Home	28th Sunday of Ordinary Time	2012 Bulletins
	October 14, 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 • DEACON BERNIE YOUNG   DIRECTOR of MUSIC and LITURGY GREG BECIGNEUL • PRIEST IN RESIDENCE 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……………...............................8:45, 11:15 and 7pm IMMACULATE CONCEPTION MASS SCHEDULE Monday ……………....………......…..........………..…….… 7pm Private Confessions (Last Monday of Month)...6:30-6:45pm Sunday………………......................…………………….....10am   28th Sunday of Ordinary Time - October 14, 2012 The man in the gospel "ran up" to Jesus, eager to know how "to inherit eternal life." How quickly his demeanor changed when Jesus, looking on him with love for having kept the commandments, challenged him to one thing further: he must give up everything and follow Jesus "to enter the kingdom of God." Following Jesus demands that we choose not to be possessed by things, but by Jesus himself. To be possessed by Jesus we must even give up our greatest possession of all: our very selves. Then Jesus looks upon us with great love. The author of Wisdom was able to recognize that wisdom is greater than possessions. In the gospel Jesus teaches us that following him is greater than possessions. Such is the way of wisdom. Often, this passage (especially about receiving a hundredfold) is applied to those who answer the call to ordained priesthood or religious life but, in reality, this gospel passage refers to all who respond to Jesus' invitation to follow him.   Convent of St. Elisabeth in Minsk, Belarus Art and Craft Sale Today A Sister form Belarus (former Soviet Republic) visits our parish this weekend and make available products from their convent such as icons, crucifixes, candles, souvenirs, CDs and other religious items.  The Convent of St. Elisabeth has been serving disabled children and adult residents of the Republican Psychiatric Hospital in Minsk.  In addition, the sisters house the homeless, former prisoners, and drug and alcohol abusers on an estate near the city.  In their convent workshops they produce arts and crafts for sale to help fund their charitable activities.  Check out their website at www.obitel-minsk.by   Installation and Recognition of Ministries Since the implementation of the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy (December 4, 1963), many ministries in the liturgy have been re-introduced. Some examples are: Altar servers, Lectors, (Proclaimers of the Word), Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Ministers of Hospitality, Music Ministers among others. The way in which parish members begin these ministries is a rite of commissioning or recognition. The ritual normally takes place at Sunday Eucharist when the community comes together and has this format. After the homily the candidates are presented to the community where they make a commitment to this ministry. Then the presider asks God’s blessing on them and they are presented with a symbol of this ministry. The ministers return to their places and in the general intercessions, there is an intention for them and the parish community. Though quite simple, the rite is important as it acknowledges that these parish members have this specific ministry and the community is called to pray for them. Over the next Sundays, we will celebrate these rites at some Sunday masses, both welcoming people to the different ministries and asking God’s blessing on those already involved.   Thanksgiving Weekend Annual Food Drive Thank you for contributing so generously to the food stocks of St. Vincent de Paul Society last weekend.  Many parishioners helped carry the food from the church to the school where it is stored.  Thank you for your compassionate support.  Your generous gifts has helped the Society replenish their food shelves to serve the less fortunate more effectively.        About Parish Properties A Brief Update: The building on the hill above the church has now been vacated by the former renters and our plan is to do some renovations so that it can serve as our principal parish meeting centre. The project will take considerable time and financial input. We wish to do a make-over of the kitchen facility and also have the main floor accessible to all. In time, the Knights of Columbus chambers and the Saint Vincent de Paul Food storage will be located there as well. Meanwhile, in cooperation with Churchill Academy, which has entered into a new lease agreement with the parish, we will use the school building for some of our activities. More news soon.   