Saturday
10 November
|
Saint Leo the Great |
Sunday
11 November
|
Thirty-Second
Sunday of the Year |
Monday
12 November
|
Memorial of Saint Josaphat |
Tuesday
13 November
|
Holy Mass at 10.00am for Alice Lappin SI and Tony Kilkoyne A |
Wednesday
14 November
|
Holy Mass at 10.00am for Hughie Moore RD |
Thursday
15 November
|
Blessed John Duns Scotus |
Friday
16 November
|
Feast of Saint Margaret of Scotland |
Saturday
17 November
|
Memorial of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary |
|
Abbreviations - A anniversary, MM month's mind, RD recently deceased, SI special intention |
The
Holy Mass intention list is just over two weeks ahead. Please notify
anniversaries as early as you can. Thanks. |
Saturday
10 November
|
Vigil
Mass at 4.30pm
|
Holy Mass at 10.00am |
Sunday
11 November
|
Sunday Mass at 10.00am |
Sunday Mass at 11.30am |
Monday
12 November
|
Service of the Word at 10.00am | Holy Mass at 10.00am |
Tuesday
13 November
|
Holy Mass at 10.00am | Service of the Word at 10.00am |
Wednesday
14 November
|
Holy Mass at 10.00am | |
Thursday
15 November
|
Service of the Word at 10.00am | Holy Mass at 10.00am |
Friday
16 November
|
Holy Mass at 10.00am | Service of the Word at 10.00am |
Saturday
17 November
|
Vigil
Mass at 4.30pm
|
Holy Mass at 10.00am |
PARISH CENTRE EVENTS |
Sunday
11 November
|
11.30am |
|
Monday
12 November
|
9.30
to 11.30am |
Parents
and Toddlers |
Tuesday
13 November
|
9.00
to 11.00am 3.45pm 7.30pm |
Cardiac
Rehabilitation |
Wednesday
14 November
|
9.30
to 11.30am 3.45pm 1.00 to 3.00pm |
Parents
and Toddlers |
Thursday
15 November
|
|
|
Friday
16 November
|
11.00am | Tea, coffee and chat in the Snug after Benediction |
CHILDREN’S
LITURGY
Next week's Children's Liturgy helpers are Geraldine
Butcher for the pre-fives, Clara Hyslop and Jacqueline Smith for Primaries
1, 2 and 3 and Frances Gemmell and Gayle Paterson for Primary 4.
ARDROSSAN CEMETERY MASS
Our annual Holy Mass at Ardrossan Cemetery for all the deceased buried there
will be on Sunday 25 November - the Solemnity of Christ the King - at 2.00pm.
I
WILL GO TO GOD
The
stars shone more brightly than ever before and the moon hung ever so high
in the black sky. I could hear laughter in the background and crying in the
foreground. My mind was clouded and my palms a bright red from the bitter
cold. It seemed like just yesterday I had sat with him laughing and smiling.
I could still hear the slight crackle or his perfectly creased shirts and
smell the sweet aromas of cologne and dryer sheets. I remembered the brightness
in his eyes and his glowing personality. I could hear his sweet voice and
his assuring words. But now he was gone. It was only hours after I said goodbye,
laid a single rose upon the ground and watched his coffin slowly fade into
the deep earth. I was confused, numb and deeply depressed. He had been my
mentor, my guide. He had been my life. The days went by ever so slowly and
the nights were never ending. I knelt beside my bed and prayed each night
while drowning in my tears. I was lost without him and felt as if I had no
reason to live anymore. Finally, it came time for me to clean out his belongings.
I was going through albums and dresser drawers in his bedroom when I found
a small white book and on the cover was a tiny angel with his initials inscribed.
It looked as if he had sketched them in himself. I opened the book and began
to flip through the pages. Page after page there were prayers and inscriptions
from the Bible. As I put the book down, a small folded piece of paper fell
out. I opened it and read it. It was a list of names he had written himself.
It was in two or three tones of blue pen and had been folded and unfolded
several times. On this piece of paper were his 'thank-yous'. He had made a
list of all the people who had made a difference in his life and who he cared
about. Reading the names and inscriptions, I felt the tears flow down my cheeks.
At the bottom of the list it read 'These people have shown me the way through
the toughest of times but most of all I must thank God. For without him I
would not have these people. When I get to heaven I will go to God and ask
Him to watch over you all. I know He will be proud to stand next to you all
when it is your time. Enjoy every minute of your time on earth. Live through
God.' With this I put the paper back into the book and finished packing things
up. For the first time in the past month I smiled. I knew he was safe and
he would be watching over us - and I learned to live through God, our Saviour.
JUST FOR A LAUGH …
A man dies and goes to heaven. Of course, Saint Peter meets him at the pearly
gates. Saint Peter says "Here's how it works. You need 100 points to
make it into heaven. You tell me all the good things you've done, and I give
you a certain number of points for each item, depending on how good it was.
When you reach 100 points, you get in." "Okay" the man says
"I was married to the same woman for 50 years and never cheated on her,
even in my heart." "That's wonderful" says St. Peter "that's
worth three points!" "Three points?" he says. "Well, I
attended church all my life and supported its ministry with my donations and
service." "Terrific!" says Saint Peter "that's certainly
worth a point." "One point? How about this? I started a soup kitchen
in my city and worked in a shelter for the homeless." "Fantastic,
that's good for two more points." he says. "Two points?!!"
the man cries "At this rate the only way I get into heaven is by the
grace of God!" "Now you've got it - come on in!"
POPE
FRANCIS'S PRAYER INTENTION FOR NOVEMBER
Pope Francis's prayer intention
for November is for those in Service of Peace - that the language of love
and dialogue may always prevail over the language of conflict.
