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 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 Masses Oct 23-27

Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time † October 22, 2017

I have called you by your name,

giving you a title, though you knew me not.

I am the Lord and there is no other,

there is no God beside me.

Isaiah 45: 4-5

Parish Dates To Remember

Oct 23: Deadline to register for Worship Convocation

(see article below at left)

Oct 26: Widows’ Support Group lunch (see below)

Oct 28: Young Families Pre-Parade Park (See article below)

Oct 30: Parish Pastoral Council 6:30 pm Grotto Hall

Oct 31: 7:00 pm Vigil Mass for All Saints

Nov 1: All Saints Masses 8:30 am, 12:10 pm

Nov 2: All Souls Mass 8:30 am;

Eucharistic Adoration begins after Mass

Nov 3: First Friday Mass 8:30 am

10:15 am Mass at Bradford County Manor

Nov 4: First Saturday Mass 8:30 am

Nov 4: 5:00 pm Liturgy of Remembrance, Ceremony of Light

Reception following in Grotto Hall

Nov 5: 2 AM Daylight savings time ends—Set clocks BACK

Nov 8: Widows’ Support Group 1 pm Grotto Hall

Nov 5-11: National Vocation Awareness Week

Nov 12: St. Agnes PTG Breakfast

Nov 21: Blue Mass 8:30 am

Memorials for Elsie Zurn

Teen Bible Study and CCD Classes Meet Sundays

9:15-10:30 am in St. Agnes School

Oct 15: Classes resume

Pray for All the Victims of the Natural Disasters

Diocesan Worship Convocation

Anyone who loves the sacred liturgy, and especially

any liturgical ministers, are all invited to the Diocesan

Worship Convocation on Saturday, October 28, 2017

at Marywood University in Scranton.

For details, see the poster on the church bulle-

tin board, or call David Baloga 570-207-2213 Ext.

1158 or at David-Baloga@dioceseofscranton.org.

Deadline to register is Monday, October 23.

Call the parish office to sign up for a car-pool to this

event 570—265-2113.

This We Believe—Pamphlet

If you did not receive the brief but comprehensive

new pamphlet, “This We Believe,” last weekend,

please make certain you take one. The pamphlets are

at the entrance to the church. Topics in it include

the Four Cardinal Virtues: Prudence, Fortitude,

Justice, and Temperance.

See Virtue of Justice in CCC on p. 5 of this bulletin.

Widows’ Support Group Oct. 26

Members of the Widows’ Support Group will carpool

from the SS. Peter & Paul Church parking lot at 11:30

a.m. on Thursday, October 26, to go for lunch at the

American Sandwich Co. in Wyalusing.

Greetings Ministry

Greeting Cards: The parish has had a greetings min-

istry for the past two years whereby we send get-well,

thinking-of-you, and sympathy cards to people when

we are made aware of their particular circumstances,

to remind them that their parish does care about them

in their difficulty. At this time, we need more sympa-

thy cards; if anyone has some unused sympathy cards

at home to offer for this ministry, just drop them in

the TACO box in the back of the church. Thanks!

Greeting People: You have probably been greeted at

the door of the church at weekend Mass by one of our

Greeters. Anyone here may volunteer to do this sim-

ple act of welcoming others to our church; so if you

see an empty doorway, please feel free to step up

there, hold the door, and say “Hello” or “Welcome”

or “Have a nice day” in the spirit of hospitality appro-

priate to the liturgical celebration.

Newcomers and visitors are especially pleased

to find welcoming words and a friendly face at the

entrance, and even after Mass as well. Thank you.

T.A.C.O. Thanks

Thank you for your food donations to the TACO

Food Pantry. Through September, we have served

2,179 families, totaling 5,335 individuals; also, 1,217

senior families through our Elder Share/Fresh Express

programs. The need for food assistance in our area is

always present and your help makes a difference.

There is a box at the entrance of the church for unex-

pired staple foods for the Food Pantry.

(Saint) Mother Teresa of Calcutta:

"If you judge people,

you have no time to love them."

Young Families Pre-Parade Saturday Oct. 28

Park-Pizza-Parade

Young families are invited to park at the church, and

to enjoy pizza and cider in Grotto Hall, before walk-

ing down to the Towanda Halloween Parade on

Saturday, October 28, 2017.

Parish Pastoral Council Oct. 30

The Parish Pastoral Council will meet on Monday,

October 30, 2017, at 6:30 pm in Grotto Hall.

