BULLETIN 3
MAY 2009
FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER IN YEAR 2
CHURCH SERVICES
Saturday
2 May | Requiem
Mass at 10.00 am for
Charlotte Boyle Confession on request from 4.30 to 5.15 pm Sunday Vigil Mass at 5.30 pm for William Carty and William Hamilton |
Sunday
3 May |
Sunday Mass
at 10.00 am for the parishioners Sunday Mass at 12.00 noon for Bridget McLellan |
Monday
4 May | Mass at 10.00 am for John O'Rourke and Anne McEvoy |
Tuesday
5 May | Mass at 10.00 am for Sandy Morrison |
Wednesday
6 May | Mass at 10.00 am for John Kyle |
Thursday
7 May | Mass at at 7.00 pm for Patrick McGuire |
Friday
8 May |
Mass at 10.00 am for Hugh McMaster |
Saturday
9 May | Mass
at 10.00 am for
Annie Paton Confession on request from 4.30 to 5.15 pm Sunday Vigil Mass at 5.30 pm for the Hilferty and Brady families |
The Mass intention list is just over two weeks ahead. Please notify anniversaries as early as you can. Thanks. |
PARISH
CENTRE EVENTS
Sunday
3 May | 11.00 am | |
Monday
4 May | 7.00
to 8.00 pm 7.00 to 9.00 pm |
Weight
Watchers |
Tuesday
5 May | 11.00
am 1.00 to 3.00 pm 7.00 to 8.00 pm 7.00 to 9.00 pm 7.30 pm |
Legion
of Mary |
Wednesday
6 May | 6.00
to 7.00 pm 7.00 to 9.00 pm | Karate |
Thursday
7 May | 1.30
to 3.00 pm 6.00 to 7.30 pm 7.30 to 9.00 pm | Cardiac
Rehabilitation Brownies Guides |
Friday
8 May | 7.00 pm | Private Function |
Saturday
9 May | 7.00 pm | Private Function |
PRAYERS
Please remember in your prayers:
The first group of children
being confirmed and receiving Holy Communion for the first time - Joshua, Ryan,
Jack,
Reiss, Liam, Matthew and Caitlin;
Charlotte Bell of our parish,
Philomena O’Hare of our parish, her sister Annie Paton (West Kilbride)
George
Blades, Margaret Galloway (Kilwinning), Jack Donald, Michael Devine (Glasgow)
and Tess Foley
who died recently;
Donald
Cullinane (month's mind), Ian Clarke 2005, Agnes Grogan 1954, Harry Hissey, Helen
McGee,
Bobby MacNamara, James Timmons 1982, Harry Hissey
1976, Robert Hunter 1956, John, Irene and Patrick
McKelvey,
Robert Stewart 2002, Patricia McPadden 2004, James McEvoy 1964, Patrick McGuire,
Margaret
Long 1999, Josephine Cunningham 2000, Jean Agostini
1978, Margaret Stevens 2007 and Simon Smyth 2001
whose anniversaries
occur at this time and those who are sick.
Information
for the anniversary list is appreciated.
OFFERTORY COLLECTION
Last weekend's Offertory collection amounted to £795.53. We are grateful
for your generous support of the Parish. Banker's Orders amount to an average
of £4000 per month.
BANKER'S ORDERS, GIFT AID AND WILLS
Have
you thought of using a Bankers Order? It assists us with the safe handling of
cash. Have you signed a Gift Aid Form? If you pay tax, then every £1 you
give to the Parish is worth £1.28 to us. Would you consider remembering
Saint Peter's in your will?
PARISH
CENTRE COLLECTION
Last weekend's collection for the Parish Centre amounted
to £337.88 - many thanks.
READERS
Next
weekend's readers are Katrina Pollock at 5.30 pm, Annie Watt at 10.00 am and Harry
Sammons and Marade Griffin at 12.00 noon.
THIS
IS VOCATIONS SUNDAY
Have you ever considered life as a priest in Scotland?
Is this an idea that has been at the back of your mind for some time? Is it time
to spend just a few hours exploring the Lord’s call? A retreat has been arranged
for anyone considering a call to diocesan priesthood. The purpose of this overnight
experience is simply to bring like-minded individuals together for prayer, reflection
and relaxation. The offer to come and join us is made at no cost and without obligation,
simply come and see. This event will take place 29 and 30 May in the Dunkeld Pastoral
Centre, Dundee. Please contact Priests for Scotland on 0141 554 6936 to arrange
accommodation.
CONFIRMATION AND HOLY COMMUNION
Seven of our children
are being confirmed at the 10.00 am Mass today. They will then receive Holy Communion
for the first time. Please pray for them.
LEGION OF MARY
Legion of
Mary members will be recruiting for new members after the Masses this weekend.
