BULLETIN 29
MAY 2011
SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER IN YEAR 1
CHURCH SERVICES
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Saturday
28 May
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Mass at 10.00 am for Joe Campbell and Denis McWilliams Vigil Mass at 5.30 pm for Thomas Patrick Kane |
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Sunday
29 May
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Sunday
Mass at 10.00 am for the congregation |
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Monday 30 May
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Mass at 10.00 am for Anne Howieson |
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Tuesday
31 May
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Feast
of the Visitation of Our Lady |
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Wednesday
1 June
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Mass
at 10.00 am for Moira Horsefield |
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Thursday
2 June
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Feast
of the Ascension Mass at 10.00 am for Francis McGee Mass at 7.00 pm for Patrick McGuire |
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Friday
3 June
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Mass at 10.00 am for Greta McGreevy |
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Saturday
4 June
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Mass
at 10.00 am for Michael Pentleton Vigil Mass at 5.30 pm for Alison Dunn |
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The
Mass intention list is just over two weeks ahead. Please notify anniversaries
as early as you can. Thanks. |
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PARISH
CENTRE EVENTS
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Saturday
28 May
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10.30 am | Private Function |
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Sunday
29 May
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11.00 am |
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Monday 30 May
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7.00
to 8.00 pm 7.00 to 9.00 pm |
Weight
Watchers Saint Vincent de Paul Society |
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Tuesday
31 May
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11.00
am 6.15 to 7.15 pm 6.30 to 9.00 pm 7.30 to 8.30 pm |
Legion
of Mary |
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Wednesday
1 June
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7.00 to 8.00 pm |
Zumba Fitness |
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Thursday
2 June
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1.30
to 3.00 pm 6.00 to 7.30 pm 7.30 to 9.00 pm |
Cardiac
Rehabilitation Brownies Guides |
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Friday
3 June
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9.30 to 11.30 am | Parents and Toddlers |
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Saturday
4 June
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7.00 pm | Private Function |
PRAYERS
Please remember in your prayers:
Des Madine 1982, Cameron Walsh 1987, Simon Brannan, James
Kyle 1992, Anthony Lundie 2010,
Kathleen Conway 1989, Bessie Grant (McCourt) 2002, Dora Grogan 2010, Canon
Nicholas Murphy 1992,
William McMullan 1939, Peg Brown 1991, Susan Giffney 1972, Mary
Kelly 1985, Greta McGreevy 2009,
Janette Smyth 2007, Susan Boylan, Helen Cambridge 1980, Margaret
Fisher 1905, Jim Glass, Denis Long 2005,
Monsignor Brendan Murphy 1988, James Boyle 2008, Gilbert Marshall
2007, Father Michael Masterson 1997
and Rose McKenzie 1996 whose anniversaries occur at this
time and those who are sick.
Information for the anniversary
list is appreciated.
SACRAMENT OF FORGIVENESS
The Sacrament of Forgiveness is available at any suitable time as well as
from 4.30 pm before the Vigil Mass on Saturday evenings.
OFFERTORY COLLECTION
Last weekend's Offertory collection amounted to £906.95 - many thanks.
We are grateful for your generous support of the parish and the diocese to
which we pay a monthly levy of £1250.
PARISH CENTRE COLLECTION
Last weekend's collection for the Parish Centre amounted to £411.50
- many thanks.
BANKER'S ORDERS
Have you thought of using a Bankers Order? It assists us with the safe handling
of cash. Banker's Orders for the Parish and Centre amount to an average of
£3800 per month. Forms are available.
COLLECTION ENVELOPES
Would you like collection envelopes for the coming year? Please contact the
Parish Office on 464063 or add your name to the list at the stall. Standing
Orders made through your bank are handier. Forms are available. If you pay
tax and sign a Gift Aid form then the Church is entitled to the tax paid on
your contributions. We apply and it is paid directly to the Church. You need
do nothing except sign a form. Could you consider putting a little bit more
in your collection? A new form is available.
GIFT AID
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. Forms are available.
WILLS
Would you consider remembering Saint Peter's in your will?
FUNDRAISING
Following my Financial Statement and my appeal about the work we need to do
on the church building, there is a 'brown envelope' collection. Please take
one home and read what is in it. Take as many as you like and drop them in
the collection bag. We received £1040 this week to make the total so
far £7474. I am very grateful.
MISSION APPEAL
Next Sunday, there will be a Mission Appeal by the Columban Fathers. This
is our Annual Mission appeal. Give what you can.
PRAYERS FOR THE CHURCH IN CHINA
The Holy Father has asked for urgent prayers for the Church in China, asking
the intercession of our Blessed Lady to pray
for Christians in China.
READERS
Next
weekend's readers are Louise Moore at 5.30 pm, Robert Cooper
at 10.00 am and Angela Body at 12 noon.
ALTAR SERVERS
Next weekend's altar servers are Group 1 at 5.30 pm, Group 4 at 10.00
am and Group 6 at 12 noon.
