SSVP Scotland

World Interfaith Harmony Week "Show & Tell" Afternoon Tea
2019-02-03 13:00 - 15:30 UTC | The HIdden Gardens, 25a Albert Drive, Glasgow, G41 2PE
World Interfaith Harmony Week ‘Show and Tell’ Afternoon Tea and Tour will be held on Sunday 3rd Feb 1-3:30pm in the
The Hidden Gardens, 25a Albert Drive, Glasgow, G41 2PE.
To register please visit:
https://wihw-show-and-tell.eventbrite.co.uk
The afternoon tea will mark World Interfaith Harmony Week (a UN week of observance from 1-7 of February).
Open to people of all faiths and none!
Guests from different faith and belief backgrounds are invited to bring along an object which relates to their religious practice, spiritual outlook, or ethical values; which they can discuss with one another in order to facilitate interfaith friendship-building and increase mutual understanding of the diversity of faith and belief within the South East.
Tea, coffee and cake will be provided. The event will also include a tour of the Hidden Gardens.
Spaces are limited!
Register here:
https://wihw-show-and-tell.eventbrite.co.uk

Fairtrade Fortnight 2019
2019-02-25 - 2019-03-10
Fairtrade Fortnight

For two weeks each year, thousands of individuals, companies and groups across the UK come together to celebrate the people who grow our food, people who live in some of the poorest countries in the world and who are often exploited and badly paid. This year fairtrade are focusing on the people – in particular the women – who grow the cocoa in the chocolate we love so much.
To get more information and resources please follow link: Fairtrade fortnight 2019

Glasgow Annual Ozanam Talk
2019-03-04 19:30 - 20:30 | Blessed John Duns Scotus Church Hall, Ballater Street, Glasgow, G5 0YT
Glasgow Archdiocese Annual Ozanam Talk

The Annual Ozanam Talk will be held in Blessed John Duns Scotus Hall, Ballater Street Glasgow G5 0YT, on Monday the 4th March 2019 @7.30pm.
This year’s theme will be “Respecting human life and pursuing the Common Good in Contemporary Scotland”, the speaker will be Anthony Horan Catholic Parliamentary Officer.
We look forward to seeing you all for our Ozanam Talk.

Date for your Diary - Annual Glasgow Concert
2019-05-17 19:30 - 22:30 | Woodside Halls Glenfarg Street Glasgow G20 7QE
Glasgow Annual Concert

This year the Annual Charity Concert will be held in the Woodside Halls, 36 Glenfarg St, Glasgow G20 7QE, Clarendon St entrance, on Friday 17th May 2019 @7.30pm.
The evening entertainment will be Gordon Cree and Cheryl Forbes, along with St Roch’s under 15’s Ceilidh Band.
If you looking for a great night out, please come and join our Charity Concert.
Tickets are £12 and are available from: SSVP head office in 113 West Regent St, Glasgow G2 2RU Tel: 0141 226 8833

Date for National Youth Day
2019-06-12 10:00 - 16:00 | St Mirin’s Hall, Incle Street, Paisley PA1 1HR
National Youth Day

The date for this year’s National Youth Day is Wednesday 12th June 2019 at St Mirin’s Church Hall, Incle St, Paisley PA1 1HR, 10am -4pm. Please bring along a packed lunch, light refreshments will be provided.
This year’s theme will be “To take the side of the poor and outcast”, Apostolic Exhortation Christus Vivit 37.
There is no charge for this event but there is limited space (8 pupils, 1 teacher per school), so to avoid disappointment please contact the National office to make a booking at: youth@ssvpscotland.com

Mini Vinnies Assemble Day
2019-06-20 10:00 - 14:00 | The Space, Belleisle Street, Glasgow
Mini Vinnies Assemble

This year the event will take place on Thursday 20th June 2019 at the “The Space” 20 Belleisle St, Glasgow G42 8HJ 10am – 2pm and the theme this year will be “The Beatitudes”.
Please bring along a packed lunch, light refreshments will be provided.
There is limited space (6 pupils, 1 teacher per school), so to avoid disappointment, please make a booking as early as possible via the National Office by email at: youth@ssvpscotland.com

A Date for Annual National Mass
2019-06-29 12:00 - 14:00 | Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Road, Edinburgh, EH9 1BB
National Mass & Act of Consecration to the Sacred Heart
This year’s Annual National Mass will be held in St Margaret’s Chapel, Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Rd, Edinbugh EH9 1BB, on Saturday the 29th June 2019 @ 12 noon.
Archbishop Leo Cushley will be the main celebrant.

