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Twenty--eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

October 11, 2015

Dear Friends in Christ,

In todays Gospel (Mk 10:17-30) a young man
Father William McIntyre, OFM
asks Jesus what he must do to be saved. Jesus asks
Pastor
him if he observes the Commandments. The young
man replies perhaps with some pride: Teacher, all of
Father Francis Critch, OFM
these I have observed from my youth. Jesus, looking at him, loved him and said to
Parochial Vicar
him, You are lacking in one thing. Go, sell what you have, and give to the poor and
Brother Paul Santoro, OFM
you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me. At that statement his face
In Residence
fell, and he went away sad, for he had many possessions.
No ce that Jesus did not rebuke him but looked at him with love and
Deacons:
challenged him to take the next step. The young man became sad, because he was
Deacon James Hubbard
wealthy, and le . Jesus loved him. Faithful Jews and Chris ans throughout the ages
Deacon David Hayden
have wondered: How are we saved? Remember salva on is Gods gi to us. We do
not earn it. However, the Lord does ask more of those who love Himour ongoing
School Principal
conversion and purifica on! The young man does not appear again in the Scripture,
Sr. Cheryl Ann Hillig, DC
but I like to think that he came back later a er having giving up everything to follow
Hispanic Coordinator
Jesus. The Lord awaits your renewed response to Him.
Sr. Grace Calvisi, DC
Another school year at St. Peter Claver is well underway. Since 1903 our
parish
has
been blessed with a parish school. Many of you are alumni. So many of
Coordinator of Religious Educa on (CRE)
you-- your parents and even grandparents-- have supported our parish school. All
Be ye Middlebrooks
parishioners support the school with a monthly contribu on to the school made by
Hispanic Ministry Oce Assistant/Webmaster the parish. Some of you have children in the school. Thank you. If you have school
age children, consider enrolling them in our parish school. Most students receive
Leslie Miller
financial aid. Please thank the Daughters of Charity, the school faculty, sta and the
Administra ve Assistant/Bookkeeper
parents who sacrifice to give their child a Catholic educa on. You may also like to
Marilyn Robinson
support the schools 2015-2016 annual campaign. I also invite you to a end open
house at the school on October 22 from Thursday, 5:30pm to 7:30pm.
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Pax et Bonum

Franciscan Friars

MondayFriday
9:00 am4:30 pm

Fr. Bill

DAILY MASS SCHEDULE

It is easier for a camel to pass through the

All daily masses in the Convent Chapel

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 7:00 am
Friday:
No Mass

WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE

All weekend Masses in Church
Saturday: 5:30 pm
Sunday: 9:00 am and 11:15 am
1:30 pm (Spanish)

CONFESSIONSIN THE CHURCH

Saturday: 4:30 pm5:00 pm

ROSARYIN THE CHURCH

1st & 2nd Tuesdays: 10:00 am
Saturday: 5:00 pm5:30 pm
Sunday: 8:30 am9:00 am
131 Ward Street, Macon, GA 31204
Parish Oce: (478) 743-1454 Fax: (478) 743-9868
Email: stpeterclaver@cbi.mgacoxmail.com
Webpage: www.spcccmacon.com
Facebook Page: St. Peter Claver Catholic Church, Macon
Diocesan Webpage: www.diosav.org
Franciscan Webpages: www.hnp.org
www.beafranciscan.org

eye of a needle tan for one who is rich to

enter the kingdom of God .

Mark 10:17-30

Discipleship and Wealth

Some mes we get the idea that having material wealth is a bad thing. We
may convince ourselves that it is the poor who are favored. In todays
readings, we discover that material wealth alone does not keep us from
discipleship. We will see that there are other gi s more important than
material wealth, but even so, it is how we use our gi s that ma ers most.
Todays scriptures point to the value of the gi s of wisdom, trus ng in
God, and le ng our ac ons reflect the love of God from within. It is not gold
that causes us to fall, but rather the desire for gold above all other things.
From the readings in Wisdom and Hebrews, we find the source of Gods gi s
in our lives. Wisdom is more valuable than worldly possessions. In Hebrews,
we are challenged to look at our own values and admit honestly what
controls our lives.
Copyright J. S. Paluch Co.

We e k l y O f f e r i n g
Oertory 10/04/2015
Oertory 10/05/2014
Poor Box and Candles
Capital Improvement
St. Vincent de Paul Pantry

2015 Bishops Annual Appeal - as of 10/02/2015

8,157.05
8,995.10
71.85
1,754.15
50.00

Target

Pledged

$39,607

$19,100

As each one has received a gift,

use it to serve one another as good

Todays Readings
First Reading I pleaded, and the spirit of wisdom came to me. All
good things together came to me in her company (Wisdom 7:7-11).
Psalm Fill us with your love, O Lord, and we will sing for joy!
(Psalm 90).
Second Reading Indeed the word of God is living and
eec ve (Hebrews 4:12-13).
Gospel It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a
needle than for one who is rich to enter the kingdom of God (Mark
10:17-30 [17-27]).
(478) 743-1454

