Visiting/travelling in Scotland?
Want to find out the times of Holy Mass and other Liturgical Services
throughout Scotland?
Check the Home/SCOTTISH DIOCESES page on our website.

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The Beginning Experience are holding a weekend for those who find themselves suffering bereavement through divorce, separation or widowhood. 

The weekend will take place from 22nd—24th March at St Mary’s Monastery, Kinnoull, Perth. 

For details contact: Catherine on 0131 665 3383 or email beginningesperiencescotland@hotmail.com.  Applications must be returned by 9th March 2019.

 
Would you like to meet someone special?

Let’s Meet is sort of like speed dating and is a very friendly, relaxed way to meet fellow single Catholics (Aged 21-40).

We need good, strong Catholic couples and families for the future of our Church.

So please, give our Catholic Speed Dating event a go.

Browns
Brasserie & Bar, Glasgow. 7pm,
Saturday 6th April.

To buy a £10 ticket email letsmeetscotland@gmail.com.

Catholic
People’s Week

provides holidays for Catholics where, as well as fun things and making new friendships, you also have the opportunity for daily Mass, talks, study and discussion.
All ages and stages.

Their website is at   http://www.
catholicpeoplesweeks.
org.uk/

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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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John Paul Retreats

A registered charity that aims to help families cope with bereavement, especially the loss of children.

At least five parents lose their children to death or tragedy  every day. John Paul Retreats is a newly created charity set up to help parents and siblings who are trying to cope with the loss of loved ones, either through death or other unforseen tragedy.

It provides a relaxed accommodation for grieving families and a peaceful space to reflect and share.

For further information, please tel. 07974 454856.

They are based at Flat 1-3, 1 The Terrace, Ardbeg Road, Rothesay, PA20 0NP. 

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SCIAF is delighted to bring ‘A Day in the Life of’ to Lentfest this year. Children can experience the daily routine of Norah aged 7 from Uganda and consider how different or similar it is to their own lives. There will also be an opportunity to watch a 360 degree film experience and immerse yourself in the activities of a primary school in Uganda. Some craft activities will also be available. Suitable for children and families. All welcome.

‘A Day in the Life’

Date: Saturday 23rd March 2019

Venue: AGAP, 52 Parson St, Glasgow G4 0RX

Time: 11am – 12.30pm

Free Entry

40 Days for Life Lenten prayer Vigil 8am till 8pm each day starting on Ash Wednesday at the QEUH: What are you doing for Lent? Please consider joining our peaceful prayer Vigil across the road from the Hardgate Road entrance to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital . Our Vigil starts on Ash Wednesday at 8am. To sign up email: Ogilvie2019@outlook.com  As we pray we stand in prayerful solidarity with those children, women and men whose lives have been taken/ damaged by abortion. Scotland now has the legislative power over abortion so think on these words when praying,  ‘for what we have done , for what we have failed to do’ .
 

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* Blessed John Duns Scotus:

This month’s Pro-Life Mass
Wednesday, 20 March
in Blessed John Duns Scotus,
270 Ballater St, Gorbals G5 0YT.

There will be Adoration at 6pm, followed by Rosary at 7pm
and Mass at 7.30pm.
All welcome. The celebrant will be Canon Joseph McAuley

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* Pluscarden Abbey:

The Pluscarden Pentecost Lectures 2019: A series of public lectures at Pluscarden Abbey, 11 – 13 June. 

Beauty will save the World.
Four talks by Father Martin Boland. 

No charge and all are welcome to attend.  To register for talks or accommodation please write to: Pentecost Lectures, Pluscarden Abbey, ELGIN, Moray IV30 8UA enclosing a SAE;  or email guestmaster@pluscardenabbey.org

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* MARGARET SINCLAIR:

Monthly Mass to pray for the Beatification of The Venerable Margaret Sinclair at the National Shrine located at St. Patrick’s Church, Cowgate, Edinburgh EH1 1TQ.    Every first Monday of the month at 7pm.

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Would you like to meet other young Catholics? 

20-40 Network is a new networking club being set up for Scotland. We organise networking events for young Catholics aged 20-40, giving them the opportunity to meet and socialise in a friendly, relaxed environment.

Events are varied and will range from drinks in a local pub to more adventurous day trips.
 

To join our mailing list please email: 2040network@gmail.com 

Everyone who comes to our events is coming on their own, into the unknown, and that takes a lot of courage. We know this and have been in this position ourselves so we understand and promise you a warm welcome.
Just email 2040network@gmail.com to buy a ticket or join our mailing list to find out about future events if you can’t make this one.
We’re also on Facebook at facebook.com/2040network.

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The Bishops of Scotland are keen wish to inform teachers and students looking to teach in Catholic schools about gaining the Catholic Teacher’s Certificate in Religious Education (CTC) 

There are two options: (i) the Certificate in Religious Education by Distance-learning (CREDL)
and (ii) Setting Out on the Road. Both options cost £200 for Catholic teachers or students residing in Scotland.  This programme is recognised by the Bishops of Scotland as a preliminary qualification in generalist Catholic religious education for those who wish to teach religious education in Catholic primary or secondary schools. 

CREDL is the University of Glasgow route for qualified teachers, or for students studying an ITE programme at other universities.
It is an on-line distance learning course and covers Aspects of Theological Education over two semesters.

Applicants should enrol on both courses at the start of semester 1.
Cost £200.  (£455 with a subsidy of £255 from the applicant’s Diocese.)

For details go to the CREDL website: http://sces.org.uk/
 

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Retreat Accommodation Services in Scotland: 

A contemplative community of the Adorers of the Sacred Heart of Jesus of Montmartre OSB are situated in Largs, Ayrshire and are currently working on promoting their retreat accommodation services in Scotland.

They have a guest house/ retreat centre for groups/individuals who would like to spend some quiet time in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament exposed in Largs, and/or go out for a walk along the seafront.

They also have a cottage (which is self-catering) that they rent out per week usually to parish groups or families on holiday.

5 Mackerston Place, Largs, Ayrshire KA 30 8BY.
Tel: 01475-687320, 
Email: benedictinemonasterylargs@yahoo.com

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