BULLETIN
27
JULY 2008
SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME IN YEAR 1
CHURCH
SERVICES
| Saturday
26 July | Mass
at 10.00 am for Gertrude Cunningham |
|
Sunday
27 July | Sunday
Mass at 10.00 am for the parishioners Sunday Mass at 12.00 noon for the parishioners |
|
Monday
28 July | Mass at 10.00 am for Thomas Burns |
| Tuesday
29 July | Mass at 9.00 am for the Hilferty family |
|
Wednesday
30 July | Mass at 10.00 pm for the Brady family |
| Thursday
31 July | Mass at 7.00 pm for Andrew McVeigh |
| Friday
1 August | Mass at 10.00 am for Gavin Finnegan |
| Saturday
2 August | Mass
at 10.00 am for Rita McGhee Confession on request from 4.30 to 5.15 pm Sunday Vigil Mass at 5.30 pm for Josephine Slaven |
PARISH
CENTRE EVENTS
| Sunday
27 July | 11.00 am | |
|
Monday
28 July | 7.00
to 8.00 pm 7.00 to 9.00 pm |
Weight
Watchers |
|
Tuesday
29 July | 11.00
am 7.00 to 8.00 pm |
Legion
of Mary |
|
Wednesday
30 July | 6.00 to 7.00 pm | Barakuda Karate |
|
Thursday
31 July | 1.30 to 3.00 pm | Cardiac Rehabilitation |
PRAYERS
Please remember in your prayers:
Sister Mary Annunciata
and Margaret Morrison (Saltcoats)
who died recently and
Tommy Burns 1982, Eileen Mathieson
2003, Jordan Walsh 1998, John McQuaid 2004,
Alice Gibbons
1997, George Tonner 1931 and George Pettigrew 1988
whose
anniversaries occur at this time.
SUNDAY COLLECTION
Last weekend's
collection amounted to £750.79. We are grateful for your generous support
of the Parish. Banker's Orders amount to an average of £4400 per month.
BANKER'S
ORDERS, GIFT AID AND WILLS
Have you thought of using a Bankers Order? It assists
us with the safe handling of cash. Have you signed a Gift Aid Form? If you pay
tax, then every £1 you give to the Parish is worth £1.28 to us. Would
you consider remembering Saint Peter's in your will?
PARISH CENTRE COLLECTION
Last weekend's collection for the Parish Centre amounted to £336.13 - many
thanks.
READERS
Next weekend's readers are Margaret Munn Vigil, Anne
Watt 10.00 am and Alfie Agostini 12.00 noon.
THE BULLETIN
The bulletin
is our way of keeping you up-to-date with what is happening in the Parish. Suggestions
for its layout and content are always welcome so that you have as much news as
possible. Notices for inclusion must be here by Thursday.
MASS LEAFLETS
Mass
Leaflets are our way of providing you with the Sunday Readings and the music for
Mass. You are welcome to take one home or to the housebound. If you are not doing
so, we would be grateful if you would return the Mass leaflets to the boxes for
use at a later Mass. Please try not to leave bulletins and leaflets on the seat.
It makes you and the Church look untidy. Thanks.
THREE
TOWNS CHURCHES CRUISE
The Charity Evening Cruise will take place on Wednesday
30 July. All the churches in Ardrossan are combining for the cruise. Profits go
the Vine Trust for work in South America. The cruise leaves Ardrossan Harbour
at 6.15 pm and should return around 9.15 pm. Don't be late or you'll miss the
boat!
SUMMER HOLIDAY
During July and August we are unable to get as
much help with the Sunday Mass as we are used to. We will try to ensure the singing,
the serving, the Readings and the Eucharistic assistance is as usual but please
bear with us during the holiday period. The Parish Centre is having some new flooring
laid and there is some maintenance work going on. The Children's Liturgy will
resume in August. Visitors are most welcome among us. We hope the weather is good
for you. Unless otherwise specified, the second collection each weekend is to
reduce the debt on the Parish Centre.
FATHER
JOHN
Many thanks to all who contributed to Guess The Dog's Birthday for
Father John. It
raised £130 and was won by Brandon Paterson. The date was 10 June. We have
an offer of £50 for the fund if we can find a volunteer or two to spread
red chips for a parishioner. Full details can be obtained from the Parish Office
on 464063. The fund now stands at about £1600. An account with number 06002691
has been opened at the Bank of Scotland in Saltcoats.
