Home	29th Sunday of Ordinary Time	2012 Bulletins
	October 21, 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   29th Sunday of Ordinary Time - October 21, 2012 When James and John brazenly demand of Jesus, "Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you," they reverse the usual dynamics of the disciple/teacher relationship. By acquiescing with "What do you wish me to do for you?" Jesus accepts the role reversal they foist on him. By responding in this way, Jesus reveals another reversal: glory is given not to those who seek to be "first among" others but to those who choose to serve others by giving their lives for them. Out of which reversal do we live? The verses from the fourth Song of the Suffering Servant (also read on Good Friday) foreshadow the fullness of the servant-hood accepted by Jesus on our behalf: he gave his life for us. Because of this self-gift, God glorified him: "Out of his anguish, he shall see light." The tendency toward self-promotion is part of our human nature. Jesus teaches us by his own life and ministry that discipleship, however, is not about seeking places of honor but about serving others. And serving others is the only path to real glory.   HAPPY BIRTHDAY SADIE! Sadie Graham to Celebrate 100 Year Birthday You are invited to the Parish Hall (school gym) to wish Sadie a Happy Birthday on Saturday Nov 3 between the hours of 1 and 3pm.  Best wishes only though Sadie does suggest that if you are able you may bring a food donation to support the work of the St. Vincent de Paul Society.   Pastoral Care There are people in our parish who are unable to join us due to sickness or mobility issues or because they are providing continuing care for a loved one. Reaching out to these parishioners may be as simple as bringing them a bulletin. Please take a moment to consider whether you might know of someone in this situation. Those at home who would like to receive Holy Communion or a parish visit are asked to leave contact information at the parish office (466-6183) and a member of the Pastoral Care team will get in touch with them.    Prayer Line During her time with us, Sister Cecelia initiated the Prayer Line Network here in the parish. Though the Network has not been maintained recently, Josephine O’Sullivan has offered to be its administrator.  If you have a friend or family member who is seriously ill or dying, contact the office (466-6183) and leave their name.  Parishioners are ready and willing to take their needs to prayer.   November 11 Remembrance Day is a Sunday HEADS UP This year as it happens, Remembrance Day falls on a Sunday.  That morning we will celebrate Mass ONCE ONLY at 9:30am.   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.    Archdiocesan Annual Appeal Please note the article about the Appeal on reverse.   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.   All Souls’ Day Mass Friday November 2 November is traditionally the month when we remember all the faithful departed.  On November 1 we celebrate All Saints.  That being a Thursday, we will celebrate Mass at the usual noon hour.  Whereas All Souls’ falls on a Friday, we will celebrate that morning at 9am. It has been our tradition here at St. Peter Parish to gather on another date in November to commemorate all the faithful departed, but especially those who have departed in the past year.  These we remember in a special way.  This season we will celebrate that Mass on Wednesday November 7 at 7pm.  Families that have lost a loved one in the past year will be invited to light a candle in their memory.   SUPPORT HOLLY HOUSE The Elizabeth Fry Society is dedicated to serve women from all walks of life. It provides a safe, healing environment for re-growth. It defends the rights of women while ensuring fair treatment in the criminal justice system. One of the Society’s projects is Holly House located on Tulip St. since 2007.  The house provides affordable housing for 11 women and offers outreach support and advocacy services to all women in the Dartmouth area.  Holly House visits women at the Halifax Correctional Centre and provides them with personal care items. The Catholic Women’s League is collecting items for this cause: (for safety reasons please no metal parts on the containers and no toothbrushes) Deodorant, toothpaste, hand lotion, body lotion, shampoo, body wash, hair conditioner, soap, elastic hair bands (no metal), lip balm (clear translucent type).  A basket has been placed in the Blessed Mother’s niche until Nov 19.  Thank you for supporting!   Sacrament of Baptism Last Sunday, October 14, Addison Harper Crawford, daughter of Robyn and Colin; and Jose Enrico Zulueta, son of Elvira and Joseph were Baptized here in our church.  Keep them and their families in your prayers that they will always walk as children of the Light.   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)   Commissioning and Renewal of Ministers of Holy Communion to take place at the Liturgies on Sat Oct 27 and Sun Oct 28.   upcoming liturgies + events + programs + meetings   Choir Rehearsals (Children and Adult respectively) Regular choir rehearsals are suspended until Wed Nov 7 for children and Wed Nov 14 for adults Catechetical Program see 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 Oct 30 from 7 to 8pm (parish office) All Souls’ Day Friday Nov 2 Mass at 9am 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) Liturgy Committee Thursday Nov 8 at 7pm (parish office)   Seton Awards to be Presented November 4 Join the Sisters of Charity to honour this year’s recipients of the Elizabeth Seton Award: Dinah Simmons, Christopher McDaniel and  Roxanne Pereira on Sun Nov 4 Don Connolly MC.  Tickets and details at www.schalifax.ca or 902-406-8114.   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   Adult Formation Sessions at Blessed Pope John 23 Parish Hall Oct 25 at 7pm In the Beginning: Evidence For God From Physics Week 4 Physics, Evolution and the Bible   Magnificat Women’s Prayer Breakfast Sat Oct 27 from 9am to noon at  Auditorium, St Agnes Church.  Guest speaker Donna Webb.  Magnificat is a ministry to Catholic women of faith. Info 477-3920.  $10   United Church Women Fall into Christmas Tea and Sale Grace United Church Dartmouth Sat Oct 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 Sat Oct 27 from 4:30 to 6:30pm  St Andrew’s on Locks Road, Dartmouth 435-2987 $12   Women’s Interchurch Council of Canada Annual Fall Rally and Ingathering of the Least Coin Service Monday, October 22 at 7pm, Calvin Presbyterian Church, 3311 Ashburn Avenue, Halifax.  Guest speaker Sister Pat Wilson. Reception will follow. All are welcome.     more ARCHDIOCESAN EVENTS & MEETINGS  Oct 21 from  2:30-4:30pm. The Holy Cross Cemetery Trust Open House at Canadian Martyrs Parish Hall, 5900 Inglis St. 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. As well the event will gather input 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 and participate in the ongoing story of the Holy Cross community.     Book Launch: The Metamorphosis: The Apprenticeship of Harry Houdini by Bruce MacNab Wed Oct 24 from 7 to 9pm at Banook Canoe Club Featured is a chapter on Houdini’s 1896 appearance, sponsored by The St Peter’s Catholic Total Abstinence and Benevolent Society, at the old St Peter Hall on Ochterloney St.