Services Week Beginning 08 November 2026
Sunday 08 Nov
32 Week in Ordinary Time
Family Mass 1000 (Children’s Liturgy) | Mass 1200 | Mass 1800| Rosary 1900
Monday 09 Nov
Week 32nd in Ordinary Time
Rosary 0910 | MASS 09.30 | Padre Pio prayer group after mass in oratory| 7pm MASS for the dearly departed | Young Adult group 1900
Tuesday 10 Nov
Feast of St. Leo
Rosary 0910 | Mass – 0930 | Community Cafe 1200-1500 | Rosary 1900
Wednesday 11 Nov
Feast of St. Martin of Tours
Rosary 0910 | Mass – 0930 | Divine Mercy 1500 (Oratory ) | Rosary 1900
Thursday 12 Nov
Feast of St. Josaphat
Rosary 0910 | Mass 09.30 | Rosary 1900
Friday 13 Nov
Week 32nd in Ordinary Time
Rosary 0910 | Mass – 0930 | Mercy Friday 1900
Saturday 14 Nov
Week 32nd in Ordinary Time
Rosary 0910 | Mass – 0930 followed by Confession | Vigil Mass 1600 followed by Confessions
Sunday 15 Nov
33rd Sunday Ordinary Time
Mass 1000 (Family Mass & Children’s Liturgy) | Masses 1200 and 1800| Rosary 1900
Rev Ivan Boyle
Live Stream
Live streaming is now set up on YouTube. If you have a smart TV with the YouTube app you can view all the live services.
Simply go to YouTube and search for St John Baptist Uddingston Live. - or type in this url to your browser.
COP31 Mass
- Thursday 12th November 2026
- Livestream Mass – 1:00 – 2:00pm
- St Andrew’s Cathedral & Eyre Hall,
- 196 Clyde Street, Glasgow, G1 4JY
Come together to pray for all those taking part at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) and for the care of our common home. Hosted by the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland’s Care of Creation Office and supported by Justice & Peace Scotland, SCIAF, and SCES, this Mass will be celebrated by Archbishop Nolan to pray for the success of the COP31 climate summit in Türkiye.
After Mass, join us for refreshments in Eyre Hall and a live video update from CAFOD, who will be reporting to us live from COP31. All are welcome.
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November Month of Holy Souls
There will be a mass for all the Dead of the Parish on Monday 2nd November at 7pm
As usual mass will also be offered each day during November for those Holy Souls on our November Lists. Forms and envelopes for these lists are available at the back of the church now. Completed lists and associated stipend should be placed in the envelope and returned to the Sacristy or appropriate box in the Porch as soon as possible.
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PARISH Justice & Peace Group
Viewpark Parish Church have been in touch regarding their CHRISTMAS HAMPERS PROJECT. Parishioners able to provide a hamper, either for an individual or a family, are invited to sign up in the church porch after any of the weekend masses.
Once again they are very grateful for your consideration of this outreach.
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PARISH Choir
Choir practices will resume next
Sunday 15th November at 11am.
More voices are needed. Please come along and help enhance the preparations for the joyous celebration of Christmas. All are welcome.
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PARISH Social Group
Many thanks to all who attended the recent quiz night which raised a total of £851.35. This has been given to our parishioner Matthew Graham to support him in his studies for the Priesthood. Matthew has messaged to express his appreciation and to thank all involved for their continued prayers
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PARISH IGNITE Programme
Confirmation week 3 session Sunday 8th November in the Small Hall after the 10am Mass
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PARISH Marys Meals Group
The members of Mary’s Meals Group thank all who donated home baking, everyone who supported the recent Coffee Morning and all who helped in the hall. The amount raised was £680 including some very generous donations. Sincere thanks to all donors
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PARISH Grounds Decor Group
The group is progressing in preparation of enhancing the grounds in time for the lead up to Christmas. Help still required early December to assist with basic lifting and laying etc. Anyone willing,
Please Contact Susan: 07445227142
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PARISH pro Life Group
Annual Pro-Life Candlelight Rosary and Mass in St Andrews Cathedral. The pro-life group thanks members of SJTB parish for attending the annual service last Thursday making it a successful and memorable occasion .We were reminded during the Mass that we are all called to bear...
NATIONAL Pro Life Event
Since 1967 almost 11 million unborn children have been killed in the UK. In Scotland alone, there were 18,753 unborn children killed by abortion in 2025. T This is the highest one-year figure on record. We cannot let this tragedy go unmarked and unopposed. The Annual Pro-Life...
COMMUNITY CAFÉ HOURS
Community Cafe – Tuesday
The Café’s hours are 1200–1500. Volunteers are needed to help make soup or help in the café.
All welcome!
The Society of Saint Vincent De Paul
St John the Baptist SSVP conference was started in 1907 and continues today to serve those who need our help.
If you or anyone you know needs practical support or assistance, please do not hesitate to get in touch in complete confidence. You can contact us on 07724 770723 or by email at MW03036uddingston@SSVPscotland.com.
