More than 50 elementary students from our school collected bottles of loose change to benefit Miles Perret Cancer Services (MPCS). The collected change totaled nearly $850. All of the funds raised will stay in Acadiana helping the more than 7,000 families MPCS has served with free cancer services.

St. Peter School will hold its annual Spring Fest on Saturday March 13 from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00p.m on the St. Peter school grounds.  There will be games, rides, country store, bingo, silent auction, and lots of different food and fun. Please come out to have great fun and show your support for our school.

In-school registration will be held March 8^th-26^th. Registration for new students will be held March 19^th-31^st from 9:00 to 11:00 am and 1:00-2:00 pm. (Birth, Baptismal and Immunization records are needed). St. Peter school does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion or ethic origin in its admission. St. Peter School is noted for its Catholic environment, strong Academic program, loving discipline, and a caring, dedicated Staff.

Pre-K & kindergarten open house will be on March 19^th at 1:00 pm in the kindergarten  & pre-K Classes.

ST FAUSTINA AND THE MESSAGE OF THE DIVINE MERCY

PRESENTED BY: THE SISTERS OF REPARATION TO THE MOST SACRED HEART OF JESUS

FRIDAY, MARCH 19, 2010     6:30-8:00pm

Come to experience Divine Mercy with an evening consisting of: talk about Divine Mercy, recitation of the Chaplet of Mercy, veneration of a First Class Relic of St. Faustina, and Eucharistic Exposition and Benediction. Religious articles will be available for purchase.

ST. PETER BETA OFFICERS: Elected as officers of the St. Peter School Beta Officers are, from left to right, President Madison Leger, Vice President Kailey LeJeune, Secretary Madison Petry, Treasurer Gabe Hebert, and Reporter Lexi Langlinais. Not in photo, Terri Hebert and Marsha Bruce, Beta Sponsors.

ST. PETER BETA MEMBERS: The 2009-2010 St. Peter Beta Club members include, front row, left to right, Bayli Simon, Olivia Richard, Gabe Hebert, Lexi Langlinais, Randy Lepretre, Gabriel LeBouef, and Jude Hebert; middle row, Anna Nguyen, Caitlyn Abshire, Alina Nguyen, Kaitlyn Thevis, Kailey LeJeune, Madison Petry, Diana Nguyen, and Lance Gaspard, and back row, Keigan Hanks, Madison Lege, Holly Hebert, Annie Simon, and Mason Reed. Not in photo, Beta Sponsors Terri Hebert and Marsha Bruce.

First Holy Communion has been scheduled for Sunday, April 25^th at the 10:30 am Mass. Girls should wear white dresses with a sleeve and back (no spaghetti straps, halter tops, etc.). Veils and gloves can be worn.

Boys should wear a white shirt and tie, with black, navy, or khaki pants and with a jacket. Parents may purchase religious articles (Mass book rosary, scapular, etc.) at any religious store.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING DATES/TIMES: THESE WILL TAKE PLACE HERE AT ST PETER CHURCH- GUEYDAN

Wed, April 14^th 6:30 pm     Penance Service for all First Communicants (school & CCD). Parents are also invited.

Wed, April 21^st 6:30pm       Individual/group photos taken by Jeff Nemetz

Sat,   April 24^th 9am-12pm  Retreat for First Communicants and parents

Sun,  April 25^th 10:30am First Holy Communion

Please continue to review the “Our Father”, Hail Mary”, “Glory Be” & “Act of Contrition” with your child. You may also want to practice the steps of confession with them to make them more at ease.

This Sunday, February 28, 2010. Pickup time: 10:00am to 1:00pm at St. Peter School Cafeteria. $2.00 per burger.

LENTEN MISSION:

IN THEIR UNITED HEARTS”:

Experiencing and growing in the Love of our Redeemer

PRESENTED BY: REV FR NICHOLAS SCHUMM

MARCH 1-3, 2010       6:30-8:00pm Each Night

Fr. Nicholas Schumm, a priest of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee, Florida, will help us to deepen our understanding of and love for our Redeemer, Jesus Christ, and His holy Mother, Mary. Please join us each evening for Fr. Schumm’s mission talk, Eucharistic exposition and benediction, and the opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Penance. Everyone is invited – and please bring a friend!

PENANCE SERVICE – Thursday, March 18, 6:30pm. Several Priests will be available for confessions.

DIVINE MERCY MISSION:

ST FAUSTINA AND THE MESSAGE OF THE DIVINE MERCY

PRESENTED BY: THE SISTERS OF REPARATION TO THE MOST SACRED HEART OF JESUS

FRIDAY, MARCH 19, 2010     6:30-8:00pm

Come to experience Divine Mercy with an evening consisting of: talk about Divine Mercy, recitation of the Chaplet of Mercy, veneration of a First Class Relic of St. Faustina, and Eucharistic Exposition and Benediction. Religious articles will be available for purchase.

COME, LORD JESUS FOR LENT – If anyone is interested in joining a Come, Lord Jesus group for Lent, please call Fr. Vidrine this week to let him know. This Bible Study is an excellent way to grow in holiness and will provide a great opportunity to mediate on the rich Scriptural readings of Lent. Groups will start next week.

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.

The students of St. Peter School in the class of Mrs. Marsha Bruce recently graduated in the D.A.R.E. class of Deputy Lance Broussard of the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Department. Mrs. Bruce is standing left, back row, and Capt. Lance Broussard is back row, right.