Home	32nd Sunday of Ordinary Time	2012 Bulletins
	November 11, 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   32nd Sunday of Ordinary Time - November 11, 2012 What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus?   He gives us the answer when he contrasts the behavior of the self-important scribes and the rich with the action of a poor and seemingly insignificant widow. Without calculating the cost to herself, the widow gave “everything she had, all she had to live on.” Disciples, too, give all they have without counting the cost, calculating self-gain, or seeking attention. The “whole livelihood” disciples give is their very selves. As stewards of God’s gifts, may we hear the invitation of Jesus today, to be a people of absolute trust in our gracious and compassionate God. Remembrance Day Today we remember and prayer for the many whose lives were destroyed by war, not only of the last century but for those involved in the continuing conflicts of this world.  Pray for those who lost their lives.  May they live eternally with God.  Remember those who have served and have returned to us with physical and emotional scars.  Pray for peace and conflict resolution with justice for all.   The St. Vincent de Paul Annual Book Sale Next Saturday and Sunday (Nov 17 & 18) Saturday: 9am to 12noon & 5 to 6pm/Sunday: 10am to 1pm The St. Vincent de Paul Society 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, encyclopedia volumes or Reader’s Digests please) We really could use your help on Friday from 3 to 7pm to unpack and sort books and on Sunday at 1pm to pack and recycle. This is not heavy work.    Archdiocesan Annual Appeal We are more than mid-way into the Appeal. This financial campaign benefits both the pastoral work of the archdiocese and our parish. We receive back 20% of all our contributions to the Annual Appeal up to $18,771.82 and then we receive 80% of our contributions. Let us continue to seek God’s guidance as we each consider how to respond to the Appeal, together with other parishes from across our Archdiocese.   The Book of Remembrance 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 pray for them at all Masses.   +  a reminder Saturday Mass Has Changed To 4pm  + for the duration of the winter months.      Catechetical Program No Classes this Sunday for Primary to Grade 6 EDGE on Saturday Nov 24 at 10am Confirmation Class on Saturday Nov 24 at 10am   NOTE no Mass celebrated at Immaculate Conception on Monday     Installation of Officers of Knights of Columbus At the end of the 4pm Mass this Saturday (Nov 10) there will be a brief ceremony formally installing the officers of Knights of Columbus Council 3133 for the current fraternal year. Following Mass you are invited to a reception behind the tapestry. New members are welcome. The Knights of Columbus is open to Catholic males over the age of 18.   St. Peter’s Advent Backpack Fundraiser Dinner Roast Chicken Dinner and Dessert prepared by a famous Italian Chef hosted by St. Peter Knights of Columbus on Sat Nov 24 at 6pm in St. Peter School Gym. Cash Bar. Tickets $15, children under 8 - $7 (sold until Nov 21 or until they are gone) Tickets available at the parish office (M-Th 9am – 4pm, F: 9am – 1pm) or from a Knight or call Joe at 462-4028 or Marcel at 449-7613.  The Knights welcome new members to support their mission.  Contact a member or check out www.kofc.org   New Sunday Missals Missals are available in the pamphlet rack in the main entrance of the church for $3.   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.  Questions? Call Ellen at 861-1982  or Marian 865-8160 upcoming liturgies + events + programs + meetings   Choir Rehearsals (Children and Adult respectively) Children’s and Adult Choirs Wed Nov 14 at 4 and 7:30pm Catechetical Program No classes this Sunday, classes resume next week Children’s Liturgy of the Word Resumes next Sunday 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) Properties Committee Meeting Wednesday Nov 14 at 7pm in meeting room B Parish Administrative Committee Meeting Wednesday Nov 14 at 8pm in meeting room B       SUPPORT HOLLY HOUSE with CWL The Catholic Women’s League continues to collect items for Holly House until Nov 19 and many of you have responded, thank you.  