May 8, 2011                Saint Peter the Apostle Catholic Church

Third Sunday of Easter               320 College Blvd., Grenada, MS 38901
        Mother’s Day                                            (662) 226-2490
                                                               Father Martin Ruane, Pastor

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

 

Grenada Chamber of Commerce… The Unity Prayer Breakfast, which is usually hosted by the churches in our community, will take place at St. Peter’s on May the 17th. Time: 7:00am to 8:00am. I am hoping that we will have a good representation at this Prayer Breakfast. Approximately 10 churches participate in this community wide effort.       

 

High School Graduates… We congratulate our High School Graduates and they are: Nina Christian, Taylor Holland, Mary Kate Livingston, Nicolas Mumme and Gabby Godwin, if we have forgotten anybody please call us. 

 

1st Communion … We, rejoice with our children who will receive the Lord for the first time in Holy Communion this Mother’s Day [What a nice gift to their Mother’s] we will also honor, all of the mother’s with a special breakfast after Mass this Mother’s Day. The children making their 1st Communion are: Samual Matrisciano, Alex Ortega and Auston Strong.

 

Mother’s Day … we ask God’s Blessings on that special lady we call mother. Inspired by the love that our Blessed Mother had for the Lord. It is our privilege and our obligation to respect our mothers, not only on Mother’s Day but every day. We will honor our mother’s at St. Peter’s by offering a special Mass for their intentions followed by a special breakfast. Happy Mother’s Day to all of our Mother’s and Grandmother’s.   

 

Congratulation … We congratulate Charles and Nancy Oswalt on the happy occasion of the baptism of their child at the evening Mass on May 21st.           

 

Special Breakfast … We will have a special breakfast in honor of our high school graduates and confirmandi on May the 15th after the 9:00am Mass.

 

Choose Life … “The most important person on earth is a mother. She cannot claim the honor of having built Notre Dame Cathedral. She need not. She has built something more magnificent than any cathedral-a dwelling for an immortal soul, the tiny perfection of her baby’s body.”   (Joseph Cardinal Mindszenty)

 

Quotes……………………………………………………………                          

1. “Know that you are your greatest enemy, but also your greatest friend.”  (Jeremy Taylor, British clergyman)

2. “Everyone who has ever taken a shower has had an idea. It’s the person that gets out of the shower, dries off, and does something about it that makes a difference.”  (Nolan Bushnell, Founder of Atari)

3. That’s just it—you can’t drive it, you can’t wear it, you can’t live in it, you can’t drink it, smoke it, snort it, you can’t travel to it. Happiness is the experience of the journey. The experience of happiness is the result of how you look at things. When I look at something I say, can do, no problem; that’s not going to make me unhappy. Happiness is a choice!  (Denis Waitley)

 

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

 

Eucharistic Ministers/Sat May 7th – Teresa Dear, Nancy Nickl, Rosemary Merriman----------------------Lector – Gerry Morris

Eucharistic Ministers/Sun May 8th – John Saia, Martha Saia, David Livingston-----------------------------Lector – Land Tucker   

                          WEEKLY MASS CALENDAR

 

Mass Dates                                         Mass Times                                   Mass Intentions 

Saturday, May 7                                               6:00pm – St. Peter                                    Special Intentions - MR

Sunday, May 8                                                 9:00am – St. Peter                                    People of St. Peter Parish

Sunday, May 8                                               11:15am – St. John                                     People of St. John Parish

Monday, May 9                                                8:00am – St. Peter                                    The Sick & Suffering Tuesday, May 10                                              6:00pm – St. Peter                                   Charlie Marascalco - RIP Wednesday, May 11                                         8:00am - St. Peter                                    Lena Liberto - RIP

Thursday May 12                                             8:00am – St. Peter                                    Unfulfilled Intentions

Friday, May 13                                                 8:00am - St. Peter                                    Teresa Blair - RIP

 

                                                  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, Al Perry, 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:        May 1st                Today’s Special Collection:           

General Fund             $2,731.00                                    NONE                                     <<<BIRTHDAYS>>>  

Building Fund              $770.00                                                                                      May 8 – Jordan Thomas

Catholic Communion Fund     $10.00                  Next Special Collection:                        May 13 – Samuel Stewart

                                                                                     Catholic Communication                          

                                                                             Campaign May 15th                                    

 

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.