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SAINTPETERCLAVERWelcome to our Parish Family!

SCHEDULEOFMASSES

Saturday Vigil ..................................................................................... 4:30 p.m. Sunday............................................................................. 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Weekdays, Monday through Thursday .................................. 6:30 a.m. SACRAMENTOFRECONCILIATIONSaturday ...................................... 3:15 to 4:00 p.m. or by appointment SACRAMENTOFBAPTISMFamilies preparing for Bap sm must a end a pre-bap smal class. Classes are held the third Sunday every other month. Please call the parish office to make arrangements.

Bap sms are celebrated on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month at 12:00 noon. SACRAMENTOFMATRIMONYThose preparing for the Sacrament of Marriage should schedule an appointment with Fr. Leary and Music Director Tim Stella.

Pastor ...................... Reverend James F. Leary

Deacon ............................... James E. Hickey, Jr.

Pastoral Associate ......................... Gigi Frailey

Religious Educa on Office

DRE ............................................. Angela Clement

RE Assistant ....................................... Marie Carr 860-521-2904 spcreled@sbcglobal.net

Office Staff ............................. Joanne Therrien Debbie Walgren

Music Director.................................... Tim Stella

Cantor ............................................ Amanda Kohl

“Speaktothemwithyourhandsbeforeyouspeaktothemwithyourlips.”

St. Peter Claver

PARISHMEMBERSHIPThrough bap sm we become God’s sons and daughters, and brother and sisters of each other in Christ. Every family in the parish should be properly registered and each family should receive a set of envelopes. New parishioners should register at the Parish Office. Single adults over 21 years of age should register separately from parents. This registra on is our only means of cer fying anyone as a member of our parish family.

Office 47 Pleasant Street, West Har ord, CT 06107

Phone 860-561-4235

Fax 860-561-0552

E-mail st.peterclaver@sbcglobal.net

Parish Website www.stpeterclaver.parishlink.com

CHURCH OF SAINT PETER CLAVER WEST HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT March 29, 2015

MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, March 28 4:30 PM Memorial: Richard Lombardi Sunday, March 29 8:30 AM 3rd Anniversary: Joanna Smith 10:30 AM Memorial: Dan Thibeault

Monday, March 30 6:30 AM Memorial: Edna R. Benoit Tuesday, March 31 6:30 AM For the Parishioners of St. Peter Claver

Wednesday, April 1 6:30 AM Memorial: Joseph Burns Thursday, April 2 – Holy Thursday 7:30 PM Mass of the Lord’s Supper Friday, April 3 – Good Friday 3:00 PM Celebration of the Lord’s Passion Saturday, April 4 8:00 PM Easter Vigil Sunday, April 5 - Easter 8:30 AM For the Parishioners of St. Peter Claver 10:30 AM For the Parishioners of St. Peter Claver

THE WEEK AHEAD AT ST PETER CLAVER

Monday, March 30 6:00 – 7:00 PM Lenten Confession ~ Church Tuesday, March 31

6:00 PM Lenten Evening – Creating Sabbath Space ~ Hall

Thursday, April 1 10:00 AM Playgroup ~ Hall 3:45 PM Children’s Rosary ~ Church Friday, April 3 7:30 PM Good Friday Sacred Concert ~ Church

CHILDREN’S LITURGY UPDATE!! Please note: The next Children’s Liturgy of the Word will

take place on April 12th during the 10:30 am Mass.

A FAMILY PERSPECTIVE The Passion of Jesus makes it clear, no one escapes suffering. Suffering is inevitable but no one should suffer alone. That is one of the primary roles of families, to stand with and support each other in suffering.

PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD

First Reading: Isaiah 50:4-7 Isaiah describes the pain and insults of the Servant of God. Yet he sounds hopeful when describing God as his help, knowing he will not be disgraced. Second Reading: Philippians 2:6-11 Paul exults Christ’s great sacrifice of humbling himself to become human and die on the cross. He explains that this is why we should now realize the importance of honoring both his name and memory. Gospel: Mark 14:1—15:47 Mark describes the events leading up to Christ’s crucifixion. The Last Supper is described, explaining where the Eucharist began. Judas betrays Jesus and his suffering at the hands of the Sanhedrin (Council) is detailed.

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READINGS FOR THE WEEKEND OF APRIL 5

First Reading: Acts 10:34a, 37-43 Second Reading: Colossians 3:1-4

Gospel: John 20:1-9 (42)

St. Peter Claver Church

HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE

PASSION (PALM) SUNDAY, March 29th Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:30 p.m.

Sunday Masses 8:30 and 10:30 a.m.

