At Fatima, Our Lady asked that we “pray much for priests!”

PLEASE NOTE:
Litirgies & Services have been suspended
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
due to impact of Covid 19.

WS Chaplaincy:

We’re delighted to announce that

Sunday Mass 

will be available in
St. Mirin’s
Chaplaincy Centre by UWS

at 5pm
during term time.

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Weekday Mass

will be available
Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday 
 and Thursday

at 12.30pm 
during term time.
 

In addition to our Masses there will be Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on Thursdays during term time 4-5pm.

Please come and join us!

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CREDL

Any students from Paisley Diocese studying for the Certificate in Religious Education by Distance Learning (CREDL) who require seminar assistance can contact: 

Marianne Boland
on 0141 847 6130
for more information.

For details of the CREDL course click on the link:
/further-afield

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The EU Settlement Scheme
is open for applications:

The UK’s EU Settlement Scheme is now open for APPLICATIONS and free of charge. It offers EU citizens living in the UK a legal route to remain. 

EU, EEA and Swiss citizens must apply to protect their existing rights.  Irish citizens and those with indefinite leave to remain do not need to apply.  

The scheme is open
until 30 June 2021.

Please go to the official website:
https://eucitizensrights.
campaign. gov.uk

or helpline tel:
0300 123 7379. 

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Diocesan Courage Apostolate for Catholics with Same Sex Attraction 

Paisley Diocese has set up a Courage Chapter of Pastoral Ministry for those in our diocesan community with same sex attraction, who are looking to live faithfully their Catholic faith.

Courage is an international apostolate with over 100 Chapters worldwide and endorsed by the Holy See. 

It aims to help members find peace through fellowship, prayer, the Sacraments, and an appreciation of Church’s teachings in chastity. 

It extends the Church’s invitation to a life of peace, and grace to grow in Christian maturity. 

For information or advice please email in confidence our diocesan priest chaplain at courage@rcdop.org.uk

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Diocesan
Counselling Service
for Catholics Married
in the Catholic Church

Our diocese has arranged the   services and pastoral ministry of our own Catholic Marriage Counsellor. 

If you are concerned about your relationship and feel you are both unable to reach a conclusion alone, it is likely that you will benefit from marriage counselling.
The counsellor is there to maintain a neutral, non-judgmental position as the various problematic issues are discussed.
Marriage counselling can help you gain perspective on your relationship.

Expect help with the following:  Communicate in a more constructive way; Learn why arguments escalate; Reflect on the past and how it presents in your current relationships; Learn the art of           compromise. Negotiate and resolve conflicts in a healthier way. 

For information or advice please email in confidence counselling@rcdop.org.uk

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PRAYING FOR YOU
 

We would like to invite anyone who is in need
of a prayer, for whatever the reason, to let us know.

We can unite as a 
community by joining together in #prayingforyou 

Prayer request ministry on our Diocesan website. Please visit

http://rcdop.org.uk/ prayingforyou

Please be assured of complete confidentiality
and discretion with your request.

Fertility Care Scotland clinics teaching Natural Family Planning methods are still open remotely, although our physical clinics are currently closed. Our teachers are working very hard and successfully to teach new clients via video calls, phone and charting apps.

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New Fertility Care Scotland Clinic in Paisley

 Fertility Care will run a clinic in our Diocesan offices on Monday evenings from 7 – 9pm, running alternate Monday thereafter.  They teach the Billings Ovulation Method of Natural Fertility Regulation, which helps couples achieve or postpone pregnancy in a natural way and they can help couples optimize their chances of conceiving.
The service is free and confidential.
No appointment is necessary.  

Phone: 0141 221 0858

E-Mail: info@fertilitycare.org.uk Website at www.fertilitycare.org.uk

Facebook www.facebook.com/
fertilitycarescotland   

and Twitter  www.twitter.com/
billingsscot 

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John Paul Retreats

A registered charity that aims to help families cope with bereavement, especially the loss of children.

John Paul Retreats is a newly created charity set up to help parents and siblings who are trying to cope with the loss of loved ones, either through death or other unforseen tragedy.

It provides a relaxed accommodation for grieving families and a peaceful space to reflect and share.

For further information, please tel. 07974 454856.

