Paisley Diocese has set up a Courage Chapter of pastoral ministry for those in our diocesan community with same sex attraction, who are looking to live faithfully their Catholic faith. Courage is an international apostolate with over 100 Chapters worldwide and endorsed by the Holy See. It aims to help members find peace through fellowship, prayer, the Sacraments and an appreciation of Church's teachings in chastity, It extends the Church's invitation to a life of peace and grow in Christian maturity. For information or advice please email in confidence our diocesan priest chaplain at Courage@rcdop.org.uk

Our diocese has arranged the services and pastoral ministry of our own Catholic Marriage Counsellor. If you are concerned about your relationship and feel you are both unable to reach a conclusion alone, it is likely that you will benefit from marriage counselling. The counsellor is there to maintain a neutral, non-judgmental position as the various problematic issues are discussed. Marriage counselling can help you gain perspective on your relationship. Expect help with the following: Communicate in a more constructive way; Learn why arguments escalate; Reflect on the past and how it presents in your current relationships; Learn the art of compromise. Negotiate and resolve conflicts in a healthier way. For information or advice please email in confidence counselling@rcdop.org.uk

Bishop John Barron, an innovative teacher of the Catholic Faith who uses the tools of the new media to further the New Evangelisation and is the founder of Word on Fire Catholic Ministries, will be speaking at the Usher Hall in Edinburgh on Thursday 6th September on the topic of "Proclaiming Christ in our Culture". The event will begin at 7.30pm and will finish at around 9.30pm, Tickets will cost £10 or £6 for concessions and go on sale on 1st May. If you are interested in attending, please add your name to the sign-up sheet in the porch so that we can gauge the number of tickets required and whether there is enough support to run a bus.

We would be very keen to include new names to the list of readers for mass, as we would really like to increase the number. Don't be shy and if you think you would be able to read at any of the masses, please volunteer. Training and support will be provided. Get in touch with Margaret Convery (md.convery@btinternet.com) or pass your name, phone number and email address to Fr Jim. UWS