Blessed are those who have not seen and yet believe.
PARISH GROUPS
We have numerous parish groups
Monday Journey of Faith (RCIA)
Tuesday
Wednesday Ladies Guild
Young Adults Group (18 - 30's)
Thursday Music Group Practice
Friday Cenacolo Prayer Meeting
Sunday African Mass
Other parish activities include:
Liturgical Groups:
Readers
Exraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Altar Servers
Children's Liturgy
Pass Keepers
Sacristans
Welcomers
Hospitality
Church Cleaning
SMALL CHRISTIAN COMMUNITIES (SCC)
Five Small Christian Communities are up and running. We have three communities in St. Peter's and two in St. Columba's. They meet at various times of the day on different days of the week and give us an opportunity to reflect on the coming Sunday's gospel in a relaxed domestic situation, even socialising.
We invite to join any of these SCC's listed below:
St. Peter's
St. Colmba's
For further information about venues and times please contact Sister Brenda at 01358 722388, or Maureen Cromar 01224 821387. E-mails can be sent via the "Contact Us" page.
JOURNEY OF FAITH (RCIA)
Mondays at 7.30pm
Meets every Monday at 7.30pm in the Parish Room.
Want to deepen your faith or interested in becoming a Catholic?
Contact Deacon Tony on (01224) 481 810 or email him by clicking here
for more information.
PRO-LIFE GROUP
Mondays 7pm
In the midst of anti-life issues such as the proposed Assisted Suicide Bill and the Marie Stopes advertisement on Channel 4, we saw a need to establish this group so as to spread and support the pro-life message.
We begin our meetings with 30 minues prayer before the Blessed Sacrament and then have some time to educate ourselves on life issues, before discuss future goals for the group. We will meet in the Day Chapel. All are welcome. For further information please contact Lizzie Bennett.
'Every one of my days was decreed before one of them came into being'
(Psalm 139:16)
LADIES GUILD
1st Wednesday of each Month at 2pm
We meet from February to December at the back of the church and entry is through the house door. there is no minimum age limit and new members are always welccome.
The purpose of the guild is two-fold:
Anyone interested in joining should contact Sheila McKay before the 11.15am Mass on Sundays or after Mass on Fridays.
STREET FEEDING
Every 2nd Wednesday at 6.30pm
Working in collaboration with the Salvation Army, two groups prepare food for the homeless and then serve it in the Salvation Army. Some people just help with making the food, others help making and serving it. Clothes are often distibuted. The St. Peter's St. Vincent De Paul Society organise this on the St. Peter's side. If you are interested in knowing more then contact Sylvia by clicking here.
YOUNG ADULTS GROUP (18 to 30's)
Wednesdays at 7.15pm
The Young Adults group is a lively group who meet weekly for discussion, prayer and music. If you are interested in deepening your faith further, please come along!
We start every meeting with a coffee & pizza (for those who haven't had their dinner as yet) in the kitchen. This is a great opportunlty to meet and catch up on everyon'es news for the week. At abut 7.30pm we start our evening with some worship, normally accompanied by Fr. Keith on the guitar. Depending on what is happening that particular evening there might be some form of input. Over the years we have done bible study, faith sharing as will as run a number of different courses, including ALPHA, Catholicism 201 and the Life in the Spirit Seminars. After the input we split into small groups for discussion and prayer. At the end we meet up for a final song.
As well as course-based evenings, we have had a few social events including a games night and a singing night!
Since the Young Adults group started in 2005 we have gone away on an annual retreat to Tomintoul, providing a great opportunity to build friendships and grow in our faith. In 2009 a group of us went to Craig Lodge in Dalmally for their Advent retreat. The surroundings were spectacular, with the best view from the top of a montain doing the stations of the cross.
Are you interested in joining us? Please come along at 7.15pm on Wednesdays. If you have any questions, contact Lizzie.
TIME OUT (30 - 40's)
Thursdays 7.15pm
This group grew out of the Young Aduylts Group. As it's members got older they felt that they would like to continue meeting with others of their age group. Thus, at the beginning of 2010 Timeout was formed. Anyone between 30 and 40 (-ish) are welcome to join us.
We meet principly in the homes of the group members. As the meeting house changes regularly you will need to contact Emma on 07981961054 or email Louise by clicking here to find out where we are meeting.
MUSIC GROUP PRACTICE
Thursdays at 6.30pm
We meet every Thursday night to prepare music for the 11.15am mass on sunday morning as well as for other special events in the parish including the Taize service and the Christmas carol service. On a busy sunday we have up to 12 members with a mixture of instrumentalists and singers. We are always looking for new members so please come along and join us. If you have any questions you can email Elsa by clicking here.