Items they would welcome for this cause include: deodorant, toothpaste, hand lotion, body lotion, shampoo, body wash, hair conditioner, soap, elastic hair bands and translucent lip balm (for safety reasons please no metal parts on the containers (plastic only) and no toothbrushes)   in our diocesan community…   Pastoral Care Workshop Are you caring for a family member or involved in visiting in your parish? Dr. Jody Clarke, Academic Dean at Atlantic School of Theology, will offer an informative and practical workshop: Grief, Guilt and the Ability to Bounce Back: Skills for providing pastoral care in challenging circumstances on Friday Nov 16 from 9:30am to 3pm at Oakwood Terrace. Cost is $20 (includes lunch) To pre-register call Rev. David Watt at 469-3702 Ext 115. (deadline for registration is Tuesday Nov13)  Paid parking is available across the street from Oakwood Terrace.   Hand in Hand: asking for volunteers 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. Hand in Hand offers 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 at 477-7744.   Adult Formation Sessions at Blessed Pope John XXIII Parish Hall Thurs Nov 15 at 7pm Dr. David Deane : Advent Season of Penitence   Churchill Academy Christmas Wreath Sale For the ninth season Churchill Academy is selling locally-made fresh fir wreaths (24” for $24, 32”for $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 12 o’clock.   St. Andrews Anglican Church Delicious Fresh Fish Chowder with homemade tea biscuits and desserts 8 Locks Rd 435-2987 http://standrewsdartmouth.ca/main/ Saturday Nov 24 11:30am - 1pm $9 adults, $3 children under 12   Sacred Heart, a member of the Roman Catholic Independent Schools Association, welcomes you to drop in and meet with our parent ambassadors. This admissions information session will give you the opportunity to collect admission information packages and speak with fellow parents about the benefits independent Catholic schooling offers their families. For more info call 422-4459 or click www.shsh.ca. Friday Nov 16, 8am - 9am.  Employment Opportunity – Database Analyst Chalice, a Catholic sponsorship and development charity based in Lower Sackville is seeking a person, for a term position of a year or longer, who would be responsible for database analyst and end-user training. Qualifications include attention to detail, ability to set and meet deadlines, and recent experience with Crystal Report and MS SQL Server. Experience with iMIS Fundraising database, project management, computer networking, ASP.NET and VB.NET environment are advantages. Please submit resume with references no later than Nov 25, by e-mail, to Dianne Bulger diannebulger@chalice.ca. For more information, please view our website www.chalice.ca.   Blessed  Mother Teresa of Calcutta Annual Christmas Bazaar 6032 Normandy Dr Halifax. Raffles, bake table, handmade crafts and more. Events for children. Nov 17, 10am – 1pm.   St. Andrew CWL Christmas Tea and Sale St. Andrew Parish Hall, Disciples Way, Eastern Passage. Turkey Salad Plate (with beverage and dessert) $8 Hot dog/cookie/beverage $3 Bake Table, Fudge, Crafts, New-to-You. Nov 17, 12noon - 2pm.   Community Breakfast  Sponsored by St. Bernard Knights of Columbus. Enfield Fire Hall. Menu: Bacon, eggs, homefries, pancakes, Baked Beans etc. $6 per person $20 per Family. Nov 18, 9am – noon   Our Lady of Schools Christmas Musical  “It’s a…..WONDER-FULL LIFE”. At Saint Benedict Parish, 45 Radcliffe Dr. Adult $10  under 15 $5   For tickets contact OLOS at: 446-4599 or admissions@ourladyofschools.com  Complimentary dessert and refreshments served after the show.  Nov 21- 22, 7pm.   Jesuit Centre of Spirituality 2287 Brundswick Street Programs registrar@jesuitspirit.ca or phone 429-7344 Silent Saturday Retreat Nov 17 Theme: Communion of Saints: past and present 9am start till 5pm with Eucharist and evaluation/sharing. Lunch and two nutrition breaks offered. A silent prayer day. Meet with a staff member during the retreat.  Confession provided upon request. Advance guidance available. Recharge your spiritual batteries in a place of quiet and reverence. Suggested offering $35. A time aside: Mini-Retreat Day Monday December 2 Theme: All for God's Greater Glory Know God more personally through mini-retreat days which can be taken individually or in series. Drawing on the heritage of St. Ignatius Loyola and the scriptures, retreatants will spend time in private prayer and optional faith-sharing. Lunch provided. 10:30am to 2:30pm.