Ordinary Time · Year A · "The vineyard of the Lord of hosts is the house of Israel" — Isaiah 5:1-7
27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday 4th October 2026
Mass Times
| Saturday Vigil | 4:00 PM | Vigil Mass — St Joseph's, Clarkston |
| Saturday Vigil | 5:30 PM | Vigil Mass — St Bridget's, Eaglesham |
| Sunday | 9:00 AM | Holy Mass — 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time |
| Sunday | 10:15 AM | Holy Mass — 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time |
| Sunday | 12:00 PM | Holy Mass — 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time |
| Sunday | 4:00 PM | Holy Mass — 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time |
| Monday | 9:30 AM | Funeral Mass for Rena Rogers |
| Tuesday | 9:30 AM | Holy Mass. Adoration 6:30–7:30pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30 AM | Holy Mass — Our Lady of the Rosary |
| Thursday | 7:00 PM | Choir practice. RCIA at 8pm |
| Friday | 9:30 AM | Holy Mass. Tea in hall. Church cleaning |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM | Adoration and Confessions — 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM |
This Week
Saint Bridget's, Eaglesham — Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:30pm. Confessions on request.
THIS WEEK'S NOTES:
Monday 5th October — 9:30am Funeral Mass for Rena Rogers (in place of the usual weekday Mass).
Wednesday 7th October is the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary.
Thursday 8th October — Choir at 7pm, RCIA at 8pm.
Friday 9th October — Tea in the hall and church cleaning after 9:30am Mass.
Today's Readings
First Reading
Isaiah 5:1-7
"The vineyard of the Lord of hosts is the house of Israel."
Psalm
Psalm 80
"The vineyard of the LORD is the house of Israel."
Second Reading
Philippians 4:6-9
"Practise these things and the God of peace will be with you."
Gospel
Matthew 21:33-43
"He will let out the vineyard to other tenants."
Prayers
Please pray for our sick:
Prayer Request
Mary Montgomery, Adrianne Hegarty, Davie Docherty, Brian Shevlin, Sr Maire Gallagher, Alice Barrett, Magdalene Ho, Peter McGrillen, Gerry di Bona, Margaret Ross, Linda Horrocks, James Garrety, David Purdon, Colin Johnstone, Frank Burns Snr, Jo Reilly, Scott Douglas, Sarah Barron, Sarah Harrison, Kim Borthwick, Isobel Donaghy, Jackie Doogan, Samantha McMorrin, Winnie O'Neill, Cathy Shaw, Maisie Dallas, Donald Davidson, Martha Linton, Jim McKean, Rose Docherty, Bridget Murphy, Margaret McKenzie, Frank Doherty, Scott Henderson, Theresa Shevlin, Karen McNee, Angela McArthur, Darcie MacKillope.
Please pray for those who have died recently:
Eternal Rest
Roberto Salveta, Rena Rodgers, Christopher McLaughlin, Nancy Boyle, Jim Spiers, Gerald Bunton, Gerard McGeough, Tommy O'Kane, Kathleen Boyle, Gordon Cunningham, Andrew McGettrick, Mary McHugh, Daniel Kelly, Michael Murphy, Fivos Scholarios, Mary Theresa McCarry.
Anniversaries:
Anniversary
Henrietta Badger, Brendan McMullan, Frank Walker, Eileen Martin, Ian Love, Ellan Melly, Una McCormick, John Connor, Gerard Joseph McQueen, Catherine Hawkins, Breed Gallagher, Fr Denis J. Reen.
Mass Offerings — A Note:
Data Protection
Please indicate on any envelope with a Mass Offering whether the person is recently deceased or if it is their anniversary — "RIP" alone doesn't tell us which list. Under Data Protection legislation, anyone who is sick and whom you wish to have prayed for publicly must give their permission. Please indicate this on the envelope; if not included, the Mass will still be offered but the name cannot appear in the bulletin.
Collections
Weekend of 27th September
Last Weekend's Offertory
Thank you to everyone who contributed to last weekend's offertory collection.
St Joseph's: £2,858
St Bridget's: £125
There is a second collection today for the Building Fund — your continued generosity is greatly appreciated.
Parish Notices
Ongoing
Volunteering in St Joseph's
We need more volunteers to give their time and talents to build God's Kingdom. Please scan the QR Code in the church porch or follow the link to the form with current opportunities.
Thank you for your generosity.
Sun 4th Oct · after 12 noon Mass
Picnic for the Planet
St Joseph's Justice and Peace group and St Cadoc's Care of Creation group invite you to the Picnic for the Planet, on Sunday 4th October in the Hall after the 12 noon Mass.
