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First Sunday of Advent November 27, 2016
ST. PETER PARISH WEBSITE: www.stpeterparish.com
email: [email protected]
SCHEDULE OF MASSES
Saturday Vigil……………….……..4:00 p.m. Sunday…..8:00, 9:30 & 11:30 a.m., 5:00 p.m. Monday & Saturday………………..8:30 a.m. Tuesday - Friday………….6:30 & 8:30 a.m. Youth Mass 5:00 p.m. last Sunday of the month
Holy Day of Obligation Mass schedule: see inside bulletin.
CLERGY Rev. Fr. Otis W. Young, Jr., Pastor Rev. Fr. Bryan Howard, Parochial Vicar Deacon Clyde Ardoin Deacon Dennis F. Adams Deacon Jack Jung
FUNERALS Arrangements may be made at the Rectory.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Call Rectory in advance to register for seminar. Baptism-First Sunday of the month.
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Please contact priest/deacon at least six to eight months prior to the wedding.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturday 3:00- 3:50 p.m., 1st Saturdays 7:45-8:30 a.m., and by appointment at the Rectory
ROSARY 6:05 a.m. in church - Tues.- Fri. 8:00 a.m. in church - Mon. - Sat.
3:00 p.m. - Tues.—Divine Mercy Chaplet and Rosary
3:30 p.m. in church - Saturdays 7: 15 a.m. in church - Sundays
PERPETUAL ADORATION CHAPEL Ethel Ganucheau 985-630-9016
ST. VINCENT DEPAUL CONFERENCE 985-773-0329
SAINT PETER CATHOLIC SCHOOL 130 E. Temperance St. Covington, LA 70433
985-892-1831 Michael Kraus, Principal
Rectory: 125 E. 19th Ave., Covington, LA 70433 - 985-892-2422 - Fax - 985-898-1998
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RECTORY PERSONNEL…………...………...985-892-2422 Ruth Adams-Bookkeeper/Administrative Asst. Mary Frances-Bulletin Editor Lorraine Sliman– Secretary
PASTORAL ASSOCIATE Ruth Prats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …. . . 985-898-0346
CONFIRMATION Kim Wright. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …. . . . 985-893-2047
MARRIAGE & FAMILY LIFE Katie Lee……………..…………………………985-892-9353
MEDIA COORDINATOR Jenny Schexnaydre………………………… ...985-892-9353
MUSIC MINISTRY Br. Ken Boesch, FSC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ….. . . .985-966-1134 Mary Beth Russell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …. . . . 985-893-2535 Anne Simpson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …. . . . .985-893-2535
YOUTH FAITH FORMATION Penny Flores………………………………….985-893-2446
YOUTH MINISTRY Junior High: Rafael Flores. . . . . . . . . . . …. . .985-892-8994 High School: Michelle Seghers …. . . . . …. . .985-892-8994 Ashley Gervais . . . . . . . . . . . . .985-892-8994 Young Adult: Evan Corneille. . ………...…...985-892-8994
SAINT PETER PARISH MINISTRY CENTER 128 E. Nineteenth Avenue, Covington, LA 70433
ST. PETER PARISH MISSION STATEMENT
We, the believers of St. Peter Parish, having our beginnings as the earliest Catholic Church of the Archdiocese of New Orleans on the Northshore, in response to God's call, come together:
to love God and one another to worship as a faith community to be God's hands, heart and mind and to provide for our community's spiritual and
physical needs
In doing this, we glorify God and help realize His reign on earth. While rejoicing in the experience of our pilgrimage, we must ever keep in mind our ultimate destination through our faithful stewardship of time, talent and treasure. Called to be a prayerful and hospitable Catholic family of living faith, we welcome and invite all people to share in our unique gifts of the Holy Spirit.
PARISH STEWARDSHIP REPORT WEEKLY PARISH OFFERTORY
Amount in envelopes + electronic giving: $ TBA Amount in loose checks and cash: $ RCIC children’s stewardship offering: Nov. 20: Offertory collection Total: $ TBA .
