Pastor: Fr. Edward Sutton Mass Times: Sat. 5:00pm & Sun. 10:30am St. Peter’s Parish Office Hours: Mon. & Wed. 8:00-12:30 Tues., Thurs., & Fri.8:00-4:30 (lunch 12:30-1:30) Office is closed Mon. & Wed. Afternoons Parish Office Administrator: Karen Snelgrove 110 Ashford Drive, Mount Pearl A1N 3L6 Weekday Masses: Tues. & Thurs. 7:00 pm Wed. & Fri. 9:30 am St. Vincent de Paul: 747-3320 Emergencies: 699-5701 PH: 364-8606 FAX: 364-8608 Website: www.saintpp.com email:[email protected] ST. PETER’S PARISH MISSION STATEMENT Jesus entrusted the mission of the Church to Saint Peter. Rooted in scripture, prayer and sacraments, we, the community of St. Peter’s Parish, embrace the mission in today’s world. Through proclamation of the Word, the celebration of the Eucharist, Stewardship, ongoing faith development, and the nurturing of a sense of belonging, we will foster an allinclusive community of love. Approved December 2005 October 26th, 2014 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION: There is one word or command that summarizes today’s Gospel – love. For Jesus there is no distinction between these two commands of loving God and neighbor. One naturally flows from the other. In fact, for Jesus, these commands constitute a way of life for Christian stewards; a unique approach to life and to their relationship with others. Our neighbors include everyone with whom we come into contact: family members, friends, people we don’t like, strangers and particularly those in most need of our love and compassion. Love is always for doing well and helping others grow closer to the Lord. What are ways in which we might do better at following Christ’s love command? International Catholic Stewardship ebulletin October 2014 Baptized at St. Peter’s Parish October 26th, 2014 Elizabeth Laura Sheppard Congratulations to you and your family. Week of Oct. 28th – Nov. 2nd, 2014 Tuesday 7:00pm: Wednesday 9:30am Thursday 7:00pm: Friday 9:30am: Saturday 5:00pm: Sunday 10:30am: No Mass Jerome Michael Foley / Gwendolyn Miles / Special Intention: Loretta Gabriel Kay Watson / Julia Manning / Gerry Flynn Edward Leonard / Bren Cashin / Kevin Pumphrey Agnes & Theresa Kavanagh / Gerald & Lucy Howlett / Mike McCarthy and deceased members of the Hamlyn Family. Intentions of all Parishioners If there is a Funeral Mass on a weekday, the regular scheduled Mass for that day will be cancelled. ANOINTING & VISITATION OF THE SICK: Please call the Parish office at 364-8606. A Notice from the St. John's Hospital Chaplains Upon admission to one of the St. John's Hospitals please inform the admitting staff of your Denomination so you will receive a visit from the Roman Catholic Chaplain during your stay. “Lord hear our prayers for those who are sick, recovering from surgery, aging, and in need of our prayers, and for the people who care for them, may they find strength and courage through their faith.” Brian Mulcahy, Rita Giovannini, Joey Predham, Kevin Putt, Peter Miskell, Louanne Kelly, Mary Connolly, Debbie Pierce, Carmel Howard, Linda Anderson, Jonah Broderick, Rhonda Whittle, Karlee Gogol, Mike Dillon, Nancy Walsh, Spencer Guy, John Walsh, Elizabeth Keating, Alvin Butler, Adele Poynter, Wilson Dale, Elaine Greene & Aubrey Halfyard. (Please remember to keep this list updated.) RCIA: Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: If you or someone you know is interested in becoming Catholic or would like some more information about the RCIA program please contact the parish office. Sessions to start this fall!! RECONCILIATION: Father Ed is available on Saturdays starting at 4:15pm, or anytime upon request. VOCATIONS: Could God be inviting you to the priesthood or consecrated life? Contact: Anne Walsh at 726-3660 or [email protected] FAMILY LIFE BUREAU - COUNSELING SERVICES: are available for individual, couple, family, sexual abuse and groups upon request through the Family Life Bureau. For more information or to register: http://rcsj.org/content/line-registration-form, or call 579-0168 Sister Loretta Walsh, Director, or email [email protected]. MARRIAGE: Six months’ notice is required. Please make an appointment with Fr. Sutton. Note that preparation session and courses are obligatory. MARRIAGE PREPARATION: Takes place at the Family Life Bureau, 200 Military Rd., St. John’s. Please call 726-3660 or 579-0168 to register. It is recommended that couples register for the preparation course at least six months prior to their wedding day. Please call the parish office for further information. BAPTISMS: will take place during Mass. Preparation for Baptism is a requirement of the church. Call the parish office for registration. (The next session is Nov. 13th at 8pm). This session can be done before the baby is born. To register, please call the Parish @ 364-8606. Ministry Saturday, November 1st Sunday, November 2nd Hospitality Ministers Jim Clements, Gerry Corbett, Eric Chris Gushue, David Holden, Mike Howlett, Jerome Kavanagh, Jim Hussey, Don Kelly Peddigrew Altar Servers Eileen Murphy Noah Jenkins Lector Youth Group, Bill Brophy Bernadette Fifield, Gerard Lewis Presentation of Gifts Joanne Waddleton Jeannette & Dave Holden Communion Ministers Pat Corbett, Carol Etheridge, Kim Isabel Croke, Betty Dunlop, John Hull, Ed Meaney, Gary Perry, Mary Fifield, Grace Pike, Gerri Stapleton, Ward Bob Voisey Children’s Liturgy Melanie Critch Karen Snelgrove MINISTRY SCHEDULES: You are reminded to update your availability and preferences for serving in your selected ministry before November 16. Please log on to the ministry scheduler, or contact your ministry Coordinator – to update your profile and availability. New schedules will be out towards the end of November, covering the period of Dec 1 to May 31. From Your Stewardship – Treasure Offertory Collection Oct. 18th -19th ....................................................... $4,175 .00 Church Mortgage & Maintenance ................................................................... $70.00 Dues ............................................................................................................ $1,440.00 World Mission Sunday ................................................................................. $ 472 .00 THANK YOU! If anyone who would like to start Direct/Pre-authorized payments (by Debit or Visa) for donations please call the parish office. Or if you wish to start using Offering Envelopes, contact Karen at the Parish office. Youth Group - Sunday, October 26 @ 6:30pm Liturgy Committee Meeting - Tuesday, Dec. 2nd at 7:30pm Parish Council Meeting - Tuesday, Nov. 18th at 7:30pm Society of St. Vincent de Paul – Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 7:30pm Finance Committee Meeting - ** Thursday, Oct. 30 @ 7:30pm PARISH DUES: You are reminded that Parish Dues are collected in October. There is an envelope in your Offering Box; there are also other “special collection” envelopes available in the foyer – simply mark “Dues” on the front of the envelope with your name and address. Parish dues help pay for the regular operations of the parish and various parish expenses. Each parishioner/family is asked to contribute. Traditionally the amount is one day’s pay. (While weekly offerings are traditionally one hour’s wage.) Please give what you can. You will receive a tax receipt for any donations to the parish in a marked envelope. CENTRE FOR LIFE DINNER /SILENT AUCTION SATURDAY NOVEMBER 1st , St. Teresa's Parish Hall. Mundy Pond Road. Entertainment by Siochana. Guest speaker Barry Green. Tickets 35.00 single. Cash bar. Dinner is stuffed chicken breast. Tickets are available at Centre for Life 579-1500, St. Teresa's parish office # 579-0065 and Mary Queen of the World parish office #368-5371. Tickets will be available after the weekend masses on Oct. 18 and 19th at St. Teresa's and Mary Queen of the World. Deadline for tickets is Oct. 28th. If you have a new item to donate to the silent auction your support would be greatly appreciated. Items can be dropped off at St. Teresa's parish office or at the Centre for Life. COWAN PLAZA BINGO: Corner of Topsail Rd. & Burgeo St. - Seven nights a week. Doors open at 6:45pm. Bingo starting 8:00pm. Profits received are in aid of the Church Mortgage and Maintenance Fund. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS – Fr. John B. Kent Council News and upcoming events: Scholarships available to students who graduated Level III with honours in June 2014. Applications deadline Oct. 31, info and applications available on the State Council Website at: www.kofnl.org Chess Club: Students in grades 3-5 are invited to join. The Club is free of cost and meets each Saturday from 11am to noon at the Council home on Greenwood Crescent. Other games such as cribbage, checkers, dominos, suduku, and snakes and ladders are also taught. Please contact Peter Hackett at 368-9133 or via email at [email protected] for more information. A BIG THANK YOU to all who helped with the fall fair: from the donations of crafts and baked goods, to the set-up of tables and decorations, to the vendors, to the people who helped in the kitchen, to the ticket sellers and to all the patrons. Thank you! The parish cleared about $2,300.00 from the efforts of the Fall Fair. It was made possible due to the entire community support. CONGRATULATIONS to the lucky winners: Door Prize Basket: Carol Medd Christmas Gift Basket: Shirley Kavanagh 50/50 Draw: Rosena Murphy PARISH COMMUNITY *Fun & Friendship* You are invited along for a morning of fun and friendship, to enjoy a cup of tea, a chat, maybe have a game of cards or a craft, etc. The first Friday of each month, next one is November 7 in the Coady Room of the Parish Center - for more info call Grace 368-9336 or Mary 747-9832. NEW YEAR’S EVE DANCE: Tickets will be available after Mass (in the downstairs foyer) for the parish’s popular New Year’s Eve Dance. Tickets are $20 each. Get yours early to avoid disappointment. ADOPT A FAMILY PROGRAM: The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is requesting your support with the ‘Adopt a Family’ Project. This project consists of completing a Christmas Hamper for a needy family. A list of items for the hamper and sign up forms are available in the foyer, and on our website (www.saintpp.com). Perhaps to ease the financial burden, you could share the expense with a friend, join together at the office, or join with another family to support this worthwhile project. If you feel that you are unable to assist in this way, we would welcome donations of gift certificates, new toys, or food. Please consider contributing to this worthwhile project. Last year there were over 220 hampers prepared for families in need here in our neighborhood. Forms are available in the foyer of the Church and on our website. OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD: boxes have arrived. If you would like to take a box to fill for a child in a “far-away” country to have a Christmas gift, please take the box from the Cloak room after Mass. Boxes need to be returned on NOVEMBER 1st & 2nd weekend in order to be in time for shipping for Christmas. (Please read the material that comes with the boxes in order to understand what can and cannot be shipped.) TEN THOUSAND VILLAGES FAIR TRADE GIFT SALE: Memorial University Chaplanincy is hosting a sale of beautiful fairly traded gifts benefiting artisans from more than 30 developing countries, Monday, Nov. 3 and Tues. Nov. 4 from 10am to 7pm in the Landing on the 3rd (UC-3018) floor of the University Center. Admission is free. ST. PATRICK’S PARISH FALL FAIR: will be held on Sunday, Nov.9th at the Knights of Columbus, St. Clare Ave. Usual attractions, wheels, baked goods, & knitted goods and a silent auction. OCTOBER IS MINISTRY MONTH: Think about signing up for a ministry within the parish, either as a family or an individual. There are information pamphlets available in the seat pockets in Church. The Ministry Fair will take place on Nov. 1&2 weekend.
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