January 13, 2019 Saint Peter Parish Cambridge, Massachusetts 1848 Welcome! The Baptism of the Lord 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
Cambridge, MA Saturday 12th Sunday 13th Monday 14th Tuesday 15th Wednesday 16th Saturday 19h Sunday 20th Weekly Schedule January 12th - January 20th 4:00 p.m. CYO Basketball League Game (gym) 5:30 p.m. French Community Mass (church) 10:00 a.m. RCIA (parish center) 10:00 a.m. Faith Sharing Group (parish center) 10:15 a.m. Religious Education Grades K-5 (school) 11:30 Anointing of the Sick (church) 1:00-8:00 p.m. CYO Basketball League Games (gym) 6:15 p.m. Middle School Program (parish center) 7:00 p.m. New Testament Greek Course (parish center) 8:00 a.m. Mothers Prayer Group (church) 7:00 pm. New Testament Greek Reading: Gospel of John (parish center) 7:00 p.m. AA Meeting (school cafeteria) 7:00 p.m. Men s Council (parish center) 4:00-6:00 p.m. CYO League Game (Gym) 10:15 a.m. Wisdom Books of the Bible (parish center) 1:00-8:00 p.m. CYO basketball League Games (gym) Mass Intentions January 12th - January 20th Saturday 12th 4:00 p.m. James J. Moran, Jr. Sunday 13th 9:00 a.m. Peter J. Barnes, Jr. 11:30 a.m. Amelia & Kelly Susi, Giuseppe Quagliato, Mary Ida & John Patrick Murphy & Arion Mancuso 5:00 p.m. Thomas J. Doyle Saturday 19th 8:00 a.m. Salvatore Sr. & Menica Robbio 4:00 p.m. Thomas Lividoti & Helen Marquedaunt 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. 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 January 6, 2019 $4,272.00 Mail-ins Weekly $75.00 Mail-ins Monthly $1,005.00 Christmas Clergy Collection $10,101.00 Grand Annual as of 1-9-2019 $159,728.00 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! 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
January 13, 2019 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. Norbert Litoing, SJ The Baptism of the Lord 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 JoAnn L. Moynihan, who died; for John Lynch, Anita Butler, Marietta Barrett, Ellie Reddy, Michael Meads, Mary Lou Vigilante, Paul Deal, Eleanor Vogel, Kathleen M. Lynch, Constance Innes, 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 to receive Communion. 3
From the Pastor This weekend, with the celebration of the Baptism of the Lord, we bring to a close the Christmas Season. The next several weeks will be celebrated as Ordinary (or Counted) Time. Following that on March 6th (very late this year) we will celebrate Ash Wednesday and begin the season of Lent. That means, of course, that Easter is very late this year April 21st! Cambridge, MA For now, I would encourage everyone, first and foremost, to be dedicated to Weekend Mass. It is the most important thing that we do as a parish, and it strengthens both personal and communal faith. Secondly, try to engage in one other opportunity that the parish offers. These are listed weekly in the bulletin, and help greatly in connecting us with others in the community. This is important because our faith is personal, but not private. Church faith is always communal. We celebrate that this weekend as Jesus begins his public work creating a community of believers who live and share faith together. Mother s Prayer Group Tuesdays 8:00-8:30 a.m. St. Peter Church Beginning January 8 I lift my eyes to the mountains; where is my help to come from? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. Psalm 121 For mothers, grandmothers, and every woman with a mom's heart. We are starting a weekly prayer group within the international movement Mothers Prayers, begun in England in 1995 to help those mothers who wished to pray together for their children and grandchildren (godchildren, students and all children) and to find the support they needed. The movement has now spread throughout the world. Give a meaningful start to your week and take a moment to step back and reflect! Please join us every Tuesday morning, 8:00 to 8:30 in St Peter's church, beginning January 8. No commitment is necessary; come whenever possible for you. To learn more about Mothers Prayers, visit www.mothersprayers.org. For more information about our parish group, please email Eleanor at eleonorlebugle@gmail.com. Harvard Square Churches Meal Program Volunteers Needed Now - 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. If you are interested in helping out, we need to send 5-6 volunteers each week from now 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. Crossroads and Thresholds: Embracing the Second Half of Life 4 Wednesdays Starting January 30, 8:30 a.m.-noon St. Joseph Mother House in Brighton The Women s Table of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Boston will host a four-week series for women entitled, Crossroads and Thresholds: Embracing the Second Half of Life. This evolving series explores transitions and strengths in the second half of life. Sr. Kathleen Hagerty, CSJ, facilitates this series through input, reflection, and group discussion. Sessions are held on Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. - noon, at the Sisters of St. Joseph Motherhouse, 637 Cambridge Street in Brighton, on January 30 and February 6, 13, and 20. There is no charge for this program, but a freewill donation is gratefully accepted. To register, please contact Mary Rita Weschler at 617-746-2056 or maryrita.weschler@csjboston.org. Pope Tweets @Pontifex To make peace is to imitate God, who wants to make peace with us: He sent us His Son, and He has forgiven us. January 2, 2019 Love does not tolerate indifference; it is compassionate. Love means putting your heart on the line for others.. January 8, 2019 4
