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	May 27,  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 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 Pentecost Sunday - May 27, 2012 Jesus breathes the Holy Spirit into the disciples and by doing so he re-creates them. The life-giving breath poured forth at the dawn of creation is now the Spirit-breath, the very indwelling of God. Only because of this divine indwelling do we have the power to forgive and thus continue Jesus' saving mission. We are the incarnation of the risen Lord in our world today. We are re-created by the Holy Spirit. The sign of re-creation is forgiveness. Saint Paul identifies the fruits of being re-created by the indwelling of the Holy Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. These fruits are Life-giving and oppose the works of the flesh Paul describes. This festival is a celebration of the Holy Spirit re-creating us into God's pride and joy.   Farewell to  Sister Cecelia Sacca Sister Cecelia leaves our midst this week as she takes up new  ministry with her community in Wellesley, Massachusetts.  She will be missed by all of us, but especially those whom she served directly, often the aged, ailing or dying.  After the 5pm Saturday Mass we have the opportunity to gather in the school gym to offer her good wishes. It is with mixed emotions that we bid Cecelia 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.  Sister Cecelia, go with the prayers and good wishes of our faith community!   Fr. Craig Cameron to Celebrate Mass with us this Sunday Morning Father Craig Cameron was ordained to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Halifax – Yarmouth last Saturday at St. Mary Cathedral Basilica.  Fr. Craig served here in our parish during his intern year,  He is with us this Sunday morning at the 9:30 Mass to preside after which we will gather in the school gym for a reception.  Please remember Craig in your prayers.   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 To reiterate:  On Sundays from now and through the summer we will celebrate Mass on Saturday (Anticipated) at 5pm, and Sundays at 9:30am and 7pm.   Sacrament of Baptism Alexa Rae Quillan, daughter of Jessica & Jeffrey Quillan; Xander Anthony Sharkey-Chouinard, son of Stephen & Tamara Sharkey-Chouinard and Victoria MacLean Shouldice daughter of, Pamela MacLean & Michael Shouldice are Baptized this Sunday. Please keep these families in your prayers that they will always walk as children of the light.     Development & Peace: a ‘Thank You’ to the Parishioners of St Peter Parish   The Share Lent collection for D&P amounted to $12,740.78.  The parishioners of St. Peter continue to show their very generous support of D&P even in these difficult economic times.  You are truly ‘Helping a Just World Take Root”.  This unselfish participation in assisting the Global South is now particularly important as the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) has significantly reduced their contribution to D&P.  This year it will be cut from $8 to $2.9 million and will remain at this level for five years.  D&P has initiated a petition campaign requesting reinstatement of this funding.  A petition can be found at the main entrance to the church.  Please sign it. It will be presented to our MP Robert Chisolm, with a request that it be introduced in the House of Commons.  Only 25 signatures are required for presentation in the House, however, the more signatories the better.     Catholic Christian Outreach (CCO)   IMPACT's Discovery Faith Study If you missed last week’s session, you are still invited to come this Tuesday from 7:30-8:30pm at the parish office.   CORNERSTONE Every Thursday at St Agnes at 7:30pm, younger people ages 16 and above are invited to join in CORNERSTONE for faith sharing, skits, talks by interesting speakers, music and refreshments.  Come along and see what it’s all about!     TRANSformed for MISSION This is a major diocesan assembly next 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. (Register by Tuesday) The $20 fee covers lunch and materials.  See the diocesan side of the bulletin for more in depth information.       Welcome to Our Faith Community Last Sunday we welcomed 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.   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 Kristen Leverman & Paul Carroll 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.   Children and Senior Choirs Our choirs have completed the last cycle of their rehearsal schedule for this season.  We thank members of the choirs, both young and not so young, for their commitment to making our liturgies more uplifting.    Extraordinary Collection to Support Infirm and Retired Priests Will be taken up at the Masses next Sunday.   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.   Children’s Liturgy of the Word: Sunday during 9:30am Mass     Yard Sale and more Thank you to all who were involved with the Yard Sale and Bake Sale last Saturday.  For all your fine efforts, moneys continue to be raised to replace the wheelchair access door with a new motorized (electric) variety to facilitate easy access for those who struggle with mobility and accessibility.   50/50 draw Congratulations to Marion MacDonald, winner of last week’s 50/50 draw. upcoming liturgies + events + programs + meetings  Discovery Faith Study Tuesdays at 7:30pm  parish office Catholic Women’s League Closing Dinner Tuesday, June 5 at 6pm   … 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   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