Florine Billue, Willie Byrd, Sr., Shirley James,

Aaron Wimberly, Kevin Dockrell, Annie Burnell,
Jennifer Weaver, Cheryl Weaver, Dolores Konke,
Julianne Kandalec, Emma Pa erson, Marie Chatman,
Alma Johnson, Joanne Dockrell, Rachael Kellam, Marie
Pacheco, Kariem Jones, Kimberly Hamilton, Naomi Hicks,
Lea-Ann Fletcher, Chloe Holt, Eden Lee Thompson, Cle a Wimberly,
Andria Ballard Magallano, Charlene Stallings, Alice Denise Williams,
Devin Dayton, Pat Reo , Dennis Pennymon, Pearlie Watkins,
Lindsay Banasz, Johnny Roquemore, Cli on Hadley, Kris e Marshall,
Monsignor John Cuddy, John Earley, Heriberto Bocanegra, Mary Pioli,
Doris McDonald, Mary Cot, Anne James, Beatrice Jordan,
David Maysonet, Cucho Diaz, Xavier Taylor, Fred Grasso, Michael Craig,
Michael Iteogu, Burton Family, Don Heacock, Don Heacock, Sr.,
Darryl Newman, Judah White, Quay Wornum, Anna Grasso,
Hayden McIntyre, Adanma Ekeledo, Chidi Ekeledo, Roy Robinson,
Sharon Johnson, Corey Flagg, Jr., Carmen Kilgore (baby), and
Annie Laurel Hollingshed.
If you wish to have a name kept on the list or removed please
call the church oce at 743-1454.

Brittani Caston,

Chris Gomez,

Russell Hill II,

Tony Cervantes,
Jeff Cooper,

Total
Families

Families
Pledging

% Donors

$29,139

210

106

50.95%

St. Peter Claver thes 10% of our weekly oertory to the poor
in the name of Jesus! St. Peter Claver donates
$500.00 to FAM (Family Advancement Ministry) and
$250.00 to the St. Maximilian Kolbe Center every month.

1 Peter 4:10

Virous Caston,

Paid

Second Collection next Sunday: St. Vincent de Paul Fund.

stewards of Gods varied grace.

Prayer Line

% of
Target
74%

Angel Gomez,

Mishell Sonntog,

Gary Oate, JC White,

If you have a loved one serving in the U.S. Armed Forces,
assigned overseas, please call Marilyn Robinson at the
Parish Oce to add his or her name to our prayer list and please call us
to let us know he/she has returned safely.

Thank you for your generosity.

Readings for the Week

Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:

Rom 1:1-7; Ps 98:1-4; Lk 11:29-32

Rom 1:16-25; Ps 19:2-5; Lk 11:37-41
Rom 2:1-11; Ps 62:2-3, 6-7, 9; Lk 11:42-46
Rom 3:21-30; Ps 130:1b-6ab; Lk 11:47-54
Rom 4:1-8; Ps 32:1b-2, 5, 11; Lk 12:1-7
Rom 4:13, 16-18; Ps 105:6-9, 42-43; Lk 12:8-12
Is 53:10-11; Ps 33:4-5, 18-20, 22;
Heb 4:14-16; Mk 10:35-45 [42-45]

Elizabeth Ministry
Please pray for this expectant mother.

Cassandra Howe
Call the Parish Oce if you are expec ng a child so
that we may pray for you!

Saturday, October 10 - In Honor of the Divine Mercy,

(S. Phagan)
Sunday, October 11
9 :00 a.m.
- David Kandalec, Special Inten ons
(Kandalec and Konke Families)
11:15 a.m.
- In Honor of St. Anthony,
Special Inten ons, (S. Phagan)
1:30 p.m.
- Missa Pro Populo
Monday, October 12 - In Honor of our Blessed Mother
in Thanksgiving (S. Phagan)
Tuesday, October 13
- In Honor of St. Anthony
in Thanksgiving (S. Phagan)
Wednesday, October 14 - Eugene & Virginia McMahon, +RIP
Thursday, October 15 - None
Friday, October 16
- None
Saturday, October 17
- Judemark Roquemore,
Special Inten ons,
(M. Roquemore)

Go and Sell All You Have

The Readings and their Message
Wisdom 7:7-11
Wisdom is portrayed in the form of a woman and this has
led to various interpreta ons. Some consider Wisdom as the
recrea on of an ancient god. Others maintain it is simply the
feminine form of the Hebrew word that means wisdom.
There are others who consider that if in a machista society
the feminine image has been exalted with so much emphasis, then it must mean wisdom is something extraordinary.
In this passage the king asks for wisdom that is so great that
all the riches of the world pale in comparison. In the Bible,
wisdom can be considered through various prisms: In other
words, prac cal wisdom can be considered as prudence;
theological wisdom as the knowledge of God, and cosmic
wisdom as knowledge of the secrets of the universe and life.
But this last wisdom knows well that through the use of our
mind alone, we cannot reach those secrets and such wisdom
is a gi from God.
Hebrews 4:12-13
This very brief passage is filled with theology. God is iden fied with his word and it is eec ve, powerful and cu ng.
The Word of God knows all and nothing can be hidden from
it. It was by this word that everything was created. everything lies before Gods eyes and nothing is hidden.

