ST. PETER CLAVER CATHOLIC CHURCH

ARCHDIOCESE OF GALVESTON-HOUSTON

6005 N. WAYSIDE., HOUSTON, TEXAS 77028-4494

WEB ADDRESS: http:/www.stpeterclaverhouston.com

EMAIL ADDRESS:

PASTOR: REV. KENNETH J. HOWARD, S.S.J.

DEACON: FRANK LAUGERMANN

CONFESSIONS: Saturdays 3:45 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. or anytime by appointment

OFFICE: 713-674-3338 FAX: 713-674-6524 CCE: 713-672-0804

10/05/13 SATURDAY 4:30 PM

Mildred Brisco (d)

By: Rose Roy

10/06/13 SUNDAY 9:00 AM

Carolyn Ozain

By: Family

Lamesha Love (d)

By: Love-Vallee Family

Erica Mallory Hinton (d)

By: Love-Vallee Family

SUNDAY 12:30 PM

People of the Parish

10/08/13 TUESDAY 7:00 AM

Kim Thibeaux

By: Family

10/09/13 WEDNESDAY 7:00 AM

Morris & Louise Heary (d)

By: Family

10/10/13 THURSDAY 7:00 AM

Norma L. Howard (d)

By: Family

10/11/13 FRIDAY 7:00 AM

Steven & Josephine Gardner (d)

By: Martha Gardner

10/12/13 SATURDAY 4:30 PM

People of the Parish

10/13/13 SUNDAY 9:00 AM

Intention of the Celebrant

SUNDAY 12:30 PM

Intention of the Celebrant

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

"Christ is always faithful.

Let us pray to be always

faithful to Him."

~ Pope Francis

CCE

CCE classes have begun. It is not too late to register. Registration forms are in the back of the church. You may drop them in the parish mail box or bring them with you on Saturday at 10:30 am for class.

RCIA

RCIA is a series of classes to prepare our Christian brothers and sisters who wish to practice the faith of Catholicism and for Catholics that wish to better understand their faith. If you are interested in these classes please call the church office at 713-674-3338 or Joyce Edwards at 713-633-6246. Classes begin on October 13th.

Rita Baber, Willie Mae Bean, Mary Bernard, Gladys Bordelon, Deloris Bossier, Roger Bossier, Karen Broussard, Margaret Broussard, Angela Brown, Robert Butler, Thelma Celestine, Damian Fontenot, Raymond Geegan, Sr., Eugene Gloria, Annette Hector, Charles Jones, Rosaline Jones, Velma Jones, Charles Lewis, Jr., Carolyn Ozain, Bobbie Rosemond, Edward Rosemond, John Sampy, Wilmer Snowden, Sarah Soileau, Lawrence Taylor, Loretta Washington, Geraldine Wilkins, Walter Wilson, III, and all of the ill and shut-in of our parish family.

Let us keep them in our daily prayers. The list will be revised on the 30th day of December, please call the office to remain on the sick list.

Christine Henry, October 1

Lorena Prejean, October 1

Glenda Thomas, October 4

Tyrone Rosemond, October 5

Audrey Noble, October 5

Mary Taylor, October 5

Kizzie Jones, October 7

Charles Lewis, October 10

Candice Nichols, October 10

Tyson Barnett, October 10

Mary Richard, October 11

Ja’Rion Little, October 12

Rosie Guillory, October 12

Tyson Barnett, Jr., October 16

Janice Bonin, October 17

Phaedra Bonin, October 17

Hope Gloria, October 18

Yvette Blackwell, October 18

Larry Williams, October 18

Suzette Austin, October 19

Mary Ford, October 21

Louise Catalon, October 25

James Fontenot, October 25

Ann Penson, October 25

Lisa Wimbish, October 26

Lester Catalon, October 26

TyHjanae Barnett, October 27

Linda Love, October 28

David & Angela Gordon

(October 1st)

Charles & Sherryl Lewis

(October 11th)

A.D. & Linda Smith

(October 21st)

SPC GABRIEL PROJECT

Pregnant? Need Help?

