Home	Ascension of the Lord	2012 Bulletins
	May 20,  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…………….........................................9:30 and 7pm IMMACULATE CONCEPTION MASS SCHEDULE Monday ……………....………......…..........………..…….… 7pm Private Confessions (Last Monday of Month)...6:30-6:45pm Sunday………………..................…………………….....11:00am   7th Sunday of Easter - May 20, 2012 Before he ascended “and sat down at the right hand of God," Jesus entrusted his saving mission to "proclaim the good news" to the disciples.  When the gospel is effectively preached by "those who believe," it is accompanied by signs.  What signs accompany believers today? This reading explicitly spells out the virtues necessary for one to "preach the gospel" effectively:  humility, gentleness, patience, love. It also shows us the signs in the community of effective preaching: unity, peace, building up the Body of Christ, knowledge.   Normally when someone leaves us, we experience a profound sense of absence.  In the ascension, Jesus leaves but actually remains present within us as we take up his mission to preach the gospel.   Farewell Celebration for Sister Cecelia Sacca Join us for Mass next Saturday, May 26 at 5pm to celebrate with Sister Cecelia as she prepares to depart from our midst at the end of the month.  After Mass we will gather in the Parish Hall for refreshments and a time when we can offer good wishes in a personable setting. Recently, Cecelia announced that she has accepted an invitation by her Superior to serve her community in Wellesley, Massachusetts. It is with mixed emotions that we bid farewell.  Cecelia accepted the position of Pastoral Associate here at St. Peter in 2008.  She has had a large impact on our parish and will be missed.  Her ministry to the sick, aged and dying goes to the core of her Christian values.  She has brought together seniors for prayer and social times that were enjoyed by many, initiated the prayer line and has been involved with the Confirmation class as catechist.  As well, Cecelia initiated the Grief Support Group, has been a faithful member of the Catholic Women’s League, prepared couples and families for the baptism of their children, not to mention cradling and fulfilling our RCIA program.  She also has sat on the Board of Directors of Chalice, the Catholic organization that serves the poor in distant lands.   Sister Cecelia, go with the prayers and good wishes of our faith community!   Fr. Charles Burke Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Ordination on Sunday You are warmly invited to join Fr. Charlie this Sunday afternoon at St. Thomas More Church in Dartmouth to celebrate his 50th Anniversary of Ordination.  Fr. Charlie will preside at Mass at 3 o’clock.  St. Thomas More Church was his home parish at the time of his Ordination. Congratulations Fr. Charlie!  Thank you for all you do to serve the people of God.   Religious Education Notes Thank You! …to all Religious Education teachers for another successful year.  The time and dedication you give to our young catechists is greatly appreciated by all our children, their parents and your fellow parishioners.   Summer Mass Schedule Begins This Sunday   Note that this Sunday, May 20, we change to our summer Mass schedule.  This year we will celebrate Mass at 9:30am on Sunday mornings.  Mass will be celebrated at Immaculate Conception Church at 11am starting this Sunday 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   Knights of Columbus Chili and Roll Take Out While supplies last, chili and roll and beverages are available after the Masses this weekend at the gym. The price is $5. Pop will also be available for $1. Takeout sales will continue after each of the weekend masses, while supplies last.   Welcome to Our Faith Community This Sunday morning at the 9:30 Mass, we welcome Hayley Bone and Jackie Bone into the Church through the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist.  We are happy to have them join us here at St. Peter on this journey of faith.  Jackie and Hayley have been faithful members of the choir and drama group for years and have shared their gifts freely with the community.  Welcome girls!  We are delighted to have you as full members of our parish community.   Ordination of Craig Cameron Fr. Craig to Celebrate Mass with us Next Sunday Morning Father Craig Matthew Cameron was ordained to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Halifax – Yarmouth this Saturday at St. Mary Cathedral Basilica, Halifax, NS.  Fr. Craig will be with us next Sunday morning at the 9:30 Mass to preside after which we will gather in the Parish Hall for a reception.  Please remember Craig in your prayers.   CWL Scholarship Congratulations to Laura MacKenzie, the recipient of this year's $800 CWL Scholarship.  Laura will be attending St. Mary's University in the fall. Congratulations & best wishes!       Sacrament of Marriage The marriage of Rosalyn MacDonald & Ian Hardy was celebrated Saturday. Please keep this couple in your prayers as they take the important step of committing themselves to each other in the bond of marriage.   TRANSformed for MISSION This is a major diocesan assembly on June 1and 2 at Saint Mary’s University. It is important that our parish have a large representation at this gathering. You can register directly “on-line” or contact the parish office. The dead-line is Friday, May 25th. The $20.00 fee covers lunch and materials.  See the diocesan side of the bulletin for more in depth information.   GODSPELL Congratulations to all who were involved with the production of Godspell!  Hundreds of parishioners and their friends enjoyed the show.  Well done!  Thank you to all who came out to support our drama group.   Welcome Maria, Matthew, Doriane, Kailey and Maria! Last Sunday many of you had the opportunity to meet and welcome the five young missionaries who will be with us during the summer months.  They are Maria Zimmer (team leader), Matthew Graf, Doriane Angers,  Kailey Degenhardt and Maria Arsenault from Catholic Christian Outreach which has brought 60 young missionaries to Halifax for 14 weeks this summer.  Join the second session of their scripture based talk on Tuesday evening in the office.   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.   BBQ & Family Fun Day at Immaculate Conception Church Next 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, No senior choir rehearsal this week.   upcoming liturgies + events + programs + meetings   Grief Support Group Wednesday, May 23 at 7pm Fr. Charlie’s 50th Anniversary Celebration May 20, 3pm at St. Thomas More Church Sister Cecelia’s Farewell Celebration of Mass and Reception Saturday, May 26 at 5pm Mass (Pentecost anticipated) Celebration of Mass with Fr. Craig Cameron Presiding Pentecost Sunday, May 27 at 9:30am Mass   … 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.   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   St. Agnes Children of Mary Annual May Procession Sunday, May 27 at 2pm at St. Agnes Church, Mumford Road. Bring your Rosary.  Miraculous medal enrollments, books and religious articles available.   4th Annual Plant Sale – St. Paul Church Dartmouth 199 Windmill Road – Saturday, June 2 – 10am – noon perennials, houseplants and garden tools. Sale is held indoors. Complimentary coffee & cookies. For info call Jan at 463-5962