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 * First Saturday 8:30 am Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe † November 26, 2017 Jesus said to his disciples: “When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit upon his glorious throne, and all the nations will be assembled before him.” Matthew 25: 31
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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
* First Saturday 8:30 am
Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe † November 26, 2017
Jesus said to his disciples:
“When the Son of Man comes in his glory,
and all the angels with him,
he will sit upon his glorious throne,
and all the nations will be assembled before him.” Matthew 25: 31
Parish Dates To Remember
Nov 30: Eucharistic Adoration begins 9 am
Dec 1: First Friday Mass 8:30 am
10:15 am Mass at Bradford County Manor
Dec 1: ARISE Concluding Celebration
Dec 2: First Saturday Mass 8:30 am
Dec 3: Social Activities planning meeting after 11 am Mass
Advent Penance 2 pm Wyalusing ; 4 pm Dushore
Dec 8: Holy Day Immaculate Conception
Dec 9: Social Activities Breakfast @ Nana’s 9:30 am
Dec 10: Advent Penance 2 pm Canton; 4 pm Towanda
Dec 10: 6 pm Concert benefit for Hezekiah’s Hands
Dec 12: Our Lady of Guadalupe 6 pm Mass, Fiesta
Dec 16: Christmas Party @ Villa Sena - for Reservations
or info: call Nancy 570-271-0180
Dec 17: Advent Penance 3 pm Sayre
Christmas Eve Masses: 4 pm and 10 pm
Christmas Day Masses: 9 am and 11 am
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
Teen Bible Study and CCD Classes Meet Sundays
Nov. 26: No Class Thanksgiving Weekend
Dec. 3: Classes resume
Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta
“There are no great things, only small things
with great love. Happy are those.”
Pray for the Many Victims of Natural Disasters and Violence
Diocesan 150th Anniversary Commemoration
With an opening Mass celebrated on Sunday, Decem-
ber 3, 2017, the Diocese will begin a year-long com-
memoration of 150 years of presence in Northeastern
Pennsylvania as the Diocese of Scranton. Additional
information will be provided in future bulletins and is
now on the Diocesan Website as one of the revolving
banners: www.dioceseofscranton.org
Advent Penance Services
Due to Christmas being on a Monday this year the Deanery Penance Servicesare being scheduled a
week earlier than usual. The services will be held as follows this year:
Sunday December 3, 2017 2pm Wyalusing 4pm Dushore
Sunday December 10, 2017 2pm Canton 4pm Towanda
Sunday December 17, 2017 3 pm Sayre
Please plan accordingly.
Christmas & New Years’ Eve/Day Mass Schedule
This year Christmas, December 25, 2017, is on a Monday which poses some Mass scheduling chal-
lenges that normally do not occur. After some consultation, reflection and prayer, the normal schedule of
Vigil and Christmas Day Mass will be changed this year to the following schedule:
Sunday evening Christmas Eve: Masses at 4 pm and at 10 pm (Choir)
Monday Morning Christmas Day: Masses at 9 am and at 11 am
Please plan accordingly for Christmas. Our 4th Sunday of Advent Masses on December 23-24, 2017, will
remain as usual with a Vigil Mass at 5 pm Saturday, and Sunday morning Masses at 8 am and 11 am.
We have the same situation for the Solemnity of Mary on Monday, Jan. 1 (New Year’s Day). Masses will be:
Sunday New Year’s Eve: Vigil Mass at 4 pm
Monday Morning New Year’s Day: Solemnity of Mary Mass at 10 am
Our Sunday Masses December 30-31, 2017 will be the normal 5 pm Vigil and 8 and 11 am morning Masses.
Star of Bethlehem Movie - Dec. 1 and Dec. 8 at Kopernick Observatory in Vestal NY
The “Star of Bethlehem” Movie will be shown at 7 pm at the Vestal, NY, Kopernik Observatory &
Science Center. Find more information at www.kopernik.org or call 607-748-3685
Joel Christian’s Home for Christmas CD
Joel’s Home for Christmas CD is available for purchase ($10 or more donation) to help support our
Parish Youth Group activities. You will be hearing his music during the meditation time before Mass during
this Season of Advent. A pre-order sheet is in the rear of the church; sign up soon with your name, phone,
and the number of copies you need for gifts and/or for yourself.
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