Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

St John the Evangelist Parish
Aurs Rd., Barrhead, G78 2RW.
17th Sunday in Ordinary Time
27thth July 2025
Rev Monsignor John Canon Tormey: Parish Priest
Rev Fr Joseph J McGill: Assistant Priest
Rev Denis Murphy: Deacon Email: [email protected] Tel- 0141 881 0769 Website: www.stjohns-barrhead.org
MaryHallan: Safeguarding Co-Ordinator:
[email protected]

LAST WEEK’S COLLECTIONS
First Collection GA: £321.00 NGA: £1046.35
Apostleship of the Sea GA: £20.00
Building Fund NGA: £20.00
Church Restoration Donation: £50

Summer Mass Schedule
Weekdays:
Monday to Saturday 10am.
Adoration:
Between 10:30am – 1pm Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays between 21st July and 15th August.
Sunday Masses:
Saturday Vigil 4pm
Sunday 11am
Sunday 5pm.
Normal Sunday morning Mass times will resume on Sunday the 17th of August when schools return

Response to Psalm:

“On the day I called, you answered me, O Lord.”

Grant Award:
We are pleased to announce that St John’s has been awarded £25,000 for our church renovation project from the Benefact Trust which supports the restoration work of churches in Great Britain. Thanks be to God.
Prayer to St Michael the Archangel:
St Michael, the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection 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 evil spirits who wander through the world for the ruin of souls. Amen.

We pray for those who have died recently:
Margaret Gallacher, Rosaleen Reilly

We pray for the anniversaries of:
Kelly Anne Donn, Mary Gribbon, Christy King, Elizabeth Brady, Hugh Creamer, SNR, Margaret Carroll, Brian McCafferty, Jimmy Taylor, James Devenny, Tommy McQuade, Kathleen Hughes.
And the sixth month’s mind of Mary McShane.

Funerals
Wed 30 July 10am Rosaleen Reilly
Wed 6 August 10am Margaret Gallacher (with Vigil Reception 5 August, 6pm)

World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly (Sunday 27th July):
To celebrate this day, the National Marriage, Family and Life Commission invites everyone to St. Francis Xavier’s Church, Carfin for Mass today at 3pm, celebrated by Bishop John Keenan. Parishioners are invited to come along and celebrate this inter-generational event.

Catholic Mothers Play and Pray Group:

Tuesday 10.30am in Parish Hall, All children and mothers welcome Contact Rachel Callaghan for more details 07508835310 [email protected]

St Conval’s Cemetery:
Both the Diocese and Parish have been asked by a number of people about setting up a fund after the recent vandalism of the graveyard which resulted in a number of gravestones being badly damaged or destroyed and the large Crucifix also being set on fire and badly scorched.
A number of well-intentioned people have set up independent fundraising sites on our behalf but we would prefer if any donations were made through our official charities fund using the QR code below or via the link on the diocesan website for the ‘St Conval’s Cemetery Vandalism Fund’.
We can then liaise with the owners of the lairs and fund the necessary repairs to the gravestones.
All money donated to the fund will be distributed to the families and if necessary used to refurbish the scorched crucifix which was also set on fire by the perpetrator.
We really appreciate your support and generosity at this difficult time for all the families affected.

Peregrinatio Pro Christi (Travelling for Christ):
Every year some members of the Legion of Mary volunteer to take part in a Peregrinatio Pro Christi project (PPC) to another country. Scotland was given the responsibility of helping with evangelisation in Finland. So, for over 40 years teams of legionaries from Scotland have been spending part of their summer holidays at their own expense going out to share the Gospel in various parts of Finland. Last year there was a successful project to Oulu in the north-west of Finland. This year on Monday 14th of July, a team will travel to Helsinki in Finland sharing their faith with all those they meet. It can often be very difficult work and is supported by the many prayers being said by those at home. We would like to invite you to pray for this project which concludes on Thursday 24th July.

2025 Centenary Pilgrimage for the Beatification of the Venerable Margaret Sinclair:

The 2025 Centenary Pilgrimage to pray for the Beatification of the Venerable Margaret Sinclair will take place on Sunday 21st September from 12:30-6pm at St Patrick’s Church, Cowgate, Edinburgh, EH1 1NA. 12:30-1:30pm: Refreshments and sale of candles / goods; 1:30-2;30pm Holy Hour; 3:00-4:00pm Reflection; 4:30 Holy Mass concelebrated with the Archbishop Cushley. Confessions available all day.

SCIAF Football Tournament:

Parishes are invited to enter a team in SCIAF’s 5-a-side football tournament, 'The SCIAF Shield' on Saturday 30 August at Goals, Shawlands. It’s a fun, faith-filled way to support SCIAF’s work. Teams of up to 8 players (aged 16+) welcome. For more details or to sign up visit: sciaf.org.uk/events
Diocese of Paisley Podcast:
The Diocese of Paisley Podcast is celebrating its first anniversary, with over 5,000 downloads in 40 countries and more than 25 episodes featuring voices from across our Diocese. It has also been nominated for an award!
In the most recent episode, Yvonne O'Hara speaks to Anthony Horan, director of the Scottish Catholic Parliamentary Office, working on behalf of the Bishops' Conference of Scotland.

March for Life UK 2025:

In partnership with SPUC, you are invited to join Bishop John Keenan on his coach to London for March for Life UK 2025, on Saturday 6 September 2025. Departing midnight from Paisley St Mirin’s Cathedral with pickup at Glasgow St Andrew’s Cathedral. Arriving in London approx. 7.30/8am. Departing on same day at 6pm, dropping off at Glasgow and Paisley. £30pp. To book your seat(s), please visit the following: https://rcdop.org.uk/events/march-for-life-uk-2025
Deanery Appeal by Sisters of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary:
Our Annual deanery appeal is for the work of the Sisters of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary. This will be the second collection on 17th August next month.

Think Vocation:

Could you embrace the possibility of a life dedicated to serving God and His people through the Priesthood, where you can blend action and contemplation, just as Martha and Mary did? For more information, please speak to our Diocesan Vocations Director, Fr John Morrison – tel 01418892602 or email [email protected].
Diocesan LOUDfence Event: 10th to 12th August 2025:
Between Sunday 10th August and Tuesday 12th August, the Diocese of Paisley will be hosting a LOUDfence event to demonstrate our collective support and solidarity with those affected by all forms of abuse, both locally and throughout the world.

Loudfence is an event that shows visible solidarity with those affected by all forms of abuse.
· It empowers and invites our church community to express their support for survivors and accompany them in their journey towards recovery.
· It demonstrates our ongoing commitment to learn, improve and help better protect our church communities.
Find out more on the diocesan website at https://rcdop.org.uk/loudfence
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Marriage Preparation Courses 2025 (Diocese of Paisley):

We invite engaged couples to register for the last Marriage Preparation course of 2025. The course consists of two evening in-person sessions, and one Saturday morning workshop, which will be held in St. Mirin’s Cathedral Hall, Paisley. For any additional details or queries, please contact Rebecca Harrison at [email protected]
The cost for the course per couple is £70 which includes a package with additional reading materials, couple exercises, books and light refreshments during the workshop. Once couples have registered, we will contact them directly regarding attendance at the course and a certificate will be issued upon completion. This course fulfils Church requirements regarding preparation before marriage and is a wonderful opportunity to meet other couples and share in fellowship. You can follow the link to access further information at: https://www.rcdop.org.uk/marriage-preparation. We look forward to seeing you!