Embed Size (px)
DESCRIPTION
Â
Citation preview
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 February 8, 2015
3
Saturday, February 7 4:30 PM Memorial: Harold Sedlik
Sunday, February 8 8:30 AM Memorial: Richard Mahoney
10:30 AM For the Parishioners of St. Peter Claver
Monday, February 9 6:30 AM Memorial: Jane Flannery Tuesday, February 10 6:30 AM Memorial: Raymond Williams
Wednesday, February 11 6:30 AM For the Parishioners of St. Peter Claver Thursday, February 12 6:30 AM Memorial: Richard S. Daleas & Howard & Margaret Carter Saturday, February 14 4:30 PM Memorial: Harold Sedlick
Sunday, February 15 8:30 AM Memorial: John F. Roche
10:30 AM 1st Anniversary: Mary S. Flaherty
THE WEEK AHEAD AT ST PETER CLAVER
Thursday, February 12 8:00 AM Blood Drive ~ Hall Friday, February 13 1:00 PM CT Walks for Haiti Mtg ~ Classroom Saturday, February 14 3:45 PM, Children’s Rosary ~ Church
THREE SCHOLARSHIPS TO BE AWARDED The Catholic Graduates Club of Greater Hartford will award three scholarships of $1000 to Catholic high school seniors who plan to attend a four year college in the Fall of 2015. Information can be obtained by contacting their high school guidance counselor or principle. If your school does not have this information available, visit www.Catholicgraduatesct.Org. Application deadline is March 15th.
VALENTINE’S DAY BUFFET & WINE DINNER On Saturday, February 14 at 6:00 p.m. Holy Family Retreat Center will host a Valentine’s Day Buffet and Wine Dinner. Along with a delicious buffet dinner, local wine educator and Chief Grape Officer of WineTimeCT, Laureen Guerriero, will offer
her expertise and include three wines to complement the meal courses. Couples and singles are most welcome. To register call 860-760-9705. www.holyfamilyretreat.org. $150 per couple, $75 per person.
FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
First Reading: Job 7:1-4, 6-7 In this passage, Job laments the drudgery and pain all people sometimes experience in life. He talks of troubled days and restless nights. But he does mention that the days move along swiftly, which can remind us that our time here on earth is quite limited and should be well spent.
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-23 Paul explains to the Corinthians that he has no choice, but must preach the gospel. He tells of making himself all things to all people, in order to save some of them. He reminds them that he does this willingly, in the hope of sharing in the blessings of the gospel.
Gospel: Mark 1:29-39 Jesus cured Simon and Andrew’s mother of a fever, then others with illnesses or demons came to see him. He cured those who were ill, and cast out the demons of the others. Then he went off and prayed alone until his followers sought him out. Jesus and his disciples then moved on to other villages to proclaim the good news.
©1999 Bon Venture Services, Inc.
READINGS FOR THE WEEKND FEBRUARY 15
First Reading: Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46 Second Reading: 1Corinthians 10:31-11:1
Gospel: Mark 1:40-45
After Mass on Sunday, February 15th, please come enjoy a cup of coffee, doughnuts and some friendly chatter. We thank the Knights of Columbus for hosting this event.
HEALING, RECONCILING, AND PROCLAIMING GOOD NEWS: THE TASKS OF JESUS, THE
TASKS OF THE CHURCH Does God call you to be a healer, reconciler, proclaimer of good news as a priest or religious? Call Fr. Anthony Smith, Director of Vocations at St. Thomas Seminary, 860-242-5573 or email [email protected].
BOOK SHARING OPPORTUNITY Beginning Tuesday, February 24th, for seven consecutive Tuesdays, Verne Mahoney will facilitate a Book Sharing Group here at St. Peter Claver from 11:00 am until noon in classroom #2. The group will read Joyce Rupp’s book, The Cup of Our Life which is available for purchase at the Holy Family Monastery gift shop or on line. If interested, please call Maria Rojas at 860-561-3263 or email [email protected] to register.
FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
PLEASE SHARE YOUR GIFT OF TIME All parishioners are invited to share their gifts with our fellow parishioners and neighbors. We are currently in need of your help in the following ministries:
Lectors – Assist at the weekend/weekday masses by reading scriptures and parish announcements. Schedules are made every four months.
Liturgy Committee – Provides guidance and planning for all liturgical celebrations throughout the year. For additional information regarding both these ministries contact Evelyn Benoit, 860-521-9458 or [email protected].
Please note, these ministries are on a rotating basis and therefore you can be involved as little or as much as your schedule allows.
FORGOT YOUR ENVELOPES? Why Not Register for Automated Giving
Many of our snowbirds have migrated south and many will be away for the summer months. We would like to remind you that our ParishPay system of automated giving is available. We ask you to please consider this secure and simple way of keeping up with your critical financial support of our parish through direct deposit from a parishioner's checking, savings or credit card account into St. Peter Claver's account. For additional information regarding this process visit our website or call the parish office at 860-561-4235, opt 2. We would be happy to assist you. Tax statements have been mailed to those families who donated $400 or more. Please call the parish office if you did not receive one but would like to, 860-561-4235, opt. 2.
