Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 24, 2017

CLERGY ROSARY Rev. Fr. Otis W. Young, Jr., Pastor 6:05 a.m. in church - Tues.- Fri. Rev. Fr. Colm Cahill, Parochial Vicar 8:00 a.m. in church - Mon. - Sat. Deacon Clyde Ardoin 3:00 p.m. - Tues.—Divine Mercy Deacon Dennis F. Adams Chaplet and Rosary

Deacon Jack Jung 3:30 p.m. in church - Saturdays 7:15 a.m. in church - Sundays FUNERALS SCHEDULE OF MASSES

Arrangements may be made at the Rectory. Saturday Vigil……………….……..4:00 p.m.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Sunday…..8:00, 9:30 & 11:30 a.m., 5:00 p.m. PERPETUAL ADORATION CHAPEL Call Rectory in advance to register for Monday & Saturday………………..8:30 a.m. Ethel Ganucheau 985-630-9016 Tuesday - Friday………….6:30 & 8:30 a.m. seminar. Baptism-First Sunday of the month.

ST. VINCENT DEPAUL CONFERENCE SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Youth Mass 5:00 p.m. last Sunday of the month 985-773-0329 Please contact priest/deacon at least six to

eight months prior to the wedding. Holy Day of Obligation Mass schedule: see inside bulletin. SAINT PETER CATHOLIC SCHOOL SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION 130 E. Temperance St. Sunday 4:00– 4:50 p.m. ST. PETER PARISH WEBSITE: Covington, LA 70433 Monday – Saturday 8:00– 8:20 a.m. www.stpeterparish.com 985-892-1831 Saturday 3:00- 3:50 p.m. Michael Kraus, Principal 1st Saturdays 7:45-8:30 a.m. email: [email protected] and by appointment at the Rectory Rectory: 125 E. 19th Ave., Covington, LA 70433 - 985-892-2422 - Fax - 985-898-1998 . 2

ARCHDIOCESAN CLERGY Most Rev. Gregory M. Aymond, D.D. Archbishop of New Orleans...... 504-861-9521

Very Rev. Rodney P. Bourg, V.F.,- Dean...... 985-892-0642

RECTORY PERSONNEL…………...………...985-892-2422 Ruth Adams-Bookkeeper/Administrative Asst. ST. PETER PARISH MISSION STATEMENT Mary Frances-Bulletin Editor

Lorraine Sliman– Secretary We, the believers of St. Peter Parish, having our beginnings as the earliest Catholic Church of the PASTORAL ASSOCIATE Ruth Prats ...... …. . . 985-898-0346 Archdiocese of New Orleans on the Northshore, in response to God's call, come together: CONFIRMATION

Kim Wright...... …. . . . 985-893-2047  to love God and one another MARRIAGE & FAMILY LIFE  to worship as a faith community Katie Lee……………..…………………………985-892-9353  to be God's hands, heart and mind and MEDIA COORDINATOR  to provide for our community's spiritual and Jenny Schexnaydre. .………………………….985-892-2568 physical needs MUSIC MINISTRY In doing this, we glorify God and help realize His reign Br. Ken Boesch, FSC ...... ….. . . .985-966-1134 on earth. While rejoicing in the experience of our Mary Beth Russell ...... …. . . . 985-893-2535 pilgrimage, we must ever keep in mind our ultimate Anne Simpson ...... …. . . . .985-893-2535 destination through our faithful stewardship of time, YOUTH FAITH FORMATION talent and treasure. Called to be a prayerful and Penny Flores………………………………….985-893-2446 hospitable Catholic family of living faith, we welcome and invite all people to share in our unique gifts of the YOUTH MINISTRY Holy Spirit. Junior High: Rafael Flores...... …. . .985-892-8994 High School: Ashley Gervais ...... 985-892-8994 Lisa Perret ...... 985-892-8994 Young Adult: Evan Corneille. . ………...…...985-892-8994

SAINT PETER PARISH MINISTRY CENTER 128 E. Nineteenth Avenue, Covington, LA 70433

PARISH STEWARDSHIP REPORT: WEEKLY PARISH OFFERTORY

Amount in envelopes + electronic giving: $ 16,185.00 Amount in loose checks and cash: $ 1,151.37 Building & Maintenance Fund Allocation: $ 1,000.00 September 10: Offertory collection Total: $ 18,336.37

