St. Fillan's Church

St. Fillan's Church St. Fillan's is the Roman Catholic parish, part of the Diocese of Paisley, which serves Houston, Bridge of Weir, Crosslee and Quarriers Village.

Donate to our Restoration Fund here https://rcdop.org.uk/online-giving

This Friday our St. Fillan’s School Fayre is back! Come along for some family fun 🎪 ❤️ 6:30 - 8:00pm in St. Fillan’s Chu...
03/06/2026

This Friday our St. Fillan’s School Fayre is back! Come along for some family fun 🎪 ❤️
6:30 - 8:00pm in St. Fillan’s Church Garden £2 entry or £5 for families! Can’t wait to see you there 🙏

St Fillan’s Houston The BulletinTrinity Sunday (A) ...
30/05/2026

St Fillan’s Houston The Bulletin
Trinity Sunday (A) 31st May 2026

Vigil Mass (Saturday) 5.00pm. Holy Mass at 9.30 & 11.00am on Sunday.
Weekday Masses: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and (First) Friday at 9.30am.
Rosary before weekday Masses.
Confessions (Sacrament of Reconciliation & Penance) on Saturdays at 4.30pm.

Your prayers, please for our parish family: Muir Maxwell, Carol Burrows, Mirka Gobieska, Paul Kearney and Adrian Murrell - their carers, those in hospital and residential homes and for all suffering in mind and body: Lord, bless them with grace and peace.

RECENTLY DECEASED: Hugh Keenan, Liam Shannon (Troon) and Jim Craig.
Month’s Mind: David Greene.
ANNIVERSARIES: Kyron Keogh, James Brownridge, Allan Ford, Frances McKendrick, Linda Polonis, Fr Patrick Woods, Mgr James Cunningham, Canon John Haran: long-serving Parish Priest of St Fillan’s - grant them eternal. rest, Lord.

SPECIAL COLLECTION for Building Fund - next weekend.

SUMMER FAYRE in the Garden in aid of our St Fillan’s Primary School, organised by the Parent- Council, this Friday, 5th June, beginning at 6.30pm until 8.00pm. Entry £2. Family Ticket £5. All welcome. Pray for good weather!

HOMEBAKING DONATIONS for the above Summer Fayre would be greatly appreciated. If you are unable to bake, perhaps you could donate some locally purchased cakes for the Tea Ladies’ Stall - a Restoration Fund initiative. These can be left in church on Friday from 8.00am in plastic box by the side door.

MALAWI: St Benedict’s High School Partnership Visit to Malawi (June 8th – 18th) is in support of St Patrick’s High School, St Mary’s Special Needs School and local villages, nearby. Thanks, indeed, for the many donations this week. I shall not be travelling light!

GIFT AID & STANDING ORDER FORMS: important information in this regard at entrance of church including the necessary Standing Order and Gift Aid forms. If you have mislaid your original form, from few weeks ago – please take a second one home today and remember to return the form(s) through letterbox at house “Abbotsfield” front door or in collection basket. Thank you to those you have responded to the recent Parish Finance Appeal and for your continued generosity.

LADIES LUNCH will take place on the afternoon of Sunday 28th June in the River Inn. Tickets, which include Fizz and Canapes on arrival, two course carvery and entertainment are now on sale. Ticket/Donation to Restoration Fund – costs £45. Please support this event. Booking /further details via parish website/social media.

DAILY PRAYER IN HONOUR OF THE BLESSED TRINITY from St Patrick’s Breastplate (Lorica)

I rise up today through Your mighty strength, through my invocation of the Trinity, through my belief in its Threeness, through my avowal of its Oneness, in the power of my Creator, Saviour and Sanctifier. In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. AMcF

St Fillan’s Houston The BulletinPentecost Sunday (A) ...
23/05/2026

St Fillan’s Houston The Bulletin
Pentecost Sunday (A) 24th May 2026

Vigil Mass (Saturday) 5.00pm. Holy Mass at 9.30 & 11.00am on Sunday.
Weekday Masses: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 9.30am.
Wednesday: Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated for the pupils of P.7 in St Mirin’s Cathedral, Paisley, at 6.30pm. We remember especially them in our prayers this Pentecost weekend.
Rosary before weekday Masses.
Confessions (Sacrament of Reconciliation & Penance) on Saturdays at 4.30pm.

Your prayers, please for our parish family: Muir Maxwell, Carol Burrows, Mirka Gobieska, Paul Kearney and Adrian Murrell - their carers, those in hospital and residential homes and for all suffering in mind and body: Lord, bless them with grace and peace.

RECENTLY DECEASED: Joe Williams (Cardiff) Danny Carroll, Margaret Conway, and Jim Craig.

ANNIVERSARIES: Rose Gilchrist, Robert Hadden, Fred Hughes, James Lowrie, Eileen MacPherson, Canon Martin Doherty, Sarah Doherty, Fr James A Byers, Fr Thomas Mahon and Canon Ferdinand Tritschler (Army Chaplain during D Day and former Parish Priest of St Fillan’s) grant them eternal. rest, Lord.

