Sunday, February 18, 2018 First Sunday of Lent

MASS SCHEDULES, READINGS, AND

INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Monday, February 19 Monday of the First Week of Lent Lv 19:1-2 , 11-18 Ps 19:8,9,10,15 Mt 25:31-46

7:15 am : Sabiniano S. Fojas, RIP 6:00 pm: Anthony Blunda, Sr., RIP Tuesday, February 20 Tuesday of the First Week of Lent Is 55:10-11 Ps 34:4-5, 6-7, 16-17, 18-19 Mt 6:7-15

7:15 am: Martha Rovtar, RIP 6:00 pm: Merle & Margueritte Farabough Wednesday, February 21 Wednesday of the First Week of Lent Jon 3:1-10 Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19 Lk 11:29-32

7:15 am: Marion & Blanche Kolasa, RIP 6:00 pm: Teresa Valadez, RIP Thursday, February 22 FEAST OF THE CHAIR OF SAINT PETER, APOSTLE (F) 1 Pt 5:1-4 Ps 23:1-3a, 4, 5, 6 Mt 16:13-19

7:15 am: Tony Tucci, RIP 6:00 pm: Gus Dietrich, RIP Friday, February 23 Friday of the First Week of Lent Ez 18:21-28 Ps 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-7a, 7bc-8 Mt 5:20-26 7:15 am: Andrew Loesner, RIP

9:00 am: Bob Klein, RIP Saturday, February 24 Saturday of the First Week of Lent Dt 26:16-19 Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 7-8 Mt 5:43-48

9:00 am: Gus Dietrich, RIP 5:00 pm (Vigil): Cecelia Pettigrew, RIP Sunday, February 25 SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT Gn 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18 Ps: 116:10, 15, 16-17, 18-19 Rm 8:31b-34 Mk 9:2-10

8:00 am: Dorothy Trotta, RIP 10:30 am: David Hillis, RIP 12:10 pm: For The People 5:00 pm: Hannah Cuthrell, RIP

THIS WEEK’S PARISH ACTIVITIES

Sunday, February 18 No YFF 10:30 am Coffee and Donuts 4:00-4:45 pm HSM Summer Mission Trip Parent Meeting SLC

6:00-7:45 pm HSM program and MS Merge Night Monday, February 19 7:00 pm Handbell rehearsal Tuesday, February 20 7:00 pm-8:30 pm HSM Empower Hour Wednesday, February 21 4:00 pm Joyful Noise rehearsal 6:00 pm Cantor Rehearsal 7:00 pm Cantate Choir rehearsal NO Confirmation Prep class Thursday, February 22 Creative Fellowship Craft meeting-SLC 7:00 pm RCIA in the Church Friday, February 23 6:00 am - 7:00 am Kapaun’s Men, Mass 7:15 am 9:00 am All school Mass 5:30 pm Stations of the Cross - Soup Dinner Saturday, February 24 9:30 am & 4:00 pm Confessions Sunday, February 25 YFF classes ~ No HSM ~ No MS MERGE 10:30 am Coffee and Donuts

STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE

“How shall I make a return to the Lord for all the good He has done for me?” Psalm 116:12

Offertory Collection for February 2018 February 4…………………………………..$11,976.00 February 11………………………………...$22,764.23 February 18…..…………………...……..…$ February 25…………………………………$ Month to Date………………………....….$

February Offertory Goal $61,126.80 JP2 Catholic High School (Feb4).......$1,969.32 Saint Peter Catholic School (Feb. 11)..$1,909.39 2nd Collection Feb 17/18 ………...For the Poor 2nd Collection Feb 24/25…… Catholic Education

PRAY FOR OUR SICK Richard Bachman, Rosalie Rogers, Patricia Rowe, Tom Butler, Isolean Biggs,

Dan Blair, Jerome Brinzo, Susan Laurion, Larry Lovas, Tom Martin, Ralph Mazzei, John Mitchell, Daniel O’Callaghan, Donald Octigan,

Jackie Tucci, Peter & Betty Olliver, JoAnne Pavlic, Pat Pickford, Bob Saieed, Deb Buckhout,

Names will be removed after one month. Call the church office to add a name.

We Need You for the Bulletin!

Our bulletin is

provided to us every week by the generosity of our sponsors. Their ads help defray the cost but does not cover it entirely. It costs over

$4,5000 a year to produce. WE need more advertisers!

If you own a business, practice, or know someone who would like to advertise, please call Keith Caynon

at 276.266.7365.

