You are invited to: ACN in Scotland's Benefactors Event. Friday 8th July 2022 - Carfin Grotto Hall 12pm – 2pm. GUEST SPEAKER—Sister Annie Dermerjian. The afternoon will include a light lunch and conclude with a short prayer service at the grotto. All welcome! To register call 01698 337471

Would you like the opportunity to support Mary’s Meals’ work to feed hungry children in some of the world’s poorest countries and help give them a brighter future? We’re looking for church speakers to join our global movement, to help raise awareness about Mary’s Meals amongst church congregations in Lanarkshire. As a Church Speaker you can become part of our local volunteer group and share information and updates on the work of Mary’s Meals with church congregations, inspiring them to support our work.   Volunteering is fulfilling and fun. By gifting your precious free time to Mary’s Meals, you can learn useful new skills, meet new people, and make a valuable contribution to our important work to reach more hungry children with life-changing meals in schools.  We really need your help so we can keep our promise to the more than 2 million children who rely on a nutritious daily meal at school from Mary’s Meals, especially as Covid-19 has hit many developing countries so hard. WHAT ARE MARY'S MEALS UK LOOKING FOR? We are looking for confident speakers who are passionate about ending child hunger and ensuring that every child receives a daily meal in a place of education. Church speakers can help contribute to our work by sharing our story with local churches and faith groups, helping to inspire them to support us with prayers, donations or by becoming volunteers themselves. Church speakers can also choose to get involved in other activities, such as helping to organise fundraising events, distributing promotional materials or providing administrative support. This is a great opportunity to enhance your communication skills, while also making a huge impact on the lives of some of the world’s poorest children. We have great opportunities to put your skills to good use, and we will provide training and support to help you feel confident in your role. Please visit marysmeals.org.uk/volunteering, email [mailto:info@marysmeals.org%E2%80%AFor]info@marysmeals.org or call us on 0800 698 1212 to find out more. 

The recently published book, Celtic Minded 5 (£15), is being sold from some parish stalls to allow around £5 of its proceeds to help local HCPT Lourdes funds (with 25% also going to the Celtic FC Foundation charity).  Several chapters have a particularly Catholic and religious focus (schools, community, charity, ethos, heritage), including from Bishop John who reflects on Celtic’s Catholic roots and their meaning for the Church today.  If you can take a box (26 copies) or can use contacts to help raise money to send kids and helpers to Lourdes this coming July and at Easter 2023, please contact Dr Joe Bradley, editor, at jmbradleyresearch@gmail.com

Wednesday 29th June HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL! May God bless all our young parishioners - pupils and students - who are moving on this summer. Always remember - you are not alone: “God is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9) You are in our thoughts and prayers and we wish you every success in the future. Canon Eddie

The X World Meeting of Families will take place in Rome from 22- 26 June 2022. The first married couple to be declared Blessed, Luigi and Maria Beltrame Quattrocchi will be the patrons of the X World Meeting of Families. The theme for the tenth World Meeting of Families is "Family love: vocation and a path to holiness." PROGRAMME: Wednesday, 22 June: the Festival of Families in the presence of Pope Francis and will be entitled "The Beauty of the Family." Thursday 23 to Saturday 25 June - the Pastoral Congress Saturday afternoon: Holy Mass in St Peter's Square, presided over by the Pope. Sunday: the Angelus.

Fundraising for HCPT 2022/23. The recently published book, Celtic Minded 5 (£15), is being sold from some parish stalls to allow around £5 of its proceeds to help local HCPT Lourdes funds (with 25% also going to the Celtic FC Foundation charity). Several chapters have a particularly Catholic and religious focus (schools, community, charity, ethos, heritage), including from Bishop John who reflects on Celtic’s Catholic roots and their meaning for the Church today. If you can take a box (26 copies) or can use contacts to help raise money to send kids and helpers to Lourdes this coming July and at Easter 2023, please contact Dr Joe Bradley, editor, at jmbradleyresearch@gmail.com

Promoting the use of personal music for those living with Dementia. This can be a lifeline and can make living with Dementia easier and happier. They are currently building a network of Playlist for Life Help Points in the Renfrewshire community. If you are interested in free resources that might benefit those living with Dementia and/or their family/carers? By signing up they will send out the pack of resources and also offer places on their free eLearning.  To find out more  -https://www.playlistforlife.org.uk/apply-help-point/

Are you interested in learning some basic British Sign Language skills?  We are running various classes in Renfrewshire and the surrounding area.  If you would be interested in joining us in a fun, safe and relaxed environment, you will get the chance to work with our Deaf BSL tutor Graham and Communication support worker David who will ensure flowing communication all round.  You will learn about the basics of this beautiful language while finding out much more about deaf culture. All you have to do is follow us on Facebook or Twitter.  Or simply email us at westscotlandbsl@gmail.com so we can keep you up to date on the next block of classes.

