Saint Peter Catholic Church October 1, 2017 St. Peter is the Jesuit Church in Charlo e s Center City. 507 South Tryon Street Charlotte, NC 28202 www.stpeterscatholic.org Pastor Rev. James Shea, SJ Parochial Vicar Rev. John Michalowski, SJ Pastoral Minister Rev. Jim Bowler, SJ Deacon Jim Bozik Parish Office Hours Mon.-Thurs. 8:00am-4:00pm and Friday 8:00am-3:00pm Phone 704-332-2901 Fax 704-358-0050 MASS SCHEDULE Monday Friday 12:10 pm Saturday Vigil 5:00 pm Sunday Masses 9:00 am 11:30 am 5:00 pm Sacrament of Reconcilia on Monday Friday 11:15am -12pm or by appointment Mission Statement As a Catholic Jesuit parish in Charlo e's Center City, we are animated by the spirit of St. Igna us and welcome all to share in the joy of the Gospel and to come to know, love and serve God and one another. Inside this bulle n: Page 2 Parish Calendar, Prayer Inten ons, Parish Office Contacts/Emails Page 3 Stewardship of Time, Talent and Treasure Page 4 Adult Educa on and Forma on Page 5 Stewardship Spotlight Druid Hills, Garden of Eaten Page 6 Parish and Community Fellowship Page 7 Week of Prayer for the Love of Our Neighbors
Sun., October 1 10:00am 2nd Gr. Faith Formation BNH2 Alagia Library OPEN IH Bible Study BNH/Dev CGS Catechesis BNH 10:15am Keys to St. Peter BH Pre-Confirmation BNH Whole Family BNH 10:45AM Respect Life Rosary IH 1:00pm Girl Scouts BNH Communal Baptism CH 6:00pm Refugee Min. Potluck BH 6:15pm Taize Prayer Service IH Mon., October 2 6:30pm Ignatian Team Meeting IH Tue., October 3 7:30am Stewardship Meeting IH 5:30pm Liturgical Comm. Mtg. BNH/Dev 7:00pm Adult Confirmation IH RCIA BNH Wed., October 4 1:00pm AA Meeting BNH 7:00pm Meeting Christ in Prayer IH 8:00pm Men s Group BNH2 Thurs., October 5 10:00am Staff Meeting IH 5:30pm Music Meeting CH Fri., October 6 5:00pm Wedding Rehearsal CH Sat., October 7 9:00am Pastoral Council Retreat BNH2 10:00am Blessing of the Animals G 11:00am Williams Funeral CH 2:00pm Richard/Kathman Wedding CH Sun., October 8 10:00am 2nd Gr. Faith Formation BNH2 Alagia Library OPEN IH CGS Catechesis BNH 10:15am Pre-Confirmation BNH Confirmation BNH2 11:30am RCIA-Rite of Welcome CH 2 Parish Calendar BH = Biss Hall BNH = Benedict Hall BNH2 = Benedict Hall 2 nd floor BNH B1=Basement BNHDev= Devereux BNHMCCr=McCreesh CH = Church IH = Ignatius House G = Garden O = Office Sacrament of Reconciliation Monday through Friday 11:15 am to 12 Noon Mass Intentions Oct. 2 Claude & Lily Menezes Oct. 3 John Nash + Oct. 4 Kenneth Oberheu + Oct. 5 Beldridge & Sharon D Abreo Oct. 6 Ann Molenda & Richard Willson Prayers intentions Prayers for Members of Our Parish Community Tony Allou, Geri Arnold, Tom Crozier, Homer & Mary Payne, Mea Pierman, Craig Robinson and Heather St. Aubin- Stout. Prayers for Friends & Family JR. Brooks, Loretta Tracey, Mary Therese Needham, Robert Ryan, Mary Louise Vitez and all who have asked for our prayers. To be added or removed from the prayer list, please ask the person or their family first, then contact Rebekah Thompson in the Parish Office at 704-208-1976. Names will remain on our Prayer List for 30 days unless otherwise specified. Eucharistic Ministry to the Sick & the Homebound Holy Communion brought to homebound parishioners who are unable to attend Mass on a regular basis, please notify Rebekah Thompson at 704-332-2901 or email office@stpeterscatholic.org. Today s Readings First Reading: (Ez 18:27) Psalm: (Ps 25) Second Reading: (Phil 2:5-6) Gospel: "When John came to you in the way of righteousness, you did not believe him. (Mt 21:32) Excerpts from the Lec onary for Mass 2001, 1998, 1970 CCD. The English transla on of Psalm Responses from Lec onary for Mass 1969, 1981, 1997, Interna- onal Commission on English in the Liturgy Corpora on. All rights reserved. Parish Office Contacts Pastor Rev. James Shea, S.J. jshea@stpeterscatholic.org Parochial Vicar Rev. John Michalowski S.J. jmichalowski@stpeterscatholic.org Pastoral Minister Rev. Jim Bowler, S.J. jbowler@stpeterscatholic.org Deacon Jim Bozik 704-779-0170 jbozik@stpeterscatholic.org Exec. Assistant Rebekah Thompson 704-208-1976 or 704-332-2901 office@stpeterscatholic.org Building/Maintenance Ted Hughes 704-208-1968 bldgmaint@stpeterscatholic.org Finance & Operations Terrie Morin 704-208-1972 tmorin@stpeterscatholic.org Communication/ Parish Events Joan Guthrie 704-208-1978 communications@stpeterscatholic.org Communication/Events Assistant Celia Denlea 704-499-8999 cdenlea@stpeterscatholic.org Data & Compliance Kim Kucinski 704-208-1975 kkucinski@stpeterscatholic.org Faith Formation Cathy Chiappetta 704-208-1970 cathy@stpeterscatholic.org Faith Formation Asst. Lori Fenzl 704-322-2901 ext. 240 lfenzl@stpeterscatholic.org CGS Coordinator Mark Bartholet mbartholet@stpeterscatholic.org Music Director Bill Rainey 704-208-1973 ext. 223 j_s_bachorgan@hotmail.com Main Parish office: 704-332-2901 Parish Office Hours Mon.-Thu. 8 00am-4 00pm Friday 8 00am-3 00pm
