for the anniversaries of:
Fr. John Boyle, Fr. Andrew Coleman, Fr. Felix Connolly, Fr. John Fitzsimmons, Fr. Vincent E. Grace, Canon Edward C. Kavanagh, Deacon Paul Rogers, Anna and Freddie Logue, Alice McGuire, John McGuire, Danny McQuade and for the 12 month’s mind of Eddie Hannigan.
 
Funerals Notices:
The Requiem Mass for Margaret Tervit will be celebrated at 10;00am on Friday 15th May and the Requiem Mass for Eileen McBride will be celebrated at 10:00am on Tuesday 19th May 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 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
 
 
 
 
 
ASCENSION THURSDAY MASS TIMES ACROSS THE DIOCESE:
Ascension Thursday IS A Holy Day of Obligation. Mass times can be found on the diocesan website at rcdop.org.uk/ascension. You can search by parish, by time, by location, or download a spreadsheet will all the schedule information.
 
Ascension Thursday Mass Times in St John’s are as follows:
Wednesday 13th May: 7pm (Vigil).
Thursday 14th May: 8am, 10am.
 
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.  Anniversaries can still be handed in at the church house post box. Thanks
 
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.
 
200 Club Relaunch — Latest News:
How would you like to have the chance of winning up to £100 every month, and be supporting the Church restoration at the same time? Well, now you can! Simply contact Karen MacPhee on 07923 564434 and she will allocate you a number for the monthly draw. This number is ESSENTIAL when setting up your monthly payment, to ensure it goes to the club account and 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 be made at the end of the month, and the winners published in the bulletin.
Bank details: Royal Bank of Scotland:   
A/c name — St John's RC church;     
Sort Code – 834600.  
A/c no -- 00128065.
This is an easy and effective way to help the church Restoration with the added bonus of possibly winning one of FIVE cash prizes every month.
 
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]
 
St John's Golf Cup Friday 5th June:
Tee times for this parish event can now be seen on St. John's Facebook page and parish website, and there will be a list at the back of the hall/church, once the list has been revised. Please check that your name is on the list. Some slots are still available — if you are interested, please contact Mark Carlton on 07885 753 536. Family and friends are warmly invited to the clubhouse afterwards.
 

 

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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.

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             St John the Evangelist Parish
                    Aurs Rd., Barrhead, G78 2RW.
 
Third Sunday of Easter
19th April 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​.
 
Last Week’s Collections:
First Collection GA: £321.00 NGA: £1,039.61
NGA: £84.00
Building Fund GA: £20.00
Holy Places GA: £84.00
 
Response to the Psalm: O Lord, you will show me the path of life.
 
After this Weekend we will move to the Parish Hall for Mass
The main car park will be closed; we can use the Hall car park and the car parks at Cowan Park and at the weekends,  Barrhead High  Car Park. Stewards will monitor when the Hall Car park is full, so please be directed by them. Sunday 10am Mass goers please remember that the 11.30 am Mass will be arriving at about 11.15am so please go directly to your car after your Mass is ended.
Please be directed by 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 get 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 normal. 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.
 
Piety Stall:
The Piety Stall will be closed this weekend, to facilitate the move to the Hall. The Piety stall will re-open, once we are in the Hall.
 
We pray for those who have died recently:
Rosemary McCue, Gerrard McGoldrick, Edna Spence
 
We pray for the anniversaries of:
Mons. Charles Cavanagh, Fr. Joseph Dow, Fr. Peter McCahill, Fr John McNamara O.C.D., Canon Michael G. Sheridan, Nan Brady, Margaret Conafray, Sharon Giblin, Christopher Gribben, Eleanor and James Hunter, Ian Morton and for the six month’s mind of George McMillan, William McNamara, , twelve month’s mind of Michael Docherty and Angela Grimes.
 
We remember especially this week Pope Francis on the first anniversary of his death (21st April).
 
Gift Aid Boxes:
Gift Aid boxes are now available for collection at the back of the church for the start of the new tax year. If you donate by standing order there are boxes for the Special Collection only. Many people who donate by standing order have asked for these for the second collections only.
If you donate through gift aid and do not have a standing order, please pick up a full set of envelopes at the back of the church.
There are lists with names and the envelope number.
 
