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Welcome To Our Parish Family!
Parish Membership Through baptism we become God’s sons and daughters, and brother and sisters of each other in Christ. Every family in the parish should be properly registered and each family should receive a set of envelopes. New parishioners should register at the Parish Office. Single adults over 21 years of age should register separately from parents. This registration is our only means of certifying anyone as a member of our parish family.
Office ● 47 Pleasant Street, West Hartford, Connecticut 06107 Phone 860-561-4235 ● Fax 860-561-0552
E-mail: [email protected] ● Parish Website: www.stpeterclaverparish.com
Pastor Reverend James F. Leary
Deacon James E. Hickey, Jr.
Pastoral Associate Gigi Frailey
Religious Education Office DRE - Angela Clement - 860-521-2904
RE Assistant - Marie Carr [email protected]
Office Staff Joanne Therrien Debbie Walgren
Music Director – Tim Stella
Cantor Amanda Kohl
Schedule of Masses
Saturday Vigil: 4:30 p.m. Sunday: 8:30 and 10:30 a.m.
Weekdays: Monday through Thursday: 6:30 a.m.
Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 3:15 to 4:00 p.m. or by appointment.
Sacrament of Baptism Families preparing for Baptism must attend a
pre-baptismal class. Classes are held the third Sunday every other month.
Please call the parish office to make arrangements.
Baptisms are celebrated on the 1st Sunday of the month during the 10:30 a.m. Mass and
3rd Sunday of the month at 12:00 Noon.
Sacrament of Matrimony Those preparing for the Sacrament of Marriage should schedule an appointment with Fr. Leary
and Music Director Tim Stella
CHURCH OF SAINT PETER CLAVER WEST HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT November 9, 2014
Saturday, November 8 4:30 PM 3rd Anniversary: Richard Mahoney
Sunday, November 9 8:30 AM 1st Anniversary: Ann Renzullo 10:30 AM Anniversary: Leo & Fiamma Stella
Monday, November 10 6:30 AM For the Parishioners of St. Peter Claver Tuesday, November 11 6:30 AM Memorial: Mary Yourelle Wednesday, November 12 6:30 AM Memorial: Harold Sedlik Thursday, November 13 6:30 AM For the Parishioners of St. Peter Claver Saturday, November 15 4:30 PM 1ST Anniversary: Jack Buczek
Sunday, November 16 8:30 AM Memorial: Charles Wells 10:30 AM Memorial: Judy Chagnon
Tuesday, November 11 7:00 PM Parish Council ~ Hall 7:30 PM Knights of Columbus ~ Hall Wednesday, November 12 11:00 AM Senior Healing Mass ~ Church 12:00 PM Senior Luncheon ~ Hall Saturday, November 15 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Holiday Craft Festival ~ Hall Sunday – November 16 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Holiday Craft Festival ~ Hall
CHILDREN'S ROSARY The Children's Rosary is returning for its second season on Saturday, November 15, at 3:45 pm in the Church. Please plan on joining us, and bring a friend. This beautiful prayer service is geared towards children, but absolutely all ages are encouraged to attend. We hope to see you there!
SEEKING DONATIONS Our Stewardship Committee is seeking donations for raffle prizes to be given away at our Ministry Fair this year. If you would be willing to donate a prize for example: a gift card for a dinner out, a Kindle, or whatever you might think of, please contact Gigi Frailey at the Parish Office, 860-561-4235x3.
ATTENTION ALL LECTORS… The 2015 Lector Workbooks have arrived and
are available in the Sacristy.
DEDICATION OF THE LATERAN BASILICA IN ROME
First Reading: Ezekiel 47:1-2, 8-9, 12 This reading from the Prophet Ezekiel tells of the streaming, healing waters that flow from the temple. These waters restore life to the river’s inhabitants as well as the fruit bearing trees along its banks. It is believed that the water signifies blessings, whereas the lack of signifies trouble, hardship. Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 3:9c-11, 16-17 Paul compares us to a building whose foundation has been laid by Jesus. As the people of God, we can only be solid if we are grounded in Christ. Gospel: John 2:13-22 Near the time of Passover, Jesus went up to Jerusalem and saw the temple had become a marketplace. He became angry and proceeded to drive out the vendors and livestock. Jesus spoke of destroying the temple and rebuilding it in three days. The Jews did not know Jesus was speaking of his body, but when his resurrection from the dead came to pass, his disciples remembered what Jesus had said and came to believe the Scripture and the word Jesus had spoken.
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READINGS FOR THE WEEKND OF NOVEMBER 16 First Reading: Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31
Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6 Gospel: Matthew 25:14-30
A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL THOSE
WHO DONATED TO THE HAT, COAT AND GLOVE DRIVE!!