AVERAGE REQUIRED PER WEEK JUST TO OPERATE: $ 22,500.00 (does not include deferred maintenance & repairs, or capital improvements)
Second Collection : Nov. 20: Campaign for Human Development $ TBA
NEXT Scheduled Second Collection is: Dec. 4: Maintenance & Building Fund ST. PETER PARISH WEEKLY OFFERTORY GOAL: $30,000
"You know well enough that Our Lord does not look so much at the greatness of our actions, nor even at their difficulty, but at the love with which we do them.” ~ St. Therese of Lisieux
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We welcome all newcomers to St. Peter Church and invite you to register as members of our parish family. Please complete a “Parishioner Card” located in back of church and drop it in the collection basket. A member of St. Peter Church will contact you to assist you with registration.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Current Parish Events p 5-10
Stewardship p 11
Youth Ministry p 12
St. Peter School p 13
In the Archdiocese p 13
IMPORTANT NEWS
Note From Fr. Otis p 5
Advent Calendar p 7
Angel Tree p 8
Blessing of the Baby Jesus p 10
#iGiveCatholic p 6
Presentation of Venerable Henriette Delille p 9
Liturgical Schedule Dec. 4th
4 p.m.
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
5 p.m.
Priest Fr. Otis Dcn. Clyde
Fr. Otis Dcn. Dennis
Fr. Bryan Dcn. Dennis
Fr. Otis Dcn. Jack
Fr. Bryan Dcn. Jack
Choir Schola Cantorum
Cantor Cantor Adult Choir Teen Choir
Lectors Team 1 Team 5 Team 10 Team 14 Team 18
EMHC Team 1 Team 5 Team 7 Team 9 Team 11
Altar Servers Team 1 Team 3 Team 7 Team 10 Team 5
SERVIAM - The following Family Members of St. Peter Parishioners have been called to “Active Duty.” Please remember them in your prayers: Chip Barrere, Joseph Baudier, Staff Sgt. Bryan S. Bonano, Josh Boudreaux, Jose Daniel Chacon, Peter Chatry, Peyton Eustis, Jared Fangue, Scott Gerard Favre, Barry Frederick, Christian Griffiths, Christopher J. Guidry, James Thomas Lee, III, Jacob Lindley, Max Morse, Adam Ritchey, Charles Talley
SICK RELATIVES & FRIENDS - Please remember in your prayers our Parish sick relatives and friends and their families: Mary Abene, Brent Alder, Lydia Ardoin, Cookie Baxter, Cecile Boesen, Sunny Bologna, Lois Bowden, Tom Brammer, Avery Brink, Melanie Broadbridge, Cliff Brown, Fred Callahan, Ronald Case, Fr. Joseph Cazenavette, Kathy Ceravolo, Charlie, Sue Palazzolo Cloninger, Alianna Terese Colella, Lucie Comenge, Hazel Cooper, Jeannine Couvillion, Charlie Crow, Irene D’Antonio, Kerstein Daigre, Christopher Davis, Barbara Delatte, Michael Delery, Kayla Derocher, Louis R. Desselle, Elsie Dinkle, Annette Doskey, Renee Doucet, Susan Faherty, Heidi Falgost, Maggie Fallen, Rita Clare Faust & Children, Don Ferrera, Kithy Filopoulos, Ken Fleming, Candice Flood, Cathy Fogle, Michael Fontenot, John Foster, John & Cathy Graves, E.J. Guillot, Mccade H., Kathleen Hebert, Jeanne Hebert, Kay Hinton, Victoria Howes, Winnie Jordan, Jordan, Jane Jung, Bill Kavanaugh, Charles & Virgie Kraus, Dorian Land, Brooke Landry, Peggy Legrand, Tricia Little & fly., Joann Lachney, Annabelle Landesman, Felix Lopez, Raymond & Gilda Maestri, Sr. Margaret Majors, Todd Marchand, Marinello Children, Deborah Marshall, Tom & Cheryl