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SAINT PETER AND SAINT PAUL, PRAY FOR US! Parish Office Hours
Monday-Thursday: 9 am to 3 pm
Mass Schedule
Vigil Mass
(Saturday) 5:00 p.m.
Sunday Mass
8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
Weekday Mass
M,T,W,F 8:30 a.m.
Confessions before daily
Mass; Saturday 4:15 p.m.
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
SS. Peter & Paul Parish, a community of faith called by God to deepen
our relationship with Jesus Christ, serves the Lord by sharing our time,
talent and treasure. As disciples of Christ, we are called to bring Jesus
Christ to ourselves and others: our children, the sick, the poor, the fallen
away Catholics and those who need to hear God’s message of uncondi-
tional love and forgiveness. SS. Peter & Paul Parish is a beacon of light
rooted in Jesus Christ, passed on to his successor, our Holy Father the
Pope, and is guided by our local bishop to build the Kingdom of God on
Earth. It is our mission to shine the light of Jesus Christ in our world and
to spiritually enrich the individual members of the parish as well as the
larger community through word, worship, sacrament and service.
The Parish in the heart of the Endless Mountains
Established in 1848
SACRAMENTS
The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated Sundays after the 11:00 a.m.
Mass. First time parents are asked to attend a welcoming session prior to
baptism. Godparents are asked to present a sponsor card. Please call the
parish office as soon as possible after your child’s birth to plan his or her
baptism.
The Sacrament of Marriage—engaged couples should notify the pastor
at least six months prior to their proposed date. Couples participate in a
preparation program.
The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick—please call the parish of-
fice for visitation of the sick at home, in the hospital, or health care facili-
ty.
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is the official process used
by the Church to bring adults into the Catholic faith.
SPIRITUAL DEVOTIONS
The Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary
and the Divine Mercy Chaplet are prayed
in common before weekday Masses.
The Perpetual Novena of the Miracu-
lous Medal is prayed in common every
Monday after the 8:30 a.m. Mass.
Eucharistic Adoration is held from 9:00
a.m. on the Thursday preceding First Fri-
day until 2:00 p.m. on Friday in Grotto
Hall and the church.
Sacred Heart Devotions are prayed in
common after First Friday Masses.
Devotions to the Immaculate Heart of
Mary are prayed in common after the
First Saturday Masses.
Parish Prayer Line requests
Call Annette at 570-265-9691.
The Epiphany of the Lord † January 4, 2015
Pastor: Rev. Edward L. Michelini
And behold, the star that they (magi from the East)
had seen at its rising preceded them, until it came
and stopped over the place where the child was.
They were overjoyed at seeing the star, and on entering
the house they saw the child with Mary his mother.
Matthew 2: 9-10
St. Agnes School
The monthly PTG breakfast will be held next
week, January 11, 2015 in St. Agnes gym
from 8-11 am; —family-friendly price for a
nice hot meal among friends.
Youth Group
The Parish Youth Group (Grades 9-12) will NOT meet
Jan. 4. Meetings will resume Sunday, Jan. 11, from 6-8
pm in St. Agnes JFK Hall. Bring a friend, learn some-
thing, share something, get involved, have a good time--
all are welcome. Should anyone have any questions,
please feel free to call Brandon at 570-637-0756.
CCD Every Sunday except No Classes Jan. 4 and 18, 2015
Jan. 11: Classes resume at 9:15 am
Parish Dates To Remember
Jan. 4: No CCD classes; No Youth Group Jan. 4: Social Group planning meeting in Grotto Hall after 11 am Mass —everyone welcome Jan. 9: 10:15 Mass at Bradford County Manor Jan. 11: St. Agnes PTG Breakfast 8-11 am Jan. 18: No CCD classes Jan. 22: National Pro-Life Rally, Washington, DC Jan. 24: Breakfast at Harkness’ 9:15 am* Jan. 26: 175th Anniversary Committee Meeting *reservations call Nancy 570-721-1062
Diocesan Annual Appeal
To all who have already pledged to the Diocesan Annual Appeal,
“Thank You”! At present 190 parish families have pledged a
little over $31K to the Annual Appeal. Your generosity and con-
cern for the people and families in need in our community and
Diocese is greatly appreciated. If you have not made a donation
and would like to do so, please contact the parish office or use
one of the Diocese Appeal envelopes at the entrance to the
church – no donation is too small or too large. Again, “Thank
You!”
