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 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. 26th Sunday In Ordinary Time
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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
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.
26th Sunday In Ordinary Time
26 S O T September 29, 2019
Our Stewardship for Sunday, September 22, 2019 was $11,295.97; $18,827.00 is NEEDED to bal-ance the budget weekly. Shortfall for September 22, 2019 is $7,531.03; 2nd Collection: Building Fund: $485.80.
Thanks for your generosity.
SCRIPTURE INSIGHT “Woe to the complacent,:” shouts the prophet Amos in the First Reading. Indifference to the needs and plight of those around us challenges the prophet Amos and Jesus in today’s readings. Luke tells the parable in the Gospel in three scenes. In the first, a contrast is drawn between the sumptuous lifestyle of the rich man (who re-mains unnamed) and the poor man (named Laza-rus covered with sores and lying at the entrance to the rich man’s estate. There Lazarus dies, forgot-ten, with no mention of burial. The rich man also dies and is buried. The next scene takes place in the afterlife, where the roles are reversed and Lazarus is with Abra-ham while the rich man is in torment. In the final scene, the rich man begs that his brothers be warned about their fate for overlooking the poor. Like the rich man and his brothers, we have the teachings of Scripture, but we also have the exam-ple from this parable and more importantly that of Christ, to remind us of our responsibility to care for the needs of others. Christians can never be indifferent to the needs of and injustices done to others. Pope Paul VI said in Populorum progres-sio, 23, “It is well known how strong were the words used by the Fathers of the Church to de-scribe the proper attitude of persons who possess anything towards persons in need. To quote St. Ambrose: ‘You are not making a gift of your pos-sessions to the poor person. You are handing over to him what is his. For want has been given in common for the use of all, you have abrogated to yourself.” ♦ Why do you think that the poor man is named
but not the rich man? ♦ Why do we have a responsibility to help those
who are in need? ♦ How has your life been touched or changed
when you have responded to someone in need?
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.
Scripture Readings for: September 30-October 6, 2019
Monday-9/30/19 Zechariah 8:1-8 Luke 9:46-50 Tuesday-10/1/19 Zechariah 8:20-23 Luke 9:51-56 Wednesday-10/2/19 Nehemiah 2:1-8 Matthew 18:1-5, 10 Thursday-10/3/19 Nehemiah 8:1-4a, 5-6, 7b-12 Luke 10:1-12 Friday-10/4/19 Baruch 1:15-22 Luke 10:13-16 Saturday-10/5/19 Baruch 4:5-12, 27-29 Luke 10:17-24 Sunday-10/6/19 Habakkuk 1:2-3, 2:2-4 2 Timothy 1:6-8, 13-14 Luke 17:5-10
Schedule September 30-October 6, 2019
Mon. 6:00 p.m. Bible Study—Ujima Center 6:00 p.m. Ministerial Council Meeting 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. Pastoral Council-Parish Office 6:30 p.m. Youth/Young Adult Choir Wed. 7:30 a.m. Mass-Rectory 7:00 p.m. Youth Ministry-Ujima Center Thurs. 7:30 a.m. Mass-Rectory 10:00 a.m. Food Pantry-Misaada Center 6:00 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal-Church Fri. 7:30 a.m. Mass-Rectory 6:00 p.m. Boy Scouts-Ujima Center Sat. 9:00 a.m. CCD Classes-Parish Bldg. 10:45 a.m. Liturgical Dancers-Parish Hall 4:00 p.m. Vigil Mass-Church Sun. 7:30 a.m. Sunday Mass-Church 10:00 a.m. Sunday Mass-Church
ATTENTION: LECTORS
All Lectors you can pick up your Lectionary Workbooks—2020 in the Parish Office.
Office Hours are from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday or contact the office, (504) 822-8059.
PUBLIC SQUARE ROSARY RALLY Please join us for a Public Square Rosary Rally on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at 12:00 noon at The Shrine of St. Ann locat-ed at 2100 Ursulines Avenue. This Public Rosary is sponsored by “America Needs Fatima”. This will be one of 10,000 ral-lies that will take place across the United States on that day. So come out and take part in this great event.
PRAYER FOR THOUGHT… BLESSED are the ones who keep the faith, SE-CURE JUSTICE, FOR THE OPPRESSED and feed the hungry. We believe and say AMEN; They will know you are Christians by your love; Live the GOSPEL in your life! COME to the LORD’s table. Deal with us, Lord, in your mercy!
