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Second Sunday of Advent December 6, 2015

ST. PETER PARISH WEBSITE: www.stpeterparish.com

email: rectory@stpeterparish.com

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 pm last Sunday of the month

Holy Day of Obligation Mass schedule: see inside bulletin.

CLERGY Rev. Fr. Otis W. Young, Jr., Pastor Rev. Fr. Peter Finney, III, Parochial Vicar Deacon Clyde Ardoin Deacon Dennis F. Adams Deacon Jack Jung

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 months before the wedding.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION 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 Gwen Richard 985-871-9789

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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RECTORY PERSONNEL…………...………...985-892-2422 Ruth Adams-Bookkeeper/Administrative Asst. Mary Frances-Bulletin Editor Lorraine Sliman– Secretary PASTORAL ASSOCIATE Ruth Prats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …. . . 985-898-0346

MARRIAGE & FAMILY LIFE Melody Barousse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ….985-892-9353 Jennifer Schexnaydre…………………………985-892-9353

MUSIC MINISTRY Br. Ken Boesch, FSC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ….. . . .985-966-1134 Mary Beth Russell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …. . . . 985-893-2535 Anne Simpson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …. . . . .985-893-2535 STEWARDSHIP Paula Souhlas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 985-892-2568

PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION Penny Flores………………………………….985-893-2446

CONFIRMATION Kim Wright. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …. . . . 985-893-2047

YOUTH MINISTRY Junior High: Rafael Flores. . . . . . . . . . . …. . .985-892-8994 High School: Michelle Seghers …. . . . . …. . .985-892-8994 Young Adult: Evan Corneille. . ………...…...985-892-8994

SAINT PETER PARISH MINISTRY CENTER 128 E. Nineteenth Avenue, Covington, LA 70433

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.

PARISH STEWARDSHIP REPORT WEEKLY PARISH OFFERTORY

Amount in envelopes + electronic giving: $ 22,233.15 Amount in loose checks and cash: $ 2,369.94 RCIC children’s stewardship offering: $ 20.65 Nov. 29: Offertory collection Total: $ 24,623.74 . AVERAGE REQUIRED PER WEEK JUST TO OPERATE: $ 22,500.00 (does not include deferred maintenance & repairs, or capital improvements)

Second Collection : Nov. 22: Campaign for Human Development $ 2,291.02 NEXT Scheduled Second Collection is: Dec. 6: Maintenance & Building Fund Dec. 13: Retirement Fund for Religious

ST. PETER PARISH WEEKLY OFFERTORY GOAL: $30,000

Amount in envelopes + electronic giving: $ 14,600.15

Amount in loose checks and cash: $ 2,474.47 RCIC children’s stewardship offering: $ 23.00 Nov. 22: Offertory collection Total: $ 17,097.62

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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 Catechetical Programs p 10 Stewardship p 11 Youth Ministry p 12 In the Archdiocese p 13

IMPORTANT NEWS

Letter from Archbishop Aymond p 13 Breakfast with Santa p 5 Christmas Mass Times p 7 Parish Anointing of the Sick p 9 St. Peter Parish Digital Media p 8 Vocation News p 6 Year of Mercy p 5

Liturgical Schedule Dec 13

4 p.m.

8 a.m.

9:30 a.m.

11:30 a.m.

5 p.m.

Priest Fr. Otis Dcn. Dennis

Fr. Otis Dcn. Jack

Fr. Peter Dcn. Jack

Fr. Otis Dcn. Clyde

Fr. Peter Dcn. Clyde

Choir - - - - -

Lectors Team 2 Team 6 Team 11 Team 15 Team 19

EMHC Team 2 Team 5 Team 6 Team 8 Team 10

Altar Servers Team 1 Team 3 Team 7 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: Chip Barrere, Joseph Baudier, Staff Sgt. Bryan S. Bonano, Josh Boudreaux, Jose Daniel Chacon, Peyton Eustis, Jared Fangue, Barry Frederick, Christian Griffiths, Christopher J. Guidry, Jacob Lindley, Adam Ritchey, Charles Talley

