Sunday December 24, 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

CHRISTMAS GOOD WISHES

I would like to take this opportunity to wish all of our families peace of mind, peace of soul, and peace of heart during this Christmas time.  May your homes be happy and peaceful places, and may our loving savior find a warm welcome in our hearts and souls during this special time of year.  Merry Happy Christmas to all!  - Fr. Ruane

 

CHRISTMAS AT ST. PETER

Please join us Christmas Eve at 5:30 for the singing of Christmas Carols, as requested by the choir.  The Christ Mass will follow at 6:00 pm.  On Christmas day, we will have mass at 9:00 am.

 

REMEMBER

Sometimes we forget that the loneliest people at Christmas time are the sick, suffering, and confined; those not able to get up and around.  So, let us say a special prayer that the good Lord will visit them with peace and contentment.

 

OUR TROOPS

Let us also remember our troops involved in the very dangerous war, that God will protect their lives.  We realize that their families at home must worry greatly about their dear ones:  fathers, mothers, sons, daughters, etc.  Let us remember all of them in prayer.

 

CHRISTMAS FLOWERS

Thank you for your contributions for the Christmas Flowers that decorate our church.  Contributions were given by many, including those given in memory of the loved ones listed below.

 

Patricia Bell                                           Joey Daigre                                           Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Marascalco

Brian Bush                                            Lowrey White Dyre                             John & Gladys Marcotte                   

Ronald Bush                                         Mr. and Mrs. S. Fariss                         Mr. and Mrs. Joe S. Messina Sr,      

Joe & Irene Cerniglia                           Mr. and Mrs. William A. Geesler       The Michele Family                            

William and Charles Cook                  The Holzheimer Family                        Junebug Perrin

William & Ruby Cook                         Agnes Logan                                        Ed & Alice Poley

The Cook Family                                  Joe Louis & Mary Marascalco          The Shiver Family

Julia McRae Criss                                Marie Marascalco                                Kenneth Stark

                                                                Vina Tartt                                              Joseph Testa

 

CALENDARS

The new church calendars are in and are available in the back of church.  Please limit yourselves to one per family, until everyone has had the opportunity to get one.  If there are any left, you may get one to share with a child living out of town, etc.

 

LADIES AUXILIARY

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.

 

WEEKLY MASS CALENDAR

                  Mass Times                                                                      Intentions

Saturday, December 23                       6:00 pm – St. Peter                                Mary Theis - RIP

Sunday, December 24                          9:00 am - St. Peter                                 People of St. Peter Parish

Sunday, December 24                          11:15 amSt. John                              People of St. John Parish

Sunday, December 24                          4:00 pm - St. John                                 People of St. Peter Parish

Sunday, December 24                          6:00 pm – St. Peter                                People of St. John Parish

Monday, December 25                        9:00 am - St. Peter                                 People of St. Peter Parish  

Tuesday, December 26                        6:00 pm - St. Peter                                

Wednesday, December 27                  8:00 am - St. Peter                                

Thursday, December 28                      6:00 pm - St. Peter                                 Ron Bush - RIP

Friday, December 29                            8:00 am - St. Peter                 Dorothy Smith – RIP

 

PRAYER LIST

Carol Artman

Elizabeth Daly

Dixie Lyons

Betty McCormick

Henry Theis

Davis Baker

Maria Evangelista

Adelfia Marascalco

Amanda McGee

Anne Upchurch

Bob Bruce

Valinten Gagaboan

Charlie Marascalco

Johnny Michelle

Carl Walker

James Bruno

Mary Geesler

Dona Marascalco

Bobby Monahan

Jan Walker

Rosa Buzzarde

Ruby Goza

Joseph Marascalco

Sarah Powell

Dora Wesley

John Collier

Cled Gregory

Mary V. Marascalco

Jamie Pritchard

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

Leonard Janiszewski

Jody McAnnally

Larry Stokes

Betty Yonak

 

 

 

 

 

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 with them.

 

LITURGICAL APPOINTMENTS

Please see the sign up sheet in the back of church for Liturgical vacancies.

God’s housekeepers for December:  Ronnie and Barbara Merriman

 

COLLECTIONS                                                     BIRTHDAYS

                                                             December 17                                December 25 – Lenora Marascalco

Regular Offering                                                   $1855.04                 December 26 – Julio Martinez

Building Fund                                                         1210.00                 December 26 – Donna Mumme

Special – Retired Religious                     110.00                 December 28 – John Artman

Special – Christmas Flowers                                  235.00                

Special – MS Catholic                                               18.00

Building Fund to Date                                  $218,739.00                  

                                                                               

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.

 

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.

 

MORE 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.

 

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.

 

WORLD MARRIAGE DAY is Sunday, February 12, 2007.  Couples celebrating their 25th, 50th, or 60th wedding anniversary in 2007, please call Carolyn at the rectory, 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 Knights of Columbus, PO Box 1822, Grenada, MS 38901.