March 4, 2012          Saint Peter the Apostle Catholic Church

Second Sunday                        320 College Blvd., Grenada, MS 38901
         of Lent                                                   (662) 226-2490
                                                            Father Martin Ruane, Pastor 

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

 

Way of The Cross…  We will have ‘The Way of the Cross,’ Scripture reading, and a short meditation followed by Holy Communion and a light supper, on the Friday’s through Lent. Services will begin at 6:15pm SHARP.

 

Lent At St. Peter Church… Let us all make a special effort to make Lent a special time in Our Church.

Here are some suggestions:                             4. A good confession by participating              6. A kinder, gentler people

1. Daily Mass when possible.                              in our Penance Service.                                7. Less negative gossip. 

2. Participating in “Why Catholic?”                5. Prayer when possible in the home                8. More kindness , compassion, 

3. Participating in the Mass of Healing.               with the family.                                               and affirmation.

 

R.C.I.A…The RCIA will miss this Tuesday evening at 6:30pm SHARP. Topic will be a revision of the Sacraments and discussion on the Sacramental’s.  

 

 “Why Catholic?” We are extending a very sincere invitation to anybody who might like to join us for this final session of “Why Catholic?” on “PRAYER” it should be very well worthwhile.

 

Speaking Engagement … Fr. Ruane has been invited to be the guest speaker at The First Methodist Church March 28^th at 11:30am and the First Presbyterian Church on Monday April 2^nd at noon. Our people are encouraged to participate, if not too busy, as a form of support.

 

NOTE … If you would be willing to bake a cake or help prepare and serve the light lunch for the Lenten Service at the First Presbyterian Church on March 6^th please call Gerry Morris at 417-1160.

 

Lenten Penance Service… Our Lenten Penance Service is scheduled for March 20^th at 6:00pm. We are asking everybody to mark that date so that we can use this special Sacrament as a preparation for the beautiful services of Holy Week.

 

CCD Classes… Please make a correction to your CCD class calendar. The dates are “classes for the rest of the school year,” March 11^th, March 18^th, April 8^th and April 15^th.  The last CCD class will be May 6^th.

 

Choose Life… The argument for legalized physician assisted suicide rest on a false premise: that suffering from advanced disease is inevitable. “This is simply not true. Our ability to relieve suffering and improve quality of life has never been more powerful.” Dr. Charles F. von Gunten, in San Diego Union Tribune, 5/3/09

 

 

Knights of Columbus… If you would like to contribute to the Knights of Columbus10443/Chris Harris Scholarship Fund, please send memorials to Knights of Columbus, PO Box 1822, Grenada, MS. 38901.

Note: The K of C will meet the 2^nd Sunday of each month, the 4^th degree Knights will meet the 3^rd Sunday of each month, anyone wishing to join the Knights please contact any one of our Knights.

                           WEEKLY MASS CALENDAR

 

Mass Dates                                     Mass Times_                            Mass Intentions___ 

Saturday, March 3                                            6:00pm – St. Peter                                     A. D. I. D.

Sunday, March 4                                                9:00am – St. Peter                                    People of St. Peter Parish

Sunday, March 4                                             11:15am – St. John                                     People of St. John Parish

Monday, March 5                                               8:00am – St. Peter                                    Sara Liberto - RIP

Tuesday, March 6                                             6:00pm – St. Peter                                      Special Intentions - MR Wednesday March 7                                             8:00am - St. Peter                                      Beulah Maranto - RIP

Thursday March 8                                              8:00am – St. Peter                                     A. D. I. D.

Friday, March 9                               8:00am & 6:15pm – St. Peter                                    Lapsed Catholics

 

                                                   PRAY FOR THEM

 

Lynn Barker, Rick Bell, Shirley Black, Tina Ryals Blaylock, Mike Bowles, James Bruno, Delsie Burton, Carolyn Cerniglia, Bernice Clark, John Collier, Kelly Collier, James Cook Sr., Russell Cooper, Sarah Criss, Rod Crosby, Ronald Dupont, Don Eldridge, Walter Fariss, Allie Fava, Mary Helen Ferri, Bill Finch, Charlie Fowler, Shirley Fowler, Bobby Frazier, Valinten Gagaboan, Christy Gant, James Gant, Helen Garrard, Mary Gessler, Melonie Goolsby, Christopher Griffin, Bonita Henson, James Huddleston, Morgan Kay Jackson, Jan, Leonard Janiszewski, Willie Kern, Jack Kilcrease, Carolyn & Bobby Laster, Bishop Latino, Misty Lewis, Mike Liddell, Barb Licourt, Rodney Lippincott, Bobby Love, Lisa Mann, Adelfia Marascalco, Joseph Marascalco, Laurie Marascalco, Louise Marascalco, Jody McAnnally, Betty McCormick, Ed Merriman, Eddie Merriman, Amanda McGee, Demp McGee, Johnny Michelle, Evelyn Morgan, Megan Morley, Lois Newton, Roger Patterson, Katie Parnell, Al Perry, Lamar Pitcock, Ernie Preshard, Jamie Pritchard, Wanda Ray, Eydie Ricks, Ralph Roe, Tommy Rowland , Sr. Anthony Ruane, John Ruane, Roy Russelle, Bernice Sandersan, John Sarbou, Carrie Snavely, David Sintes, Dan Thompson Jr., Anne Upchurch, Carl Walker, Jan Walker, Lisa Ward, Joan Westin, Lisa Wimberley, Marguarite Womble, Ouida Yates, Betty Yonak.  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: February 26^th                 Today’s Special Collection:          <<<BIRTHDAYS>>>

General Collection        $1,664.11                                     NONE                                    Mar 3 – Pauly Oakes           Building Fund                   $465.00                       Next Special Collection:             Mar 3 – Nicholas Mumme          

Mississippi Catholic             $1.00                            Black & Indian Missions                Mar 5 – Regena Portis

Catholic Home Missions      $5.00                                March 11, 2012                           Mar 8 – Peach Ryals

                                                                                                                                           Mar 8 – Camille Stewart

 

*Sacrament of Reconciliation, Saturdays 5:15pm – 5:45pm**and by appointment*

 

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.  

 

Sick or In The Hospital … Just a friendly reminder because of the Hospital confidentiality requirement, if anybody you know from our church family please let us know so we can be sure to visit them.