Weekly Bulletin - St. Peter Claver Catholic Church

St. Peter Claver Church
ESTABLISED in 1920
LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST SCHEDULE
Saturday Evening: 4:00 p.m.
Sundays: 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m.
Holy Days: See Liturgy of the Eucharist schedule inside
Weekdays: See Liturgy of the Eucharist schedule inside
SACRAMENT OF PENANCE
2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. on Saturday
or anytime by appointment.
1923 St. Philip Street
New Orleans, LA 70116
Office (504) 822-8059
Fax (504) 822-9251
School (504) 822-8191
Credit Union (504) 988-1182
Misaada Center (504( 827-0707
PASTORAL STAFF
Rev. J. Asare-Dankwah
Pastor
BAPTISM
Appointment with the priest or
deacon for preparation is necessary.
Call during pregnancy or as soon as
possible after the child is born.
Mr. André Aguillard, Sr.
Plant Manager
Mrs. Alena Boucree
Director of Religious Education
Mr. Devin Boucree
Youth Ministry
MARRIAGE
Contact the priest at least six (6)
months in advance.
Mrs. Vanessa Chavis
School Principal
FUNERAL
Contact the parish office before
making arrangements with a
funeral home.
Mrs. Veronica Downs-Dorsey
Director of Music
Rev. Mr. Lawrence Houston
Deacon
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS
Monday–Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Mrs. Linda Hunter
Receptionist
Mr. Oliver Mahone
Business Manager
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Grades K-8 – Saturday from
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Meet in the parish school.
Mrs. Edith B. Reed
Executive Secretary
Mrs. Henri Reed
Director of Family Life & Liturgy
WEBSITE
www.stpeterclaverneworleans.org
Rev. Mr. Allen Stevens
Pastoral Assistant
NEW PARISHIONERS:
WELCOME TO OUR PARISH COMMUNITY!
We ask that you please call the office to register in the parish.
MISSION STATEMENT
St. Peter Claver Catholic Church is a vibrant, spirit-filled, evangelizing community that is grounded in
the Eucharist and celebrates the culture and traditions of our African-American heritage.
Strengthened by our belief in Jesus Christ and trusting in God’s Word, we transform our community through
acts of justice by caring for the spiritual and physical needs of His people.
Feast Of The Baptism of the Lord
January 11, 2015
Scripture Insights
OUR FAMILY PRAYER
When John the Baptist invites his fellow Jews to
be immersed in the River Jordan he is employing
a strategy used by the prophets Jeremiah and Ezekiel– a prophetic symbolic action. He invites
them to acknowledge their ins by reenacting their
origins as a chosen people. Just as their Israelite
ancestors completed their exodus out of Egypt by
passing through the waters of the Rad, Sea, so
that are invited to renew their commitment to live
the life of the Torah by getting immersed in those
same waters. Jesus chooses this time tot enter his
public work by joining the crowd. To
acknowledge his sins? No. This is the one who
is “like us in all ways but sin.” Jesus participates
in the immersion ritual to be in solidarity with the
rest of his people, another way of living out the
mystery of the Incarnation. For people who knew
their Scriptures, John's brief statement says all
that is needed. To say that Jesus will baptize
them with the Holy Spirit is a clear reference to
several prophetic passages, especially Ezekiel
36:25-27: “I will sprinkle clean water upon you
… and from all your idols I will cleanse you. I
will give you a new heart and place a new spirit
within you, taking from your bodies your stony
hearts and giving you natural hearts. I will put
my spirit within you.” Every detail of Mark’s
account echoes the Old Testament. The “tearing”
of the sky recalls Isaiah 63:19 suggesting that this
public debut of Jesus us the answer to Isaiah’s
prayer (addressed to God as "Father” in 63:16)
that God “rend the heavens and come down” and
again send his Spirit (Isaiah 63:1-14) to lead
them. As with so many other details of Mark's’
story, the key to understanding the Father’s
words to his son, “With you I am well pleased,”
is found in the prophets. In Isaiah 42:1-17, God
uses similar words to introduce his servant, who
will “bring forth justice to the nations.”
♦ How does Jesus's immersion introduce the
rest of Mark’s gospel account?
♦ How does the Father’s statement to his son
point to Jesus's mission?
♦ How does Mark’s account of Jesus’s (Jewish)
immersion illuminate or Christian baptismal
vocation?
Loving and faithful God, through the years the
people of our archdiocese have appreciated the
prayers and love of Our Lady of Prompt Succor
in times or war, disaster, epidemic and illness.
We come to you, Father, with Mary our
Mother, and ask you to help us in the battle of
today against violence, murder and racism.
We implore you to give us your wisdom that we
may build a community founded on the values of
Jesus, which gives respect to the life and
dignity of all people.
