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

Established in 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.

Fourth Sunday of Lent † March 15, 2015

Pastor: Rev. Edward L. Michelini

MASS SCHEDULES AT AREA CHURCHES

Canton, St. Michael: 6:00 pm Sat., 9:30 am Sunday

9:00 am Th, F, in Rectory; call parish 570-673-253

Dushore, St. Basil: 4 pm Sat., 9:00 & 11:45 am Sunday

8:00 am M, F; call parish 570-928-7972.

Ralston, St. Aloysius: 8:00 am Sunday

Sayre, Epiphany: 4 pm Sat., 8:00 & 11:00 am Sunday

7:00 am & 12:10 pm M-F; call parish 570-888-9641

Troy, St. John: 11:30 am Sunday

5:30 pm Tues.

Wyalusing, St. Mary: 5 p.m. Sat; 11:00 am Sunday

Call parish 570-746-1006 for daily schedule

See Diocesan web site www.dioceseofscranton .org (Churches/Mass Times)

For God did not send his Son

into the world to condemn the world,

but that the world might be saved

through him.

John 3: 17

ST. AGNES SCHOOL

Youth Group

The Parish Youth Group (Grades 9-12) will meet this Sun-

day, Mar 15, from 6-8 pm in St. Agnes School. Plan to bring

a friend, learn something, share something, get involved,

have a good time--all are welcome. Should anyone have

any questions, please feel free to call Brandon at 570-637-

0756.

CCD Every Sunday Classes 9:15 in St. Agnes School

Mar. 22: Stations of the Cross in the church

(Note change of date) for students and parents

Parish Dates To Remember

Mar 16: Deadline to register for the Wedding Anniversary Diocesan Celebration June 7 Mar 22: Last Day for Baby Bottle Campaign Mar 23: Cemetery Committee Meeting 5:00 pm Grotto Hall Mar 24: 175th Anniversary Meeting 5:30 pm Grotto Hall Mar 29-Apr 4: Holy Week Mar 31: Chrism Mass 4 pm Scranton Cathedral Mar 31: Parish Pastoral Council Meeting 6:30 pm Grotto Hall

The faculty, staff, administration and students of St.

Agnes School wish to gratefully acknowledge the following

memorial donations:

In memory of Mr. John DeWan, by: Mr. & Mrs.

James Nalisnick, Ms. Helen Finlan, Ms. Marylin Garris, Ms.

Marissa Garris, Mr. & Mrs. Richard Schmieg Sr., Mrs. Lee

Ann Wolfe, and Mr. & Mrs. Fred Smith;

In memory of Mr. Thomas Fairchild Sr., by:Mr. &

Mrs. Edward Branish, Mr. & Mrs. Frank Madden, Mr. &

Mrs. Thomas Yonkin, Mr. & Mrs. Philip Johnson, and Mrs.

Kathleen DeWan.

PASS the SALT: a 7-12th grade Youth Rally A Youth Rally will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at

St. Ann’s in Williamsport for Young People Grades 7-12.

The program is being organized by local youth ministries

and will be a day to meet new friends who share the Catholic

Faith - the day will feature FULL ARMOR BAND. To

register or for more information about the day contact Marie

Seibert (570-265-3122) . Doors open @ 1 pm with closing

Mass beginning @ 5:30 pm.

175th Anniversary Meeting An organizational meeting for the 175th Anniversary of the parish will be held on Tuesday March 24, 2015 at 5:30 pm in

Grotto Hall. Committee members and others interested in assisting are welcome.

Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) Meeting The PPC will meet on Tuesday March 31, 2015 in Grotto Hall at 6:30 pm. Meeting Agenda will be e-mailed to you and

focuses on ARISE and the Diocesan Parish Leadership Initiative. Please pick up your packets at the church entrance or from

the Parish Office (570-265-2113).

Overview: ARISE Together in Christ is a three-year, parish-centered process of spiritual renewal and

evangelization that enables people to deepen their faith, develop a closer relationship with Christ, grow in

community, and reach out in service to others. It emphasizes people living in good relationship with one an-

other, as they make concrete applications of the gospel to their life situations.

This program will fit in perfectly with our 175th Anniversary Celebrations

Season One: Encountering Christ Today Fall 2015

Season Two: Change Our Hearts Spring 2016

Season Three: In the Footsteps of Christ Fall 2016

Season Four: New Heart, New Spirit Spring 2017

Season Five: We Are the Good News! Fall 2017

You can view more information at:

http://www.renewintl.org/RENEW/Index.nsf/vPages/ARISEOverview?OpenDocument#sthash.Fd1Selwm.dpuf

First Annual Catholic Men’s Conference Set for April 25, 2015 The First Annual Catholic Men’s Conference for the Diocese of Scranton will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2015 at

King’s College in Wilkes-Barre. The event will feature Fr. Larry Richards, author of the book “Be a Man,” and Damon Ow-

ens from the Theology of the Body Institute,

There will opportunities for Eucharistic Adoration, the celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation as well as de-

votional prayers. Additionally, exhibitors will be present with a full array of Catholic books and publications as well as CDs

and ministry opportunities. Registration/Continental breakfast 7am, with Main Conference and Mass from 8am – 2:45 pm.

