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“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./[email protected] Kelly Mucci .............. Music Director ........................................822-6035 Kelly O’Leary ......... Bulletin [email protected] 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: $ 21,314.18 ENHANCEMENT FUND: $ 3,924.08

2nd Sunday of Advent “And this is my prayer: that your love may increase ever more and more in knowledge and every kind of perception, to discern what is of value…” (PHILIPPIANS 1:9-10) Glittery holiday ads can blind us to our stewardship values and distort our needs and wants. It is important that during this season of endless buying we remember that each of us also has the need to give back to God.

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

“Forming deeply committed

Catholics living the Gospel.”

Worship Regularly Pray Often

Serve Others

STEWARDSHIP ~ 12.02.12

Thank you to the parish families who have shown a concern for their parish by responding to our Stewardship Renewal Initiative. If you have not yet returned your response envelope, please consider doing so as soon as possible.

View this bulletin online at www.TheCatholicDirectory.com

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

DECEMBER 9, 2012

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 09 7:30a

Edward Sekula Libby Bolin

9:00a Julie Salvatore

Lucy Spano 10:30a

Knots of Love Terry McFaddin

12:00p St. Peter Parishioners

5:30p Ernest Fortin

Edwin Suriaga

10 8:15a Dorothy Hayes Claudia Porter

11 8:15a

Deceased Members of

Godfrey Family

Walter Maxwell

12 8:15a

Julie Rohrer Carolyn Negrete

13 8:15a Jacque Maxwell

Walter Gindl

14 8:15a Oscar & Yvonne

Dussart

Whitey Baldona-do

15 8:15a

Joseph Maxwell

M/M Alberto Aglibot (56th Wedding Anniversary)

4:00p Michael Sabocik

Christopher Aliberiti

MASS INTENTIONS & CALENDAR FOR WEEK OF DEC. 9TH - DEC. 15TH

(Special Intentions)

We don’t say prayers

A friend of mine shared with me his first thanksgiving dinner away from family. He was a bit apprehensive and nervous sensing that it was going to be a different type of holiday. He had a bit of the blues feeling the pang of being homesick. He missed his brothers and sisters and extended family. There would be no football game today but at least they would watch the Macy Day parade. None the less he counted his blessings that he would not be alone but spending it with a family. On the other hand he was curious to see how other households celebrate this wonderful holiday. He arrived a little before dinner and relaxed with his new found company. So far so good he thought. He was getting hungry but he reminded himself not to grab all the white meat. Finally the long awaited announcement, “Dinner is ready”.

“Come on grandma lets go eat”, shouted one of the grandchildren.

They gathered around the table, all eyes on the 17 pound butterball turkey. Fork and knife in hand ready on moment’s notice to begin their siege someone, not sure who, offered a request, “Let’s say prayers.”

Without hesitation grandma the matriarch of the family spoke up with her voice of authority,

“We don’t say prayers here, just eat.”

With that everyone dug in as my friend sat momentarily bewildered. Grandma? What she have against prayers? Isn’t it sort of against what the day is all about? Oh well he thought better snap out of it or there would be nothing left but string beans.

I hope you remembered to say grace and hope it is not a once a year thing. Saying grace before meals recognizes the goodness of God and his blessing to us. It is a small thing, taking at most a minute or two but it puts the meal in perspective. Many of you these next few weeks will be gathering at dinners, parties and socials. Enjoy yourself but don’t be shy or intimidated. Go on, make the request, say it aloud “Let’s say prayers.” Why not? God is good. Thank Him. Blessings, Fr Tom


ADVENT PENANCE SERVICE

Alfred & Pat Rancati, Angelo Colon, Anne Marie O'Connor, Baby Reese Kandrac, Baby Wyatt Ewen, Bryson Eli Merrill, Carmen Garcia, Carol Suszek, Chuck & Marge Smith, Cynthia Streb, Deborah Adamson, Denise Bateman, Donald Gooden, Duncan McMahon, Elaine Waidelich, Erin O'Connor, Ethel Platte, Francis Martinez, Francis Melody, Frank Sclafani, George Fetter, Helen Sharpe, Helen Walther, Jean Mazza, Jim Lampe, John Eidt, John Larson, Julie Colon, Justine Werk, Justino Garcia, Kathleen Hoffman, Kathy Knox, Linda & Don Littlefield, Margaret Hackett, Mary Foley Moran, Mason Smith, Naomi & Izzy Feliciano, Patricia Wood, Pawney Brandt, Peggy Kazmierczak, Rafael Garcia, Ralph Anzvino, Ray Short, Rhonda Scully, Ruth Zimmerman, Sensei Ginger Mark, Shirley Eiflander, Stacie Hern, Terri Colon, Thomas Kinsey, Tom & Sue Channels, Tommy Kneitel, William J. Robedee, Zoe Jones, Roy Hunter, Trish Thompson, Marcia Newman

REMEMBER IN PRAYER

Pantry Wish List: ramen noodles, mac and cheese, tuna, toilet paper, fruit, potatoes

(canned and boxed),toothpaste and rice. The pantry served 620 families in November. THANK YOU ONE AND ALL.

