Holy Mass online is available
in Paisley Diocese via the link:
/around-the-diocese

and the Archdiocese of Glasgow via the link:
https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-andrews-cathedral

Pope's prayer intention for June: Compassion for the world amidst Covid-19 pandemic

In our lives there are crosses, there are difficult moments. But in these difficult moments we feel that the Holy Spirit helps us to go forward and to overcome the difficulties.

– Pope Francis
 

Give me a call at the house or simply email their names to me and I will ensure that they are prayed for at my Masses."   Canon Eddie

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Prayer Requests                       PENTECOST SUNDAY    
31st MAY, 2020
 

    PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK:     
   Fiona Lamond, Catriona Burnett,   
   Terry Bisland, Henry McKinney,  
   Helen Doyle, Carol Gordon,
   Louise Cunnington.

   PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL WHO
   HAVE DIED:
   John Cunningham.
       
   PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL WHOSE
   ANNIVERSARIES OCCUR AT THIS
   TIME: 
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PRAYER OF THANKS 
Thanks to St. Rita of Cascia and St. Philip Neri for favours granted.

PRAYER TO ST. ROCH
O Blessed Saint Roch, patron of the sick, have pity on those who lie upon a bed of suffering. Your power was so great when you were in this world that by the sign of the Cross many were healed of their diseases. Now that you are in heaven, your power is not less. Offer, then, to God our sighs and tears and obtain for us that health we seek through Christ our Lord. Amen. 
(Repeat the following 3 times) Saint Roch, pray for us, that we may be preserved from all diseases of body and soul.

In my Thoughts and Prayers

Boys and girls,
I hope you are keeping well and staying safe. It might be that you are enjoying your freedom from school and making the most of a long break from class. It’s been a number of weeks since the school closed and you last saw your teachers and your friends. I’m sure you are missing them very much and can’t wait to get back  to school.

I miss my visits to the school for services and I am especially disappointed at not being with you for Masses in the church. Lent was cut short for us this year and the Holy Week services I had to celebrate on my own. I much prefer to be with you, and for all of us to pray together in the school and at church during the special seasons of the Church year.

I was so looking forward to celebrating with primary 7 the Sacrament of Confirmation and with primary 4 their First Holy Communion. The scheduled Confirmation Mass for both schools and the First Communion Mass for St. Paul’s has come and gone. The First Communion Mass for St Peter’s is scheduled for Sunday 17th May. All celebrations were cancelled because of the Coronavirus and will now take place when lockdown is lifted.

For months, parents, teachers, clergy and parishioners looked forward to celebrating the sacraments with the children. Sadly, but for good reason, it has not been possible to do so. I pray each morning hoping that one day soon we will be able to go ahead with our celebrations as previously planned.

Like the children of P7 & P4, I am very disappointed and wonder when it will be possible for the Sacraments to be celebrated. I can assure them that when I get the green light I will move very quickly to make the appropriate preparations for the celebrations to proceed. We will have Masses to remember and feasts to enjoy!

Meantime, I want you to keep well and to stay safe; help your family by doing all that you can in your home to help each other, and I ask you especially, to pray each day for all affected by the virus and to ask our heavenly Father to keep everyone strong in faith; always hopeful, and to be generous in their love for everyone.

God bless you and your family.

St Peter and St Paul, Pray for us!

Canon Eddie

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PARISH INCOME DRIVE

Bishop John mentions the difficulties we face financially due to the closure of our churches. He is concerned that the shortfall in weekly income will have long term consequences for parishes and the Diocese. To counteract the rapid decline he has proposed a ‘Parish Income Drive’, to encourage parishioners to continue to support their parish communities by suggesting options and ways of doing so. Discussing finances with parishioners has and always will be for me a sensitive and exceptionally difficult issue. I am conscious of the fact that many parishioners at this time of Covid-19 have less income; have an increase in the cost of food and utilities and are surviving on financial assistance from the government in one form or another. You know your financial position better than me and are acutely aware of the difficulties you face. I know that when you give to your parish it is because you can, and secondly, because it is a sacrifice you are willing to make. Please know that I am always grateful for what you give and will always use your offerings wisely.

