Saint Mirin’s Parish,
Incle Street,
Paisley PA1 1HR
Phone: 0141 889 2404
Website:
www.saintmirins.co.uk
E-
Monsignor Joseph Burke,
Administrator
Fr. Laurent Bwambale
Fr Ryan Black
Deacon Pat Doogan
Deacon Jack Gallagher (retired)
Community Prayer at St. Mirin’s Cathedral
Sunday Mass:
Vigil (Saturday) 4pm and 5.30pm
8am, 10 am and 12 noon. (Polish Mass) 2.30pm. 5.00pm
Weekdays:
Mon -
Saturday: 10.00am
Registering for Weekday / Sunday Mass
You now need to book for all masses.
You will be asked to sign in with your name and phone number for masses at the door
to comply with ‘Track and Trace’.
Please book via the online system if you can.
If you are unable to book via the online system then please phone the booking line
number on the Monday prior to the masses you wish to attend, leaving the names of
all individuals attending, a contact phone number and the day and time of the Sunday
or vigil mass you wish to attend.
0141 887 0626.
St Mirin’s Cathedral Bulletin Notices
Sunday 22nd November 2020 -
A King with a Difference!
Today is the final Sunday of the Church’s liturgical year and the year comes to its culmination with a glorious celebration—the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, the King of the Universe!! Today, Mother Church asks us to think of our God, majestic and resplendent in the glory of Heaven, being adored by all the angels and saints. However, we also ponder how Christ the King is a king with a difference.
When we think of an earthly king or ruler, even a good king, we cannot help but have the image of someone who is remote and aloof from his people, living in a palace surrounded by high walls or a moat who occasionally is seen by his subjects as he performs some public duty or other or is driven from one place to the next. The subjects are distant from their king and the king from them.
The King of the Universe, our God, is not like that. Although infinitely superior
to any earthly king or ruler, the image the Lord Himself uses to describe Himself
is that of a Shepherd-
Moreover, the King of the Universe makes it clear that He expects His subjects to follow His examples. The Gospel passage for today tells of the Day of Judgement when the King will judge all of His creation using two simple criteria: one, how do we show our loyalty and faithfulness to God? Do we pray, do we do what He asks of us? Do we truly follow Him and want to follow Him? The second of the criteria is how we put our love for God into action in dealing with our brothers and sisters, those we encounter every day? Do we show mercy, kindness or are we critical and judgemental? Do we use our words to build up or to tear down? In today’s gospel we hear Jesus’ words, “In so far as you did this to one of the least of these people, you did it to me…In so far as you neglected to do this to one of the least of these people, you neglected to do it to me!”.
We are SO blessed to have God, a King who is so good to us. Because of His benevolence,
His goodness and generosity, our King rightly deserves our loyalty and our faithfulness.
May we never let Him down but always desire to show our love and loyalty to Him.
Amen.
Prayer Requests
Of your charity, please pray for the happy repose of the souls of those who have died recently:
• Raymond McCue
• Annie Morrison
• Michael Frank
Please pray too for those whose anniversaries occur around this time, especially:
• John Joseph Lynch
• Ian McKay
• Bridget and Thomas Melly
• Jean Maria and William Tait
Please continue to pray for those who are sick, especially those from our own parish.
Renfrewshire Enters Tier 4
The First Minister declared that Renfrewshire will enter into Tier 4 from 6pm on
Friday 20th November. Maximum numbers at Masses, Funerals and Baptisms have been
reduced to 20 by law; maximum numbers at Weddings have been reduced to 15.
Because
of high demand, it is necessary to book for every Mass at the cathedral, including
weekdays. Entry to the cathedral will be refused to those who have not booked places.
There will be 15 places available via the online system (click here). Five places
for each Mass can be booked over the phone. To book over the phone for a weekday
Mass, please call Cathedral House (0141 889 2404); to book over the phone for a Vigil
or Sunday Mass, please call the Booking Number (0141 887 0626).
Booking over the telephone will be on a first-
In order to allow as many people as possible to attend Mass, there will be an additional
5pm Sunday Mass for the duration of our time in Tier 4.
Those who are unable to attend Mass should consider making use of the Dial-
House Visits to the Sick
Because of Government and Bishops’ Conference restrictions, we are still unable to
make regular, arranged visits to the sick and housebound. However, please note that
we are permitted to respond to requests for visits to the sick and housebound, especially
to administer the sacraments (Holy Communion, Confession, Sacrament of the Sick).
