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 *No Mass 12/26; 12/29 Thursday 8:30 am The Nativity of the Lord † December 25, 2016 For today in the city of David a savior has been born for you who is Christ the Lord. Luke 2: 11 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.
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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
*No Mass 12/26;
12/29 Thursday 8:30 am
The Nativity of the Lord † December 25, 2016
For today in the city of David
a savior has been born for you
who is Christ the Lord.
Luke 2: 11
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.
St. Agnes School Parish Dates To Remember
Dec 25: Christmas Day Mass 10 am
(only the 10 AM Mass on Christmas Sunday)
Dec 26: No Mass; Parish office closed
Dec 29: 8:30 am Mass Thursday
Dec 31: Vigil Mass at 5:00 pm
Jan 1: Solemnity of Mary Masses at 8 & 11 am
No CCD classes
Jan.2: No Mass; parish office closed
Jan 3: RCIA 7 pm Grotto Hall
Jan. 5: 8:30 am Mass Thursday
Eucharistic Adoration begins 9 after Mass
Jan. 6: First Friday Mass 8:30 am
10:15 am Mass at Bradford County Manor
Jan. 7: First Saturday Mass 8:30 am
Jan. 8: St. Agnes PTG Breakfast postponed to Jan. 29
CCD Classes resume
Jan. 9: 175th Anniversary Committee 5 pm Grotto Hall
Saints Peter & Paul CCD Sundays 9:15-10:30 in St. Agnes School
Dec. 25—No class - Jan. 1—No Class
Upcoming Meetings in Grotto Hall
RCIA: Dec. 27 in Grotto Hall at 7 pm
Bible Study Program
Interest Sheet at the entrance to the church
At the most recent Parish Pastoral Council (PPC)
meeting, members indicated that parishioners are ask-
ing for Bible Study programs to continue while the
ARISE program is not in session. Responding to this
request, the parish is looking for three or four days/
times in which a program of this nature can be offered.
The PPC is hopeful that at least three days and times
can be established and that there would be 6-8 parish-
ioners that would be willing to facilitate these offer-
ings. Having multiple day/times would allow for in-
creased parishioner opportunity, and having facilita-
tors would make the program work efficiently. We
are looking to begin this program in January – if you
are interested please sign the Bible Study sheet at the
entrance to the church and indicate day/time and if
you would be open to facilitate a session.
The Super Raffle winners are announced as follows.
First Prize, Helen Finlan; 2nd, Ann Marie Bluhm; 3rd,
Todd & Karla Green; 4th-11th: Joyce Van Dusen,
Bruce & Rita Kennedy, Don Shaffer, Troy Guthrie
Clinic, Tonya Barnett, Joe McReer, Kim Long, Echo
Smith; 12th-21st: Henry Farley, April Whitbeck, Bob
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