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Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 27, 2015
ST. PETER PARISH WEBSITE: www.stpeterparish.com
email: [email protected]
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 pm last Sunday of the month
Holy Day of Obligation Mass schedule: see inside bulletin.
CLERGY Rev. Fr. Otis W. Young, Jr., Pastor Rev. Fr. Peter Finney, III, 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 months before the wedding.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION 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 Gwen Richard 985-871-9789
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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RECTORY PERSONNEL…………...………...985-892-2422 Ruth Adams-Bookkeeper/Administrative Asst. Mary Frances-Bulletin Editor Lorraine Sliman– Secretary PASTORAL ASSOCIATE Ruth Prats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …. . . 985-898-0346
MARRIAGE & FAMILY LIFE Melody Barousse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ….985-892-9353
MUSIC MINISTRY Br. Ken Boesch, FSC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ….. . . .985-966-1134 Mary Beth Russell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …. . . . 985-893-2535 Anne Simpson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …. . . . .985-893-2535 STEWARDSHIP Paula Souhlas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 985-892-2568
PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION Penny Flores………………………………….985-893-2446
CONFIRMATION Kim Wright. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …. . . . 985-893-2047
YOUTH MINISTRY Junior High: Rafael Flores. . . . . . . . . . . …. . .985-892-8994 High School: Michelle Seghers …. . . . . …. . .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: $ TBA Amount in loose checks and cash: $ TBA RCIC children’s stewardship offering: $ Sept. 20: Offertory collection Total: $ TBA . AVERAGE REQUIRED PER WEEK JUST TO OPERATE: $ 22,500.00 (does not include deferred maintenance & repairs, or capital improvements)
Second Collection : $ NEXT Scheduled Second Collection is: Oct. 4: Building & Maintenance Fund
ST. PETER PARISH WEEKLY OFFERTORY GOAL: $30,000
“Extend your mercy towards others, so that there can be no one in need whom you meet without helping. For what hope is there for us if God should withdraw His Mercy from us?”
~St. Vincent De Paul
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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
Current Parish Events p 5-8 Catechetical Programs p 9 Youth Ministry p 10 Stewardship p 11 St. Peter School p 12 In The Archdiocese p 13
IMPORTANT NEWS
40 Days for Life p 6 K of C Pumpkin Patch p 7 Liturgy of the Word for Children p 9 Parish Family Reunion p 7 Parish Mission p 5 World Youth Day p 10
Liturgical Schedule Oct 4
4 p.m.
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
5 p.m.
Priest Fr. Otis Dcn. Clyde
Fr. Otis Dcn. Dennis
Fr. Peter Dcn. Dennis
Fr. Otis Dcn. Jack
Fr. Peter Dcn. Jack
Choir - - - - -
Lectors Team 4 Team 8 Team 9 Team 13 Team 19
EMHC Team 2 Team 4 Team 6 Team 8 Team 10
Altar Servers Team 1 Team 3 Team 5 Team 9 Team 11