Liturgical Ministers Oct. 28 - 29 Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist Sat.5 pm: Crystal Babcock, Kathy Joyce, Barbara Wywiorski Sunday 8 am: Edith Rabago 11 am: Donna Brown, Barbara & Ed Krauss Lectors: Sat. Vigil 5pm: Sandy Kasenga Sunday 8 am: Carol Brubaker 11 am: Debbie West Altar Servers: Sat.Vigil 5 pm: Dominic Tavani, Garrett Kone Sun. 8:00 am: Emma Morgan, Sidney Bride 11 am: Whitney Madill, Katherine West Hospital & Personal Care Home: Sonia Huff Bradford County Manor: Mary Pfeffer

Mass Intentions Oct. 21 - 22 Sat.Vigil 5 pm: Connie Leone (Lee Ann Wolfe)

Sun. 8:00 am: Our Parishioners

11:00 am: Ruth Young (John & Christine Sullivan)

Monday-Friday: No Masses

Sat.Vigil 5 pm: Alice Grenell (Joan L. Grenell)

Sun. 8:00 am: Our Parishioners

11:00 am: Phil Johnson (Jackie & Garrett Johnson)

Offertory October 8, 2017 Sunday Offering $ 3,540.61

Aid to Education $ 547.85

Special Envelopes $ 80.00

Thank you for your generosity!

Second Collection

This weekend is World Mission Sunday—those envelopes are in the rear of the church for your convenience. Re-

member to mark your name/boxed envelope number on

that envelope for contribution credit.

Next week will be for heating fuel.

Sanctuary Lamps burn this week for:

John F. Grenell (Joan Grenell)

Alice M. Grenell (Joan Grenell)

John F. Grenell, II (Joan Grenell)

Altar Care October Chair: Eileen Hugo

10/21/2017— Week 4: Kathie DeWan

Lucille Christini, Bonnie Russell

Counters Tuesday 10/23: Team B

National Vocation Awareness Week

November 5-11, 2017

No Weekday Masses This Week

There will be no weekday Masses this week, October

23-27, while Fr. Ed is on Retreat; please keep him in

your prayers.

All Saints Day / All Souls Day

Looking ahead: many families are already planning

for Halloween parades, parties, and “Trick or Treat.”

It is also vital that we pass on our Catholic un-

derstanding of All Saints Day (“All Hallows”) and

“All Hallows’ Eve” (Hallowe’en) as being originated

in a spiritual celebration of the holy people of God, as

we now prepare for October 31 and November 1.

We are reminded that All Saints Day (Nov. 1)

is a Holy Day of Obligation – why is that?

Holy Day Masses will be celebrated Tuesday,

Oct. 31, evening at 7 pm, and Wednesday, Nov. 1, at

8:30 am and 12:10 pm.

Please plan your family schedule accordingly

so that the holy day is appropriately observed with

attendance at Mass..

Memorial Mass – Saturday November 4, 2107

Each year we remember in a special way those from

our parish community who have died during the past

year. This year, our Memorial Mass with the

“Ceremony of Light” will be held at the Saturday

evening 5 pm Vigil Mass on November 4, 2017.

This is a wonderful opportunity for our parish commu-

nity to gather together to pray with and support fami-

lies who have lost a loved one this past year.

Blue Mass: Tuesday November 21, 2017

A liturgy recognizing and praying for those

who serve our community as Police Officers, Fire

Fighters, and First Responders will be held at 8:30

am on Tuesday, November 21, 2017, followed by a

reception in St. Agnes School.

World Mission Sunday

See article on page 6 of this bulletin.

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Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC)

PART THREE SECTION ONE CHAPTER ONE ARTICLE 7 THE VIRTUES

1803 "Whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatev-

er is gracious, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things."

A virtue is an habitual and firm disposition to do the good. It allows the person not only to perform good acts,

but to give the best of himself. The virtuous person tends toward the good with all his sensory and spiritual

powers; he pursues the good and chooses it in concrete actions.

The goal of a virtuous life is to become like God.

I. THE HUMAN VIRTUES

1804 Human virtues are firm attitudes, stable dispositions, habitual perfections of intellect and will that govern our actions, order our passions, and guide our conduct according to reason and faith. They make

possible ease, self-mastery, and joy in leading a morally good life. The virtuous man is he who freely practices

the good. The moral virtues are acquired by human effort. They are the fruit and seed of morally good acts;

they dispose all the powers of the human being for communion with divine love.

The Cardinal Virtues 1805 Four virtues play a pivotal role and accordingly are called "cardinal;" all the others are grouped around

them. They are: prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance. "If anyone loves righteousness, [Wisdom's] la-

bors are virtues; for she teaches temperance and prudence, justice, and courage." These virtues are praised un-

der other names in many passages of Scripture.

