BULLETIN 14
NOVEMBER 2010
THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME IN YEAR 3
CHURCH SERVICES
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Saturday
13 November
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Mass at 10.00 am for Pat Mehan Vigil Mass at 5.30 pm for the Brady and Hilferty families |
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Sunday
14 November
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Remembrance
Sunday |
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Monday 15 November
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Mass at 9.00 am for the Holy Souls |
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Tuesday
16 November
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No Mass in Saint Peter's |
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Wednesday
17 November
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No Mass in Saint Peter's |
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Thursday
18 November
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Mass at 7.00 pm for John Maher senior and John Maher junior |
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Friday
19 November
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Mass at 10.00 am for the Martyred Christians of Baghdad |
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Saturday
20 November
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Mass at 10.00 am for Norman Lamont Vigil Mass at 5.30 pm for Father Michael Lynch, Canon Charles Matthews and Canon Sam McGinness |
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The
Mass intention list is just over two weeks ahead. Please notify anniversaries
as early as you can. Thanks. |
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PARISH
CENTRE EVENTS
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Saturday
13 November
|
7.00 pm |
Private Function |
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Sunday
14 November
|
11.00
am |
Tea
and Coffee after Mass |
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Monday 15 November
|
9.30
am 7.00 to 8.00 pm 7.00 to 9.00 pm |
Parents
and Toddlers Weight Watchers Saint Vincent de Paul Society |
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Tuesday
16 November
|
11.00
am 7.00 to 8.00 pm 7.00 to 9.00 pm |
Legion
of Mary |
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Wednesday
17 November
|
1.30
to 4.30 pm 6.00 to 7.00 pm 7.00 pm |
Private
Function |
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Thursday
18 November
|
1.30
to 3.00 pm 6.00 to 7.30 pm 7.30 to 9.00 pm |
Cardiac
Rehabilitation |
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Friday
19 November
|
9.30 am | Parents and Toddlers |
PRAYERS
Please remember in your prayers:
Sandra White sister of Ronnie Cairns, Nora McKinney Jean McGowan
of our parish, Jim Lorimer and James McGrath,
former Head Teacher of Saint Andrew's Academy, Saltcoats who
died recently;
those who died as a result of war and those buried in Ardrossan
Cemetery;
Julie Anne MacLaren 2006, Rose Floyd 1992, Vivien Friel
2004, Canon Patrick Gunning 1987, Hugh Welsh 1986,
Robert McGee 1996, Hugh Madine 1997, Letitia Smith 2001,
Margaret Lee 1984, Linda Jackson 2009,
Annie Boyle O'Hare 1967, Alice Tomelty 2000, Susan Hamilton
2009, Father Frank Kiernan 1989,
Joseph Smith 2002 and Robert Stevenson 1962 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 £794.23 - many thanks.
We are grateful for your generous support of the parish and the diocese to
which we pay a monthly levy of £1250.
PAPAL VISIT COLLECTION
Last weekend's collection for the Papal Visit amounted to £400.66
- 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 Katrina Pollock at 5.30 pm, Annie
Watt at 10.00 am and Ronnie Cairns at 12 noon.
ALTAR SERVERS
Next weekend's altar servers are Group 2 at 5.30 pm, Group 5 at 10.00
and Group 7 at 12 noon.
SUNDAY TEAS
Next Sunday's teas will be served by Kathleen Chapman's team.
CHILDREN'S LITURGY
Next Sunday's Children's Liturgy helpers are Yvette Thorpe and Claire Sweenie
for the pre-5s, Frances Gemmell and Gayle Paterson for primaries 1 and 2,
Andrena Hughes and Lorraine Cullinane for primary 3 and Jacqueline Waugh and
Michelle Champion for primary 4.