SICK RELATIVES & FRIENDS - Please remember in your prayers our Parish sick relatives and friends and their families: Josephine Allen, Bro. Anselm, Lydia Ardoin, Joan Areaux, Cookie Baxter, Lori Bertucci, Cecile Boesen, Sunny Bologna, Gail Boudreaux, Rose Bosch, Tom & Andrew Brammer, Jan Bres & family, Cliff Brown, John Ray Bufkin, Mary Carrone, Liz Carson, Kathy Carter, Amy & Baby Michael Casdaban, Jr., Kathy Ceravolo, Ashley Code, Colleen Conlon, Scott Cook, Lucille Cooper, Carlos Cordovis, Matthew Cornu, Maggie Davis, Barbara Delatte, Kayla Deroche, Louis R. Desselle, Annette Doskey, Renee Doucet, Danny Douglas, Liz Dukan, Bonnie Duplantier, Jason Faherty, Susan Faherty, Heidi Falgost, Maggie Fallen, Margaret Fanning, Gayle Faulk, Rita Clare Faust & Children, Sherry Hill Felder, Don Ferrera, Kithy Filopoulos, Candice Flood, Cathy Fogle, Lydia Galeana, Ramona Golden, John & Cathy Graves, Richard R. Hayden, Kathleen & Jeanne Hebert, Harvey Heintz, Braxton Hunt, Joey Hyde, Ashley Jakins, Elsie James, Winnie Jordan, Eileen Jorgensen, Donna Kavanaugh, Clyde Keating, Mary Grace Lambert, Dorian Land, Dr. Alma Levy, Tricia Little & fly., Raymond & Gilda Maestri, Sr. Margaret Majors, Isabelle Marinello, Brandon Marcantel, Katherine Marcantel, Troy Marcantel, Deborah Marshall, Angella Mata, The McDonald Family, Tom & Cheryl McCain, Austin McElroy, Suzy McElroy, Mike McMurray, Brenda Metcalf, Jo Ann Meyer, Bernice Montagne, Terri Fielding Murphy, Earl Naquin, Josiah Naquin, Winnie Orr, Robert Perdomo, Lucille Perret, Rosalie Pizzitola, Shaylie Poche, Jim & Connie Porche’, Raoul & Patricia Potier, Bob Reed, Emma Robertson, Eve Rodrigue, Bryant Roy, Jerri Russell, Baby Andrew Ryan, Tina Ryan, Marisa Saborio, Val Schaff, Rodney Schliegelmeyer, Cynthia Shahata, Chuck Shorter, James Shorter, Annie Shankles, Gary St. Cyr, Tom Stafford, , Abigail Stevens, Tom & Kathy Stubbs, Howard G. Stutzman, Susan Swanner, Rizal Tac-an, Pat Talor, Ana Tolentino, Joseph Tolentino, Kenneth Tored, Mary L. Troxclair, Warren Troxclair, Peter & Paul Urbaniak, Frances Vance, Nikko Verret, Alyssa Vicari, Molly Watt, Jerry Wickline, Bette Wilk

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The Sanctuary Light Burns In Memory of

Ruth & Ruffin Duet

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 John A. Montalbano, Sr.

The Adoration Chapel Sanctuary Lamps Burn

In Memory of Harry Leveque

Rosary for Fr. Otis & Fr. Peter

Dec 7: Ruth Accardo Dec 8: Pat & Austin McElroy Dec 9: Camille Bruce/Debbie Bres Dec 10: Virginia Provosty/A. Tolentino Dec 11: Gayle Richard Dec 12: Camille Bruce Dec 13: S. Brown/Mr. & Mrs. Desdier

Rosary for the Holy Souls in Purgatory

Dec 7: P. & A. McElroy Dec 8: Russell Theriot/G. & D. Naquin Dec 9: Peggy Ronzello Dec 10: Ana Tolentino/Virginia Provosty Dec 11: Dianne Herbert Dec 12: Grace Gauthreaux Dec 13: Denise Magner

 

MONDAY, December 7 St. Ambrose 8:30 a.m. Jimmy Seghers (L) 4:00 p.m. Therese Bordelon

TUESDAY, December 8 The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

6:30 a.m. For aborted or miscarried babies and their mothers 8:30 a.m. Eleanor Florance 7:00 p.m. Celeste Kuehne

