Home	22nd Sunday of Ordinary Time	2012 Bulletins
	September 2, 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   22nd Sunday of Ordinary Time - September 2, 2012 Central to this gospel is the question, “where does the heart lie?” Jesus teaches that observance of the Law and tradition is not an end in itself but an indication of where the heart lies. External actions reveal the internal desire to remain faithful to our covenantal relationship with God. Jesus calls us to the true purpose of the Law: a heart centered on God.Moses' teaching about the wisdom of the Law reminds the people where the heart-of God lies: close to them. The purpose of our observance of the Law is to keep our hearts close to God. Jesus chides the Pharisees and scribes in the gospel for having strayed far from this understanding.' Laws become ends in themselves when we forget their real purpose. It's far easier simply to keep a law than it is to understand its purpose and make its spirit part of our values and life orientation.   Feed Others Of Dartmouth (FOOD) Next weekend, September 8 & 9, is our monthly committed weekend to provide meals for Feeding Others Of Dartmouth.   A member of Parish Outreach is at the main entrance after the Masses this weekend to guide you in the ways to serve. Our parish continues to accept responsibility to provide meals for the patrons of Margaret House on the second weekend of each month.  Please keep the needs of those who have difficulty providing for themselves foremost in your mind.   Important Date: Sunday September 16 Annual General Meeting of the Parish Council 10:45am in the Parish Hall Join us after Mass on Sunday morning, September 16 for our Annual Meeting.  This is a great opportunity for you to hear about the various groups operating in our parish, their goals and intentions.  You will be able to share your thoughts about what is important to you in your parish, ask questions of various staff and team leaders and discern ways that you may become more involved. That Sunday morning at Mass (9:30) we will witness the Blessing of the Religious Education leaders.  (Religious Education classes begin the following Sunday, September 23)   Change of Sunday Morning Mass Times We will revert to the regular Sunday Mass times on September 23.  Beginning that day, Mass will be celebrated on Sunday mornings at 8:45am and 11:15am.  Mass will be celebrated on Saturday at the usual time of 5pm (until further notice later in the fall when it will change to 4pm for the winter months) and Sunday evening at 7pm.   Mass on Monday Morning This Week Due to the holiday on Monday, Mass will be celebrated here at Saint Peter at 9am.  Note that Mass will not be celebrated on Monday evening at Immaculate Conception Church.   Parish Office hours We have returned to regular office hours.  The office is open Monday to Thursday 9am – 4pm and Friday 9am – 1pm.     Religious Education Classes Commence On Sunday September 23  Early Registration 2012 – 2013 Parents who wish to pre-register their children for 2012-13 Religious Education classes may do so by emailing the parish (please see the banner at the top of the bulletin) and including the following information: - children's names    - his or her catechism grade level  - parent's name(s)   - contact numbers and email.  (Registration fees are $25 per student or $50 per family)  Fees may be paid on the first day of classes. Parents who wish to register a student for Primary may print a registration form from the parish website and return the completed form by fax, dropping it off at the parish office, or by putting it in an envelope in the collection basket.   Sister Norma Heffernan to Present Series on EXODUS We are happy to announce that Sister Norma will present another series here beginning on Thursday, September 27. A commentary on the Book of Exodus, The God of Freedom and Life by Stephen Bin will be partnered with a study guide. Sister’s recent presentations of scripture works have been thought provoking as well as faith formative. The series will run for ten weeks on Thursday mornings in the parish office beginning at 10:30. $10 nominal fee covers book and study guide. Please call the office to register   RCIA The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is the process used when adults wish to be baptized into the Roman Catholic faith. Through this process candidates participate in a period of faith formation and education culminating in the reception of the Sacraments of Initiation – Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist – at Easter. At the same time, we welcome those who have been baptized in another Christian faith tradition and wish to join us in communion, as well as those who were baptized as Roman Catholics but were not catechized as children. Sessions will begin in the fall. Please call the office and leave your name.   Development and Peace Emergency Appeal The Sahel region of Africa is facing catastrophic food shortages, due to drought.  This region is in the north west of Africa below the Sahara desert.  An estimated 18 .4 million people are affected, and 1 million children have acute malnutrition.  D&P is working with Caritas Internationalis to bring aid.  Donations are needed and the Canadian government  will match all donations until Sept. 30th 2012 Donations may be made directly to D&P at 1 888 664 3387 or by contacting our parish office.   Automated Door Installation You have noticed that the automated doors have been installed in the doorway near the tabernacle.  Henceforth, parishioners and visitors who struggle  with mobility should find it much easier to enter and exit the church.  Many thanks to those who worked so hard to raise the necessary funds.   $7,941.56 was raised to realize this goal.  Thanks to all who have supported their fundraising activities. We ask you to reserve the parking spaces near the automated door for those who benefit most by their proximity.   Update on Parish Finances January 1 – June 30, 2012   Total collections ……….$177,635 Total revenue ………...$217,398 Total expenses …………$231,531 Deficit…..…………………...$14,133   - In addition to the above, a bequest has been received and added to our Parish funds on deposit with the Archdiocese. - On average our parish receives 164 envelopes per week. - The average donation per envelope is $23.46. - There has been an average of 93 parishioners using PAP. - Their average weekly donation is $17.15. Thank you to all who so generously contribute!       Sacrament of Marriage   The Marriage of Catherine Benavides and Christopher Schnurr took place on September 1.     Please keep Catherine and Christopher and their families in your prayers as they take the important step of committing themselves to each other in the Sacrament of Marriage.   … in our community   Mayoralty Candidates Public Meeting at Christ Church Hall Christ Church Community will host mayoralty candidates at a forum in the parish hall on Monday, September 17 at 7:30pm.  All are invited.   Are You Affected by Someone Else’s Drinking? To speak with a volunteer about Al-Anon call 466-7077 or email ais.hfx.ns.area91@gmail.com   Anonymity is assured.   Strawberry Social at St. Paul Church 199 Windmill Road, Dartmouth Sun, Sept. 16 –11am -1:30pm. Home-made biscuits, berries and real whipping cream, tea/coffee.   Price: $5, (under 5: $3) Take-out available.   Adult Formation Fall Sessions at Blessed Pope John XXIII Parish Hall Sept 20, 7pm Speaker Fr Irek Bem  It’s about Reconciliation not Confession   Chowder at St. Andrew Church 8 Locks Road Dartmouth Delicious Fresh Fish Chowder with homemade tea biscuits and desserts 435-2987 http://standrewsdartmouth.ca/main/ Sat, Sept 22, 11:30am - 1pm adults $9, children under 12: $3   Learning Becomes Us Dartmouth Learning Network to host open house on Wed, Sept 5 from 11:30am–1:30pm. Attend and learn more about adult learning. For info contact Karen at 463-9179 or email at admin@dartmouthlearning.net   VERITAS Catholic Bookstore VERITAS bookstore is a great resource for the Holy Bible, Catechisms, books on the lives of the Saints, Church history, theology, liturgy, apologetics, and children's books. Also find rosaries and other devotional items. 1546 Barrington Street in Halifax. Telephone (902) 429-7216 or visit  www.veritasbooks.ca   Temporary Employment Opportunity at CHALICE The child sponsorship and international aid and development charity based locally is looking for two temporary finance and general accounting clerks. Phone, donations, mail processing, coding and recording transactions. Three month term. Experience in transaction data-entry and customer service is an advantage. Send resume to diannebulger@chalice.ca. Deadline Sept 21.   Our 22ndAnnual Life Chain will be held Sunday, September 30th, 2012