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Saint Peter
Catholic Church 2835 MANOR ROAD
WEST BRANDYWINE, PA 19320 www.saintpeterchurch.net
Phone: 610-380-9045; Fax: 610-380-9049
Parish Office e-mail: [email protected]
January 17, 2021
Leadership Commission WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Our Parish Vision Statement: We are a Vibrant and Prayerful Catholic Community Welcoming you to Worship God in Spirit and Truth.
Enlivening the Vision of Faithful Stewardship, Charitable Outreach and Dynamic Evangelization.
REV. MICHAEL J. FITZPATRICK, PASTOR Rev. Emmanuel Iheaka (Chaplain in Residence) Fr. Emmanuel serves at Coatesville Veterans Hospital
Deacon Todd Smith: Permanent Deacon
Commissioned in Service of the Parish: Mrs. Robin Burckhardt: Coordinator of Parish Ministries [email protected] Mr. Austin Flinn: Music Director, Coordinator of Liturgy [email protected] Mrs. Dorothy Pepe: Business Manager [email protected] Mrs. Susan Kenna: Administrative Assistant [email protected] Mr. Steve Forrest: Buildings and Facilities Mrs. Krystal Snyder: Safe Environment Coordinator childsafety@ saintpeterchurch.net Mrs. Kathy Hoffman: Parish Organist Mrs. Veronique Hadfield: Adult Choir Director
Commissioners: Serving on the Parish Pastoral Council Outreach: Lawrence Barron, Carol &Chuck Beebe, Joe Lisowski, and Jim Mulry Welcome: Barbara McCleary Witness: Bill & Pat O’Brien, and Chris & Jessica Valentino Worship: Jeff Yoder, Polly Pratt Education: Tim Perry, Kathy Kelly-Borowski, Cathy Turpin, and Sharon & Ian Bowman
Parish Finance Council: Father Fitzpatrick, Pastor Tom Stern, Phil Moran, Jeff Gilbertson, Natalie Carrozza, Ted Mirenda, Don Courtney, Alicia de la Torre-Yoder, and Chuck Mirarchi (Dottie Pepe, Advisory Member - Business Mgr.)
Our Catholic Education Programs Pope John Paul II Regional Catholic Elementary: Phone: 610-384-5961 Fax: 610-384-5730 Principal: Dr. Sarah Kerins School Web Site: www.popejohnpaul2sch.org
Parish Religious Education Program (PREP): Office and Classes at Pope John Paul II School:
Phone: 610-384-3145 Fax: 610-679-5985 Director: Mrs. Patrice Peterson [email protected]
PREP Advisory Council: Father Fitzpatrick, Pastor, Patrice Peterson, DRE, Debbie Boone, David Duva, Karen Givens, Jen Murphy, Pat O’Brien, Tim Perry, Tracy Philips, and Ginny Fennimore.
Register with us, and learn about St. Peter Parish. Please feel free to call the parish office 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Monday - Friday
THIS WEEK AT SAINT PETER PARISH
Pray the Rosary & the Divine Mercy Chaplet Daily
Sunday January 17 9:15 a.m. Virtual PREP Class “Zoom” Today
Monday January 18 Tuesday January 19 10:00 a.m. Reserved - Bethany Rm 6:15 p.m. Confessions - Chapel & Sacristy 6:15 p.m. Virtual PREP Class “Zoom” Today 7:30 p.m. The King’s Men - Bethany Rm Wednesday January 20 7:00 p.m. Cantor Practice - Church Thursday January 21
12:00 p.m. Reserved - Rms A & B 7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts - SS. Drexel & Neumann
Friday January 22 Saturday January 23 3:30 p.m. Confessions - Shrine Rm
Our Parish Mission Statement:
Baptized into the Life of the Holy Trinity and called to Service in the Name of Jesus Christ, we of Saint Peter
Parish strongly desire to be united as a Christian Family. Together we will make prayer the source and strength of all
our actions. As a Spirit-Filled Catholic community, we commit ourselves to use our individual talents and gifts to
reach out to one another in love and friendship.
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Saint Peter Parish Apostleship of Prayer
JANUARY 2021
PRAYER INTENTIONS OF POPE FRANCIS Human Fraternity: May the Lord give us the grace to live in full fellowship with our brothers and sisters of other religions, praying for one an-
other, open to all.
