Home	2nd Sunday of Easter	2012 Bulletins
	April 15,  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……(*NOTE CHANGE)......…………………….…...5pm Private Confession...............................………….4 –4:30pm 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   2nd Sunday of Easter - April 15, 2012 In face of Thomas's obstinate unbelief, Jesus is remarkably serene and understanding when he returns a week later and meets Thomas where he is. Jesus incarnates the Peace with which he greets the disciples and manifests forgiveness in his encounter with Thomas. He sends disciples forth with firsthand experience of the ministry with which he entrusts them: granting forgiveness and spreading peace. The second reading spells out in more detail what believing in the risen Jesus enables us to do: love God and others, obey God's commandments, and conquer the world. Anyone living in family or community knows the experience of forgiveness both given and received. They also know the peace such forgiveness engenders.   Alleluia!  Alleluia!  Alleluia!   WELCOME TO OUR FAITH COMMUNITY! At the Easter Vigil last Saturday night, Nikki Brown and Gayle 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.   Sacrament of Marriage   ST PETER’S MARRIAGE PREPARATION PROGRAM Thanks to all who were involved with the successful Marriage Preparation Program this weekend.   Eight couples from the parish shared their wisdom, insight and experiences with those intending to enter into this Sacrament, and by all accounts it was successful.  We are happy to offer this worthy program to couples in our parish intending to enter the Sacrament of Marriage. Sixteen couples preparing for marriage benefitted from the program.  Keep them in your prayers as they take this important step in their lives.   Religious Education Notes  Religious Education classes resume at their usual times this Sunday.   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.   Your generosity you shared during 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.   Impact Halifax Catholic Christian Outreach will bring 60 young missionaries to Halifax for 14 weeks this summer. They will operate in teams of four-six persons per parish. One team will be connected with our parishes, (St. Peter and Immaculate Conception.) One missionary, Maria Arsenault, a member of our parish has raised the funds needed to participate. There are others, however, who have not been able to do so. (Each participant needs to raise $3,100.00 to cover costs of lodging, food, etc). If you would like to help support a CCO member take part in Impact Halifax, any contribution would be gladly accepted. Please find a copy of Maria’s letter and a donation form at the church entrances. I endorse this effort and look forward to the young people being with us this summer. Fr. Jim   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.  They are: James Sweeney Mary Dockrill Evelyn Nordin Gerry O’Sullivan & the O’Sullivan Family Alex and Anne Strickly & the Strickly Family Jean Wambolt Earnest Comeau and Nicole Cox Monica Burke Grace and Harry Smith Ray Valiente Fr. Basil Carew Dorothy Rideout The Richards Family Gerald Brady Iris & Ed Rivest Genevieve Brownlow   F.O.O.D. Project Our Monthly Commitment This Weekend This weekend is our committed weekend to provide meals for Feeding Others Of Dartmouth.  Your support of this ongoing outreach project is appreciated by many in our community who struggle to make ends meet.  Keep them in your prayers.   +++NOTE+++ The Saturday Anticipated Mass  time reverts to 5pm this Saturday, April 14, for the summer months and into the fall.   First Holy Communion  Twenty two children have been preparing to celebrate their First Holy Communion on Sunday, May 6 at the 8:45 Mass.  Keep these children in your prayers as they prepare for this great day in their young life.  Thank you to their teachers and parents who are preparing them well and ensuring their rightful place among us.   Sacrament of Confirmation Our Grade 9 youth continue to prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation as planned for Sunday, April 29 at the 11:15 mass.  They welcome your prayers as they commit to the way of the Lord.   Children and Senior Choirs There are no choir rehearsals this week.  Stay tuned.  In the meantime, if you are a musician, or lean toward musical ventures, please consider getting involved with our music ministry which welcomes new singers and instrumentalists.  It’s a great way for children to begin to develop a sense of appreciation for the liturgy.  Great way for older folks to stay in touch with their liturgical roots as well.  Call Greg at the office for information.      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.      upcoming liturgies + events + programs + meetings Grief Support Group Meets on fourth Wednesday of each month 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   … in our community Blessed Pope John XXIII Continuing Adult Faith Formation Sessions Fr. Irek Bem  Thursday, April 26 at 7pm in the Church Hall   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.     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   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   ST. THOMAS MORE CHURCH, DARTMOUTH, LOOKING FOR PHOTOS As part of the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the blessing of the cornerstone of St. Thomas More Church, Dartmouth, on July 9, 1962, the parish is preparing a history book focusing on the importance of the church building in the lives of our individual families and our faith community. We ask all who were formerly part of the parish (clergy, staff or parishioners), as well as those who might have taken pictures while visiting, to share with us any images you might have, as long as the church (inside or out) or grounds can be seen. You can e-mail images to officeinfo@ns.aliantzinc.ca, drop them off at the parish office, or call 434-5574 to make other arrangements. All originals will be quickly returned to you. Please include dates taken and names of principals, along with your name and contact information.   Art Show and Sale at St. Agnes Church Auditorium (Mumford and Chebucto) Saturday, April 21 from10am to 6pm and Sunday, April 22 from 9:30am to 3pm. A variety of art work by local artists at affordable prices will be available for purchase. Proceeds of the sale will be used in support of the work of L’ARCHE HALIFAX.  L’Arche is an international organization which supports people with developmental disabilities.   THE EUCHARIST: A MANY-SPLENDOURED MYSTERY The new evangelization means revitalizing our mass attendance. What do its many rituals mean, and, what is more important, why are they shaped the way they are and what mystery do they re-enact for us? We will bring the Mass to life in this work-shop, exploring its different facets, and inviting us into a life-giving Eucharistic spirituality. Three Thursday sessions: Apr 19, May 3 & 17, 7-9 pm. For information or registration: 429-7344 or registrar@jesuitspirit.ca Suggested offering $20 per session.   Workshop for Care-givers Are you caring for a family member or involved in home visits?  Dr. Jody Clarke, Anglican priest, academic Dean at Atlantic School of Theology with experience and research interest in bereavement, offers an informative and practical workshop for care-givers on Friday, April 27, 9:30am to 3pm at Oakwood Terrace.  $15 includes lunch.  Register by April 24.  (Preregister leave message at 469-3702 ext 115.