Saturday
11 May
|
Our Lady's Day for Easter |
Sunday
12 May
|
Fourth
Sunday of Easter - First Holy Communion Day |
Monday
13 May
|
Holy Mass at 10.00am for the Brady and Hilferty Families A |
Tuesday
14 May
|
Feast of Saint Matthias |
Wednesday
15 May
|
Holy Mass at 10.00am for Sue Hazelton RD |
Thursday
16 May
|
No Holy Mass today |
Friday
17 May
|
Holy Mass at 10.00am for for all those in hospital SI |
Saturday
18 May
|
Our Lady's Day for Easter |
|
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
11 May
|
Vigil
Mass at 4.30pm
|
Holy Mass at 10.00am |
Sunday
12 May
|
Sunday Mass at 10.00am |
Sunday Mass at 11.30am |
Monday
13 May
|
Service of the Word at 10.00am | Holy Mass at 10.00am |
Tuesday
14 May
|
Holy Mass at 10.00am | Service of the Word at 10.00am |
Wednesday
15 May
|
Holy Mass at 10.00am | |
Thursday
16 May
|
Service of the Word at 10.00am | Service of the Word at 10.00am |
Friday
17 May
|
Requiem Mass at 10.30am | Service of the Word at 10.00am |
Saturday
18 May
|
Requiem Mass at 10.00am Vigil Mass at 4.30pm |
Holy Mass at 10.00am |
Saturday
11 May
|
11.30am | Private Function |
Sunday
12 May
|
11.30am |
|
Monday
13 May
|
9.30
to 11.30am |
Parents
and Toddlers |
Tuesday
14 May
|
9.00
to 11.00am 5.00 to 8.00pm 7.00pm |
Cardiac
Rehabilitation |
Wednesday
15 May
|
9.30
to 11.30am |
Parents
and Toddlers |
Thursday
16 May
|
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Friday
17 May
|
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, Frances Gemmell for Primaries 1, 2 and 3 and Maria
Paterson-Kidd and Emma Paterson for Primary 4.
OPEN THE ROSE
A
young, newly-ordained priest was walking with an older, more seasoned parish
priest in the garden one day and feeling a bit insecure about what God had
for him to do, he was inquiring of the older man. The parish priest walked
up to a rosebush and handed the young priest a rosebud and told him to open
it without tearing off any petals. He looked in disbelief at the older priest
and was trying to figure out what a rosebud could possibly have to do with
his wanting to know God's will for his life and for his ministry. Because
of his high respect for the older priest, he proceeded to try to unfold the
rose, while keeping every petal intact. It wasn't long before he realised
that it was impossible to do so. Noticing the young priest's inability to
unfold the rosebud while keeping it intact, the older priest began to tell
him the following poem.
It is only a tiny rosebud, a flower of God's design
But
I cannot unfold the petals with these clumsy hands of mine
The secret of unfolding flowers
Is not known to such as I
God opens this flower so sweetly,
when in my hands they fade and die
If
I cannot unfold a rosebud, this flower of God's design
Then
how can I think I have wisdom to unfold this life of mine
So
I'll trust in Him for His leading each moment of every day
I
will look to Him for His guidance each step of the pilgrim way
The
pathway that lies before me only my heavenly Father knows
I'll
trust Him to unfold the moments just as He unfolds the rose
JUST FOR A LAUGH - JUST FOR A LAUGH … SOME REASONS EVE WAS CREATED
• God was worried that Adam would frequently become lost in the garden because
he would not ask for directions.
• God knew that one day Adam would require someone to locate and hand him
the TV remote.
• God knew Adam would never remember which night to take the bins out.
• Apparently, Adam needed someone to blame his troubles on when God caught
him hiding in the garden.
• And finally, the number 1 reason why God created Eve - when God finished
the creation of Adam, He stepped back, scratched his head, and said, "I
can do better than that!"
COACH
TO SCHOENSTATT SHRINE FOR MAY DAY
Last year, we organised a coach from Saint Peter's to attend the May Day Mass
at the Schoenstatt Shrine. This year it will be on Sunday 19 May, leaving
Saint Peter's at 1.00pm and returning at 6.30pm. Please add your name to the
list at the back of the Church. Thank you.
CONGRATULATIONS TO SAINT MATTHEW'S ACADEMY
Saint Matthew's
Academy has just completed its school inspection. The official report
has been published and reflects well on the work of everyone involved in the
achievements of the school. The report, which has been sent to all parents,
has been placed on the Church notice boards. Sincere congratulations to Saint
Matthew's Academy for a superb report!
