Saint Peter Catholic Church
2835 MANOR ROAD WEST BRANDYWINE, PA 19320
Phone: 610-380-9045; Fax: 610-380-9049
Parish Office e-mail: [email protected] www.saintpeterchurch.net Celebration Center e-mail: [email protected]
December 24, 2017
4th Sunday of Advent
Leadership Commission
REV. MICHAEL J. FITZPATRICK, PASTOR Rev. Emmanuel Iheaka (Chaplain in Residence) Fr. Emmanuel serves at Coatesville Veterans Hospital Deacon Todd Smith: Permanent Deacon
CELEBRATION CENTER EVENTS Mrs. Jill Longo: Celebration Center Event Manager [email protected]
Commissioned in Service of the Parish: Mrs. Robin Burckhardt: Coordinator of Parish Ministries [email protected] Mr. Michael Field: Coordinator of Youth Ministries [email protected] Mrs. Dorothy Pepe: Business Manager [email protected] Mrs. Susan Kenna: Administrative Assistant [email protected]
Mrs. Debbie Forrest: SCRIP [email protected] Mr. Steve Forrest: Buildings and Facilities Mrs. Kathy Hoffman: Parish Organist Mrs. Veronique Hadfield: Adult Choir Director
Commissioners: Serving on the Parish Pastoral Council Outreach: Jim Mulry, Sandi Millward, and Ellen Cerritelli Welcome: Barbara McCleary Witness: Maryann Lanchoney, Ken Slavik Worship: Greg Newell Education: Tim Perry, Kathy Kelly-Borowski, Lori Johns Parish Finance Council: Father Fitzpatrick, Pastor Tom Stern, Phil Moran, Jeff Gilbertson, Ted Mirenda, Don Courtney, Natalie Carrozza, Alicia de la Torre-Yoder, Chuck Mirarchi, (Dottie Pepe, Advisory Member - Business Mgr.)
Our Catholic Education Programs POPE JOHN PAUL II REGIONAL CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY : PHONE: 610-384-5961 FAX: 610-384-5730 PRINCIPAL: MRS. SARAH KERINS SCHOOL WEB SITE: WWW.POPEJOHNPAUL2SCH.ORG
PARISH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM (PREP): OFFICE AND CLASSES AT POPE JOHN PAUL II SCHOOL:
PHONE: 610-384-3145 FAX: 610-380-9049 DIRECTOR: MRS. PATRICE PETERSON [email protected] PREP Advisory Council: Father Fitzpatrick, Pastor, Patrice Peterson, DRE, Debbie Boone, David Duva, Karen Givens, Jen Murphy, Pat O’Brien, Tim Perry, Tracy Philips, Jason Reed, Joe Stubblebine, and Ginny Fennimore.
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
THIS WEEK AT
SAINT PETER PARISH
Pray the Rosary & the Divine Mercy Chaplet
Sunday December 24 6:30 a.m. Confessions - Shrine Rm 8:30 a.m. Confessions - Shrine Rm 9:15 a.m. No PREP Classes 10:30 a.m. Confessions - Shrine Rm 4:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Mass 6:30 p.m. Christmas Eve Mass 9:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Mass
Monday December 25 9:00 a.m. Christmas Day Mass 11:00 a.m. Christmas Day Mass
Tuesday December 26 No 8:30 a.m. Mass Facilities Closed No PREP Classes
Wednesday December 27 No 8:30 a.m. Mass
Thursday December 28 Mass at 8:30 a.m. 6:15 p.m. No PREP Classes 6:30 p.m. Contemporary Music Practice - Music Rm 7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts - SS Drexel & Neumann Rms 8:00 p.m. YaYa Music Practice - Church 8:00 p.m. Serenity Group / AA - Rms C & D
Friday December 29 Mass at 8:30 a.m. Facilities Closed Saturday December 30 Mass at 8:30 a.m. & 5 p.m.
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Register with us, and learn about our Parish, on Sundays in the parish office after the 9 and 11 a.m. Masses, and Monday - Friday at the parish office during business hours.
Our Parish Vision Statement: We are a Vibrant and Prayerful Catholic Community Welcoming you to Worship God in Spirit and Truth.
Enlivening the Vision of Faithful Stewardship, Charitable Outreach and Dynamic Evangelization.
