SAINT PETER AND SAINT PAUL, PRAY FOR US!not be held this July 2-3, 2015. Eucharistic Adoration on...
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SAINT PETER AND SAINT PAUL, PRAY FOR US! Parish Office Hours
Monday-Thursday: 9 am to 3 pm
Mass Schedule
Vigil Mass
(Saturday) 5:00 p.m.
Sunday Mass
8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
Weekday Mass
M,T,W,F 8:30 a.m.
Confessions before daily
Mass; Saturday 4:15 p.m.
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
SS. Peter & Paul Parish, a community of faith called by God to deepen
our relationship with Jesus Christ, serves the Lord by sharing our time,
talent and treasure. As disciples of Christ, we are called to bring Jesus
Christ to ourselves and others: our children, the sick, the poor, the fallen
away Catholics and those who need to hear God’s message of uncondi-
tional love and forgiveness. SS. Peter & Paul Parish is a beacon of light
rooted in Jesus Christ, passed on to his successor, our Holy Father the
Pope, and is guided by our local bishop to build the Kingdom of God on
Earth. It is our mission to shine the light of Jesus Christ in our world and
to spiritually enrich the individual members of the parish as well as the
larger community through word, worship, sacrament and service.
The Parish in the heart of the Endless Mountains
Established in 1841
SACRAMENTS
The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated Sundays after the 11:00 a.m.
Mass. First time parents are asked to attend a welcoming session prior to
baptism. Godparents are asked to present a sponsor card. Please call the
parish office as soon as possible after your child’s birth to plan his or her
baptism.
The Sacrament of Marriage—engaged couples should notify the pastor
at least six months prior to their proposed date. Couples participate in a
preparation program.
The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick—please call the parish of-
fice for visitation of the sick at home, in the hospital, or health care facili-
ty.
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is the official process used
by the Church to bring adults into the Catholic faith.
SPIRITUAL DEVOTIONS
The Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary
and the Divine Mercy Chaplet are prayed
in common before weekday Masses.
The Perpetual Novena of the Miracu-
lous Medal is prayed in common every
Monday after the 8:30 a.m. Mass.
Eucharistic Adoration is held from 9:00
a.m. on the Thursday preceding First Fri-
day until 2:00 p.m. on Friday in Grotto
Hall and the church.
Sacred Heart Devotions are prayed in
common after First Friday Masses.
Devotions to the Immaculate Heart of
Mary are prayed in common after the
First Saturday Masses.
Parish Prayer Line requests
Call Annette at 570-265-9691.
Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time † June 28, 2015
Pastor: Rev. Edward L. Michelini
God did not make death, nor does he rejoice in the destruction of the living, for he
fashioned all things that they might have being; . . . For God formed man to be imperishable;
the image of his own nature he made him. Wisdom 1:13-14; 2:23
Parish Dates To Remember
Jun 29: Parish Pastoral Council meets 6:30 0pm Grotto Hall Jun 30: 175th Anniversary Committee 5:30 pm Grotto Hall July 1: Light the Fire—Youth Rally Jul 3: First Friday Mass 9:00 am Jul 3: Veterans Free Breakfast Jul 4: First Saturday Mass 8:30 am Jul 5: 9:30 am Altar Server Refresher Jul 10: 10:15 am Mass at Bradford Co. Manor Jul 11: Sat. 6 pm dinner @ Mangialardo’s; reserve by 7/6** Jul 12: New Altar Server Training 9:30 am Jul 12-16: VBS “Camp Discovery” @ St. Agnes 6-8 pm Jul 13: Diocesan Vocations Golf Classic Jul 17-26: Solemn Novena in Honor of St. Ann, St. Ann’s Shrine Basilica, Scranton Jul 19: 9:30 am Altar Server Refresher Jul 22: Keystone Film: “Freetown” 7 pm Jul 25: Sat. Capt. Bill Cruise, lunch; reservation by 7/18** (carpool 10 am church parking lot) Jul 25: Keystone Film:”Freetown” 1:30 pm Jul 26: New Altar Server Training Aug. 1: St. Agnes Lyle Williams Golf Tournament Aug 1: Sat. 9 am breakfast @ Jones’ Aug 7-9: Weekend Conference on Virgin Mary at Misericordia University, Dallas PA Aug 8-10: National Shrine, Smithsonian & more—Trip to Washington DC; details, reservation by 6/29 ** Aug 22: Sat. LeRoy Museum, picnic Sunfish Pond Sep 12: 9 am Breakfast @ Jones’ Sep 19: Sat. lunch Victory Pizza Oct. 2-4: Women’s Cursillo
**reservations/info call Nancy 570-721-1062
St. Agnes School
The faculty, staff, administration and students of St.
