St Simon's Parish of Partick, Glasgow, Scotland

Parish Pastoral Council-Minutes of Summer Meeting

wslavin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 11:23:06 +0000

ST. SIMON’S PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL.

Minutes of the Summer Meeting held on Monday, 7th June, 2010
at 7.03 p.m. in Café Simon.

1. J. Henderson welcomed everyone to the meeting and the Matthews Gospel of the day was read by Fr. Slavin and then Sister Mary recited the Prayer for Priests.

2. Present were: M. Burke, K. Drury, J. Henderson (Chair), N. Kelly, S. Lamb, L. McGurn, J. McShane, S. O’Donnell, G. Porter, B. Torsney, Sr. M. Ross, M. McCarron, Rev. W. Slavin & J. Kernaghan.
Apologies were received from: E. Kidd, M. Magennis, J. McCormick, J. Papamichail, and Rev. J. Lawlor.

3. Minutes of the Spring Meeting on 1st March were approved by M.Burke, seconded by K. Drury after amendment to include J. McShane & M. Magennis as present, not absent.

4. Café Simon. Trundling along, bus run for homeless to Largs by SVdP had just taken place. 4. Keynotes. To be sent out before the summer holidays. Should be edited before printing.

5. Pastoral Care. 1. Reminiscences Group. (Friendship Group) meeting every fortnight in Café Simon at 2.45 p.m. on Saturdays. Present project is knit a square for Africa. 2. The SVdP report was given by M. McCarron. Plodding along. 5. Education in Faith. B. Torsney the convenor gave the report.
1. 2009-10 Further Education in Faith Programme Report. Ambitious. 2 more meetings before summer break. 2. RCIA/RCIC. All the candidates have joined the congregations. 3. Ascent Group. Once a month meetings. Outing to Carfin on last Monday in June. 4. Ecumenism. As Partick 2000 has folded, this has been taken over by a group of clergy from all the local churches. 5. West End Festival. Fr. Lawlor has produced a booklet detailing all the activities to be held in both churches during the Festival.

6. Fabric & Finance. As J. McCormick was absent, G. Porter gave the report.
1. Expenditure to date. As per the accounts submitted to the Archdiocese. They have not yet processed the VAT reclaim from HMRC, so about £10K is outstanding.
2. Budget to date. On target.
3. Maintenance Programme. Draft of this has been sent to Historic Scotland for checking and their input. The Church floor has been cleaned and oiled. Father Slavin has finally given in to having the house redecorated. As he is going on holiday in July, this would be the ideal time to carry this out.

7. Conduct of Worship: Deacon Kernaghan will pass this group back to Feargal Dalton. 1. Sunday Mass Schedule. More Readers, Eucharistic Ministers, Power Point operators needed. 2. Daily Mass Schedule seems to be working. 3. Housebound in Overnewton is now only 2 needing Communion on second Sunday of month.

8. Polish Chaplaincy. We have requested a new representative, but Fr. Marian has indicated that as he considers the Polish Community are guests of the Parish, so no representative is required. We have identified a health and safety problem, which we can’t resolve, we will write to them informing them that they are responsible for any problems. We will also send a letter to the Archdiocesan Lawyers informing them of the problem.

9. Child & Persons at Risk Safeguarding: The Archdiocese had convened a joint training meeting on 2nd June in Café Simon. Sister Mary was thanked for organising this. The reference group meeting will be next week.

10. AOB. Mini retreat for both councils will hopefully be organised after the summer. Tickets for Martin Kane’s ordination & Phoenix Choir for West End Festival are available. The joint Parish Barbeque later in the month needs volunteers.

11. 2010 Meetings. These will be 6th September, 1st November (AGM) and 6th December.
This being all the business, the meeting finished with a Prayer by Fr. Slavin at 8.43pm.

