Vision Statement: “Saint Peter Claver Catholic Church will engage, energize and empower the people of God to grow and evolve spiritually.” 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. 1923 St. Philip Street New Orleans, LA 70116 Office (504) 822-8059 Fax (504) 822-9251 Credit Union (504) 988-7420 Misaada Center (504( 827-0707 Most Rev. Fernand Cheri, III OFM Administrator Rev. Ajani K. Gibson Parochial Vicar DEACONS: Mr. Lawrence Houston Mr. Allen Stevens PASTORAL STAFF Mr. Emeka Dibia Communications Mrs. Veronica Downs-Dorsey Director of Music Mr. Marvin Ernest Maintenance Mrs. Marinda Lee-Houston Director of Religious Education & Youth Ministry Mrs. Edith B. Reed Executive Secretary LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST SCHEDULE Saturday Evening: 4:00 p.m. Sundays: 7:30 a.m. and 10:00 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 appt. BAPTISM Appointment with the priest or deacon for preparation is necessary. Call during pregnancy or as soon as possible after the child is born. MARRIAGE Contact the priest at least six (6) months in advance. FUNERAL Contact the Parish Office BEFORE making arrangements with a funeral home. CHURCH OFFICE HOURS Monday–Friday 9:00 am.-5:00 pm. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Grades K-7 – Saturday from 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Meeting Virtual (call the Office for more information). WEBSITE : www.stpeterclaverneworleans.org FACEBOOK: www.Facebook.com/SPCNOLA NEW PARISHIONERS: WELCOME TO OUR PARISH COMMUNITY! We ask that you please call the office to register in the parish.
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Vision Statement: “Saint Peter Claver Catholic Church will engage, energize and empower the people of God to grow and evolve spiritually.”
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.
1923 St. Philip Street New Orleans, LA 70116 Office (504) 822-8059
Fax (504) 822-9251 Credit Union (504) 988-7420
Misaada Center (504( 827-0707
Most Rev. Fernand Cheri, III OFM Administrator
Rev. Ajani K. Gibson
Parochial Vicar
DEACONS: Mr. Lawrence Houston
Mr. Allen Stevens
PASTORAL STAFF Mr. Emeka Dibia Communications
Mrs. Veronica Downs-Dorsey
Director of Music
Mr. Marvin Ernest Maintenance
Mrs. Marinda Lee-Houston
Director of Religious Education & Youth Ministry
Mrs. Edith B. Reed Executive Secretary
LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST SCHEDULE Saturday Evening: 4:00 p.m. Sundays: 7:30 a.m. and 10:00 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 appt. BAPTISM Appointment with the priest or deacon for preparation is necessary. Call during pregnancy or as soon as possible after the child is born. MARRIAGE Contact the priest at least six (6) months in advance. FUNERAL Contact the Parish Office BEFORE making arrangements with a funeral home. CHURCH OFFICE HOURS Monday–Friday 9:00 am.-5:00 pm. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Grades K-7 – Saturday from 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Meeting Virtual (call the Office for more information). WEBSITE : www.stpeterclaverneworleans.org FACEBOOK: www.Facebook.com/SPCNOLA NEW PARISHIONERS: WELCOME TO OUR PARISH COMMUNITY! We ask that you please call the office to register in the parish.
AUGUST 29, 2021 22 SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Scripture Insights All of today’s readings illuminate God’s call to wholehearted obedience. Deuteronomy 4 names two purposes of God’s holy law: one purpose fac-es inward, intended for the flourishing of Israel; one purpose faces outward, intended for witness to the world. For Israel, God gave the law “that you may live.” As the psalmist writes, whoever fol-lows the law will live well: in peace, without dis-turbance. The law is not to restrict followers but to set them free for a life of true abundance. As for the world, the law was given to Israel so that they could bear witness that their God’s wisdom and kindness surpass all other nations’ gods. The law illuminated the Israelites so that they might shine brightly, drawing other nations to Israel’s God. James picks up on the theme of fruitful obedience and applies it to Christians. He uses three meta-phors to show how intertwined our lives are with God’s “word of truth” (that is, the Scripture, or God’s law): we are the infant children of the Word; we are like the first figs blossoming on the Word’s tree; and we are the soil in which the Word is planted. Our lives are bound up with God’s Word in such a way that to hear the Word without living it out would be to turn away from our parent, to wither on the tree, or to dry up and crack as desert soil. Finally, Mark’s Gospel warns that obedience to the law must be deeper than mere observance. Our obedience should be inward, coming from hearts turned toward God. Mark warns, rather lit-erally, against paying “lip service” to the law without loving God with the heart. The purpose of God’s holy law is inner transformation leading to abundant life. Does the honor that you give God come from
your heart? Can our observance of God’s holy law today
serve as a witness that draws outsiders closer to God?
