Sunday, February 11, 2018 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

MASS SCHEDULES, READINGS, AND INTENTIONS

FOR THE WEEK Monday, February 12 Monday of the Sixth Week in Ordinary Time Jas 1:1-11 Ps 119:67, 68, 71, 72, 75, 76 Mk 8:11-13 8:00 am: Marie Bauer, RIP Tuesday, February 13 Tuesday of the Sixth Week in Ordinary Time Jas 1:12-18 Ps 94:12-13a, 14-15, 18-19 Mk 8:14-21 8:00 am: Lester & Eleanor Bradley, RIP Wednesday, February 14 Ash Wednesday Jl 2:12-18 Ps 51:3-4, 5-6ab, 12-13, 14 & 17 2 Cor 5:20-6:2 Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 7:15 am: Bill DeLeo, RIP 9:00 am: Genevieve Blick, RIP 12:10 pm: Rosemary Schneider, RIP 6:30 pm: Celina Rego, RIP Thursday, February 15 Thursday after Ash Wednesday Dt 30:15-20 Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 & 6 Lk 9:22-25 7:15 am: Gus Dietrich, RIP 6:00 pm: Eddie M. Vega, RIP Friday, February 16 Friday after Ash Wednesday Is 58:1-9a Ps 51:3-4, 5-6ab, 18-19 Mt 9:14-15 7:15 am: Peter Mafiamba, RIP 9:00 am: Robert Klein, RIP Saturday, February 17 Saturday after Ash Wednesday Is 58:9b-14 Ps 86:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 Lk 5:27-32 9:00 am: Nancy Hogan, RIP 5:00 pm (Vigil): Genevieve Blick, RIP Sunday, February 18 FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT Gn 9:8-15 Ps 25:4-5, 6-7, 8-9 1 Pt 3:18-22 Mk 1:12-15 8:00 am: Rosemary Schneider, RIP 10:30 am: For The People 12:10 pm: Jim & Shelly Hughes (40th Anniversary) 5:00 pm: Phyllis Morris, RIP

THIS WEEK’S PARISH ACTIVITIES

Sunday, February 11 9:10 am YFF 9:00 am-12:00 pm K of C Pancake Breakfast-SLC Monday, February 12 7:00 pm Handbell rehearsal Tuesday, February 13 12:00-1:30 pm St. Vincent de Paul Society 6:00 pm– 8:00 pm Mardi Gras-Dirty Vagabond -SLC 7:00 pm-8:30 pm HSM Empower Hour Wednesday, February 14 Ash Wednesday Masses: 7:15 am, 9:00 am, 12:10 pm, 6:30 pm NO Joyful Noise rehearsal 6:00 pm Cantor Rehearsal NO Cantate Choir rehearsal NO Confirmation Prep class Thursday, February 15 Creative Fellowship Craft meeting-SLC 7:00 pm Last Intro to Liturgy class-Room 204 -All invited 8:00 pm Coffee & Conversation room 205 Friday, February 16 9:00 am All school Mass 11:30 am - 1:00 pm K of C Fish Fry-SLC 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm K of C Fish Fry-SLC 5:30 pm Stations of the Cross Saturday, February 17 9:30 am & 4:00 pm Confessions Sunday, February 18 NO YFF 10:30 am Coffee and Donuts-SLC

STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE “How shall I make a return to the Lord for all the good

He has done for me?” Psalm 116:12

Offertory Collection for February 2018 February 4…………………………………..$11,976.00 February 11………………………………...$ February 18…..…………………...……..…$ February 25…………………………………$ Month to Date…………………………………….….$

Monthly Offertory Collection Budget $61,126.80 JPII Catholic High School (Feb 4) ................$1,969.32 Saint Peter Catholic School (Feb. 11)……..$ 2nd Collection Feb 10/11 ………………...SPCS 2nd Collection Feb 14 (Ash Wednesday) Aid to Church in Central and Eastern Europe 2nd Collection Feb. 17/18……………… .For the Poor

PRAY FOR OUR SICK Richard Bachman, Rosalie Rogers, Patricia Rowe, Tom Butler, Isolean Biggs,

Dan Blair, Jerome Brinzo, Susan Laurion, Larry Lovas, Tom Martin, Ralph Mazzei, John Mitchell, Daniel O’Callaghan, Donald Octigan,

Jackie Tucci, Peter & Betty Olliver, JoAnne Pavlic, Pat Pickford, Bob Saieed, Deb Buckhout,

Deceased: Marilyn Horne & Edward Ronald Gallagher, Greg Gillette Names will be removed after one month. Call the church office to add a name.

