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Saturday
24 November
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Vigil
Mass at 4.30pm
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Holy Mass at 10.00am |
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Sunday
25 November
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Sunday Mass at 10.00am |
Sunday Mass at 11.30am |
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Monday
26 November
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Service of the Word at 10.00am | Holy Mass at 10.00am |
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Tuesday
27 November
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Service of the Word at 10.00am | Requiem Mass at 10.00am |
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Wednesday
28 November
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Holy Mass at 10.00am | |
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Thursday
29 November
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Requiem Mass at 10.00am | Holy Mass at 10.00am |
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Friday
30 November
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Holy Mass at 10.00am | Holy Mass at 10.00am |
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Saturday
1 December
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Vigil
Mass at 4.30pm
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Holy Mass at 10.00am |
PARISH CENTRE EVENTS |
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Saturday
24 November
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11.00am | Private Function |
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Sunday
25 November
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11.30am |
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Monday
26 November
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9.30
to 11.30am |
Parents
and Toddlers |
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Tuesday
27 November
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9.00
to 11.00am 3.45pm |
Cardiac
Rehabilitation |
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Wednesday
28 November
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9.30
to 11.30am 3.45pm 1.00 to 3.00pm |
Parents
and Toddlers |
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Thursday
29 November
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Friday
30 November
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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 Ward who died recently and
Monsignor Frank Duffy 2000, Mary McNally 2004, Ian Mitchell 2011, Declan Kelly 2016, Mary Higgins 1992, James Brodie 2011, Kenneth Donnelly 2008, Hannah Kirk 1989, John Maxwell 2002, Sarah McNamara 1980, Shannon Elizabeth Byrne 2000, Sarah Heaney 1955, Jemima McAuliffe 2001, Eddie McNamara 2014, Lilian Paterson 2011, Maria Reid 2013, Peggy Dorian Smith 1991, Martin Vernon 2011, James Allen 2003, Molly Ball neé Cahill 2011, Ann Hackett 1998, Andy Stevens 1995, Gribben family, Janie McGonigle 2012, Mary Bridget Timmons, Jack Collins 1970, Margaret Hamilton 1992 and Collette McKibben 2003 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 Peter Brawley at 10.30am.
ALTAR SERVERS
Next weekend's altar servers are Group 1 at 5.30pm and Group 2 at 10.30am.
MUSIC MINISTRY
Next weekend's musicians are George McGrattan at 5.30pm and Saint Peter's Primary School choir at 10.30am
CHILDREN’S
LITURGY
Next week's Children's Liturgy helpers are Geraldine
Butcher for the pre-fives, Claire Sweenie and Linda Martin for Primaries 1,
2 and 3 and Andrena Hughes and Emma Paterson for Primary 4. The Children's
Liturgy needs some more volunteers. If you have a child or grandchild currently
in the liturgy programme or you would just like to help with these wonderful
groups, we need your help. We are having a short meeting in the Lesser Hall
of the Parish Centre on Sunday 2 December after 10.30am Mass - everyone is
welcome. We would like to ask all current volunteers to attend too as we will
discuss the new activities for the Children's Liturgy programme. Come along
and find out what's involved and how you can help.
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.
CATHEDRAL SUNG EVENING PRAYER FOR ADVENT
Evening Prayer of the Church will be sung in Saint Margaret's Cathedral, Ayr
on Sunday 2 December at 6.00pm. You will be very welcome.
GOD'S
WHISPER
Not
long ago, I heard a story about a young man and an old priest. The young man
had lost his job and didn't know which way to turn so he went to see the old
priest in his parish Church. Pacing about the priest's study, the young man
ranted about his problem. Finally, he clenched his fist and shouted "I've
begged God to say something to help me. Tell me, Father, why doesn't God answer?"
The old priest, who sat across the room, spoke something in reply - something
so hushed it was indistinguishable. The young man stepped across the room.
"What did you say, Father?" he asked. The priest repeated himself
but again in a tone as soft as a whisper. So the young man moved closer until
he was leaning on the priest's chair. "Sorry" he said. "I still
didn't hear you, Father." With their heads bent together, the old priest
spoke once more. "God sometimes whispers" he said "so we will
move closer to hear Him." This time the young man heard and he understood.
We all want God's voice to thunder through the air with the answer to our
problems - but God's is the still, small voice, the gentle whisper. Perhaps
there's a reason. Nothing draws human focus quite like a whisper. God's whisper
means I must stop my ranting and move close to Him until my head is bent together
with His - and then, as I listen, I will find my answer. Better still, I find
myself united to God.