Agnes School wish to gratefully acknowledge the
following donations:
In memory of Mrs. Margherite Chiola &
Mr. John DeWan, by Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Smith;
In memory of Mr. George Allen, by Mr. &
Mrs. James Quigley, Mrs. Lee Ann Wolfe, Mrs.
Kathryn LeStrange, Mrs. Natalie Maurer, and Mr.
Chris Hunsinger.
Calling Volunteers for Life
Our group, the Bradford County Pennsylvanians for Human
Life, is recruiting volunteers to man the booth at the Troy
Fair from Monday July 27 until Saturday August 1st, in two
hour increments. Might you consider spending a few hours
manning the booth? No special knowledge is required. Our
display has sentiments like: “Defending human life from
conception to death;” “You formed my inmost being; You
knit me in my mother’s womb. I praise You, so wonderful-
ly you made me;” and “Life—the First Human Right.” Our
volunteers have told us that it is a very positive experience
and it is fun!
Our volunteer coordinators for the Troy Fair are:
John and Mary Alice Demangone, [email protected], or
phone 570-265-5990. Contact them for your time slot at the
Fair!
Word of Life
“For the Lord, your God, is the God of gods, the Lord of
lords, the great God, mighty and awesome, who has no
favorites, accepts no bribes, who executes justice for the
orphan and the widow, and loves the resident alien, giving
them food and clothing.” ~ Deuteronomy 10:17-18
Vacation Bible School (VBS) – Camp Discovery A summer Ecumenical Vacation Bible School
will again be held at St. Agnes School, JFK Hall, during
the week of July 12-16, 2015, Sunday evening through
Thursday evening from 6-8 pm. This year’s theme is
“Camp Discovery.”
Children grades Pre-school through 7th can come
to enjoy Bible stories, crafts, songs, food, activities and
friendship while discovering how to serve God and others.
Mark your calendars and save the date
Registration materials are in the rear of the
church—one form is needed per family. Pre-registration
is preferred, but registration can also take place the first
day of VBS.
Principal for St. Agnes School
The retirement of Mrs. Sandra Kasenga, leaves the po-
sition of St. Agnes School Principal open at this time.
Any one who may be interested, should contact Mr. Jim
Burke, Office of Catholic Schools, 300 Wyoming Avenue
Scranton, PA 18503-1279; (570)207-2251 (570)207-2251.
Bradford County Regional Arts Council (BCRAC)
BCRAC is introducing a series of faith-friendly
films to the community. The film series will be presented
monthly Wednesday and Saturday at the Keystone theatre.
The July film Freetown "PG-13" (1 hr 53 mins) will be
shown Wednesday July 22, 2015 at 7 pm and Saturday
July 25, 2015 at 1:30 pm. A group of native Liberian mis-
sionaries make a desperate cross-country trip through their
war-torn country to save one of their own. Starring: Henry
Adofo, Michael Attram, Alphonse Menyo.
Check the local newspaper each month for the film
and for times and dates for these films. We will try to pub-
lish information in the bulletin about them as they appear
in the paper each month.
It might be good to support this effort to bring
films of formation into the local theater.
TACO
Thank you for the generous donations of food given to our
pantry in April and May. During the first five months of
2015 we served 1,259 families, 2,987 individuals; 480
Elder Share/Fresh Express families. ~ Towanda Area
Christian Outreach Food Pantry Board of Directors.
