Sunday May 6, 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

Our prayers and pledges given to past Service Appeals helped to bring about the ordination of three priests to serve our diocese.  A big part of the Catholic Service Appeal is given to Catholic Charities, which in turn is used to try to save the lives of the unborn.  You might not be able to give a large one time amount, you may be able to pledge a smaller amount each month.  Whatever you do, remember the Lord is not outdone in generosity.

 

FIRST COMMUNION

Congratulations to Andrew Cook, Victoria Menhal, Nolan Walker, Dustin Willie, Dylan Willie, James Mardis, and Amelia Murphree who will be celebrating their First Communion on Sunday, May 13.  We ask God to bless them, the most loved of his flock, the children.

SENIORS

We congratulate Beth Livingston, Cory Geiger, and Nick Palazzola on their upcoming graduation.  We know that God will bless them, and we pray that they will remain faithful to the Lord and to their faith.  We hope they will be able to join us as we honor them at mass on Sunday, May 20.

 

MAY AND MARY

We’re hoping that our church family will make every effort to participate in our special service this Sunday, May 6, at 6:00 pm, in honor of our blessed mother.  Immediately following the service, we will have a hamburger supper in the Family Life Center.  We invite everyone to come join us for a good meal.

 

We have included an insert in the bulleting this week on how to pray the Rosary.  The great rosary priest, Father Peyton, coined the phrase which became nationally famous, “The family that prays together stays together”.  The Rosary is primarily the story of the life of Christ, the joyful, sorrowful, and glorious parts of his life, the mysteries of light highlight the important events in the life of Christ.  The blue bookmark is included at the request of Pete Marscalco, who has a great devotion to praying the Rosary.  Thanks to Pete for providing both of these inserts for our parishioners.

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to Adelfia Marascalco on the occasion of her 80^th birthday May 4.  She was a very sick child, and attributes her recovery of health to our blessed mother whom she felt visited her during her illness.  Not only did she survive her sickness, but she gave birth to eight children.  God bless you Adelfia on this special birthday and many, many more.  Flowers on the altar this weekend are given in her honor, by her loving children and their families:  Louis, Annette, Mary, Jennie, Josephine, Margaret, and Tricia.

 

Congratulations also to Kayla Parsons and Taylor Holland on their special accomplishments in the field of Science.  We are proud of these young people and all our young people who do well.

 

PROTECTION OF CHILDREN

In accordance with the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People passed by the U.S. bishops in Dallas, the Diocese of Jackson wishes to encourage any victim of sexual abuse by a member of the Catholic Clergy to come forward and begin the healing process. When an allegation is found to be credible, counseling will be offered, so that the healing process can begin in accord with our present diocesan policy. We encourage any victim to contact Mrs. Linda Raff, Victims Assistance Coordinator at 601-355-8634 Ext. 728.

WEEKLY MASS CALENDAR

                  Mass Times                                                                            Intentions

Saturday, May 5                                              7:00 pm – St. Peter                              Ron Bush - RIP

Sunday, May 6                                     9:00 am - St. Peter                                 People of St. Peter’s Parish

Sunday, May 6                                     11:15 am – St. John                              People of St. John’s Parish

Monday, May 7                                           8:00 am - St. Peter                                 Mary Denton - RIP

Tuesday, May 8                                         6:00 pm – St. Peter                              Giovanni Liberto - RIP

Wednesday, May 9                                    8:00 am - St. Peter                                 Unfulfilled Intentions

Thursday, May 10                            6:00 pm - St. Peter                                 Giovanni Liberto - RIP

Friday, May 11                                     8:00 am – St. Peter’s                           Souls in Purgatory  

 

PRAYER LIST

Carol Artman, Davis Baker, Jerome Beard, Bob Bruce, James Bruno, John Collier, Kelly Collier, Thomas Collier, Sarah Criss, Elizabeth Daly, Maria Evangelista, Valinten Gagaboan, Mary Gessler, Cled Gregory, Bonita Henson, Emma Hovey, Leonard Janiszewski, Rodney Lippincott, Dixie Lyons, Adelfia Marascalco, Charlie Marascalco, Dona Marascalco, Joseph Marascalco, Lenora Marascalco, Mary V. Marascalco, Robbie Marascalco, Louise Marascalco, Jody McAnnally, Betty McCormick, Amanda McGee, Johnny Michelle, Bobby Monahan, Sarah Powell, Jamie Pritchard, Sister Anthony Ruane, Liz Ruth, David Shiver III, Suzette Stuebben, Larry Stokes, Henry Theis, Anne Upchurch, Carl Walker, Jan Walker, Doral Wesley, LQ Woods, Marguarite Womble, 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 29                                 May 5 – Angela Brunson

Offertory                                               $1796.00                                 May 5 – Jeremiah Guilambo

Building Fund                                         689.50                                                     May 6 – Toni Meredith

Seminary Offering                                      20.00                                 May 8 – Jordan Thomas

                                                                                                                                May 11 – Brittany Mullins

 

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.

 

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.  We have received some high utility bills for the Family Life Center, please turn things off, check thermostats, check lights, etc.

 

CHOOSE LIFE

An assisted suicide bill has again been introduced into the California legislature.  Opponents of the bill say that legalizing assisted suicide would turn physicians into killers rather that healers.  To assist in suicide goes against the whole ethic of the medical profession.