Saturday
10 August
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Feast of Saint Lawrence |
Sunday
11 August
|
Nineteenth
Sunday of the Year |
Monday
12 August
|
Holy Mass at 10.00am for Maureen Duffy RD and Andrea Colvie |
Tuesday
13 August
|
Requiem Mass at 10.00am for David Shaw |
Wednesday
14 August
|
Memorial of Saint Maximilian Kolbe |
Thursday
15 August
|
Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin
Mary |
Friday
16 August
|
Holy Mass at 10.00am for E McCrae SI and Isabella Welsh A |
Saturday
17 August
|
Feast of Saint Lawrence |
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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
10 August
|
Vigil
Mass at 4.30pm
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Holy Mass at 10.00am |
Sunday
11 August
|
Sunday Mass at 10.00am |
Sunday Mass at 11.30am |
Monday
12 August
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Service of the Word at 10.00am | Requiem Mass at 10.00am |
Tuesday
13 August
|
Holy Mass at 10.00am | Service of the Word at 10.00am |
Wednesday
14 August
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Holy Mass at 10.00am and 7.00pm | |
Thursday
15 August
|
Holy Mass at 9.30am and 7.00pm | Holy Mass at 11.00am |
Friday
16 August
|
Holy Mass at 10.00am | Service of the Word at 10.00am |
Saturday
17 August
|
Vigil Mass at 4.30pm | Holy Mass at 10.00am |
Sunday
11 August
|
11.30am |
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Monday
12 August
|
7.00pm |
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Tuesday
13 August
|
9.00 to 11.00am | Cardiac Rehabilitation |
Wednesday
14 August
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Thursday
15 August
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Friday
16 August
|
11.00am | Tea, coffee and chat in the Snug after Benediction |
CHILDREN’S
LITURGY
The Children's Liturgy restarts in September.
SOLEMNITY OF THE ASSUMPTION ON THURSDAY
Please remember that we have a Holy Day of Obligation for the Feast of the
Assumption this Thursday. Masses are at 10.00am and 7.00pm.
ANNUAL PILGRIMAGE TO SAINT NINIAN'S CAVE
Sunday 25 August is a date for your diary. Mass at Saint Ninian's Cave will
be celbrated at 4.00pm. We will be organising a coach from our parish and
Saint Mary's
Church, Largs.
A SPECIAL PLACE FOR OUR LADY IN YOUR HOME
At the foot of the Cross, John the beloved disciple took Mary into his home
and cared for her as his own mother. On Wednesday 14 August, after 10.00am
Mass, Jim Murphy from Glasgow will briefly explain how we can do this today
in our own homes. Are you interested? Come along on Wednesday 14!
REQUIEM MASS FOR DAVID SHAW
Please pray for the Repose of the Soul of David Shaw who died on 31 July.
His Requiem Mass on Tuesday 13 August 2019 at 10.00am will be followd by his
interment at Ardrossan Cemetery. May he rest in peace and rise in glory!
ADULT CONFIRMATION
Piero Carrino will be confirmed this week on Thursday 15 August, the Feast
of the Assumption, at 2.00pm. We wish him a day of grace and blessing.
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE
We are delighted to announce the marriage of Gavin Watson and Nicole Morrison
on Friday 16 August at 1.00pm. We wish them both a love for a lifetime.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
This is the will of God - that you be saints" (1 Thes. 4:3). God wants
you to be a saint. If you cannot own this idea, you cannot own
heaven. Mustard
Seeds
MERCY BUS ON THE ROAD?
The Friends of Divine Mercy Scotland are taking the Mercy Bus back out on
the road for the third year this summer thanks to an overwhelming response
in the past two years. To date they have touched over 2000 people on the streets
of Scotland, over 400 people have boarded the Mercy Bus and over 2000 Miraculous
Medals and Divine Mercy Chaplets and many rosaries were given to the people
the team met on the streets of Scotland. This year, the bus will visit Johnstone,
Coatbridge, Greenock, Cumbernauld, Glasgow and Paisley. Pope Francis has urged
the church to ‘leave her four walls behind and to go out in search of those
who are distant, those essentially on the outskirts of life'. We are taking
up Pope Francis’s invitation in taking the Church to the people. Everyone
is welcome to come along and visit our ‘Church on wheels! Taking the Church
to the people shows them that the Lord loves, cares and wants them to return
to him. People think that they cannot be forgiven for what they have done.
No sin is too great for the Lord to forgive as long as there is repentance
from the sinner. Stepping on board the bus could be the first step in changing
their lives for the better and leaving the guilt on the bus. There will be
priests hearing confessions on the top deck of the Mercy Bus and the team
will be welcoming visitors with tea, coffee and home baking. Mustard
Seeds
GOD WHISPERS
God whispers to us in our pleasures, speaks in our conscience but shouts in
our pains. C
S Lewis
JOB
APPLICATION
Objective
My name is Jesus - The Christ. Many call me Lord! I’ve sent you my job application
because I’m seeking the top management position in your heart. Please consider
my accomplishments as set forth in my resumé.
Qualifications
I founded the earth and established the heavenS - see Proverbs 3:19. I formed
man from the dust of the ground - see Genesis 2:7. I breathed into man the
breath of life - see Genesis 2:7. The blessings of the Covenant comes upon
your life through me - see Galatians 3:14.