Liturgy-Sunday 23-Year of Luke

wslavin — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 20:09:52 +0000

Welcome to St Simon’s
www.stsimonspartick.org.uk

SUNDAY 23
Appeal by SPRED PARTICK (Special Religious Education) for volunteers.

www.beingcatholic.org.uk

PROCESSIONAL

Grace to you and peace from God the Father,
grace to you and peace from the Lord Jesus Christ (x2)

PENITENTIAL RITE

Lord, O Lord, have mercy
Christ, O Christ, have mercy
Lord, O Lord, have mercy

THE WORDfor the this year is based on the Gospel of LUKE
We are using some of the music from the Papal Mass in Bellahouston

FIRST READING
WISDOM 9. 13 - 18

Who understands the will of God?

Psalm 90 Response:

And he will raise you up on eagles’ wings,
bear you on the breath of dawn,
make you to shine like the sun
and hold you in the palm of his hand

EPISTLE

PHILEMON verses 8 - 16
Even a slave should be treated as family

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
(for St Ninian’s Day)

Cantor: Alleluia x4
Congregation: Alleluia x4
Deacon: Verse
Congregation: Alleluia x4

GOSPEL

LUKE 14. 25 – 33
You cannot follow me unless you understand the Cross

There is no plate collection here unless for a previously intimated good cause.
Last week the retiring collection for AID TO THE CHURCH IN NEED raised £1 958, a record in recent times
If you wish to support St Simon’s you must do this through your bank or the envelope system. Forms in sacristy. Box at back for visitors’ donations.

www.beingcatholic.org.uk

SUNDAY MASS 10 & 6pm in English
6 Vigil & 12 noon in Polish
DAILY 12 30 except Sat.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Sat 12

The Lord be with you
And also with you
Lift up your hearts
We lift them up to the Lord
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God
It is right to give him thanks & praise

PREFACE to the Eucharistic Prayer…..
SANCTUS

(For Papal Visit)
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of hosts (x2)
Heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest (x2)
Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord
Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna, hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest (x2)

PROCLAMATION OF FAITH
When we eat this bread and drink this cup
we proclaim your death O Lord until you come again

GREAT AMEN

THE LORD’S PRAYER

If English is not your first language you are encouraged to say this prayer in the language in which you first learned it

(for Papal Visit)

Lamb of God you take away the sin of the world,
have mercy on us , have mercy on us (x2)
…..grant us peace, grant us peace.

Behold the Lamb of God
who takes away the sin of the world,
blessed are those called to the banquet of the Lamb (x2)

COMMUNION PROCESSION

Take and eat, take and eat:
This is my body given up for you.

Take and drink, take and drink:
This is my blood given up for you

SPRED = Special Religious EducationAppeal for volunteers to start up a new group = SPRED PARTICK

RECESSIONAL

Ninian of Galloway, homage we fondly pay and tribute bring.
Saint by our church proclaimed, Scotland’s apostle named,
Thy praise we sing, thy praise we sing.

Born of our Scottish race, God led you forth by grace to find in Rome
that pearl so richly priced, that faultless creed of Christ
And bear it home, and bear it home.

Where once your footsteps trod,unquenched the fires of God await your hand
Renew your fervent care, tender to God our prayer
To bless our land, to bless our land.

Announcements: Sunday 23 Year of Luke

wslavin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:20:16 +0000

SUNDAY 23 (Year of Luke)
www.beingcatholic.com

WEEKEND MASS TIMES
St Simon’s 6 Vigil (Polish),
10 am (English), 12 noon (Polish), 6 pm (English)
St Peter’s 6 Vigil, 10 am & 12 noon in English; 3 pm in Polish.
Saturdays 10 am St Peter’s (only)

TODAY Launch of SPRED PARTICK. Inaugural meeting Mon 6 Sep 7 pm St Peter’s Presbytery. Info / apologies to Joan 770 5055
CARDINAL NEWMAN LECTURE Fr Lawlor Tue 7 Sep 7 30 St Peter’s Hall
PAPAL MASS Thu 16 Sep from 3 pm Bellahouston Park. We have ordered 310 tickets for St Peter’s and 235 for St Simon’s. We have also received a number of generous donations from those unable to go. Please note to date NO TICKETS have been sent to parishes. For regular updates check www.bpsconfscot.com
ST SIMON’S PPC Autumn Meeting Mon 6 Sep 7 pm.

