Parish of Saint Conval Greenfarm Road Linwood PA3 3HB Tel. 01505 323751 Email: stconval@rcdop.org.uk
Canon Michael McMahon and Canon Willie Crawford
would like to welcome you all to our Parish
Mass Times
Sunday: Vigil (Saturday) 5.30pm and 10.30am
Monday – Saturday: 10.00am
Thursday: 7.00pm
Rosary
25 minutes prior to morning Masses
Exposition
Thursday: 10.30am – 11.30am and 6.30pm – 7.00pm
Confession
Thursday: 6.35pm – 6.50pm
Friday: 10.25am
Saturday: 10.25am and 4.50pm – 5.10pm
Choir Practice
Thursday: 7.30pm in the choir loft
Baptism by Arrangement
Baptism on a Sunday at 11.45am after 10.30am Mass.
Please contact Fr. Michael.
Wedding Arrangements
Please allow a 6 months period of notice to arrange a wedding.
This is to allow for preparation and guidance.
Funeral Arrangements
Please contact Fr. Michael or Canon Crawford.

Parish of Saint Conval - Weekly Bulletin
8^th Sunday in Ordinary Time (C) 2^nd / 3^rd March 2019
Saint Conval’s Parish, Greenfarm Road, Linwood PA3 3HB
Tel. 01505 323751   Email: stconval@rcdop.org.uk
Canon Michael McMahon and Canon Willie Crawford
Please Pray For Those Who Are Sick: Carol McKenzie, Margaret Donnelly Smith and Willie Scott Please Pray For Those Who Have Died Recently: Daniel Patton.
Please Pray For Those Whose Anniversaries Occur About Now: Mary Quinn, Margaret Furie, John McMahon, Jean and Daniel Keevins, Margaret and Peter McGivern, Edward Flood, Anna Cairns, Stephen Ferris, Teresa Newlands and for the month’s mind of Janie Lavery, Lorraine Gaffney, Thomas O’Malley, Elsie Muggins, Robert Hunter and Danny Hunter.
Last Week’s Collections: The first amounted to £747.42 of which £306.95 was gift aid and the second for SPRED amounted to £501.59 of which £209.95 was gift aid. Thank you very much for your great generosity. Second Collection: This weekend’s special second collection is for Sick and Retired Priests. Sunday Teas And Coffees: Tea and coffee will be served in the hall after the 10.30am Mass each week. Everyone is very welcome for a cuppa and a chat. Ash Wednesday 6^th March 2019: Masses with Ashes - 10.00am and 7.00pm (St. Conval’s) Services with Ashes - 10.50am and 11.35am (St. Benedict’s High School) During the Season of Lent in term time, as well as the Friday Mass at 12.25pm in St. Benedict’s there will be 8.30am Mass too, the school welcomes parents, families and Parishioners to these Masses. On Thursday 7^th March 2019 Sisters for the Russian Orthodox Convent of St. Elizabeth in Minsk, Belarus will visit for evening Mass. They support disadvantaged children in Minsk and make Icons and other Religious Artifacts. They will offer them for sale after Mass.
A Day Of Prayer For Victims Of Abuse: Following on from the request of Pope Francis last year the Catholic Church in Scotland is holding its first annual Day of Prayer for Victims of Abuse on Friday, 8^th March 2019. Various initiatives will be adopted across parishes, such as: a special Mass, offered for those who have suffered from abuse; Stations of the Cross; a Holy Hour before the Blessed Sacrament. Please keep this intention in your prayers. As Usual During Lent St. Conval’s will be collecting for Charity. This year we have decided to collect toiletries and other things useful to homeless people. Please give generously.
SCIAF - Wee Box, Big Change: This year’s SCIAF Lent appeal focuses on Uganda and the thousands of vulnerable young people who, with your support, are being helped to create a brighter future for themselves. Please give to SCIAF this Lent and make big changes happen with your WEE BOX.
