Easter Season · Year A · "I am the way, the truth, and the life"
Fifth Sunday of Easter
Sunday 3rd May 2026
Mass Times
| Saturday Vigil | 4:00 PM | For the intentions of all parishioners |
| Sunday | 9:00 AM | For all parishioners and their families |
| Sunday | 10:15 AM | Tea & Coffee after Mass — first Sunday of the month |
| Sunday | 12:00 PM | For the sick and housebound of our parish |
| Sunday | 4:00 PM | For young people and families |
| Monday | 9:30 AM | Weekday Mass |
| Tuesday | 9:30 AM | Weekday Mass / Adoration 6:30–7:30pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30 AM | Weekday Mass |
| Friday | 9:30 AM | Weekday Mass |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM | Confessions & Adoration — 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM |
This Week
IMPORTANT NOTICE — SATURDAYS 9 & 16 MAY
There will be no Confessions or Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on Saturdays 9th and 16th May due to the First Holy Communion Masses.
Today's Readings
First Reading
Acts 6:1-7
They chose seven men full of the Holy Spirit.
Second Reading
1 Peter 2:4-9
But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood.
Gospel
John 14:1-12
I am the way, the truth, and the life.
Collections & Giving
Last Weekend
Collections — Thank You
Many thanks for last weekend's generous collections:
- Saint Joseph's Offertory: £2,234
- Saint Joseph's Vocations: £1,876
- Saint Bridget's Offertory: £175
- Saint Bridget's Vocations: £185
Thank you! This weekend's second collection is for the Building Fund.
If you are able to set up a standing order with your bank's online banking facilities, this would be of great benefit to the volunteers who deal with the weekly collections. For bank details please email Michael O'Connor.
Ongoing
Gift Aid — Boost Your Donation by 25%
If you pay income tax, please consider signing a Gift Aid form, if you have not already done so, in order that the parish can claim an extra 25% on your contribution at no cost to you.
For further information please email Michael O'Connor.
Return by Sun 17th May
SCIAF Wee Boxes — Final Return Date
The last date for returning Wee Boxes to the church is Sunday 17th May. After that, please send any money directly to SCIAF.
As always — no foreign coins please! They jam the counting machine and cause problems at the bank. Thank you.
Prayers
Please pray for our sick:
Prayer Request
Mary Montgomery, Adrianne Hegarty, Davie Docherty, Brian Shevlin, Sr Maire Gallagher, Maureen Doran, Alice Barrett, Magdalene Ho, Peter McGrillen, Gerry di Bona, Margaret Ross, Andrew Knox, Linda Horrocks, James Garrety, David Purdon, Colin Johnstone, David Stewart, Frank Burns Snr, Patricia Donnachie, Jo Reilly, Angela Magennis, Scott Douglas, Sarah Barron, Sarah Harrison, Lucas McIlhargey, Murdoch MacIsaac, Kim Borthwick, Russell Hall, Isobel Donaghy, Jackie Doogan, Stephen McGill.
Please pray for those who have died recently:
Eternal Rest
Paul Tobia, Kathleen Brown, Rosemary Kelm, James McCann, John O'Donnell, Noel Brosnan, Daniel Gourlay, Sheena Boyle, Brenda Duffy, William Russell, Mary Conroy, Madge Sheridan, Myra McKenzie, John McLaughlin, Driss Guiga.
Please pray for those whose anniversaries occur around now:
Anniversary
Lesley Quinn, Dominic Lafferty, Brian Quinn, Sadie McNeney, Noreen Brosnan, Jim McEleny, Irena Graham, Roseanne McDermott, Canon Daniel Horgan.
Mass Offerings — A Note:
Data Protection
It helps greatly if you 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.
Parish Notices
May 2026
First Holy Communions & Confirmations
The children of Primary 4 will be making their First Holy Communion over the next two Saturdays, and the children of Primary 7 will be Confirmed at Saint Mirin's Cathedral on Wednesday 20th May.
Please keep all of them and their families in your prayers over the coming weeks as they prepare for these powerful sacramental moments in their faith journey.
Please be aware that the church and surrounding area will be very busy on the next two Saturday mornings. Please park responsibly — wardens have been active recently and quick exits from our car park are almost impossible.
Now
New Altar Servers Wanted
We are looking for new Altar Servers to help at our regular Masses, especially at 9am, 12 noon, and 4pm on Sunday. Anyone who has made their First Holy Communion (or will do so in the coming weeks) is most welcome to join. Please email Michael if you are interested.
Monthly
Tea & Coffee After Mass
Please come along and support our after-Mass coffee mornings — on the first Sunday of the month after 10:15am Mass (with children's craft activities), and on the second and fourth Sundays after 12 noon Mass (with lovely home baking).
