{"id":69,"date":"2020-10-24T10:15:59","date_gmt":"2020-10-24T10:15:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stmirinscathedral.co.uk\/?page_id=69"},"modified":"2026-05-23T11:49:57","modified_gmt":"2026-05-23T11:49:57","slug":"bulletin","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stmirinscathedral.co.uk\/?page_id=69","title":{"rendered":"Bulletin"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Get the most recent news from our parish, the diocese and further afield.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"251\" src=\"https:\/\/stmirinscathedral.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Cathedral-Parish-of-St-Mirin-300x251.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1573\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmirinscathedral.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Cathedral-Parish-of-St-Mirin-300x251.png 300w, https:\/\/stmirinscathedral.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Cathedral-Parish-of-St-Mirin-768x644.png 768w, https:\/\/stmirinscathedral.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Cathedral-Parish-of-St-Mirin.png 940w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Sunday 24th May Pentecost<\/strong><br>\u00a0<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">To <strong><em>view recent editions of the bulletin and to sign up to receive the bulletin by email click <a href=\"https:\/\/us10.campaign-archive.com\/home\/?u=9b701f16a91334a6d2895d5b0&amp;id=60e6fa5a53\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"1171\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Parish News<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This Week&#8217;s News<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Prayers:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please pray for those who have died recently, including; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a>Rosemary Hunter, Larry Parker, Morag Wylie, James Hernon Lee, Danny Carroll, Winnie Millar, Margaret Tierney, John McGlennan; and for the anniversaries of those who occur around now, including Sarah Bonnar, John Andrew O\u2019Malley, Andrew Kennedy, Rena Faccanna, Lauren Wilson, Margaret Donegan, Wieslava Noga, Canon James Byers, Canon Ferdinand C. Tritschler and Fr. Thomas Mahon. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a>Please pray for the sick, especially in our parishes.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Funerals:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sadly, we have the funeral Mass for Rosemary Hunter on Wednesday at 1pm. Rosemary\u2019s remains will be received into the church on Tuesday at 7pm. Requiescat in pace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>FVA Jamie Mac \u2013 Through the Ages:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sunday afternoon at 3pm BYOB + snacks. Some tickets are still available \u2013 pay at door \u00a315. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If anyone is available at the end of event for clear up it would be much appreciated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bulletin:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Names should be submitted no later than Thursday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Confessions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No confessions Wednesday evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Foodbank:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The parish foodbank is running low on dry goods, tins etc. If you would like to donate anything, please hand it into the parish house. No perishable items please.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Clergy Moves:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bishop John has made the following clergy moves:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Father Matthew Carlin will move to the Scots College in Rome as Vice Rector;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our own Father Laurent Bahati, currently at St Mirin\u2019s&nbsp;Cathedral will move to take up the post of Administrator at St Aidan\u2019s in Johnstone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Father Paul Laverty, currently Curate at St Charles\u2019s, Paisley will move to become Curate at St Mirin\u2019s Cathedral.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Father Maurice Callaghan has been appointed Treasurer of the diocese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All moves and remits take effect as of 12noon on Friday 5<sup>th<\/sup> June.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Of course, we are very sad to see Fr Laurent move on from us but at the same time we assure Father Paul a happy welcome to the cathedral.