Home	33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time	2012 Bulletins
	November 18, 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   33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time - November 18, 2012 "From the fig tree learn its lesson." What are we to learn? That the annual greening of the fig tree is a harbinger of new life arising out of seeming deadness. That the annual gospel prediction of apocalyptic destruction is a harbinger that Jesus "is near." Indeed Jesus' promise that he will be near at the end of times is a promise already being fulfilled now. Life arising from deadness has already happened to Jesus. It is already happening in us. Like the gospel, the 1st reading apocalyptically describes calamity and distress. But its stronger point is the promise that those "who lead the many to righteousness" will "live forever." The 1st reading provides the ethical injunction —a way to live—that assures new life will arise from seeming deadness. Popular religious culture is fascinated by the end times with “their cataclysms and their unsurpassed distress." But what the end times more truly reveal is Christ's victory and our share in his glory. The St. Vincent de Paul Annual Book Sale This Saturday and Sunday Saturday: 5 to 6pm / Sunday: 10am to 1pm The St. Vincent de Paul Society is holding their annual book sale this weekend in the gym.  A great chance for you to stock up on your winter reading material.  We really could use your help on Sunday at 1pm to pack and recycle the material. It’s not really heavy work and as always, many hands make light work.  Thanks.    Advent Backpack Project This year our parish will partner with four other Dartmouth parishes to fill bags of gifts for the patrons of Feeding Others of Dartmouth and other local charities.  Our goal is to fill 300 gift bags with useful items for adult men and women who do not have the resources to provide for themselves. At the entrances to the church, you will find gift bags with a list of suggested items inside.  Please take a gift bag home with you, fill it, and deliver it back to the church on or before Thursday, December 13. We hope for your generous support of this Advent project.   Next Sunday We Celebrate Christ the King The Solemnity of Christ the King is the Thirty-fourth or last Sunday in Ordinary Time.  The following Sunday is the First Sunday of Advent.  As we enter that new Liturgical Year we will change to the C Cycle of readings as we are currently nearing the end of the B Cycle.   The Book of Remembrance The Book of Remembrance continues to occupy a special place in the sanctuary.  You are invited 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 Classes continue this Sunday for Primary to Grade 6 EDGE on Saturday Nov 24 at 10am Confirmation Class on Saturday Nov 24 at 10am   The children preparing to celebrate their First Holy Communion will celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time next Saturday, November 24 at a special liturgy at 10am   Advent Backpack Fundraiser Dinner next Saturday 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.      Development and Peace This fall, D&P’s education theme is DO IT JUSTICE. They ask their supporters to reflect on how Canadians contribute to international solidarity and the fight against poverty. Since its founding, D&P has supported more than 16,000 local initiatives in 70 countries in diverse fields such as agriculture, education, community action, peace building and human rights. The needs, perspectives and knowledge of the poor must be included in aid and development projects. There are information papers at the main entrance of the church. Please take one home.  Consider becoming a member of D&P.  A one year membership is $5. It’s a straightforward way to be in solidarity with D&P. Find forms at the main entrance.   Sacrament of Baptism Nyia Jillian MacPherson, daughter of Chara Johnston and William MacPherson, is Baptized this Sunday afternoon.  Please keep her and all her family in your prayers that they may always walk as children of the Light.   Senior’s Group The next senior’s gathering will be on Tuesday, December 4.  That day, the folks will gather to celebrate Mass at noon, followed by a light lunch and social time in the hallway behind the tapestry.  Good times.   New Sunday 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.  