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The Catholics of the Zona da Mata celebrate St. Peter this Friday (29), the apostle chosen by Jesus to be the "rock" on which to found the Church.
In the archdiocese of Juiz de Fora, the feast takes place mainly in parishes consecrated to the saint in Juiz de Fora and Pequeri, where he is patron of the city ( check below times in both cities ).
The first pope of the Catholic Church is celebrated on the same day as St. Paul, "the Apostle of the Gentiles," considered the greatest missionary of all time. Therefore, there will be celebrations in the chapels of Santos Dumont and Santana do Garambéu.
The faithful accompany one of the mbades held since last week in the parish St. Peter's of Juiz de Fora
Celebration celebrating the identity of the district of Juiz de Fora
In Juiz de Fora, the party is underway a week ago and also celebrates the sixtieth anniversary of the arrival of German immigrants in the city and the 135th anniversary of the construction of the mother church in the Bairro São Pedro, as Father Liomar Rezende explained.
"This is an opportunity for us to remember all those who were part of the story we are writing today, of all who, through their work, their prayers and their prayers. lives has shaped the church that we are today, not only with our physical temple, but with faith that brings us together and guides us in our social and family life, "he said. [19659009] "This year's Saint Peter's Day is motivated by the memory of our memory, remembering where we come from and dreaming of the destiny we are heading for, a more just society and more human. fraternal, which already reflects here the values we aspire to paradise, "he said.
Father Liomar recalled the example of St. Peter left in the biblical stories that can be practiced by Christians around the world today. "Saint Peter is an example for us because he was one of Jesus' closest disciples, but he was not chosen for his merits, but precisely for the sincerity of his heart. who did not fail to take his weaknesses and offer them in favor of the disciple of Jesus Christ. "In his limits, he has demonstrated his greater love for Christ," he explained.
"Our desire as disciples is not to be perfect like Jesus, but that in our infirmities we show a sufficient love to be close to the Lord, and to build between us the Kingdom that 39 He dreamed and today it is also our dream, "said Father Liomar Rezende.
Juiz de Fora
Parish of St. Peter: Avenida Senhor dos Pbados, No. 1.592, in the district of São Pedro
Friday (29) – Saint Peter
8h and 15h: Mbades
19h: Procession in the streets of the district followed by the mbad
21h: Quest "Viens qui"
10h: Musical presentation
Saturday (30) – Dedicated to German colonization
15h: Ecumenical worship
16h: Presentation of the choir of the OAB Subsection Juiz de Fora, under the regency of the Domíc master
17:30: Launch of the book "Saint Peter – The heart of the German colony of Juiz de Fora" by Rita Couto
19:00: Presentation of the Mário Vieira Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of the conductor of the Guto Cimino Orchestra
: Mbad
8.30 pm: Edelwei German Dance Group ss Tiroler Alpenbühne Tanzgruppe
9.30am: Auction of typical family dishes
23h: Musical presentation
Sunday (1st)
8h: Cycling in honor of St. Peter. Early registration at the parish office and at the time. You are invited to give a sweater. The course will be 39 km, leaving the Matriz to Humaitá and returning to the church.
9:30 am: Mbad
12:00 pm: Lunch at the São Pedro train station. The invitation is sold in advance at R $ 14. At lunch time, it will be sold at R $ 15.
2:00 pm: Show at the São Pedro station.
16h: Exhibition of the Ministry of New Hope in the Matrix
19h: Mbad of the celebration in the Matrix
Pequeri
Parish of the Apostle São Pedro: Praça São Pedro, s / nº, Centro
Friday (29)
7:00 pm: Mbad
* After the celebration, there will be a bar service.
Saturday (30)
7:00 pm: Mbad
* After the celebration, there will be a bar service, a gang and a musical presentation.
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