St. Peter's and St. Paul's     

St. Peter's R.C. Church

SCIAF EMERGENCY HURRICANE APPEAL

Hurricane Irma swept through the Caribbean, crushing everything in its path. Homes and livelihoods were destroyed, and families who were already living in poverty lost what little they had.    With no food, clean water or even basic shelter families are extremely vulnerable. Donations to our Hurricane appeal will help us supply people with food, water and other essentials, as well as providing shelter to homeless families.  Hurricane Irma destroyed the lives of the poor, and wreaked havoc on some of the more wealthy islands in the region. While some islands have the money and resources to cope in the aftermath, we're asking you      to reach out to our sisters and brothers who are relying on us in their time of need.   To make a donation you can go online at www.sciaf.org.uk and click the donate button on the “Please Give to our Hurricane Appeal”  window.   You can also send a cheque to SCIAF, 19 Park Circus, Glasgow, G3 6BE  or make   a donation on the phone on 0141 354 5555.

Please keep everyone affected by Hurricane Irma
in your thoughts and prayers. 

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* For the attention of ALL CHURCH VOLUNTEERS with PVG CERTIFICATES:

The Diocesan Safeguarding Advisory Group has recommended that all volunteers doing regulated work with children and vulnerable adults or, both, should do Level 1 training by the end of 2017, and, with the agreement of Bishop John, this will now be implemented as Diocesan policy.
The next training sessions will take place in:
Our Lady of Lourdes, Bishopton on Wednesday 20 September @ 7pm
St. Patrick's, Greenock on Wednesday 27 September @ 7pm

Please contact Sarah Jane at the Diocesan Safeguarding Office safeguardingadmin@rcdop.org.uk or 0141 847 6138 to register for a training session.  There will be limited space at each session, therefore volunteers should register up to one week before the date of the training session.

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* RCIA - Session 2017-18:

Monday 25 September @ 7.30pm in St. Peter's Meeting Room

If you - or anyone you know would like to find out more, please speak with
Canon Eddie or Deacon John.  For more information click on: /rcia

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*FAMILY NIGHT: Friday 29 September

A number of events are being planned to raise funds for a new heating system for
St. Paul’s Church.  The first event will be a family night.  Families are invited to come
along for a fun night of dancing, activities and good company.
Tickets at a cost of £5 for adults and £2 for children are now available after Mass. Bring your own bottle and snacks.
 

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* SVDP:

You are invited to attend the annual SVDP Day at Carfin on Saturday 30 September, leaving St. Peter's Church car park at 10.30am.

If you wish to attend, please put your name on the sheet at the back of the church.

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* YOUTH TO LOURDES: THURSDAY 28 JUNE - FRIDAY 6 July 2018
We are currently in the process of arranging the Youth Lourdes Pilgrimage for 2018.
The pilgrimage is open to anyone in the present s3, s4, s5 or s6. 
Places are reserved only upon payment of the deposit and the return of the application form. 
FIRST GROUP MEETING - 8 OCTOBER  More details available /youth

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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: /st-pauls-craft-club

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Commencing on the first day of June, for a period of three months only, all calls to St. Paul's Presbytery will be diverted to St. Peter’s. When calling, you will hear a pre-recorded  message asking you to redial using the number -

0141 884 2435
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*Parish Records: In order to update parish records, ALL FAMILIES in 
St. Paul's Parish are kindly asked to complete one of the Census Forms
and return it as soon as possible.  
If you have not yet returned your Census Form, please do so in order that we can have an accurate record of parishioners.
                            Thank you for taking the time to do this. 
                                 (Forms are available on the table at the back of the Hall)

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*PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL:  

GOOD NEWS about the long term future of the parish -

At the recent open meeting it was decided
to remain in the church permanently. 
All other proposals were considered unsuitable and the best option chosen was to repair the current church in an effort to reinstate the building to its former glory.  At the meeting, those present recieved a letter.  If you were unable to attend, please ensure you obtain a copy of the letter -
available on the table at the back of the church.

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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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MINUTES OF PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETINGS:
St. Peter's:

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

* CHILDREN’S LITURGY:  This takes place in the Hall and is open to all Primary School age children.  Please bring your children to the Hall by 9.50 am.  Children’s Liturgy is held in the Hall for 2 weeks and then every 3rd week the children take part in the Mass     in the Church.  It does not run on school holidays or public holiday weekends.  At the back of the Church there are copies of the dates from
3 September - 17 December.

We are looking for more Team Members to help with Children’s Liturgy.  You would be required every 3/4 weeks at the 10 am Mass. You do not need any expertise or training, just come along to help take a Register or support the Catechist.  If you could help in this way, please speak to Canon Eddie. 
Thank You.  

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*VIDES FRIENDS’ CLUB: Monday 2 October at 6.30 pm

There will be a further meeting on in St Peter’s Church Hall, for all Leaders and  Young Leaders involved in the VIDES Friends’ Club.  This meeting will be to plan activities for the Session ahead and they would welcome any young people (16+ years) who would like to come along to help.  The VIDES Friends’ Club run on Monday nights during term time and is open to all children from P6 to S3.  This is a great opportunity for young people to serve others in a fun and exciting way. 
 

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* PARISH SICK LIST:

For many months the parish have been praying for sick, many of whom may have recovered. If you want the parish to continue praying for your intention, please let Canon Eddie know.  Thank you.

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For more details click on link:
/vocations

 

                             Pope Francis
  https://twitter.com/Pontifex

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

Eucharistic Ministers:
/eucharistic-ministers

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

Children's Liturgy:
/childrens-liturgy
 

/long-service-awards

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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