CHURCH
OF SAINT PETER IN CHAINS, ARDROSSAN • A Family of
Parishes • SAINT BRIDE'S CHURCH, WEST KILBRIDE
BULLETIN 9 AUGUST 2020
SERVICES
AND GATHERINGS
Because of the coronavirus pandemic, public Church services and gatherings
are limited till further notice. Father
Duncan
will live-stream Holy Mass every day and assures you of his prayers for you
and your family.
A READING FROM THE HOLY GOSPEL ACCORDING TO MATTHEW (Matthew 14:22-33)
Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead to the other side
while he would send the crowds away. After sending the crowds away, he went
up into the hills by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone
while the boat, by now far out on the lake, was battling with a heavy sea
for there was a headwind. In the fourth watch of the night, he went towards
them, walking on the lake, and when the disciples saw him walking on the lake
they were terrified. "'It is a ghost" they said and cried out in
fear. But at once Jesus called out to them, saying "Courage! It is I!
Do not be afraid." It was Peter who answered. "Lord" he said
"if it is you, tell me to come to you across the water." "Come"
said Jesus. Then Peter got out of the boat and started walking towards Jesus
across the water but as soon as he felt the force of the wind, he took fright
and began to sink. "Lord! Save me!" he cried. Jesus put out his
hand at once and held him. "Man of little faith" he said "why
did you doubt?" And as they got into the boat the wind dropped. The men
in the boat bowed down before him and said "Truly, you are the Son of
God."
REFLECTION
As we said last week, every miracle is a message. So what is the message for
us in this miracle of walking on the water? It might seem as though it serves
no purpose, unlike the miracles of healing, but there is healing going on
here. There is the healing of the doubts and fears of those who witness this
miracle. Notice how they are terrified, thinking they are seeing a ghost!
Jesus, from the water's surface, tells them not to be afraid - and when Peter,
whose name means rock, begins to sink like a stone because doubt overtakes
him, Jesus reaches out his hand at once to heal his doubt. This miracle may
have happened once in the past but its message is to speak to us today. What
are our fears? Where are our doubts? Let us call out to Jesus, and he will
reach out at once to save us.
Saint
Peter's - All Masses are live-streamed and
public unless otherwise stated. |
Saint
Bride's - All Masses are public
unless otherwise stated. |
|
Saturday
8 August
Memorial of Saint Dominic, Priest Nineteenth Sunday of the Year |
Holy Mass at 10.00am
for the special intentions of Elizabeth McCrae and Karen Gough Vigil Mass at 5.30pm for the Lawrence family as a special intention |
|
Sunday
9 August
Nineteenth Sunday of the Year |
Holy Mass at 10.30am for our parishes | Holy Mass at 12.15pm for our parishes |
Monday
10 August
Feast of Saint Lawrence, Deacon |
Holy Mass at 10.00am for John Ross who died recently | |
Tuesday
11 August
Memorial of Saint Clare, Virgin |
Holy Mass at 10.00am for Bernardine McInally as a special intention | |
Wednesday
12 August
|
Requiem
Mass at 10.30am
for Breda Doyle Private - attendance at a funeral is limited to twenty people so priority is given to family members. |
|
Thursday
13 August
|
Holy Mass at 10.00am for those who live and work from the sea - sailors, fishermen and their families | |
Friday
14 August
Memorial of Saint Maximilian Mary Kolbe, Priest |
Holy Mass at 10.00am for the people of Beirut | Holy Mass at 12 noon |
Saturday
15 August
Our Lady's Day The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary |
Holy Mass at 10.00am
for Robbie Reid at his anniversary Vigil Mass at 5.30pm |
Saturday
8 August
Memorial of Saint Dominic, Priest Nineteenth Sunday of the Year |
Vigil
Mass at 4.30pm |
|
Sunday
9 August
Nineteenth Sunday of the Year |
Holy
Mass
at 10.00am |
Holy
Mass
at 11.30am |
Monday
10 August
Feast of Saint Lawrence, Deacon |
||
Tuesday
11 August
Memorial of Saint Clare, Virgin |
Holy
Mass
at 10.00am |
Holy
Mass
at 10.00am |
Wednesday
12 August
|
Requiem
Mass
at 10.00am Private |
|
Thursday
13 August
|
||
Friday
14 August
Memorial of Saint Maximilian Mary Kolbe, Priest |
Holy
Mass
at 10.00am |
|
Saturday
15 August
Our Lady's Day The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary |
Vigil
Mass at 4.30pm |
SAINT
PETER'S NEWS
REQUIEM
MASS FOR BREDA DOYLE |
SAINT
BRIDE'S NEWS
VOLUNTEERS |
JOB
APPLICATION
Objective
My name is Jesus - the Christ. Many call me Lord! I’ve sent you my job application
because I’m seeking the top management position in your heart. Please consider
my accomplishments as set forth in my resumé.
