News Archive: 2011
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December 25th 2011
SOLEMNITY OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD On January 1 2012, the Holy Mass can be heard at the following times: Saturday, December 31 2011 4.30 pm [Vigil Mass] Sunday, January 1 2012 10.00am, 12.00 noon and 6.30pm |
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December 24th 2011
ONLINE DONATIONS FACILITY NO LONGER AVAILABLE
Sadly, after just a short time using the 'Donate Now' facility, this service has had to be withdrawn by the parish. This is beacuse Charity Choice, who run the scheme, have decided to start charging both you and the parish transaction fees and maintenance fees respectively. Therefore, we do not consider this to be fair or ethical, particularly for a registered charity.
However, if you would still wish to make a donation to the parish at anytime, particularly at major feasts like Christmas or Easter, you can still do so in the following ways.
Write a cheque made payable to Saint John the Evangelist Parish, place it in an envelope and either hand or send this into the parish house or directly to Father Paul Brady, Parish Priest or Father Eoin Patten, Curate.
Also our new Standing Order Form and Gift Aid Declaration Form will allow you to make any offerings and donations that you would wish to make to the parish in an easier, more convenient way. Just download the forms via the links above and follow the instructions on the form(s). Please remember also that if you are a UK Tax Payer, you can Gift Aid any contributions that you make at no extra cost to yourself. By doing so, the parish benefits greatly from claiming back the taxable element of your contribution.
December 17th 2011
MASS TIMES FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR
There will be NO 4.30pm Vigil Mass on Christmas Eve.
On Christmas Eve, December 24 the services will be as follows:
Carol Service at 6.30pm
Vigil Mass of Christmas at 7.00pm
Carol Service at 11.30pm
Midnight Mass at 12.00 Midnight
On Christmas Day Holy Mass at 10.00am and 12.00 noon. Please note that there will be no Evening Mass on Christmas Day.
SOLEMNITY OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD
On January 1 2012, the Holy Mass can be heard at the following times:
Saturday, December 31 2011 4.30 pm [Vigil Mass]
Sunday, January 1 2012 10.00am, 12.00 noon and 6.30pm
December 11th 2011
CHRISTMAS CONFESSIONS
There will be a Reconciliation Service with confession in the Church THIS Wednesday, December 14 2011 at 7.00pm. A number of priests will be available to hear individual confessions. This is an ideal way to prepare for Christmas and the welcoming of the Christ Child into our midst.
NEW PARQUET FLOOR
The work on the parquet flooring is now complete. The cost of the work was met by an insurance claim made earlier in the year for a burst pipe that flooded the Church. Please be more conscious of cleaning your feet before entering the Church, and of the footwear you wear to Mass. Would it damage our floor?
THE JESSE TREE
This year, the Jesse Tree will be used to raise funds for Mary’s Meals. Envelopes are available to place your gift inside. Just £9.00 can feed a child for 1 whole year. There are various envelopes with pictures of Christmas delights such as chocolates and cakes with a suggested price. You may wish to then contribute the price of one of these items to feed a child. Mary’s Meals provide a basic meal to 581,000 children every day. An average cost of a meal is a mere 4 pence!
December 5th 2011
SUPPORTING MARRIAGE
The Scottish Government are proposing to redefine marriage to allow same-sex couples to marry. Many of you have completed our 'Supporting Marriage' cards. If you have not completed one please do so and return by December 7 2011. These can also be completed online and submitted directly at www.christian.org.uk/marriagescotland
November 26th 2011
NEW - WAYS TO DONATE TO SAINT JOHN THE EVANGELIST PARISH
Our new Standing Order Form and Gift Aid Declaration Form will allow you to make any offerings and donations that you would wish to make to the parish in an easier, more convenient way. Just download the forms via our website. Please remember also that if you are a UK Tax Payer, you can Gift Aid any contributions that you make at no extra cost to yourself. By doing so, the parish benefits greatly from claiming back the taxable element of your contribution.
November 23rd 2011
ADVENT
Important Dates for your Diary
Feast of Saint Andrew: November 30 2011 at 7.30 pm in the Hall. Father David Cotter will give a talk on the readings for the new Church year which will be from the Gospel of Saint Mark. Tea and cakes also served!
Icon Evening: December 7 2011. Venue TBC. Zen Brayley returns to give a talk and explain some Icons used for Christmas.
Reconciliation Service in the Church: December 14 2011 at 7pm.
CLOSURE OF CHURCH
The Church will be closed from November 28 2011 until December 2 2011 and then again from December 5 2011 until December 9 2011. Holy Mass during these dates will take place in the Church Hall. Weekends will NOT be affected.
This is due to necessary repair work being carried out on the parquet floor.
November 16th 2011
MASS OF COMMEMORATION
A Mass for the deceased Bishops and Priests of the Diocese will be offered on Thursday, November 17 2011 at 7pm in Saint Patrick’s Church, Greenock. All welcome. Light refreshments will be available in the Hall for everyone after Mass.
November 7th 2011
50th ANNIVERSARY AND GOLDEN JUBILEE
Read Bishop Tartaglia's Homily on the occasion of the 50th Anniversary & Golden Jubilee of Saint John the Evangelist, Barrhead.
November 6th 2011
SACRED HEART COMPANIONS IN PRAYER
The Prayer Group will meet in the Oratory on November 8 2011 from 1.00pm till 2.00pm.
LOURDES HOSPITALITE
The AGM will take place on November 17 2011. The venue for this year's AGM is Saint Joseph's, Greenock at 8.30pm after the Mass for deceased Bishops and Priests in Saint Patrick's Greenock.
