March 13, 2011                    Saint Peter the Apostle Catholic Church

   First 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 Friday’s through Lent. Services will begin at 6:15pm SHARP.

 

R.C.I.A…The RCIA will meet this Tuesday, March 15^th, the topic will be a little bit of everything.

 

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.

 

Community Garden… The Grenada Vista’s, Gerry Morris and Jan Willis are planning a community garden, which will be located behind the ‘Cab’ and St. Peter’s. It is designed for 10 plots and the purpose of this garden is to provide an area for individuals, families, or groups who may not have land to grow fresh food but desire to do so for themselves, the poor, the elderly, or the soup kitchen.

 

Speaking Engagement…  Fr. Ruane has been asked to speak at the Exchange Club March 17^th, and to the young people at The First Methodist Church March 29^th at 7:00am, the adult group Wednesday March 30^th at 12:00pm, and then at the 1^st Presbyterian Church on Monday of Holy Week.

 

Choose Life… A federal judge has upheld a South Dakota law requiring doctors to inform the patients that abortion kills a human being. The law mandates that a woman be told that abortion “will terminate the life of a whole, separate, unique, living human being.” Planned Parenthood had sought to overturn the law.

 

Quotes…

1. “You have a clean slate every day you wake up. You have a chance every single morning to make that change and be the person you want to be. You just have to decide to do it. Decide today’s the day.”

       Say it; “This is going to be my day.”  (Brendon Burchard, Author of the Millionaire Messenger)

2. The sages do not consider that making no mistakes is a blessing. They believe, rather, that the great virtue of man lies in his ability to correct his mistakes and continually make a new man make of himself.   (Wang Yang-Ming 1472-1529, Chinese Philosopher)
3. “Court is simply doing unto others what you would like them to do unto you.”  (Anonymous)
4. “There are no such things as limits to growth, because there no limits on the human capacity for intelligence, imagination, and wonder.”    (Ronald Reagan, 1911-2004, 40^th President of the United States)
5. “Once you learn to quit, it becomes a habit.”   (Vince Lombardi, 1913-1970)

 

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

 

 

                             WEEKLY MASS CALENDAR

 

Mass Dates                                     Mass Times                               Mass Intentions

Saturday, March 12                                          6:00pm – St. Peter                                       Beverley Zenterski - RIP

Sunday, March 13                                            9:00am – St. Peter                                      People of St. Peter Parish

Sunday, March 13                                          11:15am – St. John                                        People of St. John Parish

Monday, March 14                                               8:00am – St. Peter                                          Special Intentions - MR Tuesday, March 15                                           6:00pm – St. Peter                                      Lena Liberto - RIP Wednesday, March 16                                     8:00am - St. Peter                                       Donald Durst - RIP

Thursday, March 17                                          8:00am – St. Peter                                      Lena Liberto - RIP

Friday, March 18        8:00am “Mass” & 6:15pm “Way of the Cross” - St. Peter      Unfulfilled Intentions

 

                                                  PRAY FOR THEM

 

Lynn Barker, Braxton Barnard, John Bell, Shirley Black, Tina Ryals Blaylock, Mike Bowles, James Bruno, Delsie Burton, Carolyn Cerniglia, Bernice Clark, John Collier, Kelly Collier, James Cook Sr., Jim Criss, Sarah Criss, Don Eldridge, Walter Fariss, Allie Fava, Mary Helen Ferri, Bill Finch, Wayde Flem, Charlie Fowler, Shirley Fowler, Bobby Frazier, Valinten Gagaboan, Christy Gant, James Gant, Mary Gessler, Christopher Griffin, Ron Hammac, Bonita Henson, Kent Hull, 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, Lamar Pitcock, Jamie Pritchard, Wanda Ray, Eydie Ricks, Ralph Roe, Corey Rowland, Bernice Sandersan, Carrie Snavely, Sr. Anthony Ruane, Larry Ruane, David Sintes, Dan Thompson Jr., Beulah Vance, Anne Upchurch, Carl Walker, Jan Walker, Lisa Ward, Joan Westin, 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:     March 6^th              Today’s Special Collection:              <<BIRTHDAYS>>

General Fund          $2,174.00                         Black & Indian Missions                                Mar 12 – Jill Taylor

Building Fund        $1,215.00                          Next Special Collection:                              Mar 13 – Joan Westin          

Black & Indian Missions     $35.00                            Ed. of future Priests April 3^rd                           Mar 17 – Cole Sessums    

                                                                                & The Catholic Relief Services                           Mar 18 – Samuel 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.

 

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.    

 

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.

 

Religious Education… We ask parents to make attendance to religious education class a priority in their child’s weekly schedule. Children are required to attend classes in preparation for the Sacraments and their regular religious formation. Class times are K thru 12^th grade, on Sunday at 10:15am until 11:15am.