BULLETIN 1
DECEMBER 2013
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT IN YEAR 1
CHURCH
SERVICES
Saturday
30 November
|
Solemnity
of Saint Andrew |
Sunday
1 December
|
Sunday Mass at 10.30 am for the congregation |
Monday 2 December
|
Mass at 10.00 am for Alice McGrattan |
Tuesday
3 December
|
Mass at 10.00 am for George Hilferty |
Wednesday
4 December
|
Mass at 10.00 am for those who are sick |
Thursday
5 December
|
Mass at 7.00 pm in thanksgiving (SR) and for Mary McGuinness |
Friday
6 December
|
Mass at 10.00 am for Joyce Feeney |
Saturday
7 December
|
Mass
at 10.00 am for Ger and Kay Kelly |
The
Mass intention list is just over two weeks ahead. Please notify anniversaries
as early as you can. Thanks. |
PARISH CENTRE EVENTS
Sunday
1 December
|
11.30 am |
|
Monday 2 December
|
7.00 to 9.00 pm | |
Tuesday
3 December
|
9.00
to 11.00 am 11.00 am 6.30 to 8.30 pm 5.00 to 7.30 pm |
Cardiac
Rehabilition |
Wednesday
4 December
|
6.00
to 8.00 pm 7.00 to 8.00 pm 8.00 to 9.00 pm |
Irish
Dancing Class |
Thursday
5 December
|
6.00
to 7.30 pm 7.30 to 9.00 pm |
Brownies |
Friday
6 December
|
9.30 to 11.30 am |
Parents and Toddlers |
Saturday
7 December
|
7.00 pm |
Private Function |
PRAYERS
Please remember in your prayers:
Maria Reid of our parish and Mary McGuinness who died recently;
Margaret Hamilton 1992, Collette McKibben 2003, John McNamara 1997, Elizabeth
Theresa Walsh 1970, Brian O'Hare 2009, Tom Reid 2006, Monica Tipping 2010,
John Welsh 2009, Mary Martin 1983, Isabella McGoogan 1998, Gordon Alexander
Smith 1997, John Hughes 2010, Margaret
Anne Shanks 1994, Rose Smith 1999, Anne Thompson 1986, Robert Walker 2012,
Susan Connor 2009, Thomas Connor 2006, Joyce Feeney 2012, Jean Graham, Alexander
Merrick 2001, May Shanks 1990, Rose Smith 1999, Sarah Braniff 1961, Katherine
Fearon 1911, Ann McCubbin and Robert Shanks 1996 whose anniversaries occur
at this time and those who are sick.
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 Canon Keegans (01292 263488) is
the chaplain to Ayr Hospital. The priest on call can be contacted through
the ward.
If deceased members of your family are not on our anniversary
list, please tell Canon
Matt, the parish office or
contact
WebsiteAuthor@SaintPeterinChains.net.
SUNDAY MASS TIMES
Sunday Mass times
in Saint Peter's are 5.30 pm Vigil and 10.30 am. Sunday
Mass times in other local parishes can be
seen here.
SACRAMENT OF FORGIVENESS
The Sacrament of Forgiveness is available at any suitable time as well as
from 4.30 pm before the Vigil Mass on Saturday evenings.
FINANCES
Bankers Orders for the parish and Parish Centre amount to £3800 per month.
Every month, we pay off our Parish Centre debt by £3000 and pay a levy
of £1450 to the Diocese. We are grateful for your generous support in
collections. If you can manage a little more from time to time, it would be
a great help. 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. Would you consider
remembering Saint Peter's in your will?
OFFERTORY COLLECTION
Last weekend's Offertory collection amounted to £614.41 - many thanks.
PARISH
CENTRE COLLECTION
Last weekend's collection for the Parish Centre amounted
to £297.36
- many thanks.
SACRISTY ROOF
It appears we can go no further with patching the flat roof of the Sacristy.
The likely cost of a re-roof is in the region of £15000 and we do not
have that in the Building Fund. The work will have to be done. If I re-issue
the white envelopes in the near future, will you do whatever you can, please?
