Home	Third Sunday of Ordinary Time	2013 Bulletins
	January 27, 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   Third Sunday of Ordinary Time - January 27, 2013 Luke reveals that after pondering the Good News of Jesus Christ, he too has decided to join the eyewitnesses and ministers and hand on the story of the Lord in his own way, by compiling a narrative of the events in an orderly sequence, and sharing them with his friend Theophilus.  Theophilus, whose name means “God’s beloved,” is also a term that describes each of us.  Luke’s narrative is thus intended for a much wider audience than this one person.  It shares the Good News of Jesus Christ with us, but it also inspires each of us to follow Luke’s example in sharing the story of Jesus Christ in unique and personal ways.  We may not write another Gospel, but we can share the Good News with those around us through our service, our relationships, our choices and convictions. (from 2013 Sourcebook for Sundays, Seasons and Weekdays, the Almanac for Pastoral Liturgy)   coming this LENT…   the FORUM at Saint Peter for  Parish Renewal       FORUM 1 Saturday March 2    The Year of Faith, The New Evangelization, Parish Renewal, etc.  We have been hearing these “buzz words” for some time now.  The question is, ‘What are we called to do to make them a reality?’  We believe that we are called at this time to bring about a genuine renewal within our parish and beyond, and we have a plan.   On Saturday, March 2, we will gather as a parish for the first of two FORUMS.  The objective of the first FORUM is essentially to re-discover who we are as a parish.  There are many good things happening in and around our community, and we possess many strengths, but it cannot be denied that we are living Christian life during challenging times for our parish. For many of the faithful, these challenges have been the source of sadness, confusion, even disbelief.   We have invited Dr. David Deane, author and professor at the Atlantic School of Theology, to walk this portion of our road toward renewal with us.  Dr. Deane will speak directly to the challenges we face in parish life in this post structural age.  He shares our concerns and sees parish communities as the primary site of transformation.    When we gather that day, it will be important to ensure that there are opportunities for discussion and idea sharing.  Again, that day the primary goal will be to look inward as parish, and rediscover who we are.    The second FORUM will unfold during the Easter season (date to be announced).  At that time we will build on the strength of the first FORUM and explore concrete ways for renewal, rejuvenation and re-growth.  There is always more to do as we strive to be faithful to the Gospel mandate of building God’s kingdom in our local area.   We ask you now to mark your calendar and plan to be part of this important development at a sensitive time in the evolution of our parish!      Ministry of Hospitality … information sessions Information meetings for parishioners who have expressed interest in taking part in the Ministry of Hospitality as well as for those who are considering will be held on Sunday February 10 after the 8:45 and 11:15am Masses.   Saint Peter Drama Group to present The Sound of Music! on April 17,18 & 19   Rehearsals have begun in earnest.  Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6:30pm and Saturday at 9:30am.  It’s not too late to get involved.  Questions?  Talk to Greg at the keyboards after Mass or contact him at the office.   Senior’s Group Meets on Tuesday February 5 Come along and celebrate Mass at noon followed by a light luncheon and social time with other seniors.  Meet others in your parish.   Catechetical Program Classes continue this Sunday for Grades Primary to Six EDGE Program (Grades 7 & 8) and Confirmation Class continue next Saturday Feb 2 at 10am.   Liturgical Ministry and Recruitment As we mentioned last Sunday, a member of the Liturgy Committee and two youth who are involved in Liturgical Ministry visited children of the Catechetical Program during classes to invite them to become involved in Altar Serving and Children’s Choir.  