Sunday April 22, 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

BISHOP’S 2007 CATHOLIC SERVICE APPEAL

Bishop Latino encourages all parishioners to return the CSA envelope with a gift of sincere prayer.  To those who have the means, Bishop asks you to continue your monetary support of the Appeal, along with sincere prayers.  With the influx of hurricane evacuees and the rising needs of our rapidly increasing populations, every prayer and contribution is welcome and will be used wisely in stewardship of the diocese.  The CSA appeal envelopes will be taken up in a special collection here the weekend of May 5-6.

 

FAMILY LIFE CENTER POLICY

After several meetings with our parish council, we agreed with what we think is fair for the use of the Family Life Center.  Details are contained in a special flier that is included in this week’s bulletin.  I do emphasize that it is our great desire that this Family Life Center be parish family friendly. – Fr. Ruane.

 

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to Carol and John Artman, who celebrated their 44^th Wedding Anniversary on April 20.  May God bless them and their family on this wonderful occasion.

 

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

There will be a Vacation Bible School planning meeting on Wednesday, April 25, at 6:00pm.  Anyone interested in helping in any capacity with Vacation Bible School is encouraged to attend.  We need helpers in many areas, including teaching, decorating, assistants to station leaders, supply people, etc.

 

RETIRED PRIESTS

Bishop Latino is having a special mass and supper in honor of our three retired priests.  I feel I should make every effort to attend this mass in their honor.  It will be celebrated on Thursday, April 26, at 6:00 pm, at St. Peter Cathedral.  (There will be a communion service here Thursday evening.)

 

MAY CROWNING

May is traditionally the month set aside to give special honor and respect to our blessed mother.  We will have a special ceremony on Sunday, May 6^th at 6:00 pm, hopefully followed by a hamburger supper.  Details later.

 

INTERESTED IN MAKING A RETREAT?

The Jesuit Spirituality Center in Grand Coteau, LA is pleased to offer several retreats in 2007.  Individually directed retreats are available April 30-May 9, May 14-23, May 28-June 6, June 11-20, and June 25-July 4.  MEN’S MATTER will be held April 26 – 29.  It is a retreat concentrating on male spirituality is designed for men of all faiths who are seeking a deeper life rooted in the rich soil of a loving God.  MOTHERHOOD:  A Day of Prayer will be on Saturday, May 12.  It will be a day of prayer and reflection on the Art of Nurturing.  If you are interested in any of these retreats, you can visit www.jesuitspiritualitycenter.org, or call 337-662-5251.

 

CURSILLO WEEKENDS

The Jackson Diocese Cursillo Weekends are coming soon.  The Men’s Weekend is scheduled for May 3-6, and the Ladies Weekend is scheduled for May 10-13 at the Duncan Gray Center north of Canton.  Application deadlines are April 23 (men), and April 30 (ladies).  Contact the rectory for more information, or an application.

WEEKLY MASS CALENDAR

                  Mass Times                                                                            Intentions

Saturday, April 21                                           7:00 pm – St. Peter                              Giovanni Liberto - RIP

Sunday, April 22                                  9:00 am - St. Peter                                 People of St. Peter’s Parish

Sunday, April 22                                  11:15 am – St. John                              People of St. John’s Parish

Monday, April 23                                         8:00 am - St. Peter                                 Virginia Kelly - RIP

Tuesday, April 24                                         6:00 pm – St. Peter                              Special Intentions - GC

Wednesday, April 25                        8:00 am - St. Peter                                 Sac. Pasquale Sanfilippo

Thursday, April 26                            6:00 pm - St. Peter                                 Communion Service

Friday, April 20                                     8:00 am – St. Peter’s                           Special Intentions - MR  

 

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.

 

COLLECTIONS                                                                   BIRTHDAYS                                

                                                 April 15                                 April 22 – David Livingston

Offertory                                               $1833.00                                 April 22 – Darryl Necaise

Building Fund                                        1775.00                                   April 22 – Gary Houston

Votives                                                         68.00                                       April 27 – Irene Tucker

Holy Land/Good Friday                          10.00                                      

Education of Future Priests           35.00                                      

 

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

VOCATIONS - Sunday, April 29, is the World Day of Prayer for Vocations. On this day the Knights of Columbus urges everyone to pray for vocations to the priesthood, religious life and marriage.

 

Congrats to Joseph and Nicholas Liberto who recently acquired 4th Degree status in the Knights of Columbus. The Exemplification was held at the St. Joseph Church complex in Starkville. The Fourth Degree is a group of outstanding Knights, dedicated to promoting patriotism enlightened by their Catholic faith. These Knights, distinguished by exemplary deeds for God, for country, and the Order, are united by the Fourth Degree to support religious, civic, and charitable causes.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.