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RCIA and RCIC

Second Sunday of Advent December 9, 2018

ST. PETER PARISH WEBSITE: www.stpeterparish.com

email: rectory@stpeterparish.com

SCHEDULE OF MASSES

Saturday Vigil……………….……..4:00 p.m. Sunday…..8:00, 9:30 & 11:30 a.m., 5:00 p.m. Monday & Saturday ………………..8:30 a.m. Tuesday - Friday………….6:30 & 8:30 a.m. Youth Mass 5:00 p.m. last Sunday of the month

Holy Day of Obligation Mass schedule: see inside bulletin.

CLERGY Rev. Fr. Otis W. Young, Jr., Pastor Rev. Fr. Colm Cahill, Parochial Vicar Deacon Clyde Ardoin Deacon Dennis F. Adams Deacon Jack Jung Deacon Don Roberts

FUNERALS Arrangements may be made at the Rectory.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Call Rectory in advance to register for seminar. Baptism-First Sunday of the month.

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Please contact priest/deacon at least six to eight months prior to the wedding.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Sunday 4:00– 4:50 p.m. Monday – Saturday 8:00– 8:20 a.m. Saturday 3:00- 3:50 p.m. 1st Saturdays 7:45-8:30 a.m. and by appointment at the Rectory

ROSARY 6:05 a.m. in church - Tues.- Fri. 8:00 a.m. in church - Mon. - Sat.

3:00 p.m. - Tues.—Divine Mercy Chaplet and Rosary

3:30 p.m. in church - Saturdays 7:15 a.m. in church - Sundays

PERPETUAL ADORATION CHAPEL Ethel Ganucheau 985-630-9016

ST. VINCENT DEPAUL CONFERENCE 985-773-0329

SAINT PETER CATHOLIC SCHOOL 130 E. Temperance St. Covington, LA 70433

985-892-1831 Michael Kraus, Principal

Rectory: 125 E. 19th Ave., Covington, LA 70433 - 985-892-2422 - Fax - 985-898-1998

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ARCHDIOCESAN CLERGY Most Rev. Gregory M. Aymond, D.D. Archbishop of New Orleans. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 504-861-9521

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

RECTORY PERSONNEL…………...………...985-892-2422 Ruth Adams-Bookkeeper/Administrative Asst. Mary Frances-Bulletin Editor Lorraine Sliman– Secretary

PASTORAL ASSOCIATE Ruth Prats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …. . . 985-898-0346

OFFICE OF MARRIAGE Johnnie Alford..……..…………………………985-892-9353

MEDIA COORDINATOR Jenny Schexnaydre. .………………………….985-892-2568

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

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

OFFICE OF STEWARDSHIP AND DEVELOPMENT Mike Alford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …. . . . 985-893-2047

YOUTH MINISTRY Junior High: Ellen Frederick. . . . . . . . . .. . . .985-892-8994 High School: Ashley Gervais . . . . . . . . . . . .985-892-8994 Young Adult: …………………... ………...…...985-892-8994

SAINT PETER PARISH MINISTRY CENTER 128 E. Nineteenth Avenue, Covington, LA 70433

PARISH STEWARDSHIP REPORT WEEKLY PARISH OFFERTORY

Amount in envelopes + electronic giving: $ 29,229.75 Amount in loose checks and cash: $ 2,574.84 Building & Maintenance Fund Allocation: $ RCIC children’s stewardship offering: $ 2.25

December 2– Offertory collection Total: $ 31,806.84 AVERAGE REQUIRED PER WEEK JUST TO OPERATE: $ 22,500.00 (does not include deferred maintenance & repairs, or capital improvements)

Second Collection: December 2-Maintenance & Building Fund $ 11,645.91

Next Scheduled Second Collection: December 9–Retirement Fund for Religious

ST. PETER PARISH WEEKLY OFFERTORY GOAL: $30,000

Dear Parishioners,

THANK YOU to all who made this year's I Give Catholic campaign a huge success! Through your generosity, we exceeded our goal of raising $9,000 to fund new exterior lighting for the St. Peter Adoration Chapel. As of November 28th, our donation total is $9,870.00.