SERVIAM - The following Family Members of St. Peter Parishioners have been called to “Active Duty.” Please remember them in your prayers: Chip Barrere, Joseph Baudier, Staff Sgt. Bryan S. Bonano, Josh Boudreaux, Jose Daniel Chacon, Peyton Eustis, Jared Fangue, Barry Frederick, Christian Griffiths, Christopher J. Guidry, Jacob Lindley, Adam Ritchey, Charles Talley
SICK RELATIVES & FRIENDS - Please remember in your prayers our Parish sick relatives and friends and their families: Josephine Allen, Bro. Anselm, Lydia Ardoin, Joan Areaux, Hertha Barrilleaux, Cookie Baxter, Cecile Boesen, Gail Boudreaux, Rose Bosch, Tom & Andrew Brammer, Jan Bres & family, Cliff Brown, John Ray Bufkin, Amelita Cambre, Mary Carrone, Liz Carson, Kathy Carter, Amy & Baby Michael Casdaban, Jr., Kathy Ceravolo, Ashley Code, Dr. Keith Collins, Scott Cook, Lucille Cooper, Carlos Cordovis, Matthew Cornu, Maggie Davis, Barbara Delatte, Kayla Deroche, Louis R. Desselle, Annette Doskey, Renee Doucet, Danny Douglas, Jason Faherty, Susan Faherty, Maggie Fallen, Margaret Fanning, Gayle Faulk, Rita Clare Faust & Children, Don Ferrera, Kithy Filopoulos, Candice Flood, Cathy Fogle, Lydia Galeana, Ramona Golden, John Graves, David Hall, Barbara Hanrahan, Richard R. Hayden, Kathleen & Jeanne Hebert, Annabelle Heine, Harvey Heintz, Braxton Hunt, Joey Hyde, Ashley Jakins, Elsie James, Winnie Jordan, Eileen Jorgensen, Donna Kavanaugh, Clyde Keating, Tom Kuss, Dorian Land, Tony Ledbetter, Dr. Alma Levy, Tricia Little & fly., Raymond & Gilda Maestri, Sr. Margaret Majors, Isabelle Marinello, Brandon Marcantel, Katherine Marcantel, Stephanie Marse, Deborah Marshall, Angella Mata, The McDonald Family, Tom & Cheryl McCain, Austin McElroy, Suzy McElroy, Mike McMurray, Jo Ann Meyer, Bernice Montagne, Jim Montour, Sr., Terri Fielding Murphy, Earl Naquin, Josiah Naquin, Lucille Perret, Shaylie Poche, Jim & Connie Porche’, Raoul & Patricia Potier, Margaret Rieger, Emma Robertson, Eve Rodrigue, Bryant Roy, Jerri Russell, Baby Andrew Ryan, Tina Ryan, Marisa Saborio, Chris Santopadre, Jr., Val Schaff, Rodney Schliegelmeyer, Cynthia Shahata, Chuck Shorter, James Shorter, Aline Seal, Annie Shankles, Gary St. Cyr, Tom Stafford, Charlie Stahr, Abigail Stevens, Tom & Kathy Stubbs, Susan Swanner, Rizal Tac-an, Pat Talor, Ana Tolentino, Joseph Tolentino, Kenneth Tored, Mary L. Troxclair, Warren Troxclair, Frances Vance, Nikko Verret, Alyssa Vicari, Molly Watt, Sarah Weller, Jerry Wickline, Bette Wilk
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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
The Blessed Mother Lamps Burn
In Thanksgiving for The Scott Campbell Family (L)
The Adoration Chapel Sanctuary Lamps Burn
In Thanksgiving for Eucharistic Ministers of Holy Communion
Rosary for Fr. Otis & Fr. Peter
Sept 28: Ruth Accardo Sept 29: Ruth Accardo Sept 30: Shawn Bacas Oct 1: Sandy Wall/Ana Tolentino Oct 2: Gayle Richard Oct 3: K. Montgomery Oct 4: Embree Burvant
Rosary for the Holy Souls in Purgatory
Sept 28: Ruth Accardo Sept 29: Deborah Brouillette Sept 30: G. & D. Naquin Oct 1: J. Valderrama/Ana Tolentino Oct 2: Ruth Accardo Oct 3: K. Montgomery Oct 4: Nancy Frantz
MONDAY, September 28 St. Wenceslaus, St. Lawrence Ruiz & Companions 8:30 a.m. Fr. Francis Sander, O.S.B.
