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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 [email protected]
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 [email protected]
Parish Website www.stpeterclaver.parishlink.com
CHURCH OF SAINT PETER CLAVER WEST HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT January 25, 2015
Saturday, January 24
4:30 PM Memorial: Dr. & Mrs. Edmund Welch, Sr. Sunday, January 25
8:30 AM Memorial: William Murphy 10:30 AM Memorial: William Battistini
Monday, January 26 6:30 AM For the Parishioners of St. Peter Claver
Tuesday, January 27 6:30 AM For the Parishioners of St. Peter Claver
Wednesday, January 28 6:30 AM Mass Thursday, January 29 6:30 AM Mass Saturday, January 31 4:30 PM Special Intention
Sunday, February 1 8:30 AM 12th Anniversary: Nicholas M. Johnson 10:30 AM Memorial: John Joseph Cusson
THE WEEK AHEAD AT ST PETER CLAVER
Tuesday, January 27 3:00 PM Gr. 2 Parent Meeting ~ Hall Wednesday, January 28 3:00 PM Gr. 2 Parent Meeting ~ Hall Sunday, February 1 10:30 AM Children’s Liturgy ~ Hall
“We Had the Experience But We Missed the Meaning” Mondays, February 9, 16 & 23; 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Saint Patrick-Saint Anthony Church Presenter: Sr. Virginia Sheehan, SND ~ You hold in your hand an invitation: to remember the transforming power of forgiveness and loving kindness…to remember that no matter where you are and what you face, within your heart PEACE is possible. Lent calls each of us to “Come back to me with all your heart…do not let FEAR keep us apart.” We invite you to gather with other pilgrims on the journey to deepen our awareness of God’s loving forgiveness in our lives. To register call 860-756-4034. Suggested Offering: $25.
A FAMILY PERSPECTIVE
It must have been difficult for Zebedee to watch his sons walk away and follow Jesus. It was the end of ‘Zebedee and Sons Fishing, Inc.’ Our children were never ours. They are only on loan to us. We raise them to let them go.
THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME First Reading: Jonah 3:1-5, 10 Jonah set out for Nineveh as God asked and told the people that their city would be destroyed in forty days. The people believed him and repented from their evil ways. God did not destroy their city, showing his mercy for those who see the evil of their ways and correct it. Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 7:29-31 Paul advises the Corinthians that their world is changing, so they should not take their daily trials too seriously. We should remember that the problems of everyday living will not last forever, but the eternal life God promises us will. Gospel: Mark 1:14-20 Jesus observes Simon and Andrew where they are fishing and tells them to come with him and become “fishers of men.” They abandon their nets without hesitation to follow him. Next he calls James and his brother John, who also leave what they are doing and follow him without question.
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READINGS FOR THE WEEKND FEBRUARY 1
First Reading: Deuteronomy 18: 15-20 Second Reading: 1Corinthians 7:32-35
Gospel: Mark 1:21-18
The Archdiocesan Office of Diaconate Formation is now preparing to admit a new class of candidates for the Diaconate in the fall of 2015. Any Catholic man between the ages of 35 and 60 who may be interested in the Diaconate is encouraged to speak to Fr. Leary. Two inquiry sessions will be held at St. Thomas Seminary in Bloomfield on Sunday, March 8th and Sunday, March 22nd from 2:00 – 4:00 pm. Both sessions must be attended, and spouses must also attend. Please call the office at 860-242-5573 no later than March 2nd in order to pre-register.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
POSTER CONTEST WINNERS Our winners are Grace Flynn, Maggie Maloney, Grace Araya, Catherine Zehr, Charlotte Novak, Abbey Swanton, Maeve Maloney and Alice Araya. All participants can pick up their certificates from the Knights of Columbus in the Parish Center at anytime. Winners should contact Dr. Rick for their prizes at [email protected] or 860-883-9040.
THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
DID YOU KNOW THAT LESS THAN HALF OF ALL PEOPLE HAVE A WILL?
Be one of those who have chosen to be good stewards, and take the time to prepare a Will or other estate plan. We appreciate any consideration for a gift to support St. Peter Claver. For more information please call the parish office.
You can put the power of faith into action and help save a life. On Thursday, February 12th, 8:00 am – 12:45 pm St. Peter Claver parish will be sponsoring a blood drive in our parish hall. Sign-up sheets are available in the back of the church for those who would like to schedule a time for blood donation. If you are considering donating for the first time and have questions, an information sheet is also available. You may never meet the person who receives your blood, but you’ll feel good knowing you helped change a life.
WINTER QUIET DAYS: FEBRUARY 12-16, 2015 Spend quiet days for prayer, reflection and renewal. Spiritual
direction is available and can be scheduled. Meals included. Fee: $125 per day. For further information
contact Wisdom House at: (860) 567-3163 or mail: [email protected] or visit www.wisdomhouse.org
ADULT CONFIRMATION CLASSES Confirmation classes for baptized Roman Catholics who have made their First Communion and are over the age of 18 will be held at the following locations this spring. Our Lady of Loreto 12 Ardsley Rd. Waterbury, CT 06708 Mondays, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, April 13 from 7 to 9 pm Contact Shawnee Baldwin: 860-242-5573, ext. 2672 St. Mark the Evangelist 467 South Quaker Lane West Hartford, CT. 06110 Tuesdays, March 10, 17, 24, 31, April 7, 14 from 7 to 9 pm Contact Shawnee Baldwin: 860-242-5573, ext. 2672 Contact Gigi in the parish office or visit www.orehartford.org to register. The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated on April 28, 2015 at 7:00 pm in the Cathedral of St. Joseph, 140 Farmington Ave., Hartford, CT. Please arrive at 6:15 pm.
A FRESH PERSPECTIVE ON THE SUNDAY READINGS HIS WORD TODAY by Rev. William J. Reilly
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time January 18, 2015
“John was standing with two of his disciples, and as he watched Jesus walk by he said: ‘Behold the Lamb of God.’ The two disciples heard what he said and followed Jesus. Jesus turned and saw them following him and said to them ‘What are you looking for?’ They said to him, ‘Rabbi…where are you staying?’ He said to them, ‘Come, and you will see.’
Did you notice that John’s comment caused the disciples to leave him and begin their journey with Jesus? Did you notice that the response of Jesus caused Andrew to follow Him and then go and search out his brother Simon. Did you notice that at his meeting with Jesus change took place, a change of name and heart? There are several accounts of the meeting of the apostles with Jesus, and His invitation to stay with Him, become His disciple and eventually accept the role of ‘fishers’ of other people. All seem to reflect a meeting of curious yet seeking people. Each seems to be based on words of other people, as John or Andrew. Each results with a change of heart and discipleship. Our Sunday gathering is no different. We come looking, and as Jesus asks us ‘what for’ we might answer differently. My family, forgiveness, peace, or even ‘what you want me to do.’ Join with the first disciples of Jesus and seriously consider the many needs that beset us, and the many ways the Lord wants us to respond to His needs. This week reflect on the words” ‘Come and you will see.’
HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE SCHOOL!
As they begin our celebration of Catholic Schools Month, St. Thomas School cordially invite you to attend two upcoming admissions events: Open House for prospective parents will take place on Wednesday, January 28th, 9 a.m. – noon. Please drop by to meet the parents of some of their current students, enjoy a tour of the school and discover our dynamic learning community. Kindergarten Breakfast for prospective parents on Tuesday, February 4th at 9 a.m. This informative presentation will provide you with details on the curriculum, daily schedule and overall philosophy of our kindergarten program. A question and answer session will immediately follow. All are welcome, but registration is required. Please contact Diane Klingman in the Admissions office: 860-236-6257 or [email protected]. St. Thomas the Apostle School is currently celebrating 77 years of scholarship, spirituality and service to students in PreK3- grade 5 throughout the Hartford area.
