SAINTPETERCLAVERWelcome to our Parish Family!

SCHEDULEOFMASSES

Saturday Vigil ................................................................................... 4:30 p.m. Sunday .......................................................................... 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Weekdays, Monday through Thursday ............................. 6:30 a.m. SACRAMENTOFRECONCILIATIONSaturday ................................ 3:15 to 4:00 p.m. or by appointment. SACRAMENTOFBAPTISMFamilies preparing for Bap sm must a end a pre-bap smal class. Classes are held the third Sunday every other month.

Please call the parish office to make arrangements.

Bap sms are celebrated on the 1st Sunday of the month during the 10:30 a.m. Mass and 3rd Sunday of the month at 12:00 Noon. SACRAMENTOFMATRIMONYThose preparing for the Sacrament of Marriage should schedule an appointment with Fr. Leary and Music Director Tim Stella.

Pastor ...................... Reverend James F. Leary

Deacon ............................... James E. Hickey, Jr.

Pastoral Associate ......................... Gigi Frailey

Religious Educa on Office

DRE ............................................. Angela Clement 860-521-2904

RE Assistant ....................................... Marie Carr spcreled@sbcglobal.net

Office Staff ............................. Joanne Therrien Debbie Walgren

Music Director.................................... Tim Stella

Cantor ............................................ Amanda Kohl

“Speaktothemwithyourhandsbeforeyouspeaktothemwithyourlips.”

St. Peter Claver

PARISHMEMBERSHIPThrough bap sm we become God’s sons and daughters, and brother and sisters of each other in Christ. Every family in the parish should be properly registered and each family should receive a set of envelopes. New parishioners should register at the Parish Office. Single adults over 21 years of age should register separately from parents. This registra on is our only means of cer fying anyone as a member of our parish family.

Office 47 Pleasant Street, West Har ord, CT 06107

Phone 860-561-4235

Fax 860-561-0552

E-mail st.peterclaver@sbcglobal.net

Parish Website www.stpeterclaver.parishlink.com

CHURCH OF SAINT PETER CLAVER WEST HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT November 23, 2014

Saturday, November 22 4:30 PM Memorial: Marion Hanaghan

Sunday, November 23 8:30 AM Memorial: David Roberts 10:30 AM Memorial: Joseph Filomeno

Monday, November 24 6:30 AM For the Parishioners of St. Peter Claver Tuesday, November 25 6:30 AM Mass

Wednesday, November 26 6:30 AM For the Parishioners of St. Peter Claver Thursday, November 27 9:00 AM For the Parishioners of St. Peter Claver Saturday, November 29 4:30 PM Memorial: Marie Riley

Sunday, November 30 8:30 AM Memorial: Mary Parracino 10:30 AM Memorial: Ann T. Mullarkey

Monday, November 24 7:30 PM MATH Meeting ~ Classroom

NEW ALTAR SERVERS INSTALLED Congratulations to our new altar servers, Zoe Santilli, Keely Hughes, Jaquelyn & Emily Drain and Nancy Gfeller who will be installed during our 10:30 am Mass this weekend. We would also like to acknowledge Luke Lomma and Kevin Keller who have served our St. Peter Claver community for the last five years. We thank them all for sharing their gifts with us!

A FAMILY PERSPECTIVE

Families feed the hungry, give drinks to thirsty toddlers and welcome strangers and even estranged relatives into our homes. We clothe children and visit family members who are sick and imprisoned. The routine actions of family life are religious and priestly for we make Christ present in what we do. Family life is Beatitude life.

OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST THE KING

First Reading: Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17 This passage beautifully describes how the Lord God, as shepherd, will tend his flock. He will rescue those who are lost, bring back those who stray, heal the sick, and “pasture” all.

Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:20-26, 28 Paul once again stresses the significance of Christ’s resurrection in the total divine plan, emphasizing that Christ’s rising means that those who believe in him will also rise after death. Christianity, he argues, is meaningless if it concerns only this life on earth. In the end, even death will be destroyed, and “God will be all in all.”

Gospel: Matthew 25:31-46 With words both poetic and vivid, Jesus tells the disciples that since he is present in all people, whatever they do to “one of my least brothers” they do to him; and whatever they fail to do to his “least,” they fail to do to him.

