Sunday May 20, 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

TODAY’S LITURGY

The Diocese of Jackson has transferred the observance of  Ascension Thursday to this weekend. All readings and responses will come from The Mass for The Ascension of The Lord. (page 100)  

 

SENIORS

Congratulation to our seniors graduating from High school. They are Beth Livingston, Cory Geiger, and Nick Palazzola.  We know that God will bless them, and we pray that they will remain faithful to the Lord and to their faith.  We are proud to honor them at Mass today. Please join us in the Family Life Center for a reception after Mass.

FIRST COMMUNION

Sincere gratitude to all who worked so hard to make our First Holy Communion celebration so beautiful and enjoyable.  We rejoice again with our children in the First Communion class.

 

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.

 

CATHOLIC SERVICE

Sincere gratitude – Fr Ruane joins Bishop Latino in thanking those who gave to the Catholic Service Appeal and/or promising them an assurance of prayers. If you have not had an opportunity yet to give to the CSA and you would like to envelopes are available in the back of the church. You can mail it directly to the Diocese, or drop it in the offering.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES WORK TRIP

Mark your calendars for Catholic Charities June Work Trips! The next trip will be June 20-24 in Waveland/ Bay St. Louis.  Deadline to sign up is June 11.  All skill levels are needed, especially those with knowledge in home building and repair.  Volunteers must be at least 18 years old.  Meals and lodging will be provided.  Volunteers are responsible for their own transportation but we can help facilitate carpooling.  Please call Theresa Prejean at 601.326.3758 or email theresa.prejean@catholiccharitiesjackson.org if you need further details or want to sign up.

 DAILY MASS

We are constantly hoping that people will avail themselves of the great gift we have in daily Eucharist.  In 20 or 25 minutes, the Lord speaks to us in Holy Scripture and invites us to dine with him as we receive His body and blood at His table.  Please join us at daily mass whenever possible.

 

CHOOSE LIFE

Scientists continue to find new, morally acceptable sources of stem cells for treatment of disease. In early January, researchers at Wake Forest University reported that the stem cells they drew from amniotic fluid donated by pregnant women hold much the same promise as embryonic stem cells which can only be obtained by killing a human embryo.

 

WEEKLY MASS CALENDAR

                  Mass Times                                                                            Intentions

Saturday, May 19                                  7:00 pm – St. Peter                       Paul O’Malley RIP

Sunday, May 20                                   9:00 am - St. Peter                                 People of St. Peter Parish

Sunday, May 20                                   11:15 am – St. John                              People of St. John Parish

Monday, May 21                                         8:00 am - St. Peter                                 Special Intentions - MR

Tuesday, May 22                                         6:00 pm – St. Peter                              Joseph Kilgarlin - RIP

Wednesday, May 23                                  8:00 am - St. Peter                                 Mary Donovan  - RIP

Thursday, May 24                            6:00 pm - St. Peter                                 Paul Schlimper -RIP

Friday, May 25                                     8:00 am – St. Peter                              Davidson-Jackson Family   

 

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, Lois Newton, 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                                 

                                                 May 13                                                   May 21 – Bo Oakes Jr.

Offertory                                               $1,471.00                                                May 21 – William Brunson

Building Fund                                      $642.50                                                   May 24 – Mary Daly

Catholic Communications                $30.00                                                           May 24 – George Parsons

                                                                                                                        May 25 – Yvonne Shiver

                                                                                                                                   

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.

DIOCESAN NEWS

The Presbyteral Council of the Catholic Diocese of Jackson has unanimously approved an increase in priests’ salary.  The new salary, effective July 1, will be $825 per month, an increase of $35 per month.  Congratulations to Father Ruane on his much deserved raise!

 

SCHOOL IS OUT

I encourage parents of school children, when at all possible from time to time, take your children to church faithfully, and occasionally to daily mass.  They need and deserve it.

 

HOSPITAL…….. Due to the privacy act, hospitals no longer provide a list of patients for our use as clergy.  Accordingly, I need your assistance.  Please call the parish office when you have a family member, a friend, or relative hospitalized so that I may visit with them and pray with them.   –Fr. Ruane