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	February 17, 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   First Sunday of Lent - February 17, 2013 In the Gospel, twice the devil entices Jesus to give into temptation by saying, "If you are the Son of God . . ." True, Jesus is divine, but he is also fully human. Jesus resists the devil's temptation to put aside his humanity and act like God, thus remaining true to himself and to why he came. But Jesus' resisting the temptations has implications for us, too. By fully embracing his humanity Jesus lifts us up to be who we are in our relationship with God. Only from this relationship do we have the inner strength and conviction to make right choices in face of the temptations that are an inevitable part of being human.The devil sets himself up as Lord when he tempts Jesus to worship him. Paul reminds us in the 2nd reading that the One whom we are to profess as Lord is Jesus. All temptation presents us with a choice in the face of a perceived good. We are able to see through the ruse of the perceived good to the inherent selfishness of all temptation when we spend our lives deepening our sense of who we are in relation to God. Adapted from Living Liturgy: Spirituality, Celebration, and Catechesis for Sundays and Solemnities Year C - 2013, p .57 Joyce Ann Zimmerman, CPPS; Kathleen Harmon, SND de N; and Christopher W. Conlon. the FORUM at Saint Peter for  Parish Renewal       FORUM 1 …Saturday March 2  to      bring about a genuine renewal             within our parish and beyond   with    Dr. David Deane author and professor Atlantic School of Theology Mark your calendar and plan to be part of this important development at a sensitive time in the evolution of our parish!   On Saturday, March 2, we will gather at 9:30am in the church for the first of two FORUMS.  The FORUM that morning will conclude no later than 12:30pm.  The objective of the first FORUM is essentially to re-discover who we are as 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.  He shares our concerns and sees parish communities as the primary site of transformation in the Church.    When we gather that day, there will be ample opportunities for discussion and idea sharing.  Again, that day the primary goal will be to look inward as parish, and rediscover who we are while accounting for our strengths.     The second FORUM will unfold during the Easter season.  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.   Please plan to take part in this important event.  We need you at the FORUM. You are important to this parish.  Planning processes work best when there are many active participants.  Mark your calendar and plan to be part of this important development at a sensitive time in the evolution of our parish!     Development and Peace Share Lent Campaign Human Dignity, more than ever   This week you found a card attached to this bulletin telling how Human Dignity is the right to live on your own land.   Our D&P partner in Cambodia is helping the Phnong indigenous community to obtain legal identity certificates so they can prove ownership of their land, and thus have a say in how that land is developed.  With these certificates they will be able to legally transfer the land to their children, thus benefitting another generation.   Next Sunday, February 24, will be the first Share Lent collection.  Envelopes are included in the regular Sunday collection packages.  As well, there will be envelopes at the doorways of the church.   Please pick up the mini-magazine which gives further information on the great work being done by D&P thanks to your support.  Your generosity is a sign of your solidarity with and compassion for the poor in the Global South.   Gender Selective Abortion Petition Recent studies have shown that the practice of aborting female babies in favour of males is happening in Canada.  Member of Parliament Mark Warawa has introduced a motion to the house condemning discrimination against females occurring through gender-selective abortions. This motion will be introduced to the house for 1st reading in early March.  Please take the time to sign the petition at the main entrance to the church in support of this motion, which conveys to Parliament that we condemn the discrimination against females through gender-selective abortion.   Reflections on the Church in the Year of Faith   The sessions of Sister Norma Heffernan’s (RSCJ) series on the Church Today concludes this Thursday at 10:15 in the parish office. The second four week series will take place in the Easter season.   Ministry of Hospitality … information sessions If you have thought about being a Minister of Hospitality join us after the 8:45 or 11:15am Masses next Sunday in the church for an information session.   Pastoral Care Ministry There will be a meeting for all parishioners involved in Pastoral Care at 7pm this Wednesday February 20 at the office. Those wishing to find out more about this ministry are also invited to attend.   