April 1, 2012          Saint Peter the Apostle Catholic Church

  Palm Sunday                        320 College Blvd., Grenada, MS 38901
of the Lord’s Passion                                        (662) 226-2490
                                                                Father Martin Ruane, Pastor 

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

 

Special Meeting… Father Ruane would like to meet with, all of our, young people 6^th to 12^th grade, THIS SUNDAY, (Palm Sunday) at 6:00pm with Special Emphasis on Our Young People in the 12^th grade. He will talk to them about different topics, give them an opportunity to talk to him about whatever, and then we would like to finish with hamburgers and hot dogs. This gathering will only be a success if all of our parents cooperate.    

 

Sharing Your Blessings … The Annual Catholic Service Appeal, “Sharing Your Blessings,” supports many central ministries that help provide the spiritual, educational and social needs of many within out diocese. Bishop Latino is asking each parishioner to prayerfully consider your gift to the Catholic Service Appeal. Joined together as a faith family we can accomplish so much for our diocese. Please go online to www.jacksondiocese.org to learn more about the Catholic Service Appeal or to make an on line donation. 

 

Speaking Engagement … Fr. Ruane speaks at the First Presbyterian Church this Monday April 2^nd, at noon. Our people are encouraged to participate, if not too busy, as a form of support.

 

Good Friday… We are reminded that this Friday, GOOD FRIDAY, is a day of Fast and Abstinence, one full meal, two snacks and no meat. 

 

Holy Land Collection… A special collection will be taken up on Good Friday for the support of the Church’s work in the Holy Land. During this time of turmoil the plight and suffering of Palestinian Christians has become desperate. Our support of the work of the Church in the Holy Lands is even more important than ever.

 

Congratulations… We congratulate and are very happy to receive, Robert Brandon Browning, Dianne Elliot Marascalco and Cynthia Mercado Gary into full communion of our Catholic Faith through the Sacraments of Anointment, Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation on Holy Saturday Night.   

 

RIP… Your prayers are requested for the happy repose of the soul of Glenn Smith’s DAD, whom the Lord called home this past week. May he rest in peace and may God Bless his family and friends.

 

Congratulations… to the newest member of our parish, Jude Michael Liberto, born on March 28^th 2012.

 

A Happy for the Children… We have planned an extra Happy for our children. We began this a few years ago and it seemed to be tremendously popular. In place of an Easter Egg Hunt we will be inviting all of our children and their parents to gather in front of the Church on Easter morning after Mass. Among our surprises will be a show of love for our children and their Bible School Teachers.  

 

Annual Retreat… Fr. Ruane will be joining several of the priests and Bishop Latino for our Annual Priests Retreat beginning Monday April 9^th thru Friday April 13^th. The Retreat will be at St. Mary of the Pines in Chatawa. If there is any emergency during this time please call Karla at the Rectory, Monday, Wednesday or Friday till 12:00 noon or call her cell 417-2333. 

 

Choose Life… “Every child with Down syndrome, every adult with special needs, in fact every unwanted, unborn child, every person who is poor, weak, abandoned or homeless---each one of these persons is an icon of God’s face and a vessel of His love.” (Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Denver, Oct 16 speech to Phoenix Catholic Physicians’ Guild)

 

 

                        WEEKLY MASS CALENDAR

 

Mass Dates                                        Mass Times_                       Mass Intentions___ 

Saturday, March 31                                              6:00pm – St. Peter                             Special Intentions – MR Sunday, April 1                                                      9:00am – St. Peter                              People of St. Peter Parish

Sunday, April 1                                                   11:15am – St. John                               People of St. John Parish

Monday, April 2                                                     8:00am – St. Peter                             Special Intentions – KH & IS Tuesday, April 3                                                   6:00pm – St. Peter                               NO MASS

Wednesday April 4                                                   8:00am - St. Peter                               ADID

Thursday April 5                                                    8:00am – St. Peter                               In Thanksgiving

Friday, April 6^th          12:00 “The Way of the Cross” & 6:00pm ‘Good Friday’ of the “The Passion of the Lord”

 

                                                   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, James E. Smith, 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:        March 25^th           Today’s Special Collection:          <<<BIRTHDAYS>>>

General Collection         $1,349.91                  Catholic Relief Services &                   Mar 29 – John Mardis           Building Fund                    $160.00                  Ed. Future Priests April 1^st                   Mar 31 – Pete Marascalco          

                                                                                                                                       Apr 2 – Ben Stewart          

             Next Special Collection: The Holy Land, April 6^th                               Apr 4 – Lynn Bennett

                                                                 May 20^th Catholic Communication Campaign                      

 

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

                                                                                                

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.

 

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.