Full Boxed Envelopes run from 1 to 90. These are found on the table on the right. Special Collection Boxed Envelopes numbered from 91 to 220. are on the table by the choir stairs.  We ran out of some Special Collection Boxed Envelopes – those after 180 on the list have now arrived and ready for uplifting.
Thank you to all our parishioners who donate regularly, whether with Gift Aid or not. Our Annual Collections increased by 7% last year, and our Special Collections (including the Building Fund collection) increased by 24%. Thank you to everyone for your generosity. May God reward you.
 
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 (this year Gift Aid income realised over £25,000). Alternatively, you can set up your donation online. Parish bank details as follows:
St Johns Church
Sort Code 80-05-54
Account No 00761597
You can also donate by scanning the QR code
 

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.
 
Diocese of Paisley Young Adults (Wednesday 29th April):
The Young Adults series on the Doctors of the Church continues on Wednesday 29th April at 7pm in the Diocesan Office, with a talk on St Therese of Liseux by Fr Bernard Mournian.  All young Catholics 18-35 are welcome. For more information contact Fr. Joe McGill at: [email protected] or Fr Paul Laverty at: [email protected] 
 
First Fridays for Life (Friday 1st May):
 Bishop John invites all the faithful of the diocese to pray and fast for life on the first Fridays of the month. The most powerful prayer gifted to the Church by our Lord is the Mass. You are warmly invited to join your priests at these Masses to pray for the culture of life and the protection of the unborn child. The next Mass in this year's Novena will be offered in St John’s, Port Glasgow, on Friday the 1st of May at 7:00pm; Holy Mass will be preceded by some time for Adoration and Confessions from 6:00pm.
 
Kids’ May Day Party (Friday 1st May):
Friday 1st May, 6:30pm – 8:00pm in the Hall. Come along for a fun-filled evening of arts, crafts, games, and snacks as we celebrate May Day together! Entry is £2 per child. Parents go free. During the party, we will elect our May Queen and May King, who will then lead the Children’s Liturgy Flower Offertory Procession at 10am Mass on Sunday 3rd May to honour Our Lady in this special month. Important: All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult for the entire event, tea and coffee will be available. Tickets:  Contact Anna Marie Johnston on 07897 405000 to book your place. Numbers are limited, so don’t delay! We look forward to a lovely evening of fun and celebration!
 
A Family Day with Mary (Sunday 17th May):
Bishop John and the Marriage, Family, and Life Commission 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  

St. John's Golf Cup (Friday 5th June):
St. John's Cup, Friday, 5th June, 10am -12 non, Fereneze Golf Club. Please see the poster at the back of the church for details.
There is a sign-up sheet at the back of the church or contact, Mark Carlton on: 07885 753 536.

An Exciting New Chapter for Our 200 Club:
We’re delighted to share that our 200 Club is set for a refresh and relaunch!
Over the coming months, we’ll be exploring new ways to re‑invigorate the club and raise its profile within our church family. A key part of this will be growing membership — because the more members we have, the more prizes we can offer, and the more money we can raise to support our Restoration Fund and the ongoing maintenance of our Parish Buildings.
There are no firm plans to announce just yet, but we wanted to raise awareness and generate some excitement as we begin shaping the next chapter of the 200 Club. Whether you’re already involved or have never joined before, we hope you’ll watch this space and consider being part of it.
 More details coming soon – stay tuned!
 
St John’s Livestream:
Livestream will not be available, while Mass is being celebrated in the Hall. For those, who are housebound, Mass can be viewed online in various parishes within the Diocese of Paisley.
You can find the link to all Diocesan Livestream Masses at: https://rcdop.org.uk/parish-masses-online
 
Lost Property:
There are a considerable number of umbrellas, which have been left in the porch, as well as other items of lost property. After 5pm Mass on Sunday, there will be no access to the church. Please check to see if you have lost anything.
A green leather coin purse was also found a couple of months ago and has not been claimed.
 
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.
 
