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.

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

Christmas Foodbank Appeals Christmas Shopping List Mince Pies, Tinned Ham, Christmas Pudding, Christmas Cake, Box of Biscuits, Selection Box, Box of Chocolates, Bar of Chocolate, Snacks & Nibbles, Christmas Crackers, Mash Potatoes, UHT Milk, Tea bags, Coffee, Diluting Juice. Christmas Toiletries List Shampoo, Shower Gel, Bubble Bath, Toothpaste, Toothbrush, Mouthwash, Bar of Soap, Liquid Hand Soap, Disposable razors, Ladies Deodorant, Mens Deodorant, Shaving Foam or Gel. Christmas Toy Appeal  New Board Games, New Jigsaw Puzzles, New colouring books & Crayons New Books. Thank you for your kindness again.

We have three weeks till Santa Claus comes. More importantly three weeks till the Messiah, the Baby Jesus comes. Are we prepared for his coming that is why we have Advent to get ready for this great celebration The Second Sunday of Advent is a Christian observance focusing on preparing for Jesus's arrival through reflection and repentance, led by the message of John the Baptist. Key traditions include lighting the second purple candle on the Advent wreath, symbolizing peace, and reading scripture from Luke about John the Baptist urging people to "prepare the way of the Lord". Key aspects of the Second Sunday of Advent: Preparation and Repentance: It is a time for Christians to examine their hearts, repent for sins, and make a conscious effort to make space for Jesus in their lives. John the Baptist's Message: The readings focus on John the Baptist's call to repentance and his role in preparing the way for Jesus. This includes his message that the ax lies at the root of the trees and that every tree that does not bear good fruit will be cut down. Symbolism of the Advent Wreath: The second purple candle is lit, representing peace. Some traditions also call this candle the Bethlehem Candle, symbolizing faith. Theme of Peace: The theme for the day is peace, and the message includes preparing for the coming of Christ's kingdom, which is a kingdom of justice, harmony, and peace. Universality of Salvation: The gospel readings highlight that Jesus's salvation is for all people, both Jews and Gentiles.

On Saturday morning (6th Dec) we will celebrate the Feast of St. Nicholas. Here is a wee bit about him: Saint Nicholas is known for his generosity, kindness, and legendary miracles, such as secretly giving gold to a poor father to save his daughters from slavery. His reputation for giving and compassion made him the patron saint of children, sailors, and merchants, and his stories are the foundation for the modern figure of Santa Claus. He was a 4th-century Greek bishop who lived in Myra (modern-day Turkey) and is celebrated for his devout Christian life and care for the poor.

Our Recently Dead Annabelle Sullivan, Simon Harley (St. Mary's Greenock), Father Patrick Gaffney Cssp Month Minds & Anniversaries Lucille Barkley, Beatrice McGhee, Jimmy Kelly, Niamh, Niall, & Derek James Rooney, Ann McClafferty, Joe Healy, Elizabeth Johnston  Please if you could make sure all month minds and anniversaries are handed in no later than Wednesday Night. If they come in after that they will be read out at Mass on Sunday. If the recently dead come in after the Wednesday deadline they too will be read out at Mass on the Sunday

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.

For Catholics, the new Liturgical Year commences with the First Sunday of Advent, opening the Advent season. In this new Liturgical Year, the Church not only wishes to indicate the beginning of a period, but the beginning of a renewed commitment to the faith by all those who follow Christ, the Lord. This time of prayer and path of penance that is so powerful, rich and intense, endeavors to give us a renewed impetus to truly welcome the message of the One who was incarnated for us. In fact, the entire Liturgy of the Advent season, will spur us to an awakening in our Christian life and will put us in a ‘vigilant’ disposition, to wait for Our Lord Jesus who is coming: ‘Awaken! Remember that God comes! Not yesterday, not tomorrow, but today, now! The one true God, "the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob,"  is not a God who is there in Heaven, unconcerned with us and our history, but he is the-God-who-comes.'

On the last Sunday of each liturgical year, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, or Christ the King. Pope Pius XI instituted this feast in 1925 with his encyclical Quas primas (“In the first”) to respond to growing secularism and atheism. He recognized that attempting to “thrust Jesus Christ and his holy law” out of public life would result in continuing discord among people and nations. This solemnity reminds us that while governments come and go, Christ reigns as King forever. During the early twentieth century, in Mexico, Russia, and some parts of Europe, militantly secularistic regimes threatened not just the Catholic Church and its faithful but civilisation itself. Pope Pius XI’s encyclical gave Catholics hope and—while governments around them crumbled—the assurance that Christ the King shall reign forever. Jesus Christ “is very truth, and it is from him that truth must be obediently received by all mankind” This solemnity encourages us the celebrate and live out our faith in public. “Thus by sermons preached at meetings and in churches, by public adoration of the Blessed Sacrament exposed and by solemn processions, men unite in paying homage to Christ, whom God has given them for their King” (Quas primas, 26). For Christians, when our faith is repeatedly marginalized in public life, we can fall into the habit of compartmentalizing our lives. We love Jesus in our private lives, but we shrink from acknowledging the kingship of Christ in social life. When we celebrate the Solemnity of Christ the King, we declare to the world and remind ourselves that Jesus is the Lord of the Church and of the entire universe. Prayer to Christ the King Christ Jesus, I acknowledge You King of the universe. All that has been created has been made for You. Make full use of Your rights over me. I renew the promises I made in Baptism, when I renounced Satan and all his pomps and works, and I promise to live a good Christian life and to do all in my power to procure the triumph of the rights of God and Your Church. Divine Heart of Jesus, I offer you my efforts in order to obtain that all hearts may acknowledge your Sacred Royalty, and that thus the Kingdom of Your peace may be established throughout the universe.  Amen