Sunday January 28, 2007           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

FAMILY LIFE CENTER

The Knights of Columbus will be preparing breakfast after Mass Sunday morning (January 28).  Please join them for some fruit, juice, coffee, etc.

RCIA

RCIA will meet immediately after 6:00 pm mass on Tuesday.  We will discuss the sacrament of Baptism.  Anyone who may be interested in learning more about this sacrament is welcome to join us.

 

LECTORS/EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

I am grateful for the presence of our people who are willing to be Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors at our meeting this past Thursday.  We emphasized the sacredness of these positions, especially the Eucharistic Ministers.  We made a few changes to enhance this ministry.  We will be mailing a list of the assignments to the people involved this week.

BIBLE SCHOOL TEACHERS

Our Bible School teachers have expressed an interest to meet with Father Ruane.  We will do that this Thursday evening, immediately after the 6:00 pm mass.  ALL teachers are asked to attend.

 

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY

A new Women’s Bible Study, “Experiencing God”, will begin on Sunday, February 4^th.  The Women’s Bible Study meets on Sunday from 1:30 to 2:30 in the Education Building.  The books are available at Cornerstone Bookstore.  Call Jeannie Logan at 226-0406 if you have any questions.

 

ALTAR SERVERS/CROSS BEARERS

MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY (USHERS)

There is a list in the vestibule of the church of those who signed up for the positions listed above.  I would  like to meet with all these people Thursday, February 8, after the 6:00 pm mass.   Please plan to be with us as this is a very important meeting.  If you are interested in serving in one of these capacities and your name is not on the list, please contact the rectory so we can add you.

 

SAINT BLAZE

Saturday, February 3 is the Feast of St. Blaze.  Traditionally in our Catholic Church, we have had the custom of blessing the throats.  We will do that for anyone interested Saturday evening after Mass.

 

MISSISSIPPI CATHOLIC

February is Mississippi Catholic Press month.  We ask you to please drop your envelope with payment for the Mississippi Catholic paper in the offertory sometime during this month.  The cost of the paper is $18.  The parish will be filled for this, whether the people pay or not.  If you are not receiving the Mississippi Catholic and would like to, please contact Carolyn at the rectory.

 

RIP – Please remember in your prayers Helen Ferit, who died this past week.  She was the Aunt of Walter Fariss.  May she rest in peace.

WEEKLY MASS CALENDAR

                  Mass Times                                                                            Intentions

Saturday, January 27                                       6:00 pm – St. Peter’s                           Special Intentions - MR

Sunday, January 28                            9:00 am - St. Peter’s                              People of St. Peter’s Parish

Sunday, January 28                            11:15 am – St. John’s                           People of St. John’s Parish

Monday, January 29                                    8:00 am - St. Peter’s                              Special Intentions - GC

Tuesday, January 30                                     6:00 pm - St. Peter’s                              Ronald Bush - RIP

Wednesday, January 31                                   8:00 am - St. Peter’s                              Ken Stark - RIP

Thursday, February 1                            6:00 pm - St. Peter’s                              Ronald Bush - RIP

Friday, February 2                               8:00 am - St. Peter’s                              Marie Marascalco – RIP

 

PRAYER LIST

Carol Artman	Elizabeth Daly	Rodney Lippincott	Jody McAnnally	Larry Stokes
Davis Baker	Maria Evangelista	Dixie Lyons	Betty McCormick	Henry Theis
Bob Bruce	Valinten Gagaboan	Adelfia Marascalco	Amanda McGee	Anne Upchurch
James Bruno	Mary Geesler	Charlie Marascalco	Johnny Michelle	Carl Walker
John Collier	Cled Gregory	Dona Marascalco	Bobby Monahan	Jan Walker
Kelly Collier	Bonita Henson	Joseph Marascalco	Sarah Powell	Dora Wesley
Thomas Collier	Emma Hovey	Mary V. Marascalco	Jamie Pritchard	LQ Woods
Sarah Criss	Leonard Janiszewski	Robbie Marascalco	David Shriver III	Marguarite Womble
		Louise Matthews	Suzette Stuebben	Betty Yonak

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 contact the church office to participate in the Liturgy.

God’s housekeepers for January:  Sam and Dorothy Marascalco

 

COLLECTIONS                                                                    BIRTHDAYS                                

                                                Jan. 21                                   January 27 – Patrice Marascalco

Offertory                                               $2129.00                 January 27 – Matt Mumme

Building Fund                                          957.00                     January 28 – Sharon Holloway

Aged & Infirmed Priests                         45.00                       January 28 – Ana Mendez

Saltillo Mission                                       659.00                     January 29 – Dolly Marascalco

                                                                                                                January 31 – Mary Kate Livingston

                                                                                                                February 1 – Kim Holland

 

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.

 

PLEASE REMEMBER

Please remember to check thermostats, lights, doors, and clean up our messes when leaving our buildings. 

Also, think carefully before ordering.  When a box arrives, usually a bill arrives shortly thereafter. 

DIOCESAN NEWS

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.

 

Catholic Radio - I am pleased to announce that The Catholic Channel on Sirius Satellite Radio is on the air!  Our first official broadcast was Mass for the first Sunday of Advent from Saint Patrick's Cathedral, and our regular programming kicked off the next day, Monday, December 4.  We're up and running, and I hope that anyone with a Sirius radio will tune to Channel 159 to give us a listen.  Here's a link to our Catholic Channel webpage.  (From Joseph Zwilling, Director of Communications - Archdiocese of New York. 212-371-1011 ext. 2997)

 

BIBLE SCHOOL

Now that Bible School has resumed, we again encourage all of our children to participate in these classes.  We are always disappointed when some of our children are absent for varying reasons.