BULLETIN                                     20 SEPTEMBER 2009

TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME IN YEAR 2

CHURCH SERVICES

Saturday 19 September
no 10.00 am Mass
Confession on request from 4.30 to 5.15 pm
Sunday Vigil Mass at 5.30 pm for Christopher Forbes
Sunday 20 September
Sunday Mass at 10.00 am for the Parishioners
Sunday Mass at 12.00 noon for Jim McLaughlin
Monday 21 September
Mass at 7.00 pm by Father Martin Poland for the
Silver Anniversay of Michael and Jacqueline McIvor
Tuesday 22 September
Mass at 10.00 am for a special intention
Wednesday 23 September
Mass at 10.00 am for the ninetieth birthday of Mrs Freda Brown (Southampton)
Thursday 24 September
Mass at 7.00 pm for Michael Collins
Friday 25 September

Mass at 10.00 am for Sister Mary of Saint Joseph

Saturday 26 September
Mass at 10.00 am for a special intention
Confession on request from 4.30 to 5.15 pm
Sunday Vigil Mass at 5.30 pm for a special intention

The Mass intention list is just over two weeks ahead. Please notify anniversaries as early as you can. Thanks.  


PARISH CENTRE EVENTS

Sunday 20 September
11.00 am

Tea and Coffee after Mass

Monday 21 September
7.00 to 8.00 pm
7.00 to 9.00 pm

Weight Watchers
Saint Vincent de Paul Society  

Tuesday 22 September
11.00 am
1.00 to 3.00 pm
7.00 to 8.00 pm
7.00 to 9.00 pm

Legion of Mary
Thursday Club
Keep Fit
Saint Anne's Guild

Wednesday 23 September
6.00 to 7.00 pm
7.30 pm

Karate
Special Religious Education (SPRED) Group - leaders only

Thursday 24 September
1.30 to 3.00 pm
6.00 to 7.30 pm
7.30 to 9.00 pm
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Brownies
Guides
Friday 25 September
9.30 to 11.30 amParents and Toddlers

PRAYERS
Please remember in your prayers:
   Alberto Carrino, Catherine Hilferty (United States) and Shirley Rouse who died recently;
   Greta Foran 2002, Catherine McLaughlin 1998, Mary McKernon 2007, Rita Michelini 2002, David Dunbar 2005,
   Jimmy McLaughlin 2007, Margaret Donnelly 1997, William McNamara 2001, Mary McGraa 2002,
   Sister Mary of Saint Joseph and John Mackay 2002 whose anniversaries occur at this time
   and those who are sick.
   Information for the anniversary list is appreciated.

OFFERTORY COLLECTION
Last weekend's Offertory collection amounted to £669.73. 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? The recession is hitting everyone. Thanks for the support you manage to give the Parish.

PARISH CENTRE COLLECTION
Last weekend's collection for the Parish Centre amounted to £290.03 - many thanks.


RETIRED PRIESTS' COLLECTION
A special collection for the Retired Priests Fund will be taken on 26 and 27 September. Gift Aid envelopes are available at the back of the Church.

READERS
Next weekend's readers are Louise Moore at 5.30 pm, Annie Watt at 10.00 am and Angela Body at 12 noon.

CANON MATT HOLIDAY
Canon Matt returns from holiday on Thursday 24 September. The Parish Office is open as usual and Father Theo is in residence till the end of the month. Saturday morning Mass will be restored.

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA)
RCIA gives an introduction to the belief and practices of the Catholic Church to those who want to know about it or those who want to re-find it. There will be an introductory meeting in the Presbytery on Tuesday 6 October at 7.30 pm. Everyone is welcome to come along. It is a journey that leads to Easter.

CHILDREN'S CONFIRMATION AND FIRST COMMUNION
There will be a meeting in the Parish Centre for the parents involved in Confirmation and First Communion on Thursday 1 October at 7.30 pm.

ENROLMENT MASS
The Enrolment Mass for the children who are beginning their preparation for the Sacraments of Confirmation and Holy Communion will be celebrated at 10.00 am on Sunday 11 October. The following Sunday the children begin a programme in the Parish Centre during the first part of the Sunday 10.00 am Mass.