RCIA (RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS) Classes begin Tue 7 Sep 6 30 pm in St Peter’s Presbytery for those enquiring about joining the church at Easter 2011. Please encourage anyone you know to come along. Info leaflets in porch.
NATIONAL PILGRIMAGE Mass Sun 5 Sep 3 pm Carfin Grotto
SCOTTISH CHURCHES HOUSE 50th Anniversary Concert Sat 11 Sep Dunblane
JUSTICE & PEACE Conference Sat 18 Sept 10 30 Dunkeld Pastoral Centre
AID TO THE CHURCH IN NEED Appeal last week
raised £1 958, a record for two Mass times in St Simon’s.
SVdP 2nd and 4th Thursdays 7 30 pm St Simon’s Presbytery
A big ‘thank you’ to SVdP members from pensioners who all enjoyed the splendid day out to Largs last week.
CHURCH OPEN daily 8 am – 5 pm
SOLIDARITY SHOP for recycled goods 540 Dumbarton Rd Tel: 342 4089
USED SPEX? Please leave in sacristy.

Ascent : Simon Peter Group

wslavin — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 12:14:39 +0000

After our ’summer ‘ break we shall resume our monthly meetings on Tuesday, 21 September, in the Cafe Simon at 1 pm (after 12.30 daily Mass). Further meetings are planned for the third Tuesday of each month, except during Advent and Lent when they are held weekly. Existing members are very welcome back, and we shall be delighted to meet anyone of ‘mature years’ who is interested. Our meeting usually finishes by 2 pm and takes the form of prayer and reflection, a little Ascent business info and of course the obligatory and welcome tea/coffee.
Do put September 21 in your diary or calendar and come along -you will be most welcome.

Tuesday, September 21 in the Cafe Simon (beside the church)
Come along to the Ascent meeting, at which we shall celebrate its FIVE YEARS in Glasgow, firstly as St Simon’s Group and more recently as the Simon Peter Group. You’re welcome to come and see what Ascent is about, and bring a friend too. All old and new members most welcome.

Liturgy:sunday 22 Year of Luke

wslavin — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 18:59:10 +0000

Welcome to St Simon’swww.stsimonspartick.org.uk

SUNDAY 22Appeal by AID TO THE CHURCH IN NEED in support of persecuted Catholics

www.beingcatholic.org.uk

PROCESSIONAL

Grace to you and peace from God the Father,
grace to you and peace from the Lord Jesus Christ (x2)

PENITENTIAL RITE

Lord, O Lord, have mercy
Christ, O Christ, have mercyLord,
O Lord, have mercy

THE WORD
for the this year is based on the Gospel of LUKE
Most of the music is from the Papal Mass in Bellahouston

FIRST READING
ECCLESIASTICUS 3. 17

God reveals mysteries to the humble

Psalm 68 Response:

Lord you have made a home for the poor

EPISTLE

HEBREWS 12. 18 - 29
You have come here to Jesus

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
(for St Ninian’s Day)

Cantor: Alleluia x4
Congregation: Alleluia x4
Deacon: Verse
Congregation: Alleluia x4
GOSPEL

LUKE 14. 7 - 14

Invite the poor

AID TO THE CHURCH IN NEED Speaker: Dr John Watts

There is no plate collection here unless for a previously intimated good cause.
TODAY for AID TO THE CHURCH IN NEED
If you wish to support St Simon’s you must do this through your bank or the envelope system. Forms in sacristy. Box at back for visitors’ donations.
www.beingcatholic.org.uk

SUNDAY MASS 10 & 6pm in English
6 Vigil & 12 noon in Polish
DAILY 12 30 except Sat.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Sat 12

The Lord be with you
And also with you
Lift up your hearts
We lift them up to the Lord
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God
It is right to give him thanks & praise

PREFACE to the Eucharistic Prayer…..

