August 30, 2015 Saint Peter Parish Cambridge, Massachusetts 1848 Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Welcome! No matter what your present status in the Catholic Church, No matter what your current family or marital situation, No matter what your current personal history, age, background, race, etc., 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 Cambridge, MA Weekly Schedule August 29th - September 6th Wednesday 2nd 7:00 p.m. AA (school cafeteria) Mass Intentions August 29th - September 6th Saturday 29th 8:00 a.m. Holy Souls 4:00 p.m. William O Connell Sunday 30th 9:00 a.m. Francis Bertucelli 11:30 a.m Bernice Reagan Wednesday 2nd 8:00 a.m. Philip Matthews & Frank Arseneault Thursday 3rd 8:00 a.m. Michael Folan Saturday 5th 8:00 a.m. William O Connell Sunday 6th 11:30 a.m. John & Mary Crusco Collections August 23, 2015 $3,113.00 Weekly Mail-ins $350.00 Monthly Mail-ins $545.00 Quarterly Mail-ins $350.00 Thank you for your generosity Sacramental Life in July Let us pray for and recognize those in our parish who have been baptized and those who were buried. Baptism Jazmine Carmen Cazeau In Memoriam Margaret (Peggy) Ormond Hayat Toutounghi Summer Office Hours Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Friday 9:00 a.m. - Noon 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! 2
August 30, 2015 Parish & School Directory Parish 617-547-4235 ª School 617-547-0101 Rev. Leonard O Malley, Pastor (ext. 43) lomalley@saintpetercambridge.org Anna Molettieri, Pastoral Associate (ext. 17) amolettieri@saintpetercambridge.org Deacon Tim O Donnell (617-897-1148) todonnell@saintpetercambridge.org Parish Manager (ext. 10) office@saintpetercambridge.org Mary Ann Savoie, Parish Secretary (ext. 12) msavoie@saintpetercambridge.org Timothy Harney, Finance & Operations Mgr (ext. 13) facilities@saintpetercambridge.org Doreen Gulledge, Music Director (ext. 18) dgulledge@saintpetercambridge.org Robert Flaherty, Director of Faith Formation (ext. 16) rflaherty@saintpetercambridge.org Cheryl DePasquale, 1st Penance/ 1st Eucharist Coordinator cdepasquale@saintpetercambridge.org Brian Delaney, Principal (ext. 25) principal@saint-peter-school.org Kimberlie Winter, Director of Advancement (ext. 30) dev@saint-peter-school.org Mark Smith, Director of Admissions (ext. 26) msmith@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 Rectory: 31 Buckingham Street 5:00 p.m. Rev. Jim Keenan, SJ Rev. Francis Alvarez, SJ Twenty-Second 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 SUMMER SCHEDULE May 31st - September 6th Vigil Saturday 4:00 p.m. Sunday 9:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. No 5:00 p.m. Mass Monday and Tuesday No Mass or Prayer Service Wednesday - Saturday 8:00 a.m. Mass Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 3:00-3:45 p.m. or by appointment Sacraments To schedule Baptism, Marriage, Anointing of the Sick, or for any question you may have, please visit our website or call the Parish Office. WE PRAY FOR Those who are having a difficult time in their lives; the imprisoned and the addicted; the hungry and the homeless; and for those who suffer abuse at the hands of another; for Valerie D Amore, Luca Palma Poth, Thomas Anderson and all families and caregivers; and for all 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 x12 or office@saintpetercambridge.org 3
St. Peter Parish Cambridge, MA From the Pastor s Desk If you have driven by the parish property recently you surely would have noticed all the contractor vehicles. These are not just for the work being done at the Observatory across the street, but for all the work being done in the Church, School and Convent. Work is being completed in the Tabernacle Chapel in the Church; in classrooms and the cafeteria in the school; and clean-up being done in the Convent building as we prepare to welcome new tenants (new company but still living accommodations for foreign students). Even with the frenzied activity, there is an excitement of another parish/school season getting underway. Please note that the Sunday, 5:00 p.m. Liturgy will resume on Sunday, September 13th. As we announced last Spring, we are happy that both Fr. Jim Keenan, SJ and Fr. Francis Alvarez, SJ are returning as presiders this year. Enjoy these waning days of Summer! Men s Spirituality Group Thursdays, September 10, 17, 24, and October 1 7-8:30 p.m. Parish Center A young man who doesn t cry is a savage, an old man who doesn t laugh is a fool. This male spirituality group is for any man, 18 or over, who wishes the abundance of life that Christ wants for us (John 10:10). The group is not for the faint of heart. It s a simple truth that we must face our darkness to enjoy new life. This will be a personal journey you will make with the support and company of other men. As a guide, the men will read Jesuit Fr. James Keenan s Moral Wisdom in between our weekly meetings. Please understand, however, that this is not a book group. Each man must bravely do the hard work of self-reflection and come willing to fully participate in the meetings. During the meetings, we will reflect on where we have been and where we are in our spiritual journey. The group will meet four times on Thursday nights from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Parish