St Peter’s Newsletter

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YOU ARE ALL WELCOME TO OUR CHURCH We warmly welcome you to St Peter’s Church .To help those who might not be

familiar with the words of the Mass, booklets and leaflets are available from a welcomer at the back of the church. IF YOU ARE NEW TO THE PARISH, please join us for a drink (tea or cof-fee!) in the Parish Centre after 10.00 am Mass; fill in a form you will find at the back of Church

and give it to Fr. Peter or put it in the collection basket. A smile costs nothing. Did you know that frowning uses more muscles than a

smile?

THE WORD OF GOD

The Sacrament of Reconciliation

will be celebrated this week on Saturday

from 11.00—11.45

Definitely New Rotas'

in the Sacristy

LIVE ON THE INTERNET To access our Masses go to www.churchservices.tv/stockport

PLEASE NOTE THAT ST PETER’S CHURCH AND SOME OF THE GROUNDS ARE MONITORED BY CCTV CAMERAS AND LIVE STREAMING CAMERAS 24/7 Data Protection Privacy Notice

The Parish of St. Peter’s Hazel Grove sometimes collects personal information about parishioners. All personal information is col-lected and stored in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulations. This is retained only as necessary and used by the

Parish/Diocese for the benefit of the Parish and for legitimate reasons such as administrative and religious purposes. You can read our full privacy notice at www.dioceseofshrewsbury.org/about-us/privacy-notice.

Monday 10th February 2020—St. Edmund Campion’s Guild Monday 17th February 2020—St. Bede’s Guild Offertory Gifts Thank you for your generous donations last week which amounted to £1221.96 plus £600 by Standing Orders. Thank you also for the White Flower Collection of £707-62p and for the anonymous donation of £100 received this week. THE NEW SET OF OFFERTORY ENVELPOPES FOR THJE BEGINNING OF THE NEW FINANCIAL YEAR IN APRIL ARE AVAILABLE IN THE PORCH. THEY ARE CLEARLY MARKED WITH YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS OFFERTORY ENVELOPES If you attend Mass in one of the other parishes and use envelopes from St Peter’s do please put them into the collection wherever you attend Mass and they will find their way back to us. This is specially important if you are on GIFT AID. Equally if you are visiting from another parish you may leave your Offertory envelope here and we will return it to the right parish - honest! GIFT AID DONORS– will any donors who no longer pay Income Tax please notify the Parish office to ensure the accuracy of this years claim. Date of last payment will assist. Anyone who wishes to join the scheme please contact Hughie 07977414884 or email k13rey@sky.com CAFOD Collection - £35.16 Cleaning - Team 2 are on duty this week. Callers - Could we ask that callers to the Presbytery please use the front door and also if you are putting an envelope through the letter box there is no need to ring the bell. References - WE REMIND ANYBODY WHO IS PUTTING FR PETER DOWN AS REFEREE TO CONTACT HIM IN PERSON, NOT BY PHONE OR EMAIL. THIS FOR YOUR OWN ADVANTAGE, FR PETER KNOWS A LOT OF PEOPLE BY SIGHT BUT NOT BY NAME!! ROTAS FOR READERS, EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS AND COFFEE AFTER SUNDAY 10.00am MASS ARE ALL ON THE WEBSITE

Some useful contacts Stepping Hill Hospital Chaplaincy 419 5889 for requests for Holy Communion in hospital or The Meadows

St Peter’s Parish Centre The Centre is available for parties (birthday, wedding, anniversary, christenings etc) Bookings are to be made as follows: Friday to Sunday bookings requiring the bar and children’s parties on Saturday should be referred to 07483 114783, or the booking line 480 0741. (If you use this number you must clearly state that you want St Peters). For all other bookings Monday to Thursday or anyone wishing to use the Meeting Room phone Helen on 07854 928 072.

Please make sure you check with Helen Lyons that rooms in the Parish Centre are available before advertising any events.

