Sunday August 26, 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

GREETINGS FROM IRELAND – Father Ruane sends his warmest good wishes from Ireland….. “Enjoying 75 deg…Sunshine… not as severe as 100+ you are all having. See you next week, God willing.

God Bless and take care.” M.R.

Catholic University Of America – Next Sunday is the annual Diocesan Collection for the national university of the Catholic Church in the United States – The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. Founded in 1887, CUA offers undergraduate, graduate, professional and doctoral degrees in more than 50 disciplines. The collection underwrites scholarships to help financially deserving students complete their educations at CUA. Please give generously!

LIKE TODAY’S GOSPEL – Strive to enter through the narrow gate, for many, I tell you, will attempt to enter but will not be strong enough. (Lk 13:24)

Jesus warns that all are invited to feast in God’s kingdom, but not all will choose to come. The gate is narrow, the road is hard, and we are sometimes tempted to sit at home in comfort and dine at the table of our own will rather than to make the attempt. Let us pray for the grace to accept Jesus’ call to us to become good and faithful disciples, walking in his ways.

CHOOSE LIFE – “At the end of our own lives, each of us should have the liberty of spirit to be a ‘burden’ to our loved ones and our family. That’s what love means. When each of us was born, we were a ‘burden’ to our parents for many years. Our parents and grandparents should feel no pressure about ‘quick exits.’ They should know that their family and friends will be there for them, loving them and journeying with them into the mystery of death.” (Rev. Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D. in The Southern Cross, 3/9/06)

CATHOLIC CHARITIES – Catholic charities would like to invite you on our next hurricane rebuilding trip. Please join us Sept. 19-23 in Pass Christian. All skill levels are welcome but we appeal especially to those with home building knowledge and experience. Volunteers must be at least 18. Meals and lodging will be provided but individuals are responsible for transportation. Carpooling can be arranged and volunteers can 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

WEEKLY MASS CALENDAR

Mass Times Intentions

Saturday, August 25 6:00 pm – St. Peter People of St. Peter Parish

Sunday, August 26 9:00 am - St. Peter People of St. Peter Parish

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

Monday, August 27 8:00 am - St. Peter No Service

Tuesday, August 28 6:00 pm – St. Peter No Service

Wednesday, August 29 8:00 am - St. Peter Communion Service

Thursday, August 30 6:00 pm - St. Peter Communion Service

Friday, August 31 8:00 am – St. Peter Communion Service

PRAYER LIST

Carol Artman, Jerome Beard, John Bell, James Bruno, Riley Carson, Audrey Carter, John Collier, Kelly Collier, Thomas Collier, Sarah Criss, Maria Evangelista, Valinten Gagaboan, Mary Gessler, Cled Gregory, Bonita Henson, Gary Houston, Emma Hovey, Leonard Janiszewski, Rodney Lippincott, Dixie Lyons, Adelfia Marascalco, Charlie Marascalco, Dona Marascalco, Joseph Marascalco Mary V. 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, Liz Ruth, David Shiver III, Suzette Stuebben, Larry Stokes, Henry Theis, Anne Upchurch, Carl Walker, Jan Walker, Doral Wesley, Marguarite Womble, Betty Yonak.

COLLECTIONS August 19 BIRTHDAYS

Offertory $1,647.00 August 26 – Philip Geiger

Building Fund $ 592.00 August 28 – Marjorie Testa

August 28 – Harvey Caldwell

August 31 – Gail Daigneault

August 31 – Curlee Boone III

IN EMERGENCIES – If you should need a priest in an emergency while I am away, call:

Father Messina at 662-563-2273 or Father Camp at 601-856-5556.

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.

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.