1807 Justice is the moral virtue that consists in the constant and firm will to give their due to God and neigh-

bor. Justice toward God is called the "virtue of religion." Justice toward men disposes one to respect the rights

of each and to establish in human relationships the harmony that promotes equity with regard to persons and

to the common good. The just man, often mentioned in the Sacred Scriptures, is distinguished by habitual

right thinking and the uprightness of his conduct toward his neighbor. "You shall not be partial to the poor or

defer to the great, but in righteousness shall you judge your neighbor."68 "Masters, treat your slaves justly and

fairly, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven."69

Let us pray for the Virtue of Justice in our lives.

Fr. Ed needs your help to plan Christmas Mass Schedule. Clip and return – thank you!

This year, December 25, 2017, Christmas Day is on a Monday. Our usual Christmas schedule is to

have Masses on Christmas Eve at 4 pm, 6 pm and 10 pm, and then on Christmas Day at 10 am.

If we use this same schedule this year, it would mean that the majority of parishioners would need to

attend Mass twice on Sunday (Sunday morning liturgy, then Christmas Eve Mass in the afternoon/evening.

An alternative proposal has been made to schedule Masses on Sunday, Christmas Eve, at 4 and 10 pm,

and Christmas Day Masses at 9 am and 11 am.

What would be best for everyone? Please note your preference below, clip this out and place it in the

collection basket next week, or call the office ASAP — 570-265-2113.

_______Stay the same: Sunday, Christmas Eve at 4 pm, 6 pm, and 10 pm; and Christmas Day at 10 am

______Change to: Sunday, Christmas Eve at 4 pm and 10 pm; and Christmas Day at 9 am and 11 am

______Or Other Suggestions: _____________________________________________________________

Name _______________________________________ Phone _______________________________

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Parish Retreat – Next September 16-18, 2018: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday Evenings

Saints Peter & Paul Parish has engaged Frank Runyeon to present a three day retreat here in

Towanda for September 16-18, 2018. Mark your Calendars for this special opportunity.

Catholic TV star, 2016 Daytime EMMY nominee, Frank Runyon, will join our parish for “The Story of

Faith,” a 3-Day Mission for All Ages. The Mission will be held Sunday, Monday and Tuesday evenings.

“Salt + Light” a comedy for kids will be held Tuesday during school hours. More details will be provided next

Spring and Summer. Mark your calendars and check out the website: www.frankrunyeon.com

World Mission Sunday - This Weekend, October 21-22

World Mission Sunday is observed in every land and nation

this weekend, October 21-22, 2017. Following the example of our

Holy Father, Pope Francis, we are called upon this weekend in par-

ticular to keep the poor and those most in need close to our hearts.

Like Pope Francis, we are asked to be especially mindful of

our obligation to build the Church and serve the poor to the very

ends of the earth. It is what the Church exists to do.

The Society for the Propagation of the Faith is the Holy Fa-

ther’s chief outreach to more than 1,150 missionary dioceses across

the globe that depend on the financial help and the prayers of all of

us. These mission churches provide a spiritual home for the poorest and most vulnerable, sanctifying them

with the Sacraments through which they come to experience the Lord’s presence and peace.

Through the generous support of the good work of the Society for the Propagation of the Faith by so

many of our faithful people, World Mission Sunday enables us to join our lives with the loving work of mis-

sionaries of every time and every place. As Pope Francis writes in his message for World Mission Sunday,

parishes are most fully alive when “grounded in love for Jesus and concern for the needs of others.”

Special envelopes are in the rear of the church; For contribution credit, mark your name/envelope

number on the envelope, or designate “Missions” on your loose check.

Commemoration of Martin Luther Posting - Sunday, October 29, 2017

The local Lutheran Community has invited us to recognize our common beliefs and to participate in the

commemoration of Martin Luther’s posting of his Articles for Discussion.

This past Spring, Catholics and Lutherans came together to celebrate our common understandings and

beliefs of faith to help us to move forward in unity. The Towanda Lutheran Community is organizing a com-

mon service at 5:00 pm on Sunday, October 29, 2017, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Towanda. See the fly-

er posted at the entrance to the church. If you are interested in attending, please contact Fr. Ed, call 570-265-

2113, and/or simply come to the Lutheran Church on South Main Street at 5 pm on Sunday, October 29.

Join us in prayer for Christian unity.

Last weekend, the parishes of the Diocese held the in-pew solicitation for the Diocesan Annual Appeal. Many

parishioners of our parish had already made a commitment to the Annual Appeal – we thank everyone for

their concern and generosity to those who are in need and benefit from the Annual Appeal. If you have not

yet made a commitment to the 2017 annual Appeal, please consider doing so - special envelopes are at the

entrance to the church and may be placed in the collection basket. Our parish goal is $33,000, the same

amount for several years. The Diocesan weekly report indicated that, prior to this past Sunday’s commitment,

our parishioners had already donated $18,665 (52.56% of our goal).

Every gift, regardless of the amount, is needed, and will make a tremendous impact in many lives.

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