Twenty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time.

​       St John the Evangelist Parish
                    Aurs Rd., Barrhead, G78 2RW.
 
22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday 30th August 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.
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: £271.50 NGA: £736.18
 
Response to the Psalm:
For you my soul is thirsting, O Lord, my God.
 
Diocese Fundraising Team:
We welcome to the parish, this weekend, Catherine Senior and Rosemary Crossan, members of the Diocesan Fundraising Team, who will speak to us after Communion about the work of the fundraising needed for the Diocese.
 
Kiltwalk and 10K Fundraising:
Congratulations and a heartfelt thanks to Anwar and Councillor Lunday, who raised £1,197 and £612 respectively. Both JustGiving pages will remain open until November, if anyone still wishes to donate. Well done both of you!
 
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:
Jean Boyle, James Fernand, William Greville, David Hubbard, Patricia McAuley, Robert McCabe, John McQuade and Brian Munro.
 
We pray for the anniversaries of:
Canon John Dwyer, Fr. Michael McNicholas, Mons. Provost Frederick R. Pirrie, Eamon Delaney, John Delaney, John De Souza, Jimmy Docherty, John Francis Docherty, Greta Doyle, Michael Greville Sr. and Frank McAloon.
Funeral Notices:
The Requiem Mass for for Patricia McAuley will be celebrated at 10:00am on Wednesday 2nd September and the Requiem Mass for William Greville will be celebrated at 10:00am on Tuesday 8th September, the Requiem Mass for John McQuade will be celebrated at 10:00am on Thursday 10th September and the Requiem Mass for Robert McCabe will be celebrated at 10:00am on Friday 11th September.
 
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:
A warm welcome to the 20 parishioners who have joined the 200 Club since its recent relaunch – there are now 110 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
 
 
Right of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA):
RCIA will begin on Wednesday 2nd September at 7:00pm in the chapel house. If you know of anyone who would still like to join RCIA and become a Catholic, please let Fr John know and         please invite them to come along for the next meeting. You may wish to come with them too – you are most welcome. Fr John.
 
Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2027 Meeting (Monday 31st August): 
This will take place from Friday 2nd July to Thursday 8th July 2027. Further details to follow. If you would like to come as part of our medical/nursing/helper team please attend the meeting on Monday 31st August at 7:00pm in Saint Ninian’s hall, Gourock or telephone Anne Louise on 01475638132 for details.
 
Social Committee AGM (Tuesday 1st September):
The Social Committee will be holding its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 1st September at 7:00pm in the Tearoom.
This is the perfect opportunity to come along, find out what we've been up to over the past year, and discover how you can get involved in our fundraising efforts for the year ahead.
With autumn and winter always bringing a fantastic programme of social activities, we'd love to welcome new faces and fresh ideas. Everyone is warmly invited to attend.
We look forward to seeing you there!
 
Millions of Monicas (Tuesday 1st September):
Our Millions of Monicas prayer group meets on the first Tuesday of the month. The next meeting takes place in Saint Charles, Paisley on Tuesday 1st September, from 6:30pm to 7:30pm in the church. Women are invited to gather for one hour of guided prayer, which always includes a Rosary for our children in need of God’s mercy and a return to the practice of their Catholic faith. All women are welcome. Many who come are mothers, grandmothers, aunts, and Confirmation sponsors, following the example of Saint Monica in her perseverance in prayer. This is not a support group, and no sensitive information is shared. For more information, visit millionsofmonicas.com or contact Louise at [email protected].
 
March for Life UK 2026 (Friday 4th September – Saturday 5th September): 
With Bishop Keenan. Departing midnight Friday 4th September from Paisley St Mirin's Cathedral, with a pickup 12:30am at Glasgow St. Andrew's Cathedral. Arriving in London at Emmanuel Centre approx. 7:30/8:00am Saturday 5th September for the Exhibition, Mass, talks and stall. Departing on Saturday 5th September at approx. 6:00pm, dropping off at Glasgow and Paisley. £30pp. For further details, visit https://rcdop.org.uk/marchforlife2026
 
Children’s Rosary (Friday 11th September):
The Children’s Rosary will start back on Friday 11th September at 6:00pm in the parish hall.
Glasgow SPUC Conference (Saturday 19th September):
 Please go to the SPUC website to book a place for their Glasgow Conference on Saturday 19th September in Destiny Church, 1120 Pollokshaws Road, G41 3QP.
 
Autumn Classical Concert (Tuesday 30th October):
The Social Committee is delighted to host an Autumn Classical Concert on Friday 30th October at 7.00pm in the Church Hall.
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.
Save the date and watch for further details on ticket sales.
 
Youth to Lourdes 2027 (Thursday 1st July - Friday 9th July 2027): 
This will take place from Friday 2nd July to Thursday 8th July 2027. Further details to follow. If you would like to come as part of our medical/nursing/helper team please attend the meeting on Monday 31st August at 7:00pm in Saint Ninian’s hall, Gourock or telephone Anne Louise on: 01475638132 for details.
 
Hall Toilets:
Could all parishioners ensure when using the hall toilets that they are left clean and tidy. Last week, the women’s toilet was in a poor state and had to be thoroughly cleaned after the Vigil Mass. Please ensure also that young children are accompanied when using the facilities.
 
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].
 
Diocese of Paisley Clergy Moves and Appointments:
On Friday 28th August, Bishop John announced that Father Joe will move from St John’s, to become Parish Priest of Saint Conval’s in Linwood as well as the chaplain to St Benedict’s High School in Johnstone. The move will come into effect on Friday 18th September. We will really miss Fr Joe in our parish; we thank him for three years of outstanding service and pray for him as he enters the next stage of priestly ministry as a parish priest for the first time..