Saint Peter
Catholic Church 2835 MANOR ROAD
WEST BRANDYWINE, PA 19320 www.saintpeterchurch.net
Phone: 610-380-9045; Fax: 610-380-9049
Parish Office e-mail: [email protected]
September 27, 2020
Leadership Commission WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
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Register with us, and learn about St. Peter Parish. Please feel free to call the parish office 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Monday - Friday
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.
THIS WEEK AT SAINT PETER PARISH
Pray the Rosary & the Divine Mercy Chaplet Daily
Sunday September 27 9:15 a.m. Virtual PREP Class “Zoom” Grades 1 - 8 12:30 p.m. Baptism - Church 1:30 p.m. Baptism - Church
Monday September 28
Tuesday September 29 10:00 a.m. Reserved - Bethany Rm 6:15 p.m. Confessions - Chapel & Sacristy 6:15 p.m. Virtual PREP Class “Zoom” Grades 1 - 8
Wednesday September 30 7:00 p.m. Cantor Practice - Music rm Thursday October 1 7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts - SS. Drexel & Neumann 8:00 p.m. Serenity Group / AA
Friday October 2 Saturday October 3 3:30 p.m. Confessions - Shrine Rm
REV. MICHAEL J. FITZPATRICK, PASTOR Rev. Emmanuel Iheaka (Chaplain in Residence) Fr. Emmanuel serves at Coatesville Veterans Hospital
Deacon Todd Smith: Permanent Deacon
Commissioned in Service of the Parish: Mrs. Robin Burckhardt: Coordinator of Parish Ministries [email protected] Mr. Austin Flinn: Music Director, Coordinator of Liturgy [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] Mr. Steve Forrest: Buildings and Facilities Mrs. Krystal Snyder: Safe Environment Coordinator childsafety@ saintpeterchurch.net Mrs. Kathy Hoffman: Parish Organist Mrs. Veronique Hadfield: Adult Choir Director
Commissioners: Serving on the Parish Pastoral Council Outreach: Lawrence Barron, Carol &Chuck Beebe, Joe Lisowski, and Jim Mulry Welcome: Barbara McCleary Witness: Bill & Pat O’Brien, and Chris & Jessica Valentino Worship: Jeff Yoder, Polly Pratt Education: Tim Perry, Kathy Kelly-Borowski, Cathy Turpin, and Sharon & Ian Bowman
Parish Finance Council: Father Fitzpatrick, Pastor Tom Stern, Phil Moran, Jeff Gilbertson, Natalie Carrozza, Ted Mirenda, Don Courtney, Alicia de la Torre-Yoder, and 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: Dr. 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: 610-679-5985 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, and Ginny Fennimore.
PLEASE NOTE:
The parish office will be closed
Friday, September 25
Saint Peter Parish Apostleship of Prayer
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PLEASE REMEMBER TO PRAY FOR ALL OUR YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE ARMED SERVICES:
Brandon A’Hara, Ron Jon Annaballi, Timothy M. Bruce, Anthony Christof, Sean Douglas Cobourn,
Dillan T. Duvall, Geoffrey Finch, Timothy Givens, Cristin A. Goerlitz, Brittany Kessler, Brendan Kessler, Mallory Kessler, Tim Laurento, Jr., Ryan McGuckin,
Molly McGuckin, Ian Miller, Brandon Mistretta, Kevin & James Moran, Timothy R. Powledge,
Camilo Ramirez, Zachary Schaeffer, Mark Thompson, Claudia Twiss, Jason Twiss, Matthew Twiss,
Brian Weightman, Erick Williams, and Jodi Zellers.
SEPTEMBER 2020
PRAYER INTENTIONS OF POPE FRANCIS Respect for the Planet’s Resources: We pray that the planet's resources will not be plundered, but shared in a just and respectful manner.
Please join in prayer for those remembered in our Mass Intentions
for the Week of 9/28/2020
Wednesday No Mass
Thursday 8:30 a.m. Thomas and Mary Doyle
Friday 9:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m.
Saturday 8:30 a.m. The members of the Memorial Society 5:00 p.m. Warren Southern ~ 21st Anniv.
Sunday 7:00 a.m. Eugenia Stafford 9:00 a.m. Matthew Yanak 11:00 a.m. Michael Moschitta ~ 30th Anniv.