Planning Ahead Two events for men in the coming months and one event for
women are planned as follows:
Men: Cursillo March 19-22 2015, and the
Diocesan Men’s Convocation Saturday, April 25, 2015
Women: Cursillo April 23-26, 2015
Cursillo
Information concerning Cursillo is available at the entrance
to the church; or contact John Demangone, Barbara Krauss,
or Fr. Ed 570-265-2113 (Fr. Ed will attend the men’s Cursillo
in March 2015). In addition to spiritual benefits, you will
gain new and helpful insights into living a happier and more
meaningful Life.
Wedding Congratulations
Congratulations to J.B. Sullivan and Colleen Devine, who
were married here this past Wednesday evening. Pray for
God’s continued blessing and guidance for them and their
families as they begin their life together.
Feast of
The Epiphany of the Lord
“Like the magi, how willing am I
to ‘go the extra mile’ to find Jesus
In my daily life?”
On page 135, our Sunday Missal (blue book) offers this
question for our reflection, as we consider the meaning of
this episode in our Gospel reading today (Matthew 2:1-12)
and what it says to us today. Ask yourself that very ques-
tion, and then take time to listen for your response.
Parish 175th Anniversary in 2016 A 175th Anniversary Committee is forming and has
held two preliminary meetings. A 175th anniversary theme is
being considered: “Heritage, History: Handing on what has
been Given to Us,” an outline of possible activities and
events, mementoes, etc. are being discussed and presented to
the Parish Pastoral Council. The next meeting will be held
on Monday January 26, 2016 in Grotto Hall. Eventually we
will need many people to help pull and put small individ-
ual pieces together – therefore we will need the assistance
of everyone in the parish. When the outline is published in
the bulletin and you see an area of interest, please offer your
services by contacting the parish office 570-265-2113 or Bill
Farley ([email protected])
or Fr. Ed (michelini26 @ yahoo.com). If you would like to
be part of the organizing Committee, please contact with the
above. A draft outline will be placed in the bulletin after the
New Year. Thank You!
Is 2015 an Anniversary Year for you?
If you will be celebrating 25 or 50 years of marriage in
2015, you may wish to be included in the Diocesan cele-
bration on June 21: a Wedding Anniversary Mass and Re-
ception hosted by Bishop Joseph C. Bambera in Scranton.
To apply for an invitation, contact us before March at the
parish office, 570-265-2113 or [email protected].
First Annual Catholic Men’s Conference
for the Diocese of Scranton to be held on April 25th, 2015 at
King’s College, Wilkes-Barre, PA. Further information re-
garding specific details of the event will be available as the
date approaches. Mark the date for next Spring.
The event will feature two nationally known speak-
ers: Father Larry Richards, author of “Be A Man” and Da-
mon Owens of the Theology of the Body Institute. There will
be opportunities for Eucharistic Adoration, the celebration of
the Sacrament of Reconciliation as well as devotional pray-
ers. Additionally, exhibitors will be present with a full array
of Catholic books and publications as well as CDs and minis-
try opportunities.
More information concerning the men’s Convocation
will be in future bulletins.
Pro-Life Rally in Washington, D.C.:
If you are interested in joining others going to Washington,
contact Marie Seibert ASAP: 570-265-3122.
D.C., for the Pro-Life Rally on January 22, 2015, please
Liturgical Ministers Jan 10-11 Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharistic Saturday 5 pm: Brandon Dickerson, Wendi & Gary Raupers Sunday 8 am: Barbara Grimes, Rose Powers, Sonia Huff 11 a.m.: Donna Brown, Kathy Joyce, Charlene Garden Lectors Saturday 5:00 pm: Bob Pyznar Sunday 8:00 am: Ed Branish 11:00 am: Laurie Young Altar Servers Saturday 5:00 pm: Tyler & Logan Lambert, Aaron Barry Sunday 8 am: Enzo & Dante Ottaviani, Emma Morgan 11 am: Whitney Madill, Warner Dorman
Musicians Saturday 5:00 pm: Joel Christian Sunday 8:00: am: George Dzus, Marie Seibert Sunday 11:00 am: Carol Madill, Teen choir
Hospital & Personal Care Home: Louise Schelter Bradford County Manor: Sonia Huff
Altar Care 1/10: Chris Bedford, Theresa Steele,
Todd Kilmer
Collection Counters 1/5: Team C
Mass Intentions Jan. 4 - 11 -
Saturday Vigil 5:00 pm: Richard Pyznar (Dorothy and Paul Vizanko) Sunday 8:00 am: James Rittell (The Family) 11:00 am: Anna Maria Zettlemoyer (Jim Lenox) Mon. 8:30 am: Kevin Barrett (Bill & Janet Bugar) Tues. 8:30 am: Catherine Driscoll (Charles Driscoll) Wed. 8:30 am: Mary Jane Walsh (Margaret Lenox) Thursday No Mass Friday 8:30 am: Bob Doepker (Family) 10:15 am: Frank Vierra (Lise & George Emery) Mass at Bradford County Manor Saturday Vigil 5:00 pm: Robert & Rita Fairchild (P.J. & Sarah Fairchild) Sunday 8:00 am: Our Parishioners 11:00 am: Howard Ace (Jim Lenox)
Offertory December 21 2014
Sunday Offering $ 3,908.50
Aid to Education $ 570.11
Special Envelopes $ 65.00
Thank you for your generosity.