Many of our parish families make plans to get away for family fun and relaxa on over long weekends and special holidays. We pray for your safe and pleasant vaca on me. If you find that you tend to forget your envelope more o en when you are out of town on long weekends and holidays, please consider our electronic giving program. If you would like to learn more about this secure way to give, go to stpeterscatholic.org and click Online Transac ons under the Giving tab. It s simple! It s safe! And it keeps God at the top of your giving list even when you are away! On both Sundays October 1 st and 8 th the church is collec ng funds for the people affected by Hurricanes Irma and Maria, and the Earthquake in Mexico. Your generosity to these second collec ons will make a difference in the short-term and long-term relief/recovery efforts. Thank you for dona ng to the Hurricane Harvey relief collec on St. Peter collected $4,312.46 in September. Priests Re rement and Benefits Collec on Update: Thank you for your generosity with the Priests Re rement and Benefits Collec on. A er last week s collec on, we have reached well over 90% of our $43,073 assessment. Anyone who would like to contribute may s ll do so through our Online Giving or by placing a check in the offertory basket with Priest Re rement in the memo line. Thank you to all the Young Adult ministry members who volunteered at the Habitat House build Sept. 30! This was a Service day for 20-30 s who love to live their faith through jus ce! The work on the homes con nues and the homeowners could use more help! Register from our website search Habitat - enter our Charlo e Church Partners ID# 1686 and choose the dates and mes you want to help the families build. Loca on: 2937 and 2941 Coronet Way, Charlotte, NC 28208 Oct. 21: Drywall Oct. 28: Drywall Nov. 4: Prime Paint Nov. 11: Interior Trim Nov. 17: Paint Nov. 18: Hardware/Punch List New Parish Members Key s to St. Peter Orienta on will be held today at 10:15am in Biss Hall. Get to know our Jesuit priests and what it means to be in a Jesuit parish. Meet parish leaders and find out about Igna an Spirituality programs at St Peter. Tour our campus and enjoy refreshments. The Keys to St. Peter orienta on is sponsored by our friendly Welcome Commi ee. Find it on our website www.stpeterscatholic.org Under our Sacraments tab find: Anoin ng of the Sick Bap sm Confirma on Eucharist to Homebound & Sick First Reconcilia on & Communion Matrimony RCIA Reconcilia on Ques ons? Call us at Ext. 238 Parish Registra on is required for Bap sm, First Reconcilia on & First Eucharist, MACS vouchers, and Bap sm or Confirma on sponsorship. All adult children of parishioners 21 years or older register independently of their parents. Registra on cards are in the back of the church, in Benedict Hall Family Mass area, Biss Hall and the parish office. Bap sms are celebrated on the second and fourth weekends of each month. Contact the Faith Forma on Office about the prepara on class. Marriage Prepara on - registra on and par cipa on prior to your wedding date is required. Prepara on with one of our priests should begin at least six months before your wedding. Call Rebekah Thompson in the parish office at 704.332.2901. Please send any requests for events and photography in The Green next to St. Peter to Cori Stephens at Charlo especialevents@wellsfargo.com. October 1, 2017 3
Education and Formation Jesuit Scholar Comes to St. Peter Sunday, October 29 th Noted Jesuit sacramental theologian Fr. John F. Baldovin, S.J. will present his topic Liturgical Prayer: What do we need today? in Biss Hall immediately following the 9:00 Mass. Fr. Baldovin is a professor of historical and liturgical theology at the Boston College School of Theology and Ministry and author of numerous books including Bread of Live, Cup of Salva on: Understanding the Mass. He will preside at our 9AM Mass in the church on Sunday, October 29. Oct. 4th at 8pm Men s Group Invites You to an engaging evening October 4 th. In Benedict 2nd Floor from 8:00pm-9:00pm We're all born with our own innate meaning of financial freedom but life's obstacles tend to dim our vision. Together we'll discuss how to light your torch and find your meaning of money. This is a rare opportunity to hear a leading Jesuit liturgical and sacramental scholar who teaches with clarity and spiritual depth. Let s warmly welcome Fr. Baldovin to St. Peter. Oct. 29 th. FAITH FORMATION Homeschool Book Pick Up Instruc ons Copy of the Homeschool Curriculum Calendar Handout in book. Take a book plus a family guide for correct grade (s). ONLY 7 th graders take Bible and Called to be Catholic (blue) Check off names for picked up books. Faith Formation Calendar dates to remember: October 8th, Confirma on Parent/Student Mee ng 10:15am-11:45am BNH2 4 October 15th, First Reconcilia on Mini-Retreat 10:15am-11:45am BNH Conference Room Learn more about a voca on in the Society of Jesus and how to listen to God's voice and discern what the Lord may be asking of you. Our priests are happy to talk with you or young men you may know discerning. Save the Date! St. Peter IGNATIAN SPIRITUALITY Saturday morning ADVENT RETREAT DECEMBER 2 9:00am 12 noon in Biss Hall h p://bit.ly/2xrzcxt
