St. Peter's R.C. Church     

St. Peter's R.C. Church

"HELLO" FR. ANDREW

We extend
a very warm welcome to you
and wish you every success
in your ministry
as our Parish Priest
in St. Peter's.

Parishioners have been invited to apply for a ‘Season Ticket’. 
Those who registered for a ticket were given priority on a first come basis; thereafter all others can apply by emailing the parish at
                                      stpeter@rcdop.org.uk                                                                  or by calling the presbytery on 0141 884 2435                                                   on a Friday between Mid-day and 6pm

CLICK ON THE LINK FOR FULL DETAILS: /route-map-to-re-opening

FOR TIMES OF WEEKEND /WEEKDAY MASSES - click on the link:
MASS TIMES

In emergencies please contact Fr. Andrew
by phoning the Parish House.
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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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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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   25th SUNDAY in ORDINARY TIME - Year A    
                                  20th September, 2020   

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

  PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL WHO
   HAVE DIED:
   Tony Finnerty (Ireland)        
 
  PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL WHOSE
   ANNIVERSARIES OCCUR AT THIS TIME:           Francis McPake          
 


PRAYERS FOR THE SICK    Each week we pray at all Masses for those whose names are on the Prayer Request List—including those who are sick.  In order to ensure that our list of the sick is accurate, we need    to up-date our information regularly. As such, we ask you kindly
to inform us of any family or friends whose names you wish to see remain, be removed or be added to the sick list. 
We will continue to pray for all our sick for as long as is requested.​​​Please provide Fr. Andrew with the names as soon as possible. 
Thank you.   

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AN INVITATION from BISHOP JOHN


 

JOIN BISHOP JOHN

The Novena runs for 9 days: 22nd September - 30th September and when you sign up you will receive an email for the meditation and prayer for each day.
 
Click on the link to sign up for the Novena : 

To read the full text of Bishop John's invitation click here: /around-the-diocese

 

PARISH INCOME DRIVE

If you can afford it and wish to continue to support your parish, please choose one of the following options that will allow you to do so:
1.         Standing order or
2.         Envelopes
Please phone (0141 884 2435) or email me (stpeter@rcdop) and ask for a standing order form to be delivered by post (If you are unable to download one from the website - link: /parish-funds) or for a boxed set of envelopes to be delivered by post.
Thank you for your understanding and for your generosity to the parish. 

Please know that I am always grateful for what you give and will always use your offerings wisely. 
Fr. Andrew

Prayer in Response to Covid-19:

"Almighty and eternal God,
our refuge in every danger,
to whom we turn in distress; in faith we pray:
look with compassion on the afflicted;
grant eternal rest to the dead, comfort to mourners;
healing to the sick, peace to the dying;
strength to healthcare workers; wisdom to our leaders
and the courage to reach out in love
so that together we may give glory to Your Holy Name -
through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God, for ever and ever. Amen."     

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MEMORIAL PLAQUES

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, is available on request from Fr. Andrew.

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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 links  (right hand column - Mass Online).

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"Please pray for all affected by the virus
and for a cure to be found soon."  Canon Eddie

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

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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At Fatima, Our Lady asked that we “pray much for priests!”

R.C.I.A.

 
If you - or anyone you know -would like to find out more about becoming a member of
the Catholic Church,
please speak with
Fr. Andrew or Deacon John. 
For more information click on: /rcia 
New members
are very welcome!
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Vocations Awareness Week

    Sunday 13th September         marks the beginning of     
   Vocations Awareness Week,   a time of prayer for Vocations to the Priesthood, Diaconate and Consecrated Life. 
 

Please remember to pray for Vocations this week.

4pm DAILY PRAYER 
FOR VOCATIONS:
Each day the Paisley Vocations Facebook publish a 4 pm prayer for vocations, JOIN IN to pray with them by clicking on the link: 
https://www.rcdop.org.uk/news/at-four-oclock-we-pray-for-vocations

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Thinking about Diocesan Priesthood in 2020?

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 remember
in your prayers 
all our seminarians.
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Information, advice and resources from the BCOS Pastoral Ministry Working Group including topics such as: 

CARING for mental ill-health
and
SUPPORTING prayer and devotion

Click on the link below to access the Newletter (August 2020)

Link: BCOS PASTORAL MINISTRY NEWSLETTER

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/long-service-awards
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                             Pope Francis
  https://twitter.com/Pontifex
 

PRAY WITH POPE FRANCIS
MONTHLY PRAYER INTENTIONS:
/pray-with-pope-francis

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

THE CLOUDS’ VEIL (by Fr. Liam Lawton)

Even though the rain hides the stars,
Even though the mist swirls the hills,
Even when the dark clouds veil the sky,
God is by my side.
Even when the sun shall fall in sleep,
Even when at dawn the sky shall weep,
Even in the night when storms shall rise,
You are by my side. God is by my side.

Bright the stars at night
That mirror Heaven’s way to you.
Bright the stars in light
Where dwell the saints in love and truth.  R

Deep the feast of life
Where saints shall gather in deep peace.
Deep in Heaven’s light
Where sorrows pass beyond death’s sleep.  R

Blest are they who sing
The fellowship of saints in light.
Blest is Heaven’s King.
All saints adore the Lord Most High.  R