“Heart for God, Hands for Others”

"Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others." -Phil 2:4

ST. PETER CATHOLIC CHURCH OFFICE STAFF Parish Office .......... ..................................................................822-6000 Kathy Hardesty...... Bookkeeper ............................................822-6033 Leslie Steinwachs ... Parish Secretary ....................................822-6025 Richard Gonzales .. Maintenance & A/V .............................822-6004 Rick Grinstead ........ DRE / Youth Minister ............................822-6007 Ruth Grinstead ....... Adult Religious Ed. Coord./ruth.g@stpeterdeland.org Kelly Mucci .............. Music Director ........................................822-6035 Kelly O’Leary ......... Bulletin Coordinator..bulletin@stpeterdeland.org Dr. Gonzalez .......... Catholic Charities Counselor…..386-259-0647

{Available on Tuesday & Friday by Appointment Only}

ST. PETER CATHOLIC SCHOOL STAFF Peter Randlov......... Principal ..................................................822-6010 Madeline Olmeda . Secretary ................................................822-6010 Denise Murray........ Registrar ..................................................822-6010

CLERGY

Pastor: Rev. Thomas Connery

Associate Pastors: Fr. Hilario Rivera Assisting Pastor:

Rev. Frank Zammit DEACONS:

Robert Kinsey Robert LaPlante Gerard Smith

Chester DeMarsh Edward Rinderle

Esteban Ortiz

MASS SCHEDULE

SATURDAYS: 4:00pm (English)

SUNDAYS: 7:30am, 9:00am

10:30a (Nursery Avail.), 12:00pm,

1:30pm (Spanish), 5:30pm (Youth Mass)

EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT:

SATURDAYS: 3:00pm - 4:00pm

SUNDAYS: 4:30pm - 5:30pm

CONFESSIONS SATURDAY: 12:00 Noon or by appointment

DAILY MASS: 8:15am

WEDNESDAYS: 12:00pm

Communion Service

THURSDAYS: 7:00pm (Spanish)

1st FRIDAYS: 6:30am & 8:15am

PRAY THE ROSARY:

ROSARY & BENEDICTION Monday Nights 7:00pm

in the Church

DAILY ROSARY & CHAPLET OF

DIVINE MERCY before 8:15am Mass

at 7:30am

DAILY ROSARY after 8:15am Mass

in the Church

In gratitude for all that God has given us, we joyfully share from our treasure:

REGULAR COLLECTION: $ N/A ENHANCEMENT FUND: $ N/A

Feast of the Holy Family “Beloved, see what love the Father has bestowed on us that we may be called the children of God.” (1 JOHN 3:1) During this season of giving, let’s also remember the gifts that God has given to us, including the gift of making us His children. Are we as grateful for that wonderful gift as we are for all the material gifts we have received? How do we show our gratitude to God for the gifts He gives to us all year?

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

“Forming deeply committed

Catholics living the Gospel.”

Worship Regularly Pray Often

Serve Others

STEWARDSHIP ~ 12.23.12

Once again I would like to thank you for the tremendous effort so many of you have shown in keeping your commitment to financially support this parish. Our income has increased significantly due to the large response from this caring, ded-icated community. I realize this has been a sacrifice for many of you but such a fi-nancial commitment is helping us address the many needs facing our parish today.

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St. Peter Catholic Church 359 W. New York Avenue, DeLand, FL 32720 www.stpeterdeland.org

DECEMBER 30, 2012

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 30 7:30a

Frank Cola Joseph Maxwell

9:00a Mary Porcelli Bill Ferrara

10:30a Rosann Pollack Carmen Basillio

12:00p Jacque Maxwell

James Leslie Phillips 5:30p

St. Peter Parishioners

31 8:15a

Bob Martinez Claudia Porter

4:00p Joseph Maxwell

Libby Bolin

01 7:30a Roy C. Simms

10:00a Joe Riberio

02 8:15a Elizabeth Brennan

Fred Vahey

03 8:15a Jacque Chelberan Joseph Maxwell

04 6:30a

Bryce Bolin Christopher Bolin

8:15a

Chester Kazmierczak Mary Ann Gray

05 8:15a

Nicola Forgione Stevin Lewis

4:00p Maria & Gonzala

Alejandro Steve Nagy

MASS INTENTIONS & CALENDAR FOR WEEK OF DEC. 30TH - JAN. 05TH

(Special Intentions)

Unexpected guests were on the way, and my mother, an impeccable housekeeper, rushed around straightening up. She put my father and brother to work cleaning the guest bathroom. Later, when she went to inspect it, she was surprised that the once-cluttered room had been tidied up so quickly. Then she saw the note on the closed shower curtains. It read "Thank you for not looking in the bathtub." (Reader’s Digest)

