Saturday Vigil: 5:00 pm Sunday: 8:00 am, 10:30 am, 12:10 pm, and 5:00 pm

Daily Mass: Monday - Thursday 8:00 am Friday and Saturday 9:00 am

Holy Days: 9:00 am, 12:10 am, and 7:00 pm Morning Prayer: 15 minutes before morning Mass

Holy Family Perpetual Adoration Chapel Adorers are with Our Lord 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Outdoor Stations of the Cross 24 hours, 7 days a week

PASTORAL OFFICE 2700 EAST FOURTH STREET, GREENVILLE

NORTH CAROLINA 27858-1712

Parish Office: 252.757.3259 • Fax: 252.752.1499

Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Parish website: www.saintpetercatholicchurch.org

Email: parishoffice@spccnc.org

Saint Peter Catholic School: 252.752.3529

School website: www.stpeterscatholicschool.com

Catholic Charities: 252.355.5111

PARISH STAFF

Pastor ~ Rev. Jim Buchholz, x 205

Parochial Vicar ~ Rev. Ian VanHeusen, x 212

Deacon ~ Art Schneider, x 206

SPCS Principal ~ Doug Jones 252.752.3529

Parish Bookkeeper ~ Carmen Bradley, x 203

Parish Secretary ~ Jennifer Loesner, x 201

Director of Music ~ Michael Vetrano, x 215

R.C.I.A. Coordinator ~ Carolyn Morris, x 220

Director of YFF & Sacramental Preparation

Anne Vamos, x 231

High School Youth Minister

Lisa Shepherd, x 202

Middle School Youth Minister

Amy Moore x 201

Director of Stewardship/Advancement

Susan Jones, x 204

Facility Director ~ Steve Moore, x 210

Parish Council Chair ~ Attila Vamos

Finance Council Chair ~ John Farley

Sacrament of Penance: Saturday 9:30 AM and 4:00‒4:30 PM or upon request.

Sacrament of Matrimony: The couple must speak with a parish priest at least six months before the wedding.

Sacrament of Baptism: Masses or privately as requested by the parents. One parent must be a practicing Catholic. Baptismal preparation program may be required.

Anointing of the Sick: Please contact the Parish Office

Hospital Visits: When parishioners are in the hospital, please give us a call so a priest can visit.

NEW PARISHIONERS - WELCOME Please call or stop by the church office to register

PETER’S WAY Religious Articles Store located beside Parish Hall

Hours: Before and after weekend Masses

Saint Peter ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

Parish Founded 1884

Present Church Built 1991

CELEBRATION OF THE MASS

Sunday, March 25, 2018 Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord

THIS WEEK’S PARISH ACTIVITIES

Sunday, March 25 9 am - 2 pm Blood Drive ~ SLC 9:10 am YFF ~ in classrooms 6:00-7:45 pm HSM program - SLC 6:00 - 7:45 pm MSM Merge Night Monday, March 26 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Handbell rehearsal Tuesday, March 27 Wednesday, March 28 4:00 pm Joyful Noise rehearsal 6:00 pm Cantor Rehearsal 7:00 pm Cantate Choir rehearsal 7:00 pm- 9:00 pm Confirmation Prep Class Thursday, March 29 Parish Office closes at Noon 9:00 am Creative Fellowship Craft meeting-SLC 7:30 pm The Sacred Triduum Friday, March 30 Parish Office & Schools Closed 3:00 pm Celebration of the Passion of the Lord Saturday, March 31 Confessions by appointment only 9:00 am Easter Egg Hunt ~ SPCS playground Sunday, April 1 Easter Sunday

STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE

“What shall I render to the Lord for all his bounty to me?” Psalms 116:12

Offertory Collection for March 2018 March 4…………………………………….......$16,050.95 March 11…………………………….……...….$18,026.25 March 18…..…………………...…………....…$13,745.75 March 25……………………………….........…$ Month to Date……………………......……......$

March Offertory Goal …………….……….....$66,425.24 JP2 Catholic High School (Mar. 3/4)..............$1,822.55 Saint Peter Catholic School (Mar.10/11) .…...$1,697.89 Catholic Relief Services Mar. 17/18……...…..$937.90 2nd Collection Mar. 24/25: For the Poor Good Friday Collection (March 30): Holy Land 2nd Collection next weekend (Easter): Priest Retirement

MASS SCHEDULES, READINGS, AND INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK

Monday, March 26 Is 42:1-7 Ps 27:1, 2, 3, 13-14 Jn 12:1-11 7:15 am: Sr. Germaine Nguyen, RIP 6:00 pm: Patsy Licardi, RIP Tuesday, March 27 Is 49:1-6 Ps 71:1-2, 3-4a, 5ab-6ab, 15 and 17 Jn 13:21-33, 36-38 7:15 am: Jane Poston, RIP Wednesday, March 28 Is 50:4-9a Ps 69:8-10, 21-22, 31 and 33-34 Mt 26:14-25 7:15 am: Jane Poston, RIP Thursday, March 29 Ex 12:1-8, 11-14 Ps 116:12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18 1 Cor 11:23-26/Jn 13:1-15 Holy Thursday 7:30 pm: Mark Blair, RIP Friday, March 30 Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion Is 52:13--53:12 Ps 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-16, 17, 25 Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9 Jn 18:1--19:42 Saturday, March 31 Easter Sunday - The Resurrection of the Lord - At the Easter Vigil in the Holy Night of Easter Gn 1:1--2:2 Ps 104 (104 [103] or 33 [32] Gn 22:1-18 or 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18, Ps 16[15] Ex 14:15-15;1 Canticle Ex 15 Is 54:5-14 Ps (30 [29]) Is 55:11 canticle Is 12 Bar 3:9-12, 31-4:4 Ps (19{18}) Ez 36:16-28 Ps (43-43[41-42]) Epistle: Rm 6:3-11 8:30pm: Subdeacon Chuck and Marie VanHeusen

Sunday, April 1

Easter Sunday - The Resurrection of the Lord - The Mass of Easter Day Acts 10:34a, 37-43 Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23 Col 3:1-4 Jn 20:1-9 8:00 am: Helen Buchholz

10:30 am: Pamela Cummings, RIP (Church)

10:30am: Francis & Ruth Uebler (SLC)

12:10 pm: For the People

There will be NO 5:00 pm Mass on Easter

PRAY FOR OUR SICK AND DECEASED Richard Bachman, Rosalie Rogers, Patricia Rowe, Tom Butler, Isolean Biggs, Dan Blair, Jerome Brinzo, Susan Laurion, Larry Lovas, Tom Martin, Ralph Mazzei, John Mitchell, Daniel O’Callaghan, Donald Octigan, Jackie

Tucci, Peter & Betty Olliver, JoAnne Pavlic, Pat Pickford, Bob Saieed, Deb Buckhout, Jean Qualliotine, Tom & David

Wagner, Gage Hewson, Laurie Buczak, Randy Parker, Lou Baron

Names will be removed after one month. Call the church office to add a name.

Parish Office Hours for Holy and Easter Week

March 29 ~ Holy Thursday: 8:30 am - 12:00 noon

March 30 ~ Good Friday: Closed

April 2 ~ Easter Monday: Closed

April 3 ~ Easter Tuesday: Closed

Saint Peter Catholic School

Holy Thursday: 1/2 Day

Good Friday: Closed

April 2 - April 6: Easter Break

JPII Catholic High School Closed: Holy Thursday & Good Friday

April 2 - April 6: Easter Break

Holy Week

Monday, March 26 ~ Daily Mass:

7:15 am & 6:00 pm

Tuesday, March 27 ~ Daily Mass:

7:15 am

Chrism Mass 2:00 pm

Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral, Raleigh

Wednesday, March 28~ Daily Mass: 7:15 am

Thursday, March 29

THE SACRED TRIDUUM

Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper 7:30 pm

Friday, March 30

Stations of the Cross: 12:15 pm

Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion

3:00 pm

Saturday, March 31

Easter Vigil Mass: 8:30 pm

Sunday, April 1:

Easter Sunday Masses:

8:00 am,10:30(2),12:10 pm

There is No 5 pm Mass

on Easter Sunday

Holy Thursday & Outdoor Stations

Sign-up sheets for

Holy Thursday & Outdoor Stations of the Cross on Good Friday are in the Narthex. Please sign up for

Holy Thursday times for prayer and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament (9pm to midnight).

If you would like to participate in the Outdoor Stations of the Cross on Good Friday (Reader or carry Cross) please

sign up. Service begins at 12:15; those participating are asked to come no later than noon for assignments.