We collected 80 coats which were delivered to Catholic Charities for
distribution. In addition 60 hats and 50 pairs of gloves were delivered to the catholic elementary schools in Hartford to be distributed to the students. An amazing showing of compassion that our parish should be proud of.
ALTAR SERVER TRAINING CONTINUES Altar Server training for 4th graders on up will be held on Thursdays, November 13th & 20th from 5:00 – 6:00 pm in the Church. What a great way to get involved in the weekly Masses and taking part in our parish community. The newly trained servers will be introduced to the parish on November 23th during the 10:30 AM Mass (It is not mandatory that they attend, but it’s a nice ceremony). A brief reception will follow to welcome the new altar servers and their families to the Altar Serving Ministry. For more information contact Sue Farrell at [email protected] or 860-521-6736.
THE DEDICATION OF THE LATERAN BASILICA
PARISH HAPPENINGS
ST. ELIZABETH HOUSE SHELTER DINNER On Saturday, November 15th, we will provide and serve a meal for the residents of St. Elizabeth House Shelter in Hartford. If you wish to participate in this ministry by cooking, baking, or making a monetary donation, please sign up in the back of the Church this weekend. Monetary donations can be placed in the collection basket in an envelope marked St. Elizabeth House Dinner. Please make checks payable to St. Peter Claver. Food donations will need to be dropped off at the Parish Center on Saturday, November 15 between 2:00 and 3:30 p.m. For additional information please call Gigi Frailey at (860) 561-4235, opt 3. ,
LUNCHEON & HEALING MASS CALLING ON SENIOR PARISHIONERS – A recent invitation was mailed to all Senior Parishioners age 65 and older for a Luncheon and Healing Mass which will take place on Wednesday, November 12th. Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 am followed by the Luncheon at 12:00 noon. During this Mass, the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick will be offered to anyone who wishes to receive. We hope you will join us for both the Mass and Luncheon. If you have not received your invitation or know of a senior parishioner who has not, please let us know. Transportation is also available if needed.
ST. PETER CLAVER 7th ANNUAL HOLIDAY CRAFT FESTIVAL
AND MARKETPLACE
SATURDAY, November 15 ~ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm SUNDAY, November 16 ~ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Artisans * Food * Bake Sale * Café TO BENEFIT MEDICAL AID TO HAITI (MATH)
CALLING ALL BAKERS! Baked goods will be sold at the 7th Annual Holiday Craft Festival & Marketplace on Saturday, November 15 and
Sunday, November 16. We need lots of cookies, brownies, cupcakes, pies, cakes and breads. Please bring baked goods to the parish center on Friday, November 15 or Saturday morning before 10:00 am, November 16. Or, if you would like us to pick up the baked goods from your home,
please let us know. Proceeds from the bake sale will benefit Medical Aid to Haiti (MATH). Contact person: Dorothy Mazaitis 860-561-2640, [email protected]).
Stewardship Corner ~ As we pray today for an increase of spiritual gifts, we are reminded by the bishops’ pastoral on stewardship that good stewardship of the Church “means cherishing and fostering the gifts of all, while using one’s own gifts to serve the community of faith.”
Once again this year, the St. Peter Claver Advent Giving Tree will be located near the sacristy beginning November 22 through December 7th. The colored gift tags hanging on the tree represent several worthy organizations
and include a variety of needed "gifts". Please choose and return your unwrapped gift, with its tag firmly attached, no later than December 7th at 12:00 noon. In addition to the tags there are boxes located near the Giving Tree for organizations that have requested gift cards in lieu of gifts. Anyone who would like to help the Knights of Columbus with the gift distribution, please contact Regina Molloy at (860)-961-7804. Thank you to all in our parish family for your continued generous support of this long-standing tradition.
WHAT IS AT THE ROOT OF OUR MINISTRIES? WHAT ARE THE FRUITS OF OUR MINISTRIES?
Our Stewardship Ministry Fair will be held after all Masses on the weekend of November 22/23. Our ministry leaders will be displaying information about their ministries using the image of a tree to explain both what is in the depth, at the root of their ministry, and also what is on the surface, the fruits of their ministry. Parishioners will be invited to take a leaf off a tree to become involved in a ministry. There are many ways to put your faith into action. We hope that you will attend the fair, take a leaf, and share the joy of ministry with us this year. In addition, all children are welcome to take an acorn off a tree, with information on how they can share in our ministries as well. Come and take a look at our trees and find out what it’s all about.
Our First Town-Wide Youth Group Gathering takes place on Saturday, November 23rd from 4:00 – 6:00 pm for students in Grades 8-11 in the St. Peter Claver Parish Hall. Come join us for a “Family Feud” Game between parishes ~ Please RSVP at [email protected].
