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Thirty–Third Sunday in Ordinary Time November 15, 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 Jennifer Schexnaydre…………………………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: $ 18,415.78 Amount in loose checks and cash: $ 2,544.71 RCIC children’s stewardship offering: $ 41.00 Nov. 8: Offertory collection Total: $ 21,001.49 . AVERAGE REQUIRED PER WEEK JUST TO OPERATE: $ 22,500.00 (does not include deferred maintenance & repairs, or capital improvements)
Second Collection : Nov. 1: Maintenance & Building Fund $ 6,119.63 NEXT Scheduled Second Collection is: Nov. 22:Campaign for Human Development
ST. PETER PARISH WEEKLY OFFERTORY GOAL: $30,000
Amount in envelopes + electronic giving: $ 25,395.25
Amount in loose checks and cash: $ 2,187.44 RCIC children’s stewardship offering: $ 42.25 Nov. 1: Offertory collection Total: 27,624.94
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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
Advent “Growth in Faith” p 7 Bible Donations for RCIA/RCIC p 9 Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy p 5 Feast of Christ the King Mass & Procession p 8 Remembrance Table Memorials p 8 Sacramental Year Children p 6
Liturgical Schedule Nov 22
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. Peter Dcn. Clyde
Fr. Otis Dcn. Dennis
Fr. Peter Dcn. Dennis
Choir SCHOLA Cantor Choir Cantor Adult Choir
Lectors Team 3 Team 7 Team 12 Team 16 Team 17
EMHC Team 1 Team 5 Team 7 Team 9 Team 11
Altar Servers Team 2 Team 4 Team 8 Team 10 Team 12
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, Cookie Baxter, Lori Bertucci, Cecile Boesen, Sunny Bologna, Gail Boudreaux, Rose Bosch, Tom & Andrew Brammer, Jan Bres & family, Cliff Brown, John Ray Bufkin, Mary Carrone, Liz Carson, Kathy Carter, Amy & Baby Michael Casdaban, Jr., Kathy Ceravolo, Ashley Code, Colleen Conlon, Scott Cook, Lucille Cooper, Carlos Cordovis, Matthew Cornu, Maggie Davis, Barbara Delatte, Kayla Deroche, Louis R. Desselle, Annette Doskey, Renee Doucet, Danny Douglas, Liz Dukan, Bonnie Duplantier, Jason Faherty, Susan Faherty, Heidi Falgost, Maggie Fallen, Margaret Fanning, Gayle Faulk, Rita Clare Faust & Children, Sherry Hill Felder, Don Ferrera, Kithy Filopoulos, Candice Flood, Cathy Fogle, Lydia Galeana, Ramona Golden, John & Cathy Graves, Richard R. Hayden, Kathleen & Jeanne Hebert, Harvey Heintz, Braxton Hunt, Joey Hyde, Ashley Jakins, Elsie James, Winnie Jordan, Eileen Jorgensen, Donna Kavanaugh, Clyde Keating, Mary Grace Lambert, Dorian Land, Dr. Alma Levy, Tricia Little & fly., Raymond & Gilda Maestri, Sr. Margaret Majors, Isabelle Marinello, Brandon Marcantel, Katherine Marcantel, Troy Marcantel, Deborah Marshall, Angella Mata, The McDonald Family, Tom & Cheryl McCain, Austin McElroy, Suzy McElroy, Mike McMurray, Brenda Metcalf, Jo Ann Meyer, Bernice Montagne, Terri Fielding Murphy, Earl Naquin, Josiah Naquin, Robert Perdomo, Lucille Perret, Rosalie Pizzitola, Shaylie Poche, Jim & Connie Porche’, Raoul & Patricia Potier, Bob Reed, Emma Robertson, Eve Rodrigue, Bryant Roy, Jerri Russell, Baby Andrew Ryan, Tina Ryan, Marisa Saborio, Val Schaff, Rodney Schliegelmeyer, Cynthia Shahata, Chuck Shorter, James Shorter, Annie Shankles, Gary St. Cyr, Tom Stafford, , Abigail Stevens, Tom & Kathy Stubbs, Howard G. Stutzman, Susan Swanner, Rizal Tac-an, Pat Talor, Ana Tolentino, Joseph Tolentino, Kenneth Tored, Mary L. Troxclair, Warren Troxclair, Peter & Paul Urbaniak, Frances Vance, Nikko Verret, Alyssa Vicari, Molly Watt, Jerry Wickline, Bette Wilk
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The Sanctuary Light Burns In Thanksgiving for
Chuck & Laurie Carey (L-Anniv.)
