Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. Saint Peter Parish. Cambridge, Massachusetts. Welcome!

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1 September 2, 2018 Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Saint Peter Parish Cambridge, Massachusetts 1848 Welcome! No matter what your present status in the Catholic Church, No matter what your current family or marital situation, or sexual orientation, 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 St. Peter Parish Cambridge, MA Weekly Schedule September 1st - September 9th Monday 3rd Wednesday 5th Sunday 9th Parish Office closed Labor Day Holiday 7:00 p.m. AA (school cafeteria) 10:15 a.m. Learn About: The Book of Exodus (parish center) 10:15 a.m. Faith Sharing Group (parish center) 11:30 a.m. Anointing of the Sick (church) 5:00 p.m. Mass resumes Mass Intentions September 1st - September 9th Saturday 1st 4:00 p.m. Mary Bourdeau Sunday 2nd 9:00 a.m. Francis Bertucelli 11:30 a.m. Priscilla Ames Thursday 6th 8:00 a.m. Poor Souls in Purgatory Friday 7th 8:00 a.m. Salvatore Sr., Menica & Thomas Robbio Sunday 9th 9:00 a.m. Elizabeth & Albert Micozzi 11:30 a.m. Paul Lane Sacramental Life in August Let us pray for and recognize all those who were baptized from our parish. Baptism Lena Rae Wriedt Alexandra Madeline Coughlin Maeve Regan Noll Isla Grace Noll Fiona Rian Noll We re on Facebook! Please check out our Facebook page at and please Like Us and share! You will find notices of upcoming events, photos, and more. Restrooms in the Church We have 2 restrooms located in the vestibule at the end of the main aisle. The women s room has a baby-changing station. Collections August 19, 2018 $2, August 26, 2018 $2, Mail-ins Weekly $41.00 Mail-ins Monthly $ Mail-ins Quarterly $ Catholic Appeal Goal $69, Catholic Appeal as of July 27th $56, % of our Goal Thank you for your generosity 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! Food Pantry Current Needs We need: cereal and oatmeal, peanut butter, tuna, dried beans, white rice, coffee, shelf milk (Parmalat), juice, soup, pasta sauce and dried fruit and nuts. You may leave your donations in baskets at the church doors. Thank you for your continued help. Seniors Service Providers Information Fair Thursday September 6, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Christian Life Center, 85 Bishop Richard Allen Dr. Central Square, Cambridge For More information contact Councilor Simmons at or at dsimmons@cambridgema.gov 2

3 September 2, 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 Susan Degnan, Principal (ext. 125) sdegnan@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 St. Peter Parish 100 Concord Avenue Cambridge, MA Parish Telephone: Parish Fax: Website: 5:00 p.m. Rev. Jim Keenan, SJ 5:00 p.m. Rev. John Baldovin, SJ Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time St. Peter School 96 Concord Avenue Cambridge, MA 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. 5:00 p.m. Mass resumes September 9 Monday and Tuesday No Mass or Prayer Service Wednesday - Saturday 8:00 a.m. Mass Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays 3:00-3:45 p.m. or by appointment We Pray For 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 George L. Keleher, Kathleen M. Lynch, Richard Lynch, Robert Goulet, Constance Innes, 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 St. Peter Parish From the Pastor We have all been stunned at the news these last couple of weeks. Once again, the church is racked with scandal and most of it centered on the very people that are supposed to be our leaders and shepherds. Words of apology have been issued, but this time, these will not be enough. Significant change must happen at the very top level of church authority. The parish staff is now in the process of planning some listening sessions for all who would like to gather. After Labor Day, times and place will be announced. Cambridge, MA Most of you know that we have been in the process of planning a Capital Campaign to address some pressing needs with the buildings and grounds of the parish. We have decided to put this appeal on hold. While the need for this work remains, we need to first deal with the hurt and anger of God s people. This we will attend to together. Thank you for your continued prayers and support as we move ahead. Time to Register for 1st Communion, Confirmation and Religious Education for Grades K-8 Kindergarten - Grade 5 Classes meet on scheduled Sundays from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. The first class is September 30. 1st Communion Children in Grade 2 who have been baptized may prepare to receive the sacrament in May. Older children may also prepare. Please let us know if you have a child above Grade 2 who would like to prepare to receive 1st Communion. Confirmation Preparation This is a two-year program for students in Grades 9 and 10 (or higher grades). We meet once a month on scheduled Sunday evenings from 6:00 to 7:15 p.m. Our first gathering is October 14 in the Parish Center. Middle School Grades 6-8 This program includes group meetings, hands-on learning, activities, and service projects. We meet once a month on scheduled Sunday evenings from 6:00 to 7:15 p.m. Our first gathering is October 21 in the Parish Center. To Register and Learn More You may register online and download calendars by visiting our web site: Faith Formation tab. To learn more about our programs and to register in person, come to the Parish Center on Saturday, September 22, 4:00-5:30 p.m. and Sunday, September 23, 10:00-11:30 a.m. Contact Bob Flaherty at x116, rflaherty@saintpetercambridge.org for more info. 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. Learn About: The Book of Exodus and The Journey Home Six Sundays Beginning September 9 10:15-11:15 a.m., Parish Center Join us to study and discuss The Book of Exodus in the Bible. Exodus tells us the story of the Israelites travails and tribulations in trying to leave Egypt and return to their homeland. It is full of events that are as topical today as they were thousands of years ago. Studying this divine story of the journey home will give us insight into the universal characteristics of human psyche and soul as well provide us clues into our own inner journey. No prior knowledge of the Pentateuch is necessary. All materials will be provided. You are welcome to bring your own Bible, along with your curious mind. Please Olga.Turcotte@yahoo.com or call the Parish Office to participate. The group is limited to 20. St. Vincent de Paul Meeting Wednesday, September 13th 7:00 p.m., Parish Center Please join our meeting and learn about our ministry to those in need. All are welcome! If you need help or know of anyone who does, please call the parish office in confidence at x113. Pope Is there anything precious that endures at all? Even love itself? Love is God s dream for us and for the whole human family. Please never forget this! August 25,

