SATURDAY, September 3 St. Gregory the Great 3:30P Confessions Vigil, Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00P Patrick Yohe SUNDAY, September 4 Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00A People of the Parish 10:30A Ray Myers MONDAY, September 5 Weekday 8:00A Jose Alejos TUESDAY, September 6 Weekday 8:00A Rose Lanzalotto WEDNESDAY, September 7 Weekday 5:00P Adoration/ St. Mary Wrightsville 5:15P Confessions/ St. Mary Wrightsville 6:00P Julie Kauffman Wolshire THURSDAY, September 8 The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary 8:00A Living & Deceased Javorska & Bandzuchova’ Families 8:30A Adoration 8:45A Confessions until 9:45A 12:00P Benediction FRIDAY, September 9 St. Peter Claver 8:00A Mary Lou Hartman SATURDAY, September 10 Weekday 3:30P Confessions Vigil, Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Times 5:00P People of the Parish SUNDAY,September 11 Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Times 8:00A Joe Lanzalotto

Envelopes out of 600 collected $ 5253.00 Loose Collection $ 190.00 Children’s Envelopes $ 6.50 Total Gifts to God $ 5449.50

To meet our budgeted expenses for the fiscal year, the sum of $7,750 is needed on a weekly basis

PRAY FOR THE SICK AND HOMEBOUND Marg Barton Ray Baxter Deacon Jeff Baylor Helen Bologa Elizabeth Buzzendore John Collier Nellie Conlin Marilyn Drummer Peggy Fisher Abby Fritsch Diane Flanagan Jim Gambler Katrina Gibson Londa Gingrich Peg Hartman David Hauck Kathleen Kauffman Paul Kline Jim Knighton Teresa Knighton Bonita Koch Olga Korol Brian LaPrairie Beulah Livelsberger Mary Loreto Betty McBride Steve McBride Barbara McEvoy Ashley Mable Mary Maurer Amelia Moore Karen Mundorf Ken Murphy Teresa Musser Kathleen Nobile Sean Noone Michelle Panyik Denny Raver Charles Rees David Riger Elliot Ross Lorraine Rupard Irene Shields Joanne Shillow Joe Shillow Joanne Skammer Kim Smith Kathryn Spangler Marguerite Spangler Joseph Spence Leo Storm Sharon Swanger Bev Thomas Caroline Weitzel

Readings for Next Sunday September 11, 2016

Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time First Reading: Exodus 32:7-11, 13-14

Psalm Reading: Psalm 51:3-4, 12-13, 17, 19 Second Reading: Timothy 1:12-17

Gospel: Luke 15:1-32

ATTENTION St. Peter Church is currently seeking individuals who would be interested in joining our team of Collection Counters. If you are interested in helping please contact the church office at 684-7070 or stop in. Altar Servers Needed. If you are at least 9 years old and are interested please contact Fr. Swamy or Deacon

The Sanctuary Candle for the Month of September has been place by the Kane & Sahd family in loving memory of Mary Kane.

The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, September 12th & Tuesday, September 13th. Thank you!

RELIGIOUS EDUCATIONS NEWS Parents of all children attending Religious Education classes this year are asked to attend an informational meeting in the Church after the 9:00AM Mass ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18. Classes begin on this day. There will be an introductory meeting for all teachers of Religious Education on SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11. Please plan to attend if you are on the staff for the coming

Requiescat in Pace …

Our deepest sympathies, condolences and prayers go out to Dolly Raver & Joann Hano in the death of their dear Mother Marie V. Gaubeart.

May her soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed,

rest in peace. Amen.

WOMEN’S CONFERENCE – October 15, 2016

Women of the Diocese of Harrisburg, please mark your calendars for Saturday, October 15, 2016, for the 2nd Annual Diocesan Women's Conference. The conference will be held at Bishop McDevitt High School. Theme is Wrapped in God’s Merciful Love. Keynote Speaker is renowned Catholic author and speaker, Kimberly Hahn. Conference includes outstanding workshops, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, opportunities for Confession, beautiful music, and celebration of Mass by Bishop Ronald W. Gainer. Conference information, including Online Registration, at www.hbgdiocese.org/women. Brochures for paper registration will be arriving

OUR LADY OF THE ANGELS Is still in need of a maintenance person. The job

description is listed below.

Maintenance Position Our Lady of the Angels Catholic School is seeking a part-time maintenance worker/custodian for approximately 20 hours per week. The ideal candidate must have all clearances and be able to perform the following: General maintenance and repair tasks as assigned by the Principal, respond to emergency situations and perform necessary repairs, remove snow and ice by shoveling and/or salting, perform work at heights, minor plumbing, lifting, and preparing school facilities for daily operations. Interested parties should contact the school office at 717-684-2433 or kwinters@ourladyoftheangels.org.

FROZEN ZOOKS PIES Homes of Hope Fund Raiser Chicken, Sausage, & Beef Pies 6 inch $7, 9 inch $10 Apple Dumplings 1 for $3.50 or double pack for $6. We will collect orders and money after masses the weekend of September 10th & 11th. Frozen orders will be available after masses the weekend of October 1st & 2nd,

Lancaster Catholic High School Announcements

The 15th Class Reunion for the LCHS Class of 2001 will be held on Saturday, November 26th from 7:00pm to 10:00pm at Commonwealth on Queen. For more information visit the class website at www.lchs2001.weebly.com or LCHS Class of 2001 Reunion Facebook page. The 30th Reunion for the Class of 1986 will be held on Saturday, October 8th at the Press Room Restaurant and Bar on East King Street in Lancaster. Also join us on Friday night, October 7th for the LCHS Homecoming Football game and post-game celebration at Annie Bailey's. For more information visit the "Alumni" and "Class Reunion" pages at www.lchsyes.org. Join us for the Lancaster Catholic High School Football Boosters' Club golf outing on Saturday, October 8th, 2016 at Galen Hall Golf Club in Wernersville, PA for a day filled with supporting our football program, friendly competition, plenty of food and beverages, your chance to win prizes, and fun! Visit our Facebook page or website for details and information on how to register your foursome - registration cut off is September 8th. Contact

Fall Adult Faith Formation Opportunities The Diocesan Institute schedule of Fall adult education offerings is now available. Visit www.hbgdiocese.org and click on the Diocesan Institute icon on the homepage to access the schedule and registration information. Numerous courses and sessions are also available via webinar, allowing you to participate from home. Contact Ryan Bolster at rbolster@hbgdiocese.org or (717) 657-4804, ext. 225 for information.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF SPECIAL COLLECTION

FLOOD RELIEF 2016 Over the past week, we have seen devastating images on the news depicting the historic flooding in Louisiana and surrounding region. It is being called the worst domestic disaster since Hurricane Sandy. Our hearts and prayers go out to the families that have lost loved ones and to all those living in communities who have lost homesand businesses along with their sense of security. As many as 60,000 homes have been damaged, with nearly 20,000 people being rescued from flood waters. More than 106,000 individuals have sought federal disaster aid. Immediate and long-term recovery needs place a tremendous burden on existing resources. Our prayerful and material support is urgently needed to help rebuild lives. The USSCB (United States Conference of Catholic Bishops) has called for an emergency collection to be taken in September to support the humanitarian efforts of Catholic Charities USA and to provide pastoral and rebuilding support to the impacted Catholic dioceses. In the Diocese of Harrisburg this collection will take place the weekend of September 24/25.

The funds collected in this one-time special appeal for the 2016 Louisiana Floods will be used to support the efforts of Catholic Charities USA, the official domestic relief agency of the U.S. Catholic Church, as they and their member agencies respond to immediate emergency needs for such necessities as shelter, clean water, food, and medical care as well as to the long term need to rebuild and recover after widespread destruction, and to the