Our Parish Mission Statement: Baptized into the Life of the Holy Trinity and called to
Service in the Name of Jesus Christ, we of Saint Peter Parish strongly desire to be united as a Christian Family.
Together we will make prayer the source and strength of all our actions. As a Spirit-Filled Catholic community, we
commit ourselves to use our individual talents and gifts to reach out to one another in love and friendship.
Saint Peter Parish Apostleship of Prayer DECEMBER 2017 PRAYER INTENTIONS OF POPE FRANCIS The Elderly: That the elderly, sustained by families
and Christian communities, may apply their wisdom and experi-
ence to spreading the faith and forming the new generations.
I n your prayers, please remember the sick of our parish including…
Gayle Jacobs, Toni Sharpless, John Eby,
Linda Belmonte, Virginia DiLibero, John Samoylo,
Barbara Schober, Joseph D’Angelo, Gerry Cazzilo,
Naomi Petruska, Lillian Eckbold, Jenna Cummings,
Tom Sandri, Donna & John Byrne, Walter Tremoglie,
Laurie Flynn, Sharon Bullock, Marianne Lewis,
Rose Pakerski, Joan Buono, Anthony Rosso,
Joan Trembecki, Paul Guinan, Jr., Richard Kern,
Ed Morris, Anna Marie Grandizio, Donna Muha,
Nancy Masterson, Barbara Hagenkotter, Barry Pignoli,
David Bruni, Lexi McAlonan, Kathy Reaney,
Cathie McCullagh, Joe Formica, Margaret Gentry,
Bethany Sandone, Mya Hostutler, Fr. Andy Lasko,
Terri Manley, Ray Glab, Helen Hayes,
Kathy Przychodzien, Ada Fayn, Donna Buonomo, Patrice
Peterson, James Stanton, George Fuller, William Marion,
Russ Pierce, Leo Kopec, Jean Monteleone, Kathy Newell,
Thomas Burckhardt, Julie Bigelow, Vicki O’Malley,
Joann Zazo, The McBeth Family, Max Mersereau,
John August, Thomas Alvord, Mary Rissen, Jan Korszun,
Pastor Mark Atkinson, Dominga Tagum, Bill Norris,
Barbara Lombardi, Clarissa Churns, Preston Barron,
Ann & Bill Kochler, AnnMarie Wren, Charles Ferreti,
Peter Kurenda, Declan Ireland, Betty Marie Bolgers,
George Wilwohl, Dave Martin, Peg Gentry, Jerry Readon,
Shirley O’Brien,
and all the residents of our nursing homes.
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Please join in prayer for those remembered in our Mass Intentions
for the Week of 12/25/2017
Monday 9:00 a.m. Susan Siminski
11:00 a.m. Paul H. Kerin
Tuesday No Mass
Wednesday No Mass
Thursday 8:30 a.m. Gerry Goerlitz
Friday 8:30 a.m. Margaret Knight
Saturday 8:30 a.m. Edward Quirk
5:00 p.m. Antoinette Trofe
Sunday 7:00 a.m. Jack Tegler
9:00 a.m. Kerry Murray Rowland
11:00 a.m. Dennis Chapman ~ 2nd Anniv.
Also in your prayers please remember: James J. Himsworth,
Jr. and Deacon Raymond C. Wellbank, who have recently
died.
The publication of the intention of the Mass in the Parish Bulletin
fulfills the obligation to “announce” the intention of the Mass.
PLEASE REMEMBER TO PRAY FOR ALL OUR
YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE ARMED SERVICES:
Brandon A’Hara, Ron Jon Annaballi,
Rebekah McCandless-Bates, Timothy M. Bruce,
Cristin A. Goerlitz, David Honey, Jr., Brendan Kessler,
Brittany Kessler, Mallory Kessler, John Kerstetter,
Tim Laurento, Jr., Steve Lentz, Ryan McGuckin,
Molly McGuckin, Garrett C. McKinney, Ian Miller,
Jeremy Miller, Kevin T. Moran, Marvin Otto, Jr.,
Timothy R. Powledge, Camilo Ramirez, Ryan Stephenson,
Bobby Stewart, Brandon Twiss, Claudia Twiss,
Jason Twiss, Matthew Twiss, Steven Valente,
Brian Weightman, Erick Williams,
and Jodi & Steve Zellers.
Respect Life
“Raising families according to the splendor of Christ’s truth
is a sharing in God’s work of creation. It lies at the heart of the call to promote
a civilization of love.”
