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RCIA and RCIC
Third Sunday of Advent December 16, 2018
ST. PETER PARISH WEBSITE: www.stpeterparish.com
email: [email protected]
SCHEDULE OF MASSES
Saturday Vigil……………….……..4:00 p.m. Sunday…..8:00, 9:30 & 11:30 a.m., 5:00 p.m. Monday & Saturday ………………..8:30 a.m. Tuesday - Friday………….6:30 & 8:30 a.m. Youth Mass 5:00 p.m. last Sunday of the month
Holy Day of Obligation Mass schedule: see inside bulletin.
CLERGY Rev. Fr. Otis W. Young, Jr., Pastor Rev. Fr. Colm Cahill, Parochial Vicar Deacon Clyde Ardoin Deacon Dennis F. Adams Deacon Jack Jung Deacon Don Roberts
FUNERALS Arrangements may be made at the Rectory.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Call Rectory in advance to register for seminar. Baptism-First Sunday of the month.
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Please contact priest/deacon at least six to eight months prior to the wedding.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Sunday 4:00– 4:50 p.m. Monday – Saturday 8:00– 8:20 a.m. Saturday 3:00- 3:50 p.m. 1st Saturdays 7:45-8:30 a.m. and by appointment at the Rectory
ROSARY 6:05 a.m. in church - Tues.- Fri. 8:00 a.m. in church - Mon. - Sat.
3:00 p.m. - Tues.—Divine Mercy Chaplet and Rosary
3:30 p.m. in church - Saturdays 7:15 a.m. in church - Sundays
PERPETUAL ADORATION CHAPEL Ethel Ganucheau 985-630-9016
ST. VINCENT DEPAUL CONFERENCE 985-773-0329
SAINT PETER CATHOLIC SCHOOL 130 E. Temperance St. Covington, LA 70433
985-892-1831 Michael Kraus, Principal
Rectory: 125 E. 19th Ave., Covington, LA 70433 - 985-892-2422 - Fax - 985-898-1998
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ST. PETER PARISH MISSION STATEMENT
We, the believers of St. Peter Parish, having our beginnings as the earliest Catholic Church of the Archdiocese of New Orleans on the Northshore, in response to God's call, come together:
to love God and one another to worship as a faith community to be God's hands, heart and mind and to provide for our community's spiritual and
physical needs
In doing this, we glorify God and help realize His reign on earth. While rejoicing in the experience of our pilgrimage, we must ever keep in mind our ultimate destination through our faithful stewardship of time, talent and treasure. Called to be a prayerful and hospitable Catholic family of living faith, we welcome and invite all people to share in our unique gifts of the Holy Spirit.
ARCHDIOCESAN CLERGY Most Rev. Gregory M. Aymond, D.D. Archbishop of New Orleans. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 504-861-9521
Very Rev. Rodney P. Bourg, V.F.,- Dean. . .. . . 985-892-0642
RECTORY PERSONNEL…………...………...985-892-2422 Ruth Adams-Bookkeeper/Administrative Asst. Mary Frances-Bulletin Editor Lorraine Sliman– Secretary
PASTORAL ASSOCIATE Ruth Prats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …. . . 985-898-0346
OFFICE OF MARRIAGE Johnnie Alford..……..…………………………985-892-9353
MEDIA COORDINATOR Jenny Schexnaydre. .………………………….985-892-2568
MUSIC MINISTRY Br. Ken Boesch, FSC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ….. . . .985-966-1134 Mary Beth Russell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …. . . . 985-893-2535 Anne Simpson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …. . . . .985-893-2535
OFFICE OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Penny Flores………………………………….985-893-2446
