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Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 11, 2018

ST. PETER PARISH WEBSITE: www.stpeterparish.com

email: rectory@stpeterparish.com

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. Colm Cahill, 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 Sunday 4:00– 4:50 p.m. Monday – Saturday 8:00– 8:20 a.m. 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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ARCHDIOCESAN CLERGY Most Rev. Gregory M. Aymond, D.D. Archbishop of New Orleans. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 504-861-9521

Very Rev. Rodney P. Bourg, V.F.,- Dean. . .. . . 985-892-0642

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. .………………………….985-892-2568

MUSIC MINISTRY Br. Ken Boesch, FSC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ….. . . .985-966-1134 Mary Beth Russell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …. . . . 985-893-2535 Anne Simpson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …. . . . .985-893-2535

OFFICE OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Penny Flores………………………………….985-893-2446

YOUTH MINISTRY Junior High: Rafael Flores. . . . . . . . . . . …. . .985-892-8994 High School: Ashley Gervais . . . . . . . . . . . . .985-892-8994 Lisa Perret . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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: $ 22,506.75 Amount in loose checks and cash: $ 1,303.82

RCIC children’s stewardship offering: $ 76.00 Feb. 4: Offertory collection Total: $ 24,886.57

AVERAGE REQUIRED PER WEEK JUST TO OPERATE: $ 22,500.00 (does not include deferred maintenance & repairs, or capital improvements)

Second Collection: Feb. 4: Maintenance and Building Fund $ 7,147.09

NEXT Scheduled Second Collection: Feb. 18: Archdiocesan Catholic Charities ST. PETER PARISH WEEKLY OFFERTORY GOAL: $30,000

Building & Maintenance Fund Allocation: $ 1,000.00

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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 Lent/Easter Liturgical Calendar p 5

Reconciliation Opportunities p 6

Current Parish Events p 7-12

St. Peter School p 12

Youth Ministry p 13

IMPORTANT NEWS 175th Anniversary Opening Mass p 8

Building & Maintenance Fund Report p 9

Eucharistic Adoration for Vocations p 12

Fasting and Abstinence Regulations p 7

Lent/Easter Calendar p 5

Vocation Updates p 10

SERVIAM - The following Family Members of St. Peter Parishioners have been called to “Active Duty.” Please remember them in your prayers: Andrew Barksdale, 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, Sgt. Mark R. Hammett, Brett Krysan, James Thomas Lee, III, Jacob Lindley, Max Morse, Adam Ritchey, Charles Talley, David Tiziani

Liturgical Schedule Feb. 18

4 p.m.

8 a.m.

9:30 a.m.

11:30 a.m.

5 p.m.