The lighting equipment has been ordered to improve nighttime safety around the Chapel. Installation will take place as soon as possible.

Thank you again, your support and generosity for this project is greatly appreciated! Sincerely in Christ, Fr. Otis

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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 5-9

St. Peter School p 9

Youth Events p 10

Stewardship p 11

Christmas Mass Schedule p 12

In the Archdiocese p 13

IMPORTANT NEWS

St. Peter Parish Advent Calendar p 5

Parish Communal Anointing of the Sick p 7

RCIA and RCIC Information p 8

Christmas Poinsettia Memorials p 9

Christmas Mass Schedule p 12

SERVIAM - The following Family Members of St. Peter Parishioners have been called to “Active Duty.” Please remember them in your prayers: Andrew Barksdale, Chip Barrere, Joseph Baudier, Staff Sgt. Bryan S. Bonano, Josh Boudreaux, Jose Daniel Chacon, Peter Chatry, Peyton Eustis, Jared Fangue, Scott Gerard Favre, Barry Frederick, Christian Griffiths, Sgt. Mark R. Hammett, James Thomas Lee, III, Jacob Lindley, Deborah Mills, Max Morse, John Nunez, Adam Ritchey, Charles Talley, David Tiziani, Arthur Trufelli

Liturgical Schedule Dec. 16

4 p.m.

8 a.m.

9:30 a.m.

11:30 a.m.

5 p.m.

Priest Fr. Otis Dcn. Don

Fr. Otis Dcn. Dennis

Fr. Colm Dcn. Dennis

Fr. Otis Dcn. Clyde Dcn. Jack

Fr. Colm Dcn. Clyde

Choir Cantor Cantor Choir Choir Cantor

Lectors Team 3 Team 7 Team 12 Team 16 Team 18

EMHC Team 1 Team 3 Team 7 Team 9 Team 11

Altar Servers Team 1 Team 3 Team 5 Team 8 Team 10

SICK RELATIVES & FRIENDS - Please remember in your prayers our parish sick relatives and friends and their families: Ruth T. Ates, Christopher Baldwin, Ron Ballay, Faith Barfield, Lisa Bayham, Cookie Baxter, Lori Bertucci, Cecile Boesen, Sunny Bologna, Lois Bowden, Seth Brunett, Tommy Brunning, Fr. Ronnie Calkins, Camille Callais, Josie Campo, Bella Capitano, Kathy Ceravolo, Gina Cherry, Andy Chisholm, Kelly Constanza, Becky Cox, Michelle Cox, Austin Culotta, Kayla Derocher, Louis R. Desselle, Renee Doucet, Ann Emmons, Rosemarie Entringer, Jon Evans, Maggie Fallen, Rita Clare Faust & Children, Don Ferrera, Kithy Filopoulos, Ken Fleming, Candice Flood, Giavonni Flood, Cathy Fogle, Evelyn Ford, Catherine Forrest, John & Cathy Graves, John Hages, Linda Hanson, Hayze Hart, Dcn. Charles Heine, Sylvia Hudson, Willie Hutchison, Rudy Huval, Tim Huval, Gretchen Jones, Winnie Jordan, Jane Jung, Jane Kibadeaux, Rayburn King, Donna Klein, Mike Klein, Virgie Kraus, Mary Ann Kubancsek, Dorian Land, August & Millie Lanier, Holly Noel Lenormand, Tricia Little, Jennifer Looney, Missy Lynch, Jocelyn Mack, Gilda Maestri, Margaret Majors, Yvonne Marinello, Deborah Marshall, Tom & Cheryl McCain, McDonald Family, McElroy Family, Jack Mendheim, Brenda Metcalf, Hodgson & Betty Modinger, Bernice Montagne, Phyllis Montalbano, Rebecca Montreuil, Brendan Morton, Josiah Naquin, Harry Nunez, Henry Ogden, Winnie Orr, Terry Parker, Edsel Parnell, Patecek Family, Ralph Patrick, Dennis Pelligrin, Joshua Phillippi, Anna Lee Pierson, Rosalie Pizzitola, Shaylie Poche, Jim & Connie Porche’, Raoul & Patricia Potier, Bob Reed, Winn Reid, Teresa Riccobono, Anne Richwine, William Roa, Francis Robichaux, Francisco Rodriguez, T. J. Rogers, Gary Rutherford, Baby Andrew Ryan, Tina Ryan, Patrick Sammons, Cheri Santora, Willo & Dolores Schech, Taneisha Schumann, Annie Shankles, Ann Soule, Lou Stafford, Gary St. Cyr, Connie Stephens, Monique Stubbs, Tom & Kathy Stubbs, Joan Styron, Tracy Swanner, Ana Tolentino, Joseph Tolentino, Warren Troxclair, Joan Tuminello, Stephen B. Turner, Frances Vance, Carolyn Van Zant, Betty Vermillion, Nikko Verret, Riva Webb, Conor Woods, Leah Wooton, Cliff Yawn, Lois & Richard Zellar