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READINGS FOR THE WEEKND OF NOVEMBER 30 First Reading: Isaiah 63:16b-17, 64:2-7

Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:3-9 Gospel: Mark 13:33-37

A THANKSGIVING DAY PRAYER

Loving God, as we celebrate Thanksgiving Day, help us to be mindful of Your many blessings - the beauty and richness of our land and in the freedom we enjoy. Thank You for the gift of grace that helps us to know You and follow Your Son, Jesus. Today we recognize that all our blessings come from You: the love of family and friends, our homes, our work, our Church and community, and many people who care for us. Bless our Thanksgiving celebrations and the wonderful foods You give to us from Your bounty. We ask this in the Name of Jesus.

Amen.

OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE

ST. PETER CLAVER ANNUAL COLLECTION We are very grateful for the generosity shown by so many to our Annual Collection. If you have not yet had an opportunity to return your pledge card, please do so as soon as possible. Every gift is welcomed and sincerely appreciated. Thank you.

CATHOLIC CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

The Collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) provides funding for groups that make lasting change and uplift the poor in the United States. CCHD grants improve education, support economic development, and help communities provide housing in low-income neighborhoods. Help us continue to defend human dignity and aid those living on the margins of society. Please give to the CCHD Collection.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

All are welcome to join us on Saturday, December 13th from 8:00 – 11:00 am for Breakfast with Santa ~ a St. Peter Claver tradition. Tickets will be on sale in the Parish Center beginning November 22/23 after all Masses and up until the event at a cost of $5.00 per person; No charge for children 2 and under. Breakfast will consist of pancakes, sausage, coffee, juice, and milk. In addition, each child will receive a free photo with Santa.

ADVENT GIVING TREE Once again this year, the St. Peter Claver Advent Giving Tree will be located near the sacristy beginning November 22 through December 7th. The colored gift tags hanging on the tree represent several worthy organizations and include a variety of needed "gifts". Please choose and return your unwrapped gift, with its tag firmly attached, no later than December 7th at 12:00 noon. In addition to the tags, there

are boxes located near the Giving Tree for organizations that have requested gift cards in lieu of gifts. Anyone who would like to help the Knights of Columbus with the gift distribution, please contact Regina Molloy at

(860)-961-7804. Thank you to all in our parish family for your continued generous support of this long-standing tradition.

SAVE THE DATE… AS we begin ADVENT In response to Pope Francis’ call to lead people to a deeper love and understanding of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Father Henry Frascadore and Still Small Voice have joined together to create a moving hour of poetry and song. On Tuesday evening December 2nd they have been invited to share this program with us. It will be held in our Church sanctuary from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Signed copies of Father Frascadore's books will be available for purchase as well.

Stewardship Corner ~ When the Son of Man comes in glory, may we be among those who have fed the hungry, welcomed the stranger, and clothed the naked. For Jesus tells us clearly that it is those who have demonstrated good stewardship by sharing their gifts with the less fortunate who will receive God’s blessing and inherit the kingdom.

DYNAMIC INDIVIDUALS WANTED FOR YOUTH MINISTRY TEAM

We are looking for a few people to join the SPC Youth Ministry Team. Are you passionate about your faith? Are you energetic, funny, and creative? Do you love teen’s sense of humor? Are you patient? Do you play the guitar? Do you like to sing? Do you have a desire to light up the faith of our teens? This is a volunteer position. Our Youth Group will meet once a month on the weekend and will engage in service projects throughout the year. We will be going on a one week mission trip this summer. Are you being called to Youth Ministry? We are looking to create a vibrant and active Youth Ministry for our teens. College or Grad Students, both male and female, are encouraged to apply but anyone interested is asked to reach out. Please send us your questions, qualifications and a short essay about yourself and why you would like to be part of the team to spcyouthgrp@gmail.com. We will then schedule a time to meet with you.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION The Church of St Timothy offers Eucharistic Adoration every Wednesday from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm in the church. All are welcome to join them and spend some quiet time in the presence of Jesus. We encourage you to come for as long as you can… 10 minutes or an hour or whatever fits your busy schedule. Come find peace, comfort and clarity in the presence of Jesus Christ. For more info, visit www.sttimothywesthartford.com.

The next Children’s Liturgy of the Word will take place on Sunday December 7th during the 10:30 a.m. Mass. Children ages 4-12 will be led to the Parish Center where they will participate in an age appropriate interpretation of the Scripture Readings and Homily. They are then escorted back to their parents to continue celebrating the remainder of the Mass. We thank you for sharing your children with us!

