BULLETIN 21
MARCH 2010
FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT IN YEAR 3
CHURCH SERVICES
Saturday
20 March | Mass
at 10.00 am for John Carrick Confession on request from 4.30 to 5.15 pm Sunday Vigil Mass at 5.30 pm for the Doherty family |
Sunday
21 March |
Sunday Mass
at 10.00 am for the Congregation Sunday Mass at 12.00 noon for Patrick McDonald Legion of Mary Accies at 3.00 pm |
Monday
22 March | No
Mass in Saint Peter's Requiem Mass at 10.00 am for Doris McNamara in Saint Mary's Church, Saltcoats Penance Service at 7.00 pm in Saint Palladius' Church, Dalry |
Tuesday
23 March | Mass at 10.00 am for John Carrick and Agnes McLaren |
Wednesday
24 March | Mass at 10.00 am for Philly O'Hare, Annie Paton and Isabella Connor |
Thursday
25 March | Mass at 7.00 pm for Kathleen Duncan |
Friday
26 March |
Stations
of the Cross at 9.40 am |
Saturday
27 March | No
Mass in Saint Peter's HMS Dasher service on Arran Ferry Confession on request from 4.30 to 5.15 pm Sunday Vigil Mass at 5.30 pm for a special intention |
The
Mass intention list is just over two weeks ahead. Please notify anniversaries
as early as you can. Thanks. |
PARISH
CENTRE EVENTS
Sunday
21 March | 11.00
am |
Tea
and Coffee after Mass |
Monday
22 March | 9.30
to 11.30 am 5.30 to 6.30 pm 6.30 to 8.00 pm 7.00 to 8.00 pm 7.00 to 9.00 pm | Parents
and Toddlers Rainbows Brownies Weight Watchers Saint Vincent de Paul Society |
Tuesday
23 March | 11.00
am 1.00 to 3.00 pm 7.00 to 8.00 pm 7.00 to 9.00 pm | |
Wednesday
24 March | 6.00
to 7.00 pm 7.00 to 9.00 pm |
Karate |
Thursday
25 March | 1.30
to 3.00 pm 6.00 to 7.30 pm 7.30 to 9.00 pm | Cardiac
Rehabilitation Brownies Guides |
Friday
26 March | 9.30
to 11.30 am | Parents and Toddlers |
Saturday
27 March | 7.00
pm | Private Function |
PRAYERS
Please remember in your prayers:
Kathleen Duncan, Doris McNamara (Saltcoats), Bridget Welsh
(Greenock), William McCann (Saltcoats)
who died recently;
Sam Bannon 2006, Maureen Conway 1999, Patrick McDonald,
Maria Monaghan 2004, Mary Reid 2002,
William Shanks 1952, William Shanks 1987, Susan Reid 2007,
Hugh Conway 1976, Sister Immanuel CP 2002,
Patrick McDermott 1973, Agnes McLaren 1994, Isabella Connor
1959, James and Ellen McCarroll 1977,
Brenda Simons 2008, Don Foley, Anna Bates 1997, Terry McCabe
2005, Moira Rafferty, Rebecca Walsh 2008
and Peggy McArthur whose anniversaries occur at this
time and those who are sick.
Information for the anniversary list is appreciated.
OFFERTORY COLLECTION
Last weekend's Offertory collection amounted to £698.92. We are grateful
for your generous support of the Parish and the Diocese to which we pay a
monthly levy of £1250.
PAPAL
AND EPISCOPAL CHARITIES
COLLECTION
Last weekend's collection for Papal and Episcopal Charities amounted to £953.03
- many thanks.
BANKER'S
ORDERS
Have you thought of using a Bankers Order? It assists us with the safe handling
of cash. Banker's Orders for the Parish and Centre amount to an average of
£3800 per month. Forms are available.
GIFT AID
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. Forms are available.
WILLS
Would you consider remembering Saint Peter's in your will?
READERS
Next
weekend's readers are Louise Moore at 5.30 pm, Sarah Guthrie at 10.00 and
Tom Reid at 12 noon.