Bless parents that they may form their children in
faith. Bless and protect our youth that they may
be peacemakers of our time. Give consolation to
those who have lost loved ones through violence.
Hear our prayer and give us the perseverance to
be a voice for life and human dignity in our community.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Our Lady of prompt Succor, hasten to help us.
Mother Henriette Delille, pray for us that we
may be a Holy family.
We welcome all newcomers
to St. Peter Claver Church.
Please fill out the “Welcome
Card” as the Ministers of
Hospitality gives you and drop it in the collection
basket. A member of St. Peter Claver Church will
contact you with registration. “Thank You”!
Our Stewardship for Sunday, January 4, 2015
was $19,06754. $18,827.00 is NEEDED to balance the budget weekly. Second
Collection Maintenance Fund: $626.46.
Thanks for your generosity.
St. Peter Claver Homebound and
Sick Parishioners
MLK—DAY ON,
NOT OFF—
A DAY OF SERVICE TO HONOR
DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.
A volunteering in our community sponsored by
various offices of the Archdiocesan of New
Orleans. The MLK-DAY ON, NOT OFF.
St. Peter Claver Church is forming a group of
high school youth and adults to volunteer. Join
our youth and give back to our community in
service. You may sign up in the back of church
or call the Parish Office on Monday, January
12th, 822-8059, leaving your name, contact
number and T-shirt size. More details of the day
will be provided. A prayer service at Jesuit high
School led by Archbishop Gregory Aymond.
Please pray for the following parishioners who
are homebound or ill: Ryan Robinson, Jr.,
Edith Henry, Darrell Esteen, Gwendolyn Rocque,
Verna Mae Martin, Joycelyn Johnson, John Henry, Shawn Curry, Stanley & Beatrice Grant, Myra Harrell, Merline Hinkson, Mildred Blackwell,
Francisco Richard, Marion LeBlanc, Aaron LaCabe, Florence Smith, Bernice Stein, John John,
Diane Williams, Gwendolyn Wiltz, Lois Reimonenq, Joyce Evans, Sheryl Bennett, Javette and
Michael Garner, John and Claire Bidol, Connie
Sykes, Angie Lawrence, Gerald Martin, Levorah
Jessie, L’Issa Gates, Demetria Bernard, Gladys
Shief, Monique Rouege, Rosemary Alexander,
Patricia Johnson and Elenore Duplessis .
Visit St. Ann’s Shrine
(2100 Block of Ursulines Ave.)
Open
Remembering
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday,
Thursday, January 15, 2015
Dr. Martin Luther King’s Birthday Holiday will
be celebrated on
Monday, January 19, 2015
SANCTUARY LIGHT
Tuesdays & Saturdays
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
FATIMA ROSARY
Monday, January 12, 2015
5:30 p.m. St. Ann Apartments
in the Chapel
Will burn in memory for:
Ms. Melissa Anne Moore
Requested by: The Family
SOCIAL MINISTRY/FOOD PANTRY
We “thank you” so much (for this
past year, 2014) for all the food
items that we have received as we
continue to feed our brothers and
sisters in the community. May
God continue to bless each of you and
your families.
Hosted by: The Residents of St. Ann Apts.
PRAYER FOR THOUGHT
You are my BELOVED SON
with you I am well pleased. I
have set you as a Light for the
Nations; JESUS baptizes us
in the HOLY SPIRIT; One faith, one baptism,
one LORD; This is my beloved Son!
ST. PETER CLAVER CHURCH
STAR PROJECT 2015
St. Peter Claver Catholic Church
Health & Wellness Ministry
Presents—Star Project, 2015
A Scripture based holistic approach to better
Health.
If you can make a two (2) hour a week commitment for 13 weeks to better manage your high
Blood Pressure, diabetes, Heart Disease and control your weight. The Health & Wellness Ministry is looking for you!!! Join us every Wednesday, at 6:00 p.m. in the Ujima Center.
Please call the Parish Office for more
Information, 822-8059.
Scripture Readings for:
January 12-18, 2015
Monday –1/12/2015
Tuesday-1/13/15
Wednesday-1/14/15
Thursday –1/15/15
Friday-1/16/15
Saturday-1/17/15
Sunday-1/18/15
Hebrews 1:1-6
Mark 1:14-20
Hebrews 2:5-12
Mark 1:21-28
Hebrews 2:14-18
Mark 1:29-39
Hebrews 3:7-14
Mark 1:40-45
Hebrews 4:1-5, 11
Mark 2:1-12
Hebrews 4:12-16
Mark 2:13-17
1 Samuel 3:3b-10, 19
1 Corinthians 6:13c-15a,
17-20
John 1:35-42
SANCTUARY FLOWERS..
In Memory of
Mr. Edward Leon
Requested by: Ms. Vanessa Leon
NEW ORLEANS, LA
January 11-17, 2015
Sunday, January 11, 2015
7:30 a.m.