SANCTUS

(For Papal Visit)
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of hosts (x2)
Heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest (x2)
Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord
Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna, hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest (x2)

PROCLAMATION OF FAITH

When we eat this bread and drink this cup
we proclaim your death Lord Jesus
until you come in glory, until you come in glory

GREAT AMEN

THE LORD’S PRAYER

If English is not your first language you are encouraged to say this prayer in the language in which you first learned it

(for Papal Visit)

Lamb of God you take away the sin of the world,
have mercy on us , have mercy on us (x2)
…..grant us peace, grant us peace.

Behold the Lamb of God
who takes away the sin of the world,
blessed are those called to the banquet of the Lamb (x2)

COMMUNION PROCESSION
Soul of my Saviour sanctify my breast
Body of Christ be thou my saving guest
Blood of my Saviour bathe me in thy tide
Wash me with water flowing from your side.

Strength and protection my your passion be
O blessed Jesus hear and answer me
Deep in your wounds Lord hide & shelter me
So shall I never never part from thee.

Guard and protect me from the foe malign
In death’s dread moments make me only thine
Call me and bid me come to you on high
Where I may praise you with the saints for aye

Sponsored Walk for ACN, UK

RECESSIONAL
Fill my house unto the fullest
Eat my bread and drink my wine
The love I bear is held from no one
All I own and all I do I give to you

Christ our Lord with love enormous
From the cross this lesson taught
To love them all as I have love you.

Join with me as one in Christ’s love
May our hearts all beat as one
And may we give ourselves completely

Announcements Sunday 22 - Year of Luke

wslavin — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 21:34:15 +0000

ST SIMON’S, PARTICK (Est. 1858)
33 Partickbridge St, G11 6PQ
339 7618
stsimonspartick.org.uk
willyslavin@gmail.com
Religious Charity No. SCO18140

SUNDAY 22 (Year of Luke)
www.beingcatholic.com

WEEKEND MASS TIMES
St Simon’s 6 Vigil (Polish), 10 am (English), 12 noon (Polish), 6 pm (English)
St Peter’s 6 Vigil, 10 am & 12 noon in English; 3 pm in Polish.
Saturdays 10 am St Peter’s (only)

TODAY Appeal by Dr John Watts on behalf of AID TO THE CHURCH IN NEED which works to help Christians throughout the world who are suffering persecution7.
ST NINIAN LECTURE Michael Turnbull Tue 31 Aug 7 30 St Peter’s Hall
PAPAL MASS Thu 16 Sep from 3 pm Bellahouston Park. TODAY IS ABSOLUTELY THE LAST DAY YOU CAN APPLY FOR A TICKET.
Leave your name & address on the envelopes in the porch. We have applications for about 100 of the 200 tickets allocated to us, plus about 50 from the Polish Chaplaincy. We have also received a number of generous donations from those unable to go. Please note to date NO TICKETS have been sent to parishes. For regular updates check www.bpsconfscot.com
ST SIMON’S PPC Autumn Meeting Mon 6 Sep 7 pm. The Parish Priest would like to thank the Parish Council for the refurbishment of the Parish House.

RCIA (RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS) Classes begin Tue 7 Sep 6 30 pm in St Peter’s Presbytery for those enquiring about joining the church at Easter 2011. Please encourage anyone you know to come along. Info leaflets in porch.
SPRED PARTICK Inaugural meeting Mon 6 Sep 7 pm St Peter’s Presbytery. All interested in volunteering welcome. Info / apols to Joan 770 5055
NATIONAL PILGRIMAGE Mass Sun 5 Sep 3 pm Carfin Grotto
SCOTTISH CHURCHES HOUSE 50th Anniversary Concert Sat 11 Sep Dunblane
JUSTICE & PEACE Conference Sat 18 Sept 10 30 Dunkeld Pastoral Centre
BEGINNING EXPERIENCE Weekend 8 – 10 Oct Kinnoull
ARCHDIOCESE Holy Land Pilgrimage Nov 22 – 29 cf A Mosson 954 3360
SVdP 2nd and 4th Thursdays 7 30 pm St Simon’s Presbytery
CHURCH OPEN daily 8 am – 5 pm
SOLIDARITY SHOP for recycled goods 540 Dumbarton Rd Tel: 342 4089
USED SPEX? Please leave in sacristy