Stewardship Spotlight... Druid Hills Commissioning & Retreat Twenty-five parishioners who volunteer at Druid Hills Academy met on Saturday morning, Sept. 23, to contemplate and celebrate our ministry. The retreat, led by Fr. John Michalowski, SJ, was the first in the parish's seven years of partnership with Druid Hills. Parishioner & volunteer tutor Pat Adair, Druid Hills and Fr. John. We delved into the spiritual aspect of our volunteer ac vi es through prayer, readings, songs, contempla on, and conversa on with our fellow volunteers. We were honored to have as special guests Druid Hills Principal Dr. Raymond Barnes and Parent Advocate Carmela Head. Many thanks to Father John and to our dedicated volunteers! Suzanne Wi ebort, St Peter Chair Druid Hills Partnership Druid Hills Partnership Volunteers, staff and Fr. John on Sept. 23, 2017 Garden of Good & Eaten We hosted fans as the Panthers took on the Bills and this past Sunday when the New Orleans Saints came to town. So far our Garden of Eaten results have been very promising: over 1,200 hot dogs sold, along with 800 drinks, 300 bags of chips and 500 cookies during our first 2 weeks! Our fantas c kitchen team has cried over the slicing, dicing and sautéing of 50 lbs of onions, while cooking almost 8 lbs of chili for our customers to slather on the dogs. We have enjoyed excep onal volunteerism: it takes 30+ volunteers each game to help ensure our success. Several of our volunteers are veterans but we ve also been blessed with great support and call to ac on from other ministries the Men s Group, Young Adult Ministry and Faith Forma on, Thank you! We would love to have you volunteer to help and/or come by a er Mass and treat yourself, family and friends to a delicious treat that support St. Peter s and our community. Hopefully we ll see you soon! If you would like to volunteer please visit h p://bit.ly/2vkmdll or the parish website. WEEK OF PRAYER & ACTION OCTOBER 7-13. LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR. Ruth turned her dreams into reality thanks to DACA. What now? Ruth (not her real name) takes pleasure in doing simple things other parents may take for granted. One of the most notable is she can drive her kids to soccer prac ces, school and community service events without worrying about being stopped by law enforcement. But the joy and freedom Ruth experiences from taking her children to their ac vi es may be in jeopardy. Ruth came to the United States at age nine. Since she arrived, she always lived in fear of being separated from her family due to her legal status in this country. She was young when she made the U.S. her home and didn t understand all the legal challenges she would later face. Ruth says she was always forced to live in the shadows, not being able to fully socialize with other kids. She knew from a young age she could not do or enjoy the same ac vi es they did, including simple things like going on road trips with her family. Con nued on page 7 October 1, 2017 5
Parish and Community Fellowship SEEDS OF THE REFORMATION Tuesday Evenings 7:00 8:00 PM October 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2017 This year marks the 500th anniversary of the Reforma on. In this series, we will learn about the history and beliefs of some of the churches born as a result of this event as well as its effects on the Catholic Church. SPECIAL NOTE: St. Peter parishioner Dr. Peter Judge will speak on the Counter Reforma on October 17 th Are you a student or graduate of a Jesuit high school, college, university or JVC? Do you live in the Charlo e area and love all things Jesuit? Join us on Sunday, October 22 at the 5PM Mass as we celebrate Jesuit Friends and Alumni Sunday! Following Mass we will have a light recep on in Biss Hall. Come to network with each other and meet with our Jesuit priests at St. Peter! Sunday, October 22 Join us for 5:00 PM Mass, followed by a light recep on in Biss Hall St Peter Catholic Church www.stpeterscatholic.org The Jesuit Church in Charlo e s Center City. Please RSVP to Communica ons@stpeterscatholic.org October 3 The Lutheran Church Rev. Jeff Lingle, Epiphany Lutheran Church October 10 The Reformed Tradi on Rev. Jeff Bryan, Oakland Avenue Presbyterian Church October 