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: stpeterchesco@comcast.net

February 3, 2019

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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 schedule@saintpeterchurch.net Mr. Michael Field: Coordinator of Youth Ministries youthminister@saintpeterchurch.net Mrs. Dorothy Pepe: Business Manager bizmgr@saintpeterchurch.net Mrs. Susan Kenna: Administrative Assistant stpeterchesco@comcast.net

Mrs. Debbie Forrest: Safe Environment Coordinator SCRIP scrip@saintpeterchurch.net 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 Musicdirector@saintpeterchurch.net

Commissioners: Serving on the Parish Pastoral Council Outreach: Jim Mulry, Sandi Millward, Ellen Cerritelli Welcome: Barbara McCleary Witness: Ken Slavik Worship: l 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: 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 stpeterre@yahoo.com

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 3 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 February 4 3:30 p.m. Clean Team (Clean Angels) - Church 7:00 p.m. RCIA - Bethany Lounge

Tuesday February 5 9:00 a.m. Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament 10:00 a.m. Reserved - Bethany Lounge 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 6 6:45 p.m. Cantor Practice - Music Rm 7:00 p.m. Reserved - Rm D 7:15 p.m. Choir Practice - Music Rm

Thursday February 7 1:00 p.m. Heatherwood - Nursing Home 7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts - SS. Drexel & Neumann 7:30 p.m. YaYa Music Practice - Church 7:30 p.m. Reserved - Celebration Cafe 8:00 p.m. Serenity Group / AA - Bethany Lounge

Friday February 8 Friday Office & Facility Hours 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Praise & Worship - Church Saturday February 9 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, 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, 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, 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, William Teti, Chris Valentino, Norine Mountcastle, Kip Hall,

Meredith Olseski, Janet Dodds, 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 2/4/2019

Monday 8:30 a.m. Kathryn Mastrippolito

Tuesday 8:30 a.m. Ignatius Joseph Mistretta 1st Anniv.

Wednesday No Mass

Thursday 8:30 a.m. Patricia Engle

Friday 8:30 a.m. Joseph Panichelli

Saturday 8:30 a.m. Frank Gabriel 5:00 p.m. Jim Munn - 3rd Anniv.

Sunday 7:00 a.m. Sean Magowan ~ 1st Anniv. 9:00 a.m. Marie Bruni 11:00 a.m. Nicolas Vassallo

Also in your prayers please remember: Norine Mountcastle, 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.

FEBRUARY 2019 PRAYER INTENTIONS OF POPE FRANCIS Universal: Human Trafficking: For a generous welcome of the victims of human trafficking, enforced prostitution, and violence.

Respect Life

“Parents are the first evangelizers of children, a precious gift from the Creator (cf. Gaudium et spes, n.50), and begin by teaching them to say their first prayers. In this way a moral universe is built up, rooted in the will of God, where the child grows in the human and Christian values that give life its full meaning.”

Pope Benedict XVI, Letter to Participants in the Fifth World Meeting of Families, May 17, 2005

Stewardship Commission

Sunday, January 27 18,477.42 Catholic Relief 2,761.00

Annual Fund 1,986.00 Annual Fund to date 34,082.55

Donation Statements. We are happy to provide statements of contributions upon request for those parishioners who did

not receive a statement last year or who are new to the parish. Please call the parish office Monday through Friday during regular business hours or you can email us at stpeterchesco@comcast.net.

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.

Next Generation and the Millennials. A fabulous leader in our parish has an exciting future ahead of him. Ryan Morris has been awarded a 2020 Schwarzman Scholarship, one of the world’s most prestigious graduate fel-lowships. Ryan will graduate in May of 2019 from Penn State Berks with a Bachelor of Science degree in business with a concentration in marketing and management, and a minor in entrepreneurship and innovation.

Ryan describes finding out that he received the scholarship as “surreal” and states that he never would have fathomed that he would one day be a Schwartzman Scholar studying in China. “I originally planned to be a race car driver and I even made it to the NASCAR level my senior year of high school where I com-peted in the Whelan All-American Series. I really wanted to continue climbing the NASCAR ranks and forget about the pos-sibility of college, but I realized there is more to life than winning races.”