I n your prayers, please remember the sick of our parish including…
Jay Algier, Thomas Alvord, Jean Anderson, Robert Anderson, Jr., Charles Arayata,
Stephanie Bahr, Carol Beebe, Linda Belmonte, Haydee Rodriquez Bonhomne, Sister Bonnie, MSC,
William Boyd, Melanie Boyle, Jim Bree, Larry Bridge, Anthony Buonom, Donna & John Byrne, Michael Cervone, Jack Clarkson, Leeann Clevenstine, Elizabeth Dunn Couch,
Jenna Cummings, Joseph D’Angelo, Ramsey DiLibero, Victor DiMartino, Jenny Doyle, Joan Dugery, Dave Dunlap, Walter Dworecki, Laurie Flynn, Margaret Gentry, Diane Goschler, Bud Griffin,
Jenn Giunta, Patti Hackett, Tom Hanna, Dick Harbaugh, Bill Harkness, Keri Herbert, Dave Horger, Karen Irwin, Gayle Jacobs, Bruce Katz, David Kelley, Jerry Kelly,
Kathleen Kelly, Peter Knebel, Richard Kern, Deborah Kirkwood, Bernard Korch, Barbara Larkin,
Fr. Andy Lasko, Frank Laurento, Larry Lawrence, Sr., James Leger, Sr., Daniel & Kate Lewis, Marianne Lewis,
Andrew Lis, Barbara Lombardi, Bailey Lynch, John Lynch, Kurt Martin, Maryann Brown-Martin,
Pat McGarvey, Clara Melitz, Ed Morris, Beverly Mueller, Samuel Narisi, Louis Neal, Steven Pennock,
Patrice Peterson, Angelo Pezzulo, Geri Phillip, Edward Pristernik, Kathy Przychodzien, Helen Ramaley,
Kathy Reaney, Mike Reber, Rosie Roberts, Helen Barker Romano, Louise Sabo, Tom Sandri,
Joseph Scheuren, Barbara Schober, Sr. Irene Setlow, Toni Sharpless, Frank Sherlock, Ruth Soto,
Rev. William Tapealava, Sue Thompson, Brandon Twiss, Tony Vabre, Chris Valentino, George Walton,
Julie Watson, Billy Weingartner, and all the residents of our nursing homes.
PLEASE REMEMBER TO PRAY FOR ALL OUR YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE ARMED SERVICES:
Brandon A’Hara, Ron Jon Annaballi, Timothy M. Bruce, Anthony Christof, Sean Douglas Cobourn,
Dillan T. Duvall, Geoffrey Finch, Timothy Givens, Cristin A. Goerlitz, Brittany Kessler, Brendan Kessler, Mallory Kessler, Tim Laurento, Jr., Ryan McGuckin,
Molly McGuckin, Ian Miller, Brandon Mistretta, Kevin & James Moran, Timothy R. Powledge,
Camilo Ramirez, Zachary Schaeffer, Mark Thompson, Claudia Twiss, Jason Twiss, Matthew Twiss,
Brian Weightman, Erick Williams, and Jodi Zellers.
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Throughout the time of the pandemic there will be “no” anointing of the sick
on the 1st Saturday of the month, during morning Mass.
Please join in prayer for those remembered in our Mass Intentions
for the Week of 1/18/2021
Wednesday No Mass
Thursday 8:30 a.m. Thomas Burkhardt Friday 8:30 a.m. Gerry Goerlitz Saturday 8:30 a.m. Jane Strauss 5:00 p.m. Mary Kirby
Sunday 7:00 a.m. Thomas Pardini 9:00 a.m. Matthew Job Heffelfinger 11:00 a.m. Steven Sherlock
Also in your prayers please remember: Anthony Joseph DiGuglielmo, Gerard J. Ward, and John K. Christian, who have recently died.
The publication of the intention of the Mass in the Parish Bulletin fulfills the obligation to “announce” the intention of the Mass.
Stewardship Commission From: Word On Fire Blog:
THE NEW AGE: ON THE FEAR OF RELIGION by Matt Nelson January 4, 2021
Many people in our communities are having conversations about faith, but all too often they are associated with negativity and emo-tion driven arguments. This is certainly true for our young people today as they come to terms with their own religion and faith. To tie this into other letters of this kind, we can approach this conversation with charitable intentions so that everyone feels heard.