Amount in envelopes + electronic giving: $ 16,789.60 Amount in loose checks and cash: $ 1,921.67 Building & Maintenance Fund Allocation: $ 1,000.00 RCIC children’s stewardship offering: $ 6.00 September 17: Offertory collection Total: $ 19,717.27

Second Collection- September 10: Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund $ 22,042.13

Second Collection– September 17: Catholic Communications Campaign $ 2,521.63

AVERAGE REQUIRED PER WEEK JUST TO OPERATE: $ 22,500.00 ST. PETER PARISH WEEKLY OFFERTORY GOAL: $30,000 . 3

We welcome all newcomers to St. Peter Church and invite you to register as members of our parish family. Please complete a “Parishioner Card” located in back of church and drop it in the collection basket. A member of St. Peter Church will contact you to assist you with registration. TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT NEWS

Current Parish Events p 5-9 Confirmation Prep I & Prep II p 9 Youth Ministry p 10 ConnectNow Online Giving p 5 Stewardship p 11 RCIA & RCIC Information p 9 St. Peter School p 12 Rosary Leaders Needed p 8 In the Archdiocese p 12-13 St. Peter Parish Mission p 6 Young Adults p 10

Liturgical Schedule Oct. 1 4 p.m. 8 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 5 p.m. Priest Fr. Otis Fr. Otis Fr. Colm Fr. Otis Fr. Colm Dcn. Dennis Dcn. Dennis Dcn. Jack Dcn. Jack

Choir Cantor Cantor Choir Choir Cantor

Lectors Team 4 Team 8 Team 9 Team 13 Team 18

EMHC Team 2 Team 3 Team 6 Team 8 Team 10 Altar Servers Team 1 Team 3 Team 6 Team 10 Team 5

SICK RELATIVES & FRIENDS - Please remember in your prayers our parish sick relatives and friends and their families: Ruth T. Ates, Cookie Baxter, Cecile Boesen, Sunny Bologna, Perry Skip Booth, Melanie Broadbridge, Tom Brammer, Fr. Ronnie Calkins, Fr. Joseph Cazenavette, Kathy Ceravolo, Gina Cherry, Andy Chisholm, Lucie Comenge, Jeannine Couvillion, Christopher Davis, Barbara Delatte, Kayla Derocher, Louis R. Desselle, Renee Doucet, Rosemarie Entringer, Jimmy Faherty, Heidi Falgost, Maggie Fallen, Baby Asher Farmer, Rita Clare Faust & Children, Bill Ferrer, Don Ferrera, Kithy Filopoulos, Ken Fleming, Cathy Fogle, Catherine Forrest, Donna Gardner, Kayman Gassen, John & Cathy Graves, Hayze Hart, Jeanne Hebert, Kathleen Hebert, Deacon Charles Heine, John Heine, Karen Henshaw, Victoria Howes, Willie Hutchison, Eva Jenkins, Winnie Jordan, Jane Jung, Virgie Kraus, Dorian Land, Tricia Little & fly., Carolyn Lynch, Gilda Maestri, Margaret Majors, Julio Malia, Rhonda Marcotte, Deborah Marshall, Dewey Matranga, Tommy Mattern, Tom & Cheryl McCain, McDonald Family, McElroy Family, Brenda Metcalf, Dennis Mischler, Hodgson & Betty Modinger, Bernice Montagne, Rebecca Montreuil, Jinx P. Munster, Josiah Naquin, Michael Norman, Harry Nunez, Ruth O’Neil, Winnie Orr, The Patecek Family, Lucille Perret, Rosalie Pizzitola, Shaylie Poche, Jim & Connie Porche’, Raoul & Patricia Potier, Bob Reed, Bobby Riley, Joel Rivera, Carol & Bryant Roy, Jerri Russell, Baby Andrew Ryan, Tina Ryan, Marisa Saborio, Cheri Santora, Willo & Dolores Schech, Annie Shankles, Benjamin Shaw, Baby Elizabeth Smith, Cindy Smith, Lauren Smith, Mary Elizabeth Smith, Lou Stafford, Gary St. Cyr, Connie Stephens, Tom & Kathy Stubbs, Tracy Swanner, Ana Tolentino, Joseph Tolentino, Mary L. Troxclair, Warren Troxclair, Eileen Uliczni, Frances Vance, Carolyn Van Zant, Betty Vermillion, Nikko Verret, Cliff Yawn

