Vision Statement: “Saint Peter Claver 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 Rev. J. Asare-Dankwah Pastor DEACONS: Mr. Lawrence Houston Mr. Allen Stevens PASTORAL STAFF Mrs. Alena Boucree Director of Religious Education Ms. Margie Brown Business Manager Mrs. Veronica Downs-Dorsey Director of Music Mrs. Marinda Lee-Houston Youth Ministry Mrs. Edith B. Reed Executive Secretary St. Peter Claver School 1020 N. Prieur Street New Orleans, LA 70116 504-822-8191 Deacon Lawrence Houston Principal 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 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Grades K-7 – Saturday from 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Meet in the parish school. WEBSITE : www.stpeterclaverneworleans.org FACEBOOK: www.saintpeterclaverNOLA 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 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
Rev. J. Asare-Dankwah Pastor
DEACONS:
Mr. Lawrence Houston Mr. Allen Stevens
PASTORAL STAFF Mrs. Alena Boucree
Director of Religious Education
Ms. Margie Brown Business Manager
Mrs. Veronica Downs-Dorsey
Director of Music
Mrs. Marinda Lee-Houston Youth Ministry
Mrs. Edith B. Reed Executive Secretary
St. Peter Claver School 1020 N. Prieur Street
New Orleans, LA 70116 504-822-8191
Deacon Lawrence Houston Principal
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 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Grades K-7 – Saturday from 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Meet in the parish school. WEBSITE : www.stpeterclaverneworleans.org FACEBOOK: www.saintpeterclaverNOLA NEW PARISHIONERS: WELCOME TO OUR PARISH COMMUNITY! We ask that you please call the office to register in the parish.
P S L ’ P April 14, 2019
Our Stewardship for Sunday, April 7, 2019 was $13,952.37; $18,827.00 is NEEDED to balance the budget weekly. Shortfall for April 7, 2019 is $4,874.63 2nd Collection: Building Fund: $737.89.
Scripture Insights
Today’s readings for Palm Sunday highlight the resolve of God’s servant to fulfill his will. In the First Reading, the “servant” speaks. This is the third of four servant oracles in the Book of Isaiah. The servant goes unnamed, but he is de-picted as freely giving over his will to God. Here we are told that he did not refuse when God opened his ear to hear what a disciple needs to know, and he set his face like flint to do God’s will, knowing that God would not allow him to be put to shame. The Second Reading invites us to join our voices in praise of the Christ who emptied himself to take on the form of a slave and accept death on a cross. Because of his openness to God’s will, he is exalted above every other name in the universe, but Paul situates the hymn in an admonition, “Have among yourselves the same attitude that is also yours in Christ Jesus.” Thus, we are called to join our lives to the self-emptying of Christ. Today's Gospel recounts the story of Jesus’ pas-sion and death as told by Luke, beginning with the Passover meal that he shared with his disci-ples to his burial by Joseph of Arimathea. But his journey to death began much earlier in Luke’s Gospel account. In Luke 9:51, we are told, “When the days for his being taken up were ful-filled, he resolutely determined to journey to Je-rusalem.” Indeed, Jesus’ entire life was oriented to the Paschal Mystery, the process of dying and rising to new life. As his disciples, we are called to do the same. In the Gospel, how do we see Jesus’ resolve
to accomplish what God called him to do? When have you needed to set your face like
flint (First Reading)? Why? Ask God to open your heart to more deeply
ponder and give thanks for Christ’s self-emptying.
OUR FAMILY PRAYER
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 of 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.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Enter into the PASSION and GLO-RY of the LORD; do this in
memory of me; the King of glory comes; Glory and honor and praise to you, Son of David!
