BULLETIN                                                 2 OCTOBER 2011

TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME IN YEAR 1

CHURCH SERVICES

Saturday 1 October 
Requiem Mass at 10.00 am for George Logue
Vigil Mass at 5.30 pm for a special intention
Sunday 2 October 

Sunday Mass at 10.00 am for the congregation
Sunday Mass at 12.00 noon for Robbie Reid

Monday 3 October 
Requiem Mass at 2.00 pm for James Tomelty
Tuesday 4 October 

Mass at 10.00 am for Betty Fox and Manus Gallagher

Wednesday 5 October 

No 10.00 am Mass in Saint Peter's

Thursday 6 October 
Mass at 7.00 pm for Dominic and Cornelius Burke
Friday 7 October 
Mass at 10.00 am for Tracy Reid
Saturday 8 October 
Mass at 10.00 am for William and Elizabeth Loudon
Vigil Mass at 5.30 pm for Isobel Gibson

The Mass intention list is just over two weeks ahead. Please notify anniversaries as early as you can. Thanks.
Any changes to the above times caused, for example, by a funeral will be notified on the home page of this website.


PARISH CENTRE EVENTS

Saturday 1 October 
10.00 am
7.00 pm

Private Function
Private Function

Sunday 2 October 

11.00 am
12 noon

Tea and Coffee after Mass
Karate

Monday 3 October 
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
Rainbows
Brownies
Weight Watchers
Saint Vincent de Paul Society
Tuesday 4 October 
11.00 am
6.30 to 9.00 pm
7.30 to 8.30 pm

Legion of Mary
Saint Anne's Guild
Keep Fit

Wednesday 5 October 
6.00 pm
7.00 pm

Karate
Zumba Fitness

Thursday 6 October 
1.30 to 3.00 pm
5.00 to 9.00 pm
6.00 to 7.30 pm
7.30 to 9.00 pm
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Dancing Class
Brownies
Guides
Friday 7 October 
9.30 to 11.30 am

Parents and Toddlers

PRAYERS
Please remember in your prayers:
   James Tomelty of our parish, George Logue of our parish, James Kelly (Kilwinning),
   Kathleen Fitzpatrick (Saltcoats), Alan Latham (Irvine - Dad of Father Stephen Latham),
   Mary McWilliams (East Kilbride), Ronald Campbell (Kilmarnock - Dad of Father Neil Campbell),
   Margaret Higgins (Stevenston) and James Arthur Forbes (Kilwinning) who died recently;
   Canon Lawrence Fischer 1980 shown right, Patrick Giffney 1971, Peter Morgan 2010, Lily Murphy 1990, Hannah Burns 2002,
   Catherine Helen McMullan 2000, John Paterson 2005, Gerry McGinn 2008, Robert Paterson 2004,
   Hugh O'Hare 2004, Charlie Scullion 2010, Elizabeth McKay 2005, Terence O'Neill 2002, Karen Marie Boulcott 2007,
   William Cambridge 1990, James Martin 1997, Eunice Ward 2001, Peter Martean 1969 and Catherine McHugh 1977
   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 £667.13 - 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
£304.22 - many thanks.

RETIRED PRIESTS FUND COLLECTION
There will be a collection for the Retired Priests Fund on Sunday 9 October.

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.

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?


READERS
Next weekend's readers are Margaret Munn at 5.30 pm, Angela Body at 10.00 am and Alfie Agostini at 12 noon.

ALTAR SERVERS
Next weekend's altar servers are Group 2 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 Helen Pengilley and Maria Paterson for the pre-5s, Elaine Shaw and Michelle Morton for primaries 1 and 2, Michelle Morton and Maria Paterson for primary 3 and Kerry Scott and Claire Sweenie for Primary 4. The Liturgy for Primary 4 restarts on 2 October. Our Liturgy is run by volunteers on a rota basis. We are in need of some new volunteers to help us in running the groups. This would be and ideal time to join as we are having an evening to apply for Disclosure for volunteers as mentioned below. If you are interested, please contact the Parish Office on 464063 and leave your name and number. Thanks.

SUNDAY TEAS
Next Sunday's teas will be served by Saint Peter's School team.

PARISH LOURDES GROUP CONCERT
Our recent social event to raise funds for the Church heating system raised a total of £1000 - a tremendous effort as well as an enjoyable evening had by all who attended. We would like to thank all who assisted by their help in any way. We would also like to encourage other groups in the Parish to follow our lead in raising much needed funds and bringing the community together.

