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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]
February 9, 2020
Special Schedule Masses and Liturgies for
Ash Wednesday, February 26, Blessed Ashes
will be distributed to all the Faithful during Mass or Liturgy of the Word at the following times:
Mass Times: 6:15 a.m., 7 a.m., 9:30 a.m., and 7 p.m.
Liturgy of the Word: 12 noon and 4 p.m.
“Welcome Bishop McIntyre”
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, Ellen Cerritell, Carol and Chuck Beebe Welcome: Barbara McCleary Witness: Ken Slavik, Chris and Jessica Valentino, Colin Gallagher 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 February 9 6:30 a.m. Confessions - Shrine Rm 8:30 a.m. Confessions - Shrine Rm 9:15 a.m. PREP Classes - PJPII 10:30 a.m. Confessions - Shrine Rm 12:00 p.m. ROCK Youth Ministry - Bethany Lounge 2:30 p.m. Pre Jordan - Church
Monday February 10 10:00 a.m. Caregivers Support - Bethany Lounge 12:00 p.m. Prayer Shawl - SS. Drexel & Neumann 5:30 p.m. Clean Team (Dust Bunnies) - Church 7:30 p.m. Knight of Columbus - SS. Drexel & Neumann
Tuesday February 11 9:00 a.m. Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament 10:00 a.m. Reserved - Bethany Lounge 1:00 p.m. Silver Lining Seniors - SS. Drexel & Neumann 3:00 p.m. Divine Mercy Chaplet - Chapel 6:15 p.m. Confessions - Shrine Rm 6:15 p.m. PREP Classes - PJPII 7:00 p.m. Evening Prayer & Benediction - Chapel 7:00 p.m. The King’s Men - Bethany Lounge 7:45 p.m. KEPHAS - Chapel
Wednesday February 12 6:45 p.m. Cantor Practice - Music Rm 7:15 p.m. Choir - Music Rm
Thursday February 13 10:00 a.m. “Walking with Purpose” - SS. Drexel & Neumann 7:00 p.m. Contemporary Music Practice - Church 7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts - SS. Drexel & Neumann 8:00 p.m. Serenity Group / AA - Bethany Lounge
Friday February 14 Friday Office & Facility Hours 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Saturday February 15 3:30 p.m. Confessions - Shrine Rm
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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
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, Lexi McAlonan, Kathy Reaney, Joe Formica, Margaret Gentry, Fr. Andy Lasko,
Kathy Przychodzien, Kathy Newell, John Lynch, Thomas Alvord, Barbara Lombardi, Jerry Readon,
Jay Algier, Pat McGarvey, Delores Leifholt, Franklin Knowles, Richard John, Kurt Martin,
Bud Griffin, Michael Morris, Melissa Drake, Pat Olsen, Julie Ann Kibler, Janet Dodds, Cathie & Joe McCullagh,
Chris Valentino, Bea Thomas, Elizabeth Romano, Rachel Holmes, Kevin T. Moran, Edward Pristernik,
Edna Staiano, Richard Carroll, Glenn Maxwell, Peter Knebel, Meredith Marascio, Avery Reif Shaefer,
John Bracelin, Anne McQuillin, Diane Franzese, Tony Vabre, Andrew Pakerski, Antonio Cummings, Steven Pennock, Doug Gaston, Marilyn Cimijotti,
Sr. Irene Setlow, Ashlie Krejci, Mark Helak, David Grassey, 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, Tascha Knowlton-Konopelski, Evelyn Kulp,
Cecilia & Roman D’Amico, Jack Clarkson, Gina Pine, Heather Mullen, Sullivan Simpson, George Warihay,
Patrice Peterson, Stephanie Bahr, Maryann Brown-Martin, the Selcher family, Wayne Schenker, Bill Harkness,
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 2/10/2020
8:30 a.m. Thomas and Patricia McVaugh
8:30 a.m. Ann Marie Nancy Ellis
Wednesday No Mass
Thursday 8:30 a.m. John Samoylo
Friday 8:30 a.m. Jackie Yocum
Saturday 8:30 a.m. Sandra Michalski 5:00 p.m. Deceased members of the Ramsey and Kelly families
Sunday 7:00 a.m. John and Dorothy Cary and Deborah Sagers 9:00 a.m. Mary Mirenda 11:00 a.m. Christopher Hribal ~ 1st Anniv.
