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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]
May 17, 2020
The Month of May Honoring the
Blessed Virgin Mary
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
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]
Mrs. Debbie Forrest: Safe Environment Coordinator 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, Carol and Chuck Beebe Welcome: Barbara McCleary Witness: Ken Slavik, Chris and Jessica Valentino Worship: Jeff Yoder, Ken and Polly Pratt Education: Tim Perry, Kathy Kelly-Borowski, Lori Johns, Cathy Turpin, Sharon and 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, Chuck Mirarchi, Madelyn Wadlinger. (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, Jason Reed, Joe Stubblebine, and Ginny Fennimore.
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
THIS WEEK AT SAINT PETER PARISH
Pray the Rosary & the Divine Mercy Chaplet Daily
Sunday May 17
Monday May 18
Tuesday May 19
6:15 p.m. Confessions - Chapel & Sacristy
Wednesday May 20 Thursday May 21
The Ascension of the Lord
Friday May 22
Saturday May 23
3:30 p.m. Confessions - Chapel & Sacristy
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Register with us, and learn about our Parish, in the parish office currently 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Monday - Friday. Please call first.
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
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. Joan Trembecki, 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, Ashlie Krejci, Frank Laurento,
Steve Anthony, Robert Anderson, Jr., Alan Reger, Mary R. Chanudet, William Boyd, Erika Coull,
Alexandra Ford, Ruth Soto, Dick Harbaugh, Gilbert Dillinger, Michael Cervone, Arthur Norek,
Barbara Larkin, Anita Kelly, Bernard Korch, Ramsey DiLibero, Charles Arayata, Evelyn Kulp,
Tascha Knowlton-Konopelski, Jack Clarkson, Cecilia & Roman D’Amico, Gina Pine, Heather Mullen,
Sullivan Simpson, Patrice Peterson, Stephanie Bahr, Maryann Brown-Martin, Bill Harkness, Donald Hopkins,
the Selcher family, Melanie Boyle, Helen Ramaley, Bruce Katz, Frank and Steven Sherlock, Joan Dugery, Victor DiMartino, Virginia Mistretta, Sue Thompson,
Tommy Olsen, Larry Bridge, Andrew Lis, Rachel Dassler, Jim Bree, Samuel Narisi,
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 5/18/2020
Nicholas Vassallo Wednesday No Mass Thursday Friday Robert Hayes Saturday Kathy Conner Sunday
Also in your prayers please remember: Diane Bodnar, 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.
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, Garrett C. McKinney, 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.
May 2020 PRAYER INTENTIONS OF POPE FRANCIS For Deacons: We pray that deacons, faithful in their service to the Word and the poor, may be
an invigorating symbol for the entire Church.
In accord with Archdiocesan Policy
and following the recommendations of the
Centers for Disease Control
all public celebrations of Mass
at Saint Peter Catholic Church
are suspended for the foreseeable future.
Stewardship Commission
Sunday, May 10 $ 19,781.97 Easter 23,763.00
Annual Fund 13,451.00 Annual Fund to date 102,524.00
Thank you to those who are financially support-ing us during the epidemic and suspension of Masses. We are praying for all our families, especially those facing financial stress.
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 moti-vates you to remember God’s faithfulness and ena-bles you to demonstrate trust in God to provide for all of our needs.