Reverence in the Church - Why? Part 2

The highest and greatest reverence is due to the Holy Eucharist When it comes to the House of God, and the Holy Eucharist in the tabernacle, the dignity of the Person we speak of is One who is INFINITE, God Himself. Therefore, the greatest reverence we can give is reserved for Jesus Christ Himself in the Holy Eucharist.

Baptism received before Eucharist Jesus Christ gave His Church seven Sacraments which can only be received with the faith and the reverence we owe them unless we are first baptized. By Baptism, we are made a member of the Church. Baptism admits us to the Church and new life in Christ. That is why each time we enter the church building, a sacred place, we are to bless ourselves with Holy Water. Holy Water is the sacramental symbol of our Baptism into the Church. We use it as a reminder of Baptism and a means of sanctification. Take your time blessing yourself to recall its meaning of Baptism.

Genuflection, an Act of Reverence and Adoration Just before entering the pew, one should genuflect. Genuflection is the bending of the knee to the floor as an act of reverence (providing you are physically able. Otherwise bow your head slightly) . You are showing adoration to Jesus Christ who is present in the tabernacle. Also, when you pass before the Most Blessed Sacrament (Jesus) in the tabernacle, you should also genuflect.

Kneeling in Silent Adoration Kneeling is a gesture or act of adoration. After we enter the pew, one should spend a short time kneeling in prayer even though the Mass may not begin for a few minutes. If you are unable to kneel, still spend time in silence to reflect before the Mass begins.

This time before Mass is not for socialization. We should remain silent. The tradition of the Catholic Church is to retain silence in reverence for the real presence of Jesus Christ and the House of God. Set a good example to remind others. Jesus gave His life for us. Can we not give him one hour?

PERPETUAL ADORATION OF

OUR LORD, And You!!

From Vultus Christi

Our Lord says: I remain unknown. I am left alone.

Even those who claim to profess the mystery of My real presence in the Sacrament of the Altar forsake Me. I am treated with a terrible indiffer-

ence, with coldness, and with a lack of respect that causes the Angels to weep because they cannot offer me

reparation for the coldness and indifference of human hearts.

ONLY MAN CAN MAKE

REPARATIONS FOR MAN!

To join the Adoration Ministry

Jim/Martha Coyne 252.414.8389

Vernon/Joanne Dunn 252.321.5896

or 252.355.3628

Our Catholic Faith

YFF meets this Sunday 3/25 in the classrooms! We will be on Easter break on 4/1 and 4/8. Have a wonderful Easter with your families! This class we are learning about...

• Kindergarteners and first graders will learn more about Holy Week.

• Students preparing for First Communion will talk about the True Presence of Christ in the Eucharist.

• Third graders will learn more about Jesus’ life and Resurrection.

• Fourth and Fifth graders will be talking about Good Friday and reading the Passion.

Confirmation Preparation

Teen candidates preparing for Confirmation will meet in the classroom on Wednesday 3/28 from 7:00-9:00 PM!

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL SAVE THE DATE!!! VBS at Saint Peter Church will be JULY 9th-13th. We are SHIPWRECKED and rescued by Jesus! Registration coming soon! Questions? Email saintpetersdre@gmail.com or call 252. 702.7660.

3/25: Merge 6-7:45pm - The Power of Prayer Remember to light your prayer candle during Lent!

For more information about Middle School Ministry & upcoming events, be sure to check your email & our Facebook page. If you are not receiving emails, would like to be on the list or if you have questions, contact: Amy Moore at (252) 412-6586 or stpetermsm@gmail.com

Lenten Challenge: 3/25: program 6-7:45pm SLC...”Teen Testimony Time” Come support one of your own as they share their testimony with you . Last HSM until after Easter break!

Who will join our parish family this Easter?

We have 7 Elect, 13 Candidates, and 2 Confirmands. The RCIA catechists and team offer our thanks to all

those present for the Masses for the past four Sundays, and our parish community as a whole, who prayed for

and with our elect and candidates during the RCIA Scrutinies. Please continue to pray for our elect and

candidates as they enter their final week of preparation for the sacraments of initiation.

Youth Faith Formation & Sacraments

Middle School Youth Ministry

High School Youth Ministry

RCIA

Pro life – pro civil society: It’s time to ban the dismemberment procedure in NC.