MALAWI: St Benedict’s High School Partnership: small items such as pencils, biro pens, crayons, coloured pens and toothbrushes required for the forthcoming Partnership Visit in June (8th – 18th) to Malawi – St Patrick’s High School, St Mary’s Special Needs School and local villages - any portable donations-appreciated. These can be left in box at side door of church.

GIFT AID & STANDING ORDER FORMS: important information at entrance of church including the necessary Standing Order and Gift Aid forms. If you have mislaid your original form, from two weeks ago – please take a second one home today and remember to return the form(s) through letterbox at house “Abbotsfield” front door or in collection basket. Thank you to those you have already responded to the recent Parish Finance Appeal and for your continued generosity.

SUMMER FAYRE in aid of our St Fillan’s Primary School, organised by the Parent- Council, will take place in the Garden on Friday 5th June, beginning at 6.30pm until 8.00pm. Entry £2. Family Ticket £5. All welcome. Pray for good weather!

LADIES LUNCH will take place on the afternoon of Sunday 28th June in the River Inn. Tickets, which include Fizz and Canapes on arrival, two course carvery and entertainment are now on sale. Ticket/Donation to Restoration Fund – costs £45. Booking and further details to be had via parish website/social media .

HOLY SPIRIT PRAYER - PRAYER FOR PENTECOST SUNDAY: O Holy Spirit, Soul of my soul, I adore You! Enlighten me, guide me and console me. Tell me what I should do. Give me Your order. I promise to open my heart to all You desire of me and to accept all You permit to happen to me. Just make me know Your will. Amen.
AMcF

Looking for a day out with the girls that has it all? Food, drinks, fun and a chance to win some prizes… well look no fu...
22/05/2026

Looking for a day out with the girls that has it all?

Food, drinks, fun and a chance to win some prizes… well look no further 💃 St. Fillan’s presents Ladies Lunch on Sunday 28th June at the River Inn!

Tickets £45 includes a 2 course meal and entertainment to dance the day way 🪩 ❤️

Perfect gift for a friends birthday or even get a group together and let your hair down 🥳

Get your tickets here
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/stfillanschurchbuildingrestoration/2115152

SUMMER FAYREJoin us on Friday 5th June for the annual Summer Fayre in our lovely St Fillans Church gardens! We'll have f...
17/05/2026

SUMMER FAYRE

Join us on Friday 5th June for the annual Summer Fayre in our lovely St Fillans Church gardens! We'll have food, drink, games and more for all the family to celebrate the end of the school year 🩵🤎

Praying for sunshine 🙏🌞

St Fillan’s Houston The BulletinSeventh Sunday of Easter (A) ...
16/05/2026

St Fillan’s Houston The Bulletin
Seventh Sunday of Easter (A) 17th May 2026

Vigil Mass (Saturday) 5.00pm. Holy Mass at 9.30 & 11.00am on Sunday.
Weekday Masses: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 9.30am.
Rosary before weekday Masses.
Confessions (Sacrament of Reconciliation & Penance) on Saturdays at 4.30pm.

Your prayers, please for our parish family: Muir Maxwell, Carol Burrows, Mirka Gobieska, Paul Kearney and Adrian Murrell - their carers, those in hospital and residential homes and for all suffering in mind and body: Lord, bless them with grace and peace.

RECENTLY DECEASED: Margaret Gaffney and Rita Hemmens (Vancouver)

ANNIVERSARIES: David McKendrick, Lisa McKendrick (Lisa), Hugh McGonigal, Christina Ospedale and Fr Andrew Coleman - grant them eternal. rest, Lord.

SPECIAL COLLECTION today - Bishops’ Communication Commission.

TUESDAY: acquaint-visit of new P.1 (2026/27) to our school & Our Lady’s Garden.

THURSDAY MASS: P.7 (Confirmandi) Retreat Day will begin with Mass at 9.30am and conclude with visit of Bishop John. All welcome to join in this Mass of the Holy Spirit as the boys and girls prepare for Confirmation on 27th of this month.

MALAWI: St Benedict’s High School Partnership: small items such as pencils, biro pens, crayons, coloured pens and toothbrushes required for the forthcoming Partnership Visit in June (8th – 18th) to Malawi – St Patrick’s High School, St Mary’s Special Needs School and local villages - any portable donations-appreciated and can be left in box at side door of church.

RESTORATION PROJECT: several more visits were made to St Fillan’s last week by potential contractors to view and to offer us plans and costings for the works on Phase 3 - Main Church and extension/side chapel. All this is done in consultation with Historic Environment Scotland who will consider grant funding in relation to the quality and costings of the selected contractor to our historic buildings. This process should be concluded by the end of the month to allow these major works to the church-building to commence in June. Given the extent of this phase of works, estimated four months, it will be necessary to reschedule Masses and Services elsewhere during this phase of restoration works.

THANK YOU to James Mulholland, our new parish finance coordinator, for last week’s presentation: Getting Smarter: review of Standing-Orders and Gift Aid and some new ways to ensure we are able to complete the Restoration Project, ensuring the future of the historic St Fillan’s Church. More information at entrance of church today, including the necessary Standing Order and Gift Aid forms. Please return these forms through letterbox at house “Abbotsfield” front door or in collection basket. Thank you for your great response last week to the Parish Finance Appeal and continued generosity.