Gift Cards available after these Masses:

Saturday, February 17 5:00 pm

Sunday, February 18

8:00 am, 10:30 am, &

12:10 pm

Gift Card Volunteer Schedule for February 17 and 18

Team 9(5pm) Jan Lyons

Team 11 (10:30) Margie & Mark Dellasega

Team 10 (8am) Sharon & Lennon Hooper

Team 4(12:10) Jann & Tom Butler

ONLINE GIVING

A great way to ensure your gifts to Saint Peter are received. Even while you are away!

It’s SAFE, SECURE and CONVENIENT! This is a huge benefit for our Parish.

It helps us track numbers and it stabilizes our monthly budget.

Just click the button on our parish website.

Select to give regular offertory, special & Diocesan collections.

Need assistance, call Susan Jones at 252.757.3259 x 204

Youth Faith Formation, Sacraments,

Middle & High School Youth Ministry

Youth Faith Formation (YFF)

Feb. 11: 9:10 am

Children will learn more about the twelve apostles and what living as a disciple of Jesus is like today.

Students beginning to prepare for First Communion are learning about different types of prayer and they are learning more about the Greatest Event on Earth… the Mass

Fourth and Fifth Graders are learning about Noah and Joseph from the Old Testament.

Confirmation Preparation

Feb. 14th: Ash Wednesday NO Confirmation preparation class. Our next meeting will be 2/28 in the classroom. We will be learning about the Holy Spirit, the gifts of the Holy Spirit and the fruits of the Spirit! “Let’s ask ourselves: are we open to the Holy Spirit?” -Pope Francis

First Reconciliation

Congratulations to the children of our parish that recently received the Sacrament of First Reconciliation!

Raphael Balanay, Emma Brown Blick, Hailey Boise, Julia Bowling, Katherine Bowling, Lauren Brockway, Victoria Castillo, Gabriella Coughlin,

Tessa DeSantis, Chelsea Edmison, Elizabeth Esambe, Sheppard Fleming, Kellan Gauquie, Jedrek Gribble, Sterling Harris, Dylan Hill, Austin Ju,

Brennon Hodgson, Andrew Holton, Autumn Hoyt, Shannon Lackey, Kaleb Lawson, Grady Lee, Jaden Lee, Saenoh Lee, Liam Lewis,

Yair Mendez Salazar, Daniel Merino, Remey O’Donahue, Brooke Owens, Liam Parisi, Antonio Passalacqua, Luca Passalacqua, Alexis Phillips, Anna Phillips, Samantha Phillips, Gianna Powell, Emma Robinette,

Piper Schiller, Isabela Serrano, Grace Sutter, Jacob Sutton, Susannah Theisen, Jazmin Velasco, Joselyn Velasco, and Nathaniel Wright

Middle School Youth Ministry

Feb. 11: No Merge Night (due to Saturday event) We look forward in seeing you on the 18th!

For more information about Middle School Ministry & upcoming events, be sure to check your email & our Facebook page for updates. If you are not receiving emails and would like to be on the list or if you have questions, contact: Amy Moore at (252) 412-6586 or stpetermsm@gmail.com 6586

High School Youth Ministry

Feb. 10:7-9PM Valentine’s Breakout with Jackie & Bobby Angel in SLC

Pizza, Music and Why TRUE LOVE ROCKS! BRING A FRIEND!

Feb. 11: No HSM PLEASE ATTEND SATURDAY 2/10! IT WILL BE THAT GOOD!!