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Wedding:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Congratulations to Nathan and Anna Maria who are getting married here in the Cathedral on Saturday<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Young adults Camino Fundraiser: <\/strong>Fr Joe McGill will be doing a sponsored climb of Ben Lomond on Wednesday 20th May to raise funds for the Diocesan Young Adults Camino this summer. More details can be found here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justgiving.com\/page\/paisleycamino\">https:\/\/www.justgiving.com\/page\/paisleycamino<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Parish Quiz:\/ Help Needed:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are looking for Quizmasters to host the quiz. If you are interested, please have a word with Father Joe. Hopefully with a few volunteers we can create a rota which means you would only be hosting the quiz a few times a year, it would be most appreciated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cathedral Traffic Cones:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please note the traffic cones that are set up between the cathedral and the hall on Sunday mornings create a walkway to allow children participating in Children\u2019s Liturgy to access the hall safely. PLEASE DO NOT MOVE THESE CONES. Thank you for your understanding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>200 Club Winners:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1<sup>st<\/sup> prize \u2014 Anne Martin<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2<sup>nd<\/sup> prize \u2014 Stephen Pratt<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3<sup>rd<\/sup> Prize \u2014 Gerry Green.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Congratulations to our winners. Prizes can be collected from the sacristy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tea &amp; Coffee after Mass in St James\u2019:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fancy a cuppa after Mass? The ladies at St James\u2019 invite you to come for a cup of tea or coffee after mass on a Sunday and get to know like-minded people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tea &amp; Coffee in Cathedral Hall:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This Sunday tea and coffee will be available in the back Hall as the front hall will be set up for Jamie Mac.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Young Adults:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Young Adults series on the Doctors of the Church continues on Wednesday 27<sup>th<\/sup> May at 7pm in the Diocesan Office, with a talk on St Teresa of Avila by Bishop Brian McGee. All young Catholics 18-35 are welcome. For more information contact Fr Joe McGill at <a href=\"mailto:Joe.mcgill@rcdop.org.uk\">Joe.mcgill@rcdop.org.uk<\/a> or Father Paul Laverty on paul.laverty@rcdop.org.uk<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mass for Marriage:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bishop Keenan warmly invites all engaged and married couples, to St Mirin\u2019s Cathedral next Sunday 31<sup>st<\/sup> May, the Solemnity of The Most Holy Trinity to celebrate the gift of marriage! The celebration begins with Mass at 11am followed by a reception in the Cathedral Hall. Please note that children and family members are most welcome! The details of those celebrating any significant anniversaries this year can be emailed to Rebecca Harrison at the Marriageandfamily@rcdop.org.uk<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>St John Ogilvie Primary School Golden Jubilee:<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">St John Ogilvie Primary School is proud to celebrate its Golden Jubilee this year, marking 50 years!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To honour this special milestone, a celebratory Mass will be held on Thursday 25th June 2026 at 10:00am in St Mirin\u2019s Cathedral. We warmly invite all former pupils, staff, families and friends of the school to join us for this memorable occasion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The celebrations will also include an Open Day at the school on Saturday 20th June, from 10:00am to 12:00pm. This will be a wonderful opportunity to reconnect, reminisce, and share in the Jubilee spirit. There will be refreshments available, along with a range of activities for all ages to enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As part of our celebrations, we are hoping to create a collection of memories from across the years. We need your help, if you have any old photographs you would be willing to share, we would be delighted to hear from you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Photos can be: Emailed to: <a href=\"mailto:stjohnogilvieenquiries@renfrewshire.gov.uk\"><strong>stjohnogilvieenquiries@renfrewshire.gov.uk<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Brought into the school office to be copied<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Photographed and sent digitally to <a href=\"mailto:stjohnogilvieenquiries@renfrewshire.gov.uk\"><strong>stjohnogilvieenquiries@renfrewshire.gov.uk<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your support in helping us mark this milestone is greatly appreciated, and we look forward to celebrating with you.<strong>P4-P7 Pentecost Retreat Day<\/strong>: The diocesan Youth Commission invites children in P4-P7 to a Retreat Day\u00a0on Sunday 24th May from 1.45pm-5pm. The theme is &#8220;Our Friends, the Saints: The Children of Mary.&#8221; The Retreat takes place in St James&#8217;s church and hall on Greenock Road in Paisley (PA3 2LD). It will include Holy Mass. A light dinner will be provided. Registration is necessary: <a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/ps-pentecost26\">https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/ps-pentecost26<\/a>.\u00a0 Email Fr Ryan for more info:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:VE-Youth@rcdop.org.uk\">VE-Youth@rcdop.org.