St. Peter's and St. Paul's     

St. Peter's R.C. Church

*SCHOOL HOLIDAYS:

We hope and pray that all our youngsters
enjoy a happy and safe summer holiday
wherever they may venture...

          
Are you in P4-6?
Time to spare during the day?
 
Are you in P7/S1/S2?   
Time to spare during the evening?
 

Come along to the VIDES SUMMER CAMP!   
  

WELCOME to VIDES UK!

Provost Lorraine Cameron & Councillor Marie McGurk join Canon Eddie in welcoming the VIDES Team.

Vides UK Summer Camp
St. Peter's Parish
24-29 July 2017
This is the first time in many years
that the event has been held
in Scotland.

For more information about the week click on /vides-friends-club-1

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* DIOCSEAN DAY AT CARFIN: 6 AUGUST
Anyone wishing to attend the annual Diocesan day at Carfin is asked    to put their details on the sheet at the back of the church so as to be guaranteed a seat on the bus.

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In January of this year an appeal was made by a member of SPUC asking for prayers and financial and support towards their work in promoting Life from the moment of conception till its natural end. At the time a collection wasn’t taken, so perhaps you will kindly contribute to the second collection at Masses on the weekend of 29/30 July. Envelopes are available at the back    of the church for this purpose. Please give generously to this appeal because more than ever, in the present climate, our support of their work is greatly needed.

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*MERCY BUS:
The Mercy Bus advertised in the local press and the Scottish Catholic Observer will be visiting various venues: Monday 31 July - Saturday 5 August.

Holy Mass celebrated by Bishop John Keenan and Fr. Joe Burke on the Mercy Bus at 2pm on Saturday 5 August. 

The sacrament of Reconciliation will be offered by priests or just a chance to have a chat with a priest. The Lord is waiting to offer you his Mercy of forgiveness; all you have to do is receive it with a penitent heart. The saying goes, “you wait ages for a bus and then two come along at the same time!” the Mercy Bus is the one you’ve been waiting on, so climb on board!

For more details: /around-the-diocese

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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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* FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE:
Members of the fund raising committee are asked to attend a meeting in the parish hall  after Mass on Sunday 13 August to discuss and plan ways of             generating income for the building fund.

Anyone wishing to be part of the group is invited to come along.


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*PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL:

Next meeting: Monday 14 August in the hall at 7pm.

This meeting will focus primarily on the new proposals by the Architect and Quantity Surveyor with respect to the church/hall/house provision for liturgy and pastoral care for the foreseeable future.
The fruits of these discussions will be reported to parishioners at an open meeting in the hall on SUNDAY 27 AUGUST at 12 Noon.

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* VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
The grass cutting season is now upon us. In past years companies have been employed to cut
the grass throughout the season at a considerable
cost to the parish. If we have parishioners who would kindly volunteer as part of a rota for cutting the grass it would save the parish a small fortune. Money saved here will be better spent elsewhere. If you are willing to be part of the team, please give your name to Canon Eddie.  
THANK YOU.                     

* RECRUITMENT for MINISTRY:

"Periodically I will invite you to consider volunteering for one or more ministries in the parish. Fortunately,  a large number of parishioners are already involved in a variety of ways providing for the needs of the community but from time to time the numbers need to be replenished. I am truly grateful to those who are currently active in the parish through these ministries and appreciate their time. So that we can continue to benefit from such support it is essential that others get more involved, hence, the reason for the recruitment form which I ask you to take from the back of the church, complete it and return it to me before the cut-off date of Sunday 30 July." (Canon Eddie)
 
Parishioners are asked to take and complete a ‘Recruitment Form’ and return it      to Canon Eddie.  Please return it before the cut-off date of 30 July.
Spare forms are available in the sacristy. For more information click on link: /ministries

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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
 

* NEXT MEETING: Wednesday 6 September at 7.30pm

In preparation for the next meeting of the Parish Pastoral Council, members of the various groups are asked to come along to the presbytery on the following evenings:
Spirituality Group: Wednesday 16 August at 7pm.
Adult Education Group: Wednesday 16 August at 8pm.
Evangelisation & Mission Group: Wednesday 23 August at 7pm.
Youth Development Group: Wed. 23 August at 8pm.
Social Activity Group: Wednesday 30 August at 7pm.

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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

CLERGY APPOINTMENTS:

Bishop John has appointed         Fr. Matthew Carlin to St. Mirin’s  Cathedral and Fr.Jonathan              Whitworth to St. Margaret’s            Johnstone temporarily from      
7 August.

We wish them every blessing as they begin their  ministry as priests in the diocese.

Eucharistic Ministers:
/eucharistic-ministers

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

Children's Liturgy:
/childrens-liturgy


SCHOOL SUMMER HOLIDAYS :
 28 JUNE - 14 AUGUST 2017

Please note:
CHILDREN'S LITURGY
RESUMES AFTER
SUMMER HOLIDAYS.

/long-service-awards

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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