Priest Fr. Otis Dcn. Jack

Fr. Otis Dcn. Clyde

Fr. Colm Dcn. Clyde

Fr. Otis Dcn. Dennis

Fr. Colm Dcn. Dennis

Choir Cantors Cantor Choir Adult Choir Teen Choir

Lectors Team 4 Team 8 Team 9 Team 13 Team 19

EMHC Team 2 Team 5 Team 6 Team 8 Team 10

Altar Servers Team 4 Team 2 Team 6 Team 9 Team 11

SICK RELATIVES & FRIENDS - Please remember in your prayers our parish sick relatives and friends and their families: Ruth T. Ates, Cookie Baxter, Leroy Bickham, Cecile Boesen, Sunny Bologna, Melanie Broadbridge, Phil Brown, Tommy Brunning, Larry Buckles, Fr. Ronnie Calkins, Camille Callais, Barb Cazier, Kathy Ceravolo, Gina Cherry, Andy Chisholm, Rev. Wynon Clark, Wes Cole, Lou Ann Coles, Lucie Comenge, Kathleen Compton, Fayette Dennis, Kayla Derocher, Louis R. Desselle, Renee Doucet, Rosemarie Entringer, Maggie Fallen, Baby Asher Farmer, Rita Clare Faust & Children, Henri Ferrer, Sr., Don Ferrera, Kithy Filopoulos, Ken Fleming, Cathy Fogle, Catherine Forrest, Martha Frederick, John & Cathy Graves, Hayze Hart, Deacon Charles Heine, Emily Ann Heine, John Heine, Victoria Howes, Sylvia & David Hudson, Willie Hutchison, Winnie Jordan, Jane Jung, Virgie Kraus, Darwin & Geraldine Lafont, Dorian Land, Gwen LeBlanc, Tricia Little & fly., Gilda Maestri, Margaret Majors, Lynn Marcel, Rhonda Marcotte, Deborah Marshall, Tom & Cheryl McCain, McDonald Family, McElroy Family, Brenda Metcalf, Dennis Mischler, Hodgson & Betty Modinger, Roger Monlezun, Bernice Montagne, Rebecca Montreuil, Lane Moore, Sandy Morris, Jinx P. Munster, Josiah Naquin, Harry Nunez, Ruth O’Neil, Winnie Orr, The Patecek Family, Anna Lee Pierson, Rosalie Pizzitola, Shaylie Poche, Jim & Connie Porche’, Raoul & Patricia Potier, Bob Reed, Joel Rivera, Carol & Bryant Roy, Jerri Russell, Baby Andrew Ryan, Tina Ryan, Cheri Santora, Willo & Dolores Schech, Rodney Schliegelmeyer, Leah Schmitt, Sal Serio, Annie Shankles, Kingsley Skinner, Baby Elizabeth Smith, Cindy Smith, Lauren Smith, Mary Elizabeth Smith, Lou Stafford, Gary St. Cyr, Connie Stephens, Tom & Kathy Stubbs, Howard Stutzman, Tracy Swanner, Alton Thompson, Ana Tolentino, Joseph Tolentino, Mary L. Troxclair, Warren Troxclair, Elene Tyson, Frances Vance, Carolyn Van Zant, Betty Vermillion, Nikko Verret, Ruth A. Waguespack, Conor Woods, Cliff Yawn

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The Sanctuary Light Burns In Memory of Frank Anglada

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

Rosary for Fr. Otis & Fr. Colm

Feb. 12: Ruth Accardo Feb. 13: Margaret Early Feb. 14: Camille Bruce Feb. 15: Ana Tolentino/Pat Ott Feb. 16: Rosalie & Jim Quigley Feb. 17: Pat Ott Feb. 18: Dennis Mischler

Rosary for the Holy Souls in Purgatory

Feb. 12: Ruth Accardo Feb. 13: G. & D. Naquin Feb. 14: Embree Burvant/Gail Case Feb. 15: Ana Tolentino/S. Reich Feb. 16: Latisha Payne Feb. 17: Lilly Bertucci Feb. 18: Dennis Mischler

 

MONDAY, February 12 Weekday 8:30 a.m. Stephen Lazo

TUESDAY, February 13 Weekday 6:30 a.m. Jack Throop 8:30 a.m. Betty Salter

WEDNESDAY, February 14 Ash Wednesday 6:30 a.m. Ronald Case 8:30 a.m. John A. Montalbano, Sr. 7:00 p.m. St. Vincent de Paul Society intentions

THURSDAY, February 15 Thursday after Ash Wednesday 6:30 a.m. George Naquin, Sr. 8:30 a.m. John Mendow (L)

FRIDAY, February 16 Friday after Ash Wednesday 6:30 a.m. William Simonton 8:30 a.m. Edward A. Schoen, Sr. 7:30 p.m. Holy Souls, particularly members of FOSS

SATURDAY, February 17 The Seven Holy Founders of the Servite Order 8:30 a.m. Michelle & David Laney 4:00 p.m. R.N. & Lynne Salter, Mildred K. Rodrigue, Frank Anglada, Carolyn Aldrich, Mary T. “Bunt” Percy, Ed & Lee Graves, Dwight Simmons, Sr., Oran Babin, Mr. & Mrs. Hannan Barre’, Fr. Colin Braud (L), Gladys Suffern, Christopher Rougelot, Roland Juneau, L.C., Anthony Lentini, Sam Latino, Clare Drinkard, Bernice Riche, Dale William Walter, Lloyd Pablovich, Edsel & Janet Parnell (L-50th Anniv.), Sandy Martin (L), Rhonda Baumgartner