January 13, 2019 Wisdom Books and the Book of Job Six Sundays, Beginning January 20 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m., Parish Center Join us for a workshop on the Wisdom Books of the Bible, with an emphasis on the Book of Job, the first poetic book of the Scriptures. No prior knowledge is required. All materials are provided. You are most welcome to bring your own Bible, along with your curious mind. Please confirm your participation to Olga Turcotte at Olga.Turcotte@yahoo.com or call Anna at 617-547-4235 x117. MLK Day of Service - All Ages Welcome! January 21, 2:00-5:00 p.m., Central Square The Cambridge MLK Day of Service gathers more than 3,500 people from all walks of life to lend their helping hands and make a difference in our community. From creating Valentine s Day cards for elders and veterans to restocking our city s food pantries and clothing exchanges to making fleece scarves and blankets for homeless children, teens and adults, the day offers many ways to serve in honor of Martin Luther King. All ages welcome. Perfect for families. Please register in advance, online at www.manyhelpinghands365.org/cambridge-mlk-dayservice. Parish School Auction and Gala Saturday, March 9 Please join us for the Sixteenth Annual Auction and Gala on Saturday, March 9, at 6:00 p.m. The event is held at the beautiful Royal Sonesta Hotel in Cambridge. This is the major fundraising event for our parish school. Your generous support allows us to provide an excellent education to children in grades K1 through 8. Saint Peter School lives and nurtures our Catholic faith while embracing our multiculturalism. We believe in teaching to the heart, mind and soul of each child. Please reach Eve in the Advancement Office with questions at 617-547-0101 x130. Job Opportunity at Local Parish The Watertown Catholic Collaborative is seeking a part-time Administrative Assistant. The candidate should be a practicing Catholic who is able to work as part of a team and who is patient and friendly. Computer skills necessary. For a full job description and requirements please email business@watertowncatholic.com. A Faith that Does Justice Community Meeting January 15, 6:15-8:15 p.m. The Baptism of the Lord Prayer Vigil to Commemorate National Human Trafficking Awareness Day Sunday, January 13, 1:00-2:30 p.m. Please join the Sisters of St. Joseph and others outside the St. Joseph Motherhouse, 637 Cambridge Street in Brighton. We will later gather in our Chapel. Warm beverages and refreshments served after the vigil. The Anti-Trafficking Coalition of the Boston Unit of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious is committed to raising awareness and inspiring action that will stop the demand for human trafficking in our neighborhoods and our world. A Faith That Does Justice is an ecumenical program that seeks to raise consciousness about social issues that affect the most vulnerable among us and offers others opportunities to walk in solidarity with those less fortunate than themselves. Their next community meeting will look at the topic Faith and Justice in Society: Jewish, Christian and Muslim Perspectives. Panelists: Barry Shrage, President (ret.) of Combined Jewish Philanthropies; Bryan Hehir, Director of Health and Social Services, Archdiocese of Boston; Muslim speaker TBD. The meeting will take place at Marriott Courtyard Downtown Hotel, 275 Tremont St, Boston. For more information on this group and the upcoming meeting go to www.faith-justice.org. Evening of Prayer: Surrender to the Seasons Sunday, January 27, 4:00-5:30 p.m. Sisters of St. Joseph, 637 Cambridge St., Brighton Please join us for an Evening of Prayer, put on by the St. Joseph Spiritual Ministries. The theme is Surrender to the Seasons. Our presenters, Joan Duffy, CSJ and Kathleen Short, CSJ, will give attention to the deep connection between the seasons of nature and those of the human heart. Each season has its own spiritual gifts, but together we will reflect on the invitation of winter to embrace Sabbath Time. We meet in the Sisters of St. Joseph Chapel, 637 Cambridge Street in Brighton. Suggested donation is $25. Please register at spiritual.ministries@csjboston.org or call 781-227-4730. 5
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