Also in your prayers please remember: Joseph Mesure, who has recently died.
The publication of the intention of the Mass in the Parish Bulletin fulfills the obligation to “announce” the intention of the Mass.
Throughout the time of the pandemic there will be “no” anointing of the sick
on the 1st Saturday of the month, during morning Mass.
I n your prayers, please remember the sick of our parish including… Gayle Jacobs, Toni Sharpless, Linda Belmonte,
Barbara Schober, Joseph D’Angelo, Jenna Cummings, Tom Sandri, Donna & John Byrne, Walter Tremoglie,
Laurie Flynn, Marianne Lewis, Ed Morris, Richard Kern. Kathy Reaney, Joe Formica, Margaret Gentry,
Fr. Andy Lasko, Kathy Przychodzien, Kathy Newell, John Lynch, Thomas Alvord, Barbara Lombardi,
Jerry Readon, Jay Algier, Franklin Knowles, Kurt Martin, Bud Griffin, Bea Thomas, Michael Morris,
Julie Ann Kibler, Chris Valentino, Kevin T. Moran, Edward Pristernik, Peter Knebel, Avery Reif Shaefer,
Tony Vabre, Antonio Cummings, Steven Pennock, Doug Gaston, Marilyn Cimijotti, Sr. Irene Setlow,
Frank Laurento, Steve Anthony, Robert Anderson, Jr., Mary R. Chanudet, William Boyd, Erika Coull,
Alexandra Ford, Ruth Soto, Dick Harbaugh, Michael Cervone, Barbara Larkin, Anita Kelly,
Bernard Korch, Ramsey DiLibero, Charles Arayata, Jack Clarkson, Gina Pine, Cecilia & Roman D’Amico,
Heather Mullen, Patrice Peterson, Stephanie Bahr, Maryann Brown-Martin, Bill Harkness, Donald Hopkins,
the Selcher family, Melanie Boyle, Helen Ramaley, Bruce Katz, Frank Sherlock, Joan Dugery, Tommy Olsen, Victor DiMartino, Larry Bridge, Andrew Lis, Jim Bree,
Rachel Dassler, Samuel Narisi, Sue Thompson, David Kelley, Karen Irwin, Billy Weingartner, Sister Bonnie, MSC, Molly Blake, Jenny Doyle,
Keri Herbert, Pat McGarvey, Patti Hackett, Pat Kenna, Brandon Twiss, George Walton, Jenn Giunta,
Dolores Ahern, Frank & Louise Sabo, Kathleen Kelly, Dave Horger, Rosie Roberts,
and all the residents of our nursing homes.
The flowers on the altar are in loving memory of
Jack Moran
Stewardship Commission
Sunday, September 13 $ 20,120.24 Black & Indian to date 1,657.00
Annual Fund 2,421.00 Annual Fund to date 139,768.00
Thank you to those who are financially supporting us during the pandemic. We are praying for all our families, especially those facing financial stress.
The practice of tithing provides a regular remind-er 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 faithfulness and enables you to demonstrate trust in God to provide for all of our needs.
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The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) will resume in Sep-tember. Please check this section later for more details.
Office for Persons with Disabilities & the
The Respect Life Program of the United States Bishops usccb.org/prolife Learn about the work of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities to protect and defend human life. respectlife.org Get easy-to-use, free tools and resources to share the Gospel of life in your parish, school, or ministry. walkingwithmoms.com Walking with Moms in Need is a year of service in which Catholic parishes and communities “walk in the shoes of” local pregnant and parenting women in need to better help them.