SUNDAY, February 18 First Sunday of Lent 8:00 a.m. Cliff Brown, Ted Wall, Donald Pechon, Sr., Carra & Justin Wolfson (L-Anniv.), Dewey Matranga, Anna Marcotte, Ivy J. Rodrigue, Darrell O’Keefe, Joe Mattingly, Jack Salter, Rosemary & Danny Lyons (L), Edna Treuting, Arlene Heine & Family (L), Tony & Carla Cucchero (L), Harry K. Waddell, Fr. Colm Cahill (L), Margaret Cahill, Edie Casey, Andy Freeman, Edsel & Janet Parnell (L– 50th Anniv.), Aileen Ai, Clara Muller, Sr. Emmanuel, O.C.D. (L) 9:30 a.m. St. Peter Parishioners 11:30 a.m. Charles Vance 5:00 p.m. Etta Strain

The Adoration Chapel Sanctuary Lamps Burn

In Memory of Marion Zinser

Sacrament of Reconciliation Sunday: 4:00 to 4:50 p.m.

Monday thru Saturday: 8:00 to 8:20 a.m. Saturday: 3:00 to 3:50 p.m.

First Saturday: 7:45 to 8:30 a.m. or by appointment at the rectory.

Blessed Mother Flowers In Memory of

Missy Ochsner & Christine Martzell

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ST. PETER PARISH LITURGICAL CALENDAR Ash Wednesday through Easter Sunday 2018

Ash Wednesday February 14, 2018

Masses: 6:30 AM, 8:30 AM, 7:00 PM Liturgy of the Word ONLY: 12:00 Noon

For 2018: Collection for St. Vincent de Paul Society to help the poor of our area.

Fridays in Lent February 16, February 23, March 2, March 9, March 16, March 23

6:00 - 7:00 PM Sacrament of Reconciliation 7:00 PM Stations of the Cross 7:30 PM Mass

Opening Mass 175th Anniversary Sunday, March 4 2:00 PM Archbishop Aymond, Celebrant

Parish Anointing of the Sick Saturday, March 10 4:00 PM Mass

Holy Thursday March 29

No 6:30 AM and 8:30 AM Masses

8:30 AM Morning Prayer 7:00 PM Mass of the Lord’s Supper Silent Adoration after Mass until 10:00 PM

Adoration Chapel will be CLOSED following Morning Prayer on Holy Thursday until after the Easter Vigil.

Good Friday March 30

No Masses 8:30 AM Morning Prayer 3:00 PM Passion of Our Lord

Holy Saturday March 31

No Morning Mass

8:30 AM Morning Prayer

TBD Easter Vigil Mass

Easter Sunday April 1

8:00 AM (Church) 8:00 AM (St. Mary’s Hall) 9:30 AM (Church) 9:30 AM (St. Mary’s Hall) 11:30 AM (Church) NO 5:00 PM Mass on Easter Sunday

Opportunities for Sacrament of Reconciliation on back of sheet

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Sacrament of Reconciliation Opportunities

Our regular Reconciliation times offered on Sundays 4:00-4:50 PM, Monday-Saturday 8:00-8:20 AM,

Saturdays from 3-3:50 PM and 1st Saturdays from 7:45-8:30 AM, will continue throughout Lent

with the exception of Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday. ADDITIONAL

EVENINGS FOR THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION AND THE SCHEDULE for Holy Thursday, Good

Friday and Holy Saturday follow. There will be NO 4:00 PM confessions offered on Easter Sunday.

