BULLETIN               17 MARCH 2013

FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT IN YEAR 3


CHURCH SERVICES

Saturday 16 March  

Mass at 10.00 am for Mary Gribben
Vigil Mass at 5.30 pm for Jim Rourke and Victor Donald

Sunday 17 March  

Sunday Mass at 10.30 am for the congregation

Monday 18 March  
Feast of Saint Patrick
Mass at 10.00 am for a special intention
Tuesday 19 March  

Feast of Saint Joseph
Requiem Mass at 10.00 am for Helen Brown followed by her cremation at Holmsford Crematorium, Irvine

Wednesday 20 March  

Mass at 10.00 am for a special intention

Thursday 21 March  

No Mass in Saint Peter's - sorry

Friday 22 March  
Stations of the Cross at 9.40 am
Mass at 10.00 am for Sister Ann Marie and a special intention - ST
Saturday 23 March  

No Mass in Saint Peter's - sorry
HMS Dasher service on Arran Ferry leaving at 9.45 am
Vigil Mass at 5.30 pm for Agnes McLaren

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 16 March  
1.30 pm

Private Function

Sunday 17 March  

11.30 am

Tea and Coffee after Mass

Monday 18 March  
9.30 to 11.30 am
5.30 to 6.30 pm
6.30 to 8.00 pm
7.00 to 9.00 pm
Parents and Toddlers
Rainbows
Brownies
Saint Vincent de Paul Society
Tuesday 19 March  
9.00 to 11.00 am
11.00 am
6.30 to 8.30 pm

Cardiac Rehabilition
Legion of Mary
Cardio 40 Toning

Wednesday 20 March  
7.00 to 8.00 pm
8.00 to 9.00 pm
Zumba
Cardio 40 Toning
Thursday 21 March  
4.00 to 8.15 pm
6.00 to 7.30 pm
7.30 to 9.00 pm

Dancing Class
Brownies
Guides

Friday 22 March  
9.30 to 11.30 am

Parents and Toddlers

PRAYERS
Please remember in your prayers:
   Helen Brown of our parish and Lillian Bolland (Paisley) who died recently;
   Janie Aitken 1989, Keith Baldwin 2006, John Gurney 2004, James Mulhearn 1982, Kevin Doherty 1979,
   Peggy McArthur 1986, Andrew Murphy 1971, Kate Smith 1972, Sam Bannon 2006, Maureen Conway 1999,
   Patrick McDonald, Maria Monaghan 2004, Mary Reid 2002, William Shanks 1952, William Shanks 1987,
   Susan Reid 2007, Hugh Conway 1976, Sister Immanuel CP 2002, Terence McCarroll, Patrick McDermott 1973
   and Agnes McLaren 1994 whose anniversaries occur at this time and those who are sick.
If a member of your family or a friend is sick, please let us know and give us the details. Father Chambers (01563 533587)
is the chaplain to Crosshouse Hospital and Canon Keegans (01292 263488) is the chaplain to Ayr Hospital. The priest on
call can be contacted through the ward.

If deceased members of your family are not on our anniversary list, please tell Canon Matt
, the parish office or contact
WebsiteAuthor@SaintPeterinChains.net.


LENT
We are in the holy season of Lent. It is a time of prayer, fasting and sharing.

SUNDAY MASS TIMES
Sunday Mass times in Saint Peter's are 5.30 pm Vigil and 10.30 am. Sunday Mass times in other local parishes can be seen here.

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 £678.03 - many thanks. We are grateful for your generous support of the parish and the diocese to which we pay a monthly levy of £1250.

SCOTTISH CATHOLIC INTERNATIONAL AID FUND (SCIAF) COLLECTION
Last weekend's collection for SCIAF
amounted to £815.21 - many thanks.


SCOTTISH CATHOLIC INTERNATIONAL AID FUND (SCIAF)
The Fourth Sunday of Lent is when we have our annual collection for SCIAF for the poorest people in the world. Also, please use the 'wee box' during Lent.


CHURCH REPAIRS
The help you give for Church repairs by dropping in a white envelope from time to time is invaluable. The fund stands at £5604.50. We have a continuing task in keeping the Church wind and watertight.

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
Gift Aid is a vital source of income. All that is needed is that you pay tax. You simply declare that you give funds to the Church. We do the rest. Why not sign a form today? We get back an extra 25p for every £1 you give the Church in your weekly collection or by way of a donation. There is no need to cancel or renew it. We simply claim in the income we receive.

