If you wish to sign up for Gift Aid. It is a great way to help the parish financially, costing you absolutely nothing. If you wish to sign up contact myself or Doreen Lee and we will give you the form and hand it back as you can and we can get it organised. As I said it costs you nothing, but helps the parish so much.

I am looking for Volunteers to move the power-points on during the Sunday Masses, Vigil 4pm, 9.30am & 11am. It is very easy to operate, if we get enough volunteers for each Mass we would put a wee rota together. It would take a wee bit of pressure off me.

Mass of the Sick Saturday 14th February 10am Mass Ash Wednesday 18th February more details to follow.

The Baptism of the Lord is observed as a distinct feast in the Roman rite, although it was originally one of three Gospel events marked by the feast of the Epiphany. Long after the visit of the Magi had in the West overshadowed the other elements commemorated in the Epiphany, Pope Pius XII instituted in 1955 a separate liturgical commemoration of the Baptism.  Currently, the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord is usually celebrated the Sunday after Epiphany. The exception is when Epiphany is observed on January 7th or 8th; this causes the Baptism to be celebrated on the Monday immediately following Epiphany.When celebrated on Sunday, the Baptism is part of Christmas Time,

Last week I saw picture in a newspaper of the First Christmas Tree to be in Bethlehem since the war in Gaza. For me, it was a little light shining in the darkness of war. In the last month nearer home I saw a glimpse of light in the darkness. First of all the Breakfast with Santa and seeing all the children happy and smiling. Then the kindness shown to Hamilton Food Bank which was amazing. St. Peter’s community shining a light in peoples lives. Thank you! On Thursday we celebrate the birth of the baby Jesus. He came to bring light to the darkness. He also came to bring love, peace and joy to the world. That message is as important today as it was 2000 years ago. We just have to look at Ukraine, Gaza & Sudan we pray that peace will reign in these conflicts. In our own communities, families we have to continue to bring light into darkness. We do this by following the example of the baby by bringing love, peace and joy into our own wee world. I want to take this opportunity to thank you for all your prayers for me. For all your generosity throughout the year. And as we look forward to 2026 we pray that we will continue to be a light in the darkness. I wish you all a Holy and Happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year. With My Prayers  Fr. Frank

After 6 years St Peter’s Parish is heading to the panto! Are you coming? Jock and the Beanstalk at the Glasgow Pavilion Friday 2nd January 2026 at 7pm Price: £36 for adults, £33 for under-16s and over-60s. Price includes transport from St Peter’s Church. Bus times: 17:30 – depart St Peter’s 22:00 – depart Pavilion (Timings to be confirmed) How to sign up: A sign-up sheet is available in the porch. You can also scan the QR code or use the link below to register: Jock and the Beanstalk Panto Friday 2nd of January 2026 – Fill in form

Tommy Gemmill Community Project www.tommygemmillcp.co.uk Christmas Bongos Bingo-Ho-Ho Friday 14th November St. Peter's Hamilton 7pm till Midnight £15 per ticket Includes Books and Snack Contact: www.tommygemmillcp.co.uk for tickets

Saturday 8th November 10am November Lists Are available in the porch. Mass will be offered each day in November for those names included on the list. You may include an offering alongside the list in your envelope. There will be a box in the porch to return them.

October 4th St. Peter's Hamilton The Local Christian Churches coming together to pray and share some breakfast together. Programme for the day: Saturday Morning Mass at 9.30am 11am Service Brunch in the hall after the service