CONFESSIONS Monday, March 30th

6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Or until all are heard

HOLY THURSDAY, April 2nd

7:30 p.m. Mass of the Lord’s Supper

GOOD FRIDAY, April 3rd 3:00 p.m. Celebration of the Lord’s Passion

HOLY SATURDAY, April 4th

8:00 p.m. Easter Vigil

EASTER SUNDAY, April 5th 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Mass

PALM SUNDAY

Lent 2015

Lenten Corporal Works Of Mercy For March 28/29 our final ‘work’ will be COMFORT THE SICK to benefit the Chrysalis Center, Inc. to aid women and men striving to overcome the effects of mental illness substance abuse, and/or HIV/AIDS. We would appreciate razors, spray deodorant, soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, and body lotion.

Lenten Confessions For your convenience all churches of the Archdiocese will be open for Confessions this coming Monday from 6:00 – 7:00 pm. For more information visit Light4you.info.

GOOD FRIDAY SACRED CONCERT The St. Peter Claver choir is proud to present a very powerful and spiritually moving concert this year on Good Friday, April 3rd, at 7:30 PM. The program will feature our wonderful choir, instrumentalists and soloists. Selections from Mozart, Rutter, and Lloyd Webber will be performed, as well as a sung Passion According to Saint John, with special guest, Charles Pistone, singing the role of Jesus. Please join us for this memorable event to heighten the solemnity of this season. Only a free will offering will be requested.

USHERING IS A GIFT OF SERVICE AND HOSPITALITY

MEN, WOMEN, and TEENAGERS: There is a need for additional people to assist with ushering at all the Masses. Women are invited to join in this ministry as well as men, and we would love to have teens also. It simply involves letting the head usher know when you are present at Mass. Then he/she will let you know if you are needed. The duties include assisting with the offertory collection; help seat people and handing out bulletins at the end of Mass. Additional Sacristans are also needed for the weekend masses. This involves preparing for Mass about ½ hour before it begins. Thank you to the dedicated ushers and sacristans who continue to give this gift of service and hospitality. If you could help with either of these ministries please call the Rectory Office at (561-4235, option 3). Training will be provided.

VISITATION TO THE HOME BOUND

Visitation to the homebound is a beautiful ministry of presence and care with many blessings. Currently there are

parishioners who visit the homebound and also provide the Eucharist if desired. We also have a beautiful Prayer Shawl Ministry, whose shawls are given to the sick and homebound as a symbol of the love and support of our

community If you know of anyone, of ANY age, who is sick, disabled, or homebound and would be uplifted by these ministries, please contact Gigi in the Rectory Office.

Congratulation to the

Newly Baptized

Katrina Marie Leahy Daughter of Scott & Stephanie Leahy

March 15, 2015

Caroline Paige Ligay Daughter of Timothy & Erin Ligay

March 29, 2015

PONTIFICAL COLLECTION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE HOLY LAND

PALM SUNDAY WEEKEND Christians around the world are united in a special way during Lent, Holy Week and Easter. Our hearts, minds and prayers are also especially aware of the Holy Land. Our parish, once a year on Good Friday, is called on to support Christians in the Holy Land. Many Christians in the Holy Land depend on the collection for their lives. As a pontifical collection requested by Pope Francis, the annual Good Friday Collection offers a direct link for parishioners to be witnesses of peace and to help protect the Holy Places. When you donate on Good Friday, you are supporting Christians in the Holy Land. Franciscans and others in the Holy Land are housing and feeding the poor, providing religious formation and education, maintaining shrines and parishes, and conducting pastoral ministry.

2015 ARCHBISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL Thank you to the parish families who have made a gift or pledge commitment to the 2015 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal. If you have not yet had the opportunity, please consider prayerfully supporting the many Good Works of the Archdiocese. Every gift will be gratefully received and sincerely appreciated.

ENCOURAGE SUPPORT GROUP TO MEET WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15 AT 7:00 PM

EnCourage (part of the Courage Apostolate) is a support group for parents and others whose loved-ones experience same-sex attraction. Members support each other in honoring our loved ones and in seeking to grow in our Christian faith and in honoring the Church's teachings. For more information, including meeting location, contact Fr. Robert Landback, Chaplain: 203-488-1607 X25.

GRAND PIANO FOR SALE Our beautiful piano in the Parish Hall is for sale. Formerly owned by Bob Ellsworth, it is in excellent condition, and was professionally regulated. It is 6’1” in length and has a high gloss ebony finish. If interested, contact Tim Stella at 860-983-4029.