OFFICE OF STEWARDSHIP AND DEVELOPMENT Mike Alford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …. . . . 985-893-2047
YOUTH MINISTRY Junior High: Ellen Frederick. . . . . . . . . .. . . .985-892-8994 High School: Ashley Gervais . . . . . . . . . . . .985-892-8994 Young Adult: …………………... ………...…...985-892-8994
SAINT PETER PARISH MINISTRY CENTER 128 E. Nineteenth Avenue, Covington, LA 70433
PARISH STEWARDSHIP REPORT WEEKLY PARISH OFFERTORY
Amount in envelopes + electronic giving: $ 18,498.00 Amount in loose checks and cash: $ 1,652.74 Building & Maintenance Fund Allocation: $ 1,000.00 RCIC children’s stewardship offering: $ 8.25
December 9– Offertory collection Total: $ 21,158.99 December 1—Immaculate Conception $ 5,601.65 AVERAGE REQUIRED PER WEEK JUST TO OPERATE: $ 22,500.00 (does not include deferred maintenance & repairs, or capital improvements)
Second Collection: December 9-Retirement Fund for Religious $ 4,655.09
Next Scheduled Second Collection:
ST. PETER PARISH WEEKLY OFFERTORY GOAL: $30,000
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We welcome all newcomers to St. Peter Church and invite you to register as members of our parish family. Please complete a “Parishioner Card” located in back of church and drop it in the collection basket. A member of St. Peter Church will contact you to assist you with registration.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Current Parish Events p 5-10
Youth Events p 10
Stewardship p 11
St. Peter School p 12
In the Archdiocese p 13
IMPORTANT NEWS
Advent Calendar & Confession Schedule p 5
Christmas Mass Schedule p 6
Blessing of the Parish Christmas Tree p 7
St. Peter Teen Choir Concert p 8
St. Vincent De Paul Fiscal Report p 8
SERVIAM - The following Family Members of St. Peter Parishioners have been called to “Active Duty.” Please remember them in your prayers: Andrew Barksdale, Chip Barrere, Joseph Baudier, Staff Sgt. Bryan S. Bonano, Josh Boudreaux, Jose Daniel Chacon, Peter Chatry, Peyton Eustis, Jared Fangue, Scott Gerard Favre, Barry Frederick, Christian Griffiths, Sgt. Mark R. Hammett, James Thomas Lee, III, Jacob Lindley, Deborah Mills, Max Morse, John Nunez, Adam Ritchey, Charles Talley, David Tiziani, Arthur Trufelli
Liturgical Schedule Dec. 23
4 p.m.
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
5 p.m.
Priest Fr. Colm Dcn. Clyde
Fr. Colm Dcn. Dennis
Fr. Otis Dcn. Dennis
Fr. Colm Dcn. Don Dcn. Jack
Fr. Otis Dcn. Don
Choir Cantor Cantor Choir Choir Cantor
Lectors Team 4 Team 8 Team 9 Team 13 Team 19
EMHC Team 2 Team 4 Team 6 Team 8 Team 10
Altar Servers Team 4 Team 2 Team 6 Team 9 Team 11
SICK RELATIVES & FRIENDS - Please remember in your prayers our parish sick relatives and friends and their families: Ruth T. Ates, Christopher Baldwin, Ron Ballay, Faith Barfield, Lisa Bayham, Cookie Baxter, Lori Bertucci, Cecile Boesen, Sunny Bologna, Lois Bowden, Seth Brunett, Tommy Brunning, Fr. Ronnie Calkins, Camille Callais, Josie Campo, Manuel Campo, Bella Capitano, Kathy Ceravolo, Gina Cherry, Andy Chisholm, Kelly Constanza, Becky Cox, Michelle Cox, Austin Culotta, Kayla Derocher, Louis R. Desselle, Renee Doucet, Ann Emmons, Rosemarie Entringer, Jon Evans, Maggie Fallen, Rita Clare Faust & Children, Don Ferrera, Kithy Filopoulos, Ken Fleming, Candice Flood, Giavonni Flood, Cathy Fogle, Evelyn Ford, Catherine Forrest, John & Cathy Graves, John