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Bookkeeping
Rainbow Turtle, our Fairtrade shop in Paisley, is looking for someone with bookkeeping skills.
If you can volunteer approximately 1 day per week, please do get in touch.
More information from: kmceachen825@gmail.com
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rah - Eucharistic ministers & Readers:
In accordance with the aims of our Diocesan Synod, Monsignor Tormey, Catholic chaplain to the RAH in Paisley, is looking for Eucharistic Ministers and Readers who would be willing to 'Do their bit, make it happen' by helping at the hospital Mass at 4pm on Saturday afternoons.
This would be a great help for those patients and staff in RAH who attend the hospital Mass.
Your help would be asked to serve on a rota basis. If you are able to help please give your name and contact details to Canon Eddie
or contact:
Monsignor Tormey
St. Aidan's Johnstone
phone number 01505 320900
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FERGUSLIE CAFE:
Ferguslie Café: The café which operates out of
St. Fergus’ Paisley is looking for new volunteers.
The Café offers a lunch for up to 40 people every Sunday and it typically operates from 12 Noon till 1.30pm.
If you could help serve or prepare the food your help would be greatly appreciated.
Volunteers are welcome
to give of their time weekly, fortnightly or monthly.
If you’d like to find out more, or volunteer, please contact:
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VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED:
SPRED is a special faith programme to help parishioners with a learning disability. Due to changes within one of our groups (17-21 years) we find ourselves in need of new volunteers.
We have six young people who urgently need your help, to become a one-to-one friend.
If you are available for a couple of hours on a Wednesday evening, please consider responding to this appeal.
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The Ozanam Club,
PaisleyThe Ozanam Club is a social club for adults with additional support needs and meets on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month in
St. Mirin's, Cathedral Halls (6.30pm to 9.30pm).
The Club is run by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and benefits greatly from the support of many non-SSVP volunteers.
If you are a “people person", with patience and a good sense of humour and have some time to spare on a Friday evening then you could be exactly who we're looking for!
If you would like to find out more, please
phone Caroline O'Neill 07722445109 (After 6pm). (All volunteers must be 18+ and will require a Paisley diocesan PVG) Thank you. -
sciaf
SCIAF APPEAL
for
REFUGEES
Can you support this worthy cause?
Phone:0141 354 5555
Or, donate on line:SCIAF continues to support Migrants in a number of ways,
if you wish to support their projects, send your donations directly to their office at
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ACN Solidarity Prayer
Please join
Aid to the Church in Need
in prayer and ask God to protect the Christian people in the Middle East who are suffering discrimination and oppression because of their faith:Heavenly Father, we ask that you sustain, comfort and heal the hearts of Christians in the Middle East who are living in fear of the Islamic State. We especially remember those in Iraq and Syria.
May we in Scotland be encouraged by their example and may we never take for granted the freedom we have to follow you.
Come Holy Spirit and fill the hearts of thy faithful and enkindle in them thy love and mercy.
Compassionate creator, please forgive those who persecute Christians, reach out to them with your grace and your love.
We ask all this through your Son, Jesus. Amen
For further information about ACN and our work please contact Lorraine McMahon on 01698337470 or email lorraine.mcmahon@acnuk.org--------------------------
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Adopters needed:
We pride ourselves on being a specialised adoption service and encourage you to take
a look at our most recent inspection report at
http://www.careinspectorate.com*Have you ever considered adoption?
*Could you give a loving, stable home to a child who has suffered abuse or trauma?
*Do you have what it takes to be a ‘Therapeutic Parent’?If the answer to any of these questions is yes,
please visit our website at
http://www.stmargarets
adoption.org.uk for more information
or call 0141 332 8371 and speak to our duty worker.
or e-mail
info@stmargaretsadoption.org.uk.