Learn how you can get involved! hopeafterabortion.org Find healing stories, letters, pray-ers, and local ministry contact information for the Church’s Project Rachel Ministry for healing after abortion. votervoice.net/usccb/register Take action and contact your elected representatives about important pro-life issues. prolifeunion.org/leadership The 40 Days For Life Fall Campaign runs from September 23rd to November 1st and YOU ARE NEEDED! Here at St. Peter Parish we will celebrate life with Masses on the weekend of October 3 and 4. A ‘Live Stream’ Holy Hour we be prayed on Sunday, October 4, beginning at the end of the 11 a.m. Mass. The Holy Hour will include praise and worship music, scripture readings, Litanies, Interces-sions, and time for the private celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. A collection of specific items for Birthright, Coatesville will be described through our Media Ministry beginning on Octo-ber 3 and your donations will be received on the weekends of October 10/11 and October 17/18. Honey Brook Food Pantry Collection will be received on the weekend of October 24/25. Saint Peter Parish Rosary Congress: With Eucharistic Adoration and Recitation of an Hourly Rosary for 55 Contin-uous Hours begins on Wednesday, October 7, from 9 a.m. and continuing through Friday, October 9, at 4 p.m. “Protecting human life is the "preeminent" social and political issue,” said Pope Francis. Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann of Kansas City, Kansas, Chairman of the American Bishop’s Committee on Pro-Life Activates quoted Pope Francis as saying: “Of course, it is. It's the most fundamental right. This is not first a religious issue; it's a human rights issue.”
SAVE THE DATE RESPECT LIFE HOLY HOUR, OCTOBER 4 beginning after the 11 a.m. Mass at St. Peter!
If you are able, please support Saint Peter Parish through the Parish Support Initia-tive. This initiative is made possible through a partnership with The Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia. Scan this code and select “Saint Peter West Brandywine” from the drop-down menu. Your support will ensure that we can continue our work through these uncertain times. Thank you for your continued support of our parish family and God bless!
Worship Commission
26th Sunday in Ordinary Time September 26 & 27, 2020
First Reading Ezekiel18: 25 - 28 Thus says the LORD: You say, "The LORD's way is not fair!" Hear now, house of Israel: Is it my way that is un-fair, or rather, are not your ways unfair? When some-one virtuous turns away from virtue to commit iniquity, and dies, it is because of the iniquity he committed that he must die. But if he turns from the wickedness he has committed, he does what is right and just, he shall preserve his life; since he has turned away from all the sins that he has committed, he shall surely live, he shall not die.
Responsorial: Psalm 25 R. Remember your mercies, O Lord.
Second Reading Philippians 2: 1 - 11 Brothers and sisters: If there is any encouragement in Christ, any solace in love, any participation in the Spirit, any compassion and mercy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, with the same love, united in heart, thinking one thing. Do nothing out of selfishness or out of vainglory; rather, humbly regard others as more important than yourselves, each look-ing out not for his own interests, but also for those of others. Have in you the same attitude that is also in Christ Jesus, Who, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God something to be grasped. Rather, he emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, coming in human likeness; and found hu-man in appearance, he humbled himself, becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. Because of this, God greatly exalted him and be-stowed on him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend, of those in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Gospel Matthew 21: 28 - 32 Jesus said to the chief priests and elders of the people: "What is your opinion? A man had two sons. He came to the first and said, 'Son, go out and work in the vineyard today.' He said in reply, 'I will not,' but after-wards changed his mind and went. The man came to the other son and gave the same order. He said in reply, 'Yes, sir,’ but did not go. Which of the two did his father's will?" They answered, "The first." Jesus said to them, "Amen, I say to you, tax collectors and prosti-tutes are entering the kingdom of God before you. When John came to you in the way of righteousness, you did not believe him; but tax collectors and prosti-tutes did. Yet even when you saw that, you did not lat-er change your minds and believe him."
TUESDAY:
Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament Gethsemane Holy Hour (6 - 7 p.m.) (Rosary and Intercessory Prayer)
Evening Prayer and Benediction at 7 p.m.
The Chapel is open 6 a.m. - 3 p.m. weekdays for Adoration and prayer.
Parish Sacramental Celebrations Sacrament of Reconciliation (Penance) Tuesdays 6:15 to 7 p.m. / Saturdays, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Sacrament Anointing of the Sick: 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 celebrated 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 sacrament. Please call the parish office.
Sacrament of Marriage. Arrangements for Marriage are made with the parish office at least six months prior to the wedding.
In full compliance with Vatican directives and Archdiocesan guidelines, low-gluten commun-ion hosts are offered at each Mass for those
who have special concerns regarding wheat and wheat products. Directions for receiving the low-gluten hosts will be given at the time of the Communion Rite.
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Give Me Strength, Lord
Lord, you are Holy above all others, and all of the strength that I need is in your hands. I am not asking,
Lord, that you take this trial away. Instead, I simply ask that Your will be done in my life. Whatever that means,
that is what I want. But I admit that it's hard, Lord.
Sometimes I feel like I can't go on. The pain and the fear are too much for me, and I know that I don't have the
strength on my own to get through this. I know that I can come to you, Jesus, and that you will hear my prayer. I know that it is not your intent to bring me to this point
just to leave me in the wilderness alone.
Please, Lord, give me the strength that I need to face today. I don't have to worry about tomorrow. If you just give me the strength that I need today that is all I need. Keep me from sinning during this trial. Instead, help me
to keep my eyes on you. You are the Holy Lord, and all of my hope rests in you. Thank you for hearing my
prayer. In Jesus' name. Amen catholic.org
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Join us for an engaging “Journey Through the Bible”
beginning Wednesday, October 14.
For more information and registration form use the link below:
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It’s Here!!! We are launching our highly secure Online Directory & Mobile App!
Key Features: · Easy to use search features · One touch calling · One touch texting · One touch emailing
You will receive an email with instructions on locating the Online Directory and where to get the free Mobile App for your smartphones, tablets, and other devices this week. The email will be coming from [email protected]. If you do not receive an email by September 25, 2020, please contact the office for your username and temporary password information.
We highly recommend that you log into the Online Directory to update your password from the randomly assigned password to something easier for you to remember. For your security the administrators cannot see what password you choose. If you forget your password, we can reset it so you can log in, but we recommend you change it once again at that point.
· One touch directions & mapping · The ability to upload photos · The option to edit member & profile information · Bank level password encryption
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Community
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The Little Saints Academy at Pope John Paul II School is a full time Child Care Center in an Elementary school. We offer comprehen-sive care for infants, toddlers, and preschool
age children. We have summer camp as well as school year care. Our program has recently grown and we look forward to more expansion. To fill this need, we are looking to hire caring, compassionate, enthusiastic people, to join our team of caretakers and educators. We are currently hiring for part-time positions; all shifts are available. Our part-time shifts offer flexibility and are perfect for students or people enjoy-ing retirement. If you are interested, please contact Patty Tarquinio at: 610-384-5961 or by email at: [email protected]. Come join the fun, and be a Lit-tle Saint!
Joni and Friends, a faith-based charity serving the disabled, is requesting donations of mobility equip-ment (wheelchairs, walkers, crutches.) The equipment is restored and then delivered to those in need in de-veloping countries. Donations are tax deductible. For
more information or to donate, contact Larry Easton at [email protected] or 315-416-1716.
PJPII 9th Annual Scholarship Fund Golf Outing: All are invited to participate in the 9th Annual Scholarship Fund Golf Outing to support tuition assistance for PJPII students. This year’s event will be held on Tuesday, October 20, at Ron Jaworski's Downingtown Country Club. For registration, sponsorship, and advertising opportuni-ties, please contact Krystal Snyder at 484-459-4748 or visit the Golf Outing page
at www.popejohnpaul2sch.org/golf-outing.
Education Commission
Looking for Peaceful Retirement Living? Try St. Mary of Providence! Call today for an appointment and a walk-through visit, 610-942-4166.
You are invited to join our October Series on Zoom ~ Four Outstanding Women Saints! Each Tuesday in October one woman saint will be presented. Tuesday, October 6, 7 - 8:30 pm on Zoom. Sr. Theresa
Ahern, MSBT will give a presentation on St. Teresa of Avila.
Tuesday, October 13, 7 - 8:30 pm on Zoom. Sr. Mary Ann Henagan, MSBT will present to you St. Josephine Bakhita.
Tuesday, October 20, 7 - 8:30 pm on Zoom. Sr. Faith Okerson, S.B.S. will give a presentation on St. Katharine Drexel.
Tuesday, October 27, 7 - 8:30 pm on Zoom. Sr. Sara But-ler, MSBT will present St. Edith Stein.
You are welcome to join an individual night or all four in the series! How? To register, email Mother Boniface Spirituality Center at [email protected]. The program will be on Zoom. We will confirm your registration and send you a link to participate in the Series. When? From 7 - 8:30 pm on the four Tuesdays in October, the 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th.
Rightsizing Your Lifestyle: Simplifying creates more free-dom to discover what matters, and that’s what retirement should be about. Join us Thursday, October 1, at 11 a.m. at Freedom Village for a delicious lunch and see how to “Rightsize” your lifestyle. Seating is limited. Attend in per-son or join our livestream. Call 610-674-0589 or online at FVBrandywine.com/events.