How are you a “doer of the word”?
Our Stewardship for Sunday, August 22, 2021 was $10,719.06; 2nd Collection: Building Fund: $221.00. Please continue with your tithing and Steward-
ship. You can give online, by mail or bring your weekly contributions to St. Peter Claver Church
Parish Office, 1910 Ursulines Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70116
Your financial support is greatly
appreciated.
Thanks to our St. Peter Claver Parish Family and our visitors
CORONAVIRUS PRAYER
Let Us Pray: Loving and faithful God, the coronavirus reminds us that, we have no power and we are dependent on You and You alone. We place ourselves in Your mighty and loving hands. Merciful God, please give eternal rest to all who have died from the virus. Loving God, please put your healing hand on those who are ill in the vari-ous hospitals and at homes, and give your protec-tion to us in this time of fear and uncertainty. Eternal God, please calm our fears and help us to trust You as our faithful and true God. Mighty God, please enlighten our government leaders as they are faced with important decisions. Give Your blessing to those in health care and our first re-sponders and protect them.
St. Peter Claver Church “D.O.V.E.S. Ministry
Our love, sympathy and pray-ers go to our Parishioners who have lost family members. Deborah Gray, sister of Henri Reed and Brenda Lackings, who was buried on Saturday, August 28, 2021. Please continue to pray for our entire Church. Any parishioners experiencing the recent loss of an immediate family member, please contact
the Bereavement Ministry through the Parish Of-fice, (504) 822-8059, so we can offer support and prayers.
Liturgical Minister Morning of Reflection
Saturday, September 11, 2021
10:00am – 11:00am In Person and Virtual
All Lectors, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Commun-ion, Choir Members, and Ushers are invited to join for a morning of prayer, renewal, and recommitment to min-
istering at God’s Holy Altar.
Register using the QR Code below or online on the Parish website.
Religious Education News…
WE ARE THE CHURCH For the 2021-2022 school year, we plan to return to meeting in person. Faith Formation and Youth Ministry will take place on zoom for the month of September then transfer to the Ujima Building (1019 N Prieur St.) in October. The first class for grades K-7th will be Saturday, September 11th at 9:00 am (K-3rd) and 10:00 am (4th-7th). The first class for Confirmation, High School Faith For-mation, and Youth Ministry will be Wednesday, September 15th at 6 pm. The full calendar will be available soon.
Parent Volunteers are desperately needed as we reopen and reinstitute in-person catechesis. You've DONE it. You've accompanied your child alongside their Faith Formation journey for over a year during a PANDEMIC. You are more capable than you believe! REGISTRATION WILL BEGIN AUGUST 15TH! If you would like to register early, please visit the church web-site at https://www.stpeterclaverneworleans.org/ **If your child wishes to receive Sacraments (First Communion or Confirmation) this year and is eligible (in your second year of preparation), you MUST register by October 11, 2021, for this year to fulfill your requirement.
ST. PETER CLAVER CHURCH NEW ORLEANS, LA
St. Peter Claver Homebound and Sick Parishioners
Please pray for the following parishioners and friends who are homebound or ill: Edith Henry, Alice Allen, Joycelyn Johnson, Stan-ley & Beatrice Grant, Pearl Dupart, Aaron La-Cabe, Bernice Stein, Javette and Michael Garner, John Bidol, Jerald LaPierre, Marie Walker, Shirley Walton, Antoinette Johnston, Albert & Miriam Boucree, Audrey Evans, Yvette Brown, Shirley Pratt, Lorraine Bowman, Linda Hunter, Ruby Perry, Barbara Phillips, Louise Jenkins, To-ki Joseph, Joseph Williams, Gerard Robinson, Sr., Emelda Petit, Johnnie Petit, Scarlett Crawford, Vivian Plessy, Lionel and Marion Evans, Verlyn Mallory, Marva Batiste, Bronson Lee, John Par-ker, Maureen Nutting, Victoria Leslie, Lorraine Bart, Myrtle Dorsey, Bernell Johnson, Wilma Wilson, Wendell Baptiste, Maxine Rixner, Shonne Pierce, Wylene Jones, Nowell Lackings, Sr., Roslind Louis, Lydia Edwards, Ted Nutting, Joseph Washington, Delores Chapital, Rockial Riley, Jerri Queen, Sarah Lafitte, Marynell Fer-nandez, Charlie Mae Thompson, Gloria Oliver, Myrtle Williams, Edward Brown, Lucille Ander-son, Charmaine Prevost, Evelyn Shokes, Henry Head, Pamela Pleasant, Esther Balanciere, Shayna Vigne, Jolene Jeff, Bryon Bernard, Victor Hamp-ton, Clarence Robinson, Jr., Baby Aria Polite, Sa-brina Davis, Deborah Manuel-Oliver, Deanna Ste-phens, Marva McDaniel, Erica Watler, Stradford Goins, Laura Johnson, Sie Terrell, Faye Penny, Germaine DeRouren, Mary Boutté, Darnell Prejean, Phil Fontenot, Kameron Sears, Jr., Myklynn Meyers.