Saint Pope John Paul II, Address to the Australian Bishops, March 26, 2004
Stewardship Commission
Sunday, December 10 $ 21,410.35 Retired Religious to date 3,772.00
Annual Fund 2,788.00 Annual Fund to date 129,391.65
Memorial Gifts of $1,000 or more in remembrance of a deceased friend or loved one are acknowledged on the Memorial/Commemoration board in the Narthex. Email the parish office [email protected] for assistance with Memorials and commemorations.
The practice of tithing provides a regular reminder of your dependence on God. In good times, tithing helps you remember that God is the source of all blessings, and it allows you to demonstrate your gratitude for His care. In hard times, tithing motivates you to remember God’s faith-fulness and enables you to demonstrate trust in God to provide for all of our needs.
When you tithe you enable those whom God has called to serve as pastors, ministry personnel, and parish leader-ship to faithfully build up the church accomplishing the works of Christ in our parish!
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Blessed Christmas and prayerful best wishes for a graced and happy New Year.
This Christmas we invite all who worship with us to consider ‘Rediscovering your Catholicism’ through your relationship with Jesus Christ. In dynamic ways you can deepen your membership/ministry in Saint Peter Parish. I invite you to prayerfully consider sharing your journey of faith with our parish community. Through prayer, service, and faithful stew-ardship your time, talents, and support for the works of Christ you can have a real impact in northwestern Chester County. St. Pope John Paul II, speaking of the ‘New Evangelization’ of the Catholic Church (and by extension the re-evangelization of St. Peter Parish), is NOT to be a ‘new program,’ but rather a return to the Gospel. St. Pope John Paul II encouraged the re-engaging a life of faith with these components: 1) a new missionary spirit; 2) a new fervor and excitement using all the means of media and communication; and finally, 3) a focus on ‘entire groups’ of the baptized who have lost a sense of the faith, or even no longer consider themselves members of the Church, and live a life far re-moved from Christ and his Gospel. What is needed is a “new evangelization” or a “re-evangelization. First, and foremost, will be ‘A Reliance on Prayer’. Your presence with the church family this Christmas clearly con-nects you and your family with the church family. We are glad you are here. As a result of prayerful reflection and discernment, we are opening our Leadership and Ministries in the Gifts of the Holy Spirit, to awaken on the parish a new birth of grace and hope. In the coming months we will engage in two significant assessments of Catholic faith life in the families of our parish. The Disciple Maker Index (DMI) will gather spiritual and pas-toral insights from you and others in the parish. See another part of this bulletin for more details regarding this confidential and private instrument. The ‘In-Depth Assessment’ will aid our Parish Pastoral Coun-cil in their responsibility to plan, implement, and evaluate the Parish Pastoral Plan as we look to the next three to five years. The Assessment will be conducted among engaged ministers of the parish. We know the Word of God, made flesh at Christmas and made manifest at the Epiphany, continues to speak to the women and men of this generation. Glory to God in the highest and may the peace of God’s presence among us be a rich blessing to your family in this special season of grace. Father Fitzpatrick
In full compliance with Vatican directives and Archdioc-esan guidelines, low-gluten communion hosts are offered at each Mass for those who have special concerns regard-ing wheat and wheat products. Directions for receiving the low-gluten hosts will be given at the time of the Communion Rite.
The Archdiocesan accounting practices re-quire our parish office to post money re-ceived “after December 31, 2017” in the new year (2018). Please be sure to mail pay-ments in time so they reach our office by Thursday, December 28, so your 2017 tax
statement reflects your contribution.
“There are many hearing me who now
know that they are not Christians because
they do not love to give. To give largely
and liberally, not grudging at all, requires a
new heart.”
Robert Murray McCheyne (1813-43) Scottish pastor
Worship Commission Celebrations of Holy Mass
DAILY: 8:30 a.m. (except Wednesday)
WEEKEND: Saturday (Vigil) 5 p.m. Sunday 7 a.m., 9 a.m., and 11 a.m.