The Legion meets on a Tuesday morning at 11.00 am and they do great work by visiting
the sick and housebound as well as praying for the wellbeing of the parish.
CROSSHOUSE
HOSPITAL
You can contact Reverend Deacon Gordon Tustin on 07515 698 180 to
notify him if you or a family member is going into Crosshouse. The hospital is
unable do it. A message will be passed on. If you or a family member is housebound,
please let us know. Unless told, we don’t know about it.
HOSPITALITÉ
DE NOTRE DAME DE LOURDES
Hospitalité de Notre Dame de Lourdes is the
group which organises the pilgrimage to Lourdes every second year. Our group will
be going on pilgrimage from 6 to 13 July this year. In order to ensure the pilgrimage
is a success, the group is in urgent need of trained nurses and carers to work
as part of a medical team caring for the sick pilgrims of our diocese. Male and
female helpers for general duties are also required. If you are interested or
would like more information, please contact Debbie Gillon on 07531 016747. Thank
you.
We have the booking details for ordinary pilgrims.
SAINT
PETER’S CHILDREN’S CENTRE
A few afternoon places are available in the nursery
starting in August 2009 for children who have reached their third birthday. For
more information and to register phone Josephine.
FIVE DAY TRIP TO HARROGATE
A
five day trip to Harrogate, North Yorkshire is planned for 22 to 26 June. It includes
two en-route excursions and two in-resort excursions. Departure is from the Church
car park at 9.30 am. The cost is £296 per person sharing with a single supplement
of £30. A deposit of £25 required. Moira Donnelly has details.
KITS
FOR KIDS
Tass Thistle Under-10 Football Club would greatly appreciate the tokens
from the Daily Record collected over the next ten weeks. Please drop them in the
box at the stall. Thanks.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Canon
Matt
is offering the Thought of the Day on 3TFM this week.
PRAY ONLINE WITH
EASTER PODCASTS
People and priests of the parish communities in the South Ayrshire
part of our Diocese have recorded a 'Thought for the Day' style reflection for
each of the fifty days of the Easter season, from Easter Sunday through to Pentecost
Sunday. Each day’s reflection lasts up to six minutes and includes a reading from
the Mass of the day followed by the reflection especially prepared by each contributor.
There is quiet music in the background to help reflection and prayer. The podcasts
can be downloaded on the days of Eastertide from www.EasterPodcasts.co.uk
and will become
available as the days of the Easter season pass. It is hoped that the podcasts
provide a focus for prayer during Eastertide and that they fulfil Christ’s command
to “Go out to the whole world and proclaim the Good News”.
CHILDREN’S LITURGY
We
are in need of more volunteers for the Children’s Liturgy for the coming August
session. As it takes a little time to gain disclosure, we need to think ahead.
Please consider becoming a volunteer, especially if your child is currently in
Primary 3 as they will be taking part in the Sacramental Preparation next year
or if your child will be joining our Pre-5 Liturgy Group in August. If you are
interested, please contact the Parish Office on 464063 or Annie Watt.
RACE
NIGHT
Saint Peter’s Primary School Parent Council is hosting a Race Night and
Disco on Saturday 16 May at 7.30pm. Tickets cost £5 and include a buffet.
All donations are welcome. Please contact Michelle.
IN YOUR THIRTIES?
There is a group for Catholics in their thirties. It organises a variety of social
and spiritual events in Glasgow and the West of Scotland as well as walks, weekends
away, holidays, pilgrimages and retreats. If you would like to find out more about
the group you are invited to a Newcomers' Mass on Saturday 9 May at 7.00 pm at
the Convent of Mercy, 62 Hill Street, Glasgow, G3 6RH. Please use the entrance
and parking at the back, off Scott Street. Drinks are available afterwards. There
is no need to book - just turn up. To receive The Thirties programmes and get
involved, email Father Hugh Hanley SCJ on hugh@project2030.fsnet.co.uk.
A
TASTE OF ITALY
A partnership between the Italian Twinning Group and the parish
has been arranged for Friday 29 May. Details are on posters and tickets costing
£15 are available from the Parish Office on 464063. There will be a four
course meal and music by Paolo and Angela. All are welcome regardless of nationality.
BLOOD
TRANSFUSION SERVICE
If you can, please give blood in the Civic Centre on the
afternoons or evenings of Friday 22 May and Wednesday 27 May.
PROTECTION
OF CHILDREN AND VULNERABLE ADULTS - MISSION STATEMENT
The Catholic Church
in Scotland is concerned with the lives, safety, wholeness and well-being of each
individual person within God's purpose for everyone. It seeks to safeguard the
welfare of people of all ages who are involved in whatever capacity with
the Church and its organisations. As a Church community, we accept that it is
the responsibility of all of us, ordained, professed, paid and
voluntary members, to work together to prevent the physical, sexual, emotional
abuse or neglect of children, young people and vulnerable adults.