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Saint Peter’s Parish

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10 Maple Street • Dartmouth NS B2Y 2X3 • Telephone (902) 466-6183 • Fax (902) 466- 2207

e-mail st.peters.dartmouth@ns.sympatico.ca website - http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/Religion/StPeters       

 

For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope. Then when you call upon me and come and pray to me, I will hear you. Jeremiah 29:11-12

 

September 8/9, 2012

 

Dear Parishioners,

 

Too quickly summer is over and we return to a regular schedule in our parish.

But it is also a time of hope and renewal. As we enter into Autumn, let us examine

the many opportunities to participate in parish life and so continue the work

of building God’s kingdom.

 

First, we are called to be a people of prayer, gathering for Sunday Eucharist and taking part in other activities and programs in the parish.  At our Parish Annual General Meeting next Sunday, September 16^th, we will discuss some parish priorities and new possibilities.  There will be brief presentations from each parish committee and organization.   This meeting is for all members of the parish, with the opportunity to question and discuss any concerns we may have.

 

As well, we will take time to look toward the future and the task set before us during the “Year of Faith” which will begin in the Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth on December 2^nd, the 1^st Sunday of Advent.  Both adult faith formation and children’s religious education are two priorities.

 

The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul is actively involved in caring for people in need.

As well, the Social Outreach Committee prepares meals for Feeding Others of Dartmouth while Development & Peace calls us to solidarity with people of the Global South. Our Catholic Women’s League and Knights of Columbus council seek new members so that they can continue their important works in both the spiritual and social spheres.

 

Our Properties Committee will have a major task this year in the re-modeling of the building that was a youth residence and will become our Parish Centre.

On behalf of the Parish Administrative Committee and its committees, I invite you to the meeting on Sunday, September 16^th, 2012 at 10:45 am.  The coffee and tea pots will be on.  We will conclude no later than 12:15 pm.

 

Sincerely in Christ,         

Fr. Jim Richards

 

 

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April 29, 2012

Changes in our Parish Structure

As you may be aware, our Parish owns four buildings. They are the church/office/residence, the  two schools and the former parish centre. The old blue school building is currently leased to the Halifax Regional Municipality which covers all the costs related to its upkeep.

The other school building (our current Parish Center) is leased to Churchill Academy. The lease, which was up for renewal in July 2011, included a provision that the parish would use the facility as our Parish Center.  During the past year, the Churchill Academy Board members and Saint Peter's Parish Administrative Council have negotiated a new lease agreement for the facility. Enrolment at the school has increased considerably in recent years and the Board has asked for full use of the building to expand their classroom space and have greater access to the gym area for their physical education programs.  Under the new lease agreement, Churchill Academy will take responsibility for the building maintenance and rental agreements for the facility.  The parish will receive a token $1.00 per annum for the building.

The other leased building located at 14 Maple Street is currently occupied by The Regional Independent Students Association.  It is a residence for youth who are enrolled in a number of school programs in HRM. The lease on this building has expired. After much deliberation, the Parish Administrative Council and Pastoral Team agreed that this building would suit the needs of the Parish for our programs, meetings and other functions. At a meeting in January of this year, the President of The Regional Independent Students Association was informed of our decision to return the building to its former use as a Parish Centre. The Association had already been actively seeking another residence and the students will be moving out of the current facility on July 31, 2012.

We recognize that these changes will require some adjustments for all parties concerned. In the coming weeks, we will have a more definitive plan in place to prepare for these changes and will appraise you of new developments during this transitional time.


Fr. Jim Richards
On behalf of the Pastoral Team and Administrative Council

 

 

 

 

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