Would you like to learn to play Chess? St. Cadoc’s Chess Club welcomes anyone interested in playing chess at any level. TUESDAYS 6.30 till 9.30pm in St Cadoc's Church Hall. Tea and Biscuits served!

YOUTH HUB – Sundays (term time) 4pm - 5.30pm. New members in S1 – S3 are encouraged to come along with their friends to enjoy an afternoon of fun. ‘Book Project’ Raffle to support refugee children and young people: “Every week at the Youth Hub, we take time to work on a ‘Service Project’ to support people less fortunate than ourselves. Last term for our ‘Service’ we planned, prepared and delivered a ‘Christmas Special Elderly Project’ for the residents of Newton House Care Home. It was an amazing experience of fun and friendship for all. This term we have chosen a ‘Book Project’ for our ‘Service’ to support a Glasgow charity called, BJO Amara Association, Charity No. SC046970, who support vulnerable refugee children and young people. We plan to fundraise as much money as we can and buy as many new books as we can, by running a raffle. We are asking for YOUR help. We will be selling raffle tickets at all the Masses this weekend. It will cost £1 for a strip of tickets. The draw for the raffle will be on Sunday 30th March after the 10.00am Mass in the Parish Hall. We would be very grateful for your support in helping us to help others.” Many thanks from all at the Youth Hub.

The Diocesan Youth Office seeks to provide opportunities for children and young people from the ages of 5-35 to foster faith and develop friendships. Parents/guardians and young people can complete an online form to sign up to a mailing list and stay informed about events for young people in the Diocese of Paisley. Access the form at: www.tinyurl.com/dpy-mailing.

Could you be called to reveal God’s presence in the holy ground of people’s lives and hearts? Speak to our Diocesan Vocations Director, Fr John Morrison - Tel: 01418892602 or email [email protected].

Please join us at 7pm in the church here in St Joseph & St Patrick’s, Wemyss Bay: Thursday, 20th March  “The Eucharist, the Pearl of Great Price” by Father Jonathan Whitworth; and Wednesday, 2nd April   “Return to Me: The Sacrament of Reconciliation” by Father Ryan Black. Refreshments will be available in our church hall.

LENT RETREAT 2025: for boys in S3 to S6 in Hazelwood House, 52 First Gardens, Glasgow, G41 5NB on Friday 28th March at 8pm until Sunday 30th March at 4pm.

– Sundays (term time) 4pm - 5.30pm. New members in S1 – S3 are encouraged to come along with their friends to enjoy an afternoon of fun. ‘Book Project’ Raffle to support refugee children and young people: “Every week at the Youth Hub, we take time to work on a ‘Service Project’ to support people less fortunate than ourselves. Last term for our ‘Service’ we planned, prepared and delivered a ‘Christmas Special Elderly Project’ for the residents of Newton House Care Home. It was an amazing experience of fun and friendship for all. This term we have chosen a ‘Book Project’ for our ‘Service’ to support a Glasgow charity called, BJO Amara Association, Charity No. SC046970, who support vulnerable refugee children and young people. We plan to fundraise as much money as we can and buy as many new books as we can, by running a raffle. We are asking for YOUR help. We will be selling raffle tickets at all the Masses this weekend and next weekend. It will cost £1 for a strip of tickets. The draw for the raffle will be on Sunday 30th March after the 10.00am Mass in the Parish Hall. We would be very grateful for your support

- 8th May. To participate in the commemoration, promote peace and remember those who have perished (soldiers and civilians), the Diocesan Archive hopes to gather stories and testimonies from Catholic families and individuals who lived within the actual boundaries of the Diocese of Paisley during WWII. Do you wish to honour the memory of your relative who fought/died during WWII? Do you have interesting anecdotes on your life/a relative’s life as a Catholic during the conflict? Do you have pictures or bulletins of our parishes dating from that time? If so, you can fill up a form on the following page: https://rcdop.org.uk/diocesan-archive

A Quiz night with all proceeds going to Paisley Diocese Youth to Lourdes will be held in St. Patrick's church hall Orangefield Place Greenock on Sunday 6th April commencing at 7.30pm.sharp. BYOB and eats. £2 entry adults, children free. Tea/ Coffee biscuits will be served . Donations for the raffle will be welcome. 

- Vanda Kettelhut speaks to William More and Peter Diamond of Aid to the Church in Need about their Scottish Conference: 'Courage to be Catholic' on Saturday 29th March, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 9:30am - 4:00pm. To book tickets call the ACN office on 01698-337470 or click https://acnuk.org/event/scottish-catholic-conference/

The annual Acies ceremony of the Legion of Mary in the Diocese will take place in St Thomas's Church, Neilston on Saturday, 22nd March at 1 pm. All active, auxiliary and adjutorian members are warmly invited to come and consecrate themselves, individually and collectively, to the service of Our Blessed Lady in the year ahead. Refreshments in the hall afterwards.

The talks continue with ’Avarice  vs Charity’ by Fr Domenico Zaire on Wednesday 19th March at 7pm in the Diocesan Offices. All young catholics 18-35 are welcome. For more information contact Fr. Joe McGill at [email protected]

Mike and Alicia of The Messy Family Project (https://messyfamilyproject.org) have arrived in the UK - and will be in Glasgow in less than a week! Empowering Mums and Dads to embrace their Sacred Calling! Get your tickets now for the Family Board Meeting workshop at Hazelwood House, 52 First Gardens, Dumbreck, G41 5NB on the 17th March 2025. Meet and greet 3-4pm. Workshop 6-9pm. Come for one - or both! Http://messyfamilyglasgow.eventbrite.com 

-St John's the Evangelist, Barrhead: Catholic Mother's Play and Pray group will pray a brief stations of the cross with pre-school age children every Tuesday after 10am Mass during Lent. Welcoming all mothers/grand mothers with children to join us for this simple, beautiful prayer followed by our usual cuppa catch-up and faith fuelled chats. 

Mondays in Lent: 7.45pm, on Zoom. Praying for the unborn, their mothers and all pro-life intentions with brief reflection from a member of the clergy each week. Register at: https://bit.ly/stations25

Saturday 29th March, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 9:30am - 4:00pm. 25 Catholic charities, 4 international speakers, laity, clergy and bishops from across Scotland are eager to build the Faith. More details at: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/EHSR to register.

 St. Patrick’s will celebrate its centenary with a Mass in St. Patrick’s Church on Sunday 16th.March at 6.00pm. Bishop John will preside at this Mass which will be followed by an informal buffet. All are welcome to join in this celebration of Mass, and a special invitation is extended to those who originally came from the parish  or who have been associated with it.

Mondays in Lent: 7.45pm, on Zoom. Praying for the unborn, their mothers and all pro-life intentions with brief reflection from a member of the clergy each week. Starts 10th March.  Register at: https://bit.ly/stations25

We aim to ensure a climate of listening and respect.

8th March - 10am - 2pm raising funds for Mearns Kirk Helping Hands, a charity supporting older people and people living with dementia in East Renfrewshire. Come along and grab yourself a bargain! Free entry. Tea, coffee and home baking also on sale. Mearns Kirk Hall - 404 Mearns Road, Newton Mearns G77 5BU