One of 147 scholars to be selected from more than 2800 appli-cants from around the world in a rigorous application process, Ryan will begin his studies in August 2019. The Schwarzman Scholars were selected through a rigorous application process designed to evaluate academic ability as well as leadership potential and strength of character.

More than 400 semi-finalists were invited to interview in either Beijing, Bangkok, London, or New York and went before a pan-el of distinguished figures comprised of CEO’s, former heads of state, university presidents, non-profit executives, journalists, and other leaders from around the world.

Scholars will receive a fully funded scholarship to study at the new Schwartzman College at the prestigious Tsinghua Univer-sity in Beijing. Ryan will join the class of 2020 in pursuing a Master’s Degree in global affairs with a concentration in eco-nomics and business. The newly-announced class is made up of students from 38 countries and 119 universities.

Ryan serves as two-term president of the Penn State Berk’s Student Government Association and he is a Schreyer Scholar. Ryan lives in Honey Brook and received his religious formation with our Parish Religious Education Program (PREP). Ryan has volunteered and worked here at St. Peter for the past six years. We will miss his competence, generosity, and enthusi-asm as he moves on with his education in Beijing and we will continue to support him with our prayers.

Many “Thank You’s!” in the weeks to come. Among the many sentiments of sincere gratitude are those we extend to our Eu-charistic Ministers who visit and pray with our homebound and shut in friends.

The sick and their loved ones, love and appreciation for these minister-visitors. Without the visits from our Extraordinary Eu-charistic Ministers many would receive communion far less often. I join these families in expressing my gratitude for the generous time given so selflessly.

In just under a 72-hour period in early January I was privileged to visit and share the Sacrament of the Sick with nine persons either in their homes, hospice facilities, nursing care facilities, and two hospitals. Not all were living anywhere near our parish boundary. All the same, the call was received at the parish of-fice or via our emergency number and I was blessed to be able to respond. Don’t delay in asking the parish for the Sacrament of the Sick. Call as soon as hospice care, hospitalization, or serious illness occurs! Fr. Fitzpatrick

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“I see no conflict whatsoever between

Christianity and good business practices.

People say you can’t mix business with

religion. I say there’s no other way.” S. Truett Cathy

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. BB484 Love Has Come 11 a.m. SS284 Come, Now is the Time to Worship

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. & 11 a.m. I Will Sing of Your Salvation

Profession of Faith is found in “SS” pg. 10

Presentation of Gifts and Preparation of the Altar 5 p.m. & 9 a.m. BB475 Christians, Let Us Love One Another 11 a.m. BB484 Love Has Come

Communion 5 p.m. & 9 a.m. BB672 When Love is Found BB427 For the Healing of the Nations 11 a.m. BB672 When Love is Found BB427 For the Healing of the Nations

Sending Forth 5 p.m. & 9 a.m. BB196 Now Thank We All Our God 11 a.m. SS267 As it is in Heaven

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Music Ministry

4th Sunday in Ordinary Time February 2 & 3, 2019

First Reading Jeremiah 1: 4 - 5, 17 - 19 The word of the LORD came to me, saying: Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I dedicated you, a prophet to the nations I appointed you.

But do you gird your loins; stand up and tell them all that I command you. Be not crushed on their account, as though I would leave you crushed before them; for it is I this day who have made you a fortified city, a pillar of iron, a wall of brass, against the whole land: against Judah's kings and princes, against its priests and people. They will fight against you but not prevail over you, for I am with you to deliver you, says the LORD.

Responsorial Psalm (for 7 a.m. Mass only)

R. I will sing of your salvation.

Second Reading 1 Corinthians 12: 31 - 13: 13

Brothers and sisters: Strive eagerly for the greatest spiritual gifts. But I shall show you a still more excellent way. If I speak in human and angelic tongues, but do not have love, I am a resounding gong or a clashing cymbal. And if I have the gift of prophecy, and comprehend all mysteries and all knowledge; if I have all faith so as to move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. If I give away everything I own, and if I hand my body over so that I may boast, but do not have love, I gain nothing.