Friday, February 16 6:00 – 7:00 PM Friday, February 23 6:00 – 7:00 PM Friday, March 2 6:00 – 7:00 PM Wednesday, March 7 8:00 -- 8:20 AM 4:30 – 6:00 PM Friday, March 9 6:00 – 7:00 PM Wednesday, March 14 8:00 -- 8:20 AM 4:30 – 6:00 PM Friday, March 16 6:00 – 7:00 PM Wednesday, March 21 8:00 -- 8:20 AM 4:30 – 6:00 PM Friday, March 23 6:00 – 7:00 PM

TBD Deanery Reconciliation Service 7:00 PM (Place: __________________________)

Holy Thursday, March 29 No regular 8:00 AM confessions offered Confessions following 7:00 PM Mass until 9:30 PM Good Friday, March 30 No regular 8:00 AM confessions offered Confessions following Passion of Our Lord until 6:00 PM

Holy Saturday, March 31 No regular 8:00 AM confessions offered 3:00 – 4:00 PM Easter Sunday, April 1 No regular 4:00 PM confessions offered

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Current Parish Events

February 12th-18th

Monday Jas 1:1-11/Mk 8:11-13 Tuesday Jas 1:12-18/Mk 8:14-21 Wednesday Jl 2:12-18/2 Cor 5:20—6:2/Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Thursday Dt 30:15-20/Lk 9:22-25 Friday Is 58:1-9a/Mt 9:14-15 Saturday Is 58:9b-14/Lk 5:27-32 Sunday Gn 9:8-15/1 Pt 3:18-22/Mk 1:12-15

SCRIPTURE READINGS

Mass Times for Ash Wednesday: February 14th

6:30AM 8:30AM 7:00PM

Noon: Distribution of ashes during Liturgy of the Word (No Mass)

Fasting and Abstinence Regulations

Fasting is to be observed on Ash Wednesday by all Catholics who are 18 years of age, but not yet 59. Those who are bound to fast may take only one full meal. Two smaller meals are per-mitted if necessary to maintain strength according to each one’s needs, but eating solid foods be-tween meals is not permitted.

Abstinence from meat is to be observed by all Catholics 14 years or older on Ash Wednesday and on all Fridays of Lent. The determination of certain days as obligatory days of penance should not be understood as limiting the occasions for Christian penance. The spirit of the season of Lent should be maintained throughout the weeks of Lent. The obligation to observe penitential days of the Church is serious. Failure to observe individual days of penance is not necessarily con-sidered serious. No one should be scrupulous in this regard. People should seek to do more rather than less, since fast and abstinence on the days prescribed should be considered a minimal re-sponse to the Lord’s call to penance and conver-sion of life.

All Catholics of the appropriate age are to fast and abstain on Good Friday. The Second Vatican Council observed: “Let the paschal fast be kept sacred. Let it be celebrated everywhere on Good Friday and, where possible, prolonged throughout Holy Saturday, so that the joys of the Sunday of the Resurrection may be attended with uplifted and clear mind.”

Schedule for Fridays in Lent:

6:00-7:00 PM Sacrament of Reconciliation offered 7:00 PM Stations of the Cross 7:30 PM Mass

Wedding Banns are announced between:

Stephen Roser &

Haley Burke

There will be a second collection next weekend, February 17th & 18th for Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New Orleans. Thank you for your generosity.

Couple Prayer Series For engaged & married couples –all ages & stages

Presented by Jean & Janice Charbonnet

SIX SUNDAYS IN LENT:

FEBRUARY: 18TH~MARCH: 25TH 6:15-8:15 PM

$30 PER COUPLE

INCLUDES MATERIALS & REFRESHMENTS

CHILD CARE AVAILABLE

($5 PER CHILD OR $15 MAX PER SESSION)

REGISTRATION FORMS AVAILABLE IN CHURCH

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Current Parish Events

The Life and Ministry of St. Peter, the Apostle

Everyone is invited to a “Growth in Faith” marking the St. Peter 175th Anniversary, featuring Reverend Mark Raphael, Ph.D., on Thursday, February 22nd (Feast of the Chair of St. Peter), in St. Mary’s Hall. Fr. Raphael will explore the life and ministry of St. Peter, the Apostle. Please join us for a light meal beginning at 6:00 p.m., with the presentation beginning at 6:30 p.m. A love offering will be received.

