Please join Bishop John and our Diocesan family in praying for Vocations to the Priesthood, Diaconate and the Consecrated Life at St. Mirin’s Cathedral on Thursday 14th September 7.00pm. All welcome!

*Fr Joe McGill, currently Curate at St Laurence’s Church, Greenock will move as Curate to St John’s Church, Barrhead and as an Assistant Chaplain to St Ninian’s High School, Giffnock. *Fr Paul Brady released from the remits of Vicar Episcopal for Diocesan Liturgy and Permanent Diaconate. He remains as Parish Priest of St Margaret’s parish, Johnstone. *Canon Tom Boyle appointed Vicar Episcopal for Diocesan Liturgy. He remains as Parish Priest of St Mary’s parish, Greenock. *Fr Thomas John appointed as Assistant Chaplain to the Royal Alexandra Hospital, Paisley. He remains Parish Priest of St Peter and St Paul parishes, Paisley. *Deacon Denis Murphy appointed as Director of the Permanent Diaconate.

“The Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) Bill, tabled by Gillian MacKay, will soon be debated in Holyrood. This Bill will introduce so-called buffer zones around abortion clinics. It bans prayer in certain areas – a massive attack on religious freedom – and removes a lifeline for women who want to keep their babies but feel they have no other option but abortion. Please contact your Members of the Scottish Parliament to make your views known. To enable people to contact all eight of their MSPs at once, we have created an easy-to-use webtool which can be found here: https://www.spuc.org.uk/nobufferzonesScotland. Entering your postcode brings up who your MSPs are, together with an editable email template. You can then edit the email template and submit the email to all eight of your MSPs.” Alithea Williams, Public Policy Manager

The first Meeting of the Social Committee for the new session, takes place on Thursday 7th September 2023 at 7pm in the Pastoral & Social Centre. New members are very welcome. If you wish to find out more about what's involved, please do not hesitate to contact Catherine Senior, the Secretary on: 07555 094304 or by email: [email protected]

Friday 1st December 2023. 

21st /22nd October 2023.

Sunday 24th September, 2023 3-5pm.

Wednesday 6 September 2023 7pm St Mirin’s Church Hall, Paisley Saturday 16 September 2023 10am St John’s Church Hall, Barrhead Tuesday 26 September 2023 7pm St Mary’s Church Hall, Greenock Tuesday 26 September 2023 7pm St Mary’s Church Hall, Greenock Saturday 30 September 2023 10am St Mary’s Church Hall, Greenock Saturday 7 October 2023 10am St Mirin’s Church Hall, Paisley Tuesday 7 November 2023 7pm St John’s Church Hall, Barrhead

BREAKING THE SILENCE: Pax Christi event from The Holy Land—”The View from the Occupied Territories.” 7th September at 7pm. Register in advance to receive a link for this online event. More details on Parish web.

Saint Columbkille's Chapel Hall, Kirkwood Street , Rutherglen, Glasgow G73. Sunday 27th August at 2.30pm. Speakers - Bro' Peter Petrevikius and Joe Livingston.  Theme of talks - “The Supernatural Value of Spiritual Surrender to God".  Sacrament of Reconciliation followed by Music and a cuppa.

Friday 1st September 2023

On behalf of his family, Notre Dame HS Greenock are hosting a Memorial Mass for much loved and inspirational teacher Mr Gerry McHugh on Thursday 31st August at 7pm in St Patrick's Greenock.  Everyone is welcome at this Mass to remember Mr. McHugh (R.I.P.); to pray for his eternal rest; and to pray for his family and friends.

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT & PRAYERS FOR PRIESTS On the 18th September, Bishop John, and the priests of Paisley Diocese, will gather together for a time of prayer, reflection, study, and fellowship. This is part of our programme of on-going formation as priests. You are invited to come during this day to pray for Bishop John and your priests.  There will be a time of silent Adoration before the Blessed Sacrament on Monday the 18th September from 2pm until 7pm in St. John Bosco Church, Barwood Road, Erskine.  The time will conclude at 7pm with Benediction.

 “He went up to the hills by himself to pray.” Do you feel called to follow a different path to the one people expect, a path of prayer and service? Perhaps you are being called to priestly or contemplative life. Talk to our Vocations Director, Fr. John Morrison - tel 01418895056 or email [email protected]

TUESDAY COFFEE MORNINGS in aid of Mary’s Meals : This service is available in St. Cadoc's Parish hall after 10am Mass.           

The new session of Children's Liturgy will commence on Sunday 3rd September 2023 at the 10am Mass. Children in their pre-school years of nursery, up to and including children in Primary 4, are eligible to attend. As always at the start of the new session, we are looking for volunteers to assist with this special Ministry. If you are interested or wish to find out more about what's involved, please contact Catherine Senior, the Children's Liturgy Co-ordinator (Tel: 07555 094304 or by email: [email protected]), for further information. Please give serious consideration to this request as we are always searching for new leaders and it is a good way to be involved in our Parish community. It should be noted that anyone working with children in the Parish, must be a PVG scheme member, and it is also mandatory, that volunteers attend child protection training - however, this process can be easily arranged through the Parish/Diocese.

CHILDREN’S ROSARY will meet at 6pm, in St. Cadoc’s Church and hopefully every 2 weeks from Friday 25/8/23. Please contact Síle Hessett - 07882037314. for details.

CHRISTIANS IN HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE: ETHICS & PRACTICE. Saturday 2nd September in Eyre Hall, St Andrew’s Cathedral. A one day of reflection and professional development event, covering: freedom of conscience; caring for ourselves; our relationship with God; and our vocation to care.  This event is run by St. Mary's University and the Christian Medical Fellowship. Charge of £20 includes lunch and refreshments. For details and registration, please see: : Christians in health and social care: ethics and practice - Glasgow | St Mary’s University

BEGINNING EXPERIENCE – Assisting Pastoral Care for those suffering bereavement separation, divorce or widowhood. The next meeting takes place from 29th September – 1st October at the Conforti Centre, Coatbridge. For details, email: [email protected] or call 07926571004.

2023 NATIONAL PILGRIMAGE The 2023 National Pilgrimage to pray for the Beatification of the Venerable Margaret Sinclair will take place on Sunday 17th September from 12.30pm - 6pm at St Patrick's Church, Cowgate, Edinburgh, EH1 INA. 12.30-1.50 pm Refreshments and sale of candles & goods; 2pm Holy Hour with Rosary, Confession, Silence, Hymns & Benediction; 3pm Reflection & Novena Prayers; 3.30pm Break for refreshments and sale of candles & goods; 4.30pmHoly Mass.