December 4, 2011        Saint Peter the Apostle Catholic Church

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

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

 

December 8^th … The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is a Holy Day of Obligation; Masses will be at 8:00am and 6:00pm at St. Peter. Mass for the Holy Day will also be celebrated at St. John in Charleston a Vigil Mass at 4:00pm Wednesday December 7, 2011.   

 

Sincere Gratitude … Sincere gratitude to all of those who brought groceries to our Thanksgiving Day service. Many of these will be given to the Food Pantry and some we will keep at the church.  May God reward your goodness.   

 

Christmas Family Supper… We hope that all of our church family will try to be with us on December 11^th for our Annual Parish Family Christmas Supper. We’ve had a wonderful time these past few years and we hope it will be even better this coming year. Our supper will consist of a covered dish the meat for the supper will be furnished by our parish. We are expecting the Catholic Santa to show up and we will sing our Christmas Carols together in Honor of our Savior and to get into the Christmas spirit for our adults and children.

 

 Penance Service…  This is a wonderful opportunity for us to change gears and think of something special that we can give the Lord for His birthday. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is a wonderful gift from God and our using of it to receive His grace and forgiveness is our special gift to him. Our church Penance Service will be on Dec. 13, at 6:00pm. We are most grateful to Fr. Messina, Fr. Noonan, Fr. Hurley, Fr. O’Brian and yours truly Fr. Ruane.       

 

Angel Tree… We have names of children and seniors who are in need of a Special Christmas Gift on our Angel Tree. Please feel free to take an angel from the Angel Tree and purchase that child’s wish or need. Wrap it and place the Angel on the gift and return it under the tree no later than December 18^th.  Thank you, for your heartfelt generosity.

 

 Welcome New Members…  We would like to extend a very sincere welcome to our newest Parish Family Members. If you have come to St. Peter’s in the last year or two please give your name to Karla or Fr. Ruane or just call us at the Rectory 662-226-2490. We would like to give you a special welcome at our Christmas Supper.   

                                

The New Roman Missal … has been introduced to all of the parishes in the diocese. The people’s responses for Mass with the new translations can be found in the pew cards. Please return the pew cards to the box provided for this purpose.  

 

R. C. I. A.… The RCIA will resume this Tuesday evening, December 6^th, after the 6:00pm Mass.  Topic: Baptism

 

Carmelite Monastery… Consider supporting the Carmelite Nuns in Jackson, they have a wide range of Christmas gifts, which would make a suitable gift for children or adults and they would greatly appreciate our help. 

 

Choose Life… Speaking of her Down’s syndrome baby as a “gift from God,” Congresswoman Cathy M. Rodgers stated, “There are tremendous resources, support and early intervention available to families. There are medical advances and breakthroughs in the realm of education and early learning. I am extremely grateful to those who have walked this path before me.”   (NRL News, May, 2008)

 

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

 

                             WEEKLY MASS CALENDAR

 

Mass Dates                                             Mass Times                                    Mass Intentions 

Saturday, December 3                                         6:00pm – St. Peter                                      Special Intentions – C. C.

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

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

Monday, December 5                                          8:00am – St. Peter                                      In Thanksgiving – I. C.    Tuesday, December 6                                          6:00pm – St. Peter                                       Melissa Garrett - RIP

Wednesday December 7                                    8:00am - St. Peter                                 Fr. Hurley’s Nephew killed in accident

Thursday December 8                    8:00am  & 6:00pm – St. Peter                                    Special Intentions - MR

Friday, December 9                                     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, 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: November 27th          Today’s Special Collection:        <<<<BIRTHDAYS>>>

General Collection         $1,650.00                                 NONE                                Dec 3 – Joseph Marascalco                                 

Building Fund                   $515.00                                                                            Dec 3 – Michael Liberto

Diocesan Missions              $25.00                Next Special Collection:            Dec 4 – Martha Merriman

Human Development         $40.00                Retirement Fund for the Religious             Dec 7 – Bethany Barranco

                                                                             December 11, 2011                   Dec 8 – Stephanie Hollis

                                                                                                                                    Dec 9 – Heather Oakes

 

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.  

 

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