Call Susan Jones at 252.757.3259 Ask about being the

sponsor of the week

Gift Cards available after these Masses:

Saturday, Feb. 17

5:00 pm

Sunday, Feb. 18

8:00 am, 10:30am, 12:10 pm

Volunteer Schedule March 3/4 Team 13(5pm)

Karen Hus

Team 14 (8:00 am) Ann Adams

Team 15 (10:30 am)

Pat & Lars Larson

Team 8 (12:10 pm)

Marlene Hughes

Please welcome our newest members of

Saint Peter Catholic Church Family:

The Blair Family (Matthew, Ashely, Lillian & Liam) Bill Gryson Phillips Family (Alphonzo & Nena) Judith Maggio

We are so glad to have you as members of our parish family!

Sunday, February 18: No YFF classes We hope you’re

having an excellent start to your best Lent ever! We will see

you again in the classrooms next Sunday February 25th!

Confirmation Preparation

Feb. 28th in the classroom! We will be learning about the Holy Spirit, the gifts of the Holy Spirit and the fruits of the Spirit! “Let’s ask ourselves: are we open to the Holy Spirit?” -Pope Francis

Feb. 18: 6-7:45PM Merge Night

Come learn more from Joseph on how to have the Best Year Ever! Bring your bibles and meet us in the school cafeteria

Feb. 25: No Merge: enjoy your family on this long weekend and we'll see you again on 3/4/18 Save the date: Mar. 24th: an Easter Service Event from 9a-12p in the school cafeteria (more info to come). Thank you to all who came out for an unforgettable time with Jack-

ie Francois and Bobby Angel this past weekend! You are loved and you are worthy! If you are not receiving emails and would like to be on the list or if you have questions, contact me: Amy Moore

at 252.412.6586 or stpetermsm@gmail.com

Feb. 18: 4-4:45pm Is your rising 9th grader through Senior wanting to go on our High School Summer Mission Trip to Pitts-burgh July 28-August 4th? Come to the Parent Meeting today if you have questions or concerns! Teens are welcome to attend as well! Sign- ups for this Mission Trip begin for current 9th-12th graders THIS SUNDAY EVENING AT PROGRAM. A $100.00 non- refundable deposit will hold your teens spot. Registration for rising 9th graders begins on March 3rd!

6-7:45: HSM PROGRAM: "You are Worthy" Come find out why!

2/21: 7:15am before school! GUYS IT"S BOTIME! Meet Mr. Garner at Bojangles on Arlington Blvd

7-8:00 pm LADIES NIGHT OUT: location TBA 2/25: NO HSM Enjoy Family!

Our Catechumens have now become The Elect.

This is the name given to those that are "chosen" by God

and affirmed by the Church as ready to celebrate

baptism, confirmation, and Eucharist at the Easter Vigil.

Their names were written in the Book of the Elect and

presented to Bishop Luis Rafael at the Rite of Election

last Sunday. Our Catechumens and Candidates have

prayerfully entered the season of Lent and ask for you

continued prayers as they celebrate the Scrutinies on the

3rd, 4th, and 5th Sundays of Lent.

Saint Peter Catholic School

Open Enrollment and accepting applications for

Pre-K through 7th Grade for the 2018-2019

We teach three additional “R’s”: Religion, Respect, and Responsibility.

Everything we do is focused through the lens of our shared Catholic faith

If you have never visited the school, please come by. If you have left our school, please come home.

Schedule a personal tour by calling the school at: 252.752.3529

Adult Religious Education

Youth Faith Formation & Sacraments

Middle Youth Ministry

High School Youth Ministry

NC Opportunity Scholarship 2018-2019 school year

Students entering Kindergarten/First Grade or transitioning from public school to

Saint Peter Catholic School may be eligible.

Families can receive up to:

$4,200 per student per year.

Application are due March 1st

Diocese of Raleigh

Office of African Ancestry Ministry &

Evangelization (AAMEN) and Native American Catholic Community

African-American and Native American students can apply for the Tuition Assistance Award for the 2018-2019 school year. The funds for the awards come from the Black & Indian Missions grant awarded to the AAMEN office.

Applications are due March 18, 2018 @ 12 am raldioc.configio.com/go/aamen-tuition-assistance

Tuition Assistance and 529(C)(7) Plan

Finances should not stand between any faithful Catholic family and our school.

Tuition Assistance is available to qualifying families with a legitimate need.

New Section of 529(C)(7) INCLUDES: tuition and other expenses for attendance at K-12 Catholic Schools

Pre-K programs are considered child care the IRS. Check with your tax preparer.