McCain, McDonald Family, McElroy Family, Andrew Joseph McMullan, Brenda Metcalf, Dennis Mischler, Debbie Mobberly, Buck Monlezun, Bernice Montagne, Jackie Montgomery, Rebecca Montreuil, Argiro Morgan, Josiah Naquin, Harry Nunez, Winnie Orr, The Patecek Family, Terry Parker, Lucille Perret, Rosalie Pizzitola, Shaylie Poche, Jim & Connie Porche’, Raoul & Patricia Potier, Bob Reed, Jude Anthony Richard, Bryant & Carol Roy, Jerri Russell, Baby Andrew Ryan, Tina Ryan, Marisa Saborio, Sara Scallan, Rodney Schliegelmeyer, Annie Shankles, Tom & Lou Stafford, Gary St. Cyr, Tom & Kathy Stubbs, Susan Swanner, Tracy Swanner, Ana Tolentino, Joseph Tolentino, Gordon Trentecosta, Mary L. Troxclair, Warren Troxclair, Frances Vance, Nikko Verret, Alyssa Vicari, Molly Watt, Jerry Wickline
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The Sanctuary Light Burns In Memory of
Faye & Cliff Lawhorn
PRAY THE ROSARY In church: 6:05 a.m. Tuesday through Friday 8:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday 3:00 p.m. Tuesdays, preceded by the Divine Mercy Chaplet 3:30 p.m. preceding the Saturday Vigil Mass 7:15 a.m. Sunday
The Blessed Mother Lamps Burn
In Memory of Wade Mott
Rosary for Fr. Otis & Fr. Bryan
Nov. 28: Ruth Accardo Nov. 29: Stacie Hollingsworth Nov. 30: Camille Bruce Dec. 1: A. Tolentino/Sarah Montelepre Dec. 2: Camille Bruce Dec. 3: Gayle Richard Dec. 4: Dennis Mischler
Rosary for the Holy Souls in Purgatory
Nov. 28: Ruth Accardo Nov. 29: Susan Smith Nov. 30: G. & D. Naquin Dec. 1: A. Tolentino/Delores Stokes Dec. 2: Rani Dendinger Dec. 3: Carol Rogers Dec. 4: Ruth Accardo
MONDAY, November 28 Advent Weekday
8:30 a.m. John A. Montalbano, Sr.
TUESDAY, November 29 Advent Weekday 6:30 a.m. James & Mary Collignon (L-Anniv.) 8:30 a.m. Mary Beth Russell (L-bd)
WEDNESDAY, November 30 St. Andrew 6:30 a.m. Donald Pechon, Sr. 8:30 a.m. Betty Salter
THURSDAY, December 1 Advent Weekday 6:30 a.m. Gary J. Bloom 8:30 a.m. Edward Arnold Strain
FRIDAY, December 2 Advent Weekday 6:30 a.m. Silvia Pichon (L) 8:30 a.m. George Grieshaber
SATURDAY, December 3 St. Francis Xavier 8:30 a.m. Penny Flores (L-bd) 4:00 p.m. Anticipated Mass Dorothy Watson, Ted Wall, Otto Goessl, Reid Richardson, Sr., R.N. & Lynne Salter, Frank Anglada, Warren Perret, Daniel Faciane, Ed & Lee Graves, Ana Maria Amaya, L.L.C., Carrie Bennett, Lurline Alexius, Merle Fields, Eric Gustafson, John Noble, Sr. Tracy Dugas (L), Fr. Bryan Howard (L), Jenny Bravo (L), Riana Braselman (L), Rita Fitzpatrick, Claire Canik, Gerry Lamy, Lee Alexius, Horst Josupeit, Maria Montreuil
SUNDAY, December 4 Second Sunday of Advent 8:00 a.m. Dale Burvant (L-bd), Bernard Comenge, Sr., Donald Pechon, Sr., William Bradner, Sr., Marcia D’Amico, Stanley LeBlanc, Cheryl Smith, Thomas Bishop, Jim Richards, Luke Rabalais, Ann Mott (L), Dewey Matranga (L), Dan & Celie Clark (L), Parish Reception Committee Members (L), Knights of Columbus Council #12906 (L), Beth Montelepre (L), Bobbye Falcon, Miriam Walmsley Loker Ogden, Sandra English (L), Karen Blanchard (L)
9:30 a.m. Camden Salsman 11:30 a.m. St. Peter Parishioners 5:00 p.m. LCpl Justin McLeese
Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday: 3:00 to 3:50 p.m.
or by appointment at the rectory.