LADIES LUNCH will take place on the afternoon of Sunday 28th June in the River Inn. Tickets, which include Fizz and Canapes on arrival, two course carvery and entertainment are now on sale. Ticket/Donation to Restoration Fund – costs £45. Booking and further details to be had via parish website/social media. AMcF

Congratulations to all the boys and girls who made their first Holy Communion 🤍 ✝️What a beautiful blessing to welcome t...
12/05/2026

Congratulations to all the boys and girls who made their first Holy Communion 🤍 ✝️

What a beautiful blessing to welcome the children into communion with our Lord alongside their families at our Mass this weekend!

St. Fillan’s Church is honoured to support St. Fillan’s Primary School and the children’s faith journey in the Holy Sacraments ❤️

Thank you!

St Fillan’s Houston The BulletinSixth Sunday of Easter (A) ...
09/05/2026

St Fillan’s Houston The Bulletin
Sixth Sunday of Easter (A) 10th May 2026

Vigil Mass (Saturday) 5.00pm. Holy Mass at 9.30 & 11.00am on Sunday.
Weekday Masses: Monday, Tuesday and Friday at 9.30am.
THURSDAY: Mass at 9.30am & 7pm. Ascension Thursday. Holyday of Obligation.
Rosary before weekday Masses.
Confessions (Sacrament of Reconciliation & Penance) on Saturdays at 4.30pm.
First Holy Communion day was a day of great joy for our whole St Fillan’s family together.
Your prayers, please for our parish family: Muir Maxwell, Carol Burrows, Mirka Gobieska, Paul Kearney and Adrian Murrell - their carers, those in hospital and residential homes and for all suffering in mind and body: Lord, bless them with grace and peace.

FAITHFUL DEPARTED: Hugh Crawford, Doreen Barclay and Fr Patrick McSorley.

ANNIVERSARIES: Stephen McLean, Basil Lethorn, Fr John H Fitzsimmons, Fr Felix Connolly, Canon Johnny Boyle and Canon Ted Kavanagh - grant them eternal. rest, Lord.

RESTORATION PROJECT: several visits were made to St Fillan’s last week by separate contractors to view and to offer us plans and costings for the works on Phase 3 - Main Church and extension/side chapel. All this is done in consultation with Historic Environment Scotland who will consider grant funding in relation to the quality and costings of the selected contractor to our historic buildings. This process should be concluded by the end of the month to allow the major works to the church-building to commence in June. Given the extent of this phase of works, estimated four months, it may be necessary to reschedule Masses and Services elsewhere during this time. More details forthcoming.

TODAY: important Parish Appeal by James Mulholland, our new parish finance coordinator, regarding weekly offertory contributions: Getting Smarter: Standing-Orders and Gift Aid and some new ways to ensure we are able to complete the Restoration Project, ensuring the future of St Fillan’s church. Please give James your attention and respond positively to his appeal to review and improve giving. Sincere thanks to Andrew Britton, who is retiring from this role after many years of dedicated service.

SPECIAL COLLECTION next weekend - Bishops’ Communication Commission

LADIES LUNCH will take place on the afternoon of Sunday 28th June in the River Inn. Tickets, which include Fizz and Canapes on arrival, two course carvery and entertainment are now on sale. Ticket/Donation to Restoration Fund – costs £45. Booking and further details to be had via parish website/social media.

THANK YOU: last week’s Race Night raised the tremendous total sum of £1,930 - as agreed, 50% School/ 50% Parish. Thank you to the many, who supported, and even more, to those few (c.60) who attended what turned out to be an evening of much excitement, fun and camaraderie together. Noteworthy of special thanks is that small, but impressive group of school parents who with great imagination, effort and enthusiasm gave up so much of their time to make the evening such a success and happy occasion. Many thanks to you all for your continued generosity. AMcF

Another successful race night for St Fillans!Many thanks again to the Peter Scarff Social Club for allowing us to use th...
08/05/2026

Another successful race night for St Fillans!
Many thanks again to the Peter Scarff Social Club for allowing us to use their great venue free of charge to boost our fundraising!

St. Fillan’s Church & St. Fillan’s Primary School collaborated to organise this amazing night! Thank you to the Parent Council and the Restoration Fundraising Group. Members of both groups give up so much of their own time to support both our lovely school and church ❤️

A massive thank you also to Andrew Dempster our bookie and Calum Brawley our compere, you both know how to host a great race night.

I am delighted to confirm we raised an amazing £1930!

This will be split between the church and school, providing St Fillan's pupils with opportunities and resources they would not have access to without the dedication and hard work of the Parent Council.

Thank you to everyone that attended last weeks event and to those who bought horses, jockeys and raffle tickets. A special thank you to all of our race sponsors and those local businesses who continue to support the St Fillans community:

- Biology & Beyond
- Robert Kerr Partnership
- The Kennedy Clan
- The Kitchen Depot
- The Fellowes Family
- Collins Tyres
- Tesco
- Peggy Changs

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