2015-BAA
Its not too late to make a pledge or a one- me payment. If you
have already made a pledge, please remember that the BAA closes
December 31st. For addi onal informa on contact the Parish
Oce or send your check payable to the 'Diocese of Savannah,
indica ng St. Peter Claver Church in the memo por on of your
check and mail directly to: Bishop's Annual Appeal
Catholic Diocese of Savannah
P.O. Box 116633
Atlanta, GA 30368-6633
You can also contribute online by accessing the Diocesan webpage
at: h ps://www.diosav.org/baa or you may call the Diocesan
Stewardship oce at (912) 201-4050 .

Church Directory
FREE Church Directory and
(1) FREE 8x10 picture
November 3rd-7th has been scheduled to
begin our directory process. Organiza ons/
Groups that have the social hall reserved on
those days are asked to reschedule. If you
would like to volunteer in assis ng with
registra on for the new Church Directory,
please contact the Parish Oce.

Dollars for Daybreak

Living Homeless.
Building Relationships,
can give someone dignity.
Access to Resources can give someone hope.
A place of rest can give someone strength.

Mark 10:17-30
A young man approaches Jesus and he seems convinced
that he can do something to receive eternal life. It is a concern that has always been present among people. Can
something be obtained through our own merits or is it a gi
from God? In the Old Testament, wealth and riches were
considered a favor from God, a prize for living life according
to the law. In a certain manner and combined with wealth,
they appeared to be worthy of favor and blessings from
God. That Jesus would tell the young man to give up everything, which is precisely a symbol of his des ny, seems to be
a contradic on. It appears what Jesus wants to say here is
that salva on is not in the hands of human beings, but simply depends on the kindness and favor of God. Making echo
of the first reading of Wisdom, it is said that there are things
infinitely more important than material things.

Please join us for this Special Event

Religious Educa on

Catholic School Students in Tanzania

Registra on for CCD and RCIA classes began in August. Those

wishing to become Catholic during the Easter season (2016) or
further your knowledge of Catholicism are asked to complete a
RCIA Registra on Form. Students not enrolled in Catholic School
are required to a end CCD classes. Please call
Be ye Middlebrooks at the Parish oce for addi onal
informa on (478) 743-1454.

Your dollar can help. Please make your dona ons in the
entrance of the churchin the Dollars for Daybreak box.
Thank you!

"The Year of Consecrated Life"

presented by Sr. Elyse Staab
on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015

in the Social Hall

6:30 pm light supper- 2 Soups: chicken orzo
and vegetable beef, cornbread and crackers, dessert,
coffee, tea and lemonade;
7:008:00 pm talk

The NBCC (Na onal Black Catholic Congress) has asked for
par cipa on in collec ng supplies for catholic school students in
Tanzania. During the month of October we will assist them by
collec ng medical supplies to be sent to the school. There is a
flyer in the ves bule of the church and the social hall lis ng the
supplies. Beginning next Sunday we will have a container marked
NBCC in the Social Hall. Call Be y at the Paris Oce (478) 7431454 if you have any ques ons. Thank you for your par cipa on.

9th12th Grade
and College
Students
Come Join Us
When: Every Sunday
Where: LibraryUpstairs
in the PRE-K Building
Time: 10:00 am11:00 am

Knights of Columbus
Annual Smoked Boston Butt Sale
This event benefits the K of C Scholarship Funds at Mount
de Sales, St Joseph Catholic School, St. Peter Claver
Catholic School and Holy Spirit CCD program.

Average weight 8-10 lbs.

$35.00 Each
Tickets available from any Knight of Columbus
Pick-up is Friday November 13, 2014
4:00 to 7:00pm
Tom & Liz McBreartys house, 938 High Street

St. Peter Claver Catholic School invites you to our Open

House on Thursday, October 22nd, 2015. Drop by from 5:30
to 7:30 PM to meet Sister Cheryl, teachers, students, and our
Enrollment Director. Please contact us if you have any questions. We cant wait to show your our school!
Address: 133 Ward Street Macon, GA 31210
Phone: 478-743-3985
Website: www.spccatholicschool.org
Email: info@spccatholicschool.org

Tinted glass doors and windows in Church

Please refrain from placing any flyers on the windows and doors
of the church. Adhesive will damage the nt. U lize the bulle n
board next to the elevator instead. All flyers placed in the foyer
must have prior approval from Fr. Bill.