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, Chris Price, Shirley Walton, Antoinette Johnston, Cindy Armstrong, Ralph Walker, Albert & Miri-am Boucree, Audrey Evans, Vint Barney, Lydia Broyard, 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 Parker, Maureen Nutting, Cynthia Bluford, Victoria Leslie, Lorraine Bart, Myrtle Dorsey, Bernell Johnson, Tamiko Haynes, War-rentia Clincy, Wilma Wilson, Wendell Baptiste, Maxine Rixner, Jeremy Tauriac, Shonne Pierce, Wylene Jones, Nowell Lackings, Sr., Roslind Louis, Lydia Edwards, Ted Nutting, Alcede Carter, Joseph Washington, Ruby Downs, Delores Chapital, Mary McKinnon, Rockial Riley, Jerri Queen, Malcolm Lear, Mary Harris, Veronica Downs-Dorsey, Florence Lee
FATIMA ROSARY Monday, September 30, 2019 @ 5:00 p.m. 2100 Ursulines Ave., Apt. 1103 Requested by: Ms. Karin Legohn
October 5, 2019 October 6, 2019 4:00 p.m. Reginald Vicks, Claudette Vicks, Cynthia Smothers, Verita Thomas, Cleo Silas, Veronica Stevenson 7:30 a.m. Ann Coston, Yolanda Green, Roslyn Veals, Keith Darby, Ellen Lee 10:00 a.m. Cynthia Robinson, Damien Perrin, Alena Boucree, Edith Stevens, Kenneth Sears Balcony: Cheryl Poland, Margie Sears, Debra Smith
4:00 p.m. Sandra Dave * Cynthia Davis 7:30 p.m. Warren Bell, Jr. * Brendolyn McKenna 10:00 a.m. Jabari Gibson * Cynthia Gilbert
Visit St. Ann’s Shrine
(2100 Block of Ursulines Ave.)
OPEN Tuesdays , Thursdays & Saturdays
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
National Priesthood Sunday Prayer for Priests:
Gracious and loving God, we thank you for the gift of our priests. Through them, we experience your presence in the sacraments. Help our priests to be strong in their vocation. Set their souls on fire with love for your people. Grant them the wisdom, understanding and strength they need to follow in the footsteps of Jesus. Inspire them with the vision of your King-dom. Give them the words they need to spread the Gos-pel. Allow them to experience joy in their minis-try. Help them to become instruments of your divine grace. We ask this through Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns as our Eternal Priest. Amen.
SANCTUARY LIGHT Will burn in memory for:
Deceased members of Talton,
Richard & Moore families
SPC Sacred Dance Ministry Calling all dancers, 3rd grade and up.
We invite you to join us. We have something for all ages. No previous dance experience required, just a willing spirit. We are very
excited to bring this ministry back. If you are inter-ested in being part of the children, youth or adult dance ministry, please send your contact information to Marinda Lee at: [email protected] Or sign-up in the back of Church. Sacred Dance Ministry meet on Saturday mornings, 10:45 a.m. in the Parish Hall.
St. Peter Claver Food Pantry… Parishioners: Please don’t forget the St. Peter Claver Food Pantry! While many are grocery shopping, members of our community are in need of food; add a few cans for them. Remember to bring nonperishable items and canned goods to church on Sunday. We thank you for your support.
ATTENTION:
Adult Faith Formation: The Prophets: Messengers of God’s Mercy: Participate with other adults in reading and under-standing the messages of the Prophets in the Bible. During the liturgical year we hear from the proph-ets in the readings. This week we hear form one of the prophets, he is often referred to as “the prophet of justice.” The messages are certainly relevant in our world today. This is a study that will draw you closer to Christ. The prophets afflict the comfortable and comfort the afflicted, calling us to return to our covenant relationship with God. They urge us to repent-ance, warn us of the dangers of sin, and announce the blessings of faithfulness. Their prophetic words speak to us even today, as they draw us closer to Christ. When: Monday at 6:00 p.m., September 30th-November 25, 2019; Where: Parish Ujima Center, 1019 N. Prieur Street; How: Video Presentation by Biblical Scholars; Reading from the Bible and the Prophets workbook; Small Group Discussion and review of responses.
BIBLE STUDY QUOTE: Can you hear me now? One way to live in God’s presence is to recognize God’s voice when He speaks. This pop-ular advertisement for a well-known cellular phone carrier asks a similar question that appeals to our basic need to hear the voice of others. When we are trying desperately to communicate with someone we might say, “Can you hear me now?” The cellular phone and service providers industries can measure their success by how well they address the needs of the public to be heard by others. In the same way, our spiritual success is dependent on our attention to the Word of God. Our salvation depends on whether we hear the voice of God clearly enough to keep His com-mandments and respond to the needs of others. We should listen for God’s voice in everything we do. It would be tragic indeed to end our lives and as we stand before the seat of judgment and hear God say”: “Can you hear me now?