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 all Veterans of Foreign Wars (L & D)
Rosary for Fr. Otis & Fr. Peter
Nov 16: Ruth Accardo/Schroeder Cook Nov 17: G. & D. Naquin Nov 18: K. & R. Barre/B. J. Rudiger Nov 19: Ingrassia Family/A. Tolentino Nov 20: Virginia Bessent Nov 21: Camille Bruce Nov 22: Nancy Frantz/Schroeder Cook
Rosary for the Holy Souls in Purgatory
Nov 16: Ruth Accardo Nov 17: Sandy Wall Nov 18: G. & D. Naquin Nov 19: K. & R. Barre/A. Tolentino Nov 20: Susan Bloom Nov 21: Rick Salter Nov 22: Hattie Theriot/Myrtle Decker
MONDAY, November 16 St. Margaret of Scotland, St. Gertrude 8:30 a.m. Ms. Marybelle Bates (L-bd)
TUESDAY, November 17 St. Elizabeth of Hungary
6:30 a.m. Anna Lee Pierson (L-bd) 8:30 a.m. Reid Richardson, Sr.
WEDNESDAY, November 18 The Dedication of the Basilicas of Sts. Peter and Paul
6:30 a.m. Mary Haaga 8:30 a.m. Mary T. “Bunt” Percy
THURSDAY, November 19 Weekday 6:30 a.m. Ed Burvant (L) 8:30 a.m. Etta Strain
FRIDAY, November 20 Weekday 6:30 a.m. Holy Souls in Purgatory, especially members of FOSS 8:30 a.m. Phyllis Comeaux (L)
SATURDAY, November 21 The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary 8:30 a.m. Harris Green & Family (L)
4:00 p.m. Anticipated Mass Robert J. Schoen, Gene Schoen, Ronnie Schoen, Frank Patrick Walsh, R.N. & Lynne Salter, Raymond Fletcher, Frank Anglada, Jack & Mae Broyl, Ed & Lee Graves, Carolyn Aldrich, Terry Manzella, Claude Labasse, Dan Smith, Shirley Henderson, Ronald Gitz, Althea Fitte, Lloyd Held, LLC, Dorothy Delaune (L), Leon Ferrier, III, Clare Hardy, Roger Watson (L), Leon Ferrier, Hayden Black (L), Gregorio & Pilar Samson, Arsenio Padilla, Patricia Cuyler, Louis Brown
SUNDAY, November 22 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe 8:00 a.m. Ted Wall, Paul DePew, Ruth & Ruffin Duet, Reid Frances (L), St Vincent de Paul Society for the deceased poor, Evan Brewster, Glen Florance, Lorraine Resor, Terry Manzella, Patrick Theriot (L-bd), Bryan DeVillier (L-bd), Harold Pechenik, Joseph Gannon (L), Shirley Henderson, Marueen Poche, Alben Arena, Ruth Laughlin, Grace & Nick Cognevich, Joseph Davis, Heather Aymond (L), Shirley Breaux, Ron Gitz, Amelita Cambre, Annabelle Heine, James Shoultz, Katie Zeringue (L)
9:30 a.m. St. Peter Parishioners 11:30 a.m. Mary T. “Bunt” Percy 5:00 p.m. Ted Wall Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday: 3:00 to 3:50 p.m. or by appointment at the rectory.
Blessed Mother Flowers In Thanksgiving for
The Altar Society Members
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Current Parish Events
COMING SOON
Coming soon to St. Peter Parish, the Archdiocese of New Orleans, and the world over, Our Holy Father has announced an Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy beginning on December 8th, The Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Stay tuned to our bulletin for all information about the upcoming events the Holy Father has scheduled to prepare for this holy year, so we can experience it in its fullness of graces as individuals and as a family, united as one in Christ.