The Adoration Chapel Sanctuary Lamps Burn
In Thanksgiving for the Seminarians of the Archdiocese of New Orleans
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Dear Parishioners,
With excitement, I’m happy to announce that St. Peter Parish has become a partner in a new online platform, Formed.org! FORMED® will give you and your family FREE access, 24/7, to the truth, beauty and meaning of the Catholic Faith, anytime, anywhere! It can be used on your computer, tablet, or smart phone.
FORMED® is produced by the Augustine Institute and Ignatius Press and will allow you to access informa-tive and inspiring teachings on many topics including: The Catholic Faith Explained, Marriage Enrichment, The Eucharist, Evangelization, and Sacrament Preparation. You will find Bible Studies, Weekly reflections on the Sunday Readings, as well as numerous audio presentations from Lighthouse Catholic Media and many movies and eBooks from Ignatius Press.
I invite you to take advantage of this excellent resource and learn more about your faith so it can be lived out more deeply and shared with others. Through the bulletin, we will continue to share information about the many resources FORMED® offers.
To jumpstart your Faith to a new level, please see the steps below to register and to gain access to the amaz-ing content on the FORMED® website!
Sincerely yours in Christ, Fr. Otis ********************** ********************** ********************* ********************** INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO REGISTER AS A PARISHIONER: Visit www.formed.org and click REGISTER – Signup free using your parish code
(Please note: Do not click on PURCHASE as this will prompt you to sign up as an individual. St. Peter Par-ish has already purchased an annual subscription for us, so access to all content is free for parishioners who sign up with a parish code)
PARISH CODE QN8XC8
Enter an email address to create an account. This can be a work or personal email, but cannot be an email that someone else has already used. Click GO.
On the next screen, you will need to enter your name, address, and create a password. Agree to the terms and conditions and SUBMIT.
A link will be sent to the email address you provided to verify your account. Open this email and click ACTIVATE. You should be directed back to the FORMED® website. If not, go back to the website and click LOGIN.
You can now login using the email address and password you provided when creating your account.
Congratulations! You now have access to all the amazing content on the FORMED® website!
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Current Parish Events
Nov. 28th – Dec. 4th
Monday Is 4:2-6/Mt 8:5-11 Tuesday Is 11:1-10/Lk 10:21-24 Wednesday Rom 10:9-18/Mt 4:18-22 Thursday Is 26:1-6/Mt 7:21, 24-27 Friday Is 29:17-24/Mt 9:27-31 Saturday Is 30:19-21, 23-26/Mt 9:35—10:1, 5a, 6-8 Sunday Is 11:1-10/Rom 15:4-9/Mt 3:1-12
SCRIPTURE READINGS
Come discover, with your daughter, the beauty
and wonder of God’s plan for women…
Announcing….. Family Life Apostolate, Archdiocese of New Orleans
MOTHER-DAUGHTER PROGRAM For 10-12 year old girls
Sunday, January 22, 2017 1:00 – 4:00 PM
St. Mary’s Hall, St. Peter Catholic Church Sponsored by St. Peter Catholic Church for the Northshore
Register early! Forms available in the back of church and at the parish rectory. For more information contact [email protected] or 985.893.2446.
Remembrance Table Flowers
In Memory of:
George C. Battalora, Jr. Bernard Comenge, Sr.
Ernest J. Cooper Janice J. Madsen
Joan Marcotte Arthur W. Schenck
MiltonW. Seiler
The Vocation Committee of St. Peter Parish is inviting all women of the parish to commit to offer the graces of their Eucharist on every first Sunday of each month. All women are invited to embrace a life of spiritual motherhood by praying for an increase in religious vocations and by making a commitment to intercede both prayerfully and through mortifications for the holiness of existing vocations. Next Sunday, December 4th, is the first Sunday of the month. May all women of the parish prayerfully consider this offering of graces.
NAIM
NAIM will gather for their Christmas luncheon at Zea Rotisserie & Grill, Saturday, December 3rd, at noon. All widows and widowers are invited to attend. Any questions, please call Nancy Ferry @ 985.809.5751.