SERVIAM - The following Family Members of St. Peter Parishioners have been called to “Active Duty.” Please remember them in your prayers: Andrew Barksdale, Chip Barrere, Joseph Baudier, Staff Sgt. Bryan S. Bonano, Josh Boudreaux, Jose Daniel Chacon, Peter Chatry, Peyton Eustis, Jared Fangue, Scott Gerard Favre, Barry Frederick, Christian Griffiths, Brett Krysan, James Thomas Lee, III, Jacob Lindley, Max Morse, Adam Ritchey, Charles Talley

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MONDAY, September 25 PRAY THE ROSARY Weekday In church: 8:30 a.m. Jeanne Salter 6:05 a.m. Tuesday through Friday 8:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday TUESDAY, September 26 3:00 p.m. Tuesdays, preceded by the Sts. Cosmas & Damian Divine Mercy Chaplet 6:30 a.m. Natalie Tiziani (L) 3:30 p.m. preceding the Saturday Vigil Mass 8:30 a.m. Etta Strain 7:15 a.m. Sunday WEDNESDAY, September 27 St. Vincent de Paul 6:30 a.m. Rita Fitzpatrick 8:30 a.m. Ronald Case Rosary for Fr. Otis & Fr. Colm

THURSDAY, September 28 Sept. 25: Ruth Accardo Sts. Wenceslaus & Lawrence Ruiz and Companions Sept. 26: D. Mischler/E. & L. Guidry 6:30 a.m. Fr. Francis Sander, OSB Sept. 27: Margaret Early 8:30 a.m. Gregory S. Heinz Sept. 28: A. Tolentino/M. & R. Bates

FRIDAY, September 29 Sept. 29: Steve & Lynda Canone Sts. Michael, Gabriel & Raphael Sept. 30: Ruth Accardo 6:30 a.m. Diane Crespo Oct. 1: Dennis Mischler 8:30 a.m. Archbishop Philip Hannan

SATURDAY, September 30 St. Jerome Rosary for the Holy Souls in Purgatory

8:30 a.m. Briceton Budwine (L-bd) Sept. 25: Ruth Accardo 4:00 p.m. Robert Romagusa, Sr., Jimmy Iiams, R.N. Salter, Jr, Sept. 26: Virginia Provosty Lynne Salter, Eugene F. Schoen, Frank Anglada, Jim & Lee Sept. 27: Shawn Bacas Womack, Philip & Josephine Culotta, Ed & Lee Graves, George Sept. 28: A. Tolentino/S. Hollingsworth Lee (L), L.C., Clifford Brown, Anne Frantz, Eddie Rudiger (L), Sept. 29: Margaret Early Emily Ruli (L), Cathleen Sanborn (L), Therese Seghers (L), Oliver Sept. 30: Sandy Wall Sibley (L), Paul & Laura Meaux (L), George Maalouf, Denis & Oct. 1: K. Barre’ Jenny Schexnaydre (L), Joan & Paul Dittman (L), Dianne Montgomery (L), Robert Schulz, Ian Malleck, Amy Goff, Fr. Bill McGough (L), Dewey Matranga (L)

SUNDAY, October 1 The Sanctuary Light Burns Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 a.m. John Bayham, Jr., Beth Marley Lanson (L), In Memory of Raymond B. Maestri, Graham Jordan, Trey Lee (L), Donald Pechon, Earl Pechon, Joshua Kent, Charmaine Cantrelle, Deceased Diocesan Priests Hershel & Janice Gould, Fr. Bill McGough (L), Jamesine Guyant, Daniel Vliet, Joseph Griever, Marisa Saborio, Joe Mariano (L), Brenda Ortiz (L), The Beattie Family (L), Lana Palermo (L), Kenny Pober, Audry Kennedy, Fred Drinkwater (L), Deacon The Adoration Chapel Skip Graffagnini, Fr. Otis Young (L), Jeff Dillard, The Cullen Sanctuary Lamps Burn Family (L), David & Kate Dawson (L) 9:30 a.m. St. Peter Parishioners In Thanksgiving for 11:30 a.m. LCpl. Justin McLeese 5:00 p.m. Ronald Gitz Pope Francis

Sacrament of Reconciliation Sunday: 4:00 to 4:50 p.m. Monday thru Saturday: 8:00 to 8:20 a.m. Poor Box Envelopes can be found in a holder on Saturday: 3:00 to 3:50 p.m. the wall in back of church. Please place donations in the First Saturday: 7:45 to 8:30 a.m. collection basket or drop off at the rectory. Thank you. or by appointment at the rectory.