Love is patient, love is kind. It is not jealous, it is not pomp-ous, it is not inflated, it is not rude, it does not seek its own interests, it is not quick-tempered, it does not brood over injury, it does not rejoice over wrongdoing but rejoices with the truth. It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.

Love never fails. If there are prophecies, they will be brought to nothing; if tongues, they will cease; if knowledge, it will be brought to nothing. For we know partially and we prophesy partially, but when the perfect comes, the partial will pass away. When I was a child, I used to talk as a child, think as a child, reason as a child; when I became a man, I put aside childish things. At present we see indistinctly, as in a mirror, but then face to face. At present I know partially; then I shall know fully, as I am fully known. So faith, hope, love remain, these three; but the greatest of these is love.

Gospel Luke 4: 21 - 30 Jesus began speaking in the synagogue, saying: "Today this Scripture passage is fulfilled in your hearing." And all spoke highly of him and were amazed at the gracious words that came from his mouth. They also asked, "Isn't this the son of Joseph?" He said to them, "Surely you will quote me this proverb, 'Physician, cure yourself,' and say, 'Do here in your native place the things that we heard were done in Capernaum.'" And he said, "Amen, I say to you, no prophet is accepted in his own native place. Indeed, I tell you, there were many widows in Israel in the days of Elijah when the sky was closed for three and a half years and a severe famine spread over the entire land. It was to none of these that Elijah was sent, but only to a widow in Zarephath in the land of Si-don. Again, there were many lepers in Israel during the time of Elisha the prophet; yet not one of them was cleansed, but only Naaman the Syrian." When the people in the synagogue heard this, they were all filled with fury. They rose up, drove him out of the town, and led him to the brow of the hill on which their town had been built, to hurl him down headlong. But Jesus passed through the midst of them and went away.

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SAVE THE DATE

For The St. Peter “IRISH FLING”

Saturday, March 2, from 6 - 10 p.m. In our Beautiful Celebration Center

Live Music will be provided by “Celtic Pride” Featuring Bill Monaghan

Full Buffet by Seasons Catering (Appetizers, buffet dinner, and desserts)

A limited number of tickets will be available beginning next weekend after all Masses.

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Did you know that if have children in PJPII or the PREP Program, a percent of your sales can go towards tuition? 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, Target, Cabela’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Staples, Payless Shoes, Dunkin Donuts, Star-bucks, 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.

Community Holy Hour, Confession and Night Prayer: Join CYACC - (Catholic Young Adults of Chester County) on Wednesday, February 6, at 7:30 p.m. in the chapel at the Newman Center at West Chester University with Fr. DeLacy for adoration and night prayer. All are invited out afterwards for food, drinks, and

fellowship. For more information check www.cyacc.org or find us in Facebook / email us at cyacc1@gmail.com.

Witness Commission

St. Peter Knights of Columbus Council #10351 Lenten Crab Cake Sale Starts THIS Weekend

To Support Charitable outreach to veterans,

vocations, respect life, and those in need.

Crab Cake orders will be taken until March 3, 2019. You can order from any Knight or complete an order form and send it with payment to Jeff Yoder, 133 Whitehorse Drive, Honey Brook, PA 19344. Any questions contact; Jeff Yoder at jay4007@ptd.net or call 717-304-7424. In addition to all-meat crab cakes, crab soup and crab fritters will also be available. Crab cakes are made fresh (not frozen) on the pick up date and a refrigerated life of 5 – 6 days. You may freeze them to enjoy later. The Maryland Crab Soup is tomato-based with vegetables and lots of crabmeat. The Crab Critters are breaded, bite-sized, crab-filled appetizers which are great for parties or a late night snack! From Capt’n Chucky’s www.welovecrabcakes.com. Orders will be ready for pickup Friday, March 8, at the St. Pe-ter Celebration Center in SS. Drexel & Neumann Rooms, between 5 p.m. & 8 p.m.

