March 20, 2011              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

 

Victims of Earthquake and Tsunami…Bishop Latino has asked every parish in our diocese, for the victims of this disaster, to take up a special offering, this offering will be sent by our diocese to Catholic Relief Services. 97% of which is used to help the victims. Our offering will be taken up on the weekend of March 27th. Please try to be generous.      

 

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 not meet this week because Fr. Ruane is scheduled to be in Batesville to help with confessions.

 

     Penance …    Date: April 5th    If you confess with your lips and believe that the Lord is our Savior you

      Service          Time: 6:00pm      will be saved. Please family parish members make a real effort to

[Confirmation]      keep this date to make a good confession in preparation for Holy Week and Easter.

 

April the 13th… We will have a retreat for our confirmandi on April 13th. Our young people are asked to come directly from school to St. Peter’s. We will have a hamburger supper for them, their sponsors and parents at approximately 6:00pm.    

 

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 to the young people at The First Methodist Church March 29th at 7:00am, the adult group Wednesday March 30th at 12:00pm, and then at the 1st 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.

 

Eucharistic Ministers/Sat Mar 19th – Karla Houston, Norma Huddleston, AJ Salinas------------------------Lector – Irene Stark

Eucharistic Ministers/Sun Mar 20th – Frankie Fortier, David Upchurch, Tara Trost-------------------Lector – Sam Marascalco

 

                             WEEKLY MASS CALENDAR

 

Mass Dates                                     Mass Times                               Mass Intentions 

Saturday, March 19                                          6:00pm – St. Peter                                       Special Intentions - MR

Sunday, March 20                                            9:00am – St. Peter                                      People of St. Peter Parish

Sunday, March 20                                          11:15am – St. John                                        People of St. John Parish

Monday, March 21                                             8:00am – St. Peter                                       Communion Service Tuesday, March 22                                          6:00pm – St. Peter                                   Communion Service Wednesday, March 23                                     8:00am - St. Peter                                       Lena Liberto - RIP

Thursday, March 24                                          8:00am – St. Peter                                      Dorothea Laycock - RIP

Friday, March 25        8:00am “Mass” & 6:15pm “Way of the Cross” - St. Peter      Lapsed Catholics

 

                                                  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 13th               Today’s Special Collection:              <<BIRTHDAYS>>

General Fund          $2,491.00                                        NONE                                                Mar 20 – Billy Logan

Building Fund           $520.00                          Next Special Collection:                              Mar 20 – Cameron Logan          

Black & Indian Missions   $323.00                     Victims of Earthquake and Tsunami 3/27/11                  Mar 21 – Jesse Gonzales    

Easter Flowers                 $20.00                         Ed. of future Priests April 3rd                                                       

Mississippi Catholic        $20.00                        & The Catholic Relief Services                           

                                                                     

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 12th grade, on Sunday at 10:15am until 11:15am.