CHURCH HEATING
The new heating system - with two boilers - is installed. This was an expense of £10000 we didn’t expect. Any help you can give would be very, very useful. I will re-issue the brown envelopes. A donation of £20+ - and gift-aided if you can - would ease the pain. Some fundraising by parish groups would be a great help. Personal donations of £1190 plus £1000 from the Lourdes Group Concert bring the total to £2190.

BISHOP CUNNINGHAM'S GOLDEN JUBILEE
A Mass to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the ordination to the priesthood of Bishop John Cunningham will be held in Saint Margaret’s Cathedral, Ayr on Sunday 9 October at 3.00 pm. All are welcome.

CHRISTMAS CARDS AND CALENDARS
A lovely selection to Christmas cards and calendars is available at the Stall.

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.

SCOTTISH CATHOLIC INTERNATIONAL AID FUND (SCIAF)
SCIAF is holding catch-up sessions for anyone interested in finding out more about its work. You can meet parish volunteers in your diocese and chat to SCIAF staff about the issues that matter to your parish. For more information, phone 0141 354 5524, email rlamb@sciaf.org.uk or visit www.sciaf2.org.uk/parish.

LOURDES WATER
There is some Lourdes Water available at the stall. A suggested donation for the bottle only is £1.

SOCIAL EVENTS
During the winter months, we need to organise a few social events - for the fun of it. The sail to Arran and the barbecue were well attended and enjoyed. We have very heavy expenditure on a new heating boiler for the church and the eventual painting of the church. Suggestions will always be welcome.

THE NEW MISSAL
A document titled Getting To Know The New Roman Missal can be accessed by clicking here. We have begun to use the new translation and the new Altar Missal will be available for Advent. Pocket sized Mass Books are available from the stall at £2. The responses and the (slightly) new versions of the Gloria and Creed are your parts - most of the changes are in the priest’s parts of the Mass. The Readings are not changing but they will conclude “The Word of the Lord” instead of “This is the Word of the Lord.”. To bring some uniformity in Scotland the Bishops ask that we stand from the invitation “Pray, brothers and sister….” to the end of the “Holy, holy…” and then kneel for the Eucharistic Prayer. We will introduce that shortly. Please leave the new Mass Response cards on the pews.

SINGING THE MASS
Two music workshops for parish musicians, cantors and people who enjoy singing have been organised by the Galloway Music Network. The first will take place in Saint Winin’s Church, Kilwinning on Saturday 15 October from 1.00 pm, concluding with the Vigil Mass. The second takes place in Saint Joseph’s Church, Kilmarnock on Saturday 12 November from 1.00 pm, again concluding with the Vigil Mass. During the afternoon, the group will have the opportunity to prepare, in some detail, music for the evening Mass. Please visit www.lawrencesolutions.co.uk/music/ for more information, or contact Nicola Lawrence on 01465 714797. The Mass of the Resurrection setting will be taught, hopefully in parts, and used at both Masses. Booking forms are available from this website and from your parish priest and parish musicians. If a parish would like to host an event like this delivered by the Galloway Music Network please contact Nicola Lawrence at the number given.

DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND
A diocesan pilgrimage to the Holy Land, led by Bishop Cunningham, has been organised for 15 to 22 October 2012. It is expected that this pilgrimage group will be quite small in number - between 30 and 40 pilgrims - therefore early booking is recommended. For more information, please see the poster and leaflets provided. Further details he obtained by contacting Mancunia Travel Limited.

PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES
A pilgrimage to Lourdes by coach for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception will take place between 6 and 11 December. Details are on the notice board.

CHRISTMAS IN LOURDES
A pilgrimage to Lourdes by coach, with no overnight travel, will take place between 23 and 28 December. Details are on the notice board.

SMITHSTONE HOUSE EVENTS
The following events will take place at Smithstone House, Kilwinning.
  
Sacred Heart Novena - every Friday at 7.00 pm.
   Quiet Day - Saturday 1 October
   Relaxing break - Tuesday 4 to Thursday 6 October
   Bible Study Afternoons - Wednesdays 26 October and 2 November
   Overnight Retreat - 11 to 12 November (6.00 pm on Friday to 6.00 pm on Saturday)
   Advent Talks - Mondays 28 November and 5 and 12 December at 7.00 pm
Details can be obtained from Father Jerry on 01294 552515.

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.

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.