WEDNESDAY, December 9 St. Juan Diego Cuauhtiatoatzin

6:30 a.m. Sam Valenziano 8:30 a.m. Ruth & Ruffin Duet

THURSDAY, December 10 Advent Weekday 6:30 a.m. Jared Zeringue (L) 8:30 a.m. George Grieshaber

FRIDAY, December 11 St. Damasus I 6:30 a.m. Holy Souls in Purgatory, especially members of FOSS 8:30 a.m. Scott Salter

SATURDAY, December 12 Our Lady of Guadalupe 8:30 a.m. Lucille Bourgeois

4:00 p.m. Anticipated Mass Frank Anglada, Holy Souls, Jack & Mae Broyl, Ed & Lee Graves, Terry Manzella, Claude Labasse, Ronald Gitz, Deacon Dennis Adams (L-Anniv), Deacon Jay Frantz (L-Anniv), Shirley Henderson, LLC, Clare Hardy, Christy Anderson, Christopher Friedrichs, Annabelle Heine, Hayden Black (L), Ambrocia Garcia, Maximina Perez, Magdalina & Victoria Fernando, Joaquina Jorge & Nemecio, Johnny Odom, The VanZandt Family (L), John Butera, III,(L), The Thomas B. Ryan Family (L), Walter Harris, Hodgson Modinger (L-bd)

SUNDAY, December 13 Third Sunday of Advent 8:00 a.m. Ted Wall, Ray & Estelle Coleman, Louise Gates, Maureen Poche, Joseph Davis, Ron Gitz, Christopher Friedrichs, Elaine Demetz, Betty Brewster, Doris Miller, Annabelle Heine, Catherine Enwright, Jim Richards, Vincent & Jan Bologna (L), Paula Souhlas (L), Debbie Bres (L), Patricia Cuyer, Andrew & Jeanne Kearns (L), The Chauvin family (L), The Carl LeBlanc family (L), Mary White (L), David Tolentino, Adele Hughs, Theresa Bordelon, Anthony Stackpole, Joan Marcotte, Celeste Kuehne

9:30 a.m. St. Peter Parishioners 11:30 a.m. R.N. & Lynne Salter 5:00 p.m. Etta Strain

Blessed Mother Flowers In Memory of

Joan Hebert Marcotte

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Current Parish Events

“Mankind will not have peace until it turns to the Fount of My Mercy.”

Jesus to St. Faustina Kowalska Divine Mercy in My Soul, Diary [699]

WHAT IS MERCY? Our late St. Pope John Paul II of happy memory defined mercy in his Encyclical, Dives in Misericordia, as “love’s second name.” 

WHY MERCY? Fr. Michael Gaitley states, “in other words, mercy is love when it meets poverty, weak‐

ness, brokenness and sin.  It’s the power of love to bring good out of such evil.  And because our time is marked by more suffering and sin than any other, for this very reason, now is the time of mercy; now is the time when mercy must be proclaimed more than ever before.  This was John Paul’s belief and the insight at the core of his ‘pastoral soul’ as he witnessed the unprecedented and growing darkness of our time.” (The Second Greatest Story Ever Told) 

WHY NOW? St. John Paul II proclaimed a Jubilee Year of Mercy in the year 2000 seeing the urgent need to proclaim and witness to mercy in this contemporary world.  According to Pope Francis, “it is more pertinent than ever and deserves to be taken up one again in this Holy Year.” 

BE ON THE LOOKOUT - “MERCY IN ACTION”

Starting next week, a “Mercy In Action” will be announced each week for all parishioners to exercise mercy, so together we may experience all graces offered during this most Holy Year of Mercy as individuals and as a family here at St. Peter Parish, united as one in Christ.

CELLISTS . . . of St. Peter Parish!

Surely, you MUST be out there somewhere! You are needed! Are you especially proficient on the cello? Might you be willing to offer your talents in service to our parish with the St. Peter Teen Choir, particu-larly for Midnight Mass this Christmas? We would be delighted to have you join us! Adults or teens are welcome. Please contact Mary Beth Russell; at 985.893.2535 or teenchoir@stpeterparish.com

St. Peter Angel Tree Gift Return: This Weekend

Please note: It is the only weekend for returning the angel tree gifts.

Thank You for your generosity!