THE ST. PETER CLAVER CATHOLIC SCHOOL

15th ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP GOLF TOURNAMENT
AND LUNCH WITH
THE MOST REV. BISHOP GREGORY J. HARTMAYER
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2015
HEALY POINT COUNTRY CLUB
MACON, GEORGIA
FOUR-MAN SCRAMBLE: $100 GOLFER or $400 / TEAM
ADVERTISEMENT OPTIONS:
___ HOLE SPONSOR, $150
___ Full Page Ad, $100
___ Half Page Ad, $75
___ Quarter Page Ad, $50
___ Business Card Ad, $25
___ Patron Line $15
___ I am unable to attend but please accept a donation
For more information:
Phone: (478) 743-3985 or EMAIL:
lizbishop@spcschool.com (or) patty.held@spcschool.com
(CHECKS MADE PAYABLE AND MAILED TO:)
St. Peter Claver Catholic School Golf Tournament
133 Ward Street, Macon, GA. 31204
Putting Contest, Prizes to Top 3 Winning Foursomes,
& a Hole-in-One Chance to win a car from Riverside Ford Lincoln

Depaul USA
introduces WEAR, a thri store in
downtown Macon with a bou que
feel.
As all proceeds benefit DAYBREAK,
please consider SHOPPING for a
cause, DONATING your gently-used
clothes and accessories, or
VOLUNTEERING in the store. Thank
you for your support of Depaul USA's
mission to assist people living homeless in our community.
WEAR. Your dollar makes change.
464 First Street
Macon, GA 31201

PLEASE JOIN US
IN GIVING TO THE
ST. PETER CLAVER CATHOLIC SCHOOLS

$65,000 GIFTS THAT CHANGE LIVES

ANNUAL CAMPAIGN
Dear St. Peter Claver Catholic Church Parishioners:
Our three children graduated from St. Peter Claver Catholic School and we believe in the schools
future and support its mission and educational goals. Please join us in giving a gift to their $65,000
Gifts That Change Lives Annual Campaign. With your help, we can support the following
priorities:
__ The Schools Most Pressing Needs
__ Financial Aid and Scholarships
__ SPCCS Alumni Merit Scholarship
__ Enriching the Student Experience (fine arts, athletics, technology,
library, student activities)
__ Other ______________
Thank you for your prayerful consideration. Together, we can help our Parish School continue to
make a difference in the lives of the children they educate. Sincerely,

Mike and Angela Larkin

2015-2016 SPCCS Annual Campaign Parish Chairs

Im ready to help meet the $65,000 GOAL!

St. Peter Claver Catholic School

Annual Campaign Gift Card

I/We believe in the future of St. Peter Claver Catholic School and support its mission and educa onal goals. Therefore, I/we want to make a gi of
$_________ to the St. Peter Claver Catholic School $65,000 Gis That Change Lives Annual Campaign.
Payment Op ons:
( ) A check is enclosed: $_________
( ) VISA

or

( ) Charge my credit card one me: $ ________

( ) MasterCard ( ) American Express ( ) Discover ( ) JCB ( ) Diners Club

( ) I wish to make a monthly credit card gi of $ ________ End date: _______ or ( ) con nue un l no fied.
Credit Card # : ______________________________Four digit Secure Number: __________ Expira on Date:________
Name on Card: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Name as it should appear in annual report: _______________________________________________________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
City: ____________________________________________________________ State: _____________________ Zip: _______________________
Phone: ________________________________________ Email: _________________________________________________________________
(We will send our quarterly newsle ers to your email address).

Feast of St.
Francis of Assisi
October 4,2015

We are all
creatures of
one Family
(St. Francis)

Muchas gracias a todos que participaron

en el Kerms/bailepor su presencia,
sus donaciones y muy especial a todos
que trabajaron tan fuerte para que el
Kerms sea un xito!

La Kerms
y baile
Food & Dance

Por favor, nase a nosotros

haciendo una donacin
para la Campaa Anual de $65,000,
Regalos que cambian vidas
de la Escuela Catlica San Pedro Claver
Estimados feligreses de la Iglesia Catlica San Pedro Claver:
Nuestros tres hijos se graduaron de la escuela catlica San Pedro Claver, creemos en el futuro de la
escuela, y apoyamos la misin y las metas educativas. nase a nosotros y considere hacer una
donacin para la campaa anual de $65,000, Regalos que cambian vidas. Con su ayuda podemos
apoyar las siguientes metas:
__las necesidades mas urgentes de la escuela
__becas y ayuda financiera
__beca de mrito de los alumnos de la escuela catlica San Pedro Claver (SPCCS)
__enriquecer la experiencia del estudiante (bellas artes, tecnologa, deportes,
biblioteca, y actividades de los estudiantes)
__otras metas
Gracias por su consideracin. Juntos podemos ayudar a nuestra escuela parroquial a seguir
haciendo una diferencia en las vidas de los nios que educan.
Sinceramente,
Mike and Angela Larkin
2015-2016 (SPCCS) Patrocinadores de la Iglesia para la Campaa Anual Escolar

Estoy listo para ayudar a lograr la meta de $65,000!

Escuela Catlica San Pedro Claver

Tarjeta de Campaa Anual

Yo/Nosotros creemos en el futuro de la Escuela Catlica San Pedro Claver y apoyamos su misin y metas educativas.
Por lo tanto, Yo quiero / Nosotros queremos hacer un regalo de $_________ para la Campaa Anual de $65,000 para la

Escuela Catlica San Pedro Claver, Regalos que cambian vidas.

