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	May 6,  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………........................………………………….…...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   5th Sunday of Easter - May 6, 2012 Bearing fruit—and even more fruit -requires pruning. The pruning tool of the Father-vine grower is the Son's word. Allowing this word to shape us brings forth a life-giving relationship with Jesus (likened to a branch that remains on a vine) that assures abundant and good fruit. Five times we are told to bear fruit. Eight times we are told to remain in Jesus. How many times, then, must we be shaped by the word? The 2nd reading makes very concrete how we remain in Jesus: by keeping his commandment of love in truth and action. Every gardener knows the value and necessity of pruning. The hard work of cutting away what is dead, unwanted, or overgrown is rewarded by lushness of new growth.   Sister Cecelia Sacca To Minister In US With sadness and good wishes we inform you that Sister Cecelia has accepted a commission by her Superior to serve her community in Wellesley, Massachusetts.  She will leave our midst at the end of May.  Gather with us for a Celebration of Farewell at the 5pm Mass on Saturday, May 26.   F.O.O.D. Project Next weekend, May 12 and 13, 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 a member of Parish Outreach will be available to answer your questions following each mass this weekend. The help you provide is greatly appreciated!   First Holy Communion Please pray for these children and their families. Brooke Barsness Graydon Bourque Alison cook Aidan Ferguson Liam Fingerhut Mark Franklin Paul Howlett Grace Jarrett Erika Johnston Mary Jane Krochak Abagail Mack Allan Mack Joshua MacLean Alanah Mariotti Maura Murphy Anthony Nakad Christopher Nakad Grace O’Regan Victoria Perez Kaitlyn Rainault Christina Riley Laura Swift Anthony Temple Shaela Tobin   Fr. Charles Burke to Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Ordination On Sunday, May 20, the Solemnity of the Ascension, Fr. Charlie will celebrate his Fiftieth Anniversary of Ordination as he presides at Mass at 3pm at St. Thomas More Church, Dartmouth (his home parish at the time of Ordination).  You are warmly invited to join him for this jubilee celebration.   Saint Peter Drama Group Presents GODSPELL A Musical Based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew   Here in the church this Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 8pm (doors open at 7:30) Tickets are $12 (students/seniors/underemployed) and $15 available at the office during regular office hours, from a member of the music ministry or at the door on the night of performance. The cast of twenty two (mostly youth and young adults) from our parish look forward to bringing this musical about the ministry of Jesus to life here in our church. The cast is working hard along with the band and all their support team to offer you a great evening of entertainment.  Tell your friends about this exciting happening!   Summer Mass Schedule Note that on Sunday, May 20, we will change to our summer Mass schedule.  This year we will celebrate Mass here at 9:30am on Sunday mornings.  Mass will be celebrated at Immaculate Conception Church at 11am starting that day.  During the summer months we will continue to celebrate Mass on Saturdays at 5pm in anticipation of Sunday and at 7pm on Sunday evenings   Ordination of Craig Cameron Rev. Mr. Craig Matthew Cameron is to be ordained to the Sacred Order of Presbyter for the Archdiocese of Halifax – Yarmouth on May 19, 2012 at St. Mary Cathedral Basilica, Halifax, NS.  Many of you remember Craig with love and great fondness.  He served here in our parish in 2009/2010 and was ordained to the deaconate last summer here in our church.  Consider attending the Ordination. Remember Craig in your prayers.   Impact Halifax Catholic Christian Outreach will bring 60 young missionaries to Halifax for 14 weeks this summer, four of whom will be involved in our parish.  Thank you for your recent monetary support of these young people.  At the entrances to the church you will find a list of household items such as mattresses and small appliances and furniture that are needed as these youth set up their living accommodations for the summer.  Any help you can offer is appreciated.   Senior’s Monthly Gathering this Monday If you are a senior member of our parish, consider joining others for noon Mass on Monday followed by a luncheon and social time.  It’s a great way to meet others in your community and share good times.     Steubenville Atlantic Project We have several young people attending Steubenville Atlantic 2012. These individuals will be selling Mother Day Corsages at both Masses on Mother’s Day next Sunday morning.   