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The Adoration Chapel Sanctuary Lamps

Burn in Memory of Jack K. Smith

The Sanctuary Light Burns In Memory of

Dewey Matranga

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

Fr. Otis (L) and Fr. Colm (L)

Rosary for Fr. Otis & Fr. Colm

Dec. 10: Ruth Accardo Dec. 11: G. & D. Naquin Dec. 12: Mary Deffner Dec. 13: Ana Tolentino/G. Gauthreaux Dec. 14: Ann Doescher Dec. 15: Alison Grefferius Dec.. 16: Madeline Doucet

Rosary for the Holy Souls in Purgatory

Dec. 10: Camille Bruce Dec. 11: Mary Frank Dec. 12: Latisha Payne Dec. 13: Ana Tolentino/D. Charbonnet Dec. 14: Margaret Early Dec. 15: G. & D. Naquin Dec.. 16: Pat Mendow

       

MONDAY, December 10 Advent Weekday 8:30 a.m. George Grieshaber

TUESDAY, December 11 St. Damasus, I 6:30 a.m. Deacon Dennis Adams (L) 8:30 a.m. Deacon Jay Frantz (L)

WEDNESDAY, December 12 Our Lady of Guadalupe 6:30 a.m. Donald Pechon, Sr. 8:30 a.m. Lisa & David Mahaffey

THURSDAY, December 13 St. Lucy 6:30 a.m. Rhonda Baumgartner 8:30 a.m. Minnie Berain Sanchez

FRIDAY, December 14 St. John of the Cross 6:30 a.m. Leslie & Art Price (L– Anniv.) 8:30 a.m. Ernest Souhlas

SATURDAY, December 15 Advent Weekday 8:30 a.m. Pete Thompson (L) 4:00 p.m. R.N. & Lynne Salter, Jill Collignon (L-bd), Frank Anglada, Jack Throop, Ray & Estelle Coleman, Jeff Hayes, Thelma Helmer, Hodge Modinger (L-99th Birthday), Edelmira Grimaldo, May Reynolds, Andrew Callier, Joseph Milan, Mary T. “Bunt” Percy, Ed & Lee Graves, Carolyn Aldrich, Allan Perret, Norris Plaisance, Sr., Haydee Cullen (L), Hodge Kiefer

SUNDAY, December 16 Third Sunday of Advent 8:00 a.m. Donald Pechon, Sr., Earl Pechon, Charles & Mary Telotte, Dewey Matranga, Edna Treuting, Rhonda Baumgartner, Loretta Groesbeck, Ernest Souhlas, Dr. Julian & Tita Caballero, Jack K. Smith, George Wilton Lee (L), Monique Mouton, Jean Fisher, Wanda Siverd, Emily Bowman, Kitty Wansley, Irma Doescher, Brock Ventura, Ronnie Tromatore (L), Hodge Kiefer, Fr. Otis (L), Fr. Joseph Cazenavette, Mother Angelica, Harold W. Petry, Nicole Naquin (L), Ralph Patrick (L), Anna Lee Pierson (L) 9:30 a.m. Nolan Charles Eustis 11:30 a.m. St. Peter Parishioners 5:00 p.m. Etta Strain

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

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

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

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Current Parish Events

St. Peter Parish 2018

ADVENT CALENDAR

December 9 Second Sunday of Advent (light two purple candles)