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, Claudia Twiss, Jason Twiss,
Matthew Twiss, Brian Weightman, Erick Williams, and Jodi Zellers.
February 2020 PRAYER INTENTIONS OF POPE FRANCIS Listen to the Migrants’ Cries: We pray that the cries of our migrant brothers and sisters, victims
of criminal trafficking, may be heard and considered.
FAST AND ABSTINENCE AND OTHER ACTS OF PENANCE FOR LENT 2020
The Bishops of the United States prescribe, as minimal obligation, that all persons who are fourteen years of age and older are bound to abstain from eating meat on all the Fridays of Lent and Good Friday. Further, all persons eighteen years of age and older, up to and including their fifty-ninth birthday, are bound to fast by limiting themselves to a single full meal on Good Friday, while the other two meals on that day are to be light.
All the faithful are encouraged, when possible, to partici-pate at Mass and to receive the Holy Eucharist daily, to celebrate frequently the Sacrament of Penance, to under-take spiritual reading, especially the study of the Sacred Scriptures, and to participate in parish Lenten devotions as well as Lenten education programs. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is especially recommended.
All are encouraged to participate in Operation Rice Bowl, which has aided countless hungry persons here in the Archdiocese, as well as throughout our nation and our world.
Stewardship Commission
Sunday, February 2 25,296.95
Annual Fund 2,765.00 Annual Fund to date 43,695.00
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 faithfulness 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 leadership to faithfully build up the church ac-complishing the works of Christ in our parish!
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.
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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FROM: Focus on the Family, Understanding the Five Languages of Love by Gary Chapman January 1, 2005 Some thoughts for World Marriage Day. There are five basic love languages – five ways to express love emotionally. Each person has a primary love language that we must learn to speak if we want that person to feel love.
Words of Affirmation If your spouse’s primary love language is words of affirmation, your spoken praise and apprecia-tion will fall like rain on parched soil. Before long, you will see new life sprouting in your marriage as your spouse responds to your words of love.
Acts of Service Do you remember the old saying, “Actions speak louder than words”? For some people, that is partic-ularly true of love. If acts of service is your spouse’s prima-ry love language, nothing will speak more deeply to him or her emotionally than simple acts of service.
“I’m sick of hearing ‘I love you’ Maxine said. If he loved me, he would do something to help me.” Maxine’s primary love language is acts of service (not words of affirmation), and even though her husband, David, loved her, he had never learned to express his love in a way that made her feel loved. However, after David and I talked and he read The Five Love Languages, he got the picture and started speaking Maxine’s love language. In less than a month, her love tank was beginning to fill up, and their marriage moved from winter to spring.
Receiving Gifts In every society throughout human history, gift giving has been perceived as an expression of love. Giving gifts is universal, because there is something inside the human psyche that says if you love someone, you will give to him or her.
What many people do not understand is that for some people, re-ceiving gifts is their primary love language. It’s the thing that makes them feel loved most deeply. If you’re married to someone whose primary love language is gift giving, you will make your spouse feel loved and treasured by giving gifts on birthdays, holidays, anniver-saries and “no occasion” days. Little things mean a lot to a person whose primary love language is receiving gifts.
Quality Time If your spouse’s love language is quality time, giving him or her your undivided attention is one of the best ways you can show your love. Some men pride them-selves on being able to watch television, read a magazine, and listen to their wives, all at the same time. That is an admirable trait, but it is not speaking the love language of quality time.
Instead, you must turn off the TV, lay the magazine down, look into your mate’s eyes, and listen and interact. To your spouse, 20 minutes of your undivided attention – listening and conversing – is like a 20-minute refill of his or her love tank.
Men, if you really want to impress your wife, the next time she walks into the room while you are watching a sporting event, put the television on mute and don’t take your eyes off her as long as she’s in the room. If she engages you in conversation, turn the TV off and give her your undivided attention. You will score a thousand points and her love tank will be overflowing.