This may be a good time for you to have a conversation with your child about the importance of ministry in the context of our liturgical celebrations and the positive influence ministry has on children as their faith develops in tandem with their sense of belonging to the community.  The children were given contact information.  Please don’t hesitate to contact the parish office or a member of staff if you have questions.   Liturgical Music For more than a year now, since we adopted the Revised Roman Missal, we have been singing a Gloria, Holy Holy, Memorial Acclamation, Great Amen and Lamb of God that are found in the Celebrate in Song (red book) hymnal.  We encourage you to follow along with the choir.  The settings are found at 2.2 through 2.6.  These are your parts to sing.  We invite you to sing them to their full potential.   upcoming   events + programs + meetings  Liturgy of the Word for Children Sunday 8:45am Mass Choir Rehearsals Children’s Choir on Wednesday at 4pm  Adults rehearse on Wednesday at 7:30pm. Catechetical Classes Sunday at 10am in the school Parish Finance Committee Thursday January 31 at 9:30am (parish office) Confirmation and EDGE Saturday Feb 2 at 10am (school) Senior’s Planning Committee Monday Feb 4 at 2pm (parish office) Senior’s Gathering at Noon Mass and Luncheon Tuesday Feb 5 Properties Committee Wednesday Feb 6 at 7pm (parish office) Ministry of Hospitality INFO Sessions Sunday Feb 10 after 8:45 and 11:15am Masses (in the church) Catholic Women’s League Tuesday Feb 12 at 7pm (parish office) The FORUM at Saint Peter Saturday March 2  in our diocesan community …   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 until 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   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.      INTERNATIONAL PILGRIMAGES April 8–18 ($2755): Pilgrimage to POLAND & PORTUGAL INFO: Marie (207) 868-5027 or bubblepink49@hotmail.com Apr 26-May 4 ($2155): Pilgrimage to MEDJUGORJE. INFO: Hector (506) 857-2295 or hectorcaissie@hotmail.ca Cost of both pilgrimages includes return airfare from Moncton/Fredericton/Halifax, accommodations, two meals/day, accompanying priest, professional guide, visits per itinerary.   EVANS & DOHERTY CONCERT Concert with a cameo appearance by Irish Dancers will be held on Fri Mar 1 at 7:30pm at Auburn High School, 300 Auburn Dr. Dartmouth. Sponsored by Bl Pope John XXIII Parish. $20 call 435-3090 Ext 221   St Paul Church 58th Annual Valentine Tea & Sale Sat Feb 9 from1 - 3:30pm. Admission $5 includes a luncheon. Crafts, bake tables, white elephant, books, raffles, fudge/candy and more.   Talk on Acadian Winter Festivals at St Joseph in Kentville The Amis de Grand-Pré invite you to an evening with folklorist and historian Georges Arsenault for an illustrated talk on two Acadian winter festivities: Chandeleur (Candlemas) and Mi-Carême (Mid-Lent) on Feb 22 at 7:30pm at St Joseph Church in Kentville. Admission = food donation. Books on these traditions for sale in English & French.   Employment Opportunity - Human Resource Officer Chalice, a Catholic sponsorship charity based in Lower Sackville is seeking a qualified person who would be responsible for providing support in various human resource functions, including recruitment, staffing, training, performance monitoring and employee counseling; flexible 20-25 hours per week, potentially becoming a full-time position in the future. Qualifications: Post-secondary education in Human Resources with five years' experience. Please submit resume with references no later than Feb17, by e-mail, to Dianne Bulger diannebulger@chalice.ca For more info www.chalice.ca   Women of Faith Lenten Retreat March 16 9am-3pm St Joseph Church Kentville Bring a dish to share Sacrament of Healing offered. No cost. Important to register  susancarey@ns.sympatico.ca or 902-684-9068   Oceanview Adult Day Program Provides dependent senior adults an opportunity to engage in meaningful activities that support their ability to remain at home as long as possible. Sustains and/or builds existing life skills and supports as well as reduces loneliness and isolation that many dependent senior adults experience. Suited for moderate to high functioning dependent seniors with physical and/or mental disabilities. Mon, Wed, Fri 8:30am – 4:00pm (5 days per week by October) Cost:   $45–Full Day, $32-Half Day For further information: 465-6020 ext. 2147 or adultday@ovccc.ca