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Mass Schedule DAILY MASS: CHURCH (HC)

WEEKEND MASSES: NEW CHURCH (NC)

SAT, APR 7 VIGIL 5:00 PM Charlie McKnight (NC) SUN, APR 8 DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY 7:30 AM Our Parish Family (NC) 9:00 AM Becca Cvek (NC) 11:00 AM Chris Cusatis (NC) MON APR 9 7:00 AM Ann Kane (HC) TUE, APR 10 7:00 AM Special Intentions of Chris Schneider & Family (HC) WED, APR 11 7:00 AM NO MASS THU, APR 12 7:00 AM Jeanne Wright (HC) FRI. APR 13 7:00 AM George Bauer (HC) SAT, APR 14 VIGIL 5:00 PM Marjorie Azelvandre ( NC) SUN, APR 15 THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER 7:30 AM Maureen Ludwig (NC) 9:00 AM Our Parish Family (NC) 11:00 AM Victor Pivetta (NC)

Readings for the Week of April 8, 2018

SUN Second Sunday of Easter Acts 4:32-35, Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24; 1 Jn 5:1-6; Jn 20:19-31 MON The Annunciation of the Lord Is 7:10-14; 8:10; Ps 40:7-8a, 8b-9, 10, 11; Heb 10:4-10; Lk 1:26-38 TUE Acts 4:32-37; Ps 93:1ab, 1cd-2, 5; Jn 3:7b- 15 WED Saint Stanislaus, Bishop and Martyr Acts 5:17-26; Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9; Jn 3:16-21 THU Acts 5:27-33; Ps 34:2 and 9, 17-18, 19-20; Jn 3:31-36 FRI Saint Martin I, Pope and Martyr Acts 5:34-42; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Jn 6:1-15 SAT Acts 6:1-7; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19; Jn 6:16-21 SUN Third Sunday of Easter Acts 3:13-15, 17-19; Ps 4:2, 4, 7-8, 9; 1 Jn 2:1-5a; Lk 24:35-48

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

I would like to express my thanks and appreciation for all those who helped to make our Holy Week and Easter liturgies so beautiful and meaningful. From the music to the floral decorations everything was well done. In fact many parishioners offered positive comments about their worship experience as they were leaving church. We are blessed to have so many who offer their time as lectors, ushers, extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion, altar servers, cantors, and choir members. Thank you again for all that you do!!

Allow me also to congratulate those who received sacraments at the Easter Vigil.

We welcome Matt Zellers, who was baptized, confirmed and received his first Holy Communion. Tara McCoach was received into the Church and received Confirmation, while Kate Zellers, Matt’s wife, was confirmed as well.

Please keep them all in your prayers during this time of grace.

Peace, Fr. Steve

PRECIOUS BLOOD SCHEDULE

Apr 15 ~ 9:00 Mass Apr 22 ~ 11:00 Mass Apr 28 ~ 5:00 Mass

REST IN PEACE

~ DOROTHY NICKLAUS ~ Mother of James Nicklaus

“Eternal Rest Grant Unto Her, O Lord, and Let Perpetual Light Shine Upon Her. May All of the Faithful Departed,

Through the Mercy of God, Rest in Peace. Amen.”

PRAYERFUL REMEMBRANCE THIS WEEK

All our sick and infirmed parish family and friends including those in nursing homes, the homebound, and seriously ill, especially Joseph Gotowski, Eric Hershel, Cheryl Balmer, Buck McNulty, Tracy Stoltzfus, Jonathan Hynick, Joan Kuhn, Robert Dowhower, Henry Chipriano, Chester Shon, Madeline McLeod, Barry Keener, Shirley Kreiser, Flossie McKnight, Lorraine Sorrentini, Patrick Taylor-Brown, Devon Ugolik, Josie Musser, Brent Bittner, Elsie Nauss, Olga Korol, Robert Schlosser and Chris Schneider. Please pray for our Military, the unborn and world peace.

NEW PARISH HALL & COMPLEX BLESSING and DEDICATION

Bishop Ronald Gainer is scheduled to visit our parish on Sunday, June 10 to see & tour our new addition and provide his blessing. He will be the principal celebrant at the 11:00 am Mass. More details to follow as they become available. Mark your calendars and plan to be part of this historic day in the life of St. Peter Parish!

