St. Peter's and St. Paul's     

St. Peter's R.C. Church

SOLEMNITY OF THE ASCENSION: Thursday 30 May
a Holy Day of Oligation.

St. Paul's: Vigil Mass @ 6.30pm & Thursday @ 11am.
St. Peter's: Mass - Thursday @ 10am

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This year the Parish Feast Day will be celebrated in St. Paul’s Church on Sunday 23 June at 3pm. Tickets are now available after this Mass for all who wish to attend.
The afternoon will consist of a short prayer service followed by a social gathering in the hall afterwards. This will be the third year in which both communities, Sts. Peter and Paul will come together to celebrate our patronal feast, please make every effort to come along and take part in the celebrations. For catering purposes, it is important that all who wish to attend have a ticket. Don’t delay! Get your ticket TODAY!

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* Emergency Appeal for Sri Lanka

Following the terrible attacks on Easter Sunday at churches in Sri Lanka, the Church there has set up an emergency fund and is appealing to Catholics worldwide to help rebuild the lives of those affected, and their damaged Churches.  We know Catholics in Scotland also want to contribute.  Please make your donation online to Missio Scotland https://www.missioscotland.com/sri-lankan-appeal or by post to Missio Scotland, 4 Laird Street, Coatbridge ML5 3LJ
 

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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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We wish all our pupils and students
who are studying for exams
every success in their efforts.

You are in our thoughts and prayers.




 

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*ACROSS TO LOURDES
The Inverclyde Across to Lourdes group will be travelling by Jumbulance ( a large registered Ambulance ) on Pilgrimage, from 20 -29 June this year. They are appealing for male and female helpers, and sick persons to join them on pilgrimage. Please tel: 01475 742639 or
01475 744544 for more information.

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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!

When?   Mondays:  6.30pm - 8pm
Where?  St. Peter's Parish Hall

Find out more:  /vides-friends-club-1

Club members (P7 to S5)
We run a range of
activities including

arts and crafts, baking, team games, theme nights and charity fund raising events. 

 

INTERESTED IN JOINING?
NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOME!

 

We would also welcome any young people aged 17 or over to come along as Young Leaders.  
If you are interested please come along on Monday evening. 

VIDES SUMMER CAMP CATERING TEAMS:
Catering team members are kindly asked to attend a meeting in the Parish Hall on Saturday 1st June at 11am.


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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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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
 

Next meeting:
In the parish hall on Wednesday 5 June at 7pm.
All members are kindly asked to attend.

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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 21 May - Lucky Stars 8 & 12

St. Peter's 
This week's winner is
C Fulton (03638)
winning £46.50.
 
St. Paul's:
This week’s winner is 
Ann Dick (04936)
winning £35.50. 

Well done to both winners!


THE WINNING LUCKY STARS WILL NOW BE THOSE DRAWN IN THE EUROMILLIONS
ON A TUESDAY EVENING



Tickets are now on sale for next week’s draw.
Good luck!
 
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"One small positive thought can change your whole day!"

 

                             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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