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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]
January 6, 2019
The Epiphany of the Lord
Leadership Commission
REV. MICHAEL J. FITZPATRICK, PASTOR Rev. Emmanuel Iheaka (Chaplain in Residence) Fr. Emmanuel serves at Coatesville Veterans Hospital
Rev, Msgr. Joseph L. Logrip, Weekend Assistance Monsignor Logrip serves at Camilla Hall in Immaculata, PA
Deacon Todd Smith: Permanent Deacon
Commissioned in Service of the Parish: Mrs. Robin Burckhardt: Coordinator of Parish Ministries [email protected] Mr. Michael Field: Coordinator of Youth Ministries [email protected] Mrs. Dorothy Pepe: Business Manager [email protected] Mrs. Susan Kenna: Administrative Assistant [email protected]
Mrs. Debbie Forrest: Safe Environment Coordinator SCRIP [email protected] Mr. Steve Forrest: Buildings and Facilities Mrs. Kathy Hoffman: Parish Organist Mrs. Veronique Hadfield: Adult Choir Director Austin Flinn: Director of Music Ministry and Worship [email protected]
Commissioners: Serving on the Parish Pastoral Council Outreach: Jim Mulry, Sandi Millward, Ellen Cerritelli Welcome: Barbara McCleary Witness: Maryann Lanchoney, Ken Slavik Worship: Greg Newell Education: Tim Perry, Kathy Kelly-Borowski, Lori Johns
Parish Finance Council: Father Fitzpatrick, Pastor Tom Stern, Phil Moran, Jeff Gilbertson, Natalie Carrozza, Ted Mirenda, Don Courtney, Alicia de la Torre-Yoder, Chuck Mirarchi, (Dottie Pepe, Advisory Member - Business Mgr.)
Our Catholic Education Programs Pope John Paul II Regional Catholic Elementary : Phone: 610-384-5961 Fax: 610-384-5730 Principal: Mrs. Sarah Kerins School Web Site: www.popejohnpaul2sch.org
Parish Religious Education Program (PREP): Office and Classes at Pope John Paul II School:
Phone: 610-384-3145 Fax: 610-679-5985 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 January 6 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. Youth Group “ROCK” - Bethany Lounge 2:30 p.m. Sacrament of Baptism - Church
Monday January 7 3:30 p.m. Clean Team (Clean Angels) - Church 7:00 p.m. RCIA - Bethany Lounge
Tuesday January 8 9:00 a.m. Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament 10:00 a.m. “Walking Through Eternity” Class - Bethany Lounge 1:00 p.m. Silver Lining Seniors - SS. Drexel & Neumann 2:00 p.m. Tel Hai - Nursing Home 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 7:30 p.m. Reserved - Rms A & B 7:45 p.m. KEPHAS - Chapel
Wednesday January 9 9:30 a.m. Legion of Mary - Rm A 6:45 p.m. Cantor Practice - Music Rm 7:00 p.m. “Biblical Walk” Class - Rms A & B 7:15 p.m. Choir Practice - Music Rm
Thursday January 10 7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts - SS. Drexel & Neumann 7:30 p.m. YaYa Music Practice - Church 8:00 p.m. Serenity Group / AA - Bethany Lounge
Friday January 11 Friday Office & Facility Hours 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Praise & Worship - Church
Saturday January 12 11:00 a.m. Cancer Support - SS. Drexel & Neumann 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, John Samoylo, Barbara Schober, Joseph D’Angelo,
Naomi Petruska, Jenna Cummings, Tom Sandri, Donna & John Byrne, Walter Tremoglie, Laurie Flynn,
Sharon Bullock, Marianne Lewis, Ed Morris, Joan Trembecki, Richard Kern, Barry Pignoli,
Lexi McAlonan, Kathy Reaney, Cathie McCullagh, Joe Formica, Margaret Gentry, Fr. Andy Lasko, Kathy Przychodzien, Leo Kopec, John August,
Kathy Newell, Thomas Burckhardt, The McBeth Family, Thomas Alvord, John Lynch, Barbara Lombardi,
Ann & Bill Kochler, George Wilwohl, Jerry Readon, Abby Olex, Mary Crone, Paul Guinan, Jr., Jay Algiers,
Melissa Korte, Michael Cervone, Pat McGarvey, George O. Barber, Kate Kurimay, Franklin Knowles,
Marion Dugan, Dan McElaney, Brenda Deihm, Gary Terry, Delores Leifholt, Donna Cabry,
Barbara Brown, David Aloisio, Richard DeMell, Michael Sofranko, Mona List, Clarissa Churns,
Gary Gamache, Dan & Austin Brown, Kathy Hawk, Heather Bradway, Dave & Zachary Bruni, Liam Hawk,
Richard John, Kurt Martin, Tessie Berger, Kevin T. Moran, Michael Morris, Mallory Mcnear, Jeannette Gulezian, Rose Pakerski, Melissa Drake,
Bud Griffin, Eileen Kelly, Julie Ann Kibler, Haydee Rodriguez, Gilbert Dillinger, Joe McCullagh,
Pat Olsen, Shelly Guiseppe, Chris Valentino, William Teti, Norine Mountcastle, Kip Hall,
Meredith Olseski, 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 1/7/2019
Monday 8:30 a.m. Living & deceased members of the Crawford & Shumard families
Tuesday 8:30 a.m. Margaret & Michael Erbe
Wednesday No Mass
Thursday 8:30 a.m. Fran McCabe
Friday 8:30 a.m. Patricia Schroeder
Saturday 8:30 a.m. Catherine Levenite 5:00 p.m. Ann Marie Nancy Ellis
Sunday 7:00 a.m. Nicholas Vassallo 9:00 a.m. Joseph Pepe ~ 2nd Anniv. 11:00 a.m. Ignatius Joseph Mistretta
Also in your prayers please remember: James Ahren, Jr. and Thomas Lichty, 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, Dillan T. Duvall,
Cristin A. Goerlitz, David Honey, Jr., Brendan Kessler, Brittany Kessler, Mallory Kessler, John Kerstetter, Tim Laurento, Jr., Steve Lentz, Ryan McGuckin,
Molly McGuckin, Garrett C. McKinney, Ian Miller, Jeremy Miller, Brandon Mistretta, Kevin T. Moran,
Timothy R. Powledge, Camilo Ramirez, Zachary Schaeffer, Ryan Stephenson, Bobby Stewart,
Mark Thompson, Brandon Twiss, Claudia Twiss, Jason Twiss, Matthew Twiss, Steven Valente,
Brian Weightman, Erick Williams, and Jodi & Steve Zellers.
JANUARY 2019 PRAYER INTENTIONS OF POPE FRANCIS Evangelization: Young People and the Example of Mary: That young people, especially in Latin America, follow the example of Mary and respond
to the call of the Lord to communicate the joy of the Gospel to the world.
Respect Life
"The care of human life and happiness and not their destruction
is the first and only legitimate object of good government.”
Thomas Jefferson
Stewardship Commission
Sunday, December 16 $ 27,525.69
Annual Fund 2,726.95 Annual Fund to date 136,894.95 Memorial Gifts of $1,000 or more in remembrance of a deceased friend or loved one are acknowledged on the Memorial/Commemoration board in the Narthex. Email the parish office [email protected] for assistance with Memorials and commemorations.
The practice of tithing provides a regular reminder of your dependence on God. In good times, tithing helps you remember that God is the source of all blessings, and it allows you to demonstrate your gratitude for His care. In hard times, tithing motivates you to remember God’s 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 accomplish-ing the works of Christ in our parish!
In full compliance with Vatican directives and Archdiocesan guidelines, low-gluten communion 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.
Dear Friends,
Holy and Happy New Year to you and your loved ones. Due the requirements of the bulletin printing company I am writing this letter for our January 5 & 6 weekend parish bulletin on December 18!
With that in mind, I will forego what I am sure will be a wonder-ful opportunity to thank many of our parishioners and friends of the parish for great support and generosity of time, talent and, yes, treasure throughout the closing of the Advent and beginning of the Christmas Seasons.
This weekend being the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord, we will be reading the Proclamation of the Date of East-er on the Epiphany… a traditional practice dating from before the internet (and even before the printing press!).
In the new year we will be highlighting the next generation of leadership here at Saint Peter Parish. On January 2, 2019 Mr. Austin Flinn officially returned to Music Ministry here at St. Peter. Austin will be employed full-time as the Director of Music Ministries and Coordinator of Liturgy. Austin grew up in this parish and his love for ministry and Catholic liturgy grew here as well.
Austin is a 2006 graduate of Twin Valley High School. He holds both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in music from West Chester University. His coursework has included Music Education/Theory/History, Vocal Techniques, Piano, and Conducting. Austin begin his ministry here at St. Peter in January of 2004 as a guitarist with our Youth and Young Adult Ministry eventually becoming the leader of that group.
In November of 2016 Austin was married here at St. Peter and he and his wife Ava, moved to Silver Spring, Maryland. Eight months ago, Austin and Ava began to plan their return to the Chester County area. Austin submitted a resume and, after thorough and exhaustive interview process with our Parish Finance Council, Austin accepted our offer of a full-time paid director position.
To say our music ministry leadership team, Kathy Hoffman, Veronique Hadfield, and Will Layden, are ‘thrilled’ would be an understatement. Austin will be able to fully support the great work of these dedicated ministers. I believe that our parish values our music ministers and appreciates their commitment. Each was consulted as the discernment for Austin’s interview processed. Austin describes himself accurately as being pas-sionate about helping others improve their lives and communi-ties through the development and positive usage of strong musicianship.
Austin will have a desk in the parish office and will be a mem-ber of the parish Leadership Team with Patrice, Robin, Dea-con Todd, Mike Field, and myself. Please make it a point to welcome Austin back home to St. Peter Parish when you see him.
Also, highlighted during the new year will be our continuing consultation between local law enforcement and the Parish Pastoral and Finance Councils, and the Parish Leadership Team, regarding increased security in our building. You may have noticed the signs inviting us to use the ‘Welcome Door’ in the courtyard near the playground. We will likely begin limit-ing access to the building to the ‘Welcome Door’ most of the time while supplementing our existing strong security. We are also being advised to enhance our First Aid and Emergency Medical Response resources throughout the building. Train-ing in emergency response techniques, evacuation drills, and first aid training classes are all being discussed.
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“Giving is the vital impulse and
moral center of capitalism.”
George Gilder (1939 - ) American economist
Worship Commission Celebrations of Holy Mass
DAILY: 8:30 a.m. (except Wednesday)
WEEKEND: Saturday (Vigil) 5 p.m. Sunday 7 a.m., 9 a.m., and 11 a.m.
Parish Devotional & Spiritual Formation Ministries: DAILY: Rosary is prayed after the 8:30 a.m. Mass (Sunday after the 7:00 a.m. Mass for Respect Life intentions)
TUESDAY: Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament (after 8:30 Mass) Divine Mercy prayed at 3 p.m. Gethsemane Holy Hour (6 - 7 p.m.) (Rosary and Intercessory Prayer) Evening Prayer and Benediction at 7:15 p.m. KEPHAS ‘Lectio Divina’ at 7:45 p.m. SATURDAY: Miraculous Medal Novena after 8:30 a.m. Mass
N.B. Chapel is open Mon. thru Fri. during parish office hours
Parish Sacramental Celebrations
Sacrament of Reconciliation (Penance) Sundays: 6:30, 8:30, & 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays 6:15 to 7 p.m. / Saturdays, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. / *Vigil of Holy Days 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. unless noted otherwise.
Sacrament Anointing of the Sick: First Saturday of each month during 8:30 a.m. Mass. The Pastor should be notified as soon as possible when a family member or friend becomes ill, is hospitalized, or is in danger of death.
Sacrament of Baptism: Infant Baptisms are usually celebrat-ed 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. BB110 The First Nowell 11 a.m. BB110 The First Nowell
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. BB30 Lord, Every Nation
11 a.m. BB30 Lord, Every Nation
Profession of Faith is found in “SS” pg. 10
Presentation of Gifts and Preparation of the Altar 5 p.m. & 9 a.m. BB103 What Star is This 11 a.m. BB103 What Star is This
Communion 5 p.m. & 9 a.m. BB88 Of the Father’s Love Begotten 11 a.m. BB88 Of the Father's Love Begotten
Sending Forth 5 p.m. & 9 a.m. BB95 Hark, The Herald Angels Sing 11 a.m. BB95 Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Please Note: “BB” Means Breaking Bread Missal “SS” Means Spirit and Song Missal
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Music Ministry
The Epiphany of the Lord January 5 & 6 2019
First Reading Isaiah 60: 1 - 6 Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem! Your light has come, the glory of the Lord shines upon you. See, darkness covers the earth, and thick clouds cover the peoples; but upon you the LORD shines, and over you appears his glory. Nations shall walk by your light, and kings by your shining radiance. Raise your eyes and look about; they all gather and come to you: your sons come from afar, and your daughters in the arms of their nurses.
Then you shall be radiant at what you see, your heart shall throb and overflow, for the riches of the sea shall be emp-tied out before you, the wealth of nations shall be brought to you. Caravans of camels shall fill you, dromedaries from Midian and Ephah; all from Sheba shall come bearing gold and frankincense, and proclaiming the praises of the LORD. Responsorial Psalm (for 7 a.m. Mass only)
R. Lord, every nation on earth will adore you..
Second Reading Ephesians 3: 2 - 3a, 5 - 6
Brothers and sisters: You have heard of the stewardship of God's grace that was given to me for your benefit, namely, that the mystery was made known to me by revelation. It was not made known to people in other generations as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit: that the Gentiles are coheirs, members of the same body, and copartners in the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel. .
Gospel Matthew 2: 1 - 12 When Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, in the days of King Herod, behold, magi from the east arrived in Jeru-salem, saying, "Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star at its rising and have come to do him homage." When King Herod heard this, he was greatly troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. Assembling all the chief priests and the scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Christ was to be born. They said to him, "In Bethlehem of Judea, for thus it has been written through the prophet: And you, Bethlehem, land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; since from you shall come a ruler, who is to shepherd my people Israel." Then Herod called the magi secretly and ascertained from them the time of the star's appearance. He sent them to Bethlehem and said, "Go and search diligently for the child. When you have found him, bring me word, that I too may go and do him homage." After their audience with the king they set out. And behold, the star that they 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. They prostrated themselves and did him homage. Then they opened their treasures and offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they departed for their country by another way.
Witness Commission
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THANK YOU ALL – Bakers, Helpers, & Patrons! The Scholarship Committee had a successful Christmas Cookie Walk and Bake Sale. The goodies were picked nearly clean and fun was had by all who walked through the tables of cookies to make their selections. A record 139 pounds of cook-ies, breads, & candies were sold and over $1,100 raised for funding Catholic School Scholarships to
be given out in June. Applications will be available in April so mark your calendars. Happy New Year from the Committee!
ANNUAL MARCH FOR LIFE WASHINGTON, DC FRIDAY, JANUARY 18
Join our parish bus sponsored by our St. Peter Respect Life Committee
and Knights of Columbus Council. There is no cost to you!
We will depart from St. Peter’s parking lot at 7:30 a.m. and return at approximately 8:30 p.m. Bring a bagged lunch and dinner.
The bus will park at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
If you prefer not to march, but want to be part of this incredible public witness, consider spending a quiet day in prayer at the very beautiful shrine.
There is a sign-up sheet in the Library. For more information, call or text Mary Cromwell (267-307-9101)
or email: [email protected]
(Good-will offerings accepted.)
Life can be so busy that it becomes impossible to
find time to pray;
we may have to make time to pray.
If we make time for God,
he will help find the time we need for everything else.
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The Brandywine Area Community Choir is reuniting to perform America: a Pilgrim’s Prayer in the spring of 2019. The choir has performed musical cantatas for over 35
years. Members consist of men and women representing various church choirs. All voice parts are needed; there are spaces for more singers, so please contact Steve McFalls ([email protected]) if you are interested. Rehears-als begin in January 2019.
Joni and Friends, a faith-based charity serving the disabled, is requesting donations of mobility equipment (wheelchairs, walkers, crutches). The equipment is restored and then delivered to those in need in developing countries. Donations are tax deductible. For more information or to donate, please contact Larry Easton at 315-416-1716 or [email protected].
Need gift cards for those heading back to school? We offer GIFT CARDS (SCRIP) to: Crop’s, Wawa, Sheetz, American Eagle, Gap, Kohl’s, Old Navy, Amazon, iTunes, Boscov’s,
Macy’s, TJ Maxx, Marshall’s Home Goods, Wal-Mart, Tar-get, Cabela’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Staples, Payless Shoes, 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 Maple, and so much more! SCRIP may be purchased in the parish office daily 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday - Thursday, Fridays until 3:30 p.m.
Employment: Bishop Shanahan High School has immediate openings for a Maintenance Techni-cian and a Custodian. Full and part-time posi-
tions available Monday - Friday. The persons accepting these positions will be responsible for the overall cleanliness, mainte-nance, and security of the school building and grounds. Tuition waiver offered after 6 months probation. If interested, please feel free to contact us at [email protected]. Business Manager: St. Agnes Parish, West Chester, is seeking a qualified and dedi-cated individual for hire in the role of Business Manager. The posi-tion is responsible for supervision and management of financial and accounting functions, human resources functions, facilities and office operational functions, administrative functions, and the related processes and systems for the Parish. For full job descrip-tion, questions, and where interested candidates can send re-sume, visit saintagnesparish.org.
SAVE THE DATE!!!!
Wonderfully Made: A Theology of the Body Retreat for High School Girls
When: February 9, Saturday morning through February 10, Sunday morning Where: St. Mary of Providence Center, Elverson
Sponsored by St. Peter Respect Life Group For more information, TEXT Eileen Christian @ 610-716-1840 or email: [email protected]
Community
Don’t forget to keep collecting your “Box Tops for Education and Camp-bell product UPC labels!” You can
help earn cash for Pope John Paul II Regional Elementary School simply by clipping “Box Tops” coupons. We have two collection boxes - one in the library next to the lost & found and one on the table outside the chapel.
Do you like to mop? Do you like to sparkle a window or two? Do you like to dust? Do you like to vacuum? Do you have about an hour on a Monday? If you answered yes, then the church Clean Team is for you! Pick the time that works best for you.
Commitment is only once every four weeks, that’s it! To sign-up or for more information, call Sue at the parish office, 610-380-9045.
Art Show! Malvern Retreat House invites you to the 8th
Annual Art Show Wednesday, January 30, through Sunday, February 3. Wednesday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Sun-day 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Join us Thursday, January 31, and meet the artists at our Complementary Wine and Cheese Reception from 5 - 8 p.m. Over 100 Juried Artists with more that 2,000 fine art pieces including paintings, sculptures, photography, jewelry, fiber art, glasswork, and ceramics. Free Admission all days. All proceeds support only Malvern Retreat House.
Faithful Stewardship St. Peter PREP (Parish Religious Education Program) Families Monthly Contribution in Support of Saint Peter Parish
October 2018 110 Families November 2018 110 Families
No Contributions 48 Families No Contributions 51 Families
$5 to $59 30 Families $5 to $59 29 Families
$60 or more 32 Families $60 or more 30 Families
Total Stewardship Gifts
for October $ 6,745 Total Stewardship Gifts
for November $ 6,628
Faithful Stewardship Saint Peter Catholic Elementary School Families at PJPII Monthly Contribution in Support of Saint Peter Parish
October 2018 187 Families November 2018 187 Families
No Contributions 85 Families No Contributions 71 Families
$5. to $59. 39 Families $5. to $59. 45 Families
$60 or more 63 Families $60 or more 71 Families
Total Stewardship Gifts
for October $ 8,692 Total Stewardship
Gifts for November $ 10,229
Pope John Paul II Regional Catholic Elementary School
www.popejohnpaul2sch.org Phone: 610-384-5961 Fax: 610-384-5730
Mrs. Sarah Kerins, Principal Mrs. Patty Tarquinio, Vice Principal
PJPII School Enrollment 622 ~ St. Peter Students 313 Applications for PreK-3 through Grade 8 are now being ac-cepted for the 2019-20 school year. $1500 in transfer grants are available for students entering grades 1 through 7. For more information, please visit www.popejohnpaul2sch.org or stop by our Open House on Sunday, January 27, from 12 - 2 p.m. to learn more about Pope John Paul II School and Little Saints Academy Child Care.
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
1/7 - BSPA General Mtg 7 p.m. 1/9 - Student Council Mtg 6 p.m. 1/11 - Leadership Council Mtg 7:40 a.m. Kairos Begins at 4 p.m.
Parish Religious Education Program (P.R.E.P.) A St. Peter Parish Program
This program is for all children who attend Public, Charter Schools, or are Homeschooled.
Classes are held at PJPII School for Grades 1 - 7
Phone: 610-384-3145 Fax: 610-679-5985
E-mail: [email protected] Director: Mrs. Patrice Peterson
Grades 1 - 7 offered at both sessions:
Sunday 9:15 - 10:45 a.m. Tuesday 6:15 - 7:45 p.m.
January Outreach: Baby Formula & Food for Birthright. Please be generous in your dona-tions. Food cupboards are very bare after the holidays. Babies are still hungry! Bless You!
Home Study Testing will take place at the PREP Office January 6 at 9:15 a.m. or January 8 at 6:15 p.m. Please bring your student’s textbook to be reviewed.
PREP calendar and weekly lesson plans are posted as links on the PREP page of the Parish Website under Education. Be sure to find the correct grade. PREP Days off are speci-fied on this calendar. It would be in your best interest to print a copy and have it handy.
Inclement Weather or other cancellations: Information will be on the PREP Phone, 610-384-3145 and the PREP page of the Parish Website
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The Epiphany
You're Invited to a Middle School Retreat at BSHS!
All middle school students are invited to a fun and faith-filled day at Bishop Shanahan High School on
Saturday, February 9, from 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. You’ll enjoy equal parts of faith, friends, and fun through
participation in prayer, reflection, Reconciliation, Adoration, team games, relay races, sports, and activities.
To register visit: shanahan.org home page, scroll down to “Ignite” and click register.
Mrs. Reed's 2nd grade PREP class was looking for Baby Jesus in the manger!
Mrs. Legarski's 3rd grade PREP Class presented a nativity play in class!
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.”
Prayer Shawl Ministry: Know someone struggling with illness, experiencing the loss of someone close, or having serious family issues? Our ministry would love to give them a handmade shawl or lap blanket made in prayer as a sign of our community's care and concern, and more importantly of God's love and desire to be with them. There is no charge. We continue praying for all our recipients at our meetings. If you would like to join us in this ministry,
we meet every other Monday afternoon and every First Thursday evening in Rooms A & B. Check the church bulletin calendar for days and times each week, and contact Jan Smith at 610-269-1756 or [email protected] if you want to gift someone with a shawl or blanket, or for more information.
The Cancer Support Group meets at 11 a.m. in Meeting Rooms SS. Drexel & Neumann. We offer support to anyone diagnosed with cancer, anyone who is presently undergoing treatment, has com-
pleted treatment, is a family member and/or caregiver. Our next meeting is January 12, at 11 a.m.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul: Today we celebrate the feast of the Epiphany, where the Magi find the newborn king and offer him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. In the spirit of the Magi, please put your gift in the St.
Vincent de Paul Poor Box so that comfort and peace can once again be given to a newborn child. Society of St. Vincent de Paul Helpline is 610-470-9090.
Aid for Friends: Cooks: The meals have been holding steady for the last few weeks since we had the emergency dip in supply a month or so ago. Please keep preparing meals since we have an ongoing need. Thank you so much for
all you have done. Visitors: Thanks for your dedication to your friends who need the meals. Special Request: Once again, there will be a need for “Boost with Glucose Condi-tion” (any flavor) as of the beginning of the new year. If any-one can supply some it would be appreciated. Please leave it next to the Aid for Friends freezer. For any questions re-garding the Aid for Friends ministry please call Ellen at 620-384-7160 or email [email protected].
Feed The Hungry
Next Drive
January 26 & 27
The Food Drive takes place on the 4th full weekend of each month.
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Caregivers Support Group meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. in the Bethany Rms. We offer support and educational information to care-givers of a spouse, children, parents, relatives, or a
friend. For more information, call Walt Barry at 484-288-2210; Cathy Samoylo at 484-43-9705 or [email protected]. Our next meeting is THIS Thursday, January 10, and will address Advance Care.
Legion of Mary is now meeting on Wednesday mornings at 9:30 a.m. in Room A. “The Legion of Mary presents the true face of the Catholic Church.” Pope St. John XXIII
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, call Jim at 610-496-1393 or email him at [email protected].
Community Gardens: Our garden has been put to rest for the winter, and we are looking forward to spring, when planting will begin again. If interested in helping with the gar-
dens, please contact Barbara at [email protected].
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, January 14.
The King’s Men meet every 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 this Tuesday!
Welcome Commission Hospitality Committee! What does it involve? Baking goodies or providing other items needed for parish activities. If you are interested, please
feel free to contact us at: [email protected] or [email protected].
Silver Lining Seniors! Our next meeting will be THIS Tuesday, January 8, at 1 p.m. in the Saints Room. We will have our “Chinese Auction” at this meeting. If you would like to participate (not mandatory), please bring a wrapped gift valued
between $10 - $15 for the auction. We wish all a wonderful and healthy New Year. If you are a senior, why not consid-er joining us in 2019! All are welcome!! We will begin taking reservations for our spring bus trip at this meeting. We are always looking for ideas for events for our group. Call Pat Currie at 610-913-0721 if you have any questions or need more information.
Winter weather making you feel hungry? The Scholarship Committee is serving up Donuts, NY Style Bagels, Breakfast Sandwiches, Coffee, Tea, Soda & Juice in the Café after Sunday morning Masses. The bagel and croissant sandwiches
are improved with more egg, cheese, and bacon. These can be heated for Eating-In or taken home. Always a variety on hand, but orders can be placed ahead. Try out the new bagel flavors: Cheddar, chocolate, and apple cinnamon. Special orders can be placed ahead for meetings, parties, or other events - email: [email protected].
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Come Celebrate! the Christmas Season with ROCK January 6 and 13, after the 11 a.m. Mass in the Bethany Lounge! All 7th through 12th graders are welcome! If you have never come before, now is the time to come! We also welcome newcomers. Page 9 - 0146
