Saint Charles’ 5 Union Street, Paisley

PA2 6DU

Phone: 0141 889 2614

stcharles@rcdop.org.uk

www.stcharles-paisley.org.uk

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Parish Priest

Fr. Jim Duggan

Permanent Deacon:

Rev. Brian Mackenzie

Times of Services

Sunday Masses

Vigil (Saturday) 5.00pm;

10.30am, 12.00noon

and 5.30pm

Monday to Saturday

Rosary at 9.35am

Mass at 10.00am

Confessions

Thursday & Saturday:

9.30-9.50am;

Saturday

4.30-4.55pm

& after Vigil

Exposition

Thursday: 10.30-11.30am

ROSARY SER-VICE FOR END

TO THE

CORONAVIRUS

"The most Holy Virgin in these Times has given a new efficacy to the recitation of the Holy Rosary. She has given this efficacy to such an extent that there is no

problem, no matter how difficult it is, that we cannot resolve by the praying of the rosary" ( Sr Lucia).

A rosary service will be held in

St. Mirins Cathedral on

Tuesday, 17th March

at 7.00pm,

for an end to the Coronavirus

and in intercession

for all those

affected by it.

This service is open to all.

Not everyone will be able to be present for the Rosary at the Cathedral on Tuesday evening but we can all join in in this prayer, either at

7pm itself or at another time of the day

Diocese of Paisley

Saint Charles

Borromeo

Parish Bulletin

Prayer composed by Pope Francis

for this time of the Coronavirus Pandemic

3rd Sunday of Lent (A)

Sunday 15th March 2020

AT THIS TIME ALL LEAFLETS THAT YOU USE AT CHURCH SHOULD BE TAKEN AWAY

THE CORONAVIRUS (COVID 19) This week there are some additional things have been put in place reading our response to the Coranavirus and especially trying to protect the most vulnerable members of our community. Bishop John has dispensed the elderly and those with underlining health con-ditions from their religious obligations around attending Mass and the Sacra-ments until further notice, and encour-ages them NOT to attend. Those with persistent coughs and flu like symp-toms are advised to follow the Govern-ment’s directions regarding self-isolation and are also encouraged NOT to attend. Should the government act to close schools etc, the diocese will, at that point, make a prudential judgement on the celebration of public Masses. Please use the HAND SANITISERS provided when entering the church. Please remember that while our diocesan advice says that HOLY COMMUNION will be distributed on the hand or tongue,

if receiving on the tongue, present yourself with mouth wide open and tongue extended to minimise finger contact from the minister.

If receiving by hand, ensure your hands are sanitised and extend them wide open/flat for the host to be placed with minimum contact. COLLECTION BAGS will no longer be passed round. There are two prominent collection points on entering the Church.

Please place your normal offering in one of these.

With reduced numbers likely to be at Mass we would ask you to consider your ongoing contributions to the Church which are essential for us to pay our bills. You may wish to consider an alternative way of giving: Standing Order forms are available in the sacristy to set up regular giving from your bank account. If you use mobile banking you could consider adding Saint Charles’ as a payee – that way if you miss the new collection points or don’t have cash on you, you can make a one-off payment instead. Our bank details are as follows:

HOSPITAL MASS & VISITS

Please note that the Mass at the Royal Alexandra Hospital is suspended. Also due to protocols implemented by Greater Glasgow & Clyde pastoral visits to hos-pitals are suspended at this time. Priests will still be available in an emergency—this should take place by asking the ward staff to get the switch-board to page/call for the on-call priest.

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS For the foreseeable future, Holy Communion will only be distributed under one kind. Ministers are required to sanitise their hands. A new sanitising unity has been placed on the wall at the left hand side of the Sanctuary.

FAMILY MASS Please note that the Family Mass which was due to take place this weekend has

Account: St Charles’ Parish Paisley Sort Code: 80-05-54 Account No. 06006386

been POSTPONED. We hope to re-arrange this later in the year.

THANKS Many thanks for last week’s collection which amounted to £1,898 and £1,250 for the Sick & Retired Clergy. Next weekend the second collection is for SCIAF and Papal Episcopal Charities. The second collection next will be a retir-al collection . There will be donation buckets at both sets of doors,

OUR LENTEN SERVICES During Lent we will have Mass on

Mondays and Thursdays at 7.00pm in addition to the usual 10.00am weekday Mass. On Fridays will have Stations of the Cross and Benediction at 7.00pm.

FIRST CONFESSIONS Please keep in your prayers the children of Primary 4 in St Charles’ Primary School, who will be making their First Confessions this coming Tuesday at 7.00pm

CAR PARKING Parishioners are reminded once again that the car park across from the en-trance to the church is for residents of Union Court only. Please therefore re-spect our neighbours and use the large car park behind the church or find alter-native spaces. Thank you.

200 CLUB (FEBRUARY) - OUTSTANDING Could the following person please pick up their winnings from the Sacristy or Chapel House as soon as possible: 3. 9 Irene Brown - £25.00 For security, please confirm the last three digits of your phone number when you pick up your winnings from the Sacristy or Chapel House.

SINGERS WANTED If you are interested in joining the

Diocesan Choir as we prepare for the Chrism Mass, please join us as we rehearse in St Charles (Paisley) at 2.30pm this Sunday 15th March. All welcome!

JESUS HEALS: A HEALING MASS,

ADORATION AND HOMILY Please note that this Mass which was due to take place in St Mirin’s Cathedral on Tuesday, 17th March, been CANCELLED until summer/autumn .

SAFEGUARDING THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH

Each month we will have a safeguarding thought for the month to help us continue the focus on this important priority. The Safeguarding thought for March is: Families need to know that the Catholic Church is making every effort to protect their children. ( Pope Francis)

PRO-LIFE MASS This month’s Pro-Life Mass is on Wednesday, 18th 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 Fr Dominic Quinn.

REUNION 40th Anniversary of 1980 BEd class at Notre Dame College. In order to make 2020 special it is proposed to arrange a gathering of classmates. If interested please contact Mike Carroll by email at mikecarroll556@gmail.com

PIETY STALL Please take some time to visit the Piety Stall in the porch. We have a great selection of cards (Mass cards, baby cards, etc) along with gifts such as Holy Water Fonts, Rosary Beads, Statues, and many more.