St. Peter's and St. Paul's     

St. Peter's R.C. Church

* YOUCAT - A Study Programme  in Twenty Sessions:

This is an ideal opportunity to spend some time studying the teaching
of the Catholic Church using the YOUCAT Programme (Youth Catechism) over a period of twenty sessions with fellow parishioners.
Please take one of the explanatory leaflets available at the back of the church and complete the application before the last Sunday in July.

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* SUMMER HOLIDAYS:

We wish all our young students - and their teachers -  a very happy and relaxing holiday period. 

For all in our community - whether holidaying abroad or "staycationing" - enjoy and be safe!

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* Salesian Sisters 50th Anniversary in Scotland:


To celebrate the Golden Jubilee of the Salesian Sisters arriving in Scotland, Mass will be celebrated by Bishop John Keenan at 3pm on Saturday 24 August in St. Fergus Church, Ferguslie Park, Paisley.  For more details, click on the link:  /around-the-diocese
 

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* SPUC:

There has been a huge rise in abortion, following the Scottish Government’s introduction of a policy  permitting abortion procedures to take place at home. We are most alarmed that this trivialises abortion, further cheapens human life and put women at risk.
SPUC has taken major actions to try and stop this. Last year, in 2018, we decided to take legal action to stop this damaging and reckless policy. The generous contributions from our supporters have made this possible. Unfortunately, just before Christmas, we heard that we had lost the first stage of this case and that the Court of Session viewed woman’s home as an appropriate place for abortion. In March 2019 we launched an official Appeal against this decision. Sadly, we learned a fortnight ago, that our court battle was lost, and we are now facing the prospect of going to the Supreme Court and taking on all the demands that sucha path entails.  The 2018 abortion statistics for Scotland have just been released and highlighted how damaging the new policy has been. The statistics have shown a corresponding huge jump in the number of abortions—an extra 1000 in Scotland just last year (an increase of 8.9%). Having worked with politicians across the political divide, I can tell you that many (even those who are pro-abortion) are shocked and saddened by the introduction of home abortion.
At SPUC we know we cannot do our work without YOUR HELP. Please  support us by signing our petition at the back of the church, TODAY! Thank you.

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* Is this for you?

Are you a Teacher open to becoming an
R.E. Specialist in our Catholic High Schools?

Are you an R.E. specialist teacher, recently qualified or other, seeking employment?

Find out more - click the link: 
/around-the-diocese

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* LOURDES FUND:  

Once again, we appeal to you for unwanted gifts for use in fundraisers to support our
Lourdes Fund.

Please bring unwanted gifts and bottles for these stalls and place then in the box provided at the back of the church beside the St. Anthony statue. Thank you.

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* MEMORIAL PLAQUES:   

St. Peter's & St. Paul's Parishes -

We commemorate our deceased parishioners in two very special and everlasting ways:
Firsly - we have a dedicated Altar of Remembrance on which a Parish Memorial Book is placed as a perpetual reminder of all our deceased parishioners.   Secondly, we provide families and friends of our deceased parishioners - and benefactors - the option to dedicate individual/family        Memorial Plaques which will be permanently mounted on the walls around this Altar. A “Memorial Plaque” brochure, available on request, contains more details of these plans.  

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* VIDES FRIENDS' CLUB:

New members welcome!

Find out more:  /vides-friends-club-1

 

VIDES SUMMER CAMP 2019

 

VIDES UK will be returning to
St Peter’s Parish, this summer for the 3rd year of their five year project.


SUNDAY 28 JULY - SATURDAY 3 AUGUST  

The team of young volunteers are very excited to be returning to Paisley and are busy planning some fabulous activities for the children and teenagers to enjoy. 

To launch the project, VIDES UK invite young people and their families to a FAMILY BBQ on Sunday 28 July from 6-8pm here in St Peter’s , Braehead Road, Glenburn, where you will get the opportunity to meet the volunteers and to sign up for this year’s camp.

All who attend will get to take part in different games and activities, enjoy a BBQ and learn more about the types of activities the children and young people will be taking part in throughout the week. There is no charge for this event and children of all ages are welcome to attend witha parent/guardian. We would love to see as many of you there as possible. 

It is hoped that many parishioners will be able to come along and enjoy the evening. Even if you don’t have a child(ren) taking part in the VIDES SUMMER CAMP, you are very welcome to attend.

For the sake of catering, PLEASE, complete the application on the reverse side of the newsletter (also available via the link below) and return it to Canon Eddie before Thursday 25 July.  We look forward to seeing you there! 

Those who are unable to come along can still register on Monday 29th July at 10.30am.  For more information click on the link:

/vides-friends-club-1

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* WORKS SCHEDULE: 

Rewiring and painting of the church will commence at the end of July and continue for some weeks. During this time Mass will be celebrated in the hall as and when required. Your patience is gratefully    appreciated. Thank you.


VOLUNTEERS:

It would help to save some cash for the parish if parishioners kindly offered to do some painting in the hall and other necessary jobs needing done. If interested, please contact Canon Eddie. Thank you.

