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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
6th September 2015 –23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B)
Mass Text Responsorial Psalm: My soul, give praise to the Lord.
Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia! Jesus proclaimed the Good News of the kingdom, and cured all kinds of sickness among the people. Alleluia! Preface: VII Sundays in Ordinary time Eucharistic Prayer: II
LAST WEEKEND: Mass Count – 741 Offertory - £1603.94 NEXT WEEKEND: There is a retiring collection at all weekend masses for our Diocesan Bishop’s Charitable Fund. MASS TIMES & INTENTIONS THIS WEEK: 6.00pm (Sat) (Anne McGowan Anniversary). Sunday 9.00am (Tommy McAdams RIP). 10.30am (Ints of Noel & Breedge Maguire). 2.15pm - Polish Mass. 5.30pm (Sebastian Desando RIP). Monday 9.30am (Marion Breen RIP). Tuesday 7.00pm (Ints of Mick & Kathleen Wall) Wednesday 12.00pm (Fr Frank Cama Anniv) Thursday 9.30am (Ints of Charlie & Bridie Brady). Friday 9.30am (Elaine Fray RIP). 12noon (Funeral Mass for Rose Kennedy). Saturday 10.00am (Ints of Philip George). 6.00pm (Margaret Hayes Anniversary). EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: Tuesday at 6.00pm. Wednesday at 11.30am. THIS WEEK: Psalter Week 3. Tuesday- Birthday of Our Lady. 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. BAPTISM: We welcome into the family of the Church, Matylda Baker and Avery Whyte baptized this weekend. TRIPTYCH: The fully restored Triptych will be installed in the church on Monday September 14th. To enable the work take place safely, the church will be closed on this day. Morning mass on Monday September 14th will be in the hall in the Social Centre. The Triptych will be unveiled for parishioners to see after the 7.00pm mass on Tuesday September 15th. 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 LITTLE CHURCH: Will resume at the 9.00am mass on Sunday September 20th. The delayed resumption is to restricted access to the upstairs room. This will be cleared once the Triptych is in place. WEDNESDAY WORD: Is a weekly publication (A4 sheet) that focuses on the following Sunday’s Mass Readings now available each weekend in preparation for the following Sunday. Do please take a copy from the back of the church or check out www.wednesdayword.org.
REFUGEE CRISIS: As the biggest refugee crisis in recent times grips Europe, CAFOD and our supporters are calling on the Prime Minister to do more to support vulnerable Syrian refugees resettling in the UK. CAFOD’s Director of Advocacy Neil Thorns said, “We and our Catholic supporters across England and Wales call on David Cameron to ensure the UK resettles its fair share of vulnerable refugees. While the humanitarian aid the UK has provided has been commendable, we must do more. Our faith calls us to care for our vulnerable brothers and sisters, and we believe that Great Britain has a moral responsibility to play its part and continue our honourable tradition of providing sanctuary for those in need of protection.” Log onto www.cafod.org.uk and click on link to email the Prime Minister, adding your name to CAFOD’s call for more action. RIP: We ask your prayers for those who died recently: Rose Kennedy. Her body will be received into Church on Thursday September 10th at 4.00pm. Funeral Mass on Friday September 11th at 12noon followed by burial in Coney Hill Cemetery. Edward ‘Ned’ Sheil. His funeral mass takes place at 12noon on Thursday September 17th followed by committal at Gloucester Crematorium. CENACOLO PRAYER GROUP: Will resume on Wednesday September 9th at 7.00pm – 8.15pm in Church and then continue on the first Wednesday of each month. All are welcome to join us for this time of prayer in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament, praying for families who suffer as a result of an addiction of a family member. See noticeboard for more details or speak to Mgr Liam. 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. YFC is the youth arm of the Couples for Christ (Filipino Community), a pontifical movement intended for the renewal and strengthening of Christian family life. JULILEE OF MERCY: In preparation for the Jubilee of Mercy Bishop Declan invites our diocesan community together for a day of deepened understanding of God’s Mercy. The day will take place on Saturday October 3rd at St Brendan’s Sixth Form College, Bristol from 10.00am to 3.30pm. The day will be led by David McLoughlin, Newman University. If you are interested in attending his day please see Mgr Liam.
CAFOD: Are holding their annual supporter day for the Clifton Diocese at St Bernadette’s Whitchurch, Bristol on Saturday 12th September. Come along and hear more about CAFOD’s work in England and Wales and in different countries in the Global South, especially Niger which is the focus country for this year’s Harvest Fast Day. All are welcome and the day begins with coffee at 10.30am. This is also a chance to meet CAFOD’s new Community Participation Coordinator for Clifton Diocese, Liz Baldwin. FRIENDS OF ST PETER’S: AGM next Sunday September 13th at 4.00pm in the Coffee Bar. All welcome. SVP: Next meeting is on Tuesday September 8th at 7.30pm. HERITAGE OPEN DAYS: Once again we will be taking part in this event. The Church will be open from 1.00pm – 4.00pm on Friday 11th and 2.00pm – 4.30pm on Saturday 12th September. If you are able to volunteer to welcome visitors please add your name to list at the back of the church. ANNUAL BABY LOSS MEMORIAL SERVICE: There will be a Liturgy in St Peter's Church on Friday October 2nd (Memorial of the Guardian Angels) at 7.00pm for parents/families who have lost a child through miscarriage, still-birth or neo natal, providing a time to remember and reflect. SUNDAY READINGS: Copies of Wednesday Word, giving the readings along with reflections for next Sunday’s readings available at the back of the church. The text of today’s readings is available at the back of the Church in Polish, Czech, Slovak, Portuguese and Spanish. See one of the welcomers to get a copy. If you find these useful please let one of the parish clergy know. SPONSORED BIKE RIDE: Many thanks to all those who so generously sponsored Pete and Harry’s bike ride to London in August to raise funds for Chernobyl Children’s Project and Harry’s World Challenge Peru project. Pete will be at the Sunday masses this weekend to collect money from those who sponsored them. Contact Pete on [email protected] if you prefer to post a cheque or arrange a bank transfer. FOODBANK: As well as the general food and toiletries you so generously donate the following items are urgently requested by Gloucester Foodbank: long life fruit juice (not chilled), packets of mash, packets of noodles, tinned custard, toilet rolls and toothpaste. Thank you for your continued support.
Next Sunday- 24th Sunday in Year Isaiah 50:5-9. James 2:14-18. Mark 8:27-35.
