Missio Scotland is the Scottish branch of the Catholic Church’s mission aid agency. This enables missionaries to help communities in need through grassroots projects. They build and maintain hospitals, schools and seminaries, care for people in need and act for justice in the developing world, regardless of race, stigma, religion or gender. In 2020 this collection was affected by the Covid-19 restrictions so raised £15,305 (2019: £30,705) which is fully remitted to Missio Scotland.
The Bishops of Scotland will host a Mass during COP26 at St Aloysius’ Church, Rose Street, Glasgow on Sunday 7 November at 1 pm and ask for your support in publicising the event. The Mass is for Official Delegates, for Visitors to Glasgow and for the Faithful of Scotland. Places must be booked on Eventbrite in order to attend by following the link to https://mediades.co.uk/cop26/
Join us on Wednesday 27th October at 7pm for our next event at St Mirin’s Cathedral. Fr Jonathan Whitworth will speak about the Eucharist as 'the pearl of great price' (Mt 13:45-46). Afterwards, we will adore the Lord in the Blessed Sacrament and receive the Benediction of the Church. Finally, we will get together over drinks. Connect with us on social media: @DoPYoungAdults (Facebook and Twitter); @rcdopya (Instagram).
Deacon Brian Mackenzie will lead a Prayer Service titled " A Prayer For Our Earth '' This service is in preparation for COP 26 – Sunday 24th October at 4.30pm in St. Mirin'’s Cathedral. All welcome.
Bishop John will celebrate the Annual Cemetery Mass to pray for the souls of family members paid to rest in our cemetery - Sunday 14th November at 2pm. Please note later date due to Cop26.
Safeguarding Training for Church Volunteers – Part One As part of the safe recruitment procedures for the Catholic church in Scotland, new volunteers undertaking regulated work should complete an application form for their role, apply to become a member of the PVG scheme and attend Safeguarding Part One Training. Part One Training is now available to book through ‘Eventbrite’. Below are the details of each of the sessions available and the link to book your place through Eventbrite. Diocesan Centre, Paisley – Tuesday 19th October at 7pm, Tuesday 26th October at 7pm and Wednesday 17th November at 10.30am - https://dop-sg-paisley.eventbrite.co.uk St. John’s Parish Hall, Port Glasgow – Tuesday 2nd November at 7pm – https://dop-sg-portglasgow.eventbrite.co.uk St. Joseph’s Parish Hall, Clarkston – Tuesday 9th November at 7pm - https://dop-sg-clarkston.eventbrite.co.uk
A discussion on “Catholic Teacher Education: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives,’ Dr. Leonard Franchi. This new seminar series draws on the expertise of the St Andrews Foundation staff to present some innovative and challenging thinking on the aims and purpose of Catholic Teacher Education. To register for the seminars please visit https://bit.ly/3jRMCOs and indicate which seminars you would like to attend. Zoom joining details will be emailed beforehand.
The Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life is proposing spiritual, pastoral and cultural initiatives to accompany families in the face of contemporary challenges. The project is intended to support parishes, dioceses, universities and ecclesial associations in celebrating the Year “Amoris Laetitia Family,” which has been announced by Pope Francis.