Diocese of Paisley

Safeguarding Training – The next session will take place in St. Charles’, Paisley at 7pm . Level 1 is a 90 minute safeguarding training session for volunteers and forms a mandatory part of safe recruitment which also includes membership of the PVG Scheme (or a PVG Update). To register, please email SarahJane Colhoun at safeguardingadmin@rcdop.org.uk or telephone 0141 847 6138 stating your name and parish.

To mark this a Day of Prayer and Reflection will take place at St. Mirin's Cathedral and Hall, Paisley on 3 June 2017. This will commence in the Hall at 10am and the day will include Prayer and Praise, talks by Bishop John Keenan,  John Jackson of the Risen Christ Community and Anthony Gielty, author of 'Out of Darkness.'  There will be the opportunity for Prayer Ministry. The celebrations will conclude in the Cathedral at 5.30pm with the Vigil Mass of Pentecost. Bishop John will be the principal concelebrant and homilist.  Tea/coffee will be available. Please bring a packed lunch. All welcome.

Centenary of Fatima Family Gathering - Sunday 4th June 2017 - Christ the King Church, Howwood 2.00pm - Family activities and prayer service at the shrine of Our Lady of Fatima. 3.00pm - Mass celebrated by Bishop John Keenan with music led by the Diocesan Youth Music Group, followed by BBQ

Please call to make an appointment (clinic is every alternative Monday) or to discuss any question you may have... Please call Lucille on 0141 352 7930

Caritas Award ceremony will take place on Thursday 8th June 2017 at 2pm in the Clyde Auditorium. If you would like to join in celebrating the achievements of the pupils who have been witnessing to God’s love within your parish, please contact SCES for tickets by emailing mail@sces.uk.com by 9th May 2017. Tickets are free, but places are limited.

Paisley Synod Anniversary Mass. St. Mary’s Church, Greenock, Friday 9th June at 7.00pm. Bishop John invites parishioners and delegates to join our priests in celebrating the first anniversary of our Synod where we have the joy of publishing and distributing our Canonical Synod Document which guides our implementation this year and in the years ahead. All welcome. Refreshments afterwards.

Gentlefolk, a reminder that the Fatima Vigils (running from May - October) begin on Friday of next week. The format has been changed slightly to highlight how Mary leads us to Jesus. Please advertise/urge with appreciation.

Across (Scottish Jumbulance) – Cormack Smith will be at the 10am and 12noon masses in St. Mirin’s Cathedral on Sunday 11th June to speak about the work of Across. Across is an organisation which has a specially designed coach ambulance to take sick pilgrims to Lourdes. The coach is designed to provide a safe and comfortable transport for travellers with disabilities and illnesses. The coach will be available in the Cathedral car park along with members of the Across team. Parishioners will get a chance to have a look around the coach if they wish. If you would like any more information on this, please contact Cormack at cormacksmith123@icloud.com or telephone 07568401416.