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EMERGENCY AID:
* Emergency Appeal for Sri Lanka
Following the terrible attacks on Easter Sunday at churches in Sri Lanka, the Church there has set up an emergency fund and is appealing to Catholics worldwide to help rebuild the lives of those affected, and their damaged Churches. We know Catholics in Scotland also want to contribute. Please make your donation online to Missio Scotland https://www.missioscotland.com/sri-lankan-appeal
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EMERGENCY APPEALS
Responding to any disaster presents huge challenges. Often, communications are limited and damaged roads, bridges and airports all make it extremely difficult to get emergency aid to survivors. Further, many hospitals have been damaged or destroyed. There is an urgent need for temporary shelters, medical supplies, food and clean water. Long term help will be needed to help families rebuild their homes and livelihoods in the months and years ahead.
SCIAF is working closely with Caritas and others wto distribute food, water, and non-food items like soap and blankets to families in need. You can help us to provide emergency support to those who need it most by donating to our emergency appeals. United, we can help the people who are suffering throughout the world.
To make a donation you can go online at www.sciaf.org.uk and click the donate button.
You can, if you wish, donate directly via the link: https://www.sciaf.org.uk/
You can also send a cheque to SCIAF, 19 Park Circus, Glasgow, G3 6BE
Or, make a donation on the phone on 0141 354 5555.Please keep everyone affected by disasters
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PROJECT TRUTH ROADSHOW:
The Project Truth Roadshow gets together young people from across the UK to spend a week travelling around Scotland’s towns and cities, bringing the pro-life message to the public
with real joy: because life is beautiful.
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STREET PASTORS:
Could you be a Street Pastor?
Working on Saturdays
during the night time hours -
10pm until 4amStreet Pastors patrol the streets late on Saturday nights to care for, listen to and help those
who are vulnerable.
We are part of a national team first pioneered in 2003, and Street Pastors continues to grow throughout the UK and across the world.
Street pastors are trained volunteers from local churches and we care about our community.
We are usually on patrol from 10p.m. to 4a.m. on a Friday or Saturday night to care for,
listen to and help people who are out on the streets.We are led by our local coordinator and we also have support from local churches and community groups in partnership with the police, local council and other statutory agencies.
If you are over 18 and interested in finding out more about our work, or are interested in becoming a Street Pastor, please contact us using the details below:
https://streetpastors.org
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INVERCLYDE: contact the local Street Pastor Coordinator, on 0774 020 1853
or by email at inverclyde@streetpastors.org.ukInverclyde Street Pastors are recruiting
Operating now for almost 8 years locally, Inverclyde Street Pastors are out every weekend in Greenock and Gourock providing a helping hand for all who need it outside the clubs and pubs and town centres in Greenock and Gourock.
Street Pastors help in practical ways like the provision of flip-flops for girls and ladies on bare feet as they have taken off their high heels because their feet have become so sore, tin foil body warmers to those who have got very cold, first aid, water and lollipops as well as help and advice on a number of topics while others share their circumstances with Street Pastors who are able to stop and listen because they care.
Their motto is care, listen and help.
Anyone 18 and over who is a Christian with a church background from any denomination and a desire to help young people in this way can apply and there is no upper age limit. Full training is provided. Street Pastors are generally out and about from 10.30pm on a Saturday evening until about 4.00am on Sunday mornings.
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HOSPICE SHOP:
* St. Vincent's Hospice:
The Hospice wishes to recruit
local volunteers
for their Skye Crescent charity shop.
Volunteers are required to commit
to a few hours each week.
If interested, please call in at the shop
and speak with the person in charge.
ST VINCENT’S HOSPICE Could you spare a few hours a week?
We urgently need more volunteers to help in our Skye Cres Shop.
Please contact St Vincent’s Hospice today
on 01505705635; pop-in today for a form; or email volunteering@svh.co.uk for further information. Thank you. -
* FAIRTRADE and RAINBOW TURTLE, PAISLEY:
Fairtrade and Rainbow Turtle need your support:Please consider shopping from Rainbow Turtle
either at Gauze Street or on line.
