Saint Peter Parish. Cambridge, Massachusetts. Welcome!

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1 February 18, 2018 Saint Peter Parish Cambridge, Massachusetts 1848 Welcome! First Sunday of Lent No matter what your present status in the Catholic Church, No matter what your current family or marital situation, No matter what your current personal history, age, background, race, No matter what your own self image, You are invited, welcomed, accepted, loved and respected here at Saint Peter Parish. We are here to welcome and serve you. 1

2 Cambridge, MA Weekly Schedule February 17th - February 25th Bob please check Saturday 17th Sunday 18th Tuesday 20th Wednesday 21st Thursday 22nd Friday 23rd Saturday 24th Sunday 25th 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. CYO Basketball (gym) 1:00-8:00 p.m. CYO Basketball (gym) 5:30-9:00 p.m. CYO Basketball (gym) 6:00 p.m. Lenten Group for Women 7:00 p.m. New Testament Greek Reading: Gospel of Mark (parish center) 6:30 p.m. The Light Is On For You - Sacrament of Reconciliation (church) 7:00 p.m. Lenten Group for Men (parish center) 7:00 p.m. AA Meeting (school cafeteria) 5:30-9:00 p.m. CYO Basketball (gym) 5:30-9:00 p.m. CYO Basketball (gym) 6:00 p.m. Soup (parish center) 7:00 p.m. Prayer (church) 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. CYO Basketball (gym) 10:00 a.m. RCIA (parish center) 10:15 a.m. Understanding the Sacraments of the Church (parish center) 1:00-8:00 p.m. CYO Basketball (gym) Mass Intentions February 17th - February 25th Sunday 17th 4:00 p.m. Salvatore Sr., Menica and John Robbio Sunday 18th 9:00 a.m. Armando Paolo Saturday 24th 4:00 p.m. Helen Marquedaunt Sunday 25th 9:00 a.m. Marie McDonnell 11:30 a.m. Edward J. Griffin 5:00 p.m. Armando Paolo Are You New to the Parish? Welcome! Thank you for coming and joining our parish in celebrating Mass. Whether you are visiting, or in the area for studies, or new to the community, please know that we are delighted to have you among us. We would like to meet you. Please say hello to any of our ministers or staff before or after Mass. Or call or any of us. We are here to serve you! Collections February 11, 2018 $3, Mail-ins Weekly $66.00 Mail-ins Monthly $ Grand Annual to date $127, Number of Donations 192 Thank you for your generosity Catholic Appeal The Catholic Appeal begins next weekend. The Appeal is the annual fund that helps sustain the ministries of the archdiocese. These ministries directly serve the Catholic faithful, and also support our parishes, schools, and other Catholic organizations. To learn more visit Do You Need Food or Other Necessities? If you are in need of food, help with utility bills, rent or other expenses, our St. Vincent de Paul Society ministry can help. Please call the parish office in confidence at x113. 2

3 February 18, 2018 Parish & School Directory Parish School Rev. Leonard O Malley, Pastor (ext. 143) lomalley@saintpetercambridge.org Anna Molettieri, Pastoral Associate (ext. 117) amolettieri@saintpetercambridge.org Deacon Tim O Donnell ( ) todonnell@saintpetercambridge.org Deacon John Czajkowski (ext. 153) jczajkowski@saintpetercambridge.org Diane Consigli, Business Manager (ext. 110) dconsigli@saintpetercambridge.org Mary Ann Savoie, Parish Secretary (ext. 112) msavoie@saintpetercambridge.org Doreen Gulledge, Music Director (ext. 118) dgulledge@saintpetercambridge.org Robert Flaherty, Director of Faith Formation (ext. 116) rflaherty@saintpetercambridge.org Cheryl DePasquale, 1st Eucharist Coordinator (ext. 116) cdepasquale@saintpetercambridge.org St. Vincent de Paul Society (ext. 113) stvincent@saintpetercambridge.org Andrew Malionek, Principal (ext. 125) amalionek@saint-peter-school.org Eve Encinas-Lončar, Director of Advancement (ext. 130) eloncar@saint-peter-school.org Mark Smith, Director of Admissions (ext. 126) admissions@saint-peter-school.org Assisting Clergy 100 Concord Avenue Cambridge, MA Parish Telephone: Parish Fax: Website: 5:00 p.m. Rev. Jim Keenan, SJ 5:00 p.m. Rev. Christopher Calderón, SJ St. Peter School 96 Concord Avenue Cambridge, MA We Pray For First Sunday of Lent School Telephone: School Fax: Website: MASS SCHEDULE Saturday 4:00 p.m. Sunday 9:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Monday and Tuesday No Mass or Prayer Service Wednesday - Saturday 8:00 a.m. Mass Sacrament of Reconciliation Wednesdays During Lent 6:30-8:00 p.m. Saturday 3:00-3:45 p.m. or by appointment Those who are having a difficult time in their lives; the imprisoned and the addicted; the hungry and the homeless; for those who suffer abuse at the hands of another; for Mary Bourdeau and Judy Cronin who died; for Kaye Green, George and Kathy Keleher, Constance Innes, Anne Barry, Kathleen M. Lynch, Sally Albert, Madi Knight, John Corsetti, Jack Moran, and all families and caregivers; and for all with special intentions who have asked for our prayers. The names of those for whom we pray will be on our prayer list for a period of 4 weeks. If you wish to keep any name in the bulletin for a longer period, please call or the parish office at x112 or office@saintpetercambridge.org Sacraments and Home Visits To schedule Baptism, Marriage, Anointing of the Sick, or for any question you may have, please visit our website or call the Parish Office. Please also call us if you or someone you know is homebound and would like a visit or Communion. 3

4 Cambridge, MA From the Director of Faith Formation Having gone to a parochial grammar school, staffed by the Sisters of Mercy, I have strong memories of Lent. It was a solemn and quiet time; gray, downbeat, and dreadfully long. There were several morning Masses. Students were required to attend daily before school began. The sisters used wooden clappers instead of bells and crickets to prompt students movements (we were regimented like little soldiers). We had to attend Stations of the Cross on Friday afternoons (after school, of course). These were packed. All clergy and all altar boys (yes, only boys back then) in surplice and cassock, led by the pastor, in formal procession, chanting the Stabat Mater Dolorosa- the sorrowful mother was standing. There was fasting (which meant not eating at all) and the pledge of giving up something (for which it was a sin to break). I was not a fan of Lent. But I have evolved. Before, Lent was a period of self-inflicted suffering, to better understand the sufferings of Christ. Today it is a period of preparation, a time of self-reflection and improvement, and, most importantly, a time of joyful anticipation. We are moving towards Holy Week, when we remember the great events in our Church history and the final days of our Lord and Teacher, Jesus of Nazareth. And then there is the Resurrection, God s supreme act of love. The sisters did teach me something very important during Lent and which I ll never forget: What God had done for his Son, he has promised to do for me, for everyone. Please read in this bulletin about the wonderful opportunities we have to help us prepare for God s promise to us. Meal Program Valentines Thank you to all the parishioners who participated in the Valentine's project for the Harvard Square Churches Meal Program. We collected 150 Dunkin Donuts $10 gift cards. Children and adults made Valentine's cards after the 9:00 a.m. Mass last weekend. Each Valentine will contain a gift card and will be given to guests of the Meal Program. These small acts of generosity, neighborliness, and love will bring smiles and joy to our neighbors in need. Thank you all for your generosity and kindness! Lent Online This Lent, come to know Jesus as a friend, and experience God s unbelievable love and generosity toward us. Living Lent Daily is a daily series designed to help you grow in friendship with God. It is offered for free by Loyola Press, a Jesuit ministry. Each day s message includes a brief reflection by William A. Barry, SJ, that will help you enter into a personal and genuine Lenten prayer practice. The messages also include suggestions for further exploration of Lenten themes through additional online articles and prayers. To learn more and to sign up, please visit Reconciliation Wednesdays 6:30-8:00 p.m. The Light Is on for You The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered Wednesday evenings during Lent, in the church, in addition to Saturdays from 3:00 3:45 p.m. Do You Love to Sing? Join Our Easter Choir Have you thought about being in the choir, but cannot make a lengthy commitment? If so, please join our Adult Easter Choir, which provides music for our liturgical celebrations during Holy Week in late March: Palm Sunday, March 25, 4:00 p.m. Saturday, 11:30 a.m. Sunday Holy Thursday, March 29, 7:00 p.m. Easter Vigil, March 31, 7:30 p.m. Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings at 8:00 p.m. in the church on February 28, March 7, 14, 21, and 28. Anyone can join. No auditions! Please call or Doreen Gulledge x118 or dgulledge@saintpetercambridge.org. Pope We cannot remain silent before the suffering of millions of people whose dignity has been wounded. February 8, 2018 I feel deep pain for the many children torn from their families and forced to become child soldiers. This is a trajedy! February 12,