Please share this information with anyone who would benefit from it.
First RCIA Meeting: Monday 14th December
We have provisionally scheduled the first meeting of those interested in embarking on this year’s RCIA journey for Monday 14th December. Restrictions permitting, this will take place in the Cathedral Halls. Please share this information with those who might be interested.
If you or someone you know would be interested in taking part in the RCIA process,
please speak to Msgr Joe, Fr Ryan or Fr Laurent as soon as possible, or email the
parish at stmirinscathedral@rcdop.org.uk to arrange an appointment.
Collections
We will ordinarily publish the sums raised every two weeks. However, because the priests were isolating, the count will take place this weekend. On average, a weekly collection at the cathedral currently realises £850. Of course, everyone will have been hit financially by the pandemic; this is true also of the parish. A small increase in donations from those who can afford it would make a big difference. Thank you for your continued support.
Since we announced that major work would need to take place to replace boilers and
repair pipework, we have received several donations at Cathedral House, and a further
£1,490 on our recently-
Special Collection: Education
This collection supports the Scottish Catholic Education Service (SCES) which promotes
and protects our Catholic schools in issues of national significance, and supports
our schools, parishes and dioceses. The national office supports three employees.
In 2019 this collection a raised £18,530, which represents 50% of our expenditure
of £37,340, resulting in a shortfall of £18,810.
November Lists
The traditional November List devotion will be honoured this year, but restrictions
from the Scottish Government and the Bishops’ Conference prohibit us from distributing
blank lists. Please continue to post your completed November Lists through the letter
box at Cathedral House or email them to stmirinscathedral@rcdop.org.uk.
The priests
will celebrate Masses throughout November for the happy repose of the souls of our
beloved dead, especially those whose names appear on our November Lists. May the
souls of our beloved dead rest in the peace of Christ.
If you would like to make an offering for the Masses for the Holy Souls, please include
it with your November List, or click here. If you make an offering online, please
be sure to include details of it with your List.
Cold Cathedral
The boilers must be replaced, and pipework under the ramp at the Door of Mercy must
be repaired. The heating system in the hall is also causing problems. This work will
incur a massive expense, which will have to be added to the existing parish debt
of approximately £180,000. The diocesan Fabric and Finance Committee met on Friday
to agree terms for a loan. We will update you next weekend.
Please note that the work is not expected to be completed until early December, and
so it is possible/likely that we will have to move out of the cathedral and into
the hall for Mass, when the colder weather sets in. Over the next few weeks, please
wear extra layers at Mass. We are sorry for the inconvenience and are trying to get
the works done as soon as possible.
Commemorating Victims of Coronavirus
At the 10am Mass on Sunday 22nd November, in the month of the Holy Souls, we will
commemorate those who have died from the coronavirus. This year has been incredibly
challenging, but we thank God for the gift of faith that we have received, and we
make use of that gift by praying for those who have died, especially those whom we
have known. A candle will burn at all the Vigil Masses and Sunday Masses next weekend
as a sign of our prayers. May they rest in peace, and may this pandemic come to an
end soon.
Hawkhead Cemetery Mass
Because of Scottish Government restrictions, we are unable to celebrate the annual
Mass at Hawkhead Cemetery for the repose of the souls of those buried there. However,
the 12pm Mass on Sunday 22nd November at St Mirin’s Cathedral will be celebrated
for this same purpose. This Mass can be followed via the cathedral’s livestream.
Confessions at St Mirin’s Cathedral (during the Pandemic)
Please note that the annual diocesan Advent All-
St Mirin’s Cathedral on Social Media
The parish Facebook Page and Twitter Feed are once again live. In the coming weeks,
it is possible that we might require assistance in keeping these important channels
updated. In the meantime, please connect with us and share our content, so that more
people can find out what is happening in the mother church of our diocese!
Other News
Special Collection for Education on 22nd November 2020
This collection supports the Scottish Catholic Education Service (SCES) which promotes
and protects our Catholic schools in issues of national significance, and supports
our schools, parishes and dioceses. The national office supports three employees.
In 2018 this collection and our Friends Campaign raised £34,308, which represents
59% of our expenditure of £33,754, resulting in a small surplus of £554.