Call Ellen at 861-1982  or Marian 865-8160   Advent Liturgical Environment: Helpers Needed   Consider helping us on Saturday, December 1 as we make our annual preparations for the season of Advent.  That day beginning at 9am we will install the Advent Wreath and Candles as well as the Nativity setting.  If you are able to help it would be appreciated.   Advent Wreath for the Home   As we approach the season of Advent, we suggest that your family ‘dig out’ your Advent wreath for your home and ‘spruce it up’ in preparation for lighting daily in your home during Advent/Christmas.   Installation of Officers of Knights of Columbus   Last Saturday, the Knights of Columbus Council 3133 were formally installed for the current fraternal year in a ceremony following the 4pm Mass. The Knights welcome Catholic males over the age of 18 to support their mission.  Check out their website at www.kofc.org.     Feed Others Of Dartmouth Special Request There is an urgent need for new or used men’s and women’s winter gloves and socks.  The need exists as the days grow longer and colder and our friends in the downtown area struggle to stay warm.   Prayer Cards for the Season of Advent On the First Sunday of Advent (Dec 2) we will distribute sets of prayer cards (provided by CHALICE) to families.  The goal is to provide prayer opportunities to reach those who are suffering, in need or who have been separated from our faith community. How does it work? Privately we will light a candle, say the prayer in the card, and send the card to the person for whom we pray.  Actually, there’s a little more to it than that.  Watch for more info next week.   HOLLY HOUSE with CWL A sincere thank you from the CBW on behalf of the residents of Holly House.  Your generosity in responding to the need of women who struggle to find justice is a testament to your faith in the mission we maintain to serve those in need.    upcoming liturgies + events + programs + meetings  Catechetical Program Classes as usual this Sunday, EDGE and confirmation Class next Saturday at 10am till 12noon Choir Rehearsals (Children and Adult respectively) Children’s and Adult Choirs Wed Nov 21 at 4 and 7:30pm Children’s Liturgy of the Word Sunday at the 8:45am Mass Sister Norma Heffernan’s Series on the Book of Exodus Thursday mornings at 10:15 (parish office) Sacrament of Reconciliation for Grade 2 Next Saturday Nov 24 at 10am Advent Backpack Fundraising Dinner Saturday Nov 24 at 6pm in the gym Preparation of Liturgical Environment for Advent Saturday, Dec 1 at 9am in the church Jesse Tree Dec 2 and 9 at 8:45am Mass Senior’s Group Planning Committee Monday Dec 3 at 2pm (parish office) Catholic Women’s League Tuesday Dec 4 at 7pm (parish office)  Advent in our diocesan community…   Hand in Hand: looking 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.  They are in need of assistance to sort donations. Contact Heather Coffin - Executive Director at 477-7744. Thanks for considering.   Churchill Academy Christmas Wreath Sale Churchill Academy is selling locally-made fresh fir wreaths (24” for $24, 32”for $35) and garland. Get an order form at the parish office  (deadline Nov 23). Orders available for pick up on Nov 30 after 12pm   St. Andrews Anglican Church Delicious Fresh Fish Chowder 8 Locks Rd 435-2987 next Sat  fr 11:30am-1pm $9 adults, $3 children     Employment Opportunity – Database Analyst CHALICE, a Catholic sponsorship and development charity, seeks a person to be responsible for database analyst and end-user training. For more information view their website www.chalice.ca.   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 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.   Pre-Marriage Course at St. Thomas Aquinas Canadian Martyrs 7 weeks starts Mon Feb 4 6:30-9pm fee is $80 call 423-3057   STACM presents The Christmas Story  Nov 29, 30 and Dec 1 at St. Agnes Church Hall, 7:30pm  $12.  423-3057. Proceeds to the poor.   Loonie-Toonie Coffee House at St. Paul Church Wed Nov 28 7-9pm. Admission - a toonie. Hosted by the Sham-Rocks.  Bring your friends and musical instruments."   Dartmouth Christian Men's Fellowship Prayer Breakfast Tuesday Nov 20 at 7am in the Dartmouth Seniors' Service Centre (45 Ochterloney St). Guest speaker Rev. Len Oracheski from Manitoba pastoral charge of the United Church of Canada.  All men are welcome.  Register with Bob Lindsay (434-3438) or rhlindsay@accesswave.ca by 10am Monday. Cost is $9.