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,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

Lenten Wednesdays Mass 5:30 pm

Confessions Mondays 5:30-6:45 pm

Reconciliation Service Sun. Mar. 6, 4 pm

Third Sunday of Lent † February 28, 2016

Jesus said,

“But I tell you,

if you do not repent,

you will all perish as they did!”

Luke 13: 5

CCD

Sundays 9:15 am in St. Agnes School

Parish Dates To Remember

Feb 28: Leap Year Parish Party in JFK Hall after 11 am Mass

Youth Group activities@ Leap Year Parish Party

Feb 28-Mar 15: Shroud of Turin (life-size copy) @ Sayre at

Ascension Ukrainian Church 5-7 pm MWF;10-3 Sat/Sun

Feb 29: 5:30 pm 175th Anniversary Committee in Rectory

5:30-6:45 pm The Light is On For You (Confessions)

Mar 2: 11:45 am Lenten Luncheon @ Methodist church

Pastor Rachel speaker, host Towanda Presbyterian

5:30 pm Mass followed by light supper

Mar 3: Eucharistic Adoration begins 9 am in Grotto Hall

Mar 4: First Friday Mass 8:30 am

10:15 Mass at Bradford County Manor

4-7 Lenten Fish Dinner, St. Basil’s Hall in Dushore

7 pm Stations of the Cross

Mar 5: First Saturday Mass 9:30 am

Mar 5: Pysanky Class in Sayre call Donna 570-888-5397

Mar 5-6: “24 Hours For the Lord” prayer and reflection time

Mar 6: Deanery Reconciliation 2 pm Canton 4 pm Towanda

Mar 7: 5:30-6:45 Confessions (The Light is On for You)

Mar 9: 11:45 am Lenten Luncheon @ Methodist Church

Pastor Jira speaker; host Trinity Lutheran

5:30 pm Mass followed by light supper

Mar 11: 7 pm Stations of the Cross

Men’s Conference—Saturday, April 23, 2016

Men—mark your calendars—Conference information

and Sign-up at the entranced to the church! This is an

event that you DO NOT want to miss!

Dr. Scott Hahn from Franciscan University and Monsignor

Charles Pope from the Archdiocese of Washington DC will

be the main presenters, along with musician Michael

McGlinn, at King’s College in Wilkes-Barre,

Sign up now so that we can arrange the transporta-

tion and subsidized cost for the conference.

ARISE Groups Now Meeting

Come join us as we Change Our Hearts this Lent.

To join a group, call Christina Fleury 297-9403.

Men’s Cursillo Concludes this Sunday, Feb. 28

Please keep in your prayers the four men from our parish

and other men from the diocese who are making Cursillo

this weekend. Ask the Holy Spirit to fill them with His

presence.

Youth Group

This Sunday, Youth Group Members will be assisting with

and participating in the activities during the Leap Year

Party held in JFK Hall after the 11 am Mass.

175th Anniversary Committee

The 175th Anniversary Committee will meet this Mon-

day, Feb. 29, at 5:30 pm in the Rectory. Any parishioners’

suggestions for items to include in the Time Capsule—

call 570-265-2113 or email stppp@epix.net.

Lenten Programs

The Lenten programs being offered by Matt Kelly—

Dynamic Catholic, “The Best Lent Ever: Rediscover

Jesus,” and Bishop Robert Barron are excellent– several

parishioners have indicated so. You can still join the

Programs, at DynamicCatholic.com/Lent (Kelly) and at

www.wordonfire.org (Barron).

Matt Kelly uses his bestselling book “Rediscover

Jesus.” See Fr. Ed for a copy.

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Mondays — 5:30-6:45 pm —February 29; Mar 7and 21

Deanery Penance Services—Sundays

March 6: 2 pm Canton — 4 pm Towanda

March 13: 2 pm Wyalusing — 4 pm Dushore

March 20: 3 pm: Sayre

Stations of the Cross

Fridays— 7 pm — March 4,11,18, 25

Ecumenical Lenten Luncheons:Theme “God’s Mercy”

Wednesdays of Lent 11:45 am Towanda Methodist church

March 2 —Pastor Rachel — Towanda Presbyterian

March 9—Pastor Jira—Trinity Lutheran

March 16—Pastor Bill & Pastor Sherry—CMA

Wednesday Evening Mass 5:30 pm

During Lent, an evening Mass on Wednesdays at 5:30 pm

followed by a light supper in Grotto Hall.

Bible Study Online

“The Bible and the Blessed Virgin Mary,” a free 12-week

online program. Visit www.stpaulcenter.com

Easter Egg Decorating (Pysanky) Class in Sayre

Saturday, March 5, a Pysanky class is offered at the

Ascension Ukrainian Catholic Church in Sayre.

Call Donna 570-888-5397 for information..

Lenten Friday Fish Dinners in Dushore — March 4 ,

18 Dinner includes baked fish, macaroni & cheese,

stewed tomatoes, coleslaw, applesauce, dinner roll, bever-

age and homemade desert. Served from 4 – 7 PM. in St

Basil’s Hall, Dushore, PA. Adults ~ $10, Children 12 to 6

~ $4.00, Under 6 ~ free. Everyone welcome. Take-outs

available. Proceeds benefit local charitable activities.

