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. 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 *except Oct 17-18, 20-21. Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time † October 16, 2016 “Remain faithful to what you have learned and believed, because . . .from infancy you have known the Sacred Scriptures, which are capable of giving you wisdom for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is inspired by God . . .” 2 Timothy 3: 14-16 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.
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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.
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
*except Oct 17-18, 20-21.
Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time † October 16, 2016
“Remain faithful to what you have learned and believed,
because . . .from infancy you have known the Sacred Scriptures,
which are capable of giving you wisdom for salvation
through faith in Christ Jesus.
All Scripture is inspired by God . . .”
2 Timothy 3: 14-16
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.
St. Agnes School Parish Dates To Remember
Oct 15: Rosary Rally Noon @ County Courthouse, Towanda
Youth ARISE in Grotto Hall after 5 pm Mass
Oct 16: Ministry Group Photos for Directory after 11 Mass
Oct 17-18: No morning Mass
Oct 17: Wyalusing Healing Service 6 pm Confessions 7 Mass
Oct 19: Diocesan Regional Workshop New Order of
Matrimony, part 1 Grotto Hall 6 pm
Oct 20-21: No morning Mass
Oct. 23: Concert @ Epiphany Church, Sayre, 2 pm
Oct 24: Parish Pastoral Council
Oct 25: 10:15 am Mass at Personal Care Home
175th Anniversary meeting 5:30 pm Grotto Hall
Oct 27: Diocesan Regional Workshop New Order of
Matrimony, part 2 Grotto Hall 6 pm
Oct 30: Mass of Healing, Anointing of the Sick here 2 pm
Reception after in Grotto Hall
Oct 31: Holy Day Vigil Mass 7 pm
Nov 1: All Saints Day Masses 8:30 am, 12:10 pm
Nov 2: All Souls Day Mass 8:30 am
Nov 3: Eucharistic Adoration beginning at 9 am
Nov. 4: First Friday Mass 8:30 am
10:15 am Mass at Bradford County Manor
Nov 5: First Saturday Mass 8:30 am
5:00 pm Memorial Mass and Service of Light
and reception for families of Deceased.
*** Daylight Savings Time Ends tomorrow;
turn back your clocks 1 hour tonight ***
Nov. 6: 11 am Adult Choir and practice after
Saints Peter & Paul CCD Sundays 9:15-10:30 in St. Agnes School
$uper Raffle tickets are now on sale to benefit
St. Agnes School at $50 each; the drawing will be on
December 9th at 4 pm, grand prize $12,000; tickets
are available in school office or by calling 265-6803.
Youth ARISE
ARISE for Youth met last week, and will meet again
on Saturday, October 15 after Mass in Grotto Hall;
and again on November 5, in the Convent.
Diocesan Annual Appeal
Next Weekend is In-Pew Commitment Weekend
Diocesan Appeal materials and pledge cards will be distributed to
all parishioners during Masses celebrated next weekend. If you
have not already done so, please make your pledge to help the
thousands of people who will directly benefit from your caring
support. Everyone at Mass will be asked to complete the pledge
form, whether or not they have made a pledge or intend to
pledge. You are also invited to list your personal prayer intentions on the inside pledge form and to attend a
special Mass of Thanksgiving, to be held at St. Peter’s Cathedral, Scranton, on Sunday, November 20, at 10:00
a.m. Your intention will be remembered at this Mass celebrated by Bishop Joseph C. Bambera. Prayer inten-
tions are welcome whether or not you make a gift to the Diocesan Annual Appeal. Thank you.
Cursillo
Congratulations to parishioners Patricia Benson,
Patricia Bryington, and Vicky Park, who completed
Cursillo (“Little Course in Christianity”) this past
weekend. Those who attend find that there is an
abundance of God’s grace to be found there. Please
continue your prayers for them, and for others who
may do likewise in the future. In 2017, there will be a
Men’s Cursillo in the Spring and a Women’s Cursillo
in the Fall.
Parish Directory Group Photos— this Sunday,
October 16, 2016 after Mass
Anyone involved in a ministry who would like to be
included in a group photo in the new Parish Directory
should meet on Sunday, October 16, 2016, after the 11
am Mass in church; dress as for your ministry.
Family or Individual Photos —For those who had
ordered additional pictures from LifeTouch, do check
your order when it arrives; there should be a phone
number for Lifetouch included with your order for any
problem. If not, contact Nancy Barrett 570-721-1062.
