Sunday December 17, 2006
Saint Peter the Apostle Catholic Church
(662) 226-2490
Father Martin Ruane, Pastor
www.olesouth.net/stpeter email: stpeter@cableone.net
SINCERE GRATITUDE
I want to
express my pride and gratitude at the wonderful response to our church family supper. We had, I feel, a wonderful time and a wonderful
turnout. Thanks to all who worked to make this
event successful. Everyone seemed happy, and
let’s pray that we will always be a happy church family.
PENANCE SERVICE (CONFESSION)
I would like
to thank my priest friends for coming and making our penance service possible, and for the
good response of our church family.
CHRISTMAS GOOD WISHES
I would like
to take this opportunity to wish all of our 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
CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE
Before vigil
mass became popular in our church, Christmas midnight mass was probably the highlight of
the church year. Now, more and more people
want to go to the vigil mass, so we will decide this weekend what the majority of our
people would want.
DIOCESAN NEWS
CARMELITE
MONESTARY in Jackson, will be having Christmas Open House
weekends with bake sale now through December 24th. Hours will be Saturday 10-6 and Sunday 12-6. They are open Monday - Friday, 9-4, year round and
continue to offer a fine collection of gifts and much more.
They have a large assortment of religious pictures, statues, Bibles, books, cards,
music, wind chimes, prayer cards, and much more. Come
see what they have to offer! For more
information see the flyer at the back of church.
WORLD MARRIAGE DAY is Sunday, February 12, 2007. Couples celebrating their 25th, 50th,
or 60th wedding anniversary in 2007, please call Carolyn at the rectory, so
that you can be included in a special mass and celebration with the bishop at St. Peter
Cathedral on World Marriage Day.
A TIME OF GIVING
We are
working with the Department of Children Services to sponsor one or more families during
the Christmas season. If you are interested in
participating by contributing food, gifts, or money, please contact Nikki Pallazollo.
CHRISTMAS FLOWERS – We are asking, if you can, to give a
donation toward the flowers that will
decorate our
church. Try to make this in addition to your
church support, not instead of. Envelopes for
the Christmas flowers are in the back of church.
KNIGHTS OF
If you would like to contribute to the Chris Harris Scholarship Fund, please send
memorials to Knights of Columbus,
WEEKLY MASS CALENDAR
Mass Times
Intentions
Saturday, December 16 6:00 pm – St. Peter’s
Snow Mechatto - RIP
Sunday, December 17
9:00 am - St. Peter’s
People of St. Peter’s Parish
Sunday,
December 17
11:15 am –
Monday,
December 18
8:00 am - St. Peter’s
Ron Bush - RIP
Tuesday,
December 19
6:00 pm - St. Peter’s
Mary Theis - RIP
Wednesday,
December 20 8:00
am - St. Peter’s
Michael J. Stuebben Jr - RIP
Thursday,
December 21
6:00 pm - St. Peter’s
Michael J. Stuebben Jr - RIP
Friday,
December 22
8:00 am - St. Peter’s
Special Intentions - MR
PRAYER LIST
Carol Artman |
Elizabeth Daly |
Dixie |
Amanda McGee |
Henry Theis |
Maria Evangelista |
Adelfia Marascalco |
Johnny Michelle |
Anne Upchurch |
|
Bob Bruce |
Valinten Gagaboan |
Charlie Marascalco |
Bobby Monahan |
Carl Walker |
James Bruno |
Mary Geesler |
Dona Marascalco |
Sarah Powell |
Jan Walker |
Rosa Buzzarde |
Ruby Goza |
Joseph Marascalco |
Jamie Pritchard |
Dora Wesley |
John Collier |
Cled Gregory |
Mary V. Marascalco |
Tom Sherman |
LQ Woods |
Kelly Collier |
Bonita Henson |
Robbie Marascalco |
David Shriver III |
Elmarie Williams |
Thomas Collier |
Emma Hovey |
Louise Matthews |
Suzette Stuebben |
Marguarite Womble |
Sarah Criss |
Garth Huddleston |
Jody McAnnally |
Larry Stokes |
Betty Yonak |
Leonard Janiszewski |
Betty McCormick |
SICK/HOMEBOUND/HOSPITALIZED
If you have
anyone who is ill or homebound, or hospitalized, please contact the rectory so they can be
added to
our prayer
list, and Father Ruane can visit with them and pray with them.
LITURGICAL APPOINTMENTS
Please see the sign
up sheet in the back of church for Liturgical vacancies.
God’s housekeepers for December: Ronnie and Barbara Merriman
COLLECTIONS
BIRTHDAYS
December
10
December 17 – Kathleen Cooper
Regular
Offering
$1236.00
December 18 – Ann Mullins
Building
Fund
345.00
December 18 – William Griffin Jr.
Special
– Retired Religious
753.00
December 19 – Heather Oakes
Special
– Christmas Flowers
105.00
December 19 – LeMorris Hollis
Building
Fund to Date
$217,529.00
December 20 – Cora Danielle Ryals
December 20 – Sarah Criss
December 20 – Father Ruane
LADIES
AUXILIARY
The Ladies
Auxiliary has “Keep Christ in Christmas” cards for sale. If you are looking for gifts for any
occasion,
including Christmas, they also have religious articles available for purchase. Please contact
Rosa
Buzzarde or Connie Fariss for more information.
BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS - The deadline for announcements for the
bulletin will be on Thursday
at noon. Please contact the rectory at 226-2490, or send an
email to stpeter@cableone.net.
PLEASE REMEMBER – Let us think carefully before we order. When a box arrives, usually a bill arrives shortly
thereafter. Please also remember to check
thermostats, lights and doors when leaving our buildings.
MORE DIOCESAN NEWS
A reunion
for anyone, adult or youth, who has visited our Diocesan Mission in Saltillo, Mexico,
is planned for January 27, 2007, at the Marriott Hotel in downtown Jackson. This reunion will coincide with our Diocesan Youth
Conference. The year 2007 marks the 10th
anniversary of the death of Fr. Patrick Quinn, the mission’s founding pastor until
his death on January 9, 1997. For more
information, contact Mary Woodward, Director of the Office of Evangelization for the
Diocese of Jackson, at mary.woodward@jacksondiocese.org
or at 601-960-8475, or at
MEDICARE
For our parishioners on Medicare: Information about 2007 Medicare Part D Prescription
coverage is available to all parishioners on Medicare through Catholic Golden Age. Call toll-free 1-866-825-4210 for enrollment
information.
THINKING OF PRIESTHOOD?
For those
thinking about the priesthood, a Jackson-area group meets periodically for prayers and
discussion about faith and vocation – with no commitment or expectations – just
the opportunity to connect with others who have similar interests and questions. CONTACT: Father
Kent Bowlds, vocation director, 601-944-9844, frkent@bellsouth.net.