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RCIA and RCIC

Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time August 25, 2019

ST. PETER PARISH WEBSITE: www.stpeterparish.com

email: rectory@stpeterpar ish.com

St. Peter Parish Rectory Office Hours: Monday—Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Closed for Holy Days of Obligation & Holidays Holidays

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. Patrick Carr, 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

RCIA and RCIC

Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time September 8, 2019

ST. PETER PARISH WEBSITE: www.stpeterparish.com

email: rectory@stpeterpar ish.com

St. Peter Parish Rectory Office Hours: Monday—Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Closed for Holy Days of Obligation & Holidays

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. Patrick Carr, 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

Rev. Charles Benoit, OSB- Dean. . .. . ……….. 985-892-5202

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: $ Amount in loose checks and cash: $ RCIC children’s stewardship offering: $ September 1: Offertory collection Total: $

September 1: Building & Maintenance Fund $

Collection figures are not available, they will be posted in the September 15th bulletin

AVERAGE REQUIRED PER WEEK JUST TO OPERATE: $ 22,500.00 (does not include deferred maintenance & repairs, or capital improvements)

Next Scheduled Second Collection Sept. 15: Catholic Communications Campaign ST. PETER PARISH WEEKLY OFFERTORY GOAL: $30,000

'Without prayer we have neither light nor strength to advance in the way which leads to God.' ~St. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori

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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 5-9

Youth Events p 10

Catechetical Programs p 11-12

In the Archdiocese p 12-13

IMPORTANT NEWS

A Letter From Archbishop Aymond p 13

Bishop Cheri- Mass Celebrant & Presentation p 8

A Letter From Fr. Otis p 5

Reminders for Receiving Holy Communion p 6

Catechetical Sunday p 12

Liturgical Schedule Sept. 15

4 p.m.

8 a.m.

9:30 a.m.

11:30 a.m.

5 p.m.

Priest Fr. Otis Dcn. Don

Fr. Otis Dcn. Clyde

Fr. Patrick Dcn. Clyde

Fr. Otis Dcn. Dennis

Fr. Patrick Dcn. Dennis

Choir Cantor Cantor Choir Choir CYO Choir

Lectors Team 2 Team 6 Team 11 Team 15 Team 18

EMHC Team 2 Team 3 Team 6 Team 8 Team 10

Altar Servers Team 6 Team 2 Team 4 Team 9 Team 11

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, Daniel Burkhalter, Daniel Carter, Jose Daniel Chacon, Peter Chatry, 1st Lt. Aspen Doran, Lt. Jacob Doran, 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, Christopher Richardson, Adam Ritchey, David Tiziani, Arthur Trufelli