WILLS
Would you consider remembering Saint Peter's in your will?


PARISH ACCOUNTS 2012
The parish accounts for 2012 have been posted on the website. Paper copies are available in the Church.

READERS
Next weekend's readers are Marade Griffin at 5.30 pm and Robert Cooper at 10.30 am.

ALTAR SERVERS
Next weekend's altar servers are Group 2 at 5.30 pm and Group 6 at 10.30 am.

SUNDAY TEAS
Next Sunday's teas will be served by Fiona’s team for HMS Dasher service visitors.

CHILDREN'S LITURGY
Next Sunday's Children's Liturgy helpers are Jacqueline Waugh and Michelle Champion for the pre-5s, Elaine Shaw, Michelle Noble and Claire Sweenie for primaries 1, 2 and 3 and Frances Gemmell and Gayle Paterson for primary 4.

POPE FRANCIS
Please pray for our new Holy Father, Francis I.



HYMN FOR THE POPE - FULL IN THE PANTING HEART OF ROME
Full in the panting heart of Rome beneath the apostle’s crowning dome
From pilgrims’ lips that kiss the ground, breathes in all tongues one only sound
God bless our Pope, God bless our Pope, God bless our Pope, the great the good
        The golden roof, the marble walls, the Vatican’s majestichalls
        The note redouble till it fills, with echoes sweet the seven hills
        God bless our Pope, God bless our Pope, God bless our Pope, the great the good
                Then surging through each hallowed gate, where martyrs glory, in peace, await
                It sweeps beyond the solemn plain, peals over Alps, across the main
                God bless our Pope, God bless our Pope, God bless our Pope, the great the good
                        From torrid south to frozen north, that wave harmonious stretches forth
                        Yet strikes no chord more true to Rome’s, than rings within our hearts and homes
                        God bless our Pope, God bless our Pope, God bless our Pope, the great the good

PARISH MISSION IN SAINT JOHN’S, STEVENSTON
Everyone is invited to take part in the missioin in Saint John's from Saturday 15 Mar to Friday 22 March. There is a Mission
Mass at 10.00 am each day and a Mission Celebration each evening at 7.00 pm. Please take a leaflet.

SPECIAL RELIGIOUS DEVELOPMENT GROUP - SPRED
SPRED is a journey in faith and friendship with our parishioners who have learning difficulties. A group meets in Saint John’s Hall, Stevenston on a Wednesday evening from 7.00 to 9.00 pm. Volunteers are required for the continuing of this beautiful ministry. No experience is necessary as training will be given. Could you consider offering yourself during this Year of Faith? If you would like to know more, please contact Liz Petrie on 467296.

PARISH LOURDES GROUP
The Parish Lourdes Group has received a note of thanks from the Grotto authorities for the donation given to assist with the rebuilding of the Baths following the disastrous floods.

PRINTER CARTRIDGES
Thank you to all those who kindly donated their used printer cartridges over the past few months. We have managed to raise £42 for Saint Peter’s Building Fund. If you would like to donate a used printer cartridge, the collection box is located at the stall. Thank you very much.

CLOTHING APPEAL IN AID OF CHERNOBYL CHILDREN'S LIFELINE
We will have another group of sixteen children coming from the Ukraine to Ayrshire from 18 February to 18 March and again we are looking for donations of new pyjamas, underwear and socks for boys and girls aged nine to fourteen years. If you have anything to donate or would be interested in finding out more about the charity, please contact Michael or Lisa Lafferty on 01294 461234 or 07813 650411.

NEW HOST FAMILIES NEEDED FOR CHERNOBYL CHILDREN'S LIFELINE
We are always looking for new host families to help look after the children during their visit to Ayrshire. We desperately need families for our summer visit from mid-July to mid-August 2013. If you think you could help in any way, please or you want some more information, please call Michael Lafferty on 07813 650411. Michael would be more than happy to give a talk on the charity to any interested group. Just get in touch or visit www.ccll.org.uk/ayrshire.

DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES
The Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes is from Monday 8 July to Monday 15 July 2013, flying from Prestwick. All inclusive prices are from £679 per person sharing. Full details are available from Joe Walsh Tours on 0141 530 5060 or info@JoeWalshTours.ie.

SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL LENTEN APPEAL FOR TOILETRIES
During the weeks of Lent the
Saint Vincent de Paul Society is once again asking the parishioners of Saint Peter’s to donate both male and female toiletries for use in the Ozanam Centre in Glasgow. The Ozanam Centre assists the homeless, both male and female, so any donations of either male of female toiletries would be very gratefully received. A box will be placed in the Church porch for any donations and we hope that we can rely on your usual very generous support. Thank you.

CATHEDRAL SUNG EVENING PRAYER
Evening Prayer of the Church will be sung in Saint Margaret’s Cathedral, John Street, Ayr on Sunday 17 March at 6.00 pm. You will be very welcome.

CANDLES
There is a nice selection of novena and grave candles at the stall.

PAPAL BLESSINGS
Papal Blessings for a wedding, wedding anniversary or a special birthday can be ordered at the stall. The price of the parchment and postage has gone up drastically. We now have to ask £40 for the Blessing. Please leave plenty of time.

A SHORT HISTORY OF SAINT BRENDAN’S CHURCH, SALTCOATS
The book, A Short History Of Saint Brendan's Church, Saltcoats is now available from the stall at Saint Mary's Church, Saltcoats for £10.

YEAR OF FAITH
To mark the Year of Faith, the Bishops of Scotland have set up a special website and social media feeds to help us learn about all that is happening at local, national and international level and to assist us to grow in faith during this time of grace. The address is www.YearOfFaithScotland.com In addition, special services will be provided via Facebook and Twitter, offering news, points for reflection and ideas on how to mark the Year of Faith. Please consider following www.facebook.com/yearoffaithscotland and www.twitter.com/scotyearoffaith.

LOURDES
This year’s Jumbulance pilgrimage to Lourdes takes place from 25 April to 4 May. There are places available for both helpers and assisted pilgrims. The Jumbulance is operated by ACROSS and designed to allow even those who would be unable to fly the opportunity to go on pilgrimage to Lourdes. At present, this group is the only one based in our diocese, originating in Hurlford, but is open to all of Galloway Diocese and indeed beyond. If you would like to find out more about taking part this year or for future years, please contact Group Leader Alison Neil on 07749 555955 or amd.neil@virgin.net.

SCOTTISH CHURCHES STARTER PACKS
Starter Packs is an initiative of the Scottish Churches organised locally by Women's Aid. When people are allocated a house, they very often don’t have the basic necessities and many tenancies fail as a result. This initiative tries to provide a starter pack. There is a leaflet explaining our part in it.

VISITORS
Are you visiting us for Mass? Please know that you are very welcome. During the 10.30 am Mass outwith holidays, 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 10.30 am Mass, tea, coffee cakes and buns are available in the Parish Centre. At both of our weekend Masses, we have a second collection for our Parish Centre debt.


HMS DASHER WEEKEND
The Memorial Service for the seventieth anniversary of the sinking of HMS Dasher off Ardrossan will take place on Sunday 24 March at 11.30 am at the Dasher Memorial opposite the Church. There is also a short service on board the 9.45 am Arran Ferry on Saturday 23 March over the spot where HMS Dasher sank with the loss of 379 of the ship’s company. You can simply buy a ticket for the ferry and sail with us. After the Memorial Service on Sunday 23 March, we provide tea, coffee and baked goods in the Parish Centre. If any existing Tea Team or any other parishioners would like to donate any baked goods, they would be greatly appreciated. Please hand in any donations before 10.30am Mass on Sunday 23 March. Thank you.

KITS FOR KIDS 2013
Tass Thistle Colts have been selected to take part in the Daily Record and Sunday Mail Kits for Kids. Some of our younger parishioners are involved. The team has to collect a target of 5000 tokens over the ten week promotion duration. The tokens appear every day in the Daily Record and Sunday Mail. Please drop the tokens off at the stall. Kits for Kids 2013 is in association with Lloyds TSB Scotland. Last year, it gave away kit and training gear to 400 teams all over the country all thanks to the Daily Record and Sunday Mail. Lloyds TSB Scotland has been supporting the great initiative for three years, as well as being sponsors of Scottish Schools Football Association. Their support includes girls' and boys' competitions across the country and the Scottish Schools International squads. Kits for Kids will give 400 teams the chance to get free gear for the whole squad. We’ve got kit for both seven-a-side team and eleven-a-side teams.

ADVERTISER SUPPORT
Our advertisers would welcome your support. We are grateful for their continuing sponsorship. We are grateful for the support of Mr and Mrs Sohal, Nisa Stores, Glasgow Street for the weekly donation of tea, coffee and milk for the Sunday teas.

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.