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>Bulletin:<\/u><\/strong> Notices and names for the bulletin should be submitted no later than Thursday each week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>Contact:<\/u><\/strong> Should anyone from either parish wish to speak to a priest, please contact Cathedral House (details above).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please pray for all those working in Catholic communications and for all who encounter Christ through digital media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bulletin:<\/strong>&nbsp; Notices and names for the bulletin should be submitted no later than Thursday each week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>EXTRA NOTICES FROM DIOCESAN OFFICE<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;<strong>***New Podcast Episode***<\/strong>   A new Episode of the Diocese of Paisley Podcast is out now! Vanda meets up with the Team behind NET Scotland, to learn about the great work they do with the Youth of our Diocese, and speaks with their modern day Missionaries about why it\u2019s so important to bring the word of the Lord into schools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Safeguarding Induction Training \u2013 2026 <\/strong>  If you are a new volunteer, or one who has attended Part 1 but yet to complete Part 2 training, you are invited to sign up for one of the following training sessions.&nbsp; Please contact Sarah Jane Colhoun at the Safeguarding Office to register.&nbsp; Tel: 0141 847 6138 or <a href=\"mailto:safeguardingadmin@rcdop.org.uk\">safeguardingadmin@rcdop.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Date<\/td><td>Venue<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Saturday 16 May 2026, 10.30am<\/td><td>St. Mary\u2019s Church Hall, Greenock<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tuesday 9 June 2026, 7pm<\/td><td>Diocesan Centre Paisley<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tuesday 25 August 2026, 7pm<\/td><td>Diocesan Centre Paisley<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Saturday 19 September 2026, 10.30am<\/td><td>St Mary\u2019s Church Hall, Greenock<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tuesday 6 October 2026, 7pm<\/td><td>St Joseph\u2019s Church Hall, Clarkston<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Saturday 14 November 2026, 10.30am<\/td><td>Diocesan Centre, Paisley<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u201cHeart to Heart,&nbsp; 19 &#8211; 22 June&nbsp;2026:<\/strong> A three-day retreat for women in any state of life, based on principles of Ignatian spirituality. Guided by Fr Bernard Murphy, CFR and Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal, the retreat will seek to draw participants closer to the Lord through a greater attentiveness to His will.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/christianheritagecentre.com\/events\/heart-to-heart-retreat\">https:\/\/christianheritagecentre.com\/events\/heart-to-heart-retreat<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pregnant? Worried? No support?<\/strong>  You can choose to have your baby and we will help.  Any woman, from any ethnic origin, any religion or none, faced with a crisis pregnancy is welcome to contact The Cardinal Winning Pro-life Initiative for help and support (see poster in porch).  Phone 0141 433 2680 or 07377 565291<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Camp Out for Hope Bulletin Notice<\/strong>  Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) Scotland&nbsp;are excited to invite you to the Camp Out for Hope! This will be a powerful event to show solidarity with our suffering and displaced Christian brothers and sisters around the world. Come along for an all-night prayer vigil, opportunities to learn how you can make a real difference in the lives of others, and time to relax and build new friendships!&nbsp;  Join us on&nbsp;Saturday, 30th&nbsp;May &#8211; Sunday, 31st&nbsp;May at Carfin Grotto from 8pm &#8211; 8am. Head to trybooking.com to sign up, or scan the QR code. Spaces are limited, so signing up is essential!&nbsp;Signing up is free, and there is a special fundraising element woven into this event. Every bit helps &#8211; but the more we raise the more lives are changed! \u00a350 is a great starting point. When you sign up, you&#8217;ll get a fundraising pack and a link to join our JustGiving team page.&nbsp;  Contact ACN Scotland at <a href=\"mailto:scotland@acnuk.org\">scotland@acnuk.org<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;01698 337 470 for more information.&nbsp;Note that you must be age 16+ to participate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sponsored Fundraiser:<\/strong> This August,&nbsp;Michael Riddoch will&nbsp;be taking part in &#8220;The Drop&#8221;, a 15-mile navigation challenge which will involve&nbsp;him&nbsp;trying to find his way home&nbsp;with no phone, electronics, map, or compass. He\u2019s raising funds for the diocesan Youth Commission, which&nbsp;supports young people in our community, providing them with opportunities for growth, faith, and community involvement. To sponsor Michael, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justgiving.com\/page\/dyp2026\">https:\/\/www.justgiving.com\/page\/dyp2026<\/a>. Thank you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Festival of Synodality \u2013 Saturday 6 June 2026<\/strong>   We invite YOU to the National Festival of Synodality at Glasgow Caledonian University, a day inspired by Pope Francis\u2019 call to be \u201cwitnesses to synodality.