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Cambridge, Massachusetts
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Saint Peter Parish
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,
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.
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Weekly Schedule September 24th - October 2nd
Sunday 25th 10:15 a.m. Bible Course (parish center)
10:15 a.m. Hospitality (parish center)
10:15 a.m. Religious Education Grades K-5 (school)
11:30 a.m. Naming and Signing (church)
Tuesday 27th 7:00 p.m. New Testament Greek Course (parish center)
Wednesday 28th 7:00 p.m. Men’s Spirituality Group (parish center)
7:00 p.m. AA (school cafeteria)
7:00 p.m. St. Vincent de Paul (parish center)
Saturday 1st 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Parish School 8th Grade Car Wash (driveway)
5:30 p.m. French Community Mass (church)
Sunday 2nd 9:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Baptisms (church)
10:15 a.m. Hospitality (parish center)
10:15 a.m. Religious Education Grades K-5 (school)
10:15 a.m. Bible Course (parish center)
12:30 p.m. RCIA Program (parish center)
6:00 p.m. Confirmation Preparation (parish center)
Mass Intentions Collections
September 18, 2016 $4,186.00
Mail-ins Weekly $230.00
Mail-ins Monthly $560.00
Catholic Appeal Goal $75,003.00
Catholic Appeal as of September 20th $72,180.00
(96% of our goal)
Thank you for your generosity
September 24th - October 2nd
Saturday 24th
4:00 p.m. Randy MacDonald
Sunday 25th
5:00 p.m. Daria Donnelly
Thursday 29th
8:00 a.m. Katherine Kilfoyle
Saturday 1st
4:00 p.m. Mary F. Flynn
Sunday 2nd
11:30 a.m. Theresa & Lawrence Harris
Fall 2016 Lecture Series
St. Paul Church, DiGiovanni Hall
29 Mt. Auburn Street
Tuesday, September 27, 7:30 p.m.
Rev. Richard Clifford, S.J., Boston College
Do the Prophets Speak to Christians Today?
Tuesday, October 4, 7:30 p.m.
Robert Kiely, Professor of English, P.E., Harvard
The Bible in Art
Tuesday, October 11, 7:30 p.m.
Ana-Maria Rizzuto, MD, Freudian psychoanalyst
The Bible and the Role of Women
Please call 617-491-8400, ext. 303 for more
information.
St. Vincent de Paul Meeting Learn How to Help Our Community
Wednesday, September 28, 7:00 p.m., Parish
Ctr.
If you need help or know of anyone who does,
please call us in confidence at 617-547-4235 x13
and a member of our ministry will respond as soon
as possible.
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Parish & School Directory
Parish 617-547-4235 School 617-547-0101
Rev. Leonard O’Malley, Pastor (ext. 43)
Anna Molettieri, Pastoral Associate (ext. 17)
Deacon Tim O’Donnell (617-897-1148)
Diane Consigli, Parish Manager (ext. 10)
Mary Ann Savoie, Parish Secretary (ext. 12)
Doreen Gulledge, Music Director (ext. 18)
Robert Flaherty, Director of
Faith Formation (ext. 16)
Cheryl DePasquale, 1st Penance/
1st Eucharist Coordinator
St. Vincent de Paul Society (ext. 13)
Andrew Malionek, Principal (ext. 25)
Kimberlie Winter, Director of
Advancement (ext. 30) [email protected]
Mark Smith, Director of Admissions (ext. 26)
Sacraments and Home Visits
To schedule Baptism, Marriage, Anointing of the
Sick, or for any question you may have, please visit
our website or call the Parish Office. Please also
call us if you or someone you know is homebound
and would like a visit or Communion.
We Pray For
Those who are having a difficult time in their lives;
the imprisoned and the addicted; the hungry and the
homeless; for those who suffer abuse at the hands of
another; for Jan Krzysik, Irene Smith, Susan
Barraclough, Jackie Norberg, and all families and
caregivers; for Armando Paolo, who died; 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
Assisting Clergy
5:00 p.m. Rev. Jim Keenan, SJ Rev. Francis Alvarez, SJ
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday 4:00 p.m. Sunday 9:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
5:00 p.m.
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
St. Peter Parish 100 Concord Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02138-2297
Parish Telephone: 617-547-4235
Parish Fax: 617-547-1525
Website: www.saintpetercambridge.org
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
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Pope Tweets
@Pontifex
The Church is called to walk with Jesus on the roads
of the world, in order to meet the humanity of today.
September 15, 2016
The concrete sign that we have truly encountered
Jesus is the joy that we show in
communicating it to others.
September 17, 2016
From the Pastoral Associate
I love the excitement a new school year brings. From the perspective of September
there is always something new or “new again” to look forward to. Parish life, especially
because we are blessed with having a parish school, can take on the school calendar feel. On
the parish level, we begin a new religious education year, family Mass returns, groups on
hiatus from summer resume meeting again and in our pews are some folks new to the area
and to our parish. Each year I also have the privilege of being a part of the RCIA group. This group will come
together for the first time next week. Individuals in the RCIA are seeking to be baptized into the Catholic
Church or are seeking to be received into the Church from another faith tradition. Each individual is on a
unique journey of faith and for a short amount of time, we are joined to journey together to discover the ways
in which God calls us each anew. As a parish community let us hold this new beginning of this group in
prayer and continue to provide an environment where we can all be nourished – wherever we are on our
journey of faith.
How to Read the Bible
Sundays, Sep 25 & Oct 2, 10:15 a.m., Parish Ctr
Join Deacon Tim O’Donnell for presentations and
discussion about how to approach this unique
collection of writings that is the foundation of our
faith. In the course of the two sessions, we will look
at what kind of writings these are, how the collection
was formed, what it means to say that the Bible is
God’s Word, and how we can approach reading these
texts in liturgy, prayer and study. All are welcome,
no special knowledge of the Bible is assumed.