Scripture Readings for: April 15-21, 2019
Monday-4/15/19 Isaiah 42:1-7 John 12:1-11 Tuesday-4/16/19 Isaiah 49:1-6 John 13:21-33, 36-38 Wednesday-4/17/19 Isaiah 50:4-9a Matthew 26:14-25 Thursday-4/18/19 Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 John 13:1-15 Friday-4/19/19 Isaiah 52:13-53:12 Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9 John 18:1-19:42 Saturday-4/20/19 EASTER VIGIL HOLY SATURDAY Sunday –4/21/19 EASTER SUNDAY Acts 10:34a, 37-43 Colossians 3:1-4 or 1 Corinthians 5:6b-8 John 20:1-9 or Luke 24:1-12
April 20, 2019 April 21, 2019 8:00 p.m. Easter Vigil 7:30 a.m. Keith Darby, Elvira Talton, Becky Bell, William Broyard, Chandra Geen 10:00 a.m. Lynette Brice, Lionel Evans, Niquelle Lackings, Haley Williams, Dwight Bluford Balcony: Joan Duplessis, Dwight Duplessis, Linda Doyle
8:00 p.m. Easter Vigil 7:30 p.m. Tonya Bernard * Jordan Colin 10:00 a.m. Haley Williams * Sydney Haynes
SANCTUARY LIGHT Will burn in memory for:
Ms. Louise Moore Gremillion
Requested by: The Family
HOLY WEEK 2019 Easter Triduum
Holy Thursday, April 18, 2019
7:00 p.m. - Celebration of the Lord's Supper
Good Friday, April 19, 2019
3:00 p.m. Veneration of the Cross and Holy Communion Service
Holy Saturday, April 20, 2019 8:00 p.m.—Easter Vigil Mass
Easter Sunday Mass
April 21, 2019 7:30 a.m. & 10:00 a.m.
We encourage everyone to come and celebrate, the Passion Death and Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ during this special time of Holy Week services.
GOOD FRIDAY/FAST & ABSTINENCE
Fasting is to be observed on Good Friday by all Catholics who are 18 years of age, but not yet 59. Those who are bound to fast may take only one full meal.. Two smaller meals are permitted if nec-essary to maintain strength according to each one’s needs, but eating solid foods between meals is not permitted. Abstinence from meat is ob-served by all Catholics 14 years or older on Good Friday, April 19, 2019.
CHURCH CLEANING YES, help is needed to clean the Church for our Easter Celebration. We are asking our males, females, youth group and young adults to help us on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at 5:30
p.m. and we also need people to “Decorate the Church”. Please join us to make our church look good. We truly appreciate your help!
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, Gwendolyn Rocque, Verna Mae Martin, Joycelyn Johnson, Stanley & Beatrice Grant, Myra Harrell, Pearl Dupart, Aaron LaCabe, Bernice Stein, Joyce Evans, Javette and Michael Garner, John & Claire Bidol, Demetria Bernard, Gladys Shief, Jerald LaPierre, Robert “RJ” LaPierre, Doris Finister, Marie Walker, Shirley Walker, Chris Price, Shirley Walton, An-toinette Johnston, Cindy Armstrong, Ralph Walk-er, Albert & Miriam Boucree, Audrey Evans, Vint Barney, Lydia Broyard, Yvette Brown, Shirley Pratt, Grace Jones, Lorraine Bowman, Linda Hunter, Ruby Perry, Yolanda Green, Barbara Phil-lips, Inaclaire Buckley, Louise Jenkins, Toki Jo-seph, Joseph Williams, Gerard Robinson, Sr., Emelda Petit, Johnnie Petit, Scarlett Crawford, Vivian Plessy, Debra Gray, Frederick Gray, Li-onel and Marion Evans, Gerald Stone, Verlyn Mallory, Marva Batiste, Bronson Lee, John Par-ker, Maureen Nutting, Cynthia Bluford, Victoria Leslie, Lorraine Bart, Myrtle Dorsey, Bernell Johnson, Tamiko Haynes, Warrentia Clincy, Lula Belle Moss, Wilma Wilson, Wendell Baptiste, Dorothy Holden, Maxine Rixner, Jeremy Tauriac, Shonne Pierce, Wylene Jones, Nowell Lackings, Sr., Dereck Rovaris, Sr., Roslind Louis, Emelda Paul, Lydia Edwards, Ted Nutting, Le’Shawn Por-ter, Alcede Carter, Joseph Washington, Kim Price, Ruby Downs, Shirley Simmons, Evangeline Walker, Lennox Perkins, Aneta Petit, Delores Chapital, Mary McKinnon, Rockial Riley, Mer-cedes Lewis
FATIMA ROSARY Monday, April 15, 2019 @ 5:00 p.m. 2100 Ursulines Ave. Apt. 1103 Requested by: Ms. Bertha Brown
Lenten and Holy Week Schedule—2019 LENTEN THEME: “From Ashes To Glory” HOLY WEEK: Palm Sunday April 13th 10:00 a.m./Saturday-1st Penance-Church April 13th 4:00 p.m/Saturday-Vigil Mass April 14th 7:30 a.m. & 10:00a .m. Mass April 15th 6:00 p.m./Monday-Bible Study April 16th 6:00 p.m./Tuesday-Seder Meal-Hall April 18th 7:00 p.m./Thursday-Holy Thursday Mass April 19th 1:30 p.m./Friday/Good Friday-Living Stations 3:00 p.m./Friday/Good Friday-Veneration of the Cross and Holy Communion Service April 20th 8:00 p.m./Holy Saturday-Easter Vigil April 21st EASTER SUNDAY 7:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Mass
YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS…
On Sunday, April 7, 2019 three of our youth were presented the Archdiocese of New Orleans CYO “Outstanding Youth Leadership Award”-Bobby Heno, Jordin Ratliff and Trent Burke for their pos-itive influence and leadership in our parish. The awards were presented by Archbishop Aymond at St. Louis Cathedral. Please join our Youth Ministry fami-ly in congratulating these young people on this won-derful honor.
