CatholicErskine are working with churches in Erskine to reach out to families with young children in the community to offer them a Movie Night.
The next Movie Night is in St. Bernadette’s on the 18th February where there will be a popcorn machine and diluting drinks. Entry, popcorn and drinks are free of charge.
Hello everyone and welcome to the fourth Sunday of the year. The Gospel is full of good news and shows us a new way to live. Let us answer that call.
For ALL PARENTS AND CARERS
Our GIFT programme has begun and you are invited to gather after Mass this weekend for a short meeting. This is one of the opportunities on offer to support you and your family in your journey of faith. It will be wonderful to see you there.
Let us sing. This week you can sing along with this wonderful hymn.
Make time for prayer by sharing this time together.
The resources for Kids Church Live can be found here. You could take time to read the Gospel this week and enjoy colouring in the picture.
Thanks everyone, and I am looking forward to meeting you after mass this week.
May God bless all the families in our parish with peace and a desire to come close to God. Amen.
All parents and carers are invited to participate in Catholic Erskine’s GIFT programme.
They aim to support you as you walk with your family on their journey of faith.
They want to offer you some ideas to help with that journey.
They will offer some time for reflection and prayer as you make your way through the highs and lows of your faith journey.
On the following Tuesdays, please join the zoom session from 7 pm – 7.45 pm.
You will find the link under the Family Catechesis.
On the following Saturdays and Sundays there will be a 15 minute session after Mass.
SAVE THE DATE
ALL WELCOME…..
You can apply for a place if your child:
Please apply by 31 January 2023.
Visit Renfrewshire Council’s website to apply online. You can download a form if you prefer or contact us for a paper form.
You can also find more information on what type of placement you can ask for and a list of all nurseries and childminders in the area.
Please take the time to familiarise yourself with current frozen water safety advice.
Welcome to Advent Week Three. This is the lighting of the Pink candle. A sign of the great joy we have about our Advent journey. We are getting closer to welcoming Jesus into our hearts. So this week, make time for Jesus and think about the Gospel for this Sunday.
Here is the link for some guidance on thinking about the Gospel –
Activity sheet for Advent Week Three –
We had Kids Church live during the weekend masses.
Just to say that the kids were great. Very prayerful and listened really well to the Gospel passage about John the Baptist. We had 13 in total. Fantastic start to our work.
For parents and carers, a short reflection on the meaning of Advent.
For families to talk about Advent with Brother Francis.
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 –
For the illustration so that you can colour in –
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.
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 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
Hello everyone and welcome to Kids Church for this week. It is the first week in Advent. What a great day to come to church and see the lighting of the candle. Every child will be able to pick up a sheet on the Jesse Tree. What is that? Well come along and find out.
We have a few dates for you to keep free.
Saturday 26th November 4.30 mass at St John Bosco Pick up a free Jesse Tree resource
Sunday 27th November 10.30 mass at St Bernadette Pick up a free Jesse Tree resource.
Saturday 3rd December 4.30 mass at St John Bosco. Short Christmas film after mass.
Sunday 4th December 10.30 mass at St Bernadette. Short Christmas film after mass .
Saturday 10th December 4.30 mass in St John Bosco. Christmas jumper day – photo opportunity.
Sunday 11th December 10.30 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 –
For the illustration so that you can colour in –
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.
Thanks and have a good week.