Angel Tree gift return weekend (gift bags only, please) December 15 (Saturday) Parish Anointing of the Sick, 4:00 PM Vigil Mass December 16 Third Sunday of Advent, Gaudete Sunday (Rejoice Sunday: light two purple candles and one rose candle) Bless the Baby Jesus, 9:30 AM Mass (Children are invited

to bring the baby Jesus from their home nativities) RCIA/RCIC Rite of Acceptance and Welcoming, 11:30 AM Mass

December 19 (Wed.) Deanery Reconciliation Service Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church at 7:00 PM December 23 Fourth Sunday of Advent (light three purple candles and one rose candle)

Blessing of the Parish Tree, following 5:00 PM Mass

St. Peter Angel Tree GIFT Return this Weekend

Please note: It is the only weekend for returning the angel tree gifts.

Thank You for your generosity!

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Current Parish Events

Bless the Baby Jesus A St. Peter Parish Advent Tradition

Sunday, December 16th 9:30 a.m. Mass

Children are invited to bring the baby Jesus figure from their home crèche, to be blessed during Mass.

Sincere thanks to all who do-nated Bibles for those in the RCIA and RCIC. Your gen-erosity is greatly appreciated.

Breakfast With Santa

Sunday, December 16th—after the 8 & 9:30 a.m. Masses, St. Mary’s Hall

Sponsored by K of C 12906 Also included: Coffee & Donuts from the St. Peter Parents’ Club Board

 

CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS   

WE NEED YOUR HELP!! Many hands are needed to prepare our

sacred space for the great feast of Christmas. Cheerful volunteers are asked to gather in church following the 8:30 a.m. Mass, Monday, December 24th, to decorate. If you have a servant's heart and a few hours, please join us. Thanks so much!

All are invited for the

Blessing and Lighting of the Parish Christmas Tree

Sunday, December 23rd Following the 5 p.m. Mass in front of Church

Please join us for Caroling and Cookies

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Current Parish Events

"The family that prays together stays together. If families give Our Lady fif-teen minutes a day by reciting the Ro-sary, I assure them that their homes will become, by God's grace, peaceful places." ~Father Patrick Peyton

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Is 35:1-10/Lk 5:17-26 Tuesday: Is 40:1-11/Mt 18:12-14 Wednesday: Zec 2:14-17/Lk 1:26-38 Thursday: Is 41:13-20/Mt 11:11-15 Friday: Is 48:17-19/Mt 11:16-19 Saturday: Sir 48:1-4, 9-11/Mt 17:9a, 10-13 Sunday: Zep 3:14-18a/Phil 4:4-7/Lk 3:10-18

SCRIPTURE READINGS

For December 10th-16th

March for Life, Washington , D.C.

St. Peter CYO would like to thank all who attended the “Evening for Life” or donated to support those attending the March for Life In Washington, D.C. It is important that St. Peter continue to send youth to represent the Parish in an effort to protect all life from conception to natural death. We have been able to provide approximately $125 per attendee thus far, through fundraising. The trip is expensive, $595, and many of our youth work or fundraise on their own to make the trip. If you would like to sponsor a child or donate to offset some of the cost, we would be most grateful. Checks can be made out to St. Peter Church, and brought to the rectory or mailed to St. Peter Catholic Church, 125 E. 19th Ave., Covington, LA 70433. Please indicate the donation is for the March for Life trip. For further information, call the St. Peter CYO office: 985.892.8994. Thank you.

BAPTISMAL PREPARATION St. Peter Baptismal Preparation for infants consists of one mandatory session that par-ents and godparents are required to attend. Parents are encouraged to call the rec-tory, 985.892.2422, three months before the expected birth date to register for class.

The next seminar is Wednesday, January 2nd from 6:00—7:15 p.m. in the Upper Room, 318 S. Jefferson Ave. The Rite of Baptism will be scheduled after the class has been attended and all documents are submitted.

