His mother said to the servers, “Do whatever he tells you.” · 2016. There will be no weekday Masses this week. Fr. Joseph Kutch will celebrate the 5 pm Mass on Saturday January

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

*except Jan. 18-22, 2016

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)

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time † January 17, 2016

His mother said to the servers,

“Do whatever he tells you.”

John 2: 5

CCD

Sunday 9:15 am in St. Agnes School

Jan.17: no class (holiday weekend)

Jan. 24: Classes resume

Jan. 31: Classes all meet in church

Parish Dates To Remember

Jan 17: No CCD class (M.L.K. Holiday weekend)

Jan 17: Bradford County Rally for Human Life 2 pm @

Courthouse followed by prayer service, reception @ SSPP

Jan 18-22: No weekday Masses

Jan 18: Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, office closed

Jan 22: March for Life, Washington, DC

Jan 23-24: ARISE Sign-Up Weekend

Jan 24: CCD classes resume

: Youth Group 6 pm

Jan 25: Scranton Ecumenical Celebration @Cathedral 12:10 pm

Jan 28: ARISE Season 2 Leaders Workshop 6 pm; All welcome

Jan 29: K of C Dinner St. Basil’s Dushore 4-7 pm Ham/Potato

Jan 30: Breakfast For Life @ Montrose; RSVP 570-278-4500

: Dinner at Troy 1110 Main @ 6;*

*reservations, call Nancy 570-721-1062

Jan 31: Catholic Schools Week Kickoff (details at left)

: CCD classes all meet in church this Sunday

Feb 3: Feast of St. Blaise, blessing of throats after 8:30 am Mass

Feb 6: Wyalusing Women’s Retreat 570-746-1006

Feb 7: (Week) ARISE small groups begin this week

Feb 9: Nicholson Mardi Gras dinner/dance 570-406-8578

Feb 10: Ash Wednesday

St. Agnes School

From the Youth Group

Kick-off for the 2016 Year for our Youth Group took

place last Sunday. Come join the fun and help to plan the

exciting activities and events you want this year, and bring

a friend to the next meeting, Jan. 24 at 6 pm in JFK Hall.

Catholic Schools Week

Sunday, January 31st- Catholic Schools Week Kickoff (all

events take place at the school unless otherwise noted)

10am-2pm Book Fair & Promise Tree Silent Auction

10am-12pm Open House & Student Pre-registration

for 2016-17

11am Children's Mass & Choir at

SS. Peter & Paul Church

12pm-1pm Community Brunch

1pm-2pm Children’s "Olympic Games"

All events open to the public

ARISE, Shine,

for Your Light Has Come

Season II of ARISE Together in Christ

will take place during this Lent. The

message of Season II is summed up in

the theme, “Change Our Hearts.” Just as Lent takes its

meaning from Easter, so too, this season of ARISE takes its

meaning from the title of the process, ARISE Together in

Christ. We cry out for God’s help to change our hearts

precisely because we long to arise together in Christ.

ARISE Season II might be just what your spirit

needs! Pray about it and Give it a try! Faith sharing

groups begin meeting during the week of February 7th.

You may sign up next weekend, January 23rd && 24th,

just prior to Mass. If you have already been in a group,

you may contact your group leader to sign up before then.

And of course you may always contact your parish team

for any questions: Mike Boyek, Christina Fleury, Kathie

DeWan or Sharon Kaminsky. Check our website and Fa-

ceBook for more information at:

www.AriseTowanda.weebly.com or

www.facebook.arise.towanda.pa

Second Annual Catholic Men’s Conference

April 23, 2016

Dr. Scott Hahn from Franciscan University and

Monsignor Charles Pope from the Archdiocese of Wash-

ington DC will be the main presenters at the Sec-

ond Annual Catholic Men’s Conference on April 23,

2016 at King’s College in Wilkes-Barre, PA.

The theme for the Conference is “Jesus Christ,

The Face of True Manhood.” There will be opportunities

for Eucharistic Adoration, the celebration of the Sacra-

ment of Reconciliation as well as devotional prayers. Ad-

ditionally, exhibitors will be offering a full array of Catho-

lic books, CDs and DVDs, and be presenting ministry op-

portunities. Fathers, sons, grandsons and friends are all

most welcome to attend.

Men, set some space aside in your busy schedules

to attend this Conference. Those who attended last year’s

conference felt that the day was very beneficial. More

details will follow, but mark your calendars now.

Women’s Retreat in Wyalusing February 6, 2016

A women's retreat is scheduled at St. Mary's in Wyalusing

on Saturday, February 6, 2016, with Father Pio Mandato

and the Capuchin Sisters of Nazareth. The topic will be

Pope John Paul II’s document on the Dignity and Vocation

of Women. Registration begins at 8:30 AM; and Mass is

scheduled at 9 AM. Father Pio will give the homily/

conference on “The Call to Follow Jesus.” There will be

several talks throughout the day, with confession time

available. Lunch will be provided and the event will con-

clude at 3 PM. The retreat is sponsored by St. Mary’s

Ministry of Mercy Outreach, and there is no cost for at-

tending; but please register by calling the parish office at

570-746-1006, so that we will have an accurate lunch

count. Please tell all the women in your life of this retreat,

and make this a wonderful and spiritual girl's day out event

Liturgical Ministers Jan 23 - 24 Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharistic Sat.Vigil 5 pm: Brandon Dickerson, Joanne & Patrick Barry Sun. 8 am: Hank Schelter, Sonia Huff, Barbara Wywiorski 11 am: Barbara & Ed Krauss, Laurie Stroud Lectors: Sat. Vigil 5 pm: Robert Grimes Sunday 8 am: Matt Tavani 11 am: Bob Gisler Altar Servers Sat. Vigil: David Smith, Dillon Gallagher Sun. 8 am: Dominic, Luke & Jack Tavai 11 am: Elizabeth Ondrey, Whitney Madill Musicians Sat. Vigil 5 pm: Sunday 8 am: George Dzus, Theresa Sparrow 11:00 am: Joe Dorsey, Jim Hoffmann Hospital & Personal Care Home: Louise Schelter Bradford County Manor: Barbara Wywiorski

Altar Care 1/23/16 Donna Brown

Nancy Foley, Ed Krauss

Collection Counters 1/18/16 Team C

Mass Intentions Jan 17 - 24 Sat. Vigil 5 pm: Michael Yanak (Barbara Yanak Wywiorski)

Sunday 8:00 am: Our Parishioners

11:00 am: Marla Brennan (Mother, Edith Brennan)

Mon. –Fri. No Masses

Sat. Vigil 5 pm: Our Parishioners

Sunday 8:00 am: Intentions of Bill & Linda Hollenback on

their 50th Wedding Anniversary

11:00 am: Philip Johnson

Offertory January 3, 2016

Sunday Offering $ 4,668.50

Care & Education of Priests $ 565.50

Special Envelopes $ 536.00

Thank you for your generosity!

Second Collection This week is for Insurance and Taxes; next week, no second

collection will be taken up.

The annual Diocesan Campaign for Human Devel-

opment will be taken up Jan. 30-31. Flyers and special en-

velopes for CCHD are in the back of the church for your

convenience; mark your name/contribution box number on

that envelope, for your contribution credit.

A Sanctuary Lamp burns this week for:

Phil Johnson (Jackie & Garrett Johnson)

Fr. Ed Will be Away

Fr. Ed will be away through Friday, January 22,

2016. There will be no weekday Masses this week.

Fr. Joseph Kutch will celebrate the 5 pm Mass on

Saturday January 16, 2016.

Fr. Vincent Langan will celebrate the Sunday,

January 17, 2016, Masses at 8 & 11 am.

Please welcome both visiting priests—Fr. Langan

and Fr. Kutch – I appreciate their assistance in being at SS

Peter & Paul while I am away.

Martin Luther King Holiday Monday

January 18 is the Martin Luther King, Jr., holiday, and the

parish office will be closed that Monday; the collection

count team will report on Tuesday Jan. 19. The monthly

Mass at the Personal Care Home will be postponed from

Jan. 19 to Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016 at 10:15 am.

Wedding Congratulations

Congratulations are extended to Tabitha Dessa and

Morgan Gardner upon their wedding on Saturday,

January 16, 2016. May God continue to bless and care

for you each day of your lives.

Bradford County Rally for Human Life

Sunday, January 17, 2016

The Bradford County Pennsylvanians for Human Life holds

its annual Rally for Life in Towanda, this Sunday January

17, 2016 at 2 pm in front of the Bradford County Court

House followed by a Prayer Service in Saints Peter and

Paul Church and a reception in Grotto Hall. You are

encouraged to participate in either or both, and “stand up for

life.”

Is 2016 your Wedding Anniversary Year?

His Excellency, the Most Reverend Joseph C. Bambera,

D.D., J.C.L., Bishop of Scranton, and the Office for Par-

ish Life wish to invite couples celebrating their 25th or

50th wedding anniversary in 2016 to a diocesan Wedding

Anniversary Mass on Sunday, June 5. The event includes

a 2:30 PM mass at St. Peter’s Cathedral followed by a re-

ception. Requests for an invitation, with a mailing ad-

dress, should be made through your parish office before

March 7.

Word of Life

“(We) know what true, authentic love looks like. It looks like the man on the Cross. This deep, pure love that motivated

Jesus to offer his life for ours, is the love that will answer the longing in our hearts, if we let it.

~USCCB 2015-16 Respect Life Program

“10 Surprising Tips for Love the Culture Won’t Tell You”

www.goo.gl/Dv3yXK

2016 Men’s Spring Cursillo and

2016 Women’s Spring and Fall Cursillos

As we enter 2016, it is time to more seriously consider

making a Cursillo in 2016. The dates for 2016 follow:

Men’s Cursillo — February 25-28, 2016;

Women’s Cursillos—April 14-17, & October 6-9, 2016.

Please speak with either John Demangone, Rob

Grimes, Barbara Krauss, Christina Fleury for additional

details; other information and applications are on the

table at the entrance to the church.

RICHARD M. FARLEY CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT

———————————

521 MAIN STREET 570-265-4993

TOWANDA, PA 18848 FAX: 570-265-5996

e-mail: [email protected]

Knights of Columbus TOWANDA COUNCIL, No. 3915

7 Poplar St., Towanda PA 18848

Meetings 2nd/4th Wednesdays at 7 pm

Contact: 570-265-2113

If you would like to join our parish, contact: SS. Peter & Paul Church—106 Third St.—Towanda PA 18848

Call 570-265-2113 or email [email protected]

REQUEST FOR PARISH REGISTRATION FORM

Name ____________________________Date__________

Address_________________________________________

City,Zip _________________________Phone __________

ST. AGNES SCHOOL A Roman Catholic School of the Diocese of Scranton

Pre-K (3 & 4 Years of Age) to Grade 6 Middle States Accredited

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PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS_

Mary Allen; Anonymous Request; Anonymous Special Intention; Christine Bedford; Gus

Branish; Edith Brennan; Julia Brown; David Brubaker; Patricia Coleman; Robert Coles; Joan

Cowles; David Conklin; Sue Daly; John Thomas Demangone; Patricia Dibble; Mike Dunkle;

Richard J. Finnegan; Mike Gambal; Jim Grimes; Sally Groff; Ann Thompson Haglich; Evelyn

Hoff; Glenna Hoffman; Billy Hollenback; Linda Hollenback; Betty Johnson; Adam Kelly; Joyce Kuykendal; Timothy

Leo Lenox; Connie Leone; Frank Lindsey; Sharon Mahaffey; Mary Ellen Marshall; Marie McCauley; Deany Mc-

Garrigle; Debra McGovern; Joe Miksis; Mary Miksis; Steven (Nate) Miller; Mary Lou Muchichko; Jim Nalisnick;

Charles Palmer; Mary Paquette; Joe Perechinsky; Bev Place; Matt Pritchard; Alex Rabago; Delia Rabago; Kathleen

Lenox Reider; Yolanda Rossi; Rita Sasso; Richard Schmieg; Mary Scioscia; Ed Slocum, Jr.; Jerry Smith; Joanne

Smith; Marie Smith; Robert Spaulding; Paula Stover; Mackenzie Kempner Taylor: Ed & Barbara Ulatowski; C.

Michael Vaughn; Kathleen Woods; Ruth Young; Elsie Zurn; also Grace, Venus, Zaida, Edna, & Rita.

To add a name to this published Prayer List, call the office at 265-2113 or email your request to [email protected].

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Join Us In the Spiritual Renewal of Our Parish! Lent 2016

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Lent will soon be upon us!

What, Lent will soon be here? We just finished Christmas, how can Lent be so soon?

It is true; Lent this year begins on Ash Wednesday, February 10, 2016.

But “Do Not Be Afraid” — we just received information from Dynamic Catholic that they are offer-

ing a free email program to correspond with Matt Kelley’s book, “Rediscover Jesus,” that was distributed at

Christmas – if you did not get a copy, see Fr. Ed. Here is how it works: sign-up on line at

DynamicCatholic.com/Lent and you will receive a daily email with a short video that will guide you

through the 40 chapters of the book (one each day). This sounds great! It seems like a very simple way,

during Lent, to bring Jesus into our lives, leading to a more personal relationship with Him. I feel that this is

something in which the whole family can participate. Not only that, the kids can show the parents how all

this computer and internet stuff works.

Pro Life Activities – Washington, D.C. - This Friday, January 22, 2016

On Friday, January 22, 2016, buses organized by Elmira, New York Notre Dame High School and

Bradford County Pennsylvanians for Human Life will be departing at different times and places for the March

for Life in Washington, D.C. The parish has already been contacted concerning SSPP parishioner participa-

tion and parish funding support for these buses. If you have any interest in participating in any way in this

year’s March for Life in Washington, D.C. on Friday January 22, 2016, please contact Marie Seibert (570-265-

3122). or Fr. Ed (570-265-2113) ASAP.

175th Anniversary Committee Report

The 175th Anniversary Committee has drawn up a Calendar of Events for the 175th Parish Anniver-

sary Year (see next page) with dates and times included As you can see, there will be an interesting variety of

events and activities or attend, or to contribute time and talent to, and enjoy, throughout the year-long celebra-

tion.

The Commemorative Booklet is in the process of being written, and will include the listings of all the

Business Sponsors and Patrons for the anniversary activities, along with a narrative of the history of the parish

from its beginnings. An invitation list is being prepared for honored guests for the Anniversary Dinner.

The much-requested new Parish Directory is in the works; photography sessions for the Directory are

now scheduled for the week of September 4th and the week of October 9, 2016. We hope to include EVERY

ONE in this new directory, so please plan to be included.— plan to pose for a picture at a designated time to

be arranged during those weeks. Appointments will be set up later in the year, before September.

The parish history Deck of Cards has been delivered. We will arrange pick-up ($8 per deck, cash on

delivery, or check made out to SS Peter & Paul 175th) to be announced, to pick them up at church after Mass,

for your convenience, or you may come to the parish office during office hours 9-3 Monday through Thurs-

day.. They will remain available for purchase later, as long as the supply lasts. The order form is still on the

table in the back of the church, if you want to reserve one or more decks.

Ham & Potato Dinner in Dushore St. Basil’s

Friday January 29,2016, from 4 PM to 7 PM at St. Basil’s Hall, Dushore, PA: Baked Ham, Scalloped Potatoes,

String Beans, Coleslaw, Applesauce, Dinner Roll, Homemade Dessert, Coffee, Tea, Milk and Water. Adults:

$8, Children 12 to 6: $3.00, under 6 free. Everyone welcome. Take-outs available. Proceeds benefit local chari-

table activities. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus, Dushore, Wyalusing and Mildred, Council 12406

Mardi Gras in Nicholson St. Patrick’s

Knights of Columbus #6611 will sponsor a Mardi Gras dinner and dancing on February 9, 2016 from 7-11

PM, preceding the 40 days of Lenten fasting about to begin. Enjoy the spirit of Mardi Gras, in costume (for a

door prize) or not! Cost: $15 each or $25 per couple; bring a dish/or dessert and deduct $5. Includes: shrimp

Gumbo, Cajun chicken pasta, Cajun corn maque choux, and the traditional king cake; beer and wine will be

provided. Tickets available at door, or call Greg Purdy 570-406-8578. For those 21 years and older only.

This is in the current parish of our former Parish Administrator, Father Thomas Petro.

History, Heritage, and Handing-On What God has Given to

Us

Saints Peter & Paul Parish

106 Third Street - Towanda, PA 18848-1798

Phone: (570) 265-2113 – Fax: (570) 265-2114

Email: [email protected]

www.sspeterandpaulchurch.net

Calendar of Events

March 13, 2016 11:00 Mass - Reenactment of the Towanda St. Patrick’s Day Irishmen’s march

that led to the establishment of Saints Peter and Paul Parish

May 14, 2016 5:00 PM - Mass SS Peter & Paul Church - Music by FULL ARMOR Band

7:00 PM - FULL ARMOR Concert at JFK Hall (St. Agnes School)

May 30, 2016 9:00 AM - Memorial Day Mass and Refreshments

at SS Peter & Paul (James Street) Cemetery

June 26, 2016 11:00 AM - 175th

Anniversary Mass with Main Celebrant Bishop Joseph Bambera

12:30 PM - Social & Hors D'oeuvre Hour at JFK Hall (St. Agnes School)

1:30 PM - 175th Anniversary Dinner at JFK Hall (St. Agnes School)

August 14, 2016 100th Anniversary Celebration of Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto (Third Street)

Procession and Blessing to follow the 11:00 AM Mass

12:30 PM Ice Cream Social on the grounds around the Grotto

September 5, 2016 11:00 AM Labor Day Mass at State Road Cemetery

-------------------- PREVIEW OF COMING EVENTS - MORE DETAILS TO COME! ---------------

Fall & Winter 2016 Pictures taken for Parish Directory Weeks of Sept. 4th and Oct. 9th

—Time Capsule Burial — Choir Concerts

January 2017 Celebration of Catholic Schools Week

April 2017 Organ Concert

May 2017 History Fair —Closing Concerts

May 29, 2017 Memorial Day Mass and Re-Dedication of Early Graves

at SS Peter & Paul Cemetery