NOVEMBER LISTS
During November, Mass will be offered for those whose names you put on the
November Lists. Try to include all family members, friends and so on. God
knows their names and dates but it is good for us to remember. Take the lists
and put them in an envelope and leave it in the basket by the altar or drop
it in the collection bag. A Mass offering may be included but is not necessary.
REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE AND WREATH LAYING
The annual Remembrance Day Service and wreath laying will be held at 1.00
pm on Sunday 14 November in the Civic Centre, Glasgow Street.
MASS FOR BEREAVED PEOPLE
There will be a Mass on Monday 29 November at 7.00 pm for those bereaved during
this year. We will remember the families of Catherine McEvoy, June Doherty,
Isabella Dougherty, Gerry Brown, Janet Retzbach, John Carrick, Tommy Coulter,
Janie Clark, Annie Rankine, Barbara Scott, Michael Barr, John Maher junior,
Tom Atkins, Sheelagh Kelly, Andrew Toner, Leslie Aitken, Elizabeth Hosie,
Margaret Finnegan, James Murphy, Rosaleen Casey, Eamon Lennon junior, Cameron
McCallum, Sandra White, Jean McGowan, Jamie Campbell, Ann Kennedy, Alan Priestly
and all other families who have been bereaved. Please let me have any other
names.
CEMETERY MASS
The
annual Cemetery Mass will be celebrated in Ardrossan Cemetery on Sunday 14
November at 3.00 pm. The Mass will be offered for those buried there.
ANNUAL DIOCESAN MASS FOR THE DEAD
The annual Mass for the dead - priests and people - will be held in Saint
Margaret's Cathedral, John Street, Ayr on Thursday 25 November at 7.30 pm.
SAINT PETER’S SCHOOL CHRISTMAS FAYRE
Saint Peter's School Fayre is on Thursday 25 November.
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA)
The process of finding out more about being a Catholic can be learned through
RCIA. Please come to a meeting in the Parish House - or bring a friend - on
Thursday 18 after 7.00 Mass.
COMBONI SISTERS CALENDARS
The Comboni Sisters will sell their 2011 calendars after the Masses this weekend.
NATIONAL ADOPTION WEEK
National Adoption Week falls during November. If you would like more information
about adopting a child, phone Saint Margaret’s Children and Family Care Society
on 0141 332 8371 between 10.00 am and 4.00 pm any day.
PARISH PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES 2011
The parish pilgrimage to Lourdes will be from Monday 4 to Friday 8 July 2011.
The costs are £413 for bed and breakfast, £448 for half board
and £490 for full board. We need to get and pay for a coach to and from
Manchester but there will be direct flights to and from Lourdes. This involves
an early start from Ardrossan. We need to have expressions of interest before
Christmas to see if it is viable. Anyone interested in joining the Group or
who would like to know more details, please contact Harry Sammons or phone
01294 469006. Booking forms are available now.
BURNS SUPPER
The
Burns Supper is a 'not to be missed' event. It will take place on Saturday
12 February 2011. Tickets cost £12.50 and must be booked in advance.
The list is now open.
50/50 CLUB
The 50/50 Club is an important fund raiser for the parish. If you would like
to join, please contact the promoter, Myriame Sammons or phone 469006.
MARY'S
MEALS,
SCOTTISH
CATHOLIC INTERNATIONAL AID FUND
AND THE MISSIONARY SOCIETIES
These charities are always in need of any help you can give them.
CHERNOBYL CHILDREN'S LIFELINE
A Fashion Show and Sale in Aid of Chernobyl Children's Lifeline will be held
in Saint John's Church Hall, Stevenston on Monday 29 November at 7.30 pm.
There will be a selection of clothes from high street shops such as Next,
Marks and Spencer, Oasis, River Island, House of Fraser at fantastically reduced
prizes. There is no obligation to buy. You may bring your own bottle. Tickets
cost £4 for over 16s only. For tickets, please contact Michael or Lisa
Lafferty or phone 01294 461234.