Ms. Mary Webb received the Adult Service Award for her contribution of five years or more in service to Youth Ministry at St. Peter Claver Church. We appre-ciate you and all that you do!
The Women of Nia-Imani Our Annual Sistah Friend Luncheon will be held on Sat-urday, July 20, 2019. More information to come!!!
Weekly Ministry Schedule April 15-21, 2019
Mon. 6:00 p.m. Bible Study –Ujima Center-Tues. 7:30 a.m. Mass-Rectory 10:00 a.m. Food Pantry-Misaada Center 5:00 p.m. Legion of Mary-Ujima Center 6:00 p.m. Seder Meal-Parish Hall Wed. 8:30 a.m. School Mass-Church 6:00 p.m. Faith Formation-Ujima Ctr. 7:00 p.m. Youth Ministry HOLY WEEK HOLY THURSDAY Thurs. 7:30 a.m. Mass-Rectory 7:00 p.m. Mass (Celebration of the Lord’s Supper) - Church GOOD FRIDAY Fri. 7:30 a.m. Mass-Rectory 3:00 p.m. Veneration of the Cross and Holy Communion Service HOLY SATURDAY Sat. 8:00 p.m. Easter Vigil Mass-Church EASTER SUNDAY Sun. 7:30 a.m. Sunday Mass-Church 10:00 a.m. Sunday Mass-Church
SEDER MEAL… Our parish family will cele-brate the Seder Meal on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. The Seder Meal is a traditional Jewish Meal celebrating the remembrance of
their journey from oppression to freedom. This is when Jesus celebrated the Passover with his disci-ples. Please invite your family, neighbors and friends; and we encourage you to bring your meal this night to share with your family.
PRAYER WALK PROGRAM
Purpose: to spread God’s love to people in need and healing Frequency: Once a month; Meeting Place: Ujima Center (1019 N. Pr ieur Street); DETAILS: • Group will meet on the first Sunday of the
month at the Ujima Center to determine prayer walk locations for the month. Group will gather at the Ujima Center the last Sunday of the month (day of the prayer walk) and split into twos (preferable male/female pairs) before dis-pensing to their designated areas. Participants will walk location, stopping to ask as many peo-ple as possible if they would like prayer for any-thing. Participants will identify themselves as Christians from St. Peter Calver Catholic church prior to asking someone if they would like pray-er. Group will spend one hour walking before returning to Ujima Center to discuss results and provide encouragement to each other. All inter-ested persons are asked to contact Ms. Victoria Blue at [email protected]
ST. LOUIS MEDAL AWARD… Mrs. Debra Smith and
Mrs. Tiffany Davis Was chosen from our Church to re-ceive the Order of St. Louis IX Me-
dallion in recognition of their dedication and ser-vice. They will receive this honor on Sunday, May 19, 2019, 3:00 p.m. at St. Joseph Church, 1812 Tulane Avenue, New Orleans, LA
Altar Server of the Year.. St. Peter Claver congratulates’ Nicholas Green for being chosen as the Altar Server of the year, 2019. Nicholas was recognized by the Archdiocese at the Altar Server Awards Ceremony on April 2, 2019.