Physical Touch We have long known the emotional power of physical touch. That’s why we pick up babies and touch them tenderly. Long before an infant understands the meaning of the word love, he or she feels loved by physi-cal touch. In marriage, the love language of physical touch includes everything from putting a hand on your mate’s shoulder as you walk by, touching his or her leg as you’re driving together, and holding hands while you’re walking to kissing, embracing, and sexual intercourse.
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) meets on the first and third Mon-days of each month in the Bethany Rooms near the Parish Office. Join us February 17 at 7 p.m. We begin with prayer based on the Sunday readings
followed by teaching and discussion.
Our time is guided by Keith Kibler, Nancy Schneider, Deb Reif, Jan and Todd Smith, along with Fr. Fitzpat-rick. Our candidate and potential catechumens this year include folks from a wide range of ages and reli-gious backgrounds, and from no particular religious background. I invite your prayers for Justin, Nicole, Mark, and Lindsay.
“If a person gets his attitude toward money straight, it will help straighten out almost every other area in his life.”
Billy Graham
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 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.
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. Please consider receiving this sacrament here at the parish prior to surgery or hospitalization. The Pastor will be happy to anoint you in the church after weekend Masses or by previous arrangement in the Parish Office. 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.
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. BB553 He is the Lord 11 a.m.
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. SS71 My Soul is Thirsting 11 a.m. SS71 My Soul is Thirsting
Profession of Faith is found in “SS” pg. 10
Presentation of Gifts and Preparation of the Altar 5 p.m. 11 a.m. SS361
Communion 5 p.m. & 11 a.m
Sending Forth 5 p.m. & 9 a.m. BB726 Lead Me Lord 11 a.m Go Out, Go Out
Please Note: “BB” Means Breaking Bread Missal “SS” Means Spirit and Song Missal
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Music Ministry
5th Sunday in Ordinary Time February 8 & 9, 2020
First Reading Isaiah 58: 7 - 10
Thus says the LORD: Share your bread with the hungry, shelter the oppressed and the homeless; clothe the naked when you see them, and do not turn your back on your own. Then your light shall break forth like the dawn, and your wound shall quickly be healed; your vindication shall go before you, and the glory of the LORD shall be your rear guard. Then you shall call, and the LORD will an-swer, you shall cry for help, and he will say: Here I am! If you remove from your midst oppression, false accusation and malicious speech; if you bestow your bread on the hungry and satisfy the afflicted; then light shall rise for you in the darkness, and the gloom shall become for you like midday. Responsorial: Psalm 112 (for 7 a.m. Mass only)
R. The just man is a light in darkness to the upright.
Second Reading 1 Corinthians 2: 1 – 5
When I came to you, brothers and sisters, proclaiming the mystery of God, I did not come with sublimity of words or of wisdom. For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ, and him crucified. I came to you in weakness and fear and much trembling, and my message and my proclamation were not with persuasive words of wisdom, but with a demonstration of Spirit and power, so that your faith might rest not on human wisdom but on the power of God.
Gospel Matthew 5: 13 - 16
Jesus said to his disciples: “You are the salt of the earth. But if salt loses its taste, with what can it be seasoned? It is no longer good for anything but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. You are the light of the world. A city set on a mountain cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and then put it under a bushel basket; it is set on a lampstand, where it gives light to all in the house. Just so, your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father.”
You are the salt of the earth
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~ Save the Date ~
Women’s Lenten Night of Reflection
Thursday, February 27, from 6 - 9 p.m.
Our speaker this year is Sister Shelia Gallighan, IHM from Immaculata. We are in need of “Table Hostesses.”
Since this is Lent—we will be providing a “Simple Meal of Homemade soup, salad, and bread.”
Please contact Patrice Peterson at [email protected].
Community
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Part-time maintenance at Pope John Paul II Elementary School. Interested and qualified applicants please contact Dr. Sarah Kerins, Principal: sker-
[email protected] with a resume, cover letter, and updated clearances (FBI fingerprint, Child Abuse, and Criminal Background). Field & Track Coaches: Bishop Shanahan High School is seeking a Head Field Hockey Coach, Head Girls Track Coach, and Assistant Girls Track Coach (throwing events). Please send resume to [email protected]. Pool Manager: Part Time Pool Manager at St. Mary of Providence Center Pool. Responsibilities include: swim lessons, life-guarding, and pool maintenance. Will train. Contact Sr. Brenda at 610-942-4166 or Kathy at the pool 610-942-4168.