Parish Devotional & Spiritual Formation Ministries: DAILY: Rosary is prayed after the 8:30 a.m. Mass (Sunday after the 7:00 a.m. Mass for Respect Life intentions)
TUESDAY: Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament (after 8:30 Mass) Divine Mercy prayed at 3 p.m. Gethsemane Holy Hour (6 - 7 p.m.) (Rosary and Intercessory Prayer) Evening Prayer and Benediction at 7:15 p.m. KEPHAS ‘Lectio Divina’ at 7:45 p.m. SATURDAY: Miraculous Medal Novena after 8:30 a.m. Mass
N.B. Chapel is open Mon. thru Fri. during parish office hours
Parish Sacramental Celebrations
Sacrament of Reconciliation (Penance) Sundays: 6:30, 8:30, & 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays 6:15 to 7 p.m. / Saturdays, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. / *Vigil of Holy Days 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. unless noted otherwise.
Sacrament Anointing of the Sick: First Saturday of each month during 8:30 a.m. Mass. The Pastor should be notified as soon as possible when a family member or friend becomes ill, is hospitalized, or is in danger of death.
Sacrament of Baptism: Infant Baptisms are usually cele-brated on the first and third Sunday of the month at 2:30 p.m. Prior arrangements for Baptism are made through the parish office at least one month before the celebration of the sacra-ment.
Sacrament of Marriage. Arrangements for Marriage are made with the parish office at least six months prior to the wedding.
Gathering Song 5 p.m. & 9 a.m. SS140 Emmanuel 11 a.m. SS140 Emmanuel
Mass Parts SS34 (Amen, Holy Holy, etc.)
The Penitential Act and the Gloria are found in “SS” pgs. 6 - 8
Responsorial Psalm 5 p.m. & 9 a.m. BB791 Forever I Will Sing
11 a.m. BB791 Forever I Will Sing
The Profession of Faith is found in “SS” pg. 10
Presentation of Gifts and Preparation of the Altar 5 p.m. & 9 a.m. BB376 Servant Song 11 a.m. BB376 Servant Song
Communion Procession 5 p.m. & 9 a.m. BB703 Hail Mary, Gentle Woman 11 a.m. BB703 Hail Mary, Gentle Woman
Sending Forth 5 p.m. & 9 a.m. BB38 O Come, O Come Emmanuel 11 a.m. BB38 O Come, O Come Emmanuel Please Note: “BB” Means Breaking Bread Missal “SS” Means Spirit and Song Missal
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Music Ministry
4th Sunday of Advent December 23 & 24, 2017
First Reading 2 Samuel 7: 1 - 5, 8b - 12, 14a, 16 When King David was settled in his palace, and the LORD had given him rest from his enemies on every side, he said to Nathan the prophet, "Here I am living in a house of cedar, while the ark of God dwells in a tent!" Nathan answered the king, "Go, do what-ever you have in mind, for the LORD is with you." But that night the LORD spoke to Nathan and said: "Go, tell my servant David, 'Thus says the LORD: Should you build me a house to dwell in?'
It was I who took you from the pasture and from the care of the flock to be commander of my people Israel. I have been with you wherever you went, and I have destroyed all your enemies before you. And I will make you famous like the great ones of the earth. I will fix a place for my people Israel; I will plant them so that they may dwell in their place without further disturbance. Neither shall the wicked continue to afflict them as they did of old, since the time I first appointed judges over my people Israel. I will give you rest from all your enemies. The LORD also reveals to you that he will establish a house for you. And when your time comes and you rest with your ancestors, I will raise up your heir after you, sprung from your loins, and I will make his kingdom firm. I will be a father to him, and he shall be a son to me. Your house and your kingdom shall endure forever before me; your throne shall stand firm forever."
Responsorial Psalm (for 7 a.m. Mass only)
R. For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord.
Second Reading Romans 16: 25 - 27
Brothers and sisters: To him who can strengthen you, according to my gospel and the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery kept secret for long ages but now manifested through the prophetic writings and, according to the command of the eternal God, made known to all nations to bring about the obedience of faith, to the only wise God, through Jesus Christ be glory forever and ever. Amen.
Gospel Luke 1: 26 - 38 The angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the house of David, and the virgin's name was Mary. And coming to her, he said, "Hail, full of grace! The Lord is with you." But she was greatly troubled at what was said and pondered what sort of greeting this might be. Then the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.
“Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus. He will be great and will be called Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give him the throne of David his father, and he will rule over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end." But Mary said to the angel, "How can this be, since I have no relations with a man?" And the angel said to her in reply, "The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore the child to be born will be called holy, the Son of God. And be-hold, Elizabeth, your relative, has also conceived a son in her old age, and this is the sixth month for her who was called barren; for nothing will be impossible for God." Mary said, "Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word." Then the angel departed from her.
