Home	30th Sunday of Ordinary Time	2012 Bulletins
	October 28, 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   30th Sunday of Ordinary Time - October 28, 2012 Those travelling with Jesus look upon Bartimaeus as an interruption on the journey. Jesus, on the other hand, sees him as the point of the journey. Had some in the crowd succeeded in silencing Bartimaeus, they would have "silenced" a manifestation of why Jesus came: to bring "sight" not only to Bartimaeus but to all. In Jeremiah's prophecy the Lord's deliverance of the people is manifested in gathering "the bind and the lame" - indeed all peoples - and consoling and guiding them. In the Gospel, God's deliverance is manifested in Jesus giving sight to Bartimaeus and, indeed, to all the crowd. When we want something badly enough, we tend not to give up in the face of opposition. In spite of many in the crowd rebuking Bartimaeus, he continued to call out to Jesus for healing, and received what he wanted —and even more. All Souls’ Day Mass Friday November 2 at 9am 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.     Special Mass for the Deceased on Wednesday November 7 at 7pm.  Parishioners are invited to the celebration of the Eucharist when we remember and pray for those who died and were buried from our parish during the past year.  Your presence and prayers are a real support for families that have lost members over the past twelve months.  May they rest in peace!    Memorial Book The Book of Remembrance has been placed in the sanctuary.  We invite you to add the names of family members and friends who have gone before us.  During the month of November we will pray for them at all Masses.   Pastoral Care Meeting November 6 Pastoral Care gives us the opportunity to participate in Christ's ministry to the sick and infirm. There will be a Pastoral Care meeting held on Tuesday November 6 at 7pm in the parish office. Those currently involved in Pastoral Care and those interested in finding out more are encouraged to attend.   + November 11 Remembrance Day is a Sunday + ONE TIME ONLY MASS TIME CHANGE This year as it happens, Remembrance Day falls on a Sunday.  That morning we will celebrate Mass ONCE ONLY at 9:30am.   Commissioning and Renewal of Ministers of Holy Communion to take place at the Liturgies this Saturday and Sunday.  All in the parish are grateful for the commitment made to this ministry by so many faithful parishioners.   +Saturday Mass Time to Change to 4pm+   Starting next Saturday, November 3, Mass will be celebrated at 4pm for the duration of the winter months.  Many parishioners find it to be a more convenient time given the early onset of darkness at this time of year.      HAPPY BIRTHDAY SADIE! Sadie Graham to Celebrate 100 Year Birthday You are invited to the Parish Hall (school gym) next week 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.      Prayer Line  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.   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.    St. Peter Parish Christmas Charities Dinner Saturday, November 24 at 6pm hosted by St. Peter Knights of Columbus at St. Peter School Gym. Menu: roast chicken with gravy, potatoes, vegetables, cranberry sauce, rolls, dessert, tea or coffee, all prepared by a famous Italian Chef! Cash bar and entertainment provided. Tickets - $15 (children under 8 - $7) Tickets available at the parish office during regular office hours (Mon – Thurs: 9am to 4pm, Fri: 9am to 1pm) or from a Knights of Columbus member at St. Peter.       SUPPORT HOLLY HOUSE with CWL The Catholic Women’s League is collecting items for Holly House, the local residence for women who require a safe haven  and healing environment for regrowth while seeking fair treatment in the criminal justice system .  his cause: (for safety reasons please no metal parts on the containers (plastic only) 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!   Catechetical Program Class Times: Primary to Grade 6:  Sundays 10–11am EDGE (grades 7 & 8): Sat Nov 10 at 10am – noon (biweekly) Confirmation (grade 9): Sat Nov 10 at 10am - noon (biweekly)   Development and Peace works to educate ourselves and others about issues and events in the Global South, and how we are working with grass root organizations to bring about change and peace through sustainable development. The Development and Peace committee of St. Peter Parish will hold a meeting on Nov 5th at 7pm. If you would like to come to the meeting, or learn more, please call Marian Issekutz at 425-6972.   The St. Vincent de Paul Annual Book Sale November 17 & 18 The society of St. Vincent de Paul will hold their Annual Book Sale and welcomes your donations of used books which you may deliver to the office during regular office hours, or deposit at the main entrance of the church. No magazines, National Geographic, encyclopedias or Reader’s Digests please.   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 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) 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) Pastoral Care Meeting Tuesday Nov 6 at 7pm (parish office) Liturgy Committee Thursday Nov 8 at 7pm (parish office)   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 XXIII Parish Hall  Thurs Nov 1 at 7pm: Dr. Linda Gagnon and and George Worthen: The Reality of Haiti - the good and the bad   Flea Market – St. Anthony Church Hall 27 Farrell St Dartmouth  Sat Nov 3 from 9am to 1:30pm and 5 to 6pm. New to you and new items: toys, Christmas decorations, household items, clothing, antiques, home made pickles and jams. Seafood and corn chowder with desert and tea & coffee served from 1 to 3pm and at 5pm for $7. Free admission  to flea market.  Info at 469-5698   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.   CCO’s 7th Annual Support Raising Dinner Please join us for Catholic Christian Outreach's 7th Annual Support Raising Dinner on Tuesday, November 6th at 6pm at the McInnes Room, Dalhousie Student Union Building, 6136 University Avenue , Halifax . Canon lawyer and CCO national board member Msgr. Gregory Smith will share how CCO is responding to this exciting Year of Faith in Halifax and across Canada . We will hear testimonies from students who have responded to God through the work of CCO. Reserve your place at: 880-3339 or www.cco.ca/HalifaxDinner,eric.myatt@cco.ca   .