LEGION OF MARY
Thursdays at 8pm
The Legion of Mary is a worldwide organisation for all catholic lay people, male and female, married and single, of all ages and from all walks of life. It's members place themselves at the disposal of Our Blessed Lady so that through them she can extend her motherhood to all of mankind. The Legion of Mary is directly involved in evangelisation, through the practise of their faith.
Those interested in joining are invited to come along on Thursday night or speak to Deacon Tony.
CENACOLO PRAYER MEETING
Fridays 7pm
Cenacolo is the Italian word for "Cenacle"
The Cenacle was the upper room where Jesus gathered with his disciples, celebrated the Last Supper before he gave Himself in sacrifice on the cross. He shared His sacrificial love with His brothers, the apostles and showed this by washing their feet. He gave us the great commandment "Love one another as I have loved you". The first Cenacle was a sharing of fraternal charity and love. The Cenacle was also the place where the apostles gathered with Our Lady after Our Lord's Passion, Death and Resurrection to pray that the Holy Spirit would come and make them into new people. That is why the Holy Spirit as a dove is the motif for the Cenacolo Community.
The Cenacolo Community was founded in July 1983 by an Italian nun, Sister Elvira Petrozzi who wanted to give her life to God through helping those who have suffered from addictions and also other young people who have become disillusioned or dissatisfied with their lives. The Cenacolo today has about 60 houses spread throughout Italy and around the world. The ‘parent’ house is in Saluzzo in Northern Italy. There are houses are in France, Austria, Croatia, Bosnia Herzegovina (Medjugorje), USA, , Ireland (Knock), Poland, the UK, etc., and several Mission Houses in Mexico and South America. There are nearly 2000 persons in Community. There are separate houses for men and women with some family houses for those community members who wish to have their children with them.
At this meeting we ask the Holy Spirit to enlighten and heal, especially those suffering from addiction. If there is someone you would like to pray for or perhaps you just want to pray, you are intited to join us. For more information please contact Ann Ryans here or on (01224) 587 183.
AFRICAN COMMUNITY MASS
2nd Sunday of each month at 6pm
The Mass is organised by the African Catholic Community living in and around the Aberdeen City and is being celebrated for ALL (Africans, friends and associates of Africa and Africans, Roman Catholics and Christians of all denominations) BUT it is not an ecumenical service! The liturgy and order of the Mass are the same as in every other Sunday Mass, the only difference is that majority of the songs will be in major African languages. This is an opportunity to promote our catholic faith and African culture as well as encourage one another to continue in the faith.
SPANISH MASS
Last Sunday of each month at 6pm
This Mass brings together the Hispanic community in Aberdeen to celebrate our common faith and encourage one another in that faith. We have a great group of musicians & singers leading the music. There is tea & coffee served after Mass and the opportunity for confession in Spanish an hour before Mass begins. To get involved with the music or any other part of the Mass please phone Elsa at (07988) 729 291 or click here to e-mail.
MISA EN ESPAñOL
El último domingo del mes a las 6pm
Esta misa reúne a la comunidad Hispana para celebrar y apoyarnos en la fe que compartimos. Tenemos un grupo de músicos y cantantes que guían los cantos de la misa y un grupo de lectores y colaboradores que ayudan a organizarla. Al final de la celebración, un té o café nos da la oportunidad de saludar y conocer a otras personas. El sacramento de la Confesión está disponible en español, una hora antes de comenzar la misa. Para ayudar con la música o cualquier otra parte de la misa, llama a Elsa al (07988... o click aquí para mandarle un email
VIGIL MASS MUSIC MINISTRY
The music for the Vigil Mass is led by Sally and Gibby Reid, who are always happy to have others join them to develop the music at that Mass. if you are interested in joining them the please phone (012... or e-mail them from the Contact Us page.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Launch Date: Ash Wednesday
We plan to have adoration of the Blessed Sacrament every day for the majority of the day, with the possibility of developing it till it becomes Perpetual Adoration. At the moment we are trying to get to the stage where the adoration is from 7am to 11pm.
If you would like to commit yourself to spending one hour per week with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament then please contact Miles on (0779) 506 2684 or e-mail him by clicking here.
JUSTICE AND PEACE
Justice & Peace e-group for email updates and e-campaigning.
To join the e-group please email justiceandpeace@stpetersaberdeen.org
SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL
Meets fortnightly in the Parish Room
The aim of SVDP is to offer help wherever it's needed within the Parish or wider community to people of any faith or none. If you need any assistance or would like to join the SVDP, please speak to Fr Keith or Deacon Tony after any Mass or call the Parish Office on (01224) 626 359 or email the parish Office.
100 CLUB
Subscriptions of £9.00 are now due for those who choose to pay quarterly, or six monthly. There are still numbers left so would you consider joining the 100 club as it is an easy way of contributing to Church funds as well as having the chance of winning a cash prize each month. To take part in this please contact Maureen in the parish office.