Fr. Raphael earned both a BA and MA in History from the University of New Or-leans, as well as a Masters of Divinity from Notre Dame Seminary. He holds a doc-

torate in Historical Theology/Church History from the Catholic University of America.

Following his ordination in 1998, Fr. Raphael served as Parochial Vicar at St. Catherine of Siena and Our Lady of Prompt Succor. He then was appointed as Pastor of St. Robert Bellarmine, followed by a position as Administrator of St. John the Baptist Parish.

He is currently a Professor of Historical Theology at Notre Dame Seminary, the Director of Continuing Formation of Priests for the Archdiocese of New Orleans, and Pastor of St. Louis King of France Parish.

St. Peter Parish welcomes Fr. Mark Raphael!

St. Peter Catholic Church 1843-2018

CELEBRATING 175 YEARS OF PRAYER, LOVE AND SERVICE

WITH PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING TO GOD

WE JOYFULLY INVITE YOU TO A

SOLEMN MASS celebrating the

ST. PETER CATHOLIC CHURCH 175TH ANNIVERSARY

SUNDAY, MARCH 4, 2018

2 O’CLOCK IN THE AFTERNOON ST. PETER CATHOLIC CHURCH

COVINGTON, LOUISIANA

CELEBRANT MOST REVEREND GREGORY M. AYMOND

Archbishop of New Orleans

RECEPTION IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING ST. MARY’S HALL

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Building and Maintenance Fund Report

January 29, 2018

Dear Parishioners, Generosity is always a sign of the state of the heart. We learn from Matthew 6:21: “For where

your treasure is, there also will your heart be”. I extend sincere appreciation for your generosity to the St. Peter Parish Maintenance and Building

Fund. As we prepare for our parish’s 175th anniversary year, your generous donations have allowed us to do much needed maintenance and refurbishing in our parish.

The following report and explanation provides you with a status of the fund for the first six months of this fiscal year which began on July 1, 2017. I have also included a list of future projects that are at vari-ous planning stages.

Fund Balance as of June 30, 2017 $235,637 Total Collections/Donations 142,670 Total Expenses: (104,964) Fund Balance as of December 31, 2017 $273,343

Expenditures: Ministry Center

Music office flooring $ 404 St. Mary’s Hall

Stripped and waxed floors $ 3,708 St. Peter Church:

Waterproofing/new drainage/awnings $28,641 Painting (sanctuary area, side walls) $48,313 Cabinets in entrance of nave $ 8,585 Outside church sign $ 4,312 Outside sound equipment $ 5,223 Design fees, shelves, pedestals $ 5,778

Future Expenditures: St. Peter Church

Sanctuary flooring (completion) Ambo refurbishing (completion) New LED Lighting upgrades in nave, sanctuary and choir loft Lighting for outside sign Stations of the Cross enhancement Wooden wall mounts for statues (3); Wooden wall background (1) Large wooden pedestals for plants/flowers

St. Mary’s Hall Sound system

Parish Facilities Key pad entry to several parish facilities

Sincerely in Christ,

Fr. Otis

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Current Parish Events

TMIY is an interactive men’s program focused on the development of men in the modern world. TMIY meets every Thursday, from 5:45 - 7:15 a.m. in St Mary’s Hall. January 18th—April 12th. A light breakfast is served.

Thursday, February 15th Session 18: Mercy and the Presence of the Father

Our Lenten Journey The Need for Time with Dad The Opening of a Father’s Heart To Open the Heart of the Son To Glimpse the Face of God The Story of a “Happy” Death Developing a Devotion to St. Joseph

We Welcome Newcomers!!

For more information please call: Brian Cochran 985.705.3594

Vincent Bologna 504.319.9828

St. Peter Parish Vocation Updates Sister Emmanuel, O.C.D.

