BULLETIN 10
MAY 2015
SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER IN YEAR
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CHURCH SERVICES
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Saturday
9 May
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Mass at 10.00 am for those who are sick |
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Sunday
10 May
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Sunday Mass at 10.30 am for the congregation and the Confirmation Mass for Aoife, Calum, Connor, Danile, Ethan, Jack, James, Joseph, Piotr and Matthew |
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Monday 11 May
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Mass at 10.00 am for Phyllis Poole and Johnny Thompson |
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Tuesday
12 May
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Mass at 10.00 am for Alice McGrattan and George Hilferty |
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Wednesday
13 May
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Mass at 10.00 am for Johnny Thompson and Raymond McLaren |
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Thursday
14 May
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Feast of the Ascension |
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Friday
15 May
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Mass at 10.00 am for a special intention |
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Saturday
16 May
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Mass at 10.00 am for those who are sick |
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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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Sunday
10 May
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11.30 am |
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Monday 11 May
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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 |
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Tuesday
12 May
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9.00
to 11.00 am 11.00 am 5.00 to 8.00 pm 7.30 pm 7.30 to 8.30 pm |
Cardiac
Rehabilition |
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Wednesday
13 May
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12.30
to 2.30 pm 5.45 to 6.45 pm 7.00 to 8.00 pm 8.00 to 9.00 pm |
Parents
and Toddlers |
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Thursday
14 May
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4.00
pm 6.00 to 7.30 pm 7.30 to 9.00 pm |
Dancing |
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Friday
15 May
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9.30 to 11.30 am | Parents and Toddlers |
PRAYERS
Please
remember in your prayers:
Elizabeth Hendry 1987, Frank Nils Matthews 2003, Josephine Mulligan 2008,
Angela Murray 1991, Thomas Algeo 2013, Robert Ferguson 2005, Nicholas McIntee
2004, Francis Moran 1999, Theresa Smith 1997, William James Connelly 2012,
Les Dorrian 2009, Mary McFarlane 2004 and Charles Campbell 2008 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. Deacon Bill Corbett (01292 521208, 07904 248948, Rev.BillCorbett@btinternet.com)
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.
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.
FINANCES
Bankers Orders for the Parish and Parish Centre amount to £3800 per
month. Every month, we pay a levy of £1450 to the Diocese. We are grateful
for your generous support in collections. If you can manage a little more
from time to time, it would be a great help. 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. Would you consider remembering Saint Peter's in your will?
OFFERTORY COLLECTION
Last weekend's Offertory collection amounted to £722.90 - many thanks.
MAINTENANCE
FUND COLLECTION
Last weekend's Maintainance Fund collection amounted to £293.49 - many
thanks.
GIFT AID
The Inland Revenue now requires us to use a new style of Gift
Aid form. These are available at the back of the Church and on the parish
website. If you pay tax, please complete the new form and return it to the
box provided. This allows us to provide the additional information required
on the Gift Aid claim. 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.
COLLECTION ENVELOPES
New collection envelopes are now available at the stall. Please let us know
if you wish to switch to a standing order. Forms are available.
CONFIRMATION AND FIRST COMMUNION
This is a special day for Aoife, Calum, Connor, Danile, Ethan, Jack, James,
Joseph, Piotr and Matthew. They are to be Confirmed and receive Holy communion
for the first time at the 10.30 Mass. Please keep them and their families
in your prayers. The Sacraments will also be celebrated at the 10.30 am Mass
next Sunday. Please keep our young candidates and their parents in your prayers.
The 5.30 pm Vigil Mass should be less busy.
READERS
Next weekend's readers are Katrina Pollock at 5.30
pm and Alfie Agostini at 10.30 am.
ALTAR SERVERS
Next weekend's altar servers are Aidan and Calum at 5.30
pm and Group 3 at 10.30 am.
SUNDAY
TEAS
Next Sunday's teas will be served by Fiona Brown’s team.
CHILDREN’S LITURGY
The
Children's Liturgy is celebrated during the 10.30 am Mass each Sunday. All
children are welcome. Next week's helpers are Claire Sweenie and
Linda Martin for the pre-fives, Jacqueline Waugh and
Michelle Champion for primaries 1 and 2 and Elaine
Shaw and Mairi Barr for primary 3.