Hages, Linda Hanson, Hayze Hart, Dcn. Charles Heine, Sylvia Hudson, Willie Hutchison, Rudy Huval, Tim Huval, Gretchen Jones, Winnie Jordan, Jane Jung, Jane Kibadeaux, Rayburn King, Donna Klein, Mike Klein, Virgie Kraus, Mary Ann Kubancsek, Dorian Land, August & Millie Lanier, Holly Noel Lenormand, Tricia Little, Jennifer Looney, Missy Lynch, Jocelyn Mack, Gilda Maestri, Margaret Majors, Yvonne Marinello, Deborah Marshall, Tom & Cheryl McCain, McDonald Family, McElroy Family, Douglas McRae, Jr., Jack Mendheim, Brenda Metcalf, Hodgson & Betty Modinger, Bernice Montagne, Phyllis Montalbano, Rebecca Montreuil, Brendan Morton, Josiah Naquin, Harry Nunez, Henry Ogden, Winnie Orr, Terry Parker, Edsel Parnell, Patecek Family, Ralph Patrick, Dennis Pelligrin, Joshua Phillippi, Anna Lee Pierson, Rosalie Pizzitola, Shaylie Poche, Jim & Connie Porche’, Raoul & Patricia Potier, Bob Reed, Winn Reid, Teresa Riccobono, Anne Richwine, Francis Robichaux, Francisco Rodriguez, T.J. Rogers, Gary Rutherford, Baby Andrew Ryan, Tina Ryan, Patrick Sammons, Cheri Santora, Willo & Dolores Schech, Taneisha Schumann, Annie Shankles, Ann Soule, Lou Stafford, Gary St. Cyr, Connie Stephens, Monique Stubbs, Tom & Kathy Stubbs, Joan Styron, Tracy Swanner, Ana Tolentino, Joseph Tolentino, Warren Troxclair, Joan Tuminello, Stephen B. Turner, Frances Vance, Carolyn Van Zant, Betty Vermillion, Nikko Verret, Riva Webb, Conor Woods, Leah Wooton, Cliff Yawn, Lois & Richard Zellar
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The Adoration Chapel Sanctuary Lamps
Burn in Memory of Hodge Kiefer
The Sanctuary Light Burns In Memory of
Betty & Scott Salter
PRAY THE ROSARY In church: 6:05 a.m. Tuesday through Friday 8:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday 3:00 p.m. Tuesdays, preceded by the Divine Mercy Chaplet 3:30 p.m. preceding the Saturday Vigil Mass 7:15 a.m. Sunday
The Blessed Mother Lamps Burn In Memory of
Dewey Matranga
Rosary for Fr. Otis & Fr. Colm
Dec. 17: Ruth Accardo Dec. 18: G. & D. Naquin Dec. 19: Shelley Phillippi/Robert Michel Dec. 20: A. Tolentino/Phillippi/Michel Dec. 21: Ruth Accardo Dec. 22: Lisa & Alan Bayham Dec. 23: Madeline Doucet
Rosary for the Holy Souls in Purgatory
Dec. 17: Ruth Accardo Dec. 18: R. & K. Barre Dec. 19: Lynn Marcel Dec. 20: Ana Tolentino/Camille Bruce Dec. 21: Rick Salter Dec. 22: G. & D. Naquin Dec. 23: Pat Mendow
MONDAY, December 17 Late Advent Weekday 8:30 a.m. Walker Percy
TUESDAY, December 18 Late Advent Weekday 6:30 a.m. James & John Collignon (L-bd) 8:30 a.m. Dewey Dale Matranga
WEDNESDAY, December 19 Late Advent Weekday 6:30 a.m. Tim Jacob, Jr. 8:30 a.m. Betty Salter
THURSDAY, December 20 Late Advent Weekday 6:30 a.m. Victoria Richardson (L-bd) 8:30 a.m. David Sliman
FRIDAY, December 21 St. Peter Canisius 6:30 a.m. Michelle & David Laney 8:30 a.m. Mary T. “Bunt” Percy
SATURDAY, December 22 Late Advent Weekday 8:30 a.m. Francisco & Brenda Rodriguez (L-19th Anniv.) 4:00 p.m. Dewey Matranga, R.N. & Lynne Salter, Frank Anglada, Randy Eustis (L-bd), Ed & Lee Graves, Dwight Simmons, Sr., Loretta Groesbeck, Thelma Helmer, Allan Perret, May Reynolds, Andrew Caillier, Brock Ventura, Judge Thomas Early, Betty & Chink Baldwin, Jimmy Baldwin (L), Eunice Watkins, Lorraine Guidry, Fr. Otis Young (L), Ralph Patrick (L), J. Timothy McKay, Jr., John Morvant, Jerry Boesch, Rev Louis LeBourgeois, James Fair, Sr.