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St. Peter Parish 2016
ADVENT CALENDAR
November 27 First Sunday of Advent (light one purple candle) Blessing of Parish Advent Wreath (Candles blessed for Family Advent Wreaths. Parishioners bring candles for their home Advent Wreaths) Angel Tree (choose an angel weekend) December 4 Second Sunday of Advent (light two purple candles) RCIA/RCIC Rite of Acceptance and Welcoming at 11:30 AM Mass Angel Tree gift return weekend (gift bags only, please) December 8 (Thurs) Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mass Schedule Vigil: 4:00 PM 6:30AM, 8:30AM, 7:00PM December 11 Third Sunday of Advent, Gaudete Sunday (Rejoice Sunday: light two purple candles and one rose candle) Bless the Baby Jesus, 9:30 AM Mass (Children are invited to bring the baby Jesus from their home nativity scenes) December 13 (Tues) Parish Reconciliation Service, 7:00 PM December 17 (Sat) Parish Anointing of the Sick, 4:00 PM Vigil Mass December 18 Fourth Sunday of Advent (light three purple candles and one rose candle) Blessing of the Parish Tree, following 5:00 PM Mass
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Poor Box Envelopes can be found in a holder on the wall in back of church. Please place donations in the collection basket or drop off at the rectory. Thank you.
Did You Know? It is a tradition at St. Peter Parish that families bring their four can-dles for their home Advent wreaths to church the first Sunday of Advent to be blessed.
Everyone is invited to bring their candles on the First Sunday of Advent, (November 26/27) to be blessed for their Home Advent Wreath. The candles will be blessed at each Mass.
FAITH FACT
The History of the Advent Wreath
As we celebrate the First Sunday of Advent, this week’s Faith Fact discusses the history of the Advent wreath and provides a short, traditional prayer service for families lighting the wreath each evening. Copies are available in the back of church and on our parish and school websites.
“The greatest sin today is that men have lost the sense of sin." (Pope Pius XII)
An Examination of Conscience for Adults
Advent season is upon us...the perfect time to pre-pare our souls for the coming of Christ. The Sacra-ment of Penance offers the opportunity for clean-sing, conversion and renewal. God's infinite mercy is awaiting our response! Now is a good time to spend a few days reflecting, with the aid of the Holy Spirit, on how we have opposed God's will for us by performing a thorough, probing examination of conscience before approaching the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Limited copies of a pamphlet enti-tled "An Examination of Conscience for Adults" is available on the Advent table for those adults seek-ing a deeper, guided reflection.
It ’s HERE…. St. Peter Parish’s
Angel Tree You can Pick your special angel this weekend.
Participants are asked to put angel gifts in gift bags (with the angel chosen on the outside of the bag) and RETURN under the tree next weekend, Dec. 3 & 4
Please note: It is the only weekend for return-ing the angel tree gifts.
Do you want to make a cash donation?
Please make a check out to St. Peter Church and note Angel Tree at the bottom of the check. It may be left at the Rectory or mailed to St. Peter
Church at 125 E. 19th Ave. Covington, LA 70433.
Thank You for your generosity!
The First Friday and First Saturday Devotions to The Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary
The First Friday of each month was designated by our Savior Himself as a day to be consecrated to honoring His Sacred Heart. Attendance at the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is assuredly the best means of honoring and loving the adorable Heart of Jesus.
First Saturday Devotion … All are invited to join the Northshore Manresa Men’s Group on December 3rd, for First Saturday Devotion with Confessions beginning 7:45 a.m., Rosary at 8:00 a.m. and Mass at 8:30 a.m. Our Blessed Mother asked at Fatima for the First Saturday Devotion, saying it is a way of atoning for sins in the world, and promising that she would help at the hour of death anyone who keeps the devotion for five consecutive First Saturdays.
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Current Parish Events
Frequently Asked Questions??? RCIA Rite of Acceptance and Welcoming
What is the Rite of Acceptance into the Order of Catechumens? The Rite of Acceptance into the Order of Catechumens is for inquirers in the RCIA process who are preparing for baptism and are ready to publicly declare their intention to continue their journey toward becoming Catholic.
What is the Rite of Welcome? The Rite of Welcome is for inquirers who have been previously baptized in a Christian tradition and are ready to publicly declare their intention to continue their journey toward becoming Catholic.
