St. Patrick's, Greenock, Scotland
Parish Priest: Very Rev G.J.Gallagher
Welcome!
We are called, through our Baptism, to live in and by the Presence of Christ in Word and Sacrament. Through His call we live, gratefully, the life God has given us and proclaim the Good News through our word and deed.
SUNDAY MASS: Saturday Vigil; 5.30pm Sunday: 11.00am
Sunday Readings: 12th. Sunday in Ordinary Time: Year A
WEEKDAY MASS: Tuesday-Saturday: 10.00am
Weekday Readings: 12th. Week of Ordinary Time: Year 2
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: Monday-Friday: 9.30-9.50am
PENANCE & RECONCILIATION: Saturday: 10.30am & 4.45-5.15pm
Divine Office: 12th. Week of Ordinary Time Psalms: Week 4
Baptism: Sunday after 11.00am Mass by prior arrangement
Marriage: Please give at least 6 month’s notice of Marriage.
THIS WEEKEND
Annual Mission Appeal, this year on behalf of The Sisters of the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus.
The Sisters were established in Nigeria in 1943 by late Archbishop Leo Hale Taylor of the Society of African Missions (SMA). Their spirituality is founded on sharing the sentiments of Christ during the Last Supper—specifically through thanksgiving, love, praise, and sacrifice. Their mission extends beyond the altar into social, educational, and pastoral work. They focus on empowering others and responding to new needs within the Church and local communities.
Today’s Liturgy: Matthew 10.26-33 ‘Do not fear those who kill the body.’
Who can kill the soul as well as the body? We usually assume this refers to Satan, but only God could kill the soul as well as the body. Jesus makes it clear that this is not God’s intention, because he tells us not to be afraid. God knows every hair on our heads: if not even a sparrow can fall to the ground without God knowing, how much more precious in God’s eyes are his children?
DIOCESE OF PAISLEY
PASTORAL MESSAGE
FROM THE LOCAL CLERGY
TO THE PEOPLE
OF
THE NOTRE DAME & ST. COLUMBA CLUSTERS
19th. April 2026
3rd. Sunday of Easter
DIOCESE OF PAISLEY
Dear Sisters and Brothers,
We are writing to you today following a series of important preliminary meetings between the clergy of our clusters* and Bishop John. These discussions have been centred on the necessary and comprehensive review of the pastoral provision across our diocese which has been taking place over the last few years.