St. Peter's and St. Paul's     

St. Peter's R.C. Church

* CHEERS FOR 90 YEARS!

Winnie Millar is 90 years young.

St. Peter's parishioner - Winnie Millar - celebrated her 90th Birthday on Wednesday 16 October. What a fabulous milestone! Congratulations from all in St. Peter's.  Winnie, you have served St. Peter's Parish for over 30 years. Thank you for all you efforts; they are very much appreciated.

Parishioners from St. Peter's joined Canon Eddie at morning Mass to mark this very special occasion. After Mass, all enjoyed tea and birthday cake in the Parish House.

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* FEAST OF ALL SAINTS

Friday 1st November
is the
Feast of All Saints and is a Holyday of Obligation. 
Masses will be:  
St Paul’s -
(Thursday evening)
Vigil Mass at 6.30 pm   
St Peter’s - 
(Friday Morning)
Mass at 10 am


* HOLY SOULS
November is the month in which we pray for the faithful departed. If you wish to have your family and friends remembered in all Masses each day throughout November, please put their names on the ‘November Lists’ available on the table at the back of the church and return it to
Canon Eddie.  Thank you.



* BEREAVEMENT MASS
Our annual Bereavement Mass for all those who have died in our Parishes during the past year, will take place as follows:

in St Peter’s on Sunday 3rd November at 10am.
in St Paul’s on Sunday 3rd November at 11.15 am.  

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* REFLECTION EVENINGS:

The next  Reflection Evening  is on

Wednesday 13 November
in St. Peter's Church Hall at 7pm.   

ALL ARE WELCOME!

For more information - including all dates in the Programme click on the link  /evening-reflections-2019-2020

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* MISSIO SCOTLAND:

The Pontifical Mission Societies Pope Francis has declared October 2019 as an ‘Extraordinary Mission Month’
during which we will pray and support those countries where the Church is poor and
in need. He also urges all of us to recommit ourselves to sharing more fully in the mission of the Church to the world.
The Bishops of Scotland agreed that this year Missio Boxes can be distributed to parishioners to support the appeal on                        Sunday 20 October.  Please take one of the wallets for Mission Sunday containing a Missio Box on the table at the back of the church and return it when convenient. A collection will be taken at all Masses on the weekend of 19/20 October for Missio.
Thank you for your prayers and generous donations. 

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* Is this for you?

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.

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* VIDES FRIENDS' CLUB: New members welcome!

The next Summer Camp in St. Peter's
will be held in July 2020.
For more information and news of this year's successful Summer Camp click on the link:

/vides-friends-club-1

Are you in P7 to S4?
VIDES begins again on Monday 21st October in
St. Peter’s Church Hall.  It takes place every Monday during term time from 6.30—8 pm. 
VIDES is a great way for young people to meet new friends, take part in fun activities and do some fundraising to help others.  If you are in P7 or S1 to S4, please come along and join in the fun.
We are looking for young leaders who must be in S5 or S6.  This is a great way to volunteer as part of the Caritas award, or just to support and work with other young people.  We would also welcome a few more adult volunteers, as this would allow us to operate a rota system.  Please give your name to Canon Eddie if you are interested in volunteering, or put a note through the house letterbox.  

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*WHEELCHAIR ASSISTANCE REQUIRED FOR SATURDAY HOSPITAL VIGIL MASS AT RAH, PAISLEY:
Once more, in the spirit of Making All Things New, we are appealing for some volunteers to join our rota for wheel chair  assistance to enable patients at the RAH to attend the 4pm Saturday Vigil Mass. You will assist a person from the ward to the hospital chapel, stay with them for Mass, and then take them back to the ward. Volunteers need to have or need to obtain a PVG as standard Diocesan practice. Can you please contact Monsignor John Tormey for further details on 01505 320 900 or email him at staidan@rcdop.org.uk. You will be asked to join our rota of helpers, probably helping once every three or four weeks. You are free to change your day with another helper if you can’t do the day  when it’s your turn. We  have had some helpers leave the rota recently and we really do need some fresh recruits. Please consider giving some of your time to help those who are ill and who will benefit from your kindness. Thank you. Mgr John Tormey.
 

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* WORKS SCHEDULE: 

Rewiring and painting of the church will commence at the end of July and continue for some weeks. During this time Mass will be celebrated in the hall as and when required. Your patience is gratefully    appreciated. Thank you.


VOLUNTEERS:

It would help to save some cash for the parish if parishioners kindly offered to do some painting in the hall and other necessary jobs needing done. If interested, please contact Canon Eddie. Thank you.

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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
 

The next meeting is on
Wednesday 23rd October
at 7 pm in the Hall.

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* CHURCH CLEANING
The church in recent times has been cleaned on a Monday and a Thursday. Thank you to those parishioners who have kindly given their time. We now require volunteers for the Monday shift, if you are willing to help, please contact Canon Eddie.

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 15 OCTOBER - Lucky Stars 4 & 5

St. Peter's 
 We have one lucky winner in this week’s Lucky Stars:
Sarah Bisland (04335)
winning a total of £42. Well done!

  St. Paul's
It’s a Rollover!
£38 will be added to next week’s winnings.
 
Tickets are now on sale for next week’s draw.
Good luck!

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"Do not ask the Lord to guide your footsteps if you are not wiling to move your feet!"

/long-service-awards

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                             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

CHURCH VOLUNTEERS with PVG Certificates or pending PVG Certificates:  
Volunteers doing or planning to do regulated work with children and   vulnerable adults or both, should complete the Safeguarding Training, 
Induction Part 1. 
The next session will be held in the Diocesan Offices, Incle Street, Paisley on:
Monday 11 November @10.30am.

To register, please contact Sarah Jane at the Diocesan Safeguarding Office -   safeguardingadmin@rcdop.org.uk
or  0141 847 6138. 

Safeguarding Training,
Induction Part 2 

The new Safeguarding Part 2 Training session, is for volunteers who have previously attended Safeguarding Training Part One, or Safeguarding Training Level one, more than 18 months ago.  If you attended Safeguarding Training Level One in 2016 or 2017, you should put your name forward for Safeguarding Training Part 2.  
For details of available sessions click on the link:  /around-the-diocese

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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. 

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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