17 The Anglican/Episcopal Church and the Counter Reforma on Dr. Peter Judge & Rev. Dale Hathaway, Winthrop Univ. October 24 The Methodist Church Rev. James Howell, Myers Park Methodist Church RESERVATIONS: No charge, but pre-registra on is appreciated at oratorycenter@gmail.com The Oratory: Center for Spirituality, Rock Hill, SC 803-327-2097 St. Peter Hiking Group October 7 th will hike to Doughton Park, part of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Moderate to difficult for about 10 mile distance, up and back. Meet in The Green parking garage at 8:15am, we will depart at 8:30am. Please contact Bob Crowley at stpetershiking@gmail.com. Traffic Alert: The Komen Charlotte Race for the Cure events return to Marshall Park on Saturday, October 7. The route for the races includes McDowell, Morehead, Tryon, Church and Third streets, finishing at Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. http://bit.ly/2v2utar Bulle n announcements must be submi ed on WEDNESDAYS, 10 days prior to the weekend's distribu on by 4 00 for the publisher's deadline. Please note earlier Holiday schedules. We ask you to complete a Communica ons Request Form on our website under the Informa on tab, then select the Communica on page. Thank you! 6 @StPeterCharNC Parish Website www.stpeterscatholic.org Subscribe to the parish enews! http //bit.ly/2bikq4s facebook.com/charlottestpeter/
Week of Prayer: Solidarity with Pope Francis Join in a Week of Prayer in Solidarity with Pope Francis's Interna onal Migra on Campaign October 7 to 13 Pope Francis is launching a global campaign to support migrants and refugees around the world. In collabora on with the annual celebra on of Respect Life Month in October, the bishops in the U.S. are asking Catholics around the country to help kick off the campaign by taking part in a week of prayer and ac on for migrants and refugees from October 7-13. More informa on at https://www.sharejourney.org/meet-yourneighbors/ and under Social Justice on our website. LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR Ruth turned her dreams into reality thanks to DACA. What now? (con nued from page 5) As an adult, Ruth s situa on got even worse. She was not able to con nue with her dream of going to college and becoming a prominent lawyer or working for law enforcement. In fact, she could not even obtain a simple job or drive, much less take trips with her kids or go to an emergency room without being asked for iden fica on. When former President Obama introduced DACA, Ruth says her life completely changed. DACA is the Deferred Ac on for Childhood Arrivals program. Over 780,000 youth have received protec on from the DACA program since its incep- on by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in 2012. DACA provides no legal status or government benefits, but does provide recipients with temporary employment authoriza on to work in the United States and receive a reprieve from deporta on. Because of DACA, Ruth was finally able to come out of the shadows and obtain her dream job. She works at a school and is proud to serve her community. With DACA, she could obtain a driver s license, buy a house, and take her oldest son on a road trip to visit colleges. Most recently, she could help him achieve his dream of being accepted to a four-year university. Ruth has gone back to school to further her educa on, and soon she will obtain a bachelor s degree in accoun ng. Ruth says she would not have been able to reach most of the achievements she has now if it wasn t for DACA. Her dreams con nue. She hopes to finish her bachelor s degree and help her daughter go to college by suppor ng her financially and emo onally. The Catholic response On September 5, the Administra on announced the DACA program will be terminated in the next six months. The future is uncertain for hundreds of thousands of people like Ruth who came to the United States as a child. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) denounces the decision to end DACA and strongly encourages Congress to find a legisla ve solu on. The cancella on of the DACA program is reprehensible. It causes unnecessary fear for DACA youth and their families. These youth entered the U.S. as minors and o en know America as their only home This decision is unacceptable and does not reflect who we are as Americans. As people of faith, we say to DACA youth regardless of your immigra on status, you are children of God and welcome in the Catholic Church. The Catholic Church supports you and will advocate for you. Jesuit Network Mobilizes in Defense of DACA and Dreamers Dream Act Bills - See our website s Social Jus ce page to take ac on and write Senators and Congress: Senate: Dream Act of 2017 ( S. 1615 ) House of Representa ves: Dream Act ( HR3440 ) October 1, 2017 7