If you wish to contribute, you can do so by placing a donation in the boxes in the Church Porch, or online using the link below.
Thank you all for your ongoing support and generosity. If you want to donate to the SSVD please click here
SACRAMENTAL DATES 2027
- Confirmation: Wed 3rd March 2027 @1900 p7 pupils
- First Confession:Tues 9th March 2027 @1800 P3 pupils
- First Communion: Sat 8 May @1100 & 1300 P4 pupils
Note: We are introducing new additional sacramental preparation for confirmation and 1st confession called Ignite this coming year, further details after the summer
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Alpha 2026
PARISH ALPHA GROUP Exciting News - Alpha is starting again. In just a few weeks time everyone who has never taken part in Alpha will be invited to come along and experience the basics of Christianity in a relaxed and welcoming environment. There will be opportunity to...
PARISH YOUTH GROUP – Medjugorje Youth Festival
I would like to take this opportunity on behalf of the youth group to say a very sincere thank you to everyone in the parish for your prayers and generosity in supporting our parish youth attend the recent Medjugorje International Youth Festival. Twenty of us had the...
Collection of St. Peter’s Pence: let’s help the Pope in His mission
On June 28 – the Sunday before the liturgical feast of Saints Peter and Paul – the traditional Peter’s Pence collection takes place. This is a concrete way to support the Holy Father in his mission of service to the universal Church. Donating to Peter’s Pence is a...
BISHOP TOAL’S EASTER MESSAGE 2026
I wish everyone a very Happy Easter, and hope you have benefitted from your participation in the liturgical celebration of the Lord’s Paschal Mystery through Holy Week and at Easter. I trust the Easter Vigil will be a particularly joyful event for all who have been...
BISHOPS’ CONFERENCE OF SCOTLAND BRIEFING PACK FOR 2026 SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT
This comprehensive resource aims to guide Catholics in Scotland to engage thoughtfully and prayerfully in the democratic process, reflecting on their responsibilities as citizens and disciples of Jesus Christ. The briefing highlights key principles of Catholic...
Pro-Life Issues
PARISH pro Life Group
Annual Pro-Life Candlelight Rosary and Mass in St Andrews Cathedral. The pro-life group thanks members of SJTB parish for attending the annual service last Thursday making it a successful and memorable occasion .We were reminded during the Mass that we are all called...
NATIONAL Pro Life Event
Since 1967 almost 11 million unborn children have been killed in the UK. In Scotland alone, there were 18,753 unborn children killed by abortion in 2025. T This is the highest one-year figure on record. We cannot let this tragedy go unmarked and unopposed. The Annual...
Euthanasia Bill at Westminster
Euthanasia Bill at WestminsterWe are very happy to share that theEuthanasia bill as Westminster wasdefeated on Friday. Thanks for all yourprayers and efforts to lobby MP’s - welldone.Sadly the devil is still active in trying toattack life in our society. This battle...
PRO-LIFE PARISH & DIOCESAN – FINAL APPEAL
Ahead of Westminster assisted suicide vote Ahead of Westminster assisted suicide vote Bishop John Keenan has issued a pastoral letter urging Catholics across Scotland to contact their MPs ahead of the return of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill to the House...
PARISH PRO LIFE GROUP
Thank you for all your support to stop assisted suicide from being legalised. MPs will vote at Second Reading of the assisted suicide Bill in the House of Commons on 11th September. Only 12 MPs need to switch for the Bill to be defeated. Some MPs have already...
PARISH PRO LIFE GROUP
On 11 September, MPs are expected to vote again on assisted suicide. This is not simply another parliamentary debate. It is a decision that could profoundly affect how our society protects people who are seriously ill, elderly, disabled or vulnerable. We all want...
Thinking about becoming a Catholic?
Anyone wishing to know more about the Catholic faith with a view to joining the Church is encouraged to come along to RCIA. Here’s what our previous 3 Enquirers had to say about their experience – “It was a great experience for me and one of the most fulfilling things I’ve done in my life. It’s changed my life for the better!” … “I really enjoyed RCIA. The team are fantastic and encourage questions. It really felt like a safe place where questions were answered without judgement. Starting RCIA at the same time as Alpha was also encouraging as everyone was welcoming, encouraging and supportive of my journey. I feel like a member of a very big family.” … “RCIA has been one of the most meaningful and rewarding experiences of my life. The volunteers who lead the group are incredibly knowledgeable and the kindest, most genuine people. I’m sad to see it coming to an end, but I’m grateful for the impact it has had on my life. I would highly recommend it to anyone who is interested.” So if you would like to know more, then why not “come and see”! We meet every Tuesday at 7.30pm in the church hall and will start our next session on 2nd September 2025. All enquiries welcome and in strictest confidence. For more details please click the video below.
Are you looking to Book the Church Hall?
If you wish to request a booking for the Church hall please use the link below.
Divine Mercy
DIVINE MERCY PRAYER GROUP
Meetings takes place on Wednesdays at 1500 in the Oratory.
Radio Alba
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Paws for Thought
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