Schedule a tour by calling the Saint Peter School at: 252.752.3529

Tuition Assistance & Scholarship Opportunities

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Daily Lenten Mass Times Monday-Thursdays: 7:15 am & 6:00 pm

Fridays at 7:15 am & 9:00 am

Stations of the Cross Fridays at 5:30 pm

Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper

(Holy Thursday) Thursday, March 29 at 7:30 pm

Good Friday Stations of the Cross

Friday, March 30 at 12:15 pm

Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion:

3:00 pm

Saint Elizabeth Parish Farmville

Wednesday, February, 21 7:00 pm

Saint Gabriel Parish Thursday, February 22 7:00 pm

Saint Peter Parish Thursday, March 1 7:00 pm

Saint Peter Catholic School Thursday, March 8 10:00 am

Our Mother of Mercy Parish Washington

Thursday, March 15 - 7:00 pm

Monday, March 26:

Daily Mass: 7:15 am and 6:00 pm

Tuesday, March 27: Daily Mass: 7:15 am and 6:00 pm

Chrism Mass: 2:00 pm Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral in Raleigh

Wednesday, March 28:

Daily Mass: 7:15 am and 6:00 pm

Thursday, March 29: Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper: 7:30 pm

Friday, March 30:

Stations of the Cross: 12:15 pm Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion: 3:00 pm

Saturday, March 31: Easter Vigil Mass: 8:30 pm

Sunday, April 1: Easter Sunday Masses: 8:00 am,10:30 (2),& 12:10 pm

There is No 5 pm Mass on Easter Sunday

PERPETUAL ADORATION OF OUR LORD

And You!

Mark:1, 29-39 ... "he left and went off

to a deserted place, where he prayed…

Folks, come to the parish "deserted place". Commit to Jesus for 12 hours for the Lent and

Easter Seasons.: 12 weeks at one hour a week. Sit face to face and talk to God about your joys,

worries, needs.

Give your love and receive LOVE.

Jim/Martha Coyne 252.414.8389

Vernon/Joanne Dunn 252.321.5896 or

252.355.3628

Stations of the Cross will be in the Sanctuary at 5:30 pm

Friday, February 23 Knights of Columbus followed by Soup Dinner

Friday, March 2 Women of Faith followed by Soup Dinner

Friday, March 9 Youth Faith Formation followed by Soup Dinner

Friday, March 16 RCIA followed by Soup Dinner

Friday, March 23 Saint Peter Catholic School followed by Fish Fry supporting High School Ministry-Hosted by the Knights of Columbus

Join us each Friday during

Lent as different ministries

of our parish lead us through

the Stations of the Cross

followed by Fellowship and a

light meal provided by the

ministry in the SLC.

St. Peter Damien Feast Day Feb. 21 St. Peter Damien, OSB, was a great church reformer during a time of crisis among the clergy and religious. He reluc-tantly left a hermit’s life to take charge of his religious community and establish five hermitages in Italy. Later, as bishop of Ostia, he was involved in important church events, yet he pleaded to be allowed to return to the solitary prayer life. Peter is credited with many spiritual writings. To a bishop he once wrote, “Let your lips continually ruminate something from the scriptures.” He was declared a Doctor of the Church in 1828.

The Chair of St. Peter the Apostle Feast February 22 While the Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, celebrated on June 29, focuses on the martyrdom of St. Peter, this celebration draws attention to his role in the Church. The “Chair of St. Peter” is an image of his seat of authority— an authority that was given not for his own personal gain but so that he could be a source of unity for the Church. Jesus told Peter, “I have prayed that your own faith may not fail; and once you have turned back, you must strengthen your brothers” (Lk 22:32). Today, this feast reminds us of the significance of the ministry of St. Peter and the succession of popes who followed in his footsteps.

St. Polycarp c.69–c. 156 Memorial—February 23

This disciple of St. John the Apostle was appointed bishop of Smyrna (now Izmir, Turkey), perhaps by John. Representing the Asia Minor Churches, he went to Rome about 155 to discuss when to celebrate Easter. The result was that the Eastern and Western Churches continued to calculate the date as before. Shortly after his return, Polycarp was arrested and urged to renounce God. He refused and was sentenced to be burned alive. When the flames did not harm him, he was killed by a sword, as recounted in an early Christian document.

What is Lent?