Vocations
“I shall look after my flock myself… I myself will pasture my sheep.” Is
the Lord asking you to share in his pastoral love for his people, perhaps in diocesan
priesthood, diaconate or religious life? Contact Fr John Morrison on the phone (0141
8895056) or via email (vocations@rcdop.org.uk).
Online Rosary and Stations of the Cross
You are invited to join us, Catholic Erskine, to pray the Rosary, online, Monday
– Thursday and Saturday at 12 noon each day. You are also invited to join us on Friday
at 12 noon, when we pray the Stations of the Cross. At present we are using “Mary’s
Way of the Cross” – a series of prayers, reflections and meditations as we accompany
Mary as she follows her Son on his road to Calvary. To join any of these ventures
please visit our website; www.catholicerskine.website and click onto the Rosary link.
All welcome.
Alpha Course in the Catholic Context – Diocese of Paisley Evangelisation Commission
Dear friends of Paisley diocese, the mission of the Church is to "Go, make disciples
of all nations..." (Mt 28). Alpha's mission is like it – we equip and serve the Church
in its mission to help people discover and develop a relationship with Jesus.
Jesus calls us to faithfulness to his mission regardless of the time and place we
live. We know that 2020 has been a particularly challenging year due to the Covid-
That's why, at Alpha, we want to help lighten that burden and equip parishes to raise
leaders, share the good news of Jesus, connect people with each other and with God,
and create community with other parishes. The team at Alpha -
To register for training on Saturday 14th November 10am-
Revision of In God’s Image
We are revising IN GOD’S IMAGE, the Safeguarding Policy Manual of the Catholic Church
in Scotland. We welcome online comments to improve our Safeguarding practice by 30th
November 2020. We want to hear from all who are interested in keeping children and
vulnerable adults safe, above all from survivors or victims. You can comment anonymously.
To speak to someone directly, please email: IGI.Comments@bcos.org.uk or write to:
In God’s Image, Bishops’ Conference of Scotland, 64 Aitken Street, AIRDRIE, ML6 6LT.
Community Circle of Prayer
Every Friday evening, people gather online at 7pm for the Community Circle of Prayer.
This half-
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 (https://zoom.us/j/8510142970?pwd=UUtVa2ZhOFUxa2NSZmJCckZOek0rUT09).
Just click and you are in! All welcome, from wherever you are.
Beware of ‘Protect Scotland’ App Scams
If you are contacted by NHS (test and protect), it will be by phone on a single national
telephone number 0800 030 8012. Scammers are contacting the public advising them
that they have been in near contact with someone who has tested positive with Coronavirus
and must get a test, and self-
Marriage Matters (www.twoinoneflesh.org.uk) for the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Always be ready. Jesus said we must always be ready for His second coming, ready
to meet Him. Being ‘ready’ doesn’t mean spending all the time doing religious things.
For married couples, being ‘ready’ means being ready to listen to each other, sharing
thoughts and feelings. Keep your ‘love tank’ full by thinking of ways he or she can
be surprised by love.
Safeguarding ‘Thought for the Month’ (November 2020)
The Catholic Church is committed to respecting, protecting and nurturing the dignity
of all people.
Working to Eradicate Domestic Abuse
The Scottish Interfaith Group on Domestic Abuse invites you to their Webinar on Wednesday
25th November 7.30pm (International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women).
The webinar will inform you with: insights into domestic abuse from a survivor: how
COVID-
Working to Eradicate Domestic Abuse
The Scottish Interfaith Group on Domestic Abuse invites you to their Webinar on Wednesday
25th November 7.30pm (International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women).
The webinar will inform you with: insights into domestic abuse from a survivor: how
COVID-
The Scottish Interfaith Group on Domestic Abuse invites you to their Webinar on Wednesday
25th November 7.30pm (International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women).
The webinar will inform you with: insights into domestic abuse from a survivor: how
COVID-
who has tested positive with Coronavirus and must get a test, and self-
Marriage Matters (www.twoinoneflesh.org.uk) for the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Always be ready. Jesus said we must always be ready for His second coming, ready to meet Him. Being ‘ready’ doesn’t mean spending all the time doing religious things. For married couples, being ‘ready’ means being ready to listen to each other, sharing thoughts and feelings. Keep your ‘love tank’ full by thinking of ways he or she can be surprised by love.
