Safeguarding Training for Church Volunteers – Part One As part of the safe recruitment procedures for the Catholic church in Scotland, new volunteers undertaking regulated work should complete an application form for their role, apply to become a member of the PVG scheme and attend Safeguarding Part One Training. Part One Training is now available to book through ‘Eventbrite’. Below are the details of each of the sessions available and the link to book your place through Eventbrite. Diocesan Centre, Paisley – Tuesday 19th October at 7pm, Tuesday 26th October at 7pm and Wednesday 17th November at 10.30am - https://dop-sg-paisley.eventbrite.co.uk St. John’s Parish Hall, Port Glasgow – Tuesday 2nd November at 7pm – https://dop-sg-portglasgow.eventbrite.co.uk St. Joseph’s Parish Hall, Clarkston – Tuesday 9th November at 7pm - https://dop-sg-clarkston.eventbrite.co.uk

DIOCESE OF PAISLEY Cemetery Assistant – Part time – three days (09.30am-2.00pm) 13.5 hours per week - Salary - £10.50 per hour

A discussion on “Catholic Teacher Education: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives,’ Dr. Leonard Franchi. This new seminar series draws on the expertise of the St Andrews Foundation staff to present some innovative and challenging thinking on the aims and purpose of Catholic Teacher Education. To register for the seminars please visit https://bit.ly/3jRMCOs and indicate which seminars you would like to attend. Zoom joining details will be emailed beforehand.

Saturday 23 October 2021, 1.00pm in the Eyre Hall in the Glasgow Archdiocese Offices, searching for God's voice amidst all the noise; no matter how concerning the crisis is Jesus will be there to guide us and give us hope. Speakers are: Anna Blackman - Creation & Nonviolence (Lecturer in Catholic Religious Education at the University of Glasgow). Nicolete Burbach - Living Simply (Social and environmental justice lead at the London Jesuit Centre and research associate at the Centre for Catholic Social Thought and Practice). Bishop William Nolan - Where Is God In All Of This? (Bishop of Galloway and President of the Bishops Conference of Scotland Justice & Peace Scotland Commission). To book go to: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-roar-of-many-waters-searching-for-the-voice-of-god-at-cop26-tickets-172748715057

This will take place on Wednesday 13th October at 7.00pm in St Mirin’s Cathedral. This month, we pray and celebrate the work of those involved in the Arts and Professions. These includes artists, musicians, actors, craftspeople, lawyers, the financial sector, architectures, designers and all other aspects of the arts and professions. We will pray for, and with them, commending them to St Joseph, Patron Saint of Workers. All welcome to attend this devotion. There will be Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Benediction and Evening Prayer of the Church. There is no need to book for this celebration, simply turn up and give your details for track and trace.

Saturday 23rd October. ‘The Courage to Proclaim the Gospel of Life on Post-Pandemic Britain' A Pilgrimage of Reparation and Prayer for the Sanctity of Life. The Pilgrimage commences with midday Mass in the Chapel of Reconciliation celebrated by Bishop Mark Davies of Shrewsbury. Details of the day’s programme can be found on our website at http://www.prolifepilgrimage.org To watch livestream go to the Shrine livestream (Watch Livestream - Catholic National Shrine of Our Lady)

March for Life UK This will take place on Saturday 4th September in Central London from approx. 10.00am – 4.30pm. The Diocese of Paisley together with SPUC Glasgow are organising an overnight coach which will leave from St. Mirins’ Cathedral at midnight on Friday 2nd September picking up at St Andrew’s Cathedral and Gretna Green. The coach will return from parliament square at approx. 5.30pm with an ETA of midnight. The cost per person will be £30. To book a seat please use our Eventbrite link https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/march-for-life-september-2021-coach-tickets-163611601705 We recently had the highest ever annual abortion figures in the UK. Let’s do our part in turning the tide in our nation. More information on the days’ event is available at Home - March for Life UK For all other enquiries please contact Marianne by email at curia@rcdop.org.uk or Louise at lgrant@spucscotland.org thank you.