BULLETIN 17
MAY 2009
SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER IN YEAR 2
CHURCH SERVICES
Saturday
16 May | Mass
at 10.00 am for
Michael Devine Wedding of Gemma and David at 2.00 pm Confession on request from 4.30 to 5.15 pm Sunday Vigil Mass at 5.30 pm for Tess Foley |
Sunday
17 May |
Sunday Mass
at 10.00 am for the parishioners Sunday Mass at 12.00 noon for birthday intentions |
Monday
19 May | Mass
at 10.00 am for silver wedding anniversary Vigil for the Deceased at 6.00 pm for Les Dorian |
Tuesday
10 May | Requiem Mass at 10.00 am for Les Dorian |
Wednesday
20 May | Mass
at 10.00 am for Margaret Galloway Vigil Mass for the feast of the Ascension at 7.00 pm for James McLaughlin |
Thursday
21 May |
Feast of
the Ascension Mass at 10.00 am for Jack Donald Mass at 7.00 pm for Donald Cullinane |
Friday
22 May |
Mass at 10.00 am for Helen Grober |
Saturday
23 May | Mass
at 10.00 am for
thanksgiving Confession on request from 4.30 to 5.15 pm Sunday Vigil Mass at 5.30 pm for Annie Paton and Philly O'Hare |
The Mass intention list is just over two weeks ahead. Please notify anniversaries as early as you can. Thanks. |
PARISH
CENTRE EVENTS
Saturday
16 May | 7.00 pm | Saint Peter's Parent Council Race Night |
Sunday
17 May | 11.00 am | |
Monday
19 May | 9.30
to 11.30 am 5.30 to 6.30 pm 6.30 to 8.00 pm 7.00 to 8.00 pm 7.00 to 9.00 pm |
Parents
and Toddlers |
Tuesday
10 May | 11.00
am 1.00 to 3.00 pm 7.00 to 8.00 pm 7.00 to 9.00 pm |
Legion
of Mary |
Wednesday
20 May | 6.00
to 7.00 pm 7.00 to 9.00 pm | Karate |
Thursday
21 May | 1.30
to 3.00 pm 6.00 to 7.30 pm 7.30 to 9.00 pm | Cardiac
Rehabilitation Brownies Guides |
Friday
22 May | ||
Saturday
23 May | 7.00 pm | Saint Matthew's Academy Fundraiser for Malawi Trip |
PRAYERS
Please remember in your prayers:
Harry, Sam, Logan, Rebecca,
Rebecca, Lori, Kieran, Rebecca, Monica, Thomas and Johanna who are being
confirmed
and receiving Holy Communion for the first time today;
Murray,
Joshua, Connor, Michael, David, Madine, Ross, Darren, Keir, Robbie, Kayla, Sara,
Martin and Sophie
who will be confirmed and receive
Holy Communion for the first time next Sunday;
Les Dorian
(Stevenston), Danny Hickey, Father Theo's sister Florence (Africa) who died
recently;
Ann Cameron 2003, Mary Teresa Dolan 1999, William
Calvert 1992, Susan Little 2007, Father John Fitzsimmons 2008
Frances
Hackett 1997, Robert McKay 1942, Harry Andrew 2003, Mary Quinn 1978, George Wilson
2006,
Brian Cairns 2004, Nora Ramsay 2007, Angus Donnelly
2003, William McCafferty 1920, Mary Kelly 2002 and
James
Cairnie 1953 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 £894.40.
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 £379.36 - many thanks.
READERS
Next
weekend's readers are Margaret Brogan at 5.30 pm, Michael Clarke at 10.00 am and
Alfie Agostini at 12.00 noon.
CONFIRMATION
AND HOLY COMMUNION
Eleven 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.
ASCENSION THURSDAY
Thursday is the Feast of the Ascension
and is a Holyday of Obligation. There will be Mass on the Wednesday evening, Thursday
morning and Thursday evening. Mass will also be celebrated in Saint Peter’s School.
GALLOWAY
VOICES
Galloway Voices, the Diocesan Choir will sing at the 12.00 noon Mass
on Sunday 31 May. They are well worth hearing and will add to the prayerfulness
of the Mass. Photographs
of Galloway Voices are on the Pictures
page.
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.
50-50
CLUB
Congratulations to April's 50-50 Club prizewinners. Fourteen places remain
vacant so anyone wishing to join 50-50 Club should contact Mrs Sammons.
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.
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.
FUNDRAISER
FOR MALAWI TRIP
As a fundraiser for the forthcoming Saint Matthew’s Academy
trip to Malawi, there will be a Race Night in Saint Peter’s Parish Centre on Saturday
23 May from 7.30 pm. Tickets cost £5 and including a buffet and disco. We
are in need of ten bottles of spirits for race winner prizes. If anyone would
like to donate any bottles, we would be truly grateful.
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.
SCOTUS THANKSGIVING
MASS
A thanksgiving Mass for the sixteen years of Scotus College will be held
on Sunday 24 May 2009 at 3.00 pm in the College Chapel, Glasgow. All are welcome.
THANKS
Grateful
thanks to Saint Clare for favours received. May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be praised,
adored and glorified and loved today and every day throughout the world. Amen.
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.