What is the community’s role at this rite and when will the rite be celebrated? The parish community affirms that they are ready to help and support our RCIA/RCIC catechumens and candidates follow Christ. The Rite of Acceptance and Welcome will be celebrated at St. Peter Par-ish on Sunday, December 4th at the 11:30 AM Mass.
When are the Bibles we have donated given? At the Rite of Acceptance and Welcoming, the bibles are given to our catechumens and candidates. Thanks to the generosity of our parishioners, bibles are given to every adult and child in our RCIA/RCIC process as a gift from our parish community. Bibles donated for our Catholics in the process will be given to them at a special time during our weekly gathering.
The St. Peter Parish Adult Formation Committee invites everyone to an evening of “Growth in Faith”
Featuring
Sisters of the Holy Family Presenting
The Life and Ministry of Venerable Henriette Delille
Sunday , December 4th at 6:30 p.m. In Church
Presenters: Sister Marie Elizabeth Jerry - from St. Peter Parish
Sister Maria Gonzales Sister Geneva James
Reception following in St Mary's Hall.
A love offering will be accepted. For more information, please contact the rectory: 985.892.2422
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BAPTISMAL PREPARATION
St. Peter Baptismal Preparation for infants consists of one mandatory session, that par-ents and godparents are required to attend.
Parents are encouraged to call the rectory, 985.892.2422, three months before the expected birth date to register for class.
The next seminar is Wednesday, December 7th, from 6:00—7:15 p.m. in the Upper Room, 318 S. Jefferson Ave. The Rite of Baptism will be scheduled after the class has been attended and all documents are submitted.
CCRNO presents: Breathe - The Holy Spirit Teen and Young Adult Retreat January 6-8, 2017 - Landmark Hotel in Metairie Register with St. Peter Parish by going online at www.ccrno.org.
Deadline: Saturday, December 10
Cost is $170 per person which includes Lodging, Food & T-Shirt
Questions: please contact youth @ccrno.org or checkout our facebook page: CCRNO January Retreat
Pastoral Council News
Sincere Appreciation to the following who served as our St. Peter Parish Pastoral Council Executive Com-mittee for the 2015-2016 fiscal year:
Chair: Chris Combs Vice Chair: Gary St. Cyr Secretary: Melissa Pittman
Congratulations to the newly elected Executive Officers for 2016-2017 fiscal year:
Chair: Chris Combs Vice Chair: Gary St. Cyr Secretary: Courtney Dominique
Christmas Poinsettia Memorials
Christmas Poinsettias will once again grace St. Peter Church. If you would like to make a donation in memory of a deceased loved one, please drop your donation at the rectory or mail to:
St. Peter Church, Attn: Ruth Adams 125 E. 19th Ave., Covington, LA, 70433
All Memorials received by Tuesday, December 13th will be acknowledged in the Church bulletin Christmas Day. Your generosity is very much appreciated.
Join us for our annual
Blessing of the Baby Jesus
Sunday, December 11th
9:30 a.m. Mass
All families are invited to bring their baby Jesus from their home.
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Stewardship ....Our Way of Life at St. Peter Parish ONE GOD + ONE CHURCH + ONE FAMILY
Rosary Sign-up for The Holy Souls in Purgatory
Would you or your family like to sign-up to pray a ro-sary for “The Holy Souls in Purgatory”? All parishioners are invited to pray a rosary for the Souls in Purgatory during the year. This rosary may be said for your dear departed family mem-bers, friends, or even those unknown to you, whom you wish to include in this Act of Charity. The sign-up sheet is in the back of church. Thank you for shar-ing in this special gift to all the “Holy Souls in Purgatory”
Catholic Campaign for Human Development
Thank you for your contributions to the collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD)! Your gener-ous gifts will help CCHD break the cycle of poverty in the United States through better education, improved housing, and economic development. Through CCHD and its beneficiaries, we demonstrate Catholic social teaching and carry out Jesus’ mission to “bring glad tidings to the poor...to proclaim liberty to captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free” (Lk 4:18).