Breakfast with Santa Sunday, December 13 9 a.m til 1 p.m. In St. Mary’s Hall

This is a FREE event sponsored by the Knights of Columbus and the

Coffee and Donut Ministry. Stop in after Mass and enjoy a pancake breakfast, fruit and doughnuts.

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Current Parish Events

Sincere thanks to all who donated Bibles for those in the RCIA and RCIC. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

Vocations News!

Madeline Doucet is discerning her call to become a Carmelite Nun.

On Tuesday, December 8 (the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception and the beginning of the Year of Mercy) Madeline will be clothed in the habit of Our Lady at the Carmelites of Covington. At this time she will receive a name chosen for her as well as the white veil of a novice, as she will no longer be a postulant. After two years she will make her first vows. Final vows are taken after five years.

She began a retreat in their hermitage, alone with the Blessed Sacrament, on the evening of November 30th and remains on retreat until December 8th. Please join in lifting Madeline up in prayer as she enters this next phase of her vocations journey.

Madeline Doucet

Christmas Poinsettia Memorials Christmas Poinsettias

will once again grace St. Peter Church. If you would like to make a donation in memory of a deceased loved one, please drop your donation at the rectory or mail to: St. Peter Church, Attn: Ruth Adams 125 E. 19th Ave., Covington, LA, 70433 All Memorials received by December 9th will be acknowledged in the Church bulletin. Your generosity is very much appreciated.

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Dec. 7– Dec. 13th

Monday Is 35:1-10/Lk 5:17-26 Tuesday Gn 3:9-15, 20/Eph 1:3-6, 11-12/Lk 1:26-38 Wednesday Is 40:25-31/Mt 11:28-30 Thursday Is 41:13-20/Mt 11:11-15 Friday Is 48:17-19/Mt 11:16-19 Saturday Zec 2:14-17/Lk 1:26-38 Sunday Zep 3:14-18a/Phil 4:4-7/Lk 3:10-18

SCRIPTURE READINGS

Current Parish Events

St. Peter Parish

Advent Reconciliation Service

Join us Thursday, December 10th at 7:00 p.m. for our Parish Advent Reconciliation Service. Following the Penitential Service, priests will be available for private confessions.

The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary is Tuesday,

December 8th. It is a Holy Day of Obligation.

Mass Times: Vigil Mass: 4:00 p.m. Holy Day: 6:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 7:00 p.m.

Wedding Banns are announced between:

Dylan Walker &

Rachael Lagarde

The Parish Office will be closed for The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Tuesday, December 8th. The office will re-open Wednesday at 8:00 a.m.

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Current Parish Events

The Parish Communal Anointing of the Sick will take place on Saturday, December 12 at the

4:00 p.m. Mass. Who may avail of the Sacrament of the

Anointing of the Sick? According to the Church’s Rite of Anointing and Pastoral Care of the Sick, the following are among those who should be anointed: Those whose health is seriously impaired due to

sickness or old age Those who are to undergo surgery Elderly weakened by age, even if no serious

illness is present Sick children who are sufficiently mature to be

comforted by the sacrament How often may someone receive the Sacrament of

the Anointing of the Sick? Please note the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick

may be repeated: When the sick person recovers after being anointed and, at a later time, becomes sick again When during the same illness the condition of the sick person becomes more serious

St. Joseph Altar

The Sons & Daughters of St. Joseph at St. Peter Parish invite all to their next meeting, Monday, December 7th, at 10 a.m. in St. Mary’s Hall. For more information, please call Angie Babin at

985.507.4043.

Support elderly religious. A parishioner writes, “As a Catholic school student from grades K-12, I was formed to be the person I am by many religious brothers and sisters, and I am forever grateful.” Show your appreciation for the senior Catholic sisters, brothers, and religious order priests who made a positive difference in so many lives. Please give generously to next week’s collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious.

St. Peter Grandparents Club Christmas Party

All St. Peter Grandparents, school and parish, are invited to gather this Tuesday,

December 8th, at 10 a.m. in St. Mary’s Hall for a Christmas Party. The Grand-parents Club serves as a support to our school! For more information, please call Kris Ronquille at 504.416.5447.