Please contact Senators Berger and Rabon and your own senator to support Senate Bill 425, The Unborn Child

Protection From Dismemberment Abortion Act; go to www/rianglerighttolife.org

- then click on tab “Take Action”…then click on “NC Legislation – SB425.” In 2016 - 3,746 NC babies (13 to 24 weeks gestation) – suffered this procedure (pain can be felt

at 20 weeks gestation). More questions – contact kathleensiemer@embarqmail.com

The 15th annual Ignited By Truth Catholic Conference will be

held on April 28th at Reynolds Coliseum on the NC State

Campus, Raleigh. The Saturday program includes 5 renowned

speakers: Dr. Scott Hahn, Fr. Robert Spitzer, Fr. Donald

Calloway, Mark Hart, and Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers. Unique

tracks are offered for middle and high school students. Vigil

Mass with Bishop Zarama. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10

for students. Free Young Adult (18+) evening social, followed by

a concert with Dana Catherine and Mathias Michael for all. New

this year is an evening in Spanish with Fr. Rafael Capó and

concert with Darwin Lechler. Purchase your tickets while they

last; visit IgnitedByTruth.org or call 919-789-1428.

Parish Office News

Volunteer Schedule

Team 1 5pm)

Michelle LaHair

Team 6(8:00 am)

Mattie Moye Bridgers

Team 3 10:30 am)

Ruth Honeycutt &

Gert Cunningham

Team 4 (12:10 pm)

Ann & Tom Butler

Gift Cards available Before & After

Masses on:

Saturday, April 7

5:00 pm

Sunday, April 8

8:00 am, 10:30am

And BEFORE Mass on

Sunday at 12:10 pm

LOOK FOR TRAINING DATES AFTER EASTER FOR:

These will be MANDATORY.

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (appointed by the Bishop before serving)

As per the Diocese of Raleigh: must by sixteen or older, received the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist), and are in good standing with the Church. Term limit of five years with option of five year renewal. Renewal is not automatic.

Lectors, Ushers, Altar Servers

Safe Environment

(2018 renewals must be done by November 2018)

Saint Peter

Catholic School

Open Enrollment and accepting applications

Pre-K through 7th Grade for 2018-2019 school year.

Everything we do is focused

through the lens of our shared Catholic faith

Finances should not stand

between any faithful Catholic

family and our school. Tuition Assistance is available to qualifying families with a

legitimate need.

Schedule a personal tour by calling the school at:

252.752.3529

Advantages of a Catholic school education • On national and standardized tests, Catholic schools consistently outperform public and other private schools by as much as

20 percentage points.

• National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) results for the Technology and Engineering Literacy (TEL) assessments show Catholic school students were “at or above proficient” scoring 60 percent and public schools scoring 40 percent. In basic overall achievement, Catholic schools stand at 93 percent and public schools at 83 percent.

• Catholic schools are 37 of the 50 private and religious schools recognized as National Blue Ribbon schools in 2017.

• Catholic school students are more likely to pray daily.

• Catholic school students attend church more regularly and retain a Catholic identity as an adult.

• Thirty-four percent of Catholic elementary school graduates and 39 percent of Catholic secondary school graduates continue to practice Catholicism into adulthood.

This is compared to five percent of Catholics who did not attend Catholic schools.

References: Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA), Why U.S. Catholics Should Be Proud, Vol 21, No 3, Winter 2016; Sander, W. (1996), Catholic Schools: Private and Social Effects; Jeynes, W.H. (2007), Religion, Intact Families, & the Achievement Gap, Interdisciplinary Journal of Research on Religion;

McDonald, Dale, PBVM. Ph.D. and Margaret Schultz, Annual Statistical Report 2016-2017, National Catholic Educational Association (NCA), 2017.

Thank you from March With The Saints! Thank you to all

those that attended this weekend’s March With The Saints fundraiser for JPII.

Thank you to vendors for their generous contributions and a

special thank you to the March with the Saints Committee for once again making MWTS a

huge success!

Parish Ministry News, Events, & Save the Date!

2018 SPRING CRAFT FESTIVAL Spaces still available for Vendors!!

Reserve your spot today!

$30 fee includes table

Rental proceeds are used for Saint Peter Parish

Saturday, May 12th 9:00a.m.—4:00 p.m.

Spiritual Life Center

Sponsored by the Saint Peter Creative Fellowship Craft Group

For more information contact

Fanny Flower (252)756-1678

Turn Over a New Leaf

Book Club

The Book for April will be Perfectly Yourself by Matthew Kelly.