Ms. Melissa Anne Moore
Mr. Edward Leon
Mr. David McCampbell
9:00 a.m.
Ms. Adrienne Jolly
Ms. Savannah Butler
Ms. Marguerite Batiste Lee
Mr. Edward Leon
Ms. Deanna Marie Jefferson
Mr. Alfred Page
11:30 a.m.
Ms. Adrienne Jolly
Mr. James Davis
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
7:30 a.m.
Mass-Rectory
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
8:30 a.m.
School Mass—Church
Thursday, January 15, 2015
7:30 a.m.
Mass-Rectory
Friday, January 16, 2015
8:30 a.m.
St. Ann’s Chapel
Saturday, January 17, 2015
4:00 p.m.
Mr. Simon Dave, Jr.
Mr. Manuel Dave
ST. PETER CLAVER SCHOOL
CARNIVAL PAGEANT
St. Peter Claver School Mardi Gras Carnival Pageant will be held on this Saturday, January 17th
for 7:00 p.m. in the School Hall. We will introduce our “Royal Court”. The attire is informal;
no jeans, tennis shoes, tt--shirts or tank tops.
We invite our parishioners to come out and support our children as they reined as King, Queen,
Maids and Dukes.
ST. PETER CLAVER CHURCH
HEALTH CORNER….
January 17, 2015
January 18, 2015
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS
4:00 p.m. Cynthia Smothers, Reginald Vicks, Claudette Vicks,
Leonetta Terrell, Verita Thomas
7:30 a.m.
Elvira Talton, Becky Bell, Chandra Green, William
Broyard, Keith Darby
9:00 a.m.
Diane Blanks, Glen Blackwell, Cynthia Gilbert,
Raymond Curry, Thelma Blouin
Balcony:
Felicia Boucree, Kionne Lear, Christopher Kennie
11:30 a.m. Marvelle Perrin, Niquelle Lackings, Audrey Evans,
Henri Reed, Denise Nichols
Balcony:
Lloyd Bradford, Jr., Merlin Smith, Thomas Nash
LECTORS
4:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
9:00 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
Brandon Davis * India Haydel
Tonya Bernard * Arian Randolph
Alice Grooms * Edith Stevens
Emelda Watts * Stephanie Smith
Weekly Ministry Schedule
January 12-18 2015
Mon.
3:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
Tues.
7:30 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
5:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Wed.
8:30 a.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
Thurs. 7:30 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
5:30 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
Fri.
8:30 a.m.
6:00 p.m.
Sat.
10:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
4:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
Sun.
7:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
Senior Citizens-St. Ann’s
Bible Study-Ujima Center
Mass-Rectory
Food Pantry-Misaada Ctr.
Legion of Mary-Ujima Ctr.
Youth Choir –Church
NIA-Imani-Ujima Center
School Mass-Church
Youth Ministry-Sankofa
STAR Project-Ujima Center
Mass-Rectory
Food Pantry-Misaada Ctr.
Pageant Rehearsal-Hall
Choir Rehearsal-Church
Mass-St. Ann’s Chapel
SPC Boys Scout-Ujima Ctr.
CCD Classes– School Bldg.
High School Sessions-Ujima
Vigil Mass-Church
SPC School Carnival Pageant
Sunday Mass—Church
Sunday Mass-Church
Sunday Mass – Church
January is National Eye Care
Month...GLAUCOMA……
Glaucoma refers to a group of eye conditions that
lead to damage of the optic nerve. This nerve is
due to increased pressure in the eye, also known
as intraocular pressure (IOP). Glaucoma is the
second most common cause blindness in the
United States. Glaucoma is an eye disease that
can steal sight without warning signs or
symptoms. Everyone is at risk but especially
individuals who are age 40 and older are AfricanAmerican, Asian or Hispanic heritage, have a
family history of glaucoma or a personal history
of steroid use. If your are nearsighted, have a
high blood pressure, diabetes or an eye injury
you should be concerned about your eyesight.
Glaucoma is not curable but is not curable but is
treatable is diagnosed early. Protect Your
Sight by having a complete eye exam. The
American Academy of Ophthalmology
recommends a comprehensive eye exam for all
adults starting at age 40, and every three or
five years after that if you don’t have any
glaucoma risk factors. After age 60, you
should be screened every year. If you are
African-American or have other risk factors
for glaucoma, your doctor likely will
recommend periodic eye exams starting
between ages 20 and 39 and every one to two
years after age 40.
REFERENCES: PubMed Health and Mayo
Clinic.
Health & Wellness Ministry Office we can be
reached by phone: (504) 822-8059
CONGRATULATIONS to one of our own..
Dominique Carter.. Who
appeared in the movie
“When the Game Stands
Tall” this summer. The
movie is now on DVD.