“We will entrust the life of the Church, all humanity, and the entire cosmos to the Lordship of Christ, asking Him to pour out His mercy upon us like the morning dew, so that everyone may work together to build a brighter future. How much I desire that the year to come will be steeped in mercy, so that we can go out to every man and woman, bringing the goodness and tenderness of God! May the balm of mercy reach everyone, both believers and those far
away, as a sign that the Kingdom of God is already present in their midst!” Pope Francis Bull of Indiction for the Jubilee of Mercy
Join us! Pro-Life at St. Peter Parish
"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you…” Jeremiah 1:5
The Pro-Life Ministry at St. Peter Parish needs HELP! Will you please consider being a part of this critical ministry? There are many different ways you can help! Maybe your time commitment allows you to coordinate a caravan to Louisiana March for Life in Baton Rouge, attend a Sunday Life Chain in Slidell, or a Sidewalk Prayer Protest in Metairie. Perhaps you are good with computers, and you can set up bulletin announcements for Spiritual Adoption, or send monthly email reminders asking parish-ioners to fast and pray for an end to abortion. Whatever your skills are, and whatever your time allowance is, we have a spot for YOU! We are having a volunteer gathering on Tuesday, November 17th, at 6:30 p.m. in the Upper Room, 318 S. Jefferson Ave., to discuss all the various ways you can be a part of this critical ministry. Hope to see you there!
A Friendly Reminder!! Our Adoration Chapel will be open during the Thanksgiving holiday.
Thanksgiving Day is Thursday, November 26th. Please help us by ensuring your Adoration Hour is covered by a substitute if you will be out of town. All praise and thanksgiving for our faithful adorers at the St. Peter Adoration Chapel! May Jesus bless you and yours abundantly!!!
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Current Parish Events
On Saturday, November 7th, children from St. Peter Parish officially enrolled in Sacramental Preparation for Holy Eucharist. All parishioners are encouraged to recognize sacramental children and to pray with and for them as they draw near to the heart of Christ.
Ava Au
Mason Aubert
Brady Boyer
Christian Boyer
Karsen Boyet
Everett Enk
Augustine Galeziewski
Nathan Guillot
Quinlan Hand
Claire Jacob
Mia Kammerer
Aubrianne Kavanaugh
Brynn Laughlin
Kendall Lindsey
Hayden Mahon
Aubrey Marinello
Bailey Moore
Margaret Moreau
Faryn Perry
Jacqueline Primes
Caroline Reagan
Jeffrey Roth
Luke Short
Reese Sierra
Zachary Sierra
Alaina Stabile
Samuel St. Pierre
Matthew Verbene
Noah Watson
Nathan Bowers
Whitney Clabert
Lyla Combs
Riley Corkern
Lauren Crews
Allyson Dao
Brody Delaune
Marly Eason
Lucia Englehardt
Eleanor Francis
Ella Frentz
Sadie Gallagher
Sarah Grace
Mikaela Hammett
Carter Hutchinson
Julia Jas
Grey King
Mary Miller Kitchen
Dakota Langenstein
Landen Luparello
Aiden Maestri
Matthew Pearce
Seth Picou
Kaden Romig
Cohen Salsman
Thomas Sanders
Harrison Sawyer
Emma Smith
Alivia Sponsel Lucas Sotiropoulos
Anna Aucoin
Peter George Baglow
Mason Bazajou
Meredith Beck
William Charles
Grey Flattmann
Hunter Flauss
Mary Hamby
Luke Jones
Nathan Jones
Claire LeBoeuf
Jonathan Lee
Dylan Morris
Wyatt Neal
Claire Newton
Lauren Nolan
Lilly Oberlies
Caleigh Olivier
Lois Ottemann
Noah Patrick
Andrew Pigg
Joel Scobel
Brooke Smith
Emma Streckfus
Brycen Stegemeyer
Kayden Tillotson
Megan Tran
Catelyn Yeager
Caitlyn Berezuik
Braden Bourliea
Grace Butler
Regan Cedor
Wyatt DiBenedetto
Aubrie Donnow
Liam DuBois
Sophie Fischtziur
Patton Hanemann
Anna LeBlanc
Alyssa Ryan
Ronan Sanborn
Kate Simon
Ava Soileau
Tracy Swanner
Benedict Webre
Olivia Adams
Amelia Anderson
Lexi Audler
Paxton Audler
Max Cosio
Camilla Dehler
Jude Haynen
Lauren Pertuit
Lilly Pittman
Kayleigh Ramirez
Noah Seeliger
