Sunday March 25, 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

YEAR OF THE CHILD

We are fortunate this weekend to host Sister Donna Gunn, who has been speaking throughout Mississippi on this topic.  Please join us after mass on Sunday, March 25th in the Family Life Center for coffee and doughnuts, and to hear Sister Donna as she discusses the greatest concerns for children in our area.

 

CYO

There will be a Youth Lenten Gathering on Sunday, March 25 at 5:00 pm.  Dinner will be served.

 

EASTER EGG HUNT

We will have an Easter egg hunt after mass on Easter Sunday morning.  We are asking for donations of plastic eggs.  Please bring them next Sunday (April 1) and leave them in the back of church.

 

RCIA

RCIA class will meet Tuesday, March 27, after 6:00 pm mass.  We will have a tour of the church, and an explanation of all furnishings and all the items used in the celebration of the mass (chausible, paten, etc.)

 

ALTAR SERVERS

There will be a meeting on Wednesday, March 28, at 7:00 pm for all persons interested in being altar servers.  This meeting is for all who are currently serving, and those interested in becoming servers.  This is open to everyone currently in fourth grade and up.

 

LIFE LINE SCREENING

Do you have diabetes?  Are you legs sore after walking a short distance?  Are you over 55 years of age?  If yes, you may want to consider being screened for peripheral arterial disease (PAD) risk.  Life Line Screening screens for plaque build up in the legs as only 25% of the 8 million persons with PAD are receiving treatment.  St Peters Catholic Church is hosting a screening on Thursday, March 29th.   Call 1.800.324.1851 for more information or to pre-register.  The cost of this screening is $129 for all four tests.

 

WAY OF THE CROSS

We will have the Way of the Cross, and Benediction of the most holy Blessed Sacrament on Friday, March 30 at 6:00 pm.  What better time to have Benediction than during the holy season of Lent. 

 

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

The Knights of Columbus will have a Fish Fry on Friday, March 30.  If you haven’t purchased your tickets yet, please see a member of the K of C or Ladies Auxiliary.  Proceeds go the Priests’ Education Fund.  Plates can be picked up at the CAB.

GRENADA HOLY WEEK SERVICE

Thanks to everyone who volunteered to help with the Holy Week Service at the Presbyterian Church on Monday, April 2nd.  We invite anyone available to attend and listen to Father Ruane as he speaks to the group at lunch.

 

SEDER SUPPER/POTLUCK

We are beginning preparations for our parish Seder Supper, which will be on Wednesday, April 4.  If you would like to help out, please contact the rectory.

WEEKLY MASS CALENDAR

                  Mass Times                                                                            Intentions

Saturday, March 24                                       6:00 pm – St. Peter’s                           Special Intentions - MR

Sunday, March 25                            9:00 am - St. Peter’s                              People of St. Peter’s Parish

Sunday, March 25                            11:15 am – St. John’s                           People of St. John’s Parish

Monday, March 26                                    8:00 am - St. Peter’s                              Mary Theis - RIP

Tuesday, March 27                            6:00 pm - St. Peter’s                              Virginia Kelly - RIP

Wednesday, March 28                                     8:00 am - St. Peter’s                              Special Intentions - GC

Thursday, March 29                                        6:00 pm - St. Peter’s                              Ron Bush - RIP

Friday, March 30                                       8:00 am - St. Peter’s                              Donie Liberto - RIP

 

PRAYER LIST

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

COLLECTIONS                                                                   BIRTHDAYS                                

                                                 March 18                                              March 26 – Beth Livingston

Offertory                                               $1755.00                                 March 27 – Phillip Cook

Building Fund                                          727.50                                     March 30 – Chip Meredith

Easter Flowers                                           20.00                                      

Black and Indian Missions                     25.00

Catholic Relief Services                                    373.00

               

                                                                                EASTER FLOWERS

Envelopes are available in the vestibule for Easter Flowers.  Please place them in with the collection.

 

LENTEN PENANCE SERVICE - Sincere gratitude to everyone who came to our Penance Service last week, and the fact that there are some sinners here at St. Peter, I don’t feel so lonely anymore.  -MR

 

PLEASE REMEMBER…..to check thermostats, lights, doors, and clean up when leaving our buildings. 

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

 

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.

 

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).

 

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.