Parish Diary

Ordinary Time—Week 5 - Year A Divine Office Psalter Week V

Sunday 9th February 2020 - FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 8.30 am Nancy Hardiman RIP 10.00 am John Nish Snr. RIP 6.00 pm People of the Parish Readings Isaiah 58: 7-10; Psalm 111; 1 Corinthian s 2: 1-5; Matthew 5: 13-16

DAY OF SPEC IAL PRAYER FOR RACIAL JUSTICE

Monday 10th February 2020 12 Noon Service of Word and Communion Angela McDermott (Sick) to be said in Lourdes Readings 1 Kings 8: 1-7.9-13; Psalm 131; Mark 6 53-56 Tuesday 11th February 2020—OUR LADY OF LOURDES 12 Noon Service of Word and Communion Wladyslawa Williams and Valerie Jones RIP (to be said in Lourdes) Readings 1 Kings 8: 22-23.27-30; Psalm 83; Mark 7: 1-13 WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR THE SICK

Wednesday 12th February 2020 12.Noon Service of Word and Communion Readings 1 Kings 10: 1-10; Psalm 36; Mark 7: 14-23 Thursday 13th February 2020 12 Noon John Cain RIP Readings 1 Kings 11: 4-13; Psalm 105; Mark 7: 24-30 Friday 14th February 2020 - Ss Cyril, Mk and Methodius, B 12 Noon Eileen McKay RIP Readings Acts 13: 46-49; Psalm 116, Luke 10: 1-9 DAY OF SPECIAL PRAYER FOR EUROPE Saturday 15th February 2020 12 Noon Anne Dempsey RIP 6.00 pm Mass in Polish 6.00pm Mass at St. Phillips Readings 1 Kings 12:26-32. 13: 33-34; Psalm 105; Mark 8: 1-10 Sunday 16th February 2020 - SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 8.30 am People of the Parish 10.00 am Dennis Sullivan RIP 6.00 pm Brian and Lesley Johnson Readings Ecclessiasticus 15: 15-20; Psalm 118; 1 Corinthians 2: 6-10; Matthew 5: 17-37

TODAY WE WILL BE COLLECTING GOODS FOR THE DE PAUL TRUST

Coming soon…..the annual collection for the Priests’ Retirement Fund..very important!!

THEATRE TRIPS LES MISERABLES: . All seats sold. If you have not paid yet. please let us have a cheque for £63 Payable to St Peter’s asap PHANTOM of THE OPERA: All seats sold. Please let us have a cheque for £65 made payable to St. Peter’s asap THE LION KING : Palace Theatre on November 19th 2020 we have booked 50 tickets at a cost of £60 each including the coach, please put your name on the list at the back of Church is you would like to go.

First Reading: Isaiah 58: 7-10: Psalm: 111 The good man is a light in the darkness for the upright. Second Reading: Corinthians 2: 1-5; Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia! Alleluia! I am the light of the world,says the Lord, any-one who follows me will have the light of life. Alleluia! Gospel Reading: Mathew 5: 13-16

Pope’s Intentions for February

Universal: That the cries of our

migrant brothers and sisters

and victims of criminal

trafficking,may be heard and

considered.

The Diocese of Shrewsbury is a Registered Charity No 234025

16, Green Lane, Hazel Grove, SK7 4EA Phone 0161 483 3476 Fax 419 9592 www.stpeterscatholic.church www.churchservices.tv/stockport

Email admin@stpetershazelgrove.org.uk Fr. Peter Sharrocks petersharrocks@stpetershazelgrove.org.uk

