SAINT PETER AND SAINT PAUL, PRAY FOR US! Parish Office Hours Monday-Thursday: 9 am to 3 pm Mass Schedule Vigil Mass (Saturday) 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Weekday Mass M,T, W, F 8:30 a.m. Confessions before daily Mass; Saturday 4:15 p.m. or by appointment. OUR MISSION STATEMENT SS. Peter & Paul Parish, a community of faith called by God to deepen our relationship with Jesus Christ, serves the Lord by sharing our time, talent and treasure. As disciples of Christ, we are called to bring Jesus Christ to ourselves and others: our children, the sick, the poor, the fallen away Catholics and those who need to hear God’s message of uncondi- tional love and forgiveness. SS. Peter & Paul Parish is a beacon of light rooted in Jesus Christ, passed on to his successor, our Holy Father the Pope, and is guided by our local bishop to build the Kingdom of God on Earth. It is our mission to shine the light of Jesus Christ in our world and to spiritually enrich the individual members of the parish as well as the larger community through word, worship, sacrament and service. The Parish in the heart of the Endless Mountains Serving Bradford County since 1841 SACRAMENTS The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated Sundays after the 11:00 a.m. Mass. First time parents are asked to attend a welcoming session prior to baptism. Godparents are asked to present a sponsor card. Please call the parish office as soon as possible after your child’s birth to plan his or her baptism. The Sacrament of Marriage—engaged couples should notify the pastor at least six months prior to their proposed date. Couples participate in a preparation program. The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick—please call the parish of- fice for visitation of the sick at home, in the hospital, or health care facili- ty. Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is the official process used by the Church to bring adults into the Catholic faith. SPIRITUAL DEVOTIONS The Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Divine Mercy Chaplet are prayed in common before weekday Masses. The Perpetual Novena of the Miracu- lous Medal is prayed in common every Monday after the 8:30 a.m. Mass. Eucharistic Adoration is held from 9:00 a.m. on the Thursday preceding First Fri- day until 2:00 p.m. on Friday in Grotto Hall and the church. Sacred Heart Devotions are prayed in common after First Friday Masses. Devotions to the Immaculate Heart of Mary are prayed in common after the First Saturday Masses. Parish Prayer Line requests Call Annette at 570-265-9691. Pastor: Rev. Edward L. Michelini Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time † September 2, 2018 “Nothing that enters one from outside can defile that person; but the things that come out from within are what defile. From within people, from their hearts, come evil thoughts, unchastity, theft, murder, adultery, greed, malice, deceit, licentiousness, envy, blasphemy, arrogance, folly. All these evils come from within and they defile.” Mark 7: 20-23
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SAINT PETER AND SAINT PAUL, PRAY FOR US! Parish Office Hours Monday-Thursday: 9 am to 3 pm
Mass Schedule
Vigil Mass (Saturday) 5:00 p.m.
Sunday Mass 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
Weekday Mass M,T, W, F 8:30 a.m.
Confessions before daily Mass; Saturday 4:15 p.m. or by appointment.
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
SS. Peter & Paul Parish, a community of faith called by God to deepen
our relationship with Jesus Christ, serves the Lord by sharing our time,
talent and treasure. As disciples of Christ, we are called to bring Jesus
Christ to ourselves and others: our children, the sick, the poor, the fallen
away Catholics and those who need to hear God’s message of uncondi-
tional love and forgiveness. SS. Peter & Paul Parish is a beacon of light
rooted in Jesus Christ, passed on to his successor, our Holy Father the
Pope, and is guided by our local bishop to build the Kingdom of God on
Earth. It is our mission to shine the light of Jesus Christ in our world and
to spiritually enrich the individual members of the parish as well as the
larger community through word, worship, sacrament and service.
The Parish in the heart of the Endless Mountains Serving Bradford County since 1841
SACRAMENTS
The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated Sundays after the 11:00 a.m. Mass. First time parents are asked to attend a welcoming session prior to baptism. Godparents are asked to present a sponsor card. Please call the parish office as soon as possible after your child’s birth to plan his or her baptism.
The Sacrament of Marriage—engaged couples should notify the pastor at least six months prior to their proposed date. Couples participate in a preparation program.
The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick—please call the parish of-fice for visitation of the sick at home, in the hospital, or health care facili-ty.
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is the official process used by the Church to bring adults into the Catholic faith.