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Father, please open the church! During the Eucharistic Procession through the community on May 2 & 3 people expressed the deep desire to have the church, St. Peter and all churches, reopen! I share that same desire! I miss having Mass with all of you. At the time of the suspension of public Mass Archbishop Perez wrote, “Being unable to come to Mass and receive the gift of the Eucharist is a huge sacrifice that we must make to protect the health and well-being of all those with whom we come in con-tact.” At that time the Archbishop expressed his hope that, “…this restriction is temporary and I pray short lived, our faith life continues.” (March 18, 2020) At the same time, the Church in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, and the Church of St. Peter in West Brandywine, have not shut down! The church has not disappeared and it has not aban-doned you. As many of you know, because you have come to the church building, we have opened the chapel every Sunday and weekday from 5:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. and every Saturday from 3 p.m. through 4:30 p.m. Confessions are still heard on Tuesday evenings 6 p.m. through 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 3:30 p.m. through 4:30 p.m. We are responding to every call for the sacrament of the sick and to every request for a funeral service including graveside services, funeral home services, and funeral Masses all within the guidelines of social distancing and limited attendance. Our charitable outreach continues through the St. Vincent de Paul Society, Caring for Friends (formerly Aid for Friends), and the Honey Brook Food Pantry monthly food drive. Sue, Dottie, Robin, and Austin continue to service our many ministry and spiritual needs and Deacon Todd, Jan, and many others are continuing through various media to continue Faith Formation, Fellowship, and Sacramental preparation programs. Parish Religious Education as well as Pope John Paul II Ele-mentary Catholic School have moved impressively into the virtual classroom, as volunteers and education professionals actively engage students and families in Catholic Education. I have made a little bit of humor out of repeating that 2 months ago I couldn’t even spell ZOOM, and now I practically live on it. (Although I need a lot of help from our outstanding Media team!) We are dramatically more vibrant and present on Facebook, YouTube, Mailchimp, and on our updated web page. Please make sure you are reading the parish bulletin online, receiving our Web-based parish newsletter Stepping Stones, and watch-ing our web streamed Sunday Mass. Let us know how we are doing and tell us about your own outreach and resources. We will open the churches soon, probably in stages, and within guidelines seeking to keep us all safe and healthy. Let’s get back to the ‘brick and mortar’ church with real time worship, fel-lowship and community soon, and safely! Pray the rosary eve-ryday as a family, reach out to neighbors and friends, especially the isolated and vulnerable. Don’t let the life of Christ in you get isolated from the Body of Christ, the church. “…where ever two or three of you are gathered – even virtually – there I am in the midst of you!” Fr. Fitzpatrick
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA): We begin with prayer based on the Sunday readings fol-lowed by teaching and discussion.
Our time is guided by Keith Kibler, Nancy Schneider, Deb Reif, Jan and
Todd Smith, along with Fr. Fitzpatrick. Our candi-date and potential catechumens this year include folks from a wide range of ages and religious backgrounds, and from no particular religious back-ground. I invite your prayers for Justin, Nicole, Mark, and Lindsay.
“If I cannot give bountifully, yet will I give freely.”
Arthur Warwick
Worship Commission
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6th Sunday of Easter May 16 & 17, 2020
First Reading Acts 8: 5 - 8, 14 - 17 Philip went down to the city of Samaria and proclaimed the Christ to them. With one accord, the crowds paid attention to what was said by Philip when they heard it and saw the signs he was doing. For unclean spirits, crying out in a loud voice, came out of many possessed people, and many paralyzed or crippled people were cured. There was great joy in that city. Now when the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had accepted the word of God, they sent them Peter and John, who went down and prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Spirit, for it had not yet fallen upon any of them; they had only been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. Then they laid hands on them and they received the Holy Spirit.
Responsorial: Psalm 66 R. Let all the earth cry out to God with joy.
Second Reading 1 Peter 3: 15 - 18
Beloved: Sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts. Always be ready to give an explanation to anyone who asks you for a reason for your hope, but do it with gentleness and reverence, keeping your conscience clear, so that, when you are maligned, those who defame your good conduct in Christ may themselves be put to shame. For it is better to suffer for doing good, if that be the will of God, than for doing evil. For Christ also suffered for sins once, the righteous for the sake of the unrighteous, that he might lead you to God. Put to death in the flesh, he was brought to life in the Spirit.
Gospel John 14: 15 - 21
Jesus said to his disciples: “If you love me, you will keep my commandments. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate to be with you always, the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot accept, because it neither sees nor knows him. But you know him, be-cause he remains with you, and will be in you. I will not leave you orphans; I will come to you. In a little while the world will no longer see me, but you will see me, because I live and you will live. On that day you will realize that I am in my Father and you are in me and I in you. Whoever has my commandments and observes them is the one who loves me. And whoever loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and reveal myself to 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.
Gracious God, bless our seminarians, may the Holy Spirit inspire and give them the courage
and enthusiasm for their vocation.
Guide them to become prayerful and holy priests, men with hearts like our Lord, prepared to serve the
Church and give their lives for Christ.
We ask this through Christ Our Lord. Amen.
