November 4, 2018 Saint Peter Parish Cambridge, Massachusetts 1848 Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time 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
Weekly Schedule November 3rd - November 11th Cambridge, MA Sunday 4th Monday 5th Tuesday 6th Wednesday 7th Saturday 10th Sunday 11th Monday 12th 10:00 Hospitality (parish center) 10:15 a.m. Religious Education Grades K-5 (school) 11:30 a.m. Mass of Remembrance (church) 6:15 p.m. Confirmation Preparation (parish center) 7:00 p.m. New Testament Greek Course (parish center) 7:00 p.m. New Testament Greek Reading: Gospel of John (parish center) 8:00 a.m. Parents Association Meeting (parish center) 7:00 p.m. AA Meeting (school cafeteria) 5:30 p.m. French Community Mass (church) 10:00 a.m. RCIA (parish center) 10:00 a.m. Faith Sharing Group (parish center) 11:30 a.m. Anointing of the Sick (church) Parish Office will be closed for Veterans Day Holiday Mass Intentions November 3rd - November 11th Saturday 3rd 8:00 a.m. Deceased Members of the Innes Family 4:00 p.m. Dr. Timothy J. Toomey, Jr. Sunday 4th 9:00 a.m. Bertucelli Family 11:30 a.m. Mass of Remembrance 5:00 p.m. Michael & Mary Flaherty & Family Saturday 10th 4:00 p.m. Mary E. & James J. Moran, Sr. Anniversary Sunday 11th 9:00 a.m. Pasquale & Jessie Bellamacina 11:30 a.m. Patrick J. Stephens 5:00 p.m. Frank & Angeline Smith 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 October 28, 2018 $4,234.00 Mail-ins Weekly $90.00 Mail-ins Monthly $80.00 Grand Annual as of 10-30-2018 $48,998.00 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 4, 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 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 Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time 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 Barbara Smith and Germaine Valentin, who died; for Eleanor Vogel, Anita Butler, Madeline Jarmulowicz, Monsignor Dick Murphy, 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 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
From the Pastor In the life of the Church, November is the month that we remember and pray for all those who have died. It is good for us to remember loved ones and also to deepen our own belief in life after death. In the saving death and resurrection of Jesus, we also are destined for eternal life. 4 Cambridge, MA Please notice the Book of Remembrance at the front of the church in front of the Reconciliation Room. We invite you to inscribe the names of deceased loved ones and they will share in the prayers and masses of the parish throughout the month of November. Also, a word of thanks to those who have already made a donation to this year s Grand Annual Collection. Thanks too for the notes of encouragement and support that have accompanied many donations. We appreciate all that you do. Sacramental Life in October Let us pray for and recognize all those who were married at and buried from our parish. Marriage John and Maggie Nowak In Memoriam Mary Virginia McCabe Elizabeth (Betty) McLaughlin Arlene F. McCullagh Joan Cahill Knit Hats for the Homeless First Church Cambridge, 11 Garden Street Please join us every Monday from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at First Church Cambridge (corner of Garden and Mason Streets). Email Lindsay for more information at Lindsayodonovan@gmail.com. Join Our Men s Council Prayer and Discussion 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 scheduled Wednesdays. Our next meetings are November 14, December 5, 12, and 19. If you ve been thinking about how to set aside time for prayer and reflection, then this might be the opportunity! No experience with a group is required. Give it a try! To join or to learn more, please email Bede Bidlack at bede.bidlack@gmail.com. St. Vincent de Paul Meeting Wednesday, November 14, 7:00 p.m., Parish Ctr. Please join our meeting and learn about our ministry to those in need. All are welcome! Mass of Remembrance This Sunday Requiescant in pace November 4, 11:30 a.m. Our annual Mass of Remembrance will be this Sunday at 11:30 a.m. We will remember by name all of the faithful who have been buried from St. Peter s since last November. We graciously invite all parishioners, especially those who may have lost a loved one this past year. If you would like to share the name of your loved one and be included in the Mass of Remembrance, please contact Anna Molettieri at 617-547-4235 x117 or amolettieri@saintpetercambridge.org. Food Pantry Updated 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. Pope Tweets @Pontifex Health is not a consumer good, but a universal right: let us unite our efforts so that health services are available to all. October 25, 2018 If you want to listen to the Lord s voice, set out on the journey, live out your search. The Lord speaks to those who search. October 30, 2018
