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St Peter’s Catholic Church London Road, Gloucester GL1 3EX
Tel: 01452 523603 Email: [email protected]
Parish website: www.stpetersgloucester.org.uk Diocesan website: www.cliftondiocese.com
Diocese of Clifton Registered Charity No. 233977
Parish Priest: Monsignor Liam Slattery VG [email protected] Assistant Priest: Fr Gerry Walsh [email protected] Deacons: Rev Colm Robinson [email protected] Rev Tim Meadows [email protected] Parish Secretary: Mrs Thérèse English [email protected] Parish Office: Tuesday - Friday 9.30am-1.30pm
Sunday Mass Times 6.00pm (Sat), 9.00am, 10.30am, 2.15pm (Polish), 5.30pm
Reconciliation/Confessions Saturday: 10.30am-11.30am & 5.15pm – 5.45pm
Schools
St Peter’s Catholic Primary School. Tel: 01452 524792. Web: www.st-peters-pri.gloucs.sch.uk St Peter’s Catholic High School & Sixth Form Centre. Tel: 01452 520594. Web: www.st-petershigh.gloucs.sch.uk
13th September 2015 –24th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B)
Mass Text Psalm: I will walk in the presence of the Lord, in the land of the living.
Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia! The only think I can boast about is the cross of our Lord, through whom the world is crucified to me, and I to the world. Alleluia! Preface: VIII Sundays in Ordinary time Eucharistic Prayer: I
LAST WEEKEND: Mass Count – 741 Offertory - £1757.43 NEXT SUNDAY: There is a retiring collection at all weekend masses next weekend, Home Mission Sunday, to support the work of Evangelisation in this country. MASS TIMES & INTENTIONS THIS WEEK: 6.00pm (Sat) (Margaret Hayes Anniversary). Sunday 9.00am (People of the Parish). 10.30am (Pamela Foster RIP). 2.15pm - Polish Mass. 5.30pm (Emma Thomas Anniv). Monday 9.30am (Intentions of Mick & Kathleen Wall). Tuesday 7.00pm (Intentions of Peggy Brindley) Wednesday 12.00pm (Gerry Brindley RIP). Thursday 9.30am (Honour Joyce Faice RIP). 12noon (Funeral Mass for Ned Sheil). Friday 9.30am (Intentions of Sam & Nancy Wall). Saturday 10.00am (Michael Mahon RIP). 6.00pm (Paul Montanaro RIP).
Please note mass on Monday is in the Social Centre Hall. RACIAL JUSTICE SUNDAY: The Catholic Church in England and Wales is celebrating Racial Justice Sunday today. The theme is: The Dignity of the Human Person. It is a day on which all Christians are called to earnestly pray for an end to racism and racial inequality. Please keep this intention in your own prayers. www.catholicnews.org.uk. EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: Tuesday at 6.00pm. Wednesday at 11.30am. THIS WEEK: Psalter Week 4. Monday–Exaltation of the Cross; Tuesday– Our Lady of Sorrows; Wednesday–Ss Cornelius & Cyprian; Thur–St Edith. PRAYERS FOR THOSE WHO ARE ILL: Andrea Brushneen, Alison Blake, Sarah Anderson, Marie Cunningham, Jessie Hall, Cheryl Loy, Norah King, Charlie Slade, Daryl Paris, Christopher Browne, Clifford Browne, Hayley Fox, Florence Stephens, John Staley, Rita Lenagan, Eileen Dewsnip, Lloyd Smith, Mary Hicks, Sharon Williams, Bridget Johnson, Neil Hillyer, Adrian Russell, Graham Robinson, Bridie Brady, Michaele Hercules. EMAIL: When emailing the parish office, Mgr Liam, Fr Gerry or one of the deacons PLEASE use the new email addresses which are printed on the front of the newsletter. BAPTISM: We welcome into the family of the Church Sophie Freeman baptized today. TRIPTYCH: The fully restored Triptych will be installed in the church tomorrow. To enable the work take place safely, the church will be closed tomorrow, morning mass will be in the hall in the Social Centre at 9.30am with morning prayer at 9.15am. The Triptych will be unveiled for parishioners to see after the 7.00pm mass on Tuesday September 15th. KNITTING CLUB: Meets on Wednesday, September 16th in the Coffee Bar following the midday mass.