Safeguarding ‘Thought for the Month’ (November 2020)
The Catholic Church is committed to respecting, protecting and nurturing the dignity of all people.
Working to Eradicate Domestic Abuse
The Scottish Interfaith Group on Domestic Abuse invites you to their Webinar on Wednesday
25th November 7.30pm (International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women).
The webinar will inform you with: insights into domestic abuse from a survivor: how
COVID-
Because of high demand, it is necessary to book for every Mass at the cathedral, including weekdays. Entry to the cathedral will be refused to those who have not booked places.
There will be 15 places available via the online system (click here). Five places for each Mass can be booked over the phone. To book over the phone for a weekday Mass, please call Cathedral House (0141 889 2404); to book over the phone for a Vigil or Sunday Mass, please call the Booking Number (0141 887 0626).
Booking over the telephone will be on a first-
In order to allow as many people as possible to attend Mass, there will be an additional 5pm Sunday Mass for the duration of our time in Tier 4.
Those who are unable to attend Mass should consider making use of the Dial-
House Visits to the Sick
Because of Government and Bishops’ Conference restrictions, we are still unable to make regular, arranged visits to the sick and housebound. However, please note that we are permitted to respond to requests for visits to the sick and housebound, especially to administer the sacraments (Holy Communion, Confession, Sacrament of the Sick). Please share this information with anyone who would benefit from it.
First RCIA Meeting: Monday 14th December
We have provisionally scheduled the first meeting of those interested in embarking on this year’s RCIA journey for Monday 14th December. Restrictions permitting, this will take place in the Cathedral Halls. Please share this information with those who might be interested.
If you or someone you know would be interested in taking part in the RCIA process, please speak to Msgr Joe, Fr Ryan or Fr Laurent as soon as possible, or email the parish at stmirinscathedral@rcdop.org.uk to arrange an appointment.
Collections
We will ordinarily publish the sums raised every two weeks. However, because the priests were isolating, the count will take place this weekend. On average, a weekly collection at the cathedral currently realises £850. Of course, everyone will have been hit financially by the pandemic; this is true also of the parish. A small increase in donations from those who can afford it would make a big difference. Thank you for your continued support.
Since we announced that major work would need to take place to replace boilers and
repair pipework, we have received several donations at Cathedral House, and a further
£1,490 on our recently-
Special Collection: Education
This collection supports the Scottish Catholic Education Service (SCES) which promotes and protects our Catholic schools in issues of national significance, and supports our schools, parishes and dioceses. The national office supports three employees. In 2019 this collection a raised £18,530, which represents 50% of our expenditure of £37,340, resulting in a shortfall of £18,810.
November Lists
The traditional November List devotion will be honoured this year, but restrictions from the Scottish Government and the Bishops’ Conference prohibit us from distributing blank lists. Please continue to post your completed November Lists through the letter box at Cathedral House or email them to stmirinscathedral@rcdop.org.uk.
The priests will celebrate Masses throughout November for the happy repose of the souls of our beloved dead, especially those whose names appear on our November Lists. May the souls of our beloved dead rest in the peace of Christ.
If you would like to make an offering for the Masses for the Holy Souls, please include it with your November List, or click here. If you make an offering online, please be sure to include details of it with your List.
Cold Cathedral
The boilers must be replaced, and pipework under the ramp at the Door of Mercy must be repaired. The heating system in the hall is also causing problems. This work will incur a massive expense, which will have to be added to the existing parish debt of approximately £180,000. The diocesan Fabric and Finance Committee met on Friday to agree terms for a loan. We will update you next weekend.
Please note that the work is not expected to be completed until early December, and so it is possible/likely that we will have to move out of the cathedral and into the hall for Mass, when the colder weather sets in. Over the next few weeks, please wear extra layers at Mass. We are sorry for the inconvenience and are trying to get the works done as soon as possible.
Commemorating Victims of Coronavirus
At the 10am Mass on Sunday 22nd November, in the month of the Holy Souls, we will commemorate those who have died from the coronavirus. This year has been incredibly challenging, but we thank God for the gift of faith that we have received, and we make use of that gift by praying for those who have died, especially those whom we have known. A candle will burn at all the Vigil Masses and Sunday Masses next weekend as a sign of our prayers. May they rest in peace, and may this pandemic come to an end soon.