Feb. 13: 7-8:30 pm EMPOWER HOUR (Mr. Garners) Dinner, Scripture and Prayer! 1509 Blackjack Simpson Road Feb. 17: 9-11 pm Elderly visits Not too late to deliver their valentines! Meet at the Bojangles on Greenville Blvd. at 9am. Pick up at 11! Feb. 18: 4-4:45pm Pittsburgh Summer Mission Trip Parent Meeting SLC 6-7:45: HSM PROGRAM: "You are Worthy" Come find out why!

The Rite of Election

Sunday, February 18th at 3:30 pm

Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral in Raleigh

Catechumens, Candidates and Sponsors, along with family and friends will be traveling to Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral in

Raleigh on Sunday, Feb. 18th, at 3 pm, for the Rite of Election. There we will be joined by other parishes from the Tar River Deanery, in addition to Albemarle, Fayetteville, and Raleigh Deaneries. Our Bishop, Luis Rafael will preside over the rite. Please continue to pray for our newly Elect and Candidates.

Saint Peter Catholic School is now accepting applications for

Pre-K through 7th Grade for the 2018-2019

We teach three additional “R’s”:

Religion, Respect, and Responsibility. Everything we do is focused through the lens

of our shared Catholic faith.

If you have never visited the school, please come by. If you have left our school, please come home. Finances should not stand between any faithful Catholic family and our school. Tuition Assistance is available to qualifying families with a legitimate need.

New Section of 529(C)(7) INCLUDES Tuition and other expenses for attendance at

K-12 Catholic Schools Pre-K programs are considered child care by the IRS.

Check with your tax preparer

• PreK Students MUST be 4 years old on or before August 31, 2018.

• Kindergarten Students MUST be 5 years old on or before August 31, 2018

• First Grade Students MUST be 6 years old on or before August 31, 2018 Schedule a personal tour by calling the school at:

252.752.3529

Adult Religious Education &

Saint Peter Catholic School

On behalf of the less fortunate in our community, the St. Vincent de Paul Society gives a hearty Thank You to the Saint Peter Catholic School students, teachers and parents for their efforts and major contribution of

canned goods during Catholic Schools Week.

Your items will be distributed to the poor during February, March and April. Your hard work and

generosity is an example for us all.

Ash Wednesday Masses

7:15 am, 9:00 am, 12:10 pm, 6:30 pm

Students from Saint Peter Catholic School will be attending the 9:00 am Mass

Abstinence -- Catholics 14 and older are bound to the obligation of abstinence. Abstinence is to be observed on Ash Wednesday and on ALL Fridays of Lent. On days of abstinence, meat may not be used at all.

Fast -- Catholics 18 to 60 are bound to the obligation of fasting.

Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are the days of fasting. On these

days, only one full meal is allowed. . In view of the significance of Ash

Wednesday, although it is NOT a Holy Day of Obligation, the obligation of

fast and abstinence must naturally be the priority in the Catholic community.

TEMPORARY SUSPENSION ON DISTRIBUTION OF PRECIOUS BLOOD Because of the rather widespread influenza threat, we are suspending physical contact during the Sign of Peace as well as

reception of the Precious Blood until further notice.

2018 Bishop’s Annual Appeal

DIOCESE OF RALEIGH

This year’s theme is “Instruments of God’s Service”

Charity Evangelization Worship

This theme serves as a reminder to imitate God’s mercy by providing love and support to those in need. Over 30 ministries

are supported by the Bishop’s Annual Appeal, and we invite you to explore the BAA site to learn more about the impact of

your generosity to the campaign. You may have already

received information in the mail. The generosity of others, through gifts to the Bishop’s Annual Appeal, has positively

transformed the lives of many.

You may view the entire list on the Diocese of Raleigh website:

http://dioceseofraleigh.org

Please return your pledge/gift to the office or place in the

collection basket. If you did not receive your envelope, there will be in the pews and in the Narthex (Atrium)

It is important that we achieve our goal! Our Parish goal this year is $124, 674

Our Parish receives 100% back over our goal.

Please be reminded that the Blessed Sacrament is re-

served in our Church. It is customary & appropriate to genuflect when entering the pew and leaving the pew.

One genuflects towards the Tabernacle. One should head bow when approaching the Altar or Sanctuary area (ex: Lector, Extraordinary Ministers, & receiving Communion). Conversation before or during the Divine Liturgy is neither necessary nor acceptable, it should take place outside the Church proper. Please wait until you are in the Narthex.