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Faithful Stewardship St. Peter PREP (Parish Religious Education Program) Families Monthly Contribution in Support of Saint Peter Parish
April 2020 114 Families May 2020 114 Families
No Contributions 87 Families No Contributions 86 Families
$5 to $59 9 Families $5 to $59 6 Families
$60 or more 18 Families $60 or more 22 Families
Total Stewardship $ 6,798 Total Stewardship $5,248
Faithful Stewardship Saint Peter Catholic Elementary School Families at PJPII Monthly Contribution in Support of Saint Peter Parish
April 2020 173 Families May 2020 173 Families
No Contributions 117 Families No Contributions 110 Families
$5. to $59. 15 Families $5. to $59. 11 Families
$60 or more 41 Families $60 or more 52 Families
Total Stewardship $ 6,205 Total Stewardship $8,613
Pope John Paul II Regional Catholic Elementary School www.popejohnpaul2sch.org Phone: 610-384-5961 Fax: 610-384-5730
Dr. Sarah Kerins, Principal Mrs. Patty Tarquinio, Vice Principal
PJPII School Enrollment 622 ~ St. Peter Students 324
Applications for PreK-3 through Grade 8 are now being accept-ed for the 2020-21 school year. Apply early to avoid being waitlisted. Admission to Little Saints Academy (LSA) is rolling. LSA serves infants and toddlers 6 weeks to 36 months of age. For more information or to schedule a tour, please feel free to visit www.popejohnpaul2sch.org.
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 9/27 - Neumann Scholarship Test 12:30 p.m. 9/28 - White Day 9/29 - Green Day 9/30 - White Day (BSHS October Calendar not updated)
PREP - Parish Religious Education Program
This program is for all children who attend Public, Charter Schools, or are Homeschooled.
Grades 1 - 8 offered at both sessions:
Sunday: 9:15 - 10:45 a.m. Tuesday: 6:15 - 7:45 p.m.
Phone: 610-384-3145 Fax: 610-679-5985
E-mail: [email protected] Director: Mrs. Patrice Peterson Assistant: Mrs. Krystal Snyder
PREP - FALL 2020 Because of health and safety concerns, our St. Peter PREP Program will begin the school year VIRTUALLY through the end of the year. We will re-evaluate in January to determine if returning to "In-Person" learn-ing is safe.
All students will be placed in your choice of Sunday morn-ing at 9:15 a.m. or Tuesday evening at 6:15 p.m.
At these appointed times, the Catechist will present a "live" 20 minute Zoom class on the week's lesson. The Zoom class will also be recorded and can be accessed later in the week. Every week a new lesson will be presented. Each week, every student will be asked to complete an assessment, have the parent take a photo, and email it to the Catechist.
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Outreach Commission
The Cancer Support Group meets the second Saturday of each month at 11 a.m. in Meeting Rooms SS. Drexel & Neumann. We offer sup-port to anyone diagnosed with cancer, anyone
who is presently undergoing treatment, has completed treatment, is a family member and/or caregiver. Our next meeting is Saturday, October 10, at 11 a.m.
Nourish for Caregivers is a support group for those who care for their loved ones in their homes. Nour-ish for Caregivers is grounded in our Catholic faith and focuses on the practical, emotional, and spiritual
needs of family caregivers. You are not alone and we want to walk this journey with you. We will meet on the second Tuesday of each month starting OCTOBER 12, 2020 at 10 a.m. in Meeting Rooms C & D. Please join us! We look forward to seeing you. For info contact, Cathy 484-433-9705 or Beth 330-242-0206. Please note: the room will be sani-tized before and after meeting, we will keep social distancing in effect, and everyone needs to wear a mask. Thank you.
Good Works: We are St. Peter Parish vol-unteers 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 despair into hope. The team welcomes new volunteers of all skill levels. For more infor-mation or to be a part of Good Works, contact Jim at 610-496-1393 or [email protected].
