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Get the most recent news from our parish, the diocese and further afield.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunday 5th of July the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

To view recent editions of the bulletin and to sign up to receive the bulletin by email click here<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Parish News<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

This Week’s News<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Prayers Requested:<\/mark><\/strong> Prayers Requested:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please pray for those who have died recently, including; <\/a>Tommie Lally, Betty Donachie, Pauline Downey, John Howett, Ella Law and Sally McHugh. Also, for the 6-month mind of Anne Mackie and the anniversaries of those who occur around now including; John Graham, Tony Nunnery, Bridget & Johnny Quinn, Jean & Joe Martin, June Moore, Claire Browne, Thomas Campbell, Canon Patrick Brannan, Canon Joseph Sweeney and Father Arthur J Kilpatrick. Please pray for the sick, especially in our parish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Baptism:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This weekend, we welcome Hudson McEwan into the family of the Church through the Sacrament of Baptism. Please keep Hudson and his family in your prayers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guardians of the Blessed Sacrament:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are looking to reintroduce the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament between 10:30 and 1pm on Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays. A huge thank you to everyone who signed up to be a Guardian of the Blessed Sacrament. If you haven\u2019t had a chance to volunteer as yet, there are only 2 slots left, so now is the time to do it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Children\u2019s Liturgy:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please note that over the school summer holidays there will be no Children\u2019s Liturgy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Millions of Monica:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A new Millions of Monica\u2019s prayer group is beginning in St Charles\u2019 parish. We will meet on the first Tuesday of the month, starting on Tuesday, 4th August, from 6.30pm to 7.30pm in the church. Women are invited to gather for one hour of guided prayer, which always includes a Rosary for our children in need of God\u2019s mercy and a return to the practice of their Catholic faith. All women are welcome. Many who come are mothers, grandmothers, aunts, and confirmation sponsors, following the example of St Monica in her perseverance in prayer. This is not a support group, and no sensitive information is shared. If you would like any further information, please contact Louise at carrolllouise@hotmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Justice and Peace Scotland newsletter: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The June-August 2026 issue is out now. This features an introduction to Pope Leo\u2019s first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas <\/em>as well as regular news and updates from around the J&PS network, upcoming events, and campaign actions to support. Available at www.justiceandpeacescotland.org.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

St Mirin Cathedral Choir:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in joining the choir and meeting new people contact either Paula O\u2019Malley or Pat Murdoch after 11am Mass. Email either paula.omalley1@ntlworld.com or  pat_murdoch@hotmail.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

March for Life UK 2026:<\/u> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In partnership with SPUC you are invited to join Bishop John Keenan on his coach to London for March for Life UK 2026. Departing midnight Friday 4th September from Paisley Saint Mirin’s Cathedral, with a pickup 12:30am at Glasgow Saint Andrew’s Cathedral. Arriving in London at Emmanuel Centre approx. 7:30am to 8am Saturday 5th September for the exhibition, Mass, talks and stall. Departing on Saturday 5th September at approximately 6pm, dropping off at Glasgow and Paisley. \u00a330pp. For further details, visit https:\/\/rcdop.org.uk\/marchforlife2026<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Men of St Joseph: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Men of St Joseph wish to invite all men over the age of 18 to join them for monthly fellowship meetings, including the rosary and lectio divina. \u201cAs iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.\u201d – Proverbs 27:17. Meetings are held on the 1st Thursday of each month. The next meeting is 2nd July, 7:30-9pm, in the The Ogilvie Centre, to the left of St Aloysius church, 25 Rose Street, Glasgow, G3 6RE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact:  themosj.scotland@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Relics of Saint Gerard Majella: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Redemptorists around the world are celebrating the 300th anniversary of the birth of St Gerard Majella, an Italian lay-brother popularly invoked as The Mother’s Saint. As part of this his relics will be visiting the heart of Edinburgh: St Patrick’s Church, which was once home to a Redemptorist Community. It will take place on Saturday 18th July, with the entrance of the relics at 10am, time for personal prayer, and a Mass at 12:30pm. Fr Royston Price CSsR is organising the event and can be contacted for more details at royston.price@redemptorists.co.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

World Youth Day 2027: <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Holy Father is inviting young people from around the world to Seoul in South Korea, in August 2027. The Diocese of Paisley is responding to Pope Leo\u2019s invitation. Will you be aged 19-35 in Summer 2027? Do you want to know more? Register your interest now at www.rebrand.ly\/DPY-WYD-2027<\/a>. Email Father Ryan at VE-Youth@rcdop.org.uk<\/a> with enquiries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Free Will and Grace retreat:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Friday 28th<\/sup> August to 31st<\/sup> Monday August 2026: Join us for a theological and philosophical deep dive on one of the great themes of the Christian Faith: human freedom and Divine grace. With lectures and workshops building on Saint Thomas Aquinas’ writings, the course will also explore questions of conscience and the problem of evil. This year’s guest speaker will be Rev. Dr Simon Gaine,OP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/christianheritagecentre.com\/events\/free-will-grace-course<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Season of Creation Conference 2026: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Bishops\u2019 Conference Care of Creation Office invites you to the Season of Creation Conference 2026 on Saturday, 5th September 2026, 10am \u2013 3pm, in Eyre Hall, Archdiocese of Glasgow Offices, Clyde Street, Glasgow, G1 4JY. Our guest speaker will be Lorna Gold, Executive Director of Laudato Si\u2019 Movement, and there will be workshops on how to engage young people and parish groups. Please register here: bit.ly\/SeasonofCreation26.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sisters of the gospel Life:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pregnant? Worried? No support?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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 0101 433 2680 or 07377 565291.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please pray for those who have died recently, including; <\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EXTRA NOTICES FROM DIOCESAN OFFICE<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.  Please contact Sarah Jane Colhoun at the Safeguarding Office to register.  Tel: 0141 847 6138 or safeguardingadmin@rcdop.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date<\/td>Venue<\/td><\/tr>
Saturday 16 May 2026, 10.30am<\/td>St. Mary\u2019s Church Hall, Greenock<\/td><\/tr>
Tuesday 9 June 2026, 7pm<\/td>Diocesan Centre Paisley<\/td><\/tr>
Tuesday 25 August 2026, 7pm<\/td>Diocesan Centre Paisley<\/td><\/tr>
Saturday 19 September 2026, 10.30am<\/td>St Mary\u2019s Church Hall, Greenock<\/td><\/tr>
Tuesday 6 October 2026, 7pm<\/td>St Joseph\u2019s Church Hall, Clarkston<\/td><\/tr>
Saturday 14 November 2026, 10.30am<\/td>Diocesan Centre, Paisley<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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

Marriage Support:<\/u><\/strong> If you are just in a rut or for more serious issues \u2013 Retrouvaille could be the solution. Email www.retrouvaille.org.uk<\/a>; call 0797 338 0443.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

WhatsApp:<\/u><\/strong> Follow the St Mirin\u2019s Cathedral channel on WhatsApp: https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VbCIX8s1dAvw0CJkBv05<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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

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

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’ 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

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

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 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 stmirinscubs@gmail.com<\/a> for more info.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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 margaret.mills@rcdop.org.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

<\/a>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. If you are receiving the Host in your hand, please be careful to ensure that no particles remain on your hands.<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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. Access the form here: www.tinyurl.com\/dpy-mailing<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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