Liturgical Ministers Jul 4 - 5 Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharistic Sat. Vigil 5 pm: Brandon Dickerson, Wendi & Gary Raupers Sun. 8 am: Rose Powers, Greg Steele, Sonia Huff 11 am: Kathy Joyce, Ed Krauss, Charlene Garden Lectors Sat. Vigil 5 pm: Patti Meredith Sunday 8 am: Chris Sullivan 11 am: Barbara Krauss Altar Servers Sat. Vigil 5 pm: Dillon Gallagher. Gary Raupers Sunday 8 am: Teddy Steele, Marabeth Boardman 11 am: Elizabeth Ondrey, Whitney Madill, Katherine West Musicians Sat. Vigil 5 pm: Sunday 8:00: am: 11:00 am: Joe Dorsey, Cindy Williams Hospital & Personal Care Home: Sonia Huff Bradford County Manor: Mary Pfeffer
Altar Care 7/4 Sharon Kaminsky
Pat Bergmaier, Sandy Kasenga
Collection Counters 6/29 Team A
Sanctuary Lamps burn this week for:
1.Mary Gwin Cowling (Kathy and Mary Alice)
2. George Allen (Marilyn Miller)
3. Jack McCloskey (Marilyn Miller)
Mass Intentions Jun 28 - Jul 5 -
Sat. Vigil 5:00 pm: Rose Lenox (Bob Bustin)
Sunday 8:00 am: William Lee Sullivan
(Pat McCracken & Sharon Wilson)
11:00 am: Tom Fairchild (Lee Ann Wolfe)
Mon. 8:30 am: Our Parishioners
Tuesday 8:30 am: Father’s Day Intentions
Wed. 8:30 am: Helen Carman (Ed & Barbara Ulatowski)
Thurs: 8:30 am: No Mass
First Friday 9:00 am: James J. Sullivan
(Pat McCracken & Sharon Wilson)
First Saturday 8:30 am: Dan Bryington (Tricia Bryington)
Sat. Vigil 5:00 pm: Joe Ritsko (The Family)
Sunday 8:00 am: Howard Kerr (Katrina Murray)
11:00 am: Father’s Day Intentions
Offertory June 14, 2015
Sunday Offering $ 4,115.00
Aid to Education $ 492.50
Special Envelopes $ 135.00
Thank you for your generosity!
Second Collection.
This (Jun 27-28): the annual Diocesan Collection for the
Holy Father (Peter’s Pence) will be taken up; next week
(Jul4-5) will be the monthly Care & Education of Priests.
Peter’s Pence Collection
In the second collection today, we are supporting Pope
Francis in his charitable works. The Peter’s Pence Collec-
tion is taken up worldwide to support the most disadvan-
taged: victims of war, oppression, and natural disasters.
This is an opportunity to join with our Holy Father, Pope
Francis, and be a witness of charity to our suffering broth-
ers and sisters. Please be generous in today’s collection.
Peter’s Pence envelopes are in the back of the church; for
donation credit, please write your name or envelope num-
ber on this special envelope.
First Friday Devotions
Since many parishioners plan to be away Fourth of July
weekend, our normal monthly Eucharistic Adoration will
not be held this July 2-3, 2015. Eucharistic Adoration on
Thursday and Friday will resume August 6-7, 2015.
Thank you for your understanding.
Masses First Friday/Saturday
Because the Fourth of July Holiday is being celebrated on
Friday, July 3, our First Friday Mass will be celebrated at
9:00 a.m. July 3; the Bradford County Manor Mass will be
postponed until Friday, July 10.
First Saturday Mass will be at 8:30 am as usual.
Altar Servers—New and Experienced
Current Servers: A refresher program will be held from
9:30-10:30 am on Sunday, July 5 or 19, 2015.
New Servers: Training for new Altar Servers will take
place Sundays, July 12 and 26, 2015, 9:30-10:30 am.
New altar servers who attend these meeting will be placed
in the Altar Server Schedule as interns beginning August
2, 2015.
If you are not able to attend these meetings,
please contact Fr. Ed ASAP.