SICK RELATIVES & FRIENDS - Please remember in your prayers our parish sick relatives and friends and their families: Alice, Alex, Alfred, Jo Allain, Cookie Baxter, Cecile Boesen, Sunny Bologna, Karen Bowman, Tommy Brunning, Lynn Burton, Dale Burvant, Fr. Ronnie Calkins, Camille Callais, Paige Harbison Campo, Roman Campo, Kathy Ceravolo, Gina Cherry, Andy Chisholm, Kelly Constanza, Austin Culotta, Brendan Davis, Kit Davison, Bill Day, Louis R. Desselle, Danny Dunn, Enrique, Kenny Eberts, Norma Edelmann, Rosemarie Entringer, Jon Evans, Rita Clare Faust & Children, Don Ferrera, Kithy Filopoulos, Ken Fleming, Candice Flood, Lorraine Flood, Cathy Fogle, Catherine Forrest, Stephen Gardner, Frank Genusa, III, Cathy Graves, Hayze Hart, Dcn. Charles Heine, Barbara Garrity, Joseph, Julia, Chris Johnston, Ronald Jones, Winnie Jordan, Jane Jung, Mary Ann Kubancsek, Patricia Kyte, Dorian Land, Millie Lanier, Josie Leathem, Jeanne M. Lobur, Missy Lynch, Gilda Maestri, Margaret Majors, Brandon Marcantel, Katherine Marcantel, Troy Marcantel, Deborah Marshall, Tom & Cheryl McCain, McElroy Family, Brenda Metcalf, Roger Monlezun, Bernice Montagne, Phyllis Montalbano, Rebecca Montreuil, Argiro Morgan, Josiah Naquin, Harry Nunez, Anita Nuss, Winnie Orr, Terry Parker, Ralph Patrick, James Patterson, Dennis Pelligrin, Lucille Perret, Joshua Phillippi, Anna Lee Pierson, Rosalie Pizzitola, Shaylie Poche, Jim & Connie Porche’, Raoul & Patricia Potier, Ramon, Bob Reed, Anne Richwine, Jackie Riche, Rosa Ricciardi, T.J. Rogers, Carol & Bryant Roy, Cheri Santora, John Scallan, Jr., Lindsay Scallan, Willo & Dolores Schech, Taneisha Schumann, Annie Shankles, Robert Simpson, Lucas & Maxwell Skidmore, Ann Soule, Lou & Alison Stafford, Michael Stein, Connie Stephens, Rob Stephens, Tom & Kathy Stubbs, Brian & Susan Swanner, Tracy Swanner, David P. Theriot, Marvin Thorne, Ana Tolentino, Joseph Tolentino, Gordon Trentecosta, Warren Troxclair, Stephen Turner, Vera Marie, Frances Vance, Betty Vermillion, Ross Vermillion, Nikko Verret, Cliff Yawn, Lois & Richard Zellar, John Zeringue

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The Adoration Chapel Sanctuary Lamps

Burn in Memory of Ronald Case

The Sanctuary Light Burns

In Memory of LCpl. Justin McLeese

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

Rosary for Fr. Otis & Fr. Patrick

Sept. 9: Ruth Accardo Sept. 10: Shirley Brown Sept. 11: Steve & Lynda Canone Sept. 12: A. Tolentino/Patricia Leitz Sept. 13: Rick Salter Sept. 14: G. & D. Naquin Sept. 15: Embree Burvant

Rosary for the Holy Souls in Purgatory

Sept. 9: Ruth Accardo Sept. 10: Wayne & Maria Tanner Sept. 11: Cindy Fisher Sept. 12: A. Tolentino/Camille Bruce Sept. 13: Gayle Richard/Mary Deffner Sept. 14: G. & D. Naquin Sept. 15: S. S.

MONDAY, September 9 USA: St. Peter Claver 8:30 a.m. Bobbye Huval

TUESDAY, September 10 Weekday 6:30 a.m. Sam La no, Sr. 8:30 a.m. Hodge Kiefer

WEDNESDAY, September 11 Weekday

6:30 a.m. Hannah Schiro (L) 8:30 a.m. Mary T. “Bunt” Percy

THURSDAY, September 12 The Most Holy Name of Mary 6:30 a.m. Friends of Suffering Souls/Holy Souls in Purgatory 8:30 a.m. Jo Ann Guidry

FRIDAY, September 13 St. John Chrysostom 6:30 a.m. Robert J. Schoen Family 8:30 a.m. Sena Fletcher (L)

SATURDAY, September 14 The Exalta on of the Holy Cross 8:30 a.m. Ted Wall 4:00 p.m. Reid Richardson, Sr., R.N. & Lynne Salter, Frank Anglada, For children who have died in the womb and for their Mothers, Anne Hayes, Patsy Grefer, Ed & Lee Graves, Kathleen Compton, John Graves, Jay Treu ng, Warren Perret, Frank Viola, Stanley Bridges, Marie “Mimi” McKee, Charlo e Adams, Nolan Bodin, Ric Watkins, Glen Hopkins, Carol Finley, Deacon Don & Karen Roberts (L), Frank Dalferes, Beth Montelepre (L), Mrs. Alma George, Ann Steiner, In Thanksgiving to the Poor Souls in Purgatory

