September

S.O.U.L.         Newsletter September 2007

  Campaign for our Church   -   Fighting for our Faith

 Prayer for Parishes.  

O God, the Creator and Giver of all things, bless our Parish in this united endeavour.  Strengthen our faith, grant us the spirit of sacrifice so that, with Thy Grace, we may provide for the needs of our Parish, glorify Thee and sanctify ourselves. Through Christ our Lord, Amen  

Open meeting will be held on

Wednesday September 19th 2007

in the Hollins Hey Hotel at 7.15pm for 7.30pm.

Find out what’s happening in our campaign to save SS Peter and Paul’s

 as our Parish church.  Hear the latest up-to-the-minute news! 

A chance to give your viewpoint.

Be early to get a good seat.

A Parishioners’ Social Evening is being held at St Alban’s Hall on Saturday 6th October 2007. Tickets £5.  8.00pm until midnight. 

Music from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s, and a little SOUL music.  Irish Bingo and Raffle.  Donations of Prizes gratefully accepted.  Refreshments. Bring your family and friends along for an evening of fun and relaxation. 

Tickets available after each Mass.  

Where is your regular collection money going?  At present the answer seems to be “NOWHERE!”  Uniquely, since September 2006, no information is given of the weekly collections in the Parishes in the North Wallasey Cluster!     

Volunteers required  to give lifts to Mass.

The awkward times have caused a number of people to miss out on the opportunity to attend Sunday Mass.    Can you help?

        to:

Distribute Newsletters around local shops

Distribute Newsletter after the various Masses

Complete the Seven wonders of Wirral competition in the

        Wirral/Wallasey news

Paint the boundary wall in Atherton Street

 Supporters: Please let us have your details, including e-mail address.  We can then contact you more frequently, especially on-line. This will improve communications and save costs.

All replies to:

S.O.U.L., 16 Sunningdale Road, Wallasey, Wirral CH45 0LU

Tom Murray, a member S.O.U.L., was elected as SS Peter and Paul’s representative on the newly formed Local Pastoral Area team.   Congratulations Tom!  Tom will ensure that the views of all parishioners are fully represented in L.P.A. meetings, discussions and decisions.

 “Consultation Process!” Many of you who responded (though not all!) have received a letter from Mgr McManus thanking you for taking part in the “Consultation Process”.  Our argument remains that a genuine Consultation was never held, and that the information in the Option Paper was biased, incorrect and misleading.      

V.A.T. You may recall that the Options Paper stated that VAT was not recoverable on the maintenance works need to the church.  Our further research has now provided independent opinion from five responsible sources that VAT should be recoverable for approved repairs to Listed Places of Worship, irrespective of the religion.  SS Peter and Paul’s is Grade II listed.    This could reduce the cost of repairs by over £100,000.

Prayer Group Prayerful support for our Parish and Parishioners
SS Peter & Paul's Charismatic Prayer Group

"Where two or three are gathered in my name I am there" (Matthew 18 v.20)
Shared prayer and scriptures. Prayers for healing 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month  Commences Thursday 20th September 7-30 to 9pm at 21, North Drive, Wallasey All welcome
Tel Clare Robertson on 639 1999
Meeting Dates:       September 20th                    October 4th & 18th                                                November 1st & 15th                December 6th & 20th 

S.O.U.L. Website       www.soul-nb.org.uk

We should shortly have our own website up and running, providing you with all the latest news of our campaign.