Sunday July 16, 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

MOVING IN/OUT

Sometimes summertime is often a time of transition for families.  We want to say farewell to any families that may be leaving us and thank you for being a part of our parish family.  We extend a warm welcome to any new individuals or families coming to St. Peter.  Won’t you please register with the parish and if need be, give us a call at 662-226-0530.

 

IT’S BEEN NICE…….Occasionally we see a new face at one of our daily masses which is nice to see.  Won’t you make an effort to join us sometime?  You will find it a fulfilling experience.

 

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY – There will be no Bible Study this week.  The class will resume on July 23.

 

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

 

CATHOLIC SERVICE APPEAL UPDATE

Presently, 39 of our parishioners have pledged $3,742.  At the end of last year’s CSA, 44 parishioners pledged $6,940.  Bishop Latino and I ask everyone to give prayer and/or a gift.  View our parish’s progress at www.catholicserviceappeal.org.

RCIA

The RCIA is the usual way that people come into full communion with the Catholic Church.  If you or anyone you know is interested in the Catholic faith, would like a refresher course in the Catholic faith, or have lapsed from the Catholic faith, we will begin a very special class around the end of September or beginning of October.  If you have any questions, please feel totally free to call Father Ruane at the number listed above.

 

CHOOSE LIFE

Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court decision that essentially legalized abortion on demand for all nine months of pregnancy, has long been considered to be poor constitutional law, even by those who support its outcome.  U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a Roe supporter, states, “it would have been a more acceptable judicial decision if it had not gone beyond a ruling on the [state abortion law] before the court.  Heavy-handed judicial intervention was difficult to justify and appears to have provoked, not resolved, conflict.”  National Catholic Register, 2-26-3/4/04 editorial, “Lone Ranger’s Last Stand.”

 

CATHOLIC MEN’S CONFERENCE

The third annual Catholic Man’s conference is set for August 18 – 20, 2006 in Clarksdale.  The conference theme is “Who do you say that I am?”.  The conference will be held at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Friday and ending on Sunday at 12:00 noon.  It is for men ages 21 and older and the cost is $45 per person.  For more information, please pick up a brochure in the church vestibule.

 

WORDS OF WISDOM – When I reflect on the number of disgruntled people who I know who have gone to a better world, I am moved to lead a different life.  –Mark Twain

WEEKLY MASS CALENDAR

                  Mass Times                                                                      Intentions

Saturday, July 15                  6:00 pm – St. Peter’s                            Lapsed Catholics

Sunday, July 16                    9:00 am - St. Peter’s                              People of St. Peter’s Parish

Sunday, July 16                    11:15 am – St. John’s                           People of St. John’s Parish

Monday, July 17                  8:00 am - St. Peter’s                              Special Intentions - MR

Tuesday, July 18                6:00 pm - St. Peter’s                               Kenneth Stark - RIP

Wednesday, July 19            8:00 am - St. Peter’s                              Unfulfilled Intentions

Thursday, July 20                6:00 pm - St. Peter’s                             Mary Denton - RIP

Friday, July 21                      8:00 am - St. Peter’s                              Donald Durst - RIP

**Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays 5:30 – 5:45

 

Prayer List

Bob Bruce	Cled Gregory	Robbie Marascalco	Jamie Pritchard	Elmarie Williams
James Bruno	Bonita Henson	Louise Matthews	Tom Sherman	Marguarite Womble
Ron Bush	Leonard Janiszewski	Jody McAnnally	David Shriver III	Betty Yonak
Sarah Criss	Dixie Lyons	Betty McCormick	Larry Stokes
Elizabeth Daly	Adelfia Marascalco	Amanda McGee	Suzette Stuebben
Frank Dichiara	Charlie Marascalco	Dr. Bill Monohan	Henry Theis
Maria Evangelista	Dona Marascalco	Angelila Morris	Mary Theis
Valinten Gagaboan	Joseph Marascalco	Lorayne Onder	Carl Walker
Mary Geesler	Mary V. Marascalco	Sarah Powell	Jan Walker

 

LITURGICAL APPOINTMENTS

July 22                                                    July 23

Lector                                                                     Bob Smith                                              Knights of Columbus

Extraordinary Ministers                                                                                                      Knights of Columbus

Altar Servers                                                                                                                         Knights of Columbus

Cross Bearer                                                                                                                         Knights of Columbus

Gift Bearers                                                                                                                           Knights of Columbus

Greeters                                                                 Knights of Columbus                          Knights of Columbus

Coffee and Doughnut hosts this week:  NEEDED

Coffee and Doughnut hosts next week: NEEDED

Church cleaners for July:  Joan Westin, Verble Alexander

 

COLLECTIONS                                                     BIRTHDAYS

                                                                     July 9                                     July 15 – Joseph Messina III                                            

Regular Offering                                                   $1788.00                 July 15 – Donald Tartt Jr.

Building Fund                                                         1097.50                 July 17 – Verble Alexander

Building Fund to Date                                  $197,359.50                   July 20 – Rosa Buzzarde

Family Life Center expenses to date         $186,789.04                   

 

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.

 

 

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

Knights of Columbus 3^rd  Degree meet every 2^nd and 4^th Sunday after coffee and doughnuts.  4^th Degree Knights meet every 3^rd Sunday.

 

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.

 

Please contribute generously to the Priest Education Fund cross in the vestibule

 

LADIES AUXILIARY

The Ladies Auxiliary has religious articles for sale.  They will be available after mass, in the CAB.  If you are interested in purchasing some, you may contact Rosa Buzzarde for more information.