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	January 13, 2013
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 • PRIESTS 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   Baptism of the Lord - January 6, 2013 Because of the power of John's baptism, the people's expectation is that they have found the Christ in John. John points the people, however, to Jesus, who will bring an even more powerful baptism. The Holy Spirit descended on Jesus, so does the Holy Spirit descend upon us; Jesus is the beloved Son, so are we beloved children; God was well pleased with Jesus, so is God well pleased with us. To what does such a baptism call us? What do we expect? What does God expect? The 2nd reading spells out what baptismal living looks like: "renounce impiety and worldly passion, ... to live lives that are self-controlled, upright and godly." This is the rebirth to which God calls us. Over time and experience we grow to maturity as human beings, appreciating more and more fully both our roots and our potential. So, too, with baptism. We grow over time into understanding its meaning and its power. Rediscover Catholicism  Many of you accepted the gift of a copy of the book ‘Rediscover Catholicism’ on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.  Two hundred were circulated among the people of the parish.  We will order more in the near future.  In the meantime, don’t hesitate to share the book after you’ve read it with a friend or family member.  Or share your thought about what you’ve read with a friend or colleague.  Perhaps you’d like to share your thoughts on an email to the parish office. At a time when many Catholics are questioning their faith and filled with doubts about the relevance of Catholicism in the modern world, the voice of the author Matthew Kelly cries out to the world’s largest faith community with a clarity that is rare and inspiring.    Feed Others Of Dartmouth This weekend is our monthly committed weekend to provide meals for Feeding Others Of Dartmouth.  Thank you for the help you’ve provided in donating, preparing and serving food.  Your outreach is very key in helping raise the spirits and well being of our neighbours in downtown Dartmouth.   Catechetical Program Classes continue this Sunday for Grades Primary to Six EDGE Program (Grades 7 & 8) and Confirmation Class continue next Saturday at 10am.   Epiphany Plus …the Christmas concert: Every Nation On Earth   on Youtube  If you have a few minutes, go on Youtube and enter Epiphany Plus St Peter and find a clip from the concert on January 4. It’s hilarious.  You might see someone you know, maybe even yourself.  Kidding aside though, it is a remarkable scene of parishioners coming together to express their love for God and each other.  Enjoy.  We thank members of our Music Ministry for their hard work in supporting our liturgies during all the seasons of the liturgical year.     coming this LENT…   the FORUM at Saint Peter for Parish Renewal  stay tuned …   Saint Peter Drama Group to present   The Sound of Music!   on April 17,18 & 19 and we’re looking for people like you to get involved.  Come to an information meeting on   Tuesday, January 22 in the church at 6:30pm   to see what’s up.  We’re looking for parishioners to be in the cast or chorus, set stages, make costumes, take part in the band and more.  Lots of work.  Lots of fun.  The Drama Group has been staging musicals for a decade, this being their tenth year.  Anyone who wants to be involved will be accepted.  You need not have previous stage experience to be in the cast or chorus.  Basic music or singing skills help for sure.  We are also looking for folks to help with the backstage end.  Rehearsals will generally happen on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings.  The band will rehearse on Saturday afternoons. Talk to Greg at the keyboards after Mass or contact him at the office.   Notes for Liturgical Ministers Lay Ministers: The January-March schedule has been emailed to lay ministers. Some paper copies are available in the sacristy. Altar Servers: A handbook has been developed for altar servers. Copies are available in the sacristy for current serving members of this ministry. Please study your copy to update your knowledge of our serving protocols.   