Home	26th Sunday of Ordinary Time	2012 Bulletins
	September 30, 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 ……........................................................12 noon  Thursday......................................………..……….....12 noon Tuesday, Wednesday, 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 ……………....………......…..........………..……No Mass Private Confessions (Last Monday of Month)...6:30-6:45pm Sunday………………......................…………………….....10am   26th Sunday of Ordinary Time - September 30, 2012 What does it mean to be a follower of Christ? It means doing good works "in [his] name." It means receiving all others who do good "in [his] name." It means cutting off from ourselves any behaviors that keep us or others from living "in [his] name." It means, then, taking on both Jesus' single-minded focus of the kingdom of God and his open-minded acceptance of all the good works and all the good people who are bringing this kingdom about. Moses understood that God is the one who chooses those on whom the spirit will rest Both Moses and Jesus make clear that when God acts through someone, we are not to judge or thwart their efforts, but to accept and respect God's working through whomever God chooses. We tend to live in closed circles of people because of comfortableness, like-mindedness, and shared values and beliefs. Jesus challenges us to "cut. . . off" from our manner of living any attitudes or behaviors that keep us from recognizing God's presence in a broader circle. Thanksgiving Weekend Annual Food Drive Next weekend we will gather food items at our Sunday liturgies as well as the Thanksgiving Day morning celebration at 10am (Monday, Oct 8).  You will be invited to bring your gifts of food as part of the Procession of Gifts at all masses.  Furthermore, after the liturgy on Thanksgiving Monday morning, we will all help transfer the food to the St. Vincent de Paul store room in the school.  Your generous gifts will help the Society replenish their food shelves to serve the less fortunate more effectively.  This is a golden opportunity to involve your children with our mission to serve the poor.   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 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 this 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.   Attention Seniors! The Senior’s Group will gather this 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.   Development and Peace Emergency Appeal Thank you for your generous response to D&P’s emergency appeal for the needs of the people of the Sahel region of Africa!  $6,555.91 is realized! What a testament to your concern for our brothers and sisters abroad.  All donations will be matched by the Canadian Government.  Though your generosity will make a difference in the lives of many, the situation will remain dire likely for some time to come.  Keep the people of this region and their struggle to lead whole lives in your thoughts and prayers.  Keep the workers of D&P in your prayers as well as they fulfill the compassionate mission to serve the suffering.   Catechetical Program  Class Times: Primary to Grade 6:  Sundays 10–11am EDGE (grades 7 & 8): Sat Oct 13 at 10am – 12noon (biweekly) Confirmation (grade 9): Sat Oct 13 at 10am - 12noon (biweekly)  Registration 2012 – 2013 It’s not too late to register. Parents who have not registered their children for the 2012-13 Catechetical Program may do so today at the school. Registration fees are $25 per student or $50 per family.  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   Series on The Book of EXODUS Sister Norma Heffernan’s series continues this Thursday (week 2) morning at 10:30 in the parish office.  It’s not too late to join. Call the office to register.   DISCOVERY FAITH STUDY Tuesdays at 7pm – Meet at the Parish Office The Discovery Faith Study sessions, initiated by the IMPACT group this summer, continue. Consider joining the sessions this fall.   They are designed to help us grow in our relationship with Jesus.   Children’s Liturgy of the Word at 8:45am Mass Program continues on Sunday mornings 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!   ++++++++++++++ please note carefully the changes in the weekday Mass schedule  in the banner head above   Lay Liturgical Ministry Schedule The revised minister’s schedule has been emailed.  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.   upcoming liturgies + events + programs + meetings  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)   Jesuit Centre of Spirituality: Jesus’ Growth in the Spirit Seminar Note there is a change in the date of the first session: Tuesday Oct 9 (instead of Oct 2) at 7pm. Other dates remain the same: Oct 16, 30, and Nov 13. Please register ahead of time due to  enrollment limits. Suggested offering is $25 per session, or $80 for the entire program but do not let money be an obstacle to your participation. To register email registrar@jesuitspirit.ca or phone 429-7344.  www.jesuitspirit.ca   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. Also classes to start on Mon Oct 1 at 7:30pm at St. Andrew Parish (Eastern Passage) Contact Lia, a certified instructor, at 463-7924 or lia.thibault@gmail.com   Adult Formation Fall Sessions at Blessed Pope John XXIII Parish Hall Thursday Oct 4 7pm The Big Bang and Our Universe  Inaugural Recital of New Yamaha Grand Piano at St Matthew Church Steeple Concerts @ Barrington presents a piano recital by Barbara Pritchard on Sun Oct 14 at 7:30pm at Barrington and Spring Garden. $20 at the door or call 429-1680.   Dedication and Blessing of Sacred Heart Chapel St. Thomas Aquinas Canadian Martyrs Parish invites you to celebrate Mass and the dedication of their new Sacred Heart Adoration Chapel on Tues Oct 16 at 7pm at 1725 Oxford St.  Archbishop Mancini presiding. The dedication and blessing will take place after Mass, followed by a reception in the parish hall.  Praise and worship will begin at 6:30pm.