Twenty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

​23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday 6th September 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: £410.90 NGA: £1,032.07
Apostleship of the Sea GA: £20.00
Restoration Fund Donations: £100 (200 Club Winner Donation) and £20 (uncollected 200 Club winnings).
 
Response to the Psalm:
O that today you would listen to his voice! ‘Harden not your hearts.’
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!
 
Right of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) St John’s:
The second RCIA meeting is Wednesday 9th September at 7:00pm in the chapel house. If you know anyone who would still like to 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.
 
We pray for those who have died recently died:
Rena Craig, Michael Connor, William Greville, Robert McCabe and John McQuade.

We pray for the anniversaries of:
Fr Terence Donnelly C.S.Sp, Mons. James Watters, Agnes Brennan, William Brennan, Jim Carroll, Arthur Cotton, Frank Dailly, Margaret Docherty, Michael Docherty, Margaret Etchells, Belle Henrietta Finnie, John Gillan, Susan Gillan, Emma Goodwin, Annie Logue, Ellen McKelvie, John Sayers, Michael Welsh, and for the 12 month’s mind of Jessie Hannigan

Funeral Notices:
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, the Requiem Mass for Robert McCabe will be celebrated at 10:00am on Friday 11th September and the Requiem Mass for Michael Connor will be celebrated at 10:00am on Thursday 17th 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:
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
 
Sacred Heart Companions Prayer Group (Tuesday 8th September):
The Sacred Heart Companions Prayer Group will meet in St John’s Tearoom on Tuesday 8th September from 1:00pm until 2:00pm.

Children’s Rosary (Friday 11th September):
The Children’s Rosary will start back on Friday 11th September at 6:00pm in the parish hall.
 
Assisted Suicide Bill, House of Commons (Friday 11th September):
Bishop John Keenan has issued a pastoral letter urging Catholics across Scotland to contact their MPs ahead of the return of the Assisted Suicide Bill to the House of Commons on Friday 11th September.
SPUC’s Lives Worth Living Campaign will join a host of groups outside Parliament on the day to demonstrate against assisted suicide. Please join us and send a strong message to MPs to vote down this Bill. Please contact your local MP now and add your support to this campaign. Please contact your local MPs to ask them to vote against the newly introduced bill to bring in assisted suicide.  You can go directly to  https://action.notdeadyetuk.org/
Please contact your MP today and urge them to vote against. Vulnerable people in England and Wales must be protected, proper care strengthened, and compassion, dignity and support prioritised over assisted suicide. Find your MP at: https://members.parliament.uk/members/commons
 
P4-P7 Diocesan Retreat Day (Sunday 13th September):
Diocesan Retreat Day on Sunday 13th September. This is for children in P4, P5, P6 and P7. I would be grateful if this could be promoted in your parishes. The theme for this year's retreat days will be Called to God beginning with Abraham - called to go.  The Retreat will take place in St James's church and hall on Greenock Road in Paisley (PA3 2LD). Holy Mass will be celebrated in the church during the Retreat Day. A light meal will be served as part of the day. https://tinyurl.com/DPY-September-Retreat or by using the QR code below.
 
Diocese of Paisley Annual Vocations Mass (Tuesday 15th September):
Bishop John invites everyone to join him in the Cathedral for the annual Vocations Mass on Tuesday 15th September at 6:30pm. The 15th September is the Feast of Saint Mirin, the Patron of our Diocese, and is an important day for everyone involved in parishes. We will pray for more Vocations to the Priesthood for the Diocese under the intercession and guidance of Saint Mirin.
Glasgow SPUC Conference (Saturday 19th September):
SPUC’s One-Day Conference is returning to Glasgow: Saturday 19th September 2026: Destiny Church Glasgow: Speakers include John Mason and Sarah Spencer. Join us for inspiring talks and practical ways to stand up for the unborn and defend life. This event is a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow pro-lifers and get equipped for the fight ahead: Price £30 includes meals.
You can contact [email protected] to ask any questions about the event or phone us on 020 7091 7091.
 
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.
 
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].
 
Bishop John Letter:
At the back of the church, there are copies of a letter from Bishop John on how Scotland must stand with Mother and Child.
 
Liturgy, Prayer and Evangelisation. 
​Liturgical prayer is indispensable to Evangelization, a message from Archbishop Rino Fisichella:
https://www.stjohns-barrhead.org/prayer-and-evangelisation.html
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.
 
Diocese of Paisley Clergy Moves and Appointments:
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 chapter of his priestly ministry as a parish priest for the first time. St John Vianney pray for him.