Do people today, generally speaking, fear and despise religion? Christopher Hitchens was a skeptic who made no bones about his distaste for religion. Hitchens believed “religion poisons everything,” and seized upon many an opportunity to publicly “de-evangelize” and promote his anti-religious worries. In God is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything, implicit fear is evident in these words of warning:
“Violent, irrational, intolerant, allied to racism and tribalism and bigotry, invested in ignorance and hostile to free inquiry, contemptuous of women and coercive toward children: or-ganized religion ought to have a great deal on its con-science.”
But what is fear? Why not just concede with the theists that there is more to reality than the natural? Why not go the full distance and admit the supernatural into one’s conception of reality?
In fact, Thomas Nagel humbly admits this much when he writes, “I am talking about . . . the fear of religion itself. I speak from experi-ence, being strongly subject to this fear myself: I want atheism to be true and am made uneasy by the fact that some of the most intel-ligent and well-informed people I know are religious believers.”
Not all skeptics share the same moral concerns...For many, the worry is far more existential, and perhaps less easy to articulate. Perhaps this is why New Age spirituality has taken off over the past several decades. A surge in enthusiasm for things like Eastern meditation techniques, Reiki, crystals, astrology, Feng Shui, the recreational use of psychedelic drugs, and other like practices have betrayed in our culture a genuine interest in the mystical. Even among the unaffiliated (as Pew and other research organizations have shown), there remains a strong belief in some kind of trans-cendent reality.
Here’s what C. S. Lewis observes about the “spiritual but not reli-gious” bent of mind:
“[The Life Force philosophy] gives one much of the emotional comfort of believing in God and none of the less pleasant consequences. When you are feeling fit and the sun is shining and you do not want to believe that the whole universe is a mere mechanical dance of atoms, it is nice to be able to think of this great mysterious Force rolling on through the centuries and carrying you on its crest. If, on the other hand, you want to do something rather shabby, the Life-Force, being only a blind force, with no morals and no mind, will never interfere with you like that troublesome God we learned about when we were children.”
But I wonder if those who fear religion have ever really thought about whether they might have it all inside out? I wonder if they have ever considered the possibility that only an explicitly religious (and dare I say, Catholic) worldview can adequately ground the hu-man powers and rights they revere, and offer a context of existence within which such powers as autonomy, authority, and independ-ence can most truly and forcefully be unleashed for the good.
Sunday, January 10 19,276.24
Christmas to date 58,287.00 Solemnity 2,930.00
Annual Fund 5,998.00 Annual Fund to date 25,578.00
Thank you to those who are financially sup-porting us during the pandemic. We are pray-ing for all our families, especially those facing financial stress.
The practice of tithing provides a regular reminder of your dependence on God. In good times, tithing helps you remember that God is the source of all blessings, and it allows you to demonstrate your gratitude for His care. In hard times, tithing moti-vates you to remember God’s faithfulness and en-ables you to demonstrate trust in God to provide for all of our needs.
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA): For infor-mation, please email the parish at [email protected].
If you are able, please support Saint Peter Parish
through the Parish Support Initiative.
This initiative is made possible through a part-nership with The Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia. Scan this code and se-lect “Saint Peter West Brandywine” from the drop-down menu. Your support will ensure that we can continue our work through these uncertain times. Thank you for your continued support of our parish family and God bless!
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Worship Commission
TUESDAY:
Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament Gethsemane Holy Hour (6 - 7 p.m.) (Rosary and Intercessory Prayer) Evening Prayer and Benediction at 7 p.m.
The Chapel is open 6 a.m. - 3 p.m. weekdays for Adoration and prayer.
Parish Sacramental Celebrations
Sacrament of Reconciliation (Penance) Tuesdays 6:15 to 7 p.m. / Saturdays, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Sacrament Anointing of the Sick: The Pastor should be notified as soon as possible when a family member or friend becomes ill, is hospitalized, or is in danger of death.
Sacrament of Baptism: Infant Baptisms are usually celebrated on the first and third Sunday of the month at 2:30 p.m. Prior arrangements for Baptism are made through the parish office at least one month before the celebration of the sacrament. Please call the parish office.
