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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 Sunday of the month during the 10:30 a.m. Mass and 3rd Sunday 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 860-521-2904
RE Assistant ....................................... Marie Carr [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 November 30, 2014
Saturday, November 29 4:30 PM Memorial: Marie Riley
Sunday, November 30 8:30 AM Memorial: Mary Parracino 10:30 AM Anniversary: Ann T. Mullarkey Monday, December 1 6:30 AM For the Parishioners of St. Peter Claver Tuesday, December 2 6:30 AM For the Parishioners of St. Peter Claver
Wednesday, December 3 6:30 AM Anniversary: Rev. John Kiely Thursday, December 4 9:00 AM Memorial: Timothy Sullivan Saturday, December 6 4:30 PM Anniversary: Edna P. Buckley
Sunday, December 7 8:30 AM 1st Anniversary: James Moore 10:30 AM Memorial: Jean Paul Berard
Monday, December 1 10:30 AM Lectio Divina ~ Choir Room
Tuesday, December 2 7:00 PM Collaborative Parish Mission ~
Fr. Frascadore - Evening Poetry & Song
7:00 PM Lectio Divina ~ Cancelled
(Will resume on January 6th
)
7:30 PM Knights of Columbus Mtg ~ Hall
Wednesday, December 3 10:00 AM Playgroup ~ Hall
AT THE BEGINNING OF ADVENT,
WATCH AND WAIT… be attentive to the ways in which God comes into your life. Be
willing to be surprised. If you are surprised that he may be
calling you to a vocation as a priest or religious, call
Fr. Anthony Smith, Director of Vocations at St. Thomas
Seminary, 860-242-5573, email [email protected] or visit the
web www.vocationshartford.org.
A FAMILY PERSPECTIVE
Today’s gospel tells us to “Be watchful.” This comes natural
to families. Parents are watchful of their children’s health,
grades and friends. Children are watchful of parental moods.
Today’s gospel encourages us to use this ability to see God
acting in innocence, tenderness, love and forgiveness of your
family. “Be watchful,” the Lord is already with you.
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
First Reading: Isaiah 63:16b-17, 19b, 64:2-7 In this straightforward psalm, the people acknowledge their
sinful ways, yet plead that their Creator might reveal himself
to them. They ask God to remember, not their sins, but that
“We are all the work of your hands.”
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:3-9 Paul explains to the Corinthians that they are specially favored
by God who has sent his only Son to them. He reminds us all
that it was through God’s grace that we have been called to
kinship with Christ.
Gospel: Mark 13:33-37 Just as a servant watching over the master’s house does not
know when he will return, we do not know the hour of the
Second Coming. Mark reminds us of the warning from Jesus
to always be on guard, for we know not the day, nor the hour.
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READINGS FOR THE WEEKND DECEMBER 7 First Reading: Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11
Second Reading: 2 Peter 3:8-14
Gospel: Mark 1:1-8
COME ONE, COME ALL!!
TO OUR
ANNUAL ST. PETER CLAVER
CHILDRENS CHRISTMAS PAGEANT
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7TH ~ 3:00 PM
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 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Signed copies of Father
Frascadore's books will be available for purchase as well.
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
ADVENT GIVING TREE Once again this year, the St. Peter Claver Advent Giving Tree will be located near the sacristy beginning November 22ndthrough December 7th. The colored gift tags hanging on the tree represent several
worthy organizations and include a variety of needed "gifts". Please choose and return your unwrapped gift, with its tag firmly attached, no later than December 7th at 12:00 noon. In addition to the tags, there are boxes located near the Giving Tree for organizations that have requested gift cards in lieu of gifts. Anyone who would like to help the Knights of Columbus with the gift distribution, please contact Regina Molloy at (860)-961-7804. Thank you to all in our parish family for your continued generous support of this long-standing tradition.
“KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS” CARD SALE…
Cards will be sold in the Parish Center after all Masses on the weekends of November 22/23 and November 29/30. The Knights of Columbus are providing this service to all those who wish to send out some of the most beautiful cards that depict what Christmas is all about.
CHRISTMAS FOOD BASKET
SIGN-UPS CONTINUE Once again our St. Peter Claver community will “adopt” families as
part of our Christmas Food Basket program. This year we have refined our focus and are working with the following organizations for referrals to families in Hartford, West Hartford and Bloomfield: Holy Trinity Parish in Hartford, St. Augustine Parish in Hartford, the Town of West Hartford, St. Francis Hospital, Connecticut Children’s Medical
Center and Hartford Hospital. There is always a great need every year and these organizations have assured us the need is even more so this year. We are looking for families willing to provide a food basket for a needy family. We expect we will need to match last year’s 140 baskets! Signup sheets are available on the entrance tables for those who would like to participate. If you prefer, you may also sign up to provide a monetary donation for gift certificates to Stop & Shop in order for recipient families to purchase turkeys. We plan to distribute materials to donor families electronically this year, so please print your email address clearly so we can correspond with you. Giving a basket may seem like a small act of kindness, but for some families, this might be the only gift they receive this Christmas. Basket Drop-Off Day will take place on Saturday, December 20th at the Parish Center. Basket Delivery Day is Sunday December 21st. Please contact John O’Gorman at 860.523-9085 or [email protected], or Nancy Byrne at 860.521-7317 or [email protected] more info., or to volunteer.