Hawkhead Cemetery Mass
Because of Scottish Government restrictions, we are unable to celebrate the annual Mass at Hawkhead Cemetery for the repose of the souls of those buried there. However, the 12pm Mass on Sunday 22nd November at St Mirin’s Cathedral will be celebrated for this same purpose. This Mass can be followed via the cathedral’s livestream.
Confessions at St Mirin’s Cathedral (during the Pandemic)
Please note that the annual diocesan Advent All-
St Mirin’s Cathedral on Social Media
The parish Facebook Page and Twitter Feed are once again live. In the coming weeks, it is possible that we might require assistance in keeping these important channels updated. In the meantime, please connect with us and share our content, so that more people can find out what is happening in the mother church of our diocese!
Other News
Special Collection for Education on 22nd November 2020
This collection supports the Scottish Catholic Education Service (SCES) which promotes and protects our Catholic schools in issues of national significance, and supports our schools, parishes and dioceses. The national office supports three employees. In 2018 this collection and our Friends Campaign raised £34,308, which represents 59% of our expenditure of £33,754, resulting in a small surplus of £554.
Vocations
“I shall look after my flock myself… I myself will pasture my sheep.” Is the Lord asking you to share in his pastoral love for his people, perhaps in diocesan priesthood, diaconate or religious life? Contact Fr John Morrison on the phone (0141 8895056) or via email (vocations@rcdop.org.uk).
Online Rosary and Stations of the Cross
You are invited to join us, Catholic Erskine, to pray the Rosary, online, Monday – Thursday and Saturday at 12 noon each day. You are also invited to join us on Friday at 12 noon, when we pray the Stations of the Cross. At present we are using “Mary’s Way of the Cross” – a series of prayers, reflections and meditations as we accompany Mary as she follows her Son on his road to Calvary. To join any of these ventures please visit our website; www.catholicerskine.website and click onto the Rosary link. All welcome.
Alpha Course in the Catholic Context – Diocese of Paisley Evangelisation Commission
Dear friends of Paisley diocese, the mission of the Church is to "Go, make disciples of all nations..." (Mt 28). Alpha's mission is like it – we equip and serve the Church in its mission to help people discover and develop a relationship with Jesus.
Jesus calls us to faithfulness to his mission regardless of the time and place we
live. We know that 2020 has been a particularly challenging year due to the Covid-
That's why, at Alpha, we want to help lighten that burden and equip parishes to raise
leaders, share the good news of Jesus, connect people with each other and with God,
and create community with other parishes. The team at Alpha -
To register for training on Saturday 14th November 10am-
Revision of In God’s Image
We are revising IN GOD’S IMAGE, the Safeguarding Policy Manual of the Catholic Church in Scotland. We welcome online comments to improve our Safeguarding practice by 30th November 2020. We want to hear from all who are interested in keeping children and vulnerable adults safe, above all from survivors or victims. You can comment anonymously. To speak to someone directly, please email: IGI.Comments@bcos.org.uk or write to: In God’s Image, Bishops’ Conference of Scotland, 64 Aitken Street, AIRDRIE, ML6 6LT.
Community Circle of Prayer
Every Friday evening, people gather online at 7pm for the Community Circle of Prayer.
This half-
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 (https://zoom.us/j/8510142970?pwd=UUtVa2ZhOFUxa2NSZmJCckZOek0rUT09). Just click and you are in! All welcome, from wherever you are.
Beware of ‘Protect Scotland’ App Scams
If you are contacted by NHS (test and protect), it will be by phone on a single national telephone number 0800 030 8012. Scammers are contacting the public advising them that they have been in near contact with someone
who has tested positive with Coronavirus and must get a test, and self-
Marriage Matters (www.twoinoneflesh.org.uk) for the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Always be ready. Jesus said we must always be ready for His second coming, ready to meet Him. Being ‘ready’ doesn’t mean spending all the time doing religious things. For married couples, being ‘ready’ means being ready to listen to each other, sharing thoughts and feelings. Keep your ‘love tank’ full by thinking of ways he or she can be surprised by love.
Safeguarding ‘Thought for the Month’ (November 2020)
The Catholic Church is committed to respecting, protecting and nurturing the dignity of all people.
