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Peter’s Paper Pastor: Fr. Jerome Lavigne Parochial Vicar: Fr. Jonathan Gibson In Residence: Fr. Ephrem Kardouh Deacon: Tom O’Toole
September 11, 2016 Year C: 24th Sunday of Ordinary Time
St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church 541 Silvergrove Drive NW, Calgary, AB T3B 4R9
Tel: 403-286-5110 Fax: 403-247-4339 Email: [email protected]
Website: www.st-peters.ca Diocesan Website: www.calgarydiocese.ca
WEEKDAY MASSES
Monday to Saturday 8:30am
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 7:00pm
WEEKEND MASSES
Saturday 5:00pm; 7:00pm Sunday 8:00am; 9:30am; 11:30am; 5:00pm
ADORATION
Friday 9:00am – 12:00 Noon
CONFESSION
Tuesday & Wednesday 6:15pm Saturday 3:30pm
PARISH SCHEDULE: September 12 – September 18
Monday Prayer Group 9:10am RCIA (Sanctuary) 7:00pm Tuesday Bible Study – Gateway to Prayer (Narthex) 7:30pm Wednesday Preparation for Profession of Faith (Office) 7:30pm Thursday Laudate Choir Practice (Church) 7:30 pm Saturday Children’s Choir Practice (Church) 2:00pm Sunday Bible Timeline Session (Church) 7:00pm
PRESBYTERORUM ORDINIS AND THE MISSION
OF THE ORDAINED
Christ left a structure to His Church which rapidly
developed into a hierarchy with the express purpose of
governance and service in the Church. Appreciating this to
the fullest extent will enhance the proper collaboration
between the faithful and the hierarchy. Speaker: Fr. Stefano
Penna, Professor of Theology, Newman Theological
College. Session will be concluded with Vespers of the
Liturgy of the Hours. This sixth session in the Experiencing
Mercy series will be held at St. Peter's Parish, 541
Silvergrove Dr. NW Calgary on Sunday, Sept. 11 at
2:00pm. All are welcome.
EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
This weekend there is a special invitation for you to pray for
atonement of abortion in front of the Blessed Sacrament. It
goes from Sunday at 5 pm to Monday at 5 pm with Holy
Mass at Sisters of Charity of St. Louis on 409 10A St. NW.
in Calgary – For more information call @ 403-272-5683.
Pastor’s Perspective
Now that summer holidays are behind us and we’re back in the full swing of things, I'm sure that many of you are wondering how things are progressing with St. Peter’s Church Construction and for how much longer the washrooms will only be accessible by walking around the outside of the church! Thank you so much for your patience – I know it’s a trying time for us all. We've included an in-depth report that highlights all that we've managed to accomplish over the past few months along with what's left to be done during this phase of construction.
With regards to what's next, we are still in the midst of having conversations with W.O. Mitchell and the Public School Board to see how we might be able to expand our parking lot footprint near the back of the church to accommodate the future plans of expanding our sanctuary to 1000+ seats. The plan is to hopefully reach a shared space agreement and upgrade the entire parking lot facility at St. Peter's as soon as possible.
While September is usually the time of year when all ministry meetings, events, and other activities of parish life kick start into gear, as it goes for now – the only space that's available for us to use is our sanctuary and half of the narthex until some point in November. Please bear with us and keep our project in prayer. Things have been moving very smoothly and we are all very much looking forward to what the Spirit has in store for St. Peter’s once our New Spaces become available in the near future! Fr. Jonathan and I thank each and every one of you for all your support in helping us transform St. Peter's into an Amazing Parish.
In Christ,
Fr. Jerome
RIDE FOR REFUGE
Join St. Peter’s Peddlers on Oct. 1! Funds raised will
benefit the Elizabeth House Program, which serves
parenting and pregnant young women at risk and without
traditional supports. Go to www.rideforrefuge.com to
participate or donate. Contact Barbara at 403-312-8719 for
more information or email [email protected]
SOCIETY of ST. VINCENT de PAUL
When times are tough, food is the first place the
economically-vulnerable “cut back.”
God bless St. Peter’s Parish! The provision of a temporary
pantry enabled SSVP to continue to distribute hampers
despite summer construction work. St. Peter’s
Vincentians—and the people they serve—appreciate the
help!
More gratitude! St. Maria Goretti School gave SSVP a
$2,100 cheque in late June. The support of parish schools is
essential to SSVP’s work. God bless all of the school staff,
parents and students who make this assistance possible.
Clothing drive: SSVP accepts donations of children's
clothing. Winter outerwear is especially welcome. SSVP
volunteers match donations to families living in parish
boundaries. For info: Leave a message for Cheryl at 403-
288-9040, or contact [email protected].
Every can helps: SSVP uses donations of non-perishable
food to reduce our food costs. Every hamper includes:
canned beans, dry pasta, 1 kg quick oatmeal, tomato sauce,
PB, jam, canned fish and rice.