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OUR SANCTUARY CANDLES ILLUMINATE THIS WEEK FOR: ~ HISTORIC CHURCH ~

In Loving Memory of Joanna Mikula

From The Mikula Family

~ NEW CHURCH ~

In Loving Memory of the Charlie McKnight

From Flossie McKnight

A WEEK AT A GLANCE

Sunday, April 8 Divine Mercy Sunday Parish Office Closed 10:00 am Parish Easter Egg Hunt 7:30 pm Men's Club Meeting PC Monday Apr 9

6:30 pm Adoration HC Tuesday Apr 10 Wednesday Apr 11 6:30 pm Religious Ed Trivia Night NC NO Rosary NO Choir Thursday Apr 12 7:00 pm RCIA PC Friday, Apr 13 Parish Office Closed Saturday, Apr 14 6:30 am That Man is You PC Sunday, Apr 15 8:00 am Parish Office Open 12:30 pm Women’s Retreat HC/PC

WE ARE A STEWARDSHIP PARISH APRIL 1, 2018

SUNDAY $13,722 YOUTH/CHILDREN $218 HOLY LAND $1,185 EASTER $9,711 YOUTH MESSAGES OF STEWARDSHIP & TALENT

“I helped cook.” I helped my friend when she needed help.”

“I made my bed by myself.

GROWING OUR FAITH & STRENGTHENING OUR MINISTRY CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

TOTAL AMOUNT PLEDGED: $2,046,673.19

TOTAL PAID TO DATE: $929,075.16

TOTAL UNPAID BALANCE: $1,117,765.03

STORY BOARDS IN THE NARTHEX There are story boards in the narthex that give a glimpse into the colors, furnishings and floorings of the new center. There are a few things to remember when looking at these boards - the building committee has worked tirelessly and diligently to continually move the project forward. After many parish-wide meetings and sessions, we worked with a contractor, designer and architect that do these kinds of structures every day. They have been nothing but 100% supportive of us and our thoughts and ideas. We're fully aware that possibly our own homes or personal style may not reflect the items or colors that you will see. Our hope in giving you this tiny glimpse is that once you get to do your own personal walk-through, you will feel blessed that the day of completion has arrived, are wonderfully surprised and pleased with the end result.

DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY APRIL 8, 2018

Please join in the celebration of Divine Mercy Sunday on April 8th, at St. Anne Parish in the Church. Beginning at 2:45, the celebration will include the singing of the Divine Mercy Chaplet lead by the St. Anne's music ministry, the opportunity for confession, and a presentation on the Divine Mercy Message of the Sacraments of Eucharist and Confession. Guest presenter - Art Bamert, Associate Director of Campus Ministry at Lancaster Catholic HS.

40 HOUR EUCHARISTIC DEVOTIONS

Our annual 40 Hour Eucharistic Adoration begins Sunday, April 29 with services at 7pm each evening. Our homilist will be Father Timothy Marcoe from Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Abbottstown. The Blessed Sacrament will remain exposed in the New Church for your personal visits as follows:

Sun. – Noon to 7pm service Mon. – 9am to 7pm service Tue. – 9am to 7pm service

The Blessed Sacrament must not be left alone, so we need to know that the above times will be covered. Sign-up sheets will be in the Narthex this weekend and the next two weekends. Please consider signing up for a specific time slot. If you can’t sign up, please try to stop by and visit with our Lord during this very special time in our Parish.

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ST. PETER PARISH - 1840 Marshall Drive, Elizabethtown, PA 17022 WEBSITE: www.stpeteretown.org

Very Rev. Steven W. Fauser, VF, Pastor PH 717.367.1255 FAX 717.367.1270 SATURDAY EVENING VIGIL: 5pm April thru October + 4pm November thru March - NEW CHURCH

SUNDAY MORNING: 7:30AM, 9AM & 11AM - NEW CHURCH Daily Mass: 7am: HISTORIC CHURCH (Except Wednesday)

Were you married in 1968? In honor of your 50th Wedding Anniversary, there will be a special Mass and reception on Sunday, July 8, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Good Shepherd Parish in Camp Hill. Bishop Ronald W. Gainer will be the celebrant. To receive an invitation, please contact your parish office.

GOD’S HOUSEKEEPERS Saturday, April 14, 2018

Marie Strait, Patty Worrall, Brenda Lanni, Edna Spisak, Ginny Blazer,

Cheryl & Bill Dechant

Thank you for keeping our Church beautiful!!

THANK YOU TO OUR BULLETIN SPONSOR OF THE WEEK

MILLER-FINKENBINDER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY

717-367-1543

for their advertisement in the parish bulletin. Please patronize the businesses that underwrite all the

publishing costs of our weekly bulletin and mention that you saw their ad here!

"Crazy For You" is a romantic comedy musical and is this year's Lancaster Catholic High School's Musical. "Crazy For You" will be hitting the Old Main Auditorium stage on April 26th-28th at 7:30 PM and April 29th at 2:00 PM.

Tickets are $17 for reserved seating, $15 for adult and $7 for students. Please contact Tony Brill at 717.509.0310 for more information.