PARISH DIARY Sunday Tea and Coffee in the Parish Centre after 10.00 am Mass Youth Alpha in the Parish Centre at 7.00 pm Monday Modern Sequence Dancing in the Parish Centre from 2.00 pm—4.00 pm Brownies in the Scout hut 6.30 –7.45pm Tuesday Centering Prayer in the Meeting Room at 11.15 Slimming World in the Meeting Room at 5.30 and 7.30 Cubs in the scout hut 7.00 –8.30 Guides at School St HQ 7.45pm –9.30p Wednesday Luncheon Club in the Parish Centre at noon (Contact Margaret Hulme on 07775162694) Beavers in the Scout Hut 6.00pm –7.15 pm (Contact Angela at beavers@2ndhazelgrove.co.uk ) Scouts in the Scout Hut 7.30pm-9.30pm (Contact Samantha at Scouts@2ndhazelgrove.co.uk ) Scripture Group in the Meeting Room at 7.30 pm Thursday Little Fishes in the Parish Centre at 9.30am Chatterbox in the Members Lounge at 10.00 am Rainbows in the Scout Hut 6.15-7.15 Marriage Course in the Parish Centre at 7.00 pm Adult Choir Practice in Church at 8.00 - 9.30 pm Friday Junior Choir Practice in Church 5.45– 6.30 pm Saturday Irish Dancing in the Parish Centre at 10.30 am

Please do not leave your valuables unattended at

anytime, either in Church or the Parish Centre

Your prayers are asked for

The sick - remembering, all the sick in the parish, in our hospitals and nursing homes. We also remember those who are housebound and are unable to come to Mass. We remember especially young people who are sick. Please remember Stephen Pomeroy and his family in your prayers., Stephen was at one time a Deacon here at St.Peter’s Lately Dead: Neville Holt, John McCarthy, and Francis Bellis, Hughie Lynch who was a parishioner here at St. Peters, Hughie has been in Berrycroft care home in Romiley for the past two years, his funeral will be at St. Christopher's, Romiley at 12.00 pm on Tuesday 11th February and afterwards in St. Peter’s Parish Centre. Anniversaries that occur around this time: James Andrews, Nancie Sim, Cliff Hallworth, Adrian Foy, David Snelgrove, Rose-mary McCartney, Michael Newcombe, Joyce Theresa Humphreys, James Mullaney, Baptisms: We welcome into our Parish Community Matilda Agnes Halina Shields and Joshua Lishanthan who were Baptised at St. Peters last Saturday, please remember Matilda, Joshua and their families in your prayers. Prayer Intentions - We have left a file in the Lady Chapel and invite you to write there any particular intentions for prayer that you may have and we would ask that if you go to light a candle you include in your prayers all the intentions

PARISH NEWS AND EVENTS EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS. The next morning Recollection, led by Margaret Lillis will be on Saturday February 29th at St Vincent’s Bramhall with tea and coffee available from 9 30. I would encourage all our ministers to attend and ask them to let us know that they are going by emailing on admin@stpetershazelgrove.org.uk. (This to help with the arrangements for the day) A number of people have expressed an interest in becoming Eucharistic Minsters and if there are any more who would like to be part of this important ministry or if you would like to nominate someone to become one then please let Fr Peter know. ST. PETER’S BEREAVEMENT GROUP Our next event will be on Sunday 23rd February when we will be having Sunday Lunch in the Meeting Room at 1.30 pm. If you have not already put your name down please let us know asap if you would like to attend. The group is open to anyone who has suffered a loss, recently or in the past. Please feel free to bring a friend or relative with you if you don’t want to come on your own ,but we are a very friendly group and you will soon get to know people. Any enquiries ring or email Helen 07854928072 helenlyons1957@hotmail.co.uk or Rachel 07724749217 rachelemckay@icloud.co.uk. BAPTISMAL COURSE - If you would like to have your child Baptised here at St. Peter’s, please contact Karen Haines at justa-sec@hotmail.com or 07939052357 who will register you on your preferred course. The next available dates are: March 8th, 15th & 22nd; May 10th, 17th & 24th; June 21, 28th & July 5th. Each course takes up three Sunday mornings after the 10.00 am Mass. On the first Sunday families are introduced at Mass and receive a Bible. Baptisms are normally celebrated on Sun-days at 12 Noon but not during Lent. LITTLE FISHES—VOLUNTEER REQUIRED to help in the kitchen at Little Fishes playgroup. Must be willing to chat with parents and join in with our fun activities. 9.30-11.15 Thursday mornings. If interested please call Anne on 07763387001 or email anne.wroe@sky.com