I hope you are recovering from the Christmas holidays knowing that we still have New Year’s on the horizon. Today we celebrate the feast of Holy Family- Jesus, Mary and Joseph, literally the perfect family. They never argued. Dad was never grouchy and Mom was always so agreeable and what can you say about their child? We may admire them but doubtless that we can match them. We just have too many quirks and weaknesses. We are just too human. Like the above situation we do a good job hiding our failings from others. The arguments, the bickering the mistakes and failures we try to keep out of others sight “thank you for not looking in the bathtub”. Those shortcomings are the stuff that make up families. We are not perfect. We do our best and sometimes not even that. Though imperfect our families should be places of acceptance, not enabling but of challenge. We encourage each other to be the best that we can be. Our families are places of forgiveness, offering and receiving it. Don’t let grudges and ill will take up residence at your home. Of course our families are places of love, not a mushy sentimental feeling that comes out for the holiday but is part of the fabric of your home. Love that puts the other person first, a love that sacrifices and a love gives of its time. May the Holy Family bless your family imperfect as it may be. Be at peace knowing that God does not look inside the bathtub, but inside your heart.

Our deepest sympathies go out to the family of: Carol Siedling

Church Office will be closed on the following days:

December 31st - January 1st

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REMEMBER IN PRAYER

The New Year will bring challenges to many families in Volusia County. Please join us in trying to ease hunger in DeLand.

Your donations make a huge difference. Blessings to all and know how special you are.

ST. PETER’S FOOD PANTRY

Pledges to date: $1,312,219.85 Thanks to all who have made a gift offering. We have nearly 25 % participation. If you haven't as yet would you consider giving to the

Catholic Appeal. Let’s have at least 25 percent participation. Thank you so much!

HOURS NEEDED TO BE FILLED: Sunday 7-8am, 11am-12pm,

5-6pm, 9-10pm; Thursday 4-5am; and Sat. 9-10am, 4-5pm

Thank you for your time & generosity!

ADORATION CHAPEL

K OF C BASKETBALL FREE THROW

Please take a moment today to connect with St. Peter Catholic Church on Facebook.

There, we'll share upcoming news and event information, as well as inspiration that will help

you get through your busy days. www.facebook.com/StPeterCatholic

ST. PETER IS ON FACEBOOK

Knights of Columbus West Volusia Council # 6274

The Knights of Columbus will have our Annual Basketball Free Throw Event on

January 5th 2013 at Saint Peters Catholic Church

There are five boy and girl age divisions 10 thru 14 years old. Registration time begins at 10:00 Am. Winners advance to the district finals which will be announced at the events conclusion. Come out and join us for a fun filled event. For further information please feel free to call John Stanberry at 386-717-3198; hope to see you there.

Anne Marie O'Connor, Baby Reese Kandrac, Baby Wyatt Ewen, Carmen Garcia, Carol Suszek, Chuck & Marge Smith, Cynthia Streb, Dale Papineau, Denise Bateman, Donald Gooden, Duncan McMahon, Edward Dolan, Elaine Waidelich, Erin O'Connor, Ethel Platte, Francis Melody, Frank Sclafani, Frankie Miller, George Call, George Fetter, Helen Sharpe, Holly Serrao, Jim Lampe, John Eidt, John Larson, John Ross Smith, Julie Colon, Kathleen Hoffman, Kathy Knox, Leo Bertholf, Linda & Don Littlefield, Linda Taber, Margaret Hackett, Mary Foley Moran, Mason Smith, Mike Mading, Nao-mi & Izzy Feliciano, Patricia Wood, Paunny Brandt, Peggy Kazmierczak, Ralph Anzvino, Ray Short, Regina Call, Roy Hunter, Ruth Zimmerman, Sensei Ginger Mark, Shirley Eiflander, Stacie Hern, Steve Cole, Terri Colon, Theresa Marche-se, Thomas Kinsey, Tom & Sue Channels, Tommy Kneitel, Trish Thompson, Vida Bleiweiss, William J. Robedee, Deacon Chester DeMarsh

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The Diocese of Orlando requires ALL VOLUNTEERS MUST HAVE FINGERPRINTING/BACKGROUND SCREENING. To make an appointment, go directly to the Diocese of Orlando website: www.orlandodiocese.org

1) Select: Employment 2) Select: Fingerprint/background screening 3) Follow their directions including the Safe Environment Video & Test instructions, selecting an appointment location and make your payment. The fee is $50.00 and your clearance is good for 5 Years.

The Diocese of Orlando will inform the Church or School of your clearance after the fingerprint/background screening and the video & test are completed and processed.

St. Peter Catholic Church 359 W. New York Avenue, DeLand, FL 32720 www.stpeterdeland.org

DECEMBER 30, 2012

WELCOME LUNCHEON FOR All New Parishioners who have joined St. Peter’s Church are invited to join

Father Tom for a welcoming lunch on Sunday, January 13th.

This will be held in the Alpha Omega Room at 1PM.

Please RSVP to Glenda Low at 386-736-6555.

We will be having our annual Ministry Banner Parade the weekend of Jan 5/6. Please have your Ministry Banner to the back of the Church by 3:45 PM on Saturday January 5. In addition please arrange to have a member of your ministry carry the banner at the beginning of each Mass.

