St. Paul’s News     

Summer Fayre

Many thanks to all who came along to join in the fun of our Summer Fayre last Sunday. The sun came out during mass so that some of the activities could go ahead outdoors, the children and youngsters ( and those who should know a little better!) joined in the fun. Thanks to all the stallholders for their sterling efforts. The total raised was just over £1800, but the real winner was the parish itself.

200 Club

A gentle reminder to those who have yet to pay their subscription that your numbers will not be valid if drawn in the June Summer Draw which will take place next Sunday after mass.

 Collection

£983.44.  Many thanks.

Communion to the Sick

No planned visits this month.

World Youth Day

The 26th World Youth Day will take place in Madrid 16th-21st Aug 2011.  Any young person aged 16 by 31 Dec 2011 is eligible to go.  If anyone is interested please contact me. 

Church Internal Renovations

Please excuse the delay in internal work  in the church.  We are still assessing the feasibility of lowering the Altar and moving it forward.  After my suggestions for comments a few weeks ago quite a few came forward, withy most wanting to leave the altar where it is. If that is the general feeling that we will only tidy up and improve the wooden surrounds  in the sanctuary before heading on with other things. All the other renewal work depends on the above in terms of the timetable of work.

Ministers on Holiday

If you are due to minister when on holiday please arrange for someone else to take your turn.  List of numbers available in the Sacristy.

Family Picnic

Some of our families are planning a family picnic after Mass on Sunday 27th June in Rozelle Park.  All are welcome no need to sign up!

Booklets for the Papal Visit

The Catholic Truth Society have produced a booklet describing a range of materials for all ages to help us prepare for the Papal visit. A few copies of this catalogue can be viewed at the back of the church. Please do not take them home. If you wish to order   please add to the list.

Afternoons of Prayer for the Papal visit

I intend having a couple of prayer afternoons on Sundays after Mass in September as we lead up to the visit.  Reflections will be on Caritas in Veritate.

Annual Collection for Peter’s Pence

The annual collection for the Papal Charities will take place next weekend. The Church under the title “Caritas” is one of the biggest providers of aid in the Third World. Please be as generous as you can.

Feast of Sts Peter and Paul

This feastday takes place 29th June with masses at 10am and 7pm. This feast is a Holiday of Obligation.

Scottish Marriage Care

Scottish Marriage care requires volunteers to welcome couples having counselling in Ayr (Holmston Rd) on a Thursday evening.  The present chaperones/doorkeepers are on a rota system and are not expected to give more than 2 hours per week.  If you can help please phone 01294 551210.

St. Francis Xavier’s News

Communions to the Sick

No visits this week.

No Mass on Wednesday

Due to the end of term mass for St. John’s school there will be no Mass on Wednesday.

Renovations in the Hall

Francis Rooney is working hard to establish a kitchen in the hall.  We are also looking at the toilets with a view to renovating the toilets near the door of the hall.  This is dependant on further funding from the Minerals Trust. I will be submitting an application soon.  Also we have discovered dry rot under the stage and this needs to be treated as soon as possible.

Collection

£232.10, 50/50 £44.39, Papal visit £60.00  Many thanks for your continuing generosity.