Tuesday @ 7:00 pm, starting Oct 22, 29, Nov 5, 12, 19 & 26. -- Find rest before busyness eats you alive We often search for peace in a world that longs for God, but doesn’t know him. This book teaches you to see the small, and often few, quiet moments and experience God in the midst of the busyness. Together we will learn to quiet our mind, deepen our prayer life and experience the fullness of God’s unconditional love for us. Join Deacon Richard and Archdiocesan Spirituality Center Associate Director, Diane Abbondante for six weeks to explore the Book, Busy Lives Restless Souls. Please purchase and read the first chapter before our first class.

What kind of attitude do we bring with us to Mass each weekend? Do we feel proud of ourselves for what we have accomplished this week; or do we feel inadequate— sorry for all the times we’ve failed— aware of our human weaknesses? As we celebrate the Eucharist together, let us examine our consciences and recognize our need for God’s mercy. The more we recognize our need for God and His mercy, the more we can open ourselves up to the grace He wishes to pour out on us.

Today is World Mission Sunday. We are called to a personal encounter with Jesus, in the Church, and to offer, through this Eucharistic celebration, our prayers and our financial support. Through the Society for the Propagation of the Faith, we continue the mission of Jesus. Today, we are “sent” out to witness to the Missions in the world through our prayers and personal sacrifices for our brothers and sisters around the world. As always, your prayers are your most treasured gift to the Missions. Your prayers and financial assistance, offered today, WORLD MISSION SUNDAY, support mission priests, religious Sisters and Brothers, and lay catechists who are Christ’s witnesses to a world so in need of His healing, love, and peace.

Tickets for this event will be available for purchase under the Portico in front of church this weekend of October 19/20. Tickets can be purchased with cash, checks (payable to Dynamic Catholic) or by using the available form for credit cards.

The month of October is rolling on. We are nearly half way through the month dedicated to our Blessed Mother, Mary. The Rosary Procession takes place on Sunday, immediately following the 8:00 A.M. Mass. For those parishioners unable to walk in the procession, the Rosary will be prayed in the church. All parishioners, family, and friends are invited to participate in the Rosary procession, either walking in the procession, or praying the Rosary in church.

Join the 2019 Public Square Rosary Crusade @ St. Peter Church at River Road on Saturday, October 12, 2019 @ 12:00 noon. For more information contact Regina Remondet @(985)536-2656 or Coleen Boudreaux @ (985) 536-2543

Each October the Church in the United States celebrates Respect Life Month, and the first Sunday in October is observed as Respect Life Sunday. The theme this year for Respect Life is: “Christ our Hope: In every season of Life. “

Filet Mignon and Wine Raffle. Chances are 6 for $5, drawing will be held on Oct. 11 th.  Anyone interested can contact Jamie Aucoin through email  djaucoin@rtconline.com and I can give them options to pay They will be at church after all masses this weekend.

Many thanks to the Evangelization Committee for sponsoring the Family Day Picnic. We could not have asked for a more “perfect” day. The weather was beautiful. Thanks to all the volunteers who prepared the food and to those who help serve the food. Also thanks to the local businesses who donated to St. Peter’s Family Day. Thanks to all the parishioners who came out to enjoy each other’s company and fellowship on Family Day. It was a successful day for our St. Peter Family.

Today, we celebrate FAMILY DAY. Please join me for St. Peter’s Family Day activities this Sunday, September 22nd . The theme this year is “The Mission of Family: Love is Possible.” Our activities begin following the 11:00 A.M. Mass in the rear parking lot area of the church. Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, fries and drinks will be served. Please bring your favorite dessert to share with your St. Peter Parish Family. Music will be by Roy Amedee and Friends. There will be prizes as well as kids activities. Come on out and be a part of St. Peter’s Family Day Celebration.

Our Family Day Picnic will be held on Sunday, September 22 after the 11:00 a.m. Mass on the church grounds. We will serve hamburgers, hot dogs and chips. There will be bingo and other games. There is no charge for the food or the activities. Please come out and join us for food, fellowship and fun. Bring your chairs and a dessert to share!

The second collection today is for the Catholic Communications Campaign. This campaign connects people with Christ through the Internet, television, radio, and print media. Fully 50% of the funds we collect stays right here in the Archdiocese of New Orleans to support local communications projects. The other 50% of the funds support national communications efforts as well as projects in developing countries. This collection connects people around the world to the Gospel message.

It is the tradition of the Archdiocese of New Orleans to offer the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confesson) near the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross. This year confessions will be available in all Catholic Churches of the Archdiocese of New Orleans on Wednesday, September 11 from 5:00 P.M.-6:30 P.M.

This week the U. S. celebrates Patriot Day, also know as 9/11 or September 11. It is the annual observance commemorating those who were killed or injured during the terrorist attack on the United States on September 11, 2001. Let us remember this day in prayer and all those who lost their lives and for their families. Let us pray for peace and healing within our community, state, nation, and world.