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RCIA and RCIC

Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time August 25, 2019

S . P P W : www.stpeterparish.com

email: rectory@stpeterparish.com

St. Peter Parish Rectory Office Hours: Monday—Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Closed for Holy Days of Obligation & Holidays Holidays

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Saturday Vigil……………….……..4:00 p.m. Sunday…..8:00, 9:30 & 11:30 a.m., 5:00 p.m. Monday & Saturday ………………..8:30 a.m. Tuesday - Friday………….6:30 & 8:30 a.m.

Youth Mass 5:00 p.m. last Sunday of the month

Holy Day of Obligation Mass schedule: see inside bulletin.

C Rev. Fr. Otis W. Young, Jr., Pastor Rev. Fr. Patrick Carr, Parochial Vicar Deacon Clyde Ardoin Deacon Dennis F. Adams Deacon Jack Jung Deacon Don Roberts

F Arrangements may be made at the Rectory.

S B Call Rectory in advance to register for seminar. Baptism-First Sunday of the month.

S M Please contact priest/deacon at least six to eight months prior to the wedding.

S R Sunday 4:00– 4:50 p.m. Monday – Saturday 8:00– 8:20 a.m. Saturday 3:00- 3:50 p.m. 1st Saturdays 7:45-8:30 a.m. and by appointment at the Rectory

R 6:05 a.m. in church - Tues.- Fri. 8:00 a.m. in church - Mon. - Sat.

3:00 p.m. - Tues.—Divine Mercy Chaplet and Rosary

3:30 p.m. in church - Saturdays 7:15 a.m. in church - Sundays

P A C Ethel Ganucheau 985-630-9016

S . V D P C 985-773-0329

S P C S 130 E. Temperance St. Covington, LA 70433

985-892-1831 Michael Kraus, Principal

Rectory: 125 E. 19th Ave., Covington, LA 70433 - 985-892-2422 - Fax - 985-898-1998

RCIA and RCIC

Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord April 5, 2020

S . P P W : www.stpeterparish.com

email: rectory@stpeterparish.com

St. Peter Parish Rectory Office Hours: Monday - Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Friday: 8:00 a.m. - Noon Closed for Holy Days of Obligation & Holidays

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Saturday Vigil……………….……..4:00 p.m. Sunday…..8:00, 9:30 & 11:30 a.m., 5:00 p.m. Monday & Saturday ………………..8:30 a.m. Tuesday - Friday...………....6:30 & 8:30 a.m.

Youth Mass 5:00 p.m. last Sunday of the month

Holy Day of Obligation Mass schedule: see inside bulletin.

C Rev. Fr. Otis W. Young, Jr., Pastor Rev. Fr. Patrick Carr, Parochial Vicar Deacon Clyde Ardoin Deacon Dennis F. Adams Deacon Jack Jung Deacon Don Roberts Deacon Victor Bonnaffee, III F Arrangements may be made at the Rectory.

S B Call Rectory in advance to register for seminar. Baptism-First Sunday of the month.

S M Please contact priest/deacon at least six to eight months prior to the wedding.

S R Sunday 4:00– 4:50 p.m. Monday – Saturday 8:00– 8:20 a.m. Saturday 3:00- 3:50 p.m. 1st Saturdays 7:45-8:30 a.m. and by appointment at the Rectory

R 6:05 a.m. in church - Tues.- Fri. 8:00 a.m. in church - Mon. - Sat.

3:00 p.m. - Tues.—Divine Mercy Chaplet and Rosary

3:30 p.m. in church - Saturdays 7:15 a.m. in church - Sundays

P A C Ethel Ganucheau 985-630-9016

S . V D P C 985-773-0329

S P C S 130 E. Temperance St. Covington, LA 70433

985-892-1831 Michael Kraus, Principal

Rectory: 125 E. 19th Ave., Covington, LA 70433 - 985-892-2422 - Fax - 985-898-1998

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ARCHDIOCESAN CLERGY Most Rev. Gregory M. Aymond, D.D. Archbishop of New Orleans. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .504-861-9521 Rev. Charles Benoit, OSB- Dean. . . . . . . . . . . 985-892-5202