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Live-Streamed Holy Hour
&
Outdoor Benediction
Drive-by Adoration
Community
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Spiritual Support for Addiction: Hope in Christ: Seeking spiritual support in the jour-ney towards recovery? Many parishes around the Archdiocese are extending God’s merciful and loving hand to those who have an addiction as well as their families and loved ones. The Hope in Christ: Spiritual Sup-port for Addiction webpage provides a central location for resources, ongoing support, testi-monies and events that are happening throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Visit archphila.org/hope for details and new postings.
The Little Saints Academy at Pope John Paul II School is a full time Child Care Center in an Elementary school. We offer comprehensive 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 expan-
sion. 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 enjoying 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 Little Saint! Part-time maintenance at Pope John Paul II Elementary School. Interested and qualified applicants please contact Dr. Sarah Kerins, Princi-pal:[email protected] with a resume, cover letter, and updated clearances (FBI fingerprint, Child Abuse, and Criminal Background).
Did you know that if have children in PJPII or the PREP Program, a percent of your sales can go towards tuition? We offer GIFT CARDS (SCRIP) to: Crop’s, Wawa, Sheetz, American Ea-
gle, Gap, Kohl’s, Old Navy, Amazon, iTunes, Boscov’s, Macy’s, TJ Maxx, Marshall’s Home Goods, Wal-Mart, Target, Cabela’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Staples, Dunkin Donuts, Starbucks, Regal Cinema, Game Stop, Pet Smart, Bath and Body Works, Bed, Bath and Beyond, Barnes & Noble, Applebee's, Buffalo Wild Wings, Olive Garden, Outback, Red Lobster, Shady Ma-ple, Giant, ACME, and so much more! SCRIP may be pur-chased in the parish office. Check and see if some of your favorite restaurants might use your SCRIP (gift cards) for your next take-out order. Please call before stopping in.
A decision has been made to “cancel”
Vacation Bible Camp this summer.
Office for Persons with Disabilities & the Deaf Apostolate: During this time of social distancing and quarantine there are resources posted at www.OPDarchphilly.org to support individuals with disabilities and their families. On the www.DeafCatholicPhilly.org web page there is a listing of the Archdiocesan live-streamed Sunday Mass in American Sign Language and a schedule of daily Masses and devotions in ASL. A daily reflection is also posted to the Deaf Catholic Philly YouTube page. While staff are working remotely we will continue to offer support and assistance and can be contacted by phone at 215-587-3530 and by email at [email protected].
If you are able, please support Saint Peter Parish through the Parish Support Initiative. 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!
Faithful Stewardship St. Peter PREP (Parish Religious Education Program) Families Monthly Contribution in Support of Saint Peter Parish
January 2020 115 Families February 2020 115 Families
No Contributions 58 Families No Contributions 53 Families
$5 to $59 33 Families $5 to $59 30 Families
$60 or more 24 Families $60 or more 32 Families
Total Stewardship $ 5,828 Total Stewardship $6,680
Faithful Stewardship Saint Peter Catholic Elementary School Families at PJPII Monthly Contribution in Support of Saint Peter Parish
January 2020 174 Families February 2020 174 Families
No Contributions 81 Families No Contributions 84 Families
$5. to $59. 41 Families $5. to $59. 38 Families
$60 or more 52 Families $60 or more 52 Families
Total Stewardship $ 7,528 Total Stewardship $7,874
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.
Are you an Amazon or AmeriGas customer?
Here are “two” easy ways to help support Pope John Paul II Catholic School:
1) AmazonSmile - AmazonSmile is a website operated by Am-azon that lets you enjoy the same shopping experience as on Amazon.com. The difference is that when you shop at Ama-zonSmile (smile.amazn.com), the AmazonSmile Foundation donates 0.5% of the price of eligible purchase to PJPII School. Visit https://smile.amazon.com/ch/23-1744547 and search Pope John Paul II Regional Catholic Elementary School in Coatesville, Pa. to get started.
2) AmeriGas School Days Program - If you purchase propane from AmeriGas or are affiliated with a business that purchases propane from AmeriGas, look for the "SCHOOL DAYS RECEIPT" section of your invoice. This program awards 2 cents to PJP II for every gallon of gas a customer uses up to $2,000 per year. Clip the "School Days Receipt" portion of your invoice and drop off at the school or mail to PJPII School - 2875 Manor Rd., West Brandywine, Pa 19320.
Questions? Contact the Advancement office: [email protected] or 610-384-5961.
Thank you for your support!
