Twenty Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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             St John the Evangelist Parish
              Aurs Rd., Barrhead, G78 2RW.
 
26th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday 27th September 2026
 
Rev Monsignor John Canon Tormey: Parish Priest
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.
Wednesday Workers’ Mass: 07:30am
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.
Also after Mass: Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 10:30am-1:00pm.
 
Last Week’s Collections:
First Collection GA: £346.56 NGA: £853.98
Sick + Ret Priests GA: £835.00 NGA: £718.50
Vocations GA: £50.00
Restoration Fund: £250.00 + £126.00 (Vinted sales)
 
Response to the Psalm:
Remember your compassion, O Lord.
 
Masses and Eucharistic Services for the week ahead:
On Monday 28th September and Tuesday 29th September, Deacon Denis will hold a Eucharistic Service because Fr John is away.
On Wednesday 30th Fr Laurent will celebrate the Masses.
Mass is as normal for the rest of the week.
Please note that there is a 07:30am Workers’ Mass on Wednesday and a 07:30am First Friday Mass. Please also note that on Friday at 10:00am, the P6s will begin their Pope Francis award initiative and will attend Mass.
 
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 SSVP, please get in touch by calling: 075123 02877 or speak to one of our members after Mass who will be collecting for the Society in the porch.
 
We pray for those who have died recently died:
Anthony Cusick, Josephine Day, Hilary Fernandes, Pauline Foy, John Joseph Higgins and Alex Tormey.
 
We pray for the anniversaries of:
Fr. Columba Fox, Fr. Patrick Rice, Patrick Collins, Gerry Costello, Margaret Gallacher, Agnes Geddes, Jim Geddes, Anne Logue, William Logue, Gerald McLaughlin, John McLaughlin, Peter McLone, Patricia Milton, Mary Pattison, Anthony Quinn and Catherine Quinn.
 
Funeral Notices:
The Requiem Mass for John Joseph Higgins will be celebrated at 10:00am on Tuesday 6th October, the Requiem Mass for Pauline Foy will be celebrated at 10:00am on Thursday 8th October, the Requiem Mass for Josephine Day will be celebrated on Friday 9th October at 10:00am, the Requiem Mass for Hilary Fernandes will be celebrated at 10:00am on Tuesday 13th October and the Requiem Mass for Anthony Cusick will be celebrated at 10:00am on Wednesday 14th October.
 
Weekly Offerings:
If you wish to set up standing order instead of using church envelopes or the plate collection, you can fill out a standing order form at the back of the church and return it to Fr John.
If you pay tax on your income please consider signing a Gif Aid Form. You do not lose any money but the church benefits from this. Alternatively, you can set up your donation online. Parish bank details available from Fr John.
You can also donate by scanning the QR code
 

Gift Aid 2025-26:
For the tax year 2025-26, the Parish generated £29,866.87 through Gift Aid which demonstrates the immense benefit such a system has for St John’s.
 
200 Club Relaunch — Latest News:
There are now 110 200 Club 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.
Bank Details: Royal Bank of Scotland A/C Name —- St John’s RC Church Sort Code —- 834600 A/C Number — 00128065
 
Season of Creation film showing (Wednesday 30th September): Everyone is warmly invited to watch together an important film about what is happening to the earth, our common home, and what we can do about it: "People's Emergency Briefing" featuring Chris Packham, nine experts, celebrities and members of the public – based on an emergency briefing offered to MPs in Westminster last November. Wednesday 30th September from 7pm to 9pm. Little Sisters of the Poor, 44 Union Street, Greenock, PA16 8DP. Admission free.
 
Millions of Monicas (Tuesday 6th October): 
The next meeting takes place in Saint Charles' Paisley on Tuesday 6th of October, from 6:30pm to 7:30pm in the church. Women are invited to gather for one hour of guided prayer, which always includes a Rosary for our children in need of God’s mercy and a return to the practice of their Catholic faith. Many who come are mothers, grandmothers, aunts, and confirmation sponsors, following the example of Saint Monica in her perseverance in prayer. This is not a support group, and no sensitive information is shared. For more information, visit millionsofmonicas.com or contact Louise at [email protected].
 
Diocese of Paisley Diocesan Choir – Open Rehearsal
(Thursday 8th October):
Come and join us! The Diocese of Paisley Diocesan Choir warmly welcomes new members to an Open Rehearsal on Thursday 8th October at 6:30pm in Saint Mirin’s Cathedral, Paisley.
Whether you are an experienced singer or simply enjoy singing and would like to be part of the musical life of our Diocese, we would love to see you. There is no need to register – just come along! For more information, please contact Michael Hepburn, Director of Music, at [email protected].
 
ABC Tearfund Big Quiz Night (Friday 23rd October):
Action for Barrhead Churches (ABC) are running their annual quiz for local churches. This will take place on Friday 23rd October at The Rest in Neilston, with the quiz starting at 7:00pm. Refreshments will be provided and people can buy their own drinks. You can form a team in advance (maximum of 4 people per team) or turn up on the night and be added to a team. A donation will be taken up on the evening in support of the work of Tearfund. 
 
ABC Churches Together Event (Sunday 25th October):
An organ concert at Bourock Church will take place on Sunday 25th October. All are most welcome.
 
Autumn Classical Concert (Friday 30th October):
The Social Committee is delighted to host an Autumn Classical Concert on Friday 30th October at 7.00pm in the Church Hall. Light refreshments are included in the cost of the ticket.We are thrilled to welcome performances from Ciara Gaffney, Alasdair Ball and Libby Hunter for what promises to be a wonderful evening of music. Tickets will be £10 and will go on sale soon. All proceeds from the concert will go towards the Church Restoration Project, so please come along, enjoy an evening of beautiful music, and support this important cause.
Tickets can be obtained using the QR code on the poster in the porch or contact Anna Marie on 07897405000. Tickets can also be purchased at the door on the night.
 
Safeguarding Induction Training (CHANGE OF DATE):
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. Telephone 01418476138 or email [email protected].
 
Date
Venue

Tuesday 6th October, 7pm
Saint Joseph’s Church Hall, Clarkston

Saturday 31st October, 10:30am
Diocesan Centre, Paisley

 
Please note the training session on Saturday 14th November has now been cancelled and rearranged for Saturday 31st October at 10:30am in the Diocesan Centre, Paisley
Volunteers required for Children's Liturgy:
Volunteers are required for the Children's Liturgy. This would involve the Diocesan Safe Recruitment Process, which requires attending Safeguarding training, (usually one meeting of ninety minutes) providing two referees, undergoing a simple ID check and obtaining a PVG for working with children within the Diocese of Paisley. If you are interested, please speak to Fr John or contact Mary Hallan, Parish Safeguarding Co-ordinator at: [email protected].
 
Legion of Mary, St John’s:
The object of the Legion of Mary is the Glory of God through the holiness of its members developed by prayer and active co-operation in the work of Mary and the Church.
The Legion sees its priority being the social and spiritual welfare of each individual. The members participate in the life of the parish through visitations of the elderly in their homes, hospitals and care homes and any other work that requires their support in the Church.
Every legion is required to carry out a weekly apostolic work and to attend the meeting on a Monday evening at 7:00pm.
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Vinted and Restoration Fund:
£126 was raised for the Restoration Fund by members of the Social Committee, who sold items on Vinted.
Unfortunately, we cannot accept any more donations at this time. Thank you to those parishioners, who donated goods.
 
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.