October 31st 2011
SOLEMNITY OF ALL SAINTS
Tomorrow, Tuesday, November 1 2011 is the Solemnity of All Saints and is a Holy Day of Obligation. Times of Holy Mass are:
7:00pm (Vigil on Monday evening), 8:00am and 10:00am.
Please ensure that you make every effort to attend Holy Mass on this day.
FEAST OF ALL SOULS
Wednesday, November 2 2011 is the Feast of All Souls and is traditionally a day when we remember our own faithful departed and all those who have fallen asleep in Christ.
October 23rd 2011
10.00am MASS ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29 2011
PLEASE NOTE - Due to the Jubilee Mass at 12 noon, the 10:00am Mass will be CANCELLED along with confessions. The Vigil Mass will take place at the usual time of 4:30pm.
ORATORY
The Oratory will be closed Monday-Friday this week to allow work to be carried out.
SOCIAL AND COMMUNICATION GROUP
The meeting arranged for October 25 2011 has been postponed until November 8 2011. Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.
LEGION OF MARY
Many thanks to all who attended the Auxiliary Rally last week. A special word of thanks to all who provided delicious home baking.
KNIGHTS OF SAINT COLUMBA
Next meeting tomorrow October 24 2011 at 7.45pm in the Columba Club. All members are asked to attend.
DIVINE MERCY CONFERENCE
This takes place next Saturday, October 29 2011 in Saint Mirin’s Cathedral Paisley beginning at 11am in the Cathedral Hall. Please bring a packed lunch. Concludes at 4.30pm.
October 16th 2011
ACCORD HOSPICE
A Karaoke-Disco in aid of Accord Hospice will take place in the United Services Club on Friday 4th November at 8pm. Tickets are priced at £3.00. Please contact Lorna Goldberg on 0141 880 6204.
THE BIG CLEAN
The parish is lucky enough to have a team of parishioners who meet on a Thursday morning to clean the church. After 10am Mass in Wednesday, October 26 and Thursday, October 27, they will carry out a big clean of the church. Many hands make light work, so volunteers are asked to give some of their time to help out. On Friday, October 28, the hall will undergo a final clean and preparation for the following day.
HOME BAKING REQUIRED FOR JUBILEE MASS
Please hand in any home baking to the hall on Friday October 28 2011 so that it can be laid out in the hall in time.
RBS COMMUNITY FORCE
HCPT Group 207 has applied for a donation from RBS Community Force. All we need is for as many people as possible to vote for us, please log on to communityforce.rbs.co.uk, select health and welfare, key in postcode G78 2RH and select Handicapped Children’s Pilgrimage Trust [HCPT] Group 207. Vote by phone on 0800 2100 245. Voting is until 23rd October 2011.
CHILDREN’S LITURGY
The Children’s Liturgy will resume on Sunday, 30th October 2011 and needs more adult helpers. If you are able to help out during 10 o’clock Mass some Sundays, please speak to Diane, Gerard, Mary or Theresa in the Hall before 10.00am Mass.
JUBILEE DANCE
A parish dance will take place on 29th October 2011 from 7.30pm until midnight with live entertainment and a buffet. Tickets priced £10.00 are available in the porch after Mass, from Ruby or the Saint Vincent de Paul Society.
SAINT JOHN’S PRIMARY
The Parent Council are holding a Shoppers Night on Thursday 10th November at 7pm till late in the Church Hall. Tickets are priced £2.00. For tickets or information contact Alison Cassidy on 0141 589 6295 or Marie Canning on 0141 583 8713.
October 3rd 2011
SAINT LUKE’S FEAST DAY MASS
Holy Mass will be celebrated for the Feast of Saint Luke the Evangelist [October 18] here in Saint John’s on Tuesday, October 4 at 7pm. Saint Luke's High School extends a warm invitation to all parishioners to join them on this big day in their calendar.
CLEAN UP FOR THE JUBILEE
In preparation for the Jubilee Celebrations, parishioners are asked to volunteer some time on Sunday October 9 from 1.00-6.00pm. You can volunteer an hour or 5 of your time to carry out odd jobs and cleaning in the Hall. Please put your name on the list in the porch or feel free to turn up on the day. Many hands make light work and everyone is invited to do something for their parish.
JUBILEE DANCE
A parish dance will take place on October 29 2011 from 7.30pm–midnight with live entertainment and buffet. Tickets priced £10.00 are available in the porch after Mass or from Ruby at the stall.
CATHOLIC PAPERS
Please note that the Scottish Catholic Observer is now £1.00. From October 2 2011, The Universe and Catholic Times will be priced at £1.30.
CALENDAR 2012
The Parish calendar is available after Mass at a price of £3.50 and leaflets are available detailing all the forthcoming events for the Jubilee Year.
October 1st 2011
***PARISH READERS WANTED***
We urgently require new people to read The Word of the Lord at Holy Mass. Volunteeers are particularly required at the Saturday Vigil Mass at 16:30 and the Sunday evening 18:30 Mass. If you would like to volunteer your services for this important role at Holy Mass, please see the contact details below:
Saturday Vigil Holy Mass Readers
Mary Quinn on 0141 881 1727
Sunday 18:30 hours Holy Mass Readers
Mary Salernitano 0141 881 3179
September 17th 2011
PARISH GOLDEN JUBILEE
This year, Saint John the Evanglists Parish celebrates its Golden Jubilee. There will be a special Mass of Thanksgiving on Saturday, October 29 2011 at 12:00 noon to which all are invited when we will celebarate 50 years of witness and faith here in Barrhead and in our Diocese.
There will be further details posted here in due course.
September 4th 2011
NEW PARISH WEBSITE OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED
Today sees the launch of our New Parish Website, with many exciting new features and still more further improvements on the near horizon, which will be available in the next few weeks and months.
Please note that should you wish to contact the parish clergy electronically, you can send an email via the Contact form.
