St. Paul’s News

Summer Fayre

Many thanks to all who came along to join in the fun of our Summer Fayre. 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 this Sunday after mass.

 Collection

£833.18.  Many thanks.

Communion to the Sick

East of the Railway line.

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.

Building Fund Collection

A gentle reminder we have our building fund collection next weekend.

Church Internal Renovations

Please excuse the delay in coming up with a timetable for the internal alterations in the church.  A significant number of people have suggested that we don’t lower or move forward the Altar.  I’m happy to leave it as it is.  Some work will be done on the panelling on the Sanctuary and a little work around the Tabernacle.  The next phase (avoiding weddings) is to install the secondary stained glass. Once that is done we will carpet and tile the church.

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 meeting this Sunday 27th June in Rozelle Park.  Meet up near the Rugby pitch at 1pm.  There will be games for the children. All are welcome no need to sign up! This is for all ages.

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 this 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.

Canon Keegans 40th Anniversary of Ordination

Canon Keegans has a Mass of thanksgiving on Friday July 9th at 7pm followed by a buffet.  All are welcome to attend.

St. Francis Xavier’s News

Communions to the Sick

No visits this week.

Feast of St. Peter & Paul

The vigil Mass for this feast will be on Monday at 7pm.  Mass will also be celebrated in the school on Tuesday at 10am.

Renovations in the Hall

Just to keep  you up to date on work around the church and hall.  The septic tank is now installed and up and running and the tidying up of the back of the yard at the hall is almost complete.  Unfortunately two manhole covers have gone missing so please keep well away from those areas.  The dry rot is being tackled in the hall and the appropriate area re-floored.  We are in the process of deciding whether to upgrade the single toilet by the old stage or the double toilet by the front door.   Our Diocesan Estates Manager is coming down after Mass on Wednesday to discuss these issues.