Thank you for your generous giving last weekend. The collections raised £2,766 at St Joseph's and £155 at St Bridget's.

Due to the summer holidays the draws for July and August were delayed. July was our special summer promotional draw and there were SEVEN £100 winners: Catriona James, Anne Duncan, Sarah Rooney, Eddie McVey, Anthony Gerry Hendry, Ken McCabe, and Claire Catena. Many thanks and welcome to all our many new members who joined during the summer promotion.

There were the usual four £100 prizes for August which were won by: Claire Catena, Gerry Deeney, Helena Partyka, and Claire La Combre.

You can join the lottery for only £5 per month via the parish website or by contacting Chris McLaughlin by telephone/SMS/WhatsApp on 07957644546.

The Parish Pastoral Council will meet on Thursday 20 August 2026 at 7:00pm. If you have items to raise, please contact Andrew Killen at andrewkillen71@gmail.com or on 0141 639 2256. Minutes can be found on the website and in a folder in the side porch.

If you are seeking to join the Catholic Church, our next weekly RCIA programme will begin on Thursday 3 September at 8:00pm in the church house. Please contact Jacqueline Seenan on 07850 708418 for more information.

Join us on Monday 17 August at 12:30pm in St Joseph's for a lunchtime concert by the After8 ensemble, made up of 8 young singers studying at Scottish universities and conservatoires. They will perform in aid of Cosgrove Care — a local charity supporting young people with additional needs. Free and unticketed with a retiring collection. Please come along.

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The Diocese of Paisley Youth pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place from Thursday 1 to Friday 9 July 2027. This is for young people in S3–S6 in 2026-27. Register your interest at tinyurl.com/Y2L2027-interest.

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The monthly pro-life Mass will be held on Wednesday 19 August at 7:30pm at Holy Cross, G42 8ER. Adoration begins at 6:15pm. Tea will be served afterwards. Celebrant: Fr Edward Toner.

A Mass for the Queenship of Mary will be celebrated at St Brigid's, Toryglen, G42 0JN on Saturday 22 August — Rosary at 3:30pm, Mass at 4:00pm. For information, including the enthronement of Mary Immaculate Queen in your home, contact Jim Murphy on 07506012306 or at miq.scotland@gmail.com.

Young Caritas Scotland, launched by SCIAF, is a new national movement to engage young adults in the international work of the Catholic Church. To find out how you can get involved, please visit sciaf.org.uk/youngcaritas.

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Rachael's Vineyard offers a retreat for spiritual and emotional healing after abortion. The next retreat will be held in Glasgow from Tuesday 8 to Thursday 10 September. This confidential, supportive retreat is powerful for anyone who has been affected by their own or someone else's abortion experience. Visit rachelsvineyard.org.uk or contact Sr Andrea on 07816942824 or sisterandrea@rachelsvineyard.org.uk.

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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 4 September. Cost: £30 per person. Book at rcdop.org.uk/marchforlife2026.

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The Society for the Protection of Unborn Children national conference will be held in Glasgow on Saturday 19 September. This empowering event is a great opportunity to gather with like-minded people, learn effective strategies, and fuel your passion for defending the most vulnerable among us — unborn babies. Register at spuc.org.uk/spuc-national-conference.

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The Bishops' Conference of Scotland is encouraging us to take part in the UK Government's National Conversation, which invites people to share their experiences and hopes. Our faith calls us to be active participants in society, working for the common good. This is an opportunity for us to share the positive impact of our parishes, schools, charities and communities, as well as the values that inspire us to build a more compassionate and united society. Please complete the survey at national-conversation.ox.ac.uk.

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If you are a new volunteer, or one who completed Part 1 training more than two years ago, please sign up for one of these sessions. Contact 0141 847 6138 or safeguardingadmin@rcdop.org.uk.

• Tue 25 Aug, 7pm, Diocesan Centre, Paisley
• Sat 19 Sep, 10.30am, St Mary's, Greenock
• Tue 6 Oct, 7pm, St Joseph's, Clarkston
• Sat 14 Nov, 10.30am, Diocesan Centre, Paisley

Safeguarding Thought for August: We continue to ensure our parishes are safe places.

Bishop John's prayer intention for August: Justice and Peace. We pray for justice and peace in our communities and throughout the world. May we actively seek to build a culture of peace, addressing the injustices that divide us and working towards reconciliation and understanding among all people.

Pope Leo's August prayer intention: For evangelization in the city. Let us pray that in large cities often marked by anonymity and loneliness we find new ways to proclaim the Gospel, discovering creative paths to build community.