TUESDAY, September 29 Sts. Michael, Gabriel, & Raphael
6:30 a.m. Archbishop Philip Hannan 8:30 a.m. Fr. Bill McGough (L)
WEDNESDAY, September 30 St. Jerome
6:30 a.m. Robert Romagosa, Sr. 8:30 a.m. William John Patrick
THURSDAY, October 1 St. Therese of the Child Jesus 6:30 a.m. Brice Budwine (L-bd) 8:30 a.m. Ann & Dan Smith
FRIDAY, October 2 The Holy Guardian Angels 6:30 a.m. Adam Doiron 8:30 a.m. Eugene F. Schoen
SATURDAY, October 3 BVM 8:30 a.m. Joel Burvant (L)
4:00 p.m. Anticipated Mass Claude Labasse, R.N. & Lynne Salter, Gary J. Bloom, Frank Anglada, Lillian Parlipiano, Holy Souls, Jack & Mae Broyl, Ed & Lee Graves, Warren Perret, Carolyn Aldrich, L.C., Gina Jenkins, Teresa Bautsch, Ronnie Tromatore (L), Mother Angelica (L), Patricia Vigil, Jared & Krista Bonin (L), Phillip F. Monte, Jr., Hayden Black (L), William Arnsparger, Ella Armstrong, Austin McElroy (L), Donal Synder, Kenneth John Vicari (L), Louis Connaughton, Milton Barze, Sr., Bill Hessi, Janice Montelepre (L)
SUNDAY, October 4 Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 a.m. Ted Wall, Joyce R. Kiefer, Jason Faherty (L-bd), Maria Tiziani (L), Oliver Tiefel (L), John Gagliano, Jr., Stephen Mura (L), Mary Catherine Regan, Thais Regan, L.L.C., Mr. & Mrs. John Montelepre (L), Mr. & Mrs. David Theriot (L), Mr. & Mrs. Rick Tiziani (L), Desmond Lange, Sr., Desmond Lange, Jr., Ouida B. Fabre, Elise B. James, Danette Mendenhall, Noah Taylor, Dolores Bertucci, Tricia Little (L), Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Pelous (L-Anniv.), Robert Michel (L), Larry Gottschalk (L), Jared & Katie Zeringue (L), Rev. Otis Young, Jr. (L)
9:30 a.m. LCpl Justin McLeese 11:30 a.m. Mary T. “Bunt” Percy 5:00 p.m. St. Peter Parishioners
Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday: 3:00 to 3:50 p.m.
or by appointment at the rectory.
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St. Peter Parish Mission Sunday—Wednesday October 11 - 14
Countdown to our parish mission – TWO WEEKS!
If you haven’t marked your calendars yet, please do so. You may ask “why attend?” Like all things in life that we care about, be it sports, business, relationships, etc., we avail ourselves of classes, reading materials, further study and questioning. Our faith and spiritual journey is no different. We need
inspiration, information and encouragement. Our Parish Mission is one way to revive your spirit, renew your conviction, and gain insight from people who spend their lives living for and sharing their deep love of the Lord.
Fr. Wade Menezes, CPM, Fathers of Mercy
Will share his wisdom, insight and years of experience with us by expanding on the theme:
“ Work Out Your Salvation” Philippians 2:12
Reconciliation Nightly: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. before the Mission
Sun., October 11 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. Presentation: “Be Faithful to Daily Duty” Mon., October 12 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. Presentation: “Be Other-Centered!” Tues., October 13 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. Presentation: “Understand the Reality of Vice and Virtue” Wed., October 14 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. Presentation: “Practice and Live the Sacraments” Concluding Mass Reception following Mass in St. Mary’s Hall
The Vocation Committee of St. Peter Parish is inviting all women of the parish to commit to offer the graces of their Eucharist on every first Sunday of each month. All women are invited to embrace a life of spiritual motherhood by praying for an increase in religious vocations and by making a commitment to intercede both prayerfully and through mortifications for the holiness of existing vocations. Next Sunday, October 4th, is the first Sunday of the month. May all women of the parish prayerfully consider this offering of graces.
Gardening Ministry Be part of the St. Peter Parish GARDEN TEAM to help beautify our grounds. It is a great way to serve as a family. Interested: Please contact Chris Stellingworth at [email protected]
LEAVE A LEGACY OF FAITH
Please Remember ST PETER PARISH
IN YOUR WILL
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White crosses will be on the lawn in front of St. Peter Catholic Church in the upcoming weeks. These white crosses represent the 55 million babies lost to abortions since Roe vs. Wade. The crosses will be up through November 1st for “40 Days for Life,” an inter-national inter-denominational campaign focused on sav-ing lives through prayer, vigil, and outreach. Upcoming prolife events include the Slidell Life Chain on Respect Life Sunday, October 4th. Please pray for all babies who have lost their lives to abortion, all mothers and fathers who have been affected by abortion, and all involved in the abortion industry.