The Parish Communal Anointing of the Sick will take place on Saturday, December 15th at the

4:00 PM Mass. Who may avail of the Sacrament of the

Anointing of the Sick? According to the Church’s Rite of Anointing and Pastoral Care of the Sick, the following are among those who should be anointed: Those whose health is seriously impaired due to

sickness or old age Those who are to undergo surgery Elderly weakened by age, even if no serious

illness is present Sick children who are sufficiently mature to be

comforted by the sacrament How often may someone receive the Sacrament of

the Anointing of the Sick? Please note the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick

may be repeated: When the sick person recovers after being anointed and, at a later time, becomes sick again When during the same illness the condition of the sick person becomes more serious

Liturgy of the Word for Children Offered for 3 - 6 year old children

During the 9:30 a.m. Mass

 

The Children’s Liturgy provides children with a time and place to “soak in” the Gospel message on a level 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 is required.  

 Remaining Dates for 2018: December 2nd, 9th

2019 Spring dates will be available soon 

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Current Parish Events

Frequently Asked Questions??? RCIA Rite of Acceptance and Welcoming

1. What is the Rite of Acceptance into the Order of Catechumens? The Rite of Acceptance into the Order of Catechumens is for inquirers in the RCIA proc-ess who are preparing for baptism and are ready to publicly declare their intention to con-tinue their journey toward becoming Catholic.

2. What is the Rite of Welcome? The Rite of Welcome is for inquirers who have been previously baptized in a Christian tradition and are ready to publicly declare their intention to continue their journey toward becoming Catholic.

3. What is the community’s role at this rite and when will the rite be celebrated? The parish community affirms that they are ready to help and support our RCIA/RCIC catechumens and candidates follow Christ. The Rite of Acceptance and Welcome will be celebrated at St. Peter Parish on Sunday, December 16th at the 11:30 AM Mass.

4. When are the Bibles we have donated given? At the Rite of Acceptance and Welcoming, the bibles are given to our catechumens and candidates. Thanks to the generosity of our parishioners, bibles are given to each adult and child in our RCIA/RCIC process as a gift from our parish community. Bibles donated for our Catholics in the process will be given to them at a special time during our weekly gathering.

HISTORY OF THE EARLY CHURCH’S CATECHUMENATE (RCIA)

DID YOU KNOW???

The Sign of the Cross was included in the early Church’s Rite of Acceptance in the fourth cen-tury. It was made on the forehead. From St. Augustine’s Sermon 215.5: “Do not hesitate, do not be ashamed. When you first believed, you received the sign of Christ on your forehead, the

home of shame. Remember your forehead and do not be afraid of another man's tongue...Do not then be afraid of the shame of the Cross." The forehead was believed to be the home of shame because it is there that blush reveals shame. The Sign of the Cross on the Catechumen’s forehead should teach him never to be ashamed of the cross. The Sign of the Cross had another symbolism, probably more ancient than that of the fourth century. Servants and sol-diers bore a mark on the hand or the forehead to show to whom they owed service. The Christian was signed with the Cross to show that he/she belonged to Christ.

Source: The Awe-inspiring Rites by Edward Yarnold, S.J.

FAITH FACT—Fasting for Advent

“[S]ince salvation of our souls is brought about not only by fasting, let us add works of mercy for the poor to our fasting…so that whoever from his just labors offers a sacrifice of piety to God, the author of all goods, he may merit to receive from them the reward of the heavenly kingdom.” ~Pope Leo the Great

As we celebrate the Second Sunday of Advent, this week’s Faith Fact contrasts today’s consumerist Christmas season with the practice of fasting for Advent, which was encouraged by Pope Leo the Great during the fifth century. Copies are available in the back of church and on our parish and school websites.

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Christmas Poinsettia Memorials

Christmas Poinsettias will once

again grace St. Peter Church. If you would like to make a donation in memory of a deceased loved one, please drop your donation at the rectory or mail to:

St. Peter Church, 125 E. 19th Ave., Covington, LA, 70433

All Memorials received by Tuesday, December 11th will be acknowledged in the Church bulletin of December 23rd. Your generosity is appreciated.

Current Parish Events and St. Peter School

Reminder - St. Peter Parish Contribution

As we are in the final month of the 2018 year, we re-mind 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 28, 2018. This is the support fee that applies to 2019-2020 tui-tion and what is considered when reviewing new ap-plicant families for SUPPORTING status. For admis-sions questions and further information, please contact Tanya Montour, tmontour@stpetercov.org.