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Gifting Opportunities for the New Parish Hall
Forward Vestibule Area (closest to the existing parking lot) which will become a main access point for the parish hall $ 30,000
Indoor Kitchen Appliances (Installed by Singer Equipment Co. $ 49,000
Sponsorship of Archway Entrance to the Courtyard $ 45,000 (currently noted as “Bell Tower” on the plans)
Sponsorship of St. Katherine Drexel Meeting Room $ 25,000
Sponsorship of St. John Neumann Meeting Room $ 25,000
Playground (in enclosed courtyard) $ 37,000
Folding Chairs w/cushions (257 needed) $ 30 (ea)
These are just a few of the Gifting Opportunities for the New Parish Hall. We will continue to highlight opportunities. Gifting Opportunities are open to individuals, parish friends, and families. (Several family members or individuals can Gift as a group if they wish.) All Gifts will be acknowledged appropriately in a designated area of the parish hall.
2017 Christmas Pageant
Faithful Stewardship St. Peter PREP (Parish Religious Education Program) Families Monthly Contribution in Support of Saint Peter Parish
September 2017 156 Families October 2017 156 Families
No Contributions 80 Families No Contributions 78 Families
$5 to $59 37 Families $5 to $59 34 Families
$60 or more 39 Families $60 or more 44 Families
Total Stewardship Gifts for September
$ 7,718.00 Total Stewardship Gifts for October
$ 11,410.50
Faithful Stewardship Saint Peter Catholic Elementary School Families at PJPII Monthly Contribution in Support of Saint Peter Parish
September 2017 172 Families October 2017 172 Families
No Contributions 65 Families No Contributions 61 Families
$5. to $59. 33 Families $5. to $59. 30 Families
$60 or more 74 Families $60 or more 81 Families
Total Stewardship Gifts for September
$11,047.00 Total Stewardship Gifts for October
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Parish Religious Education Program (P.R.E.P.) A St. Peter Parish Program
This program is for all children who attend Public, Charter Schools, or are Homeschooled. Classes are held at PJPII School for Grades 1 - 7
Phone: 610-384-3145 Fax: 610-380-9049
E-mail: [email protected] Director: Mrs. Patrice Peterson
Grades 1 - 7 offered at all sessions:
Tuesday and Thursday 6:15 - 7:45 p.m.
Sunday 9:15 - 10:45 a.m.
NO PREP Classes: December 24, 26, 28, and 31. No Class on January 2. Please check the PREP Page of the Website for up-to-date in-formation.
INCLEMENT WEATHER sometimes causes us to cancel PREP Classes. For up-to-date information look under the PREP page of the parish website or call the PREP office, 610-384-3145.
If PJPII is closed—there will be no PREP classes; If PJPII dismisses early—there will be no PREP classes; If PJPII has a regular day and the weather worsens later—we will make the decision about PREP class.
Pope John Paul II Regional Catholic Elementary School
www.popejohnpaul2sch.org Phone: 610-384-5961 Fax: 610-384-5730
Mrs. Sarah Kerins, Principal Mrs. Patty Tarquinio, Vice Principal
PJPII School Enrollment 622 ~ St. Peter Students 313
Come learn more and schedule a tour! Pope John Paul II Regional Catholic Elementary
School is now accepting applications for the 2018-19 school year for children 3 years of age (PreKindergarten) to grade 8. For more information, please call 610-384-5961 or vis-it http://www.popejohnpaul2sch.org/admission-registration. Employment: Part-Time Custodian. Pope John Paul II RCES has an immediate opening for a custodian. This posi-tion is part-time and the rate is $10 per hour. The hours are from 2 - 4 p.m., Monday thru Friday. The person accepting this position is responsible for the overall cleanliness, maintenance, and security of the school building and grounds to which they are assigned, and will perform work as required by the Maintenance Supervisor. Requirements: own transportation; must be able to lift 50 lbs. If interested, please respond to: Janet Tutin, Business Manager via email: [email protected]. Please include a statement of your qualification and experience for this position. Upon hire the following will need to be obtained: PA Child Abuse Clear-ance, PA Criminal Record Check, FBI Fingerprint, Attend Safe Environment Class, and Complete Mandate Reporter Training Online. Thank you!