\u201d The Festival will focus on&nbsp;Conversation in the Spirit, a simple and powerful way of communal discernment rooted in listening, conversion and mission. The day will celebrate the fruits already flourishing in the Church in Scotland and include input from Bishop Alan McGuckian SJ, Fr David McCallum SJ and Sandra Chaoul. Participants will also have the opportunity to experience Conversation in the Spirit firsthand. Lunch is included. All are welcome, especially those involved in parish and diocesan life, pastoral councils, schools and faith organisations. Tickets: \u00a365. Parishes and dioceses are encouraged to support those wishing to attend. Tickets available: bit.ly\/synodality26<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Join the inaugural Stella Maris Lourdes Pilgrimage: Mon 25 \u2013 Sat 30 May 2026<\/strong>   We warmly welcome serving or retired seafarers, fishers and their family members or carers to spend six grace-filled days of prayer, healing, and fellowship in the beautiful sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes.  This pilgrimage will be fully&nbsp;funded (including travel, accommodation, and meals).  To register your interest, or request further information please contact:  Dcn. John Fogarty: <a href=\"mailto:john.fogarty@stellamarismail.org\">john.fogarty@stellamarismail.org<\/a>&nbsp;| 07986 723015       Hugh Ramsay: <a href=\"mailto:hugh.ramsay@stellamarismail.org\">hugh.ramsay@stellamarismail.org<\/a>| 07432 654032<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>WhatsApp:<\/u><\/strong> Follow the St Mirin\u2019s Cathedral channel on WhatsApp: <a href=\"https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VbCIX8s1dAvw0CJkBv05\">https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VbCIX8s1dAvw0CJkBv05<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>Marriage Support:<\/u><\/strong> If you are just in a rut or for more serious issues \u2013 Retrouvaille could be the solution. Email <a href=\"http:\/\/www.retrouvaille.org.uk\">www.retrouvaille.org.uk<\/a>; call 0797 338 0443.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>Diocesan e-Bulletin:<\/u><\/strong> The diocesan Communications Commission has launched the Diocese of Paisley e-Bulletin. The bulletin does not replace individual parish bulletins but adds to them by allowing news and events from across the diocese to be shared with the wider diocesa<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>Madha Discount:<\/u><\/strong> Owned and run by parishioners, Madha in the Merchant City area of Glasgow offers the varied flavours of North and South Indian cuisine all under one roof. A first for Scotland! A family-owned restaurant, they serve traditional dishes of exceptional quality. Vegan and gluten-free menus available. For a 15% discount in Madha, simply mention St Mirin\u2019s Cathedral when you arrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>WhatsApp:<\/u><\/strong> Follow the St Mirin\u2019s Cathedral channel on WhatsApp: <a href=\"https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VbCIX8s1dAvw0CJkBv05\">https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VbCIX8s1dAvw0CJkBv05<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>Contact:<\/u><\/strong> Should anyone from either parish wish to speak to a priest, please contact Cathedral House (details above).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>Sick List:<\/u><\/strong> Given the complications associated with Data Protection regulations\u2014and the length of sick lists in both parishes\u2014we do not publish the names of the sick in the bulletin. Please keep all sick and housebound parishioners in your prayers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>Supporting the Parish:<\/u><\/strong> The best way to make recurring weekly or monthly donations is by setting up a standing order; you can set this up with your online banking or by calling in at a branch of your bank with the Parish bank details (from Fr Joe). Alternatively, parishioners can use PayaCharity (for single and repeat donations) but please note that PayaCharity receives 5% commission from all contributions. Following recent changes to the PayaCharity scheme, the new QR code you can scan to support the parish can be found at the top of the bulletin. Thank you for your ongoing support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>Cathedral Choir:<\/u><\/strong> If you are interested in joining the choir and meeting new people, speak with Pat Murdoch after 11am Mass or email pat_murdoch@hotmail.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>Closure of Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme:<\/u><\/strong> In late January 2026, the UK Government announced the closure of the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme, which had allowed VAT to be reclaimed on repairs to listed places of worship (including St Mirin\u2019s Cathedral), at the end of March 2026. This announcement was unexpected and will end a scheme which has been vital over many years. The Bishops&#8217; Conference is working with other stakeholders to enter dialogue with both the UK and Scottish Governments \u2013 but we need you to make representations to your MP. It is better if as many people as possible in a constituency write to their MP. More details are available on the noticeboards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>Vocations:<\/u><\/strong> Come and pray before the Blessed Sacrament for vocations to the priesthood. In St Mirin\u2019s, on Fridays, from 12 noon until 1pm; in Bishopton, on Mondays and Fridays, from 9.25am until 10am.