Catholic Charities Appeal Night with the Philadelphia 76ers! Philadelphia 76ers vs. Brooklyn Nets
Plan a night out with family and friends and head down to the Wells Fargo Center for CCA Night with the Sixers on Thursday,
February 20, at 8 p.m.! Enjoy a great night while benefitting the Catholic Charities Appeal, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia's largest annual fundraising
initiative. If we reach our goal of 150 tickets sold, Jim Amato, Secretary for Catholic Social Services, will be honored on court before the start of the game.
A portion of all tickets sold will directly go to the CCA! To purchase tickets, please visit: https://fevo.me/cca76.
Contact Gina DeColli for more information: [email protected].
Come & See Weekends for High School & Post- High School Men: Perfect oppor-tunity for high school men and post-high school men who are discerning to visit St. Charles Borromeo Seminary to see what seminary life is like and explore the possibil-ity of their own call to the priesthood.
High School Men: February 22 - 23
March 14 - 15
Post-High School Men February 28 - March 1
April 24 - 26
No cost for these weekends and all lodging (single room) and meals included.
To register, visit Heedthecall.org/comeandsee.
Tuesdays at Overbrook for High School Men: February 25, and March 31. Late af-ternoon/evening visits to St. Charles Borro-meo Seminary for a tour, activities, Evening Prayer, dinner with the Seminarians, and vocation talks/discussions. No cost for these evenings. To register or for more info, contact Sue Matour at 610-667-5778 or [email protected].
Get Your Green Out!
Save the Date for our 2ND ANNUAL IRISH FLING
that will be held this year on Saturday, March 21,
from 6 - 10 p.m. in our Celebration Center.
Live Irish Music by Bill Monaghan and Band, along with a catered Irish Food Buffet. BYOB.
More detailed information to follow.
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 Amazon that lets you enjoy the same shopping experience as on Amazon.com. The difference is that when you shop at AmazonSmile (smile.amazon.com), the AmazonSmile Foundation donates 0.5% of the price of eligible purchases to PJPII School. Visit https://smile.amazon.com/ch/23-1744547 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!
Education
12th Annual Man Up Philly Men's Spirituality Conference - March 7, 2020
No Greater Love – Sacrifice Over Self The men of our parish are invited to join Catholic Men from throughout the Archdiocese for the 12th Annual Man Up Philly Men’s Conference on March 7 at Neumann University. Speakers include: Immaculee Ilibagiza, acclaimed speaker and au-thor of Left to Tell surviving the Rwandan genocide; Brent Celek, former Eagles star tight end and Superbowl LII champion; Steve Bollman, Catholic speaker and founder of This Man is You; and back by popular demand, Mark Forrest, internationally recognized Irish tenor, who will lead our Eucharistic Adoration. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available, and the Conference will conclude with Mass celebrated by the Most Reverend Archbishop Charles Chaput. For more information and to register go to the website: www.manupphilly.com.
Faithful Stewardship St. Peter PREP (Parish Religious Education Program) Families Monthly Contribution in Support of Saint Peter Parish
November 2019 114 Families December 2019 114 Families
No Contributions 52 Families No Contributions 36 Families
$5 to $59 29 Families $5 to $59 32 Families
$60 or more 33 Families $60 or more 46 Families
Total Stewardship $ 6,933 Total Stewardship $11,648
Faithful Stewardship Saint Peter Catholic Elementary School Families at PJPII Monthly Contribution in Support of Saint Peter Parish
November 2019 172 Families December 2019 173 Families
No Contributions 76 Families No Contributions 51 Families
$5. to $59. 44 Families $5. to $59. 42 Families
$60 or more 52 Families $60 or more 80 Families
Total Stewardship $ 7,783 Total Stewardship $14,489
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 accepted 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 info or to schedule a tour, please vis-it 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
2/11 - BSPA Board Department Mtg 7 p.m. 2/12 - 9th Grade Roster Mtg Faculty Twilight Mtg 2/14 - 12th grade Class Mtg Senior Speeches Due 2/15 - Cheer Ches-Mont at W.C. East 2/17 - President’s Day “No Classes”
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
Parents PLEASE NOTE! If your child misses a PREP Class - please complete the lesson they missed at home, please fill in all the pages in the chapter, and come to class the following week 15 minutes early to go over the missed lesson with their Catechist. Thanks!