RESPONSIBLE MINISTRY PROTOCOL REQUIREMENTS In 2010, the Archdiocese of Halifax launched its Responsible Ministry Protocol. If you are involved in any of the following ministries and have not attended a Responsible Ministry Protocol Orientation, you are required to do so as part of your ministerial position. •         Teacher – Catechism, Confirmation Instruction, Children’s Liturgy of the Word •         Youth Leader – EDGE program •         Pastoral Care – Visitations to the sick and infirm (either in hospital or in private residence) •         Proclaimer of the Word •         Altar Server •         Minister of Holy Communion The next Orientation session will be held on Wednesday, October 17 at 7pm in the parish office, and will take approximately an hour of your time. Should you not be able to attend at this time, please contact the Responsible Ministry Coordinator Sandy Norman at 464-3529 to make alternate arrangements. PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU ATTENDED THE SPRING SESSION AND HAVE NOT YET RETURNED THE REQUIRED PAPERWORK, IT SHOULD BE RETURNED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO THE PARISH OFFICE. The protocol on Responsible Ministry and Safe Environment is directed at enhancing the well-being and safety of all who participate in the Church’s programs and services. The Church is committed to providing an environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity    in our community…   40 Days for Life Vigil Pray peacefully outside the VG Hospital for lives adversely affected by abortion until Nov 4. Info call 455-3958 email julieculshaw@ns.sympatico.ca   Friends-of-L’Arche-Halifax Gathering Oct 14 1:30-3:30pm St. Agnes Hall, Mumford Rd.  All welcome especially those with intellectual challenges, their families and friends.  Info 407-5512 or email office@larchehalifax.org   Adult Formation Sessions at Blessed Pope John 23 Parish Hall October 18 at 7pm In the Beginning: Evidence For God From Physics Week 3 Is There Evidence of Fine-tuning, Design and Intelligence in the Universe?   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.   Magnificat Women’s Prayer Breakfast Sat Oct 27 from 9am to noon at Msgr Leo Day Auditorium, St Agnes Church, Mumford Rd.  Guest speaker Donna Webb.  Magnificat is a ministry to Catholic women of faith as they are encouraged by another’s testimony through prayer and song. Info 477-3920.  $10   Dartmouth Christian Men's Fellowship Prayer Breakfast Tues Oct16 at 7am at Dartmouth Seniors Service Center (45 Ochterloney St) Guest speaker Paul Craig, Housing Coordinator for the Salvation Army. Topic From Fear to Faith Register at 434-3438 or rhlindsay@accesswave.ca $9.   Woodlawn Kiwanis Club Accepts Donations of MusicalInstruments for use in Dartmouth schools. Repairs will be made if necessary. Income tax receipts can be issued through the Dartmouth Schools Music Centre, which can appraise the value of the instrument. If interested please call Murray 434-1061 or Susan at 435-8336   PraiseMoves Interested in exercise that allows you to workout and worship at the same time? Parishioners are invited to "come-and-see" a unique faith and fitness program called PraiseMoves. Enjoy the physical benefits of yoga-style stretching, but with all the spiritual benefits of hearing, praying, and meditating on God's Word! The PraiseMoves Come-and-See will be held on Sat Oct 20 at 9am at Immaculate Conception Church Hall (basement). Info at 463-7924 or lia.thibault@gmail.com   United Church Women Fall into Christmas Tea and Sale Grace United Church 70 King St Dartmouth Saturday October 27  Craft and Bake Sale 10:30am Lunch served from 11am to 1pm  Adults $8 / children under 12 $3 Take Out available   Roast Beef Dinner + Homemade Desserts  Saturday October 27 from 4:30 to 6:30pm St Andrew Anglican Church 8 Locks Road, Dartmouth 435-2987 $12 http://standrewsdartmouth.ca/main/   Programs at Jesuit Centre of Spirituality in Oct and Nov Info at 429-7344 or e-mail us at registrar@jesuitspirit.ca.   Two SILENT SATURDAY RETREATS on Oct 27 theme: gratitude for God's many gifts or Nov 17 theme: communion of saints: past and present Retreats are 9am to 5pm. Lunch and nutrition breaks offered. Suggested offering is $35.   