St. Patrick's, Greenock, Scotland
Parish Priest: Very Rev G.J.Gallagher
POPE LEO’S PRAYER INTENTIONS
August 2026
For evangelization in the city
That in large cities often marked by anonymity and loneliness we find new ways to proclaim the Gospel, discovering creative paths to build community.
200 CLUB
The winner of the July Draw was: No. 153, Jim Campbell.
Congratulations to our winner and thanks to all who support the 200 Club. The new season begins in September.
However, at the moment we have only 110 members, which means that to keep the club viable, we need to increase the membership or move to a 50/50 Club (which several other parishes now have), or close the club altogether. Please let Marie (Marshall) know what you think.
To begin or renew a subscription, (£1 per number per month) please place your money in an envelope, with your name, address and number (if you know it), and give it to Marie in the Hall after 11.00am Mass on Sunday.
Vigil Mass goers can place your envelope in the Offertory Basket clearly marked “200 Club”, with your name and address and number (if you know it).
PARISH HALL EVENTS
TEAS & COFFEES in the Hall after 11:00am Mass on Sunday.
THANK YOU for your continued support of the parish. Last week’s Offertory Collection came to £958.65. We are grateful also for a donation of £300.00 for the Building Fund.
NEXT WEEKND We have the annual Income Generation Appeal on behalf of the Diocese. There is no special collection, the appeal is simply to make us aware of how the money collected throughout the year, in our second collections, is being used.
Be part of the National Conversation
The Bishops of Scotland are encouraging Catholics across Scotland to take part in the UK wide National Conversation, which invites people to share their experiences of life in their communities and their hopes for the future.
As Catholics, our faith calls us to be active participants in society, working for the common good and ensuring that every person is heard. This is an opportunity for us to share the positive impact of our parishes, schools, charities and communities, as well as the values that inspire us to build a more compassionate and united society.
The Bishops encourage Catholics across Scotland to make their voices heard so that our experiences, perspectives and hopes are reflected in this once-in-a-generation listening exercise.
Complete the National Conversation survey: https://www.nationalconversation.ox.ac.uk/
The survey takes around eight minutes to complete, is anonymous, and includes the option to submit a 60-second voice note if you wish.
PARISH FOODBANK, run by our SVDP, gratefully accepts donations of groceries and foodstuffs. Please leave your donations at the collection point at the back porch of the Church.
LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR our local Holy Rosary Residence is holding a FUNDRAISER on Saturday afternoon (29th. August) 2.00-4.00pm. Tickets, £10.00, are available from Reception at the Residence.
Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2027 will take place from Friday 2nd. July to Thursday 8th. July 2027. Further details to follow. If you would like to come as part of our medical/nursing/helper team please attend the meeting on Monday 31st. August at 7.00pm in St. Ninian’s Hall, Gourock, or telephone Anne Louise on 01475638132 for details.
Youth to Lourdes 2027 will run from Thursday 1st. July to Friday 9th. July 2027. The pilgrimage is for young people who will be in S3-S6 during the school year 2026-2027.
To register your interest visit https://tinyurl.com/Y2L2027-interest.
Young Caritas Scotland, launched by SCIAF, is a new national movement aiming to encourage young adults across the country to engage in the international work of the Catholic Church. To find out how you can get involved, please visit sciaf.org.uk/youngcaritas.
Season of Creation 2026 You are warmly invited to watch two films about the care of the Earth, our Common Home.
Wednesday 9th. September, 7.00pm to 9.00pm, St. Mary’s Parish Hall, Houston Street, “People’s Emergency Briefing”, featuring Chris Packham, 10 experts, celebrities and members of the public – based on a briefing offered to MPs in Westminster last November about the climate and nature crisis.
Wednesday 23rd September, 7.00pm to 9.00pm, again in St. Mary’s, “The Letter, A Message for our Earth”, featuring Pope Francis and people representing the voice of the poor, the voice of the youth, the voice of indigenous leaders and the unheard voices of wildlife.
Rachael's Vineyard retreat in Glasgow, Tuesday 8th. September to Thursday 10th. September. This confidential, supportive retreat is for anyone who has been affected by their own or someone else’s abortion experience. For more information, please call/text Sister Andrea on 07816942824 or email
PARISH PRAYERS
We pray for all who are ill or housebound: in particular, we remember:
Brian Bradley, Joan Birt,
Annabelle Melville, Tommy Gallacher, Margaret McGarry, Chris Jones, Sandi Bray, George Bennett, Michael Fitzharris, Gina Robb, Isobel Diorio, Anne Faller, Nan Scullion, Lexi Kerr (baby), Linda Scott, Maureen Hanvey, Emma Sinclair, Maureen Houston, Anne Kane, Jessica Glover, Caroline McNeil, Joanne King.
We pray for all who have died recently, R.I.P.
Robert Marshall
We remember those whose anniversaries are at this time, R.I.P., especially:
Roberta O’Neill,
James McCann, Fiona Delaney,
Vera & Reg Tegg,
Greta McGowan,James Suijis.
Eternal rest, grant unto them, O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen.
May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Amen.
INVERCLYDE ROYAL HOSPITAL
We have a catholic chaplaincy team who are happy to visit patients in the hospital for non-emergency visits. Please let Fr. Gerry know that you or your relative would like a visit from a catholic chaplain.
THE INNOCENTS
Pregnancy testing and counselling done in confidence, Mondays and Thursdays 7.00-9.00pm. Tel. 743809
March for Life UK 2026
In partnership with SPUC, coach to London for March for Life UK 2026. Depart Paisley: Midnight on Friday 4th. September from St. Mirin’s Cathedral, Paisley; 12.30am at St. Andrew's Cathedral, Glasgow.
Arrive London: 7.30/8.00am on Saturday 5th. September with time to take part in Exhibition, Mass, talks and stall.
Depart London at 6.00pm, dropping off at Glasgow and Paisley. £30pp.
For further details, visit
rcdop.org.uk/marchforlife2026.
Season of Creation 2026 You are warmly invited to watch two films about the care of the Earth, our Common Home.
Wednesday 9th. September, 7.00pm to 9.00pm, St. Mary’s Parish Hall, Houston Street, “People’s Emergency Briefing”, featuring Chris Packham, 10 experts, celebrities and members of the public – based on a briefing offered to MPs in Westminster last November about the climate and nature crisis.
Wednesday 23rd September, 7.00pm to 9.00pm, again in St. Mary’s, “The Letter, A Message for our Earth”, featuring Pope Francis and people representing the voice of the poor, the voice of the youth, the voice of indigenous leaders and the unheard voices of wildlife.
Rachael's Vineyard retreat in Glasgow, Tuesday 8th. September to Thursday 10th. September. This confidential, supportive retreat is for anyone who has been affected by their own or someone else’s abortion experience. For more information, please call/text Sister Andrea on 07816942824 or email
Protecting your Privacy
The privacy notice contained on our website is that of the Diocese of Paisley, St. Patrick’s is a Catholic parish of the Universal Church in the Diocese of Paisley, which is led by Bishop John Keenan, in communion with our Holy Father Pope Leo XIV, in Greenock.
We want you to know that Diocese of Paisley respects the information we hold on you and that we take the security of your information very seriously.
New data protection rules, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), come into effect on May 2018. These regulation will give people greater control over how companies and organisations use their personal information.
We have updated our Privacy Notice in line with GDPR, which sets out information on how we hold and handle your data. It includes:
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what kind of information we collect
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how we use it
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when we may need to share it
Many thanks for your understanding. You can read our full Privacy Notice at by clicking here or a hard copy can be requested from the Parish.