PREP Outreach For February: One-Can Meals and Hearty Soups. Please be generous.
PREP Classes may be cancelled due to inclement weather. For up-to-date information:
Call the PREP Office 610-384-3145; message will be on the voice mail. Go to the St. Peter Website on the PREP page, there will be a notice at the top. Or visit St. Peter Facebook page
In any case, if you feel it is unsafe to drive please do the lesson at home.
IMPORTANT SACRAMENT DATES:
Confirmation: Saturday, February 22, - The one and only prac-tice for ALL Candidates (sponsors not needed) at 6 p.m. imme-diately following the 5 p.m. Mass. Sunday, March 1, - 11 a.m Mass - Confirmation will be celebrated during the regular 11 a.m. Mass. ALL Candidates and Sponsors are to be here by 10 a.m.
1st Eucharist: Saturday, April 4, - Parent & Child Retreat and the ONLY Practice 9:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 25, - 11 a.m. 1st Eucharist will be celebrated. (Candidates are to report by 10:30 a.m.)
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SPRING SPORTS INVITATION
Registration is now OPEN for Track & Field, Baseball and Lacrosse! CLOSES 2/28/20
Register on our website: pjpiicyo.com
*We will host a Meet the Coaches Night in the PJP2 Multi-Purpose Room on 2/20/20 at 6:45PM. This is open to athletes and parents to ask questions about the program.
Baseball: JV: 5th and 6th Grade on a 50/70 Field
Varsity: 7th and 8th Grade on a 60/90 Field (Need Coaches)
Track and Field: OPEN to Grades K-8
We participate in the Penn Relays! (Need Assistant Coaches)
Boys Lacrosse: JV: 5th and 6th Grade– Combined team with St. Joseph’s
Varsity: 7th and 8th Grade– Combined team with St. Joseph’s (Need Assistant Coaches)
Girls Lacrosse: JV: 5th and 6th Grade
Varsity: 7th and 8th Grade Need Coaches (Need Assistant Coaches)
Save the Date!
Vacation Bible camp is coming July 6 - 10!
Camp is from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (please note time change)
Outreach Commission
The Serenity/AA Group meets every Thursday at 8 p.m. in the Bethany Lounge. “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.”
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 completed treatment, is a family member and/or caregiver. Our next meeting is March 14 at 11 a.m.
Caring for Friends! Cooks: Everyone is busy over the holidays so it seems to have affected the meal supply. Although it has not slipped to a critical situation, the supply has been a bit low for my comfort level. Hopefully it will im-
prove over the coming weeks. Visitors: It is wonderful that we had new visitor volunteers at the Stewardship Fair in November. Now when I get a call for help, there is some-one I can call. For more information, call Ellen at 610-384-7160 or email [email protected].
The next meeting for the Caregivers Support Group will be March 9, at 10 a.m. in the Bethany Lounge. The support group will now be known as “Nourish For Caregivers.” We recognize that virtually everyone of
us will care for a loved one at some point in our lives. Nourish provides caregivers a faith perspective, as well as, practical and emotional support, 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].
Good Works: We are St. Peter Parish volun-teers who join many other local Christian church groups in performing home repairs. We reach out in love and friendship to transform
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 information 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 gather-ings are fun, inspirational, and optional. We meet every other Monday at noon as noted in the bulletin calendar. To find out more or select a piece for someone, contact Jan Smith at 610-269-1756 or [email protected]. PLEASE NOTE: We will be taking a break from Friday evening meetings during the winter months. Page 8 - 0146
Our church garden has been put to rest for the winter. We have pro-duced an abundance of produce for
delivery to area pantries. Gardening will begin again in the spring. If you are interested in volunteering please email Lawrence at [email protected].