Please join the seminarian community of St. Joseph Seminary College for the presentation of flowers and cele-bration of the Mass in honor of

Our Lady of Guadalupe Friday, December 11th 8 p.m. at St. Joseph Abbey Main Celebrant will be His Excellency Edmond Carmody, Bishop Emeritus of Corpus Christi.

Light reception following Mass

Save the Date:

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Ticket Sales after all Masses December 19/20 and January 2/3

Latens Vita Sodality… is an association of women living a hidden life (latens vita) of adoration, reparation, and spiritual motherhood for priests. Gatherings are held under the patronages of Mary, Mother of Priests and St. Therese of Lisieux. The next gathering is...Saturday, December 12, 2015, 9:00 –10:30 a.m. in the Ministry Center Library.

For more information please contact Pam Johnson at 985.502.7266.

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday: 3:00 to 3:50 p.m.

or by appointment at the rectory.

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Our Lady, conceived without sin, Pray for us who have recourse to you.

BAPTISMAL PREPARATION St. Peter Baptismal Preparation for infants con-sists of one mandatory session, that both parents and Godparents are required to attend.

Parents are encouraged to call the rectory three months before the expected birth date to register for class. 985-892-2422

The next seminar is Wednesday January 6th, from 6:00—7:15 p.m. In the Upper Room, 318 Jefferson Ave.

The Rite of Baptism will be scheduled after the class has been attended and all documents are submitted.

Catechetical Programs

Parish School of Religion: (PSR)

December 9th Regular Class—Carline dismissal 16th Night of Reconciliation Regular Class—Carline dismissal 23rd No Class: For unto us a child is born 30th No Class: For unto us a child is born

For more information, please call the Office of Religious Education at 985.893.2446.

Confirmation Prep I & Prep II

December Sunday 6th Final Prep I class of 2015- 6:30-8 p.m. Final Prep II class—Prep II students should register for Prep III on January 10th

January Sunday 10th Prep I class in Ministry Center 6:30-8 p.m. Prep III Registration & Parents’ Meeting in St. Mary’s Hall

Sunday 17th Prep I class in Ministry Center 6:30-8 p.m. Prep III Late Registration & Parents’ Meeting in St. Mary’s Hall

Sunday 24th 5 p.m. Youth Mass—All students encouraged to attend Prep I class in Ministry Center 6:30-8 p.m. Prep III class in St. Mary’s Hall

History of the Early Church’s Catechumenate (RCIA)

DID YOU KNOW???

The Sign of the Cross was included in the early Church’s Rite of Acceptance in the fourth century. It was made on the forehead. From St. Augustine’s Sermon 215.5: “Do not hesitate, do not be ashamed. When you first believed, you received the sign of Christ on your forehead, the home of shame. Remember your forehead and do not be afraid of another man'’ tongue...Do not then be afraid of the shame of the Cross." The forehead was believed to be the home of shame because it is there that blush reveals shame. The Sign of the Cross on the Catechumen’s forehead should teach him never to be ashamed of the cross. The Sign of the Cross had another symbolism, probably more ancient than that of the fourth century. Servants and soldiers bore a mark on the hand or the forehead to show to whom they owed service. The Christian was signed with the Cross to show that he/she belonged to Christ. Source: The Awe-inspiring Rites by Edward Yarnold, S.J.

Prayerful Protest Against Abortion

The Archdiocesan Sidewalk Counseling & Prayer Ministry meets this Saturday, December 12th, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., at the Causeway Abortion Facility on Ridgelake Avenue in Metairie. Join together to pray the Rosary to end Abortion. For more information: Pam Richard @ 504.460.9360 or 985.809.0773 or Tricia Tiziani at 985.630.0713

Your Spiritually Adopted Baby

Month 5: Your baby’s eyelashes and eyebrows are developing and her finger-

prints are now developed. She begins to suck and swallow and can even suck her thumb. Her ears are developed and she may be able to hear you. Your baby is approximately 7-8 inches long and weighs 3/4-1 pound by the end of the month.

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INVITATION FROM JESUS

You are invited to spend one hour of your choice with Jesus in the Adoration Chapel.

Committed adorers are needed:

Wednesday 8-9 a.m., please call Barbara Fisher @ 985. 875.2011-H or 985.264.3318-C.