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UCM
BOOK of REMEMBRANCE

The U.C.M. are maintaining a Book of Remembrance for all deceased members of the Diocese. 

They are looking for names from parishes who would like their deceased U.C.M. members to be included in this book. 

Any names should be sent to    Marian Colquhoun at
billcolquhoun@yahoo.co.uk 
  
There will be an annual mass in November each year which will take place in St. Laurence’s Parish, Greenock, celebrated by Father Andrew Coleman, their Spiritual Director.

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ROUTE MAP TO RE-OPENING

PHASE 3

DETAILS OF THE DIOCESAN INSTRUCTIONS ARE AVAILABLE ON THIS WEBSITE
VIA THE FOLLOWING LINK:
                                                 /route-map-to-re-opening
 

Important up-date:BCOS Covid 19 Link

FOR FULL DETAILS CLICK ON THE BCOS LINK BELOW:
BCOS GUIDELINES

PLEASE NOTE: Since the files and documents will be updated frequently,
ONLY THE MOST RECENT VERSIONS WILL BE IN USE.  Please read the online information regularly to keep up-to-date with the latest advice.

If you know family/friends/neighbours who are parishioners
 who do not have access to the web -
please help to keep them up-to-date.

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BCOS LETTER TO PARISHES : OCTOBER 2020

"The Covid-19 Pandemic has presented the Church with unprecedented challenges. It has brought about the temporary closure of parish churches and, following the resumption of public worship, the introduction of rigorous health and safety measures to prevent transmission of the virus.
Since the resumption of public worship our parishes have been meticulous in controlling infection to ensure the safety of all those who cross the threshold of a Catholic church. The tireless work and cooperation of priests, parishioners and volunteers whose extraordinary efforts have ensured that Catholic churches are among the safest places for people to attend in the midst of this Pandemic, has been commendable.
We are now at a fragile point. The rate of Covid-19 infections appears to be on the rise and public anxiety is increasing. At this critical moment, Scotland’s bishops have written to all our parishes urging that they redouble their efforts to reduce the risk of transmission and ensure that we all adhere to the infection control measures that we have put in place.
Our discussions with the Scottish Government assure us that they are aware of our excellent protocols and trust us to see to our public worship and parish life with the discretion of good citizens and partners. Although no evidence has emerged of cases or clusters connected to our churches, we are not blasé and continue to assure the Government that we employ discretion and caution in full cooperation with the intentions of their advice.
On that basis, we have every confidence that, if parishes continue their high standards of infection control, then public worship and parish life can carry on and we will continue to be able to attend to the spiritual welfare of the nation.
Among the many terrible effects of this pandemic is a surge in cases of depression, hopelessness and suicide. The loss of normality in all its facets has left many feeling bereft and desolate, in need of spiritual solace, like never before. From long experience of plagues and disasters, the Church knows how the want of prayer and faith can do great harm to the spiritual wellbeing of our nations, and how our public worship - owed to God – can bring His special divine assistance in times of national trouble.
It is in times of greatest peril that we need the spiritual comfort of public worship most, now, more than ever, our church doors need to be open, so that worshipping in safety can continue. If we can safely visit a supermarket to feed our bodies, we can safely visit a church to feed our souls."

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* THE RENFREWSHIRE BEREAVEMENT NETWORK, comprising local hospices ACCORD and St Vincent's, as well as the Renfrewshire Health & Social Care Partnership (HSCP), Renfrewshire Council and RAMH, has recently launched a new grief and bereavement service for families in Renfrewshire.  The Network aims to provide support to people in the Renfrewshire area who are experiencing loss or dealing with grief - by offering access to the most appropriate advice, guidance and counselling available - all from a single point of access.  People who need support will be able to self-refer by contacting a new helpline where they can discuss the help they need. After an assessment, staff who have been trained to manage calls, will aim to make sure they receive the most appropriate support for their individual circumstances.  The service is available to adults in the Renfrewshire area, regardless of their gender, social group or location. Following a review of the pilot there is potential for the service to become a more permanent feature.  If you know of anyone who needs to get in touch with the Renfrewshire Bereavement Network, they can do so by calling 0800 038 6020 or by emailing: support@renfbn.org.uk.  For more information visit: www.renfbn.org.uk 

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*ADULT EDUCATION TALKS:

This series of talks continues on Monday 16th November on Zoom at 6.30pm with Mgr. Denis Carlin on the theme of Liturgy - link: 

JOIN HEREPasscode: 058852 

Future talks: Monday 21st December - Canon Michael McMahon & Fr. Ryan Black on theme of New Testament; Monday 18th January - Bishop John on theme of Teachings of Saint John Paul II.

