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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 April 19, 2015
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Saturday, April 18 4:30 PM Memorial: Mary Burke Silvia Sunday, April 19 8:30 AM Memorial: Liz Reardon Crafa 10:30 AM Anniversary: Edward Mullarkey,
Margaret Gordon, Kaitlin Roy
Monday, April 20 6:30 AM Memorial: Ralph F. Batch Tuesday, April 21 6:30 AM For the Parishioners of St. Peter Claver
Wednesday, April 22 6:30 AM Memorial: Merri Mahoney Thursday, April 23 6:30 AM Special Intention Saturday, April 25 4:30 PM Memorial: Agostino Guzzo Sunday, April 26 8:30 AM Anniversary: Patrick Boyle 10:30 AM 1st Anniversary: Joanne Farrell
THE WEEK AHEAD AT ST PETER CLAVER
Wednesday, April 22 3:00 PM Gr. 2 ~ 1st Eucharist Practice 4:00 PM Gr. 2 ~ 1st Eucharist Practice Thursday, April 23 3:00 PM Gr. 2~ 1st Eucharist Practice 4:00 PM Gr. 2 ~ 1st Eucharist Practice 7:30 PM MATH Mtg ~ Classroom Saturday, April 25 10:30 AM CT Walks for Haiti
YOU’RE INVITED Northwest Catholic will host its eighth annual Jazz Cabaret Night on Saturday, May 9th at 7:00 pm at NWC. The event will feature performances by Northwest Catholic’s Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Singers, and Big Band, as well as gourmet desserts, coffee, and silent and teacup auctions. Tickets are $20 for adults/$10 students and senior citizens. Tickets must be reserved in advance. For more information, or to reserve tickets, visit www.NorthwestCatholic.org/JazzNight.
DONATED INSTRUMENTS FIND A NEW HOME With your help Northwest Catholic was able to collect close to 100 instruments for the youth of Ellis Marsalis Music Center in New Orleans. The students of NWC and children of New Orleans appreciate your kindness and support. Thank You!
THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER
First Reading: Acts 3:13-15, 17-19 Peter reminds the people that they allowed Jesus to be killed, and preferred to allow a murderer to be released. But God raised him from the dead as had been prophesied. Therefore, all people should believe and turn to God, that their sins might be forgiven. Second Reading: I John 2:1-5a Jesus was offered up for the sins of the world. The only way to prove true faith in him, is to honor his commandments. Anyone who claims to believe, yet does not keep his word, does not truly believe. Gospel: Luke 24:35-48 Jesus appeared to two disciples, though at first they feared he was a ghost. Jesus ate with them to prove he was not a ghost. He explained that he had fulfilled the prophets words about him. He also explained that in his name they must preach doing penance for the forgiveness of sins.
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READINGS FOR THE WEEKEND OF APRIL 26
First Reading: Acts 4:8-12 Second Reading: 1 John 3:1-2
Gospel: John 10:11-18
2015 ARCHBISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL
In just a few short weeks, our parish has raised $106,055 for the 2015 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal. In these
trying times, the need of our surrounding community grows and the assistance provided by the Appeal is crucial. If you have not yet made your commitment to this year’s Appeal, please consider doing so in the days ahead. Your gift to the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal will help continue the vital services, ministries and programs that help so many throughout our Archdiocese.
MAY CROWNING A brief May Crowning ceremony will take place at the beginning of the 10:30 am Mass next Sunday, May 3rd. Our Grade 2 children will lead the procession wearing their First Communion outfits. Please join us as we honor our Blessed Mother Mary on the first Sunday of May as she teaches us to love God and follow Jesus always!
THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER
The Following Reflects Parish Finances Through The End Of March 2015
2015 2015 2014 Actual Budget Actual (same period) $92,534 $107,500 $92,869
Includes ParishPay contributions: $7,102
MARCH EXPENSES Payroll/Taxes: $27,289; Insurance: $1,752; Employee Benefits: $8,498; Parish Office Expenses: $2,045; Repairs & Maintenance: $9,918; Utilities: $5,505; Sacramental & Liturgy: $1,268; Events & Social: $1,246.
We thank you for your continued generosity!
PETER’S PENCE COLLECTION Thank you for your generous support of our Holy Father’s charitable works in the Peter’s Pence Collection of $961. Your contributions will be combined with those of our brothers and sisters around the world to help Pope Francis provide essential relief to people in need. Your generosity is an act of solidarity with the universal Church, answering the call to be a witness of charity. May God Bless you!