PERPETUAL ADORATION OF OUR LORD And You!

Mark:1, 29-39 ... "he left and went off to a deserted place, where he prayed...

Folks, come to the parish "deserted place". Commit to Jesus for 12 hours for the Lent and Easter Seasons.: 12 weeks at one hour a

week. Sit face to face and talk to God about your joys, worries, needs. Give your love and receive LOVE.

Vernon/Joanne Dunn 252.321.5896 or 252.355.3628

Jim/Martha Coyne 252.414.8389

Renewal of Marriage Vows CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 17 COUPLES

They will be CELEBRATING their 5-year increment anniversary in 2018 and enjoyed a special evening at Mass and dinner on Saturday. We wish you con-tinued joy and love. This has been a tradition on our church for over 25

years and is one of our happiest times shared.

Our special thanks to Father Jim and the many volunteers who prepared for the Liturgy of Renewal of Vows, worked on reservations, programs, name tags, put up the wedding pictures, brought music to the evening, cooked such a delicious dinner ,and served all our honored couples. God bless you all!

Lent begins February14,

Ash Wednesday! It's a time of simplicity, setting aside distractions, and diversions drawing back to the basics:

prayer, fasting and almsgiving.

We are called not just to abstain from sin during Lent, but to true conversion of our hearts and minds as

followers of Jesus Christ. The giving of ourselves in the midst of suffering and self-denial brings us closer to loving like Christ, who suffered and poured himself

out unconditionally on the cross for all of us.

Lent is a journey through the desert to the foot of the cross on Good Friday, as we seek Him out, ask His help, join in His suffering, and learn to love like Him.

Let us together enter into Lent with our eyes fixed on Easter.

Parish Ministry Events

The Catholic’s Divorce Survival Guide February 19th - May 14 at 6:30 pm

$15/person

Spiritual Life Center (room 205) 12-week program featuring 30-minute DVD. Sessions each week with discussions to follow afterward. Based on the teachings of the Catholic Church, it is open to anyone who needs comfort, counsel, and clarity before or after a divorce. For more information and a registration form.

Please contact Ruth Honeycutt at: 252.944.1716

Knights of Columbus Annual Lenten Fish Fry

Friday, February 16

11:30 am - 1:00 pm ~ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Dine In/Take Out

$8 per person ~ Kids under 8 eat FREE See a Knight for tickets

Knights of Columbus

State Raffle

1st Prize $5,000 Cash 2nd Prize $4,000 Cash 3rd Prize $ 500 Cash 4th Prize $ 500 Cash 5th Prize $ 400 Cash 6th Prize $ 400 Cash 7th Prize $ 200 Cash

Drawing is May 5, 2018

$5.00 per ticket

See a Knight for tickets

Bible Study

Join us during Lent to explore The Psalms

Starting February 20th & 21st

This is an 11-week program. Book is $25

Tuesdays at 7pm - men/women

Wednesdays at 10am -women For information or interest in facilitating, contact:

Heather Gauquie gauquieh@yahoo.com or call 252.717.8861

Fat Tuesday, February 13th

6-8 pm Spiritual Life Center

Dirty Vagabond Ministry is hosting a Mardi Gras party fundraiser

Tickets still available

SAVE THE DATE!

Find Your Greatness

Saint Peter Catholic Church

October 13, 2018

9:00 am - 1:30 pm dynamiccatholic.com

$25 per person

Contact Susan Jones, 252.757.3259 or email:

spcc.advancement@gmail.com

NC Opportunity Scholarship Students transitioning from public school to

Saint Peter Catholic School may be eligible for the NC Opportunity Scholarship.

Application period begins February 1st and are due March 1st for the 2018-2019 school year.

www.schoolchoicenorthcarolina.com/DM2017 or www.ncseaa.edu/OSG.htm

Your child must meet at one of these five requirements:

• Entering Kindergarten or First Grade • Was a full-time student, attending a N. C. Public

School or DOD school the spring semester of 2018 • Received an Opportunity Scholarship last year

• A parent is full-time active duty in the U.S. military

• Foster care or was adopted within the last year

Student must meet ALL FIVE OF THESE REQUIREMENTS

• 5 years old or older by August 31, 2018

• Student lives in an eligible household

• Student has not graduated high school

• Student is a North Carolina resident

• Student has not graduated college

Sunday, February 11th

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Breakfast with the Knights & fellow parishioners

Pancakes, Sausage, Eggs, Sweets & Drinks

Adults ~ $5 Kids ~ Free!

