Twenty Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

​St John the Evangelist Parish
                    Aurs Rd., Barrhead, G78 2RW.
 
25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday 20th 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: £300.00 NGA: £968.37
Vocations GA: £552.84 NGA: £501.54
 
The second collection this week is in support of our sick and retired clergy.
 
Response to the Psalm:
The Lord is close to all who call him.
 
Sharing Our Faith: 
In this weekend’s Gospel (Matthew 20:1-6) the landowner goes out throughout the day inviting people to work in his vineyard. God also calls each of us to play our part in his work, whatever our age, background or experience.  Sharing our faith does not require us to have all the answers.
 
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 died:
Josephine Day, Hillary Fernandes, John Higgins and Pauline McKee
 
We pray for the anniversaries of:
Mons. Henry Farrelly, Sara Agnes Brady, Martin Cassidy, Alex Costello, Hugh Gaffney, George Gallacher, Harry Harris, Peter McKenzie, Meta Mullen and for the 12 month’s mind of Marlyn McEwan,
 
Funeral Notices:
The Requiem Mass for John Higgins will be celebrated at 10:00am on Tuesday 6th October and the Requiem Mass for Josephine Day will be celebrated on Friday 9th October at 10:00am.
 
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
 
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.
 
Candidacy for the Priesthood (Wednesday 23rd September):
Our parishioner and seminarian, Michael Ward, will receive Candidacy for the priesthood at St Mirin’s Cathedral on Wednesday 23rd September. This marks an important step in his journey towards ordination. Please keep Michael in your prayers.
 
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 Churches Together Event (Sunday 25th October):
An organ concert at Bourock Church will take place on Sunday 25th October. All are most welcome.
 
Special Celebration at Saint Mary’s, Paisley (Sunday 25th October):
As part of the celebrations marking the 150th anniversary of Saint Mary’s, we will celebrate a special Mass on Sunday 25th October at 10:00am for everyone who has received a Sacrament in our church—including Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Holy Communion, Confirmation, Marriage and Holy Orders. Whether the Sacrament was celebrated recently or many years ago, we warmly invite you and your family to return and give thanks for the part Saint Mary’s has played in your journey of faith. A particularly warm invitation is extended to anyone who has not been to church for a while. Please know that you will be very welcome—there is always a place for you at Saint Mary’s. Please spread the word and invite family members, friends and former parishioners to join us for this joyful anniversary celebration.
 
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
 
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
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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.
Could this be you?
 
Youth to Lourdes 2027 (July 2027):
The Diocese of Paisley Youth pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place from Thursday 1st July to Friday 9th July 2027. This pilgrimage is intended for young people who will be in S3-S6 during the academic session 2026-2027. To register your interest visit: https://tinyurl.com/Y2L2027-interest.
 
Bishop John Letter:
Please take a copy from the back of the church of a letter from Bishop John on how Scotland must stand with Mother and Child.
 
Car Parking:
A cone will be placed at the entrance of the car park when the car park is full because space has to be left for emergency vehicles like ambulances and fire engines, and the priest on call.