Sunday November 19, 2006       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

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

 

November 23 – 9:00 a.m.  Thanksgiving Mass (Bring a non-perishable food item).

December 10 – Christmas Supper (Family Life Center)  More details later.

December 13 – Parish-wide Penance Service (Confessions).  More details later.

 

RCIA

The RCIA class will not meet this week.  Classes will resume on Tuesday, November 28th.  The topic will be the Liturgical Church Year, and others.  We continue to invite anyone who would be interested to stop in and join us at RCIA class. 

 

THANKSGIVING

I would like to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving this coming Thursday and I hope everyone will make an honest effort to give Thanksgiving a special meaning by coming to mass and giving thanks to the Lord.

 

On Thanksgiving Day, we will have mass at 9:00 a.m.  For the Thanksgiving mass, we are asking you to bring in non-perishable food items to be given to the needy and less well off.  Please keep the items with you in the pew.  We will then have an offertory procession where you will bring them to the altar.  The items we collect will be given to the food pantry.

 

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to Kim and Kevin Cook on the baptism of their children after mass on Saturday, November 25.  We rejoice with them and their family on this special day.

 

DIOCESAN NEWS

“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.”

 

CARMELITE MONESTARY in Jackson, will be having Christmas Open House weekends with bake sale now through December 24th.  Hours will be Saturday 10-6 and Sunday 12-6.  They are open Monday - Friday, 9-4, year round and continue to offer a fine collection of gifts and much more.  They have a large assortment of religious pictures, statues, Bibles, books, cards, music, wind chimes, prayer cards, and much more.  Come see what they have to offer!  For more information see the flyer at the back of church.

 

WORDS OF WISDOM

“Two things are bad for the heart – running up stairs and running down people.” – Bernard Baruch

 

“One of the most sublime things in the world is plain truth.” – Edward Bulwer-Lytton

WEEKLY MASS CALENDAR

                  Mass Times                                                                      Intentions

Saturday, November 18                       6:00 pm – St. Peter’s                            Souls of the Faithful Departed

Sunday, November 19                         9:00 am - St. Peter’s                              People of St. Peter’s Parish

Sunday, November 19                         11:15 am – St. John’s                           People of St. John’s Parish

Monday, November 20                       8:00 am - St. Peter’s                              Special Intentions - MR

Tuesday, November 21                       6:00 pm - St. Peter’s                             Souls of the Faithful Departed

Wednesday, November 22                 8:00 am - St. Peter’s                              Souls of the Faithful Departed

Thursday, November 23                     6:00 pm - St. Peter’s                             Souls of the Faithful Departed

Friday, November 24                           8:00 am - St. Peter’s                              Souls of the Faithful Departed

 

PRAYER LIST

Carol Artman

Elizabeth Daly

Dixie Lyons

Amanda McGee

Henry Theis

Bob Bruce

Maria Evangelista

Adelfia Marascalco

Johnny Michelle

Anne Upchurch

James Bruno

Valinten Gagaboan

Charlie Marascalco

Bobby Monahan

Carl Walker

Ron Bush

Mary Geesler

Dona Marascalco

Sarah Powell

Jan Walker

Rosa Buzzarde

Ruby Goza

Joseph Marascalco

Jamie Pritchard

Dora Wesley

John Collier

Cled Gregory

Mary V. Marascalco

Tom Sherman

LQ Woods

Kelly Collier

Bonita Henson

Robbie Marascalco

David Shriver III

Elmarie Williams

Thomas Collier

Emma Hovey

Louise Matthews

Suzette Stuebben

Marguarite Womble

Sarah Criss

Garth Huddleston

Jody McAnnally

Larry Stokes

Betty Yonak

 

Leonard Janiszewski

Betty McCormick

 

 

SICK/HOMEBOUND

If you have anyone who is ill or homebound, 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 see the sign up sheet in the back of church for Liturgical vacancies.

Church cleaner for November:  Cecilia Livingston

 

COLLECTIONS                                                     BIRTHDAYS

                                                             November 12                                November 18 – Nick Liberto

Regular Offering                                                   $1446.00                 November 20 – Mary Brunson

Building Fund                                                         1630.00                 November 20 – Mary Cook

Special  - Diocesan Missions                                   30.00                 November 22 – Ann Jones

Special  - Catholic Human Development                  5.00                 November 24 – Ryan Upchurch

Building Fund to Date                                  $214,251.00                  

Family Life Center expenses to date         $493,588.89                   

                                                                                               

LADIES AUXILIARY

The Ladies Auxiliary will have “Keep Christ in Christmas” cards for sale in November.  If you are looking for

gifts for any occasion, including Christmas, they also have religious articles available for purchase.  Please

contact Rosa Buzzarde or Connie Fariss for more information.

 

BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS

The deadline for announcements for the bulletin will be on Thursday at noon.  Please contact the rectory at

226-2490, or send an email to stpeter@cableone.net

PLEASE NOTE

The scripture readings for the daily masses are printed on the back of the bulletin.  We encourage you to try as

a family to read these readings during the week so you will be united with those who attend daily mass and we

will be united as a church family.

 

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

 

CRY ROOM

In our churches, the purpose of the cry room is to help people with little babies, or small children who may be crying, or need attention.  I’m asking, as your priest and friend, if you have left the crying stage, please leave the room for those with little children who need it.  PS – Even in new churches, the cry room is being built intentionally small to keep members from slipping in there. – Fr.Ruane

 

DIOCESAN NEWS

A reunion for anyone, adult or youth, who has visited our Diocesan Mission in Saltillo, Mexico, is planned for January 27, 2007, at the Marriott Hotel in downtown Jackson.  This reunion will coincide with our Diocesan Youth Conference.  The year 2007 marks the 10th anniversary of the death of Fr. Patrick Quinn, the mission’s founding pastor until his death on January 9, 1997.  For more information, contact Mary Woodward, Director of the Office of Evangelization for the Diocese of Jackson, at mary.woodward@jacksondiocese.org or at 601-960-8475, or at P.O. Box 2248, Jackson, MS  39225-2248.

 

WORLD MARRIAGE DAY is Sunday, February 12,2007.  Couples celebrating their 25th, 50th, or 60th wedding anniversary in 2007, please call Karen at the Parish Office, so that you can be included in a special mass and celebration with the bishop at St. Peter Cathedral on World Marriage Day.

 

 

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

If you would like to contribute to the Chris Harris Scholarship Fund, please send memorials to Knight of Columbus, PO Box 1822, Grenada, MS 38901.

 

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.

 

DAILY MASS

The eucharist is a great source of God’s blessings.  I feel that we have some more people who could avail of

this blessing from time to time.  I encourage all who are able, to attend daily mass whenever possible.

 

PLEASE REMEMBER – Let us think carefully before we order.  When a box arrives, usually a bill arrives shortly thereafter.  Please also remember to check thermostats, lights and doors when leaving our buildings