A FRESH PERSPECTIVE ON THE SUNDAY READINGS HIS WORD TODAY by Rev. William J. Reilly
“Jesus said to his disciples: ‘Be constantly on the watch! Stay awake! You do not know when the appointed time will come. It is like a man traveling abroad. He leaves home and places his servants in charge, each with his own task; and he orders the man at the gate to watch with a sharp eye.’”A new season of grace begins, advent, when we remember the first coming of Christ, anticipate His future coming and discern His presence among us today. The image of the traveler found in the person of Jesus is so appropriate. We have been given our personal, as well as collective tasks. He has placed certain responsibilities in our hands. As disciples we are called to be faithful followers, stellar examples as parents, responsible members of His flock and enthusiastic in the practice of our faith. A person on watch is there to provide safety from danger, but also to seize opportunities to serve. How many needs can be answered, how many wounds can be healed, how many chances for growth in the life of the church are offered to us, but we fail to take advantage. The church needs ministers at worship, teachers as catechists and sponsors for RCIA candidates. The church needs models for our youth, and support for our aging and homebound. Who is ready to respond to these needs? Advent offers a new beginning. Are you ready? His coming today is what is all important.
Congratulations to the Newly Baptized
Cason Emmett Cleckler Son of Blake & Meghan Cleckler
November 23, 2014
Cady Elizabeth Walsh Daughter of Kevin & StacyWalsh
November 23, 2014
Mead Landry Pickens Son of Eric & Lauren Pickens
November 29, 2014
In today’s Gospel, Jesus promised His disciples that He would return one day, but only God the Father knows when. Jesus teaches us to keep our eyes open and to be ready for His return! Some of the things that we can do to be ready for Jesus everyday are re-membering to pray, reading the Bible, staying faithful to God’s commands - and most of all, keeping holy the Lord’s Day. Receiving Jesus in the Eucharist is the best way to live in Communion with Him! As we begin the Advent Season, we are called to grow in faith and grace - as true followers of Jesus - always ready for when He comes again!
Contact the Faith Formation Office with any questions at 860-521-2904 or email at [email protected].
"O LORD, You are our Father; we are all the work of Your hands.” Isaiah 64:8
We wish to thank all of our Teens for making our first Town-Wide Youth Group Event such a success! Special Thanks to Anne Carroll for preparing the Family Feud Game along with Mrs. Boehm, Mrs. Carr and Ms. Whittel for their assistance.
On behalf of our Faith Formation & Youth Ministry, we send our Heartfelt Thanks to Mrs. Mary Caputo and the Knights of Columbus for their most generous do-nations towards the purchase of our new large screen TV for the Parish Hall. The use of the TV helps us to further the Good News of Jesus - and is a blessing to all of our ministries and committees. May God bless you in abundance for this wonderful gift to your parish!
FAITH FORMATION CLASSES
GRADES 3 - 6
There are NO CLASSES this Sunday, November 30th due to Thanksgiving Weekend
Sunday Students meet this Sunday, December 7 , 9:30 - 10:30am.
Weekday Students meet as follows: Tuesday, December 2, 3:45-4:45pm
Wednesday, December 3, 2:15-3:15pm
GRADE 7 Students meet this Sunday, December 14,
11:45am - 12:45pm
GRADE 8 Sunday Students: December 21 at 11:45am-12:45pm
Tuesday Students: December 16 at 6:30-7:30pm.
MONTHLY PENANCE PROGRAM
Grade 5 Sunday Students will receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation on Saturday, Dec. 13. Weekday Stu-dents receive on Dec. 9 and 10 during their class time.
ADAPTIVE PROGRAM Our next Class for Children with Special Needs meets on Tuesday, December 16, from 6:30-7:30pm for our Family Christmas Party! Contact the Faith Formation Office or email Craig Lomma at [email protected] for more details.
CONFIRMATION PREPARATION GRADE 9: Students meet this Sunday, December 14 at 11:45am-12:45pm.
GRADE 10: Students meet on Sunday, December 7, 11:45-1pm.
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: December 21, 9:30am- 10:30am Tuesday Students: December 16, 3:45pm- 4:45pm
Wednesday Students: December 17, 2:15pm-3:15pm
Time With Jesus Response Sheets at Mass
All Are Welcome to our Annual Chil-dren’s Christmas Pageant
Sunday, Dec. 7 at 3pm.
Next Sunday, our children will present the Story of the First Christmas. Come and join us as we remember the Reason for the Season - Jesus, our Lord!
Refreshments will be served in the Hall following the Pageant. Please join us for this special parish event!
A PRAYER FOR THE 1st WEEK OF ADVENT
Thank You Lord for this Advent Season,
which helps us prepare for the coming of Je-
sus. Help us to remember that Advent is an
adventure on our life’s journey. It is a time
to show our love to our family and friends
and to see Your face in the poor and needy.
It is a time to grow in kindness, goodness,
and generosity.
We pray in the Name of Jesus, our Lord and
Prince of Peace, who came to show us how
to share with others. Come, Lord Jesus!
ST. PETER CLAVER CHRISTMAS CONCERT
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20TH ~ 7:30 pm
FEATURING OUR ST. PETER CLAVER CHOIR
& SPECIAL GUESTS
Suggested Donation: $20
(Ticket available only after weekend Masses in December)
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA All are welcome to join us on Saturday,
December 13th from 8:00 – 11:00 am for Breakfast
with Santa ~ a St. Peter Claver tradition. Tickets
will be on sale in the Parish Center after all Masses
until the event at a cost of $5.00 per person; No
charge for children 2 and under. Breakfast
will consist of pancakes, sausage,
coffee, juice, and milk. In addition,
each child will receive a free photo
with Santa.
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