CLERICAL
CHANGES
Bishop Cunningham has announced the following clerical changes. Father
Stephen Sharkey (Dalry and Beith) is being loaned to the Army for service as a
Chaplain; Father Gerald Donnelly (Stranraer) is moving to Dalry and Beith; Father
Mark Kelly (Saint Joseph's, Kilmarnock) is moving to Stranraer; Father Neil O'Donnell,
presently on leave of absence with the Carmelites, moves to Dalbeattie to replace
Father Theo Kabereka who is returning to his diocese in Rwanda.
PARISH
VOLUNTEERS
Bishop Cunningham will celebrate a Mass of thanksgiving for all
the hard work and dedication given to the Church by all volunteers in parishes.
The Mass
will be celebrated in Saint Margaret's Cathedral, Ayr on Sunday 14 September at
3.30 pm. A good attendance would be greatly appreciated as this is the first time
a Mass of thanksgiving has been held. Notices for numbers will be displayed in
August to ascertain whether a bus should be ordered.
ANNUAL
GALLOWAY MUSIC FESTIVAL MASS
The annual Galloway Music Festival Mass celebrating
the gift of music and bringing musicians together to share and celebrate their
ministry, is being held in the grounds of Smithstone House, Kilwinning on Sunday
17 August at 2.30 pm. All musicians and singers are invited to take part and everyone
is welcome to attend. For those wanting to join in leading the music, there will
be a rehearsal from 1.00 pm. Bring your family and friends and a picnic for after.
For further information, please contact Michael McCulloch.
HELP REQUIRED
WITH THE NURSERY
The Nursery outside wall and the boundary wall with the adjacent
property need pointing. Any help will be gratefully received.
MARY'S
MEALS - PLEASE CAN YOU HELP?
Mary's
Meals works with some of the poorest people
in the third world countries such as Malawi, Liberia, Peru, Ecuador, India and
Uganda, amongst others. Mary's
Meals offers
help by collecting unwanted goods. They then send the goods donated as aid or
raise funds through shops for overseas projects. The
annual uplift visit will be on Sunday 7 September. From Thursday 4 to Saturday
6 September, your donations can be left in the foyer of the Parish Centre but
not at other times as we need to use the Centre and the foyer. If you are unable
to bring your own goods, please contact Frank Coulter. Mary's
Meals will
also sell raffle tickets. Photographs of recent years' visits by Scottish
International Relief are on the Pictures
page.
BEREAVED
BY SUICIDE SUPPORT GROUP
A new support group for those who have been bereaved
by suicide meets in the Daniel Coffey Suite, North West Area Centre, Western Road,
Kilmarnock, KA13 1 NQ on the last Thursday of every month from 6.30 to 8.30 pm.
The next meeting is on 24 July. More information can be obtained by telephoning
0141 959 1387.
THROUGHCARE
TEAM
North Ayrshire Council Social Services Throughcare Team is looking to
recruit supported carers for young people leaving care. An allowance and ongoing
support are available for anyone able to offer a place within their home for a
young person. If you are interested please contact Tom Cullen on 01294 602527.
FATHER
PHILIP KITCHEN
Following his recent Ordination to the Priesthood, Father Philip
Kitchen will celebrate Mass in Saint
John's Church, Stevenston on Saturday 26 July at 6.30 pm and Sunday 27 July
at 11.00 am Following the Sunday Mass, there will be a Parish presentation to
Father Philip and light refreshments will be available in the Church Hall. All
are welcome. Some of you may know Father Philip through his teaching career or
his time as a student in Saint John's.
TRIP TO OBERAMMERGAU IN 2010
Is
anyone interested in going to the Passion Play in Oberammergau in 2010? It could
be a seven day tour of Bavaria with one or two nights in Oberammergau or a three
day trip to Munich and Oberammergau, depending on interest. If you are interested,
please contact Janet in Beith.
PARISH
BARBECUE
The Parish Barbecue will be held on Sunday 3 August, weather permitting,
between about 2.30 and 5.00 pm in the newly fenced area at the side of the Nursery.
There will be burgers, juice, tea and a 'quiet area'. If you have a special dietary
requirement, bring your own! If the barbecue makes a profit it will be shared
with Father John,
the Nursery and the Parish. We hope to have music and a raffle and are thinking
about an ice cream van.
ANNUAL
WHITHORN PILGRIMAGE
The annual pilgrimage to Saint Ninian's Cave will be on
Sunday 31 August. Mass will be celebrated at 4.00 pm at the Cave and at 4.45 pm
in the Church in Whithorn for those who cannot make the journey to the Cave.
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.