RECTORY PERSONNEL…………...………...985-892-2422 Annette Thomas-Bookkeeper/Administrative Asst. Mary Frances-Bulletin Editor Johnnie Alford– Secretary

PASTORAL ASSOCIATE Ruth Prats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …. . ...985-898-0346 COORDINATOR OF MINISTRIES Ashley Gervais . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 985-892-8994 OFFICE OF MARRIAGE Johnnie Alford..……..………………...……….985-892-9353

MEDIA COORDINATOR Jenny Schexnaydre. .………………………….985-892-2568

MUSIC MINISTRY Br. Ken Boesch, FSC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …. ... .985-966-1134 Mary Beth Russell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . … . .. . .985-893-2535 Anne Simpson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . … . . .. ..985-893-2535

OFFICE OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Penny Flores……………………………….….985-893-2446

OFFICE OF STEWARDSHIP AND DEVELOPMENT Mike Alford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 985-893-2047

YOUTH MINISTRY Junior High: Ellen Frederick. . . . . . . . . . . . . .985-892-8994 High School: Ashley Gervais . . . . . . . . . . . . . 985-892-8994 Young Adult: Ashley Gervais. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 985-892-8994

SAINT PETER PARISH MINISTRY CENTER 128 E. Nineteenth Avenue, Covington, LA 70433

PARISH STEWARDSHIP REPORT

Currently, collection figures are not available. Thank you to all who continue their online giving and for the many who have mailed or brought their weekly contributions to the Rectory. Your financial support is greatly appreciated. We are grateful for those who have made an additional donation during this time of uncertainty. We hum-bly ask, if the Lord has blessed you financially, or with the possible resources of the upcoming stimulus package, that an extra contribution be prayerfully considered. Thank you and God Bless you. Online Giving:

The direct link is: https://connectnowgiving.parishsoft.com/stpeterparishcovington.

This link can be found on the home page of our parish website, stpeterparish.com and on the St. Peter App. Checks may be sent to St. Peter Parish, 125 E. 19th Ave., Covington, LA 70433 or placed in the mail slot to the right of the rectory door. With Thanks.

Blessed Palms for your homes will be available in the church

on Palm Sunday from 10:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

The Church is open for Personal Prayer

Monday- Friday 6 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Saturday 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sunday 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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We welcome all newcomers to St. Peter Church and invite you to register as members of our parish family. Please complete a “Parishioner Card” located in back of church and drop it in the collection basket. A member of St. Peter Church will contact you to assist you with registration.

SERVIAM - The following Family Members of St. Peter Parishioners have been called to “Active Duty.” Please remember them in your prayers: Andrew Barksdale, Chip Barrere, Joseph Baudier, Staff Sgt. Bryan S. Bonano, Josh Boudreaux, Daniel Carter, Jose Daniel Chacon, Peter Chatry, 1st Lt. Aspen Doran, Lt. Jacob Doran, Peyton Eustis, Jared Fangue, Scott Gerard Favre, Barry Frederick, Christian Griffiths, Sgt. Mark R. Hammett, James Thomas Lee, III, Jacob Lindley, Deborah Mills, Christopher Mora, Max Morse, John Nunez, Sgt. Christopher Richardson, Kyle Richardson, DO, LT, MC, USN, Adam Ritchey, Michael Stange, David Tiziani, Arthur Trufelli