SUNDAY, September 15 Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 a.m. Rhonda Baumgartner, Donald & Earl Pechon, Andrew Price (L-bd), Jo Ann Guidry, Jack Throop, Dr. Julian & Tita Caballero, Tim Jacob, Jr., Rudy West, Jim Collignon, Darrell & Sammie O’Keefe, Salisa Spinks, Lydia Barousse, Nolan Bodin, Alvin Ray Verre e, Vincent Sr. & Lucille Brouille e, Susan & Tracy Laborde (L), Sharon & Troy Moore (L), Caroline Looper, John Piot, Chris an Duet, Margie Bradley, Angelle Damare (L), Carol Finley, Tracy Read (L), Fr. Daniel Brouillette (L), Joe Mariano (L) 9:30 a.m. Rene Daigle (L-bd) 11:30 a.m. Jack, Be y & Sco Salter 5:00 p.m. St. Peter Parishioners

Blessed Mother Flowers In Memory of

De Deceased Members of NAIM De Deceased Spouses of NAI M

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 appt. at the rectory.

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Current Parish Events

Dear St. Peter Church and School Community, After much prayer and discernment, it is with joy that I officially announce the name of our new parish building which will be built on Temperance Street. The name will be Holy Family Center. The construc-tion of Holy Family Center will begin very soon. Please be assured that I will keep you updated on the progress of the construction. We thank God for His guiding hand throughout our preparations.

In my discernment process, various paths led me to this name. First of all, it is my prayer and desire that the name, Holy Family Center, will remind all of us to look to the Holy Family who were fashioned in per-fect love by the Father, as our model for holiness. It is through their intercession that we pray to become families strong in faith and holiness bringing the Good News beyond the walls of Holy Family Center into the world each day.

In a recent letter from Archbishop Gregory Aymond to all Catholic School Administration, Faculty and Staff, and to all the Catechetical leaders and Catechists serving in our archdiocese, he reminded them that they have been entrusted with a sacred duty to hand on the faith in collaboration with parents, who are the first and primary educators and formators of their children’s faith. For all of us in St. Peter Parish, it is al-so our sacred duty for our families.

Let us pray for the intercession of the Holy Family and St. Peter for our students in St. Peter Catholic School and our students in St. Peter Youth Faith Formation, asking that they are strengthened and inspired as they grow in faith and holiness in their classes in Holy Family Center.

The physical presence of Holy Family Center will witness very loudly that we care about the spiritual life of the children placed in our care.

Thank you St. Peter Church and School Community!

God Bless,

Fr. Otis Young, Jr. Pastor

A Hurricane Prayer

Our Father in Heaven, through the powerful intercession of Our Lady of Prompt Succor, spare us from all harm during this hurricane season and protect us and our homes from

all disasters of nature. Our Lady of Prompt Succor, hasten to help us. Amen

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ST. PETER CATHOLIC CHURCH

REMINDERS FOR RECEIVING HOLY COMMUNION Any Catholic who has made their first communion and finding themselves in a state of grace (not in a state of grave

sin or persisting in a particular sin) may receive communion.

RECEIVING COMMUNION Communion on the Tongue: Make a slight bow before stepping forward. Receive the Eucharist by responding “Amen” to the words, “The Body of Christ.” After doing so, proceed to open your mouth and stick out your tongue for the minister to place the host upon it.

Communion on the Hand: Make a slight bow before stepping forward. Present your hands flat and place one on top of the other. Do not form a ‘v’ shape with your hands, the host may drop through. Receive the Eucharist by responding “Amen” to the words “The Body of Christ.” After hearing you say Amen, the minister will place the host on your flat hands. At this time, use the hand which is underneath the hand with the host on it to pick up the host and place it in your mouth carefully, do this in front of the min-ister. Do not walk away with the Host.

