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On the weekend of June 18-19, 2011, a group from the Holy Land visited Acadiana. One of the seminarians came to St. Peter Church to discuss the struggles of Christians in the Holy Land, which include daily persecutions and even martyrdom at the hands of extremist Muslims. He asked for prayers for the Church there and offered hand-carved olive wood objects from Bethlehem and Jerusalem to purchase for their support.

All are invited to participate in these events and activities in our Parish during this holy season of conversion:

SCHEDULE OF HOLY MASS AND DEVOTIONS:

Tuesday 12.05pm Holy Mass
Wednesday 8.15am Holy Mass
Thursday 12.05pm Holy Mass
Friday 8.15am Way of the Cross for school
9.00am Holy Mass (Gueydan Guest Home)
12.05pm Way of the Cross at St. Peter Church
5.30pm Way of the Cross at St. David Chapel
**Note: Holy Mass on Tuesday and Thursday will be celebrated at 12.05pm (not 5.15pm).

LENTEN MISSION: DYING TO SELF BY REV FR TYLER LONG
MONDAY, MARCH 21              6:30-8:00pm
TUESDAY, MARCH 22             6:30-8:00pm
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23     6:30-8:00pm

Fr. Tyler Long, a priest of the Diocese of Shreveport, will help us understand how we can die to self by considering the lives and writings of the Saints…and how in their lives they lived out Lent in a unique and amazing way. Please join us each evening for Fr. Long’s mission talk, Eucharistic exposition and benediction, and the opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Penance. Everyone is invited – and please bring a friend!

LENTEN BIBLE STUDY: A BIBICAL WALK THROUGH THE MASS

Join Fr. Vidrine on five Thursday nights during Lent for a Bible Study by Dr. Edward Sri (similar to the one held last summer.) Based on the new English translation of the Mass, which goes into effect later this year (Advent 2011), the Bible Study will explore the Biblical roots of the words and gestures we experience in Mass and explains their profound significance. Those who participate in this study will come to know and understand the Mass like never before. They will see, perhaps for the first time, why they say what they say, and do what they do in worship of God every week at Mass. The student workbook can be purchased for $10.00. However, you do not have to buy a workbook to attend. Please call the office to let Fr. Vidrine know if you plan to attend the Bible Study and if you want to purchase a student workbook. All are invited to attend!

Thursday, March 10 6:00-7:30pm
Thursday, March 17 6:00-7:30pm
Thursday, March 31 6:00-7:30pm
Thursday, April 7 6:00-7:30pm
Thursday, April 14 6:00-7:30pm

OPERATION RICE BOWL the Lenten program of Catholic Relief Services, has for 35 years, called participants to pray with their families and faith communities; fast in solidarity with those who hunger; learn about our global community and the challenges of poverty around the world, and give sacrificial contributions to those in need. Operation Rice Bowl offers Catholics in the United States a way to connect with our brothers and sisters around the world.

PENANCE SERVICE: TBA

The scripts have been written, parts have been cast, and work has begun on our annual St. Peter School Christmas Play.  Again this year we are focusing on the Advent themes of hope, love, joy, and peace.  Our Pre-K, Kindergarten, and First Grade classes will present “Signs of Hope”, reminding us that Christmas is a season filled with signs of our hope for Jesus’ coming into the world.  Second and Third Grade will present “The Love of a Saint”, looking for the saint in Santa Claus and finding St. Nicholas.  Our Fourth and Fifth Graders will present “The Joy of Music”, lead by Mrs. Theresa Campbell.  The Sixth and Seventh Grade class will present “The Peace of a Charitable Heart”, through the comical view of “Swamp People”.  Please join us on Thursday, December 9^th or Friday, December 10^th at 7 p.m in the Gueydan High School Auditorium. Tickets are on sale at St. Peter School and are $5.00 per person.

Join Fr. Vidrine this Advent for a 4-part catechesis on the Blessed Virgin Mary. Each week of Advent from 6:15-7:15pm, Fr. Vidrine will consider a different topic about Our Lady. What better way to prepare for the holy feast of Christmas than with she who experienced His birth with the mission from God to bring Him to us and us to Him!

Tuesday, November 30     6:15pm The Blessed Virgin Mary in the Sacred Scriptures

Tuesday, December 7       6:15pm The Divine Maternity and Virginity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

*Monday, December 13    6:15pm The Immaculate Conception and Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

*Monday, December 20    6:15pm The place of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Church and in our lives

During its second scheduled time of Adoration on Friday, November 19, St. Peter School will have a procession with the Most Blessed Sacrament in honor of Christ the King. Students will gather in church at 8:15 and after a 10 minute time of adoration, they will process with the Holy Eucharist around the block, concluding with Benediction in the courtyard of St. Peter School. All are invited to worship Christ our King and publicly bear witness to His presence in the Most Holy Eucharist.

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Schedule for the Day

Bazaar (SPS grounds) 9:00am – 5:30pm

Antique Tractor Show (Main St)

Lawnmower Pull (old playground) 9:00am

Saturday Night Gumbo (KC Hall) 5:00pm

Raffle (KC Hall) 6:00pm

Auction (KC Hall) 6:30pm

Great Bingo Prizes to play for!

Ipod Touch

MP3 player

DVD player

CD player

New fun games and rides for kids!

Pop Noggins- $5/person (up to 6 @ time)

Airbrush Tattoos–$5/tat

30? Obstacle Course

Bungee Run

Giant Slide

Velcro Wall Jump

Zero Gravity Chamber

Delicious food of all kinds!

Amazing items for Auction!

Click here to see the Auction List

Sunday, October 31

B-B-Q plate lunches-tickets can be purchased from any SPS family. Dinners can be picked up at the KC Hall from 11am to 12:30pm.

The SPS Jr Beta Blood Drive will be held on Monday, September 27 from 1-4:45 pm. Come and give the gift of life!