SICK RELATIVES & FRIENDS - Please remember in your prayers our parish sick relatives and friends and their families: Alex, Alfred, Bobbi Alford, Linda Baldelli, Cookie Baxter, Cecile Boesen, Sunny Bologna, Elsa Bondio, Thomas Brown, Tommy Brunning, Fr. Ronnie Calkins, Camille Callais, Kathy Ceravolo, Andy Chisholm, Shirley Crowe, Austin Culotta, Brendan Davis, Kit Davison, Bill Day, Louis R. Desselle, Valerie Eberle, Enrique, Ann Ensley, Rosemarie Entringer, Willow Fagot, Elizabeth Fallen, Maggie Fallen, Rita Clare Faust & Children, Don Ferrera, Kithy Filopoulos, Candice Flood, Cathy Fogle, Lexie Font, Catherine Forrest, Maureen Fulham, Alexandra Garrison, Barbara Garrity, Paul Genusa, Myles Gordon, Cathy Graves, Hayze Hart, Dcn. Charles Heine, Sylvia Hudson, Lee Hughes, Petrina R. Imbraguglio, Joseph, Julia, Winnie Jordan, Jane Jung, Susie Koepp, Mary Ann Kubancsek, Patricia Kyte, Dorian Land, Millie Lanier, Richard Lowell, Missy Lynch, Gilda Maestri, Margaret Majors, Ami Moga Malbrough, Deborah Marshall, Tom & Cheryl McCain, McDonald Family, McElroy Family, Brenda Metcalf, Anita Miaoulis, Jane Monlezun, Roger Monlezun, Bernice Montagne, Argiro Morgan, Josiah Naquin, Harry Nunez, Anita Nuss, Kristan Ornelas, James Orr, Winnie Orr, Jerry Palliser Jr., Paul Panazzo, L.J. Plaisance, Terry Parker, Ralph Patrick, Audrey Pechon, Dennis Pelligrin, Lucille Perret, Joshua Phillippi, Anna Lee Pierson, Rosalie Pizzitola, Shaylie Poche, Jim Porche’, Raoul & Patricia Potier, Shelley Pribyl, Bryan Ostendorf, Ramon, Bob Reed, Anne Richwine, Rosa Ricciardi, Don Riviere, T.J. Rogers, Earl Rolling, Abby Roux, Bryant & Carol Roy, Nadley Roy, Cindy Salter, Cheri Santora, Karen & Claude Sardelet, John Scallan, Jr., Lindsay Scallan, Willo & Dolores Schech, Annie Shankles, Julie Shepperson, Robert Simpson, Lucas & Maxwell Skidmore, Kathryn Smith, Ann Soule, Lou & Alison Stafford, Connie Stephens, Tom & Kathy Stubbs, Brian & Susan Swanner, Tracy Swanner, Norma Thiac, David P. Theriot, Marvin Thorne, Ana & Joseph Tolentino, Lucille Triana, Gordon Trentecosta, Warren Troxclair, Vera Marie, Lisa C. Valley, Frances Vance, Betty Vermillion, Ross Vermillion, Nikko Verret, Rita Wallace, Thomas Wooten, Lois & Richard Zellar

Loving and faithful God, the coronavirus reminds us that we have no power and we are dependent on you.

We place ourselves in your loving hands. Give eternal rest to all who have died from the virus.

Place your healing hand on those who are ill, and give your protection to us in this time of fear and uncertainty.

Calm our fears and help us to trust you as our faithful God. Enlighten our government and church leaders as they are faced with important decisions.

Give blessing to those in healthcare and protect them.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Our Lady of Prompt Succor, hasten to help us.

Blessed Francis Seelos, pray for us.

Holy Week and Easter Liturgies have not been determined. Parishioners will be informed of the details as they become available. Please refer to our website: stpeterparish.com, our St. Peter App, and social media for updates.

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The Sanctuary Light Burns

In Memory of Jack, Betty & Scott Salter

P R In church: 6:05 a.m. Tuesday through Friday 8:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday 3:00 p.m. Tuesdays, preceded by the Divine Mercy Chaplet 3:30 p.m. preceding the Saturday Vigil Mass 7:15 a.m. Sunday

Rosary for Fr. Otis & Fr. Patrick Apr. 6: Ruth Accardo Apr. 7: P. & A McElroy Apr. 8: M. Treuting Apr. 9: Ana Tolentino/Camille Bruce Apr. 10: Cindy Fisher Apr. 11: Frey Family Apr. 12: Sue Zaunbrecher