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

MINISTRY TO THE SICK & HOMEBOUND Get ready for Christmas the right way,

make a good confession. ST. PETER

Monday, December 17th 6pm; Wednesday, December 19th 6pm; Saturday, December 22nd 12 pm;

Sunday, December 23rd Priest available during the 9, 10:30 and

5:30 mass starting at 5pm

ST. ANN Tuesday Dec 18th 7pm OUR LADY OF LAKE DELTONA Dec 21 7pm

CHRISTMAS GIFTS NEEDED Please consider donating the following items for Christmas distribution by your Ministry: lip moisturizers, body lotion, new combs and brush-es, lap robes, store bought cookies and snack crackers, candies, especially chocolates, both regular and sugar free, and paper gift bags. Please place items in the box in the church vestibule on weekends at Mass or drop off at the church office during the week. Mark packages clearly for Ministry of the Sick. We hope to have these ready to distribute on 12/23, the Sunday before Christmas.

Thank you and God bless everyone.

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


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 9, 2012

Gifts from Heaven located in the courtyard Shop early we have many Christmas items on sale!!.

Now available Advent Candles, only $5

Variety of Advent wreaths. Come on in and browse.

Hours: Sunday 8:30 to noon; Wednesday 8:30 to 11:45;

and Saturday 3 to 3:45

CCW CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON: Our Christmas luncheon will be at Mulligans Tavern in Victoria Hills Country Club (Orange Camp Road) on December 17th at 1230pm. Please RSVP by calling Joyce @ 738-1833 or Virginia @ 738-1269 by December 12th. Please bring a donation for the Visitation House.

We Welcome our New Parishioners:

Jorge & Christina Estrada,

Nicole Read & family, The Tereskun family

ALL SOULS PICTURES

DON’T FORGET, THESE ARE NOW LOCATED IN THE

CHURCH OFFICE IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY PICKED YOUR PICTURES

UP. THANK YOU!

HELP NEEDED TO PREPARE THE CHURCH FOR CHRISTMAS

Believe it or not, it’s time to think about Christmas. If you would like to help transform the church, please contact Rhon-da Gilliard at (386)738-0423.

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


The West Volusia Ultreya community will gather at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, December 21st in the Alpha-Omega Room, St. Peter Catholic Church, DeLand. We'll begin with a Eucharistic Service followed by a potluck dinner. Come enjoy the spirit, food and companionship of our ultreya community.

Merry Christmas.

There will NOT be a newsletter this month. Please pray for the soul of cursillista Irene Nardandrea who has recently died.

A project developer, Anabel (pictured here) has been hired, as well, to manage this endeavor. She is a chartered accountant and Delegate of the Word. Father says: "I think we found the right person."

Father Joachin at Our Lady of the Rosary Mission in Honduras is shown with women who are signing for loans from the Women's Project fund established by St. Peter's Mission Circle. Father says: "The women are interested 100% in the project."

MISSION CIRCLE

ULTREYA


St. Peter Catholic Church

DECEMBER 9, 2012

YEAR OF FAITH

St. John Neumann, C.Ss.R. Missionary and 4th bishop of Philadelphia. Founded the first diocesan Catholic school system in U.S.

St. John Neumann learned pretty quickly what it meant to follow God's will with your whole heart and soul. He was certain that he was called to be a priest, but when the time came for ordination, the bishop

fell ill and the ordination was cancelled. It was never rescheduled, because there was an over-abundance of priests in Europe. Knowing he was meant to be a priest, John traveled all the way from Bohemia to New York City to be ordained. He was one of only 36 priests, serving 200,000 Catholics: his 'parish' stretched from Lake Ontario throughout Pennsylvania. He became the founder of the first diocesan Catholic School system, going from only two schools to one hundred schools in his diocese.

Do you remember the old Breck Shampoo commercial that told you to "tell two friends and they will tell two friends" the result being many would find out about this wonderful product? Well, you have a wonderful gift--your faith and God's Word to help with your faith walk. Tell two friends that you would like to meet with them and discuss God's Word--"Where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in their midst," Jesus said in Matthew 18:20. Think about this as you will have an opportunity in January to do this very thing: share your faith and discuss His Word. More details to come…

Has your Bible been collecting dust? The Bible is more than a book; it is the incredible story of salvation history--God's glorious plan for leading his people -- for leading us. Find two, three or four others to share the riches of the "greatest story ever told" and gather in Jesus' name to pray and ponder His Word. More details to come...

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