ONE BIG PICNIC GLASGOW
2019-06-30 12:00 - 15:00 | George Square Glasgow G2 1DU, Glasgow, G2 1DU
ONE BIG PICNIC IN GLASGOW

This year SSVP are volunteering at One Big Picnic, in George Square Glasgow G2 1DU, on Sunday 30th June 2019 12-3pm, our stall is being organised by Patricia McCartney (Social Justice Co-ordinator).
Please come along and show your support on Sunday 30th June, it would be great to see as many of you there as possible.
For further details please follow the link : https://www.facebook.com/events/597141564103418/

National Annual Meeting - Update
2019-08-31 10:00 - 16:00 | Golden Jubilee Conference Centre, Beardmore Street, Clydebank, G81 4SA
National Annual Meeting Update!!
Our National Meeting is on Saturday 31st August 2019 at the Golden Jubilee Hotel and Conference Centre in Clydebank from 10 -4pm,
The theme this year is “Housing is a human right”
The day will start with Mass at 10am with Bishop John Keenan of the Paisley Diocese, as the main celebrant.
Important information: there are diversions in place at the hotel so please make sure you have a look at the link showing details: road diversions
Please note parking is still available as usual and there is no change for to pedestrians going to the hotel.

FamVin GB Annual Carfin Mass - Reminder
2019-09-28 13:00 - 15:30 | Carfin Grotto 100 Newarthill Rd, Motherwell ML1 5AL, 100 Newarthill Road, Motherwell, ML1 5AL
FamVin GB (VIP) Carfin Mass

Just a note to remind you of the up and coming Annual Carfin Mass on Saturday 28th September 2019 at the Carfin Grotto, 100 Newarthill Rd, Motherwell ML1 5AL, main Celebrant will be Fr Michael Edem CM
There will be a Rosary Procession at 1pm and Mass at 2pm, Carfin Cafeteria will be open from 11.30am.
Please come along and join us for our annual mass.

Newsflash!! Event Cancelled- Challenge Poverty Week - From Theory to Action
2019-10-13 11:00 - 17:45 | Conforti Institute, Calder Avenue, Coatbridge, ML54JS
Please Note: Event Cancelled –From Theory to Action

There is a Challenge Poverty event which is a day for discernment, reflection and planning for action on issues of poverty across Scotland, being held on Sunday 13th October 2019 11am-5.45pm in the Xaverians – Conforti Institute, Calder Avenue, Coatbridge ML5 4JS.
It is a free event but registration is essential, please contact: mailto:office@justiceandpeacescotland.org.uk or follow the link: Eventbrite (Theory in Action)

Date for the Diary - Annual National Retreat
2019-10-26 10:00 - 16:00 | St Mirin’s Hall, Incle Street, Paisley PA1 1HR
Annual National Retreat

Our Annual Retreat will take place in St Mirin’s Cathedral Hall, Incle Street, Paisley PA1 1HR on Saturday 26th October 2019.
The retreat will be led by Fr John Clark, MCCJ – Comboni Missionary and will begin with Mass in the Cathedral at 10.00am.
The event is free and lunch will be provided.
Please contact the National Office by 18th October to register attendance and we would ask if you could also advise on any special dietary requirements at time of booking.
Contact details for National Office: Tel: 0141 226 8833 or Email: admin@ssvpscotland.com

Date for Diary - Annual National Retreat
2019-10-26 10:00 - 16:00 | St Mirin’s Hall, Incle Street, Paisley PA1 1HR
Annual National Retreat

