St. Peter's R.C. Church     

St. Peter's R.C. Church

 Attendance at Mass: ‘Season Ticket’: 

Those who registered for a ticket have been given priority on a first come basis. If you still wish to apply please email Fr. Andrew at 
                                      stpeter@rcdop.org.uk                                                                  or by call the presbytery on 0141 884 2435                                                         Friday between Mid-day and 6pm

Register here for tickets.

In emergencies please contact Fr. Andrew
by phoning the Parish House.

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FIRST HOLY COMMUNION:  

I am happy to announce that 
P5 First Communion Masses will take place over  3 nights in October:
Wednesday 28th, Thursday 29th  & Friday 30th.
Because of the virus, things will not be the same. Given the limit of 50
(at the moment) there will be
6 children receiving the Sacrament each night with a limited number of family present.    

Many thanks for all who will make this possible within the school, parish and family.                     
Fr.  Andrew   

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Give me a call at the house or email their names to me and I will ensure that they are prayed for at Mass.  Fr. Andrew

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   29th SUNDAY in ORDINARY TIME - Year A    
                                 18th October, 2020   

 
   PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK:     
   Fiona Lamond, Catriona Burnett,   
   Terry Bisland,  Helen Doyle,
   Carol Gordon, Mary Moynes and
   Christopher Kelly.

  PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL WHO
   HAVE DIED:
  Edward Breen and Donald McEachen.   

  PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL WHOSE  ANNIVERSARIES OCCUR AT THIS TIME:                                -- -- --

          
ST. CONVAL'S CEMETERY MASS
Sunday 1st November, 2pm
Bishop John will celebrate the Annual Cemetery Mass this year according to the Government’s infection control guidelines which limit numbers to 200 for outdoor ceremonies. We would ask as many of those attending to endeavour to come in cars and remain in them for the duration of the Mass. A small number of outside seating will be available. Mass will be a ticket event and if you would like to book a place please go to our Eventbrite site. Please bring your ticket to the Mass. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/st-convals-annual-cemetery-mass-tickets-124527443937

Tickets are free and available from
Monday 12th October
(Limited to 2 tickets per application).
 

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 HOLY SOULS: November is the month in which we pray for the faithful departed (R.I.P.).  During Covid-19, however, we are discouraged from distributing items from Church. If you wish to have your family and friends remembered in all Masses throughout November, please download a November List from the parish website and then return your completed List in an envelope. Alternatively, simply complete a List on a sheet of paper and place it in an envelope.  
You may wish to include an offering for this intention. Thank you.
Please return your List to Fr. Andrew before 1^st November.
 

NOVEMBER LIST : download here.

The Scottish Government (along with the Westminster Government) introduced the practice of sending women pills in the post so that they can perform a DIY abortion at home. This was supposed to be a temporary measure during the pandemic, but now the Scottish Government is holding a consultation on whether to make this practice permanent.

We need as many pro-life people as possible to complete the Scottish Government’s questionnaire in order to stop dangerous DIY abortions becoming permanent.

... Every pro-life voice counts in this consultation and it is vitally important that Catholics across Scotland speak out against DIY abortions, which kill unborn babies and harm women.

Respond to Scottish Government consultation to stop home abortions!

The Scottish Government is holding a consultation on whether to continue the practice of sending dangerous abortion pills to  women to undergo abortions at home. We need as many pro-life people as possible to complete the Scottish Government’s questionnaire in order to stop dangerous DIY abortions becoming permanent.

SPUC has prepared a briefing which gives a step by step guide to completing the questionnaire. Please go to www.spuc.org.uk/Scottish-Consultation

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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      Fr. Andrew.  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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VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED FOR
HOSPITALITY     PASS KEEPING      CLEANING

In recent weeks restrictions have been relaxed allowing more volunteers to assist including those aged 70+ who feel able to help. Please contact Fr. Andrew for more information or to offer your services.  THANK YOU.  You can also volunteer by completing the online form :  /route-map-to-re-opening

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Renfrewshire Bereavement Network, comprising local hospices ACCORD and              St. Vincent's, as well as the Renfrewshire Health & Social Care Partnership (HSCP), Renfrewshire Council and RAMH, has recently launched a new grief and bereavement service for families in Renfrewshire. The Network aims to provide support to people in the Renfrewshire area who are experiencing loss or dealing with grief - by offering access to the most appropriate advice, guidance and counselling available - all from a single point of access. People who need support will be able to self-refer by contacting a new helpline where they can discuss the help they need. After an assessment, staff who have been trained to manage calls, will aim to make sure they receive the most appropriate support for their individual circumstances. The service is available to adults in the Renfrewshire area, regardless of their gender, social group or location. Following a review of the pilot (running until February 2021) and depending upon demand, there is potential for the service to become a more permanent feature. If you know of anyone who needs
to get in touch with the Renfrewshire Bereavement Network, they can do so
by calling 0800 038 6020 or by emailing: support@renfbn.org.uk 
For more information visit: www.renfbn.org.uk Families in Renfrewshire can seek support from new grief and bereavement service.

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SAFEGUARDING TRAINING
VIDEO FOR VOLUNTEERS

CLICK TO WATCH VIDEO

October Month of the Rosary

Please join in the October Rosary Whirlwind of the British Isles.  You can join in: Daily 8.00pm Online Rosary around Britain (Bishop John will lead from our Cathedral on Sundays); the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima Whirlwind Rosary Day on Tuesday 13 October; the Halloween 9.00am-9.00pm Rosary Rally around the Dioceses of Britain; and the All Saint and All Souls Thanksgiving Online Rosaries at 8.00pm.
 ‘One day, through the Rosary and the Scapular, Our Lady will save the world.’ Saint Dominic.

Sign up here for "Rosary on the Coast"

This Webinar is open to anyone involved in Safeguarding in the Catholic Church.

If you wish to offer any suggestions for changes to the current text of ‘In God’s Image’, please use this form https://bit.ly/3cuTsnP.     
NB. The closing date for submission of comments is 30^th November 2020.

For more details click here: Safeguarding

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Public Masses have now resumed but you can also access Holy Mass
and additional Liturgies each day via the Paisley / Glasgow Diocesan Mass on Line. 

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

To find out about the 'Saint(s) of the Day' click on the Franciscan Media website link below :

Today's Saint(s)

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

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                Pope Francis
Monthly Prayer Intentions

Bishop John

Information, advice and resources from the
BCOS Pastoral Ministry Working Group (August 2020)
including topics such as: 

CARING for mental ill-health
and
SUPPORTING prayer and devotion

Link: 
BCOS PASTORAL NEWSLETTER

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Flourish (Official Journal of the Archdiocese of Glasgow) is back in print and it is free.  A digital version of the paper is available at the usual address –

FLOURISH

This month’s edition has major coverage of the Holy Father’s new encyclical, Fratelli Tutti, which can be accessed at:

"FRATELLI TUTTI"

After celebrating Mass at
St. Francis’ tomb on Saturday
3 October, the eve of the saint’s feast day, Pope Francis signed his new encyclical, “Fratelli Tutti, on Fraternity and Social Friendship,” on the altar under the tomb of
St. Francis of Assisi, source of the document’s title and inspiration.