SUNDAY, December 23 Fourth Sunday of Advent 8:00 a.m. Ted Wall, Donald Pechon, Sr., Earl Pechon, Roger & Jane Monlezun (L-50th Anniv.), Yvonne Guillory, Guy & Annie Comeaux, Mr. Charles (L), Kathy Horridge (L), Rhonda Baumgartner, Dr. Julian & Tita Caballero, Kevin & Dawn Garfin & Family (L), Monique Mouton, Jean Fisher, Emily Bowman, Hodge Kiefer, Carolyn Aldrich, Mother Angelica, Barbara Goldkamp (L), Irma Doescher, Nicole Naquin (L), Charles Bourg, Deacon Don & Karen Roberts (L) 9:30 a.m. Ronald Gitz, Sr. 11:30 a.m. Russell Paternostro 5:00 p.m. St. Peter Parishioners
Sacrament of Reconciliation Sunday: 4:00 to 4:50 p.m.
Monday thru Saturday: 8:00 to 8:20 a.m. Saturday: 3:00 to 3:50 p.m.
First Saturday: 7:45 to 8:30 a.m. or by appointment at the rectory.
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Current Parish Events
St. Peter Parish 2018
ADVENT CALENDAR
December 16 Third Sunday of Advent, Gaudete Sunday (Rejoice Sunday: light two purple candles and one rose candle) Bless the Baby Jesus, 9:30 AM Mass (Children are invited
to bring the baby Jesus from their home nativities) RCIA/RCIC Rite of Acceptance and Welcoming, 11:30 AM Mass
December 19 (Wed.) Deanery Reconciliation Service Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church at 7:00 PM December 23 Fourth Sunday of Advent (light three purple candles and one rose candle)
Blessing of the Parish Tree, following 5:00 PM Mass
St. Peter Parish Confession Schedule
++++++++++++++ CHRISTMAS EVE
Monday (December 24) 8:00 - 8:20 am
CHRISTMAS (THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD) No Confessions on Tuesday, December 25
SOLEMNITY OF MARY, THE MOTHER OF GOD Monday (December 31) 8:00 - 8:20 am No Confessions on Tuesday, January 1
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Current Parish Events
Wedding Banns
are announced between:
Patrick Ryan &
Misty Dupre
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: Gn 49:2, 8-10/Mt 1:1-17 Tuesday: Jer 23:5-8/Mt 1:18-25 Wednesday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a/Lk 1:5-25 Thursday: Is 7:10-14/Lk 1:26-38 Friday: Sg 2:8-14/Lk 1:39-45 Saturday: 1 Sm 1:24-28/Lk 1:46-56 Sunday: Mi 5:1-4a/Heb 10:5-10/Lk 1:39-45
SCRIPTURE READINGS
For December 17th-23rd
March for Life, Washington , D.C.
St. Peter CYO would like to thank all who attended the “Evening for Life” or donated to support those attending the March for Life In Washington, D.C. It is important that St. Peter continue to send youth to represent the Parish in an effort to protect all life from conception to natural death. We have been able to provide approximately $125 per attendee thus far, through fundraising. The trip is expensive, $595, and many of our youth work or fundraise on their own to make the trip. If you would like to sponsor a child or donate to offset some of the cost, we would be most grateful. Checks can be made out to St. Peter Church, and brought to the rectory or mailed to St. Peter Catholic Church, 125 E. 19th Ave., Covington, LA 70433. Please indicate the donation is for the March for Life trip. For further information, call the St. Peter CYO office: 985.892.8994. Thank you.
BAPTISMAL PREPARATION St. Peter Baptismal Preparation for infants consists of one mandatory session that par-ents and godparents are required to attend. Parents are encouraged to call the rec-tory, 985.892.2422, three months before the expected birth date to register for class.