CHILDREN'S LITURGY
Next Sunday's Children's Liturgy helpers are Michelle Morton and Emma Paterson
for the pre-5s, Jacqueline Smith and Yvette Thorpe for primaries 1 and 2 and
Kerry Scott and Ann Cassidy for primary 3.
SUNDAY TEAS
Next Sunday's teas will be served by Sharon McLaughlin’s team.
FEASTDAYS
Thursday is Ascension Thursday and is a holiday of obligation. The Vigil Mass
is on Wednesday at 7.00 pm. Mass on Thursday is at 10.00 am and 7.00 pm. Tuesday
is the feast of the Visitation. It is not a holiday of obligation but is designated
the day of Prayer
for Life - the lives of the unborn, the elderly and the sick.
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS
The Fourth Sunday of Easter - just past - each year is the World
Day of Prayer for Vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life. It is the
responsibility of all of us. Have you thought about the next generation of
priests? Given the age of your priest, is it not likely that Saint Peter’s
will need a replacement quite soon? Where will he come from? Currently we
have no students in training and we ought to have. Could God be calling you
to priesthood? The Diocesan Vocations Director is Father Willie Boyd of Irvine.
Contact him on 01294 279130 for more information.
WORLD YOUTH DAY
The Pope invites young people from all over the world to gather every two
or three years for a festival of Catholic faith. This year, World Youth Day
will take place in Madrid. Thirty-four young people from Galloway diocese
are already taking part and there are three more places available. The group
leaves on 9 August to spend five days in Salamanca, a young and vibrant university
city where the Scots College which trained priests for Scotland is located.
There they will be welcomed by the young local church to share faith, culture
and friendship. The group will then travel to Madrid and stay there for six
days when there will be international youth gatherings, public prayer and
Mass, and youth festivals across the city, culminating in the final World
Youth Day event when two million young people are expected for Mass with Pope
Benedict. The group returns to Scotland on 23 August. The Church would love
you to be part of this life-changing event! You must be sixteen years old
by 9 August. The cost is £850 but your parish may be willing to support
fundraising for this event. For more information, visit www.Madrid11.com
or email the Diocesan Youth Officer, Father
Stephen McGrattan on info@rccumnock.org.uk.
SERVICE OF TAIZE PRAYER AND PRAISE FOR PENTECOST
There will be a service of Taize Prayer and Praise for Pentecost in Saint
Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Ardrossan on Wednesday 15 June at 7.30 pm. Everyone
is welcome.
PARISH PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES
The parish pilgrimage to Lourdes will be from 4 to 8 July 2011.
DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES
The diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes will be from 4 to 11 July 2011, flying
from Prestwick. Full details are on the poster and booking forms are available.
If you could make the journey as a sick pilgrim and want more information,
contact Janie Agnew or phone 07739 399222.
PAPAL BLESSINGS
Papal Blessings for a wedding, wedding anniversary or a special birthday can
be ordered at the stall. The cost of the parchment and postage is about £30.
Please leave plenty of time.
VISITORS
Are you visiting us for Mass? Please know that you are very welcome. During
the 10.00 am Mass there is a Children’s Liturgy provided for preschool children,
children in Primaries 1 to 3 and a Sacramental Programme for children in Primary
4. After the 10.00 am Mass, tea, coffee cakes and buns are available in the
Parish Centre. At all of our weekend Masses, we have a second collection for
our Parish Centre debt.
50/50 CLUB
The 50/50 Club is an important fundraiser for the parish. If you
would like to join, please contact the promoter Myriame Sammons or phone 469006.
LEGION OF MARY
The Legion of Mary meets
weekly and prays for the parish. The members visit the sick and house-bound.
The Legion can always do with new male and female members giving as much or
as little time as they can afford. Speak to Canon
Matt or any of the members.
SAINT
ANNE'S GUILD
Saint
Anne's Guild meets weekly on a Tuesday at 7.00 pm. It is
open to all women in the parish and beyond. Speak to any of the members and
feel free to join any of the meetings.
SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
The Saint Vincent de Paul Society
meets weekly, assists with the passkeeping and collecting duties in
church and runs a telephone helpline for those in financial difficulty. To
ensure its survival, the Society urgently requires new male and female members.
You must be over eighteen. The work is difficult because there are many people
in our parish and community who require assistance with finance, advice and
encouragement. Please speak to Canon
Matt or any of the members.
THE HOLY SPIRIT BIBLE STUDIES
There are three afternoon Bible Studies in Smithstone House, Kilwinning on
Wednesdays 18, 25 May and 1 June from 2.00 to 4.00 pm. Everyone is welcome.
COTSWOLD TRIP
The bus for the Cotswold Trip leaves Saint Peter’s car park on Monday 30 May
at 8.30 am.
VINE TRUST
The Vine Trust supports medical ships on the Amazonbringing hope to the poorest
of people. Sister Ann Mulhearn of South Beach Medical Practice will give a
talk on the Vine Trust in the Barony Church Hall, Ardrossan on Friday 10 June
at 7.30 pm. All are welcome.
KITS FOR KIDS
There is a box will be at the stall for any tokens from the Daily Record to
aid Tass Thistle Under Twelves Football Club. Thank you.
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.