ST. PETER CLAVER CHURCH 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 NEW PARISHIONERS: WELCOME TO OUR PARISH COMMUNITY! We ask that you please call the office to register in the parish.

31ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME November 4, 2018

Our Stewardship for Sunday, October 28, 2018 was $14,424.11; $18,827.00 is NEEDED to balance the budget weekly. Shortfall for October 28, 2018 is $4,402.89. 2nd Collection: Social Concerns Minis-try, $401.00.

Thanks for your generosity.

SCRIPTURE INSIGHTS “Love God and love your neighbor” captures the essence of Jesus’ message. Today’s First Read-ing contains a passage known as the Shema Israel (“Hear, O Israel,” Deuteronomy 6:4), the central statement of belief of the Jewish people. A high point in the synagogue service still today is the recitation of these words. There is only one God, and God alone is Israel’s God. This belief calls forth a total dedication to God with “your heart, your soul, and your strength”-God must be loved with our entire being. A scribe (someone well trained in interpreting the Jewish Law) comes to Jesus in today’s Gospel with a question: “Which is the first of all the commandments?” This was a much discussed question in Israel at that time with two main schools of thought: Rabbi Sham-mai was very strict, while Rabbi Hillel was more pastoral and taught that the whole law is summed up in the words “What you hate for yourself, do not do to your neighbor.” Against this back-ground the scribe wishes to see where Jesus stands. Jesus quotes the words of the Shema Isra-el, but goes even farther by adding a second part: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself” (from Leviticus 19:19). By bringing together these two commandments, Jesus makes an important point. While he upholds the Old Testament, he also of-fers a clear way of interpreting the numerous laws-through the lens of love: love God and love your neighbor as yourself. Jesus offers us today a path to follow in life: love of God and love of neighbor should direct every action. When faced with decisions in life, our first question must al-ways be: How does the law of love of God and neighbor influence this situation? • Looking carefully at the First Reading and

Gospel, find specific words that reveal the bonds of affection between God and humani-ty rather than simply dutiful or even fearful obedience from the people. What helpful in-sights about the love of God does today’s Re-sponsorial Psalm offer you? How do you live the commandment of love in your private life and in your public life?

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: November 5-11, 2018

Monday-11/05/18 Philippians 2:1-4 Luke 14:12-14 Tuesday-11/06/18 Philippians 2:5-11 Luke 14:15-24 Wednesday-11/07/18 Philippians 2:12-18 Luke 14:25-33 Thursday –11/08/18 Philippians 3:3-8a Luke 15:1-10 Friday-11/09/18 Ezekiel 47:1-2, 8-9, 12 1 Corinthians 3:9c-11, 16-17 John 2:13-22 Saturday-11/10/18 Philippians 4:10-19 Luke 16:9-15 Sunday –11/11/18 1 Kings 17:10-16 Hebrews 9:24-28 Mark 12:38-44 or 12:41-44

November 10, 2018 November 11, 2018 EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS 4:00 p.m. Derek Delahoussaye, Veronica Stevenson, Ingrid Delahoussaye, Adrain Francis, Stella Resse, Vanessa Smith 7:30 a.m. Ellen Lee, William Broyard, Nona Webb, Monique Hall, Elvira Talton 10:00 a.m. Angie Nash, Emma Porter, Diane Blanks, Cynthia Robinson, Lynette Brice Balcony: Felicia Boucree, Alice Grooms, Vanessa Smith

4:00 p.m. Aisha Edwards * Lorraine Edwards 7:30 p.m. Charmaine Gray * Ronnie LaCabe 10:00 a.m. Monica Boudouin * Mary Boutté

NOVEMBER BLACK CATHOLIC HISTORY MONTH

Fr. Cyprian Davis, historian of Black Catholic History: A fitting way to celebrate Black Catho-lic History month would be to read “The History of Black Catholics in the United States” by the late Benedictine Father Cyprian Davis. Father Davis’ work was integral to bringing attention nationally and internationally to the ways that people of African descent helped to develop Ca-tholicism from the earliest days up through the middle of the 20th century. His work helped give rise to black Catholic History Month. But, many do not know that Father Davis also chose Catholi-cism. From childhood he was fascinated with the history of Africa and of Catholicism. While a teenager in Washington, DC, he became Catholic. After graduating from high school, Father Davis entered the monastery of St. Meinrad in Indiana where he taught church history to generations of students. Though trained in monastic history, Fa-ther Davis is most well-known for developing black Catholic history as a distinctive field study and scholarship around the country, but especially at the Institute for Black Catholic Studies at Xa-vier University of Louisiana. An exerpt from Choosing Catholicism and Celebrating Black Catholic History month by Cecilia Moore. You may read the article at https://www.chicagocatholic.com/u.s./-/article/2018/10/24/choosing-catholicism-and-celebrating-black-catholic-history-month. Did you know Fr. Cyprian Davis shared his gift of knowledge of Black Catholic History at St. Pe-ter Claver for several summers while he taught at the Institute of Black Catholic Studies at Xavier University?