Most
sweet Jesus, Redeemer of the human race, look down upon us humbly prostrate
before you. We are yours and yours we wish to be but to be more surely united
with you, behold each one of us freely consecrates himself today to your Most
Sacred Heart. Many indeed have never known you. Many, too, despising your
precepts, have rejected you. Have mercy on them all, most merciful Jesus and
draw them to your Sacred Heart. Be King, O Lord, not only of the faithful
who have never forsaken you but also of the prodigal children who have abandoned
you. Grant that they may quickly return to their Father's house, lest they
die of wretchedness and hunger. Be King of those who are deceived by erroneous
opinions or whom discord keeps aloof and call them back to the harbour of
truth and the unity of faith so that soon there may be but one flock and one
Shepherd. Grant, O Lord, to your Church assurance of freedom and immunity
from harm. Give tranquillity of order to all nations and make the earth resound
from pole to pole with one cry - Praise to the divine Heart that wrought our
salvation. To it be glory and honour for ever. Amen.
JUST FOR A LAUGH …
A Scotsman moves into a tiny hamlet in Argyll, walks into the pub and promptly
orders three beers. The bartender raises his eyebrows but serves the man three
beers which he drinks quietly at a table, alone. An hour later, the man has
finished the three beers and orders three more. This happens yet again. The
next evening the man again orders and drinks three beers at a time, several
times. Soon the entire town is whispering about the Man Who Orders Three Beers.
Finally, a week later, the bartender broaches the subject on behalf of the
town. "I don't mean to pry but folks around here are wondering why you
always order three beers?" "It's odd, isn't it?" the man replies.
"You see, I have two brothers and one went to America and the other to
Australia. We promised each other that we would always order an extra two
beers whenever we drank as a way of keeping up the family bond." The
bartender and the whole town was pleased with this answer, and soon the Man
Who Orders Three Beers became a local celebrity and source of pride to the
hamlet, even to the extent that out-of-towners would come to watch him drink.
Then, one day, the man comes in and orders only two beers. The bartender pours
them with a heavy heart. This continues for the rest of the evening - ordering
only two beers. The word flies around town. Prayers are offered for the soul
of one of the brothers. The next day, the bartender says to the man, "Folks
around here, me first of all, want to offer condolences to you for the death
of your brother. You know-the two beers and all..." The man ponders this
for a moment, then replies, "You'll be happy to hear that my two brothers
are alive and well. It's just that I, myself, have decided to give up drinking
for Lent."
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.
A VOICE CRIES IN THE WILDERNESS. PREPARE A WAY FOR THE LORD. MAKE HIS PATHS
STRAIGHT
There will be a series of events for Advent 2018 in Saint Mary's Parish Hall,
Saltcoats to which everyone is invited. It starts on Wednesday 5 December
at 7.30pm. The theme is Poverty at Home and the speaker is Neil Cowan of the
Scottish Poverty Alliance. On Sunday 9 December at 3.00 pm, the topic is The
Experience of Refugees in North Ayrshire. Some of the refugee families and
North Ayrshire Council officials will speak. Scotland and Overseas Development
with speaker Jane Salmonson of the International Development Alliance is the
subject of the meeting on Wednesday 12 December at 7.30pm. The events are
organised by the Outreach to the Poor Group of Embracing Change.
THINKING ABOUT BECOMING A CATHOLIC?
If you are thinking about becoming a Catholic or would like to know more about
the Catholic faith, then please come along to our first Welcome Meeting on
Wednesday, 28 November at 7.00pm.
BOILER CATASTROPHE
Our Church boilers have given up the ghost and have been both condemned by
the gas engineer so we will have to replace the them as soon as possible so
that the Church doesn't get too cold. The cost of replacement will be quite
substantial. Our target is £12000. We would like to offer immense thanks
to the parishioners who have handed in donations for the new boilers. The
total to date is £4200! For anyone wishing to donate, there are envelopes
at the back of the Church. If you pay tax, please complete the details on
the envelope to allow us to claim Gift Aid. I would like to thank you all
again for your support and I'll keep you posted about developments!
IN AND AROUND THE CHURCH
A new vinyl has been put in the back Sacristy and is almost finished. A really
beautiful stand for the Advent Candles when the Christmas tree goes up has
been specially made. It is very beautiful indeed. We will still have the wreath
with candles as usual.
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.
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 various 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.
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.
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 £753.01 and the Maintenance
Fund collection to £217.40 - thanks.
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 10.30 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.