Sean Toney
Ethan Ward
Annie Ahrons
Evan Arcana
Katie Jo Buquoi
Paul Beck
Cade Chadelain
Natalie Clelland
Claire Gautier
Ezequiel Gonzalez
Katie Henshaw
Landry Jambon
Briggs Kleinpeter
William Mihalik
Logan Snow
Michelle Vo
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Nov. 16th—Nov. 22nd
Monday 1 Mc 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63/Lk 18:35-43 Tuesday 2 Mc 6:18-31/Lk 19:1-10 Wednesday Acts 28:11-16, 30-31/Mt 14:22-33 Thursday 1 Mc 2:15-29/Lk 19:41-44 Friday 1 Mc 4:36-37, 52-59/Lk 19:45-48 Saturday 1 Mc 6:1-13/Lk 20:27-40 Sunday Dn 7:13-14/Rv 1:5-8/Jn 18:33b-37
SCRIPTURE READINGS
Current Parish Events
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. TMIY is an interactive men’s program focused on the development of men in the modern world. We Welcome Newcomers!!!
Session 12: The Journey to Nazareth Spiritual Life, Spiritual Warfare Spiritual Sustenance: The Eucharist What is Lectio Divina Sanctification: God’s Will in Our Lives Traveling the Spiritual Journey Together The Importance of Spiritual Mentors Being Open to the Call
For more information please call: Brian Cochran 985.705.3594 J. T. Lee 985.273.8318 Vincent Bologna 504.319.9828
I t ’s coming AGAIN St. Peter Parish’s Angel Tree
You can p ick your spec ia l ange l the weekend o f November 28 /29
Participants are asked to put angel gifts in gift bags and RETURN under the tree the weekend of December 5/6 Please note: It is the only weekend for returning the angel tree gifts.
Do you want to make a cash donation? Please make a check out to St. Peter Church and note Angel Tree at the bottom of the check. You may drop it off at the Rectory or mail it to St. Peter Church at 125 E. 19th Ave., Covington, LA 70433.
Thank You for your generosity!
Join us for an Advent “Growth in Faith”
Around the Table in Bethlehem
Presenter: Jeff Young, The Catholic Foodie, author, and St. Peter Parishioner!
Thursday, December 3rd Doors Open at 6:30 p.m.
Adults are invited to gather round and let the incomparable Catholic Foodie, Jeff Young, share some of his delectable dishes, while he shares fascinating stories of food and faith in the Holy Land.
A book signing and sales of Jeff’s book, Around the Table with the Catholic Foodie: Middle Eastern Cuisine, will also be available.
Jeff is a St. Peter Parishioner, the founder and producer of The Catholic Foodie blog and podcast, he co-hosts the Around the Table Food Show on Catholic Radio, 690AM and 104.9 fm in the city, he hosts The Catholic Foodie Show, airing live from noon to 1:00 p.m., Monday—Friday on BreadboxMedia.com, he is the author of Around the Table with The Catholic Foodie: Middle Eastern Cuisine, one of the authors of Word by Word: Slowing Down with the Hail Mary, recently published by Ave Maria Press, a monthly contributor to CatholicMom.com and also a conference speaker, who has spoken on topics ranging from “growing in faith around the table” to “using social media in the New Evangelization.”
Reservations are required. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. A light dinner is served. There is no fee for this event, however, a donation will be accepted to help defray expenses. For reservations and information, please contact the St. Peter Rectory: 985.892.2422 or [email protected].
This “Growth in Faith” event is sponsored by the St. Peter Catholic Church Adult Formation Committee.
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Current Parish Events
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Faith Fact
The Solemnity of Christ the King
As we prepare to celebrate the Solemnity of Christ the King next weekend, this week’s Faith Fact explains the reason the solemnity was established and discusses the need for Christians today to be obedient to the Kingship of Christ. Copies are available in the back of church and on our parish and school websites.