CAN YOU HELP THE CHILDREN @ CAMP
HISPANIOLA
Hygiene supplies needed: Individual kits will be made up for 300 campers
and shipped by March in order to arrive in time for summer camp. Please place the supplies in the Haitian basket located in the connector. Much needed items are as follows: Toothbrush, toothpaste (individual size), tooth brush holder or cap, wide tooth comb, soap, wash cloth, nail clipper, hand or skin cream (small or medium size) and deodorant (small size). Thank You! Thank you for your help!
CONCERT FOR HAITI ONE NIGHT ONLY! SEAN FORREST returns from Boise, Idaho to Connecticut to raise funds for Haiti180 Productions: Feeding Kids, Changing Lives. Saturday, March 21st 7:00 – 9:00 pm at St. Paul High School in Bristol. Order tickets on line at www.seanforrestcom.
A FRESH PERSPECTIVE ON THE SUNDAY READINGS
HIS WORD TODAY by Rev. William J. Reilly
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 8, 2015
“Rising very early before dawn he left and went off to a deserted place, where he prayed. Simon and those who were with him pursued him and on finding him said, ‘Everyone is looking for you.’ He told them, ‘Let us go to the nearby villages that I may preach there also. For this purpose have I come…” “If I preach the gospel, this is no reason for me to boast, for an obligation has been imposed on me, and woe to me if I do not preach it.” We join Jesus in Capernaum and Paul with the Corinthians and discover the importance of the oral teaching, preaching the word of God. We are accustomed to read, whether the sacred scriptures or inspirational books, but we are provided with the spoken word in Sunday homilies, television teaching and radio lectures. All are meant to inform, form and transform us. Unfortunately, we can fall into the trap of not listening with attention. We might find it hard to overcome an accent, or distracted by those around us. A simple lesson can help us. Like the young Samuel ask the Lord to speak because I am trying to listen. Surely there is one word, one phrase or sentence which can provide a great treasure for meditation, rather than turn the dial to off, or the remote to mute. Simon said ‘everyone is looking for you’ and we are among those who need to find, listen and reflect upon the gift the Lord offers us through His many instruments. I provide what every preacher needs: a good listener.
SOUP AND LIVE STATIONS St Timothy’s Parish and St Timothy Middle School cordially invite all of the West Hartford Parishes to St Timothy’s “Lenten Soup Supper and Live Stations of the Cross” on Friday, February 20th. Please come and be our Guest for Lenten Soup (New England Clam Chowder or Minestrone Soup) on Friday, February 20th, and stay for Live Stations of the Cross as St Timothy’s hosts the First Town-Wide Stations of the Cross for Lent 2015. We are excited to be your host and have you as our guests. Supper will be served in St Timothy’s Gymnasium from 5:30 to 6:45 pm. Live Stations of the Cross, enacted by our St Timothy Middle School students, will start at 7:00 pm in the church. Please consider joining us for Soup and staying for the Live Stations of the Cross. We don’t think you would want to miss either event and we’d love to have you!
CHILDREN’S ROSARY GROUP Saturday, February 14th ~ 3:45 pm in the Church.
All ages are welcome. Please join us!
In today's Gospel, we hear how Jesus cured Simon's mother-in-law, who was sick with a fever. Jesus always took the time to help those in need by praying for them and healing them. The Church continues to bring Jesus' healing presence to those who are sick. We visit the sick and pray for them. Our Eucharistic Ministers bring Holy Communion to them. The Priest administers the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick to those in special need of Christ’s Presence and hope. We are also reminded in the Gospel that Jesus did some-thing before He went out to help others - He prayed to His Father in Heaven! We must also remember to go to God for the strength we need to help the sick, sad and lonely.
Contact the Faith Formation Office with any questions at 860-521-2904 or email at [email protected].
“Great is our Lord and mighty in power; to his wisdom there is no limit.”
Psalm 147:5
SCHEDULE OF UPCOMING CLASSES GRADES 3 - 5
Sunday Students: Sunday, February 8, 9:30-10:30am
Weekday Students meet as follows: Tuesday, February 10, 3:45-4:45pm Wednesday, February 11, 2:15-3:15pm
There are NO Classes on Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday, February 15, 17 and 18, due to President’s Day weekend and Winter break.
GRADE 7 Students meet Sunday, February 22, 11:45am -12:45pm
GRADE 8 All Grade 8 Students meet on Friday, February 20 from 5:30-7:00pm for Stations of the Cross, followed by pizza dinner in the Parish Hall.
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. Families are asked to bring their Sacramental Kits with them to class.
CONFIRMATION PREPARATION GRADE 9: Students will meet on Sunday, February 22 at 11:45am-12:45pm. Confir-mation readiness Reports will be sent to all students and their families this month.