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* HALL TEAS:

 You are invited to come together after Mass for tea etc. in the parish hall where you get to meet fellow parishioners on a social level. This is one of a number of simple ways in which we get to know parishioners within the community at a different level and as such it helps to build a stronger, caring community.   
Thank you to those parishioners who come along regularly to the hall after Mass.

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* ST. PAUL’S SEWING GROUP:

The sewing group will meet every Thursday from 1-4pm.
New members are very welcome to come along. 
For more details click on the link: /st-pauls-craft-club

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* VOLUNTEERS:
It would help to save some cash for the parish if parishioners kindly offered to do some painting in the hall and other necessary jobs needing done.
If interested, please contact Canon Eddie.
Thank you.

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MINUTES OF PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETINGS:

Latest copies are available beside the
Pastoral Council Board at the back of the Church 
and at the side door.  Please feel free to take one.
Also available by clicking on: /minutes

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FIFTY/FIFTY DRAW

All proceeds from the draw will help fund on-going maintenance and improvements to parish property.  

Tickets for the Lucky Stars Draw are available before and after Mass:

St. Paul's - in the porch.   St. Peter's: opposite the stall.

A big thank you to all
who support the
Lucky Stars Draw.
 

TUESDAY 16 July - Lucky Stars

St. Peter's 
We have one lucky winner:
 B. McBaron (04026)  
winning £46.50 Well done!
  
St. Paul's
The two lucky winners are
Terry Adam (07093) and Cissy Hassan (07087)
each winning £18.75. Well done!

Tickets are now on sale for next week’s draw.
Good luck!
 
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"True friendship comes when silence between two people is comfortable!"

 

                             Pope Francis
  https://twitter.com/Pontifex

 Bishop John:
https://twitter.com/john_bishopjohn

St. Peter's & St. Paul's

If you - or anyone you know -would like to find out more about becoming a member of
the Catholic Church,
please speak with
Canon Eddie or Deacon John. 
For more information click on: /rcia 

New members
are very welcome!

Prayer for Christian Initiation of Adults -

Father, you give your Church constant growth by
adding new members
to your family.
Help us put into action
in our lives
the baptism we have received
in faith. (Roman Missal) 

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SAINT OF THE DAY:

Click on the Diocesan website link below to find out about the 'Saint of the Day':

https://rcdop.org.uk/
saint-of-the-day  

The information is provided by the Franciscan Ministries, who give a brief overview of the Saints and a short reflection. 

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PRAYING FOR THE SICK:

If you wish prayers for anyone you know to be sick,
please let Canon Eddie know
IN WRITING ONLY. (This is to comply with GDPR)
The sick will be listed in the newsletter and prayed for generally at all weekend Masses.

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VOCATIONS

Thinking about Diocesan Priesthood in 2019?

 The Catholic Church in Scotland is now inviting enquiries from those considering applying for seminary.

For more information please contact Fr. John Morrison:

0141 889 5056  
e-mail vocations@rcdop.org 
 

For more details click on link:

/vocations

Please pray for Vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life
and also pray for students who are currently in Seminary training for
the Priesthood.

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The EU Settlement Scheme
is open for applications:

The UK’s EU Settlement Scheme is now open and free of charge and offers EU citizens living in the UK a legal route to remain. 

EU, EEA and Swiss citizens must apply to protect their existing rights.  Irish citizens and those with indefinite leave to remain do not need to apply.  

The scheme is open
until 30 June 2021.

Please go to the official website: https://eucitizensrights.campaign.gov.uk/ or helpline tel: 0300 123 7379. 

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RAH
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS 
& READERS:

In accordance with the aims of our Diocesan Synod, Monsignor Tormey, Catholic chaplain to the RAH in Paisley, is looking for Eucharistic Ministers and Readers who would be willing to 'Do their bit, make it happen' by helping at the hospital Mass at 4pm on Saturday afternoons.
This would be a great help for those patients and staff in RAH who attend the hospital Mass.
Your help would  be asked to serve on a rota basis. If you are able to help please give your name and contact details to Canon Eddie
or contact:
Monsignor Tormey
St. Aidan's Johnstone
phone number 01505 320900

Hospital Chaplaincy Services Contact Details: 
For the RAH you can contact Mgr. Tormey at staidan@rcdop.org.uk or tel:  01505 320 900.  There is always an on -call priest 24/7 for emergency call outs, in which case families can  ask the nursing staff on the ward to contact the on-call priest. 

/long-service-awards

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Eucharistic Ministers:
/eucharistic-ministers

Ministers of The Word:
/ministers-of-the-word

Children's Liturgy:
/childrens-liturgy

GIFT AID SCHEME  A simple way to raise money for your parishat no extra cost to yourself!   For more information: /gift-aid

 

LEGACIES
When making your Will
have you thought of leaving a legacy to your Parish or Diocese? 

FUNDRAISING FOR
ST. PETER'S & ST. PAUL'S:
It costs you nothing extra!

For more details click on the link:
/easyfundraising-1

To join and raise funds for your parish, click below:
https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/
causes/stpetersglenburn/
 

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