Next week’s Collection for the Catholic Campaign for Hu-man Development (CCHD) needs your help. CCHD was founded to end the cycle of poverty in the United States by funding organizations that help people help themselves. Locally, CCHD supports the New Orleans Master Craftsman’s Guild in Corpus Christi-Epiphany Parish in New Orleans. Skilled tradesmen and craftsmen are training young men in historic trades of masonry, ironworking and plastering. Other funded projects address ways to reduce incarceration rates and improve the juvenile justice system. Your contribution will defend human dignity and help those living on the margins of our society. Please give to the CCHD Collection.
St. Peter Men’s Association
All men of the parish are invited to our upcoming meeting this Tuesday, November 17th at 7 p.m. in St. Peter Ministry Center. Come learn more about this men’s parish service group…Join us for an informal meeting, devotional, and a meal! Questions? Contact Joe Lindley at 504.458.8167.
Remembrance Table Flowers In Memory of:
Mr. & Mrs. John J. Braniff, Jr.
John & Evelyn Cannatella John & Theresa DeNone
Fred Trupiano Amy Trupiano
John Ostendorf
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St. Peter Parish again welcomes….
Liturgy of the Word for Children during the 9:30 a.m. Mass Offered for 3, 4, and 5 year old children
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: November 22nd;
December 6th; January 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th; February 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th; March 6th;
April 3rd, 10th, 17th; May 1st
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 December 2nd, from 6:00—7:15 p.m. In the Upper Room, 318 Jefferson Ave.
The Rite of Baptism will be scheduled after the class has been attended and all documents are submitted.
Confirmation Prep I & Prep II
November Sunday 15th Prep I & Prep II class, 6:30—8:00 p.m., Ministry Center Sunday 22nd No Class– Thanksgiving Break Sunday 29th No Class– Thanksgiving Break
December Sunday 6th Final Prep I class of 2015 (Resume January 10, 2016) Final Prep II class—Prep II students should register for Prep III on January 10th
Catechetical Programs
Parish School of Religion: (PSR)
November 18th Regular Class—Carline dismissal 25th No Class: Give thanks to the Lord for He is good!
December 2nd Regular Class—Carline dismissal 9th Regular Class—Carline dismissal 16th Night of Reconciliation Regular Class—Carline dismissal 23rd No Class: For unto us a child is born 30th No Class: For unto us a child is born
For more information, please call the Office of Religious Education at 985.893.2446.
It’s not to late to donate a Bible for the RCIA/RCIC
The cost of the Bible is $30.00. If you would like to donate one, please make the check payable to St. Peter Parish with a notation for a RCIA Bible. You may place it in the collection, drop it off at the Rectory or Ministry Center, or mail it to: Ruth Prats 125 E.19th Ave., Covington, LA 70433
“Keep this book of the law on your lips. Recite it by day and by night that you may observe carefully all that is written in it; then you will successfully attain your goal.” Joshua 1:8
Thanks for your generosity.
Did You Know? It is a tradition at St. Peter Parish that families bring their four can-dles for their home Advent wreaths to church the first Sunday of Advent to be blessed.
Everyone is invited to bring their candles on the First Sunday of Advent, (November 28/29) to be blessed for their Home Advent Wreath. The candles will be blessed at each Mass.
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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
November
Sun. 29th Youth Mass 5:00 p.m. Confessions at 4:00 p.m. “Prepare Our Hearts for Baby Jesus”
December
Fri. 4th ROCK Christmas Bonanza!! 6:30-9 p.m. @ YH Christmas Caroling, a talk about the joy of Christmas, hot chocolate and the movie “A Muppet Christmas Carol.”
“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]
November TORCH Teen Holy Hour: Tuesdays in November: 17th 3:30-4:30 p.m. in Chapel then social time at YH til 5:30 p.m. Mon. 16th Teen Council Meeting 6-7:30 p.m. Thurs. 19th Teen Council Officer Meeting: Min. Ctr. @ 5:45-7:00 p.m. Sat. 21st Church cleaning for Feast of Christ the King. 9:00– 11:00 a.m. Sat. 21st TORCH Coffee House 6:00– 9:30 p.m. Sun. 22nd Christ the King Mass & Procession-5:00 p.m. Sun. 29th Confessions at 4:00 p.m., Youth Mass 5:00 p.m. “Prepare Our Hearts for Baby Jesus”
Shady Characters Band Practice: Tuesdays: November 17, 24: 5:30-8 p.m. @ YH
For more information, join the T.O.R.C.H. Facebook group,
or check us out under Youth Ministry at stpeterparish.com!