Parish Pastoral Council (PPC)
The Parish Pastoral Council is very happy to announce
that the following parishioners will be new members of
the Council: Mike Boyek, Kathie DeWan,
Ryan Maghamez, and Jamie Rauscher.
Congratulations to each of these new members.
How fitting it is that their first meeting will be on the
Feast Day of our parish, Saints Peter & Paul, on Monday,
June 29, 2015, at 6:30 pm in Grotto Hall—6 pm for some-
thing to eat prior. Please keep our parish and all the mem-
bers of the PPC in your prayers.
The Parish would like to thank Mark Kocan, Paul
Manchester, and John Ullo for their service to the parish
as members of the PPC these past two years.
Cemetery Grass Cutting
Many thanks to the families who have volunteered to cut
the grass at the Ireland (State Road) Cemetery:
May: Michelini & Vega Family
June: Sullivan and Barry Families
July: Walter Burrowes & Jim Burrowes Families
August: Jurnack and Vega Families
September: Chuck Dewing and Bob Herda
October: Michelini
RICHARD M. FARLEY CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT
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521 MAIN STREET 570-265-4993
TOWANDA, PA 18848 FAX: 570-265-5996
e-mail: [email protected]
Knights of Columbus TOWANDA COUNCIL, No. 3915
7 Poplar St., Towanda PA 18848
Meetings 2nd/4th Wednesdays at 7 pm
Contact: 570-265-2113
If you would like to join our parish, contact: SS. Peter & Paul Church—106 Third St.—Towanda PA 18848
Call 570-265-2113 or email [email protected]
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PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS_
George Allen; Mary Allen; Anonymous Request; Anonymous Special Intention; Christine
Bedford; Gus Branish; Edith Brennan; Julia Brown; David Brubaker; Robert Coles; Joan Cowles;
Sue Daly; John Thomas Demangone; Richard J. Finnegan; Mike Gambal; Sally Groff; Ann
Thompson Haglich; Billy Hollenback; Linda Hollenback; Betty Johnson; Joyce Kuykendal; Connie
Leone; Frank Lindsey; Sharon Mahaffey; Mary Ellen Marshall; Marie McCauley; Joe Miksis; Mary Miksis; Steven
(Nate) Miller; Mary Lou Muchichko; Jim Nalisnick; Gloria Nilsson; Mary Paquette; Joe Perechinsky; Bev Place;
Matt Pritchard; Alex Rabago; Delia Rabago; Yolanda Rossi; Rita Sasso; Richard Schmieg; Ed Slocum, Jr.; Jerry
Smith; Joanne Smith; Marie Smith; Robert Spaulding; Paula Stover; Ed & Barbara Ulatowski; C. Michael Vaughn;
Kathleen Woods; Ruth Young; Elsie Zurn; also Felis, Grace, Venus, Zaida, Edna, Rita & Tita.
To add a name to this published Prayer List, call the office at 265-2113 or email your request to [email protected].
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Join Us In the Spiritual Renewal of Our Parish! Sign-Up Weekend - September 12 & 13
Please visit us at: www.AriseTowanda.weebly.com Like us on FaceBook at: www.facebook.arise.towanda.pa
175th Parish Anniversary: History, Heritage and Handing-On what God has Given to Us
The timeframe for the celebration will be from Pentecost 2016 through Pentecost 2017:
1. May 15, 2016 Concert Pentecost Sunday Opening Celebration
2. May 30, 2016 Memorial Day Mass at James Street Cemetery
3. June 26, 2016 11 am Sunday Liturgy & Dinner Bishop Bambera main Celebrant
4. June 29, 2016 Feast of Saints Peter & Paul
5. August 15, 2016 100th Anniversary of the Parish Grotto & Ice Cream Social
6. September, 2016 Mass at State Road Cemetery
7. October & November, 2016 Thanksgiving/Harvest Dinner & ARISE Spiritual Renewal Program
8. February/March 2017 Mardi Gras Party & ARISE Spiritual Renewal Program
11. May, 2017 Tour of the Church / History Fair
12. May, 2017 Mass at James Street Cemetery – Recognition / Historical Grave / Marker
13. June 4, 2017 Concert Pentecost Sunday Closing Celebration
* Dinner program * Historical Booklet * New Parish Directory * Time Capsule(s) *
The next Committee meeting is this Tuesday, June 30, 2015, at 5:30 pm in Grotto Hall.