If you can afford it and wish to continue to support your parish, please choose one of the following options that will allow you to do so:
1.         Standing order or
2.         Envelopes
Please phone (0141 884 2435) or email me (stpeter@rcdop) and ask for a standing order form to be delivered by post (If you are unable to download one from the website - link: /parish-funds) or for a boxed set of envelopes to be delivered by post.
Thank you for your understanding and for your generosity to the parish.
Keep well and stay safe!
Yours sincerely,
Canon Eddie

To download Standing Order forms, please click on the link:  /parish-funds

For the full text of Canon Eddie's Up-date, please click on the link: /parish-funds
For the full text of Bishop John's letter, click on the link: /around-the-diocese

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I ask you to say the following prayer in response to Covid-19:

"Almighty and eternal God,
our refuge in every danger,
to whom we turn in distress; in faith we pray
look with compassion on the afflicted,
grant eternal rest to the dead, comfort to mourners,
healing to the sick, peace to the dying,
strength to healthcare workers, wisdom to our leaders
and the courage to reach out in love,
so that together we may give glory to your holy name.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God, for ever and ever. Amen."     Canon Eddie

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* COVID-19 UP-DATE

The Bishops’ Conference of Scotland has announced the formation of a Covid-19 Working Group, which will work on an Infection Control Protocol to govern the phased reopening of churches for public worship at an early and safe opportunity, in accordance with legislation and the current Scottish Government guidelines on social distancing and hygiene.  For more details click on the link: /coronavirus-covid-19

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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, is available on request from Canon Eddie.

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*S.S.V.P.

During this period of Coronavirus uncertainty, if you, or anyone you know, would like the assistance of St. Peter's SSVP, please contact Canon Eddie.  Do you know a neighbour who lives alone or has no support from social services?  If you cannot help, consider offering the assistance of the SVVP.

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* Coronavirus – Volunteering:

A great number of people have engaged in voluntary work in recent weeks. However, in providing this valuable support, volunteers must remain cognizant of Government guidelines on social distancing and hygiene. Please read all advice issued in the latest DOCUMENT link:  /coronavirus-covid-19

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Mary's Meals founder, Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow, has recorded a special message in the hope that you will help to spread the word about "our beautiful mission to feed hungry children around the world."
For ways to donate to  Mary's Meals, please visit their website:                
                                  https://www.marysmeals.org.uk/donate

Mary's meals - founder's message:
Click on the link /can-you-help

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A global pandemic means the fair trade world is suffering. By choosing to stay at home and shop fair trade, you are directly helping producers and artisans get back on their feet – all from the comfort of your own home!                     https://www.traidcraftshop.co.uk

You can access daily Mass via the Word on Fire Daily Mass video.The daily Mass celebrant will be either Bishop Robert Barron, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, or, Fr. Steve Grunow, CEO at Word on Fire Catholic Ministries.
Or, access Mass via the Paisley / Glasgow Diocesan links above.

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Please pray for all affected by the virus
and for a cure to be found soon.

In confidence, let us pray each day:

Lord Jesus, in these difficult times of isolation, pain and sorrow, help me to remember that there is nothing in life that will happen to me that you and I together cannot handle. Keep me strong in faith, joyful in hope and strong in love, for you and for all whom you love. Amen.     Canon Eddie

   "Each day,
                         
     glorify The Lord 
                              
     by your life."

GIVEN THE GOVERNMENT'S
ANNOUNCEMENT THAT THE COUNTRY IS ESSENTIALLY IN LOCKDOWN, and in line with Diocesan instructions,

ST. PETER'S AND ST. PAUL'S CHURCHES WILL BE CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

30th MAY update:

GOVERNMENT GUIDELINES HAVE BEEN AMENDED SLIGHTLY TO FACILITATE MEETING FAMILY & FRIENDS. 

The overriding principle remains in place:
we all must
STAY AT HOME
unless engaged in absolutely vital business.

(Please adhere to the Government's guidelines.)

" Please pray each day for a vaccine for this awful virus and for all who have been affected by it.  God be with you and all His people at this difficult time." 
Thank you for your co-operation. Canon Eddie  

In emergencies please contact Canon Eddie by phoning the Parish House.

 

                             Pope Francis
  https://twitter.com/Pontifex
 

PRAY WITH POPE FRANCIS
MONTHLY PRAYER INTENTIONS:
/pray-with-pope-francis

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

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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R.C.I.A.

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!

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vocations
 

Thinking about Diocesan Priesthood in 2020?

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 remember
in your prayers 
all our seminarians.

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Another chance to see ...

"Priest School"

on BBC Scotland
(Channel 108)
on Tuesday 9th June
@ 11pm




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/long-service-awards

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