On February 2nd, Sister Emmanuel O.C.D. (formerly Madeline Doucet) made her first profession of religious vows as a Discalced Carmelite Nun.

Transitional Deacon David Frank Deacon David Frank, a seminarian at Notre Dame Seminary, has requested additional time for further discernment before ordination to the priesthood which was previously scheduled for June 2018. This extension time for discernment has been granted.

Mother Agnes Marie, F.J. Mother Agnes Marie of the Family of Jesus (formerly Renee Burvant) serves the poor in Peru. Mother Agnes Marie had the privilege to serve lunch to Pope Francis during his recent visit to Peru.

Please continue to pray for all our religious vocations and for those in religious formation from St. Peter Parish.

Fr. Otis

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Current Parish Events

Mardi Gras Holiday: The Parish Offices will be closed Monday and Tuesday, February 12th & 13th. We will reopen Ash Wednesday, February 14th.

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.

Sacrament of Baptism-March

Our monthly Community Baptism, normally the 1st Saturday of the month, has been changed only for the month of March.

Our Community Baptism will be Sunday, March 18th, following the 11:30 a.m. Mass.

Please call the rectory, 985.892.2422 with questions.

St. Peter Parish 175th Anniversary

Calling All Photographers! St. Peter Church is about to enter into a very spe-cial year to celebrate our 175th Anniver-sary. Many special events and celebra-tions will take place. Would you be will-ing to help us CAPTURE the moments?

Eucharistic Processions, Parish Picnic, Ministry Fair, Easter Egg Hunt, Recep-tions, Coffee and Donuts, First Communions...You name it...We want YOUR pictures.

Pictures can be emailed to Jenny Schexnaydre at webmaster@stpeterparish.com.

Available on Formed!

6th Sunday in Ordinary Time—February 11, 2018 Have you ever had a moment of silence where you realized that the mundane tasks of life were preventing you from living to the fullest? While we do need to take care of the daily necessities, sometimes we live a half-hearted life of "just getting by." But Jesus wants to give us life to the full. He wants to remove the things in our life that prevent us from appreciating the beauty around us, the gifts in our life, and truly experiencing the plans he has in store for us.

Register FREE as a parishioner using parish code QN8XC8

RCIA and RCIC NEWS

Next Sunday, February 18th at the 11:30a.m. Mass, St. Peter Parish will celebrate the RCIA/RCIC Rite of Sending. At this rite, all those who are ready to cele-brate Sacraments at the Easter Vigil will be sent forth from our community to celebrate the Rite of Election and the Call to Continuing Conversion on Monday, February 19th. They will be invited at this time to begin an intense and prayerful preparation for the sac-raments they will receive at the Easter Vigil.

Please continue to pray for them as they continue their RCIA/RCIC journey toward becoming Catholic.

Your Spiritually Adopted Baby

Month 7: Your baby can open her eyes and she is able to cry. She may be very

active now and others may be able to see her move-ments. She also gets the hiccups. By the end of the month, she is approximately 11 inches long and weighs around 3-3.5 pounds.

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INVITATION FROM JESUS

You are invited to spend an hour with Jesus in the Ado-ration Chapel. Committed adorers & Prayer Partners needed: Sunday: Noon-1 p.m. & 1-2 p.m. Monday: 10-11 a.m. & 2-3 p.m. Wednesday: 2-3 p.m. & 6-7 p.m. Thursday: Midnight-1 a.m. Friday: 10—11 a.m. & 1-2 p.m. & Midnight-1 a.m. Saturday: 2 –3 p.m. & 6-7 p.m.

If you are able to commit to one of these weekly hours with Jesus, please complete this form and drop it in the offertory collection basket at Mass or bring it to the rectory. Name:__________________________________ Adoration Hour Selected:__________________ Phone #:________________________________ Email Address: ______________________ Any questions, please call the rectory at 985.892.2422 or contact Ethel Ganucheau, Eucharistic Adoration Chapel Coordinator, at ganucheau3794@bellsouth.net Thank you!!