For information about 40 days for life visit: 40daysfor-lifenola.com. For information about the pro-life ministry at St. Peter Parish call Chip Levy @ 504.296.0318
Thank you for your generosity in last week’s Collection for the Catholic Communication Cam-paign. Because of your support, millions of faithful will have the opportunity to deepen their faith through daily resources on the Internet, television, and radio, and in print media. Remember, half of your donations are staying in our archdiocese to support local communication needs. To learn more about the important work supported by this collection, please visit www.usccb.org (search “Catholic Communication Campaign”).
St. Tammany Right to Life proudly presents the
24th annual Slidell
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4th
2:00-3:00 p.m. GAUSE BLVD. SLIDELL
Please join hundreds of pro- lifers in silent prayer for an end to abortion at this year’s Life Chain in Slidell. St. Peter parish-ioners will be on the corner of Rue Rochelle and Gause Blvd. near Walgreens. If you would like to car pool, please gather in front of St. Peter Church ready to depart at 1:00 p.m. For more information please call Chip Levy 504-296-0318.
September Evangelization Intention of the Holy Father: Catechists
That catechists may give witness by living in a way consistent with the faith they proclaim.
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.
TMIY meets every Thursday, from 5:45 to 7:15 a.m. in St Mary’s Hall. This fall semester will be 12 con-secutive Thursdays, running currently through No-vember 19th. Don’t hesitate to join us even if you did not attend last year or missed the first sessions.
Session 5: Using Money for Others Solomon: From Wisdom to Greed Success and Generosity and Their Effects Financial Stress in the Family Life Worldly Success and Spiritual Disharmony Turning to Charity Re-forming One’s Spiritual Life Finances: A Way to God How Do I Use/Abuse Money?
It is not too late to sign up. For more information please call: Brian Cochran 985.705.3594 J. T. Lee 985.273.8318 Vincent Bologna 504.319.9828
NAIM
NAIM will hold their regular monthly meeting Saturday, October 3rd at 12:30 p.m. at the Abita Roasting Company in Covington. All widows and widowers are invited to attend.
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Sept. 28th—Oct. 4th
Monday Zec 8:1-8/Lk 9:46-50 Tuesday Dn 7:9-10, 13-14/Jn 1:47-51 Wednesday Neh 2:1-8/Lk 9:57-62 Thursday Neh 8:1-4a, 5-6, 7b-12/Lk 10:1-12 Friday Bar 1:15-22/Mt 18:1-5, 10 Saturday Bar 4:5-12, 27-29/Lk 10:17-24 Sunday Gn 2:18-24/Heb 2:9-11/Mk 10:2-16
SCRIPTURE READINGS
St Peter Catholic Church is pleased to offer a preventive health event on October 5, 2015 hosted by Life Line Screening. Five screenings will be offered that scan for potential health problems related to: blocked arter-ies which is a leading cause of stroke; abdominal aortic aneurysms which can lead to a ruptured aorta; hardening of the arteries in the legs which is a strong predictor of heart disease; atrial fibrillation or irregular heart beat which is closely tied to stroke risk; and a bone density screening, for men and women, used to assess the risk of osteoporosis. Register for a Wellness Package which includes 4 vascular tests and osteoporosis screening from $149 ($139 with our member discount). All five screenings take 60-90 minutes to complete. To register and receive a $10 discount off any package priced above $129, please call 1-888-653-6441 or visit www.lifelinescreening.com/community-partners.
The First Friday and First Saturday Devotions to The Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary
The First Friday of each month was designated by our Savior Himself as a day to be consecrated to honoring His Sacred Heart. Attendance at the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is assuredly the best means of honoring and loving the adorable Heart of Jesus.
First Saturday Devotion … All are invited to join the Northshore Manresa Men’s Group on October 3rd, for First Saturday Devotion with Confessions beginning 7:45 a.m., Rosary at 8:00 a.m. and Mass at 8:30 a.m. Our Blessed Mother asked at Fatima for the First Saturday Devotion, saying it is a way of atoning for sins in the world, and promising that she would help at the hour of death anyone who keeps the devotion for five consecutive First Saturdays.
The second collection next weekend, October 3rd/4th, is for our Maintenance and Building Fund. Money collected will be used to fund various repair projects in our parish.
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Would you like to Honor our Blessed Mother?