ST. ELIZABETH HOUSE SHELTER DINNER On Saturday, May 2nd, we will provide and serve a meal for the residents of St. Elizabeth House Shelter in Hartford. If you wish to participate in this ministry by cooking, baking, or making a monetary donation, please sign up in the back of the Church this weekend. Monetary donations can be placed in the collection basket in an envelope marked St. Elizabeth House Dinner. Please make checks payable to St. Peter Claver. Food donations will need to be dropped off at the Parish Center on Saturday, May 2nd between 2:00 and 3:30 p.m. For additional information please contact Gigi Frailey at (860) 561-4235, opt 3.
PASTORAL COUNCIL NOMINATIONS The Pastoral Council plays an important role in the vibrancy of our church. It is an opportunity to bring your voice to supporting our parish and in supporting our Pastor in his ministry. The Council meets once a month from September through June to discuss a variety of issues. If interested, you may nominate yourself by filling out a nomination form and dropping it in the box in the back of the church. You may also nominate someone else in the parish. However we ask that you check with the person you are nominating to see if they are interested in serving before submitting their name. Nominees will be contacted in early June. If you have any questions please contact Collie Gardner at [email protected] by May 29, 2015 or Gigi at 860-561-4235, opt 3.
SAVE THE DATE CT WALKS FOR HAITI
FUN FOR A GOOD CAUSE Please join us at the sixth CT Walks for Haiti on Saturday, April 25th. Proceeds will directly support MATH and four other charities. There will be plenty of food, crafts, music and fun! Festivities begin at 10:30 am. The Walk starts at noon. Meet emcee Joe Furey of FOX CT News. Like us on Facebook. Donate via CrowdRise from our website www.ctwalksforhaiti.org.
CALLING ALL BAKERS CT Walks For Haiti is looking for cupcake bakers! Last year the cupcakes were a big hit. Cupcakes may be brought to the parish center on Saturday morning, April 25th or on Friday, the day before. Festivities begin at 10:30 am and walk at 12:00 noon. If the drop off time is not convenient for you, we can arrange a different time or a pick up. Any amount of cupcakes is welcomed. Please contact Dorothy Mazaitis at [email protected] or 860- 561 2640.
We Are Pleased To Welcome The Following New Members Who Recently Joined Our Parish Community Thomas & Patricia Fay; Gregory & Catherine Gworek; Stephen & Leesa Heath; Jacqueline & Drew Iacovazzi; Sherry Larned & Madison Chavez; Shawn & Mary Beth Lichacz, daughter Mary; Timothy & Erin Paige Ligay, daughter Caroline; Steven Parker.
HOLA! SPANISH CLASSES Hola! Calling interested adults/elementary/middle/high school persons interested in learning/improving their SPANISH skills. Classes will be taught by a CT certified professional parishioner and will depend on numbers. Beginners, intermediate, and advanced will all be welcomed. Time and day to be determined. Contact [email protected] or [email protected].
SEVENTH ANNUAL BLUE MASS Sunday, May 3rd – 11:00 am
Cathedral of Saint Joseph ~ Hartford
Join the Archdiocese of Hartford and celebrant The Most Reverend Archbishop Leonard P. Blair as they pay tribute to active and retired police, fire, Department of Correction and EMS personnel.
All Faiths Are Welcome! www.archdiocese of Hartford.org
In today’s Gospel we see that the disciples of Jesus were confused and frightened by the crucifixion of Jesus. His friends were unable to see why Jesus had to die. Then Jesus came back to life - appeared to His friends - and helped them to understand that He died so that sins would be forgiven! After they had eaten a meal together, Jesus tells the disciples that they will be His witnesses - to help others understand the amaz-ing love of God. We continue to be witnesses for Christ when partake of His Body and Blood in the Eucharist and spread the Good News of God’s mercy and forgiveness!.
Contact the Faith Formation Office with any questions at 860-521-2904 or email at [email protected].
SCHEDULE OF UPCOMING CLASSES
GRADES 3 - 6 Sunday Students: Sunday, April 26, 9:30-10:30am
There are NO CLASSES this Sunday, April 19 due to the Spring School Vacation. Sunday Students return to class next Sunday, April 26 for their final class session. GRADE 7 Students meet Sunday, April 26, 11:45am-12:45pm
GRADE 8 Students will receive their Completion Certificates in the mail after review of their work and service record. Stew-ardship Forms are due by April 26th.
ADAPTIVE PROGRAM Families are asked to submit all necessary forms for students who wish to be confirmed at our May Cere-mony. Our next session will take place on Tuesday, April 21 from 7:30-8:15pm. .
CONFIRMATION PREPARATION
GRADE 9: Students will Receive the Sacrament of Rec-onciliation on April 21 at 6pm or April 25 at 2:30pm Stu-dents will meet on for their last class on Sunday, April 26 at 11:45am-12:45pm.