Tuition Assistance & Scholarship Opportunities

Diocese of Raleigh Office of African Ancestry Ministry &

Evangelization (AAMEN) and Native American Catholic Community

African-American and Native American students can apply for the Tuition Assistance Award for

the 2018-2019 school year.

The funds for the awards come from the Black &

Indian Missions grant awarded to the AAMEN office

January 28, 2018 – March 18, 2018 @ 12 am Applications can be found at:

raldioc.configio.com/go/aamen-tuition-assistance

Tuition Assistance and 529(C)(7) Plan

New Section of 529(C)(7) INCLUDES: tuition and other expenses for

attendance at K-12 Catholic Schools Finances should not stand between any faithful Catholic family and our school. Tuition Assistance is available to qualifying families with a legitimate need. Pre-K programs are considered child care by the IRS. Check with your tax preparer. Schedule a personal tour by calling the school at:

252.752.3529

Saint Peter Catholic School Lenten Penance Service

Thursday, March 8 at 10:00 am

Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper

(Holy Thursday) Thursday, March 29 at 7:30pm

Good Friday Stations of the Cross

Friday, March 30 at 12:15pmGood Friday of the

Lord’s Passion: 3:00 pm

Daily Lenten Mass Times (beginning Thursday, February 15)

Monday-Thursdays at 7:15 am & 6:00 pm Fridays at 7:15 am & 9:00 am

Stations of the Cross (beginning Friday, February 16)

Fridays at 5:30 pm

Lenten Penance Service Saint Peter Catholic Church

Thursday, March 1 at 7:00 pm

Saint Elizabeth Parish - Farmville: Wednesday, February, 21 7:00 pm

Saint Gabriel Parish: Thursday, February 22 7:00 pm

Saint Peter Parish: Thursday, March 1 7:00 pm

Saint Peter Catholic School: Thursday, March 8 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Our Mother of Mercy Parish - Washington: Thursday, March 15 - 7:00 pm

Monday, March 26: Daily Mass: 7:15 am and 6:00 pm

Tuesday, March 27: Daily Mass: 7:15 am and 6:00 pm

Chrism Mass: 2:00 pm Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral in Raleigh

Wednesday, March 28: Daily Mass: 7:15 am and 6:00 pm

Thursday, March 29: Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper: 7:30 pm

Friday, March 30: Stations of the Cross: 12:15 pm

Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion: 3:00 pm

Saturday, March 31: Easter Vigil Mass: 8:30 pm

Sunday, April 1: Easter Sunday Masses: 8:00 am, 10:30 (2), & 12:10 pm

There is No 5 pm Mass on Easter Sunday

Join us each Friday during Lent as different ministries of our parish lead us through the

Stations of the Cross followed by Fellowship and a light meal provided by the ministry in the SLC.

Stations of the Cross will be in the Sanctuary at 5:30 pm

Friday, February 16 Carmelites followed by Fish Fry hosted by the Knights

Friday, February 23 Knights of Columbus followed by Soup Dinner

Friday, March 2 Women of Faith followed by Soup Dinner

Friday, March 9 Youth Faith Formation followed by Soup Dinner

Friday, March 16 RCIA followed by Soup Dinner

Friday, March 23 Saint Peter Catholic School followed by Fish Fry supporting High School Ministry-Hosted by the Knights of Columbus

In praying the stations, we imagine ourselves walking with Jesus on this journey. We then link our reflection to whatever is going on in our lives today. On our journey we experience both joy, days of stress, and possibly terrible suffering. As members of families and communities, we are witnesses to the joys and sufferings of others. Thinking of Jesus on the way to his unjust execution can lead to reflection on his care for the millions throughout the world who lack basic human needs such as clean water, sufficient food, or fundamental human rights.