SAINTPETERCLAVERWelcome to our Parish Family!

SCHEDULEOFMASSES

Saturday Vigil ..................................................................................... 4:30 p.m. Sunday............................................................................. 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Weekdays, Monday through Thursday .................................. 6:30 a.m. SACRAMENTOFRECONCILIATIONSaturday ...................................... 3:15 to 4:00 p.m. or by appointment SACRAMENTOFBAPTISMFamilies preparing for Bap sm must a end a pre-bap smal class. Classes are held the third Sunday every other month. Please call the parish office to make arrangements.

Bap sms are celebrated on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month at 12:00 noon. SACRAMENTOFMATRIMONYThose preparing for the Sacrament of Marriage should schedule an appointment with Fr. Leary and Music Director Tim Stella.

Pastor ...................... Reverend James F. Leary

Deacon ............................... James E. Hickey, Jr.

Pastoral Associate ......................... Gigi Frailey

Religious Educa on Office

DRE ............................................. Angela Clement

RE Assistant ....................................... Marie Carr 860-521-2904 spcreled@sbcglobal.net

Office Staff ............................. Joanne Therrien Debbie Walgren

Music Director.................................... Tim Stella

Cantor ............................................ Amanda Kohl

“Speaktothemwithyourhandsbeforeyouspeaktothemwithyourlips.”

St. Peter Claver

PARISHMEMBERSHIPThrough bap sm 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 registra on is our only means of cer fying anyone as a member of our parish family.

Office 47 Pleasant Street, West Har ord, CT 06107

Phone 860-561-4235

Fax 860-561-0552

E-mail st.peterclaver@sbcglobal.net

Parish Website www.stpeterclaver.parishlink.com

CHURCH OF SAINT PETER CLAVER WEST HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT February 22, 2015

Saturday, February 21 4:30 PM Memorial: Harvey Forden

Sunday, February 22 8:30 AM Memorial: Jane Flannery

10:30 AM Memorial: Raymond Williams

Monday, February 23 6:30 AM For the Parishioners of St. Peter Claver Tuesday, February 24 6:30 AM Memorial: Helen D. Batch

Wednesday, February 25 6:30 AM For the Parishioners of St. Peter Claver Thursday, February 26 6:30 AM For the Parishioners of St. Peter Claver Saturday, February 28 4:30 PM Memorial: Joseph Bellizzi

Sunday, March 1 8:30 AM Memorial: William Grady

10:30 AM Memorial: Patricia Soderquist

THE WEEK AHEAD AT ST PETER CLAVER

Monday, February 23 6:00 – 7:00 PM Confession ~ Church Tuesday, February 24 11:00 AM Book Sharing Group ~ Classroom #2 7:00 PM Collaborative Lenten Evening ~ Church Wednesday, February 25 5:30 PM Stations of the Cross ~ Church 6:00 PM Soup Supper ~ Parish Hall Friday, February 27 7:00 PM Townwide Stations of the Cross ~

St. Thomas The Apostle Church Saturday, February 28 10:00 AM Gr. 2 First Reconciliation 1:00 PM Gr. 2 First Reconciliation Sunday, March 1 10:30 AM Children’s Liturgy ~ Hall

TOWN-WIDE STATIONS OF THE CROSS… will take place at St. Thomas the Apostle Church

on Friday, February 27th at 7:00 pm Please join us!

FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT

First Reading: Genesis 9:8-15 God made a promise to Noah that he would never again devastate the entire planet with a flood. He also told Noah that the symbol of this promise would be a rainbow in the clouds.

Second Reading: 1 Peter 3:18-22 This letter from Peter reminds all people that Christ died for us so that we might be led to God. We have been saved by our baptism; not a physical cleansing, but a promise to continually strive to obey God.

Gospel: Mark 1:12-15 Mark briefly tells of Jesus’ stay in the desert, where he was tested by Satan. He did not give in to temptation, but reappeared in Galilee to proclaim the good news.

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READINGS FOR THE WEEKND MARCH 1

First Reading: Genesis 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18 Second Reading: Romans 8:31b-34

Gospel: Mark 9:2-10

A THANK YOU NOTE FROM Fr. José Mercado ~ St. Augustine Parish

“Dear St. Peter Claver Parish, On behalf of the parish community of St. Augustine Church in Hartford, I would like to express my deepest gratitude for your genoristyinpreparing food baskets for our most needy parishioners for Christmas. Their reaction to hear that another parish community reached outinthis way was priceless. May thelove of Christ continue to grow in your hearts and in your parish community. Again, thank you!” Yours in Christ, Fr. José A. Mercado

CREATING SABBATH SPACE IN OUR LIVES Thursday evenings during Lent (and one Tuesday) March 5, 12, 19, 26, and 31 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm in the Parish Hall. Join us for a five week video series with Ron Rolheiser, OMI, facilitated by Gigi Frailey.