A reminder that our Annual National Retreat will be take place on Saturday 26th October 2019 from 10am – 4pm in St Mirin’s Cathedral Hall, Incle St, Paisley PA1 1HR.
The retreat will be led by Fr John Clark MCCJ – Comboni Missionary and the theme is ” Hope and the Poor”. The day will start with Mass at 10am in the Cathedral.
It is a free event and lunch will be provided, so please make sure you register your attendance and advise any dietry requirements to the National office: Tel 0141 226 8833 or email: admin@ssvpscotland.com
We look forward to sharing this special day with you.

St Andrew's & Edinburgh Annual Mass
2019-11-23 12:00 - 14:00 | St Margaret’s Chapel, Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Road, Edinburgh, EH9 1BB
St Andrew’s & Edinburgh Archdiocesan Mass

To all in the Archdiocese of St. Andrews & Edinburgh.
Can I remind you that our annual Archdiocesan Mass will be held at St. Margaret’s Chapel, Gillis Centre, Edinburgh, on Saturday 23/11/2019 at 12pm.
The main Celebrant will be His Grace, Archbishop Leo Cushley. Can you please ask your Parish Priest/Spiritual Advisor, if they would like to con-celebrate with His Grace on this special occasion.
There will be a buffet in the Islay Hall after the Mass. As always, this is a chance to catch up with old friends, and also make some new ones.
Please encourage each other to come along to this special occasion, so that we can go out and spread the word, and continue to do the work that St. Vincent, and Blessed Frederic asked us to do.
Yours in St. Vincent and Blessed Frederic,
Richard

Integrating Life and Faith - Encounter:Calais
2019-12-09 19:30 - 21:00 | St Joseph’s Church, 2 Eaglesham Road, Clarkston, Glasgow, G76 7BT
Integrating Life and Faith – Encounter Calais

As stories of lives lost and attempts to cross the Channel continue to make the news there is increasing awareness of the humanitarian disaster taking place at the UK border for thousands of vulnerable refugees. The Integrating Life and Faith group at St Joseph’s Church, Clarkston are hosting Danny Sweeney (Justice and Peace Scotland) who will speak about the situation from his firsthand experiences as a volunteer with Care4Calais, one of the aid organisations on the frontline of the UK’s hostile border policies. The evening will provide space for learning, reflection and discussion. 9th December, 7:30pm.
All are welcome.

Depaul International Book Launch
2020-01-24 17:30 - 20:00 | University of Notre Dame, 1 Suffolk Street, London, SW17 4HG
Book Launch – Depaul International

Following the publication of the book, ‘Street Homelessness & Catholic Theological Ethics’, we are delighted to invite you to a launch event in London on Friday 24th January 2020.
Please see attached the event flyer for further details. Link to Eventbrite page, https://bit.ly/2OGTdvD.

Scottish Faiths Action for Refugees - Glasgow Presbytery Conference, Saturday 29th February 2020
2020-02-29 09:30 - 16:00 | Saint Rollox Church of Scotland, Fountainwell Road, Glasgow, G21 1TN
“improve knowledge and understanding of what is happening across the city”

Glasgow Presbytery Conference on Refugees and Asylum Seekers, Saturday 29th February 2020, 9:30am – 4pm
Do you have an interest in the issues facing refugees and asylum seekers and would like to explore them more from a faith-based perspective? Maybe members of your parish are asylum seekers or refugees and you want to know more about how to support them in your Church?
This one day conference hosted by the Presbytery of Glasgow (the Church of Scotland) aims to bring together people involved in the Church who are refugees or asylum seekers, and those that work with them, improve knowledge and understanding of what is happening across the city with regard to asylum and refugee support and integration, and explore the possibility for future or ongoing work or networking by those involved.
The day is free and lunch is included.
Please register your interest on the Eventbrite page : www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/glasgow-presbytery-conference-on-refugees-and-asylum-seekers-tickets-81970210105