LITTLE CHURCH: Will resume at the 9.00am mass next Sunday. WORLD YOUTH DAY 2016 – PREPARATION DAY: Interested in attending World Youth Day in 2016? Discover more about this great opportunity to join millions of young Catholics & Pope Francis in Krakow next year at our WYD preparation day on Saturday 3rd October, 11.00am – 4.00pm; Alexander House, 160 Pennywell Road, Bristol, BS5 0TX. Bring a packed lunch. Pilgrims must be aged 16-25 by July 2016. www.cliftondiocese.com/worldyouthday JOURNEY IN FAITH: The Journey in Faith Programme (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) will begin on Wednesday September 16th at 7.30pm in the Coffee Bar. This first meeting provides us as a parish with the opportunity to meet, greet and welcome those who are enquiring about becoming catholic. Light refreshments available. All welcome to join us ST PETER’S HIGH SCHOOL & SIXTH FORM CENTRE: Invite the parents and Catholic year 6 pupils and/or year 6 pupils attending Catholic Primary Schools to a talk about St Peter’s School and to meet key staff on 15th September at 7.00pm for 7:30pm in St Peter’s High School School Hall Refreshments will be provided RSVP: FAO - Mrs Fiona Gittins, senior vice principal and head of KS3, [email protected] or 01452 520594 CELEBRATE BRISTOL: Are you interested in exploring your Faith in a family friendly setting? Then Celebrate Bristol could be for you! We are holding a weekend conference at St Bede’s Catholic College in Bristol on October 24th/25th that is sure to be great fun and faith filled. We have great speakers, worship and fellowship, dedicated streams for the children and young people specifically designed for each group. For more information see noticeboard or visit www.celebrateconference.org. REFUGEE CRISIS: Attached is a copy of the statement issued this week by the Catholic Bishops Conference of England and Wales in response to the current refugee crisis, along with the text of a suggested prayer for us to use. Information on our diocesan contact and response will be published shortly. See www.catholicnews.org.uk for further information or visit CAFOD’s website on www.cafod.org.uk. RIP: We ask your prayers for those who died recently: Edward ‘Ned’ Sheil. His body will be received into church on Wednesday September 16th at 7.30pm. Funeral mass at 12noon on Thursday September 17th followed by committal at Gloucester Crematorium. ST VINCENT de PAUL AWARENESS MONTH: A coffee morning will be held in the parish centre on Saturday September 19th at 10.30am to provide an opportunity for parishioners to find out more about the SVP and especially within our parish. See www.svp.org.uk. All welcome.
WEDDING: We wish Callum Smith and Shannon Cook married in St Peter’s yesterday every happiness in the years ahead. PRAYER & PRAISE: Thursday 17th September at 7.30pm in St. Peter’s Church. Speaker is Sr Una, who will be reflecting on ‘Loved before eternity…’ thoughts on Julian of Norwich. The meeting lasts for about an hour with music and a speaker followed by refreshments. All welcome. DIOCESAN YOUTH MINISTRY CONTACT DAY: On Saturday 17th October Clifton Diocese Youth Ministry invite those working with young people through confirmation, youth groups or any other way to a contact day. There will be new resources, ideas and the chance to gather with those who are involved in Youth Ministry from the diocese. All are welcome. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. Venue: English Martyrs Church, Tuffley Avenue, Tuffley, Gloucester, GL4 0NX. 10.30am – 2.00pm. Parish Mass at 10.00am. To book your place please call 0117 9025594 or mail: [email protected]. YOUTH POWER CONCERT: Youth for Christ (YFC) in Gloucester will be holding a Charity Fundraising event to raise money for CAFOD to put our faith into action and to do our part for our community which will hopefully inspire others. Evening of performances such as singing and dancing by the youth to showcase our God-given talents. Friday 18th September, 6-9pm (Doors open 5:30pm) in St Peter’s Social Centre Hall. Admission fee of £3 per person. Cake sale. Games and entertainment. IGNITE’ PRAISE AND WORSHIP EVENING: At St Peter’s RC High School Gloucester on Friday 2nd October, (doors open at 6.30) event runs from 7-9pm. Following our very successful first event last summer you are invited to attend Ignite! The evening will consist of live modern Christian music, and a very special guest Daniel Cutting. Daniel is a football freestyler who holds 5 World Records! Daniel will do some performance and speak about what his Christian faith means to him! Check him out on You Tube. Tickets £1 or pay on the door – all welcome! RUGBY WORLD CUP: Please be aware that Kingsholm Road will be closed 4 hours before and 2 hours after the Rugby World Cup Games being played in Gloucester. In addition there will be restricted access to Skinner St, Worcester Parade and Alvin St. The dates are as follows:- Saturday 19th September – Kick off at 12noon. Wednesday, 23rd September – Kick off at 2.30pm. Friday, 25th September – Kick off at 4.45pm. Sunday 11th October – Kick off at 8.00pm
NEXT SUNDAY: 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year B Wisdom: 2:12.17-20. James 3:16-4:3. Mark 9:30-37