SUMMER MISSION TRIP UPDATE LAST CALL TO SERVE!

We have room for only 1 more boy and 4 more girls in the group that St. Peter Claver is sponsoring for the CHWC Summer Mission Trip to serve the City of Hartford July 12th - 18th. We are aware that many of you were waiting for summer plans to formalize, but the Camp is filling up and there is a need to limit the size of our group. If your Teen is thinking of serving you should act now! Registration Forms are available in the Parish Center.

FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT

The following reflects finances through the end of January 2015

2014 2014 2013 Actual Budget Actual (same period) $28,943 $33,077 $34,284

Includes ParishPay contributions: $7,542

JANUARY EXPENSES Payroll/Taxes: $26,727; Insurance: $1,690; Employee Benefits: $8,498; Parish Office Expenses: $2,100; Religious Education: $1,850; School Assessment: $4,250 Events & Social Expenses: $2,000; Sacramental & Liturgy: $1,341; Repairs & Maintenance: $7,435; Utilities: $3,791.

We thank you for your continued support!

ST. PATRICK’S DAY DINNER The St. Peter Claver Knights of Columbus will be hosting

their annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner on Saturday evening, March 14 at 6:00 pm in the Parish Hall. This year’s entertainment will be Craig Stalk playing great Irish music accompanied by a fiddle player. Corn beef and

cabbage will be the culinary choice along with the traditional fixings. Tickets are $12 pp and will be available after all masses beginning February 21st. A purchase of 8 or 10 tickets will guarantee you a reserved table in your name. For additional information, please contact Dennis Swanton at (860) 810-7758 or Jonathan Gearty at 860-595-7707.

BOOK SHARING OPPORTUNITY Beginning Tuesday, February 24th, for seven consecutive Tuesdays, Verne Mahoney will facilitate a Book Sharing Group here at St. Peter Claver from 11:00 am until noon in classroom #2. The group will read Joyce Rupp’s book, The Cup of Our Life which is available for purchase at the Holy Family Monastery gift shop or on line. If interested, please call Maria Rojas at 860-561-3263 or email mroja@sbcglobal.net.

Congratulations to the

Newly Baptized

Samantha Rose Busby Daughter of Ryan & Andrea Busby

January 18, 2015

Maxfield Brewster Driesch Son of Gregory & Courtney Driesch

February 8, 2015

Lent 2015

Lenten Confessions

“Peace be with you!” With these words, the Risen Lord greeted his frightened Apostles in the Upper Room on the day of his Resurrection. Christ repeated the words, “Peace be with you.” Then he added, “Receive the Holy Spirit. Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them” (John 20:19-23). What an extraordinary gift – the gift of divine forgiveness! This year, prepare for Easter by receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation. During Lent, every Catholic Church in the Archdiocese of Hartford will be open on Mondays from 6:00 – 7:00 pm for Lenten Confession. For more information, visit: Light4you.info.

Sunday February 22nd

OPEN GYM NIGHT AT ST. BRIGID SCHOOL 5:00 -7:00 pm with games, pizza and drinks

This is a free Town Wide Youth Group Event. Call your friends from around town and have them meet up with you there! Students will need a ride to and from St. Brigid. Please RSVP by Friday 2/20 to spcyouthgrp@gmail.com so we can let our friends at St. Brigid know how many to plan for!

STOLEN LIVES: A GOSPEL RESPONSE TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING

The Office for Catholic Social Justice Ministry and the Office of the Diaconate of the Archdiocese of Hartford will sponsor the above presentation on Saturday, March 7 at St. James Church in Rocky Hill from 9:00 am – 12 noon. The presentation will offer information about Human Trafficking in CT, how to identify potential victims, what you can do to prevent this crime, and how to support victim survivors. The workshop is appropriate for adults, especially, parents, those involved in outreach ministries, and those working with youth. Featuring William Rivera, Director of Office of Multicultural Affairs and Immigration for the CT Department of Children and Families, and Alicia Kinsman, Managing Attorney for legal immigration program at the International Institute of CT. To register call 203-777-7279 or via email info.ocsjm@aohct.org.

COLLECTING USED MUSICAL INSTRUMENT Northwest Catholic High School is working with Trumpets Not Guns to collect musical instruments for the youth of New Orleans, LA. Northwest students will travel there at the end of March and present the instruments to the students of Ellis Marsalis Music Center. If you have a gently used playable instrument that you would be willing to donate, please label it for donation and drop it off at the St. Peter Claver Faith Formation Office. The students at Northwest Catholic and the children of New Orleans appreciate your kindness and support in considering this request. Question, contact: Lorri Chapman at 860-561-8611.