PENANCE SERVICES FOR LENT
The times of Penance
Services in preparation for Easter
are:
Monday 22 March at 7.00 pm in Saint Palladius' Church, Dalry and
Saint John Ogilvie's Church, Irvine
Monday 29 March at 7.00 pm in Saint Bride's Church, West Kilbride
VISITORS
Are you visiting us for Mass on Sunday? During the 10.00 am Mass 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 10.00
am Mass, tea, coffee cakes and buns are available in the Parish Centre. At
all of our weekend Masses, we have a second collection for our Parish Centre
debt.
READERS
If you would consider becoming a Reader at Mass please speak to me after Mass
or contact the Parish Office on 464063. We are especially short at the 10.00
am Sunday Mass. Thank you.
LENTEN RETREAT
The final Lenten retreats will be held in Smithstone House, Kilwinning on
Mondays 22 March at 7.30 pm. Everyone is welcome.
LEGION OF MARY
The annual Acies (dedication) Ceremony of the Legion
of Mary will take place here in Saint Peter’s on Sunday 14 March
at 3.00 pm. Everyone, especially former Legionaries and auxiliaries, is very
welcome.
HMS DASHER
A service to commemorate the anniversary of HMS
Dasher will take place at its memorial opposite the Church. Those taking
part are invited to a cup of tea afterwards in the Parish Centre.
HILLHOUSE CARE
Hillhouse Care, formerly The Innocents, continues to care for children in
need as before. Clothing, toys and baby equipment are gratefully received
as are goods to sell the charity shop. Please phone 602179 for an uplift.
USED STAMPS FOR SAINT PATRICK’S MISSIONARY SOCIETY
There is a box by the Stall door for used Christmas stamps. A letter of thanks
has been received from Father John McLaughlin. The proceeds from the stamps
pay the salaries of catechists in various parts of Africa.
TRIP TO WALES
There will be a trip to Wales from 31 to 4 June. Places are still available
- one twin and two double rooms. For further information, please telephone
601050.
FAMILY QUIZ NIGHT
Saint Peter’s Parent Council would like to thank all those who attended the
Family Quiz Night at Saint Peter’s School. The night was a great success and
congratulations to the winning family.
COLLECTION OF TOILETRIES
The Ozanam Day Centre in Glasgow is run by the Saint
Vincent de Paul Society to assist homeless men and
women. We have again been asked to assist in the collection of toiletries
during Lent so these might be distributed as a very practical way of assisting
the great many people who use the Centre. A box to receive donations of all
kinds of toiletries will be available in the Church porch during Lent and
the local Conference thanks you in anticipation of your generosity.
CAR BOOT AND TABLE TOP SALE
A Car Boot and Table Top Sale, arranged by the Thursday Brownies and Guides,
will be held on Saturday 20 March from 10.30 am until 2.00 pm in the Parish
Centre. If you wish to sell, please phone 07950 231241. Costs are £8
per indoor table and £6 per car boot outdoors. Everyone is welcome to
come along.
HCPT - THE PILGRIMAGE TRUST
Esther Coulter would sincerely like to thank the family who are sponsoring
our sweatshirts, hats and so on at the cost of £900. Your generosity
has overwhelmed us. Many thanks to all those who contributed in any way to
the success of our race night. The final
total raised was £3430. Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us.
LINEN ROTA
Please note that there is now an updated version of the Linen Rota available
in the sacristy.
COLLECTION ENVELOPES
New collection envelopes are now available at the stall. Very many thanks
to those who pay their collection by standing order. The new financial year
brings its own problems but we are making ends meet. Your continuing support
of the Parish is much appreciated.
FATHER
GABRIEL
Father
Gabriel
is presently having treatment in the Beatson Centre in Glasgow. We wish him
a speedy recovery.
EASTER MASSES
Please remember that the Easter Vigil Mass is at 8.30 pm and that there is
no 5.30 pm Mass that Saturday.
KITS FOR KIDS
Kits for Kids tokens in Daily Record can be handed in to the Parish Office
and will be passed on to local football teams.
THANKS
Mary and Iain Carrick would like to sincerely thank everyone for all the love,
kindness and support to them at the time of John’s death. We appreciate the
prayers, Mass and Sympathy cards and flowers. £1350 was collected for
the Princess Margaret Hospital, Dominica. Your generosity is overwhelming.
Holy Mass will be offered for the intentions of everyone.
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.