RESIDENTIAL RETREAT The Centre has one suite and three rooms with common facilities, for private retreats which can take place from Monday to Friday. Spiritual direction is available. Room and board $50, suggested for spiritual direction $20. HEARTS ON FIRE Praying with Jesuits A study of Hearts on Fire, a compilation that expresses the wide range of prayerful concerns of Jesuits faithful to scriptural prayer and the Spiritual Exercises of their founder Ignatius Loyola. Like the disciples of Emmaus, their hearts were on fire. This study will introduce the broad perspectives of Ignatian spirituality as well as the movement through the phases of the Spiritual Exercises.  Four Thursday sessions 7-9 pm: Oct 11, 25, Nov 8, 22. Earl Smith, S.J. and Barbara McVeigh. Suggested offering $25 per session.   JESUS' GROWTH IN THE SPIRIT Three key moments: incarnation, baptism, resurrection The Jesus we follow grew as a human being in wisdom, grace, and age before God and before other humans (Lk 2:52). Grace is the gift of the Spirit. Thus the Spirit possessed him more and more completely as he went through his earthly journey towards the resurrection. And this is quite evident from his earthly ministry. What are the moments of our growth in the Spirit, and how do they relate us to Jesus Christ?  Four Tuesday sessions, 7-9 pm: Oct 9, 16, 30 Nov 13 J-M Laporte. Suggested offering $25 per session. The Jesuits would be delighted to be of assistance in your journey of faith. visit www.jesuitspirit.ca       SUPPORT TO HOLLY HOUSE, DARTMOUTH As you are probably already aware, the Elizabeth Fry Society is an organization dedicated to serve women from all walks of life, not only those in prisons. It provides a safe, healing environment for strength and re-growth. It defends the rights of women, provides a safe, healing environment while working to ensure fair treatment in the criminal justice system. Above all, the society views women not as objects to be dismissed, but as human beings who can make a positive contribution to our society.  One of Elizabeth Fry’s projects is Holly House which is located on Tulip Street in Dartmouth and has been in existence since 2007.  The house provides affordable housing for 11 women as well as offering outreach support and advocacy services to all women in the Dartmouth area.  Holly House provides support to women by visiting them at the Halifax Correctional Centre in Burnside and provides them with personal care items. The Catholic Women’s League will be collecting items so that Holly House can continue the work of helping these women at the Correctional Centre.  The following is a list of needed items.  Please ensure that there are no metal parts on the containers (plastic only) and no toothbrushes (for safety reasons):   Deodorant Toothpaste Hand Lotion Body Lotion Shampoo Body Wash Hair Conditioner Soap Elastic Hair Bands (no metal on them) Chapstick Lip Balm (has to be clear or translucent type) A basket has been placed in the Blessed Mother’s niche in the church and will remain there until November 19.  The assistance you provide is greatly appreciated .   Annual General Meeting of the Parish Council Following are a few notes and observations from our annual meeting on Sept 16.  Presentations were made by various groups and staff.  Noted were: our adaptation to the Revised Roman Missal; the reworked lease agreement with Churchill Academy and their use of St. Peter’s School; F.O.O.D.’s continuing work at Margaret House; the Advent Backpack program; ongoing work of SVdePaul; CWL; Knights of Columbus; early plans to revamp the (former) Parish Centre building for future use. Feedback and comments from parishioners included: ‘our parish has a great sense of Outreach to others but could improve our reaching out to each other within’ ‘could our familiarity with each other become a true knowing?’ ‘we need to connect and bond in positive ways so that we will be stronger when reaching out to others’ ‘need to involve more people in ministries’ ‘need to redevelop our Ministry of Welcome ie greeters’ ‘need to increase numbers of Liturgical Ministers, ie Servers at Altar, Ministers of Communion, Proclaimers’         Senior’s Group at St. Peter Parish Seniors gather on the first Tuesday of each month to celebrate Mass followed by a light lunch and a time of camaraderie. Their next event will be on Tuesday November 6.  