The next seminar is Wednesday, January 2nd from 6:00—7:15 p.m. in the Upper Room, 318 S. Jefferson Ave. The Rite of Baptism will be scheduled after the class has been attended and all documents are submitted.
Breakfast With Santa
Sunday, December 16th—after the 8 & 9:30 a.m. Masses, St. Mary’s Hall
Sponsored by K of C 12906 Also included: Coffee & Donuts from the St. Peter Parents’ Club Board
CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS
WE NEED YOUR HELP!! Many hands are needed to prepare our
sacred space for the great feast of Christmas. Cheerful volunteers are asked to gather in church following the 8:30 a.m. Mass, Monday, December 24th, to decorate. If you have a servant's heart and a few hours, please join us. Thanks so much!
All are invited for the
Blessing and Lighting of the Parish Christmas Tree
Sunday, December 23rd Following the 5 p.m. Mass in front of Church
Please join us for Caroling and Cookies
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Current Parish Events
“The Divine Mercy Hour of Prayer” is offered each Tuesday from 3:00-3:45 p.m. in church. The hour begins with the recitation of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy then the reci-tation of the Rosary. We invite all to join us for this hour as we pray for God’s Mercy!
St. Peter Teen Choir At
The Southern Hotel
Sunday, December 23rd from 6:30-7:30 p.m. the St. Peter Teen Choir will be giving a Christmas Caroling Concert at the beautiful and historic Southern Hotel in downtown Covington. All fam-ily, friends, and parishioners are invited to share in this special opportunity for fellowship in an-ticipation of the celebration of the Incarnation and in support of our Teen Choir and one of the busi-nesses here in our Covington community. Hope to see you there!
Pre-Midnight Mass Music provided by the St. Peter Teen Choir
Prior to Midnight Mass on Christmas, the St. Peter Teen Choir will be singing numerous Advent and Christmas selections to assist the faithful in preparing their hearts to welcome our Lord in this great solemn Mass. All parishioners are invited to this special time of prayer in song beginning at 11:15 p.m.
St. Peter Men’s Association
All men of the parish are invited to our upcoming meeting this Tuesday, December 18th, at 6:30 p.m., location to be determined. If interested, please contact Dan McKnight at 504.450.5434.
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul--Saint Peter Conference wishes to thank everyone who sup-ported our efforts for our fiscal year representing October 1, 2017 through
September 30, 2018. We look forward to your much needed, continued support throughout the year. Because of YOUR contributions of $36,352 this fiscal year and other contributions of $3,495, we were able to help our area friends and neighbors with the following:
Your contributions at work! Utilities $25,115 Rents $ 2,819 Homeless Assistance $ 5,166 Food $ 1,672 Other $ 654
Total Number of Families Served: 186 Total Number of People Served: 997
Thank You!!
The 2019 Calendars will be distributed
the weekend of December 22nd & 23rd
Compliments of the St. Peter Knights of Columbus Council 12906
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LEAVE A LEGACY OF FAITH
PLEASE REMEMBER ST PETER PARISH
IN YOUR WILL
Youth Events
R.O.C.K.
St. Peter Catholic Church Middle School &
Junior High Youth Ministry
Check out the ROCK website at www.stpeterparish.com under the “Formation/Youth” section. 985.892.8994
E-mail us at [email protected] Coordinator: Ellen Frederick
ROCK Registration is open! Forms are available on the St. Peter Parish website.
Ellen’s weekly office hour- Thursday: 2:30-3:30 p.m.
“And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this ROCK I will build my church, and the powers of death shall not prevail against it.” – Matthew 16:18
St. Peter CYO For all High School Youth grades 8-12 (and at least 13 by September 30, 2018)
Tuesday Adoration - 6:00pm-7:00pm Adoration and Confession in the Church from 6:00pm-6:45pm Social and Dinner from 7- 8:00pm @ the Youth House Upcoming Dates- December 18
Youth Nights - Once a Month Youth gather for a night of spiritual, social and service activities. Upcoming Evenings: Friday, December 21, “Christmas Night” with speaker Colin McIver. (New date, previously the 15th)
Service CYO participates in many service projects throughout the year. Great way to build friendships! Decorations for Nursing Homes—see website for details. Decorations will be collected at the December 21st Youth Night.