Opciones de pago:
( ) Un cheque esta incluido: $_________
( ) VISA

( ) Cargue mi tarjeta de crdito una vez por: $ ________

( ) MasterCard ( ) American Express ( ) Discover ( ) JCB ( ) Diners Club

( ) Deseo hacer un regalo mensual cargado a mi tarjeta de crdito por $ ________

ultima fecha de cargo a la tarjeta: _______ o ( ) contine hasta recibir una notificacin ma.
# de Tarjeta de Crdito : ______________________________Cuatro dgitos de seguridad: __________
Fecha de expiracin:________
Nombre en la tarjeta: __________________________________________________________________________________
Nombre que debe aparecer en nuestro informe anual:_____________________________________________________
Direccin: ____________________________________________________________________________________________
Ciudad: _________________________________________ Estado: __________________ Cdigo postal:______________
Telfono: ________________________________________ Correo Electrnico:___________________________________
(Enviamos informes trimestrales a su correo electrnico).

Oficina Hispana
Hermana Graciela
478 741-9916
Misa en Espaol
Domingos: 1:30pm
Grupo de Oracin
Mircoles 7:00pm -9:00pm
en el Saln Social
Grupo de Evangelizacin
Viernes 7:00pm
Reuniones Juan XXIII
lunes de 7:00pm a 9:00pm
Grupo de Jvenes
Mircoles 7:00pm a 9:00pm
primer piso de la biblioteca
Charlas Pre-bautismales
Primero y Segundo Sbado
del mes, de 5pm7pm
Clases de Catecismo
Nios y Jvenes
Horario: 11:30am a 1:00pm
Llamar para ms informacin
y registracin 478 741-9916
RICA para Adultos
Clases para adultos que
necesitan preparacin para
recibir los Sacramentos
Llamar para ms informacin
y registracin 478-741-9916
Sacramento de Matrimonio
Llamar a la oficina para hacer una
cita con el Padre.

Fiesta de
Sta. Teresa
de Jess
15 de octubre

Fue una religiosa, doctora de la Iglesia Catlica, mstica, fundadora de las Carmelitas descalzas.
El camino de la perfeccin pasa por la cruz.
No hay santidad sin renuncia y sin combate
espiritual. El progreso espiritual implica la
ascesis y la mortificacin que conducen
gradualmente a vivir en la paz y el gozo de
las bienaventuranzas. Y este cuerpo tiene
una falta: que mientras ms le regalan, ms
necesidades se descubren. Sabed sufrir un
poquito por amor de Dios sin que lo sepan
todos! Nada te turbe, nada te espante,
quien a Dios tiene, nada le falta. La paciencia todo lo alcanza (Sta, Teresa de Avila)

Un mensaje
del PASTOR
Queridos amigos en Cristo,
En el evangelio de hoy (Mc 10, 17-30) un
joven le pregunta a Jess qu deba hacer para ser
salvo. Jess le pregunta si observa los mandamientos. El joven responde tal vez con cierto orgullo:
"Maestro, todo eso lo he cumplido desde mi juventud. Jess, mirndole, con amor le dijo: 'te falta una
cosa. Anda, vende todo lo que enes, y dselo a los
pobres y tendrs un tesoro en el cielo; luego, ven y
sgueme. En ese comunicado su cara cambi, y se
fue triste, porque tena muchas posesiones."
Note que Jess no lo reprendi, pero lo
mir con amor y lo reto a dar el siguiente paso. El
joven se puso triste, porque era rico, y se fue. Jess
lo amaba. Fieles Judos y cris anos a lo largo de los
siglos se han preguntado: Cmo somos salvos? Recuerde la salvacin es un regalo de Dios para nosotros. Nosotros no lo ganamos. Sin embargo, el Seor
pide ms de los que lo aman a l, nuestra con nua
conversin y purificacin! El joven no aparece de
nuevo en la Escritura, pero me gusta pensar que regres ms tarde despus de renunciar a todo para
seguir a Jess. El Seor espera tu renovada respuesta
a l.
Est en marcha un ao ms en la escuela
San Pedro Claver. Desde 1903 nuestra parroquia ha
sido bendecida con una escuela parroquial. Muchos
de ustedes son ex alumnos. As que muchos de ustedes-- sus padres e incluso sus abuelos-- han apoyado
nuestra escuela parroquial. Todos los feligreses apoyan a la escuela con un aporte mensual a la escuela
hecho por la parroquia. Algunos de ustedes enen
hijos en la escuela. Gracias. Si usted ene nios en
edad escolar, considere inscribirse en nuestra escuela parroquial. La mayora de los estudiantes reciben
ayuda financiera. Por favor, denle gracias a las Hijas
de la Caridad, la facultad de la escuela, , el personal y
los padres que se sacrifican para darle una educacin
catlica a sus hijos. Tambin te puede interesar para
apoyar la campaa anual de la escuela 2015-2016.
Tambin los invito a asis r a la casa abierta en la
escuela el jueves, 22 de octubre de 5:30 7:30 pm.
Paz y bien
Fr. Bill

