St. Paul’s News     

RCIA

The candidates for reception into the Church continue their journey after Mass today. For the next 3 Sundays we will celebrate the “Scrutinies” at the beginning of Mass.

200 Club

Numbers are now around the 150 level and we will go ahead with the 200 club.  Those who have added their names to the list may pay in the following ways: Direct Debit, Cheque or Cash (annually or monthly).  We aim to begin now on Easter Sunday.

Parish Summer Fayre

The PPC are quite keen to go ahead with a summer fayre in June.  Thank you to those who have volunteered to help run stalls at the summer fayre.  You will be contacted by a member of the PPC in due course!!

SCIAF Lent Day

On the 4th Sunday of Lent (SCIAF Sunday 14th March) our J & P group is organising quiet reflection after Mass until 3pm.  SCIAF materials will be available in the hall and a soup lunch will be made available by the     J & P group.  There will also be a SCIAF fast day on Friday 12th March.  More details later.

Collection

£877.21. Many thanks.

Building Fund

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

Lenten Family Prayer Group

The family prayer group will run every Sunday during Lent 3.00pm-5.00pm.  If your are interested please contact the McKeown’s 266124 or McGinley’s 283929.

Lenten Discussion Groups

Since 4 people have signed up for the discussion group this will take place each Wednesday after Stations of the Cross.  The course we are following is called “By his wounds”. 

St John’s School—Fairtrade fortnight

Children of primary 4 are holding a fairtrade coffee morning this Friday 9.30-10.30.  Cost of entry £1 with tea/coffee/cakes included. All monies raised will go to SCIAF

 Disclosure Scotland

With new readers and Eucharistic Ministers as well as parents going into the children’s liturgy we need to update our list of individuals requiring to be approved by Disclosure Scotland.  With that in mind this Sunday  there will be a short signing up session and brief look at the issues led by the Diocesan Child Care Co-ordinator.  It is important that every effort is made to be at this session. please bring 3 forms of identification, at least one of which must be photographic, passport, driving licence, bus pass, birth certificate and utility bill with current address.

Communions to the Sick

This week East of the Railway line.

General Church News

SCIAF Boxes

The SCIAF boxes are available at the back of the church.  Very few were lifted last week so please make an effort after Mass this Sunday to pick up your SCIAF box.

Book corner in Holy Trinity Church Ayr

Each Wednesday from 10-4pm Holy Trinity church (Next to bus station) has a book corner with books, c’ds and tradecraft gifts.  See poster and cards in porch.

Fairtrade Open Days

Open day at Nazim and Sheila Merchant’s, 23 Park Circus, Ayr  Friday 5th March 2pm-4.30pm and Saturday 6th March 10am-12 Noon. Tickets £2, Coffee/tea/biscuits/home-baking. Tradecraft’s Spring/Summer 2010 range has something for everyone.

Gonzaga Lectures

The annual Gonzaga Lectures held at St. Aloysius College Glasgow start on the 23rd February.  The theme this year is “Change, Challenge and the Church”.  See poster for further details.

QMA Fashion Show

QMA are having a fashion show in the school on Wednesday 31st March in aid of Badagry.  Tickets cost £5 and include refreshments.  Contact QMA on 01292 268379.   See poster in porch.

Galloway Newsletter

The latest edition of our Diocesan Newsletter is now available in both churches.

Taming the Tiger

This is the story of a renowned Kung Fu champion, Tony Anthony and his life changing story from the depths of Hell to the heights of glory.  He appears at the Citadel this Sunday at 7pm.  See posters in porch.

Penitential Services for Lent

Waterside Friday 12th March, St. Paul’s Tuesday 16th March, Troon Sunday 21st March, Prestwick Monday 22nd March, Mossblown and Drongan Wednesday 24th March, St. Margaret’s Thursday 25th March, Maybole Sunday 28th March.

 Marriage Preparation

The Priests of the Deanery have long been trying to have a common policy on Marriage Preparation courses.  This was discussed recently at the Diocesan Council of Priests. At the same time a National initiative on Marriage Preparation is being offered to all the Diocese of Scotland.  Anyone interested in learning more about the course materials for marriage preparation and who may be willing to participate in the programme is invited to a Diocesan meeting in St. Joseph’s Church Hall Kilmarnock on Thursday18th March at 7pm.  Anyone interested in going should let me know as soon as possible.

St. Joseph’s Catrine

After lengthy consultation with parishioners and local Clergy the Bishop has decided to merge St. Joseph’s with St. Patrick’s Auchinleck, and closing St. Joseph’s building.  We keep the parishioners in our Prayers and hope that the amalgamation will not be a difficult one.