Working to Eradicate Domestic Abuse
The Scottish Interfaith Group on Domestic Abuse invites you to their Webinar on Wednesday
25th November 7.30pm (International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women).
The webinar will inform you with: insights into domestic abuse from a survivor: how
COVID-
Because of high demand, it is necessary to book for every Mass at the cathedral, including weekdays. Entry to the cathedral will be refused to those who have not booked places.
There will be 15 places available via the online system (click here). Five places for each Mass can be booked over the phone. To book over the phone for a weekday Mass, please call Cathedral House (0141 889 2404); to book over the phone for a Vigil or Sunday Mass, please call the Booking Number (0141 887 0626).
Booking over the telephone will be on a first-
In order to allow as many people as possible to attend Mass, there will be an additional 5pm Sunday Mass for the duration of our time in Tier 4.
Those who are unable to attend Mass should consider making use of the Dial-
House Visits to the Sick
Because of Government and Bishops’ Conference restrictions, we are still unable to make regular, arranged visits to the sick and housebound. However, please note that we are permitted to respond to requests for visits to the sick and housebound, especially to administer the sacraments (Holy Communion, Confession, Sacrament of the Sick). Please share this information with anyone who would benefit from it.
First RCIA Meeting: Monday 14th December
We have provisionally scheduled the first meeting of those interested in embarking on this year’s RCIA journey for Monday 14th December. Restrictions permitting, this will take place in the Cathedral Halls. Please share this information with those who might be interested.
If you or someone you know would be interested in taking part in the RCIA process, please speak to Msgr Joe, Fr Ryan or Fr Laurent as soon as possible, or email the parish at stmirinscathedral@rcdop.org.uk to arrange an appointment.
Collections
We will ordinarily publish the sums raised every two weeks. However, because the priests were isolating, the count will take place this weekend. On average, a weekly collection at the cathedral currently realises £850. Of course, everyone will have been hit financially by the pandemic; this is true also of the parish. A small increase in donations from those who can afford it would make a big difference. Thank you for your continued support.
Since we announced that major work would need to take place to replace boilers and
repair pipework, we have received several donations at Cathedral House, and a further
£1,490 on our recently-
Special Collection: Education
This collection supports the Scottish Catholic Education Service (SCES) which promotes and protects our Catholic schools in issues of national significance, and supports our schools, parishes and dioceses. The national office supports three employees. In 2019 this collection a raised £18,530, which represents 50% of our expenditure of £37,340, resulting in a shortfall of £18,810.
November Lists
The traditional November List devotion will be honoured this year, but restrictions from the Scottish Government and the Bishops’ Conference prohibit us from distributing blank lists. Please continue to post your completed November Lists through the letter box at Cathedral House or email them to stmirinscathedral@rcdop.org.uk.
The priests will celebrate Masses throughout November for the happy repose of the souls of our beloved dead, especially those whose names appear on our November Lists. May the souls of our beloved dead rest in the peace of Christ.
If you would like to make an offering for the Masses for the Holy Souls, please include it with your November List, or click here. If you make an offering online, please be sure to include details of it with your List.
Cold Cathedral
The boilers must be replaced, and pipework under the ramp at the Door of Mercy must be repaired. The heating system in the hall is also causing problems. This work will incur a massive expense, which will have to be added to the existing parish debt of approximately £180,000. The diocesan Fabric and Finance Committee met on Friday to agree terms for a loan. We will update you next weekend.
Please note that the work is not expected to be completed until early December, and so it is possible/likely that we will have to move out of the cathedral and into the hall for Mass, when the colder weather sets in. Over the next few weeks, please wear extra layers at Mass. We are sorry for the inconvenience and are trying to get the works done as soon as possible.
Commemorating Victims of Coronavirus
At the 10am Mass on Sunday 22nd November, in the month of the Holy Souls, we will commemorate those who have died from the coronavirus. This year has been incredibly challenging, but we thank God for the gift of faith that we have received, and we make use of that gift by praying for those who have died, especially those whom we have known. A candle will burn at all the Vigil Masses and Sunday Masses next weekend as a sign of our prayers. May they rest in peace, and may this pandemic come to an end soon.
Hawkhead Cemetery Mass
Because of Scottish Government restrictions, we are unable to celebrate the annual Mass at Hawkhead Cemetery for the repose of the souls of those buried there. However, the 12pm Mass on Sunday 22nd November at St Mirin’s Cathedral will be celebrated for this same purpose. This Mass can be followed via the cathedral’s livestream.
