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

Mr. Emeka Dibia Communications

Mrs. Veronica Downs-Dorsey

Director of Music

Mrs. Marinda Lee-Houston 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. Meet in the parish hall. 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.

THE MOST HOLY TRINITY

T M H T JUNE 7, 2020 Scripture Insights

Today’s Responsorial Psalm from Daniel 3 comes from a hymn of praise sung by three Jews who were exiled to Babylon and put into a fiery fur-nace for refusing to worship a golden statue but were not burnt. God’s people have not always been so resolute against idolatry, however. In Exodus 34, Moses is instructed to make two new tablets of the cove-nant because he angrily broke the former tablets when he saw the people worshipping a golden calf. Like the people who want a more concrete and visible image for God in the absence of Mo-ses, Moses seems to have trouble following a God whom he cannot see (Exodus 33),, so he asks to see God’s face (cf. Exodus 33:12-13). Despite all of this, God makes a point to repeat the covenant and ask Moses to remake the tablets to affirm that God is “merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and rich in kindness and fidelity.” We see God’s love emphasized also in John 3. Note here that oft-articulated but utterly mistaken idea that there is a God of wrath in the Old Testa-ment but a God of love in the New. In fact, it is difficult if not impossible to capture the God of the Bible in a single sentence. After all, today’s Gospel mentions God’s decisive condemnation of unbelievers. Likewise, the “merciful and gra-cious” God of Exodus 34 is also a “jealous God” who tells Moses that he must drive out people who are already populating the Promised Land (Exodus 34:11, 14). This, like the pronounce-ment of condemnation in John 3, is very different from the call to “live in peace” in 2 Corinthians 13. ♦ What may idolatry mean or involve besides

the casting of idols? ♦ The word Israel means wrestling with God.

How might that describe God’s people today? ♦ How might steadfast love for others bring

about peace?

St. Peter Claver Catholic Church WELCOMES

Seminarian Ross Reynolds

Ross Reynolds will be spending the summer here at our Church. He is excit-ed to get to work in our parish and grow in knowledge of what the life of a diocesan priest entails. He is entering his third year as a seminarian and has been greatly blessed on this road to the priesthood.

He will share his story with us and learn all that makes this parish the great family that it is. Through the intercession of our Blessed Mother and St. Peter Claver, be assured of his prayers for you and your families during these troubling times. Through the help of God, we will make it.

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 responders and protect them. We ask this in faith, for You are God, living and reigning forever and ever.

Scripture Readings for: June 8-14, 2020

Monday-06/8/20 1 Kings 17:1-6 Matthew 5:1-12 Tuesday-06/9/20 1 Kings 17:7-16 Matthew 5:13-16 Wednesday-06/10/20 1 Kings 18:20-39 Matthew 5:17-19 Thursday-06/11/20 Acts 11:21b-26; 13:1-3 Matthew 5:17-19 Friday-06/12/20 1 Kings 19:9a, 11-16 Matthew 5:27-32 Saturday-06/13/20 1 Kings 19:19-21 Matthew 5:33-37 Sunday-06/14/20 Deuteronomy 8:2-3, 14b-16b 1 Corinthians 10:16-17 John 6:51-58

Schedule June 1-6, 2020

All meetings have been cancelled until

further notice!

CENSUS 2020 HEAR ME. SEE ME. COUNT ME.

STAND UP AND BE COUNTED! In this New COVID – 19 environment Louisiana desperately needs every federal dollars we can get. Funding for Education, Healthcare, Affordable Housing, Public Safety, Street and Infrastructure Repair is determined by census data. Programs such as Childcare Assistance (CCAP), Head Start, Medicaid and Medicare, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), WIC, FEMA, Foster Care programs and Affordable Housing depend on these federal dollars. Your participation guaran-tees more resources coming to your communi-ty!! For each person who goes uncounted Loui-siana loses $2,291.00 each year for 10 years. That is a lost to our communities as well. That’s less money for our children, the elderly, hospitals, streets, pumping stations, police and fire stations. Can we count on you to complete your census either online, by phone or mail? 9 Questions + 10 Minutes = 10 years of funding. Convince five (5) family members or friends to complete their census as well.

Micah Project St. Peter Claver Team along with Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and the Power Coalition are working together to be sure our com-munities are in the 2020 Census #

We will be contacting you soon. Complete the Census: By Paper with the Census form that was mailed to your house; Online at My2020census.gov; By phone : 1-844-330-2020.