Qualifications
I founded the earth and established the heavens - see Proverbs 3:19. I formed
man from the dust of the ground - see Genesis 2:7. I breathed into man the
breath of life - see Genesis 2:7. The blessings of the Covenant comes upon
your life through me - see Galatians 3:14'
Occupational Background
I’ve only had one employer - see Luke 2:49. I’ve never been tardy, absent,
disobedient, slothful or disrespectful. My employer has nothing but rave reviews
for me - see Matthew 3:15 -17.
Skills, Work Experiences
Some of my skills and work experiences include empowering the poor to be poor
no more, healing the broken-hearted, setting the captives free, healing the
sick, restoring sight to the blind and setting at liberty them that are bruised
- see Luke 4:18. I am a Wonderful Counselor - see Isaiah 9:6. People who listen
to me shall dwell safely and shall not fear evil - see Proverbs 1:33. Most
importantly, I have the authority, ability and power to cleanse you of your
sins - see I John 1:7-9.
Major Accomplishments
I was an active participant in the greatest summit meeting of all time - see
Genesis 1:26. I laid down my life so that you may live - see II Corinthians
5:15. I defeated the arch enemy of God and mankind and made a show of them
openly - see Colossians 2:15 ). I’ve miraculously fed the poor, healed the
sick and raised the dead! There are many more major accomplishments, too many
to mention here. You can read them on my website, which is located at www
dot – the Bible. You don’t need an internet connection or computer to access
my website.
References
Believers and followers worldwide will testify to my divine healing, salvation,
deliverance, miracles, restoration and supernatural guidance.
Summation
Now that you’ve read my resumé, I’m confident that I’m the only candidate
uniquely qualified to fill this vital position in your heart. In summation,
I will properly direct your paths - see Proverbs 3:5-6) and lead you into
everlasting life - see John 6:47. When can I start? Time is of the essence
- see Hebrews 3:15 .
A SIMPLE EXPLANATION OF THE MASS - PART 10
After the Sign of Peace, we come in the Mass to the Breaking of the Bread.
The priest takes the large host and breaks it into three or more parts. The
meaning of the ritual is beautifully explained to us by Saint Paul in his
First Letter to the Church at Corinth. 'Is not the cup of thanksgiving for
which we give thanks a participation in the blood of Christ? And is not the
bread that we break a participation in the body of Christ? Because there is
one loaf, we, who are many, are one body, for we all share the one loaf.'
(1 Corinthians 10:16-17). Despite its rich diversity, the Church is one as
it gathers to celebrate our unity in Christ. Reflecting on the ritual of the
breaking of bread, Father Cantalamessa, a preacher to the Papal Household
says "To understand this ritual, I must, first of all, 'break' myself.
Lay before God all hardness, all rebellion towards him or towards others,
crush my pride, submit and say 'yes' fully to all that God asks of me. I too
must repeat the words - Lo, I have come to do thy will, O God! You don't want
many things from me. You want me and I say 'yes'. To be Eucharist like Jesus
signifies being totally abandoned to the Fathers will."
PRAYER
DURING A PANDEMIC
May we who are merely inconvenienced remember those whose lives are at stake.
May we who have no risk factors remember those most vulnerable.
May we who have the luxury of working from home remember those who must choose
between preserving their health or making their rent.
May we who have the flexibility to care for our children when their schools
close remember those who have no options.
May we who have to cancel our trips remember those that have no safe place
to go.
May we who are losing our margin money in the tumult of the economic market
remember those who have no margin at all.
May we who settle in for a quarantine at home remember those who have no home.
As fear grips our country, let us choose love.
During this time when we cannot physically wrap our arms around each other,
let us yet find ways to be the loving embrace of God to our neighbours. Amen. Cameron
Bellm
FOOD
FOR THOUGHT
This is the will of God - that you be saints (1 Thes. 4:3). God wants you
to be a saint. If you cannot own this idea, you cannot own heaven.
JUST
FOR A LAUGH ...
A farmer named Muldoon lived alone in the countryside with a wee dog that
he loved and doted on. After many long years of faithful companionship, the
dog finally died, so Muldoon went to the parish priest. "Father, my dear
old dog is dead. Could you be saying a Mass for him?" Father Patrick
replied "I am so very sorry to hear about your dog's death but, unfortunately,
we can't say a Mass for dogs." Muldoon said "I understand, Father,
I do. I guess I'll go to this new denomination down the road. Do you think
£500 is enough to donate for the service?" Father Patrick replied
"Why didn't you tell me the dog was a Catholic."
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FINANCIAL SUPPORT
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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.
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.