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Anniversary Celebration

The Archdiocesan Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebration will take place Sunday, June 10th, at 3:00 p.m. in St. Philip Neri Church in Metairie. The celebration will be a Prayer Service, not a Mass. Attendance of Mass for Sunday obligation will have to be met within one’s parish. Couples celebrating 50 or more years of marriage during 2018 are invited to participate.

All participants must register. Forms are available at the St. Peter rectory and must be returned to the rectory by Thursday, March 1, 2018.

For information, please call the rectory at 985.892.2422.

From the St. Peter Catholic School, Principal’s weekly newsletter: January 31, 2018

Dear St. Peter Families,

During this Catholic Schools Week, we give thanks to God for our families, teachers, staff, priests and students. May the Lord continue to bless our school that we may form our students to be academically and spiritually strong disciples…

.... We want to thank our parents for working with us during this strong flu season. Please continue to help

us by keeping children home until they are symptom-free for at least 48 hours. At school, housekeeping and teachers are cleaning all areas of the school very thoroughly, including desks, handles and water fountains. Students will also be reviewing proper hand washing techniques through our PE classes this week. We are continuing to pray for good health for our St. Peter families. Thank you for entrusting your children to us.

God alone,

Michael Kraus

Eucharistic Adoration for Vocations

The Vocations Committee of St. Peter Parish invites you to offer your Adoration Hour in the Chapel to pray for an in-crease in vocations to the priest-hood, religious, and consecrated life as well as to provide spiritual support for ex-isting vocations. A binder has been placed in the Chapel with prayer suggestions. The gift of your prayer and time with Christ would be a beautiful sacrificial practice during this Lenten season.

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Youth Events

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 rock@stpeterparish.com Coordinator: Rafael Flores

February Fri. 23rd ROCK Night @ St. Mary’s Hall: 7-9 p.m.

Fri-Sun. Archdiocesan Middle School Retreat @ 23-25th Camp Abbey (see flyer below)

March

Fri. 9th ROCK Night @ St. Mary’s Hall: 7-9 p.m. Fri. 23rd ROCK Climbers @ Youth House: 7-8 p.m. Sun. 25th Youth Mass - 5 p.m./Confessions at 4:00

St. Peter— Young Adult Ministry

viachristi@stpeterparish.com

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!

Taking On Radical Christian Holiness

St. Peter’s High School Youth Group TORCH@stpeterparish.com

High School Youth Events for grades 8-12 (and at least 13 yrs. old by Sept. 30, 2017)

Youth House is located at 402 S. Jefferson Ave. For more information: Ashley Gervais or Lisa Perret -985.892.8994

February

Sat. 17th Torch Night-Chastity Talk 6-9:30 p.m. Tues. 20th Torch Adores/Social 3:30-5:30 p.m. Sun. 25th Youth Mass - 5 p.m./Confessions at 4:00 Tues. 27th Torch Adores/YDisciple 3:30-6:15

A Father-Son Program For young men 11-13 years

old and their fathers

Sunday, February 25th 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

St. Peter Catholic Church – St. Mary’s Hall

Register Online! Visit www.stpeterparish.com

In the Archdiocese- Safe Haven Sunday: Equipping the Family, Safeguarding Children

The family home is to be a safe haven. But, the inappropriate use of technology in the home deprives it of this role and is the greatest threat to the sanctity of marriages and families. Today. Pornography and other online threats are often one click away, and parents can feel overwhelmed with not knowing how to bet protect their children in our fast-paced digital world.

Next weekend, February 17-18, the First Sunday of Lent, the Archdiocese of New Orleans is taking a bold step to help families by celebrating “Safe Haven Sunday.” This awareness day will provide access to practical resources that any caring adult can use to protect themselves and our precious young people from online risks.

Please join us with your prayers and presence as we prepare for this unique event. To learn more, please contact the Archdiocese of New Orleans Office of Marriage and Family Life at tmccaffery@arch-no.org or visit www.nolacatholic.com.

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