Volunteers are needed to lead parishioners in praying the Rosary before the 4 p.m. Saturday Vigil Mass. The Rosary may be lead from the pulpit or the pew. All that is needed is a willingness to help and a desire to pray the Rosary for Our Lady. Those interested, please call the Parish Rectory at 985.892.2422.
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Sanctuary ~ Blessed Mother Flowers
Would you like to donate flow-ers to grace our sanctuary or to be placed at the foot of the statue of Our Blessed Mother? Floral arrangements may be donated in memory of a loved one or for a special intention. Please call the rectory for more information. 985.892.2422
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St. Peter Parish once again welcomes
Liturgy of the Word for Children
Offered for 3, 4, and 5 year old children
During the 9:30 a.m. Mass
Liturgy of the Word for Children provides children with a specifically designed time and place to “soak in” the gospel message on a level that they can understand. Children will be led to St. Mary’s Hall for catechesis after the Opening Greeting and will return to
church immediately following the Prayers of the Faithful. No registration required.
Dates: October 25th; November 1st, 22nd; December 6th; January 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th;
February 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th; March 6th; April 3rd, 10th, 17th; May 1st
On September 27, the Church celebrates the fest of St. Vincent de Paul. St. Vincent said that “Love is inventive to infinity.” The members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul are on the front line in laboring for the poor, they are among the first to know their real needs. This month, through your gifts, the Society of St. Vin-cent de Paul was able to assist several families, provid-ing for their various needs. God Bless You!
Catechetical Programs
Confirmation Calendar-Prep I, II & III
September
Sunday 27th Confirmation Rehearsal in St. Mary’s Hall-candidates and sponsors should attend 6:30 p.m. Tuesday 29th Confirmation candidates and sponsors meet in St. Mary’s Hall at 5:45 p.m. Tuesday 29th Confirmation Mass, Archbishop Alfred Hughes celebrating—Liturgy begins at 7 p.m.
BAPTISMAL PREPARATION St. Peter Baptismal Preparation for infants con-sists of one mandatory session, that both parents and Godparents are required to attend.
Parents are encouraged to call the rectory three months before the expected birth date to register for class. 985-892-2422
The next seminar is Wednesday, October 7, from 6:00—7:15 p.m. In the Ministry Center.
The Rite of Baptism will be scheduled after the class has been attended and all documents are submitted.
INVITATION FROM JESUS You are invited to spend one hour of your choice with Jesus in the Adoration Chapel. Committed adorers are needed:
Sunday 11 a.m.– noon, Wednesday 8-9 a.m., and Saturday 10-11 a.m., please call Barbara Fisher @
985. 875.2011-H or 985.264.3318-C.
Saturday: 2-3 p.m., please call Marybelle @ 985.867.8563 Sunday: 4-5 a.m., Tuesday: 1-2 a.m., and Thursday: 2-3 a.m., please call Sandy Wall @ 985.845.7585
Prayer partners are needed all hours: If you can commit to a weekly hour with our Eucharistic Lord, call: 985.871.9789
Check it Out! Our St. Peter Parish Li-brary is filled with a broad variety of spiritual books that are designed to bring us closer to God. Available works in-clude books, videos and DVD's on Sa-cred Scripture, lives of the saints and devotional tools. The Library is located
in the Ministry Center and is open Monday through Thurs-day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The inventory listing can be viewed on the parish website www.stpeterparish.com under the Faith & Formation heading, then click on St. Peter Par-ish Library. For more information, contact Melissa Pittman at 985.875.1976 or [email protected]
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St. Peter Young Adult Ministry [email protected]
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!
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
[email protected] Coordinator: Rafael Flores
“And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this ROCK I will build my church, and the powers of death shall not prevail against it.” – Matthew 16:18
Taking On Radical Christian Holiness Sr. High Youth Ministry for grades 8-12
For more information contact Michelle Seghers 985.892.8994 [email protected]
September Sun. 27th Reconciliation @ 4:00 p.m. Youth Mass @ 5:00 p.m. “Sundaes on Sunday” to follow Mass at YH
Tuesday: Sept. 29: Shady Characters Practice @ the YH from 5:30-8:00 p.m. October TORCH Adores Tuesdays in October: 6, 20, 27
3:30-4:30 p.m. followed by snowballs- pick up time is 5:30 p.m.