Pilgrimage to D.C. by Sayre Parish

A Holy Year of Mercy Pilgrimage June 6-7, 2016, to Wash-

ington, D.C. , to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the

Immaculate Conception (National Holy Door), the National

Shrine of St. John Paul II, and the Franciscan Monastery

“America’s Holy Land.” A comfortable motorcoach, an

evening tour of national sites in the city, overnight accom-

modations, one dinner and breakfast are included. Cost is

$259 single; $199 double; $189 triple room occupancy.

Please contact Epiphany Parish Office 570-888-9641.

Deadline is end of March.

Liturgical Ministers Mar 5 - 6

Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharistic Sat. Vigil 5 pm: Bob & Jackie Pyznar, Sharon Kaminsky Sun. 8 am: Greg Steele, Barbara Wywiorski, Sonia Huff 11 am: Barbara & Ed Krauss, Kathy Joyce Lectors: Sat. Vigil 5 pm: Robert Grimes Sunday 8 am: Mike Miller 11 am: Al Ondrey Altar Servers Sat. Vigil: David Smith, Dillon Gallagher Sun. 8 am: David & Marabeth Boardman, Sidney Bride 11 am: Elizabeth Ondrey, Whitney Madill Musicians Sat. 5 pm: Joel Christian Sunday 8 am: George Dzus, Theresa Sparrow 11 am: Joe Dorsey, Cindy Williams

Hospital & Personal Care Home: Rose Powers

Bradford County Manor: Sonia Huff

Altar Care 3/5/16 Laurie Young

Claudia Piechocki, Lucille Christini

Collection Counters 2/29/16 Team C

Mass Intentions Feb. 28 - Mar 6 Sat. Vigil 5 pm: John T. Walsh (his Family)

Sunday 8:00 am: Our Parishioners

11:00 am: Adeline Rittell (the Family)

Mon. 8:30 am: William Burchill Family

(Estate of E. Burchill)

Tues. 8:30 am: Bob Doepker (The Family)

Wed. 5:30 pm: Kevin B. Barrett (M/M Michael Walsh)

Thurs. No Mass

First Friday 8:30 am: David Velasco (The DeWan Family)

10:15 am: George & Nellie Miller (The Family)

Mass at Bradford County Manor

First Saturday 9:30 am: Intentions of Charles & Mary Lou

Muchichko on their 50th Wedding Anniversary

Sat. Vigil 5 pm: Colin Flynn

(St. Agnes School Faculty and Staff)

Sunday 8:00 am: Our Parishioners

11:00 am: James Christini (Lucille & Family)

Offertory February 14, 2016

Sunday Offering $ 3,699.25

Aid to Education $ 433.00

Special Envelopes $ 73.00

Thank you for your generosity!

Second Collection This week will be one-time Diocesan collection for Disaster

Relief; next week, Care & Education of Priests.

Sanctuary Lamps burn this week for:

Monica & Dominic Leone (Mary Kay Ward)

Rose Marie East (Marilyn Miller)

FIRST FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

March 4-5 this week, the First Friday Masses and devo-

tions are scheduled as usual, with adoration beginning on

Thursday morning in Grotto Hall at 9 am. Please Note:

First Saturday Mass will be at 9:30 am March 5.

Consider spending an hour with Jesus; a sign-up

sheet for specific hours is on the table in the rear of the

church. Any other time, drop in as you are able for this

special opportunity for private prayer and meditation.

K of C “40 Days of Lent Food Drive”

The Knights of Columbus are sponsoring a nationwide “40

Days of Lent Food Drive” to assist those who are in need.

Your donations will go to the TACO Food Pantry and to

parishioners in need. There are baskets near the entrance

of the church for your donations of unexpired food staples.

Thank you for your generosity to both of these en-

deavors: K of C “40 Days of Lent Food Drive” and the

Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowl collection boxes.

Lenten Rice Bowl—Hungering for a Healthy Start

The Rice Bowl Collection Boxes are in the back of the

church. Visit crsricebowl.org this week to learn about the

nutrition programs for children in Rwanda, from prenatal

care through the first 1,000 days after birth, by Catholic

Relief Services (CRS). CRS supports people throughout

the world who lack adequate food, clothing and shelter.

LENT = Prayer + fasting + almsgiving

Please Welcome Msgr. David Tressler

While Fr. Ed is away from March 11-18, 2016,

please welcome Msgr. David Tressler, Diocesan Superin-

tendent of Schools, the weekend of March 12-13, 2016.

Monsignor Tressler has visited St. Agnes School on many

occasions, and we appreciate his presence here for the

weekend liturgy. We are also appreciative of his dedica-

tion, enthusiasm and energy in support of St. Agnes and

the schools throughout the diocese.

Altar Server Refresher

Any altar server who missed the refresher last week

should see Fr. Ed for the materials. Thank You!

Thank You

On Wednesday February 10, 2016, our SSPP Parish hosted the Lenten luncheon at the Methodist Church.

Fr. Ed was the presenter, and numerous parishioners under the guidance of Jackie Pzynar and Kathie De Wan prepared

and served the lunch. It was a wonderful job by all, and greatly appreciated by those in who attended. These Inter-

denominational Lenten Luncheons are each Wednesday of Lent ~ 11:45 am – 1:00 pm.

Special Thanks are also extended to the Altar & Rosary members who prepare and/or serve food for our Funeral

Luncheons. This continues to be a greatly appreciated act of kindness and mercy by parishioners for other parishioners

and their families. Your quiet, thoughtful efforts are a blessing and a gift of God.

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