Home	Passion (Palm) Sunday	2012 Bulletins
	April 1,  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 Mass……....Cancelled this week only due to Funeral Service for Dr. Ron Beazley Monday April 2, 1:00 pm ( Seniors's luncheon on Monday also cancelled due to Funeral) Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.....………..……….....12 noon Friday………………………........................................no mass WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE Saturday………........................………………………….…...4pm (Note..Anticipated 4pm pass on Saturdays will change to 5pm for the Summer month on April 14th) 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   Palm Sunday - April 1, 2012 Who reveals the identity of Jesus? Ironically, it is from enemies and foreigners that we come to understand who Jesus is. The religious leaders ask Jesus if he is "the Christ, the son of the Blessed One." Pilate condemns him because he is the "king of the Jews." But the Roman centurion confesses this man to be "God’s Son" As we stand this day at the foot of the cross, what do we come to understand about who Jesus is? The hymn from the Letter to the Philippians reveals even more about the identity of Jesus. He is the humble One, the obedient One, the exalted One, the Lord, and the Glory of God. We spend a lifetime coming to a deeper appreciation for the identity of another person, even someone as close to us as a parent, a sibling, a spouse. It is no surprise, then, that coming to a fuller appreciation of the identity of Jesus is likewise a lifetime process.   Development & Peace   Third Collection for D&P this Sunday Today is the 3rd and final collection for D&P.  Envelopes are located at the entrances of the church.   Canadian International Development Agency Reduces Annual Contribution “The Brazilian agrarian structure requires major changes if we want a freer and more democratic country.” Says Jose Gomes Neto, Secretary, Pastoral Land Commission (CPT), a D&P partner. The CPT is helping small farmers become self-sufficient and take control of their lives. Your contributions will help these small producers “take root”. This year, the importance of Share Lent is crucial, as last week we were informed that the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) has reduced its annual contribution by approximately $5 million, meaning our budget may have to be reduced by 26%. The $5 million must be found if D&P is to maintain support for its 186 projects in 30 countries.   Your generosity during Share Lent is a great sign of the compassion you have and solidarity you feel with our sisters and brothers in areas of the world where people struggle under many hardships to create a better life for themselves and their families.    – Solidarity (Poverty) Meal –   Our gratitude goes out to all who contributed their time and energy to realize the Solidarity Meal last Tuesday in an effort to raise awareness of the difficulties experienced by people who live with much less than ourselves.     Religious Education Notes Classes continue at their usual times.   The Enrollment Rite for the Candidates who are preparing for First Holy Communion (May 6, 8:45 Mass) took place last Sunday.  Please keep these children and their families and teachers in your prayers.   Senior’s Group The Senior’s group will gather for their monthly celebration of Mass followed by a social time (including luncheon) this Monday, April 2, beginning at noon.  All seniors are graciously invited to attend and enjoy this time with other parishioners.   +++NOTE+++ The Saturday Anticipated Mass  time reverts to 5pm on April 14, the Saturday after Easter Sunday   CWL Scholarship 2012 St. Peter’s Catholic Women’s League is offering an $800 scholarship to a Grade 12 student who will be attending university or college in the fall of 2012.  Applicants must be an active member in one of the following parishes: St. Peter, St. Paul, St. Anthony or Immaculate Conception. The deadline date for applications is April 30, 2012. For further information and to obtain an application package, please contact Mary Moore at 461-9599.   CWL THANK YOU! The Catholic Women’s League would like to thank those who volunteered to be part of Atlantic Path’s Cancer Research project. You have become one of 30,000 Atlantic Canadians and 300,000 participants from across the country to participate in this cancer research program. The information provided to Atlantic Path helps to develop better tools for prevention, early diagnosis and more effective treatments. Once again, thank you for your participation.   GODSPELL Rehearsals Rehearsals for cast this week are on Tuesday only.  Junior cast at 3:30pm, senior cast at 6:30pm.  Rehearsals thereafter are suspended during Holy Week and the Triduum and will resume on Tuesday, April 10 at the usual times.      