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Current Parish Events

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Current Parish Events

St. Peter Parish Mission: “Living as a Beloved Child of God”

Monday, October 16 –Wednesday, October 18, 2017 ♦ 7-8 p.m. We welcome Fr. Joe Palermo, Archdiocesan Priest for New Orleans

Fr. Joe Palermo is a lifelong New Orleanian who practiced law for twelve years before answering God’s call to priesthood. He has a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of New Orleans, a Juris Doctorate from Louisiana State University, and a Masters of Divinity from Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans. He is a certified Spiritual Director through the Archdiocesan Spirituality Center.

Fr. Joe was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of New Orleans in 1994. He has served the church in several parishes and diocesan administrative positions and as Chaplain for the St. Thomas More Catholic Lawyers Association, Engaged Encounter, Catholic Men’s Fellowship and Rachel’s Vineyard.

Since 2007, Fr. Joe’s primary ministry has been as Director of Spiritual Formation and Spiritual Director for the seminarians at Notre Dame Seminary. He regularly leads retreats, missions and days of prayer.

Please mark your calendar for this special event. Truly it will be a time of grace and spiritual growth for all!

All Are Invited to the

St. Peter Parish † Family THE KEY TO A Reunion & Picnic OULFUL MARRIAGE IS 2017 Sunday, October 8th ##SPPDATENIGHTSPPDATENIGHT Following 11:30 a.m. Mass TH 5PM, OCTOBER 19 At the St. Peter School Playfield

Come join in the Fun!! ROCKIN THE RAILS MEET UNDER THE DOWNTOWN Games for all ages COVINGTON TRAILHEAD CLOCK Music Fellowship WEAR YOUR FAVORITE Face painting MARDI GRAS BEADS/GEAR Burgers, Hotdogs, Snowballs, and More!

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Current Parish Events

Wedding Banns SCRIPTURE READINGS Sept. 25th-Oct. 1st

are announced between: Monday Ezr 1:1-6/Lk 8:16-18 Bruce Cleland Tuesday Ezr 6:7-8, 12b, 14-20/Lk 8:19-21 Wednesday Ezr 9:5-9/Lk 9:1-6 & Thursday Hg 1:1-8/Lk 9:7-9 Abby Kohn Friday Dn 7:9-10, 13-14/Jn 1:47-51 Saturday Zec 2:5-9, 14-15a/Lk 9:43b-45 Sunday Ez 18:25-28/Phil 2:1-11/Mt 21:28-32

The Vocation Committee of St. Peter Parish is inviting all women of the parish to commit to offer the graces of Dear Parishioners, their Eucharist on every first Sunday of each month. All women are invited to Several of you noticed that the ads in our Septem- th embrace a life of spiritual motherhood by ber 10 bulletin were incorrect. As Hurricane praying for an increase in religious Irma headed toward the bulletin production facil- vocations and by making a commitment to ity in Florida, the ads for another parish were intercede both prayerfully and through mortifications for the mistakenly attached to our bulletin. holiness of existing vocations. Next Sunday, October 1st, is the first Sunday of the month. May all women of the The loyalty of our St. Peter Parish advertisers is parish prayerfully consider this offering of graces. greatly appreciated. Through their generosity we are able to produce our weekly bulletin, keeping you all informed. J.S. Paluch Company, our bul- letin publisher, apologizes for the mistake and will compensate all advertisers accordingly.

TMIY is an interactive men’s program focused on the Thank you development of men in the modern world. TMIY meets every Thursday, from 5:45 - 7:15 a.m. in St Mary’s Hall. This fall semester is 13 consecutive weeks, currently through November 16th. A light breakfast is served.