The Directory should be available in January, a free
copy for every family who posed for LifeTouch.
If You Missed Out—a snapshot could be submitted
for inclusion; contact Nancy Barrett 570-721-1062 or
Chris Sullivan 570-265-8354.
Furniture Movers—Thanks!
A Mountain of Thanks to all who helped take-down
and set-up all the furniture in Grotto Hall for the pho-
tography sessions, both last month and this month.
Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist Sat.Vigil 5 pm: Marilyn Miller, Bob & Jackie Pyznar Sun. 8am: Hank & Louise Schelter, Barb Wywiorski Sun 11 am: Donna Brown, Barb & Ed Krauss Lectors: Sat. Vigil 5 pm: Patti MeredithSunday 8 am: Matt Tavani 11 am: Mary Pfeffer Altar Servers\ Sat. Vigil 5 pm: Gary Raupers, David Smith Sun. 8 am: Emma Morgan, Sidney Bride 11 am: Katherine West, Sam Tavani Musicians Sat. Vigil: Joel Sun. 8 am: George Dzus, Theresa Sparrow 11 am: Joe Dorsey, Jim Hoffmann Hospital & Personal Care Home: Murray O’Donnell
Bradford County Manor: Barbara Wywiorski
Altar Care 10/22/16 Kathy DeWan,
Joan McNamara, Bonnie Russell
Collection Counters 10/17/16 Team C
Mass Intentions Oct. 15 - 23 Sat. Vigil 5 pm: Tom Geissler (Sue Geissler)
Sunday 8:00 am: Our Parishioners
11:00 am: Newman Benson (Patricia Benson)
Monday & Tuesday: No Mass
Wed. 8:30 am: Thomas Manaski (Bob Teppner &
Maureen Engelhard)
Thursday & Friday: No Mass
Dat. Vigil 5 pm: Alice M. Grenell (Joan Grenell)
Sunday 8:00 am: Michael Yanak (Barbara Wywiorski)
11:00 am: Our Parishioners
Offertory October 2, 2016
Sunday Offering $ 5,084.00
Care & Education of Priests 671.00
Thank you for your generosity!
Second Collection
This week, please submit your All Souls Envelopes (which
in your box are dated Nov. 2) so that they may be placed
on the Altar by All Souls Day.
Next week, the collection for World Missions.
Visiting Priests
Weekend: We thank Msgr. Joseph Kelly, former di-
rector of Catholic Social Services for the Diocese, for
coming to celebrate the weekend Masses Oct. 15-16.
Fr. Ed will be back next weekend.
Weekdays: We thank Father Michael Drevitch for
celebrating Mass last Friday in the absence of Fr. Ed;
he will return this coming Wednesday, October 19,
for the 8:30 am Mass. The regular weekday schedule
will resume next week.
Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta:
HOLINESS
does not consist in doing extraordinary
things. It consists in accepting, with a smile,
what Jesus sends us. It consists in accepting
and following the will of God.
Anointing of the Sick—October 30, 2016
The annual Anointing of the Sick within Mass will be
held in the parish this year on Sunday, October 30,
2016, at 2:00 PM.
This is a wonderful opportunity for those
who are elderly, infirm, suffering health
or mental problems— whether acute or
chronic— or who just need a special
blessing.
Weekday Mass Change
This week there will be no weekday morning Masses
except on Wednesday, October 19.
In Memoriam
In memory of parishioners who have died during the
past year, our parish annual Memorial Mass has been
scheduled for Saturday, November 5, 2016 at 5 PM.
A letter of invitation has been sent out to those
families to participate in the Ceremony of Light in
remembrance of their loved one at this special liturgy.
All are welcome to attend this special Mass.
World Mission Sunday—Oct. 23, 2016
Next week, we will celebrate World Mission Sunday. Its
theme this year is “Mercy Changes the World.” Pope
Francis invites the entire Church to support the young
mission dioceses in Africa, Asia, the Pacific Islands, and
parts of Latin America and Europe, where the priests,
religious and lay leaders serve some of the poorest of
the poor. Please
keep these
Missions in
your prayers
and be generous
in next week’s
collection for
the Society for
the Propagation
of the Faith.
For contribution credit, use a check; or put cash in an
envelope with your name/contribution envelope number
Margaret Miller; Nate Miller; Charles Palmer; Kathleen Lenox Reider;
Eugenia Serpe; Paula Stover; Craig Sullivan; Mackenzie Kempner Taylor;
Lani Wood; Ruth Young.
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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