In this Sunday’s Gospel, we hear that Jesus’ first disciples suddenly changed their plans when Jesus called them to follow Him. He said to the fishermen, “Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Simon, Andrew, James, and John quickly decided to follow Jesus! They immediately abandoned their fishing nets and chose to become His disciples in order to build the Kingdom of God! There must have been something very special about Jesus to make the fishermen change their priorities so quickly. When Jesus called to them, they answered His invitation. Jesus invites all of us to follow Him and calls us to build His Kingdom of Peace, Joy, Mercy and Love!
Contact the Faith Formation Office with any questions at 860-521-2904 or email at [email protected].
"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 3 - 5
Sunday Students: Sunday, January 25, 9:30-10:30am There is NO Grade 6 Sunday Class as the students attended the Saturday Reconciliation Service. Weekday Students: Tuesday, January 27, 3:45-4:45pm Wednesday, January 28, 2:15-3:15pm
GRADE 7 Students meet Sunday, February 22, 11:45am - 12:45pm
GRADE 8 Sunday Students: January 25, 11:45am-1:00pm Tuesday Students: January 27, 6:30-7:30pm.
ADAPTIVE PROGRAM
Sacramental Preparation for Special Needs Students has begun. Our next session will take place on Tues-day, February 24 from 6:30-7:30pm. Please call the Faith Formation Office or email Craig Lomma at [email protected] with any questions.
CONFIRMATION PREPARATION GRADE 9: Students will meet on Sunday, February 22 at 11:45am-12:45pm.
GRADE 10: Confirmation Candidates meet Sunday, February 8, 11:45-1pm.
Our Confirmation Ceremony takes place on Friday, May 15th at 7pm with Archbishop Emeritus Henry Mansell officiating.
FAMILY & CHURCH CLASSES GRADE 1
Sunday Students: February 8, 9:30am - 10:30am Tuesday Students: February 10, at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
GRADE 2* Sunday Students: January 25, 9:30am- 10:30am Tuesday Students: January 27, 3:45pm- 4:45pm
Wednesday Students: January 28, 2:15pm-3:15pm *Parents will gather in the Hall for a Sacramental
Preparation Meeting on Grade 2 January class dates.
We wish to thank the students who participated in the Keep Christ in Christmas Poster Contest, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. It was great to have so many wonderful entries! Congratulations to the winners: Grace Flynn, Maggie Maloney, Grace Araya, Catherine Zehr, Charlotte Novak, Abbey Swanton, Maeve Ma-loney, and Alice Araya. All students who entered the contest may pick up their Certificate of Participation in the Parish Hall. Winners are asked to contact, Dr. Rick for their prizes at [email protected].
CHILDREN’S OFFERTORY ENVELOPES!
Thanks so much to all of our students who bring their envelopes to Mass each week! It is wonderful to read all of the great gifts of time well spent, helping at
home and doing good deeds - and the many talents being pursued - dancing, sports, and music. Our parish is blessed by the many ways our students recognize the treasures in their lives, especially all that God has given us - our Families, Friends, and the Gift of Christ’s Love!
Let us pray…
Dear God, as followers of Jesus help us to be good fishers of men. Help us show your love by our words and by our actions so that many people would be brought into your Kingdom. We are called to show love and care to other people. We can tell them about Jesus and his wonderful love. We can pray for them and we can invite them here to church where they can experience some of the love and joy of the family of God. With the help of Your Holy Spirit, make us good fishers of men - and women and children, too!
In the Name of Jesus, we pray. Amen!
Blood Drive
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~Held in the Main Hall~
Thursday, February 12th 8:00 am – 12:45 pm
To schedule an appointment please call 1-800-Red Cross ~ 1-800-733-2767
Or visit us online at Redcrossblood.org
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