Liturgy Sunday 19 Year of Luke.

wslavin — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 08:55:44 +0000

Welcome to St Simon’s
www.stsimonspartick.org.uk
SUNDAY 19Year of Luke
www.beingcatholic.org.uk

PROCESSIONAL

Christ be near at either hand,
Christ behind, before me stand.
Christ with me where e’re I go,
Christ around, above, below.

Christ be in my heart and mind
Christ within my soul enshrined
Christ control my wayward heart,
Christ abide and ne’er depart

PENITENTIAL RITE

Lord, O Lord, have mercy
Christ, O Christ, have mercy
Lord, O Lord, have mercy

THE WORD
for the this year is based on the Gospel of LUKE

Most of the music will be used at the Papal Mass in Bellahouston

FIRST READING

WISDOM 18. 1 - 4

The faith of the ancient Israelites

Psalm 32 Response:

He fills the earth with his love

EPISTLE

HEBREWS 11. 8 - 19

The faith of Abraham and Sarah

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
(for St Ninian’s Day)

Cantor: Alleluia x4
Congregation: Alleluia x4
Deacon: Verse
Congregation: Alleluia x4

GOSPEL

LUKE 12. 32 - 48

Faithfulness in service

There is no plate collection here unless for a previously intimated good cause.
If you wish to support St Simon’s you must do this through your bank or the envelope system.
Forms in sacristy. Box at back for visitors’ donations.

www.beingcatholic.org.uk

SUNDAY MASS 10 & 6pm in English
6 Vigil & 12 noon in Polish
DAILY 12 30 except Sat.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Sat 12

The Lord be with you
And also with you
Lift up your hearts
We lift them up to the Lord
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God
It is right to give him thanks & praise

PREFACE to the Eucharistic Prayer…..

SANCTUS(Macmillan)

Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might
Heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is He, O Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord
Hosanna in the highest, hosanna in the highest

PROCLAMATION OF FAITH

When we eat this bread and drink this cup
we proclaim your death Lord Jesus
until you come in glory, until you come in glory

GREAT AMEN

THE LORD’S PRAYER

If English is not your first language you are encouraged to say this prayer in the language in which you first learned it

Lamb of God
you take away the sin of the world,
have mercy on us , have mercy on us (x2)
…..grant us peace, grant us peace.

Behold the Lamb of God
who takes away the sin of the world,
blessed are those called to the banquet of the Lamb (x2)

COMMUNION PROCESSION

Seed scattered and sown
Wheat gathered and grown
Bread broken and shared as one
The living bread of God.
Vine fruit of the land
Wine work of our hands
One cup that is shared by all
The living cup, the living bread of God

RECESSIONAL

Do not be afraid for I have redeemed you,
I have called you by your name, you are mine
When you walk thro the waters I’ll be with you,
you will never sink beneath the waves.
When the fear of loneliness is looming
then remember I am at your side.
When you dwell in the exile of the stranger,
remember you are precious in my eyes

Announcements Sunday 19 -Year of Luke.

wslavin — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 08:49:07 +0000

ST SIMON’S, PARTICK (Est. 1858)
33 Partickbridge St, G11 6PQ
339 7618
stsimonspartick.org.uk
willyslavin@gmail.com

19TH SUNDAY (YEAR OF LUKE)
www.beingcatholic.com

Main Announcement (again)! this week

PAPAL MASS
3 pm Thu 16 Sept

Bellahouston Park
St Simon’s has been allocated 200 tickets to be distributed on a first come first served basis.
Parish is to contribute £20 per head.
If you wish to attend please bring a SAE with your details ASAP.
For regular updates check
www.bpsconfscot.com

Are you able to attend and would like to go but feel unable to contribute £20?
send in your SAE anyway-tickets are available.

