Saturday
26 January
|
Our Lady's Day |
Sunday
27 January
|
Third
Sunday of Year 3 |
Monday
28 January
|
Requiem Mass at 10.00am for Kathleen McSkimming |
Tuesday
29 January
|
Holy Mass at 10.00am for Nan and Geoff Miller RD, Father Leo Muldoon A, George Smith RD and Henry Giblin RD |
Wednesday
30 January
|
Holy
Mass at 10.00am for Ina del Greco RD and a family special intention |
Thursday
31 January
|
Requiem Mass at 10.00am for Isabella McHugh |
Friday
1 February
|
Holy Mass at 10.00am for Peggy McKechan A, Francis McLaughlin RD and a family special intention |
Saturday
2 February
|
Feast of the Presentation of the Lord |
|
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
26 January
|
Vigil
Mass at 4.30pm
|
Holy Mass at 10.00am |
Sunday
27 January
|
Sunday Mass at 10.00am |
Sunday Mass at 11.30am |
Monday
28 January
|
Service of the Word at 10.00am | Holy Mass at 10.00am |
Tuesday
29 January
|
Holy Mass at 10.00am | Service of the Word at 10.00am |
Wednesday
30 January
|
Service of the Word at 10.00am | |
Thursday
31 January
|
Service of the Word at 10.00am | Holy Mass at 10.00am |
Friday
1 February
|
Service of the Word at 10.00am | Requiem Mass at 10.00am |
Saturday
2 February
|
Vigil
Mass at 4.30pm
|
Holy Mass at 10.00am |
Sunday
27 January
|
11.30am |
|
Monday
28 January
|
9.30
to 11.30am |
Parents
and Toddlers |
Tuesday
29 January
|
9.00
to 11.00am 3.45pm |
Cardiac
Rehabilitation |
Wednesday
30 January
|
9.30
to 11.30am 3.45pm 1.00 to 3.00pm |
Parents
and Toddlers |
Thursday
31 January
|
|
|
Friday
1 February
|
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 Emma
Paterson for the pre-fives, Andrena Hughes and Frances Gemmell for Primaries
1, 2 and 3 and Claire Sweenie and Linda Martin for Primary 4.
FOOTPRINTS IN THE SAND
This
is the true story behind the famous poem. Margaret's boyfriend Paul proposed.
While happy, she was hesitant. She and her boyfriend seemed so different.
They decided to take a little walk along the beach to discuss marriage and
its importance. When they reached the far end of the beach and were about
to begin their return journey, Margaret glanced down and noticed that their
footprints had washed out to the sea. Turning to Paul she said " Well,
if our married life is to be like this, we don't stand much of a chance."
Paul replied "When things are tough for me, you will help me - and when
things are tough for you, I'll help you." They continued walking until
Margaret glanced down again and saw that only one set of footprints had washed
out to sea. Again, Margaret suggested that their life together didn't appear
to have much of a future. This time Paul responded by gently lifting her up
in his arms and carrying her along the beach. Finally, he set her down and
said "Margaret, I want to impress upon you that when life is so bad that
we can't seem to help each other, God will carry us." Then, pointing
to the single set of footprints the two of them had just created, Paul added
"If you just looked at the set of tracks we just made, you couldn't tell
that I carried you - but I did." Margaret found his words and the thoughts
behind them very beautiful. That night, she couldn't sleep so she got up and
wrote these words - One night a man had a dream. He dreamed he was walking
along the beach with the Lord. Across the sky flashed scenes from his life.
For each scene, he noticed two sets of footprints in the sand; one belonging
to him, and the other to the Lord. When the last scene of his life flashed
before him, he looked back at the footprints in the sand. He noticed that
many times along the path of his life there was only one set of footprints.
He also noticed that it happened at the very lowest and saddest times of his
life. This really bothered him, and he questioned the Lord about it. "Lord,
you said that once I decided to follow you, you'd walk with me all the way.
But I have noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life, there
is only one set of footprints. I don't understand why when I needed You most
You would leave me." The Lord replied "My precious, precious child,
I love you and I would never leave you. During your times of trial and suffering,
when you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you."
This beautiful piece, printed time and time again, has a love story all its
own. She called the piece Footprints. Today, Footprints is one of the most
widely distributed inspirational pieces in existence. It can be found on plaques,
cards and jewellery. Its power lies in its message - the message of the greatest
love of all. And yes, they did marry. Love is an eternal source. Let the Good
Lord carry you!
JUST FOR A LAUGH…
• A mother was teaching her three-year-old daughter the Our Father prayer.
For several evenings at bedtime, she repeated it after her mother. One night
she said she was ready to do it on her own. The mother listened with pride
as she carefully enunciated each word right up to the end - "Lead us
not into temptation" she prayed "but deliver us some email, Amen".
• A young woman brought her fiancée home to meet her parents. After
dinner, her father asked the young man into his study for a chat. "So,
what are your plans?" the father said. "I'm a theology scholar"
the young man replied. "Admirable" the father said "but what
will you do to provide a nice home for my daughter?" "I will study
and God will provide" the young man explained. "And how will you
afford to raise children?" The father asked. "God will provide"
said the young man. The men left the study and the mother asked her husband
"How did it go?" "Very well. I like him. He has no money or
employment plans" the father said. "But on the other hand, he thinks
I'm God."
THINKING ABOUT THE PRIESTHOOD?
The Catholic Church in Scotland is now inviting enquiries from those considering
applying for seminary. For more information, please contact your Diocesan
Vocations Director, Father Martin Chambers on Martin.Chambers@GallowayDiocese.org.uk
or Priests for Scotland on Office@pfs.org.uk.
TALK BY DAVID WELLS
Please put this date in your diary and come along to the talk given by David
Wells in Church on Sunday 10 February at 3.00pm. David is coming from England
and is a very well-known and talented speaker in the Church. He will be speaking
about Evangelisation so let's make it a good turn-out and give him a good
welcome. A 'sign-up' sheet is at the back of Church. Please put your name
for catering purposes and a leaflet about David Wells will be handed out after
Mass. Thank you!
DIOCESAN WORLD DAY OF PRAYER OF THE SICK
The Diocesan World Day of Prayer for the Sick Mass will be held on Sunday
10 February at 4.00pm in Saint Margaret's Cathedral, Ayr. The Galloway Lourdes
Hospitalité looks forward to welcoming you. If you wish to be anointed,
please make yourself known to a member of the Hospitalité team on the
day. Mass will be followed by refreshments in the hall and the Hospitalité
annual general meeting.
BURNS SUPPERETTE
Instead of the traditional Burns Supper, this year we are having a Burns
Supperette in the Parish Centre on Saturday
9 February at 7.00pm. This is a mini Burns Supper with fewer speeches and
more music. As always, there will be a light-hearted approach. Father
Duncan will welcome and thank the guests. Ciaran Sinclair will
sing after piping in the haggis pie which will be addressed by Bill Andrew.
Kandy Bar haggis pies with tattie and neeps, followed by trifle, will be served.
A vegetarian option is available on request. Fiona McLachlan will accompany
the singing of Aidan McGrath, Laura McGee, Patrick McLaughlin and Anya Tolland.
The event will be chaired by George McGrattan who will deliver a short Immortal
Memory and sing with Michael McCulloch. Tickets cost £7.50 and can be
reserved by phoning the Parish Office on 464063. We would like to know the
number to be catered for as soon as possible.
BURNS PASCOLI SUPPER
Club Cuore Cardosini presents a Burns Pascoli Supper on Saturday 26 January
2019 at 7.00pm for 7.30pm. Tickets cost £18 and can be bought from the
Parish Office on 464063. There will be music from Paulo and Angela and all
proceeds will be divided between the Ayrshire Hospice and Misericordia di
Gallicono, victims of the Amatrice earthquake. All are welcome.
QUIZ NIGHT
Saint Matthew's
Academy will be hosting a Quiz Night on Friday 1 February in Saint Mary's
Parish Hall, Saltcoats to raise funds to enable us to welcome a group of pupils
and teachers from our partnership school, Saint Peter's in Malawi. This promises
to be a fun-filled night with games, raffle and a bar. Tickets cost £5
for an adult and £3 for a concession and include a snack. They will
be available for purchase from Saint
Matthew's Academy office or on the night. Doors open at 7.00pm. Come and
support your local school, test your knowledge and win some exciting prizes!
We look forward to seeing you there!
THANKS
Mrs McMail and family would like to thank everyone for all their support,
sympathy, kindness, cards, Mass cards and all tributes given to Anne-Marie.
It is all very much appreciated. The Holy sacrifice of the Mass will be offered
for all.
50/50 CLUB 2019
As another year starts, we invite all members to renew their annual membership
of £15. Please make cheque for £15 payable to Saint Peter's 50/50
Club. This can be collected by your usual Collector or simply by coming to
the Parish Centre foyer after the Saturday or Sunday Masses this weekend,
19 and 20 January and next weekend, 26 and 27 January where the Promoter will
be happy to enrol any new members who wish to join. There will be an Early
Bird Draw for those who have paid membership before February 2019. The Club
adheres to he Data Protection Act and does not pass on any information whatsoever.
We only use the addresses to post out the winning cheques to our lucky winners.
We thank you for your continued support of our Parish and wish good luck to
our members.
Myriame Sammons,
Promoter of 50/50 Club, telephone 469006
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.
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 £692.55 and the Maintenance
Fund collection to £321.51 - thanks.
SUNDAY TEAS
There will be no tea and coffee served after the 10.30am Mass next Sunday.
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.
THANKS
Grateful thanks to Saint Clare for favours received. May the Sacred Heart
of Jesus be praised, adored and glorified and loved today and every day throughout
the world, Amen. DJ
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.