Saint Peter Claver ~ West Hartford, Connecticut

CHURCH OF SAINT PETER CLAVER WEST HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT November 16, 2014

Saturday, November 15 4:30 PM 1ST Anniversary: Jack Buczek

Sunday, November 16 8:30 AM Memorial: Charles Wells 10:30 AM Memorial: Judy Chagnon

Monday, November 17 6:30 AM Memorial: Harold Sedlik Tuesday, November 18 6:30 AM 5th Anniversary: Emma H. Curcio &

Michael P. Curcio Wednesday, November 19 6:30 AM For the Parishioners of St. Peter Claver Thursday, November 20 6:30 AM For the Parishioners of St. Peter Claver Saturday, November 22 4:30 PM Memorial: Marion Hanaghan

Sunday, November 23 8:30 AM Memorial: David Roberts 10:30 AM Memorial: Joseph Filomeno

Wednesday, November 19 10:00 AM Playgroup ~ Hall Thursday, November 20 5:00 PM Altar Server Training ~ Church Saturday, November 22 After Mass Ministry Fair ~ Hall Sunday – November 23 After Mass Ministry Fair ~ Hall

REMINDER Altar Server training for 4th graders on up will be held on Thursday, November 20th from 5:00 – 6:00 pm in the Church. What a great way to get involved in the weekly Masses and be a part of our parish community. For more information or to become an altar server, contact Sue Farrell at sfarrell03@snet.net or 860-521-6736.

BOTTLES FOR BABIES COLLECTION REMINDER

We had a great response to the Knights Bottles for Babies campaign. If you still have a bottle, please be sure to return it at your earliest convenience either to the sacristy or the parish office. Checks should be made payable to the Knights of Columbus. Thank you for supporting St. Agnes Home and the Knights of Columbus.

THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME First Reading: Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31 An encomium for a good and worthy wife, this passage from Proverbs extols all the virtues which a worthy wife possesses – fidelity, industriousness, skill, charity to the poor, and fear of the Lord. Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6 Once again, Paul reassures the Thessalonians, who are anxious about the coming of Christ, that they need not fear being unprepared because they are “children of light.” Gospel: Matthew 25:14-30 Jesus narrates the parable of the talents – in the story, the silver pieces given to the three men. Two of the men invest their coins and double their worth, but the third buries his coins in the ground and earns no return. The message of Jesus is that we must use to the fullest the talents we have received.

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READINGS FOR THE WEEKND OF NOVEMBER 23 First Reading: Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17

Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:20-26, 28 Gospel: Matthew 25:31-46

After Mass on Sunday, November 23rd, please come enjoy a cup of coffee, doughnuts and some friendly chatter. We

thank the Knights of Columbus for hosting this event.

MASS OF HEALING AND HOPE… will take place on Tuesday, November 18th at 7:30 pm at the Archdiocesan Center at St. Thomas Seminary in Bloomfield with rosary at 6:55 pm. Presider: Rev. Bill McCarthy. Trained prayer teams will be available after Mass. Call the Charismatic Renewal Office at 860-243-8234 for further information.

A NOTE OF THANKS FROM OUR KNIGHTS The Knights of Columbus would like to thank all those who supported our 5th Annual BBQ Dinner to benefit the West Hartford Food Bank. With your generous support we were able to raise $1,500 for The Town that Cares Fund. A round of applause and special thanks go to Craig Stalk for once again providing the entertainment.

THIRTY THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

“GOD WITH US: AN ADVENT PREPARATION

CELEBRATION” With Dan Schutte

As Advent draws near this evening of music and storytelling for all age groups will remind us of the true meaning of God’s coming among us. Sponsored by

all six West Hartford Catholic Parishes, the event will take place on Sunday, November 16, 2014 at St. Timothy Catholic Church 1116 North Main St West Hartford. Dan has been composing music for worship for more than 30 years. His more recent pieces exhibit an enduring ability to reach into people’s hearts and draw them into prayer. He is one of the best-known, most prolific and influential composers of music for the liturgy today. He wrote “Here I Am Lord.” Open to the public, a free- will donation will be collected at the end of the evening. For more information: contact: Gigi Frailey 860-561-4235 or Pat Piano 860-232-8594.

SPECIAL COLLECTION

Next week’s Collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) needs your help. CCHD was founded to end the cycle of poverty in the United States by funding organizations that help people help themselves. With the tradition of improving education, housing situations, and economic development, CCHD continues to make a positive impact on communities nationwide. Your contribution will defend human dignity and help those living on the margins of our society. Please give to the CCHD Collection.

ST. MARY WOMEN’S CLUB…. will hold its annual Christmas Fair on Sunday, November 30th from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm at St. Mary School, 652 Willard Ave., Newington. A buffet breakfast featuring hot/cold items as well as a soup/sandwich lunch will be available. Crafters and vendors will be present, along with a bake sale and specialty raffles. A visit to the fair will surely enhance your holiday spirit – come and enjoy!

ADOPTION IS AN OPTION CATHOLIC CHARITIES CAN HELP

Catholic Charities is one of the oldest private non-profit

agencies providing unplanned pregnancy counseling,

support and adoption services in Connecticut. For over

ninety years, the Agency has been dedicated to preserving

families and caring for children of all races and religions.

Catholic Charities works with women coping with an

unplanned pregnancy and couples looking to begin a

family through adoption. The program also aids adult

adoptees and birth parents locate each other through

searches and reunions. For more information contact

Nadine Behmke at Catholic Charities, 203-596-9359, ext

228 or visit: www.lccaoh.org.

Stewardship Corner ~ Good stewards are like the industrious and reliable servants in today’s Gospel, prudently using and multiplying the gifts entrusted to them by God.

