Home	25th Sunday of Ordinary Time	2012 Bulletins
	September 23, 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………........................………………………….…...4pm Private Confession..............….............………….3 – 3:30pm 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   25th Sunday of Ordinary Time - September 23, 2012 How the disciples continue to misunderstand the deepest truth about what the "Son of Man" is to undergo! While Jesus is speaking of his impending suffering, death, and rising, the disciples are quibbling over "who [is] the greatest" among them. They are brought to silence twice by Jesus because they still cannot accept the true meaning of who Jesus is and his mission. By embracing a child, Jesus reveals, again and concretely, who he is: the One least among us who has come to serve. The "righteous one" who is faithful will suffer at the hands of the wicked. Nonetheless, God will "help" the "just one." God did not save Jesus from suffering and death at the hands of those who rejected his teaching, but God did raise Jesus to new life. God does take care of those who are faithful. Spouses spend all their married lives coming to know one another and building a shared identity. Coming to know, understand, and accept the identity of Jesus also takes a lifetime of learning and commitment. But it grants an eternity of fullness of life.   Catechetical Classes for Primary to Grade 6 Begin this Sunday Biweekly Classes for EDGE and Confirmation Begin Next Saturday Sept 29   Registration 2012 – 2013 Parents who have not registered their children for 2012-13 Catechetics may do so today at the school. Registration fees are $25 per student or $50 per family.  Class Times: Primary to Grade 6:  Sundays 10–11am EDGE (grades 7 & 8): Sat Sept 29 at 10am–12noon (biweekly) Confirmation (grade 9): Sat Sept 29 at 10am-12noon (biweekly)  Parishioners who feel they can offer their services to help make the Catechetical program a success should contact the parish office or connect with the Program Coordinator Heather Rideout  We wish the Catechetical teachers well as they help form the faith life and spirituality of our younger parish members.  We appreciate all they do in their ministry to the youth.   PASTORAL CARE MEETING Pastoral Care offers us the opportunity to participate in ministry as Christ asks us to do in Matthew’s Gospel, that is, one of the corporal works of mercy - to visit the sick and infirm. Visiting with those who are alone and isolated, sometimes unable to join us for the celebration of Mass, provides assurance of their importance to our community and reminds them that we walk with them in their time of suffering. There will be a meeting for all parishioners involved in Pastoral Care on Tuesday October 2 at 7pm in the parish office. Those who feel they have a calling to this important ministry are invited and encouraged to attend.   Annual General Meeting of the Parish Council Last Sunday 40 parishioners gathered for the annual meeting.  Reports were given by staff, various committee chairpersons as well as other organizations that function in the parish.  Look for a more comprehensive report in an upcoming bulletin.   Change of Sunday Morning Mass Times Beginning this Sunday morning, Mass will be celebrated at 8:45 and 11:15am.     Development and Peace Emergency Appeal Thank you for your generous response to D&P’s emergency appeal!  It will make a difference in the lives of many.  THERE IS ONE WEEK LEFT TO DONATE AND CAPITALIZE ON THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT’S PROMISE TO MATCH CONTRIBUTIONS IN ALLEVIATING THE HUNGER CRISIS IN THE SAHEL REGION OF WEST AFRICA  The drought continues in the Sahel region of Africa. Food shortages prevail.  Millions are affected.  D&P is working with Caritas Internationalis to bring aid.  Envelopes are at the entrances to the church and may simply be added to the general collection.  Please jot your registration number to be credited for tax purposes. Donations may also be made directly to D&P by calling 1 888 664 3387 or visiting the D&P website at www.devp.org   Sister Norma Heffernan to Present Series on EXODUS Begins this Thursday Sept 27 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.   DISCOVERY FAITH STUDY Starts this Tuesday at 7pm The study sessions continue this fall.  The sessions were initiated by the IMPACT group this summer with the intention to continue.  You may already have made contact with Alvaro Ortiz who has made himself available after the Sunday morning Mass to share the vision of these special study sessions.  Those of you who attended the summer series will be contacted directly.  We ask others among you to consider joining the sessions this fall.   