GRADE 10: Confirmation Candidates will receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation on the following Mondays, beginning at 6:30pm: May 4 - Mrs. Chapman’s and Mr. Kneidel’s Students May 11 - Mrs. Clement’s and Mrs. LeBlanc’s Students Practices - Thursday, May 7 and Wednesday, May 13 at 6:30pm. Confirmation takes place on Friday, May 15.
FAMILY & CHURCH CLASSES
GRADE 1 Grade 1 Students are invited to take part in the May Crowning of our Blessed Mother Mary on Sunday, May 3 during the 10:30am Mass. Completion Certificates will be distributed in the Parish Hall after Mass.
GRADE 2 All Grade 2 Students meet on Wednesday, April 22 and 29, for their Communion practices. Students attending the 1pm Ceremony meet from 3-4pm. Students attend-ing the 10am Ceremony meet from 5-6pm.
“The way we may be sure that we know Him is to keep His commandments.”
1 John 2:3
On this 3rd Sunday of Easter, we continue to hear the Gospel accounts of Jesus' appearances to his disci-ples following His Resurrection. Today's reading, taken from the Gospel of Luke, follows immediately after the report of Jesus' appearance to his disciples on the road to Emmaus. Jesus greets his disciples with the words, “Peace be with you.”
Even as they hear Jesus' greeting of peace, the disci-ples are startled and terrified. They are uncertain about what to make of the figure before them and, quite understandably, they mistake Jesus for a ghost!
Jesus invites them to experience his resurrected body with their senses, to see and to touch. The figure be-fore them is flesh and bone, still bearing the marks of crucifixion. Although the disciples cannot forget his suffering and death, peace begins to take root in their hearts, as their fears turn to joy and amazement!
The Last Supper and the meals that Jesus shared after His Resurrection show us the significance of the Eucharist. So, too, our celebration of the Mass is an encounter with Jesus, through the Word and the Sac-rament of the Eucharist. As Jesus commissions His disciples to be witnesses to what Scriptures foretold, our celebration of the Eucharist commissions us, too!
Let us pray…
Lord Jesus, we celebrate Your Resurrection and we rejoice in Your love. You are now with us offering us forgiveness, peace, and new life. Help us to recognize You in the
Breaking of the Bread, and strengthen us to share the Good News of Your rising with others. Help us to show our love for You by showing kindness at home, at school, and in every place You lead us.
We ask this in Your Holy Name. Amen.
KNIGHTS NEWS
ROME AND SOUTHERN ITALY TRIP
What a great opportunity to travel to places in Italy that offer fantastic food and hospitality as well as historic locations. Join fellow parishioners and friends leaving
from West Hartford on Sept. 19 and returning on Oct. 2. This trip is sponsored by the
St. Peter Claver Knights of Columbus and is provided by Go Ahead Tours. Starting with 3 nights in Rome and visiting the Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica, Roman Forum and Colosseum, we than depart for 2 nights in the Bari region with a stop in Benevento with guided tours of Santa Sofia Church and the Museum of Sannio; it’s on to Castel del Monte and Monte Sant’Angelo. From Bari we go to Lecce for 2 nights and a dinner and wine tasting in Otranto. 2 nights in the Trulli Valley stopping in Ostuni, Alberobello including dinner and tour of the Osome Caves and the Grotte di Castellana. On the way to our 3 nights in Sorrento, we stop in Matera and take in Casa Grotta and Chiesa Rupestro. Arriving in Sorrento, we are treated to the Tarantella show. We will spend a day in Capri and another day sightseeing the Amalfi coast. Included that evening is a mozzarella farm visit and dinner. All in all there are 7 three course dinners and all breakfasts included as well as all entrance fees. Airfare, hotels, guides, tour director, and private deluxe motor coach make up this inclusive trip. Cost will be $4700 to $5200 per person based on double occupancy. Slightly higher charge for single occupancy. Call Joe Cassano 860 521-5986 for more information.
INVITATION TO THE MEN OF THE PARISH Have you ever considered joining the Knights of Columbus? We will be inducting new members here at St. Peter Claver Church on Thursday April 30th at 7pm, and you are invited to join.
Founded in New Haven, we are a Catholic fraternal benefit society with 1.8 million members in over 14,000 councils internationally. Locally, you may know us from our work with St. Agnes Home, Breakfast with Santa, St. Patrick’s Day Dinner, BBQ dinner, monthly coffee hours, and more.
Please contact Grand Knight Bob Cerciello at (860)231-0108 with any questions, or talk with any of the Knights on hand at coffee hour following this Sunday’s Masses.
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