Invitation to Join Eucharistic Adoration in the Parish Hall:
We hope to continue Eucharistic Adoration in the Hall Monday Wed and Friday after Mass till 1pm. If you would like to take part in this please sign up for doing a holy hour, so that there is always at least one person in the hall during exposition. If there is a funeral the Exposition will take place immediatley after the Funeral leaves the Hall.
 
Prayers for Fr Joe McGill’s dad, Stephen:
Fr Joe’s dad is now back home and making some progress. Please continue to keep Stephen, Fr Joe and his family in your prayers. They are very grateful for all your kind wishes and prayers.

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St John the Evangelist Parish
                    Aurs Rd., Barrhead, G78 2RW.
 
Divine Mercy Sunday
12th April 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​.
 
Annual April St Conval’s Cemetery Holy Mass:
Join Bishop Keenan for the annual April Holy Mass at St Conval's Cemetery, for the happy eternal rest of the souls of those buried there. Holy Mass will begin in the cemetery at 2:00pm on Sunday 12th April 2026.
 
Last Week’s Collections:
First Collection GA: £377.90 NGA: £1,637.78
SCIAF GA: £1.70 SCIAF NGA: £573.00
Building Fund GA: £60.00 NGA: £795.31
Holy Places GA: £639.50 NGA: £759.31
 
Response to the Psalm: Give praise to the Lord, for he is good, his mercy endures for ever.
 
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:
Edward Charlick, Kathleen McGarva.
 
We pray for the anniversaries of:
Canon Patrick Durcan, Canon James Jackson, Canon John McElroy, Rosann Armstrong, Eamon Delaney, John Delaney, Mary Ellen Doherty, John Doherty, Margaret Flynn, Peter Flynn, Jimmy Kierney, John Lafferty, Christopher Lunday, Gerard Maguire, Catherine McCready, Andrew McLaughlin Sr, Etta McGarrigle, Robin Millar, Robert Readie, Maria Straiton, Nancy Wilson and for the 12 month’s mind of Florence Carson
 
Sacred Heart Prayer Group (Tuesday 14th April):
The Prayer Group will meet in St John’s Tearoom on Tuesday 14th April from 1:00pm – 2:00pm.
 
Parish Renovation Project (Wednesday 15 April at 6:00pm):
There will be a general meeting in the church with the project management team. They will explain to us what work will be carried out for the renovation of the church to make it wind and water tight. The project management team will be happy to answer any questions.
 
Gift Aid Boxes:
Gift Aid boxes are now available for collection at the back of the church for the start of the new tax year. If you donate by standing order there are boxes for the Special Collection only. Many people who donate by standing order have asked for these for the second collections only.
If you donate through gift aid and do not have a standing order, please pick up a full set of envelopes at the back of the church.
There are lists with names and the envelope number.
 
Full Boxed Envelopes run from 1 to 90. These are found on the table on the right. Special Collection Boxed Envelopes numbered from 91 to 220. are on the table by the choir stairs.  We ran out of some Special Collection Boxed Envelopes – those after 180 on the list have now arrived and ready for uplifting.
Thank you to all our parishioners who donate regularly, whether with Gift Aid or not. Our Annual Collections increased by 7% last year, and our Special Collections (including the Building Fund collection) increased by 24%. Thank you to everyone for your generosity. May God reward you.
 
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 (this year Gift Aid income realised over £25,000). Alternatively, you can set up your donation online. Parish bank details as follows:
St Johns Church
Sort Code 80-05-54
Account No 00761597
You can also donate by scanning the QR code
 
SPUC's annual Edinburgh Pro-life Chain will take place on Saturday 25th April from 11am to 1pm, on Lothian Road, Edinburgh. In 58 years of legal abortion in the UK, almost 11 million unborn children have been killed. This is a staggering loss of life, and with the House of Lords recently voting for legislation that decriminalises abortion up to birth, this figure only looks likely to grow. But we cannot stay silent. Join other likeminded pro-lifers in Edinburgh on the 25th as we stand up for Life and redouble our efforts to make abortion unthinkable
 
Monthly Pro-Life Mass (Wednesday, 15th April):
There will be Adoration at 6.15pm followed by Mass at 7.30pm at Holy Cross, 113 Dixon Ave, G42 8ER. Mass will be celebrated by Fr William Crombie. Tea and coffee afterwards. Please come and join us in praying for the cause of life.
 