Please get in touch if you would like to help, or to start your own! Email wjohnstone3@yahoo.co.uk.
Ongoing
Parish Saint Vincent de Paul Society
If you or someone you know would benefit from financial assistance or a visit from a friendly face, please get in touch. All enquiries are treated with complete discretion and care.
Ongoing
Parish Justice & Peace Group / Care of Creation
Our current main focus is the Assisted Dying Bills going through Holyrood and Westminster. We encourage all parishioners to write to their MPs and MSPs in opposition. Inspired by Laudato Si, we also work with neighbouring parishes on care of creation. For more information and meeting times, visit our page on the parish website.
Diocese of Paisley Notices
May 2026
The Pope's Prayer Intention for May
That everyone might have food. Let us pray that everyone — from large producers to small consumers — be committed to avoiding food waste, and to ensuring that all people have access to quality food.
Thu 14th May
Ascension Thursday — 14th May
Mass times for the whole diocese on Ascension Thursday are available at rcdop.org.uk/ascension. You can search by parish, by time, or by location, and download a full spreadsheet of the schedule. Please check back regularly as parishes continue to confirm their times.
Wed 20th May
Young Adults Camino — Fr Joe McGill Climbs Ben Lomond
Fr Joe McGill will be doing a sponsored climb of Ben Lomond on Wednesday 20th May to raise funds for the Diocesan Young Adults Camino this summer.
Please consider sponsoring him to support this wonderful initiative for our young adults. Click here to sponsor Fr Joe.
Sun 24th May · 1:45–5:00 PM
P4–P7 Pentecost Retreat Day
The Diocesan Youth Commission invites children in P4–P7 to a Retreat Day on Sunday 24th May from 1:45pm to 5:00pm. The theme is "Our Friends, the Saints: The Younger Saints."
The Retreat takes place at Saint James's Church and Hall, Greenock Road, Paisley (PA3 2LD). It will include Holy Mass and a light dinner will be provided. Registration is required: www.tinyurl.com/dpy-lent2026. For more info email Fr Ryan: VEYouth@rcdop.org.uk.
Sun 31st May · 11:00 AM
Mass for Marriage 2026 — Saint Mirin's Cathedral
Bishop John warmly invites all engaged and married couples to Saint Mirin's Cathedral on Sunday 31st May — the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity — to celebrate the gift of marriage. Mass begins at 11am, followed by a reception in the Cathedral Hall. Children and family members are most welcome!
If you would like details of significant anniversaries noted, please email Rebecca Harrison: marriageandfamily@rcdop.org.uk.
Ongoing
Pregnant? Worried? The Cardinal Winning Pro-Life Initiative
Any woman, from any ethnic origin, any religion or none, faced with a crisis pregnancy is welcome to contact The Cardinal Winning Pro-Life Initiative for free, confidential help and support. You can choose to have your baby and we will help.
Call 0141 433 2680 or 07377 565291.
Various Dates
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 the following training sessions. Contact Sarah Jane Colhoun at the Safeguarding Office to register. Telephone 0141 847 6138 or email safeguardingadmin@rcdop.org.uk.
- Saturday 16th May 10:30am — Saint Mary's, Greenock.
- Tuesday 9th June 7pm — Diocesan Centre, Paisley.
Sat 30th May – Sun 31st May
Aid to the Church in Need — "Camp Out for Hope"
A powerful overnight event at Carfin Grotto (8pm Saturday to 8am Sunday) to show solidarity with persecuted Christian brothers and sisters around the world. Includes an all-night prayer vigil, opportunities to learn how to make a real difference, and time to build new friendships. For ages 16+.
Contact: scotland@acnuk.org or 01698 337 470.
Summer 2026 · S6 Students
Forming Catholic Student Leaders — Stonyhurst
Two summer courses exploring faith, ethics and leadership for S6 students, offered by the Christian Heritage Centre at Stonyhurst:
- The Common Good (Year 12) — 10–15 August
- The Human Ecology (Year 13) — 5–10 July
Meet new friends, discuss faith and ethics with peers and academics, develop your relationship with Christ, and build your character.
More information: www.christianleadershipformation.com.
Sat 6th June
Festival of Synodality — Glasgow Caledonian University
A day inspired by Pope Francis' call to be "witnesses to synodality," taking place at Glasgow Caledonian University on Saturday 6th June. Tickets are £65.
Book at bit.ly/synodality26.
Key Contacts
Main Contacts
Further Parish Contacts
veronica.dowling@rcdop.org.uk
Children & Young People's Activities
Parish Life
jdmclaughlin@ntlworld.com