Some of the Beneficiaries of Catholic Charites Appeal

Education: Saint Lucy Day School for Children with Visual Impairment Archbishop Ryan Academy for the Deaf Our Lady of Confidence DAY School Saint Katherine Day School Social Services:

Delaware County Family Service Center (Chester City) Bucks County Family Service Center (Levittown) Centro Catolico de Fatima (Bensalem) Montgomery County Family Service Center (Norristown) Operating BASE Cecilia—Supportive Services for Veterans & Families (Coatesville)

Philadelphia Flyers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins! Join us for Catholic Charities Appeal Night with the Phila-delphia Flyers on Monday, February 11, 7 p.m. at

the Wells Fargo Center!! Seating available for $60 per ticket. If 100 tickets are sold, CCA beneficiaries will perform on the concourse prior to the start of the game and Maddie from Archbishop Ryan Academy for the Deaf will get to sit in the penalty box during player warm-ups! To purchase tickets visit groupmatics.events/event/catholiccharities6. All tickets “must” be purchased from the link provided to directly benefit the 2019 CCA.

Valentines Day Pasta Dinner! Join us Thursday, February 14, at the Wagontown Fire Company Hall. Dinner served 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Adults $12 and Kids 2 - 12 $5. BYOB with Music and Dancing! This is an important fundraiser for the construction of a Memorial Garden, located at West Brandywine Township, in honor of and remembrance of our Veterans, Emergency Ser-vices Personnel: Police, Fire, and EMS First Responders….lest we forget. Tickets may be purchased at the Brandywine Town-ship Office with Melissa Werner at mwerner@wbrandywine,org or www.justinfoundationforkindness.com.

Project C.U.R.E. Service Project: Join CYACC - (Catholic Young Adults of Chester County) on Saturday, February 9, 1 - 4 p.m. at Project C.U.R.E. Mid-Atlantic Distribution Center, 8 Federal Road, West Grove, PA 19390 for a service activity. Since its inception, Project C.U.R.E. has delivered medical relief to needy people in more than 132 countries. We will be sorting medical supplies for those who are in desperate need. This will be a fun, engaging, and hands-on experience so please dress comfortably as the warehouse can be cool and wear closed-toe shoes. For more information check www.cyacc.org or find us in Facebook / email us at cyacc1@gmail.com.

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 $ 8,692 Total Stewardship $ 10,229

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 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

2/3 - All Catholics Chorus ~ Super Bowl Sunday ~ 2/6 - Student Council 6 p.m. 2/7 - Grade 9 Class Mtg period 1 Grade 11 Class Mtg period 2 2/8 - Leadership Council Mtg 7:40 a.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: prepdre@saintpeterchurch.net 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.

February Outreach: We are collecting “One-Can-Meals” and/or Hearty Soups this month for those who are hungry in our neighborhoods. Please be gener-ous. Bless YOU!

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

Home-School PREP Families: If you have not come into the PREP Office for a “book check” and completed your mid-year testing, please contact the PREP Office right away for an appointment. 1st Eucharist Families: If you have not completed all your paperwork for this years celebration of 1st Eucharist, contact the PREP Office right away.

1st Eucharistic Parent & Child Retreat Saturday, March 9, from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

This is an important day of activities to assist families preparing for 1st Eucharist. The one and only practice for 1st Eucharist will be held during the retreat. Please make

every effort to be in attendance.

1st Eucharist Reception Saturday, March 30

Two Masses: 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Details are in your packet from the Parent Sacrament Forum.

Questions? Contact the PREP office

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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

THIS 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.

PREP Families collected Baby Formula and Baby Food for Birthright this January.

God Bless all who donated!

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 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 February 9, at 11 a.m.

Society of St. Vincent de Paul: In the Gospel today, Jesus shows us that we are called to place gospel values before any other values and to be willing to put our lives on the line for them. Taking care of God’s poor is indeed

living gospel values. Is God is calling you to join the Society of St. Vincent de Paul? 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 you dedication to your friends who need the meals. Special Request: Once again, there will be a need for “Boost with Glucose Condition” (any flavor) as of the beginning of the new year. If anyone can supply some it would be appreciat-ed. Please leave it next to the Aid for Friends freezer. For any questions regarding the Aid for Friends ministry please call Ellen at 610-384-7160 or email ecerritelli@comcast.net.

