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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. 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 The Epiphany of the Lord January 7, 2018
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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.

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

The Epiphany of the Lord † January 7, 2018

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Parish Dates To Remember

Jan 7: The Epiphany of the Lord *

CCD classes resume

Jan 8: The Baptism of the Lord

Jan 10: Widows’ Support Group 1 pm in Grotto Hall

Jan 14: No CCD class (MLK Holiday weekend)

Jan 14 Rally for Life 2 pm @ B.C. Courthouse followed by

Prayer in SSPP church and reception in Grotto Hall

Jan 15: MLK Holiday; parish office closed

Jan 19: Rally for Life, Washington DC bus trip

Jan 20: Altar Server Refresher/Training 10 am in church

Followed by Pizza Party - sign up please

Jan 21: CCD classes as usual and

Parents of 1st Communion Students Meeting

Jan 25: Widows’ Group lunch call 570-265-2625

Jan 28: St. Agnes PTG Breakfast (Catholic Schools Week)

PARISH BULLETIN ADVERTISERS

We thank those businesses and individuals who have placed an ad in our parish bulletin. We ask parishioners

to thank these individuals and to use these companies. This week we especially acknowledge:

Anyone wishing to advertise in the Parish Bulletin should contact the parish office 570-265-2113 or speak to

Father Ed for more information—the pricing is very reasonable.

Memorials for Elsie Zurn

St. Agnes School

Teen Bible Study and CCD Classes Meet Sundays

9:15—10:30 am @ St. Agnes School

Jan 7: Classes resume

Jan. 17: No class (MLK holiday weekend)

Jan. 21: Parents Meeting (Sacrament of Reconciliation)

St. Agnes School Super Raffle

Each year St. Agnes School sponsors a major fund-

raising event to support the education of the students

attending the school – the tuition does not cover the

cost of the education provided, so various fund raising

activities are necessary. Super Raffle tickets are avail-

able this weekend in Grotto Hall or at any time from

the school 570-265-6803. The Super Raffle is a 50-50

raffle with tiered winners – 500 tickets are available at

$50 @ ticket. Consider supporting the education of the stu-

dents at St. Agnes with purchase of one or more tickets.

Notre Dame H.S. Grades 7-12 Open Enrollment Notre Dame High School Gr. 7-12 is now accepting

applications for the academic year 2018-19. To ensure

a spot, we urge you to apply now during our open en-

rollment period. Applications are considered in the or-

der in which they are received with priority given to

current ND families. An application for admission can

be obtained at: www.notredamehighschool.com.

Tours and shadowing experiences are highly

encouraged. Prospective students can choose to spend

a half or full day at Notre Dame attending classes, mak-

ing new friends, touring the school and enjoying lunch.

Tours and shadowing experiences may be scheduled by

contacting Michelle Barkley at 734-2267 ext. 321.

Notre Dame High School is located at 1400 Maple

Avenue, Elmira, NY 14904.

Widows’ Support Group

The Widows’ Support Group will meet on Wednes-

day, January 10, at 1:00 PM in Grotto Hall.

Their monthly "Lunch Out" will be on

Thursday, Jan. 25. All widows are welcome to

Attend, and if interested may call Lucille Christini

(265-2625) for more information.

Diocesan Annual Appeal + - Thank You!

Your generosity is amazing! The parish goal for the 2017 Diocesan Annual Appeal was $33,000. The

parish has pledged $40,345 which is 22.2% over our goal. 190 parishioners/families (50.26%) of our parish

have pledged this amount. Thank You, Thank you, Thank You! If you have not made a commitment to the

2017 Annual Appeal, please consider making one – Appeal envelopes are at the entrance to the church and can

be placed in the collection basket. . Every gift makes a difference.

Thanks also for your generosity in so many others ways: TACO, Grace Connection, the Christmas An-

gel Tree, Diocesan Collections, Care and Education for Priests, Aid to Education, your time in assisting in the

functioning of the parish – Committees, etc., and in your involvement in ARISE, Cursillo, monthly Adoration

of the Blessed Sacrament – the list goes on and on. Thank You!

It’s a Wonderful Life !

Many people have thanked the parish for sponsoring

the movie, It’s a Wonderful Life, during the Christ-

mas break. It was quite enjoyable, and for many of

us, reminiscent of years gone by.

The parish hopes to do this again during the

coming year. A quote from the end of the movie:

“No life is a failure who has friends.”

Teilhard de Chardin

“We serve to complete the work of creation

even by the humblest work of our hands.”

*Epiphany: the manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles as represented by the Magi

(Matthew 2:1–12 and foretold in Hebrew Scriptures (Psalms 72:10 and 138:4 and in Isaiah 60: 5,11)

Bradford County Manor cancelled the First Fri-

day Mass because of widespread illness; the Mass inten-

tion will be rescheduled on the First Friday of February.