of High School
and college

Wed. Oct 14 in the gym @ 7pm

With Father Frank y Chris

Ministerio Hispano
La palabra de Dios es viva,
eficaz y ms penetrante que
una espada de dos filos.
Hebreos 4:12
LOS DISCPULOS Y LA RIQUEZA
A veces creemos que tener riquezas
materiales es algo malo. Nos convencemos
a nosotros mismos que los pobres son los
ms favorecidos. En las lecturas de hoy,
descubrimos que las riquezas materiales
no son lo nico que nos impide ser discpulos. Ya veremos que hay otros dones ms
importantes que esas riquezas. Pero as
todo, lo que ms importa es el uso que
hacemos de nuestros dones.
Las Escrituras de hoy
sealan el valor de los dones de
la sabidura, la confianza
en Dios y una cualidad que permite que nuestras acciones reflejen el amor de Dios que llevamos en nuestro interior. No es el oro lo
que nos hace tropezar, sino el desear el
oro por encima de todo lo dems. En las
lecturas de la Sabidura y Hebreos,
descubrimos la fuente de los dones de Dios
en nuestra vida. La sabidura vale mucho
ms que las posesiones materiales. En
Hebreos, se nos mo va a examinar
nuestros valores y a reconocer con
hones dad qu es lo que rige nuestra vida.

FESTIVAL
DE
SANTOS
31 de
Octubre
2015
Todos los jvenes estn invitado
a participar! 9:30am-5:00pm
Es un da para vivir en Comunidad.
Tendremos Misa, charlas,
muestras de arte por parte de los jvenes
de cada parroquia y un gran concierto
para celebrar
como Iglesia jven y santa.
Lugar: Turner County Civic Center

354 Lamar St., Ashburn, GA.

Costo: $20.00 (incluye almuerzo)

11 de octubre. 28 domingo de Tiempo Ordinario

Las lecturas y su mensaje

Ve y Vende Todo
Sabidura 7:7-11
Se personifica la sabidura como mujer y esto ha dado paso a
diversas interpretaciones. Algunos opinan que la Sabidura es
una recreacin de una diosa an gua; otros man enen que es
simplemente una forma femenina para la palabra Hebrea que
signiica sabidura; y hay otros que interpretan que, si en una
sociedad machista se exalta a una figura femenina con tanto
nfasis, debe significar que la sabidura es algo extraordinario. el
rey que pide la sabidura en este pasaje la considera tan enorme, que comparadas con ella, todas las riquezas de este mundo
palidecen. La sabidura en la Biblia se puede considerar bajo
diversos prismas: como sabidura prc ca, es decir, prudencia;
como sabidura teolgica, es decir, el conocimiento de Dios; y
como sabidura csmica, como conocimiento de los secretos del
universo y de la vida. Esta l ma sabidura sabe bien que la
mente sola no puede alcanzar todos esos secretos y que una
sabidura as es un regalo de Dios.

Hebreos 4:12-13
Este brevsimo pasaje est lleno de teologa. Dios se iden ica
con su palabra y es una palabra eficaz, poderosa y cortante. La
Palabra de Dios lo conoce todo y nada se le oculta. Por esa palabra se cre todo. Todo est expuesto a Dios y nada se le oculta.

Marcos 10:17-30
El joven que se acerca a Jess parece convencido de que puede
hacer algo para ganar la vida eterna. Esta pregunta siempre ha
estado presente entre la gente. Es algo que se consiga por
propio mrito y esfuerzo o es regalo de Dios? en el An guo Testamento, los bienes y las riquezas se consideraban seal del
favor de Dios, como premio a una vida segn la ley. En cierto
modo, junto con las riquezas, pareca merecerse el favor y la
bendicin de Dios. El que Jess le diga al joven que deje precisamente todo lo que es seal de su predes nacin, parece una
contradiccin. Parece que lo que Jess quiere decir con esto es
que la salvacin no est en la mano de los seres humanos, sino
que depende simplemente de la bondad y el favor de Dios. Haciendo eco de la primera lectura de la Sabidura, se dice que hay
cosas infinitamente ms importantes que los bienes materiales.

Nuestra cultura

Venimos a este pas con el sueo y el deseo de conseguir una

vida mejor para nuestras familias. A veces, en el esfuerzo por
conseguir esos sueos tan legtimos, hay inmigrantes que se
aferran mucho a las posesiones materiales; o se suea con darles a
los hijos todo lo que nosotros no hemos tenido y se los malcra y
consiente demasiado. Con todo, generalmente dentro de la comunidad hispana se valoran mucho ms las relaciones y la comunidad
que las posesiones materiales. existe, por tanto, un sentido de la
generosidad ms fuerte y arraigado. Quienes estn un poco mejor
recuerdan las estrecheces que pasaron y se solidarizan con otros.
Incluso quienes pasan ms trabajo siempre saben compartir con
alegra lo poco que tienen.

FAM - Secretaria de Educacin de Mxico INEA, Felicitan a ...