9 Questions+10 minutes = 10 years of funding

#HearMeSeeMeCountMe

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, Joycelyn Johnson, Stanley & Beatrice Grant, My-ra Harrell, Pearl Dupart, Aaron LaCabe, Bernice Stein, Javette and Michael Garner, John & Claire Bidol, Demetria Bernard, Jerald LaPierre, Robert “RJ” LaPierre, Doris Finister, Marie Walker, Chris Price, Shirley Walton, Antoinette Johnston, Cindy Armstrong, Ralph Walker, Albert & Miri-am Boucree, Audrey Evans, Vint Barney, Yvette Brown, Shirley Pratt, Lorraine Bowman, Linda Hunter, Ruby Perry, Barbara Phillips, Inaclaire Buckley, Louise Jenkins, Toki Joseph, Joseph Williams, Gerard Robinson, Sr., Emelda Petit, Johnnie Petit, Scarlett Crawford, Vivian Plessy, Debra Gray, Lionel and Marion Evans, Verlyn Mallory, Marva Batiste, Bronson Lee, John Par-ker, Maureen Nutting, Cynthia Bluford, Victoria Leslie, Lorraine Bart, Myrtle Dorsey, Bernell Johnson, Wilma Wilson, Wendell Baptiste, Max-ine Rixner, Jeremy Tauriac, Shonne Pierce, Wylene Jones, Nowell Lackings, Sr., Roslind Louis, Lydia Edwards, Ted Nutting, Joseph Wash-ington, Delores Chapital, Rockial Riley, Jerri Queen, Malcolm Lear, Florence Lee, Sarah Lafit-te, Gail O’Brien, Marynell Fernandez, Charlie Mae Thompson, Gloria Oliver, Gerald Merritt, Myrtle Williams, Edward Brown, Lucille Ander-son, Charmaine Prevost, Evelyn Shokes, Henry Head, Ethylene Permillion.

VOCATION PRAYER

Lord Jesus, Son of the Eternal Father, and Mary Immaculate give to our young people the gener-osity necessary to follow Your call and the cour-age required to overcome all obstacles to their vocation. Give to parents that faith, love and spirit of sacrifice which will inspire them to offer their children to God’s service and to rejoice whenever one of their children is called to the priesthood or religious life. May Your example and that of Your Blessed Mother and Saint Jo-seph encourage both young people and parents and let Your grace sustain them. AMEN.

ST. PETER CLAVER HEALTH CORNER

MEN’S HEALTH June is the month we celebrate not only Fa-ther’s Day but also men’s Health. It’s time for our men to become informed and proactive about their particular health risk. Consider these statistics: Compared to women, men have higher death rates for all 15 leading caus-es of death (except Alzheimer’s disease) and die more than five years younger. Represent 50% of the work force yet account for 94% of all on the job fatalities. Know less about health, and take less responsibility for it. Are less likely to see themselves as ill or suscepti-ble to disease or injury when they are most sus-ceptible. The biggest threats (Heart disease, Cancer, HIV infection, Unintentional injury, Respiratory Infections, Stroke, Diabetes, Suicide/Homicide) to men’s health can often be prevented. Here’s what you need to know to live a longer, healthier life. Reduce your risks: Start with healthy life-style choices-eat a healthy diet, stay physi-cally active, quit smoking, get regular checkups (talk to your doctor/ask questions) get cancer screenings (colorectal, lung and prostate) and take precautions in your daily activities to prevent accidents and injury. The impact may be greater than you’ll ever know. If you need more information about diseases or conditions that plague men—please call or visit the Health & Wellness Ministry located in the Misaada Center. Office Hours: Tues. 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon. Phone: (504) 822-8059 References: Mayo Clinic; Centers for Dis-ease Control and Medline Plus

Don’t forget to join in our St. Pe-ter Claver Church Prayer and Fast-ing. (We will con-

tinue our prayer line through the month of June, 2020). Please dial this number, (339-207-7387), there is no access code. We have had an extremely great turnout. Please join us. Also, join us on Sunday mornings for our Virtual Mass!!

SANCTUARY LIGHT Will burn in memory for:

Mrs. Ruby Downs

Requested by: The Dorsey Family

Visit St. Ann’s Shrine

(2100 Block of Ursulines Ave.)

Will reopen after quarantine

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.

Sponsored by:

The Knights of Peter Claver Counsel #50

When: Friday, June 12, 2020 Time: 2:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Where: St. Peter Claver Church Parking Lot (Pick-up Only!) Cost: Free Only four (4 plates per family). Please call the Parish Office, (504) 822-8059. We will be located in the yard of the church on 1923 St. Philip St. We would like to say “Thank You” to all who have supported us.

