December 18, 2011      Saint Peter the Apostle Catholic Church

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

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

 

 Christmas Good Wishes… I would like to take this opportunity to wish all of our Church Families peace of mind, peace of soul, and peace of heart during this Christmas time.  May your homes be happy and peaceful places, and may our loving savior find a warm welcome in our hearts and souls during this special time of year.  Merry Happy Christmas to all! – Fr. Ruane

 

Sincere Gratitude… I sincerely would like to thank the Trost family and Jerome boudreax for decorating the Family Life Center, the CYO for decorating our Christmas Tree, the Knights of Columbus for cooking the meat, and the terrific turn out of people. A special thank you to Lee Munstenteiger and his crew for erecting our manger scene outside of the church, which is a good reminder of the type of shack where Jesus was born, and a special thank you to all of those who helped clean up after the supper.

 

RIP…  Your prayers are requested for the happy repose of the soul of Josephine Marascalco, RIP.

Sincere thanks to the good ladies who arranged lunch for the family after the 11:00 funeral services, the day after our church supper.

                                

CHRISTMAS        St. John, Charleston:  4:00pm   12/24/11 (Saturday)

   M                          St Peter, Grenada:      5:35pm    12/24/11 (Saturday) ****Christmas Carols*****

       A                       Vigil Mass:                 6:00pm   12/24/11 (Saturday)  

          S                     Midnight Mass:                                         (Saturday)  

            S                   A special contribution from, Kate Logan and Judy Bloodworth

SCHEDULE          CHRISTMAS DAY: 9:00am   12/25/11 (Sunday)   

 

 A Blessing… We were blessed to have three visiting priests join Fr. Ruane for our Christmas Reconciliation Service [Confession] and to a very good turn out of our people, anxious to receive the forgiveness and grace of this Blessed Sacrament. 

 

R. C. I. A.… The RCIA will meet this Tuesday evening after the 6:00pm Mass, December 20^th, then will break till after the New Year. Topic: Confession (Reconciliation)

 

Thank You… The responses to our Angel Tree was very generous, and united with your generosity to the Food Pantry, we feel that as a Church Family we were able to join John the Baptist in preparing a way for the Lord, by bringing happiness and joy to several children and families.  

 

New Envelopes… Sincere Gratitude to our many parishioners who support our parish and Building Fund so generously as a Church Family. The participation of all when possible is so important please pick up your new envelopes and if at possible use them regularly. They are in alphabetical order in the entrance of the church.     

 

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 Chaput of Denver, Southern Cross, November, 2009]

                              WEEKLY MASS CALENDAR

 

Mass Dates                                             Mass Times                               Mass Intentions 

Saturday, December 17                                       6:00pm – St. Peter                                 Special Intentions – MG

Sunday, December 18                                         9:00am – St. Peter                                 People of St. Peter Parish

Sunday, December 18                                       11:15am – St. John                                  People of St. John Parish

Monday, December 19                                        8:00am – St. Peter                                 Tucker Clay Daves – RIP    Tuesday, December 20                                        6:00pm – St. Peter                                 Special Intentions – MR

Wednesday December 21                                    8:00am - St. Peter                                  Doris Dupont – RIP   

Thursday December 22                                        8:00am – St. Peter                                 Josephine Marascalco - RIP

Friday, December 23                                            8:00am  – St. Peter                                Lapsed Catholics

 

                                                  PRAY FOR THEM

 

Lynn Barker, Shirley Black, Tina Ryals Blaylock, Mike Bowles, James Bruno, Delsie Burton, Carolyn Cerniglia, Bernice Clark, John Collier, Kelly Collier, James Cook Sr., 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, Mary Gessler, Melonie Goolsby, Christopher Griffin, Bonita Henson, James Huddleston, Morgan Kay Jackson, Jan, Leonard Janiszewski, Willie Kern, Jack Kilcrease, 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, Amanda 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, Sr. Anthony Ruane, John Ruane, Roy Russelle, Rylee Ryals, 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: December 11^th           Today’s Special Collection:        <<<BIRTHDAYS>>>

General Collection         $2,563.00                                       NONE                                Dec 17 – Kathleen Cooper                                

Building Fund                $1,350.00                    Next Special Collection:             Dec 18 – William Griffin Jr.

Retirement Fund /Religious  $749.00                    Saltillo Missions – Jan. 8^th 2012               Dec 19 – Heather Oaks

                                                                                                                                               Dec 19 – LeMorris Hollis

                                                                                                                                            Dec 14 – Cora-Danielle Ryals

                                                                                                                                      

 

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

 

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

 

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.