Esmeralda Garca ngeles
por su logro de terminar su educacin bsica
en el Programa Plaza Comunitaria. Invitamos
a quienes quieran terminar su Primaria o
Secundaria en Espaol, preparacin para el
exmen de ciudadana, Ingles, Computacin:
Informes 478-746-9803 104.
Luz Mara Hill, Hispanic Outreach Coordinator

La Alcanca para la Virgen

Se les recuerda que en la entrada estar la
Alcanca Para la Vrgen
La alcanca es para sus donaciones en
preparacion para la fiesta de...

Encuentro de Parejas
Casados, No Casados, Novios, Comprometidos

TEMA: Redescubriendo el Amor

LUGAR: Parroquia: Iglesia Sagrado Corazn
DIRECCIN: 250 S. David Drive, Warner Robins
HORARIO: 8:00am5:00pm
CONTACTOS:
Marina Quintanilla: Tel: 478-335-0726
Marizela Lopez: Tel: 478-8517
COSTO: $20. Por Pareja
Habra cuidado de nios, avisar anticipacin
PREDICADORA: ODALIS SUSANA

Nuestra Sera de Guadalupe

EL DIRECTORIO PARROQUIAL
La Iglesia tendr un Directorio de la Comunidad de San Pedro Claver con fotos de los miembros de esta parroquia.
Las fotos para el directorio sern tomadas en el saln social
del 3 de noviembre al 7 de noviembre.
Cada familia o persona necesita hacer su cita para tomar la foto.
Al final de la Misa un grupo de personas estarn ayudndole para
hacer su cita.
Animamos a que todos formen
parte de este directorio para
conocer nuestra comunidad
entera. Los que par cipen van
a recibir gra s una foto
tamao: 8 X10 y el directorio.

Upcoming Ministry Schedules for October 17 and 18, 2015

Date

Time

Sacristans

Altar Servers

Lectors

Eucharis c Ministers

Saturday

5:30 pm

Kiernan

B. Haynes C
R. Haynes A

Sheppard

Kiernan, Kiernan

9:00 am

White

Mr. Reo C
T. Vickers A

Howard

Reichert, White

11:15 am

McKowen

M. McCullough A
C. Anyakudo C

McKowen

Hill, McKowen

Sunday

St. Vincent de Paul Society Mee ng

Monday, October 19th, at 6:00 pm at the Daybreak Center,
174 Walnut Street. Please join us, new and returning
volunteers. Wherever you live, there are poor families

within walking distance of your home. When they ring the

rectory bell, they are in eect ringing all our bells.
When you fill your pantry,
please dont forget ours.
St. Peter Claver Food Pantry is in need of the following
dona ons: pasta, pasta sauce, canned meats, macaroni
and cheese, juices, cereals, canned fruit, soups, and rice.
Toiletries such as (food stamps do not cover these
items): toothpaste, toothbrushes, bar soap,
and toilet paper.
Are you missing something? Do you
want a closer walk with God? How
about a spirit filled weekend? Cursillo is a wonderful experience, that
can help anyone develop a deeper understanding of what it means to
be Catholic, if they are open to it. There will be Mass every day except
Thursday. Each day of the weekend has a dierent theme, Friday is An
Encounter with Self, Saturday is An Encounter with Christ, and Sunday
is An Encounter with Others. Each day there will be 5 talks given; three
or four by lay persons and two or three by clergy. The cost for the
weekend is only $100, that includes everything!transporta on, food,
supplies, and a place to sleep. If you have any ques ons please
contact Mike and Angela Larkin at (478) 405-8895.

FAM Book Club

The FAM Book Club will be reading in October, 2015:
Tuesday, October 13th, 2015
The Prize Winner of Defiance Ohio by Terry Ryan
We meet on the second Tuesday of the month at 1:30 at
FAM's Orange Street site,
(538 Orange Street...across from the
Washington Library parking lot). All are welcome!
Contact persons: Rena Waller or Sr. Roberta at 746-9803

FAM-tas c Cra Fair

FAM-tas c Cra Fair is Saturday,
October 24, 2015
8:00 A.M. to 1:30 P.M. at
St. Joseph Social Hall

Blood Drive
Please sign up for the Blood Drive on Monday, October 26th from
3:007:00 pm in the St. Joseph Church Social Hall. Sign up sheets
are in the Foyer of the Church or call Dennis Staples at
(478) 607-1818 to schedule a me.

The next weekends will be in November;

for the men November 5th to the 8th and for the women
November 12th to the 15th.

October Wedding Anniversaries

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Marion and Rosalind McMillan (38)

John and Rose Early (52)
Russell and Elizabeth Bishop (34)
Ronald and Mary Freeman (29)
John and Pearlie Toliver (41)
Sydney and Lori Haynes (26)
Stephen and Lucille Smith (25)

Transporta on Needed
We have several parishioners that need transporta on to
Mass. If you would like to assist in this ministry , please
call the Parish Oce at (478) 743-1454.