Fathers, sons, and grandsons and friends are all most welcome to register for the event. The Most Reverend Bishop

Joseph Bambera will join with participants throughout the day and will celebrate the closing Liturgy. The idea for this event

was initiated by laymen from various parishes, with the support of their pastors, in an effort to address challenging issues

facing men in today’s culture. Normal Conference Cost: $35, $30 early bird, $15 for students. Conference cost and bus transportation for SSPP

men/students who register prior to March 29, 2015 will be $15 total – after March 29th the Conference cost is $35 and

bus transportation is $20 (space available). Registration forms are at the entrance to the church – give completed forms

and check made out to Saints Peter & Paul Parish (memo: Men’s conference) to Matt Tavani ( 570-265-4555) or Greg Steele

(570-265-2369) or place a marked envelope in the collection basket or drop off in the Parish Office or give it to Fr. Ed.

Please do this sooner rather than later since bus space is limited. For more information see Matt or Greg -- Thank You!

Liturgical Ministers Feb. Mar 14 - 15 Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharistic Saturday 5 pm: Sharon Kaminsky Sunday 8 am: Louise Schelter 11 am: Laurie Stroud Lectors Saturday 5:00 pm: Mary Alice Demangone Sunday 8:00 am: Mary Pfeffer 11:00 am: Laurie Young Altar Servers Saturday 5:00 pm: Aaron Barry, David Smith Sunday 8:00 am: Teddy Steele, Enzo & Dante Ottaviani 11 am: Elizabeth Ondrey, Mason Hartmann, Warner Dorman

Musicians Saturday 5:00 pm: Joel Christian Sunday 8:00: am: George Dzus, Marie Seibert Sunday 11:00 am: Teen Choir Hospital & Personal Care Home: LeeAnn Wolfe Bradford County Manor: Barbara Wywiorski

Altar Care 3/21: Barbara Grimes

Debbie West, LeeAnn Wolfe

Collection Counters Mar 16: Team A

Mass Intentions Mar 15-22 -

Saturday Vigil 5:00 pm: Fred Gerrity (Aggie Ritsko)

Sunday 8 am: Janice Durkin (Mike & Debra McGovern)

11:00 am: Our Parishioners

Mon.-Fri. No Masses this week

Saturday Vigil 5:00 pm: Jake DeWan (The Family)

Sunday 8 am: Our Parishioners

11 am: Catherine Driscoll (Charles Driscoll)

Offertory March 1, 2015

Sunday Offering $ 4,345.00

Care & Education of Priests $ 453.66

Special Envelopes $ 211.00

Second Collection.

This week the Easter Flower Offering will be taken up.

No second collection will be taken up next week.

Rice Bowl

Hungering for Peace

We journey with CRS Rice Bowl to Lebanon to be present

to a people who themselves are on a journey. Here we

meet a family of Syrian refugees, a family perhaps not so

unlike our own. We are challenged through our almsgiving

this week to reach out to those who are forced to flee their

homes, who are seeking shelter in a land of peace.

Altar Servers and Altar Care Schedules

The new March schedules for Altar Server and Altar Care

were mailed or emailed three weeks ago. If you did not

receive a schedule, please contact the office: 570-265-2113

or email stppp@epix.com.

Deanery Lenten Penance Services start this Sunday, March 15

The dates and times for the Deanery Penance Services are listed below.

Sunday: March 15 2 pm Wyalusing 4 pm Dushore

Sunday: March 22 2 pm Canton 4 pm Towanda

Sunday: March 29 Palm Sunday 3 pm Sayre

Traditionally six to seven priests from the Deanery will be here for the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Fr. David Bechtel visits SSPP this and next weekend

Fr. Ed will be away the weekend of March 15, 2015, and

making a Cursillo the weekend of March 22, 2015. While

Fr. Ed is away, Fr. David Bechtel will be here to celebrate

the weekend liturgies; there will be no weekday Masses

from Friday, March 13 through Friday, March 20, 2015.

Fr. Bechtel is coming from Bishop Neumann High

School in Williamsport and has been here before. Please

welcome Fr. Bechtel to our parish.

A Sanctuary Lamp burns this week for:

1. Jan Durkin (Marilyn Miller)

2. Jake DeWan (Marilyn Miller)

3. Jack Leljedal (Marilyn Miller)

Holy Week Altar Servers April 2-5, 2015

The parish is in need of altar servers during Holy Week:

Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Vigil

and Easter Sunday. Please see the day/time listing, check

with your parents as to when you are able to serve during

this period, and sign the yellow sheet at the entrance of

the church.

Living Stations of the Cross

The students from Saint Agnes School this Friday, March

20, 2015, at 1:30 and 7:00 pm will present Living Stations

of the Cross. Please pray and attend this spiritual devotion

with our young students.

Cursillo – Men’s March 19-22, 2015

Several men from our parish including Fr. Ed will be mak-

ing a Cursillo this coming weekend, please keep them and

the other participants in your prayers. Ask God to make

this a meaningful and significant experience in their lives.

Wednesday night Catholicism Series

There will be no Wednesday evening Mass, supper or

Catholicism Series program this Wednesday, March 18.

The Catholicism series by Fr. Robert Barron will

begin again next Wednesday, March 25 and again April 1

— after 5:30 pm evening Mass and light supper, Soup and

Salad/Sandwich, at approximately 6:45pm.

Office Closed Wednesday This Week

The parish office will be closed Wednesday, March 18.

Open hours this week are M-T-Th from 9 am to 3 pm.

RICHARD M. FARLEY CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT

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521 MAIN STREET 570-265-4993

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e-mail: rmfarley@epix.net

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