August 15, 2010            Saint Peter the Apostle Catholic Church

The Assumption of the                   320 College Blvd., Grenada, MS 38901
 Blessed Virgin Mary                                        (662) 226-2490
                                                                    Father Martin Ruane, Pastor

                                         www.olesouth.net/stpeter email: stpeter@cableone.net

 

If For any reason you may need a priest for an emergency while Father is on vacation please call Fr. Al Camp at 601-951-3063, Fr. Sam Messina at 662-563-2273 or call Fr. Gregory Plata at 662-453-0623.

If for any reason you might want to call Father while he is on vacation you can get his number in Ireland from Karla at the Rectory.

 

The Bishop’s Cup Golf TournamentCalling all golfers for the 28th Annual Bishop’s Cup Golf Tournament, Wednesday, September 22nd at the Colonial Club in Jackson. Get a foursome together and see if your team can bring the Bishop’s Cup home to your parish. Registration forms are in the back of the church. The net proceeds will benefit the Kenneth A. and Mary M. Brown Trust, which provides funding for grants. For more information, call 601-960-8479.  

 

Why Catholic?”… Sunday, August 22nd, 3:00pm to 5:30pm, at St. Francis Catholic School, in Greenwood, will be hosting a workshop for New Leaders, Veteran Leaders, Co-Leaders, and Potential Leaders. For more information please contact: Alice Hughes, M.R.E. or Karen Brown – Office of Faith Formation – at 601-960-8470 or email alice.Hughes@jacksondiocese.org or Karen.brown@jacksondiocese.org   

 

Position Available The Catholic Diocese of Jackson is seeking a Director of Administration and Finance. The director is responsible for the direction, management, leadership and coordination of all activities related to diocesan finances and accounting, property management and insurance, lay personnel, employee benefits, parish and school finances and accounting, housing projects, Mississippi missions, special collections, diocesan building committee, legal and taxes and other miscellaneous responsibilities. Applicant must be a practicing Catholic and have a college degree in accounting or finance or an MBA, five (5) years of related administrative experience. Applicant must possess strong written, verbal and computer skills. Salary is negotiable and the target date of employment is November 1, 2010. Please send resume to: Search Committee, Administration and Finance, Catholic Diocese of Jackson, P.O. Box 2248, Jackson, Ms. 39225-2248.           

 

Quotes:

1. “I don’t know the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everybody.”  (Bill Cosby, Comedian, Actor and Author)

2. “Live so that you would not be ashamed to sell the family parrot to the town gossip.”  (Will Rogers, 1879-1935, comedian and Actor)

 

Choose Life Researchers in Britain and Belgium have found that patients “thought to be in a persistent vegetative state showed brain activity indicating awareness, intent and, in at least one case, a wish to communicate.” This is a significant breakthrough in efforts to provide life-sustaining care for comatose patients.    NRL News, Feb-Mar, 2010

 

Rite Of Christian Initiation Of AdultsThe R.C.I.A. will resume in the fall. If you know of anyone interested in the R.C.I.A., or for more information, please call the Rectory at 662-226-2490. This is primarily for people who are interested in the Catholic Faith. They will find these gatherings very enjoyable and interesting and the decision to embrace the Catholic Faith is always made by the person participating.      

 

Moving In And Out”… Summer time is often a time of transitions for families. We want to say farewell to any people who may be leaving and thank you for your participation in our parish. We also wish to welcome any new individuals or families at St. Peter Parish and we invite you to make yourself known to us and to register with the parish. Parish registration forms are available in the vestibule, or call the Parish Office at 662-226-2490.