If you have not yet enjoyed this time of fellowship you should consider being part of the next event.      Catechetical Program Class Times: Primary to Grade 6:  Sundays 10–11am EDGE (grades 7 & 8): Sat Oct 27 at 10am – noon (biweekly) Confirmation (grade 9): Sat Oct 27 at 10am - noon (biweekly)     Children’s Liturgy of the Word at 8:45am Mass Program continues in the room behind the tapestry. Children are invited to celebrate a child appropriate Liturgy of the Word.     Feeding Others Of Dartmouth This weekend is our monthly committed weekend to provide meals for Feeding Others Of Dartmouth. Parishioners have contributed food, helped prepare it and have served it over two days.  Keep them in your prayers.  Also keep those they serve close to your hearts.     Archdiocesan Annual Appeal Please note the article about the Appeal on reverse.    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 Sister Norma Heffernan’s Series on the Book of Exodus Thursday mornings at 10:15 (parish office) Catholic Women’s League Tuesday Nov 13 at 7pm (parish office) Advent Backpack Project Meeting Tuesday October 30 from 7 to 8pm (parish office) Senior’s Group Planning Committee Monday Nov 5 at 2pm (parish office) Senior’s Gathering Tuesday Nov 6 Mass at noon, lunch (area behind tapestry)     Municipal Election Soon we will have had the opportunity to exercise our right to vote in the municipal election.  As Christians and good citizens, it is our duty as people of faith to not live in isolation from our society.  We encourage you to be engaged with this process and make decisions that will benefit our city and its diverse population.        Women’s Interchurch Council of Canada Annual Fall Rally and Ingathering of the Least Coin Service The Halifax Chapter of the Women’s Interchurch Council of Canada will be holding their Annual Fall Rally and Ingathering of the Least Coin Service at 7pm on Monday, October 22 at Calvin Presbyterian Church, 3311 Ashburn Avenue, Halifax. The guest speaker for this service will be Sister Pat Wilson, Community Chaplain of the Halifax Community Chaplaincy, a multi-faith group providing spiritual guidance and support to those who have been in conflict with the law and wish to reconnect with their local community. A reception will follow the service. All are welcome.   WICC Fellowship of the Least Coin WICC coordinates the Fellowship of the Least Coin in     Canada, a global movement of prayer for peace, justice and reconciliation. The "least coin" is an active symbol supporting opportunities for women throughout the world. WICC publishes monthly prayer concerns, which focus on different countries and global issues, and holds a service for the Ingathering of Least Coins in the fall of each year.     more ARCHDIOCESAN EVENTS & MEETINGS    Oct 17. A March and Rally will be held to note The International Day to Eradicate Poverty. Rally starts at 12 noon at Victoria Park followed by a March to Saint Matthews United Church at 1:00pm. All are Welcome.    Oct 20, 9am - noon. There will be a Prayer Ministry Workshop at St. John the Baptist Parish, Purcell's Cove Road. Anyone interested in learning more about prayer ministry is invited to attend. Sponsored by St. John the Baptist and St. Michael's parishes. Any questions can be directed to Maxine Brown at maxbrownx8@gmail.com or 454-4871.   Oct 20. Sacred Heart School Alumnae Day at the Sacred Heart School of Halifax.  All alumnae invited to attend. Registration at 9:00 a.m., Mass at 9:30 followed by A.G.M. and guest speaker Sr. Donna Dolan, rscj and then lunch at noon. Please call 422-4459 for more information.   Oct 21, 2:30 - 4:30pm. The Holy Cross Cemetery Trust is   hosting an Open House at Canadian Martyrs Parish Hall, 5900 Inglis St. Hfx. This event will celebrate the accomplishments of volunteers and donors who have contributed much over the past five years to restore this historic Catholic cemetery located in the heart of Halifax. A second purpose is to gather input and comment from members of the Archdiocese on creating greater cultural, religious, and historical awareness of Holy Cross and its "Chapel Built in a Day". View the information exhibits and landscaping ideas, share a cup of coffee, and participate in the ongoing story of the Holy Cross community.