Rosary for the Holy Souls in Purgatory

Apr. 6: Ruth Accardo Apr. 7: J. & F. Carr/P. & A. McElroy Apr. 8: Lynn & Brian Marcel Apr. 9: Ana Tolentino/Patricia Leitz Apr. 10: Camille Bruce Apr. 11: G. & D. Naquin Apr. 12: Becky Keller

MONDAY, April 6 Monday of Holy Week 8:30 a.m. Jenny Smith (L-bd)

TUESDAY, April 7 Tuesday of Holy Week 6:30 a.m. Patrick Harris (L) 8:30 a.m. Danielle Theriot (L-bd)

WEDNESDAY, April 8 Wednesday of Holy Week 6:30 a.m. Bobbye Huval 8:30 a.m. Char Vance (L)

THURSDAY, April 9 Holy Thursday 7:00 p.m. Ted Wall

FRIDAY, April 10 Friday of the Passion of the Lord 3:00 p.m. Passion Service

SATURDAY, April 11 Holy Saturday 8:00 p.m. Edward Arnold Strain, E a Strain, Jo Ann Hall, Jean Henry, June Miller, R.N. & Lynne Salter, Daniel Levasseur, John Graves, Ed & Lee Graves, Holy Souls in purgatory, par cularly members of Friends of Suffering Souls, David Sliman, Jimmy Deano, John LeBlanc, Gayle Fitzmaurice, Bill Kentzel, Elizabeth Deshotel, Kelsey Ann Heap, Margaret Singleton, Lonnie & Jean Fisher, Mary Elizabeth Puig

SUNDAY, April 12 Easter Sunday of the Resurrec on of the Lord 8:00 a.m. Rhonda Baumgartner, Jo Ann Guidry, The Faherty Family, Frank Anglada, Bre & Cindy Smith (L-Anniv.), Myles Resor, Fr. O s (L), Fr. Patrick (L), Dr. Julian & Tita Caballero, Ted Wall, Veronica Wojtas, Donald & Earl Pechon, Ethel Currault, Curley Marco e, Sr., Jones & David Families (L), Laine & Parlipiano Families, Rebecca Besnard, Joseph Michael Deffner, James Poyer, Ben & Chantelle Hudachek and Family (L), Mark Ferrari (L), Elmo Glockner, Wilfred & Elrita Glockner, Joe Ma ngly & Tom Giroir, Jr., Goldie & Rodney Kronenberg, A.J. Montgomery Family, Ruby & A. J. Blum 9:30 a.m. Ronald A. Gitz 11:30 a.m. St. Peter Parishioners

The Blessed Mother Lamps Burn in Thanksgiving for Health Care Workers (L)

Sacrament of Reconciliation Sunday: 4:00 to 4:50 p.m.

Monday thru Saturday: 8:00 to 8:20 a.m. Saturday: 3:00 to 3:50 p.m.

First Saturday: 7:45 to 8:30 a.m. or by appt. at the rectory.

Poor Box Envelopes can be found in a holder near the private confessional in the back of church. Please place donations in the collection basket or drop off at the rectory. Thank you.

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March 24, 2020 Dear Parishioners, Fr. Patrick and I continue to serve you in the best way possible until together we reach the other side of this crisis. God does not abandon His people and we stand firmly on that truth. All of our parish offices remain closed, but please be assured that our staff is working remotely to provide the best possible care to and for you. Please call our parish office at 985-892-2422 if you have a need and must reach a priest. We thank you for your prayers and the many ways you have supported us. The Communion Antiphon for today’s Mass is from Psalm 23: “The Lord is my shepherd; there is noth-ing I shall want. Fresh and green are the pastures where he gives me repose, near restful waters he leads me.” Jesus IS our Good Shepherd who leads us to green pastures and restful waters when we face trials in our lives. During this time of crisis, Jesus, the eternal Good Shepherd, will give us comfort, peace and solace just as He did for His people in ancient times. Although Jesus is the only Good Shepherd, it is His gift to allow us to join with Him in the care of His flock. You are doing incredible sacrificial outreach in a multitude of ways to your family members, to our St. Peter Parish family, and to those in need in our community. THANK YOU! To all who were able to answer my plea this past weekend and help our parish financially, THANK YOU! Unfortunately, there are some in our parish and local community who are or will be experiencing finan-cial, emotional, or spiritual challenges because of this crisis. I come to you now asking in a specific way to be with all those who are having difficulties. Pray for them; give care for or support to a friend, fami-ly member or someone you know who is in need; help someone to get necessary supplies; and/or give financial assistance or food to those organizations or societies who help the poor, such as our St. Vin-cent de Paul Society or the Northshore Food Bank. TOGETHER…we give glory to God through our generosity and our care and love for one another. Je-sus said, What you do for the least of My brothers and sisters you do for Me (Mt 25:40). Let us pray: Gentle Jesus, compassionate and caring Good Shepherd, help me to follow you faithfully. Strengthen me daily with Your love and guide me along life’s paths. Lead me to serve You by serving those in need. Amen. Our Lady of Prompt Succor, hasten to help us. God Bless, Fr. Otis

