April 26, 2009                Saint Peter the Apostle Catholic Church

Third Sunday of Easter               320 College Blvd., Grenada, MS 38901
                                                                       (662) 226-2490
                                                               Father Martin Ruane, Pastor

                      www.olesouth.net/stpeter email: stpeter@cableone.net

 

The Catholic Service Appeal… Bishop Latino has designated the weekend of May 3rd as the date for the annual Catholic Service Appeal. Almost half of the monies for the Appeal support the work of Catholic Charities in our diocese, which works with up to fifteen different ministries to help people in various types of needs and crisis. The Appeal also supports the education of priests and the health care of retired priests.  The bishop is making a special plea to all our parishioners to support this appeal and so imitate Christ’s love for the Church.

                                             

CONFIRMATION … We are happy to welcome our young people who are to receive the Sacrament of 

Confirmation from our Bishop on June 7th.  We present them to our Church Family at the 9:00 Mass this Sunday. We are praying for God’s Blessings on these people at this very important time in their lives, and we are asking for the support of their parents to participate in every way possible in preparation for this Sacrament.  

 

CONFIRMATION…  We will have a mandatory Confirmation Retreat on May the 13th  [The most  

       RETREAT          satisfactory date] We are aware that there are all kinds of competing activities this time of year, but I am asking you to please give priority to this Retreat, which will begin at 3:30pm and will be followed by a hamburger supper at 6:00pm. We would like to have parents and sponsors present for this Retreat.               

 

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES… Congratulations to our High School graduates on this important milestone in their lives and they are; Ann Elizabeth Walker, Ben Stewart, Phillip Gieger, Adam Liberto, Mathew Mumme and Jesus’ Martinez. We will recognized them at Mass next Sunday. We would like them to come in the Entrance Procession with Father Ruane and the Mass Servers, and sit in the front pews.      

 

ACADEMIC AWARDS… We are proud of and congratulate; Cassie Bennett, Chase Holland, Taylor

AT G.H.S - Holland, Ryan Taylor and Megan Wagner, who received academic awards at their school last week, it’s always great to get good news about any of our church family. Please sent us the good news, we don’t get very excided about the bad news.

 

1ST HOLY COMMUNION… One of the more beautiful days in our church year is the Sunday when our little ones makes their 1st Holy Communion. It is also a very happy day for their parents and the rest of the church family. Our children making their 1st Holy Communion are; Summer Lee, Cislee Trost, Angela Badome, Hayden Beck, Brooklyn Willie, Brandon Mardis, Kezia Stuebben, Olivianne Mardis. May God Bless all on this special day.   

 

Happy Anniversary… We pray God’s Blessings on Joe and Cheri Messina who’s anniversary occurs about this time. May God bless them now and bless them with many more happy married years.   

 

CHOOSE LIFE… “Researchers Find Safer Methods to Reprogram Adult Stem Cells.” This recent headline describing adult stem cell research that does not involve killing embryos joins those announcing breakthroughs with adult stem cells from bone marrow, skin, and placentas. Meanwhile the word of embryonic stem cell research keeps demanding more money while producing negligible results.

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Eucharistic Ministers/Sat Apr 25th –Joan Westin, Jerome Boudreax, Dorothy Howell---------------Lector – Bob Smith

Eucharistic Ministers/Sun Apr 26th –Barbara Liberto, Myra Liberto, Dorothy Marascalco-Lector -– Sam Marascalco

 

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

 

                                      WEEKLY MASS CALENDAR

 

Mass Dates                                      Mass Times                        Mass Intentions

Saturday, April 25                                           6:00pm – St. Peter                       Edward Duraj - RIP

Sunday, April 26                                       9:00am – St. Peter                                        People of St. Peter Parish

Sunday, April 26                                     11:15am – St. John                           People of St. John Parish

Monday, April 27                                      8:00am – St. Peter                                        Special Intention – N.E.

Tuesday, April 28                                      6:00pm – St. Peter                          Special Intention – N.E.

Wednesday, April 29                                 8:00am – St Peter                            Special Intentions - MR

Thursday, April 30                                    8:00am – St. Peter                           Unfulfilled Intentions

Friday, May 1                                          10:00am – St. Peter                           Marie Marascalco -RIP

                                                      

                                                    PRAY FOR THEM

 

Carol Artman, John Bell, Mike Bowles, James Bruno, George Burleson, Delsie Burton, Audrey Carter, Carolyn Cerniglia, Nancy Cerniglia, John Collier, Kelly Collier, Thomas Collier, James E. Cook, Jeanette Cook, Helen Corbett, Cynthia Correro, Sarah Criss, Mary Dyre, Don Eldridge, Mary Enriquez, Maria Evangelista, Walter Fariss, Allie Fava, Brenda Ferguson,

Bill Finch, Charlie Fowler, Shirley Fowler, Valinten Gagaboan, Christy Gant, James Gant, Mary Gessler, Chip Graham, Christopher Griffin, Paula Harris, Bonita Henson, Rick Holmes, James Huddleston, Morgan Kay Jackson,

Leonard Janiszewski, Catherine Jones, Rodney Lippincott, Bobby Love, Adelfia Marascalco, Charlie Marascalco,

Dona Marascalco, Joseph Marascalco, Laurie Marascalco, Louise Marascalco, Pete Marascalco, Mary Mardis,

Jody McAnnally, Betty McCormick, Amanda McGee, Johnny Michelle, Marietta Morrison, Lois Newton, Roger Patterson, Lamar Pitcock, Sarah Powell, Jamie Pritchard, Eydie Ricks, Ralph Roe, Sister Anthony Ruane, Douglas Scott,

David Sintes, Anna Brettlee Soldevila, Dan Thompson Jr., Anne Upchurch, Robbie Upchurch, Carl Walker, Jan Walker,

Lisa Ward, Marguarite Womble, Betty Yonak.  If you would like to add or remove someone from the prayer list, please contact the rectory at 226-2490 Or email me at; stpeter@cableone.net

 

                                                         PLEASE REMEMBER – TURN YOUR

                                                                    CELLPHONE OFF WHILE IN CHURCH!

                                                                                                                                                                            Thank you for you cooperation.

 

Collections, April 19th                     Next Special Collection:             <<BIRTHDAYS>>>   

General Fund         $1,761.00                                  May 2nd  & 3rd                           April 27 – Irene Tucker        

Building Fund           $457.00                          Catholic Service Appeal                    April 28 – Alexia Strong        

Good Fri-Holy Lands        $2.25                       Today’s Special Collection                     

Ed. Future Priests          $2.00                                         None                              

                                                                                                                                                                                         

                                                                   

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 for them.

 

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.

 

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 and lights, etc.

 

 

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.