On this First Sunday of Lent, we hear a short reading from the Gospel of Saint Mark, which gives a brief account of Jesus’ forty days in the desert. Within this account is an important reminder for us as we begin this Lenten Season. Satan tries to tempt Jesus in the desert and God’s angels administered to Him during the forty days. During Lent, we seek to strengthen our resolve to resist temptation just like Jesus did. However, God does not ex-pect us to do this on our own. God helps us, giving us the Holy Spirit in Baptism. God also gives us the community of the Church to help us. We need to remember to call on the name of Jesus to free us from temptation and sin - and He will always be there to save us!

Contact the Faith Formation Office with any questions at 860-521-2904 or email at spcreled@sbcglobal.net.

“Your ways, O LORD, make known to me; teach me Your paths, Guide me in Your truth and teach me, for You are God my Savior.”

Psalm 25:4-5

SCHEDULE OF UPCOMING CLASSES

GRADES 4 - 6 Sunday Students: Sunday, February 22, 9:30-10:30am Grade 3 Sunday Students received the Sacrament of Reconciliation on Saturday, February 21, which takes the place of class on February 22 for Grade 3 only.

Weekday Students meet as follows: Tuesday, February 24, 3:45-4:45pm Wednesday, February 25, 2:15-3:15pm

GRADE 7 Students meet Sunday, February 22, 11:45am -12:45pm

GRADE 8 Sunday Students meet March 8, from 11:45am-12:45pm Tuesday Students meet March 10, from 6:30-7:30pm

ADAPTIVE PROGRAM Our next session will take place on Tuesday, February 24 from 6:30-7:30pm. Families are asked to bring their Sacramental Kits with them to class. More details will be distributed for Sacramental Preparation at this class.

CONFIRMATION PREPARATION GRADE 9: Students meet on Sunday, Feb. 22 at 11:45am-12:45pm. Confirmation readi-ness Reports will be distributed at class. Parents are asked to sign and return.

GRADE 10: Confirmation Candidates meet Sunday, March 1, 11:45-1pm. Letters to Pastor and Memorial Mass Intentions are due at this class. Candidates will receive dates for upcoming practices and Reconciliation Services. Confirmation takes place Friday, May 15th at 7pm with Archbishop Emeritus Henry Mansell.

FAMILY & CHURCH CLASSES GRADE 1

Sunday Students: March 1, 9:30am - 10:30am Tuesday Students: March 3, at 3:45pm - 4:45pm

GRADE 2 Sunday Students: February 22, 9:30am- 10:30am Tuesday Students: February 24, 3:45pm- 4:45pm

Wednesday Students: February 25, 2:15pm-3:15pm The Sacrament of First Reconciliation takes place on Saturday, February 28th at 10am for Sunday Stu-dents and 1pm for Weekday Students.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS A special way to be prayerful during Lent is to “walk” with Jesus on the road to Calvary through the Stations of the Cross. Each station is a place where we stop to think about all that Jesus did for us. Each week, the students are welcome to walk through the stations as part of their Lenten Lesson.

February 25 Grades 2 and 3 March 4 Grades 4 and 5 March 11 Grades 6 and 7 March 18 Grades 9 and 10 March 25 All Grades We will meet at 5:30pm in the Church on the above dates. Stations are led by the students and appropriate prayer booklets are used for each Grade Level. Please note that ALL parishioners are invited each week, as well as stu-dents in All grade levels. The Stations are followed by a Soup Supper in the Parish Hall. An email link has been sent to all registered families with sign up information.

Lord Jesus, You call us to repent

and to realize that the Kingdom of God is at hand. You teach us to do

God’s will and invite us to follow You on the way to the Cross. We ask You, Lord, to

renew us in the grace of our Baptism. Transform our

thoughts, words, and deeds so that, with Your help, we will turn away from sin and live in the joy of the

Gospel. We ask this in Your Holy Name, Amen.

Lent is a special time to reflect on our rela-tionship with Jesus - a time to be more prayerful and generous to those in need. One way that we can help others is by filling our Rice Bowls, which each student re-

ceived at class. All donations are sent to Catholic Relief Services, which helps the poor and needy. Please return your filled “bowl” by March 25th.

Here are some good deeds done by our students who shared these Gifts of Love on their Offertory Envelopes. May God bless our children for their generous hearts! Helped my friend when he was crying; Donated money to someone who is homeless; Tied Sophie’s shoes; Brought my dog to a nursing home; Helped with cooking; Made cards for St. Valentine’s Day; Helped Mom with the dishes.

Join us for a Collaborative Lenten Evening of Reflection and Song with

Fr. Henry Frascadore & Still Small Voice

Together in ministry, Fr. Frascadore and the local musical group Still Small Voice, invites us to open our hearts and minds to a deeper

relationship with God.

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