KPC COUNCIL #50 would like to thank our parish-ioners for their support for their Lenten Fish Fry. A Special thanks to Fr. Asare, Deacon Law-rence Houston, St. Peter Claver
School teachers, parents and to the Cafeteria Manager, Ms. Rochelle and staff, and to Our La-dy of Victory Court #50; you all have our heart-felt thanks. Yours in Claverism Donald Reed, Sr. Grand Knight Council #50
Visit St. Ann’s Shrine (2100 Block of Ursulines Ave.)
OPEN
Tuesdays & Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
April 14-21, 2019 Sunday, April 14, 2019 7:30 a.m. Parishioners of St. Peter Claver Mr. Kenneth Carter Mr. James Smith, III Ms. Florence Bradley Mr. Jules Bakewell, III Jules & Pauline Bakewell, Jr. 10:00 a.m. Ms. Louise Moore Gremillion Ms. Jade Gibson Mr. Lionel Joienille Mr. Bradley Frederick Edward and Edna Walker Mr. Percy Walker Ms. Vivian Delaney Michelle, Caden & Cylie McCullum Living & deceased members of the Aldrich, Evans, Moss and Tureaud families Living & deceased mem bers of the Crusto, Fleury, Graham, Saulney, Prevost & Wilson families Tuesday, April 16, 2019 7:30 a.m. Mass-Rectory Wednesday, April 17 , 2019 8:30 a.m. School Mass Thursday, April 18, 2019 7:30 a.m. Mass-Rectory Friday, April 19, 2019 7:30 a.m. Mass-Rectory Saturday, April 20, 2019 4:00 p.m. Mr. Edgar Chase, Jr. Mr. Thomas A.G. Lee Mr. Christopher Woodfork
ST. PETER CLAVER HEALTH CORNER
AUTISM AWARENESS Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex developmental disability that can cause significant social, communication and behavioral challenges. Signs typically appear during early childhood and effect a child’s ability to communicate, and inter-act with others. There is no known single cause of autism, but increased awareness and early diag-nosis/intervention and access to appropriate ser-vices/supports lead to significantly improved out-comes.
Here are some signs to look for in the children in your life:
♦ Lack of or delay in spoken language; repeti-tive use of language and/or motor mannerisms (e.g., hand-flapping, twirling objects); little or no eye contact; lack of interest in peer rela-tionships; lack of spontaneous or make– be-lieve play; persistent fixation on parts of ob-jects.
A child on the Autism spectrum might display many of these behaviors or just a few, or many others besides the ones listed here. The diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder is applied based on analysis of all behaviors and their severity. If you think your child might have ASD or you think there could be a problem with the way your child plays, learns, speaks, or acts, contact your child’s doctor and share your concerns.
References: Centers for Disease Control; Mayo Clinic, Autism Society
If you need more information about Autism or any other health questions please call or visit the Health & Wellness Ministry located in the Misaada Center.
Office Hours: Tues. 10:00 am-12:00 noon
Phone: 504-822-8059
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 April Fool’s Day
2 5:00 pm LOM 5:00 pm Legion of Mary 6:00 pm Family Life
3 8:30 am School Mass
4 1:00 pm Adult Bible Study 6:00 pm Choir Rehearsal
5 3:00 pm Sta-tions of the Cross 6:00 pm Mass & Stations of the Cross
6 9:00 am CCD Classes 4:00 pm Vigil Mass
7 7:30 am Mass 10:00 am Mass
8 3:00 pm Senior Citizens 6:00 pm Bible Study
9 5:00 pm Legion of Mary 6:00 pm NIA-Imani
10 8:30 am School Mass
11 1:00 pm Adult Bible Study 6:00 pm Choir Rehearsal
12 3:00 pm Sta-tions of the Cross 6:00 pm Mass & Stations of the Cross
13 9:00 am CCD Classes 4:00 pm Vigil Mass
14 PALM SUNDAY 7:30 am Mass 10:00 am Mass
15 6:00 pm Bible Study
16 6:00 pm Seder Meal
17 8:30 am School Mass NO MEETINGS
18 7:00 pm Holy Thursday Mass
19 1:30 pm Liv-ing Stations 3:00 pm Ven-eration of the Cross
CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS St. Peter Claver Church #784950 1910 Ursulines Avenue New Orleans, LA 70116 TELEPHONE 504 822-8059 CONTACT PERSON Edith Reed EMAIL: [email protected] SOFTWARE MSPublisher 2010 Adobe Acrobat XI Windows 7 TRANSMISSION TIME Wednesday 2:00 p.m. SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION April 14, 2019 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 8 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