Due to the Coronavirus and CDC recommenda-tions, the PJPII 9th Annual Scholarship Fund Golf Outing has been rescheduled for this fall. All are invited to participate in the 9th Annual Scholarship Fund Golf Outing, at Ron Jaworski’s Downingtown, Country Club, to support tuition assistance for
PJPII students. For registration, sponsorship, and advertising opportunities, please visit the Golf Outing page at www.popejohnpaul2sch.org/golf-outing or contact Krystal Snyder at 484-459-4748. More details to follow at a later date.
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
PREP - Parish Religious Education Program
This program is for all children who attend Public, Charter Schools, or are Homeschooled.
Classes are held at PJPII School for Grades 1 - 8
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
Life as we know it is quickly coming to a screeching halt. Each day brings new directives in response to the spreading of the coronavirus. All indicators point to a crisis which has yet to peak.
The latest mandates have closed PREP programs for the remainder of the school year.
All this is being done for the safety and well-being of the PREP staff, volunteers, and families.
ALL PREP Classes are now being conducted as a “Home-Study Model.” Parents please follow the schedule of classes and chapters to teach, which can be found on the PREP page of the Parish Website. Additionally, parents will receive weekly updates from the catechists.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation as we navigate these new waters together.
If at any time you have questions or concerns, email [email protected]
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Our parish celebration of 1st Communion
will be re-scheduled—the new date TBA.
Outreach Commission 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.” Future meetings
contingent upon the Coronavirus and CDC recommen-dations.
The Cancer Support Group meets the sec-ond Saturday of each month 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 com-pleted treatment, is a family member and/or caregiver. Our next meeting is contingent upon the Coronavirus and CDC recommendations.
Caring for Friends: Cooks: Please continue to prepare meals so that we can keep the freezer full and feed those who are dependent on our help. Thank you for your generosity. Visitors: As has been communicated to you
by email, please continue to take meals to your friends but just deliver the meals to the door. You might also want to call your friend instead of the usual visit. New volun-teers: We are always in need of new volunteers to partici-pate in the ministry. At this time, volunteer cooks would be greatly appreciated. For more information, please call Ellen at 610-384-7160 or email [email protected].
Nourish for Caregivers (formerly Caregivers Support Group) meet in the Bethany Lounge. We recognize that virtually everyone of us will care for a loved one at some point in our lives. Nourish provides caregiv-
ers a faith perspective, as well as, practical and emotional sup-port, useful tools, and shared experiences. Please come and join us and be “Nourished.” For more information please call or email: Cathy Samoylo 484-433-9705, [email protected]; or Beth Trubachik 330-242-0206, [email protected]. The date of our next gathering is contingent upon the Coronavirus and CDC recommendations.
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 gift-ing 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]. The date of our next gathering is contingent upon the Coronavirus and CDC recommendations.
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Our church community garden has started! If you are interested in volunteering, please email Lawrence at [email protected].
Please help feed the hungry!
The Food Drive takes place on the 4th full weekend of each month.
In the Gospel today, Jesus says to us: “If you love me, you will keep my commandments…Whoever loves me will be loved by my Father and I will love him and reveal myself to him.” When we give to the poor, God indeed pours his love, peace, and joy into our
hearts, into our lives, and through us, into the hearts of those who are poor. Society of St. Vincent de Paul Helpline is 610-470-9090.
Witness Commission
The King’s Men are a group of Catholic men geared towards coming together for
weekly formation and accountability to be strengthened in their roles as leader, pro-tector, and provider.
Welcome Commission
Hospitality Committee! What does it involve? Baking goodies or providing other items needed for parish activities. If you are interested, please contact us at [email protected] or
SILVER LINING SENIORS: We hope all of you are taking some extra time for prayer during this Easter season. Hope your Easter was wonderful. New members are welcome to join us any time! Please contact Pat Currie at 610-913-0721 or email [email protected] if you have
questions or need more information about our group! Our next meeting will be contingent upon the Coronavirus and CDC recommendations.
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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 Fellowship, 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].
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
“The answer to a crisis pregnancy is to eliminate the crisis, not the child.”
Jeannie W. French Founder, National Women’s Coalition for Life
In March and April, St. Peter Parish was pleased to welcome the following new and returning parishioners to the parish family:
Charles and Karen Irwin
Brad Mull
Natalie Weaver
Thomas and Jennifer Whelan & family
Kevin and Christine Simmons & family