Thursday, September 28th Session 6: Moral Formation Liturgy of the Word for Children  Freedom and Moral Formation Offered for 3 - 6 year old children  The Foundation of Love During the 9:30 a.m. Mass  Stress and the Hidden Heart of the Father  The Need for Self-Mastery The Children’s Liturgy provides children with a  The Thirst of Christ time and place to “soak in” the gospel message on  The Gift of the Eucharist a level that they can understand. Children will be  The Witness and Impact of a Christian Father led to St. Mary’s Hall for catechesis after the

We Welcome Newcomers!! Opening Greeting and will return to church im- Come join us again even if you have slipped mediately following the Prayers of the Faithful. No registration is required. away from past semesters. See what God may be calling you to now. Fall Dates: th st th nd For more information please call: Sept 24 October 1 , 8 , 22 th th th th Brian Cochran 985.705.3594 November 5 , 12 , 26 December 17

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Current Parish Events

Would you like to Honor The St. Peter Parish our Blessed Mother? Homebound Prayer Warrior

Volunteers are needed to lead Ministry parishioners in praying the Rosary The Homebound Prayer Warriors are before the 4 p.m. Saturday Vigil committed to praying a daily Hail Mary Mass. At 3:30 p.m. the Rosary is led from the for specific monthly parish intentions. pulpit. All that is needed is a willingness to help This ministry strives to remind others by and a desire to pray the Rosary for Our Lady. example of the Scripture verse in 1 John Those interested, please call the Parish Rectory at 5:14: “And we have this confidence in 985.892.2422. him, that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.”

The following is the prayer BAPTISMAL PREPARATION intention for the month of October St. Peter Baptismal Preparation for infants

consists of one mandatory session, that par-

ents and godparents are required to attend. For the Dignity of Life

Parents are encouraged to call the rectory, 985.892.2422, three months before the expected birth date to register for class. Thanks to all our homebound for the gift of their prayer for our parish community. The next seminar is Wednesday, October 4th, from 6:00—7:15 p.m. in the Upper Room, 318 S. Jefferson Please continue to keep all those who are Ave. The Rite of Baptism will be scheduled after the homebound in your prayers. class has been attended and all documents are submitted.

Hurricane Tracker App:

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Monitor conditions in your area or throughout the storm track, prepare your family and home, find help and let others know you are safe even if the power is out – a must have for anyone who lives in an area where a hurricane may strike or has loved ones who do. To download: text 'GETCANE' to 90999 or search 'Red Cross Hurricane’ in the Apple App Store or Google Play. Features: • One touch “I’m safe” messaging that allows users to broadcast reassurance to family and friends via social media outlets that they are out of harm’s way • Location-based NOAA weather alerts for the United States and its territories users can share on social networks • Remote monitoring of personalized weather alerts where family and friends reside • Locations of open Red Cross shelters • Simple steps and checklists people can use to create a family emergency plan • Preloaded content that gives users instant access to critical action steps even without mobile connectivity • Toolkit with flashlight, strobe light and audible alarm • Badges users can earn through interactive quizzes and share on social networks

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Current Parish Events RCIA has began but it is NOT too late to register. Come join us!

The RCIA is for: 1. Adults interested in preparing for Baptism 2. Adults who are baptized in a Christian faith and interested in becoming Catholic 3. Adult Catholics in need of First Holy Communion and/or Confirmation

You will be guided every step of the way. To register, please contact Ruth Prats at [email protected] or call 985.898.0346.

RCIC has begun but it is NOT too late to register. Come join us!

Who is the RCIC for? This ministry is for children (7-17 years old) who are not baptized or baptized in another Christian faith preparing to become Catholic.

It is also for baptized Catholic children (7-17 years old) in need of First Communion and who are at least two years behind in catechetical instruction.

To register, please contact Ruth Prats at [email protected] or 985.898.0346

Adult preparation for First Holy Communion or Confirmation has begun but it is NOT too late to register Come join us!