Cash and grocery card donations are welcome: Annual
donations of more than $25 are eligible for a charitable tax
receipt (so always include your name and email address!).
ALTAR SERVERS TRAINING
St Peter’s Parish would like to invite anyone who has
received their First Communion to become Altar Servers to
assist at the table of Our Lord’s Sacrifice. We hope you
encourage and allow to them to join in this service. It will
take their time and your commitment. It will be a beautiful
way for your children to express their active participation in
the life of the Church and learn how to become responsible
at their level. We currently are in need of Altar Servers for
the 8am and 11:30 am Masses on Sundays. The training
will be held at St. Peter’s on Saturday, October 22 from
10am to 12 noon. Snacks will be provided for all the
attendants. Please contact Perry Tilos at
[email protected] for more information.
LEARN UKRAINIAN
Beginner Ukrainian language classes for adults and youth
(at least 12 years old) will take place Wednesday evenings,
starting September 21 until December at St. Stephen
Protomartyr Ukrainian Catholic Church. More information
and registration at website
www.saintstephencalgary.ca/ukrainian-language-classes
OR contact Deborah Johnson at 403-201-6225
FAITH FORMATION
BIBLE STUDY The Psalms: A Gateway to Prayer begins Tuesday, September 13, 7:30 – 9:00 pm in the Narthex, right after the evening Mass. This is a six-week study looking at the history of the composition and development of this central book of the Bible, with a focus on the reasons for its universal appeal, and also includes practical applications in prayer. The first three sessions will take place September 13, 20, and 27, and the last three will be coordinated around our Tuesday evening special events. Contact Dixie Hawkins at [email protected] or 403-288-5245 for more information and to register. FAITH STUDIES Our Small Group Community will continue to meet off site beginning September 14 at 7:30 p.m. Celebrating the Word is an enriching experience bringing deeper meaning to the Sunday readings. It is an opportunity to make connections between our life stories and the Gospel Story, as well as co-creating a supportive and caring community. You are welcome to join us. Contact: [email protected] The Great Adventure Bible Timeline Study resumes today, this Sunday evening at 7 pm, in the Church. Your video host is Jeff Cavins, and a workbook is included. The cost is $5/month to help offset the cost of the materials. To find out more, please email [email protected] or call Kathy at 403-605-3650. BECOMING CATHOLIC Baptized Christians Preparing for Profession of Faith: This Wednesday’s topic is “Called to Faith.” Our meeting place is Judith’s office on the lower level, from 7:30 to 9 pm. Contact Judith in the Office for more information and to register. An initial interview is required. RCIA: This Monday’s topic is “Why am I Here?” Our meeting place is the Church and Narthex, from 7 to 9 pm. Registrations are being accepted now. Please contact Judith in the Office, or at [email protected] to arrange your initial interview. Pray about becoming a sponsor this year for one of our RCIA Candidates or Catechumens. We are also in need of a Hospitality Coordinator to greet participants and set up coffee and snacks each week. Two people could share this role. For more information about sponsoring or volunteering, please contact Judith in the main office.
LIFE CHAIN
You are welcome to LIFE CHAIN Calgary on Sunday, Oct.
2 at 2:45 pm. on MacLeod Trail between Heritage Ave and
Southland Dr. Stand with thousands of pro-life
individuals in hundreds of cities throughout the USA and
Canada participating in a peaceful public witness praying
for our nation and for an end of abortion. It is a visual
statement of solidarity by the Christian community that
abortion kills children and that we support the sanctity of
ALL human life. For more information visit Life Chain
Calgary on Facebook or call @ 403-999-5456.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Don Bosco Announcements
IN SERVICE TO ONE. IN SERVICE TO ALL
➢ Men’s Night Out; Knights Flagship Gourmet Dinner
Event Fundraiser is confirmed for Oct. 21 at Dalhousie Community Centre. Tickets on Sale NOW! Church, Charities and Community all win from your fundraising support! A Fun filled event! Please contact SK, Greig Hyland at email: [email protected] . Reserve your ticket now and invite a friend. Remember, your gracious support will go towards our Parish youth, St. Vincent de Paul and our Building Fund.
➢ Knights Golf Tournament is on September 13. Contact Br. Lu to confirm your attendance.
➢ Our next Ministry Mass is on Sunday, September 18 at the 9:30 am Mass.
➢ Marshals are needed to support the Life Chain event on October 2. Please contact Larry Llewellyn at 403-312-0119 if you can help.
CWL TWILIGHT RETREAT
St Peter’s CWL is holding a twilight retreat at Mount St
Francis Retreat Centre on Wednesday, September 28.
Registration is at 6:00 pm, dinner is served at 6:30, talk
begins at 7:00 pm. The retreat is open to all ladies of the
Parish. The cost is $15.00 for members of CWL and $25.00
for non–members. Those interested in carpooling should
arrive at St Peter’s parking lot by 5:15 pm. Space is limited
at Mount St Francis and so it is necessary to guarantee a
spot beforehand by emailing Susan Duckett at
[email protected] or (403) 241-9878.