GIFT AID
The Inland Revenue now requires us to use a new style of Gift Aid form. These
are available at the back of the Church. If you pay tax, please complete the
new form and return it to the box provided. This allows us to provide the
additional information required on the Gift Aid claim. Gift Aid is a vital
source of income. All that is needed is that you pay tax. You simply declare
that you give funds to the Church. We do the rest. Why not sign a form today?
We get back an extra 25p for every £1 you give the Church in your weekly
collection or by way of a donation. There is no need to cancel or renew it.
We simply claim in the income we receive.
READERS
Next weekend's readers are Harry Sammons at 5.30
pm and Margaret Harvey at 10.30 am.
ALTAR SERVERS
Next weekend's altar servers are CC at 5.30 pm and
Group 5 at 10.30 am.
SUNDAY TEAS
Next Sunday's teas will be served by Sadie Gilmour’s team.
CHILDREN’S LITURGY
The Children's Liturgy is celebrated during the Sunday 10.00 am Mass. We have
groups for three to five years, primary 1 and 2 and primary 3. All children
are welcome. Next
week's helpers are Geraldine Butcher and Elise McCormack for the pre-fives,
Michelle Morton, Michelle Noble and Andrena Hughes for primaries 1 to 3 and
Frances Gemmell and Gayle Paterson for primary 4.
SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN AND VULNERABLE ADULTS
The letter from
the Scottish Bishops on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults is
available on our website. Printed or email copies are available on request.
The letter contains the web address where historic cases are recorded.
VATICAN CONSULTATION ON THE FAMILY
An extensive consultation document on the family has been issued. There is
the original
document - it makes heavy reading and is in quite difficult language -
or a simplified
version. You can have either or both. Printed copies are available. Both
documents can be downloaded from the parish website.
DAY OF PRAYER FOR SYRIA
Aid To The Church In Need has asked us to pray for the Syrian people on Friday
6 December. It is the Feast of Saint John Damascene (of Damascus). There are
little prayer cards available.
PARISH CHRISTMAS CARD
Would you like to send Christmas Greetings to other parishioners? You can
do it through the Parish Christmas Card in exchange for a donation to the
Sacristy Roof. There is a 'sign up sheet' in the stall. The Card will be available
to everyone on the Sunday before Christmas.
CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR
Thank you to everyone who came along to the Christmas Craft Fair. £574.33
was raised. Thank you to all the stall holders and all who helped make the
fair a great success.
MONEY FOUND
A sum of money was found at the pedestrian gate of the Church a couple of
weeks ago. It can be claimed - if you know the amount - at Saltcoats Police
Station.
MASSES
Over ninety Mass intentions for George Hilferty and Alice McGrattan have been
sent to priests in Africa via Father Charles. The rest will be offered here
over the next few months.
ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND VISITS TO SAINT PETER’S WEBSITE
On 25 November 2013, the one hundred thousandth visit was made to Saint Peter’s
website which was launched on 13 July 2005. The site has over 1750 web pages,
1100 pictures, 490 bulletins between 1960 and 2013, 14000 links, some audio
and video clips and been viewed in 81 countries worldwide. Over 1200 of our
deceased relatives and friends are remembered in our Anniversary List and
some are featured in our Memoriam Cards page. The site contains many articles
on past and present spiritual and community life in Saint Peter's with pages
dedicated to our recent seventy-fifth anniversary. Canon
Matt and the website author are very grateful to those who have
accessed the site, lent photographs, passed on stories, identified errors,
made suggestions and expressed compliments. The aims of the site are to make
parishioners and others aware of current events and record our history. If
you can help with this project, please speak to Canon
Matt or contact WebsiteAuthor@SaintPeterinChains.net.
PROTECTION OF VULNERABLE GROUPS (PVG)
Could all volunteers let the Parish Office know when you receive your Protection
of Vulnerable Groups paperwork in the post? Thanks.
THANKS FROM GEORGE'S FAMILY
Maria Hilferty and family say “Holy Mass will be offered for the intentions
of our parishioners and many friends for the Mass cards, prayers and support
which we received and which will help to sustain us during our sad loss. God
bless you all.”.