ITALIAN NIGHT
The Italian Night is booked to take place on Friday 27 November. It is mostly a sell-out but due to some cancellations we have a few tickets available. If you would like to book a ticket, please call the Parish Office on 464063.

CARITAS IN VERITATE
Caritas in Veritate, the new Encyclical Letter of Pope Benedict on finance, banking and justice in our society, is now published. It can be purchased at the stall for the discounted price of £1.

CROSSHOUSE HOSPITAL
You can contact Reverend Deacon Gordon Tustin on 07515 698 180 to notify him if you or a family member is going into Crosshouse. The hospital is unable do it. A message will be passed on. If you or a family member is housebound, please let us know. Unless told, we don’t know about it.

HELP FOR THE SOLDIERS IN AFGHANISTAN
Thank you for all your kind donations to our shoebox parcel appeal. We now have enough to fill the next delivery of boxes. As our next delivery is going to arrive at Christmas time, we are looking for small Christmas things to put into them. We would ask if anyone would like to write a card or letter, donate any writing materials, give a small Christmas pudding or any other small Christmas item. We would greatly appreciate it. Thanks.

CHILDREN’S LITURGY
The Children's Liturgy will continue at 10.00 am Mass for the Preschool Group and the Primary 1 to 3 Group. Please note the Primary 4 Liturgy has not begun yet and we will ask any Primary 4 children that come through with the younger children to return to the Church. We only have a limited number of volunteers for each group. Also can we ask that children do not bring toys or sweets as this is unfair to other children. Thank you for your help.

PARISH REGISTRATION
We still do not have an up-to-date register of Parishioners - even those who come to Mass. Many of you have filled in the little green forms - thanks - and that is all you have to do. Some haven’t got round to it yet and we would be grateful if you would do it. The Parish website has a link for you to forward your name, address and phone number.

NEW LICENSING LAWS
Due to the new laws, a drinks license for the Parish Centre must be obtained 28 days in advance. If children are to be present, then the number of children must be noted on the application form. There can be no exceptions to the legislation. Please keep this in mind if you wish to use the Parish Centre. We are unable to get a licence at short notice.

PARISH CENTRE
The Parish Centre is available for functions. Please phone Michael or Fiona on 606424 for information and booking forms. Booking conditions must be strictly adhered to.

SAINT ANNE'S GUILD
Saint Anne's Guild meets in the Parish Centre at 7.00 pm every Tuesday. New members are welcome.

CHILD AND ADULT PROTECTION CONFERENCE
Child and vulnerable adult protection is very important to the Diocese and is good practice. A Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection Conference will be held on Wednesday 23 September in Saint Paul’s Hall, Ayr. The evening will explore the role of the Parish Coordinator. The Police and counsellors will talk on sexual abuse and managing risk. Any parishioner who is interested is welcome to come along.

DIOCESAN APPOINTMENTS
The Bishop has announced the following appointments to take place over September and October:  

   - Father Joe Boland to Saint Bride’s, West Kilbride
   - Father Martin Chambers to St Matthew’s, Kilmarnock, the Youth Office and Hospital Chaplaincy
   - Father William McFadden to Saint Andrew’s and Saint Cuthbert’s, Kirkcudbright
   - Father Jim Hayes to stay in St Mary’s, Saltcoats and become Director of the Youth for Lourdes Group

NURSERY GARDEN
Please note that the Nursery Garden is not to be used as a playground on a Sunday morning. The Nursery spends a lot of time, effort and money to maintain the garden. Also we ask that children do not climb on either the lampposts, Nursery fence, bins or the wall in the car park. Thank you.

BROWNIES AND GUIDES BINGO
The Brownies and Guides are having a Bingo Night in aid of the Parish Centre on Thursday 1 October. Doors open at 6.30 pm for a 7.00 pm start. Tickets can be purchased at the door. Raffle tickets and refreshments will be available. Everyone is welcome to come along.

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.