In today’s Gospel, Jesus sent his disciples to borrow a colt. Animals were valuable posses-sions, and the people watching the disciples asked them why they needed the colt. When the disciples said it was for Jesus, the people allowed them to borrow it because they thought Jesus was going to be their new King. The people shouted “Hosanna” and waved palm branches as Jesus was passing by. Hosanna means “save us.” The crowds wanted Jesus to save them from the harsh rules of their leader, but Jesus' Kingdom was not what they thought. Jesus came to save people from sin and to share with them the Kingdom of Heaven!

Contact the Faith Formation Office with any questions at 860-521-2904 or email at spcreled@sbcglobal.net.

SCHEDULE OF UPCOMING CLASSES

GRADES 3 - 6 Sunday Students: Sunday, March 29, 9:30-10:30am

Weekday Students meet as follows: Tuesday, March 31, 3:45-4:45pm (Final Class) Wednesday, April 1, 2:15-3:15pm (Final Class)

There are NO CLASSES on the following dates: Sun-day, April 5 as we celebrate Easter, as well as April 12 and 19 due to the Spring School Vacation. Sunday Stu-dents return on April 26 for their final class session.

GRADE 7 Students meet Sunday, April 26, 11:45am-12:45pm

GRADE 8 Students will receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation on Tuesday, April 7, from 6:30-8pm. We begin with a brief Penance Service, individual confessions, and view the Gospel of John DVD in the Parish Hall.

ADAPTIVE PROGRAM Our next session will take place on Tuesday, April 21 from 6:30-7:30pm. Families are asked to submit all necessary forms by Sunday, April 12th for those stu-dents who wish to be confirmed at our May Ceremony.

CONFIRMATION PREPARATION GRADE 9: Students will meet on Sunday, April 26 at 11:45am-12:45pm. Confirmation Readiness Reports were sent to all families. Parents are asked to sign the Reports and have students return them at this class.

GRADE 10: Confirmation Candidates meet Sunday, March 29, 11:45-1pm. Letters to Pastor and Memorial Mass Intentions are now due.

FAMILY & CHURCH CLASSES GRADE 1

Tuesday Students: March 31, at 3:45pm - 4:45pm

GRADE 2 Sunday Students: March 29, 9:30am- 10:30am Tuesday Students: March 31, 3:45pm- 4:45pm Wednesday Students: April 1, 2:15pm-3:15pm

All Grade 2 Students meet on Wednesday, April 8, from 2:30-5pm for their Communion Retreat.

“I will declare Your name to my people; in the assembly I will praise You.”

Psalm 22:22

This week we celebrate Holy Week, which is the most important week in the Church year, be-cause it is when we remember Jesus' death on the cross for our salvation. On Palm Sunday, we hear two Gospel readings. The first Gospel tells us how Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a colt and was greeted by the crowds. The crowds shouted praises to God because they thought Jesus was coming to save them.

In the second Gospel reading for this Sunday, which is also called Passion Sunday, we hear the details about several events: Jesus' Last Supper, His prayer in the Garden of Geth-semane, Judas's betrayal, the arrest of Jesus, Peter's denial of Jesus, and how Jesus was ac-cused and sentenced to death. This year we read the passion from Mark's Gospel. Let's prayerfully listen to this Gospel message!

Come and join us as we worship Christ dur-ing the Triduum (which means “three days“) on Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday. There are NO Faith Forma-tion Classes next Sunday, April 5th as we celebrate Easter Sunday. Let us all give thanks to God for giving us His only Son so that we, too, may have eternal life in Christ! Holy Week is meant to bring us all closer to Jesus so that our hearts may be filled with Easter joy!

Let us pray…

Dear Jesus, this week we remember Your Last Supper with Your friends. You gave them bread and wine saying, “This is My body. This is My blood.” After dinner You even washed their feet! We thank You for

the gift of Your Presence in the Eucharist, and for teaching us how to care for one another. Help us to always imitate Your generous love by giving from our hearts to all who are in need.

We ask this in Your Holy Name. Amen.

Save the Date CT Walks For Haiti’s

Sixth annual Walk-a-thon and Festival

The sixth annual CT Walks for Haiti will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2015

with a send-off at our parish center. Registration starts at 10:30 AM with music, Haitian-

made crafts, great food, and a silent auction. The Walk will begins at 12:00 noon.

The 2.5 mile walkathon through West Hartford Center and Blue Back Square will benefit five 501(c)(3)

charities (including MATH) that provide nutritional, educational and medical services in collaboration with

Haitian workers. Check out the websitewww.ctwalksforhaiti.org to learn more

about these charities.

We invite you to join us on the Walk. If you can't walk with us and want to contribute, please check out our new CrowdRise fund raiser on our website.

Contact: www.ctwalksforhaiti.org or mazaitisd@gmail.com CT Walks For Haiti is an all-volunteer, tax exempt organization under IRS Section 501 (c) (3). All donations are tax deductible.

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