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	April 8,  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   Easter Sunday - April 8, 2012 Mary, Simon Peter, and John, all three go to the tomb.  They "saw and believed."  But what did they believe?  Initially, only that someone had taken the body.  They "did not yet understand." Only as the risen Lord repeatedly came to them did their belief grow to encompass the vastness and rich- ness of the significance of the empty tomb. Only as the risen Lord repeatedly comes to us, does our own belief in the meaning of the empty tomb continually grow.  Easter faith is never still.  The risen Lord is always active.     Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!   Christians, praise the paschal victim!  Offer thankful sacrifice! Christ the lamb has saved the sheep, Christ the just one paid the price, reconciling sinners to the Father. Share the Good News, sing joyfully: His death is victory!  Lord Jesus victor king, show us mercy!   The Easter sequence beautifully announces the joy Christians feel as we celebrate our faith in Christ, the risen Lord. Having journeyed through our Lenten season, we now enter into the fifty days of celebration in the new life Christ has won for us.   May this feast of Jesus’ resurrection bring joy and peace into your hearts and homes today and throughout this season. A blessed and happy Easter to all.     WELCOME TO OUR FAITH COMMUNITY!   At the Easter Vigil, Nikki Brown and Galyle Carolan were welcomed into the Church through the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. As well, Philip Henneberry and Jessica Melady made their profession of faith, were confirmed as Roman Catholics and received the Eucharist. Ashley Henneberry completed her initiation as a Roman Catholic with them. May the Lord bless them on this Easter Day and always. Thanks to the RCIA team under the leadership of Sister Cecelia for their teaching and support throughout the year.     +++NOTE+++ The Saturday Anticipated Mass  time reverts to 5pm next Saturday, April 14.   Religious Education Notes There are no Religious Education classes this Sunday.  Classes will resume next week.     F.O.O.D. Project Committed Weekend April 14 & 15   Next weekend, April 14 and 15, is our next committed weekend to provide meals for Feeding Others Of Dartmouth.  Sign-up sheets are posted in the main entrance of the church where someone from Parish Outreach is available to answer your questions about the ways you can serve.  The help you provide is appreciated by the many in our community who are served by this worthwhile project.   Feed Others Of Dartmouth The F.O.O.D. Project is a church-based initiative that provides meals for those less fortunate in our community.  F.O.O.D., known as Margaret House after Margaret Savage, is located at the corner of Wentworth and Ochterloney Streets.  St. Peter and Immaculate Conception Churches provide meals on two weekends each month.  Our outreach began as an Advent project in 2004 and was so successful that it continues eight years later!   Development & Peace   The theme for this year’s Share Lent campaign was, “Help A Just World Take Root” D&P and its partners are involved in many parts of the world and some of the communities your donations have assisted include 1000 rice-farming families in the Vatovay Fitovinary region of Madagascar, the Afro-Colombia community in the Choco Region of Colombia and the Village of Prey Veng in Cambodia.   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.    Baby Changing Table A baby change table has been installed in the washroom off the hallway behind the tapestry.   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.   Flowers Have Adorned Our Worship Space It is fitting that during the Easter Season we have adorned our beautiful worship space with flowers.  Thank you to all who contributed potted flowering plants in memory of a loved one who has gone before us.  The names of those we remember, and whom we keep in our prayers, have been recorded in a book and placed in the area of the tabernacle.   upcoming liturgies + events + programs + meetings   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 Marriage Preparation Program Friday and Saturday, April 13 & 14 Confirmation  April 29, 11:15am Mass First Holy Communion  May 6, 8:45 Mass Senior’s Group Gathering  Monday May 7, noon 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.   GODSPELL Rehearsals Rehearsals for cast this week are on Tuesday and Thursday at 6:30pm, as well as Saturday morning at 9:30.  Junior cast at 3:30pm on Tuesday and Wednesday.  Band meets on Saturday at noon.      Children and Senior Choirs There are no choir rehearsals this week.  Formal rehearsals will resume in the near future.        … 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.   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.   Dartmouth Players Presents The Timeless Drama  Inherit the Wind April 11-28, Wed-Sat evenings at 8pm Matinees Sunday April 15 & 22 at 2pm For tickets visit www.dartmouthplayers.ns.ca or call 465-7529   Titanic Memorial Concert at St. Mark Church Wed April 11 at 7pm featuring Seton Cantata Choir presenting Mass in F by Franz Shubert + poems and reading about the Titanic tragedy.  St. Mark Church at corner of Gottingen and Russell Sts, Halifax.  $12.   Nova Scotians United for Life 4th Celebrate Life Conference "All God's children have a place in the choir" Reflecting the New Evangelization efforts in our Archdiocese by inviting persons with disabilities to share their special gifts and challenges with us. Fri May 11, 7-9pm Canadian Martyrs Church speaker/entertainer Terry Kelly Saturday May 12, 9-4pm Quality Inn, Parkland Dr. speakers, discussions, spirituality. Registration: $40 - includes Saturday lunch/refreshments Contact: Margo Burke at 423-3114; nsul2001@gmail.com   Canadian Diabetes Association public information session on diabetes and heart health, Wednesday May 9 from 6pm- 9pm at the Best Western, Chocolate Lake , 20 St. Margaret’s Bay Rd Halifax. FREE