PRAYER FOR THOUGHT… Hear, O Isra-el! The LORD our GOD is one! You shall LOVE the LORD with all your heart, with all you soul, with all your mind and with all your strength; and you shall LOVE your NEIGH-BOR as yourself. There is no commandment greater than these. LOVE –There is no command-ment greater than this. Live in the spirit of Love. The Lord lives! Blessed be my rock!

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, Zelma Ev-ans, Keith Donatto, Bernell Johnson, Tamiko Haynes, Warrentia Clincy, Lula Belle Moss, Wil-ma Wilson, Wendell Baptiste, Dorothy Holden, Maxine Rixner, Jeremy Tauriac, Shonne Pierce, Wylene Jones, Nowell Lackings, Sr., Dereck Rovaris, Sr., Roslind Louis, Emelda Paul.

FATIMA ROSARY Monday, November 5, 2018 5:30 p.m.. 2100 Ursulines Ave., Apt. 110 Hosted By: Ms. Sylvia Bloom

SANCTUARY LIGHT Will burn in memory for:

Mr. Calvin Kerns, Jr.

Requested by: Ms. Denise Hodges

St. Peter Claver Catholic Church The Globetrotters

11 days Cultural, Educational & Histor-ical Journey to Ghana, the Motherland

St. Peter Claver is planning its 2nd Ghana Experi-ence to the Motherland from July 10-20, 2019 and you are invited to join us. If you have never visit-ed Ghana, this is your year! If you have never traveled with us before, this one is certain to ex-ceed your expectations. The trip is full of educa-tional, inspirational, emotional and enlightening experiences. If interested, please call the Parish Office, (504) 822-8059 or send an email to: spcglobetrotters@gmail.com

Hosted by St. Peter Claver Catholic Church

1910 Ursulines Avenue New Orleans, LA 70115

Rev. J. Asare-Dankwah, Pastor (504) 822-8059

spcglobetrotters@gmail.com

REQUIREMENTS FOR GHANA TRAVEL Passport, Visa, Immunizations

PAYMENT SCHEDULE AS FOLLOWS:

Due Upon Booking Initial Payment $500.00

Second Payment $500.00

October 31, 2018

Third Payment $1,000.00 November 30, 2018

Balance/Final

January 31, 2019

Weekly Ministry Schedule November 5-11, 2018

Tues. 7:30 a.m. Mass-Rectory 10:00 a.m. Food Pantry-Missada Ctr. 10:00 a.m. Health & Wellness-Missada 5:00 p.m. Legion of Mary-Ujima Ctr. 6:00 p.m. Youth/Young Adult Choir- Rehearsal-Church Wed. 8:30 a.m. School Mass-Church 6:00 p.m. Faith Formation-Ujima Center 7:00 p.m. Youth Ministry-Sankofa Thurs. 7:30 a.m. Mass-Rectory 10:00 a.m. Food Pantry-Missada Ctr. 1:00 p.m. Adult Bible Study-Ujima Ctr. 6:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal-Church 7:00 p.m. RCIA Sessions-Ujima Center Fri. 7:30 a.m. Mass-Rectory 6:00 p.m. Boy Scouts-Ujima Center Sat. 9:00 a.m. CCD Classes– School Bldg. 4:00 p.m. Vigil Mass-Church Sun. 7:30 a.m. Sunday Mass-Church 10:00 a.m. Sunday Mass-Church

WOMEN’S PRAYER BREAKFAST St. Peter Claver Women of Nia-Imani will be hosting a Prayer Breakfast on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at St. Peter Claver Parish Hall. The Prayer Breakfast will begin at 9:00 a.m. THEME: “I

Will Rejoice In The Lord” SPEAKER: Deacon Lawrence Houston. We invite ladies, men, boys and girls to attend. Tickets are $10.00 and can be obtained from any Committee Member or contact the Parish Office at 822-8059.

