The Diocesan Choir presents an Evening of Sacred Choral Music on Sunday 12th May at from 6-7pm in St Mirin's Cathedral. There will be a retiring collection for Cathedral funds. All welcome.

Come along to some or all of 3 Quiz Nights in the Cathedral hall to help raise funds for the Young Adults pilgrimage to Poland later this year. £5 per ticket. Raffle prizes appreciated. Max 6 per team. The first Quiz starts at 7pm on Saturday 4th May. BYOB.

The ‘Christ in the Covenants’ series comes to an end with a talk from Fr Joe McGill, who will explore the new and eternal covenant of Christ, on Wednesday 8th May. Aged 18-35? Come along to learn more about the Faith and to meet other young Catholics. The talk begins at 7pm in the Diocesan office. It will end with Adoration and Benediction, followed by an opportunity to socialise in a local bar. Email Fr Joe McGill ([email protected]) for more info and to be added to the WhatsApp group.

MSPs will debate and vote on the general principles of the “Safe Access Zones” Bill which will make silent prayer a criminal offence near abortion clinics and, potentially, GPs, chemists and counselling services, anywhere in Scotland. Contact all your MSPs before Tuesday 30th April. For more info, visit https://www.rcdop.org.uk/news/free-2-pray-vote-in-scottish-parliament

The next Mass will be offered in St Fillan's, Houston, on Friday 3rd May at 7pm; Adoration & Confession from 6 PM. Bishop John will offer the Mass.

Mass times across the Diocese: The Diocesan website now has a central list of Mass times for all Holy Days of Obligation. You can search Masses by parish, time, and location. You can also download a spreadsheet of all the Masses in the Diocese. Visit www.rcdop.org.uk/ascension2024.

Learning more about our Faith helps us to live the fullness of Christian life: You are warmly invited to Turnbull Hall (G12 8LG) on Saturday 27th April. Three short talks on important aspects of our Faith covering the human person, culture and evangelisation and a Catholic view of womanhood will be offered. The morning is free and the programme will begin at 9am with Holy Mass and will end at 12.00 noon.

Would you like to learn to play Chess? This is an opportunity to join a small group, enjoy meeting up and playing Chess. It would be one evening per week 6.30 till 9.30pm in St Cadoc's Church Hall. Tea and Biscuits served! If you would like any more information please contact Hugh on 07488238913 Check Mate!

Today is World Day of Prayer for Vocations, “Good Shepherd Sunday.” Pray for those discerning a call to priesthood or religious life. Is that you? Please speak to our local Vocations Director, Fr. John Morrison tel: 01418895056or email [email protected]

CONFIRMATION Our P7 children will be confirmed on Wednesday 24th April at 6.30pm in St. Mirin’s Cathedral. A sincere thank you to all Parents/Carers, School Staff and Parishioners who have supported our young people in their preparations for this very special Sacrament. Please remember to keep our young parishioners in your prayers. Canon Eddie

This collection pays for our Paisley seminarians studying in Rome and Spain. Currently we have one student who is completing his studies in Rome this summer and a new student (currently in his propaedeutic year in Spain) taking his place. We also have one student studying for the permanent diaconate. In 2022 our total vocations income was £80,644 with collections raising £34,434, friends standing orders totalling £8,326, grants of £33,333 and other income of £4,551. Our total expenditure was £72,831 which included fees £59,510, student grants £6,936 and other expenses totalling £6,385- leaving a modest surplus of £7,813.

Sunday 12th May: Bishop John and the Marriage, Family, and Life Commission warmly invites you to join families throughout the Diocese for an afternoon of celebration and fun in honour of Mary our Mother! The day will begin at 2 PM in St John’s, Barrhead parish hall on Sunday the 12th of May and will include prayer, games, activities for children and refreshments for all. We will conclude with Holy Mass at 4 PM.

Please join us for a presentation on The Shroud of Turin, on Sunday, 5th May, at 1:30pm in the Hall. As we prepare to contemplate this ‘icon written in blood’ (Pope Benedict XVI). ‘This image, impressed upon the cloth, speaks to our heart and moves us to climb the hill of Calvary, to look upon the wood of the Cross, and to immerse ourselves in the eloquent silence of love.’ (Pope Francis). Guest speaker and author, Mike Pietrzyk, will be visiting St Joseph’s, Clarkston.

 “He opened their minds to understand the Scriptures.” Are you being called to help people recognise and understand God’s word? Could you be one who breaks open God’s word for people as a priest? Please speak with our local Vocations Director, Fr. John Morrison tel: 01418895056or email [email protected] 

We will be judged on how fully we commit to Safeguarding those who are vulnerable.

Join Bishop Keenan for a Holy Hour at 4pm in St Mary’s Church (Paisley) on Divine Mercy Sunday—7th April. This will  be followed by the celebration of Holy Mass at 5pm.

Due to a scheduling conflict, the talk for young adults due to take place on Wednesday 10th April has been postponed. A new date will be announced soon.

Race Night (for adults only) - Saturday 27th April 2024 at 7.30pm:  Tickets (priced at £5.00) are now on sale after all Masses this weekend.  In addition, horses for the race night are available to buy, at a cost of £5.00 per horse.  Secure your horse as soon as possible, to be in with a chance to win a prize if your horse wins the race! We are also looking for some sponsors for the races.  To be a race sponsor, all we require is for you to donate a bottle of spirits or champagne.  Your name (or business) will also be included in the Race Night programme.  If you are interested in being a sponsor, please let one of the Social Committee members know after Mass today, or contact Catherine Senior (email: [email protected] or mobile:  07555 094304) for further information.  We look forward to seeing you all at our race night on the 27th April 2024.  A fun night is in store for all!