A community picnic celebrating the Season of Creation and the Feast of St Francis of Assisi. Enjoy food, conversation, information, and activities for how we can care for our common home.
Free event — donations welcome.
Thu 22nd Oct · 8:15–9:15 PM
Women's Holy Hour
Women's Holy Hour, St Joseph's church, Thursday 22nd October, 8.15–9.15pm.
Enjoy a quiet chance to pause, rest, and be renewed in the healing presence of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Come as you are, bringing your worries and joys, sorrows and hopes. Stay the full hour or drop in for whatever time you have.
All welcome.
Ongoing
Help the Homeless Glasgow — Clothes Donations
Help the Homeless Glasgow is looking for donations of clothes. See the poster and boxes in the church porch.
Sun 4th Oct · 2:00 PM
Youth to Lourdes 2027 — Information Meeting
The Youth to Lourdes 2027 pilgrimage (1–9 July) is open to young people in S3–S6 during 2026–2027. Cost: £800 (includes travel and full-board accommodation).
To register your interest, visit the link below. An information meeting will be held on Sunday 4th October at 2pm, St James' Church, Paisley.
This Week
Sharing Our Faith
In today's Gospel (Matthew 21: 33-43), Jesus reminds us that God's vineyard is entrusted to our care. Our faith is a gift, and God asks us to let it bear fruit — in kindness, forgiveness, service and a willingness to share the hope we have found in Christ.
Sharing our faith need not mean having every answer. It can begin with listening, telling someone why prayer matters to us, or inviting a friend to join us at Mass. Our words become more credible when people see the love of Christ in our lives.
This week, ask yourself: Who might welcome a simple invitation, a word of encouragement or an assurance of prayer? Through small acts of courage and love, we help God's vineyard grow.
Diocese of Paisley Notices
Tue 6th Oct · 6:30–7:30 PM
Millions of Monicas Prayer Group
The Millions of Monicas prayer group meets on first Tuesdays. Next meeting: St Charles', Paisley, Tuesday 6th October, 6:30–7:30pm.
We gather for one hour of guided prayer, including a Rosary for our children in need of God's mercy and a return to the practice of their Catholic faith. All women welcome.
Visit millionsofmonicas.com or contact Louise at carrolllouise@hotmail.com.
Available Now
Diocese of Paisley Podcast
Vanda meets the volunteers who make up the Diocese of Paisley Communications Commission, who bring you our social media output, design our graphics, distribute the e-bulletin, make the Gospel in 60, and, of course, the podcast.
Listen at rcdop.org.uk/podcast or wherever you get your podcasts.
Thu 8th Oct · 6:30 PM
Diocesan Choir — Open Rehearsal
Diocese of Paisley Diocesan Choir — Open Rehearsal: Thursday 8th October, 6:30pm, St Mirin's Cathedral.
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. Just come along!
Contact Michael Hepburn, director.music@rcdop.org.uk.
Tue 6th Oct · 7:00 PM
Safeguarding Induction Training — 2026
If you are a new volunteer, or one who completed Part 1 training more than two years ago, please sign up for one of these sessions.
Contact 0141 847 6138 or safeguardingadmin@rcdop.org.uk.
- Tue 6th Oct, 7pm, St Joseph's, Clarkston
- Sat 31st Oct, 10.30am, Diocesan Centre, Paisley
Thu 29th Oct · from 6:30 PM
SPUC Annual Torchlight Procession
Society for the Protection of Unborn Children — annual torchlight procession. This year's event takes place on Thursday 29th October.
Rosary at the Mercat Building, Glasgow Cross, at 6:30pm. Candlelight Procession at 7pm. Mass in Saint Andrew's Cathedral at 7:30pm.
Sat 31st Oct · from 9:30 AM
Walking Together in Hope — Interreligious Dialogue Conference
Join the Committee for Interreligious Dialogue of the Bishops' Conference for a one-day conference: Walking Together in Hope — Why the Catholic Church Engages in Interreligious Dialogue.
Talks from Fr John Gannon, Fr Jim Lawlor and Joe Sikora, on the history and importance of Nostra Aetate, interreligious dialogue in parish life, and practical guidance for parishes.
Saturday 31st October, Conforti Institute, Coatbridge, from 9:30am. Free. Register online.
October 2026
Bishop John's Prayer Intention for October
The Elderly. As we celebrate the contributions of the elderly, we pray for their well-being and dignity. May we care for the vulnerable in our society, ensuring they are not forgotten but cherished and valued.
October 2026
Pope Leo's October Prayer Intention
For mental health ministry. Let us pray that the mental health ministry be established throughout the Church, helping to overcome the stigma and discrimination of persons with mental illnesses.
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