November 25, 2018 Saint Peter Parish Cambridge, Massachusetts 1848 Our Lord Jesus Christ King of the Universe 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
St. Peter Parish Sunday 25th Monday 26th Wednesday 28th Weekly Schedule November 24th - December 2nd 9:00 a.m. Baptisms (church) 7:00 p.m. New Testament Greek Course (parish center) 7:00 p.m. AA Meeting (school cafeteria) 7:00-8:30 p.m. Christmas Choir Rehearsal (church) Cambridge, MA Saturday 1st Sunday 2nd 9:00 - Noon Mini Retreat: Spiritual Exercises and Social Justice (parish center) 8:30 a.m. Family Advent Choir Rehearsal (church) 10:00 a.m. Hospitality (parish center) 10:00 a.m. RCIA (parish center) 10:15 a.m. Religious Education Grades K-5 (school) 1:00-8 p.m. CYO Basketball (gym) 6:15 p.m. Confirmation Preparation (parish center) Mass Intentions November 24th - December 2nd Saturday 24th 4:00 p.m. Elizabeth H. McCauley Sunday 25th 9:00 a.m. Lawrence Cordeiro 11:30 a.m. William A. & Barbara Ann McSweeney White 5:00 p.m. Jane & Richard Wood Wednesday 28th 8:00 a.m. Thomas Doyle Saturday 1st 4:00 p.m. Daniel E. Burke 6th Anniversary Sunday 2nd 9:00 a.m. William & Jessie Tordo 5:00 p.m. Sally Tardiff We re on Facebook! Please check out our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/saintpetercambridge.org, and please Like Us and share! You will find notices of upcoming events, photos, and more. 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 617-547-4235 x113. Collections November 18, 2018 $3,711.00 Mail-ins Weekly $56.00 Mail-ins Monthly $440.00 Grand Annual as of 11-19-2018 $64,973.00 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 email any of us. We are here to serve you! Receive Parish Notices by Email We send notices and reminders of upcoming parish events by email to parishioners. To be included, please email us at rflaherty@saintpetercambridge.org or call 547-4235 x116. Restroom Safety in the Church We have 2 restrooms located in the vestibule at the end of the main aisle. Please do not allow unaccompanied children to use the restrooms in the parish center during Mass. We have a large building where it is easy to wander out of sight. And we cannot monitor who comes in and out. Thank you. 2
November 25, 2018 Parish & School Directory Parish 617-547-4235 School 617-547-0101 Rev. Leonard O Malley, Pastor (ext. 143) lomalley@saintpetercambridge.org Anna Molettieri, Pastoral Associate (ext. 117) amolettieri@saintpetercambridge.org Deacon Tim O Donnell (617-897-1148) 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 02138-2297 Parish Telephone: 617-547-4235 Parish Fax: 617-547-1525 Website: www.saintpetercambridge.org 5:00 p.m. Rev. Jim Keenan, SJ 5:00 p.m. Rev. John Baldovin, SJ Our Lord Jesus Christ King of the Universe St. Peter School 96 Concord Avenue Cambridge, MA 02138-2297 School Telephone: 617-547-0101 School Fax: 617-441-8911 Website: www.saint-peter-school.org 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 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 Eileen Ioannilli, who died; for Eleanor Vogel, Anita Butler, Madeline Jarmulowicz, Monsignor Dick Murphy, George L. Keleher, Kathleen M. 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 email the parish office at 617-547- 4235 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
St. Peter Parish From the Director of Faith Formation Cambridge, MA This Sunday we celebrate the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ King of the Universe (D. N. Iesu Christi universorum Regis). It is the final Sunday of our liturgical year. It s hard for me to believe, but Advent begins in one week; Christmas is around the corner. Many people I ve talked with recently agree that this fall has somehow zipped by and that the winter and holidays are arriving too soon. Can Christmas really come too soon? Aren t we eager to celebrate what has been described as the single most important event in human history: God entering time and space in our midst and in the flesh as one of us? And didn t the life and teachings and early followers of Jesus of Nazareth change the course of human history and for the better? It might be hard to see that today, when poverty, tragedy, disaster, and oppression continue. Yet what also continues strongly and predominates is our belief and way of life taught to us by the one dwelt among us: Love one another as I have loved you. A simply stated lesson that brings joy when practiced and sorrow when ignored. Advent is the time to dig into this lesson and Christmas is the time to celebrate the joy of living it out well. Mini Retreat The Spiritual Exercises and Social Justice Retreat Leader: Rev. Peter Gyves, SJ Saturday, December 1, 9:00 a.m. - Noon Parish Center The mini retreat will focus on what it means to live faith-based values in society. It will offer an introduction to the dynamic of the Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius of Loyola. There is no charge. Freewill offerings are accepted. Please email or call Anna Molettieri to sign up: 617-547-4235 x117 or amolettieri@saintpetercambridge.org. Great Local Volunteer Opportunity Harvard Square Churches Meal Program Volunteers Needed December 13 - January 31 The Harvard Square Churches Meal Program serves a nutritious sit-down dinner to over 120 guests at Christ Church, 0 Garden Street, every Thursday evening. Our parish has filled in for many years while regular college volunteers are on break. If you are interested in helping out, we need to send 5-6 volunteers each week from December 13 to January 31. Volunteers need to arrive by 4:45 p.m. and finish at 7:30 p.m. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals and families with older children. To sign up for one or more of the weeks please contact Anna Molettieri at 617-547-4235 x117 or amolettieri@saintpetercambridge.org. Food Pantry Current Needs We need: raisins, dried fruit, nuts, trail mix, herbal and flavored tea, salad dressing, baby food, and laundry detergent. You may leave your donations in baskets at the church doors. Thank you for your continued help. 4 Do You Love Christmas Music? Come and Sing in our Adult Christmas Choir! All are welcome to join the Adult Choir for the 6:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Mass. No experience needed. Rehearsals will be Wednesday evenings on November 28, December 5, 12 and 19 in the church from 7:00-8:30 p.m. Please call or email Doreen Gulledge, Music Directorr at 617-547-4235 x118 or dgulledge@saintpetercambridge.org. Join our Family Choir for Advent! An exciting musical opportunity awaits you! For the Sundays of Advent we invite families who like to sing to join our Choir at the 9:00 a.m. Family Mass, beginning December 2. Everyone is welcome. No experience is needed, just a joy for singing. Practice begins at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday morning and then we sing at the 9:00 a.m. Family Mass. If you have any questions about the Family Choir, please speak to Doreen Gulledge, our Music Director, after any Mass, or call or email her at 617-547-4235 x118, dgulledge@saintpetercambridge.org. Pope Tweets @Pontifex Do not follow Jesus only when you feel like it; rather, seek Him every day. Find in Him the God who loves you always, the meaning of your life and the strength to give of yourself. November 16, 2018
November 25, 2018 Breakfast with St. Nicholas When: Sunday, December 9 10:00 a.m. Where: Parish Center Offering: $5/Person or $10/Family Join us for a delicious breakfast of eggs, bacon, pancakes, muffins, fruit, juice, coffee, and more. Meet St. Nicholas, a lover of the poor and the patron saint of children. Have your picture taken with him. Make a Christmas card. Learn and sing carols! Saint Nicholas needs lots of helpers for his breakfast: greeters, servers, cleaners, and children s assistants. Please email or call Bob Flaherty to let him know you can help: 617-547-4235 x116 or rflaherty@saintpetercambridge.org. Bay Colony Brass Concert Saturday, December 15, 7:00 p.m. You are enthusiastically invited to our annual Bay Colony Brass Christmas concert. BCB is New England s preeminent brass ensemble. Bring your entire family, friends, neighbors, and colleagues. This is the best holiday event you could attend. Free and open to the public in the church! Free-will offerings accepted. Advent Activity Ideas for Families Sunday, December 2, 10:00 a.m., Parish Center Are you looking for ideas to celebrate Advent at home with young children? Margie Materazzo coordinates our Sunday morning activities for preschool children in the parish center (in front of the library). Visit her table on Sunday December 2 after the 9 a.m. Mass for a packet full of great ideas to use at home with preschool and elementary children. Join Our Men s Council for Advent Discussion, Reflection, and Prayer Three Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m., Parish Center Our Men s Council 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 3 Wednesdays: December 5, 12, and 19. If you ve been thinking about how to set aside time this Advent for prayer and reflection, then this might be the opportunity! No experience with a group is required. Give it a try! Please email Bede Bidlack at bede.bidlack@gmail.com to learn more and to join. Our Lord Jesus Christ King of the Universe Christmas Giving Tree Gifts Due December 9 This year we are helping six local programs that provide food, clothing, and toiletries to the homeless, care for the elderly, and gifts for children in need. To participate, please take a tag (or 2 or more), affix it to your unwrapped gift, and return the gift to St. Peter s no later than December 9th. All gifts should be new items. Thank you, as always, for being such generous neighbors! The Harvard Square Churches Meal Program serves a nutritious sit-down dinner to over 120 people every Thursday at Christ Church. They would like $10 Dunkin Donut Gift Cards, as well as scarves, hats, men's coats, sleeping bags, blankets, and backpacks. Please hand Gift Cards to a Parish Staff member or drop off at the Parish Office. Bridge Over Troubled Waters is dedicated to transforming the lives of runaway, homeless, and highrisk youth with services that guide them toward self sufficiency. They need large backpacks filled with toiletries (soap, deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, lotion, hand sanitizer), winter clothing (heavy winter socks, winter coats, hats, gloves, sweaters, sweatpants, sleeping bags and other warm items), water bottles, flashlights and batteries, and hand and foot warmers. For many kids, the backpack and its contents become home as they navigate through life on the streets. East End House has served area residents for over 140 years, providing a wide range of programs and services to a diverse population to strengthen family and community and to give families the resources they need to help their children succeed. Cambridge Family & Children Services provides help for foster and group care, adoption, developmental disabilities, and family support, all programs that support children and youth and to strengthen families throughout Massachusetts. Sancta Maria Nursing Facility, sponsored by the Daughters of Mary of the Immaculate Conception, is a skilled nursing facility providing short-term rehabilitation, long-term care and a range of related health care services in a truly caring, nurturing environment. They need Lap Blankets and Amaryllis Plants. St. Peter Parish School Lunch Program A donation of $3.50 a day or $17.50 a week provides a hot lunch for a student in need. Please hand donation to a Parish Staff member or drop off at the Parish Office. 5
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