Third Sunday in Ordinary Time25th January 2026

St John the Evangelist Parish
Aurs Rd., Barrhead, G78 2RW.
 
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
25th January 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: £337.00 NGA: £1,053.40
Sick and Retired Priests GA: £675.35 NGA: £616.44
Restoration Fundraising: £500
 
There will be a second collection this weekend in aid of the White Flower Appeal for the SPUC. Next weekend there will be a Second Collection for the Building Fund (First Sunday of the Month).
 
Response to Psalm: ‘The Lord is my light and my salvation.’
 
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).
 
St. John's Social Committee:
The Social Committee meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 6:00pm in the tea room. The next meeting is Tuesday 3rd February. If anyone has any fundraising ideas, initiatives, grant awareness or simply wants to get involved, please come along — everyone is welcome.
 
200 Club- Uncollected Winnings:
The following winners can collect their winnings from the sacristy. P. Reid £30, E Casey £20, Patrick Doyle £20.
We pray for those who have died recently:
Delia Delaney, Alan Ross and Kayden Young.
 
We pray for the anniversaries of:
Helen Bannatyne, Mary Burns, Elizabeth Connelly, John Connelly, James Connor, Luca Crolla, Maria Crolla, Jane-Michelle Doyle, Audrey Fitzgerald, Sylvia Harris, Jackie Hay, Helen Hughes, Jean McAllister, Edward McCool, Margaret McCool, Peter McEwan, Catherine McLachlan, Murray McLaughlin, Betty McShane, Billy McShane, Jean McShane, Rena Owens, Gordon Roy, Lex Shields, Rena Weldon, Elizabeth Welsh, Margaret Welsh, Betty Williamson, Danny Williamson and for the first month’s mind of Christine Gallagher.
 
Funerals Notices:
The Requiem Mass for Delia Delaney will be celebrated on Friday 6th February at 10:00am and the Requiem Mass for Alan Ross will be celebrated on Wednesday 11th February at 10:00am.
 
Restoration Fund Update:
St John’s Social Committee are delighted to announce that, in addition to the £10,000 raised at the summer fête, ongoing fundraising initiatives including the Afternoon Tea, Hogmanay Party, Dr Who raffle, monthly quizzes and more have contributed a further £9,461.65 towards the Church Restoration Fund! Thank you again to everyone who has contributed in any way to raising this incredible amount. We look forward to your continued support and generosity in the year ahead!
 
The Social Committee meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:00pm in the tea room. If anyone has any fundraising ideas, initiatives, grant awareness or simply wants to get involved, please come along — everyone is welcome.
 
Lost Woollen Hat:
The young man, who lost a grey woollen hat, can pick it up from the sacristy.
 
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 two sessions are in two locations in the Diocese:
Renfrewshire: January 31st and February 7th in St. Charles’ Hall, Paisley.
East Renfrewshire: 21st and 28th February in St. Joseph’s Hall, Clarkston.
 
St John’s Primary Parent Council Laser Light Spectacular (Friday 30th January):
St John’s Primary Parent Council is delighted to present a Laser Light Spectacular on Friday 30th January at 6.00pm, taking place in the grounds of St John’s Church Hall.
This family-friendly event features an exciting laser show synchronised to popular favourites, including Taylor Swift, Fortnite, Stranger Things, Disney and more. All funds raised will go towards a fun and safe playground upgrade for the children of St John’s Primary School.
For tickets or further information, please contact Jennifer on 07846 600881.
 
New location for Catholic Mother’s Group (Monday 2nd February):
From Monday 2nd February, the Catholic Mother’s Group will be meeting in St Vincent de Paul's Church Hall in Thornliebank after 10:00am Mass in anticipation of renovation work beginning soon in St John’s. Everything else is the same, just different location and on Mondays. Please get in touch if you have any queries [email protected]
 
Quiz Night – First of 2026! (Friday 13th Feburary):
Join us for our first quiz night of the year on Friday 13th February 2026 in the Church Hall at 7:00pm.
Everyone is welcome — bring friends, family, and anyone who enjoys a fun evening of questions, competition, and community spirit.
Entry: £2 per person
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, love is all around… and so are the quiz questions!
We look forward to seeing you there!
 
Ladies' Spring Fling in aid of the Restoration Fund (Sunday 22nd February):
St John's Fundraising Committee is delighted to announce there will be a Ladies ‘Spring Fling’ in the Church Hall on Sunday 22nd February from 2pm to 6pm. 
There will be live music, dancing and games as well as a licensed bar. Tickets are priced at £5 each and are available from any member of the Committee. Tickets can also be purchased by calling Teresa O’Hara on: 07896988096.
 All proceeds will go to St John’s Church Restoration fund.
Please support if you can because this will be the last event in the Church Hall before Masses are celebrated there.
 
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.
 
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:                                                                      
Tuesday, 10th February, 7pm, Diocesan Centre Paisley 
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
 
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]