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to the website for the parish of
Blessed John Duns Scotus
in the Gorbals Glasgow.
Home to the Franciscan friars.
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Novena in honour of St Antony
The wonder worker
Wednesday 4th June –Friday 13th June 2025
Schedule of Service
Wednesday 4th June to Friday 6th June
10am Mass with Novena Prayers and Homily.
8pm with Novena Prayers, Homily & Benediction
(Wednesday Special Blessing of Sick after 10am Mass for the sick and Special blessing for sick at 3pm)
Saturday 7th June
10am; 5.30pm Mass (Vigil), Novena Prayers and Homily (Blessing of children)
Sunday 8th June
10am; 6pm Mass with Novena Prayers and Homily
12 noon Parish Mass with Novena Prayers
Tuesday 10th June
Special Blessing of the Sick 10am Mass & 8pm Novena
Monday 9th June to Thursday 12th June
10am; 6pm Mass with Novena Prayers and Homily
8pm with Novena Prayers, Homily & Benediction
Feast Day of St Antony
Friday 13th June
Closing of Novena & Blessing of the Lilies
10am Mass with Blessing of the Lilies
3pm Blessing of the Sick and the Lilies
8pm Novena with Blessing of the Lilies

Sacrament Dates, Meetings & Classes
All parents/Guardians of those children preparing for and due to celebrate the Sacraments of Confirmation, Reconciliation, and First Eucharist, should have received letters from both parish and St Francis Primary School along with dates of parish preparations and celebrations for each appropriate Sacrament.
If for any reason a parent/Guardian of a child due for such a Sacrament has not received such information (especially if not at St Francis Primary school or attending a non-Catholic school), please contact Fr. Dónal or Fr. Caoimhín by phone or email info@blessedjohndunsscotusparish.org.
The Parish Preparation Sessions can be viewed here and are obligatory and to be attended by child and parent/guardian prior to reception and celebration of each Sacrament.
Tommy Traynor RIP
It was with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Tommy Traynor. A tireless, committed man of faith who found his spiritual home with the Franciscans in the Gorbals. He will be greatly missed by us all.
Tommy died peacefully at 5pm on Wednesday 14th May. His funeral will be on Wednesday 28th May with burial at the Linn Cemetery thereafter.
We extend our deepest condolences to his family and friends whilst also giving thanks for his enormous contributions to our parish and in particular his devotion to St Antony's Novena as well as his services at masses and funerals over many years.
May he rest in peace.
Funerals in the Parish
14th June Maire McElwee
(All funerals are at 10am unless otherwise indicated.)
SOUTHERN DEANERY NEWSLETTER NO 4
The most recent newsletter from the Archdiocese regards the Deanery Consultation process is available to read and download here. Click on the image on the left to download either page of which there are two.
There is also helpful information regards Lenten activities across the Diocese which we would encourage our parishioners to try to participate where possible. Make this Lent a more meaningful experience.