SANCTUARY LIGHT Will burn in memory of
Mr. Kenneth Carter
Requested by: Wife, Gwen Carter
ST. PETER CLAVER CHURCH HEALTH & WELLNESS MINISTRY
PREVENTING THE SPREAD OF INFECTION
School in now in session and your child is in close contact with their peers (hugging, kissing, swapping pacifiers and bottles). Follow these tips in teaching your children to protect themselves against the many infectious diseases they may come in contact with: Wash hands: teach your children to wash their hands with warm soap and water for 15-20 seconds before and after meals and after going to the bathroom. Use hand sanitizers after handling classroom objects and toys (you are asked to send hand sanitizer to school, make sure your child knows to use it). Hand washing is the #1 way to prevent the spread of may infections. Sneezing/coughing: Teach your children to cover their mouth and nose with a tissue (throw the tissue away immediately) or cough and sneeze into their sleeve. (Many infection are air borne and are spread through coughing and sneezing). Encourage your child to stay away from people who are sick. Keep your child at home and away from other peo-ple when they are sick (sending a sick child to school eposes others to viruses and diseases, they are in a closed space in close contact with their peers. Have a child care plan in the event your child becomes ill). Remember to have your child immunized with the FLU vaccine. References: Centers for Disease Control If you need more information about Preventing In-fections or Keeping Children Healthy, please call or visit the Health & Wellness Ministry located in the Misaada Center.
PRAYER FOR THOUGHT… You who have heard the WORD of TRUTH and have believed in JESUS were sealed with the promised HOLY SPIRIT. One FAITH One LORD One BAP-TISM. Give joy to the souls of your servants, O Lord. The Spirit of the LORD is upon me for he sent me to bring glad tidings to the poor. To the word of the Lord we say Amen. Suffer all things for the sake of CHRIST. It is good to be confident in our God.
BIBLE STUDY (continuation)
PRAY ABOUT IT!
MONDAY Read Mark 7:21-23. Examine understanding of religion. TUESDAY Read 1 James 1:2-4. Encourage someone to study the Bible today. WEDNESDAY Read Mark 7:6-7. Offer your services to help someone in need.. THURSDAY Read Mark 7:8-9. Pray for those who are suffering with COVID-19. FRIDAY Encourage someone to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Rites of Christian Initiation for Adults Are you interested in becoming a member of the Catholic Church or know someone who is? A) Unbaptized adults who wish to learn more about
the Catholic faith with the possibility of becoming Catholic;
B) Baptized Christians from other denominations who would like to learn more about the Catholic
Church; C) Baptized Catholic adults who would like to pre- pare for First Communion & Confirmation. For more information concerning the RCIA program please contact the Parish Office, 504-822-8059.
BIBLE STUDY
“He responded. ‘Well did Isaiah prophesy about you hypocrites, as it is written: ‘This peo-ple honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me; In vain do they worship me, teach-ing as doctrines human precepts.” Mark 7:6-6 Don’t Give Me Lip Service! Many waive Ameri-can flags and claim to be patriotic Americans. Yet only 0.4 percent of the population of the United States are currently serving in the United States Armed Forces. Only 7.3 percent of all liv-ing Americans have served in the military. Mar-cus Garvey, a leader of the Pan African Move-ment in the 1930s warned, “You must not mistake lip-service and noise for bravery and service.” In these days of polarization and racial insensitiv-ity, we would do well to avoid the noise of those who give lip service to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Many use the Gospel of Jesus Christ for political, financial and personal gain. We would do well to be aware that the evil of selfishness, like a roaring lion, roams this earth seeking someone to chew up. Let us choose to love others and bravely risk our-selves in the service of others. Lip service is hypocrisy, that is, saying one thing and doing another. This Sunday, he first reading and the Gospel tell us that God is not pleased with pious words that come from a corrupted heart. In the first reading, Moses reminds Israel that the purpose of the Commandments is to bring them nearer to God. The commands of God are the Heart of God. The purpose of our obedience to the Commandments is to join our hearts to the Heart of God and our will to the Will of God. Obedience, not “lip Service” to the Commandments of God, is essential to maintain-ing a right relationship with God (vv. 1, 5, 14, 21-22, 40). Obedience is an act of love. Laws and religion become ends in themselves when we for-get their real purpose. Note that taking posses-sion of the “Promised land” (v. 5) was not a re-ward for obedience. It was a natural conse-quence of living in God’s presence. It was and is tangible evidence of God’s Heart beating with ours. Today, God tells us, don’t give me lip ser-vice. DISCUSSION QUESTION: How do you de-fine hypocrisy? Give an example of faithful ser-vice.