“God With Us: An Advent Preparation Celebration”
with Dan SchutteAs Advent draws near, this evening of music and storytelling for all age groups will remind us of the true meaning of God’s coming among us.
SPONSORED BY:
All Six West Hartford Catholic ParishesEVENT DETAILS:
Sunday, November 16, 20146:30 PM
St. Timothy Church1116 North Main Street
West Hartford, CT 06117
Dan has been composing music for worship for more than 30
years, including extensive collaboration with the St. Louis Jesuits.
His more recent pieces exhibit an enduring ability to reach into
people’s hearts and draw them into prayer. He is one of the best-
known, most prolific and influential composers of music for the
liturg y today.
A free will donation will be collected at the end of the evening. for more information:
Pat Piano860-232-8594
In today’s Gospel, Jesus teaches us that the Temple is His Father's house - a place that should be treated with respect and used only for prayer. He knew that if people did not show respect for the Temple of God, they wouldn't show respect for one another. We show respect for the house of God, the Church, because we know that Jesus is present here. Wherever we go, we can enter a Catholic Church and call it our home, because it is where we gather as God's family. This Sunday, we celebrate the Dedication of the Basilica of St. John Lateran in Rome. It is a time to remember that we are called to live as faithful members of the Body of Christ - the Church - as a Family of Faith!
Contact the Faith Formation Office with any questions at 860-521-2904 or email at [email protected].
"Do you not know that you are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?” 1 Cor. 3:16
NOVEMBER IS RELIGIOUS EDUCATION MONTH!NOVEMBER IS RELIGIOUS EDUCATION MONTH!NOVEMBER IS RELIGIOUS EDUCATION MONTH!NOVEMBER IS RELIGIOUS EDUCATION MONTH!
DOLLARS FOR DEEDS
During the Month of November our students are given the opportunity to put into practice what they learn in class - to help others in need and to do something special to make their lives better. This year we will be supporting Catholic Relief Services in their efforts to fight the Ebola infection in Africa. Stu-dents will receive a form at class and are asked to do a good deed in order to raise funds for CRS. All forms and donations are due by November 25th.
THANK YOU FOR SHARING & CARING! FAITH FORMATION CLASSES
GRADES 3 - 6 Sunday Students meet this Sunday, November 9,
9:30 - 10:30am.
There are NO CLASSES on the following dates: Tuesday, November 11 - Conference Week
Wednesday, November 12 - Conference Week Sunday, Nov. 16 - Craft Fair
Weekday Students return to classes as follows: Tuesday, November 18, 3:45-4:45pm
Wednesday, November 19, 2:15-3:15pm
GRADE 7 Students meet this Sunday, November 9,
11:45am - 12:45pm
GRADE 8 Sunday Students: November 23 at 11:45am-12:45pm
Tuesday Students: November 25 at 6:30-7:30pm.
ADAPTIVE PROGRAM Our next Class for Children with Special Needs meets on Tuesday, November 18, from 6:30-7:30pm. We will begin Sacramental Programs in January for students preparing for Reconciliation, Eucharist or Confirmation. Contact the Faith Formation Office or email Craig Lomma at [email protected] for more details.
CONFIRMATION PREPARATION GRADE 9: Students meet this Sunday, November 9 at 11:45am-12:45pm.
GRADE 10: Students meet on Sunday, December 7, 11:45-1pm.
FAMILY & CHURCH CLASSES
GRADE 1 Sunday Students: December 7, 9:30am - 10:30am
Tuesday Students: December 9 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
GRADE 2 Sunday Students: November 23, 9:30am- 10:30am Tuesday Students: November 18, 3:45pm- 4:45pm
Wednesday Students: November 19, 2:15pm-3:15pm
Time With Jesus Response Sheets are due at Mass according to Reading Schedule
Our Annual Children’s Christmas Pageant, takes place on Sunday, Dec. 7 at 3pm. There will be a plan-ning meeting on Sunday, Nov. 16 at 1:30pm in the Church for all children, parents and teachers who wish to participate. This is a wonderful yearly event for our parish and a very special way to celebrate the Birth of Jesus!
CALLING ALL TEENS IN GRADES 8 - 12! Please join us for our Kick-Off meeting this Sunday, Novem-ber 9 from 4 - 5:15pm in the Parish Hall. This is a great time
to plan our very exciting year of events, including our First Town-Wide Youth Group Gathering, which will take place on Saturday, November 23, 4- 6pm. Please RSVP at [email protected].
Dear God, help us to remember all the brave men and women that
serve our country and preserve our freedom. Bless our troops and send Your peace to all nations. We ask this in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
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