Home	31st Sunday of Ordinary Time	2012 Bulletins
	November 4, 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………........................………………………….…...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   31st Sunday of Ordinary Time - November 4, 2012 When the scribe asks Jesus: “Which commandment is the first of all?”, Jesus answers by giving him not one, but two: love God and love neighbor. Further, Jesus connects these two commandments: loving God with all our being is one and the same as loving our neighbor, made possible only by self-giving. Such all-embracing love "is more important than whole burnt offerings and sacrifices" of grain or animals, for, when we love as Jesus commands, we ourselves are the "burnt offerings and sacrifices." Clearly the reading from Deuteronomy reinforces that we are to love God with all our being, the first commandment that Jesus gives in the gospel. While loving neighbor is not as explicit as in the gospel, it is implied when Moses enjoins Israel to follow all God's "decrees and commandments." These spell out how Israel is to live together in community, to care for one another. Despite what much of our contemporary society projects, love is not self-absorbed but other-centered, not transient but the enduring hallmark of all Christian living.   ONE TIME ONLY MASS TIME CHANGE next Sunday morning due to Remembrance Day   This year as it happens, Remembrance Day falls on next Sunday.  That morning we will celebrate Mass ONCE ONLY at 9:30am.   Special Mass for the Deceased this 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... Originally scheduled for Tuesday, November 6 at 7pm has been cancelled. It will be rescheduled at a later date. Pastoral Care gives us the opportunity to participate in Christ's ministry to the sick and infirm. Those currently involved in Pastoral Care and those interested in finding out more are encouraged to attend.   +Saturday Mass Has Changed To 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.    St. Vincent de Paul Annual Book Sale November 17 & 18 We still need lots of books to be able to hold the sale. 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.     Feeding Others Of Dartmouth Next weekend is our next committed weekend to provide meals for Feeding Others Of Dartmouth (FOOD).  Sign up sheets are located in the main entrance where someone from Parish Outreach is on hand to guide you in the ways to serve.  Your assistance with this worthy project is appreciated by many in our community who struggle to make ends meet.   Commissioning and Renewal of Proclaimers of the Word to take place at each of the Liturgies on the weekend of November 10/11. All in the parish are grateful for the commitment made to this ministry by the faithful parishioners who serve as Proclaimers of the Word.   Senior’s Group Gathering on Tuesday The seniors gather this Tuesday at noon to celebrate Mass followed by a light lunch and a time of camaraderie. If you have not yet enjoyed this time of fellowship you should consider being part of the next event.    Catechetical Program No Classes next Sunday November 11 for Primary to Grade 6 EDGE on Saturday Nov 10 at 10am Confirmation Class on Saturday Nov 10 at 10am 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.    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.   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 .  Some items for this 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!   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.   New Sunday Missals Missals are available in the pamphlet rack in the main entrance of the church for a cost of $3.00.   upcoming  liturgies + events + programs + meetings   Choir Rehearsals (Children and Adult respectively) Children’s Choir Wed Nov 7at 4pm Adult Choir Wed Nov 14 note no rehearsal this week 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) 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) Advent Backpack Project Meeting Tuesday Nov 6  from 7 to 8pm (parish office) Liturgy Committee Thursday Nov 8 at 7pm (parish office)   Fireside Kitchen Christmas Fruitcake – Campaign Life Coalition Nova Scotia is taking orders again this year. The order form is in the main entrance of the church, the cut off date is Friday, November 30. If you have any questions please call Ellen Chesal at 861-1982 / Marian Briand 865-8160   Churchill Academy For the ninth season Churchill Academy is selling locally-made fresh fir wreaths (24”– $24 and 32” – $35) and garland. An order form is available at the parish office for those interested in placing an order (deadline Nov 23). Orders will be available for pick up on Nov 30 after noon.   in our community…   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 880-3339 / www.cco.ca/HalifaxDinner,eric.myatt@cco.ca   Halifax Camerata Singers present We Remember Sun., Nov. 11 at 7:30 pm, St. Patrick’s Church, 2267 Brunswick St. , Halifax . A time to remember victims of conflict and loved ones never forgotten. Guests include Xara Young Women’s Choir, Nova Voce, and Halifax Girls Honour Choir. Tickets $20 adults, $10 students atwww.HalifaxCamerata.org and at the door. Armed Forces and RCMP veterans free.   Adult Formation Sessions at Blessed Pope John XXIII Parish Hall Thurs Nov 15 at 7pm Dr. David Deane : Advent Season of Penitence   Hand in Hand Volunteers needed The mission of Hand in Hand is to be an outreach of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul to operate a centre to provide social, cultural, material, spiritual and educational programs for those in need.  Located on the Herring Cove Road in Spryfield, Hand in Hand offers a shop with a full range of usable goods, including clothing, footwear, bedding, household items, toys and books. We also offer referrals for food, counselling, shelter and other services. We are currently in need of volunteers to assist in the sorting of our donations. If you have a few hours a week to spare, we would welcome you to join our team of volunteers! We are also in need of men’s and ladies XL and XXL clothing, ladies dresses of any size, face cloths and towels. Thank you for your support in our work to reduce poverty in our community! For further information, please contact Heather Coffin - Executive Director 477-7744.