Sts. Peter and Paul, Pendleton

Introduction

The organ, built in 1968 for the newly built church, has two manuals and a pedalboard with no enclosures. Manual I has 61 keys, compass C2-C6, electric relay stop action, is not enclosed, and has 8 stops.

Parish life

The parish has a Social and Community Group at each church which meet most months and organise the Summer and Christmas fairs. The St Vincent de Paul Society (SVP) is an international Christian voluntary organisation dedicated to tackling poverty and disadvantage by providing practical assistance to those in need.

The parish has an Adult and Toddler Group at Ss Peter and Paul. The parish has a Laudato Si' lead for each church. The parish has uniformed group volunteers.

In 2019, the parish began using 'I Belong' teaching materials for the Sacramental Programme, published by Redemptorist Publications. The parish offers singing as a group and opportunities for solo singing. The aim is to sing hymns at Mass and for parish performances, and to make music videos for social media in various styles, including rap and hip-hop. The parish offers learning to play in a drum group with djembe, conga, other drums and percussion.

Pulse of Hope is primarily for young people 10+. The parish has singing at 3 of its weekly Masses. For special occasions a Parish Choir is formed from singers of all the Masses. The parish's YouTube channel receives more than 50,000 views per month and has followers worldwide.

Sacraments and pastoral care

From Easter 2021, the Sacrament of Confirmation is administered for young people aged 13 and above (year 8). The parish has Eucharistic Ministers for the sick and housebound.

Visiting

The Hymn Library catalogue is available for download as a CSV file with recording details and video links. Website managers may link to the Hymn Library and embed the parish's music videos on their own websites. The parish offers a recording of 'Breath Of Heaven' by Salford Loaves & Fishes. The parish offers a recording of 'Ave Maria, Pray for Us' with reflection and devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary.

The parish offers a recording on 'Advent - preparing for the coming of Christ Jesus'. The parish offers a playlist of Beethoven's Mass n°1 in C major, Opus 86. The parish offers a playlist of 'Christ Be Our Light' with favourite songs of faith. The parish offers a playlist of 'A Feast Of Brass Band Carols'.

The parish offers five recordings of 'Ave Maria' by composers including Schubert, Arcadelt, Byrd, and Gounod. The parish offers six recordings of 'Blest Are The Pure In Heart' including SATB guides and organ/piano versions. The parish offers five recordings of 'Daily Daily Sing To Mary' including organ and live congregation versions. The parish offers five recordings of 'Firmly I Believe And Truly' by St John Henry Newman, including organ versions.

The parish offers four recordings of 'Amazing Grace' including congregation, children's instrumental, and choir versions. The parish offers three recordings of 'Be Thou My Vision' including Celtic solo singer, instrumental, and choir versions. The parish offers three recordings of 'Do Not Be Afraid' including live congregation and choir versions. The parish offers three recordings of 'Christ Be Our Light' by Bernadette Farrell, including instrumental and choir versions.

The parish offers two recordings of 'Broken For Me' by Janet Lunt, including choir and instrumental versions. The parish offers two recordings of 'Breathe On Me Breath Of God' with tune TRENTHAM, including voice & piano and piano instrumental versions. The parish offers two recordings of 'By All Your Saints Still Striving - St Andrew' with tunes KING'S LYNN and ST THEODULPH.