PRINCIPAL OPENINGS FOR THE 2018-2019 SCHOOL YEAR

The Diocese of Harrisburg Catholic Schools Department has announced five Principal Openings for the 2018 – 2019 school year: St. Joseph, York (www.sjy.org); Our Mother of Perpetual Help School, Ephrata (www.omph.org); St. Margaret Mary School, Harrisburg (www.stmmparishschool.org); Seven Sorrows B.V.M. School, Middletown (www.ssbvm.org); Lebanon Catholic School, Lebanon (www.lebanoncatholicschool.org); Our Lady of Lourdes Regional School, Coal Twp (www.lourdes.k12.pa.us). Minimum qualifications: Practicing, knowledgeable Catholic; Thorough understanding of Catholic School Philosophy; Commitment to modeling the values of Catholic Educational Leadership; PA Administrators Certificate (or in process); Catechetical Certification (or in process) and 5 years teaching experience. For more information see the Employment listings on the Diocese of Harrisburg website: www.hbgdiocese.org . Send resume and letter of interest by March 31, 2018 to: Livia Riley, Superintendent of Schools; Diocese of Harrisburg; 4800 Union Deposit Road; Harrisburg, PA 17111-3710 or by email: lriley@hbgdiocese.org.

Divine Mercy Sunday - April 8, 2018

“Peace be with you. As the Father has sent Me, so I send you.” Will you respond to God's call to be sent as priest, sister or brother who proclaims the truth and peace of Jesus Christ? Talk to Father Steve or Father Brian Wayne, Dir. of Vocations, at (717) 657-4804/ frbwayne@hbgdiocese.org or check out www.diocesanpriest.com.

DIOCESAN SCOUT MASS

A Mass followed by a reception for all of the Scouts of our Diocese and their families will be celebrated on April 22, 2018 at 2:00 pm at Good Shepherd Parish, 3435 Trindle Road, Camp Hill,. PA. Scouts who have

completed any of the Catholic religious awards in the past year will be recognized for their accomplishments, but all Scouting families are encouraged to attend. The deadline to pre-order the commemorative patch and to register is April 13, 2018. For more information and to register please go to https://www.hbgdiocese.org/youth-and-young adults/catholic-scouting.

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Women’s Workshop Discovering & Using Your God Given Talents

Attention all women of St. Peter Church! Please mark your calendar for Sunday, April 15. Mother’s Group and CCW will be hosting our first Women’s Workshop for the women of our parish, their female friends and family members. The workshop will be held in the Parish Center and Historic Church and will offer an opportunity for women to experience inspiration, fellowship, community, and prayerful meditation all designed to aid us in discerning the gifts and talents God has given us and to find ways to employ those gifts in our lives for the benefit of others. Presenters for the day will be Marilyn and Mike Manley from St. Mary’s Church in Lancaster. They have been married 51 years and have presented together numerous times in our diocese as well as NJ. Welcome runs from 12:30 -12:45. Lunch is provided free of charge. There will be door prizes for attendees and extra chances to win if you bring a friend. The workshop will end by 4pm. We respectfully request registration on or before April 12 by filling out the slip below or by calling the church office at 717-367-1255.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ WOMEN’S WORKSHOP APRIL 15, 2018

NAME: ___________________________________ PHONE MUNBER:__________________________ # ATTENDING:_____________________________

PLEASE JOIN US

A Food Bingo for benefit of Brittany's Hope will be held on Sunday, April 22, 2018 at the Londonderry Fire Hall, 2655 Foxianna Rd, Middletown. Advance tickets are $20 and $25 at the door. Please call 717-367-9614 or email info@brittanyshope.org for more information.

Join us for the final Washington Street location FRY TRUCK NIGHT

St. Peter’s Religious Education

Wednesday, April 18, 2017 Dine From 5:00-6:30

Dinner Meal Choices: Hamburger and fries

Hot Dog and fries Chicken tenders and fries

Drink included with each meal

Meals served at the special rate of a $2.00 donation per meal.

Please bring lawn chairs and blankets and join us in the playground area

for dinner and fellowship.

Grade 5 will be having a bake sale!

In the event of rain, food will be moved inside. Sponsored by St. Peter’s Men’s Club

GET YOUR HERSHEY PARK TICKETS!!

Discount tickets to Hersheypark are available to the

friends and families of the parish at a significant savings. Gate admission for Regular is

$67.80; our price is $34.85 (ALL ages 3+).

*ADD-ON discount Hersheypark Meal Tickets at a savings of up to 30% off retail prices - $11.99 each

*ADD-ON Snack Vouchers - $3.25 each

Orders must be received at the parish by Monday, April 30, 2018.

Parishes will receive tickets by Friday, May 25, 2018.

Order forms are on the bulletin board in the Narthex and on our website, www.stpeteretown.org /News /

Parishioner News.

DON’T MISS THE GREAT DEALS!

Don’t Miss… SAINT PETER’S MENS CLUB 20th Annual Golf Tournament

Benefits St Peter Youth Education & Activities Sunset Golf Club: Friday, June 29, 2018 1:00 pm

Golf with Cart, Dinner, Beverages & Prizes! $65 per player—Registration due by June 15th.

Registration forms are in the Narthex on the bulletin board. For more information please call Steve Bozelli

at 717-725-9216 or asbozelli@yahoo.com.