This Sunday, we celebrate the Feast of Christ the King! Jesus tells us the story of the final judgment to show us what kind of a King He is. He is not a king interested in power and glory - but in serving the needs of others. Since Jesus is our King and we are his loyal followers, we are called to be like Him and to live according to His will. In today's Gospel, Jesus teaches us that his judgment of us will be based on one thing - how we treat the least ones among us - the poor and needy. Jesus takes this one step further. He says that whenever we show mercy to others in need, we show mercy to Jesus Himself!

Contact the Faith Formation Office with any questions at 860-521-2904 or email at spcreled@sbcglobal.net.

"Come...inherit the Kingdom prepared for You.” Matthew 25:34

We Show that We Care!

All students are reminded to return their Dollars For

Deeds forms and donations this week. All of the

Good Deeds will be listed in future bulletins. Thank

you for taking the time to offer a good deed to raise

funds for Catholic Relief Services in their efforts to

fight the Ebola virus in Africa. We can all make a dif-

ference in the world by our kindness and generosity!

FAITH FORMATION CLASSES

GRADES 3 - 6 Sunday Students meet this Sunday, November 23,

9:30 - 10:30am.

There are NO CLASSES next Sunday, November 30th due to Thanksgiving Weekend

Weekday Students meet as follows: Tuesday, November 25, 3:45-4:45pm

Wednesday, December 3, 2:15-3:15pm

There are NO CLASSES next Wednesday, November 26th due to Thanksgiving Weekend

GRADE 7 Students meet this Sunday, December 14,

11:45am - 12:45pm

GRADE 8 Sunday Students: December 21 at 11:45am-12:45pm

Tuesday Students: December 16 at 6:30-7:30pm.

ADAPTIVE PROGRAM Our next Class for Children with Special Needs meets on Tuesday, December 16, from 6:30-7:30pm. We will begin Sacramental Programs in January for students preparing for Reconciliation, Eucharist or Confirmation. Contact the Faith Formation Office or email Craig Lomma at clomma@comcast.net for more details.

CONFIRMATION PREPARATION GRADE 9: Students meet this Sunday, November 23 at 11:45am-12:45pm.

GRADE 10: Students meet on Sunday, December 7, 11:45-1pm.

FAMILY & CHURCH CLASSES

GRADE 1 Sunday Students: December 7 at 9:30am - 10:30am Tuesday Students: December 2 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm

GRADE 2 Sunday Students: November 23, 9:30am- 10:30am Tuesday Students: December 16, 3:45pm- 4:45pm

Wednesday Students: December 17, 2:15pm-3:15pm

Time With Jesus Response Sheets are due at Mass Our Annual Children’s

Christmas Pageant

Sunday, Dec. 7 at 3pm.

We are looking for more partici-pants to make our Pageant a spe-cial Gift for Jesus. Our next prac-tice is this Sunday, November 23rd at 1:30pm in the Church. Please join us for this wonderful yearly event for our parish and a very special way to celebrate the Birth of Jesus!

Our First Town-Wide Youth Group Gathering takes place this Sunday, November 23, 4 - 6pm. Please join us for a fun-filled evening!

Mission Trip News: Our first Mission Trip takes place July 12 - 18, 2015 with Catholic Heart Work Camp. More information to follow!

A Prayer to Christ Our King

Almighty and merciful God, You break the power of evil and make all things new in your Son Jesus Christ, the King of the Universe. May all in heaven and earth ac-

claim Your glory and never cease to praise You.

We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

ST. PETER CLAVER DECEMBER EVENTS MARK YOUR CALENDAR!!

CHRISTMAS PAGEANT All children and teenagers are invited to join us in presenting our annual Christmas Pageant. Please meet Mrs. Macosko in the sanctuary on Sunday, November 16th at 1:30 pm for our first session. (If you would like to be considered for a speaking role, please be prepared to read clearly and loudly.) Advance registration is not required but would be greatly appreciated. Please have your parents email your name, age, grade and contact information to spcreled@sbcglobal.net ~ thank you! Merry Christmas!

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

All are welcome to join us on Saturday, December 13th from 8:00 – 11:00am for Breakfast with Santa ~ a St. Peter Claver tradition. Tickets will be on sale in the Parish Center after all Masses until the event beginning November 22/23 at a cost of $5.00 per person; No charge for children 2 and under. Breakfast will consist of pancakes, sausage, coffee, juice, and milk. In addition, each child will receive a free photo with Santa.

ADVENT GIVING TREE Once again this year, the St. Peter Claver Advent Giving Tree will be located near the sacristy beginning November 22nd through December 7th. The colored gift tags hanging on the tree represent several worthy organizations and include a variety of needed "gifts". Please choose and return your

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