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.