Sacrament of Marriage. Arrangements for Marriage are made with the parish office at least six months prior to the wedding.
In full compliance with Vatican directives and Archdiocesan guidelines, low-gluten communion hosts are offered at each
Mass for those who have special concerns regard-ing wheat and wheat products. Directions for receiv-ing the low-gluten hosts will be given at the time of the Communion Rite.
Saint Michael Archangel, defend us in
battle, be our protection against the
wickedness and snares of the devil;
may God rebuke him, we humbly pray;
and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly host,
by the power of God,
cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits
who prowl through the world
seeking the ruin of souls.
Amen
2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time January 16 & 17, 2021
First Reading 1 Samuel 3: 3b – 10, 19
Samuel was sleeping in the temple of the LORD where the ark of God was. The LORD called to Samuel, who answered, “Here I am.” Samuel ran to Eli and said, “Here I am. You called me.” “I did not call you,” Eli said. “Go back to sleep.” So he went back to sleep.
Again the LORD called Samuel, who rose and went to Eli. “Here I am,” he said. “You called me.” But Eli an-swered, “I did not call you, my son. Go back to sleep.” At that time Samuel was not familiar with the LORD, be-cause the LORD had not revealed anything to him as yet. The LORD called Samuel again, for the third time. Getting up and going to Eli, he said, “Here I am. You called me.” Then Eli understood that the LORD was calling the youth. So he said to Samuel, “Go to sleep, and if you are called, reply, Speak, LORD, for your serv-ant is listening.”
When Samuel went to sleep in his place, the LORD came and revealed his presence, calling out as before, “Samuel, Samuel!” Samuel answered, “Speak, for your servant is listening.” Samuel grew up, and the LORD was with him, not permitting any word of his to be with-out effect. Responsorial: Psalm 40
R. Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will. Second Reading 1 Corinthians 6: 13c - 15a, 17 - 20
Brothers and sisters: The body is not for immorality, but for the Lord, and the Lord is for the body; God raised the Lord and will also raise us by his power.
Do you not know that your bodies are members of Christ? But whoever is joined to the Lord becomes one Spirit with him. Avoid immorality. Every other sin a per-son commits is outside the body, but the immoral person sins against his own body. Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God, and that you are not your own? For you have been purchased at a price. Therefore glorify God in your body. Gospel John 1: 35 - 42 John was standing with two of his disciples, and as he watched Jesus walk by, he said, “Behold, the Lamb of God.” The two disciples heard what he said and followed Jesus. Jesus turned and saw them following him and said to them, “What are you looking for?” They said to him, “Rabbi” — which translated means Teacher —, “where are you staying?” He said to them, “Come, and you will see.” So they went and saw where Jesus was staying, and they stayed with him that day. It was about four in the after-noon. Andrew, the brother of Simon Peter, was one of the two who heard John and followed Jesus. He first found his own brother Simon and told him, “We have found the Mes-siah” — which is translated Christ —. Then he brought him to Jesus. Jesus looked at him and said, “You are Simon the son of John; you will be called Cephas” — which is translated Peter.
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Walking with Purpose continues in 2021. There is no charge for the studies. Book purchase is recommended.
All are welcome.
Keeping in Balance (meets via Zoom on Thursday from 10 -11 a.m.) https://saintpeterchurch.net/wp-content/uploads/WWP_KIB_revised.pdf
During Lent we will offer a six-week study; Living in the Father’s Love (starting on Tuesday, 2/16/21, 7 - 9 p.m.) https://saintpeterchurch.net/wp-content/uploads/LivingFathersLove_2021.pdf
For additional information on either study, contact Kathy Kelly-Borowski at 610-942-3046 or email [email protected].
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Witness Commission
THINKING ABOUT THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS? We welcome your interest! The Knights of Columbus is a
Catholic family service organization dedi-cated to lives of Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism. Known as the “Strong Right Arm of the Church,” Knights contrib-ute volunteer service and charitable out-reach to support our parish and to build community. Membership is open to all Catholic men in good standing. OUR FAITH: Through our programs and re-sources we strive to help men, their fami-lies, and their parishes grow closer to Christ. OUR MISSION: We are Catholic men who lead, serve, protect, and defend. We share a desire to be better husbands, fathers, sons, neighbors, and role models. There is much good and necessary work to be done in the world, and that's what we do every day. To learn more about becoming a Knight, contact Roy Staszak at [email protected].