Rosary Sign-up for our Beloved Priests
Christ continues to love us and be present for us through the hands of His holy
priests! Fr. Otis and Fr. Bryan have offered their lives to God as a sacrifice for us, his people. They de-pend on our prayerful support to live faithfully their voca-tion in the midst of many challenges.
Please consider praying a Rosary, asking God for spe-cial graces for them to persevere in their priestly voca-tions. Sign-up sheets are in the back of Church. Thank You!
“The priesthood is the love of the heart of Jesus” ~ St. John Marie Vianney
First Sunday of Advent November 27: There is an Advent spirit in the heart of every human person. It is one of longing, of yearning for a fulfillment that somehow lies beyond ourselves; for we long for the coming of the Lord. As you put your gift in the St. Vincent de Paul Poor Box, your heart will discover the true meaning of Christmas as you help those who are suffering and poor to long for the coming of the Lord.
INVITATION FROM JESUS
You are invited to spend one hour of your choice with Jesus in the Adoration Chapel. Committed adorers are needed:
Tuesday: 9-10 a.m., Wednesday: 6-7 a.m., 8-9 a.m., 10-11 a.m. & 11 a.m.—noon, Saturday: 11 a.m.-noon, please call Barbara Fisher @ 985. 875.2011-H or 985.264.3318-C.
Saturday: Noon-1 p.m., call Marybelle @ 985.867.8563
Substitutes & Additional Adorers: Friday: 5-6 p.m. and all days, Noon-5 p.m., please call Marybelle @ 985.867.8563.
Substitutes & Additional Adorers: Any evening, 6 p.m.—11 p.m., please call Suzette @ 985.264.4641.
Thank you
The second collection next weekend, December 3rd & 4th, is for our Maintenance and Building Fund. Money collected will be used to fund various repair projects in our parish.
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Youth Events
St. Peter Young Adult Ministry [email protected]
Welcome to Virtues In Action! The way to Christ!
New Members are Always Welcome! Coordinator: Evan Corneille: 985. 892.8994
Web: www.stpeterparish.com Find us on Facebook!
R.O.C.K.
St. Peter Catholic Church Middle School &
Junior High Youth Ministry Check out the ROCK website at www.stpeterparish.com under the “Formation/Youth” section. 985.892.8994 E-
mail us at [email protected] Coordinator: Rafael Flores
November
Sun. 27th: Youth Mass: 4 p.m. Reconciliation, 5 p.m. Mass
December
Fri. 2nd: ROCK Christmas Caroling & Extravaganza @ YH 7-8 p.m. Caroling in the neighborhood 8-9 p.m. Christmas movie and hot chocolate
“And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this ROCK I will build my church, and the powers of death shall not prevail against it.” – Matthew 16:18
Taking On Radical Christian Holiness St. Peter’s High School Youth Group
[email protected] High School Youth Events for grades 8-12
(and at least 13 yrs.) Youth House is located at 402 S. Jefferson Ave.
For more information: Michelle Seghers or Ashley Gervais 985.892.8994
November
Sun. 27th: Youth Mass: 4 p.m. Confession/5 p.m. Mass Tues. 29th : Torch Adores 3:30-4:30 p.m. 4:30-6:30– p.m. - solicit Donations for FOL
December
Fri. 2nd: First Friday Feeding Frenzy: 6:30 a.m. Mass followed by breakfast at the YH Tues. 6th: Torch Adores 3:30-4:30 p.m. 4:30-6:30– p.m. - solicit Donations for FOL Sat. 10th: Torch Night 6-9:30 p.m. in YH Sat. 17th: Prayer Walk
For more information, join the T.O.R.C.H. Facebook group, or check us out under Youth Ministry at stpeterparish.com!