ANNOUNCEMENT… Ministerial Council will meet on Monday, September 30, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. in the Ujima Center. Pastoral Council will meet on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. in the Parish Office.
September 28-October 4, 2019
Saturday, September 28, 2019 4:00 p.m. Ms. Leah Chase Mr. Edgar Chase, Jr. Ms. Della Parker Mr. Thomas A.G. Lee Mr. Jiar Joseph Means Ms. Joyce Evans (Living) Sunday, September 29, 2019 7:30 a.m. Parishioners of St. Peter Claver Mr. Kenneth Carter Mr. Edgar J. Boucree Mr. James Seymour Mr. James Smith, III Mr. Gavin Bell In Thanksgiving to St. Anthony 10:00 a.m. Sr. Angela Smith Ms. Jade Gibson Mr. Joseph Pema Sanga Mr. Chester Staes Mr. Lionel Joienille Ms. Vivian Delaney Mr. Lyle Stuart Edward and Edna Walker Mr. Percy Walker Mr. Lester Marshall Mr. Alfred Page Michelle, Caden & Cylie McCullum Living & deceased mem bers of the Crusto, Fleury, Graham, Saulney, Prevost & Wilson families Delores & Pamela Page (Living) Seminarian Ajani Gibson (Living) Tuesday, October 1, 2019 7:30 a.m. Mass-Rectory Wednesday, October 2, 2019 7:30 a.m. Mass-Rectory Thursday, October 3, 2019 7:30 a.m. Mass-Church Friday, October 4, 2019 7:30 a.m. Mass-Rectory Ms. Lucille Hall
St. Peter Claver Church Health & Wellness Ministry
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month Ovarian cancer often goes undetected until it has spread within the pelvis and abdomen. At this late stage, ovarian cancer is more difficult to treat and is frequently fatal. Early-stage ovar ian can-cer, in which the disease is confined to the ovary, is more likely to be treated successfully. Early-stage ovar ian cancer rarely causes any symp-toms. Advanced-stage ovar ian cancer may cause few and nonspecific symptoms that are often mis-taken for more common benign conditions, such as constipation or irritable bowel. Signs and symp-toms of ovar ian cancer may include: 1. Ab-dominal bloating or swelling; 2. Quickly feeling full when eating; 3. Weight loss; 4. Discomfort in the pelvis area; 5. Changes in bowel habits, such as constipation; 6. A frequent need to urinate. While ovarian cancer may occur at any age it is most common in women ages 50 to 60 years old. Ovarian caner is diagnosed through several ways: Pelvic Exam (to feel the size of the uterus and ovaries) Imaging (CAT Scan or ultrasound of the pelvis and abdomen) Blood Test (CA125 which detects a protein found on the surface of ovarian cancer cells) Surgery (to remove a tissue sample and abdominal fluid to confirm a diagnosis of ovarian cancer).
If you have any of the above signs and symp-toms please see your healthcare provider.
Need more information about Ovarian Cancer call the Health & Wellness Ministry located in the Misaada Center.
19 7:30 am Mass-Rectory 1:00 pm Adult Bible Study 6:00 pm Choir Rehearsal
20 7:30 am Mass-Rectory 6:00 pm Boy Scouts
21 9:00 a.m. CCD 10:45 am Liturgical Danc-ers Practice 4:00 pm Vigil Mass
22 FAMILY DAY After 10:00 am Mass 7:30 am Mass 10:00 am Mass
23 3:00 pm Senior Citizens 6:00 pm Bible Study
24 7:30 am Mass Rectory 5:00 pm Legion of Mary
25 7:30 am Mass-Rectory 7:00 pm Youth Ministry
26 7:30 am Mass-Rectory 1:00 pm Adult Bible Study 6:00 pm Choir Rehearsal
27 7:30 am Mass-Rectory 6:00 pm Boy Scouts
28 9:00 a.m. CCD 10:45 am Liturgical Danc-ers Practice 4:00 pm Vigil Mass
29 7:30 am Mass 10:00 am Mass
30 6:00 pm Bible Study 6:00 pm Ministe-rial Council
October 1 7:30 am Mass-Rectory 5:00 pm LOM 6:00 pm Family Life Ministry 6:30 pm Youth/Young Adult Choir
October 2 7:30 am Mass-Rectory 7:00 pm Youth Ministry
October 3 7:30 am Mass-Rectory 6:00 pm Choir Rehearsal
October 4 7:30 am Mass-Rectory 6:00 pm Boy Scouts
October 5 9:00 a.m. CCD 10:45 am Liturgical Danc-ers Practice 4:00 pm Vigil Mass
St. Peter Claver Catholic Church September, 2019
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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 September 29, 2019 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 8 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