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*COMMUNITY CIRCLE OF PRAYER: Every Friday evening people gather online at 7pm for this half hour event simply consists of a little music, some readings and the opportunity to share our prayer petitions and support others in theirs. Each week there is a different broad theme; we have explored The Call to Discipleship, Care of our Sick, Forgiveness, Guardian Angels, The Faithful Departed, The Way of the Cross to name but a few. Last week was our 6 month anniversary! Why not spend half an hour with us this Friday in community and fellowship? You would be most welcome! To join please use the Zoom link. Just click and you are in! All Welcome.
https://zoom.us/j/8510142970?pwd=UUtVa2ZhOFUxa2NSZmJCckZOek0rUT09

Community Circle of Prayer

MISSIO SCOTLAND is the Scottish branch of the Catholic Church’s mission aid agency. This enables missionaries to help communities in need through grassroots projects. They build and maintain hospitals, schools and seminaries, care for people in need and act for justice in the developing world, regardless of race, stigma, religion or gender. In 2018 this collection raised £27,557 which is fully remitted to Missio Scotland. To date for 2019 you have raised £30,705. Missio Scotland in conjunction with the various National Offices of the Pontifical Mission Societies throughout the world have today launched our #WeAreStillHere initiative, which aims to not only shine a light on our missionaries who have continued to serve in the mission countries and territories in which they work in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, but also to encourage both prayers and generosity for their work.
Missio Scotland Appeal: Texting MISSIOSCOT to 70085 will donate a default £3, while MISSIOSCOT with any number between 1-20 after it will donate your desired amount (for example MISSIOSCOT10 will donate £10).

* IMPORTANT:

Safeguarding Training Sessions - schedule postponed as a result of coronavirus pandemic.

For the attention of ALL CHURCH VOLUNTEERS with PVG CERTIFICATES:
The Diocesan Safeguarding Advisory Group has recommended that all volunteers doing regulated work with children and vulnerable adults, or both, should complete the Safeguarding Training Induction Part 1 (formerly known as Level 1) and, with the agreement of Bishop John, this will now be implemented as Diocesan policy. 

Please contact Sarah Jane at the Diocesan Safeguarding Office safeguardingadmin@rcdop.org.uk or 0141 847 6138 to register for a training session.  There will be limited space at each session, therefore volunteers should register up to one week before the date of the training session.    

Safeguarding Training, Induction Part 1 

Please contact Sarah Jane at the Diocesan Safeguarding office safeguardingadmin@rcdop.org.uk or 0141 847 6138 to register. 

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Safeguarding Training Part 2 
Safeguarding Training, Induction Part 2: The new Safeguarding Part 2  Training session, is for volunteers who have previously attended Safeguarding Training Part One, or Safeguarding Training Level one, more than 18 months ago.  If you attended Safeguarding Training Level One in 2016 or 2017, you should put your name forward for Safeguarding Training Part 2.  

Please contact Sarah Jane at the Diocesan Safeguarding office safeguardingadmin@rcdop.org.uk or 0141 847 6138 to register. 

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* Teaching R.E. in Catholic Schools:

Are you a Teacher Open to becoming an RE Specialist in our Catholic High Schools?

The University of Glasgow is offering courses to enable qualified teachers to gain an Additional Teaching Qualification in Religious Education (ATQRE), leading to GTCS 'Professional Recognition' and allowing you to become an RE specialist in the Catholic secondary school. Currently our Catholic schools in Scotland are short of around 50 RE specialists. 
If you are interested please contact the diocese at Education@rcdop.org.uk or go to: https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/education/cpd/atqre/
 
Are you an RE specialist teacher, recently qualifying or other, seeking employment? Paisley Diocese is compiling a list of RE specialists, qualifying or qualified and looking for employment in our schools, temporary or permanent, full time or part time. 
With your permission we will make this list available to our Diocesan Head Teachers, most of whom are currently looking to engage RE specialists.  Please contact Education@rcdop.org.uk

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'FORMED’  -  NEW YOUTH CLUB

St. Mirin’s Chaplaincy Center, 45 High Street, Paisley will be hosting a new club named ‘Formed’ on Monday afternoons 4.30-6.00pm 

The session is open to anyone in the present s3, s4, s5 and s6. Please come along and meet new people and find out more about your faith!