Call 713-225-5826

Everyone is invited to the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, 1111 St. Joseph Parkway, Houston, TX 77002 for the following Masses that will be offered for the various service professions:

White Mass, October 12th

For all in the medical profession

5:00 pm. Saturday Vigil Mass,

Cardinal DiNardo—celebrant and homilist. Contact Donna Nisenson,

Red Mass, October 16th

For all in the legal professions

6:15 pm. Wednesday Mass

Celebrant: Cardinal DiNardo Homilist: Fr. Jerry Jung, Director of Holy Cross Chapel. The Mass will be followed by a dinner at the Cathedral Centre, 1701 San Jacinto. Keynote address by Cardinal DiNardo. Dinner seating is limited. Contact Kelly Brant, or 713-222-8800.

Fire Fighters, October 20th

Mass: 11:00 am, Sunday Mass

Abp Joseph A. Fiorenza—celebrant and homilist. For all in the fire fighter agencies, contact Joseph Schmidt,

BIBLE STUDY

There is NO bible study class this week. Class resumes on Monday, October 14th at 7:00 pm.

RESPECT LIFE

October is Respect Life month. You are invited to pray the rosary 40 days for Life. A print out of the prayers of the rosary and Respect Life mysteries are available in the parish office

October 19th and 20th is Breast Cancer Awareness Weekend at St. Peter Claver. If you are a victim of breast cancer, please contact the parish office. We will celebrate life beyond cancer at the 9 am mass on October 20th.

CHECK IT OUT!

New Vocations Website www.houstonvocations.com

GOLDEN HARVEST FRIENDSHIP CLUB NEWS AND ACTIVITIES

November 16th - Recognition Luncheon

pick up 10:00 am.

November 19th - Shopping

pick up 10:00 am.

February 11th - Movie & lunch

pick up 10:00 am.

March 14th - Brenham

pick up 10:00 am.

REMINDER: Meeting is every 1st Tuesday of the month at 10:00 am. Fun day (Lunch & Games) is every 3rd Tuesday MEETING). If you are interested in joining, please call Martha Gardner at 713-635-3836. REQUIREMENT: Must be at least

50 years old to participate.

BAZAAR NEWS

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

FINAL MEETING

Sunday, October 20th

after 9:00 am mass

WE NEED YOU!

This is a change from last week s announcement. Please make the change on your calendar. All chairpersons are asked to attend..

Parish family members, when you choose not to attend meetings, you give up your voice in parish life. Many have fought for us to have a voice. They deserve the respect of us exercising our rights.

Have you fulfilled your $50.00 donation for the parish bazaar?

Kitchen $ 3,500.00

Remember, partial sponsorship is welcome. Any amount accepted.

Also, remember to pick up your raffle tickets after mass. Our goal is to sell 5,000 tickets. If you sell your pack, please come get more. We are doing it “BIG” this year!

Anyone celebrating a birthday or anniversary in November please call the parish office.

Week of September 28th-29th
Total Attendance: 319
Total Envelopes Used: 118
Total Offerings: $ 3,310.29
Debt Reduction: $ 110.10
Week day Mass Attendance: 34
DSF REPORT
Parish goal: $17,000.00
Total Amount paid: $9,697.54
Total Amount pledged: $14,708.99
Total number of participants: 125 Paid Over (Under) Goal: ($7,302.46)
SERVING THIS WEEK:
LECTORS

Oct 12 4:30 pm Melinda Rideaux

Oct 13 9:00 am Sherryl Lewis

Oct 19 4:30 pm Brenda Batiste

Oct 20 9:00 am Claudine Simpson

GREETER/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Oct 12 4:30 pm Claudine Simpson

Oct 13 9:00 am Ivy Vallee

Oct 19 4:30 pm Kim Ozain

Oct 20 9:00 am Barbara Caesar

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION

Oct 12 4:30 pm Mary Nevels

Oct 13 9:00 am Rebecca Jackson

Oct 19 4:30 pm Walter Wilson

Oct 20 9:00 am Tyrone Rosemond

St. Peter Claver's Food Pantry provided assistance to 400 Households (539Individuals) for the Month of September, 2013.