You can also write a cheque and put it in the CWL mail
drawer in the Narthex. Make sure to write your name and
phone number on the envelope as well as Twilight Retreat.
Cheques are to be made out to St Peter’s CWL. We will
also be taking registrations at our first general meeting on
Wednesday, September 21 at Rocky Ridge Manor. We hope
to see as many as possible at this wonderful evening.
MARY’S MEALS
Clear Water Academy is pleased to invite everyone to an
evening with Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow, the founder and
CEO of Mary’s Meals. Please attend to hear the story of
Mary’s Meals, how over 1.1 million hungry children are
being fed a daily meal in school and what work there is still
to do. No RSVP or tickets required. Monday, September
26 at 7pm at Clear Water Academy (Athlone Hall) 4041
Breskens Drive SW.
The Sacraments are alive and well at
St. Peter’s! IT’S REGISTRATION TIME…
Registration for All Children’s Sacraments during 2016-
2017 (excluding infant baptism)
There are two ways to register:
1. In person at St. Peter’s Parish, 541 Silvergrove Drive
NW on: Monday, September 19 from 3-5 PM & Tuesday,
September 20 from 5-7 PM
2. Online at www.st-peters.ca
At time of registration you are asked to provide a copy of
your child’s baptismal certificate and the requested $25.00
registration fee. Cash or cheque please! For questions or
more information contact [email protected]
CWL A women’s ministry of St. Peter’s Parish
One Heart, One Voice, One Mission.
Wednesday, September 21 at 7:30 pm- Due to the construction at St Peter’s our September General Meeting will be held at The Manor Village at Rocky
Ridge450 Rocky Vista Gardens NWCalgary, Alberta
CWL Twilight Retreat-Mt St Francis, Wed, September 28 at 6:30 pm (see main section of bulletin for details on how to register)
CWL Calgary Diocesan Fall Meeting, Saturday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Sept 24, St James Parish, 338040- 32nd Street East, Okotoks, $10.00 includes lunch. This is a workshop year where there will be workshops held for each of the portfolios. This is a great opportunity to learn more about CWL. If you are planning to attend please email Carmel Sick at [email protected] or phone 403-239-4435. Carpooling from St. Peter’s will be arranged.
“In humility value others above yourselves, not looking to you own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.” Philippians 2:3-4
RooF Update: The good news takes shape!
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time
we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. (Gal. 6:9)
For all of the diocese news go to www.calgarydiocese.ca
Construction work at St. Peter’s Church has given parishioners
plenty of opportunities to practice patience over the summer
months—and that fortitude is paying off as we move into the
Fall of 2016.
Here’s a synopsis of what’s happening behind all of those
temporary walls, as well as an idea of what parishioners can
expect in the coming weeks as the fastest-growing parish in
the Calgary Diocese prepares to wrap up Phase I of an
impressive renovation and reconstruction project.
More sharing. But take heart, this really is
temporary! Until renovated space opens on the
main and upper floors, parish groups will
continue to dig deep and share the narthex or
find alternate sites for meetings. This is likely
to end in November.
Accessible washrooms. Work on the main
floor washrooms is progressing, but these
rooms won’t be open for a while longer. Stay
tuned for the big reveal. Once that temporary
wall comes down parishioners will also see the
new “grand corridor” that leads to new main
floor offices and those barrier-free washrooms.
Top floor. The addition to the top floor is
progressing. Next up? A roof! This space features
three new meeting rooms and a rehearsal space for
those involved with the much-acclaimed music
ministry at St. Peter’s. The new floor tops the former
garage, where St. Peter’s has provided space for the
Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
New windows. New main and upper-floor windows
have been installed through the summer months.
Watch for new windows to be installed on the lower
level of the Parish Hall.
September’s To-Do List. The elevator arrived September 6
The heating system is close to operational
Drywalling begins September 19
Cabinetry millwork
Raising the RooF
To find out how you can support St. Peter’s Rock of our Faith Campaign and its no-debt business
plan, check out the parish website or email [email protected].
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time
we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. (Gal. 6:9)
“In the Folds of Her Mantle” Featuring Janis Clarke September 29 – October 1 Janis is president and founder of Word for Life Rosary Mission, a commuter’s rosary movement to help Catholics incorporate prayer into their daily lives and grow in intimacy with Jesus, through Mary, in the power of the Holy Spirit. For more information – www.st-peters.ca or contact Kusum at [email protected]
Theology of the Body Facilitated by Daniel & Maria Nugent October 4, 11, 18, 25 November 8, 15, 22 & 29 For more information contact Kusum at [email protected]
Generation Next – What will be your story? Youth & Young Adult Retreat –Age 13 - 25 Retreat Master – Fr. Jonathan October 15 – 8:30 am – 7:00 pm To register please contact Kusum Di Marco at [email protected]