Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

St John the Evangelist Parish
Aurs Rd., Barrhead, G78 2RW.
 
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
15th February 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: £350.00 NGA: £996.91
SPRED GA: £659.40 NGA: £676.81
 
Response to Psalm:
‘Blessed are those who walk in the law of the 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. (All information treated confidentially).
 
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:
Gerry Connelly, Hugh Hendry and Brian Lamb.
 
We pray for the anniversaries of:
James Carroll Sr, John and Mary Dickson, Ged Farrell, William Finnigan, Ged Farrell, Annie McDougall, Duncan McInnes, James McLaughlin George and Isabel McMillan, Austen Sproul and for the 12 months’ mind of Robert Higgins.
 
Funerals Notices:
The Requiem Mass for Gerry Connelly will be celebrated at 10:00am on Thursday 19th February and the Requiem Mass for Hugh Hendry will be celebrated at 10:00am on Friday 27th February.
 
Ash Wednesday Across St John’s and the Diocese (Wednesday 18th February):
Ash Wednesday schedules for the whole diocese can be found on the diocesan website at rcdop.org.uk/ash. You can search by parish, by time, by location, or download a spreadsheet will all the schedule information. Please check back regularly as we will add to the page as parishes confirm their schedules. (QR code graphic attached.)
The Ash Wednesday schedule here at St John’s is as follows: 7:30am, 10am, 7pm.
 
Sunday Coffee Bar (Sunday 15th February):
This Sunday, 15th February, will be the last coffee bar after 10:00am Mass until the hall reopens. There will be homemade scones and other home baking. All donations of baking would be gratefully accepted on the day. Proceeds will go to the Church Restoration Fund.
 
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion in St John’s and the Diocese of Paisley:
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion will shortly receive a letter from Fr John. They are asked by the bishop to attend two Saturday meetings next month for an opportunity to deepen their understanding of what the Church teaches about the Mass and Holy Communion, and to be re-commissioned to give out Holy Communion at Mass. The dates for the remaining sessions available in the Diocese:
East Renfrewshire: 21st and 28th February in St. Joseph’s Hall, Clarkston.
 
Monthly Pro-Life Mass (Wednesday 18th February):
This month’s Pro-Life Mass falls on Ash Wednesday, 18th February. Mass will therefore be at the earlier time of 7:00pm at Holy Cross, 113 Dixon Ave, G42 8ER. There will be Adoration from 6:00pm. Please come along and start your Lenten journey praying for the cause of life.
 
 
Safeguarding Induction Training – 2026:
If you are a new volunteer, or one who completed Part 1 training more than two years ago, 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]
Dates:                                                                       
Saturday, 28th March, 10.30am, St Joseph’s Greenock  
Tuesday, 21st April, 7pm, Diocesan Centre Paisley 
Saturday, 16th May, 10.30am, St Mary’s Greenock 
Tuesday 9th June, 7pm, Diocesan Centre Paisley
 
Diocese of Paisley Young Adults (Wednesday 25th February):
The Young Adults series on the Doctors of the Church continues on Wednesday 25th February at 7:00pm in the Diocesan Office, with a talk on St Thomas Aquinas by Fr Matthew Carlin.  All young Catholics 18-35 are welcome. For more information contact Fr. Joe McGill at [email protected] or Fr Paul Laverty [email protected] 
 
P4-P7 Lenten Retreat Day (Sunday 1st March): 
The Diocesan Youth Commission invites children in P4-P7 to a Retreat Day on Sunday 1st March from 1.45pm-5pm. In this special Jubilee Year of St Francis, the theme is "Our Friends, the Saints: The Franciscan Saints." The Retreat takes place in St Francis of Assisi church and halls on Auchenbothie Road in Port Glasgow (PA14 6JD). It will include Holy Mass. A light dinner will be provided. Registration is necessary: www.tinyurl.com/dpy-lent-2026. Email Fr Ryan for more info: [email protected].
 
World Day of Prayer (Friday 6th March):
The ABC (Action of Barrhead Churches) is taking part in this annual event, and this year St. John’s is hosting the service, which will be held in the hall from 2–4pm. There will be readings and prayers, music, à collection, then tea and chat. Everyone is very welcome.
 
Retreat Weekend for People thinking about what’s next in Life (Friday 13th – Sunday 15th March / Friday 8th – Sunday 10th May):
'Navigating the way forward' - Either 13-15 March (Conforti, Coatbridge) or 8-10 May (Benedictine Monastery, Largs)
Take time out with God for reflection, input and community as we consider how to discern where we are and where we might be invited to next steps. For those facing choices in life, or wondering if there are changes which would lead to greater growth.
 
'Going Deeper’ - For People New to the Catholic Faith (RCIA) (Friday 1st – Sunday 3rd May):
Pluscarden Benedictine Monastery, Elgin
Take time to pause and reflect on your faith journey in the beautiful surroundings of Pluscarden Benedictine Monastery. Arrivals from 5pm on Friday 1st May and leaving after 12:00 noon lunch on Sunday 3 May.
This residential retreat is designed for those who have been through RCIA (a programme which prepares people to become Roman Catholic).
The weekend will include opportunities to try different ways of praying, exploring some of the Ignatian (Jesuit) and Benedictine traditions, and sharing with others on living a reflective life. 
 
Applying for Seminary:
At this time of year, the Catholic Church in Scotland welcomes applications for Seminary for the year 2027. If you think God may be calling you to the joyful life of a Priest in the Diocese of Paisley, to serve His people, to celebrate the Sacraments and to Preach the Word, ‘do not be afraid – He is there.’ To find out more about the application process and Seminary itself, please contact the Diocesan Vocations Director, Fr Eoin Patten, by email [email protected]
 
Diocese of Paisley Vocations Website:
Our new Vocations web pages are up-and-running! You can check them out at rcdop.org.uk/dp-vocations.
Please join us in praying for more vocations to the Diocese of Paisley – “He is There!”.
You can also support us by liking, sharing and following our Vocations social media pages:
Instagram: @dioceseofpaisleyvocations
TikTok: @paisleyvocations
X: @DoPVocations
Thank you for helping to promote and pray for vocations in our Diocese!
 
Anwar is walking for St John's! (Sunday 16th August):
Anwar Rafiq has generously volunteered to take on the Dundee Kiltwalk this August in support of the Church’s Restoration Fund and is hoping to hit the goal of raising £1,000.
Let’s cheer Anwar on and help him make every step count!
All donations for Anwar’s Kilt Walk can be made at the Just Giving page:
https://www.justgiving.com/page/st-john-the-evangelist-barrhead-2?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL&utm_campaign=020