Liturgy:Sunday 18, Year of Luke

wslavin — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 13:00:35 +0000

Welcome to St Simon’s
www.stsimonspartick.org.uk

SUNDAY 18Year of Luke
www.beingcatholic.org.uk

PROCESSIONAL

Christ be near at either hand,
Christ behind before me stand.
Christ with me where e’r I go,
Christ around above below.
Christ be in my heart and mind,
Christ within my Soul enshrined.
Christ control my wayward heart,
Christ abide and ne’er depart

PENITENTIAL RITE
Lord, O Lord, have mercy
Christ, O Christ, have mercy
Lord, O Lord, have mercy

THE WORD

for the rest of this year will be based on the Gospel of LUKE
Commentary inwww.beingcatholic.org.uk

FIRST READING

ECCLESIASTES 2. 24 - 26

Without God how can anyone enjoy their food?

Psalm 94 Response:

Listen to the voice of God
Harden not your hearts

EPISTLE

COLOSSIANS 3. 1 – 8

Our faith is in Jesus
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
Alleluia (Landry)
GOSPEL

LUKE 12. 13 - 21

Rich, but still a fool

There is no plate collection here unless for a previously intimated good cause.
If you wish to support St Simon’s you must do this through your bank or the envelope system. Forms in sacristy. Box at back for visitors’ donations.
www.beingcatholic.org.uk

SUNDAY MASS
10 & 6pm in English
6 Vigil & 12 noon in Polish
DAILY 12 30 except Sat.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILITATION Sat 12

The Lord be with you
And also with you
Lift up your hearts
We lift them up to the Lord
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God
It is right to give him thanks & praise

PREFACE to the Eucharistic Prayer…..

SANCTUS(Macmillan)

Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might
Heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is He, O Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord
Hosanna in the highest, hosanna in the highest

PROCLAMATION OF FAITH

When we eat this bread and drink this cup we proclaim your death Lord Jesus until you come in glory, until you come in glory

GREAT AMEN

THE LORD’S PRAYER

If English is not your first language you are encouraged to say this prayer in the language in which you first learned it

Lamb of God you take away the sin of the world, have mercy on us , have mercy on us (x2)
…..grant us peace, grant us peace.

Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world, blessed are those called to the banquet of the Lamb (x2)

COMMUNION PROCESSION
(from Adore te devote)

Where true love is dwelling, God is dwelling there
Love’s own loving presence love does ever share
Love of Christ had made us out of many one
In our midst is dwelling God’s eternal Son

RECESSIONAL
Love is his word, love is his way
Feasting with all, fasting alone
Living and dying, rising again
Love, only love is his way:
Richer than gold is the love of my God
Better than splendour and wealth

Love is his mark, love is his sign
Bread for our strength wine for our joy
This is my body, this is my blood
Love, only love is his sign
Richer than gold is the love of my God
Better than splendour and wealth
Love is his name, love is his law
Hear his command all who are his
Love one another as I have loved you
Love, only love is his law

Sunday 18:Main Announcement:Papal Mass, Thurs. 16 Sept. 2010

wslavin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:06:46 +0000

18TH SUNDAY (YEAR OF LUKE)
www.beingcatholic.com

Main Announcement this week

PAPAL MASS
3 pm Thu 16 Sept
Bellahouston Park
St Simon’s has been allocated 200 tickets to be distributed on a first come first served basis.
Parish is to contribute £20 per head.
If you wish to attend please bring a SAE with your details ASAP.
For regular updates check
www.bpsconfscot.com