GRADE 10: Confirmation Candidates meet Sunday, February 8, 11:45-1pm. All Forms and Book or Movie Reviews are due by Sunday, February 8th. Stew-ardship Forms are also due for review this month. Con-firmation Ceremony takes place on May 15 at 7pm.
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: February 24, 9:30am- 10:30am Tuesday Students: February 25, 3:45pm- 4:45pm
Wednesday Students: February 4, 2:15pm-3:15pm The Sacrament of First Reconciliation takes place on Saturday, February 28th at 10am for Sunday Stu-dents and 1pm for Weekday Students.
Saturday, February 14th, is St. Valentine’s Day! This is a special day to tell those we love how much they mean to us, so please take some time to share God’s love with your family and friends. May you have a wonderful St. Valentine’s Day knowing how much God cares for you - because you are so special to Him! Did you know that the Bible tells us exactly what “Love” is? St. Paul tells us in the First Book of Corinthians how to be truly loving!
The Bible’s Love Chapter
Love is always patient and kind; Love is not jealous;
Love is not boastful or conceited, It is never rude and never seeks its own way,
it does not take offense or store up grievances. Love does not rejoice at wrongdoing,
but finds its joy in the truth. It is always ready to make allowances, to trust, to hope
and to endure whatever comes. Love never comes to an end.
Prayer for St. Valentine’s Day
Dear Jesus, on St. Valentine’s Day, we are thankful for the love of our family and friends, and especially the love You give to us. You gave us Your heart and now we give our hearts to You. Help us to be loving and kind on St. Valentine’s Day and always!
We ask this in Your Holy Name. Amen.
St. Peter Claver’s Super Stewards! We are grateful for the Gifts of Stewardship from the Children of our Parish! They are true followers of Jesus as they come to Mass faithfully and share loving actions:
Helped clean and fold clothes; Studied for test; Watched my baby brother; Helped at the barn; Said my prayers; Raised funds for charity; Shoveled the walk; shared with my sisters; Cleaned my room; Helped Dad; Visited my Grandparents, Did my chores; Attended youth group gathering; Preparing for my First Reconciliation.
Creating Sabbath Space in Our Lives
A five week video series with Ron Rolheiser, OMI facilitated by Gigi Frailey
Join us on Thursday evenings during Lent (and one Tuesday) for a series of reflections on the true meaning of Sabbath and how we can create Sabbath Space in the midst of our busy lives. Ron Rolheiser, one of the most sought after retreat directors of our time, will guide us via video sessions.
6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall
Four Thursday evenings during Lent
March 5 – “Sabbath as the First Retreat” March 12 – “Obstacles to Sabbath” March 19 – “Showing up for the Wedding Feast and taking the Ointment” March 26 – “Sabbath as Solitude and Reconciliation”
*March 31st – “Rest in God” *Note this is a Tuesday
(Please sign up after the weekend Masses on 2/21-22 and 2/28 – 3/1 so that materials can be prepared. Questions contact Gigi Frailey in the church office [email protected] 860-561-4235 x3.)
L&M PAVINGDIVISION OF BEGLEY LANDSCAPING CO.
233-6528FREE ESTIMATES CT #555055
Jim Schulz Painting, LLCINTERIOR · EXTERIOR · POWERWASHING
860.810.8880
ParishionerMiller Plumbing & Heating
Established in 1951General Plumbing · Water Heating · Heating Systems
147 PARK ROAD · WEST HARTFORD 523-9966
Funeral HomeEstablished in 1909
ANDREW T. TAYLOR
ROBERT J. KENNEDY, JR.
521-4400136 South Main Street
West Hartford
144A (MV) • St. Peter Claver, West Hartford FOR ADVERTISING INFORMATION CALL: (800) 883-4343 • BON VENTURE SERVICES, LLC • P.O. Box 850, Flanders, N.J. 07836
Volpe Monument Co.81 REED AVENUE
WEST HARTFORD, CT 06110860-953-5000
~ Michele Volpe-Trudeau ~
MARTIN COURSEY
674-2400WWW.COURSEYFINANCIAL.COM
Venora Electric
See Our Work At The Church
860-242-8081
COREY SHAGENSKYVeterinarian / Parishioner
325-2124progressiveanimalwellness.com
Chris Molloy, Parishioner
232-1322www.molloyfuneralhome.com
906 Farmington Avenue • West Hartford, CT 06119
Premier Realtors
Margaret Farrell O’KeefeREALTOR®
860-882-0402Toll-free 877-376-2265 | farmingtonbankct.comToll-free 877-376-2265 | farmingtonbankct.com
Toll-free 877-376-2265 | farmingtonbankct.com
DR. NEIL KEMP
Advanced Optometric Care1138 New Britain Ave. • 860-236-0896
[email protected] • 75 Brace Rd. · West Hartford
860-233-51777 Raymond Rd.West Hartford
Landscaping & In Ground Sprinklers860-236-9576
www.ChenailLandscaping.com
“Proud to Serve St. Peters”
GledhillGarden Center &Landscape Company
660 Mountain Rd., W. Hrfd.860-233-5692
www.gledhillnursery.com