SPIRITUAL DEVOTIONS
The Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Divine Mercy Chaplet are prayed in common before weekday Masses.
The Perpetual Novena of the Miracu-lous Medal is prayed in common every Monday after the 8:30 a.m. Mass.
Eucharistic Adoration is held from 9:00 a.m. on the Thursday preceding First Fri-day until 2:00 p.m. on Friday in Grotto Hall and the church.
Sacred Heart Devotions are prayed in common after First Friday Masses.
Devotions to the Immaculate Heart of Mary are prayed in common after the First Saturday Masses.
Parish Prayer Line requests Call Annette at 570-265-9691.
Pastor: Rev. Edward L. Michelini
Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time † September 2, 2018
“Nothing that enters one from outside can defile that person;
but the things that come out from within are what defile.
From within people, from their hearts, come evil thoughts,
All these evils come from within and they defile.”
Mark 7: 20-23
What is Prayer? St. Pope John XXIII: “Prayer is the raising of the mind to God. We must always remember this. The actual words matter less.”
Future Events and Opportunities (see bulletin articles for additional details - Mark Your Calendar
Friday, Sept. 7: Lector/Eucharistic Minister dinner meeting in Grotto Hall
Sunday, Sept. 9: Ultreya 2-4 pm Grotto Hall (see p. 2)
Sun. – Tues. Sep. 16-18, 2018 Parish Mission “A Journey to Joy” presented by Mr. Frank Runyeon
Sunday October 7, 2018 Parish Harvest Dinner after 11 am Mass
Thursday, Oct. 11:, 2018 Church Cleaning Bee 8:30 am AND lunch
Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018 Anointing of the Sick and Healing Mass 2pm
Labor Day Mass – Ireland Cemetery 10am – Weather Permitting Mass on Monday (Labor Day) will be held in the Ireland Cemetery at 10 am weather permitting. Re-freshments will follow the liturgy. It is advised to bring a lawn chair and sun screen maybe even an umbrella for shade. There are very few shade trees in this cemetery. CCD begins next Sunday September 9, 2018 CCD Classes begin next Sunday for all students including those in the Confirmation programs – those in their second year and those beginning their first year of Confirmation formation. Registration forms are at the entrance to the Church.
New Altar Servers A new altar server introductory training session is scheduled for Saturday September 8, 2018 at 10 am. The meeting will take about one hour and will be followed by some pizza and refreshments in Grotto Hall. Please sign the sheet at the entrance to the church concerning your attendance or notify the parish office 570-265-2113 by Wednesday evening. Thank you and I am sorry for the late notification! The Altar Server Schedule for the next several months I believe has already been mailed to you. If you did not receive a copy, please contact Matt Tavani or me – we will need your e-mail address.
Parish Harvest Dinner SSPP will hold a Harvest Dinner in St. Agnes JFK Hall on Sunday October 7, 2018. We will be cele-brating the 150th Anniversary of the Diocese of Scranton and the blessing God has bestowed upon our Diocese over 150 years, our parish this past year and the previous 177 years of our parish history. The dinner will be held after the 11 am Sunday Mass ~ 12:15 pm and is free of charge. Please plan to attend and meet, socialize and reminisce with other members of the parish.
Anointing of the Sick and Healing Mass - Looking and planning ahead! There will be a Mass with Anointing of Sick on Sunday October 14, 2018 at 2 pm in the afternoon. If you or another person(s) that you know would benefit from receiving these Sacraments please invite them to attend and possibly offer them a ride. Refreshments will follow in Grotto Hall.
Post-ARISE Program – Fall/Spring Programs for Spiritual Development. This coming Fall our parish will continue to offer a small group program for Spiritual Development, faith sharing and community building. The coordinating team has selected six-week programs for Fall and for Spring. The Fall the program will begin in October and conclude prior to Thanksgiving.
Teen Bible Study
will resume on Sunday, Sept 9, at 9:15 at St. Agnes School. We will be studying the Gospel of Matthew.
CCD CCD classes (including students preparing for Confir-mation) will begin on Sunday, Sept 9, at 9:15 in St. Agnes School. Parents are requested to attend a parent meeting on Sept. 9, the first day of class. Registration forms are in the back of church.