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>Beaver Scouts:<\/u><\/strong> There are now spaces available for some more girls and boys (aged 6-7) to join the St Mirin\u2019s Beaver Scouts on Tuesdays&nbsp;from 7-8pm in the cathedral halls. Beavers believe that fun, friendship and adventure are what matter most. If you enjoy being creative, playing games, going on visits and discovering the world around you then you will love what we do. Young people aged 7 \u00bd can join the Cubs. Come along on a Tuesday or email <a href=\"mailto:stmirinscubs@gmail.com\">stmirinscubs@gmail.com<\/a> for more info.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>The Sanctuary:<\/u><\/strong> The sanctuary, as the place where the altar stands, where the word of God is proclaimed, and where the priest, the deacon, and the other ministers exercise their offices, is a place of special significance in a Catholic church. As such, everyone is reminded that before and after Mass, children and adults should refrain from entering the sanctuary, even for photographs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion:<\/u><\/strong> For various reasons, St Mirin\u2019s parish needs additional extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion who can assist at the 4pm Saturday Vigil and 8am Sunday Masses. EMHCs serve Christ\u2019s Church through bringing the gift of Jesus Christ Himself to their brothers and sisters. If you would like to know more, please speak to a priest or email <a href=\"mailto:margaret.mills@rcdop.org.uk\">margaret.mills@rcdop.org.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>Car Park Gates:<\/u><\/strong> Due to the increase in people parking all day in our car park from early morning\u2014leaving very few spaces for parishioners attending Mass\u2014we have no choice but to resume locking the car park gates from 9.15pm until 9.15am. Parishioners attending 8am weekday Masses can enter the grounds via the Incle Street gates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>Card Readers:<\/u><\/strong> Two new card readers have been installed in the cathedral. You can now donate to St Mirin\u2019s parish with the tap of a bank card or phone! These donations can be Gift Aided for those who pay tax. One card reader can be found in the porch; the other, at the side door leading to the car park. Thank you for your support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>Sacred Silence:<\/u><\/strong> At recent Parish Council meetings, the level of noise in the cathedral before and after Holy Mass has been discussed. It is worthwhile to reflect upon what the Church says about the importance of sacred silence, in the <em>General Instruction of the Roman Missal<\/em>: \u201cIt is commendable that silence to be observed in the church, in the sacristy, in the vesting room, and in adjacent areas, so that all may dispose themselves to carry out the sacred action in a devout and fitting manner.\u201d We should all try to enter into a sacred silence in preparation for\u2014and in thanksgiving after\u2014Holy Mass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>Holy Communion at Home:<\/u><\/strong> In such a large parish, it is only natural that the list of housebound parishioners should be so long. With the recent growth of the cathedral parish, this list will no doubt grow. Fr Joe and Fr Ryan are appealing for parishioners who are interested in bringing Holy Communion to the housebound. If you are interested, please email or speak with Fr Joe or Fr Ryan. All who bring Holy Communion to people\u2019s homes must be PVG-checked by the Church.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>Gift Aid:<\/u><\/strong> If you pay tax and you haven\u2019t already signed a Gift Aid declaration for the parish, please do so. All your contributions will be augmented by 25% at no cost to you. In the year 2022-2023, the Gift Aid on contributions to the cathedral parish amounted to \u00a318,000+.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>Parish Register:<\/u><\/strong> We have established a register of parishioners with contact details, enabling us to email bulletins and other important information from the parishes. To register, please visit the website. We would appreciate it if as many people as possible would register.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a><\/a><a><strong><u>Receiving Holy Communion:<\/u><\/strong><\/a> Receiving the Eucharist is the greatest gift imaginable. Before receiving Christ in the Blessed Sacrament, we are asked to make an act of reverence. After the priest, deacon or extraordinary minister of Holy Communion says, \u201cThe Body of Christ,\u201d each communicant responds, \u201cAmen,\u201d before receiving the Sacred Host. This response is a sign of our belief in the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist. Please consume the Host in front of the priest, deacon or extraordinary minister. <strong><em>If you are receiving the Host in your hand, please be careful to ensure that no particles remain on your hands.<\/em><\/strong><strong><em><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>Mailing List:<\/u><\/strong> 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. 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