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March 23, 2020 Dear St. Peter Catholic School Community, Fr. Patrick and I continue to hold you, the administration, teachers, staff, students, parents and grandpar-ents of St. Peter Catholic School close in our hearts and daily prayers. We are praying as we ask for God’s protection for you and your families. Our school doors are temporarily closed to our students at St. Peter Catholic School for their protection and the protection of their families and for the protection of our school personnel. Please know that dur-ing these challenging times, our school administration, teachers and staff continue to work tirelessly to serve you and your children in the best way possible. Their dedication is very much appreciated and I say thank you! Their outreach is a testament to their extraordinary servant’s hearts as part of our school community. The doors to our school buildings are now temporarily closed to our students but, as you know and I know, many important things in life pass through closed doors: • God’s love, in all its forms, passes through closed doors because God alone is the origin of love. • The spirit of St. Peter Catholic School passes through closed doors because of your love for and faith

in God, and for your care for one another as a family. • The dedication to Catholic education passes through closed doors because of the administration,

teachers and staff’s continued dedication to tirelessly serve you and your families. • The love that children spread has no boundaries to closed doors as they find their own ways to com-

municate with each other. Despite closed doors, the love of God will always succeed in communicating itself. We stand firm to that truth. To the St. Peter Catholic School Community: We will move through this crisis together united in our faith in God. Our parish offices are now closed but if you need me or Fr. Patrick, please call 985-892-2422. I invite you to access our parish’s website for current parish coronavirus updates https://www.stpeterparish.com and Masses. Be assured that both Fr. Patrick and I will tirelessly serve you in any way possible during this crisis. Our Lady of Prompt Succor, hasten to help us. God Bless, Fr. Otis

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An Act of Spiritual Communion The Church has taught through the centuries that when a person is not able to receive the Body and Blood of Jesus in the Mass, we can still unite ourselves to him in prayer. It is a beautiful way to express our desire for union with him and with his Church. This act of spiritual communion was encouraged by many of the great saints of our past – Padre Pio, Alphonsus Liguori and Josemaria Escriva, to name a few, the latter who said, “What a source of grace there is in spiritual communion! Practice it frequently and you’ll have greater presence of God and closer union with him in all your actions.” How does one make this act of spiritual communion? One would make a prayer expressing their desire to receive Christ and asking Him to come into their hearts. St. Alphonsus Liguori provides a beautiful example of such a prayer of spiritual communion: My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the most Blessed Sacrament. I love You above all things and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot now receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there, and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen. This prayer is not a substitute for the Eucharistic Lord but can unite us to him throughout the day and demonstrate our love for Christ and the Eucharist. If reception of Communion is not possible for you in these times or at any time, because of sickness, age or distance, this prayer or a personal prayer which conveys the same love of Christ and desire to be with him may be offered. Jesus responds to prayer. An excerpt from Fr. Nile Gross’ column in the March 28, 2020 Clarion Herald

Archbishop Aymond: Please continue to pray for Archbishop Aymond as he recovers from the coronavirus. May God heal him and restore him to full health. Our Lady of Prompt Succor hasten to help us. Blessed Francis Seelos, pray for us.