Community Joni and Friends, a faith-based charity serving the disabled, is requesting dona-tions of mobility equipment (wheelchairs, walkers, crutches.) The equipment is re-stored and then delivered to those in need
in developing countries. Donations are tax deducti-ble. For more information or to donate, contact Larry Easton at [email protected] or 315-416-1716.
Spiritual Support for Addiction: Hope in Christ: Seeking spiritual support in the journey towards recov-ery? Many parishes around the Archdiocese are ex-tending God’s merciful and loving hand to those who have an addiction as well as their families and loved ones. The Hope in Christ: Spiritual Support for Addic-tion webpage provides a central location for resources, ongoing support, testimonies and events that are hap-pening throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Visit archphila.org/hope for details and new postings.
Looking for Peaceful Retirement Living? Try St. Mary of Providence! Call today for an appointment and a walk-through visit, 610-942-4166.
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RETROUVAILLE: REDISCOVER THE LOVE IN YOUR MARRIAGE: Tens of thousands of couples have healed their marriages through Retrouvaille (pronounced Retro-vy). If you know anyone who could benefit from this program, please pass this on. Couples learn to build com-munication skills and to increase intimacy. It provides help for marriage problems, difficulties or crises. The next pro-gram begins the weekend of February 12 - 14, 2021 at the Family Life Center in Malvern, PA. For more information, or to register, visit www.HelpOurMarriage.org or call 215-766-3944 or 800-470-2230. All inquiries are strictly confi-dential.
Worship Commission
PREP - Parish Religious Education Program
This program is for all children who attend Public, Charter Schools, or are Homeschooled.
Grades 1 - 8 offered at both sessions:
Sunday: 9:15 - 10:45 a.m. Tuesday: 6:15 - 7:45 p.m.
Phone: 610-384-3145 Fax: 610-679-5985
E-mail: [email protected] Director: Mrs. Patrice Peterson Assistant: Mrs. Krystal Snyder
Our Parish Religious Education Program (PREP) continues to be completely VIRTUAL. Each class in each session has a presentation from the Catechist at the regular class time; 9:15 a.m. on Sundays and 6:15 p.m. on Tuesdays, through our Zoom classrooms. The rest of the chapter work is done at home with the parents. Then the chapter test or quiz along with any other assigned homework is sent electronically to the catechist before the next PREP Class. Some classes have work assigned before the class meets each week. FAMILIES OF 1st EUCHARIST CANDIDATES: All families should be practicing their "Rite of Reconciliation" and "Examination of Conscience."
All Registration forms are now due along with your payment of material fees
FAMILIES OF CONFIRMATION CANDIDATES: All families should be studying the Confirmation Questions, and choosing a sponsor.
All Registration forms & material fees are due by December 1. Saint reports from ALL CANDIDATES are due to the PREP Office by January 15, 2021.
If at any time you have questions or concerns, please contact the PREP Office 610-384-3145 ST. PETER PARISH SACRAMENT SCHEDULE
1st Communion Parent & Child Retreat ~ 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Saturday, March 27, 2021
Sacrament – Saturday, April 24, 2021 @ 10:00 a.m. Confirmation Candidate Retreat ~ Saturday, March 13, 2021 @ 12 – 5 p.m. (ends with Mass)
Sacrament – Sunday, March 21, 2021 @ 11 a.m. Mass
Faithful Stewardship St. Peter PREP (Parish Religious Education Program) Families Monthly Contribution in Support of Saint Peter Parish
October 2020 110 Families November 2020 114 Families
No Contributions 74 Families No Contributions 74 Families
$5 to $59 14 Families $5 to $59 12 Families
$60 or more 22 Families $60 or more 28 Families
Total Stewardship $ 4,888 Total Stewardship $ 6,133
Bishop Shanahan High School www.shanahan.org
Phone: 610-518-1300 Fax: 610-343-6220 Sr. Regina Plunkett IHM, President Mr. Michael J. McCardle, Principal
1/18 - No Classes “Dr. Martin Luther King, Day of Service” 1/19 - Green Day 1/20 - White Day 1/21 - Green Day 1/22 - White Day
Pope John Paul II Regional Catholic Elementary School www.popejohnpaul2sch.org Phone: 610-384-5961 Fax: 610-384-5730
Dr. Sarah Kerins, Principal Mrs. Patty Tarquinio, Vice Principal
PJPII School Enrollment 622 ~ St. Peter Students 324
1/18 - No Classes “Dr. Martin Luther King Day” 1/31 - National Catholic Schools Week Kick-Off. 2/1- 2/5 Catholic Schools Week Special Events & Activities Scheduled. Theme: Dr. Seuss
Registration is now open to new families and is first-come first-served. Unregistered students will be placed on a wait-ing list once the grade level is full. The tuition assistance portal through FACTS Grant and Aid is open. Applications are due by January 31, 2021 to be considered for tuition assistance for next school year.