Theodore House: a venue for retreat and R&R  The CHC’s residential facility, Theodore House, reopens to the public from July 2022 and offers B&B stays for individuals and small groups, as well as a unique venue for retreats, conferences and meetings. Superb value with comfortable and modern amenities on the beautiful Stonyhurst estate in the heart of the Ribble Valley. Contact manager@theodorehouse.com for enquiries.

Christian Heritage Centre: Short courses/ongoing training in Catholic theology and philosophy  The CHC’s Faith & Reason series of short courses is particularly aimed at senior leaders, teachers and catechists seeking to develop their understanding of the Church’s vision in today’s society. This year’s summer course, Catholicism & Contemporary Culture, explores the themes of truth, sacramentality and the symbolic, and the challenges to these presented by today’s culture. Runs 4th – 7th August 2022. Further information & booking: https://christianheritagecentre.com/events/faith-and-reason-2/

SUNDAY 19th JUNE - we pray for all fathers that they may be strengthened by the example of St. Joseph as they undertake their parental responsibilities and, for those who may find today difficult, may they experience God’s love and peace.

Join us in the Parish Hall at 6pm on Saturday 2nd July for a fundraising Family Quiz Night to raise money for some young volunteers travelling to Lourdes this summer with the charity Across. Entry £5 per person and tea/coffee & snacks will be provided. Maximum of 8 per team. Raffle prizes would be gratefully received. For tickets, please contact Anna (anna.gallagher2000@gmail.com)

Peter’s Pence This is the practice of the laity to provide financial support to the Holy See to allow the Holy Father the means to respond to those suffering as a result of war, oppression, natural disaster, and disease.  Catholics around the world contribute roughly £70M annually through this collection.  In 2017 this collection raised £15,191 which is fully remitted to the Apostolic Nunciature.  There will be a special collection on 25th/26th June.

Walsingham National Catholic Shrine Saturday 6th August @ 12 Noon. For more details, contact 01858 571242. You can view online at: www.walsingham.org.uk / www.prolifepilgrimage.org

Diocesan Day for Extraordinary Ministers The Diocesan Liturgy Commission will host a Day for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, and for anyone interested in learning more about the Eucharist. This will take place on Saturday 18th June in St. Mirin’s Hall 11.30am - 2.30pm.  There will be 3 short talks, with opportunities to ask questions, ending with a period of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction. A light lunch will be provided. If you have any specific dietary requirements, please bring a packed lunch. All welcome to attend. For more information, contact Fr Paul Brady on VE-LiturgyandPermanentDiaconate@rcdop.org.uk

SUNDAY 19th JUNE @ 3pm. Everyone across Scotland is invited to walk with Our Lord through the streets from St. Teresa's, Newarthill, to Carfin Grotto. ALL COMMUNICANTS AND ALTAR SERVERS ARE INVITED - and their families. If they wish, the young can wear their special outfits...

RELICS OF ST BERNADETTE TO VISIT SCOTLAND Carfin Grotto will host the relics of St Bernadette from 24th September until 2nd October 2022 – the only Scottish venue to receive the relics. This will coincide with the centenary of the Grotto on 2nd October. I am hopeful also that all the bishops of Scotland along with the Papal Nuncio will celebrate the centenary with us. I asked the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland to formally and officially declare the Grotto to be ‘The National Marian Shrine of Scotland’. They will do so at the centenary Mass.

We invite all families to make a special pledge: to pray the family rosary at home every day. Family Rosary books have been specially commissioned and printed to guide families in this simple devotion. Please visit: www.marriagefamilylife.org/books

A group of young adults are organising a Camino de Santiago pilgrimage from 18th July to 25th July 2022 which will include 5 days walking from Vigo to Santiago.  Total cost for flights and accommodation is £400.  If you would like to join them please get in touch with Stephen Jordan at mstephenjordan@gmail.com  Please express your interest by 20th June 2022.