CANON MATT FIFTY YEARS OF PRIESTHOOD
Canon
Matt is celebrating fifty years of Priesthood. Everyone
is invited to join with me in offering the 10.30 am Mass on Sunday 31 May
and then to a buffet lunch in the Parish Centre.
The photo above was taken at Canon Matt's ordination on 3 April 1965.
ASCENSION THURSDAY
Thursday 14 May is Ascension Thursday and is a Holyday of Obligation. Vigil
Mass is at 7.00 pm and morning Mass is at 10.00 am, There is an evening Mass
at 7.00 pm.
FOUR HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MARTYRDOM OF SAINT JOHN OGILVIE
To mark the four hundredth anniversary of the Martyrdom of Saint John Ogilvie,
there is a National Pilgrimage in honour of the Saint on 4 July in Kynoch
Park, Keith, Moray AB55 5EN. Mass will be celebrated at 3.00 pm and there
are events from 12 noon. It might coincide with a holiday trip.
50/50 CLUB
The 50/50 Club has quite a few numbers now vacant. Those who did not renew
for 2015 for various reasons - this happens from time to time - but we appreciate
and thank all our members for their continuing support over the years. New
members are very welcome. To join please contact the Promoter or pick up a
membership form in the porch to join.
SCOTTISH CATHOLIC INTERNATIONAL AID FUND (SCIAF) BOXES
To celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of SCIAF, the Government has promised
to double all contributions received by SCIAF before 17 May. So far, we have
sent SCIAF £1210.81 from the boxes and £831.13 from the collection
and both sums will be doubled. This wll greatly help with the Earthquake Appeal.
Please let us have the Wee Boxes in good time to qualify for this generous
offer.
CLOTHING APPEAL IN AID OF CHERNOBYL CHILDREN'S LIFELINE
We will have another group of ten girls coming from the Ukraine to Ayrshire
in June for four weeks. These children have been selected because they either
have parents in the military fighting in the east of Ukraine or they have
been displaced due to the war so they all need our help more than ever. We
are looking to make up a bag pack for each child for when they arrive so we
are looking donations of new pyjamas, underwear, socks, leggings, t-shirts
to fit girls aged nine to fourteen. We also need felt pens, coloured pencils,
a pencil case et cetera. Any financial help would be greatly appreciated.
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.
CATHOLIC
YOUTH FESTIVAL
A Catholic Youth Festival for young people aged from 14 to 25 will be held
at Stirling University from 30 July to 2 August. The Festival includes faith
talks, prayer and worship, workshops and social events. The cost is £150
and includes accommodation, transport, food and much more. There is more information
at www.GallowayYouth.org.uk
and from Father
Stephen McGrattan at info@RCCumnock.org.uk.
STALL
The Galloway News, the Diocesan Newsletter, is available at the Stall as is
the Irish Voice. There is also a lovely selection of Confirmation and First
Communion gifts and cards.
VALUATION DAY WITH ANITA MANNING
There will be a Valuation Day at Seamill Hydro on Wednesday 27 May from 10.30
am to 3.00 pm. Admission cost £10 and include tea or coffee and two
valuations. There is a poster on the notice board.
ADULT EDUCATION
A series of Adult Education sessions will be held in Saint John’s Hall, Stevenston,
all beginning at 7.00 pm. Everyone is welcome.
- Pope Francis - His Life on Wednesday 13 May with Father Joe
Boland
- The Joy of the Gospel on Wednesday 20 May with Father Joe Boland
- A Merciful Church on Tuesday 26 May with Father Willie McFadden
- A Gospel Based Economy on Tuesday 9 June with Mr Danny Murray
- Reforming the Curia on Tuesday 16 June with Father Willie McFadden
- Ongoing Developments on Tuesday 23 June with the details to
be announced
The Formation for Ministry Group of Embracing the Future is preparing for
an evening for those who read in Church and for those who would like to read.
It is not simply a training session but a discussion on the idea of proclaiming
the Word of God to the community. The date and venue will be announced soon.
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 upkeep.
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.