Church Renovation Work:
We expect the work to commence after the Easter holidays. There will be a public meeting with the Project Management Team after Easter (Wed April 15 at 6pm in the church) to let the whole parish know what works are being done and to give you a more in-depth explanation of how the work will be done.
The funds raised from the Grants (total £35,000) will now go towards a new heating system. We have employed heating consultants to look at what will be best for the church.
Thank you to St Joseph, for helping us with his intercession. And thank you to all of you for your donations and fundraising. The Diocesan Finance and Property Committee were very impressed by the magnificent sums raised by your fundraising efforts. 
 
Invitation to Join Eucharistic Adoration in the Parish Oratory:
We would like to invite more people to join in Eucharistic Adoration. It would be particularly helpful between 2:00pm-3:00pm and 3:00-4:00pm on Mondays and 4:00-5:00pm on Wednesdays. But you are always welcome to visting the Parish Oratory for Adoration any Monday, Wednesday or Friday.
 
Prayers for Fr Joe McGill’s dad, Stephen:
Fr Joe’s dad was taken into hospital on Monday the 2nd of March after sustaining a head injury as a result of a fall. Stephen is making small steps in recovery. Please continue to keep Stephen, Fr Joe and his family in your prayers. They are very grateful for all your kind wishes and prayers.
 
Guiding in Barrhead:
We are hoping to gain more volunteers for the rainbows in the hall and have shared a similar message on our social media: 
“Do you know someone who would make a great volunteer? We are looking for volunteers who can help out on a Tuesday evening with Rainbows in Barrhead. We'd love for you to join and help more girls to thrive in Girlguiding. Create magical moments together and make a difference when it works for you. 
 
Kids’ May Day Party (Friday 1st May):
Friday 1st May, 6:30pm – 8:00pm in the Hall. Come along for a fun-filled evening of arts, crafts, games, and snacks as we celebrate May Day together! Entry is £2 per child. Parents go free. During the party, we will elect our May Queen and May King, who will then lead the Children’s Liturgy Flower Offertory Procession at 10am Mass on Sunday 3rd May to honour Our Lady in this special month. Important: All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult for the entire event, tea and coffee will be available. Tickets:  Contact Anna Marie Johnston on 07897 405000 to book your place. Numbers are limited, so don’t delay! We look forward to a lovely evening of fun and celebration!
 
Here are 100 club winners for March:
1st £100 no 23. Pauline Muir
2nd £50. no 39 Virginia Durie
3rd £30. no 121 Mairi Goodwin
4th. £20. no 65 M Durie
5th £20. no 25 G&T O’Hara
 
St. John's Golf Cup (Friday 5th June):
St. John's Cup, Friday, 5th June, 10am -12 non, Fereneze Golf Club. Please see the poster at the back of the church for details.
There is a sign-up sheet at the back of the church or contact, Mark Carlton on 07885 753 536
 
Keeping up to date with Parish News:
Please sign up for the e-bulletin or read the website to keep up to date with Parish news. The website is updated and an additional e- bulletin is sent, if any important changes occur after the bulletin has been printed.
For Example: A message was sent to all bulletin subscribers, informing them that the Wednesday 7.30am Mass was cancelled this week, a notice was also posted on the home page of the Parish website.
 
Happy and Blessed Easter to all our dear parishioners and visitors over the Easter season.
 
Congratulations to our newly baptised parishioners Katy, Zoe, Alana, Rachael, and Ross. Welcome into our parish community of St John’s. God bless you as you continue your journey of faith. Many thanks and blessings on our RCIA team who helped you prepare for baptism, confirmation and holy communion.

Thank you to everyone who helped clean and prepare the altar and flowers for the church for our Easter Celebrations. Thank you to our music ministry, the choirs, the readers, servers, Eucharistic Ministers, our Sacristans and Pass keepers. We could not do without you! And we hope you all have a blessed Easter Season. From Fr John, Fr Joe, and Deacon Denis.  

 

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