Fri. 2nd First Friday Feeding Frenzy 6:30 a.m. Mass followed by breakfast Sat/Sun 3-4 Pro-Life Calendar Sale after all Masses Sat. 10th Prayerful protest at Metairie, Abortion Clinic – meet 7:00 a.m. @ YH permission slip needed/ bring money for beignets. Return at 11:00 a.m. 11th-14th Parish Mission –evenings 7-8 p.m. Mon. 12th Teen Council Meeting 6-7:30 p.m. Tues. 13th Deadline for Registrations: World Youth Day Sun. 18th St Peter Parish Picnic following 11:30 Mass Sun. 25th World Youth Day New Orleans Tuesdays: October 13, 20, 27: Shady Characters Practice @ the YH from 5:30-8:00 p.m.
For more information, join the T.O.R.C.H. Facebook group, or
check us out under Youth Ministry at stpeterparish.com!
Attention: Junior High & High School Students World Youth Day New Orleans
The 29th archdiocesan youth conference, World Youth Day New Orleans, will be held on Sunday, October 25, 2015, at the Morial Convention Center. The theme is Rejoice in His Mercy, and the day fea-tures dynamic speakers, 2000 teens, praise & worship, Mass with Archbishop Aymond, and more! There is a track for grades 6-7 and a track for grades 8-12. To register, contact Michelle Seghers or Rafi Flores by October 13th . We hope to have our parish/school well represented. Registration forms can be found on the website or in the back of church. Don’t miss out!
St. Scholastica Academy is now scheduling shadow days for 7th and 8th grade female students. Open House is Thursday, November 5, 6-8 p.m. For information: Lynda Ryan at 985.892.2540 ext. 104.
St. Paul’s School will host Shadow Days for prospective 8th grade students Wed., Sept. 30th, & Tues., Oct. 13th. Please contact Karen Hebert at 985.892.3200, ext. 1003 to make a reservation. Open House for prospective students will be Sat., Oct. 31st, beginning with an informational meeting at 1 p.m. in the Briggs Assembly Center. Tours of the school will follow the meeting.
Archbishop Hannan High School will have an Open House for perspective students Thursday, October 22nd at 6:30 p.m. Fall Shadow Days Are Available. Please call 985.249.6363 to schedule.
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Stewardship ....Our Way of Life at St. Peter Parish ONE GOD + ONE CHURCH + ONE FAMILY
A Stewardship Moment
Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time: September 27th
St. James warns against accepting the standards of the world and assuming that what is normative in society needs no countercultural challenge. The temptation to hoard riches and make sharp bargains at the expense of the powerless is pervasive because these things are generally done and look respectable enough. St. James points to God’s judgment on these attitudes and actions of amassing wealth and comfort at the expense of others. How might we be better stewards of the material blessings we have been given? How might we use our wealth with compassion toward others?
Featured Stewardship Ministry
SOCIETY OF SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL SAINT PETER CONFERENCE
Saint Vincent de Paul (24 April 1581 - 27 September 1660) was a priest of the Catholic Church who dedicated himself to serving the poor. He is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church and the Anglican communion. He was canonized in 1737. He was renowned for his compassion,
humility, and generosity and is known as the "great apostle of charity." His feast day is September 27.
Antoine-Frederic' Ozanam (23 April 1813 -- 8 September 1853) was a French scholar. He founded with fellow students the conference of charity, later known as the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul. He was beatified by Pope John Paul II in the Cathedral of Notre Dame de Paris in 1997, hence he may be properly called Blessed Frederic by Catholics. His feast day is September 9.
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul is an international Catholic voluntary organization dedicated to the sanctifica-tion of its members through serving the poor and disadvantaged. No work of charity is foreign to the society.
The society was founded in 1833. It is currently active in 140 countries. It has an estimated 800,000 members. There is a hierarchy:
International----national----regional----archdiocesan---district---conference Each level of this hierarchy follows two documents...the manual and the rule. They lay out how the society operates.
The original conference of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul at St. Peter Catholic Church was formed on Septem-ber 2, 1939. It was aggregated September 9, 1946. Aggregation is the process wherein a conference is formally rec-ognized by the International Society of Saint Vincent de Paul.