St. Peter Grandparents Club Christmas Party

Come join the St. Peter Grandparents’ Club! Bridge the generations by sharing your time, energy and love! All are

invited: Grandparents of students and all interested members of St. Peter Parish!

Activities include meetings & socials, and bake sales at school. All done to offer support, memories and joy to the children at St. Peter School!

Please join us as we gather for a Christmas party, Tuesday, December 11th at 10 a.m. in St. Mary’s Hall. For more information, please call Patricia Gros @ 504.416.0607.

Please support this week’s collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious. Your gift works for elderly religious by helping to furnish medications, nursing care, and more. Please remember those who have given a lifetime. For information: www.retiredreligious.org

The 2019 Calendars will be distributed

the weekend of December 22nd & 23rd

Compliments of the St. Peter Knights of Columbus Council 12906

Lectio Divina Prayer Group

Lectio Divina is the practice of scriptural reading, meditation, prayer, and contemplation on the daily Holy Scriptures. Our women’s prayer group uses this process, which allows for growth in faith and knowledge of Christ as modeled by Mother Angelica. We meet biweekly on Fridays in the Ministry Center from 9:15 to 10:30 a.m. on the following dates: Jan. 4, 18; Feb. 1,15; Mar. 1, 15, 29; Apr. 12, 26; May 10, 24. If interested, please contact Pat McElroy at 985.892.9018 or patricia.mcelroy47@gmail.com before December 28th. Luke 24:27-32.

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Youth Events

St. Peter CYO For all High School Youth grades 8-12 (and at least 13 by September 30, 2018)

Tuesday Adoration - 6:00pm-7:00pm Adoration and Confession in the Church from 6:00pm-6:45pm Social and Dinner from 7- 8:00pm @ the Youth House (402 S. Jefferson) Upcoming Dates- December 11—Adoration Only, December 18-Adoration and Social

Youth Nights - Once a Month Youth gather for a night of spiritual, social and service activities. Upcoming Evenings: Friday, December 21, “Christmas Night” with speaker Colin McIver. (This is a date change, previously the 15th)

Service CYO participates in many service projects throughout the year. Great way to build friendships! Decorations for Nursing Homes—see website for details. Decorations will be collected at the December 21st Youth Night.

St. Peter CYO—cont.

CYO Athletics The CYO participates in a variety of athletic leagues sponsored by the Archdiocesan CYO/Youth Ministry office. Sports in-clude: Co-ed Volleyball, Co-ed Cabbage Ball, Boy’s Flag Foot-ball, Boy’s Basketball. Co-Ed Volleyball Sign-ups begin, please see the website.

Spiritual-

For more information and to register contact Ashley Gervais 985-892-8994 cyo@stpeterparish.com or visit https://stpeterparish.com/st-peter-cyo

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Stewardship

Second Sunday of Advent- December 9th:

In today’s Gospel John the Baptist urges us to “Prepare the way of the Lord,” and this is what Advent is all about. We are called to help prepare the way of the Lord by making the real meaning of Christmas come alive in our own hearts, in our family and to reach out to those in need. Is there a family you know who needs assistance? Please call the Society of St. Vincent de Paul so that together we can help the suffering and poor to celebrate Christmas.

WILL YOU PRAY A ROSARY FOR OUR BELOVED PRIESTS

IN 2019?

Christ continues to love us and be pre-sent for us through the hands of His holy priests! Fr. Otis and Fr. Colm 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 offering a Rosary for FR. OTIS AND FR. COLM

as a gift in appreciation for their priestly ministry.

In the back of church there is a calendar to sign your name on the date you have chosen to pray for them. There are reminder slips for your convenience. On that day pray the rosary for Fr. Otis and Fr. Colm ask-ing God for special graces for them to persevere in their priestly vocations. Thank you!

“The priesthood is the love of the heart of Jesus.” ~St. John Marie Vianney

Rosary Sign-up for The Holy Souls in Purgatory

Would you or your family like to sign-up to pray a rosary for “The Holy Souls in Purgatory”?