June 6-13, 2020

Saturday, June 6, 2020 4:00 p.m. Ms. Leah Chase Mr. Edgar Chase, Jr. Mr. Wayne Reese, Sr. Ms. Joyce Evans Ms. Claudette Bazil Mr. Jiar Joseph Means Mr. John Bidol (Living) Ms. Traci Daigs (Living) Sunday, June 7, 2020 7:30 a.m. Parishioners of St. Peter Claver Mr. Kenneth Carter Ms. Lydia Broyard 10:00 a.m. Rev. Michael Jacques Ms. Lydia Broyard Ms. Diane Davis Ms. Ruby Downs Ms. Diondra Harris Ms. Jade Gibson Ms. Gladys Shief Mr. Roland Davis Myra & Percy Harrell, Sr. Edward and Edna Walker Mr. Percy Walker Mr. Darrius Hamilton Michelle, Caden & Cylie McCullum Living & deceased mem bers of the Crusto, Fleury, Graham, Saulney, Prevost & Wilson families Tuesday, June 9, 2020 7:30 a.m. Mass-Church Wednesday, June 10, 2020 7:30 a.m. Mass-Church Thursday, June 11, 2020 7:30 a.m. Mass-Church Friday, June 12, 2020 7:30 a.m. Mass-Church

FATIMA ROSARY All will continue praying the Rosary in the privacy of their homes at 4:00 p.m. until further notice.

St. Peter Claver Church “D.O.V.E.S. Ministry

Our love, sympathy and pray-ers go to our Parishioners who have lost family mem-bers during these difficult times. Please pray for their deceased family members: Ruby Downs, Wayne Reese, Sr., Roland Davis, Mary Harris, Clarice Willis, Ty-rone Osborne, Allen McMil-lan, Laborah Jessie, Ramona Walker, Henry Salvant, Ear-line Castanel, Myra Harrell, Theresa Christophe, Jerry Haynes, Troy Douse, Benja-min Miller, Joyce Dalferes &

Pamela Carter Any parishioners experiencing the recent loss of an immediate family member, please contact the Be-reavement Ministry through the Parish Office, (504) 822-8059, so we can offer support and prayers.

Bible Study Quote… It’s All About Love...How do you say goodbye to fr iends that you love as you part company for a time? Perhaps you wish them the love and peace of Christ in eve-rything they encounter until you meet again. This is what St. Paul does in the verses we read for this Sunday. These three verses are the last verses of St. Paul’s letter to the Corinthians. This letter may have been written during his third missionary journey from the City of Ephesus. It contains Paul’s spiritual advice and encouragement of them to develop their faith in Jesus the Christ. He gen-tly reminded them of their faults and reinvigorated their need to repent (v.11). He pleaded with them to live in “love” so that the God of love and peace could inhabit them. At the celebration of the Eu-charist, he reminded them to greet each other with true love and with the “Pax”, the “Kiss of Peace.” St. Paul wished the entire Trinitarian Blessing on the church in Corinth. He wished that they accept the grace of Jesus Christ, the love of the Father, and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit that they re-ceived in Baptism. What a blessing filled with love! DISCUSSION QUESTION: How do you say goodbye to someone you love?

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 7:30 am Mass

3 7:30 am Mass

4 7:30 am Mass

5 7:30 am Mass 6:00 pm 1st Com-munion

6 4:00 p.m. Vigil Mass

7 7:30 am Mass 10:00 am Mass

8 9 7:30 am Mass

10 7:30 am Mass

11 7:30 am Mass

12 7:30 am Mass 2:00 p.m. Knights of Peter Claver Fish Fry

13 4:00 p.m. Vigil Mass

14 7:30 am Mass 10:00 am Mass

15 16 7:30 am Mass

17 7:30 am Mass

18 7:30 am Mass

19 7:30 am Mass

20 4:00 p.m. Vigil Mass

21 Father's Day 7:30 am Mass 10:00 am Mass

22 23 7:30 am Mass

24 7:30 am Mass

25 7:30 am Mass

26 7:30 am Mass

27 4:00 p.m. Vigil Mass

28 7:30 am Mass 10:00 am Mass

29 30 7:30 am Mass

St. Peter Claver Catholic Church June, 2020

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: ereed@spclaverchurch.org SOFTWARE MSPublisher 2010 Adobe Acrobat XI Windows 7 TRANSMISSION TIME Wednesday 2:00 p.m. SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION June 7, 2020 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 8 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS We only need 300 bulletins printed