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	March 11,  2012
SAINT PETER’S PARISH 10 maple street • Dartmouth, NS • B2Y 2X3    tel 466-6183 • fax 466-2207 e-mail:   st.peters.dartmouth@ns.sympatico.ca website:   http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/Religion/StPeters PASTOR FR. JIM RICHARDS • PASTORAL ASSOCIATE SISTER CECELIA SACCA DEACON JACK MACNEIL • DIRECTOR of MUSIC and LITURGY GREG BECIGNEUL PRIESTS IN RESIDENCE • MSGR. JOHN R. CAMPBELL • FR. CHARLES BURKE  RELIGIOUS EDUCATION COORD • HEATHER RIDEOUT • OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR SHERRI LAPIERRE REGULAR OFFICE HOURS:  MONDAY to THURSDAY; 9 am – 4 pm / FRIDAY: 9am – 1 pm  WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE Monday ……........................................................No Mass Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.....………..……….....12 noon Friday………………………........................................no mass WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE Saturday………........................………………………….…...4pm Private Confession..............….............………….3 – 3:30pm Sunday……………...............................8:45, 11:15 and 7pm IMMACULATE CONCEPTION MASS SCHEDULE Monday ……………....………......…..........………..…….… 7pm Private Confessions (Last Monday of Month)...6:30-6:45pm Sunday………………......................…………………….....10am   3rd Sunday of Lent - March 11, 2012 What a mess Jesus made!  He spilled coins, overturned tables, and even destroyed the most important institution in all of Israel—the temple as God's dwelling place.  He declared that the place of God's presence among people was no longer a building but the "temple of his body."  This "temple of his body" would be destroyed by enemies but then raised up to new life dwelling among us—and within us who are now the Body of Christ.  What a new creation God made!  Only the power of God could build a new and permanent temple—the risen Body of Christ.  We proclaim Christ crucified because in the seeming foolishness of his death we know the wisdom and strength of the God of life. Jesus destroyed exaggerated emphasis on the religious structures of Israel.  Today do we ourselves still look for God too much only in religious structures (church buildings, formal worship services, traditional prayers)?  If Christ destroyed all this, would there be faith and life left? F.O.O.D. Project This weekend is our committed weekend to provide meals for Feeding Others Of Dartmouth. Your compassionate help has been appreciated by the many in our community who benefit from this service.   Development & Peace   Next Sunday is the second collection for D&P. Envelopes were included with the regular Sunday collection package; additional ones are available at the entrances to the church.    In Zambia, Chisumpa Moono and many other small-scale farmers have no legally recognized land titles even though the land has been handed down informally from generation to generation.  The Zambia Land Alliance has set up district-level land alliances to promote and protect the rights of the farmers.  Political leaders have now made land a key development issue.  Our generosity during Share Lent is a sign of our compassion and solidarity with our sisters and brothers in the Global South.   Special Lenten Event - Solidarity Meal – March 27 Mark your calendar.  On Tuesday, March 27, at 5:30pm you are invited to a special D&P event, planned in partnership with our Liturgy Committee.  That evening we will gather in the Parish Hall for a Solidarity (Poverty) Meal followed by a Liturgy of the Word with the theme of Social Justice which will include a presentation by D&P on their experiences helping to upraise the landless who live precariously.  This event will be appropriate for all ages and families are encouraged to attend.  See more details in an upcoming bulletin.   Religious Education Notes Due to the March Break there will be no Religious Education classes this Sunday or next for Primary to Grade 6, EDGE and Confirmation.   The Enrollment Rite for the Candidates who are preparing for First Communion will take place at the 8:45 Mass on Sunday, March 25 followed by an information session for parents with Sister Cecelia in the parish hall.   Come and Journey  Lenten Day of Reflection for Women The CWL invites the women of the parish to join them on a Lenten Reflection Day to be facilitated by Sister Cecelia in the Parish Hall on Saturday, March 24 from 10am-3pm.  Contact Sister Cecelia at the office to register.  Leave your name at extension 222.       Lenten Sacrament of Reconciliation On Thursday March 22 at 7pm we will gather here at St. Peter Church with members of neighbouring parishes for our Lenten Sacrament of Reconciliation service. Other services in our region will be at Blessed Pope John XXIII on Wednesday, March 28, and St. Anselm on Thursday, March 29.   LITURGICAL NOTES   Music You may have noticed the introduction of a new setting of the ‘Lamb of God’.  It is found in the new Celebrate in Song hymn book at number 2.6 as part of the musical setting for Mass written by Geoffrey S. Angeles.  Upon the introduction of the new Mass Setting at the beginning of Advent, it was felt that we could wait until Lent to intro the Lamb of God given that there was already much newness.  As it happens, the Lamb of God is one of our sung prayers for which the text was not revised.  Keep singing!  The Holy Holy, Memorial Acclamation and Great Amen are becoming more familiar with every Sunday celebration.  Of course we don’t sing the Gloria during Lent, but will enjoy its return during the Holy Triduum.   Lay Ministers The new schedules (March 11, 2012) have been sent by email.   