Show your support by purchasing a Mother’s Day Corsage for $6.   Yard Sale May 19 Yard Sale to be held in the school gym May 19 from 10am to 2pm. Drop off items on Fridays, May 11 and 18 from 4–8pm. We are looking for all types of small items (no large items or clothing). Baked goods can be dropped off on May 18 from 4–8pm or on the morning of the sale by 10am.   Religious Education Notes First Holy Communion this Sunday at 8:45am Mass Religious Education program concludes next Sunday, May 13.   Children and Senior Choirs There are no choir rehearsals this week.   upcoming liturgies + events + programs + meetings Grief Supprt Group Fourth Wednesday of the month at 7pm in the office 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 Catholic Women’s League meeting Tuesday, May 8 at 7:30pm in parish meeting room Properties Committee meeting Wednesday, May 9 at 7pm in parish meeting room Yard Sale Saturday, May 19, 10am-2pm in the gym Evening Prayer on May 18 Anticipating Ordination of Rev. Mr. Craig Cameron on Friday, May 18 at 7pm Fr. Charlie’s 50th Anniversary Celebration May 20, 3pm at St. Thomas More Church   … in our community   Pilgrimage: Greece: In the Footsteps of St. Paul April 10 – 20, 2013 during the “Year of Faith”.  Informational meeting at St. Thomas More Church, Dartmouth, Monday April 30 at 7pm in Sacred Heart Room.  Contact Peggy Ludlow at 434 –5554 or ludlowm@hotmail.com    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 50th ANNIVERSARY St. Thomas More Church is preparing a history book on the importance of the church building in the lives of our faith community. We ask all who were former parishioners and those who might have taken pictures while visiting, to share images you may have, if the church (inside or out) or grounds can be seen.  E-mail images to officeinfo@ns.aliantzinc.ca, drop them off at the parish office, or call 434-5574.   All originals will be quickly returned to you. Please include dates and names, along with your name and contact information.   Giant Spring Flea Market at St. Anthony Church A giant spring flea market will be held in the basement of St. Anthony’ Church Hall,  27 Farrell Street, Dartmouth.  Something for everyone – new to you items. Saturday May19, 9am to1pm.  Info: Gordon at 469-5698.   Seton Cantata Choir Presents Spring Forth! On Saturday May 5, the choir performs at Chester United Baptist Church, 84 King Street, Chester, and on Sunday, May 6, at Bethany United Church, 7171 Clinton Street, Halifax. Both concerts are at 7:30 pm. Conducting this performance is Wayne Rogers with accompanist Dean Bradshaw. Tickets are $15 available at the door or from choir members in Halifax, and in Chester at Kiwi Cafe and Chester Pharmasave. For more information, please call 275-4049 (Chester concert) or 464-3696 (Halifax Concert)   Homemade Baked Goods Sale Saturday May 12, 10:30am to 12noon St. Andrews Anglican Church8 Locks Road, Dartmouth 435-2987   COASTAL CHORUS DEBUT CONCERT The Coastal Chorus presents their debut concert on Mother's Day, Sunday May 13 at 2pm at 2615 Northwood Terrace, Halifax. Tickets $10. Directed and accompanied by Paul Simons, featuring special guest guitarist Georges Hebert. info - 454 3351   Seniors & Safety Presented by the Halifax Police on Monday, May 14  7pm at St Thomas More parish hall. The program has been designed by the Halifax Police.  Topics include crime prevention through design: Increased lighting, tree trimming, fall prevention, safety and fraud. Following the evening, seniors will have the option to request a tour of their home and have their valuables etched, at which time they would receive a CD of their belongings for safe keeping in case of an invasion, fire or other calamity. Refreshments.   NOVA VOCE MEN's CHOIR Spring Concert "Viva Nova Voce" Sat. May 12 at 7:30pm in historic United Memorial UC on Kaye St.,  Halifax.  Tickets: $20/$15 from choir members, Bookmark and Westphal Family Music   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 costs related to its upkeep.  The other school building (our current Parish Centre) is leased to Churchill Academy.  That lease, which was up for renewal in July 2011, included a provision that the parish would use the facility as our Parish Centre. 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’s maintenance and rental agreements for the facility.  The parish will receive a token $1 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 our parish for 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 by 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 apprise you of new developments during this transitional time. Fr. Jim Richards On behalf of the Pastoral Team and Administrative Council