Twenty Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

St John the Evangelist Parish
Aurs Rd., Barrhead, G78 2RW.
 
28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
12th October 2025
 
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]
 
LAST WEEK’S COLLECTIONS
First Collection GA: £287.98 NGA: £987.49
Building Fund GA: £714.50 NGA: £566.89
Church Renovation Donations: £2,000.00, £50.00.
 
Response to Psalm:
‘The Lord has shown his salvation to the nations.’
 
Parish Hall Getting Ready to Move:
The Stage Curtains have now been fitted as we prepare to move into the Parish Hall later in the autumn. Thanks to Anne White who oversaw the installation through the week. There are still final specifications being done to help us work to our tight budget. We hope to have final costs ready very soon. Please keep up the prayers for the work to start as soon as possible.
 
Sacred Heart Prayer Group:
The Prayer Group will meet in the Tearoom on Tuesday 14th October from 1:00pm until 2:00pm.
 
Wednesday Workers Mass (15th October):
There is no 7:30am Workers Mass on Wednesday this week. The Workers Mass will resume on the 22nd of October.
 
100 club winners for September:
1st £100 no 54 Hannah Monaghan
2nd £50 no 4 Gerald Morrow
3rd £30 no 75 Theresa Gallagher
4th £20 no 149 Mark Temple
5th £20 no 8 Ian Ross (snr)
 
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 the anniversaries of:
Fr James Murray, Canon James O’Connell, Sarah Currie, Margaret Darcy, John Dickson, Mary Dickson, Maragret Dillon, Frank Gallacher, Joseph Hughes, Mary Lunday, Joe Lunday, John McGuire, Alison McMaster, Rena Mooney and Jimmy Watson.
 
Safeguarding Induction Training – 2025:
Safeguarding Induction training has been organised into one course only.  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]
Tuesday 18th November at 7pm in the Diocesan Centre, Paisley, PA1 1HR.
 
Catholic Mothers, Play and Pray Group:
The Catholic Mothers meet every Tuesday in the Hall, between 10:30 am and noon, after 10am Mass. Once the hall is being used for Mass, the mothers will continue to meet in the room off the porch or visit the park (weather permitting). Everyone is welcome to join us. 
 
Catholic Mothers Planners 2026:
Catholic Mothers Planners are now on sale for 2026. All funds go to covering hall hires, retreat costs and are sent to HQ in London.
Contact Rachel Callaghan on 07508835310 to purchase a copy.
 
 
Mary’s Meals Walk Fundraising:
Mikey, age 10, is taking on another sponsored walk in aid of Mary's Meals for the fourth year running. The last three years he has raised almost £3,000: walking 10K, 11K and 12K respectively.
This year he hopes to walk even further! Please help him raise as much as possible for a great cause.
It takes only 10p to feed a child a school meal.
 
Please sponsor Mikey on his next Mary's Meal adventure by following the link or by scanning the QR code:  
https://www.marysmeals.org/fundraising#/detail/701P500000ZEcKrIAL
 
RCIA for St John’s Parish: 
If you know of anyone who wishes to enrol for the RCIA to become a Catholic, please let one of the priests know. The first session at the Parish house was held on Wednesday 24th September and was very well attended. The next session will be Wednesday 22nd October at 7pm. All are still welcome!
 
Spred Volunteer Drivers Needed:
The Diocese is looking for drivers who could help bring our friends with additional support needs to their Spred group on either a Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday evening. This would involve taking them to / from the Centre at St Peter's Church, Glenburn, once a fortnight, term time only. If anyone is interested and wants to find out more please call 0141 884 8866 or email [email protected]
 
St Joseph’s Parish, Greenock, Makeover:
The church and hall have had a ‘makeover’ with a refitting of the church and the creation of a new hall space for 100 people. This is the first major change to the church since it was built more than 70 years ago. The project has attracted local interest including a very positive article in the Greenock Telegraph. Former parishioners and indeed all who wish to see the new church / hall space are most welcome to attend the Mass of Thanksgiving which will be celebrated by Bishop John this coming Wednesday (15th October) at 6:30pm and to be the first people to enjoy the hospitality of the parish in the new hall.
 
Pro-Life Mass:
The monthly Pro-Life Mass is on Wednesday, 15th October at 7.30pm at Holy Cross, 113 Dixon Ave, G42 8ER. Adoration begins at 6.15pm. Tea in the hall afterwards – all welcome. The celebrant will be Canon Gerard Conroy.
 
Irmas (Life of the Sisters of Mary):
The Life of the Sisters of Mary will also be freely available online from Sunday 19 October 2025. View the trailer here: www.worldvillages.org.uk/irmas/.
IRMAS, translated as “sister” in Portuguese, is a feature-length documentary that tells the story of the Sisters and their work reaching children in some of the poorest parts of the world.
 
12th National Divine Mercy Conference Hosted by the Friends of Divine Mercy Scotland:
Saturday 25 October 2025, St Mirin’s Hall, Incle Street, Paisley, PA1 1HR: 10am – 5pm.
Holy Hour at 3pm Holy Mass 4pm – St Mirin’s Cathedral.
THEME: May the God of Hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. (Rom 15:13).
 
 
 
 
Inaugural National Family Conference: 
Internationally acclaimed speaker Chris Stefanick features at the National Family Conference on Saturday 25 October.

Known for his dynamic talks, Chris brings a wealth of experience in helping families deepen their faith and embrace the joy of Catholic family life.

His keynote speech will be broadcast live from the US, at this landmark event which takes place from 10:00am to 5:00pm at St Bride’s Hall, Muir Street, Motherwell, ML1 1PP.
Register at https://www.bcos.org.uk/NFC25
 
Diocese of Paisley Young Adults:
The Young Adults series on the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass - “Heaven Meets Earth” Continues on Wednesday 29th October at 7pm in the Diocesan Office, with ’The Liturgy of the Word’ by Fr Ryan Black. All young catholics 18-35 are welcome. For more information contact Fr. Joe McGill at [email protected] or Fr Paul Laverty [email protected] 
 
Rachael’s Vineyard Retreat:
A Rachel's Vineyard retreat for spiritual and emotional healing after abortion will be held in Glasgow on Monday, 27th to Wednesday 29th October.  This confidential, supportive retreat is powerful for anyone who has been affected by their own or someone else’s abortion experience. For more information, please call/text Sr Andrea on 07816 942824or email at [email protected]. For more details, see www.rachelsvineyard.org.uk  
 
 
Be Still and Know that I am God, 14 - 17 November 2025:
A three-day retreat led by Fr Roger Dawson, SJ, aiming to help participants find a greater attentiveness and disposition to God’s presence in their lives through a disciplining of the mind and awareness of the present moment.
 
HCPT Group 116 Pilgrimage to Lourdes:
Do you want to experience a life-changing pilgrimage? Join HCPT Group 116 on our annual pilgrimage to Lourdes next Easter! We serve the parishes of the Southside of Glasgow and East Kilbride, and we are seeking volunteers and pilgrims to join our special family, where we travel with disabled and disadvantaged children and adults.
You don't need any special skills, just a willingness to share your time and talents. This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference in someone's life while deepening your own faith.
If you're interested in learning more, please contact Paul Armstrong, Group 116 at [email protected].