It was the Christmas gift from Father Jim and Father Ian. Meetings take place at the home of Mark and

Margie Dellasega, starting at 7 PM with a Rosary followed by discussion of the book. For further

information, 252.916.4393 or the church office. New members are most welcome!

Search Retreat for 10-12 Graders

April 27-29, 2018 (Search 190)

Camp Rockfish, Parkton, NC

(near Fayetteville)

Don't miss this opportunity to interact and share your faith with other Catholic teenagers from across the Diocese of Raleigh. “Search” is a peer-led retreat spon-sored by the Diocese of Raleigh, which has touched the lives of teenagers for more than 40 years.

To register for Search 190: raldic.configio.com/go/search-190. The final day to register is April 22.

Cost for the Search weekend is $120; however, no one is denied participation because of inability to pay. Financial assistance is available .Please work with your parish.

Adult chaperones must be 25 years old and Safe Envi-ronment trained. The cost for adults is covered.

For more information, please contact the diocesan direc-tors of Search: Monique and Joe Wertis at (919) 426-6608 or (919) 520-7059

Come Celebrate the Risen Christ

At a Parish Wide

EASTER EGG HUNT*

Saturday, March 31st at 9:00 a.m.

Located at SPCS Playground

*Individually wrapped candy donations are graciously accepted at the Parish office. BRING YOUR OWN BASKET

Questions? saintpetersdre@gmail.com

Dine Around at Texas Road House

Benefiting John Paul II Catholic High School

Monday April 9th 4 pm to 10 pm

Cross "make dinner" off your to-do list and help raise money for JPII by

attending the April Dine Around

Present the flyer on the Painless Fundraisers page to your server for JPII to re-

ceive 10% of your total food purchase.

Go to:

https://www.jp2highschool.com/painless-fundraisers.html to print your flyer!

Knights of Columbus State Raffle

$5.00 per ticket

See a Knight for tickets

1st Prize $5,000 Cash 2nd Prize $4,000 Cash

3rd Prize $500 Cash 4th Prize $500 Cash

5th Prize $400 Cash 6th Prize $400 Cash

7th Prize $200 Cash

Drawing is May 5, 2018

Last Chance for Easter Flowers and Plants A TRADITION AT SAINT PETER CATHOLIC CHURCH

Please share in beautifying our church for Easter. Remembrance may be made in memory or honor of your family members and friends.

Use the form below or the Flower Offering Envelope.

The suggested donation is $10.00 per remembrance Place envelope/form with payment in the collection basket or return to the Parish Office no later than

Monday, March 26th. The names will be printed in the parish bulletin. This is a wonderful way to remember

loved ones, honor friends, and offer thanksgiving to God for prayers answered and blessings received. Please print

Memorials (for the deceased):

1. _____________________________________

2. _____________________________________

3. _____________________________________

Honorees (for the living):

1. _____________________________________

2. _____________________________________

3. _____________________________________

Name of Donor:__________________________________________ Phone: _________________________

Total number of plants: ____________ $10 each = ___________________

Make checks payable to Saint Peter Catholic Church

2018 Bishop’s Annual Appeal

5 weeks in and we are at 78% of our goal !

SO CLOSE! $27,480 to reach our Parish Goal of

$124,674

$97,194 pledged/money collected

399 donors, 25% Participation

One-Time Gift: check (payable to BAA), credit,/debit card

Pledge: can be paid over10 months

Contributions are fully tax deductible

Donate online at BAA.DioceseOfRaleigh.org.

100% rebate to our Parish on every dollar collected over our goal

Prayers count towards participation goal if you are unable to give. Check the box that you will offer a prayer.

Thank you for your generosity! Return your envelope to the office/collection basket/box in Narthex

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Parish Goal

$124,674

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Pay your bills online? Why not your Offertory and Special Collections!

• No more forgetting!

• Stabilizes our Parish & your household budget

• SAFE, SECURE, and CONVENIENT!

• Set up recurring donations

Donate from your Smart Phone or Computer

Click the button on our website

Download our Parish App. Are you using Our Parish App? Don't be left out! It's easy to use.

Go to myparishapp.com or text the word

APP to 88202. A link to the App will be

sent to you and you can down load it on

any I-pad, IPhone, or Android!

Get connected and see how you can grow

in your Catholic faith and stay up dated on

our Saint Peter Parish events!

25%

Parish

Participation

Almost 78% Of Parish Goal Met