Saturday
7 December
|
Memorial of Saint Ambrose |
Sunday
8 December
|
Second
Sunday of Advent |
Monday
9 December
|
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the
Blessed Virgin Mary |
Tuesday
10 December
|
Feast of Our Lady of Loreto |
Wednesday
11 December
|
Holy Mass at 10.00am for Catherine Sweeney MM and Ann McAuliffe RD |
Thursday
12 December
|
Memorial of Our Lady of Guadalupe |
Friday
13 December
|
Memorial
of Saint Lucy |
Saturday
14 December
|
Memorial of Saint John of the Cross |
|
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
7 December
|
Vigil
Mass at 4.30pm
|
Holy Mass at 10.00am |
Sunday
8 December
|
Sunday Mass at 10.00am |
Sunday Mass at 11.30am |
Monday
9 December
|
Service of the Word at 10.00am | Holy Mass at 10.00am |
Tuesday
10 December
|
Holy Mass at 10.00am | Service of the Word at 10.00am |
Wednesday
11 December
|
Requiem Mass at 10.00am | Service of the Word at 10.00am |
Thursday
12 December
|
Service of the Word at 10.00am | Holy Mass at 10.00am |
Friday
13 December
|
Holy Mass at 10.00am | Service of the Word at 10.00am |
Saturday
14 December
|
Vigil Mass at 4.30pm | Holy Mass at 10.00am |
Sunday
8 December
|
11.30am |
Tea and Coffee after Holy Mass |
Monday
9 December
|
9.30
to 11.30am |
Parents
and Toddlers |
Tuesday
10 December
|
9.00
to 11.00am 5.00 to 8.00pm 7.30pm |
Cardiac
Rehabilitation |
Wednesday
11 December
|
9.30
to 11.30am |
Parents
and Toddlers |
Thursday
12 December
|
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Friday
13 December
|
9.30
to 11.30am 11.00am |
Parents
and Toddlers Tea, coffee and chat in the Snug after Benediction |
PRAYERS
Please remember in your prayers:
Kitty Duffy, Anne McGill, Ann McCauley, Helen Finnegan, Ann McAuliffe and
Elsie McLaren who died recently;
Alexander Bartley 2017, Teresa Dorans 2006, Philip Gargan 2012, Margaret Hughes
2006, James Mathieson 1999, Gerard
McCulloch 1990, Anthony McGarvey 1996, John McKay junior 1972,
James McSorley 2010, Cassie Millen 2011, May O'Farrell 2013, Father Alec Smith
SDB 2008, John Tracy 1999, George Forbes 2014, Agnes Martin 2007, Laurence
Poland 2010, Agnes Stevenson 1992, Agnes Tomelty 2017, Maria Cunningham 1997,
Alex Fitzpatrick 1991, James McGlynn 2004, Catherine
McGrattan 1969, Sheila McLaughlin 2010, Danny McMail 2016, Harry Quigg
1998, Bruna Conn 2009, Mary Hall 1999, John Ireland 2017, Maria Monaghan 1998,
Margaret Newall 1994, Margaret Spencer 1992, Alexander Stewart 1982, James
Taylor 2002, Desmond Walsh 2007, John Welsh 2017, Mary Branchfield 2003, Kenny
Brown 2015, Mary Dunn 2002, Sam Ferguson 2008, Catherine Graham 2015, George
Kelly 2011, Norman Lamont 2009, James McIntosh 1998, Catherine McMahon 2005,
Ina McKay 1998, John Taylor 2002, Annie Thompson 2016, Dr Matt Carty 2008
and Monsignor Peter Murphy 1999 whose anniversaries occur at this time and
those who are sick.
If deceased members of your family are not on our anniversary
list, please tell Father
Duncan, the parish office
or contact WebsiteAuthor@SaintPeterinChains.net. If members
of your family or friends are in need of our prayers, please tell Father
Duncan or the parish office.
If they are in hospital, Reverend Bill Corbett on 01292 521208 - assisted
each week by the priest on call - is the chaplain to Crosshouse Hospital and
can be contacted through the ward. Ayr Hospital and the Ayrshire Hospice have
an on-call chaplaincy.
SUNDAY MASS TIMES
Sunday Mass times
in Saint Peter's are 5.30pm Vigil and 10.30am. Sunday
Mass times in other local parishes can be
seen here.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
The Sacrament of Forgiveness is celebrated on Saturdays between 4.45 and 5.15
pm and at other times on request.
READERS
Next weekend's readers are Julie Coldwell at 5.30pm and Ami Paterson
at 10.30am.
MUSIC
MINISTRY
Next weekend's musicians are George McGrattan at 5.30pm and Catherine Boyd
and Catherine Kerr at 10.30am.
CHILDREN'S
LITURGY
Next week's Children's Liturgy helpers are Geraldine Butcher for the pre-fives,
Jacqueline Waugh for Primaries 1, 2 and 3 and Andrena Hughes and Frances Gemmell
for Primary 4.
ADVENT
PENANCE SERVICES
Our Advent Penance Services are the essential way to get ready for Christmas
by confessing our sins and receiving God's love, forgiveness and mercy. They
will be held on in our Church on Monday 9 December at 7.00pm, in Saint
Mary's Church, Saltcoats on Tuesday 10 at 2.00pm and Saint Palladius'
Church, Dalry at 7.00pm and in Saint
John’s Church, Stevenston on Wednesday 11 December at 7.00pm. Please choose
a date that suits and make the effort to come along and 'clear out the stable'
in our souls for the Birth of our Saviour.
MIRACLE OF THE HOLY NIGHT
Once upon a time, many, many years ago, an old shoemaker and his wife lived
in a tiny cottage. This humble shoemaker had few worldly possessions but whatever
he owned he shared with others. Symbolic of his generosity and love of his
neighbour was a lighted candle he placed in the window of his cottage which,
every night, shone forth as a welcome sign of hospitality to any weary traveller
in search of shelter. War and near destruction fell upon this little village
- but never once did the little candle fail to send its beams as a message
of hope and cheer to all. Somehow, the shoemaker and his wife suffered far
less than the other villagers. It seemed there was a special love guarding
both of them. Discouraged and weary, the village peasants gathered together
one evening to discuss the shoemaker's fortune. "Surely there is something
special about him. He is always spared from all misfortunes. What does he
do that we do not do?" "Perhaps it is his little candle!" said
one of the villagers. "Let us all put a candle in our windows too, this
Christmas, and see if that is the mysterious secret!" Now, it so happened
that the day of the peasant's meeting was the day before Christmas and the
first night that a candle was lit in the window of every home was Christmas
Eve. The candles burned all that night. When morning came, a soft mantle of
snow covered all of the village and an air of hope and contentment filled
the hearts of all the villagers. Before the first ray of the morning sun,
a messenger rode into the village to bring the great news - the war was over,
peace had come! Tiny silver church bells chimed. Never before had there been
such a feeling of Christmas glory and joy as there was on that day. The peasants
were awed. "It was the candles" they whispered. "It was the
candles! They have guided the new-born Saviour to our very doorsteps of our
homes and families and have brought an answer to all of our prayers. We must
never again fail to light our candles when we celebrate the Miracle of the
Holy Night!"
JUST FOR A LAUGH …
The local news station was interviewing an eighty-year-old lady because she
had just married for the fourth time. The interviewer asked her questions
about her life, about what it felt like to be marrying again at eighty and
then about her new husband's occupation. "He's a funeral director"
she answered. "Interesting" the newsman thought. He then asked her
if she wouldn't mind telling him a little about her first three husbands and
what they did for a living. She paused for a few moments, needing time to
reflect on all those years. After short time, a smile came to her face and
she answered proudly, explaining that she had first married a banker when
she was in her twenties, then a circus ringmaster when in her forties and
a clergyman when in her sixties, and now - in her eighties - a funeral director.
The interviewer looked at her, quite astonished, and asked why she had married
four men with such diverse careers. Wait for it! She smiled and explained
"I married one for the money, two for the show, three to get ready, and
four to go."
THE MESSAGE OF
THE ANGELS
This week I want to focus on some other 'supporting actors' in the saving
story of this season - the Angels. The Archangel Gabriel appeared to Zechariah
to announce the coming of John the Baptist (Luke 1:11-19) and brings Mary
the amazing news of the conception and coming of Jesus (Luke 1:26-38). Her
husband Joseph will receive three visits from angels (Matthew 1:20-24; 2:13,19).
My favourite angelic event is the visit to the shepherds (Luke 2:9-15). Shepherds
were among the poorest and marginalised classes of people in the first century.
That's not insignificant. The angels didn't appear to King Herod, a Roman
official or a Temple leader. They went to the fringes and announced the greatest
message of human history to God's little ones. There are three ways we can
model the angels that surround the Advent of Jesus. Firstly - Worship. When
the angels announce the Good News of Jesus to the shepherds, it seems the
whole of heaven breaks out in response "Glory to God in the highest and
on earth peace among men with whom he is pleased" (Luke 2:14). We say
the same words every time we pray the Gloria in the Mass. We are taking up
the song of the angels and echoing the praise of the poor shepherds. Secondly
- Witness. Angels almost always bring a message. We continue the work of the
angels when we become faithful and fearless witnesses of this same Good News
to our generation. Advent is a perfect time to share the Good News about Jesus.
Thirdly - Works of Mercy. The angelic hosts appeared to the poor shepherds
first, a beautiful prefigurement of the Church's preferential love for the
poor. I often think that Mary very likely showed them hospitality when they
came to worship her Son, sharing the little bit of food the Holy Family may
have had with them.
50/50 CLUB WINNERS FOR NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER
Congratulations to THE 50/50 Club winners who receive £25 each.
November - 47 L Boyle, 21 M Swiercz, 177 M McIvor, 82 M.
Mathieson
December 239 B and A McGrath, 267 B McEvoy, 67 A Milani,
81 D Munn
The £100 bonus prize winner for December is 24 H Walsh. Thanks to all
members for their continued support over the years. We will start the New
Year in January and will have two sign-up weekends for 2020. New members are
welcome. Please contact the Promoter at any time on 469006.
NORTH AYRSHIRE SCHOOLS CHRISTMAS CONCERT
We welcome the very talent musicians and singers of North Ayrshire Schools
to Saint Peter's on Sunday 8 December at 1.00pm. Please come along and support
the true message of Christmas and the efforts and hard work of our young people.
ARDROSSAN WINTON ROVERS FOODBANK APPEAL
Winton Rovers are 'more than a football club' and are happy to engage in community
events. At their next home game on Saturday 16 December, there will be an
opportunity to contribute to the Ardrossan Foodbank - whether of not you are
going to the match. Donations will be grateful accepted between 1.30 and 3.00pm.
ELECT INDIVIDUALS WHO REFLECT OUR CATHOLIC BELIEFS
Scotland's Catholic Bishops will urge parishioners to participate in the 2019
General Election and to 'elect an individual representative who reflects as
closely as possible our beliefs'. Scotland's Catholic Bishops warn that 'a
creeping intolerance towards religious belief' has become 'a part of life'.
SAINT
PETER'S RAINBOWS AND BROWNIES - NOTICE FOR PARENTS
There will be a Christmas outing to the cinema in Saltcoats for Frozen 2.
Girls please meet at the cinema for 4.30pm till 6.20pm approximately. Our
last meeting is on Monday 16 December at the usual time in the Parish Centre.
This is a Christmas Party night and we expect a special visitor. Thanks to
parents for their support in 2019 from all Leaders.
SLEEPING SAINT JOSEPH CARDS
Beautiful cards with the picture of the Sleeping Saint Joseph are available
at the stall. On the reverse side are a few thoughts from Pope
Francis. You could put this in our home as a small reminder through the
weeks of Advent.
PARISH STEWARDSHIP
Last weekend's Offertory collection amounted to £606.63 and the Maintenance
Fund collection to £251.17 - thanks very much.
ORGAN APPEAL
The organ appeal has raised a fantastic amount of over £7300 for the
repair and refurbishment of our Church organ. The appeal has now closed. A
special word of thanks goes to everyone who has contributed to this appeal
over the past months. Thank you for your support and your generosity!
CHURCHES' HOMELESS ACTION NORTH AYRSHIRE (CHANA)
CHANA would like to provide Christmas presents for those in the hostels and
supported accommodation this year. We are appealing for gift sets of toiletries,
new pyjamas, hats and gloves, mostly for men. Please use the CHANA box provided
or hand them in to the Ardrossan Hostel in Princes Street. Thanks once again
for your continued generosity.
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.
SUNDAY
TEAS
Tea and coffee will be served after the 10.30am Mass next Sunday in the Parish
Centre by Maria's team.
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 pre-school children, children in Primaries 1 to 3 and a Sacramental
Programme for children in Primary 4. After the 10.30am 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.