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Saturday
5 January
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Vigil
Mass at 4.30pm
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Holy Mass at 10.00am |
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Sunday
6 January
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Sunday Mass at 10.00am |
Sunday Mass at 11.30am |
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Monday
7 January
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Service of the Word at 10.00am | Holy Mass at 10.00am |
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Tuesday
8 January
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Holy Mass at 11.00am | Service of the Word at 10.00am |
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Wednesday
9 January
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Holy Mass at 10.00am | |
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Thursday
10 January
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Service of the Word at 10.00am | Holy Mass at 10.00am |
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Friday
11 January
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Holy Mass at 10.00am | Service of the Word at 10.00am |
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Saturday
12 January
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Vigil
Mass at 4.30pm
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Holy Mass at 10.00am |
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Sunday
6 January
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11.30am |
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Monday
7 January
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9.30
to 11.30am |
Parents
and Toddlers |
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Tuesday
8 January
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9.00
to 11.00am 3.45pm |
Cardiac
Rehabilitation |
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Wednesday
9 January
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9.30
to 11.30am 3.45pm 1.00 to 3.00pm |
Parents
and Toddlers |
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Thursday
10 January
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Friday
11 January
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9.30
to 11.30am 11.00am |
Parents
and Toddlers Tea, coffee and chat in the Snug after Benediction |
PRAYERS
Please remember in your prayers:
Anne-Marie McMail and Theresa McGarvey who died recently;
Leda Biagioni 2007, James Burns 1955, Patrick Cawley 2001, Canon Peter Fitzpatrick 1952, Helen McCluskey 2004, John Cahill 1989, Danny Higgins 2009, Frank Kelly 2013, Patricia Brennan 2005, Robert Colvin 1998, Gerard Fairhurst 2003, Bernard McLaughlan 1984, Derek Tomelty 2003, Joseph Gibbons 1973, Hugh Henry 2008, Jean Lamont 2016, Jennifer McGregor 2014, Joan McCallum 2001, William McLaughlin 2018, Rosina McPeake, Terence Murphy 1989, Mario Marchetti 2013, John Aitken 2001, Anne Bowles 2017, John Butcher 2017, Kathleen Brown 2012, Christine Cassidy 1998, Mary Donnelly 2006, Eamon Lennon 2009, Kathleen Tritschler 2006 and Roy White 1993 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 5.30pm Vigil and 10.30am. 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.
READERS
Next weekend's readers are Liz Devine at 5.30pm and Alfie Agostini at 10.30am.
ALTAR SERVERS
Next weekend's altar servers are Group 1 at 5.30pm and Group 3 at 10.30am.
MUSIC MINISTRY
Next weekend's musicians are George McGrattan at 5.30pm and Andrena Hughes at 10.30am.
CHILDREN’S
LITURGY
Next week's Children's Liturgy helpers are Geraldine
Butcher for the pre-fives, Maria Paterson-Kidd and Emma Paterson for Primaries
1, 2 and 3 and Jacqueline Smith and Linda Martin for Primary 4.
REQUIEM MASS FOR ANNE-MARIE McMAIL
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Anne-Marie McMail who died recently.
She will be received into Church this Sunday at 4.00pm. Her Requiem Mass will
be on Monday 7 January at 10.00am. May she rest in peace and rise in glory!
CHRIST ON THE STAGE
The main theatre in Moscow was getting ready for the opening night of a anti-religious
play called Christ in Top Hat and Tails. Schools, youth organisations and
youth workers were required to include the piece in their programme for the
year. The main part, portraying Jesus Christ was played by the famous actor
and committed communist Alexander Rostowzew. The theatre was full with every
ticket having been sold months before. The curtain opened to a scene with
an altar in the middle, covered with empty beer bottles. Around the altar
were drunken priests and monks. At the second act, Rostowzew came onto the
stage. In his hands he held a copy of the Holy Bible and wore a top hat and
tails. The audience laughed and clapped, waiting for his humorous lines and
superb acting. He opened the Bible and started to read "Blessed are those
who are poor before God, then theirs is the Kingdom of heaven. Blessed are
those who mourn, for they will be comforted..." The Director stood at
the side of the stage, he knew that soon Rostowzew would break into dancing
and the whole theatre would erupt with cascades of laughter. But nothing happened.
Rostowzew continued reading "Blessed are those who are peacemakers, for
they will inherit the land..." The audience didn't move. They realised
that something was happening in the heart of the actor. The theatre was completely
silent. Only the firm voice of Rostowzew could be heard. He continued reading,
in fact, in read the complete forty-eight verses of the Fifth Chapter of Saint
Matthew's Gospel. No-one interrupted him, no-one called out, everyone remained
completely silent, listening to every word. He finished with the verse "You
should be perfect, just as your heavenly Father in heaven is perfect!"
Rostowzew closed the Bible. It seemed that a chapter in his own life was also
being closed. Very slowly he made the Sign of the Cross and repeated in a
firm and clear voice the words of the repentant thief at the side of Jesus
on Calvary "Lord, remember me, when you come into your Kingdom".
No-one protested, there were no whistles or booing. The audience slowly left
the theatre in silence. The production was never repeated anywhere. After
that evening, Alexander Rostowzew was never seen again.
JUST
FOR A LAUGH …
• Two priests were riding very fast on a motorcycle. They were promptly stopped
by a policeman who said "What do you think you are doing? What if you
have an accident?" The priests say "Don't worry, my son. Jesus is
with us." The policeman say "In
that case, I'll have to book you. Three people are not allowed to ride on
a motorcycle."