5 February 18, 2018 Small Faith Group for Women Tuesdays, February 13 - March 27, 6:00-7:00 p.m. Looking for a way to deepen your friendship with God and connect with other women this Lenten season? All women are invited to this new small faith group at St. Peter's! We will be meeting seven Tuesdays during Lent, in the Parish Center, to meditate and pray with Scripture and to support each other in our unique walks of faith. No previous prayer or small-group experience is needed. Give it a try! Meet new people and deepen your faith. If you are interested in joining or have any questions, please Sarah Murray at sarah.marie.murray@gmail.com. Soup and Prayer During Lent Fridays, February 23, March 9 and 23, 6-7:00 p.m. On 3 Friday evenings during Lent, we will offer a simple meal of homemade, meatless soup and bread in the parish center, followed by a prayer service in the church. These are excellent opportunities for everyone to gather in community to break bread and to prayerfully prepare for Holy Week and Easter. Our first gathering will be a Taizé prayer service, with song, meditation, readings, and silence. Please join us in the Parish Center at 6:00 p.m. for soup and in the church at 7:00 p.m. for the service. Learn About the Sacraments of the Church Sundays, 10:15-11:15 a.m., Parish Center What are the Sacraments and what do they do? What is their importance in our Church and faith lives? Join us on 3 Sunday mornings for a one-hour presentation and discussion: February 25 and March 4 and 11. Presented by parish staff. The first presentation will be on the Sacraments of Initiation, led by Bob Flaherty. St. Peter School Gala, Auction & Raffle Saturday, March 10, 6:00 p.m. Royal Sonesta Hotel, East Cambridge Please help support our parish school by attending the upcoming Dare to Dream Auction and Gala on Saturday, March 10, 6:00 p.m., at the Royal Sonesta Hotel in East Cambridge. This year s emcee is Januet Wu, long-time anchor and reporter for Boston's NBC station. If you would like to attend or purchase raffle tickets, please call or Eve Encinas-Lončar at eloncar@saint-peter-school.org, x130. Raffle tickets are $5 each. 1st Prize $2,000, 2nd Prize $500, 3rd Prize $250! 5 First Sunday of Lent Lenten Group for Men - Come and See! Weekly February 22 - April 4 If you are an adult male looking for an opportunity this Lent to reflect, pray, converse with and support other men, please join our Men s Council. We will meet 7 times: Thursday, February 22, and then weekly on Wednesdays through April 4, 7-8:30 p.m. in the Parish Center. We pray together, reflect, and share thoughts, in an atmosphere of fellowship and trust. It is a personal journey made with the support and company of other men. As a guide, we will read Basil Hume s beautiful reflection book, The Mystery of the Cross. This is not a book club. We meet in an atmosphere of trust, respect, honesty, openness and mutual support. No experience with a group is necessary. We will have copies of the book to purchase for $10 at the first meeting. If you would like to join us or to learn more, please Bede Bidlack at bbidlack@anselm.edu Morning Retreat: Three Ways to Heal the Heart Saturday, March 10 Parish Center, 9:00 a.m. - Noon Presented by Gail O Donnell, RSCJ Join us as Sr. Gail leads us in a presentation and reflection on the ways forgiveness, gratitude and living in the present moment can enrich our lives and prayer. Gail O Donnell is a Religious of the Sacred Heart, who received her Masters in Divinity from Weston Jesuit School of Theology. She has been involved in Formation Ministry for the Society of the Sacred Heart and the Jesuits both nationally and internationally. Recently she has taught at Boston College School of Theology and Ministry. Gail also gives retreats and spiritual direction. Please RSVP to Anna Molettieri at x117 or amolettieri@saintpetercambridge.org. A light breakfast will be served. The Friday Café is a welcoming space that offers food, rest and a caring community to neighbors living through hard times. They are looking for volunteers and have opportunities if you would like to donate prepared food for an upcoming Friday. Please visit their website for more information or to sign up to help or bring a dish at

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