Lent is the forty-day liturgical season of fasting, special prayer, penitence, and almsgiving in preparation for Easter. The name "Lent" is from the Middle English Lenten meaning spring. If you haven't gone to confession in a while, Lent is the perfect time to reconcile yourself with God and the Church. Preparation for confession should include an examination of conscience, What you will experience is the healing gift of God's love. Days of Abstinence: No meat can be eaten on Ash Wednesday and all of the Fridays during Lent. Catholics 14 and older. Days of Fast: Only one full meal is permitted on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday for Catholics between 18 and 59. Two smaller meals are permitted, but the small meals should not equal a second full meal. Drinking coffee, tea and water between meals is allowed. Snacks between meals are not allowed. Giving up something for Lent fosters self-discipline and tempers our desires. It is a form of fasting. It is a form of penance. It promotes spiritual growth. think also about doing something positive to bolster your spiritual life and make the world a better place. Look for ways that you can increase your knowledge of your faith, strength-en your spiritual life or perform special acts of mercy and kindness at home, at work, in your parish or in your community.

“It’s not how much we give, but how much love we put into giving.” —Mother Teresa

NOBODY CAN DO EVERYTHING,

BUT EVERYONE CAN DO SOMETHING…

"As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one

another as good stewards of God's varied grace" (1 Pt 4:10)

We are all called to be good stewards; however, we must first hear the call. Jesus calls us to share our time, our talents , and to share our treasure for the building of His Kingdom. Our Parish and school offer many opportunities for return-ing our gifts of time and talent to God. As faith-filled stew-ards, volunteering provides a way to thank God, share our faith with others, and enrich the fabric of our entire Parish community. Christ is our teacher. As Disciples of Christ, we must set a good example of our Stewardship to our community. To volunteer and become part of a ministry, contact: Susan Jones, Director of Stewardship and Advancement 252-757-3259 or spcc.advancement @gmail.com

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Parish Ministry News & Events

The Catholic’s Divorce

Survival Guide February 19th - May 14 at 6:30 pm

$15 person

Spiritual Life Center (room 205) 12-week program featuring 30-minute DVD. Sessions

each week with discussions to follow afterward. Based on the teachings of the Catholic Church, it is open to anyone who needs comfort, counsel, and

clarity before or after a divorce. For more information and a registration form contact:

Ruth Honeycutt at: 252.944.1716

Knights of Columbus

State Raffle

1st Prize $5,000 Cash 2nd Prize $4,000 Cash 3rd Prize $ 500 Cash 4th Prize $ 500 Cash 5th Prize $ 400 Cash 6th Prize $ 400 Cash 7th Prize $ 200 Cash

Drawing is May 5, 2018

$5.00 per ticket

See a Knight for tickets

Join us during Lent to explore

The Psalms ~ Bible Study

Starting February 20th & 21st

This is an 11-week program. Book is $25

Tuesdays at 7pm - men/women

Wednesdays at 10am -women

For information or interest in facilitating, contact: Heather Gauquie gauquieh@yahoo.com or

call 252.717.8861

Looking for a

Lenten sacrifice?

Please join

Kapaun’s Men

Every Friday

During Lent

6:00 am - 7:00 am

Spiritual Life Center

Mass - 7:15 am

ALL MEN INVITED!

We will review

videos and cover the

Beatitudes. Lots of good

discussion & fellowship.

If you have any

questions, please call:

Mark Dellasega at

355-2063.

St. Patrick's Party

Saturday, March 17th

6:30 pm to 10:00 pm Spiritual Life Center

Tickets $15 Food, Drinks, Desserts

Music provided by:

Joe Joe Hughes and

Greenville Public Safety Pipes & Drums

Adults Only: age 21 and older

Tickets available at Peters Way or church office

Contact: Patty Crew at 252. 717. 8084

2 Days ~ All Day Long!

Saturday, Feb. 24th

Sunday, Feb. 25th

Famiglia

740 Firetower Road, Winterville

Please join the SPCS community for a weekend long DINE- A- ROUND! Famiglia's mission, to "bring more families around the table at our restaurant for a quality, wholesome meal and conversation" This a perfect way to support a local business and enjoy time with other SPCS families.

We appreciate your support!

Turn Over a New Leaf Book Club

February book: the classic, Gunnar’s Daughter by Sigrid Undset.

Join us for Rosary and Discussion

When: February 20 ~ 7:00 pm

Where: home of the Dellasegas

For further information, call 252.916.4393

The book for March will be Mother Teresa of Calcutta: A Personal Portrait - 50 Inspiring Stories

Never Before Told - by Fr. Leo Maasburg.

Friday, February 23rd @ 6:30pm

JP2 Performing Arts Center

JP2 Project Band plays with

local party band Trainwreck

Admission (pay at the door):

$10 for 19 and older ~ $5 for ages 6-18

FREE for ages 5 and younger & JPII students!

March with The Saints

Gala 2018

Saturday March 24th

5 pm to 10 pm

Greenville Hilton.

Tickets are $60 per person

JP2 is still enrolling new students for the

2018-2019 school year!