SCRIPTURE READINGS April 5th- 12th

Monday: Is 42:1-7/Jn 12:1-11 Tuesday: Is 49:1-6/Jn 13:21-33, 36-38 Wednesday: Is 50:4-9a/Mt 26:14-25 Thursday: Lord’s Supper: Ex 12:1-8, 11-14/1 Cor 11:23-26/Jn 13:1-15 Friday: Is 52:13 — 53:12/Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9/Jn 18:1 — 19:42 Saturday: Gn 1:1 — 2:2 Gn 22:1-18 Ex 14:15 — 15:1 Is 54:5-14 Is 55:1-11 Bar 3:9-15, 32 — 4:4 Ez 36:16-17a, 18-28 Rom 6:3-11 Mt 28:1-10 Sunday: Acts 10:34a, 37-43/Col 3:1-4/ Jn 20:1-9

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Holy Week and Easter Liturgies have not

been determined. Parishioners will be informed of the details as they become available. Please refer to our website:

stpeterparish.com, our St. Peter App, and social media for updates.

The Divine Mercy Novena Begins on Good Friday

The 9-Day Divine Mercy Novena will begin on Good Friday, April 10th. Novena pamphlets and cards are available in the back of church and by the Divine Mercy icon. The novena is also available in audio format on the St. Peter Parish App under Prayer/Prayer Library/Novenas/Novena to Divine Mercy.

“If you want to know about God, there is only one way to do it; get down on your knees.”

Venerable Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen

Eucharistic Faith in Action Pray an Our Father each day this week for priests in our Archdiocese, our nation, and throughout the world, as they minister to their spiritual children. Please pray for their physical, spiritual, and emotional well-being.

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The Adoration Chapel will remain closed until Monday, April 13th,

following the 8:30 a.m. Mass

Committed Adorers, if possible, please continue to Pray your Holy Hour from home

Updates will be posted to our website,

stpeterparish.com and to the St. Peter Parish App

Reconciliation Schedule—St. Peter Church Reconciliation continues to be offered at the regularly scheduled times: Monday - Saturday 8-8:20 a.m. Saturday 3-3:50 p.m. Sunday 4-4:50 p.m.

Deanery Lenten Reconciliation Service

Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church

Wednesday, April 8th Beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Several priests will be available for confessions

Canceled

For Our Elderly Parishioners and those with compromised immune systems:

If you are hesitant to leave your home, St. Peter Parish will pick up your groceries and drug pre-scriptions. Please call St. Peter Parish at 985.892.2422

Keeping in Touch

To keep you as updated as possible, parish information is being posted on our website: stpeterparish.com and the St. Peter App.

The website provides a link to view the Mass, celebrated by

Fr. Otis or Fr. Patrick each day.

See the “Connect With Us” section on the home page of the website to download the St. Peter App. FOLLOW US ON: Instagram @stpeterparish FB @stpeterparishcovington Twitter @stpeterparish

Our Weekly Bulletin is available in Church, and on our website and App

The Clarion Herald The Clarion Herald is currently available in the church. An on-line version is also available at claironherald-la.newsmemory.com

Fr. Patrick’s presentation:

“You Become What You Worship” A Teaching on the Mass Previously scheduled for March 26th will be resched-uled for a later date.

Whoever wishes to be my follower must deny his very self, take up his cross each day, and follow in my steps.

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CHURCH NAME & ADDRESS: St. Peter Catholic Church 125 E. Nineteenth Avenue Covington, LA 70433 CHURCH PHONE: 985-892-2422 CONTACT PERSON: Mary Frances SOFTWARE Microsoft Publisher® 2007 Adobe Acrobat 9.0® Standard Windows 7 PRINTER Canon MF8000 Series UFRII LT NUMBER OF PAGES SENT Cover + 12 text pages + this page = 14 (3 ad pages) SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION April 5, 2020 TRANSMISSION TIME Monday @ Noon SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Please Print and Send only 200 Bulletins for this week. Thank you and God Bless you! Stay safe!