Saint Vincent de Paul at St. Peter's operated out of the Covington Food Bank for many years. However, since September 2010, it has operated out of St. Peter's. Our teams of two take turns responding to the calls of those in need and generally do home visits to see how we can assist them. It is through the generous donations of our parishioners using the poor box envelopes that our conference is funded.
On display is a duplicate certificate received of the aggregation of the conference at St. Peter's. We are proud to pre-sent this framed certificate as a gift to the parishioners of Saint Peter Catholic Church.
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Quotes from Principal Michael Kraus’ weekly newsletter: September 16, 2015
St. Peter Families, Our governor designated September 14th as a day of prayer for the brave men and women in law en-forcement. On Monday, we were honored to have many of our families and friends in law enforcement join us for morning rosary and assembly. The response was tremendous, as we were quickly reminded how many of our school parents work to protect us each day. After our guests introduced themselves, we gave them a standing ovation. We hope that our prayers and cheers remind them how respected they
are among our school community. We are more than halfway through the first quarter of school. It has been very exciting to visit our classrooms these early weeks to see the many engaging lessons taking place. Whether your child is learning colors, Oswald’s odd animals, or how ancient civi-lizations hunted a wooly mammoth, we hope it has been a great start for your child. As always, let us know if we can do any-thing for you.
God alone,
Michael Kraus
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In the Archdiocese There is forgiveness and
hope after abortion…
If you or someone you love is hurting from an abortion, please consider attending this healing retreat. All faiths are welcome!
The Archdiocese of New Orleans Retreat Center 5500 St. Mary St., Metairie, LA Friday, October 30th—Sunday, November 1st, 2015 $170 per person (financial assistance is available) Priest Facilitator: Rev. Joseph Palermo To register or for more information: Pam Richard @ 504. 460.9360 cell or 985.809.0773 home or [email protected] or Melanie Baglow at 504. 889.2431 or [email protected]
For more info: www.rachelsvineyard.org
Beginning Experience of New Orleans
One weekend...All the Difference For: Widowed ♦ Separated ♦ Divorced
Weekend Dates
October 16-18, 2015 Rosaryville Spirit Life Center, Ponchatoula, LA
April 22—24, 2016 Rosaryville Spirit Life Center, Ponchatoula, LA
A non-refundable deposit of $50 is needed to secure a reservation. For information and registration:
Toni @ 985.789.8666/Rose @ 504.455.8920
Public Square Rosary Crusade
What: The Holy Rosary
When: Saturday, October 10, 2015
Where: The Justice Center 701 N. Columbia St. 10 a.m.
For more information contact: Yvonne Najolia at 985.892.4031
“Public prayer is far more powerful than private prayer to appease the anger of God and call down His mercy…” St. Louis de Monfort
Mass of the Roses Sunday, October 4th, 9:30 a.m.
In honor of St. Therese of Lisieux, “The Little Flower” And of the Jubilee year of the birth of St. Teresa of Avila
Holy Mass will be celebrated by Fr. Ephrem Arcement, OSB
After Mass: distribution of blessed roses followed by refreshments
Discalced Carmelite Monastery, 73530 River Road, Covington, LA 70435
For more information: 985-898-0923 Www.covingtoncarmel.org
Deo Gratias “Thanks be to God”
Annual fundraising Gala for the Saint Joseph Abbey + Seminary College
Saturday Evening, October 24, 2015 6:00 p.m. vespers with the monks in the church 7:00 - 10:00 social, dinner, and auction outdoors
featuring food by Chef Drake Leonards of LUKE,
Saint Joseph Seminary College River Road, Covington
For information or tickets: Kathy Nastasi, 985. 867.2284 Or visit: http://www.sjasc.edu
Fr. Seelos Memorial Mass
Celebrant & Homilist: Rev. Harry Grile, C.Ss.R.,
Executive Director of the Seelos Shrine
Sunday, October 4, 2015 - 1:00 PM Confessions before Mass
St. Mary’s Assumption Church Corner of Josephine Street and Constance Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
FOR MORE INFORMATION: 504.525.2495
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