Visit St. Ann’s Shrine (2100 Block of

Ursulines Avenue) Open

Tuesdays & Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

RCIA 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 Catho-lic Church;

C) Baptized Catholic adults who would like to prepare for First Communion & Confirmation For more information concerning the RCIA Pro-gram please contact the Parish Office, 504-822-8059.

CLASS REUNION St. Peter Claver Church “Welcomes” St. Augus-tine High School Class of 1998 who are cele-brating their 20th Class Reunion. We hope that your visit will be filled

with the Holy Spirit, and with God’s spe-cial love. Thank you for worshipping with our Parish community.

The Micah Project’s Voter Pledge Cards Please get a Pledge Card from the Ushers. We are asking each of you to fill out the Pledge Card and return to the Ushers. If you have early voted: Please mark EV across the card indicating early voting or AB for absentee ballot. We appreciate your cooperation with this important matter.

November 4-10, 2018 Sunday, November 4, 2018 7:30 a.m. Parishioners of St. Peter Claver Mr. Kenneth Carter James, Jr., & Gertrude Smith Mr. Jules Bakewell, III Ms. Audrey Bakewell Ms. Florence Bradley Jules, Jr., & Pauline Bakewell Living & deceased members of the O’Brien Families 10:00 a.m. Mr. Terry Bierria Ms. Jade Gibson Mr. Percy Walker Edward & Edna Walker Michelle, Caden & Cylie McCullum Ms. Angela Richardson Mr. Keilon Barnes Mr. Paul Steib Mr. Bruce Rillieux Mr. Calvin Kerns, Jr. Stanley & Laverne McWilliams Ms. Marguerite Batiste Ms. Marguerite Lee Ms. Terri Lee Ms. Deanna Jefferson Ms. Marguerite Jefferson Living & deceased members of the Aldrich, Evans, Moss and Tureaud families Living & deceased mem bers of the Crusto, Fleury, Graham, Saulney, Prevost & Wilson families Living & deceased members of the St. Augustine High School Class of 1998 Tuesday, November 6, 2018 7:30 a.m. Mass-Rectory Wednesday, November 7, 2018 8:30 a.m. School Mass Thursday, November 8, 2018 7:30 a.m. Mass Friday, November 9, 2018 7:30 a.m. Mass-Rectory Saturday, November 10, 2018 4:00 p.m. Mr. Edgar Chase, Jr. Mr. Thomas A.G. Lee Ms. Ethel Milton Ms. Della Parker

ST. PETER CLAVER HEALTH CORNER

Diabetes Workshop and Food Demonstration

Save The Date

Date: November 17, 2018 Time: 11:00 am – 1:30 pm Place: St. Peter Claver School Cafeteria Diabetes Educator: Sonja A. Washing-ton, MN,RN,CDE Food Demonstration: Monicka Bolling

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 ALL SAINTS 8:30 am Mass 1:00 pm Bible Study 6:00 pm Mass

2 ALL SOULS 6:00 pm Boy Scouts

3 9:00 am CCD 4:00 pm Vigil Mass

4 7:30 am Mass 10:00 am Mass

5 6 5:00 pm Le-gion of Mary

7 8:30 am School Mass

8 1:00 pm Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Choir Rehears-al

9 4:00 pm Social Concerns 6:00 pm Boy Scouts

10 9:00 am Wom-en’s Prayer Breakfast 4:00 pm Vigil Mass

11 7:30 am Mass 10:00 am Mass 12:00 noon Knights of Pe-ter Claver & Ladies Auxilia-ry

12 3:00 pm Senior Citizens

13 5:00 pm Le-gion of Mary 6:00 pm Nia-Imani

14 8:30 am School Mass

15 1:00 pm Adult Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal

16 6:00 pm Boy Scouts

17 9:00 am CCD 11:00 am Health/Wellness 4:00 pm Vigil Mass

18 7:30 am Mass 10:00 am Mass

19 20 5:00 pm Le-gion of Mary

21 4:30 pm Be-reavement Minstry

22Thanksgiving

Day Mass 9:00 a.m.

23 OFFICE CLOSED

24 4:00 pm Vigil Mass

25 7:30 am Mass 10:00 am Mass

26 3:00 pm Senior Citizens

27 5:00 pm Le-gion of Mary 6:00 pm Pastoral Council

28 8:30 am School Mass

29 1:00 pm Adult Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal

30 6:00 pm Boy Scouts

ST. PETER CLAVER CHURCH MINISTRY & EVENT CALENDAR

NOVEMBER, 2018

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 November 4, 2018 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 8 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS