Saturday
23 March
|
Our Lady's Day for Lent |
Sunday
24 March
|
Third
Sunday of Lent in Year 3 |
Monday
25 March
|
Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord |
Tuesday
26 March
|
Solemnity of Saint Joseph |
Wednesday
27 March
|
Holy Mass at 10.00am for Hugh McVey RD |
Thursday
28 March
|
Holy Mass at 10.00am for Jimmy Cotter RD |
Friday
29 March
|
Votive Mass of the Mystery of the Holy Cross |
Saturday
30 March
|
Our Lady's Day for Lent |
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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
23 March
|
Vigil
Mass at 4.30pm
|
Holy Mass at 10.00am |
Sunday
24 March
|
Sunday Mass at 10.00am |
Sunday Mass at 11.30am |
Monday
25 March
|
Service of the Word at 10.00am | Holy Mass at 10.00am |
Tuesday
26 March
|
Holy Mass at 10.00am | Service of the Word at 10.00am |
Wednesday
27 March
|
Holy Mass at 10.00am | |
Thursday
28 March
|
Requiem Mass at 10.00am | Service of the Word at 10.00am |
Friday
29 March
|
Holy Mass at 10.00am | Service of the Word at 10.00am |
Saturday
30 March
|
Vigil
Mass at 4.30pm
|
Holy Mass at 10.00am |
Sunday
24 March
|
11.30am |
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Monday
25 March
|
9.30
to 11.30am |
Parents
and Toddlers |
Tuesday
26 March
|
9.00
to 11.00am 3.45pm |
Cardiac
Rehabilitation |
Wednesday
27 March
|
9.30
to 11.30am 3.45pm 1.00 to 3.00pm |
Parents
and Toddlers |
Thursday
28 March
|
|
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Friday
29 March
|
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.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
We welcome to the Family of the Church Rosie Melissa Reid who will be baptised
today and Roman Jacob Buchanan who will be baptised this coming Saturday.
Congratulations to the parents and Godparents.
REQUIEM MASS FOR JOHN McCORMICK
John's Prayers of Reception will take place in Saint
Mary's Church, Saltcoats on Wednesday 27 March at 6.00pm and
his Requiem Mass will be on Thursday 28 March at 10.00am. May he rest in peace
and rise in glory!
FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTION TO OUR LADY OF FATIMA
First Saturday devotions will take place on the first Saturday of every month
after the 10.00am Holy Mass. The devotions take about half an hour. All are
welcome!
STATIONS OF THE CROSS FOR LENT
The Stations of the Cross are a fourteen-step devotion that commemorates Jesus
Christ's last day on Earth as a man. The fourteen devotions, or stations,
focus on specific events of His last day, beginning with His condemnation.
The stations are commonly used as a mini pilgrimage as the 'pilgrim' moves
from station to station. As last year, we will pray the Stations every Tuesday
of Lent, starting on Tuesday 12 March before Mass at 9.30am.
EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
Please remember that we have adoration after Mass every Friday followed by
a simple Benediction at 10.45am and finishing with refreshments in the Snug
after Benediction. It is a great resolution for Lent to spend some quality
time with Christ in the miracle of the Eucharist.
WHEN JESUS LOOKS
When Jesus looks upon my life,what picture does He see?
Does He see His own reflection or does He just see me?
Does He see His likeness,
the product of His hand?
Or just another Catholic
who never took a stand?
Does
He see a child of God, a child that He set free?
Living
life to honour Him or does He just see me?
What about the other folks I meet along the way?
Do I show them Jesus to brighten up their day?
When someone looks into
my eyes, can they truly see?
That calm and gentle peace
of God that dwells inside of me.
When I reach out and shake a hand Is He right
there in my grip?
Can they feel that strength from God that steadies
when I slip?
When people are in my presence do they know His Spirit's there?
Can they see that He's the one who guides me everywhere?
When other people think
of me what is on their mind?
Do they think of Jesus Christ
so gentle and so kind?
I try to be like Jesus every single day.
Spreading love and kindness all along
my way.
I'm
afraid that I have failed, I could not pass the test.
Deep inside my heart I know I haven't done my best.
That's why His Spirit dwells in me, He's helping me to learn.
In every situation where
I need to turn.
He knew I'd never pass the test, that's why He took
my place.
He gave His life to save my soul, He suffered my
disgrace.
They should begin to ask me what is it they must do.
Just how it is they go about getting Jesus too.
Then I get to tell them this wondrous gift is free.
It only takes a humble heart,
a prayer on bended knee.
Someday when I'm
face to face with the Lord who set me free,
Will He see His own reflection or will He just see
me?
IF
GOD IS YOUR CO-PILOT, CHANGE SEATS
You've probably seen those clever bumper stickers, the ones with clever sayings
that make us smile or think happy thoughts while we're stuck in heavy traffic
on the way to the office or the supermarket. Some of the more popular ones
sport messages of a spiritual nature. There's a particular saying that caught
my attention a few weeks ago. It caught my attention because it described
in a few short words how I once lived my life. In my case, it prompted challenging
rather than happy thoughts as it reminded me of how I was always trying, despite
my repeated lack of success, to be in control. The bumper sticker read God
is my co-pilot. At first glance, this saying seems very thoughtful. The person
behind the wheel of the vehicle advertising this message must certainly be
driving along the right road. After all, they obviously consult God on at
least a semi-regular basis if they have Him as their co-pilot. Shouldn't that
be the goal for all of us? Actually, not quite. As we grow in our appreciation
and understanding of who God is, it becomes apparent that this slogan actually
encapsulates a big problem in our society today - our need to continually
call the shots according to our own agenda. Especially in our comfortable
Western world, we like to keep God close enough to consult or call on Him
when we hit a few bumps in the road. We're okay with Him hanging out in the
passenger seat but heaven forbid we allow Him to take the wheel. Just think
about it for a minute. How arrogant are we to claim that the Alpha and the
Omega, the Beginning and the End, the Creator of the universe, is our co-pilot?
So, step number one, if we really want to get serious about Lent, If God is
your co-pilot, then, get out of your comfort zone and change seats! The bottom
line is that if we want to see God work in our lives and if we truly want
to grow in our relationship with Him, we have to submit to His will and believe
in our hearts that He is our loving Father - and Father really does know best.
He wants us to be truly happy but he is a gentleman and will not force His
will on us. If we are willing to put God first and say "Jesus, I trust
in you", then He will be able to work in our lives. It starts first with
our complete "yes - -when we get out of our comfort zone and let God
take the wheel.
OASIS DAY FOR PARISH READERS
A special day is planned for all our Parish Readers on Saturday 23 March 2019
from 12 noon until around 4.00pm. The Day for Eucharistic Ministers was a
great success last year and we thought it would be good to have a Day for
Readers. Please put the date firmly in your diary as your participation is
really important. Leaflets are available in the Sacristy for Readers with
all the Information. Thanks!
IN AND AROUND THE CHURCH
The lights in the Sacristy have been replaced and repaired, the lower brass
ring on the Holy Water Barrel has been repaired and the carpet at the back
of the altar has been repaired. Thank you for all the hard work!
SAINT PETER'S LENTEN RETREAT
Our Lenten Retreat this year will focus on the call to holiness that Pope
Francis renewed recently in his Exhortation 'Rejoice and be glad. We will
look at five aspects to this call to holiness during the five Sundays of Lent
this year. A booklet, costing £1, is available at the stall to accompany
the Retreat.
AYRSHIRE CURIA OF THE LEGION OF MARY
The Acies Ceremony will be held on Sunday 24 March at 3.00pm in Saint Winin's
Church, Kilwinning. Rosary Legion Prayers will be followed by our consecration
to Our Lady and Benediction. Refreshments will be available in the Church
hall after the ceremony. All active and auxiliary members and friends of Legion
of Mary are welcome!
THE RIGHT SIDE TOUR - JUSTICE, TRUTH, HISTORY
Be on the right side! The Society for the Protection of the Unborn Child is
organising a tour of Scotland informing on and resisting the campaign for
the extension and decriminalisation of abortion. The meeting is on Thursday
28 March at 7.00pm in Saint Winin's Hall, Kilwinning.
SCOTTISH CATHOLIC INTERNATIONAL AID FUND (SCIAF) LENTEN APPEAL 2019
If you didn't manage to get the Wee Box from SCIAF last weekend, they are
still available at the back of the Church. Please make sure you get one and
hand it in after Lent. This is a great way of fulfilling the call to almsgiving
in this special season. Uganda has one of the youngest and fastest growing
populations in the world. Uganda gained independence from the United Kingdom
on 9 October 1962. However, the legacy of war and a high rate of HIV and AIDS
has left many orphans and a generation of young people without hope, trapped
in extreme poverty. Please remember to pick up your Wee Box this weekend.
Together, we can end poverty.
NEW EMAIL ADDRESSES
To comply with the recent changes to Data Protection Act, Saint Peter's has
two new email addresses. If you are contacting the Parish Office, please use
Ardrossan@GallowayDiocese.org.uk. If you wish to contact Father
Duncan personally, then use Duncan.McVicar@GallowayDiocese.org.uk
- thanks!
HOSPITAL EMERGENCY CALLOUT
Father Duncan will be on emergency callout for the Ayrshire Hospitals from
this Sunday for a week. Please pray for all those in hospital at this time.
MUSIC FOR SUNDAY MASS
We are looking for parishioners who are able and willing to operate the recorded
music on the Digital Piano in the choir loft in Church on Sunday mornings.
You would go on a rota and be asked, more or less, every three weeks. Training
will be given. We would really appreciate any help you could give. Senior
pupils would also be welcome. Please speak to Father Duncan or get in touch
with the Parish Office on 464063. Thank you!
OUR CLEANERS NEED SOME HELP
We are asking able-bodied parishioners - men and women - to help to keep God's
House clean and tidy and to support our wonderful team of cleaners. If you
can help in any way, please let us know. Thank you! Cleaning is usually on
Tuesdays after Holy Mass.
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 £529.28 and the Maintenance
Fund collection to £251.32 - thanks.
SUNDAY TEAS
Tea and coffee will
be served after the 10.30am Mass next Sunday in the Parish Centre by Fiona's
team.
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.