Please visit our website at

jp2highschool.com for more

information on all JP2 events

or call Mr. Doug Smith

at (252)215-1224

Coming to

Saint Peter Catholic Church

A Dynamic Catholic Event “Find Your Greatness”

October 13, 2018

9:00 am - 1:30 pm Advanced Ticket Sales online:

dynamiccatholic.com $25 per person

Only 600 tickets will be sold Contact Susan Jones, 252.757.3259

For supporting our

Parish Ministries

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2018 Bishop’s Annual Appeal

DIOCESE OF RALEIGH

This year’s theme is “Instruments of God’s Service”

Charity Evangelization Worship If you have not yet participated, BAA pledge envelopes are available in the Narthex (Atrium), church office or you can donate online at BAA.DioceseOfRaleigh.org. Thank you for your generosity. Please return your envelope to the office or the collection basket.

Our Parish goal this year is $124, 674 It is important that we achieve our goal! Our Parish

receives 100% rebate on every dollar collected over our goal. If you cannot make a financial gift, please mark that you offer a prayer.

It counts as our participation. Special Needs Mass Saturday, March 3, 2018

11:00 am Mass

Most Rev. Luis Rafael Zarama St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church Apex, N.C.

All are invited to join us for worship and fellowship as we pray for and celebrate the lives of the members of our community with special needs. A lunch reception will follow provided by the Diocese of Raleigh. Register at: raldioc.configio.com/go/special-needs-mass.

For information or to volunteer to serve in the Mass, contact: Suzanne Carter at 919.821.8149 or uanne.carter@raldioc.org.

Mary Beth Phillips at 919.719.8267 or marybeth.phillips@raldioc.org

STEWARDSHIP PRAYER

Lord, you alone are the source of every good gift, of the vast array of our universe, and the mystery of each human life. We praise you and we thank you for your great power and your tender, faithful love.

Everything we are and everything we have is your gift, and after having created us, You have given us the greatest of all gifts, your son, JESUS CHRIST.

Fill our minds with His truth and our hearts with His love, that in His Spirit we may be bonded together into a community of faithful, caring people.

In the name and spirit of Jesus, we commit ourselves to be good stew-ards of the gifts entrusted to us, to share our time, our talent and our material gifts as an outward sign of the treasure we hold in Jesus.

2018 Black History Month Celebration

The Diocese of Raleigh

"A Celebration of Our Faith in Music"

Sunday, February 25, 2018 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Holy Cross Catholic Church in Durham

Light refreshments will be served. All are invited to this concert. Come and enjoy some inspirational music that will enliven your faith.

Questions? 919-821-9763 Lauren.Green@Raldioc.org

Diocese of Raleigh News and Events

Search Retreat for 10-12 Graders

March 9-11, 2018 (Search 189)

April 27-29, 2018 (Search 190)

Camp Rockfish, Parkton, NC

(near Fayetteville) Don't miss this opportunity to interact and share your faith with other Catholic teenagers from across the Diocese of Raleigh “Search” is a peer-led retreat sponsored by the Diocese of Raleigh, which has touched the lives of teenagers for more than 40 years. Participants are led through a series of witness talks and activities prepared by a team of high school students who encourage participants to seek and find Christ in their own lives and in one another on their journey toward Christian maturity.

To register for Search 189:raldioc.configio.com/go/search-189 The final day to register is March 4.

To register for Search 190: raldioc.configio.com/go/search-190

The final day to register is April 22.

Cost for the Search weekend is $120; however, no one is de-nied participation because of inability to pay.

Financial assistance is available .Please work with your parish.

Adult chaperones must be 25 years old and Safe Environment trained. The cost for adults is covered.

For more information, please contact the diocesan directors of Search:

Monique and Joe Wertis at (919) 426-6608 or(919) 520-7059.

2018 Spring

Auction & Raffle

March 10, 2018 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

THE PUBLIC 433 Spring Garden Street Greensboro, NC 27401

Room at the Inn Catholic Maternity Home. Please help support our moms and babies.

Raffle tickets are $100 each Your raffle ticket purchase gives you admittance for 2 people

(otherwise $15 each)

Grand prize is $5,000 We will only sell 300 tickets

H O R S D ’ O E U V R E S, D R I N K S, L I V E M U S I C

D O O R P R I Z E S, S I L E N T A U C T I O N

We would love to have you at our silent auction and event. You do not have to be present to win. There is more info about the

raffle and event on our website under the "events" tab at www.roominn.org. .

For more info, contact Marianne Donadio at 336-391-6299 or mdonadio@roominn.org. Thank you!

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