Please help feed the hungry
Next Food Collection February 22 & 23
The Food Drive takes place on the 4th full weekend of each month.
In the Gospel today, Jesus says, “You are the light of the world,” he is calling us to live our Christian vocation in words and deeds. Be a “light” to those living in poverty and in a world of darkness by giving a donation to the
Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Society of St. Vincent de Paul Helpline is 610-470-9090.
The Red Cross does not need blood – patients do.
Every two seconds someone in America gets a blood transfusion. Five million patients will need blood this year.
To Sign Up:
• Online: http://www.redcrossblood.org
• By phone: Gail Woods 610-942-2134
• In person: Stop at the sign-up table after Mass
Blood Drive Monday, February 17
2 - 7 p.m.
Witness Commission
meets every Tuesday at 7:45 p.m. in the Chapel.
Please join us this Tuesday!
The Knights of Columbus meet the 2nd Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in SS. Drexel & Neu-mann Rms. All men 18 years or older interested in joining the Knights of Columbus should contact
Roy Staszak at [email protected]. Our next meeting is Monday, February 10.
The King’s Men meet every Tuesday. We meet this Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Bethany Room. This is a group of Catholic men
geared towards coming together for weekly formation and accountability to be strengthened in their roles as leader, protector, and provider. Please join us every Tuesday for pizza and fellowship!
Welcome Commission
Hospitality Committee! What does it involve? Baking goodies or providing other items need-ed for parish activities. If you are interested,
please contact us at [email protected] or [email protected].
SILVER LINING SENIORS: Our next regular meeting is THIS Tuesday, February 11, at 1 p.m. in the Saints Room across the hall from the Cele-bration Center. We will be having lunch at this
meeting, so come hungry! Payment for our trip to Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre on Thursday, March 5, MUST BE MADE BY THIS DATE! We have several other events coming up includ-ing a bus trip entitled “Sinners and Saints” scheduled for Wednesday, April 29, and reservations will be taken at the February meeting. Join us and find out about the fun activities we have planned. New members are always welcome. If you have questions or need more information about our group, please call Pat Currie at 610-913-0721 or email [email protected].
SCHOLARSHIP Committee has Donuts, Bagels, Breakfast Sandwiches & Drinks available in the Café after Sunday morning Masses from 7 a.m. through 12:30 p.m. Treat yourself to a little down-
time in the Celebration Hall with friends and family. Orders placed ahead will guarantee we have what you like, when you want it. Special orders for donuts, bagels, or sandwich-es can be placed 5 – 10 days ahead for ministry meetings, parties, or other events – email Lorraine Johns at [email protected]. Come on back and join the fun and fellowship after Mass! Want to be a part of the commit-tee? Contact Pam Rutledge at [email protected]
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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 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].
Bereavement Support Group: The spring session of the Bereavement Support Group begins on Wednesday, March 4. The group meets for seven sessions on Wednesday evenings from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Bethany Lounge. The Support
Group is a peer ministry that offers information about the grief process while providing an opportunity for people to share their thoughts and feelings in a supportive environ-ment. If you know someone for whom this may be helpful, give them some encouragement to attend – even offer to go with them. If you have any questions or would like to register for this program, please contact Shavaun McGinty at 484-356-5211 or [email protected].
Stop by the library after Mass!
WWP Connect Coffee Talk: Marriage — Transformed by Grace
Did you enter your marriage with expectations? While some things are the way we hoped, there may be areas of disappointment or sources of deep dissatisfaction and pain. So where should we turn with those unmet expectations? We turn to Christ. Nothing is hidden from his sight. Please join us for
a taste of Walking with Purpose as we discuss how God has our best interests at heart and be ready to watch your marriage be transformed by His grace. No experience necessary, just come as you are for some coffee and a chance to see what Walk-ing with Purpose is all about!
Thursday, February 20, 2020 10 a.m. - 12 noon, SS. Drexel & Neumann Rooms
“See I am doing something new! Now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? In the wilderness I make a way, in the wasteland, rivers.” (Isaiah 42:19)