• After the Christmas pageant, I asked my six-year-old son if he remembered
the gifts that the Magi brought to Jesus. He thought for a minute then said
"gold, frankincense and humour". We could all use that!
SPECIAL
THANKS AT CHRISTMAS
I would just like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank you for the
many beautiful cards, gifts and greetings this Christmas. It is very much
appreciated and for this a huge 'thank you'! I will keep you all in my thoughts
and prayers throughout the Christmas Season.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Today, we hear that when the Magi saw the star, they came into the house.
Then what did they do when they saw the Christ child in the arms of his mother?
They fell down and worshiped him. How often in our lives do we go about our
daily business seeing Christ in other people, in his Word, in the Eucharist,
but our hearts do not respond in the same manner? Especially this week as
we celebrate the Epiphany, let's pray that God makes our hearts sensitive
to his presence. For many of us, it's natural to go to adoration. And the
moment we see Christ in the Blessed Sacrament, we fall to our knees. But in
daily life, do we bow when we see a manifestation of his presence in the good
works of others, or even in our local parish? Blessed John Paul II said that
we must be careful of falling into "practical atheism," professing
to believe in God but living our lives as though he doesn't exist. Throughout
the course of your day, at home, at work and with your friends, when you hear
about the good things of Jesus and his Church, don't pass by them without
taking a moment to bow in your heart and worship. Faith is the natural response
to God revealing himself in the world, no matter how small that revelation
might be. Let faith rise up in your heart, and bow down to him even in the
course of the mundane. In the village of Nazareth, people went about their
mundane lives, not recognising the extraordinary event that the Magi had travelled
countless miles to witness - the King of Kings was in their midst. Do you
recognise God in the mundane?
DOES CHRISTMAS END ON EPIPHANY?
We know that Christmas officially begins on Christmas Eve but when does Christmas
officially end? The answer gets a bit complicated. On 6 January, the Feast
of the Epiphany, the Church celebrates the biblical event where the Magi,
also called the Three Wise Men or Three Kings, travelled from the East to
pay homage to the new-born King, Jesus Christ. Many believe that this is the
date when the Christmas season officially ends, being the end of the traditional
twelve days of Christmas. However, according to the Roman Catholic liturgical
calendar, Ordinary Time doesn't officially begin until the Monday after the
Feast of the Baptism of the Lord which falls this year on Sunday 13 January.
This means that the Christmas season actually extends beyond the popular Twelve
Days of Christmas. Christmas ends with the Baptism of the Lord next Sunday
- keep the spirit going!
TRADITIONAL HOUSE BLESSING
Today at all Masses, chalk will be blessed and distributed for the traditional
House Blessing. 2019 is represented by 20 + C + M + B + 19. The Latin Blessing
is 'Christus mansionem benedicat' which means 'Christ bless our house for
the year 2019 and all who come in or out during the year'.
EMERGENCY HOSPITAL COVER
Father
Duncan will be on emergency on-call for the hospitals
from this weekend until 13 January. Please keep those in hospital at this
time in your prayers.
BURNS SUPPERETTE
Instead of the traditional Burns Supper, this year we are planning a Burns
Supperette in the Parish Centre on Saturday 9 February at 7.00pm. This will
be a mini Burns Supper with fewer speeches and more music. As always, there
will be a light-hearted approach. Tickets cost £7.50 and can be reserved
by phoning the Parish Office on 464063. We would like to know the number to
be catered for as soon as possible. Further details will be given later.
BURNS PASCOLI SUPPER
Club Cuore Cardosini presents a Burns Pascoli Supper on Saturday 26 January
2019 at 7.00pm for 7.30pm. Tickets cost £18 and can be bought from the
Parish Office on 464063. There will be music from Paulo and Angela and all
proceeds will be divided between the Ayrshire Hospice and Misericordia di
Gallicono, victims of the Amatrice earthquake. All are welcome.
ALEXANDER MACFADZEAN
Tuesday 8 January 2019 is the one hundred and seventieth anniversary of the
death of Alexander MacFadzean whose Monument stands on the Castle Hill. To
mark this date, Ardrossan Castle Heritage Society has arranged two events.
Firstly, there will be a short commemoration at the Monument on 8 January
at 11am. Because it is likely to be cold, the memorial will last for only
five minutes. It will recognise the free medical care that Dr MacFadzean gave
to the poor, his part in the creation of Ardrossan as a Burgh and getting
a clean water supply for the town. Provost Ian Clarkson will lay a wreath
on behalf of North Ayrshire Council. Anyone who can manage to come along will
be welcome. The second event is a display in Ardrossan Library featuring Alexander's
life and work. It will be on show from now till mid-January so please feel
free to call in to learn about what this good man did for Ardrossan.
THANK YOU FROM CHURCHES HOMELESS ACTION NORTH AYRSHIRE (CHANA)
This is an extract from a letter CHANA received from one of the Homeless Hostels
in North Ayrshire. Our residents were delighted on Christmas Day when they
opened their presents with the toiletries, socks, scarves, pyjamas, hats and
gloves. This kind of donation makes our residents stay more enjoyable and
brighter in their difficult circumstances. Thank you!
KNIT AND KNATTER
The Knit and Natter group will recommence on Wednesday 9 January with a big
welcome to new and existing members.
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 £691.23 and the Maintenance
Fund collection to £287.90. The Christmas collections amounted to £1213.62
- 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.