Mass in Remembrance of Victims of Violent or Tragic Death - July 16
The annual Mass in Remembrance of Victims of Violent or Tragic Death is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. Thursday, July 16,
2015 at St. Peter’s Cathedral, Scranton. All persons who have lost a loved one in this way are invited to this liturgy.
For more information, call the Office for Parish Life at 570-207-2213.
Veterans - Thank You Meal - July 3
In conjunction with the Towanda First Friday activities on July 3, 2015, several participating churches, including SS
Peter & Paul, will offer a free dinner to any Veteran from 4-6 pm at the First Presbyterian Church in Towanda.
You will need a ticket. They are available at several stores on Main Street in Towanda, or see Fr. Ed after Mass
this weekend or during the week. Non-veterans may eat for a donation.
We are grateful to all veterans for their service to our nation and our community.
33rd Annual Catholic Charismatic Conference - July 31-August 2, 2015
The Diocesan Catholic Charismatic Conference will be at the University of Scranton on the weekend of July 31-August
1. This year’s theme is “Father, That They May be One (John 17:21). A variety of inspiring speakers, daily Mass, sepa-
rate children and youth tracks, are included. Weekend Registration is $50 before July 17, $65 after; single day is also
available. Housing/meals are available at moderate cost, but commuting and brown-bagging is encouraged. Write to
CCR, PO Box 3306, Scranton PA 18505, or call 570-344-2214 or email [email protected].
Light the Fire: Youth Rally - July 1
The summer youth rally for teens in 9th-12th grades will again be held Wednesday, July 1, 2015, at Misericor-
dia University in Dallas, PA. Registration opens at 9 am and the closing Mass will be at 7 pm. Light the Fire is an ener-
gy-filled day with students from throughout the diocese gathering for a variety of activities, presentations, music, prayer,
and food. Music will be provided by Full Armor Band. Mike Patin will the be main speaker throughout the day. Bishop
Bambera will be the main celebrant at the Mass. See the posters in the lobby of the church, and contact Brandon Dicker-
son 570-637-0756; Kathy Joyce 570-561-5687; Marie Seibert 570-265-3122; or Fr. Ed 570-265-2113.
Solemn Novena in honor of St. Ann - July 17-26
The annual Novena in honor of St. Ann will be held at the St. Ann’s Shrine Basilica in Scranton from July 17-26th,
2015. Daily Masses/Novena: 8 & 11:45 am; 5:30 & 7:30 pm.; Novena 3:30 pm. Confessions before & after all ser-
vices. Feast Day July 26: Masses 4:30, 6,7,8,9,10 & 11:45 am and 5:30 pm; and solemn closing Mass at 7:30 pm.
Weekend Conference: The Virgin Mary in Christian Dialogue - August 7-9
The Ecumenical Society of the Blessed Virgin Mary USA (ESBVM USA) will present a conference at Misericordia
University in Dallas, PA, August 7-9, 2015. The weekend theme is: “The Virgin Mary in Christian Dialogue: Contro-
versy, Convergence, and Vision.” Contact: [email protected] or website www.esbvm.org.
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Beginning this fall, our parish will be hosting a spiritual growth and formation program,
called ARISE Together in Christ. The program consists of establishing small Christian com-
munity groups that will come together once per week for 6 weeks, to read and reflect on the
Gospel, share how the Word of God relates to their daily lives, and encourage each other in ac-
tive discipleship.
For more information on how you can participate in this exciting program of spiritual
growth and renewal, in order to revitalize and strengthen your faith and our parish, please visit
us on the web, or contact your Arise Parish Team members:
Mike Boyek, Kathie DeWan, Christina Fleury & Sharon Kaminsky.
SIGN-UP WEEKEND ~ September 12 & 13, 2015