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Saturday
10 March
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Vigil Mass at 4.30pm |
Holy Mass at 10.00am |
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Sunday
11 March
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Sunday Mass at 10.00am |
Sunday Mass at 11.30am |
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Monday
12 March
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Service at 10.00am | Holy Mass at 10.00am |
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Tuesday
13 March
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Holy
Mass at 10.00am Requiem Mass at 1.30pm |
Service at 10.00am |
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Wednesday
14 March
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Holy Mass at 10.00am | |
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Thursday
15 March
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Service at 10.00am | Holy Mass at 10.00am |
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Friday
16 March
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Holy Mass at 10.00am | Requiem Mass at 1.00pm |
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Saturday
17 March
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Vigil Mass at 4.30pm |
Holy Mass at 10.00am |
PARISH CENTRE EVENTS |
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Sunday
11 March
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11.30am |
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Monday
12 March
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9.30
to 11.30am 5.30 to 6.30pm 6.30 to 8.00pm 6.45 to 8.15pm 7.30pm |
Parents
and Toddlers |
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Tuesday
13 March
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9.00
to 11.00am 3.45pm |
Cardiac
Rehabilitation |
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Wednesday
14 March
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3.45pm 7.30pm |
Irish
Dancing Ignatian Prayer Group |
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Thursday
15 March
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Friday
16 March
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9.30 to 11.30am | Parents and Toddlers |
PRAYERS
Please remember in your prayers:
Rita McDermid who died recently;
Helen
Brown 2013, Peter McGlone 2016, Agnes Scott 1990, Monsignor
Edward Traynor 2006, Lilia Agostini 1969, Mary Andrew 1957, Hessie Hyslop
1998, Jean Walker 2001, Grace Jamieson 2005, Canon
Charles Matthews 1996 shown right, Doris McNamara 2010, Catherine Stewart
2004, Victor Donald 1985, Mary Gribben 2012, Susan Heaney 1956, Martha Pentleton
1984, Billy Shanks 2015, Janie Aitken 1989, Michael Reilly 2013 and Ian Trayner
2008 whose anniversaries occur at this time and those who are sick.If deceased members of your family are not on our anniversary list, please tell Father Duncan, 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 celebrated on Saturdays between 4.45 and 5.15 pm and at other times on request.
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.
FINANCES
Bankers Orders for the Parish and Parish Centre amount to £3500 per month. 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. A Standing Order would make the handling of money so much easier. Have you signed a Gift Aid form? If you are a taxpayer the Church would get 25p added to every £1 you donate.
COLLECTIONS
Last weekend's Offertory collection amounted to £624.06 and the Maintenance Fund collection to £252.97 - thanks.
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 and on the parish website. 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.
PARISH RECORDS
Our parish records are covered by the Data Protection Act and are for parish use only. We cannot give out phone numbers or addresses. Please help us to keep our records up to date using the cards provided.
READERS
Next weekend's readers are Julie Coldwell at 5.30pm and Peter Brawley at 10.30am.
ALTAR SERVERS
Next weekend's altar servers are Group 1 at 5.30pm and Group 4 at 10.30am.
MUSIC MINISTRY
Next weekend's musicians are the choir at 5.30pm and John and Phil McKenzie at 10.30am.
CHILDREN’S
LITURGY
Next week's Children's Liturgy helpers are Jacqueline
Waugh for the pre-fives, Andrena Hughes and Emily Tarbet for Primaries 1,
2 and 3 and Jacqueline Smith and Maria Paterson-Kidd for Primary 4.
SUNDAY TEAS
Tea
and coffee will be served after the 10.30am Mass next Sunday in the Parish
Centre by Sharon
McLaughlin's team.
REQUIEM MASS FOR RITA McDERMID
Please pray for the Repose of the Soul of Rita McDermid who died recently.
Her Requiem Mass will be on Thursday 15 March at 10.30am. May she rest in
peace and rise in glory!
POPE FRANCIS' PRAYER INTENTION FOR MARCH
Pope Francis' Prayer for March
is for formation - that the Church may appreciate the urgency of formation
in spiritual discernment, both on the personal and community levels.
RECONCILIATION SERVICES IN THE THREE TOWNS
Confession is the sacrament of the examined Christian life. It is the sacrament
of recognised enlightenment. The life we embraced and committed ourselves
to live at baptism was the life of disciples - students and imitators of the
life of Jesus Christ. So often people are not just confessing sins - they're
confessing how far they've fallen short of the ideals they set for themselves.