FATIMA ROSARY Monday, August 30, 2021 @ 4:00 p.m., St. Ann Shrine Hosted by: Ms. Cynthia Davis
August 28-September 3, 2021
Saturday, August 28, 2021 4:00 p.m. Edgar, Jr. & Leah Chase Mr. Wayne Reese, Sr. Ms. Joyce Evans Ms. Onelia Martin Ms. Monica Washington Ms. Clair Bidol Mr. Jiar Joseph Means Ms. Diana LeBlanc Mr. Christopher Woodfork Mr. John Bidol (Living) Sunday, August 29, 2021 7:30 a.m. Parishioners of St. Peter Claver Ms. Florence Lee Mr. John Webb 10:00 a. m. Ms. Cynthia Bluford Ms. Cardice Jacobs-Lee Mr. Waldon Green Ms. Ruby Downs Ms. Diane Davis Ms. Jade Gibson Ms. Beverly Pleasant Mr. Vint Barney Ms. Gwendolyn Wiltz Mr. Paul Steib Ms. Gladys Shief Ms. Virginia Ann Pleasant Mr. Herbert Spurlock, Jr. Mr. Percy Walker Mr. Malcolm Lear Matthew, Jr. & Florence Smith Ms. Audrey Clivens-Bailey Edward & Edna Walker Michelle, Caden & Cylie McCullum Baxter and Elvera Sellers Edward & Marcelle Montana Tuesday, August 30, 2021 7:30 a.m. Mass-Church Wednesday, September 1, 2021 7:30 a.m. Mass-Church Thursday, September 2, 2021 7:30 a.m. Mass-Church Friday, September 3, 2021 7:30 a.m. Mass-Church
August 30-September 5, 2021
Monday-8/30/21 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Luke 4:16-30 Tuesday-8/31/21 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6, 9-11 Luke 4:31-37 Wednesday-9/1/21 Colossians 1:1-8 Luke 4:38-44 Thursday-9/2/21 Colossians 1:6-14 Luke 5:1-11 Friday-9/3/21 Colossians 1:15-20 Luke 5:33-39 Saturday-9/4/21 Colossians 1:21-23 Luke 6:1-5 Sunday-9/5/21 Isaiah 35:4-7a James 2:1-5 Mark 7:31-37
Visit St. Ann’s Shrine (2100 Block of Ursulines Avenue)
Open—Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
The Misaada Center (Food Pantry) Parishioners: Don’t forget SPC –Misaada Center Food Pantry. While many are grocery shopping, members of our community and surrounding communities are in need of food. Add a few cans for them. Remember to bring non-
perishable items and canned goods to church on Sunday. We are currently in need of grits, maca-roni and cheese and canned cream (milk).
Thank you for your continuous generosity.
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 7:30 am Mass 10:00 am Mass
2 4:00 pm Rosary St. Ann Shrine 6:00 pm Bible Study-Zoom
3 7:30 am Mass Church
4 7:30 am Mass Church
5 7:30 am Mass Church 6:00 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal
6 7:30 am Mass Church
7 4:00 pm Vigil Mass 5:30 pm Young Adult Event- School Hall
8 7:30 am Mass 10:00 am Mass 11:30 am Knights of Peter Claver Mtg.-Hall
9 4:00 pm Rosary St. Ann Shrine 6:00 pm Bible Study-Zoom
10 7:30 am Mass Church
11 7:30 am Mass Church
12 7:30 am Mass Church NO Choir Re-hearsal
13 7:30 am Mass Church
14 4:00 pm Vigil Mass
15 Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 7:30 am Mass 10:00 am Mass
16 4:00 pm Rosary St. Ann Shrine 6:00 pm Bible Study-Zoom
17 7:30 am Mass Church
18 7:30 am Mass Church
19 7:30 am Mass Church 6:00 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal
20 7:30 am Mass Church
21 4:00 pm Vigil Mass
22 7:30 am Mass 10:00 am Mass
23 Happy Birthday Fr. Ajani Gibson 4:00 pm Rosary St. Ann Shrine 6:00 pm Bible Study-Zoom
24 7:30 am Mass Church
25 7:30 am Mass Church
26 7:30 am Mass Church 6:00 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal
27 7:30 am Mass Church
28 4:00 pm Vigil Mass
29 7:30 am Mass 10:00 am Mass
30 4:00 pm Rosary St. Ann Shrine 6:00 pm Bible Study-Zoom
31 7:30 am Mass Church
SEPT 1 7:30 am Mass Church
SEPT 2 7:30 am Mass Church 6:00 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal
SEPT 3 7:30 am Mass Church
SEPT 4 4:00 pm Vigil Mass
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