Occupational Background
I’ve only had one employer - see Luke 2:49. I’ve never been tardy, absent,
disobedient, slothful or disrespectful. My employer has nothing but rave reviews
for me = see Matthew 3:15 -17.
Skills Work Experiences
Some of my skills and work experiences include empowering the poor to be poor
no more, healing the broken-hearted, setting the captives free, healing the
sick, restoring sight to the blind and setting at liberty them that are bruised
- see Luke 4:18. I am a Wonderful Counsellor - see Isaiah 9:6. People who
listen to me shall dwell safely and shall not fear evil - see Proverbs 1:33.
Most importantly, I have the authority, ability and power to cleanse you of
your sins - see I John 1:7-9.
Major Accomplishments
I laid down my life so that you may live - see II Corinthians 5:15. I defeated
the arch enemy of God and mankind and made a show of them openly - see Colossians
2:15. I’ve miraculously fed the poor, healed the sick and raised the dead!
There are many more major accomplishments, too many to mention here.
Summation
Now that you’ve read my resumé, I’m confident that I’m the only candidate
uniquely qualified to fill this vital position in your heart. In summation,
I will properly direct your paths - see Proverbs 3:5-6 - and lead you into
everlasting life see John 6:47. When can I start? Time is of the essence -
see Hebrews 3:15.
JUST
FOR A LAUGH …
A farmer named McIntosh lived alone in the countryside with a wee dog that
he loved and doted on. After many long years of faithful companionship, the
dog finally died so McIntosh went to the parish priest."Father, my dear
old dog is dead. Could you be saying a Mass for him?" Father Duncan replied
"I am so very sorry to hear about your dog's death but, unfortunately,
we can’t say a Mass for dogs.” McIntosh said "I understand, Father, I
do. I guess I'll go to this new denomination down the road. Do you think £500
is enough to donate for the service?" Father Duncan answered "Why
didn't you tell me your wee dog was Catholic?!”
CHANGES IN THE PARISH OFFICE
Michelle Morton, who has worked in the Parish Office at Saint Peter's for
more than ten years will be moving on to a new job after achieving her degree
recently. I would like to sincerely thank Michelle for all her work and dedication
over the years and wish her a great start in this new chapter. We are looking
now for a new Parish Secretary that can help and support in the Office for
a few hours a week. Computer skills are essential. Please speak directly to
Father Duncan. Thanks!
CONVERSATION ABOUT SAFEGUARDING
There will be an Open Meeting hosted by the Independent Review Group (IRG)
on Saturday 14 September from 11.00 at Saint Matthew's Parish Church Hall,
Grassyards Road, Kilmarnock, KA3 7SH. This forms part of the work that the
IRG is taking forward to support the implementation of the recommendations
of the report of the McLellan Commission. This will be an opportunity for
members of parish communities from across the diocese to meet with members
of the IRG and the Diocesan Safeguarding team to discuss their understanding
and experience of Safeguarding within the Catholic Church. If you are hoping
to attend, please alert the Diocesan Office on 01292 266750. Tea, coffee,
soup and sandwiches will be provided.
A BIG THANK YOU FROM MARGARET SWIERCZ
Margaret would like to sincerely thank everyone who has been a great support
to her in the last few weeks in hospital - for visits, cards, prayers and
for Masses offered. Your support and help have been a great source of strength
and comfort. Thank you!
YOUTH PILGRIMAGE TO SAINT ANDREWS
On Saturday 31 August, young people from all over Scotland will gather in
Saint Andrews, Fife on pilgrimage to the medieval Cathedral of Saint Andrew.
Mass will take place in the ruined Cathedral at 3.00pm after activities from
12 noon in the town. All young people from primary seven upwards are welcome.
There will be activities for primary seven to secondary 3 and then for secondary
4 upwards. Transport will be provided from Galloway Diocese. The cost is £5
and please bring a packed lunch. To reserve a place or for more details, please
contact Father Stephen McGrattan
on Stephen.McGrattan@GallowayDiocese.org.uk.
PARISH STEWARDSHIP
Last weekend's Offertory collection amounted to £837.95 and the Maintenance
Fund collection to £274.32 - thanks very much. The Organ Fund stands
at £5128.95 - many thanks for all your support and generosity!
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.
GIFT
AID
The updated new Gift Aid Forms have been sent to parishioners that will require
them. Please send them back as soon as you can in the stamped-addressed envelope
provided. Thank you so much for your support and help.
MARY’S
MEALS OLD CLOTHES COLLECTION
The Mary's Meals clothes collection this year will be the weekend of 10 and
11 August. Please bring old clothes in black bags to the Parish Centre only
on that weekend and we will keep them there for the collection on Sunday 11
August. With our help, Mary's Meals are now being served to 1504471 children
every day in classrooms from Myanmar to Malawi and sixteen other countries
in between, including war-torn South Sudan. Thank you for playing a crucial
part in this mission - a mission that, with so many children around the world
still hungry and out of school, has only just begun.
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.
SUNDAY
TEAS
Tea and coffee will be
served after the 10.30am Mass next Sunday in the Parish Centre by Jennifer's
and Niamh's team.
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.