ST. PETER’S BOOK CLUB Everyone absolutely loved The Salt Path - such a beautiful, uplifting story. Well worth a read. This month, we are reading Villa Triste by Lucretia Grindle which is set in Florence during the Second World War but is also inter-woven with a thriller set in the modern day and The Hunting Party by Lucy Foley which is a page-turning novel of psychological sus-pense in the tradition of Agatha Christie. Our next meeting will be at 7.30pm on the 18th February in the Member’s Lounge. Please do join us even if you are not able to read the books. WALKING GROUP– The next walk will be on 16th February. Meet at 10.00 am at the Car Park at Torkington Park nearest the Rising Sun. Circular with only small inclines!!! FOOTSTEPS EVENT ON TUESDAY 25 FEBRUARY The next event in the Footsteps series of presentations is on Tuesday 25 February at 8pm in our parish centre. Mary Hardiman will be sharing another very moving journey of faith to help us on our own same journey. Come and hear about her friend Jeremiah who is currently on Death Row, Louisiana as he realises “Ain’t no man put them damn clouds in the sky”. Footsteps is a relaxed, ifor-mal evening with plenty refreshments in a café-style setting. All are welcome.

CONCERT AT ST JOSEPH’S Stockport Male Voice Choir will hold a concert at St Joseph's Parish Hall, Etchells Street, Petersgate, Stockport, SK1 1EF on 15th Feb-ruary at 7.00pm. Tickets are on sale @£5.00 or pay at the door. Tea/coffee and biscuits will be served beforehand and during the short interval. Walking Aid If you know someone who could use a foldable three wheeled walking aid, as new, please ring Carmel Dweryhouse on 440 0905

To prepare for this prayer, spend a few moments asking the Holy Spirit to open your mind and heart to hear this Word being spoke to you today Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A) Matthew 5:13-16 Jesus said to his disciples: ‘You are the salt of the earth. But if salt becomes tasteless, what can make it salty again? It is good for noth-ing, and can only be thrown out to be trampled underfoot by men. ‘You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill-top cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp to put it under a tub; they put it on the lamp-stand where it shines for everyone in the house. In the same way your light must shine in the sight of men, so that, seeing your good works, they may give the praise to your Father in heaven.’ Copyrght…1966, 1967 & 1968 by Dart6on, Longman & Todd, & Doubleday & Co. Inc. and used by permission.

1. Spend some time quietly reading and rereading the passage.

2. Note the words/phrases that draw your attention

3. Jesus said to his disciples…Jesus is saying to you today: You are salt… Salt preserves, gives taste to,heals…In

which situation might you be being asked to preserve Gospel values? 4 Spend time in quiet prayer with Jesus about the challenges of being one of his disciples.

For Conversation: New ways in which your parish community can let its light shine in the neighbourhood.

NEWS FROM AROUND THE DIOCESE AND COMMUNITY GOVERNORS There are a number of vacancies for Foundation Governors within our Catholic schools across Stockport. In looking to such appointments, key requirements of Foundation Governors are: that they should be practising Roman Catho-lics; and that they genuinely believe in the value and the importance of Catholic Schools. Is this you? Are you able to offer your services? For more information and/or an application pack please contact Sue Blackwell, Governance Support Officer, either by email: sue.blackwell@dioceseofshrewsbury.org or telephone on 0151 652 9855.

ST. PETER’S SCHOOL will be hosting a Spring Dinner Dance at Hazel Grove Golf Club on Saturday 7th March. Tickets are £30 and include a three course meal, welcome drink and a live band. All welcome! Please contact Nicola Lally on 07932696164 to purchase tickets.