CYO Athletics The CYO participates in a variety of athletic leagues sponsored by the Archdiocesan CYO/Youth Ministry office. Sports in-clude: Co-ed Volleyball, Co-ed Cabbage Ball, Boy’s Flag Foot-ball, Boy’s Basketball. Co-Ed Volleyball Sign-ups begin, please see the website. For more information and to register contact Ashley Gervais 985-892-8994 [email protected] or visit https://stpeterparish.com/st-peter-cyo
Current Parish Events
INVITATION FROM JESUS
You are invited to spend an hour with Jesus in the Adoration Chapel. Committed adorers & Prayer Partners needed:
Thursday: 1-2 a.m. & 7-8 p.m. Friday: 1-2 a.m. Saturday: 2–3 p.m., 6-7 p.m.
If you are able to commit to one of these weekly hours with Jesus, please complete this form and drop it in the offertory collection basket at Mass or bring it to the rectory.
Name:__________________________________ Adoration Hour Selected:__________________ Phone #:________________________________ Email Address: ______________________ Any questions, please call the rectory at 985.892.2422 or contact Ethel Ganucheau, Eucharistic Adoration Chapel Coordinator, at [email protected] Thank you!!
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Lectio Divina Prayer Group
Lectio Divina is the practice of scriptural reading, meditation, prayer, and contemplation on the daily Holy Scriptures. Our women’s prayer group uses this process, which allows for growth in faith and knowledge of Christ as modeled by Mother Angelica. We meet biweekly on Fridays in the Ministry Center from 9:15 to 10:30 a.m. on the following dates: Jan. 4, 18; Feb. 1,15; Mar. 1, 15, 29; Apr. 12, 26; May 10, 24. If interested, please contact Pat McElroy at 985.892.9018 or [email protected] before December 28th. Luke 24:27-32.
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Would you like to Honor our Blessed Mother?
Volunteers are needed to lead parishioners in praying the Rosary before the 4 p.m. Saturday Vigil
Mass. At 3:30 p.m. the Rosary is led from the pulpit. All that is needed is a willingness to help and a desire to pray the Rosary for Our Lady. Those interested, please call the Rectory at 985.892.2422.
Stewardship
Third Sunday of Advent- December 16th:
In today’s Gospel John the Baptist says, “Whoever has two cloaks should share with the person who has none. And whoever has food should do likewise…” Christmas is a time of love and gift giving...please share your abundance by giving a gift to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul so those who do not have clothes and food can share in the blessings of Christmas.
WILL YOU PRAY A ROSARY FOR OUR BELOVED PRIESTS
IN 2019?
Christ continues to love us and be pre-sent for us through the hands of His holy priests! Fr. Otis and Fr. Colm have
offered their lives to God as a sacrifice for us, His people. They depend on our prayerful support to live faithfully their vocation in the midst of many challenges.
Please consider offering a Rosary for FR. OTIS AND FR. COLM
as a gift in appreciation for their priestly ministry.
In the back of church there is a calendar to sign your name on the date you have chosen to pray for them. There are reminder slips for your convenience. On that day pray the rosary for Fr. Otis and Fr. Colm ask-ing God for special graces for them to persevere in their priestly vocations. Thank you!
“The priesthood is the love of the heart of Jesus.” ~St. John Marie Vianney
Rosary Sign-up for The Holy Souls in Purgatory
Would you or your family like to sign-up to pray a rosary for “The Holy Souls in Purgatory”?
All parishioners are invited to pray a rosary for the Souls in Purgatory as often as possible during the year. This rosary may be said for your dear departed family members, friends, or anyone, even those unknown to you, whom you wish to include in this Act of Charity. The sign-up sheet is in the back of church. Thank you for sharing in this special gift to all the “Holy Souls in Purgatory”
Poor Box Envelopes can be found in a holder near the private confessional in back of church. Please place donations in the collection basket or drop off at the rectory. Thank you.