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Liturgical Ministers Jan. 13 - 14 Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist Sat. 5 pm: Jackie Pyznar, Sharon Kaminsky, Crystal Babcock Sun.8 am: Sonia Huff, Barbara Wywiorski, Edith Rabago 11 am: Barbara & Ed Krauss, Laurie Stroud Lectors: Sat. Vigil 5pm: Bob Pyznar Sunday 8 am: Laura Steele 11 am: Albert Ondrey Altar Servers: Sat.Vigil 5 pm: Dillon Gallagher, Connor Babcock Sunday 8 am: Kate & Sara Burrowes 11 am: Sam & Angelina Tavani Hospital & Personal Care Home: Sonia Huff Bradford County Manor: Barbara Wywiorski

Mass Intentions Jan. 6 - 14 Sat. Vigil 5 pm: Connie Leone (Jackie & Garrett Johnson)

Sun. 8:00 am: Our Parishioners

11:00 am: Gertrude Grindel Blier (Bob & Ann Murphy)

Mon. 8:30 am: Edna Lewis (Lane & Marie Seibert)

Tuesday 8:30 am: Anne Marshall (Jack & Mary Lou Allis)

Wed. 8:30 am: Robert J. Ottaviani

(Knights of Columbus Council #3915)

Thursday: No Mass

Fri. 8:30 am: Madeline Repine (John Polinsky)

Sat. Vigil 5 pm: Marian Davidson

(Donald & Annette Beaumont)

Sun. 8:00 am: Don Bannon (Branish Family)

11:00 am: Our Parishioners

Offertory December 24, 2017

Sunday Offering $ 5,128.00

Special Envelopes $ 205.00

December 25, 2017

Christmas $13,107.12

Thank you for your generosity!

Second Collection

This week is for the Care & Education of Priests. Next

week will be for Aid to Education.

A Sanctuary Lamp burns this week for:

Lloyd Sullivan (Kathy & Mary Alice)

Altar Care January Chair: Chris Bedford

Jan 13— Week 2 Donna Brown

Patti Meredith, Mary Theresa Jurnack

Counters Mon. 1/8/18: Team A

Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta

House Blessings

Those wishing to have their house blessed are asked

to call the rectory 570-265-2113 to schedule a day

and time. Thank you.

Rescheduled Altar Server Refresher

A refresher for altar servers and altar server preparation

for Lent, Holy Week and the Easter Vigil is being

scheduled for Saturday, January 20, 2018, at 10 am,

followed by a pizza party at 11:15 am. A sign-up /

sign-out sheet is on the table at the entrance to the

church. Please indicate whether you will or will not

be there for this meeting. Thank you.

Anyone who has already received their First

Communion and would like to be an Altar Server at

Mass, please see Fr. Ed or call the rectory 570-265-

2113 – we can always use additional servers.

Happy New Year!

What Year is it? 2018! Wow!

As we begin a new calendar year we are extremely grateful for what God has provided to us in the past. Yes,

there have been challenges and struggles, but there has always been the knowledge and understanding that God

would never give us more than what we could handle, and that when things got really difficult —He carried us

through!

We thank God for the parishioners of our parish and their concern and involvement in the parish and

the community. We ask God to help us continue to seek and to realize His presence in our lives, and now ask

Him to continue to bless us in special ways throughout 2018, A.D. (Anno Domini means Year of Our Lord).

~ Fr. Ed

Pro-Life Events

1. Rally for Life: Sunday January 14, 2018 Gather at 2:00 p.m. at the Court House followed by

a presentation here at SSPP Church and then a reception in Grotto Hall afterward. 2. March for Life Rally: Friday January 19, 2018 Bus trip to Washington D. C. for the March

in Washington. Pick-up at 5:20 am and drop off 11:50 p.m. at the Bradford Towne Mall.

What do we know about abortion?

God will hold us accountable. As Dietrich Bonhoeffer said in Germany during the years leading up to

the “final solution” of the Third Reich, “Silence in the face of evil is itself evil: God will not hold us guiltless.

Not to speak is to speak. Not to act is to act.”

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RICHARD M. FARLEY CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT

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521 MAIN STREET 570-265-4993

TOWANDA, PA 18848 FAX: 570-265-5996

e-mail: [email protected]

Knights of Columbus TOWANDA COUNCIL, No. 3915

7 Poplar St., Towanda PA 18848

Meetings 4th Wednesdays at 7 pm

Contact: 570-265-2113

If you would like to join our parish, contact: SS. Peter & Paul Church—106 Third St.—Towanda PA 18848

Call 570-265-2113 or email [email protected]

REQUEST FOR PARISH REGISTRATION FORM

Name ____________________________Date__________

Address____________________________________________

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PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS_

Reese Aquilio; Nancy Barrett; Rosie Beale; Gus Branish; David Walsh

Brubaker; Kathy Campbell; Liz Cartieri; Chris Cole; Patricia Coleman;

Margaret DeMarco; Patricia Dibble; Stephanie Duggan; Margaret Dunkle;

George Emery; Mary E. Farley; Helen Finlan; June Gormley Goodrich; Jim

Grimes; Sally Groff; Linda Hilscher; Evelyn Hoff; Glenna Hoffman; Adam

Kelly; Timothy Leo Lenox; Greg Long; Annette McClure; Deany McGarrigle;

Mickey McGarrigle; Sharon Mahaffey; Margaret Miller; Nate Miller; Charles

Palmer; Jean Perry; Gary Raupers, Sr.; Kathleen Lenox Reider; Fr. Richard

Rojas; Eugenia Serpe; Sarah Sobolewski; Special Intention; Craig Sullivan;

Mackenzie Kempner Taylor; Two Special Intentions; Ed and Barbara

Ulatowski; Maria Van Haute; Lani Wood; Bob Zettlemoyer.

To add a name to this published Prayer List, call the office at 265-2113 or email your request to [email protected].

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