Prayer Shawl Ministry: Do you know someone who is suffering, struggling, facing overwhelming challenges, or major life changes? Consider gifting them with a prayer shawl or lap blanket to
bring them comfort and let them know people are praying for them, no matter their age, faith, or problem. Our ministry members are knitters and crocheters of all skill levels and others who deliver our handiwork. All of us weave prayers into our handiwork and pray for all our recipients who live nearby, around the country, and even overseas! If you’d like to join our ministry, our gatherings are fun, inspirational, and optional. To find out more or select a piece for someone, contact Jan Smith at 610-269-1756 or [email protected]. We meet every other Monday at noon as noted in the bulletin calendar. Pease join us Monday, September 21, at 12 p.m.
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Check out the St Peter garden! If you are interested in volunteer-ing, please email Lawrence at [email protected].
Please help feed the hungry!
The Food Drive takes place on the 4th full weekend of each month.
The Serenity/AA Group: “God, grant me the se-renity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things that I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.” Please join us
every Thursday at 8 p.m.
Caring for Friends: Cooks: Thanks for your ongoing support of the Caring for Friends ministry throughout the last few months. We have been well-supplied with meals up until early August when the incoming meals have started to diminish slightly. This may be attributed to people on vacation and/or it being too hot to cook. Hopefully things will improve as the colder weather sets in. Reminder: When meals are packaged, please put a piece of aluminum foil over the food before inserting it into the bag and put all desserts and/or breads under the
menu paper so the contents can be easily read. We are freezer #137; kindly put that on all menus even if there is no space provided. We continue to have one person who has a need for low-salt meals. If some of you can refrain from adding salt, it would be appreciated. Please put a ribbon around the meals so the visitors can easily recognize them. Visitors: Thanks for your continued dedication in taking meals to your friends during these difficult times. Please remember that any meals with the ribbons are low salt and refrain from taking them unless absolutely necessary. Any questions, please feel free to call Ellen at 610-384-7160 or email [email protected].
The Gospel today is a great example of saying, “actions speak louder than words.” As you put your gift in the Society of St. Vincent de Paul’s poor box, know that you are putting your faith into action. Society of St. Vincent
de Paul Helpline is 610-470-9090.
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Witness Commission
The King’s Men are a group of Catholic men geared towards coming together for weekly for-mation and accountability to
be strengthened in their roles as leader, protector, and provider.
Welcome Commission
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THINKING ABOUT THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS? We welcome your interest! The Knights of Colum-bus is a Catholic family service organization dedicated to lives of Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism. Known as the “Strong Right Arm of the Church,” Knights contribute volunteer service and charitable outreach to support our parish and to build community. Membership is open to all Catholic men in good standing. OUR FAITH: Through our
programs and resources we strive to help men, their families, and their parishes grow closer to Christ. OUR MISSION: We are Catholic men who lead, serve, protect, and defend. We share a desire to be better husbands, fathers, sons, neighbors, and role models. There is much good and necessary work to be done in the world, and that's what we do every day. To learn more about becoming a Knight, contact Roy Staszak at [email protected].
Respect Life
“As the family goes, so goes the nation and so goes the whole world in which we live.”
Pope Saint John Paul II
SILVER LINING SENIORS: Have missed seeing all of our members since our last meeting way back in March!! Due to the size of our group and the age of our membership, we will not be having a meeting until the beginning of 2021. We will revisit the idea of a meeting as we continue to monitor the current pandemic and the risks involved. If any of you have any prayer requests or other matters you want to discuss, please contact Pat Currie at 610-913-0721 or [email protected]. We continue to pray for all in our parish and ask for your prayers as well!
Are you in need of a gift card for a birthday, anniversary, or you just want to pick-up din-ner? Did you know that if have children or
grandchildren in PJPII or the PREP Program, a percent of your “SCRIP” sale can go towards their tuition? We offer GIFT CARDS (SCRIP) to: Staples, Best Buy, JoAnn Fabrics, Sierra Trading Post, Carter’s, Royal Farms, Cracker Barrel, Panera Bread, Longhorn, Chili’s, Express, Lane Bryant, Am-azon, Target, and Wal-Mart. These are just to name a few! SCRIP may be purchased in the parish office Monday - Fri-day from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. No children in PREP or PJPII, not a problem! Your percent of the sale can be applied to St. Vincent de Paul, The Scholarship Ministry, Respect Life, or Sponsor-a-Student.
Walking with Purpose is beginning in October.
There is no charge for study. Book purchase is recommended.
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