THANKS FROM ALICE'S FAMILY
Alice McGrattan’s family is very grateful for the many expressions of sympathy,
Mass Cards and floral tributes received since her death. We thank Canon
Matt, Father Stephen, Alice’s
grandson and the five other concelebrants of the Requiem Mass; all who attended
the Church services and interment; Martin McLaughlan, Catherine Kerr and
Marie-Anne McGrattan, Alice’s granddaughter for the music; Paul Stevenson,
funeral director, and his staff; the Cheery Cup for catering and members of
the Thursday Club for their
many years of friendship. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for
your intentions.
ADVENT PENANCE SERVICES IN THE THREE TOWNS
To help us prepare for Christmas, we will celebrate the Sacrament of Forgiveness
in the parishes of the Three Towns as follows:
- Saint Peter's, Ardrossan on Monday 9 December at 7.00
pm
- Saint John's, Stevenston on Tuesday 10 December at 7.00
pm
- Saint
Mary's, Saltcoats on Wednesday 11 December at 2.00 pm
Since all three priests will be present, please choose the day and
time which best suits.
MEMORIAL CANDLES
There is a nice selection of candles available at the stall.
ROSARY BEADS
Father Stephen Sharkey has written from Afghanistan asking for rosary beads
- used or new - for the soldiers. Most soldiers - Catholic or otherwise -
want to carry a set of rosary beads as they go out on patrol. Father Stephen
talks to them about superstition and encourages them to pray - but he always
tries to give rosaries when asked for them. Can you help? Leave them with
Betty at the stall. Thanks.
ARDROSSAN
CHURCHES GROUP CAROL SERVICE
The Ardrossan Churches Group Carol Service will be held in the Evangelical
Union Church, Glasgow Street, Ardrossan on Thursday 12 December at 7.00 pm.
Saint Peter’s schoolchildren, as well as groups from all the primary schools
in the town, will take part. The offering is for the Philippines Appeal through
Christian Aid.
SCOTTISH INTERFAITH WEEK
Scottish InterFaith week runs from 24 November to 1 December. We try to follow
the example of Pope Francis and reach out in friendship to all our neighbours
who are not Christian. We recognise all people of faith as brothers and sisters
and pray that people of faith will work together for peace in the world and
in our country.
BURNS SUPPER 2014
Our annual Burns
Supper will be on 1 February 2014. Full details will follow soon. Tickets
are always in demand.
WORLD
AIDS DAY
There will be a Vigil Service for World Aids Day in Saint Winin’s Church,
Kilwinning on Sunday 1 December at 7.00 pm. All are welcome.
SERVICE OF CAROLS AND READINGS FOR ADVENT
There will be a service of Carols and Readings for Advent, accompanied by
Galloway Voices Choir, in Saint Margaret’s Cathedral, Ayr on Wednesday 18
December at 7.30 pm. All are welcome.
VISITORS
Are you visiting us for Mass? Please know that you are very welcome. During
the 10.30 am Mass outwith holidays, 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 10.30 am Mass, tea, coffee cakes and
buns are available in the Parish Centre. At both of our weekend Masses, we
have a second collection for our Parish Centre debt.
PILGRIMAGE TO ROME 2014
There will be a pilgrimage to Rome from 20 to 27 May 2014. The accommodation
is ten minutes walk from Saint Peter’s Basilica. Flights and transport to
and from Kilwinning, half board and all sightseeing costs are included in
the price of £850. Please register interest with Maureen Berry on 01294
557658 or macberry@live.co.uk who will supply all details.
HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE 2014
Father David Borland is arranging a Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Holy Land from
13 to 20 October 2014. Booking forms are available. Interest has been high
and places are limited. Transport will be arranged for the flight from Manchester.
Contact Father Borland at DavidBorland@lineone.net or phone him 01387 254281
for more information. We have the booking forms available at the stall.
LOURDES JUMBULANCE PILGRIMAGE 2014
Our local Galloway group will be travelling to Lourdes on pilgrimage from
Thursday 24 April to Saturday 3 May. There are places available for sick pilgrims
- 'VIPs', helpers, relatives and nurses, all to travel in the specially adapted
coach suitable even for those unable to fly. For more information or to make
a booking please contact the Group Leader Alison Neil on 07749 555 955 or
by e-mail on amd.neil@virgin.net.
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.