Have you, or someone you know, recently suffered the loss of a child? The Embrace Ministry offers sup-port, information and consolation of our Lord through prayers and assis-tance during the time of mourning. For more information please email:
Cathy Schroeder: [email protected]
Our Lady of Sorrows, pray for us!
Calling all
St. Peter Families!
Are you looking to join a ministry and get more involved with families in your parish? The St. Peter New Mom’s Meal Ministry is looking for additional cooks to deliver meals to New Moms from our parish.
For more information and to get on the roster please email Mallory Goorley at [email protected].
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St. Peter School
Reminder - St. Peter Parish Contribution
As we are in the final month of the 2018 year, we remind current school families and parish families who will be applying for admission for the next school year, that the sup-port fee to St. Peter Parish is $450 per year, paid in full by December 28, 2018. This is the support fee that applies to 2019-2020 tuition and what is considered when reviewing new applicant families for SUP-PORTING status. For admissions questions and further information, please contact Tanya Montour, [email protected].
The 2019-2020 application for admission is currently available
at stpetercov.org
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In the Archdiocese
Tri-centennial Trilogy of Films
WLAE, in partnership with the Archdiocese of New Orleans and the support of major donors has produced 3 films highlighting the Catholic contribution to New Orleans on the occasion of its Tri-centennial. Part 3 will be broadcast as follows:
Catholics in the Crescent City: Part 3: Bricks and Mortals
Sunday, December 16, 2018, at 7:00 & 9:00 p.m.
Retrouvaille Weekend for Troubled Marriages
Retrouvaille is a program designed to provide help and support to married couples who are undergoing difficulties in their relationship. Sponsored by the Catholic Church, Retrouvaille is open to couples of all faiths. It has proven helpful to couples who are trou-bled and stressed, or if the relationship has grown cold and distant. The next Retrouvaille Weekend will be January 11-13, 2019, at the William J. Kelly Retreat Center in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. For registration or additional information, please go to the Retrou-vaille website https://www.helpourmarriage.org/ or email [email protected].
DID YOU KNOW? The Louisiana Commodities Supplemental Food Program (LA CSFP) is one of forty-three CSFP state programs nationwide. It is currently the third largest CSFP in the country. The sole agency, Food for Families/Food for Seniors, can serve a maximum of 68,085 clients per month.
The CSFP is designed to improve the diets and health of low-income persons at least sixty years of age.
All residents of Louisiana who meet the income requirements and other eligibility requirements may participate in CSFP. Currently, CSFP operates food distribution operations in every parish in the State, except Plaquemines and St. Bernard. However, these residents can participate in CFSP if they are able to travel to a food site in another parish.
Senior citizens who are unable to travel to one of the food sites, or lack friends, family, or neighbors who can pick up a food box, may be eligible for a volunteer to deliver a monthly food box to their home.
The commodities come from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to locations where returning citizens box them up for distribution to sites throughout the State. One of the barriers returning citizens face upon release from jail is find-ing a job. If we educate folks about this program and increase participation, we are helping to create jobs for return-ing citizens. It’s a win-win for all involved!!!
Won’t you please pass the word to your family, friends, and neighbors? For more information about the program, please visit: www.ccano.org/food-for-seniors/ or call Tim Robertson at 504.245.7207.
NATIONAL SHRINE OF BLESSED FRANCIS XAVIER SEELOS
David Brumfield is a Roman Catholic Volunteer of the Seelos Center. He is recommended for Pastoral Ministry to bring a Blessed Seelos Crucifix to the sick and dying in local North Shore Hospitals. If you or a loved one is facing a serious surgery, or has a major illness, please call David for more information at 985.234.9355.
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CHURCH NAME & ADDRESS: St. Peter Catholic Church 125 E. Nineteenth Avenue Covington, LA 70433 CHURCH PHONE: 985-892-2422 CONTACT PERSON: Mary Frances/Ruth Adams SOFTWARE Microsoft Publisher® 2007 Adobe Acrobat 9.0® Standard Windows 7 PRINTER Canon MF8000 Series UFRII LT NUMBER OF PAGES SENT Cover + 12 text pages + this page = 14 (3 ad pages) SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION December 16, 2018 TRANSMISSION TIME Monday @ Noon SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
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