It is a shocking fact that millions of poor farmers who produce the food we love still do not earn enough to feed their own families. It is time for this injustice to end.Through Fairtrade, millions of poor farmers and workers are already coming together to demand change. They are working hard to close the door on exploitation and transform their communities, supported by Fairtrade.
For ways to get involved go to:http://www.fairtrade.or.uk/Get-Involved/Currentcompaigns/
Also remember there is a Fairtrade shop in Paisley, Rainbow Turtle, 7 Gauze Street,
opposite the Abbey where you can buy Fairtrade coffee, tea, biscuits, jam, chocolate, gifts and much more. Maybe you could make a point of going into the shop during this fortnight and supporting the Fairtrade movement.
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Fundraising: Can you help make a difference?
Our charity, Traidcraft Exchange, works with some of the world’s poorest farmers, producers and artisans, helping them to work their way out of poverty.
Fundraise for Traidcraft and your efforts could transform the lives of real families in some of the world’s poorest communities. Help us continue our life-changing work.
You can start organising a fund-raising event today...
For ideas click on the link below:http://www.traidcraft.co.uk/fund-raising
The world is full of potential – for families to be fed, children educated and poverty consigned to the history books – but we need to 'Let It Grow'. Join us today and help farmers, families and communities to build a better future.
Every pound you give to Traidcraft's Let it Grow appeal will help people in developing countries to boost their skills, work together with their peers and dramatically increase their incomes. This means they'll be better able to feed
their families, keep their kids in school and get
healthcare when they're ill.
A great way to support the 'Let it Grow' campaign
is by hosting a
Big Brew fundraising event!
Order a Big Brew pack to get started,
or have a look at the resources
by clicking on the link below:http://www.traidcraft.co.uk/fund-raising
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COMMUNITY MONEY ADVICE:
One-in-seven adults in local parishes are at three months behind with bills or feel their debts are a heavy burden?
Community Money Advice Scotland (CMAS) is a Christian charity supporting independent advice centres run by churches to tackle this growing problem.
Local volunteers receive accredited training to develop their own skills and provide free face-to-face advice for anyone struggling financially due to rising rents, unpaid bills or benefit sanctions.We need your help to reach out and support those affected
across our Diocese.If you are interested in becoming a trained adviser for this vital service or would like more information, please contact:
communitymoneyadvice.com
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Is this for You?
Support Worker Required In East Renfrewshire:
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a great team helping a young man in
East Renfrewshire to live more independently!
Dominic is looking for someone energetic, forward thinking with a great sense of humour
to support him with the things that he enjoys.
Interested? If this sounds like the job for you then why don't you fill in an application, as we would love to hear from you.
If you would like to find out more about this position or our organisation then please call Zoe MacDonald, during office hours, tel. 01563 825555. You can request an application pack by calling our recruitment line, tel. 01563 825500 or visit our website:
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SUPPORT FOT THE DIOCESE:
* TEXT A DONATION:
financercdop.org.uk
Please note that the Diocese have now set up their ‘Text a Donation’ Service which allows you to send a donation to the Diocese through your mobile phone.
All you have to do is text DOPF01 to 70070. £5 is only a suggestion.
Any amount will be very much appreciated.
Helping build a future for the Faithful of Paisley Diocese
Help support the Diocese of Paisley by giving a donation or a monthly Direct Debit, contact us for more details or Text DOPF01 £5 (or other amount to) 70070.
* Worth a Thought?
Legacies: When making your Will have you thought of leaving a legacy to the parish or diocese? Gift Aid: If you pay tax ask for a Gift Aid form and with your one-off signature we get an extra 25%.
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Are you interested in becoming a member of the leading men’s lay apostolate organisation in the United Kingdom? The Knights would be delighted to welcome like-minded men to the Order
to assist in their work; to assist us in Serving God by Serving others. If you are interested please contactDirector of Membership http://www.ksc.org.uk
mailto: membership@ksc.org.uk
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