Kids Church – 2nd Sunday of Advent

Hello everyone and welcome to Kids Church for this week.  It is the Second week in Advent.

What a great day to come to church and see the lighting of the second Advent candle.  Last week you might have picked up a worksheet on the Jesse Tree.  This week there is a colouring sheet and a MOVIE.  Yes, a short film to help you think about Advent.

Kids Church will be on for anyone who wants to come.  Children and families are invited to stay for a short while after mass and enjoy the film and some popcorn.

We have a few dates for you to keep free.

Saturday 3rd December 4.30pm mass at St John Bosco.  Short Christmas film after mass.

Sunday 4th December 10.30am mass at St Bernadette.  Short Christmas film after mass .

Saturday 10th December 4.30pm mass in St John  Bosco. Christmas jumper day – photo opportunity.

Sunday 11th December 10.30am mass in St Bernadette – Christmas jumper day – photo opportunity.

It will be great to see you all there.   All welcome of course.

This Advent programme helps us to grow in faith and to look forward to many more events in the new year where families can be supported in their journey of faith.  Please put the dates in your diary and maybe spread the word to other families.

Here is the link for some guidance on thinking about the Gospel –

Children’s Liturgy

For the illustration so that you can colour in –

Activity Sheet

As always we would love to see your pictures for this Sunday.  Please post them on line.

All those who like to sing should try to learn a hymn for this month.

And if you like to dance along

Free Movies and ideas for Advent can be found at www.holyheroes.com

Thanks and have a good week.  See you on Saturday or Sunday.

The Meet and Heat Cafe

CatholicErskine are joining with other churches in Erskine to provide places where people can meet and share a modest meal.

The Meet and Heat Cafes are open to all and offer a place for soup, bread and cake/scones with tea/coffee. They don’t talk about religion, they just try to ‘love our neighbour’.  The meet  is from 11:00am to 1:00pm in St. John Bosco (Thursday) and St. Bernadette (Friday).

Please come along and/or invite family or neighbours to join us. All are welcome.

Renfrewshire Council ESOL Class Information

Renfrewshire Council Adult and Family Learning Services provide informal non-accredited ESOL for Beginners classes free of charge in various venues across Renfrewshire.

Classes are for adults living, working, or volunteering in Renfrewshire.  They are suitable for people with little or no English, or for basic/elementary ESOL learners who want to improve language skills to access support and services, or participate in cultural and leisure opportunities in their new communities.

For information on classes and how to book, please click on the link.

ESOL Class Information January 2023 – June 2023