For more information or to schedule a tour, please feel free to visit www.popejohnpaul2sch.org.
When entering the campus for carline from Rt 82 (Manor Rd) ALL cars must make an immediate RIGHT to continue to carline (PK,K-8, and LSA). Only busses may continue straight. Your coopera-
tion ensures we have a safe environment for our school community. Please share this information with any friends or relatives who pick up your children in carline.
Faithful Stewardship Saint Peter Catholic Elementary School Families at PJPII Monthly Contribution in Support of Saint Peter Parish
October 2020 145 Families November 2020 146 Families
No Contributions 84 Families No Contributions 80 Families
$5. to $59. 22 Families $5. to $59. 15 Families
$60 or more 39 Families $60 or more 51 Families
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Outreach Commission
The Cancer Support Group meets the second Saturday of each month at 11 a.m. in Meeting Rooms SS. Drexel & Neumann. We offer sup-port to anyone diagnosed with cancer, anyone
who is presently undergoing treatment, has completed treatment, is a family member and/or caregiver. Our next “ZOOM” meeting is Saturday, February 13, at 11 a.m. For information, call 610-857-2342.
Nourish for Caregivers is a support group for those who care for their loved ones in their homes. Nour-ish for Caregivers is grounded in our Catholic faith and focuses on the practical, emotional, and spiritual
needs of family caregivers. You are not alone and we want to walk this journey with you. We look forward to seeing you. For info contact, Cathy 484-433-9705 or Beth 330-242-0206. Please note: the room will be sanitized before and after meet-ing, we will keep social distancing in effect, and everyone needs to wear a mask. We meet on the second Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. in Mtg Rooms A & B. Our next meet-ing is January 12. Please join us!
In the Gospel today, Jesus asks “What are you looking for?” Often, we are looking for happi-ness in very selfish ways, but we find that when we look for ways to make others happy, it is then that we truly become happy. As you
place your gift in the Society of St. Vincent de Paul poor box, know that you are a sign of God’s love to those who are suffering, and you give them reason to believe and to trust. Society of St. Vincent de Paul Helpline is 610-470-9090.
Community Gardens: Our garden has been put to rest for the winter, and we are looking forward to spring, when planting will begin again. If you are interested in volunteering,
please email Lawrence at [email protected].
Prayer Shawl Ministry: Do you know some-one who is suffering, struggling, facing over-whelming challenges, or major life changes? Consider gifting them with a prayer shawl or
lap blanket to bring them comfort and let them know people are praying for them, no matter their age, faith, or problem. Our ministry members are knitters and crocheters of all skill levels and others who deliver our handiwork. All of us weave prayers into our handiwork and pray for all our recipients who live nearby, around the country, and even overseas! If you’d like to join our ministry, our gather-ings are fun, inspirational, and optional. To find out more or select a piece for someone, contact Jan Smith at 610-269-1756 or [email protected]. We meet every other Monday at noon as noted in the bulletin calendar. NOTE: We will not be meeting December 28. Pease join us Monday, January 11, at 12 p.m.
Caring for Friends: Cooks: Congratulations on your dedication to helping people who are in need and thanks for your ongoing support of this ministry. As you may know, we had
a surplus of meals for a while but hopefully we are back to normal. You will be interested to know that there were 3,122 meals and 290 soups donated in 2020 thanks to your hard work. Please continue to cover the meals in foil and label the menu with freezer #137. Also, there is a continuing need for low-salt meals so please put a ribbon or marker on the package when you close them. Visitors: Thank you for delivering the Angel Tree gifts to your friends and for your continuing dedication. Anyone interested in helping the Caring for Friends Ministry or if you have questions, please con-tact [email protected] or call Ellen at 484-678-6602.