Chalice: Make a slight bow before stepping forward. Wait for the minister to say “The Blood of Christ” and then respond clearly, “Amen.” Do not grab the chalice from the minister. Allow it to be presented to you. Carefully grasp the chalice with both hands, however, no part of the recipient’s hand (i.e. fingers) should come in contact with the rim of the chalice and should definitely not extend over the rim to the inside of the chalice, then consume a small amount of the precious blood in a reverent manner. Carefully hand the chalice back to the minister. Helpful Reminders: • Never “grab” anything. We receive communion, we don’t snatch it. • Do not wear Gloves, however if they are needed for medical reasons, receive the Eucharist on the tongue. • Be mindful to refrain from using certain makeup products that leave a mark if you intend to receive from the chalice.

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Current Parish Events

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Col 1:24 - 2:3/Lk 6:6-11

Tuesday: Col 2:6-15/ Lk 6:12-19

Wednesday: Col 3:1-11/Lk 6:20-26

Thursday: Col 3:12-17/Lk 6:27-38

Friday: 1 Tm 1:1-2, 12-14/Lk 6:39-42

Saturday: Nm 21:4b-9/Phil 2:6-11/Jn 3:13-17

Sunday: Ex 32:7-11, 13-14/1 Tm 1:12-17/ Lk 15:1-32

SCRIPTURE READINGS

For September 9th– 15th DIAPER DRIVE

Please join together with St. Peter’s Pro-Life Ministry in supporting the North-lake Crisis Pregnancy Center.

Diapers (any size) & Baby Wipes will be collected outside of the church before all Masses the weekend of September 28th and 29th. Collection Volunteers are appreciated: Please email pro-life@stpeterparish.com to sign up for a Mass.

INVITATION FROM JESUS

You are invited to spend an hour with Jesus in the Adoration Chapel. Committed adorers & Prayer Partners needed: Sunday: 6-7 a.m., 1-2 p.m., 2-3 p.m. & 5-6 p.m. Monday: 6-7 a.m., 2-3 p.m., & 6-7 p.m. Tuesday: 1-2 a.m. Wednesday: 8-9 a.m., 10-11 a.m., 11a.m.-Noon, 2-3 p.m. & 6-7 p.m. Friday: 1-2 a.m., 4-5 p.m., & 10-11 p.m. Saturday: 11a.m.-Noon & 7-8 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 ganucheau3794@bellsouth.net Thank you.

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Wedding Banns are announced between:

Cyrus Beermann &

Bayle Jenkins

St. Peter’s Ladies Altar Society

Please join us at our next gathering, Thursday, September 12th, from 10-11:30 a.m. in the

Upper Room (318 S. Jefferson Ave.)

New members are always welcome.

For more information, please call Faye Witkowski, 985.630.2977

The Catholic Communications Campaign is next weekend, September 14th & 15th. This collection supports the evangelizing work of the church through-out the world by supporting internet, television, radio and print media. Fifty percent of the funds collected in the Archdiocese of New Orleans remain here to support Catholic new media efforts and the Clarion Herald. To learn more about the national program visit www.usccb.org/ccc and locally visit http://nolacatholic.org.

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Current Parish Events

The St. Peter Parish Adult Formation Committee invites all to a Growth in Faith

There is no charge for this event, however, a free will offering will be accepted. Please make checks payable to “St. Peter Parish.” For more information contact the rectory—985.892.2422

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Current Parish Events

Parish † Family Reunion & Picnic

2019 St. Peter Parish Annual Family Picnic

Sunday, September 29th Following 11:30 a.m. Mass

St. Peter School Pavilion

Come Join in the Fun! Food Games Music Fellowship

Inflatables And More!!

See you there!