Looking at our faults and failures in this way and coming to realise that
Jesus loves us and is always ready to forgive and strengthen us, opens a path
to re-embracing the power and beauty of this sacrament. Pope
Francis has called for Catholics to return to this sacrament of Jesus'
welcome. Each time we seek forgiveness we grow closer to the God who has always
loved us and always will. This is an inspiring message for us all especially
during the Lenten season. Reconciliation Services will be held just before
Holy Week on:
- Monday 12 March in Saint
John’s Church, Stevenston at 7.00pm
- Tuesday 13 March in Saint Peter's Church, Ardrossan at 6.00pm
- Wednesday 14 March in Saint
Mary's Church, Saltcoats at 2.00pm.
COVERING OF CHURCH STATUES
This Saturday, we will cover the crosses and images in the Church as we approach
the Holy Week. Crosses remained covered until the end of the Lord's Passion
on Good Friday. Statues remained covered until the beginning of the Easter
Vigil. The crosses and images are covered so that we can see them with 'new
eyes' in the light of the Passion and Resurrection of Jesus.
CATHEDRAL SUNG EVENING PRAYER FOR LENT
Evening Prayer of the Church will be sung in Saint Margaret's Cathedral, Ayr,
on Sunday, 18 March at 6.00pm. You will be very welcome.
WHAT MAKES A GOOD MOTHER?
What makes a good mother anyway? Is it patience? Compassion? The ability to
nurse a baby, cook dinner and sew a button on a shirt, all at the same time?
Or is it heart? Is it the ache you feel when you see your child disappear
down the street, walking to school alone for the very first time? The jolt
that takes you from sleep to dread, from bed to cradle at 2am, to put your
hand on the back of a sleeping baby? The need to flee from wherever you are
and hug your child when you hear news of a child's murder, a fire, a car crash,
a baby dying? So this is for all the mothers who sat down with their children
and explained all about the facts of life - and for all the mothers who wanted
to, but just couldn't. This is for reading The Hungry Caterpillar twice a
night for a year - and then reading it again 'just one more time.' This is
for all the mothers who get it wrong. Who yell at their kids in the supermarket
and smack them in despair and stomp their feet like a tired two-year-old who
wants ice cream before dinner. This is for all the mothers who taught their
daughters to tie their shoelaces before they started school - and for all
the mothers who opted for velcro instead. For all the mothers who bite their
lips sometimes until they bleed when their fourteen-year-olds dye their hair
green. Who lock themselves in the bathroom when babies keep crying and won't
stop. This is for all the mothers who turn up at work with spit in their hair
and milk stains on their shoulders and disposable nappies in their bag. This
is for all the mothers who teach their sons to cook and their daughters to
kick a ball. This is for all mothers whose heads turn automatically when a
little voice calls "Mum?" in a crowd even though they know their
own offspring are at home. This is for mothers who put windmills and teddy
bears on their children's graves. This is for mothers whose children have
gone astray, who can't find the words to reach them. This is for all the mothers
who gave life to their babies, only to give up their babies in the hopes of
a better life. This is for all the mothers who couldn't bear children of their
own and who love the children given to them as if they were their own. This
is for all the mothers who sent their sons to school with stomach aches, assuring
them they'd be just fine once they got there, only to get calls from the school
an hour later asking them to please pick them up right away. This is for young
mothers stumbling through nappy changes and sleep deprivation - and mature
mothers learning to let go. For working mothers and stay-at-home mothers.
Single mothers and married mothers. Birth mothers and adoptive mothers. Mothers
with money. Mothers without. This is for you all!
JUST FOR A LAUGH…
•
Father Duncan answers the phone. Hello, is this Father Duncan? It is. This
is the Tax Office. Can you help us? I can. Do you know a Hamish McTaggart?
I do. Is he a member of your congregation? He is. Did he donate £10000
to the church? He will!
• After explaining the commandment to honour your father and mother, a primary
teacher asked her class if there was a commandment that teaches us how to
treat our brothers and sisters. One boy, the oldest in his family, immediately
answered"Thou shalt not kill."
• A father was reading Bible stories to his young son. He read "The man
named Lot was warned to take his wife and flee out of the city but his wife
looked back and was turned into a pillar of salt." His son asked "What
happened to the flea?"
MOTHER'S
DAY
This Sunday, 11 March we will be praying in a special way for all our mothers,
living and dead, and all those who have been like a mother to us in our lives.