Children and Senior Choirs There is no senior choir rehearsal this week.  The children will rehearse as usual on Wednesday afternoon after school.    Exterior Door Refinishing Continues You have noticed over the past couple months the removal, refinishing and reinstallation of several of the exterior sets of doors.  The process continues with the removal of the set at the end of the laneway on the southwest side of the church. Fundraising continues for the automated electric wheelchair accessible doors to be installed on the northeast side near the tabernacle.  We are grateful to the committed team that continues to raise funds and awareness. The parish is also thankful for the generous donation of $1000 to this cause received from the Catholic Women’s League.   Liturgical Notes   The Revised Roman Missal and Celebrate in Song   We are very pleased with our transition to the renewed  text of the Revised Roman Missal.  We encourage you to continue using the prayer cards when necessary during our celebrations. You have noticed the inclusion of new hymn settings in the Celebrate in Song book.  The choir is using many of these new songs and encourages you to be engaged with their beautiful texts and melodies.  The hymn songs used during Communion have easily sung refrains which we hope you will sing while in procession to receive.  The action of singing helps unify the community at that time.   Lay Ministers Needed for Triduum Services There is still required commitment from Lay Ministers for service at some liturgies during the Triduum.  Particularly take note of the need on Easter Sunday morning.  The sign-up sheets are in the sacristy.   Holy Thursday Washing of Feet Consider being part of this ritual at Mass on Holy Thursday.  At that liturgy Fr. Jim and Sr. Cecelia will offer to wash the feet of parishioners and so represent the service and charity of Christ, who came ‘not to be served, but to serve’.  You will be invited at the appropriate time after the homily that evening to come forward and participate.   Flowers to Adorn Our Worship Space It is fitting that during the Easter Season we adorn our beautiful worship space with flowers.  If you would like to contribute a potted flowering plant, perhaps in memory of a loved one who has gone before us, simply drop it off at the office during regular office hours, or bring it to the church on Holy Saturday between noon and 2pm when folks will be preparing the worship space for the Easter celebrations.  If in memory of a loved one, please ensure that their name is included with the gift of the plant.  Thank you.   HELP! decorate the church We could use your help for an hour or so on Holy Saturday when folks come together to prepare the church for the Easter celebrations.  Meet at noon in the church.  One of the big pieces is the placement of the Baptismal Font (temporary) as we do each year.  Other tasks include fabric banner placements, flower arrangements and more.   +++Children’s Liturgy of the Word+++ 8:45am Mass   upcoming liturgies + events + programs + meetings   Senior’s Group Gathering  Mass and Luncheon - Cancelled due to Funeral of Dr. Beazley CWL  Meeting Tuesday, April 10 at 7:30pm in the parish office meeting room Properties Committee Meeting Wednesday, April 11 at 7pm in the parish office meeting room Grief Support Group Meets on fourth Wednesday of each month Confirmation  April 29, 11:15am Mass First Holy Communion  May 6, 8:45 Mass Godspell May 9, 10 & 11 in the church at 8pm   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   Blessed Pope John XXIII Continuing Adult Faith Formation Sessions Dr. David Deane:  Why the Nicene Creed? Thursday, April 12 at 7pm in the Church Hall   Conference on Abortion   April 14 Registration fee $40 includes lunch, refreshments, and a copy of Dr. Margaret Somerville’s CD, ”The Case Against Euthanasia. See posters in entrances of church.  For more information and to register visit our conference website at www.clcns.com/defendlife2012.  Weekend of Grace for Women April 20, 21 and 22 at the Lord Nelson Hotel Annual regional conference for Catholic women. Keynote speaker Dr. Mary Healy. Call 902 435-1568 or visit www.weekendofgrace.com for more info. Pre-registration of $175 required. Space is limited - register early.   RAISE-THE-ROOF CHOWDER DINNER April 6 (Good Friday) 4-6pm Immaculate Conception Church, $8/Adults $4/Children (5yrs & under free) Adults-Fish or Corn Chowder; Children–Grilled Cheese Sandwiches & Tomato Soup Take Out Available - Info: 466-5912 – proceeds to Roof Fund   VERITAS Catholic Books and Gifts Requires Volunteer Book Keeper 8 hours a week (proficiency in Simply Accounting) to prepare monthly reports and be a reference for other staff regarding book keeping. VERITAS is an all-volunteer charity specializing in support of the New Evangelization.