LEGION OF MARY
The Legion
of Mary meets
weekly and prays for the parish. The members visit the sick and house-bound.
The Legion can always do with new male and female members giving as much or
as little time as they can afford. Speak to Canon
Matt or any of the members.
COLLECTION ENVELOPES AND STANDING ORDER FORMS
We are due to order the new envelopes soon. If you don’t have envelopes and
would like a set, please let us know. If you are able to start using a standing
order, again please let us know. Either way we are running on empty these
days and every bit of support is valuable.
VISITORS
Are you visiting us for Mass? Please know that you are very welcome. 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.
HILLHOUSE CARE - INNOCENTS
Any baby items, prams, cots, clothing for children from birth to sixteen years
or any goods that can be sold in the charity shop would be gratefully accepted
by Hillhouse Care. A box is available at the stall for small items and toiletries
for baby and mother. Please contact Frank or Josephine Coulter or phone 602179
for more information or uplift of goods. Thank you.
ADVENT
PENANCE SERVICES
You know that you really ought to celebrate the Sacrament of Forgiveness before
Christmas. Locally, there are many opportunities. The Sacrament is offered
in December on:
Monday 13 at 7.00 pm in Saint Palladius'
Church, Dalry
Tuesday 14 at 7.00 pm in Saint Brigid's
Church, Kilbirnie and Saint John's Church, Stevenston
Wednesday 15 at 7.00 pm
in Saint Peter's Church, Ardrossan
Thursday 16 at 2.00 pm in Saint
Mary's Church, Saltcoats
Sunday 19 at 6.30 pm in Saint Winin's Church,
Kilwinning
Monday 20 at 7.30 pm in Saint
John Ogilvie's Church, Irvine
Tuesday 21 at 7.00 pm in Saint
Mary's Church, Irvine
RAINBOWS
AND BROWNIES
There will be no meetings of the Rainbows and Brownies for the Monday night
groups only due to school holiday on 15 November. The next meetings are on
Monday 22 at the normal times.
SPARE WOOL
The Knitting Group at Barony Saint John’s Church meets on Wednesday mornings
from 10.30am to 12 noon. The group knits for various good causes and ask if
anyone has any spare wool. The odd ball is often useful. For more information,
please contact Fiona Liddell or phone 462504. Thank you.
SAINT VINCENT DE
PAUL SOCIETY
The Saint Vincent
de Paul Society meets weekly, assists with the passkeeping and
collecting duties in Church and runs a telephone helpline for those in financial
difficulty. We are currently seeking new male and female members. You must
be over 18. Please speak to Canon
Matt or any of the members.
WORLD YOUTH DAY 2011 - MADRID
World Youth Day is an international festival of Catholic faith with Pope Benedict
XVI and thousands of young people from all over the world. Hundreds of thousands
of young people from every part of the world gather to celebrate a Festival
of Faith. Some of us went to Sydney in 2008, some to Cologne in 2005 and some
to Toronto in 2002. The next World Youth Day is nearer home in Madrid, Spain
next year. You must be 16 by 31 December 2011 to be eligible. Full details
are available from Father Stephen
McGrattan, the new Diocesan Youth Officer, on 01290 421031.
YOUTH FOR LOURDES
A group of young people from the diocese is travelling to Lourdes to assist
the sick and then having a few days holiday together. The dates are 3 to 13
July 2011. You must be between 16 and 23 in July 2011. The cost is £550.
Full details can be obtained from Father Jim Hayes, Saint Teresa’s, Glasgow
Road, Dumfries, DG2 9DE, 01387 252603 or SaintTeresa97@yahoo.co.uk.
SAINT
ANNE'S GUILD
Saint
Anne's Guild meets weekly on a Tuesday at 7.00 pm. It is
open to all women in the parish and beyond. Speak to any of the members and
feel free to join any of the meetings.
FATHER
GABRIEL
Father
Gabriel
is coming back on Wednesday 17.
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.