Bishop Shanahan High School www.shanahan.org
Phone: 610-518-1300 Fax: 610-343-6220 Sr. Regina Plunkett IHM, President Mr. Michael J. McCardle, Principal
12/25 - 29 No Classes
Thank you to all of our families
who donated hats, scarves,
gloves, and mittens to help keep
area needy children
warm this winter.
Special thanks to Barb Schenker, who has donated handmade hats
to this cause for many years.
She is now making hats for the angels.
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Joni and Friends, a faith-based charity serving the disabled, is requesting donations of mobility
equipment (wheelchairs, walkers, crutches.) The equip-ment is restored and then delivered to those in need in developing countries. Donations are tax deductible. For more information or to donate, please contact Larry Easton at 315-416-1716 or [email protected].
Women’s Heart Attack & Disease Survivors Support Group Monthly Meeting for any woman who's had a HA or suffers from Heart Disease and lives in or around Berks County, PA is welcome to join. Where: St. Ignatius School – meeting room “C”, 2710 Saint Albans Drive, West Lawn, PA 19609. When: January 11, 2018 @ 7 p.m. and every second Thursday thereafter. For more information email: [email protected] or contact Chrissy 484-955-4372, Bev 610-781-5557.
Christmas Schedule
Christmas Eve Mass Sunday, December 24
4:00, 6:30 & 9:00 p.m.
Christmas Day Mass Monday, December 25
9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
Tuesday, December 26 No 8:30 a.m. Mass
Facilities Closed
Wednesday, December 27 No 8:30 a.m. Mass
Thursday, December 28 Mass at 8:30 a.m.
Friday, December 29 Mass at 8:30 a.m.
Facilities Closed
Saturday, December 30 Mass at 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.
New Year’s Eve Mass Sunday, December 31
Mass at 7, 9, and 11 a.m.
New Year’s Day Mass Monday, January 1
Mass at 8:30 a.m.
What do you thirst for most in life? Some want recognition, others ac-ceptance, love, and more. Underly-ing all our desires is a deeper thirst:
a thirst for God. Jesus is seeking us out too, beckoning us to come and see and follow Him as disciples, but more so as his friends. In this new Ascension Press Bible Study, journey through the Gospel of John and encounter anew the love of God in Jesus. Experience the joy of a closer relationship with Christ, and see how God—and only God—can satisfy the deepest desires of your heart. Partici-pants receive a workbook and meet each week to view an engaging video presentation by Dr. Edward Sri, followed by a lively group discussion and fellowship. Dr. Sri will explain how Christ’s encounters in the Gospel show how he lovingly and persistently calls each of us to a more intimate relation-ship with him.
Presenter: Jan Smith Dates: Mondays, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Location: Meeting Rooms A-B 8 weeks (January 22, 2018 through March 12, 2018)
Course Fee: $30 (includes study guide and online ac-cess to DVDs if you miss a class!) Registration deadline: January 7, 2018
Outreach Commission
The Cancer Support Group meets at 11 a.m. in Meeting Rooms SS. Drexel & Neumann. We offer support to anyone diagnosed with cancer, anyone who is presently undergoing treatment,
has completed treatment, is a family member and/or care-giver. We meet informally and share light refreshments. Next Meeting: Saturday, January 13, at 11 a.m.
The Serenity/AA Group meets every Thursday at 8 p.m. in Meeting Rooms C
& D. “God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things that I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.”
Prayer Shawl Ministry: Thank you to all those who've made and donated shawls and lap blankets or materials, and those who've delivered them! The notes we receive from recipients and the feedback from those who gifted them are touching and inspirational. A number of beautiful items made in prayer are available, so if you know some-one experiencing a difficult time--perhaps a serious illness, time in the hospital or rehab, or the loss of a loved one--
stop by a gathering or contact Jan Smith at 610-269-1756 or [email protected]. We welcome your help even if you can't attend meetings, or knit, or crochet yet. Meetings are flexible: in Meeting Rooms A & B on Mondays 12 - 2 p.m. or Thursdays 7 - 9 p.m. on alternating weeks (see the Bulletin calendar for meeting dates).
Good Works: We are St. Peter Parish volunteers who join many other local Christian church groups in performing home repairs. We reach out in love and friendship to trans-form substandard houses into warmer, safer, and drier homes, and by doing so, turn des-
pair into hope. The team welcomes new volunteers of all skill levels. For more information or to be a part of Good Works, email Jim at [email protected] or call 610-496-1393.