Scripture Study
The Gospel According to John
Wednesdays, Beginning October 26, 7-8:30 p.m.
Join us this year as we study The Gospel According
to John and the Johannine Letters. The study will be
split into two segments. The first part of the Gospel
will be covered in 7 weeks in late Fall/Advent and
the last 8 weeks will occur in Winter/Lent. No
previous scripture study experience is needed – all
are truly welcome. We will use materials from the
Little Rock Scripture Study program (a reader and a
study guide) and a Bible. There is a reading
assignment and reflection questions each week. We
will spend our time together discussing Scripture, the
discussion questions and listening to an audio
lecture. The study will meet on Wednesdays, 7-8:30
p.m. in the Parish Center on October 26, November
9, 16 & 30, December 7, 14 & 21. If you are
interested and would like to register or if you have
any questions, please contact Anna Molettieri
at [email protected] or at
617-547-4235 x17.
Mary, A Model for Missionary Discipleship
Presented by Sr. Margaret E. Guider, OSF
Associate Professor of Missiology, Boston College
Sunday, October 23, 6:15 p.m.
Sr. Margaret Guider, OSF, of the Sisters
of St. Francis of Mary Immaculate
(Joliet, Illinois), is a member of the
ecclesiastical faculty of the Boston College School of
Theology and Ministry. Since 1990, she has served
as Associate Professor of Missiology. Her teaching
interests include Roman Catholic Ecclesiology and
Contemporary Issues in Religion, Culture & Society.
Please join us in the church, following the 5:00 p.m.
Mass, for a lecture by this noted scholar, author,
lecturer and teacher. Reception to follow.
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Time to Register for 1st Communion,
Confirmation and Religious Education
Kindergarten - Grade 5
Classes meet on scheduled Sundays from 10:15 to
11:15 a.m. The first class is September 25. All
grades and parents will first meet in the parish school
gymnasium, top floor, for a welcome and orientation.
Confirmation Preparation
This is a two-year program for students in Grades 9
and 10 (or higher grades). We meet once a month on
scheduled Sunday evenings from 6:00 to 7:15 p.m.
Our first gathering is October 2 in the Parish Center
(lower church).
Middle School Grades 6 - 8
We meet once a month, on scheduled Sundays from
6:00 to 7:15 p.m. Our first gathering is October 16 in
the Parish Center. We are also planning various
social service activities throughout the year.
To Register and Learn More
You may download registration forms and calendars
on our web site www.saintpetercambridge.org, Faith
Formation tab. Or call or email Bob Flaherty at 617-
547-4235 x16, [email protected]
with any questions or if you would like forms mailed
or emailed to you.
Will You Help Lead a Class or Assist?
We need people for all grades. Please share your time
and faith with our young parishioners. Call or email
Bob Flaherty to learn how to help.
Sing and Play With Our Choirs!
The Traditional Choir
Saturday 4:00 p.m. Mass
Rehearsals are Saturdays at 3:00 p.m.
The Contemporary Choir
Sunday 5:00 p.m. Mass
Rehearsals are Sundays at 4:00 p.m.
The Youth Parish Choir
All youth in grades 1 and up who enjoy singing are
invited to join the Youth Choir, which sings at the
9:00 a.m. Family Mass
Rehearsals are Sundays at 8:30 a.m.
Instrumentalists
Do you play an instrument? Come join us! All
are welcomed at any of the Masses.
Please see Doreen Gulledge, Music Director,
before or after any Mass or call or email her at
or 617-547-4235 x18
Becoming Catholic or Receiving the Sacraments if Already Baptized RCIA
Are you interested in learning more about the
Catholic faith? Perhaps you have been worshiping
with us, but have never taken steps to become
Catholic, or perhaps you have joined us from a
different denomination but are now being called to
the Catholic Church. The Rite of Christian Initiation
of Adults (RCIA) is the process through which non-
baptized individuals or those baptized in another
denomination become members of the Catholic
Church. This process is also available to someone
who may have been baptized Catholic but has not
received the sacraments of Eucharist or
Confirmation. To learn more about the RCIA
program at St. Peter’s please call Anna Molettieri at
617-547-4235 x17 or email at
saintpetercambridge.org.
Start Learning New Testament Greek!
Tuesdays, 7-8:00 p.m., Beginning September 27
Try it! There is no cost, and learning materials will be
distributed. The first term of classes runs September
27th to December 13th on Tuesday evenings, 7-8:00
p.m. in the Parish Center. For more information or to
sign up for the class, email or call Michael O’Brien at
[email protected], 617-721-9559. Mike is a
lifelong student of Classical languages who aims to
share his enthusiasm for New Testament Greek.
Archdiocesan Social Justice Convocation
Saturday, November 5, 8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
B.C. High School, 150 Morrissey Blvd, Boston
Join parishes from around the Archdiocese to learn
more about Catholic Social Teaching in relation to the
Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy, celebrate the
work for justice going on, and find out concrete ways
to connect faith with action in the service of justice in
your local parishes. Keynote addresses by Rev. J.
Bryan Hehir, Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social
Services, and James J. O’Connell, M.D., founder and
president of Boston Health Care for the Homeless.
Small-group faith-sharing sessions, many exhibits and
a closing Mass. For program details and to register
online, visit http://tinyurl.com/hbq6u9w or call 617-
779-3640. Just $20 to attend, including materials,
snacks and beverages. Register now—this event
always sells out!
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