A few copies have been printed and placed in the usual folder in the sacristy.  Thank you for your continued service and `welcome’ to new liturgical ministers.   Sign-up sheets for the Holy Triduum services are now available in the sacristy.    BIRTHRIGHT:  CWL Collecting Baby Clothing The Catholic Women’s League thanks all who contributed to the appeal to collect baby clothing in aid of BIRTHRIGHT.  Parishioners were very generous with their infant related gifts and have shown their concern for women who are in need of the services of BIRTHRIGHT.  All BIRTHRIGHT services are free, absolutely confidential and available to any woman regardless of age, race, creed, economic or marital status.   St. Vincent de Paul Please remember your contributions of non perishable food items for the St. Vincent de Paul Society.  Your thoughtfulness enables the Society to continue the work of feeding those who struggle to make ends meet.  Daily, the members of the Society bring food to those in need.  Your contributions are necessary to make this work.  You may bring food to church and leave it in the basket in the foyer or drop it off at the office during regular office hours.       Parking for the Disabled Parishioners are asked to respect the need for parking for the disabled near the east entrance to the church.  Fortunately we are able to offer parishioners a ramp to access the church at the entrance next to the tabernacle area.  There are four parking spaces assigned for use by parishioners with mobility difficulties in the laneway on the east side of the church.  On a related note, you may be aware that fundraising began in the fall to replace the existing doors with an electric-operated wheelchair accessible door system.   The Knights of Columbus are pleased to have provided parishioners with chili dinners for take-out last weekend.  Next time they will do their best to avoid running out!!   Grief Support Group  Join us for prayer, support and friendship. The Grief Support Group meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7pm.  Contact Sister Cecelia.   Knights of Columbus Scholarship Applications for scholarships valued at $1,000 are invited for the annual Simon J. Khattar Scholarship and are being accepted through March 16.  Applicants must be Catholic residents of Nova Scotia who will complete Nova Scotia Grade XII in 2012, or who are attending first year University, College, or Community College beyond the secondary level.  Applications and additional information may be picked up at the office.  Contact Joe Beaton at 462-4028 or beatonmj@yahoo.com   this week at Saint Peter Parish... GODSPELL Rehearsals Rehearsals for cast this week are Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6:30, and Saturday at 9:30am.  The junior cast will not rehearse this week due to the March Break.  Band rehearses Saturday at noon.      Catholic Women’s League to meet on Tuesday March 13 at 7:30   Children and Senior Choirs Due to the March Break there will be no Children’s Choir rehearsal this Wednesday.  Senior choir folks will rehearse as usual on Wednesday evening at 7:30.  The Saturday group meets at 3pm in the music room.  New members are most welcome.   upcoming liturgies + events + programs Women’s Lenten Day of Reflection Mar 24  (see article above)   Lenten Sacrament of Reconciliation  Thurs Mar 22 at 7pm.   Development and Peace Solidarity Meal and Presentation Tuesday March 27at 5:30pm   (see related article above)   GODSPELL set for a run in May The Saint Peter Drama Group is preparing to stage the musical GODSPELL on May 9, 10 and 11 here in the church.  Tickets will go on sale soon.  GODSPELL will be the ninth consecutive musical staged by our drama group, the first being in the winter of 2004.   administrative matters …. Parish Directory Available The Parish Directory is available for those who had their photo taken either at the office or see a member of the pastoral staff after Mass.   … in our community   Famous Fish Chowder at St Andrew Anglican Church Freshest fish, homemade tea biscuits and desserts Saturdays 11:30am -1pm on Feb 25, March 17, 24, 31 Adults $9,  Children under 12 $3,  Hotdogs available.    The Presbyterian Church of St David Famous Chowder Lunch Wednesdays in Lent at 1537 Brunswick Street.  Fish Chowder and Roll, Gingerbread Dessert, Tea or Coffee.  $10  Take-out available.    Blessed Pope John XXIII Continuing Adult Faith Formation Sessions Bernie Young – The Diaconate Restoration Thursday, March 15 at 7pm in the Church Hall   Parish Mission at St. Clement Church Sun-Tues, March 18–20, 7-8:30pm.   Father Rob Arsenault, a Companion of the Cross, will preach  on “Rediscovering Who We Are: Catholicism and the Person of Christ”   Silent Angels Concert Series Sunday 7pm March 25 at 7pm at St. Andrew Anglican Church Locks Road, Dartmouth   No admission / free will offering Benefitting the Parkinson Society, featuring local musical artists offering traditional, folk and spiritual music. Performers are Vicki Trainor, Gardner West, Angus Schurman, and Ron Siteman. Everyone welcome!   Grace United Church Fish Chowder Sat March 31, 11:30am-1:30pm 70 King St   $8 ($3 for children under 12)  Take-out available   St. Patrick Church Restoration Fund Annual Parade Presenting the 5th Annual St. Patrick Day Parade on sat, March 17 at 11:30am. Starts at Kane and Agricola, proceeds to church on Brunswick St. followed by an Irish luncheon ($10)  Info at 429-4170     Prayer Line We remind you that we have an active Prayer Line network in the parish.  If you have a friend or family member who is seriously ill contact the office at ext 222 and leave a name.