Community Gardens: Our garden has been put to rest for the winter, and we are looking forward to spring, when planting will begin
again. If interested in helping with the gardens, please contact Barbara at [email protected].
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Caregivers Support Group: All Caregivers are in-vited to join us on Thursday, January 11, at 10 a.m. in Meeting Rm C. The group is open to all who care for and minister to a spouse, a child, a relative, or a friend with any type of illness or infirmity. For more
information, please contact Walt at 484-288-2210; Cathy at 484-433-9705 or [email protected]. “Blessed are those who show mercy, kindness, and compassion to their loved ones, for they will be shown mercy, kindness, and compassion” (8 Beati-tudes of Caregivers by friends of St. John the Caregiver.)
Aid for Friends! Thanks again to those who have supplied Boost with Glucose Control. Please continue your contributions and kindly sign
the green paper that is on the freezer. Attention Cooks: The meal supply has been dwindling in recent weeks, but the trays have been taken. I know you are busy this time of year but if possible, please try to fill at least one tray and bring it next week. Attention Visitors: Thank you sincerely for your dedication in serving your friends. Please continue to take the older meals first and to take some soups for the people. For more information con-tact [email protected] or call 610-384-7160. May all of the Aid for Friends volunteers and friends have a blessed Christmas!
Feed The Hungry
Next Food Drive
January 27 & 28
The Food Drive takes place on the
4th full weekend of each month.
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul of St. Peter Parish is actively recruiting new members to carry on the work of the Society in the local area. St. Peter Vincentians have been quietly serving those in need for eighteen years and are gearing up to continue the tradition for
the next eighteen, and need your active participation to do so. Are you being called? Call us and leave a message, and you will re-ceive a no-obligation call from one of our members who can answer your questions about membership, 610-470-9090.
Witness Commission The Knights of Columbus meet the 2nd Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in Meeting Rooms A & B. All men 18 years or older interested in joining the Knights of Columbus should contact Roy Staszak at
[email protected]. Next meeting Monday, January 8.
The King’s Men meet every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in Meeting Rooms C & D. This is a group of Cath-olic men geared towards coming together for
weekly formation and accountability to be strengthened in their roles as leader, protector, and provider. Please join us this Tuesday!
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Welcome Commission
Hospitality Committee! What does it involve? Baking goodies or providing other items needed for parish activi-ties. If interested contact: [email protected]
Legion of Mary meets every Monday from 7 - 8:30 p.m. in Room D. “The Legion of Mary presents the true face of the Catholic Church,” Pope St. John XXIII
SILVER LINING: We want to extend our best wishes to all for a blessed Christmas Season and a wonderful 2018! Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, January 9, at 1 p.m. in SS. Drexel & Neumann Rms, in the Celebration
Center. We look forward to our “Chinese Auction” on that day. If you’d like to participate, please bring a WRAPPED gift (value $10 to $15) for the auction. All are welcome to join us for this “fun” event. If you have any questions, please call Pat Currie at 610-913-0721.
Donuts, Bagels, and Coffee are for sale at the café in the Celebration Center by the Scholarship Commit-tee. They are sold after the 7, 9, and 11 a.m. Masses. The proceeds from the sales go towards scholarships
for students entering 7th - 12th grades. Please stop by to so-cialize with your fellow parishioners and to support our stu-dents. The Scholarship Committee appreciates your support!
CALLING ALL TEENAGERS: ROCK is looking for YOU to get involved in exploring your faith in a new and exciting way. We will focus on Fellow-ship, Faith Sharing, Service, and Worship. All are encouraged to invite a friend! For dates and ways to become active, contact Mike Field at [email protected].
KEPHAS meets every Tuesday at 7:45 p.m. in the Chapel. Please join us this Tuesday!
ANNUAL MARCH FOR LIFE, Washington, DC, Fri-day, January 19: Join our parish bus sponsored by our St. Peter Respect Life Committee and Knights of
Columbus Council. There is no cost to you! We will depart from St. Peter’s parking lot at 7:30 a.m. and return at approximately 8:30 p.m. Bring a bagged lunch and dinner. The bus will park at the Nation-al Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. If you prefer not to march but want to be part of this incredible public witness, consider spending a quiet day in prayer at the very beautiful shrine. For more information, call or text Eileen Christian, 610-716-1840 or email at [email protected]. (Good-will offerings accepted.)