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Eucharistic Ministers/Sat August 14thDavid Livingston, Nancy Nickl, Joan Westin-------------------Lector – Dan Buzzarde

Eucharistic Ministers/Sun August 15thSuzanne Matrisciano, Dorothy Marascalco, Sam Marascalco-Lector – Matt Mumme

 

***Sacrament of Reconciliation, Saturdays 5:15pm – 5:45pm**and on appointments***

                         WEEKLY MASS CALENDAR

 

Mass Dates                                      Mass Times                             Mass Intentions

Saturday, August 14                                      6:00pm – St. Peter                            People of St. Peter Parish

Sunday, August 15                                        9:00am St. Peter                               People of St. Peter Parish

Sunday, August 15                                      11:15am – St. John                          People of St. John Parish

Monday, August 16                                       8:00am – St. Peter                              Communion Service   

Tuesday, August 17                                     10:00am – St. Peter                            No Service   

Wednesday, August 18                                 8:00am – St Peter                            Communion Service   

Thursday, August 19                                     8:00am – St. Peter                            No Service   
Friday, August 20                                           8:00am – St. Peter                               Communion Service   

 

                                                 PRAY FOR THEM

 

Lynn Barker, Braxton Barnard, John Bell, Shirley Black, Mike Bowles, Mike Brewer, James Bruno, George Burleson, Delsie Burton, Robert Campassi, Carolyn Cerniglia, Bernice Clark, John Collier, Kelly Collier, James Cook Sr., Jim Criss, Sarah Criss, James Dykes, Sarah Edwards, Don Eldridge, Maria Evangelista, Walter Fariss, Allie Fava, Mary Helen Ferri, Bill Finch, Wayde Flem, Charlie Fowler, Shirley Fowler, Lucille Frenyea, Valinten Gagaboan, Christy Gant, James Gant, Mary Gessler, Christopher Griffin, Bonita Henson, Kent Hull, James Huddleston, Morgan Kay Jackson, Jan, Leonard Janiszewski, Jack Kilcrease, Mike Latham, Bishop Latino, Barb Licourt, Kelsey Lipe, Rodney Lippincott, Bobby Love, Lisa Mann, Adelfia Marascalco, Charlie Marascalco, Joseph Marascalco, Laurie Marascalco, Louise Marascalco, Sue Matthews, Jody McAnnally, Betty McCormick, Amanda McGee, Johnny Michelle, Lois Newton, Cody Oxner, Roger Patterson, Katie Parnell, Sandy Phillips, Lamar Pitcock, Jamie Pritchard, Wanda Ray, Eydie Ricks, Ralph Roe, Sonja Samples, Bernice Sandersan, Audrey Sarris, The Family of Robert Pitman, Sr. Anthony Ruane, Larry Ruane, David Sintes, Dan Thompson Jr., Beulah Vance, Anne Upchurch, Carl Walker, Jan Walker, Lisa Ward, Marguarite Womble, Betty Yonak, Jack Young.  If you would like to add or remove someone from the prayer list, please contact the rectory at 226-2490 Or email me at; stpeter@cableone.net

 

Collections, August 8th    PLEASE REMEMBER – TURN YOUR        Today’s Special Collection:   

General Fund  -  $1,521.00     CELLPHONE OFF WHILE IN CHURCH!                          NONE   

Building Fund -     $570.00              Thank you for your cooperation.                             Next Special Collection:                    

Central & Eastern Europe     $40.00                 <<<BIRTHDAYS>>>                      Sept. 5th Catholic University of America    

 

                                                    August 15 – Sarah Purvis        August 17 – Ann Saia   

                                                    August 15 – Paul Liberto        August 18 – Suzanne Matrisciano   

 

 

Bulletin Announcements The deadline for announcements will be on Thursday at noon. Please contact the rectory at 226-2490, or send an email to stpeter@cableone.net.

 

Liturgical Appointments Please contact the church office to participate in the Liturgy.

 

IF Please if you cannot serve at a given Mass as Lector or Eucharist Minister, please call a replacement or call the Rectory. These are special ministries and a replacement should be found, if you cannot serve.

 

Knights of Columbus If you would like to contribute to the Chris Harris Scholarship Fund, please send memorials to Knights of Columbus, PO Box 1822, Grenada, Ms. 38901. Note: The K of C will meet every 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month, anyone wishing to join the Knights please contact any one of our Knights.

 

Please Remember... to check thermostats, lights, doors, and clean up when leaving our buildings. We have received some high utility bills for the Family Life Center, please turn things off, check thermostats and lights, etc.