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

Tea and Coffee after Mass

Monday 4 May
7.00 to 8.00 pm
7.00 to 9.00 pm

Weight Watchers
Saint Vincent de Paul Society  

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
Thursday Club

Keep Fit
Saint Anne's Guild

Ignatian Prayer Group

Wednesday 6 May
6.00 to 7.00 pm
7.00 to 9.00 pm

Karate
Special Religious Education Group (SPRED) - leaders only   

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 pmPrivate Function
Saturday 9 May
7.00 pmPrivate 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.