“Your are the light of the world. A city set on a mountain cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and then put it under a bushelbasket, it is set on a lampstand, where it gives light to all in the house. Just so, your light must shine be-fore others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father” -Matthew 5:14-16
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November
27th - - - - - - - - - - - No Prep I or II—Thanksgiving Break
Confirmation Calendar-Prep I, II & III
December 4th 6:30– 7:30 p.m. Prep I & II (St. Mary’s Hall)
11th 6:30-7:30 p.m. Prep I –last 2016 class Prep II—last class
January 8th 6:30– 7:30 p.m. Prep I (St. Mary’s Hall)
15th 6:30-7:30 p.m. Prep III Registration & Parents’ Meeting– Location TBA
19th 6:30– 7:30 p.m. Prep III Late Registration & Parents’ Meeting– Location TBA
22nd 6:30-7:30 p.m. Prep I & Prep III (St. Mary’s Hall)
29th 6:30– 7:30 p.m. Prep I & Prep III (St. Mary’s Hall)
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Men’s Morning of Reflection First Saturday of the Month:
December 3rd
7:00 a.m. Arrival and Social 7:30 a.m. Reflection and Meditation 8:30 a.m. Eucharistic Adoration 9:00 a.m. Mass
Opening Prayer and Reflection presented by a Legionaires of Christ, Priest. Priests available for confession and spiritual direction.
Mary Queen of Peace Church, 1501 W. Causeway Approach, Mandeville, 70471
Looking for a First Friday Evening Mass?
Most Holy Trinity celebrates a 7 p.m. Mass on First Fridays.
From Hwy. 190, take the Judge Tanner
exit to 501 Holy Trinity Dr.
From the St. Peter Catholic School weekly newsletter: November 16, 2016
Dear St. Peter Families,
A Night at the Oscars Green and Blue Gala 2016 was a wonderful and fun-filled success! It was a blast to be with so many joyful people throughout the night. We even had a few movie stars and su-perheroes make appearances. Before the excitement kicks in for the week off of school, I want to sincerely thank all the volunteers, sponsors, parents, teachers, and staff that made this past Gala a great evening to be together.
On Monday, we honored all of the veterans for our Veterans Day assembly. We were blessed with many parent, grandparent and family veterans at the assembly, and our Student Council did a great job recognizing all veterans who have served our country. We are incredibly grateful for their sacrifices to protect our country and freedom.
When we return from our break, we will be launching our Annual Fund Drive with the Archdiocesan #iGiveCatholic online giv-ing drive on Tuesday, November 29th. Last year, a total of 112 parishes, schools and ministries participated in the event, and $1,357,270.68 was raised. Out of 2867 donations, 111 were designated for our school, and another 22 gave to St. Peter Parish. This means that over 4.5% of all generous donors gave to St. Peter. Our families have been incredibly generous over recent years. #iGiveCatholic is designed to be an opportunity to support Catholic parishes, schools and ministries during the busiest shopping week of the year. Please consider donating during the #iGiveCatholic event for St. Peter Catholic School or emailing family or friends who would give to support our Catholic education.
I have very much enjoyed spending so much time with our families during our recent school events. Thank you all for the sacri-fices you make to provide a Catholic education to your children. I hope you have a safe, family-filled Thanksgiving week!
God alone, Michael Kraus
In the Archdiocese
Advent Morning of Reflection Presider: Archbishop Alfred Hughes Saturday, December 10th Registration begins at 8:45 a.m. Presentations begin at 9:00 a.m. Quiet Prayer Sacrament of Reconciliation 11:30 a.m. Mass
National Votive Shrine of Our Lady of Prompt Succor 2701 State St., New Orleans, 70118
For information: 504.615.1469/[email protected]
Reminder - St. Peter Parish Contribution As we enter the final months of the 2016 year, we remind current school families and parish families who will be applying for admission for the next school year, that the support fee to St. Peter Parish is $450 per year, paid in full by December 31, 2016. This is the support fee that applies to 2017-2018 tuition and what is considered when reviewing new applicant families for SUPPORTING status. Please contact Karen Van Zandt. [email protected] for additional information.
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CHURCH NAME & ADDRESS: St. Peter Catholic Church 125 E. Nineteenth Avenue Covington, LA 70433 CHURCH PHONE: 985-892-2422 CONTACT PERSON: Mary Frances/Ruth Adams SOFTWARE Microsoft Publisher® 2007 Adobe Acrobat 9.0® Standard Windows 7 PRINTER Canon MF8000 Series UFRII LT NUMBER OF PAGES SENT Cover + 12 text pages + this page = 14 (3 ad pages) SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION November 27, 2016 TRANSMISSION TIME Monday @ Noon SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS