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. or by appointment.

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.

Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord † April 21, 2019

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.

Saints Peter and Paul Church 106 Third Street - Towanda, Pennsylvania 18848-1798

Phone: 570-265-2113 FAX: 570-265-2114

E-mail: stppp@epix.net Website: sspeterandpaulchurch.net

Pastor: Rev. Edward L. Michelini

*No Mass Monday this week

Saints Peter & Paul CCD

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

Apr. 21: No Class Easter Sunday Apr. 28: Classes resume and First Communion banner-making in Grotto Hall

St. Agnes School

The parish is grateful to the students and teachers

who presented the Living Stations of the Cross last

week—Friday afternoon and evening—for the Lenten

spiritual enrichment of the whole parish. Well done!

Rice Bowl - Encounter The Risen Christ

We prayed, fasted and gave alms—and now we celebrate Easter joy! Our Lenten journey with CRS Rice Bowl challenges us as we encounter the Risen Lord to bring the hope of Resurrection to a world in need. Don’t forget to turn in your CRS Rice Bowl/donation by next Sunday, April 28. Thank you!

Youth & Student Activities

*Easter Party and Easter Egg Hunt: Sunday, May 5, after 11 am Mass at St. Agnes School

*Fish-a-Rama: Saturday, June 15, from 9-12 noon meet at 8:45 am at the Rectory; Pick up a form

at the entrance to the church to register for this event.

*Light the Fire: Wednesday, June 26, 2019—High School Students all-day at Misericordia

University.

Small Groups Gathering – Sunday May 5, 2019 A post Small Groups gathering will be held on Sunday May 5, 2019 in Grotto Hall after the 11 am Mass. This will be an opportunity to socialize with parishioners, to provide feedback concerning the previous post-ARISE Parish Small Groups, and to discuss topics for future small groups, especially for this coming Fall season. RSVP to your group leader if you plan to attend so that we can plan for refreshments. If you have not been in a group before, please feel free to join us as we plan for the future.

APRIL CALENDAR + Mark Your Calendar at Home

Apr. 22: Monday: No Mass

Sign Up Deadline for NRCS Trivia Night (information on church bulletin board)

Apr. 28: Second Sunday of Easter / Divine Mercy Sunday

Apr. 30-May 3: Tuesday through Thursday - Convocation of Priests; no Mass Tues.—Thurs.

Early May Events

May 2-3: Eucharistic Adoration commencing at 9:00 am

May 3: First Friday: 8:30 am Mass

10:15 am Mass at Bradford County Manor

May 4: First Saturday: 8:30 am Mass

May 5: Sunday Easter Party and Easter Egg Hunt - after 11 am Mass at St. Agnes School

5:00 pm: Small Groups Gathering after 11 am Mass in Grotto Hall (see above)

May 10: Friday - First Communion Retreat in Grotto Hall during school hours

Extraordinary Minister of Communion Training

The Office for Parish Life will offer an all- day training session for new Extraordinary Ministers of Ho-

ly Communion on Saturday, May 4, 2019 from 9:00AM to 2:30PM at the Diocesan Pastoral Center, Scranton.

Candidates for the training should have the approval of his or her pastor/parish life coordinator. There is no fee

for the training and lunch will be provided. To register, please call the Office for Parish Life at 570-207- 2213

or complete the Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion registration form by Tuesday, April 30th.

10 pointers for Family Prayer for Your Marriage

A flyer is available at the entrance to the church concerning this topic. It might be better described as

“10 Pointers for Prayer for Anyone Having a Busy Life.”

Liturgical Ministers Apr. 27 - 28

Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist Sat.Vigil 5 pm: Bob & Jackie Pyznar, Crystal Babcock Sun.8 am: Bob Brenner, Murray O’Donnell, Greg Steele 11 am: Barbara & Ed Krauss, Tricia Bryington Lectors Sat. Vigil 5 pm: Mary Alice Demangone Sun. 8 am: Anne Leone 11 am: Mike Miller Altar Servers: Sat. Vigil 5 pm: Garrett & Morgan Kone Sunday 8 am: Enzo & Dante Ottaviani 11 am: Sam Elias & Wil Shrawder Hospital & Personal Care Home: Louise Schelter Bradford County Manor: Sonia Huff

Mass Intentions - April 20 - 28

Easter Vigil: 8:30 pm Easter Sunday: 8:00 and 11:00 am Monday: No Mass Tues.8:30 am: Joseph M. Perechinsky (dad, Joseph and sister, Laura Morelli) Wed. 8:30 am: Rita Bustin (Mary Bustin) Thursday: No Mass Fri. 8:30 am: Eileen Marie Brubaker Cunningham (Mom & Dad) Sat. Vigil 5 pm: Rita Bustin (LeeAnn Wolfe) Sun. 8:00 am: Our Parishioners 11:00 am: Muchichko and Wesolowski Families

Offertory April 7, 2019 Sunday Offering $ 5,199.50 Care & Education of Priests $ 624.00 Special Envelopes $ 290.00

Thank You for your Generosity

Second Collection

This week is the Easter Collection.. Next weekend will be for the Catholic Home Missions Appeal; and also your Mother’s Day intentions envelopes will be taken up.

Sanctuary Lamps burn this week for:

Anne & Bill Sullivan (Family) Rita Bustin (Kathy Barrett & Mary Alice Sullivan)

John Finlan (Helen Finlan & Family)

Altar Care March Chair: Eileen Hugo

Apr 27 - Week 4: Kathie DeWan

Pat Bergmaier, Bonnie Russell

Counters Apr 22: Team B

Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta

Catholic Home Missions

Home missions are those dioceses in the United

States, its territories, and its former territories, that

cannot provide basic pastoral services to Catholics

without outside help. Basic pastoral services

include Mass and other sacraments, religious edu-

cation, and ministry training for: priests, deacons,

religious sisters, and lay people. Right now, over

40% of dioceses are considered home missions.

Please consider a generous donation to

next week’s collection for those needs. Infor-

mation sheets and envelopes are in the rear of the

church; remember to mark your name, or boxed

envelope number, on it for contribution credit.

A Big Thank You!

Many thanks and much appreciation are extended to all

who have made this Easter celebration a most joyful and

holy one by their offering of their time and talent: Music

Ministry, Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Altar Servers,

Ushers, Liturgy planners, those decorating the church,

and those cleaning the Church.

Welcome and Congratulations!

At the Easter Vigil, April 20, 2019, we welcomed Cara

Marie Ives and Nick Maghamez who joined the Catholic

Church, and received the Sacraments of the Holy Eucha-

rist and Confirmation. The parish of Saints Peter and

Paul congratulates you and will continue to offer our

prayers and support for you and your families. May God

continue to enrich you each and every day of your lives.

Baptism Congratulations! Congratulations are extended to Gabriel and Sylvia

Rodriguez upon the birth—April 16, 2019, and then the

Baptism—April 21, 2019, of their son, Sergio Armando

Rodriguez. Our prayers and best wishes go to the

Rodriguez and Rabago families on this happy occasion.

Happy Easter!

For the forty days of Lent we have reorganized our priorities and have taken

the time to intensify our prayer, separated ourselves from cravings and embraced

things more lasting, and worked at being more selfless.

Today, and for at least the next fifty days, we celebrate the salvation which

Christ has won for us and the faith we share with one another in Christ Jesus.

Easter provides us with Hope and Thanksgiving, with Joy and New Life,

with the Gift of the Holy Spirit, and with the confidence of knowing that we are a

part of God’s family in Christ Jesus.

May God continue to enrich our lives and to provide us with the gifts to

celebrate His Resurrection each and every day.

RICHARD M. FARLEY

CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT

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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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Please Remember in Your prayers_

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