NOVEMBER LISTS
Please take a list sheet and an envelope in the baskets at the back of the
Church. Fill in the names of deceased friends and family members, put it in
the envelope - if you can with a donation - and hand it in the collection
at the weekend Masses. The Lists will be brought to the altar at every Mass
during the month of the Holy Souls.
WOULD YOU LIKE A VISIT AT HOME FROM THE SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY?
Our parish Saint Vincent de Paul Society
is very willing to come for a visit, a chat, a catch-up or to help with anything
as we enter the winter months. Please call them and they will get back to
you to arrange a suitable time. They are here to support and help in any way
they can. Please call 07722 246169 and leave a message.
CATHOLIC CHURCH STATISTICS 2018
Catholics in the world numbered 1299059000 with an overall increase of 14249000.
The total number of Bishops in the world increased by 49 to 5353. The total
number of priests in the world decreased this year to 414969. Permanent deacons
in the world increased by 1057 to 46312. Women religious number 659445. The
number of lay missionaries in the world is 354743. The number of major seminarians
is 116160. In the field of education, the Catholic Church runs 72826 kindergartens
with 7313370 pupils; 96573 primary schools with 35125124 pupils; 47862 secondary
schools with 19956347 pupils. The Church also cares for 2509457 high school
pupils and 3049548 university students. Charity and healthcare centres run
in the world by the Church include 5287 hospitals, 610 care homes for people
with leprosy, 15722 homes for the elderly or the chronically ill or people
with a disability 11758 creches and 13897 marriage counselling centres.
ST PETER'S SCHOOL CHRISTMAS FAIR
Saint
Peter's Primary School is having a Christmas Fair on Thursday
22 November 2018 from 3.45pm to 5.45pm. Stalls are available at £15
each. Come and support our Primary School!
HCPT LOURDES GROUP 376 CHRISTMAS FAYRE
The HCPT Lourdes Group is having a Christmas Fayre on Saturday 1 December
in the Parish Centre from 10.30am to 1.00pm. There will be arious stalls,
raffle, tombola, tea room and home baking. Entry is free. For donations, please
contact Esther or Josephine Coulter on 602179.
CHURCHES' HOMELESS ACTION NORTH AYRSHIRE (CHANA)
More than seventy people every month present as homeless to North Ayrshire
Council. We propose to make up toilet bags for those who need them. We are
asking each participating Church to concentrate one toiletry item for immediate
use and one cleaning item for use when a person gets a house. We have been
allocated shower gel and all-purpose cleaner. Please use the CHANA basket
in the foyer of the Church. Thank you for your continued generosity. Care
and Share @ the Kirkgate is a drop-in for those affected by homelessness,
with soup and sandwiches provided. It runs every Friday in the Kirkgate Hall,
Chapelwell Street, Saltcoats, from 12.30 to 2.00pm. If you can help, call
CHANA on 07585 665751.
CHERNOBYL CHILDREN'S LIFELINE
Can you make a difference in a child's life. Ayrshire Link is looking for
families to host two children for two or four weeks in June or July 2019.
This is a very rewarding experience and you will be supported twenty-four
hours a day. The children will take part in a full four week program. If you
would like more information, please phone 07813 650411.
INFORMATION EVENING AT SAINT MATTHEW'S ACADEMY
All parents of Primary 7 pupils who are considering attending Saint
Matthew's Academy, Saltcoats are invited to an information evening
on 12 November at 7.00pm. The evening will be an opportunity to meet with
the Senior Management team, the Pastoral Support staff and staff from departments
across the school. Parents and pupils will have a short presentation from
the Head Teacher, Mr Colligan, before being escorted around the school by
senior students. This is an excellent opportunity for all Primary 7 parents
to see first hand the work being undertaken in our Catholic secondary school.
SAINT MATTHEW'S ACADEMY CHARITY CABARET
Don't miss a night of hits from ABBA, Queen, the Musicals and many more performed
by the talented students of Saint
Matthew's Academy, Saltcoats on Wednesday 21 November at 7.00pm.
All profits from the events will be donated to the Scottish Association of
Mental Health (SAMH). Get tickets fast to avoid disappointment. Tickets are
priced at £6 for adults and £4 for concessions and are available
from the school office, at the door and can be reserved by telephoning 07460
722568.
REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY SERVICE
The annual Remembrance Day Service will be at the Evangelical Union Church
and Garden of Remembrnce in Glasgow Street at 1.00pm today.
SERVICE OF COMMEMORATION
Bishop Nolan will lead a Service
of Commemoration and Peace to mark the end of World War One in Saint Margaret's
Cathedral, Ayr, on Sunday 11 November at 3.00pm. Everyone is welcome to attend
but, for those who cannot but would like to, the service will be broadcast
live on the RC Ayr Facebook page, beginning about 2.55pm.
MUSIC MINISTRY
We are looking for a few new helpers for the music and singing at the Sunday
Mass. If you can help in any way, please speak to Father
Duncan. Thanks.
HELP OUR PARISH GROW
If you have filled in a parish Gift Aid Form in the past, could we ask you
to complete the new version? Please speak to Margaret when you get the chance.
Thank you!
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.
20-40 NETWORK QUIZ NIGHT
Are you aged twenty to forty? Our events are a great place for meeting fellow
young Catholics. We are having a Quiz Night in Saint Mirin's Cathedral Hall
so why not come along and test your knowledge of all things Scottish to bring
in Saint Andrew's Day? It takes place on Saturday 24 November at 7.00pm. Please
email 2040network@gmail.com to buy a £10 ticket or join our mailing
list to find out about future events if you can't make this one.
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 £654.56 and the Maintenance
Fund collection to £266.57 - thanks.
SUNDAY TEAS
Tea and coffee will be served after the 10.30am Mass next Sunday in the Parish
Centre by Sharon McLaughlin's team.
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.
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.