July 19, 2009                 Saint Peter the Apostle Catholic Church

Sixteenth Sunday in                  320 College Blvd., Grenada, MS 38901
     Ordinary Time                                             (662) 226-2490
                                                             Father Martin Ruane, Pastor

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

 

C.   Sincere gratitude to our people who were generous in their support of the Catholic Service Appeal. As of  

S.    July 10th St. Peter Parish gave $6,825.00 from 45 families, as apposed to the offering for 2008 which was

A.   $6,657.00 from 55 families.

 

                                        Reminder- Please turn cell phones off when in church!

 

All Good WishesWe congratulate and pray God’s Blessings on Mary Theresa Mardis who was recognized and honored at the Grenada hospital this week for 15yrs. of faithful services.

 

Renew “Why Catholic?”… We will be signing up for the next “Why Catholic?” in September. It should prove to be a very enjoyable, interesting and educational journey of faith. For this reason we have included a short summary of the titles for the entire twelve weeks of the program and they are:

Session  1   God Acts through the Liturgy                   Session  7   Confirmation, A Sacrament of Initiation

Session  2   The Liturgy, the Work of God                  Session  8   Eucharist, a Sacrament of Initiation

Session  3   Celebrating the Liturgy                            Session  9   Penance and Reconciliation, a Sacrament of Healing

Session  4   God Acts through the Sacraments              Session 10   The Anointing of the Sick, a Sacrament of Healing

Session  5   Baptism, a Sacrament of Initiation            Session 11   Holy Orders, a Sacrament at the Service of Communion

Session  6   The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults   Session 12   Matrimony, a Sacrament at the Service of Communion

                     (RCIA)

 

Rite Of Christian Initiation Of AdultsThe R.C.I.A. will resume in the fall. If you know of anyone interested in the R.C.I.A., or for more information, please call the Rectory at 662-226-2490.   

 

PLEASE... When using any of the buildings, please make sure that the door locks behind you when you leave. Push, pull, & turn knobs…just check to see if it is locked. Thanks!!

 

“Moving In And Out”Summer time is often a time of transition for families. We want to say farewell to any people who may be leaving and thank you for your participation in our parish. We also wish to welcome any new individuals or families at St. Peter and we invite you to make yourself known to us and to register with the parish. Parish registration forms are available in the vestibule, or call the Parish Office at 662-226-2490. 

          

                                                                Quotes______________________________________

1. Men can be stimulated to show off their good qualities to the leader who seems to think they have good qualities. 

    John Richelsen

2. “You always pass failure on the way to success.  Mickey Rooney, American Actor

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Choose Life “Abortion kills not only unborn children; it destroys constitutional order and the common good, which is assured only when the life of every human being is legally protected.”  Cardinal Francis George of Chicago

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Eucharistic Ministers/Sat July 18thJoan Westin, Rosemary Merrimen, Jerome Boudreax------------------Lector – Bob Smith

Eucharistic Ministers/Sun July 19thDorothy Marascalco, Sam Marascalco, Cheri Messina-----------------Lector-Joe Messina

 

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

                                  WEEKLY MASS CALENDAR

 

Mass Dates                                      Mass Times                        Mass Intentions

Saturday, July 18                                               6:00pm – St. Peter                       Mary H. Dyre - RIP

Sunday, July 19                                            9:00am – St. Peter                         People of St. Peter Parish

Sunday, July 19                                          11:15am – St. John                        People of St. John Parish

Monday, July 20                                           8:00am – St. Peter                          The Sick & Suffering - MR

Tuesday, July 21                                           6:00pm – St. Peter                       Ruby L. Cook - RIP

Wednesday, July 22                                      8:00am – St Peter                        Bill Cook - RIP

Thursday, July 23                                          8:00am – St. Peter                       Special Intentions - MR

Friday, July 24                                               8:00am – St. Peter                       Giovanni Liberto – RIP

                                                      

                                                    PRAY FOR THEM

 

Carol Artman, Lynn Barker, John Bell, Shirley Black, Mike Bowles, James Bruno, George Burleson, Delsie Burton,

Robert Campassi, Audrey Carter, Carolyn Cerniglia, John Collier, Kelly Collier, James Cook Sr., Helen Corbett,

Cynthia Correro, Sarah Criss, 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, Amanda Holmes, Mary Phelan Houston, James Huddleston,

Morgan Kay Jackson, Leonard Janiszewski, Alex Kerwin, Kelsey Lipe, Rodney Lippincott, Bobby Love, Adelfia Marascalco, Charlie Marascalco, Dona Marascalco, Joseph Marascalco, Laurie Marascalco, Louise Marascalco, 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, David Sintes, 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, July 12th                          Next Special Collection                   <<<<Birthdays>>>> 

General Fund          $2,088.00                     August 2nd   The Church in                      July 20 – Rosa Buzzarde         

Building Fund            $770.00                    Central & Eastern Europe                      July 20 – Samantha Paz Cook                               

Ed. of Future Priests     $25.00                    Today’s Special Collection:               July 22 – Donna Walker                         

                                                                         None                               July 24 – Anne Geiger                              

 

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 and 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.

 

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.