Men! Are you looking to deepen your relationship with God? Be a better husband? Become a more loving fa-ther? Build friendships with other like-minded men? Come join us at “That Man Is You”

Choose Morning or Evening Sessions

Wednesday Nights, 6-7 p.m. in St. Peter Cafeteria September 11th Session 1: The Issue is Leadership

• How Leadership Affects our Society • What is Authentic Leadership

Thursday Mornings, 5:45-7:15 a.m. in St. Mary’s Hall

September 12th

Session 2: A Cause Greater Than Yourself

• Entering into a Daily Battle • Becoming Aware of Our Mission Daily

For more information please call: Brian Cochran 985.705.3594 Vince Bologna 504.319.9828

Matt Hardy 985.373.3950 Online registration & information at:

https://Paradisusdei.org/that-man-is-you/

Confessions will be available in all Catholic churches in the Archdiocese of New Orleans on Wednesday, September 11th from 5:00-6:30 p.m. (St. Peter Parish will offer confessions from 4:30-6:00 p.m.)

Please consider taking advantage of this opportunity to invite the healing Christ into your heart with His promise of mercy.

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Youth Events

St. Peter CYO For all High School Youth grades 8-12 (and at least 13 by September 30, 2019)

REGISTER ONLINE NOW for 2019-2020

Tuesday Adoration - 6:00pm-7:00pm September 10, 17

Spiritual– New: Formation Nights- First one will be September 24, 6-8 p.m. at the YH

Youth Nights - Once a Month, Youth gather for a night of spiritual, social and service activities. Next night is September 14th from 7-10 p.m.

Service CYO participates in many service projects throughout the year. Great way to build friendships!

CYO Athletics The CYO participates in a variety of athletic leagues spon-sored by the Archdiocesan CYO/Youth Ministry office. Sports include: Co-ed Volleyball, Co-ed Cabbage Ball, Boy’s Flag Football, Boy’s Basketball. CYO Basketball begins in October—Register Online Now

For more information and to register contact Ashley Gervais 985-892-8994 cyo@stpeterparish.com or visit https://stpeterparish.com/st-peter-cyo

2019—2020 ROCK NIGHTS

- all dates are Fridays, 7-9 pm at St. Mary’s Hall -

October 4th * November 8th December 13th Caroling Night * January 3rd

February 7th * March 6th * April 3rd

https://stpeterparish.com/junior-high-youth-rock Coordinator: Ellen Frederick

rock@stpeterparish.com

Calling all 5th—7th Graders!

Join us for food, fun, faith, and friends!

Archbishop Hannan High School is scheduling Hawk shadow days. Please visit www.hannanhigh.org to schedule. Open House will be Thursday, October 24th, at 6:30 p.m.

St. Paul’s School will host Shadow Days for prospective students on Sept. 10th, 26th, Oct. 8th, 22nd, and Nov. 12th. Open House will be Saturday, November 2nd from 1-3 p.m. Please register for a Shadow Day online at www.stpauls.com under the Admissions Tab or call 985.892.3200, ext. 1903.

St. Scholastica Academy: Open House will be November 7th from 4:00-6:30 p.m. on the St. Scholastica Campus. A Shadow Date can be scheduled at SSAcad.org

St. Peter CYO

Monthly on a Tuesday, 6-8 p.m.: Formation & Dinner Night -Short Lesson, Game & Discussion Group-

Sept. 24, Oct. 22, Dec. 10, Feb. 18, March 24, April 28, May 26

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Catechetical Programs

RCIA Begins on September 11th at 6:30 p.m. in St. Mary’s Hall

The RCIA for is for:

1. Adults interested in preparing for Baptism 2. Adults who are baptized in a Christian faith and interested in becoming Catholic 3. Adult Catholics in need of First Holy Communion and/or Confirmation You will be guided every step of the way.