Need a blank banner? Contact Leslie at the Church office. Thank you.

MEN Take a little extra time to prepare

for Advent this year Join us at 6:30 AM in Alpha/Omega

for a Fresh Start to your day. Break open the Word of God and join

with the other Men of the Parish

ATTENTION ALL MINISTRY LEADERS

To all our visitors at St Peter: We're so blessed you joined us for this Christmas season. If you have any questions or would like information on our Church, please contact Glenda Low, Hospitality Ministry at 386-736-6555.

HOSPITALITY MINISTRY

We need some good stewards who will share their time in running the screens during our liturgies. Don't be timid there will be training and we will have patience. We know how valuable they are and how they enhance our liturgy so please assist us. Interested call Fr. Tom, thanks.

HELP NEEDED - GOOD STEWARDS

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Al Perrotta Albert & Lisa Albrecht Alice & Armando Discefolo Ande Schuttaine Angelo Macchia Ann Christensen Anna & Nickolas Macchia Anne Armand Arlene Santmyer Artie Cola August Wm. Oepen Bello-Russo Family Betty Cuzzo Bill Christensen Bill Herbst Brennan Family Carmen Anzivino Carol Gilbontser Cassidy Ellen Sortino Celia Rios Cerabme-Carey Family Charles Schmid Charles, Anna, Victor Smith CHB, EJC, MM, LMc, SB, RB, MW, MB Cleo Birch Cleo Snyder Craig Potter Danielle Lowry Darlene Boisse Dave & Mike Burke David Staves-Son Debbie Hennen Deceased Almas Family Deceased Godfrey Family Deceased memebers of Williams Family Deceased Ryan Family Dee Dee Donald Musshafan Donna Boisse Spier Dora Caggiano Dorothy & Lester Godfrey Dorothy Gage Dottie O'Brien Edna & John Argendorf Edward & Alexina neilly Edward Rosa Elaine Curtis Ella Todd Ely-Stoppenbach Family Emmanuel Schuttaine Flanigan Family Florence Quinn Florence Sprouse

Fran Ackley Frank Beyer Frank Cola, Sr. Fred Gomears Fred Pike George Pellitier Gloria Wilson Harold Kenworthy Harriet Manore Harrison & Mary Beach Helen O'connor Heriberto Toledo Isabel Toledo Jack Cola Jack Cola, Jr. Jack Burke James Ragan Jean Himes Jim & Mary Anne Krueger Jimmy Jimmy Burke Joe Loconte John & Betty Pasqualle John & Emily Zaleski John Pelacsio John, Ella, Sonny Mario Josephine Ehritz Josephine Rasnak Karen L. Musto Katherine Wick Kenny Clark Kevin Lewis Kitty Wilson Laura Ehritz Laurent Family Lawrence & Marie Cusimano Lewis Family Lillian Robedee Lloyd Evers Lu Hansen Maguire Family Marcy Berge Margaret Conklin Mary Clements Megan Bender Melina & Gene Bombardier Melissa Rowell Michael & Anna Gmitro Michel Schuttaine Michele Bombardier Mildred Stephens Mr. & Mrs. A. J. Heintzman Mr. & Mrs. David Davies

Mr. & Mrs. Gus Mastillone Mr. & Mrs. J. Brennan Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Paige Mr. & Mrs. Ted Henser Mulligan Family Nat, Dennis, John Gerold Nelson J. Beardsley, Jr. Pat Burr Patricia Lyons Patrick & Kathleen Mulvaney Paul & Vera Stroud Pedro M. Rios Peterson Family Pierre & Yvonne Raymond Raymond Channel Richard Kenworthy Robert Paige Robert Yaeger Robin Silverstein Robison Family Rocco E. Lagonegro Ron Lobello Rose Marie Dicicco Russell Williams Ruth Pike Ruth Satterthwhite Ruth Schrank Sheila O'Dell Shirley VanDusm Steve Brigati Stevin Ray Lewis Terry Lussier The Eggleston Family Thomas Anzivino To Hong Pham Tommy Woods Tony & Ann Vegazo Vincent & Johanna Marquardt Vincent Lewis Vinny Mastillone Virginia Ramos Walsh-Cally Family Walter Wilson Walton Family Warren Tood Whitey Baldonado Willey Family William & Genevieve Stead William Budzinski William Hardiman William Platte Yashinski Family Yvonne Roberts Ziniel Family Those who have no one to pray for them

PROVIDED BY:

THANKS TO ALL!

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St. Peter Catholic Church

DECEMBER 30, 2012

SOLEMNITY OF MARY THE MOTHER OF GOD

Monday, December 31st 4pm, 6pm Spanish

Tuesday, January 1st 7:30am, 10:00am, 1:30pm Spanish

Is there someone with whom you can share important things, like your faith? Ask two friends if they would like to jo in you for

discussions on God's Word...Maybe a New Year's Resolution could be: to let the Word of God settle in my heart and be the center of my thought once a day for 40 days. When and where can you do this? More details to come early in the new year.

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