Diocese of Paisley

RECRUITMENT ADVERT PAISLEY DIOCESAN OFFICE Counsellor for Paisley diocese marriage counselling service for couples married in the Catholic church. Paisley Diocese Marriage Counselling service is looking for a counsellor (self-employed) to provide counselling sessions for clients using the service. The applicant will be a therapist with proven expertise in working with couples. The service supports couples married in the Catholic church and the service is underpinned by the Christian tradition. See the link below for further details on this opportunity. It is essential that applicants: • Are currently registered with either BACP/COSCA/UKCP or equivalent. • Have proven experience working with couples and either have/are working towards a relevant couple work qualification. The service was set up 4 years ago and is managed by the current counsellor, with whom the successful applicant would liaise. Referrals currently are mainly taken from within Paisley diocese with a significant minority from neighbouring dioceses. Sessions have resumed in the Curia offices (within the grounds of St Mirin’s Cathedral in Paisley) and, to date, have been held on Saturdays when the offices are quieter. Delivery of the sessions is not restricted to a Saturday: specific times can be determined between counsellor and clients. The diocese provides guidelines for the counselling session fees which are currently paid directly to the counsellor by the clients. The counsellor is responsible for the maintenance of all relevant records within the requirements of their governing body, have relevant professional insurance and to meet their supervision requirement as set out by their governing body. The counsellor is also responsible for managing all necessary administration involved in organising clients’ sessions. To obtain an application pack for this post please either email recruitment@rcdop.org.uk or write to Recruitment, Paisley Diocese, Diocesan Centre Cathedral Precincts, Incle Street, Paisley, PA1 1HR.

This collection supports the Scottish Catholic Education Service (SCES) which promotes and protects our Catholic schools in issues of national significance, and supports our schools, parishes and dioceses.  The national office supports three employees and we also employ four part-time local members of staff to work in our schools and on the RE curriculum.  In 2020 this collection and our Friends Campaign raised £9,447, which represents 16% of our expenditure of £57,485, resulting in a deficit of £48,038. Pre-Covid-19 (in 2019) the income was £18,529 and expenditure was £38,488 resulting in a deficit of £19,406. Our 2019 education income therefore was 48% of our expenditure. You can donate easily to this collection by visiting our ‘Online Parish Offertory’ page.  This allows you to donate to any of the causes or parishes of your choice.  Many thanks

Advent Reflections from the Scottish Laity Network

Holy Mass will be celebrated at Hawkhead Cemetery on  Sunday 21st November, for the happy repose of the souls of those buried there at 2pm. Booking is necessary. Attendees should park on Scotts Road and enter on foot via the side gate; a limited number of Blue Badge holders may enter in vehicles using the main gate. To book, visit https://hawkhead-nov21.eventbrite.co.uk; those who cannot book online can call Fr Joe or Fr Ryan on 0141 889 2404.

St Mary’s Cathedral, Aberdeen is seeking to employ a Youth Worker. Further details on the attached document