Sunday 26th November at 2.00pm in St Mary’s RC Church, 14 Patrick Street, Greenock PA16 8NA.  This is part of the annual Sixteen Days of Activism to tackle Violence Against Women and Girls.  The Service will be led by Bishop John Keenan along with leaders from other Christian communities. Refreshments afterwards in the parish hall.

Mondays 1.30pm to 3pm on November 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th. Saint Bernadette’s Church, Park Drive, Erskine. It’s free and refreshments provided. Everyone is most welcome. 

 “You must love the Lord your God with all your heart.” Do not be afraid to respond in love to God’s call within you. He will guide you. Speak to our local Vocations Director, Fr. John Morrison tel: 014188950656 or e-mail [email protected] 

Thursday 2nd November at 6pm. To register visit staloysius.org

 Fertility Care Scotland Limited (registered charity SC051574)) seeks part-time Bookkeeper, approx 4 hours p/w. Flexible work-from-home options available. Previous experience required, knowledge of Sage and online accounting programmes preferred. Email Ashlee at [email protected] or visit fertilitycare.org.uk for more details.

ALL SOULS: 2nd NOVEMBER; REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY: 12th NOVEMBER

The annual Mass will be celebrated at 2pm on Sunday 19th November. All are welcome to come and pray for the repose of the souls of those buried there. Requiescant in pace.

This takes place in the Pastoral & Social Centre on Friday 1st December 2023. Tickets will be on sale from next weekend priced at: £5.00 per adult, or £2.00 per child (over 3 years). It will be a BYOB event, and will commence at 7.30pm. Following on from the success of the St. Patrick's Night Family Ceilidh, it is anticipated that tickets will be in high demand, so please secure yours as soon as possible. Donations for the raffle will be gratefully received too. If you wish further information, or wish to secure your tickets please do not hesitate to contact Catherine Senior ([email protected] or 07555 094304), or any of the Committee. Hope to see you there!

POPE FRANCIS has invited everyone to a day of prayer, fasting, and penance for peace. The Holy Father has encouraged people of different Christian denominations, other religions, and all those who advocate for peace, to participate as they see fit, on Friday 27th October 2023. On the same day, an hour of prayer will be held at 6pm in St Peter's Square, Vatican City, with the goal of invoking peace for the world.

Pre-Advent retreat, "Why God Became Man," 24-26 November 2023. Join us for a weekend retreat just before the beginning of Advent, to give this season of preparation a clear focus on the meaning of Christmas. Preached by Fr Armand de Malleray, FSSP. Information and registration at: www.ChristianHeritageCentre.com/events/why-God-became-man

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“I have called you by your name.” Each of us has a unique calling, some specific service to offer. Perhaps the Lord is calling you to priesthood, diaconate or to consecrated life. Speak to our local Vocations Director, Fr. John Morrison tel: 014188950656 or e-mail [email protected]

St Charles’ Parish in Paisley is holding a Service of Peace this Sunday, 22nd October at 3.00pm, followed by tea, coffee and cakes in the hall. Everyone is most welcome to come along and join us in prayer for our world.

FIRST FRIDAYS FOR LIFE Will you fast and pray every First Friday for Life? Bishop John invites you to fast and pray on the First Friday of each month to protect the unborn child and for the flourishing of the Pro-Life movement so that our society will build an authentic culture of life. Join your priests throughout the diocese on the First Friday of each month as we pray for life! The next Mass is on Friday 3rd November at 7pm in St. Francis of Assisi, Port Glasgow. Adoration & Confession from 6pm.

Holy Day of Obligation Wednesday 1st November.  Masses: Vigil at 6.30pm and 10am on the day. Several year groups will join the parish Mass for the 10am Mass from St Cadoc’s and all other classes will participate online. St Clare’s Mass will take place in the school at 11.15am.

All over the world, children will be praying The Rosary on the 18th of October. This prayer initiative by AID TO THE CHURCH IN NEED (ACN) aims to rekindle faith in the power of prayer. The worldwide campaign is an invitation to remember the words of Our Lady of Fatima that the childlike and trusting prayer of the rosary can truly change the world, defeat evil and bring peace. Praying the rosary together with children will strengthen unity in the Church and among peoples. We are all called to form one family across borders, united in prayer. Out of prayer grows love for God and neighbour. The rosary opens our hearts to concrete help for the persecuted, the needy and the poor in whom Christ himself suffers. Check how many have joined to pray in your country and in the whole world! Visit: https://acninternational.org/millionchildrenpraying/

Tuesday 17th October 2023 is a world-wide day of prayer, fast & abstinence for peace in The Holy Land. Canon Eddie invites you to join him for a prayer service for peace at 10.45am - before morning Mass - and a concluding prayer service at 5.30pm. There will be Exposition throughout the day from 9.30am - 6pm affording an opportunity for private prayer. All are welcome. For those at home who wish to participate can do so via the livestream facility.

 “Come to the wedding!” There is an invitation to be shared with people to come to faith, to live the Gospel and to share in the sacraments. Could you pass on that invitation as a priest, deacon or religious? Speak to our local Vocations Director, Fr. John Morrison tel: 014188950656 or e-mail [email protected]  

All are welcome to join Bishop Keenan on Sunday 5th November at 2pm when he will celebrate the annual Mass for all those whose remains have been laid to rest in the Diocesan cemetery - St Conval's. Requiescant in pace.

On Sunday 29th October at 2.30pm at Saint Columbkille's Chapel Hall, Kirkwood Street, Rutherglen. The speakers are Canon James Duggan and Joe Livingston. The theme is Forgiveness. Sacrament of Reconciliation. Music with tea and coffee. All welcome.