To register, please contact Ruth Prats at [email protected] or 985.898.0346

Confirmation Calendar—Prep I & Prep II 2017-2018 September Sun. 24th 5:00 p.m. Mass Opening Mass for Prep I & Prep II (Church) 6:30-7:30 p.m. Prep I & II opening pizza party & class (Youth House)

October Sun. 1st 6:30-7:30 p.m. Prep I & Prep II (St. Mary’s Hall)

Sun. 15th 6:30– 7:30 p.m. Prep I & Prep II (St. Mary’s Hall)

Sun. 22nd 6:30– 7:30 p.m. Prep I & Prep II (St. Mary’s Hall) Sun. 29th 6:30– 7:30 p.m. Prep I & Prep II (St. Mary’s Hall) . 10

Youth Events

R.O.C.K. Taking On Radical St. Peter Catholic Church Christian Holiness Middle School & St. Peter’s High School Youth Group Junior High Youth Ministry [email protected] High School Youth Events for grades 8-12 Check out the ROCK website at www.stpeterparish.com (and at least 13 yrs. old by Sept. 30, 2017) under the “Formation/Youth” section. 985.892.8994 Youth House is located at 402 S. Jefferson Ave. For more information: Ashley Gervais or Lisa Perret -985.892.8994 E-mail us at [email protected] Coordinator: Rafael Flores

September September Sun. 24th Youth Mass 5 p.m./Confessions @ 4 p.m. Sun. 24th Youth Mass- 5 p.m.: Confession begin at 4 p.m.

Tues. 26th Torch Adores/YDisciple 3:30-6:15 p.m. October

TORCH Registration for new members is currently in progress. Fri. 13th ROCK Night: St. Mary's Hall 7-9 p.m. Please check St. Peter’s website Fri. 27th ROCK Climbers Bible Study: Youth House 7-8 p.m. https://stpeterparish.com/high-school-youth-torch-1 Sun. 29th Youth Mass- 5 p.m.: Confession begin at 4 p.m. For registration, medical, and image release forms to join us this 2017-2018 year. “And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this ROCK I will build my church, and the powers of death shall not prevail “You are the light of the world. A city set on a mountain against it.” – Matthew 16:18 cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and then put it under a bushel basket, it is set on a lamp stand, where it gives light to all in the house. Just so, your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glo- rify your heavenly Father” -Matthew 5:14-16 Listening Sessions for Young Adults

Calling All Young Adults! Join us for a facilitated Attention: Jr. High & High School Students discussion between young adults and the staff of the Archdiocesan youth and young adult ministry office The 32nd Archdiocesan youth conference, World as we dive deeper into what is considered important to Youth Day New Orleans, will be Sunday, October you as a Catholic young adult. Our ultimate goal is 22nd, at the Morial Convention Center. The theme that these conversations will help us help your par- is "Priceless", and the day features many dynamic ishes better serve and meet the needs of Catholic speakers, including Dr. Ansel Augustine, work- young adults today. September 27th at 7 p.m., North- shops, 2000 teens, praise & worship, Mass with Shore Pastoral Center, 4465 Hwy 190 E. Service Archbishop Aymond, a procession and more! There Road, Covington, 70433 is a track for grades 6-7 and a track for grades 8-12. To register, pick up a flier in the back of church or contact [email protected] by October 3rd. We hope to have our parish/school well represented.

Don’t miss out! St. Peter— Young Adult Ministry [email protected] Welcome to Virtues In Action! The way to Christ!

“Do Not Be Content to Live a Mediocre Christian New Members are Always Welcome! Coordinator: Evan Corneille: 985.892.8994 Life: Walk With Determination Along the Path of Web: www.stpeterparish.com Holiness” ~Pope Francis Find us on Facebook!

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Stewardship ....Our Way of Life at St. Peter Parish ONE GOD + ONE CHURCH + ONE FAMILY

Garden Ministry INVITATION FROM Be part of the St. Peter Parish JESUS GARDEN TEAM to help beautify You are invited to spend our grounds. It is a great way to serve as a family. Interested: Please contact Chris an hour with Jesus in the Adoration Chapel. Stellingworth at [email protected] Committed adorers & Prayer Partners needed:

Sunday: Noon-1 p.m. 10-11 a.m. A Stewardship Moment Monday: Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Tuesday: 1-2 p.m. September 24th Thursday: 9-10 a.m., & 10-11 a.m. From an early age, we tend to distort the concept of Saturday: 1 -2 p.m., & 2 –3 p.m. “fairness”: “I am good. I deserve good things. I am If you are able to commit to one of these weekly not receiving good things. Something must be wrong. hours with Jesus, please complete this form and Who’s going to fix it?” We also know the age-old ex- drop it in the offertory collection basket at Mass or pression: “Who ever said life was fair?” Jesus knew bring it to the rectory. this expression when he offered his parable in today’s …………….cut here…………..……cut here……………….. Gospel reading. Christian stewards acknowledge, with humility, that they receive good things from the Name:______Lord in abundance; even if these gifts are not the ones Adoration Hour Selected:______they think they need when they need them. Consider Phone #:______which servants you identify with most in the Gospel reading, the ones who demand “fairness”, or that final Email Address: ______

servant who, seemingly, deserves the least. Any questions, please call the rectory at 985.892.2422 or contact Ethel Ganucheau, Eucha- ristic Adoration Chapel Coordinator, at [email protected] Thank you!! The second collection next weekend, September 30th & October 1st, is for our Maintenance and Building Fund. Money collected will be used to fund various repair projects in our Twenty-Fifth Sunday parish. Thank you ! in Ordinary Time September 24th:

On September 27th, the Church cele- brates the feast of St. Vincent de Paul, Thank you for your generosity to last who knew that “God had sent him to bring good news week’s collection for the Catholic to the poor.” Together with your gifts, the members Communication Campaign (CCC). Your support will help connect millions of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul continue his of people with Christ and spread the work and mission in our parish. This month, through gospel message. If you missed the your gifts, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul was collection, it’s not too late to give! Visit able to “bring good news to the poor” by assisting www.usccb.org/nationalcollections, and click on the several families, with their various needs. Thank “How to Give” link on the left. You!

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From the St. Peter Catholic School weekly newsletter: September 13, 2017

St. Peter Families,

It was great seeing so many of you at our Parents’ Club meeting last night, especially so many of our new families! We shared about our upcoming events and volunteer opportu- nities. Your time and volunteerism through our clubs and committees help create such an exceptional faith and family community. We also shared about our after-school math lab and implementation of our digital stew- ardship curriculum, as well as our athletics’ philosophy and crisis plan procedures.

We are a busy school, but we are a great school. We are thankful for our students, families, teachers, staff, and priests. This Sun- day at the 11:30am Mass, Father Otis will be blessing teachers and staff in Catholic education and formation. We ask for your prayers and support. We are in the partnership of forming our children into disciples together. Thank you for entrusting them to us.

God alone,

Michael Kraus

In the Archdiocese Mass of the Roses Sunday, October 1st, 9:30 a.m. Public Square Rosary Crusade

In honor of St. Therese of Lisieux, Saturday, October 14th “The Little Flower”

Holy Mass will be celebrated by Join together to Fr. Jorge Cabrera, OCD Pray the Holy Rosary After Mass: distribution of blessed roses Refreshments following Mass The St. Tammany Parish Courthouse 8:15 a.m. Shuttle service to off-site parking 701 N. Columbia St. 10 a.m.

9:00 a.m. Flute prelude

Discalced Carmelite Monastery, For more information please contact Yvonne Najolia at 73530 River Road, Covington, LA 70435 985.892.4031 or Charles Furlan, Sr. at 985.335.0480. For information: www.covingtoncarmel.org

Annual St. Vincent de Paul Friends of the Poor© Walk/Run

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is hosting the 10th annual Friends of the Poor® Walk/Run on Saturday, Sep- tember 30th. The Walk will be at the New Orleans City Park Reunion Shelter and Festival Grounds (Wisner Blvd. @ Friedrichs Ave.) Pledged donations directly benefit the local SVdP Councils and Conferences serving the work- ing poor and needy of the Greater Metropolitan New Orleans area. Onsite Registration/Check-In begins at 9:00 a.m. Online pre-registration may be completed at www.FOPWalk.org and selecting Louisiana-City Park Reunion Shelter & Festival Grounds. For more information, please contact: Sandra Norman : [email protected] or 504.831.8809 or Conner Ellis –504.382.2721; [email protected] .

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CHURCH NAME & ADDRESS: St. Peter Catholic Church 125 E. Nineteenth Avenue Covington, LA 70433

CHURCH PHONE: 985-892-2422

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