Catechetical Program Classes continue this Sunday for Grades Primary to Six.  EDGE Program (Grades 7 & 8) and Confirmation Class continue on Saturday Feb 16 at 10am.     Feed Others Of Dartmouth – needs plastic containers Margaret House is in desperate need of plastic containers for clients to bring home leftovers especially with the inclement weather. Yogurt, margarine, ice cream, cottage cheese containers are ideal.  Please clean the containers thoroughly and simply drop them off at the parish office during regular office hours or leave them at the main entrance to the church.  Your efforts will enable the workers at Margaret House to fulfill their mission more effectively.   Funeral Liturgy for Caroline Pickett This week on Thursday we celebrated the Funeral Mass for Caroline Pickett.  Please keep her and the family and friends she leaves behind in your prayers.   Ecumenical Lent Services at First Baptist Church  Our Christian sisters and brothers in the downtown area gather each Wednesday at First Baptist Church on Ochterloney Street for the annual Lent Services.  Each week, a different ministerial team leads a time of worship as we continue on our common journey through Lent.  Come this Wednesday at 12noon with a bag lunch and enjoy a time of fellowship. Eat lunch with your neighbours followed by a time of worship and reflection at 12:15. The gathering ends by 1pm for those who are returning to the workplace.  Our good neighbours in the Baptist community would welcome you with open arms and a hot cup of coffee or tea.    Stations of the Cross at Immaculate Conception Church During the season of Lent on Friday evenings, the Stations of the Cross are observed on Friday evenings at 7pm at Immaculate Conception Church on Pleasant Street in Woodside.  Join us then for this traditional form of Lenten prayer.   upcoming  events + programs + meetings  Liturgy of the Word for Children Sunday 8:45am Mass Choir Rehearsals Children’s Choir on Wednesday at 4pm  Adult Choir on Wednesday at 7:30pm Pastoral Care Meeting Wednesday Feb 20 at 7pm (parish office) Session on the CHURCH TODAY Thursday at 10:15 (parish office) Catechetical Classes Sunday at 10am in the school Confirmation and EDGE Saturday March 2 at 10am (school) The Sound of Music rehearsals for main cast Tuesday and Thursday at 6:30pm, Saturday at 9:30am The FORUM at Saint Peter  Saturday March 2   in our diocesan community …     2013 WORLD DAY OF PRAYER SERVICE World Day of Prayer is a worldwide movement of Christian women of many traditions who come together to observe a common day of prayer each year. The theme for this year's service has been written by the women of France entitled “I was a stranger and you welcomed me”. Join us on Friday, March 1 at 7 pm in St. Clement Church, 16 Gaston Road, Dartmouth for an Interchurch service. A reception will follow in the parish hall.   Employment Opportunity - Human Resource Officer Chalice, the Catholic sponsorship charity is seeking a person to support various HR functions: recruitment, staffing, training, performance monitoring and employee counseling; flexible 20-25 hpw potential full-time in future. Qualifications: Post-secondary education in HR with five yrs experience. Submit resume with references no later than Feb17 by email, to diannebulger@chalice.ca see www.chalice.ca   Seeking a Choir Director/ Pianist/ Vocalist Blessed Pope John XXIII Parish for 8:45am Mass.  Will work with pastor and Liturgy Committee, develop and lead the choir, and direct. 3 hours per week with stipend. Submit resume and cover letter with references to secretary Judy Clarke or call 435-3090.   Christ Church Players presents Hello Dolly Feb 28, Mar 1&2 at 7:30pm. Saturday matinee 2pm  $15 call 466-2159   Delicious Fresh Fish Chowder with homemade biscuits and desserts St. Andrew Church, 8 Locks Rd 11:30am - 1pm Saturdays during Lent $10 for adults, $5 for children under 12 years old   Jesuit Centre of Spirituality 2287 Brunswick St Programmes Mini-retreat February 25 10:30am to 2:30pm Silent Saturday retreats Mar 16 9am to about 4:45pm Meeting Christ in Prayer Tuesdays from 2 to 4pm an eight-session program designed to introduce new methods of prayer Feb 18 - Apr16. Evangelization Old and New on Tuesdays from 7 to 9pm Feb 5, 19 and Mar 5.  Various levels of offerings accepted. contact us: e-mail registrar@jesuitspirit.ca, phone 902-429-7344 or visit www.jesuitspirit.ca  please register in advance by e-mail or phone.   Evans & Doherty Concert March 1 at 7:30pm at Auburn Drive High School. Special appearance by Irish Dancers. Tickets $20.  Sponsored by Blessed Pope John XXIII Parish. Proceeds to the building fund.   Dartmouth Christian Men's Fellowship Prayer Breakfast Tues Feb 19 at 7am in the Seniors' Service Center (45 Ochterloney) with guest speaker Pastor Michael Vlahos, South End Baptist Church Dartmouth. All men welcome. Register 434-3438 or rhlindsay@accesswave.ca by 10am Mon Feb 18. $9.