5 September 2, 2018 We Need Your Help with Our Religious Education Programs Our duty and privilege as baptized Catholics is to share our faith and to pass on our experience of it in our daily lives. We need many people to help us in our Grades K-5 classes and our Middle School and Confirmation preparation programs. No experience needed; just a love of our Catholic faith and love and respect for children and teenagers. We also need classroom assistants and people to help with providing a safe environment. We cannot offer our programs without the help and support of our parishioners. You will find the time you spend with our young people to be special and rewarding. To learn more or participate, please call or Bob Flaherty at x 116, rflaherty@saintpetercambridge.org. Learn New Testament Greek! Mondays 7-8:00 p.m., Parish Center Beginning September 24 Michael O Brien will again offer his introductory course in New Testament Greek. Lift the veil of translations and experience directly the inspired words of the New Testament! We will start with the alphabet and work up to short passages from the Gospels, stressing the sound of the language through reading aloud. New Testament Greek Reading Course Gospel of John 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the Month 7-8:00 p.m. Beginning September 18 Michael O Brien and Deacon Tim O Donnell will offer a course in readings from John s Gospel. Experience this vivid and compelling Gospel in its original language! We will provide for some Greek language review while focusing on reading and translation of the text. Participants should have completed a year of either New Testament or Classical Greek. There is no charge for either course. Learning materials will be distributed. For more information or to sign up, contact Mike O Brien at or mcsamicus@gmail.com. Harvard Square Churches Meal Program Volunteers are needed through September 20, on Thursdays from 3-4 p.m. for sandwich making and a group from 5-7 p.m. to help with serving and cleanup. If you can help please contact Anna Molettieri at amolettieri@saintpetercambridge.org 5 Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Sing and Play With Our Choirs! New: Come Sing With Us Family Choir No experience needed, all ages welcome! An exciting musical opportunity awaits you Come Sing With Us Family Choir is a group that demands no weekly rehearsals, provides no robes, and sets no age limits. The choir is designed to give families the chance to sing together. Kids, parents, and grandparents can come sit together and join in singing praises to God. The choir is not limited to families, however. The entire family of God is invited. We are hoping that all members of our church who like to sing - from preschoolers to seniors - will feel comfortable in taking part in this choir. We will sing at the 9:00 a.m. Mass starting September 16. Join us at 8:30 a.m. to go over music. The Traditional Choir Provides musical leadership at the Saturday 4:00 p.m. Mass from September to June, beginning September 15. Rehearsals are Saturdays at 3:00 p.m. The Contemporary Choir Provides musical leadership at the Sunday 5:00 p.m. Mass from September to June, beginning September 16. Rehearsals are Sundays at 4:15 p.m. Instrumentalists Do you play an instrument? Come join us! All are welcomed at any of the Masses. To join or for more information, please see Doreen Gulledge, Music Director, before or after any Mass or call or her at x118 or dgulledge@saintpetercambridge.org. Join Our Men s Spirituality Group Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m., Parish Center September 12, 19, 26 and October 3 Our Men s Spirituality Group is for men 18 and older, who come together for prayer and sincere discussion in an atmosphere of trust. Sometimes we use a book or other readings as a guide. We meet on scheduled Wednesdays, beginning September 12. If you ve been thinking about how to set aside time for prayer and reflection, then this might be the opportunity! No experience with group is required. Give it a try! To join or to learn more, please Bede Bidlack at bede.bidlack@gmail.com. Receive Parish Notices by We send notices and reminders of upcoming parish events by to parishioners. To be included, please us at rflaherty@saintpetercambridge.org or call x116.

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