Youth Events
“Come,” says my heart, “seek His face”; your face,
Lord, do I seek! Psalm 27:8
Young ladies 7th grade and older are invited to Seek His Face an evening, monthly gathering to
Learn to mature in prayer Gather in community seeking His will for our life Be introduced to the different expressions of
consecrated life
Moderated by Angelle Damare and Pam Johnson $10 workbook fee: scholarships available
Interested? Please contact Michelle Seghers at [email protected] to order the workbook.
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LEAVE A LEGACY OF FAITH
Please Remember ST PETER PARISH
IN YOUR WILL
INVITATION FROM JESUS
You are invited to spend one hour of your choice with Jesus in the Adoration Chapel.
Committed adorers are needed:
Wednesday 8-9 a.m., please call Barbara Fisher @ 985. 875.2011-H or 985.264.3318-C.
Wednesday: 2-3 p.m., Friday: 5-6 p.m. & Saturday: 2-3 p.m., please call Marybelle @ 985.867.8563 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
Stewardship ....Our Way of Life at St. Peter Parish ONE GOD + ONE CHURCH + ONE FAMILY
Rosary Sign-up for The Holy Souls in Purgatory
Would you or your family like to pray a rosary for “The Holy Souls in Purgatory”?
All parishioners are invited to pray a rosary for the Souls in Purgatory during the year. This rosary may be said for your dear departed family members, friends, or even those un-known to you, whom you wish to include in this Act of Charity. The sign-up sheet is in the back of church. Thank you for sharing in this special gift to all the “Holy Souls in Purgatory”
Rosary Sign-up for our Beloved Priests
Christ continues to love us and be present for us through the hands of His holy priests!
Fr. Otis and Fr. Peter have offered their lives to God as a sacrifice for us, his people. They depend on our prayerful support to live faithfully their vocation in the midst of many challenges.
Please consider praying a Rosary, asking God for special graces for them to persevere in their priestly vocations. Sign-up sheets are in the back of Church. Thank You!
“The priesthood is the love of the heart of Jesus” ~ St. John Marie Vianney
A Stewardship Moment
Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time: November 15, 2015
For the weekend of November 14/15, 2015 Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time How would you spend your day if you knew it was the last day you would spend on earth? Undoubtedly, it would not be a normal day. The point of today’s Gospel reading is that the end-time is always immi-nent. The good steward remains prayerfully alert, ready to give an accounting; and living each day in the awareness of the coming judgment and salvation. How do we exercise stewardship over our daily lives? Are we prepared to give an accounting? How will we allow Christ to work in and through us to prepare for the reconciliation of the heavens and the earth?
St. Peter Parish Garden Ministry Come Join Us for a
St. Peter Parish Garden Clean-up Day
Saturday, November 21, 2015 @ 9:00 AM Please meet in front of the Church
Bring: Small garden tools, gloves, pruners, hedge trimmers, etc.
Unable to help? Supply Donations are appreciated Please send donations payable to
St. Peter Church with “Garden” written in the memo Questions: E-mail Chris at [email protected]
Cell: 504-237-1039
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Quotes from Principal Michael Kraus’ weekly newsletter: November 4, 2015
Dear St. Peter Families,
….I am also asking for your assistance with our afternoons, as we are re-evaluating our walker dismissal. Unfortunately, we have had problems throughout this first quarter with walker being used by too many students to walk to cars and quickly jump ahead of carline. As I have commu-nicated before, this has caused difficulties with our neighbors as cars have pulled up and blocked
streets and driveways. Walker must be used for students in the neighborhood. Our dismissal procedures are in place with safety in mind first, and time/efficiency second. This is the reason we ask parents as a general rule not to walk up to get children out of afternoon carline. Our duty teachers are not in a position to monitor which adults are picking up which kids. While most people obviously do not enjoy carline, we do move 800 students from our campus in 30 minutes. It is efficient, and it works the safest when we all follow the procedures smoothly. As we re-evaluate walker, please assist us and have your children dismiss appropriately by bus, carline or walker.
