Sunday December 17, 2006       Saint Peter the Apostle Catholic Church

                                                         320 College Blvd., Grenada, MS 38901
                                                                         (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 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.

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 – St. John’s                           People of St. John’s Parish

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 Lyons

Amanda McGee

Henry Theis

Davis Baker

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 P.O. Box 2248, Jackson, MS  39225-2248.

 

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.