Sacrament of Baptism Evan Marcantonio MacDonald, son of Andrea Marcantonio and Clarke MacDonald; and Lance Delacruz Amores, son of Amelita Delacruz and Lloyd Amores are to be Baptized into the Church this Sunday.  Please keep them and all members of their families in your thoughts and prayers that they will ever walk as children of the Light.   Senior’s Group The Senior’s group will meet next on Tuesday February 5 to celebrate Mass at noon and share a light lunch and social time.  Mark it on your calendar.    Liturgy of the Word for Children at 8:45am Mass The program resumes this Sunday.  All appreciate the fine efforts of the team that breaks open the Word of God for our youngest members in a way that helps them listen and understand.   Ministry of  Hospitality  The Liturgy Committee intends to rekindle our Ministry of Hospitality.  For several years now the ministry has been inactive at most liturgies, though a couple of committed parishioners have continued the task of greeting the faithful. If you feel you have gifts to offer in this regard, talk to a member of the Pastoral Team after Mass or call the office during regular office hours.   upcoming   events + programs + meetings  Choir Rehearsals No choir rehearsals this week.  Rehearsals resume on Wednesday Jan 23 Confirmation and EDGE Saturday Jan 19 at 10am in the school Catechetical Classes Sunday at 10am in the school Catholic Women’s League Tuesday Feb 12 at 7pm (parish office) Properties Committee Wednesday Jan 9 at 7pm  in our diocesan community …   Weekend of Grace for Women Retreat Regional conference Weekend of Grace for Women is pleased to announce Patti Gallagher Mansfield as keynote speaker April 19, 20 and 21, 2013 at the Lord Nelson Hotel, Halifax. Call 435-1568 or visit www.weekendofgrace.com  Attendance through pre-registration only and registration is now open. $175.00  Registration deadline April 8, 2013.     Series on the New Evangelization at Pope John XXIII Parish Wondering what all the fuss is about? This series will explain in simple terms what the New Evangelization is, and how it can help you.  Join us on Thursdays from 7 – 9pm to learn more about this exciting new movement in the Church.  Facilitated by Deacon Larry Worthen. Jan 17 What Is the message? Jan 31 How Do We Encounter Christ?   Concert at St Matthews on Barrington this Sunday at 2:30pm Soprano Lorna MacDonald & pianist Lynette Wahstrom $20.  info at 429-1680   Weekend of Grace for Men Retreat May 3-5 at Bayside Camp in Sambro Head . Guest speaker Deacon Larry Oney from New Orleans. Early bird registration $150. til Jan31. Otherwise $175. includes 2 night’s accommodation and 5 meals. Join us for an enjoyable weekend of prayer, teaching, music and fellowship.  info at  www.weekendofgrace.com   Dartmouth Christian Men's Fellowship Prayer Breakfast January meeting  Tues Jan15 at 7am in the Dartmouth Seniors Service Centre. Guest speaker Hector Muise, active in the catholic Church, a retired teacher, and strong supporter of the "Circle of Care" Furniture Bank.  Register your attendance plans with Bob at 434-3438 or rhlindsay@accesswave.ca by 10am Mon  Jan 14. Cost is $9.   Marriage Course STACM Parish is pleased to offer the Marriage Preparation Course called God's Plan for a Joy- filled Marriage. This marriage preparation offers engaged couples a more complete understanding of God's plan for marriage and human sexuality. Based on Pope John Paul II's Theology of the Body, this course is intended to enhance a key component of marriage preparation: catechesis in the theology of marriage and human love. This dvd presentation will run for 7 weeks beginning Mon Feb 4 – Mar 18, 6:30-9pm at STA hall. Registration fee is $80.  Registration is mandatory: please call 423-3057.   “Unraveled” -- Concert about memory and loss Fri Feb 1 at 8pm at St. Matthew United Church, Halifax.  Weaving strands of memory through story and song, acclaimed choral theatre ensemble Camerata Xara Young Women’s Choir will present a collection of three new works with women’s choir, piano, and cello. Each piece delves into the rich experiences of memory, loss, and legacy, and features contemporary choral music, movement, and spoken word. For information or tickets: www.xara.ca or call Tenille at 902-877-5550.     The winner on the draw for the Gift Certificate Tree was Donald Howe of Dartmouth.  Mr. Howe’s name was drawn on December 16.  Funds realized go toward the Roof Fund at Immaculate Conception Church.