We have a very exciting few weeks ahead, and we look forward to seeing you around campus. Thanks to all of our parent volunteers. You help make this school incredible.
God alone, Michael Kraus
Reminder - St. Peter Parish Contribution As we enter the final months of the 2015 year, we remind current school families and parish families who will be applying for admission for the next school year, that the support fee to St. Peter Parish is $450 per year, paid in full by December 31, 2015. This is the support fee that applies to 2016-2017 tuition and what is considered when reviewing new applicant families for SUPPORTING status. Please contact Karen Van Zandt. [email protected] for additional information.
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In the Archdiocese
Serving the Residents of the West 30’s at the Blue Stand Every Thursday: Noon Lunch 4:30 PM Dinner
Years ago, Sr. Theresa Berlin began opening the door to the Blue Stand each Thursday to build relationships and share the family meal with the residents of the Covington neighborhood. Residents gather there to pray, study, and enjoy fellowship. Northshore families began assisting Sr. Theresa in providing meals for the Blue Stand in the fall of 2012 and “Mary’s Family Meal Ministry” was born. Lunch serves 10 to 12 people and dinner serves 15 to 20 people. Please prayerfully consider providing a meal once in a while or even once a month!
For more information or to sign up to provide a meal, please contact: Christine Baglow at [email protected] or 985-951-9669 or
Lisa Perret at [email protected] or 985-768-0052 Like us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/BlueStandMealMinistry
Stepping Stones Ministry
“Bridging Individuals Out of Poverty”
A division of The Society of St. Vincent de Paul in collaboration with Catholic Charities (North Shore), will be presenting an in depth review of this Ministry, please choose one:
Tuesday, Nov. 17th or Monday, Dec. 14th
Presentations will be held at the Catholic Chari-ties office – 69090 East Hwy. 190 Service Rd., in Covington, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. (food and drink provided).
Please RSVP to Stephanie Dupepe at [email protected] or call 985.605.5847.
Our Lady of Sorrows Retreat Center 103 Railroad Ave., St. Martinville, LA, Offers:
Open House In Observance of the Year of Consecrated Life, Sunday, Nov. 22 & Dec. 27 Information: Fr. Michael Champagne: 337.394.6550
Come and See Retreat for women interested in the Sisters Project at the Community of Jesus Crucified November 27-30: Friday 6pm-Monday 5pm Information: Fr. Michael Champagne: 337.394.6550 [email protected]
Men’s Retreat for the Jubilee of Mercy December 18-20: Friday 7pm—Sunday 3pm Free of charge Registration: Vic Guidry: 337.824.3045
WOMANS NEW LIFE CENTER
FAIS-DO-DO Takes Flight Fundraiser Friday, November 20th at 8:00 pm
tickets 504.496.0212 www.WomansNewLife.com/FaisDoDo
The Men of St. Joseph is a group of Catholic men dedicated to being the spiritual leaders of their families while becoming the best versions of themselves. The Prayer Group meets each Tuesday at 6:30 a.m. at the Tchefuncte Country Club Pool House. All men are invited to join us each week for an hour of prayer and reflection on the Gospels. For further information visit www.menofstjoseph.com or email [email protected]
End of Life Presentation
Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church Presented by: Msgr. William Bilinsky, M.D. Thursday, November 19th at 7:00 p.m. More information please call: 985-892.0642
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CHURCH NAME & ADDRESS: St. Peter Catholic Church 125 E. Nineteenth Avenue Covington, LA 70433 CHURCH PHONE: 985-892-2422 CONTACT PERSON: Mary Frances/Ruth Adams SOFTWARE Microsoft Publisher® 2007 Adobe Acrobat 9.0® Standard Windows 7 PRINTER Canon MF8000 Series UFRII LT NUMBER OF PAGES SENT Cover + 12 text pages + this page = 14 (3 ad pages) SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION November 15, 2015 TRANSMISSION TIME Monday @ Noon SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