Center. In order to create an atmosphere of trust, participants must commit to the four meetings unless a known conflict is identified ahead of our first meeting. Please purchase the book before our meetings. You can purchase it online or in book stores (Amazon and Barnes and Noble, for example) in both paperback and Kindle editions. It is also available at some local libraries. Our meeting dates are September 10, 17, 24, and October 1. To enroll or for more information, please email Bede Bidlack at bbidlack@anselm.edu Friends of the Poor Walk St. Vincent de Paul Society Saturday, September 26, 1:00 p.m. The St. Vincent de Paul Society invites you to join us the afternoon of September 26 for our second Friends of the Poor Walk around Fresh Pond, or by supporting the walk financially. Our Parish Conference welcomes Parish and School support for this major annual event, which builds awareness and financial resources for our efforts on behalf of people in need. Please visit www.svdpusa.net/ walk/1185 for details on registering to walk with us or contributing to the walk, or contact the Parish Office at 617-547-4235 x12. Thank you. Pope Tweets @Pontifex Reading the Gospel each day helps us to overcome our selfishness and to follow Jesus our Teacher with dedication. August 21, 2015 A Christian who is too attached to riches has lost his way. August 25, 2015 4
August 30, 2015 Religious Education Grades K - 10 1st Eucharist, Reconciliation and Confirmation Register Now The primary place where children learn about and experience their faith is in their homes. Their primary educators are their parents and adult caretakers. Our education program is designed as a shared undertaking between children, parents, and the parish. We offer educational programs for grades K - 10 and to prepare children to receive the Sacraments of Eucharist, Reconciliation and Confirmation. Children traditionally receive Eucharist and Reconciliation in Grade 2 and Confirmation in Grade 10. We also prepare children beyond these ages. Grades K - 5 meet Sunday mornings from 10:15-11:15 a.m., beginning September 27th. Middle and high school students meet monthly on Sunday evenings from 6-7:15 p.m. To learn more about these programs and for registration materials and calendars, join us at CONNECT@STPETER S weekend, September 19th and 20th; call or email Bob Flaherty, Director of Faith Formation, at 617-547- 4235 x 16, rflaherty@saintpetercambridge.org or visit our web site www.saintpetercambridge.org (Faith Formation tab). Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary 34th Annual Lawn Party to Benefit Seminarians Wednesday, September 16, 6 p.m. Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary in Weston is hosting its Annual Lawn Party on Wednesday, September 16th, at 6:00 p.m. on its grounds at 558 South Avenue, Route 30, in Weston. This event is hosted by His Eminence, Seán Cardinal O Malley, OFM Cap. The evening will include a reception and dinner with music. The seminary prepares secondcareer candidates, men over the age of 30, for priesthood. For ticket information, please call the Development Office at 781-899-5500, or visit the website www.psjs.edu. You can make a difference and encourage the vocations of these men through your support of the Lawn Party. 5 Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time CONNECT@ST PETER S WEEKEND September 19th and 20th Come and See How You Can Participate Learn Grow in Faith Join us after each Mass the weekend of September 20th to reconnect with other parishioners and connect with new ones. It s an opportunity for everyone to connect their lives with the parish and the Lord. We will have displays of our many parish ministries and faith formation offerings and how you can participate. It s also the time to learn about and register children for our First Eucharist and Confirmation preparation programs and religious education. We always want to hear from you about your needs, desires, and suggestions. As our mission statement says, We are here to welcome and serve you. Middle and High School Admissions Fair September 13, Noon - 2:00 p.m., BC High Boston College High School will host a Middle School and High School Admissions Fair on September 13th, from noon to 2 p.m. on the BC High campus, located at 150 Morrissey Boulevard in Dorchester. Families will have the opportunity to meet middle and high school representatives from institutions throughout Massachusetts. More than 30 middle and high schools will be in attendance, including Catholic, independent, public, singlegender, co-ed, boarding, day, and large and small schools. Visit www.bchigh.edu/schoolfair to register. St. Peter Book Club Thursdays, October 1 and November 5 Parish Center, 7:00-8:30 p.m. The Book Club is a drop-in group that meets regularly to discuss fiction and non-fiction titles with a spiritual focus. Our next two dates and titles are: Gilead, by Marilynne Robinson Thursday, October 1, 7-8:30 p.m. Fly While You Still Have Wings: And Other Lessons My Resilient Mother Taught Me, by Joyce Rupp Thursday, November 5, 7-8:30 p.m. All are welcome! If you have any questions, please contact Anna Molettieri at 617-547-4235 x17 or amolettieri@saintpetercambridge.org.
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