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.

The Parish in the heart of the Endless Mountains Serving Bradford County since 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.

Pastor: Rev. Edward L. Michelini

*No Weekday Masses Jul 25-29

MASS SCHEDULES AT AREA CHURCHES

Canton, St. Michael: 6:00 pm Sat., 9:30 am Sunday

9:00 am Th, F, in Rectory; call parish 570-673-5253

Dushore, St. Basil: 4 pm Sat., 9:00 & 11:45 am Sunday

8:00 am M, F; call parish 570-928-7972.

Ralston, St. Aloysius: 8:00 am Sunday, call parish 570-673-5253

Sayre, Epiphany: 5 pm Sat; and Sunday 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 am

Sunday 10:00 am at Ridgebury O.L.O.P.H. Chapel

7:00 am & 12:10 pm M-F; call parish 570-888-9641

Troy, St. John: 11:30 am Sunday

5:30 pm Tues., call parish 570-673-5253

Wyalusing, St. Mary: 5 p.m. Sat; 11:00 am Sunday

Call parish 570-746-1006 for daily schedule

See Diocesan web site www.dioceseofscranton .org (Churches/Mass Times)

Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time † July 24, 2016

You were buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him

through faith in the power of God, who raised him from the dead.

Colossians 2: 12

St. Agnes School Parish Dates To Remember

Jul 23-24: Missionary Priest Visit

Jul 25-29: no weekday Masses

Jul 25: Parish Pastoral Council 6:30 pm Grotto Hall

Jul 25-30: Troy Fair, Pro-Life Booth

Jul 26: Vacation Bible School Committee 7 pm

wrap-up in Grotto Hall

Jul 30-31: Sign-up after Masses for Parish Directory

Family/Individual Photo session**

Aug 1: 175th Committee 5 pm Grotto Hall

Aug 4: Eucharistic Adoration commences at 9 am

Aug 5: First Friday Mass 8:30 am

10:30 am Mass at Bradford County Manor

Aug: 6: First Saturday Mass 8:30 am

Aug 6: Confirmation Retreat (catch-up group)

Aug 6: Lyle Williams Memorial Golf Tournament

Aug 9: Parish day at Mt. Pisgah State Park Pool Pavilion

Aug 11: Catechist Camp at St. Agnes School (Regional)

Aug. 14: Grotto Re-Dedication, Ice Cream Social

Sign-up in gym for Parish Directory

Family/Individual Photo session**

Aug 15: 5:30 pm Mass plus soup/salad supper afterward

(Feast of the Assumption, not a 2016 Holy Day

Aug 19: (Friday) Hiawatha Dinner Cruise 4:30 pm

carpool from Sparks; all welcome,

Reserve w/$35 ASAP*

Sep 5: Labor Day Mass 11 am at Ireland Cemetery

(State Rd, Mercur Hill)

Sep 6-9: (Tues.—Fri.) Parish Directory Photos 2: - 9 p.m.

Sep 10: (Sat.) Parish Directory Photos 9:00 am—4:00 p.m.

Sep 10-11: ARISE sign-up

Sep 15: ARISE group leaders workshop

Oct 6-9: Women’s Cursillo

*reservations call Nancy 570-721-1062

**appointments call Chris 570-265-8354

New Parish Directory — SOON!

The Directory Committee is excited to announce that

we are ready to begin this very important project, so

that we will be able to include the new Parish Directo-

ry within the 175th Anniversary Time Capsule.

This week, a member will speak before Mass

to explain how to be sure that you/your family are in-

cluded in the Directory. An information and sign up

sheet will be handed out at that time.

Next weekend after all the Mass-

es, the committee will be in Grotto Hall

to schedule your appointment for the

photo session; it would be helpful if you

bring the signup sheet with you, to save

time. The Directory company needs the

September appointments to be filled be-

fore making October appointments. Sign-ups will al-

so be taken during the Ice Cream Social on August 14

in the school gym.

You can drop your signup sheet in the collec-

tion basket, mail it to the church office, or call Chris

Sullivan at 570-265-8354 to set up the appointment on

the day/time you prefer.

The 11th annual Lyle Williams Memorial Golf Tour-

nament, benefiting St. Agnes School, will be held on

Saturday, August 6th, 2016, at the Towanda Country

Club. The entry fee is $80 per player, which includes

coffee & donuts, greens fees, cart, lunch, and prizes.

Support is also needed in the form of hole sponsors;

the cost to sponsor a hole is $100. Non-golfing guests

are invited to attend the luncheon for $20 per person.

To become a hole sponsor or to register a four-

some, please call St. Agnes School at (570) 265-6803.

Single players may also register, and will be assigned

to a team. Thank you to Lynda Williams for her time

and efforts in organizing this yearly event.

Grotto 100th Anniversary / Ice Cream Social

The next Parish 175th Anniversary event will be on

Sunday, August 14, 2016 — to celebrate the the 100th

Anniversary of the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes,

which is located on the grounds between the school

and the rectory. An ice cream social will follow the

re-dedication ceremony. Neighborhood friends are

welcome to join us there. More information will be

included in a future bulletin

St. Brigid’s Parish Community Picnic

August 7, 2016 - Choconut, PA

St. Brigid’s Parish invites all to the 192nd St. Augus-

tine’s Annual Picnic at the St. John Neumann Center

on Route 267 in Choconut, PA. A BBQ Chicken

dinner will be held from 11:30am – 4 pm. Music

provided by bob & Friends. Fro advance tickets call

the parish office 570-553-2288. See flyer on our

bulletin board.