Good Works: We are St. Peter Parish vol-unteers who join many other local Christian church groups in performing home repairs. We reach out in love and friendship to trans-
form substandard houses into warmer, safer, and drier homes, and by doing so, turn despair into hope. The team welcomes new volunteers of all skill levels. For more in-formation or to be a part of Good Works, contact Jim at 610-496-1393 or [email protected].
Please help feed the hungry!
The Food Drive takes place on the 4th full weekend of each month.
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The King’s Men meet every Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Bethany Room. This is a group of Catholic men geared towards coming together for weekly formation and accountability to be strengthened in
their roles as leader, protector, and provider. Please join us every Tuesday for fellowship!
January 22, 2021 Marks 48 Years of Legalized Abortion
The Leading Cause of Death in the World
There will be several opportunities to join with others to mark this devastating anniversary.
THIS Friday, January 22 This year, January 22 falls on a Friday which is one of the days abortions are committed at the West Chester Planned
Parenthood each week. Join others there at 9 a.m. for a prayer service, or come anytime during the day to pray.
Saturday, January 23 – Philadelphia 2021 March for Life Sponsored by Pro-Life Union of Greater Philadelphia and Office for Life and Family – Archdiocese of Philadelphia
9 a.m. – Mass celebrated by Archbishop Nelson Perez at the Cathedral of SS Peter and Paul. Parking will be available – All are welcome!
10:30 a.m. – March will begin at the Cathedral and proceed to Independence Hall with several stops along the route including Philadelphia Women’s Center where 6500 abortions are committed each year. This is a 1.3 mile walk.
12 noon - Rally at Independence Hall
More detailed information can be found at: https://www.prolifeunion.org/2021-mfl
To carpool to this event, contact Jo Christof at 610-942-3571 or [email protected]
Friday, January 29 – March for Life, Washington, D.C.
St. Peter Respect Life Committee and the Knights of Columbus will be providing a bus for this March. There is no cost to you! We will depart from St. Peter Church parking lot at 8 a.m. and return at approximately 8:30 p.m. Bring a bagged lunch and
dinner. If you have never been to the March, it is an experience not to be missed! If you have marched before, bring a friend who has never enjoyed this incredible witness for life!
The bus company’s COVID-19 protocols will be followed.
To reserve your seat, contact Mary Cromwell 267-307-9101 or Email: [email protected]
Witness Commission
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Wonderfully Made: A Theology of the Body Retreat for High School Girls RETREAT LEADER: Samantha Kelley of FIERCEAthlete.org
SPEAKER: Marie DiCecco - “Women’s Health in conformity with Theology of the Body”
PRIESTS: Fr. Timothy Danaher, O.P. Fr. Reuben Nuxoll, Legionaries of Christ
WHEN: Friday, February 5 – Arrive 7 p.m. to Sunday, February 7 – Depart 11:30 a.m.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner served Saturday & Breakfast served Sunday WHERE: St. Mary Of Providence Center, Elverson
227 Isabella Road, Elverson, PA 19520 COST: $125 per person (scholarships available)
We will talk about what it means to be a young, dynamic, Catholic woman in today’s world. The retreat will introduce you to John Paul II's Theology of the Body and what it means for your life! Retreat will include talks, small groups, Mass, Adoration, and time for confession. The Retreat is led by Samantha Kelley, the Founder and President of FIERCE Athlete (fierceathlete.org ). Sam is a young Catholic woman, trained in teaching the Theology of the Body. Marie DiCecco has been a high school health educator for the past 35 years and has recently completed an Allied Health program in women’s health care. The Sisters of Life will be attending, speaking and leading small groups.
Sponsored by St. Peter Respect Life Committee. For More Information, TEXT Eileen Christian @ 610-716-1840 or email @ [email protected].
Register online at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wonderfully-made-a-theology-of-the-body-retreat-for-high-school-girls-tickets-127366154597
*Please note proper safety protocols to protect all participants will be taken- please contact Eileen with any concerns.