Saturday
20 October
|
Our Lady's Day |
Sunday
21 October
|
Twenty-Ninth
Sunday of the Year |
Monday
22 October
|
Holy Mass at 10.00am for Joy Lee RD |
Tuesday
23 October
|
Holy Mass at 10.00am for Agnes Docherty A |
Wednesday
24 October
|
Holy Mass at 10.00am in thanksgiving to Saint Peter's parishioners |
Thursday
25 October
|
Holy Mass at 10.00am for Mary McAtee A |
Friday
26 October
|
Holy Mass at 10.00am for Alex Templeton RD |
Saturday
27 October
|
Our Lady's Day |
|
Abbreviations - A anniversary, MM month's mind, RD recently deceased, SI special intention |
The
Holy Mass intention list is just over two weeks ahead. Please notify
anniversaries as early as you can. Thanks. |
Saturday
20 October
|
Vigil
Mass at 4.30pm
|
Holy Mass at 10.00am |
Sunday
21 October
|
Sunday Mass at 10.00am |
Sunday Mass at 11.30am |
Monday
22 October
|
Service of the Word at 10.00am | Holy Mass at 10.00am |
Tuesday
23 October
|
Holy Mass at 10.00am | Service of the Word at 10.00am |
Wednesday
24 October
|
Holy Mass at 10.00am | |
Thursday
25 October
|
Service of the Word at 10.00am | Holy Mass at 10.00am |
Friday
26 October
|
Holy Mass at 10.00am | Service of the Word at 10.00am |
Saturday
27 October
|
Vigil
Mass at 4.30pm
|
Holy Mass at 10.00am |
PARISH CENTRE EVENTS |
Sunday
21 October
|
11.30am |
|
Monday
22 October
|
9.30
to 11.30am |
Parents
and Toddlers |
Tuesday
23 October
|
9.00
to 11.00am 3.45pm |
Cardiac
Rehabilitation |
Wednesday
24 October
|
9.30
to 11.30am 3.45pm |
Parents
and Toddlers |
Thursday
25 October
|
1.00pm |
Legion of Mary Curia Group |
Friday
26 October
|
9.30
to 11.30am 11.00am |
Parents
and Toddlers Tea, coffee and chat in the Snug after Benediction |
CHILDREN’S
LITURGY
Next week's Children's Liturgy helpers are Jacqueline
Waugh for the pre-fives, Claire Sweenie and Linda Martin for Primaries 1,
2 and 3 and Emma Paterson and Maria Paterson for Primary 4.
AS YOU GOT UP THIS MORNING
As
you got up this morning, I watched you and hoped you would talk to me, even
if it was just a few words, asking my opinion or thanking me for something
good that happened in your life yesterday but I noticed you were too busy,
trying to find the right outfit to wear. When you ran around the house getting
ready, I knew there would be a few minutes for you to stop and say hello,
but you were to busy. At one point you had to wait fifteen minutes with nothing
to do except sit in a chair. Then I saw you spring to your feet. I thought
you wanted to talk to me but you ran to the phone and called a friend to get
the latest gossip instead. I watched patiently all day long. With all your
activities, I guess you were too busy to say anything to me. I noticed that
before lunch you looked around, maybe you felt embarrassed to talk to me,
that is why you didn't bow your head. You glanced three or four tables over
and you noticed some of your friends talking to me briefly before they ate,
but you didn't. That's okay. There is still more time left and I hope that
you will talk to me yet. You went home and it seems as if you had lots of
things to do. After a few of them were done, you turned on the television.
I don't know if you like television or not. Just about anything goes there
and you spend a lot of time each day in front of it not thinking about anything,
just enjoying the show. I waited patiently again as you watched the television
and ate your meal but again you didn't talk to me. By bedtime, I guess you
felt too tired. After you said goodnight to your family you plopped into bed
and fell asleep in no time. That's okay because you may not realise that I
am always there for you. I've got patience, more than you will ever know.
I even want to teach you how to be patient with others as well. I love you
so much that I wait everyday for a nod, prayer or thought or a thankful part
of your heart. It is hard to have a one-sided conversation. Well, you are
getting up once again and once again I will wait, with nothing but love for
you.
Hoping that today you will give me some time. Look after yourself! Your
father and friend - God.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The lotus plant grows in muddy water. From the muddy water, a beautiful flower
grows! We have been planted these days into the 'muddy water' of the people
who suffer. We share their sufferings. They are ours. We have been wounded
by all kinds of violence. From these wounds in our hearts a beautiful flower
of peace and compassion grows in all of us. Father
Bernard Arputhasamy SJ
JUST FOR A LAUGH …
• A little boy was overheard praying "Lord, if you can't make me a better
boy, don't worry about it. I'm having a real good time like I am!"
• A saying - People want the front of the bus, the back of the Church and
be the centre of attention.
• One Sunday morning, the parish priest cut his face while shaving and he
placed a plaster on the cut. After a longer-than-usual sermon, he explained
"In case you are wondering what happened to my face, while shaving I
was concentrating on my sermon and I cut my face." Afterwards, a woman
said to him "Father, next time, couldn't you concentrate on your face
and cut the sermon?"
THE
HEART OF FAITH
Becoming Catholic is a process of falling in love. The person we're falling
in love with, over and over again, more and more deeply, is Jesus Christ.