To find out more please contact Fr. John Morrison on 01418895056 or e-mail vocations@rcdop.org.uk.

All participants are required to complete a consent form this can be obtained from your Parish Priest or from Fr. Morrison. 

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* Hospital Chaplaincy Services:
Thanks to our hospital chaplains and on-call local priest for continuing to provide outstanding pastoral care for us when we are in our local hospitals.  Please remember to let our hospital chaplains know if you or a relative are going into hospital or have been in hospital for any length of time. Our chaplains do not get to see everyone and very much appreciate you letting them know directly. 

For the RAH contact Mgr. Tormey at staidan@rcdop.org.uk or tel:  01505 320 900
For the IRH contact Mgr. Gallagher at stpatrick@rcdop.org.uk or tel: 01475 720223.

There is always a priest on call 24/7 for emergency call outs, in which case families can ask the nursing staff on the ward to contact the on-call priest.

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* Society of St. Vincent de Paul Recruitment Campaign - Diocese of Paisley:

The SSVP are inviting parishioners to join the Society.  As part of an ongoing Recruitment Campaign, they have published information leaflets and posters which will be available in those parishes where the SSVP currently operate. For more details on how parishioners can to get involved, please speak
to a local SSVP member or your parish Priest.

 
LATEST NEWSLETTER click on the link /st-vincent-de-paul

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* Diocesan Offices, Paisley:

St. Francis & St. Clare Prayer Group

We are a group of Brothers and Sisters of the Franciscan Family within the Paisley Diocese.
We follow in the footsteps of St Francis of Assisi.

Struggling 
After An abortion? 

You are not alone.

Non-judgemental and confidential help
is available.

Contact us to ask about free one-to-one counselling, by email: clare@archtrust.org.uk
or by phoning the helpline on 0845 603 8501 
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm.

You can also talk to a befriender by phoning the helpline in the evening on
0845 603 8501
(7 days a week between 7pm and 10pm).
web:
http://www.archtrust.org.uk/

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Would you like to meet other young Catholics? 

20-40 Network is a Scottish networking club. We organise networking events for young Catholics aged 20-40, giving them the opportunity to meet and socialise in a friendly, relaxed environment.
Events are varied and will range from drinks in a local pub to more adventurous day trips.

To join our mailing list please email: 2040network@gmail.com 

Everyone who comes to our events is coming on their own, into the unknown, and that takes a lot of courage. We know this and have been in this position ourselves so we understand and promise you a warm welcome.
Just email 2040 network@gmail.com to buy a ticket or join our mailing list to find out about future events if you can’t make this one.
We’re also on Facebook at facebook.com/2040network

Our events are a great place for meeting fellow young Catholics. 
Just email 2040network@gmail.com to join our mailing list and to find out about future events. 

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FRIENDS NEWSLETTER
&
BENEFACTORS' MASS
 

THANK YOU TO ALL PARISHIONERS WHO HAVE SIGNED UP TO BE FRIENDS
by setting up standing order payments or making one-off donations.

The Friends Newsletter will keep you up to date with the special projects from SPRED and Seminarians to Youth, Marriage, Missio and Retired Clergy.
Bishop John will offer Mass annually on the day following the Feast of St. Mirin for the intentions of all Benefactors and their Giving in Every Season.

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* TEXT A DONATION:

Please note that the Diocese have now set up their ‘Text a Donation’ Service which allows you to send a donation to the Diocese through your mobile phone.
All you have to do is text DOPF01 to 70070. £5 is only a suggestion.
Any amount will be very much appreciated.



Helping build a future for the Faithful of Paisley Diocese

* Worth a Thought?

Legacies: When making your Will have you thought of leaving a legacy to the parish or diocese? 

Gift Aid:  If you pay tax ask for a Gift Aid form and with your one-off signature we get an extra 25%.

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