Confessions at St Mirin’s Cathedral (during the Pandemic)
Please note that the annual diocesan Advent All-
St Mirin’s Cathedral on Social Media
The parish Facebook Page and Twitter Feed are once again live. In the coming weeks, it is possible that we might require assistance in keeping these important channels updated. In the meantime, please connect with us and share our content, so that more people can find out what is happening in the mother church of our diocese!
Other News
Special Collection for Education on 22nd November 2020
This collection supports the Scottish Catholic Education Service (SCES) which promotes and protects our Catholic schools in issues of national significance, and supports our schools, parishes and dioceses. The national office supports three employees. In 2018 this collection and our Friends Campaign raised £34,308, which represents 59% of our expenditure of £33,754, resulting in a small surplus of £554.
Vocations
“I shall look after my flock myself… I myself will pasture my sheep.” Is the Lord asking you to share in his pastoral love for his people, perhaps in diocesan priesthood, diaconate or religious life? Contact Fr John Morrison on the phone (0141 8895056) or via email (vocations@rcdop.org.uk).
Online Rosary and Stations of the Cross
You are invited to join us, Catholic Erskine, to pray the Rosary, online, Monday – Thursday and Saturday at 12 noon each day. You are also invited to join us on Friday at 12 noon, when we pray the Stations of the Cross. At present we are using “Mary’s Way of the Cross” – a series of prayers, reflections and meditations as we accompany Mary as she follows her Son on his road to Calvary. To join any of these ventures please visit our website; www.catholicerskine.website and click onto the Rosary link. All welcome.
Alpha Course in the Catholic Context – Diocese of Paisley Evangelisation Commission
Dear friends of Paisley diocese, the mission of the Church is to "Go, make disciples of all nations..." (Mt 28). Alpha's mission is like it – we equip and serve the Church in its mission to help people discover and develop a relationship with Jesus.
Jesus calls us to faithfulness to his mission regardless of the time and place we
live. We know that 2020 has been a particularly challenging year due to the Covid-
That's why, at Alpha, we want to help lighten that burden and equip parishes to raise
leaders, share the good news of Jesus, connect people with each other and with God,
and create community with other parishes. The team at Alpha -
To register for training on Saturday 14th November 10am-
Revision of In God’s Image
We are revising IN GOD’S IMAGE, the Safeguarding Policy Manual of the Catholic Church in Scotland. We welcome online comments to improve our Safeguarding practice by 30th November 2020. We want to hear from all who are interested in keeping children and vulnerable adults safe, above all from survivors or victims. You can comment anonymously. To speak to someone directly, please email: IGI.Comments@bcos.org.uk or write to: In God’s Image, Bishops’ Conference of Scotland, 64 Aitken Street, AIRDRIE, ML6 6LT.
Community Circle of Prayer
Every Friday evening, people gather online at 7pm for the Community Circle of Prayer.
This half-
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 (https://zoom.us/j/8510142970?pwd=UUtVa2ZhOFUxa2NSZmJCckZOek0rUT09). Just click and you are in! All welcome, from wherever you are.
Beware of ‘Protect Scotland’ App Scams
If you are contacted by NHS (test and protect), it will be by phone on a single national telephone number 0800 030 8012. Scammers are contacting the public advising them that they have been in near contact with someone
who has tested positive with Coronavirus and must get a test, and self-
Marriage Matters (www.twoinoneflesh.org.uk) for the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Always be ready. Jesus said we must always be ready for His second coming, ready to meet Him. Being ‘ready’ doesn’t mean spending all the time doing religious things. For married couples, being ‘ready’ means being ready to listen to each other, sharing thoughts and feelings. Keep your ‘love tank’ full by thinking of ways he or she can be surprised by love.
Safeguarding ‘Thought for the Month’ (November 2020)
The Catholic Church is committed to respecting, protecting and nurturing the dignity of all people.
Working to Eradicate Domestic Abuse
The Scottish Interfaith Group on Domestic Abuse invites you to their Webinar on Wednesday
25th November 7.30pm (International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women).
The webinar will inform you with: insights into domestic abuse from a survivor: how
COVID-
St Mirin’s Cathedral Bulletin Notices
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