YEAR OF THE WORD—SPRING TALKS Everyone is welcome to come and reflect on the Word of God; no prior study needed. The same talk is given in 3 different areas of the diocese, as follows: Talk 1. Fr Nick Kern on Dei Verbum/ Word of God (Vatican II) Sun Feb 16 Sacred Heart and St Peter's, Baguley 19:00-20:30 (registration 18:30) Wed Feb 19 St Columba's, Chester 19:00-20:30 (registration 18:30) Sat Feb 22 Shrewsbury Cathedral 11:00-12:30 (registration 10:30) YEAR OF THE WORD - if you struggle to read the Bible or you would simply like to engage in listening to Scripture every day, why not try the Alpha Bible in one year. You can download the App, listen to it as a podcast or sign up for emails. The Bible in One Year can be accessed by going to www.bibleinoneyear.org or by downloading the BIOY app on your iPhone or by searching for the Bible in One Year in your Podcasts. You are looking for logo with a red capital B on a white background. Each day there is an introduction read by Nicky Gumbel and then three short passages, including a Psalm, a passage from the New Testament and the Old Testament. Nicky Gumbel gives a short commentary on each passage and if you are listening to it, it will take about 20-25 minutes. Its not too late to start THE CELEBRATE NORTH WEST FAMILY CONFERENCE takes place on April 25-26 at All Hallows College, Macclesfield. The conference is a two-day event packed full of interesting and thought provoking experiences that help to engage and encourage the faith of all ages by offering an all-age, exciting, faith-building experience. For further information, please phone Chris and Martina on 01706 640 359, or email them at northwest@celebrateconference.org or go to https://www.celebrateconference.org/north-west Harrytown Catholic High School are looking to recruit an Exams and Data Manager to start as soon as possible, all the details are on the notice board at the back of Church.

ST PETER’S AND ST. PHILIP’S REFUGEE SPONSORSHIP PROGRAME We are delighted to inform parishioners that we have raised over £10,100 so far!! Thank you so much for your kind generosity. FAMILY RACE NIGHT - 21st February - all proceeds going to the Refugee Sponsorship fund Doors open at 7pm and the first race will be at 7.30pm. £2 entry fee - children free. The bar will be open and there will be food, sweets and refreshments on sale. Please support this worthy cause and bring your friends - the more the merrier! For catering purposes, if you could let Sandra Coleing know numbers, it would be much appreciated - email sandracoleing@gmail.com BANK DETAILS - If you would still like to make a bank transfer, the Account Number is 59655360 and Sort Code 30-15-52. GIFT AID - if you know that you have given a one off donation, we now have the Gift Aid forms at the back of church. Simply fill one in and bring it back to church in an envelope labelled Parish Refugee Group and we will apply for the gift aid on your donation. Project update - Meredith, a representative of RESET the government appointed charity who will be supporting us through the application process, attended our meeting on Tuesday 28th January. She was able to talk us through specifics in the application form and so each group are now able to start writing their own little bits. We will soon be seeking consent from Stockport Local Authority and sending our application off to the Home Office - we will be looking for approval in principle as we aim to rent the accommodation as late as possible, so we can avoid paying unnecessary rents. One area that has prompted quite a lot of discussion is the ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) provision - we need to ensure that each adult (mum and dad) have 8 hours a week ESOL tuition for a full year. If anyone knows of any courses run locally or ESOL accredited private tutors, that would be a real help. Volunteer helpers - As we are now starting to consider providing a support network for our family both before and after they ar-rive, we will be looking for lots of people who will be available to help with decorating, DIY, helping to furnish the home, picking the family up to take them to the doctors or dentists, help them to navigate public transport, go to the supermarket and withdraw money from the bank etc… Anyone who will come into regular contact with the family will need to be DBS checked. If you think you may be able to help, please contact Carmel O’Malley on 0161 483 8296 and she will register your interest. This will be a really important part of the project as we aim to make our family feel as welcome as possible as well as make their transition to a new a home and culture as smooth as we can.