November 4, 2018 Christmas Save the Dates Breakfast with St. Nicholas Sunday, December 9, 10:00-11:00 a.m. Join us in the Parish Center for a delicious breakfast, kids activities, singing, and, of course, meet Saint Nicholas! Bay Colony Brass Saturday, December 15, 7:00 p.m. Our annual Christmas concert by New England s preeminent brass ensemble. Bring everyone! Free will offering and open to the public. Archdiocesan Justice Convocation Saturday, November 17, 8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. BC High School, 150 Morrissey Boulevard, Boston The 10th Anniversary theme is Catholic Social Justice: Responding to the Signs of the Times. Remarks by Cardinal O Malley. Keynote Addresses by Rev. J. Bryan, Hehir, RCAB Cabinet Secretary Health and Human Services, Darlene Lombos, Exec. Director, Community Labor United, and Patrick Laorden, Social Justice Coordinator, Archdiocese of Hartford. Keynote Panel with representatives from Parishes and Collaboratives engaged in Social Justice Ministries including St. Katharine Drexel, St. Cecilia, and Sacred Heart/St. Brigid. Includes Small Group Faith-Sharing. Networking Break with many exhibitors, and Mass. Registration $20. Plenty of free parking. For more information and to register, visit bostoncatholic.org/justice or contact Pat Dinneen at pdinneen@gmail.com or 646-236-0983. Where to Donate Clothes Room to Grow roomtogrow.org or 617-859-4545 Cradles to Crayons cradlestocrayons.org or 617-779-4700 Friday Night Supper Program Fridaynightsupper.org or 617-536-7050 Second Chances secondchances.org or 617-660-0280 Solutions at Work solutionsatwork.org or 617-576-0039 Please do not leave clothing donations in the back of the church. Bring your donations to the organizations listed so that they will get to the people who need them and will be put to good use. Thank you. Turn Clocks Back One Hour Turn back your clocks Sunday, November 4 at 2:00 a.m. or before you go to bed Saturday evening. 5 Parish Mini Retreats Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time Adding Forgiveness to Your Thanksgiving Menu Retreat Leader: Robert L. Weber, Ph.D. Saturday, November 17, 9:00 a.m. - Noon Thanksgiving is a time to gather with family and give thanks for the blessings in our lives. However, there are often old wounds, cutoffs among family members, that cast a shadow over the celebration. How can we enhance our Thanksgiving by incorporating forgiveness into our day's festivities? Please join us Saturday morning, November 17, in the parish center, as we engage in prayerful reflection and discussion. Please email or call Bob Flaherty to let us know you are coming: 617-547-4235 x 116, rflaherty@saintpetercambridge.org. St. Ignatius and Social Justice Saturday, December 1, 9:00 a.m. - Noon Retreat Leader: Peter Gyves, SJ Retreats take place in the Parish Center. There is no charge. Free-will offerings are accepted. Please email or call Anna Molettieri to sign up for any or all of the retreats: 617-547-4235 x117 or amolettieri@saintpetercambridge.org. Palliative Care: A Way to Live Better with Serious Illness Wednesday, November 7, 6:00 p.m. Sancta Maria Nursing Facility 799 Concord Avenue, Cambridge Please join the upcoming lecture in our Speakers Series, presented by Diane McCarthy, of the Archdiocese of Boston. Wine and cheese reception to follow. Free and open to the public. Please register at sanctamaria.org or by calling 617-868-2200 x2312. Christmas Bazaar Little Sisters of the Poor in Somerville Saturday, November 10, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Join the Little Sisters of the Poor for their annual Christmas Bazaar at the Jeanne Jugan Residence, 186 Highland Avenue in Somerville. This event has become a yearly tradition for many people. The Little Sisters Bazaar offers a unique opportunity to get some Christmas shopping done, try your luck at amazing raffle prizes, eat some delicious food, and best of all help a great cause. We hope to see you there!
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