Sunday October 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

 

WHY CATHOLIC – Please read the letter enclosed with your bulletin this week on Why Catholic, a journey through the teachings of our Catholic Faith.

It especially…Fosters the goals of Our Hearts Were Burning Within Us.

…Encourages adult learning in a prayerful small community setting. 

…Provides leadership workshops with strong catechetical content.

…Offers a vehicle for whole parish catechesis.

I would be grateful if you would give me your names, if you would be willing to participate in a preparatory workshop in Batesville, at Saint Mary, on Tuesday November 6, 2007 at 10:30am.

P.S. – I feel that this is a wonderful opportunity for evangelization for our parish and I give it my whole hearted support.

 

HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION – This Thursday November 1^st  The Feast of All Saints, is a Holy Day of Obligation. Vigil Mass for the Holy Day will be this Wednesday at 6:00pm and Thursday evening at 6:00pm. Mass in Charleston will be at 4:00pm Thursday.

 

SINCERE GRADITUTE -  To all our people who worked with our young people to prepare the food, the games, and the fun for our Halloween party.

 

WORLD MARRIAGE DAY – If any of our couples have been married for 25, 50, or 60 years, you might want to fill in the register form (in the back of the Church) and you will be invited to a special anniversary Mass offered by the Bishop and you will receive a personal invitation.

 

Words Of Wisdom – I love the person that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection.  (Thomas Paine (1737-1809) British-American Writer)

 

CATHOLIC CHARITIES – Catholic Charities Hurricane Rebuilding Trip: November 7-11. We will be working around Hattiesburg and surrounding counties. All skill levels are welcome, especially those with construction knowledge and experience. Volunteers must be at least 18. Meals and lodging will be provided; individuals are responsible for transportation. Carpooling can be arranged and volunteers may attend all or portions of the trip. For information or to sign up, contact Theresa Prejean at 601-326-3758 or Theresa.prejean@catholiccharitiesjackson.org. Deadline to sign up is November 5.

 

DAILY MASS – Happily the attendance of daily Mass has greatly improved. We continue to encourage our people to avail of this.

 

BIBLE SCHOOL – We feel we got off to a very good start these past Sundays, Thanks to Donna Mumme and all of the teachers who made this possible. Thanks to parents and children for your cooperation. Let us work together to continue to improve.  

PLEASE NOTE - That we have a class for 3 and 4 year olds in our Sunday morning Bible School Classes, all our children of that age are strongly encouraged to attend.

 

CHOOSE LIFE – “Embryos are not potential human beings; rather they are human beings with potential. Embryos are potential tax payers, potential pianists and potential bank robbers, but the only reason they have all that remarkable potential (and so much more besides) is because of what they already are, namely human beings.”   (Rev. Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D., The Southern Cross, 5/10/07)  

WEEKLY MASS CALENDAR

 

Mass Dates                                          Mass Times                                 Mass Intentions

 

Saturday, October 27                                       6:00 pm – St. Peter                                  Rosalia Liberto – RIP

Sunday, October 28                                    9:00 am - St. Peter                                               People of St. Peter Parish

Sunday, October 28                                   11:15 am – St. John                                 People of St. John Parish

Monday, October 29                                      8:00 am - St. Peter                                              Special Intentions - MR

Tuesday, October 30                                      6:00 pm – St. Peter                                   Lenora Marascalco - RIP

Wednesday, Oct. 31                                      6:00 am - St. Peter                                             Samuel Bala - RIP

Thursday, Nov. 1                                          6:00 pm - St. Peter                                              Paul O’Malley - RIP

Friday, Nov. 2                                               8:00 am – St. Peter                                            Marie Marascalco0 - RIP

 

                                                        PRAYER LIST

 

Carol Artman, Jerome Beard, John Bell, James Bruno, George Burleson, Riley Carson, Audrey Carter,

John   Collier, Kelly Collier, Thomas Collier, Sarah Criss, Maria Evangelista, Walter Fariss, Valinten Gagaboan, Mary  Gessler, Cled Gregory, Bonita Henson, Leonard Janiszewski, Rodney Lippincott, Dixie Lyons,

Adelfia Marascalco, Charlie Marascalco, Dona Marascalco, Joseph Marascalco, Robbie Marascalco,

Louise   Marascalco, Jody McAnnally, Betty McCormick, Amanda McGee, Johnny Michelle, Mitch Mitchell, Bobby Monahan, Lois Newton, Sarah Powell, Jamie Pritchard, Eydie Ricks, Lizzie Roberts,

Sister Anthony Ruane, David Shiver III, Suzette Stuebben, Larry Stokes, Henry Theis, Anne Upchurch,

Carl Walker, Jan Walker, Doral Wesley, Marguarite Womble, Betty Yonak.

 

COLLECTIONS           October, 21                                                            BIRTHDAYS

Offertory                                     $1,992.00                                                                        Oct. 29 – Cecilia Livingston      

Building Fund                            $302.50                                                                        Oct. 29 – Dion Sones                 

Propagation of the Faith             $286.00                                                                        Oct. 29 – Rusty Stewart             

                                                                                                                                        Oct. 30 – Julia Tartt

                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Oct. 31 – Jo Langham

                                                                                                                                         Nov. 1 – Brandon Clack

                                                                                                                                         Nov. 2 – Krista Beck

USHERS AND LECTORS – We thank our parishioners who serve as faithfully at ushers and lectors at Mass. We are always in need of additional ushers and lectors and if anyone is interested please call the rectory or let Father Ruane know.

 

LITURGICAL APPOINTMENTS - Please contact the church office to participate in the Liturgy.

 

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.

 

LITURGICAL MINISTERS – During these holiday month’s people are frequently out of town on weekends. Please contact somebody to take your place if you are unable to serve on your weekend.

                                                                                                                                                   

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 them.

 

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.                                                 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.