The sessions are designed to help us grow in our relationship with Jesus.   Attention Seniors! The Senior’s Group will gather on Monday October 1 to celebrate Mass at noon followed by a light luncheon, a sing song and other fun stuff in the area behind the tapestry.  This is the first gathering for seniors this year and we encourage you to be a part.  All seniors are welcome.   Children’s Liturgy of the Word at 8:45am Mass Program begins this Sunday morning in the room behind the tapestry.  Children are invited to that area to celebrate a child appropriate Liturgy of the Word.  This is not intended to be part of the Catechetical Program but rather an effort to draw meaning from the readings of the day and present it in a way that children will understand.  Thanks to the leaders of this program who bring the Word of God to life for our children!   Lay Liturgical Ministry Schedule The revised minister’s schedule has been emailed.  Hard copies are available in the sacristy.  The schedule details assignments for Proclaimers of the Word, Ministers of Holy Communion, Servers at the Altar Table, Mass Coordinators and Children’s Liturgy of the Word Facilitators.  It covers the Sunday Masses from today, the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, through to the 33rd Sunday followed by the Feast of Christ the King on Nov 25, the Four Sundays of Advent and the Feast of the Holy Family on Dec 30.  A comprehensive schedule indeed, not to be taken lightly.  We ask that all lay ministers stay in tune with it over these upcoming months.  All parishioners appreciate the committed service of our lay ministers!   RCIA The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is the process used when adults wish to be baptized into the Roman Catholic faith. Candidates participate in a period of faith formation and education culminating in 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.   Feed Others Of Dartmouth is in need of plastic containers … with lids (think Becel, ice cream containers and such)  Also plastic bags are useful for them to continue their work.  Drop them off at the parish office.   upcoming liturgies + events + programs + meetings Senior’s Group Planning Committee Monday Sept 24 at 2pm in the office Choir Rehearsals (Children and Adult respectively) Wednesday at 4pm and 7:30pm in the church   Catechetical Program see article above Children’s Liturgy of the Word Sundays at the 8:45am Mass Discovery Faith Study Tuesday Sept 25 at 7pm in the parish office meeting room Sister Norma Heffernan’s Series on the Book of Exodus Thursday mornings at 10:30 beginning this week in office Senior’s Gathering Monday Oct 1 Mass at noon, lunch to follow Pastoral Care Meeting Tuesday Oct 2 at 7pm in the parish office Liturgy Committee Thursday October 4 at 7pm in the office Catholic Women’s League Tuesday Oct 9 at 7pm in the parish office meeting room   in our community… The 22nd Annual Life Chain Sunday, September 30, 2:30 – 3:30pm Participants will gather between 2:30 and 3:30pm on the Commons side of Robie Street between Quinpool and Cunard Streets for a silent vigil to demonstrate their concern for the issue of abortion.  You are welcome to join and show your solidarity.  Sponsored by Campaign Life Nova Scotia   Transitus of St. Francis of Assisi at St. Catherine of Siena Church Wed Oct 3 at 6pm The Franciscans of Halifax celebrate the Transitus of St. Francis of Assisi - a Franciscan tradition to ritually remember St. Francis' passage from earthly life to everlasting life. Evening Prayer will be chanted followed by veneration of the relic of St. Francis. Please join us.   Celebration to Welcome Candidates for Lay Consecration Into the Franciscan Family at St. Catherine of Siena Church Thurs Oct 4 at 7pm: The Feast of St. Francis of Assisi - Please join the Franciscans of Halifax as they celebrate Mass and welcome candidates. (proceeds from collection go toward the brothers’ theological study)   40 Days for Life Vigil Join Christians of all denominations to pray peacefully outside the VG Hospital for lives adversely affected by abortion.  Begins Sept 26 at 8am and continues to Nov 4.  Join us for an hour of prayer to end abortion in our country.  Info call 455-3958 email julieculshaw@ns.sympatico.ca   PraiseMoves: Turn your workouts into worship! Enjoy the physical benefits of yoga stretching and meditating on scripture at a 6-week beginner session to start on Sat Oct 6 at 9am at Immaculate Conception Church Hall. $30 for 6 classes. Contact Lia, a certified instructor, at 463-7924 or lia.thibault@gmail.com   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.   Adult Formation Fall Sessions at Blessed Pope John XXIII Parish Hall Oct 4 7pm The Big Bang and Our Universe