DYNAMIC INDIVIDUALS WANTED FOR YOUTH MINISTRY TEAM

We are looking for a few people to join the SPC Youth Ministry Team. Are you passionate about your faith? Are you energetic, funny, and creative? Do you love teen’s sense of humor? Are you patient? Do you play the guitar? Do you like to sing? Do you have a desire to light up the faith of our teens? This is a volunteer position. Our Youth Group will meet once a month on the weekend and will engage in service projects throughout the year. We will be going on a one week mission trip this summer. Are you being called to Youth Ministry? We are looking to create a vibrant and active Youth Ministry for our teens. College or Grad Students, both male and female, are encouraged to apply but anyone interested is asked to reach out. Please send us your questions, qualifications and a short essay about yourself and why you would like to be part of the team, spcyouthgrp@gmail.com. We will then schedule a time to meet with you.

ST. PETER CLAVER 7th ANNUAL

HOLIDAY CRAFT FESTIVAL AND MARKETPLACE

SATURDAY, November 15 ~ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm SUNDAY, November 16 ~ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Artisans * Food * Bake Sale * Café TO BENEFIT MEDICAL AID TO HAITI (MATH)

SAVE THE DATE… AS we begin ADVENT In response to Pope Francis’ call to lead people to a deeper love and understanding of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Father Henry Frascadore and Still Small Voice have joined together to create a moving hour of poetry and song. On Tuesday evening December 2nd they have been invited to share this program with us. It will be held in our Church sanctuary from from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Signed copies of Father Frascadore's books will be made available for sale as well.

In today’s Gospel, Jesus teaches us a lesson in the Parable of the Talents. When Jesus used the word “Talents”, he was referring to a kind of coin. Today we use this word to describe a person's special abilities. God has gifted each of us in many ways and He does not want us to “bury” these gifts! We all have particular skills and talents, and each person is unique. We are all called to share what God has given us so that our lives will make a difference. God blessed us when we use our gifts and talents to help others!

Contact the Faith Formation Office with any questions at 860-521-2904 or email at spcreled@sbcglobal.net.

"Blessed are those who walk in God's ways.”

Psalm 128:1

THE LITURGICAL YEAR!

Next Sunday, November 23rd is the last Sun-day of the Liturgical Year. The Liturgical Year is the name of the Church Year, which cele-brates the events in the Life of Jesus. On this day we celebrate the Feast of Christ The King! The following week begins a new Church Year with the First Week of Advent. This is a good time to make spiritual resolutions and focus on how we can show our love for Jesus by sharing our gifts of time, talent and treasure in our Church, Community and World! Here are a few ways that we honor Jesus, our King—by sharing our blessings to improve the lives of others:

Support our Christmas Holiday Craft Fair this weekend—to raise funds for MATH (Medical Aid for Haiti) Dollars for Deeds for Catholic Family Ser-vices - to help those affected by the Ebola virus in Africa. Bring donations to class this week. Remembering to bring your Offertory Enve-lopes to Mass - to show your love for God by listing your good deeds each week.

God blesses those who put God first by worship-ping at Mass throughout the entire Church Year!

FAITH FORMATION CLASSES

GRADES 3 - 6 Sunday Students ~ Sunday, Nov 23, 9:30 -10:30am.

Weekday Students return to classes as follows: Tuesday, November 18, 3:45-4:45pm

Wednesday, November 19, 2:15-3:15pm

GRADE 7 Students meet this Sunday, December14,

11:45am - 12:45pm

GRADE 8 Sunday Students: November 23 at 11:45am -12:45pm

Tuesday Students: November 18 at 6:30 - 7:30pm.

ADAPTIVE PROGRAM Our next Class for Children with Special Needs meets on Tuesday, November 18, from 6:30-7:30pm. We will begin Sacramental Programs in January for students preparing for Reconciliation, Eucharist or Confirmation. Contact the Faith Formation Office or email Craig Lomma at clomma@comcast.net for more details.

CONFIRMATION PREPARATION

GRADE 9: Students meet Sunday, December 14 from 11:45am-12:45pm.

GRADE 10: Students meet on Sunday, December 7, 11:45-1pm.

All students are asked to attend Mass with their

families prior to class.

FAMILY & CHURCH CLASSES

GRADE 1 Sunday Students: December 7, 9:30am - 10:30am

Tuesday Students: December 9 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm

GRADE 2 Sunday Students: November 23, 9:30am - 10:30am Tuesday Students: November 18, 3:45pm - 4:45pm

Wednesday Students: November 19, 2:15pm - 3:15pm

Time With Jesus Response Sheets are due at Mass according to Reading Schedule

Our Annual Children’s Christmas Pag-eant, takes place on Sunday, December 7 at 3pm. There will be a planning meeting today Sunday, November 16, at 1:30pm in the Church for all children, parents and teachers who wish to participate. This is a wonder-ful yearly event for our parish and a very special way to celebrate the Birth of Jesus!

Our First Town-Wide Youth Group Gathering takes place next Sunday, November 23, 4 - 6pm. Please join us for a fun-filled evening! RSVP at the spcyouthgrp@gmail.com. You

can come to play “Family Feud” against teens of the other parishes or just cheer on your friends!

Ministry Fair after all weekend Masses in the Hall

Nov 22nd and 23rd

“Surface and Depth”

Come and see our ministry trees

Learn what is at the root (depth)of our ministries

Learn about the fruits (surface) of our ministries

Take a leaf and share the joy of ministry with us!

Children take an acorn and share the joy of ministry!

Enjoy coffee & doughnuts - thanks to the Knights

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