To become Catholic, you have to open your heart to the love Jesus has for
you and return that love as best you can. If anyone is thinking about becoming
a Catholic, please get in touch with Father
Duncan. It means to make Jesus Christ your
focus. The meetings will include what they need to do to become Catholic as
they discern, pray, worship, break open the Word and try to live their daily
lives as followers of Christ - in particular, what living the way of Christ
looks like - a conversion of mind and heart, an understanding of what the
Church teaches, a loving heart and a true desire to become part of God's universal
family.
PARISH DIARIES 2019
The Saint Peter Parish pocket diaries are now available this weekend. They
look really good. Please get your diary today at the Church repository - first
come, first served!
CHURCHES' HOMELESS ACTION NORTH AYRSHIRE (CHANA)
More than seventy people every month present as homeless to North Ayrshire
Council. We propose to make up toilet bags for those who need them. We are
asking each participating Church to concentrate one toiletry item for immediate
use and one cleaning item for use when a person gets a house. We have been
allocated shower gel and all-purpose cleaner. Please use the CHANA basket
in the foyer of the Church. Thank you for your continued generosity. Care
and Share @ the Kirkgate is a drop-in for those affected by homelessness,
with soup and sandwiches provided. It runs every Friday in the Kirkgate Hall,
Chapelwell Street, Saltcoats, from 12.30 to 2.00pm. If you can help, call
CHANA on 07585 665751.
CHERNOBYL CHILDREN'S LIFELINE
Can you make a difference in a child's life. Ayrshire Link is looking for
families to host two children for two or four weeks in June or July 2019.
This is a very rewarding experience and you will be supported twenty-four
hours a day. The children will take part in a full four week program. If you
would like more information, please phone 07813 650411.
CATHOLIC MEDIA OFFICE
Please make sure you get an information leaflet showing the structure and
work of the Church in Scotland. Pick up your copy today!
HOSPITAL CHAPLAINCY
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 is assisted by the priest on call
each week.
DEANERY MEETING
There will be a meeting of the Deanery Clergy on Monday 22nd October at 12.15pm
at Saint Matthew's
Academy, Saltcoats.
ARDROSSAN CHURCHES GROUP MEETING
The next meeting on the Ardrossan Churches Group will be on Tuesday 23 October
at 7.30pm at Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church.
KNIT AND KNATTER
Don't feel alone during the long winter months. Please come along and join
us in the Snug on a Wednesday afternoon between 1.00 and 3.00pm. Spend some
enjoyable time knitting - tuition is available - and "knattering"
over a cup of tea and coffee. Needles and wool will be provided free of charge.
If you make your own way there, your transportation back home can be arranged
when required. A suggested donation of £1 towards the Church maintenance
would be appreciated. All are welcome!
FINANCES
Bankers Orders for the Parish and Parish Centre amount to £3500 per
month. 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. A Standing
Order would make the handling of money so much easier. Have you signed a Gift
Aid form? If you are a taxpayer the Church would get 25p added to every £1
you donate.
COLLECTIONS
Last weekend's Offertory collection amounted to £605.28 and the Maintenance
Fund collection to £228.20 - thanks.
POPE FRANCIS'S PRAYER INTENTION FOR OCTOBER
Pope Francis's prayer intention
for October is for the Mission of Religious - that consecrated religious men
and women may bestir themselves and be present among the poor, the marginalised
and those who have no voice.
POPE
FRANCIS ASKS US TO PRAY THE ROSARY DAILY
Pope Francis, on 7 October 2018 - the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary - renewed
his call for daily praying of the Rosary during October. "Today, the
Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, I renew the invitation to pray the Rosary
every day of the month of October, ending with the antiphon 'Under your protection'
and the Prayer of Saint Michael the Archangel, to reject the attacks of the
devil, who wants to divide the Church."
SUNDAY
TEAS
Tea and coffee will be served after the 10.30am Mass next Sunday in the Parish
Centre by Sadie's, Marie's and Phyllis's team.
50/50 CLUB
Congratulations to our October winners who each receive £25 - 59 Sienna
Boyle, 125 Michelle Morton, 233 Clare Anderson and 234 Michael Sweeney. Well
done! The next draw will be on Sunday 11 November. Please remember to let
us know if you change address as all prizes come in the post direct to the
winners each month. The Promoter can be contacted on 469006 or through the
Parish Office on 464063. Many thanks for your continued support of the 50/50
Club.
SPRED GALLOWAY BLACK TIE CHARITY BALL
SPRED Galloway cordially invites you to ite inaugural black tie Charity Ball
in the Dumfries Arms Hotel, Cumnock, on Saturday 9 March 2019 from 6.30pm
to 12.30am. There will be a drinks reception followed by a three course dinner
with a glass of wine, tea, coffee and shortbread. There will be dancing to
the live band On The Edge, a charity raffle and auction. The ticket price
is £35 per person. Return transport from Ayr, Girvan, Kilmarnock and
Prestwick to the Dumfries Arms is available. The hotel has rooms available
at a competitive bed and breakfast rate for attendees of the ball. For further
information, please contact the office on 01292 738068 or email info@SpredGalloway.org.uk.
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.
VISITORS
Are you visiting us for Holy Mass? Please know that you are very welcome.
During the 10.30 am Holy 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 Holy Mass, tea, coffee
cakes and buns are available in the Parish Centre. At both of our weekend
Holy Masses, we have a second collection for Church maintenance.
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.