To Protect Our Children
A training for adults in the Protecting God’s Chil-dren (PGC-VIRTUS) program is scheduled for Monday, October 1, 2018, at 6 p.m., at Epiphany School, Sayre. If you are an adult employee or volunteer who has direct contact or routine interaction with children, please make every effort to participate in this training. Your attendance IS important to us! To register call 570-888-5802.
Liturgical Ministers Sep 8 - 9
Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist Sat. 5 pm: Eileen Farrell, Tom Finan, Sharon Kaminsky Sun.8 am: Barb Grimes Murray O’Donnell, Barb Wywiorski 11 am: Donna Brown, Charlene Garden, Kathy Joyce Lectors: Sat. Vigil 5 pm: Sandy Kasenga Sunday 8 am: Matt Tavani 11 am: Al Ondrey Altar Servers: Sat. Vigil 5 pm: Connor Babcock, Jack Tavani Sunday 8 am: Kate & Sara Burrowes 11 am: Sam Tavani, Matthew Weinman, Katherine West Hospital & Personal Care Home: LeeAnn Wolfe
Mass Intentions Sep. 1 - 9 Sat. Vigil 5:00 pm: Marian H. Davidson (Markot Family) Sunday 8:00 am: Our Parishioners 11:00 am: Audrey Perechinsky (Joseph Perechinsky) Mon. 10:00 am: Joe Dorsey (Robin & Jim Lutz) Mass at State Road Ireland Cemetery, weather permitting Tues. 8:30 am: Margaret E. Ross (John & Mary Alice Demangone) Wed. 8:30 am: Jim Lenox (Del Stamer & JoAnne Zaharias) Thursday: No Mass Fri. 8:30 am: Jeffrey Young (Robert & Eileen Hugo) 10:15 am: Anne & Bill Sullivan (John & Linda Thomas) Mass at Bradford County Manor Sat. Vigil 5:00 pm: John F. Grenell II (Joan Grenell) Sun. 8:00: Hilda Garcia (Lee Ann Wolfe) 11:00 am: Our Parishioners
Offertory August 15-19, 2018 Assumption $ 498.50 Sunday Offering $ 3,536.50 Special Envelopes $ 137.00
Thank you for your generosity!
Second Collection This week is for the Care & Education of Priests; next week will be for Aid to Education.
Altar Care September Chair: Donna Brown
Sep. 8 - Week 2: Claudia Piechocki
Eileen Farley, Sonia Huff
Counters Tuesday, Sept. 4: Team B
Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta
Eucharistic Adoration September 6-7, 2018
Eucharistic Adoration will be observed Thursday and
Friday this week ! Please consult the schedule in the
back of the church; sign up for an hour, if you can.
Try to spend at least some time with Jesus in the
Blessed Sacrament Thursday or Friday.
First Friday
September 7 this week, the First Friday Masses and
devotions are scheduled as usual, with adoration be-
ginning on Thursday morning in Grotto Hall at 9:00
Labor Day
Monday, September 3, is Labor Day. Mass will be cel-
ebrated at 10 am in the State Road Ireland Cemetery if
weather permits; light refreshments will be available
after Mass. Bring a lawn chair for the outdoor Mass.
Parish Cursillo Group Schedules Ultreya
Our SS. Peter & Paul Cursillo Group has scheduled an Ultreya for Sunday, September 9th, 2018, from 2-4 PM in Grotto Hall.
The Ultreya gathers fellow Christians in an atmosphere of friendship to pray together, share, inspire, and to encourage one another to persevere in our Christian life. The mission of Cursillo is to help Christianize the world by living out what is fundamental to being a Christian. The next Diocesan Cursillo is scheduled for women, from October 4th (Thursday) to October 7th (Sunday). It is the Women’s Weekend #71 in the Scranton Diocese. The next Men’s Weekend is scheduled for March 28 - 31, 2019. It will be the Men’s Weekend #61 in the Scranton Diocese.
This Ultreya has been scheduled for several reasons. For any woman or man who may be interested in what Cursillo is all about, this is an opportunity to become more informed by attending this Ultreya session. For others, the Ultreya is an opportunity to join in community by praying together.
We Need Your Help
Our church needs a little extra cleaning, and your help is needed. This is planned for Thursday, October 11, start-ing at 8:30 am. No matter the amount of time and/or your limitations we can use your help. Supplies will be provided and a luncheon will be served around 12:30 in Grotto Hall. A sign-up sheet will be in the back of the church, or call Mary Kay Ward at 265-5299.
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