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	May 13,  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   6th Sunday of Easter - May 13, 2012 Jesus issues two commands in the gospel today: to abide in his love and to love one another. Actually the two commands are one: abiding in his love is to love others. By abiding in his love, we love with his love, laying down our lives. By abiding in his love, we bear the fruit of a very tangible love that is expansive enough to call everyone "friend." Everyone. The second reading invites us to obey the command to love given by Jesus in the gospel. Love is the very being of God ("God is love") and since we are "born of God," love is our very being as well. To refuse the invitation is to refuse who we are. We generally use the word "abide" to mean to "stay put." The "abide in me" that Jesus speaks, however, calls us to move beyond where we are to embrace an ever widening circle of those whom we love. Summer Mass Schedule Begins Next Week   Note that next 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 next week as well.  During the summer months we will continue to celebrate Mass on Saturdays at 5pm in anticipation of Sunday and at 7pm on Sunday evenings   Happy Mother’s Day! To each mother of our parish, we wish you happiness.  We thank God for the many gifts you have shared with your children and family and ask for blessings upon you, your work  and your home.   Mother’s Day Corsages We have several young people attending Steubenville Atlantic 2012. These individuals will be selling Mother Day Corsages after the Sunday morning Masses.  Show your support by purchasing a Mother’s Day Corsage for $6.   Yard Sale Next Saturday May 19 Yard Sale to be held in the school gym May 19 from 10am to 2pm. Drop off items on Friday the18th at the school entrance between 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.   Chili and Roll Take Out During Yard Sale As a replacement for the previously advertised hot dog sales, St Peter Parish Knights of Columbus will hold a Chili and a roll takeout during the yard sale on May 19 (10 am – 2 pm) in the school gym. Microwaving will be available for anyone wishing to ‘eat-in’. The price is $5. Pop will also be available for $1. Takeout sales will continue after each of the weekend masses, while supplies last.   Religious Education Notes Religious Education program concludes this Sunday, May 13.     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.   Fr. Charles Burke to Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Ordination Next 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.   GODSPELL Congratulations to all who were involved with the production of Godspell!  Hundreds of parishioners and their friends enjoyed the show.  Well done!  Proceeds will go to Parish Outreach activities.  Thank you to all who came out to support our drama group.   Welcome Maria, Matthew, Doriane and Kailey! Last Sunday many of you had the opportunity to meet and welcome the four young missionaries who will be with us during the summer months.  They are Maria Zimmer (team leader), Matthew Graf, Doriane Angers and Kailey Degenhardt from Catholic Christian Outreach which has brought 60 young missionaries to Halifax for 14 weeks this summer.  We look forward to the scriptural and spiritual programming they will provide and will keep you abreast of developments.  As well, these young people continue to look for household items that would help them set up summer residence: small appliances, toaster, kettles and such.  Let us know if you can help.   Lay Ministry Schedules Schedules for Lay Ministers have been emailed.  Paper copies are in the sacristy for those who don’t receive email.  The new schedule is effective starting next Saturday and Sunday, May 19 & 20.  Thank you to our Lay Ministers who proclaim the Word of God and share Holy Communion.     F.O.O.D. Project This weekend is our committed weekend to provide meals for Feeding Others Of Dartmouth. Many people in our vicinity benefit from this worthy outreach project and it is a great sign of the compassion you have for your disadvantaged neighbours.  You bring the love of God to others!   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 next Saturday, 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. Please remember Craig in your prayers.   BBQ & Family Fun Day at Immaculate Conception Church Saturday, May 26, 10am – 2pm rain or shine.  Hot dogs, hamburgers, sausages, french fries, penny auction, 50/50 draw, flea market table, baked goods and fudge table, cake walk, children’s games and more.  Featuring the Metro Fiddlers in performance at noon.  Parking in lower church lot.  Info at 466-5912  All proceeds to Roof Fund.  All are welcome!   Children and Senior Choirs Children at 4pm Wednesday, Adults at 7:30pm Wednesday.   upcoming liturgies + events + programs + meetings  Grief Support Group Fourth Wednesday of the month at 7pm in the office 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   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.   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   Organ Recital at St. Matthew United Church Featuring Sarah Svendsen Wednesday, May 30 at 7:30pm. $20  Tickets available at the door   CHORAL COLLAGE with Bedford Singers Saturday, May 26 at 7:30pm at Bethany United Church, 7171 Clinton St., Halifax.  Conductor Wayne Rogers, accompanist Dean Bradshaw, soloist Ann Bradley + Chamber Ensemble + Halifax Girls Honour Choir.  $15 at the door   Magnificat: A Spiritual Ministry to Catholic Women Breakfast May 26 at 9am in Msgr. Leo Day Auditorium, St. Agnes Church. Guest SpeakerTanya Rodgerson.  Tickets are $10. Call 477-3920   Men's Breakfast:the DCMFPB Tuesday, May 15 at 7am.  Guest speaker Matt Whitman at Dart. Seniors' Service Center , 45 Ochterloney St. All men welcome! Register with Bob Lindsay (434-3438) or rhlindsay@accesswave.ca by 10am Monday. $9