Second Collection.
This week is the monthly Diocesan collection for the Care &
Education of Priests; Next week will be the monthly parish
Aid to Education collection.
Summer Mission Experience for High School Juniors
A faith-based mission journey for students in their Junior
year of any high school is planned for July 6-18, 2015 in
northern Mississippi, and for teachers interested in being
chaperones. Applications are due before Jan. 26, 2015; a
copy is posted on the church bulletin board, or contact the
parish office or Fr. Ed for more details, 570-265-2113.
Church Contribution Records
A parish contribution record will be sent to anyone who
requests one this year for your tax records. Contact the
office by phone 570-265-2113 or email [email protected].
If you wish to make any additional contribution to
be credited to 2014, we should have it by next weekend,
January 12.
The best way to receive credit for your weekly
gifts is with the envelope system; contact us if you need a
set for the coming year. You may also enroll in an auto-
matic monthly deduction as a regular and uninterrupted
offering of a specific amount to the church, which is help-
ful to many busy people, especially for those who are
away for a long period as are our “snow bird” parishion-
ers. Contact the office for details.
Happy New Year !
Very often at this time of year we reflect upon ac-
tivities and events that have occurred in our lives in the
past year and look forward with anticipation and hope for
the year ahead. Let us take a moment to thank God for his
presence in our lives and ask him to encourage us to re-
spond in a full and generous manner to his love and care
for us. We pray for those who have died this past year,
especially members of our family, for them and for their
families; we pray for peace and justice to be realized in
many parts of the world including here in the United
States; and we pray for our hearts to be open to Christ’s
message to us in the coming year.
Happy New Year! Fr. Ed
Help for Hurting Marriages
If you are considering separation or divorce, if there is
little meaningful communication, then the Retrouvaille
program can help. This program helps couples rediscover
a more loving relationship and helps put the pieces back
together. The next local program will be Feb. 27-Mar. 1,
2015 in Clarks Summit. Registration is necessary but all
calls are confidential; cost is by donation. Call 1-800-470
-2230 or visit http://www.retrouvaille.org/ for more infor-
mation.
T.A.C.O. Food Pantry
“Thanks you for the cash donations and for the multiple
gifts of food from your parishioners all year long, which
makes a difference in our ability to keep up with the in-
creasing demand for food assistance. Through November,
the pantry served a total of 2,875 families, totaling 6,730
individuals.” ~Directors, Towanda Area Christian Out-
reach Food Pantry.
There is a box at the church entrance for your donations
of un-expired, food items and supplies for the Pantry.
Father Ed will be Away
Fr. Ed will be away Monday January 12 thru Wednesday
January 21, 2015. Fr. Vince Langan will be here to cele-
brate the liturgies the weekend of January 17-18, 2014.
We welcome Fr. Langan and appreciate his presence in
helping our parish at this time. There will not be a morn-
ing Mass from Monday January 12, 2015 until Thursday
January 22, 2014. Thank you for your assistance.
RICHARD M. FARLEY CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT
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521 MAIN STREET 570-265-4993
TOWANDA, PA 18848 FAX: 570-265-5996
e-mail: [email protected]
Knights of Columbus TOWANDA COUNCIL, No. 3915
7 Poplar St., Towanda PA 18848
Meetings 2nd/4th Wednesdays at 7 pm
Contact: 570-265-2113
If you would like to join our parish, contact: SS. Peter & Paul Church—106 Third St.—Towanda PA 18848
Call 570-265-2113 or email [email protected]
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