All parishioners are invited to pray a rosary for the Souls in Purgatory as often as possible during the year. This rosary may be said for your dear departed family members, friends, or anyone, even those unknown 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”

Check it Out! Our St. Peter Parish Library is filled with a broad variety of spiritual books that are designed to bring us closer to God. Available works include books, CD’s and DVD's on Sacred Scripture, lives of the saints and devotional tools. The Library is located in the Ministry Center and is open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The inventory listing can be viewed on the par-ish website www.stpeterparish.com under the Faith & Formation heading, then click on St. Peter Parish Library. For more information, contact Melissa Pittman at 985.264.0640 or pittbass4@charter.net

INVITATION FROM JESUS

You are invited to spend an hour with Jesus in the Adoration Chapel. Committed adorers & Prayer Partners needed:

Thursday: 1-2 a.m. & 7-8 p.m. Friday: 1-2 a.m. Saturday: 2–3 p.m., 6-7 p.m.

If you are able to commit to one of these weekly hours with Jesus, please complete this form and drop it in the offertory collection basket at Mass or bring it to the rectory.

Name:__________________________________ Adoration Hour Selected:__________________ Phone #:________________________________ Email Address: ______________________ Any questions, please call the rectory at 985.892.2422 or contact Ethel Ganucheau, Eucharistic Adoration Chapel Coordinator, at ganucheau3794@bellsouth.net Thank you!!

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In the Archdiocese

An Event with Scott Hahn & Matthew Leonard Wisdom for Our Lenten Journey

The Holy Family and Your Family

Saturday, March 30, 2019 9:00 a.m.—3:15 p.m.

Castine Center, Mandeville

Early Bird Tickets $35 before December 31, 2018 includes lunch

Registration & Contact Information: stpaulcenter.com/castinecenter/office@ stpaulcenter.com 740.264.9535

Tri-centennial Trilogy of Films

WLAE, in partnership with the Archdiocese of New Orleans and the support of major donors has produced 3 films highlighting the Catholic contribution to New Orleans on the occasion of its Tri-centennial. Part 3 will be broadcast as follows:

Catholics in the Crescent City: Part 3: Bricks and Mortals

Sunday, December 16, 2018, at 7:00 & 9:00 p.m.

ARCHBISHOP CHAPELLE HIGH SCHOOL

8800 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie, 70003

Saturday, January 5, 2019 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, Praise & Worship,

Speakers, Skits, Frisbee, Small Groups with music by NoLoudRocks

$35 Registration (includes lunch and dinner)

Register at: ccrno.org Deadline: Dec. 21st Questions? Email Lydia at youth@ccrno.org

Retrouvaille Weekend for Troubled Marriages

Retrouvaille is a program designed to provide help and support to married couples who are undergoing difficulties in their relationship. Sponsored by the Catholic Church, Retrouvaille is open to couples of all faiths. It has proven helpful to couples who are trou-bled and stressed, or if the relationship has grown cold and distant. The next Retrouvaille Weekend will be January 11-13, 2019, at the William J. Kelly Retreat Center in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. For registration or additional information, please go to the Retrou-vaille website https://www.helpourmarriage.org/ or email retrouvaillenola@gmail.com.

Notre Dame Seminary Lay Enrichment Series Continues:

Dr. Susie Veters presents: Catholicism and the Saints: What, Why and How? Wednesday, December 12th

Notre Dame Seminary Pastoral Center, New Orleans 6:30-7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:15 p.m.

Space is limited. For more information or to register, please visit www.nds.edu/les or contact the Lay Programs Office by email at maoffice@nds.edu or by phone at 504.866.7426. Ext. 742.

Hope and Healing: Counseling for couples, marriages and families

The Archdiocese of New Orleans sponsors an affordable Catholic Counseling Service, particularly in the area of marital, couple and family counseling. Counseling and psy-chotherapy are offered for issues including depression, anxiety, chronic illness support, sexual compulsions, adjust-ment issues, family problems, marriage counseling and pre-marital counseling. Whether you are looking to boost your relationship or hanging on by a thread, Catholic Counseling Service is here to help. For information call 504.861.6245 or contact ccs.arch-no.org

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