To Register, please contact Ruth Prats at ministr ies@stpeterpar ish.com, call 985.898.0346,

or visit our website at wwwstpeterparish.com

Adult preparation for First Holy Communion or Confirmation

Begins on September 11th at 6:30 p.m. in St. Mary’s Hall

It’s TIME to register... To Register, please contact Ruth Prats at ministr ies@stpeterpar ish.com, call 985.898.0346, or visit our website at wwwstpeterparish.com

RCIC begins with a parent meeting - one parent required

Monday, September 9th at 5:30 p.m. in the Ministry Center

Students begin Monday, September 16th at 5:30 p.m. in the Ministry Center

All Catholic children (over the age of seven) in need of Baptism or First Communion

REGISTRATION is in progress for RCIC Second year RCIC students do not need to register.

To Register, please contact Ruth Prats at ministr ies@stpeterpar ish.com, call 985.898.0346, or visit our website at wwwstpeterparish.com

FIAT FRIDAY presents

A Catholic Book Study for Mothers and Mothers-to-Be

Graced and Gi ed: Biblical Wisdom for the Homemaker’s Heart

We will meet in the Upper Room located at 318 Jefferson Avenue, in Covington from 9:15-11:00 a.m. on the following Fridays:

September 13, 20, 27; October 11, 25; November 8, 15, 22; and December 6, 2019.

Child care provided.

Contact Beth Montelepre at beth@montelepre.com or 504-220-4626

for more informa on.

The fee for the study, including the book, is $30. Scholarships are available.

Registra on forms are available in the back of church and at the rectory.

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In the Archdiocese

CATECHETICAL SUNDAY Sunday, September 15th

Blessing will be given at all weekend Masses

“Catechesis is intimately bound up with the whole of the Church’s life . . . her inner growth and correspondence with God’s plan depend essentially on catechesis.” (CCC No.7)

This year, the Church will celebrate Catechetical Sunday on September 15th. At St. Peter Parish, a special blessing will be given at all Masses that weekend, for those who participate in the

catechetical mission of the church, and hand on the faith in our parish.

Please join us at one of our weekend Masses to receive this special grace.

Catechetical Programs

Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church

Hosts Speaker:

Kathryn Whitaker

Monday, September 16th at 7:00 p.m.

All are invited

Topics include: “Confirmation is Only the Beginning”

“Morality”, “How Jesus can use us as His instruments

wherever we are in life”

Kathryn Whitaker is a Catholic author, blogger and speaker from Austin, Texas

The Beginning Experience Weekend September 27-29 This is a wonderful healing experience for those suffering a loss of a spouse either through death or separation/divorce. Under the sponsorship of the Archdiocese of New Orleans Family Life Apostolate this international program has helped thousands navigate the road through grief. The weekend will be held at the Rosaryville Spirit Life Center in Ponchatoula, LA For information, call, text or email Renell, 985.290.7348 renelld1@yahoo.com

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September 2019

To: Clergy, Religious and Laity of the Archdiocese of New Orleans

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ:

It is our archdiocesan tradi on to offer the Sacrament of Reconcilia on, be er known as con-fession, on a weekday evening near the Feast of the Exalta on of the Cross. I am pleased to inform you that many people in the Archdiocese of New Orleans have taken advantage of this opportunity. This year confessions will be available in all Catholic churches in the Archdiocese of New Orle-ans on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 from 5:00PM – 6:30PM. At St. Peter's we will offer confessions from 4:30PM - 6:00PM. Please consider taking advantage of this opportunity to invite the healing Christ into your heart with his promise of mercy. Pope Francis has reminded us that God never res of forgiving us. Perhaps we grow red of asking for forgiveness. Pope Francis said, “Confession is the passage from misery to mercy… This is the heart of Confession: not the sins we declare, but the divine love we receive, of which we are ever in need. The confessional is a place of mercy.” Please consider having your family come to church together for Confession on Wednesday, September 11. Wishing you God’s blessings, I am Sincerely in Christ,

Most Reverend Gregory M. Aymond Archbishop of New Orleans GMA/mk

7887 Walmsley Avenue New Orleans, LA 70125-3496 Office: (504) 861-9521 Fax. (504) 314-9614 Email: archbishop@arch-no.org

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