BULLETIN 16
NOVEMBER 2008
THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME IN YEAR 1
CHURCH SERVICES
Saturday
15 November | Mass
at 10.00 am for Madge Kearns |
Sunday
16 November | Sunday
Mass at 10.00 am for the congregation Sunday Mass at 12.00 noon for the congregation |
Monday
17 November | Mass at 10.00 am for Mary Currie |
Tuesday
18 November | Mass at 10.00 am for Mrs McGettigan |
Wednesday
19 November | Mass at 10.00 am for Margaret Cochrane |
Thursday
20 November | Mass at 7.00 pm for the Holy Souls |
Friday
21 November | Mass at 10.00 am for Ann Goan |
Saturday
22 November | Mass
at 10.00 am for the Holy Souls Confession on request from 4.30 to 5.15 pm Sunday Vigil Mass at 5.30 pm for Harry Currie |
PARISH
CENTRE EVENTS
Saturday
15 November | 7.00 pm |
Private Function |
Sunday
16 November | 11.00 am | |
Monday
17 November | 7.00
to 8.00 pm 7.00 to 9.00 pm |
Weight
Watchers |
Tuesday
18 November | 11.00
am 1.00 to 3.00 pm 7.00 to 8.00 pm 7.00 to 9.00 pm | |
Wednesday
19 November | 6.30
to 9.00 pm 7.00 to 9.00 pm | Karate Special Religious Education Group (SPRED) and guests |
Thursday
20 November | 1.30
to 3.00 pm 6.00 to 7.30 pm 7.30 to 9.00 pm | Cardiac
Rehabilitation Brownies Guides |
Friday
21 November | 9.30 to 11.30 am |
Parents and Toddlers |
Saturday
22 November | 7.00 pm | Private Function |
PRAYERS
Please remember in your prayers:
Robert McGee 1996, Hugh
Madine 1997, Letitia Smith 2001, Margaret Lee 1984,
Annie
Boyle O'Hare 1967, Alice Tomelty 2000, Father Frank Kiernan 1989,
Joseph
Smith 2002 and Robert Stevenson 1962 whose anniversaries occur at this time.
SUNDAY COLLECTION
Last weekend's collection amounted to £719.13.
We are grateful for your generous support of the Parish. Banker's Orders amount
to an average of £4000 per month.
BANKER'S ORDERS, GIFT AID AND WILLS
Have you thought of using a Bankers Order? It assists us with the safe handling
of cash. Have you signed a Gift Aid Form? If you pay tax, then every £1
you give to the Parish is worth £1.28 to us. Would you consider remembering
Saint Peter's in your will?
RETIRED PRIESTS FUND COLLECTION
Last
weekend's collection for the Retired Priests Fund amounted to £608.59 -
many thanks. Our Retired Priests Fund is used to ensure that a pension is available
for those retiring in the future. Some of our priests who have reached retiral
age choose to remain in their parishes because we are short of priests but some
have retired and we owe them our support.
NOVEMBER
LISTS
November Lists are available at the back of the church. During November,
Holy Mass is offered for the souls of all our deceased relatives, friends, priests
and fellow parishioners. The List is a way of taking time to remember people individually.
Put the envelope in the collection, in the basket at the altar or leave it at
the office or sacristy.
READERS
Next
weekend's readers are Katrina Pollock at 5.30 pm, Annie Watt at 10.00 am and Alfie
Agostini at 12.00 noon.
FATHER
JOHN
Canon
Matt made a short visit to Turin to see how Father
John is doing.
He is now settled into his new life. His mission, with several other African,
Romanian and Italian priests, is to assist migrants in the Archdiocese of Turin.
Some are legal; some are asylum seekers. Some seek medical help, papers, work,
and so on. There are classes in Italian, preparation for Baptism, Confirmation,
job interviews and a programme of rescuing girls sold into prostitution. The refugees
are from a great number of African and Eastern European countries and are generally
very poor and exploited. Father
John is chaplain
to the English speaking group and celebrates Mass and the Sacraments for them
as well as working in the Centre. The Centre is directed by the Archdiocese and
has a mixture of paid and voluntary staff. Many are retired teachers, lawyers
and office staff. Father
John is well,
seems very happy and looks forward to a visit to Ardrossan as soon as he can manage
it, probably in the Spring. He would be happy to see any of you if you can make
it to Turin, a very beautiful city nestling under the Alps.
ANNUAL
CEMETERY MASS
We will join our friends from Saint
Brendan's and Saint
Mary's Churches, Saltcoats to celebrate Mass in Ardrossan Cemetery on
Sunday 23 November at 2.30 pm. We cannot guarantee the weather or a seat. If you
have a folding chair and a rug, it might be wise to bring them. Prayers will be
said for all who are buried there and for all our relatives and friends buried
elsewhere.
THURSDAY
CLUB COFFEE MORNING
The Thursday
Club held last Saturday raised £900. Many thanks to all who participated.
THANKS
Tara-Anthea
McMillan would like to thank all parishioners for their offerings of Masses and
prayers for her recovery after major surgery. She is now home and making steady
progress. Mass will be offered for the intentions of all.
THE STALL
A
lovely selection of Christmas cards, card holders and Christmas gifts is available
at the stall.
GIVE BLOOD
If you can never find the time to give blood,
here it is - Wednesday 3 December from 2.30 to 3.45 pm and 5.15 to 7.30 pm in
the Civic Centre, Glasgow Street, Ardrossan.
IN YOUR TWENTIES OR THIRTIES?
A programme of events in Glasgow for people in their twenties has been arranged.
Contact Jenny@TwentySomething.eu
for details. For
a programme of events in Glasgow and the Three Towns area, send a text message
to Claire on 07530 926497 or email
Hugh@project2030.fsnet.co.uk
or visit www.project2030.org.uk.
These projects are sponsored by the Sacred Heart Fathers.
VERONA
SISTERS' CALENDARS
The Verona Sisters will be here on 22 and 23 November to
sell their calendars at £1 each.
CHRISTMAS
RAFFLE
Christmas raffle tickets at 50p each are on sale at the stall. The first
prize is a Nativity Candle Bridge, the second prize is a nativity set, the third
prize is a box of Christmas cards with card holder and the fourth prize is a box
of chocolates. Proceeds will be divided between The Innocents and the HCPT 207
Group.
SEVENTIETH BIRTHDAY OF SAINT PETER’S CHURCH
We have decided
to go ahead with the task of recarpeting the Church and panelling the Blessed
Sacrament Altar. Both projects together will cost in the region of £10000.
We have a legacy of £1000 from Tom McKay to start us off and the Race Night
is coming up soon. I am making an appeal for 400 donations of £20 to cover
the rest of the cost. I realise it is not a good time but if everyone has a hand
in paying for the work, we will do it easily. Envelopes will be available and
if you are a taxpayer and fill in the details on the envelope, your £20
will become more than £25 under Gift Aid. You can put whatever you want
in the envelope. £20 is only a suggestion. This week's income with Gift
Aid brings the total to £2530.
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.
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