Lenten Prayer And Learning In The School Of St. Luke: St. Conval’s will be hosting the following talks on Thursday evenings during Lent. 14^th March: How the Church Reads and Understands the Gospel 21^st March: How Luke Teaches Discipleship 4^th April: Parables and Narratives 11^th April: Acts of the Apostles Exposition at 6.30pm, Mass at 7.00pm, Gathering at 7.30pm and Finishing at 9.00pm. The Pioneer Total Abstinence Association Of The Sacred Heart is once again promoting the “Short Term Pledge for Lent”, prayer leaflets are available at the back of the Church, there is also a poster for further information. Moo Markets: A sale of baby clothes, toys etc. will take place in St. Conval’s Hall on Sunday, 3^rd March 2019 from 1.00pm until 3.00pm. Over 60s: Get out and celebrate. Monday, 11^th March 2019 from 10.00am until 3.00pm in St. Conval’s Hall. Refreshments and food, dancing, ongoing arts and crafts. There will be stalls. St. Patrick’s Night: On Saturday, 16^th March 2019 in St. Conval’s Hall. Come along for a bit of Irish Cheer and Craic. Tickets £5.00. 7.30pm – 12midnight. BYOB. 70 Tickets. Don’t miss out. The Hall: Please note that no one in the Parish House can open or close the hall, take bookings or organise functions. The Hall Keeper – Bridget Macfarlane – has the keys and the Bookings Diary, she has the Booking Forms and the Contract that all users are required to complete for insurance purposes. All these matters will be attended to by her, and by her alone, to avoid double bookings and other confusions. She may be contacted by email: bridgetmacfarlane992@gmail.com or tel. 07874007136 or 01505 674782. Weekly Parish Bulletin: Any items for inclusion in the bulletin (including names for the sick, month’s mind and anniversary lists) should be put through the letter box of the Parish House or sent by email: stconval@rcdop.org.uk by 12noon on the Thursday before publication. Lenten Station Masses: To prepare ourselves for the Celebration of Easter, Bishop John will celebrate Station Masses with the people in our MATN cluster areas. At each Mass he will use the readings of the day to preach a short catechetical homily, Walking With Mary, on the spirituality of Lent. Please come along to your cluster Mass, or maybe your Lenten discipline could be to travel with the Bishop and attend all of them! All Masses are at 7.00pm. Prayer: 7^th March in St. Columba’s, Renfrew Fasting: 11^th March in St. Charles, Paisley Almsgiving: 12^th March in St. Mary’s, Greenock Simplicity: 13^th March in St. Ninian’s, Gourock Chastity: 14^th March in St. Joseph’s, Clarkston Obedience: 20^th March in St. Margaret’s, Johnstone Reconciliation: 21^st March in St. John’s, Barrhead Mother of the Redeemer: 27^th March in St. Francis’, Port Glasgow “Let's Meet”: 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). Browns Brasserie and Bar in Glasgow at 7.00pm on Saturday, 6th April 2019. Email: letsmeetscotland@gmail.com to find out more and buy a £10.00 ticket.
Useful Information: Our Lady of Peace Primary School www.ourladypeace.renfrewshire.sch.uk 01505 325840 St. Benedict’s High School www.oraetlabora.co.uk 01505 327500 Riverbrae School riverbraeenquiries@renfrewshire.gov.uk 0300 300 1372 NHS 24 www.nhs24.scot 111 Alcoholics Anonymous www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk 0800 917 7650 Samaritans jo@samaritans.org 116 123
Child Protection Statement: The Catholic Church in Scotland promotes the safety and wellbeing of each individual and seeks to safeguard the welfare of people of all ages who are involved in whatever capacity with the Church and its organisations. As a Church community, we accept that it is the responsibility of all of us, ordained, professed, paid and voluntary members to work together to prevent the physical, sexual / emotional abuse or neglect of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Alternative Formats: This bulletin is also available on by clicking Facebook or can be downloaded as a PDF (Adobe Reader available by clicking this link) by clicking Weekly Parish Bulletin Events / Meetings In Our Parish What? When? Easter Sunday 2019 Sunday, 21^st April 2019 Children’s Liturgy Every Sunday throughout 10.30am Mass Legion of Mary Every Monday after 10.00am Mass Saint Vincent De Paul Society Every Monday after 10.00am Mass Pastoral Council Meeting Approximately every six weeks as arranged Charismatic Prayer Group Last Tuesday of the month at 1.30pm Craft Group Every Wednesday at 10.00am UCM Second and fourth Wednesday of the month Please pray for the sick people of our parish and their families: Dear God, we place our worries in Your hands. We ask that You restore Your servant to health again. Above all, grant us the grace to acknowledge Your holy will And know that whatsoever You do, You do for the love of us. Amen

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