STATEMENT ON THE EUROPEAN UNION (EU) SETTLEMENT SCHEME
The Catholic Church in Scotland is committed to supporting all EU citizens
who have made their home here. The Church has experienced first-hand the extensive
contribution that people from across Europe have made to our society. They
are an integral and valued part of our parishes, schools and communities.
As the majority of EU citizens are Catholic, raising awareness of the EU Settlement
Scheme is a special pastoral responsibility. The UK Government has launched
the EU Settlement Scheme offering EU citizens living here a legal route to
remain. EU, European Economic Area and Swiss citizens living in the United
Kingdom must apply if they are to protect their existing rights and their
place in our society. Irish citizens or those with valid indefinite leave
do not need to apply. It is free to apply and the scheme will remain open
until 30 June 2021. We ask all Catholic parishes, schools and organisations
to bring the settlement scheme to the attention of all who need to avail of
it and also to be aware of vulnerable people who may not realise they need
to apply. In particular, we encourage you to signpost people towards the official
website page on the settlement scheme at https://eucitizensrights.campaign.gov.uk
and the official helpline for the settlement scheme on 0300 123 7379. Finally,
we urge the whole Catholic community to take up Pope Francis' call to welcome,
protect, promote and help to integrate everyone who has made their home here.
Bishops
of Scotland
CHURCHES' HOMELESS ACTION NORTH AYRSHIRE (CHANA)
The need for help for homeless people continues with over seventy people presenting
as homeless each month in North Ayrshire. To give practical help, local churches
have undertaken to provide specific cleaning materials and toiletries. Saint
Peter's has been allocated shower gel and all-purpose cleaner. Please put
any donations in the CHANA basket in the foyer of the church. Thank you for
your ongoing generosity. For further information on the work of CHANA, please
call 07585 665751.
PILGRIMAGE IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF SAINT PAUL
The date of our proposed diocesan pilgrimage to Turkey has been postponed
from October 2019 to around April or May 2020 as many people were asking for
more time to commit. The estimated cost of the pilgrimage will now be £1000
based on two people sharing a room. Flights will be direct from Glasgow, accommodation
will be on a half-board basis in four star hotels, and a full spiritual programme
will be provided. If you would like to express an interest in taking part
in this pilgrimage, please contact Father David Borland by email on David.Borland@GallowayDiocese.org.uk
or call him on 01292 263488. Please do so by 1 August 2019 when a decision
will be made as to whether the pilgrimage will proceed.
PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK SHRINE
There will be a fully-escorted pilgrimage to the Knock Shrine in Ireland starting
on 17 June 2019. The cost is £649 per person sharing. The price includes
flight, with ten kilograms of hand luggage, from Edinburgh, transfers in Ireland,
four nights in the Knock House Hotel with full Irish breakfast each morning
and a four course dinner each evening. All entertainment, excursions and guided
tours are included. Wheelchair rooms are available on request. The single
room supplement is £100. Please contact Patricia on 01268 762278 or
07740 175557 or email KnockPilgrimages@gmail.com. Knock Pilgrimages is a member
of the Travel Trust Association and is fully protected by Air Travel Organiser's
Licence T7613.
SPECIAL INVITATION TO ALL CURRENT AND RETIRED GALLOWAY DIOCESE PRIMARY HEADTEACHERS
You are cordially invited to attend the annual Bishop's Mass, lunch and mini
conference on Tuesday 28 May 2019. Bishop Nolan will celebrate Mass at 12.15pm
in Saint Joseph's Church, Hill Street, Kilmarnock and this will be followed
by lunch and speakers in the Church hall. Please reply to the Diocesan Office
on Kate@GallowayDiocese.org.uk.
NEW
EMAIL ADDRESSES
To comply with the recent changes to Data Protection Act, Saint Peter's has
two new email addresses. If you are contacting the Parish Office, please use
Ardrossan@GallowayDiocese.org.uk. If you wish to contact Father
Duncan personally, then use Duncan.McVicar@GallowayDiocese.org.uk
- thanks!
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 £695.03 and the and
the Maintenance Fund collection to £261.76 - thanks very much.
SUNDAY
TEAS
Tea and coffee will be
served after the 10.30am Mass next Sunday in the Parish Centre by Maria Boyle'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 10.30am 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.