Wednesday: 2-3 p.m., Friday: 5-6 p.m. & Saturday: 2-3 p.m., please call Marybelle @ 985.867.8563 Tuesday: 1-2 a.m., and Thursday: 2-3 a.m., please call Sandy Wall @ 985.845.7585

Prayer partners are needed all hours: If you can commit to a weekly hour with our Eucharistic Lord, call: 985.871.9789

Stewardship ....Our Way of Life at St. Peter Parish ONE GOD + ONE CHURCH + ONE FAMILY

Rosary Sign-up for The Holy Souls in Purgatory

Would you or your family like to pray a rosary for “The Holy Souls in Purgatory”?

All parishioners are invited to pray a rosary for the Souls in Purgatory during the year. This rosary may be said for your dear departed family members, friends, or even those un-known 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”

Rosary Sign-up for our Beloved Priests

Christ continues to love us and be present for us through the hands of His holy priests!

Fr. Otis and Fr. Peter 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 praying a Rosary, asking God for special graces for them to persevere in their priestly vocations. Sign-up sheets are in the back of Church. Thank You!

“The priesthood is the love of the heart of Jesus” ~ St. John Marie Vianney

December 6-Second Sunday of Advent:

In today’s Gospel John the Baptist urges us to “Prepare the way of the Lord,” and this is what Advent is all about. We are called to help prepare the way of the Lord by making the real meaning of Christmas come alive in our own hearts, in our family and to reach out to those in need.

Is their a family you know who needs assistance? Please call the Society of St. Vincent de Paul so that together we can help the suffering and poor to celebrate Christ-mas. God Bless You!

The second collection this weekend, December 5/6 is for our Maintenance and Building Fund. Money collected will be used to fund various repair projects in our parish.

Stepping Stones Ministry

“Bridging Individuals Out of Poverty”

A division of The Society of St. Vincent de Paul in collaboration with Catholic Charities (North Shore), will be presenting an in depth review of this Ministry on Monday, Dec. 14th

Presentations will be held at the Catholic Chari-ties office – 69090 East Hwy. 190 Service Rd., in Covington, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. (food and drink provided).

Please RSVP to Stephanie Dupepe at sdu-pepe@ccano.org or call 985.605.5847.

Poor Box Envelopes can be found in a holder on the wall in back of church. Please place donations in the collection basket or drop off at the rectory. Thank you.

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St. Peter Young Adult Ministry viachristi@stpeterparish.com

Welcome to Virtues In Action! The way to Christ! Sun. Dec. 6: VIA Italiano Spaghetti & Meatball Dinner Bring a side dish or dessert, event begins at 5:00pm and there will be babysitting available in the Upper Room upon request. Please RSVP by emailing viachristi@stpeterparish.com All are welcome!

New Members are Always Welcome! Coordinator: Evan Corneille: 985. 892.8994

Web: www.stpeterparish.com Find us on Facebook!

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

rock@stpeterparish.com Coordinator: Rafael Flores

“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

Youth Events

Taking On Radical Christian Holiness Sr. High Youth Ministry for grades 8-12

For more information contact Michelle Seghers 985.892.8994 torch@stpeterparish.com

December

Mon. 7th “Seek His Face” 5:30-7 p.m. in YH Mon. 7th “Men of Torch” 6-7:30 p.m. in SMH Sat. 12th Second Saturday Abortion protest Mon. 14th Teen Council Meeting 6-7:30 p.m. Sat. 19th Torch Christmas party S/S 19-20th Festival of Life ticket sales after Masses Tues. 22nd Nursing Home visit: 3:30-5:30 p.m.

For more information, join the T.O.R.C.H. Facebook group,

or check us out under Youth Ministry at stpeterparish.com!

Men of Torch Book Study

Join the men of Torch as they begin a book study December 7th in St. Mary’s Hall from 6-7:30 p.m. The group will meet monthly to discuss the book “Life Strategies for Catholic Teens” Books need to be pre-ordered at a cost of $10 each, please register at Torch@stpeterparish.com. The moderators for the study will be Todd Russell and David Tiziani.

CCRNO-Holy Spirit Teen and Young Adult Retreat “January Retreat”

Theme: Mercy January 8-10 at the Landmark Hotel in Metairie

Mass † talks † prayer † confession

Adoration † worship † skits

Registration forms are in the back of church

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