We will ask God to bless them in a special way.
GOINGS ON IN CHURCH
Different repairs and alterations have been going on in Church over the past
weeks. I am very grateful indeed for the parishioners who have been helping
and getting everything right. The former
Parish Priests plaque has been hung opposite the statue of Our Lady. The double
doors leading to Parish Centre have been sandpapered so that they don't rub
against the floor. Bulbs have been replaced behind the Tabernacle - very tricky.
The back wall of the Blessed Sacrament Chapel has been repainted and the ceiling
repaired. The various damp areas in the Church have been dried out, replastered
and repainted. One of the original Sanctuary Lamp Stands has been returned
from Kilwinning - very grateful to Father
Magee. Obsolete pins and hooks have been removed from the large Crucifix.
A Lenten purple light has been installed at the altar. A small spotlight has
been installed for Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on Fridays. A spotlight
has been installed for the Jesus Icon behind the altar. Am electrical connection
has been extended at the altar. Boiler number 2 has been repaired - again!
A new light has been fitted in the stairwell to the Church basement. A holes
in the car park has been filled with gravel. A beautiful processional cross
found in the choir loft has been restored - and as usual our fantastic team
of cleaners and polishers are keeping God's House in great condition. Remember
to be careful when lighting candles that there is no spillage of wax on the
carpets. Our cleaners will hold you in great esteem and be eternally grateful.
Thank you!
LOURDES GROUP - SAINT PATRICK'S NIGHT QUIZ NIGHT SOCIAL
You are invited to bring your family and friends to a fun-filled social evening
on Saint Patrick's night, Saturday 17 March. This event is a Bring Your Own
Bottle evening in the Parish Centre with the usual quiz, raffle and entertainment
from George and Michael, shown below. Tickets can be purchased for £5
from any committee member or from the Parish Office. Contact Margaret on 464063
or Harry Sammons on 469006. Tickets are already selling so make sure you don't
miss out.
NEW PARISH WEBSITE
The Parish Website Team have had its second meeting and decided on a design
and information headings for our new parish website. Sincere thanks for all
the hard work and commitment.
OUTREACH TO THE POOR GROUP
Councillor Joe Cullinane and Councillor Marie Burns will speak about the Council's
response to poverty in North Ayrshire. The meeting is in Saint Mary's Parish
Hall, Saltcoats on Wednesday 14 March at 7.30pm.
50/50 CLUB WINNERS LIST FOR FEBRUARY
Congratulations to our 50/50 Club winners who each win £25 - 94 Monica
Taylor, 172 Shiela Coulter, 201 Patsy Shiells and 202 Elizabeth Govan. New
members are very welcome - just contact Parish Office on 464063 or the Promoter,
Myriame Sammons on 469006. Membership costs £15 annually. A few members
still have to renew their membership so please contact Promoter as soon as
possible. We appreciate your continuing support of the parish. We started
the Club in 1993 and the majority of our members have been with us over the
twenty-five years - well done you.
OZANAM CENTRE, GLASGOW
The Saint Vincent de Paul Society
usually collects toiletries for the Ozanam Centre, Glasgow for homeless
people during Lent. There is a box in the porch.
HILLHOUSE CARE COLLECTIONS
Due to retirement, Frank Coulter is no longer collecting baby items or furniture
for Hillhouse Care in Kilmarnock. Thanks to everyone who has donated items
for those in need or to sell in the charity shop. Hillhouse can be contacted
directly on 01563 523362.
SAFEGUARDING MODULE 1 TRAINING
Since a few members still require to complete this Module 1, we have arranged
a further two dates on Sunday 18 March from 2.00 to 3.30pm in Saint Winin's
Church, Kilwinning and Wednesday 21 March from 7.00 to 8.30pm in Saint
Mary's Church, Saltcoats. This training is for our Deanery and
will be delivered by our Deanery trainers.
GRATITUDE FROM THE SISTERS OF SAINT ELISABETH CONVENT
We would like to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation for the donation
collected in your parish which will allow us to continue our outreach services
and programs. You are always welcome here at Saint Elisabeth Convent. With
deep gratitude and love.
VISITORS
Are you visiting us for Holy Mass? Please know that you are very welcome.
During the 10.30 am Holy 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 Holy Mass, tea, coffee
cakes and buns are available in the Parish Centre. At both of our weekend
Holy Masses, we have a second collection for Church maintenance.
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.