*Pro-Life Center* Crisis Pregnancy Assistance *

Natural Family Planning
Visit our website at: kolbecentermacon.org
or call us at: (478) 257-4425
Name _________________________________________________
Street _________________________________________________
City _______________________________ZIP _______________
Phone ____________________________
Please check:
_____Wish to register
_____ Moving out of Parish
_____Change of Address
_____ Want Tithing Envelopes
_____ Temporarily Away ( I will call Parish Oce upon return)
Drop this completed form in the Sunday Collecon Basket.

Family Advancement
Ministries

Bible Study
We will meet again on Thursday,
September 3rd, at 6:00 P.M.,
JOHN PAUL II SOCIAL HALL

570 High Place, Macon GA 31201

Sunday School Registration

Our hours of opera on are Mondays

from 10-12, Tuesdays-Fridays 9-12.
Anyone interested in volunteering
please call 745-7165 and ask to talk to
the oce manager, Chris McKowen.

Our Sunday School (CCD) classes

begin in September, 2015. Please call
Be ye Middlebrooks, at the Parish
Oce (478) 743-1454) if you have any
ques ons.

Parish Oce (478) 743-1454

RCIA Classes

Oce Hours (January-May, AugustDecember)

MondayFriday: 9:00 a.m.4:30 p.m.

**********
Summer Hours (JuneJuly):
Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Classes are taught by Fr. Bill in the

Preschool Library, on Wednesdays, at 7:00
p.m. star ng September, 2015.

Diocese of Savannah webpage:

www.diosav.org
U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops
webpage: www.usccb.org.
Traveling informa on:
www.mass mes.org

VIRTUS
The VIRTUS "Protecting God's Children
for Adults" is required for all who provide
either paid or volunteer ministry in our
Diocese who in the course of their
ministry come into contact with minors.
This includes parish ministries such as
Sacristans, Lectors, Ushers, and
Eucharistic Ministers. Space is limited
and
registration is required by
registering
online
at
www.virtusonline.org.
If you do not have access to a
computer, please call the Parish Office
at (478) 743-1454 and our Parish Staff
will
assist
with
your
online
registration.

Mission Statement
St. Peter Claver Church is a mul cultural
and well-integrated Catholic Parish
graced with the gi of Gods presence.
Together as church we form a faith
community where no one just adds up
to the number but everybody is
important because we cherish the
potency and gi of everyone. It is our
desire to constantly nourish our faith in
the soil of Gods Word and at the table
of the Eucharist, to be a credible
witness of Gods presence in the world
and each others companion on our
journey of faith.

Pastors Announcements

Registra on for Parish and School

REGISTER We are very glad you are here at
St. Peter Claver. If you would like to make St. Peter
Claver your home Parish, please complete a Parish
Census Form (available in the parish oce and
ves bule in back of the church) and either mail or
place in oertory basket at Mass. Persons wishing to
transfer membership from another Catholic parish are
also asked to complete a census form.

REGISTER FOR ST. PETER CLAVER SCHOOL Our

school accommodates children from K3 through 8th
grade. If you would like to register your child in our
school, please call (478) 743-3985.

Sacraments

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM AND ANOINTING OF THE

SICK Please contact the parish oce at
743-1454.

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Diocesan regula ons

require that you meet with the priest at least
4 months prior to wedding date. Please contact the
parish oce at 743-1454.

SACRAMENT OF PENANCE 4:30 to 5:00 p.m.

Saturdays or by appointment.
HOLY ORDERS Any man who thinks God might be
calling him to be a priest should contact Father Bill at
743-1454.

Bulle n/Announcements
Deadline:
At 12:00 noon on Monday, for the next
weekend. Submissions should be
emailed to
Marilyn Robinson at:

stpeterclaver@cbi.mgacoxmail.com

Please make sure all pagers and cell

phones
are turned o for the
dura on of the Mass.
Mass Inten on requests are to be
sent to the rectory oce in wri ng
and/or envelopes are available in the
back of the church.
Please do not block anyone in the
parking lot or obstruct trac flow.
If you have recently changed your
status, married, moved out of your
parents home or graduated from
college, you need to re-register.
If you move we would appreciate a
call to the church so that our records
will be in order .
Abuse
Hotline
Number:
1-888-357-5330. Copies of the policy
on sexual abuse of minors is available
online at:
www.diosav.org/childyouthprotection.
CHURCH ETIQUETTE The priest
should be the last one in and first one
out of the church.
ILLNESS IN OUR PARISH FAMILY Is someone in your family or our
Parish in the hospital? Please call
743-1454 and let us know.
VISITORS - We welcome you to
St. Peter Claver Church. Thank you
for worshipping with us and please
come again.

Oertory Envelopes - 2015

The Oertory envelopes for St. Peter
Claver Church - 2015, were mailed to your
homes in December. Envelopes were only
issued to Parish members that u lized their
envelopes during 2014. If you are a
member, and would like to start u lizing
Oertory envelopes, or if you are not a
member and would like to join our Parish,
please complete the form included in this
bulle n and drop it in the oertory, or the
mail, addressed to the Parish Oce.