Feed The Hungry

~ Next Drive ~

February 23 & 24

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 csamoylo@yahoo.com. Our next meeting is Thursday, February 14, and will address The Art of Relaxation.

Legion of Mary will be suspending their weekly meetings at this time. For more information call Mary at 610-517-8168.

Good Works: We are St. Peter Parish volunteers 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, call Jim at 610-496-1393 or email him at jim_mulry@mcenvironmental.com.

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 Barbarah156@gmail.com.

MEETING CHANGES: Prayer Shawl Ministry: We have begun gathering in the Saints Room closest to the new Kitchen. Our Monday after-noon gatherings remain every other week

from Noon to 2 p.m., but our evening meetings will move to the First Friday of the month, 7 to 9 p.m. Check the bulletin calendar for meeting times and rooms each week. Do you know someone who could use our prayers? Gift them with one of our handmade shawls or lap blankets! Each one is unique and made in prayer as a constant re-minder of God's love and our continued prayers. There is no charge, and we're happy to deliver them if you can't. If you'd like to help make items, be a gift-bearer, learn or relearn to knit or crochet, or donate supplies, feel free to join us when you can for fellowship, crafting, and prayer. To find out more or request a piece, contact Jan Smith at 610-269-1756 or editsmith3@aol.com.

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

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.

Did You Know?

St. Peter Blood Drive Celebration Center

Monday, February 18, 2019 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 Mon-day of each month at 7:30 p.m. in SS. Drexel & Neumann Rms. All men 18 years or older in-terested in joining the Knights of Columbus

should contact Roy Staszak at rjcastas@verizon.net. Our next meeting is Monday, February11.

The King’s Men meet every Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Bethany Room. This is a group of Catholic men geared to-

wards coming together for weekly formation and account-ability to be strengthened in their roles as leader, protec-tor, and provider. Please join us this Tuesday!

Welcome Commission

Hospitality Committee! What does it involve? Baking goodies or provid-

ing other items needed for parish activities. If you are interested, please feel free to contact us at: Welcome@saintpeterchurch.net or btmccleary7@gmail.com.

Silver Lining Seniors! Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, February 12, at 1 p.m. in the Saints Room. At this meeting we will serve a “light” lunch for all to enjoy. If you will be attending our meeting for the first time, please call Pat Currie at 610-931-0721 so that we can prepare according-

ly. New members are welcome at any time. Also, we will be taking sign-ups for our “Dine-Around” bus trip on April 24. Reservations and payment must be made by our March meeting. If you would like more information about our group or upcoming events, please all Pat at the afore-mentioned number. Hope all are enjoying the New Year!!I

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: kdrevyanko@irexcorp.com.

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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, 227 Isabella Road, Elverson

Sponsored by St. Peter Respect Life Group Lunch and Dinner served Saturday & Breakfast served Sunday

Cost: $50 per person (scholarships available)

We will talk about what it means to be a young, dynamic, Catholic woman in today’s world. The retreat will introduce you to John Paul II's Theology of the Body and what it means for

your life! Retreat will include talks, small groups, Mass, Adoration, and time for confession. The Retreat is led by Samantha Kelley, the Founder and President of FIERCE

Athlete (fierceathlete.org). Sam is a young Catholic woman, trained in teaching the Theology of the Body. She holds a

Master’s degree in Catholic Psychology, is a former Division 1 soccer player, and now rows competitively!

Register at: www.eventbrite.com/e/wonderfully-made-a-theology-of-the-body-retreat-for-high-school-girls-tickets-

53964057950

Sponsored by St. Peter Respect Life Group For more info, TEXT Eileen Christian @ 610-716-1840

or email: eileenchristian@usa.net

The St. Peter Scholarship Committee Breakfast! Come out and enjoy a delicious, hot breakfast with family and friends in the Celebration Center on Sunday, February 17, from 9 - 11 a.m. Eggs, sausage or bacon, potatoes, toast, coffee, tea, and juice will all be on the menu for only $6 per person.

Kids 5 and under eat for $3. Purchase tickets at the door. Don’t miss out! Breakfast is served until we run out! Proceeds benefit the St. Peter Scholarship Fund. Questions? Contact Karen at kdbraider@gmail.com.