Parish Bulletin Advertisers

We thank those businesses and individuals who have

placed an ad in our parish bulletin. We ask parishion-

ers to thank these individuals and to use their compa-

nies. This week, we especially acknowledge:

Richard M. Farley

Certified Public Accountant

in Towanda

Anyone wishing to advertise in the parish Bulletin

should contact the parish office 570-265-2113 for

more information; the pricing is very reasonable.

Liturgical Ministers July 30 - 31

Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharistic Sat.Vigil 5 pm: Joanne & Patrick Barry, Sharon Kaminsky Sun. 8am: LeeAnn Wolfe, Murray O’Donnell, Barb Wywiorski Sun 11 am: Donna Brown, Barb & Ed Krauss Lectors: Sat. Vigil 5 pm: Marilyn Miller Sunday 8 am: Chris Sullivan 11 am: Theresa Ondrey Altar Servers Sat. Vigil: 5 pm: Gary Raupers, Natalee & Xavier Watson Sun. 8 am: Enzo & Dante Ottaviani 11 am: Hannah & Sam Tavani Musicians Sat. Vigil: Joel Christian Sun. 8 am: George Dzus, Marie Seibert 11 am: Cindy Williams Hospital & Personal Care Home: Mary Alice Demangone

Bradford County Manor: Donna Brown

Altar Care 7/30/16 Jackie Johnson

Linda Kocan, Todd Kilmer

Collection Counters 7/25/16 Team C

Mass Intentions July 24 - 31

Sat. Vigil 5 pm: Our Parishioners

Sunday 8:00 am: Anna Maria Zettlemoyer (the Family)

11:00 am: Alice Bustin, Lisa Allen Hawken &

Ann Bustin Maynard (the May Family)

Monday through Friday: No Mass

Sat. Vigil 5 pm: Helen Staruch (Bob & Jackie Pyznar)

Sunday 8:00 am: Our Parishioners

11:00 am: Gloria Mras (Jacob, Annette, Margaret

& John)

Offertory Jul 10, 2016

Sunday Offering $ 3,400.60

Aid to Education $ 390.00

Thank you for your generosity!

Second Collection This week is for the Catholic Relief Services. There

are special envelopes for the CRS collection in the

rear of the church; remember to include your name/

envelope number on those envelopes for contribution

credit. Next week, the second collection will be taken

up for the missions of the Institute of the Incarnate

Word.

Sanctuary Lamps burn this week for:

Dr. Francis Sullivan ( A Friend)

Special Intentions (A Parishioner)

New Altar Servers

Young parishioners from third grade and above who

are interested in being an Altar Server should check

with their parents and fill out an Altar Server

Application Form. Complete the form and return it

to Fr. Ed so that he can schedule a July training ses-

sion and picnic. Materials are on the desk at the en-

trance to the church.

Visit the Pro-Life Booth @ Troy Fair

Bradford County Pennsylvanians for Human Life

sponsor the Pro-Life Booth at the Troy Fair each year.

The Fair runs Mon.—Sat., July 25-239; the Booth will

be open 78 hours during that week. If you go to the

fair, stop by to view the Pro-life exhibits and litera-

ture, and speak to our parishioners or other volunteers

who are at the booth. If you want to help out with the

Pro-life booth during fair week, or need more infor-

mation, call Mary Alice/John Demangone (570-265-

5990) or Marie Seibert (570-265-3122).

No Weekday Masses This Week

July 25-29, 2016, Fr. Ed will be in the Albany / Sara-

toga, NY area on vacation. There will not be a

weekday Mass during Mon-Friday this week. The

weekend of July 30-31, 2016, Rev. David Andrea, a

missionary priest of the Institute of the Incarnate

Word, will be here to celebrate the liturgy and to ask

for our support to the missions. Please welcome Fr.

Andrea to our parish.

Catholic Relief Services

“Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of

these least brothers of mine, you did for me” (Mt

25:40). Today, we are reminded that Jesus identified

himself with our poorest brothers and sisters. The

Catholic Relief Services Collection serves Jesus in the

victims of human trafficking, those who suffer from

unjust laws, and those who need pastoral care and hu-

manitarian assistance across the globe. Through sup-

porting today’s collection, you help Jesus in dis-

guise. Please be generous. Find CRS collection enve-

lopes in the rear of the church; mark your name/

envelope number on it for contribution credit.

Child Care

A church parishioner is in need of child care in their

home for an eighteen-month old during school hours,

8 am to 3 pm for two days a week. Please call the fol-

lowing number (270-929-0772) for more information.

Feast of the Assumption

August 15 is the Feast of the Assumption of the

Blessed Virgin Mary; on a Monday this year, it is not

a holy day of obligation. For parishioners who would

like to observe this special Feast, the parish will offer

the usual Monday morning Mass at 8:30 am on Mon-

day, August 15, and additionally there will be a 5:30

pm Mass, to be followed by a light supper downstairs.

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———————————

521 MAIN STREET 570-265-4993

TOWANDA, PA 18848 FAX: 570-265-5996

e-mail: rmfarley@epix.net

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Meetings 2nd/4th Wednesdays at 7 pm

Contact: 570-265-2113

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Helen Finlan; Richard J. Finnegan; June Goodrich; Jim Grimes;

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Names remaining on the list for over a year have been removed to allow

space for new intentions. Please feel free to re-submit any of those still in

need of our prayers. To add a name to this published Prayer List, call the

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