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1325 Boot Road�West Chester, PA 19380�
Phone 610.692.2216�Fax 610.692.7103�
www.sspeterandpaulrc.org�
Pastoral Council Members �Fr. Jim McGuinn (Chair), Brian Magee (Vice Chair) Pat �Crawford (Secretary), Carol Bove, Marge Donoghue, �Margaret Egan, Mary Finley, Chris Lyons, Rich Marinelli, Marietta Moody, Deacon Bob Pierce, Tom Pitt, Deacon Pat Stokely��
Finance Council Members�Fr. Jim McGuinn (President), Bob Angiulo, Christian �Callahan (Secretary), Martin Roddy, Jim Schiele (Chair), �Kevin Rulis, Thomas Mehler ��
Parish Center and Church��
Mass Schedule �Saturday Vigil: 5:30 PM�
Sunday: 7:30, 9:30 & 11:30 AM�
Weekdays:� 8:30 AM�
Holydays:� 8:30 AM, 12:15, & 5:30 PM �Holidays�: � 9:30 AM ��
Confessions 4:00 PM Saturday �
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Church Hours� �Monday � Thursday 8:00 AM�5:00 PM�
Friday � � 8:00 AM�Noon �Saturday� 4:00 PM�6:30 PM�
Sunday� � 7:00 AM�1:00 PM�
�Parish Center Office Hours�Monday�Thursday 9:00 AM�5:00 PM �Friday� � 9:00 AM�Noon ��
August 7, 2016�19th Sunday in Ordinary Time�
Luke 12:32�48��
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Pastor�Fr. James T. McGuinn�� �
Deacons�Deacon Patrick Stokely �Deacon Robert Pierce��
Director of CYO�
Kevin Kerns��
Director of Facilities�Bob Falkenstein 610.692.2216 ext. 267�[email protected]��
Facilities Manager; David Leitch ext:234� [email protected]��
Director of Family Ministries�Michele D’Alessandro 610.692.2216 ext:236�[email protected]� �
Director of Finances�Bob Angiulo� 610.692.2216 ext:258�[email protected]��
Business Manager; Julie Carlson � 610.692.2216 ext. 237��
Safe Environment Coordinator, Mari Lyons ext. 205� [email protected]��
Director of Parish Services�
Julie Carlson (Acting Director) 610.692.2216 ext:237�[email protected]��
Director of Pastoral Ministries�Daniel Hoover� 610.692.2216 ext:263 �[email protected] ��
Principal of the School�Mrs. Margaret Egan 610.696.1000� ext:202�[email protected]� � ��
Secretary; Barbara McCarron ext:201� [email protected]� Advancement Director; Barbara Downing ext:262� [email protected]��
Director of Worship �Bruce Carlson� 610.692.2216 ext:265�[email protected]� �
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Asst. Director of Worship; Michele Marinelli ext:264 � [email protected]��
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Bulletin Submissions��Email to [email protected] 10 days be-fore the Sunday you would like it to appear. Information received will be included as space allows. Thank you!�
�Saints Peter and Paul Parish�
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Mass Intentions��Saturday, August 6, 2016 �5:30 PM Erasimo (Sonny) DiProspero�� by the DiProspero family��Sunday, August 7, 2016 �7:30 AM For Saints Peter & Paul Parishioners�9:30 AM Joseph & Mary Gordon by Miller family�11:30 AM Jim Phillips by family��Monday, August 8, 2016 �8:30 AM Jean Simpson by Kathy��Tuesday, August 9, 2016�8:30 AM Margaret Kotch by Tony Cipollini��
Wednesday, August 10, 2016 �8:30 AM Sandra Fox O’Hara by Mike & Denise � Montgomery ��Thursday, August 11, 2016 �8:30 AM Marisa Palermo by Cupaivola family��Friday, August 12, 2016 �8:30 AM Edward J. & Anna M. O’Brien by their � son��
Saturday, August 13, 2016 �5:30 PM Joseph Burns by Joe & Marion �� Mackey��Sunday, August 14, 2016 �7:30 AM William Beck by Louise Beck�9:30 AM For Saints Peter & Paul Parishioners�11:30 AM David Grahn by MaryAnn Chiappetta��
Sick List and Prayer Intentions�Please pray for the parishioners listed below who are in need of our healing prayers. Due to space restrictions in the bulletin, names will remain on the list for 1 month only, unless we hear from you. Thank you.��Tim Anderson, Christine Austin, Maria �Casalnova, Lou and Marie�Casciato, Mary �Celommi, Madeleine Christiansen, Rita �Dailey, Ralph Dastalfo, Bob Dymowski, Mia & Lelia Finnegan, Dr. John Flanagan, John J. Flana-gan, Margie Friedman, Issy Gallen, �Stephanie Gallen, James & Therese Gillespie, Bob Gorey, Catherine Greenfield, Jean Grentz, Heidi Grieb, Francis Hagan, Ray Hummel, �Mary Inglesby, Joe Kearney, Jeanne Kelch, John Kelch, Phil Kennedy, Christine Madden, Nancy Mandato, Elizabeth McArdle, � (continued �>)�
Susan Nanoski, Jim Nelson, Mary O’Reilly, Peg-gy Raspa, Amy �Sadowski, Helen Schaffer, Joy Shields, George Stanek, Doris Taggert, the Taylor family, Jeanne Ward, Richard Whiting, Larry Wolov.��
Please keep the following family members in your prayers as military and first responders in dangerous places throughout the world.��Thomas� Burns, Steve DiMaio, Marc� Doucette, Mr.� &� Mrs.� Josh� &� Megan� Elliott, Bill� Fletcher, Joe�Gable, Tom Gutherman, Riley Harsh, Marc Nielson, Eric�Reigner, Timothy & Mary Alice Rie-mann, Christian�Troutner.��
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Reminder: Mass Time Changes��
During the Spring, the parish did a survey and Fr. Jim announced a new Mass schedule. As a re-sponse to many requests, some of the Mass times will change the weekend after Labor Day.�Beginning Saturday, September 10, the Vigil will be at 4:30PM. The Masses on Sunday morning will remain the same, but a 5:30PM Mass will be added on Sunday evenings beginning that week-end.�We are also adding a 12:15PM Mass on Holydays beginning with the Feast of the Assumption on August 15. Since the Feast is before Labor Day, the evening Mass will still be at 5:30PM after La-bor Day, future Holyday evening Masses will be celebrated at 7:00PM instead.��
New Mass Schedule �Effective September 10�11, 2016�
Confessions will be heard on Saturdays from 3:00PM to 4:00PM.�
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Saturday, September 10� � 4:30PM�
Sunday, September 11� � 7:30AM�
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Holydays��
November 1� � � � 8:30AM�
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December 8� � � � 8:30AM�
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CYO�
Saints Peter and Paul Parish Football �
Registration is now open for the St Agnes�Saints Peter and Paul Parish Football program. We offi-cially kick off the 19thseason with open registration for all youth in Grades 5 to 8.� Flag football is also available for kids in Grades 3 and 4.� To register, please go to�www.wagdogs.com. For more in-formation about our program and our innovative approach to safety, please call or email Tom Dunn at�610.416.5449, [email protected].�
Facilities�
Volunteers for Gardens and Grounds��
The volunteers of Gardens & Grounds could real-ly use your help! The members of this group have mulched and planted the flowers in the beds in front of the Church. They have also tried to main-tain the weeds in the beds around the sign on the front lawn, but they need more people to assist. If you enjoy gardening or landscaping and can spare an hour or two, please call Bob Falkenstein at 610.692.2216 ext. 267. Thank you!��
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Repairs to the Heating System�
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It’s hard to believe in this Summer heat that cool-er days are just around the corner! In the coming weeks, the Facilities Department will be working with our HVAC contractors to schedule repairs to the heating system for the Church. The piping in the Boiler Room for the hydronic heating system is corroded. It will be replaced before the heating season begins this Fall.�
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Family Ministries�
CCD Registration��
Don’t forget that Saints Peter and Paul Parish CCD registration is currently taking place. Please register so we can plan accordingly. Forms are on the parish website or by using this link:�http://sspeterandpaulrc.org/wp�content/uploads/2012/06/Family�Ministries�Registraion�Form�2016�2017.pdf. �We are in need of teachers and assistant teachers, so please help if you can.�
Catholic Family Fun Club (CFFC)��
Want to find Catholic activities for the whole family to do together? Want to meet other families that share your values? Look no further! The Catholic Family Fun Club (CFFC) and the Archdiocese of Philadelphia invite you to� join the Catholic Family Fun Club� to network with other families and to at-tend and create local Catholic catechetical and so-cial activities. Go to:�http://www.meetup.com/Catholic�Family�Fun�Club/�to join. �Please direct questions to Mary Beth at:�[email protected]. �
Dear Families,��
Each morning by email I receive a “morning offer-ing.” It contains a short prayer and reflection, usu-ally from a saint. I find that it is an easy way to connect with the Lord and start my busy day off right. A recent offering was from St. Vincent de Paul which quoted him stating, “Make it a practice to judge persons and things in the most favorable light at all times and under all circumstances.” It has been a helpful to keep in my mind since that day, in order to make an effort to put it into prac-tice. The next time I am put in a position to be quick to judge, I will try to bite my tongue and as-sume the best. After all, wouldn't I want others to do the same for me and others that I care about? ��
Michele D’Alessandro�Director of Family Ministries�
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Youth Group and�Catechist in Training�
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Our parish Youth Group and Catechist in Training ministries resume this Fall. If your child or their friend is interested in either or both, please email Michele to register your child, or for additional infor-mation contact Michele at:�mdalessandro@sspeterandpaulrc,org.�
Saints Peter and Paul Parish �Mom’s Bible Study�
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Have you always wanted to join a Mom’s Bible Study? Now is your chance. Our parish is forming a Mom’s Bible Study Group which will take place in the Fall. Please email �[email protected] if you are interested. We will follow the Connections Pro-gram as an ideal resource because of its easy to follow format, Scripture foundation, and ease of joining at any point.�
Finances�
Sunday Collection Totals� July 24, 2016�
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Loose Collection $ 2,386.15�Envelope Collection $ 10,200.00�WeShare Collection $ 4,472.00�Total $ 17,058.15�
Thank you!��
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Local Safe Environment Training Sessions�Saturday, August 13, 2016, 9:00 AM and�
Monday August 15, 2016, 6:30PM�
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There are two Safe Environment Part I: Protection God’s Children Sessions that will be held locally: August 13, 2016, 9:00AM at St. Joseph's in Downingtown, PA and August 15, 2016 6:30PM at St. Maximilian Kolbe in West Chester, PA.��
Please register through our parish website www.sspeterandpaulrc.org under Organiza-tions and Volunteer Clearances.�
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Pastoral Ministries �
11 Cents: Renewed Surrender��
Throughout the history of Christianity, there have been groups that have wanted to claim that after Baptism and a profession of faith in Jesus, we are free to do whatever we want. These people would even commit what would be considered serious sins but claim innocence because they had this “one and done” view of faith.�As Catholics, we have absolution of our venial sins during every Mass, and we promote regular visits to the Sacrament of Reconciliation. We also believe that we are pilgrims on a journey, who are not yet actually home.�One reason that we need to reconcile ourselves to God regularly is that we take back our trust from God in so many small ways. We reject God in little ways by not making more time for prayer or not making God a true priority in our life. We act ac-cording to “our will” and not the “will of the Father.” We might find ourselves choose worry over trust or obsessive thinking over surrender to God’s providence.�We overcome these short�comings by disciplined good habits to keep us on the right track and reg-ular recommitments of ourselves to God.�A great resource for learning how to live a holy life is St. Francis de Sales’ book, Introduction to the Devout Life. Near the end of the book there is in-struction on how to renew our commitment to God through a series of considerations here is part the first one:�“Consider how noble and excellent a thing your soul is, endowed with understanding, capable of knowing, not merely this visible world around us, but Angels and Paradise, of knowing that there is an All�Mighty, All�Merciful, Ineffable God; of know-ing that eternity lies before you…Yet more; your soul is possessed of a noble will, capable of loving God, irresistibly drawn to that love; your heart is full of generous enthusiasm, and can no more find rest in any earthly creation, or in anything at all except God.”��
Daniel Hoover�Director of Pastoral Ministries�
Rides to Mass From Hershey’s Mill�
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There are some parishioners who live in Her-
shey’s Mill who are not comfortable driving but
would still like to attend Mass. If you are willing to
possibly offer a ride to and from Mass from Her-
shey’s Mill please contact Daniel Hoover at:
School�
2016 Monsignor Foley Golf Outing�Monday, September 26, 2016�
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This annual event is held at Hershey’s Mill Golf Club and is sponsored by Saints Peter and Paul to bene-fit the Saints Peter and Paul School Faculty. The event is in honor of the former pastor at Saints Pe-ter and Paul Parish and founder of the parish school. Monsignor Foley was devoted to academic excellence and the golf outing is an enduring memory of his commitment to the teachers who ed-ucate the children in our community.��
$300 per Golfer includes Golf, Lunch, Cocktails & Dinner, or $100 per Non�golfer, includes Cocktails & Dinner only. Please mail check made payable to Saints Peter and Paul School.��
Sponsorship Opportunities are also available! For more information, contact Barbara Downing at�[email protected]�or 610.696.1000 for more information!�
� Would You Like To Join Our Parish? ��We would love to have you! On the third Sun-day of each month we host a New Parishioner Orientation for anyone that is interested in reg-istering with our parish. The orientations last about 45 minutes and take place after the 9:30 AM Mass in the Parish Center (the building to the right of the church). For more information contact Daniel Hoover at:�[email protected].�
James: Pearls for Wise Living��
The next topic for our Bible Study is James. The book of James offers practical guidance for Christian living by applying its wisdom to our cur-rent lives. This is an 11 week study. The Tues-day night session begins September 13, 2016 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM in the Parish Center and through November. The Thursday morning session begins September 15, 2016 at 10:00 AM in the Parish Center through December.�What is different about this study, is that it is open to anyone in the parish or the general com-munity through the Ascension Press website! You sign up for this study by going to ascension-press.com. When you follow the steps to find Peter and Paul, it will allow you to purchase the study set for $23.95 and you are registered. The advantage purchasing your study set in this man-ner, you will be review the DVD on line at your own computer as you answer the questions, or if you miss a session or just want to review the ma-terial. We hope you will join us!�
Young Adults: Join Us for an�Outdoor Movie�
Wednesday, August 10, 2016, 7:00PM�
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Are you a young adult in your 20s or 30s?� If so, join the Catholic Young Adults of Chester Coun-ty (CYACC) this Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at 7:00 PM at Eagleview Town Center in Ex-ton.� There will be an outdoor movie showing of A Dolphin’s Tale. The event is free but please consider bringing a canned food item to help support the Chester County Food Bank. For more info check us out on Facebook or email us at [email protected].�
Poor Box Update��
The Poor Box in July and August benefits Be-thesda Project. Please remember the chronical-ly homeless in Philadelphia with your gifts. Thank you for your generosity to our brothers and sisters in need!�
Worship Ministries�
Help Wanted��
The Worship Department is looking for a volunteer to help and oversee the Ministry that presents the multi�media presentations we use as worship aids during our liturgies. It would be great if this individ-ual was comfortable working on a computer and had a working knowledge of PowerPoint. He or she might also aid our parish in helping to coordinate our Audio/Visual Techs at Mass. If you are looking for a way to get involved at SSPP and have experi-ence or an interest in this area, please contact Bruce Carlson at 610�692�2216 ext. 265 or send an email to [email protected].�
Liturgy Corner��
In reconciling us to God, the Sacrament of Confes-sion is a great source of grace, and we are encour-aged to take advantage of it often. It is also the subject of many common misunderstandings, both among non�Catholics and among Catholics them-selves. Breathing on his disciples following his res-urrection, Jesus said, “Receive the Holy Spirit. For those whose sins you forgive, they are forgiven; for those whose sins you retain, they are retained.”�As Catholics we also recognize that the Sacra-ments are an outward sign of an inward grace. In this case, the outward sign is the absolution, or for-giveness of sins, that the priest grants to the per-son confessing sins; the inward grace is the recon-ciliation of the penitent to God. That is why the Sacrament of Confession is sometimes called the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Whereas Confession stresses the action of the believer in the Sacra-ment, Reconciliation stresses the action of God, who uses the Sacrament to reconcile us to Himself by restoring sanctifying grace in our souls. The way to break away from cyclic sinful habits is to acknowledge our sins, to repent of them, and to ask God’s forgiveness. Non�Catholics, and even many Catholics, often ask whether they can con-fess their sins directly to God, and whether God can forgive them without going through a priest. On the most basic level, of course, the answer is yes, and Catholics should make frequent Acts of Contri-tion, which are prayers in which we tell God that we are sorry for our sins and ask for His for-giveness.�I do suspect that this question misses the point of the Sacrament of Confession which, by its very na-ture, confers graces that help us to live a Christian life. One of the most rewarding experiences I’ve had here at Saints Peter and Paul Parish has been seeing so many of our parishioners receiving this Sacrament during our “Reconciliation Weekends.” It was my hope that by more conveniently schedul-ing Confession in conjunction with our weekend Masses that more of us would be able to take ad-vantage of these opportunities. I was actually sur-prised by the long lines after every Mass! Thank you all so much for responding to the invitation to receive God’s grace. Let’s do that again soon!��
Bruce Carlson �Director of Worship�
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AbbeyFest: Faith, Music, Family�Saturday, September 24, 2016, 11:00 AM�
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Abbey fest is on September 24 from 11:00 AM to 9:30 PM and is held at Daylesford Abbey in Paoli, PA! The grounds are transformed into a festival atmosphere featuring dozens of Catholic vendors along with food trucks, family and kid�friendly activi-ties, priests hearing confessions, and prayer and healing teams. AbbeyFest is an uplifting Christ�centered day of music, faithful Catholic speakers, a large outdoor Mass, and the culminating candle-light Eucharistic procession, Adoration, and Bene-diction for children, teens, youth groups, and fami-lies to experience the fullness of faith and truth of Jesus Christ. To learn more or purchase tickets visit www.theabbeyfest.com.��
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Little Sisters of the Poor Annual Fundraiser�Sunday, September 11, 2016, 12:30 PM�
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The Little Sisters of the Poor are having their annu-al fundraiser on Sunday, September 11, 2016 at Drexelbrook in Drexel Hill. They are selling raffle tickets for $100/each. There are over $45,000 in prizes: the main prize is $25,000, and only 2,016 tickets will be sold! Each raffle ticket entitles you to attend a Buffet Dinner for two at Drexelbrook at 12:30 PM on September 11, 2016. Proceeds for this fundraiser will benefit the Holy Family Home in Philadelphia. If you would like to purchase a ticket, please contact Eileen Solarz at 610.220.1026. Thank you!�
The Big Idea��
In today’s Gospel, Jesus teaches about the neces-sity of being prepared for his Second Coming. He tells us that when this happens, there will be two groups of people: the prepared and the unpre-pared. One will be rewarded and the other will be punished. There are several ways in which we can help ourselves to be prepared for Jesus” arrival. By reconciling and making peace with others, getting back to regular Mass attendance, making a funda-mental commitment to Jesus Christ, or serving the poor and neglected, we can assure ourselves that we will be ready and rewarded.�
