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1325 Boot Road West Chester, PA 19380
Phone 610-692-2216 Fax 610-692-7103
www.sspeterandpaulrc.org
SS. Peter and Paul Church Pastor Rev. Vincent F. Welsh, JCL, MA, MDiv Parochial Vicar Rev. James J. Whelan Sunday Assistant Rev. Patrick J. Welsh, SLL, MA, MDiv Deacons Deacon A. Gerald Harrison Deacon Thomas J. Horan Deacon Robert F. Pierce Coordinator of Religious Education Patricia B. Ehrhart 610-692-5886 School Principal Margaret Egan 610-696-1000 Parish Office Manager Peggy Anne Fox Parish Office Hours Monday-Thursday 8:00 AM-8:30 PM Friday 8:00 AM-4:00 PM Saturday 9:00 AM-12 Noon Sunday 8:15 AM-1:00 PM Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil: 5:30 PM Sunday: 7:30, 9:00 & 11:00 AM Weekdays: 6:30 & 8:30 AM Saturday: 8:00 AM Holydays: The schedule for each Holyday Mass will be announced in the Bulletin. The Rosary is recited following the 8:30 AM weekday Mass. The Miraculous Medal Novena follows the 8:00 AM Saturday Mass. Registration We welcome all new members to our Parish Family. Please come to the Parish Center Office during office hours to register or call to make an appointment with a priest. If you move or change your phone number, please notify the Parish Office so our records can be kept current.
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time January 20, 2013
Eucharistic Adoration: Tuesdays following the 8:30 AM Mass Concludes with Benediction at 5:00 PM Confessions: Saturday 4:00-5:00 PM or by appointment. Baptisms: Celebrated on the second and fourth Sunday of each month at 1:00 PM. Baptism instructions are held the first Sunday of each month at 1:00 PM in the Church. These instructions are mandatory for both parents. We recommend at-tendance during early days of pregnancy. Godparents are invited but not obliged to attend. Please call the Rectory for more information or to make arrange-ments. Marriages: Couples must make arrangements with the priest at least six months in advance. Attendance at Pre-Cana is required. Sacraments for the Sick: In case of illness or infirmity, please notify the Rec-tory. Religious Education (CCD) Grades 1-6: Sunday after 9:00 Mass until 11:25 Grades 1-6: Monday 4:30-6:00 pm, 6:30-8:00 pm Grades 7 & 8: First Sunday of each month Please call the Religious Education Office to register.
SS. PETER AND PAUL CHURCH, WEST CHESTER
MASS INTENTIONS Sunday, 7:30 9:00 11:00 Monday, 6:30 8:30 Tuesday, 6:30 8:30 Wednesday, 6:30 8:30 Thursday, 6:30 8:30 Friday, 6:30 8:30 Saturday, 8:00 5:30 Sunday, 7:30 9:00 11:00
Kathleen Finley Thomas Anderson Beth Johnson Susan Scott
Jeanne Kelch Mary Flanagan David Carrillo Judy Melograna
Joanne Quinlan Joseph Congialdi Betty Bader John Stratman
Lorraine Schnatz Paul Walker Isabelle Carroll Anne Whiting
Bobby McGowen Jack Scalen Lynne Wilkins Mary O’Neill
Gregory Weidman Nicole McClintock Joseph Facenda Tina Whiteworth
Dave Douglas Eileen Carroll Shirley Balch Phil Jardine
Matthew Tyson Thekla Hickman Anthony Mortelli Doreen Maddox
Elaine Gardetto Donald Parsons Theresa Bernhardt Claire Kennedy
Jennifer Dempsey Mary O’Reilly Robert Miller Therese Gillespie
Scott Florian Mary Downey William McGarrigle Jeremy Fischer
Tim Durkin Edward Crann Logan Schwieter Joseph Mackey
Rita Gahagan Mary McFarland Marise Stillman S.M. Rita McSorley
Ben Larson Christine Himmell Suzanne Bell Peggy Coleman
Erin Wendleburg Diane Rosetty Peggy Raspa Thomas Moore
Jennie Malandra Anthony Rivituso Stephanie Ionata Ryan Timoney
Jane Bonner Jeanne Helms Joanne McFarland Rosemary Sanders
Robert Long Pete Prete Trudy Roderick Colin Campbell
BabyTheresa Merlini Frank Hartleroad Mark Scannapieco Tracy McLean
Larry Rutledge John Dugan Wendy Thompson Melissa Doran
Vince Melso Annmarie Hagan William Lilley Bennett Linzey
Rose Melso Pat Connolly Patrick Lee Lee Caldwell
Joseph Mollure, Sr. Tom Connolly Michael McGowan Audrey Grainer
Luke Mitchell Reed Sam Biondolillo Beatrice Roth Levon Karagozian
Bill White Rita Dailey Elena Joy Foster John Toland
Gail Mellon Ryan Tench Gabrielle Zebrowski Jack Rowley
Richard Jacobs Meggan Kolb Barbara Aleardi Nancy Mandato
WE ARE A TITHING PARISH
God’s Plan for Giving
December 30, 2012
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Celebrant Schedule January 26, 27, 2013
Saturday 5:30 pm Fr. James Whelan Sunday 7:30 am Fr. James Whelan 9:00 am Fr. Vincent Welsh 11:00 am Fr. Patrick Welsh
Altar Server Schedule January 26, 27, 2013 Saturday 5:30 pm Aimee Moore, Erin Rafter, Patrick Kelly Sunday 7:30 am Emily Stein, Colin English, Catherine Flanagan 9:00 am Jack Wagner, Bridget,Katie Foss, 11:00 am Kayla Yoegel, Renee Gagliardi, Joseph Gormley Tuesday 7:30 am Cara Ludovico, Adrianna, Christopher Duranti 9:00 am Cassie Donze, Jack, Tommy Maguire 11:00 am Claire Applebee, Molly Camp, Isabella Chan
PARISH OFFICE HOURS FOR CHRISTMAS Open with regular hours for this weekend of 12/22/12. Office will be closed December 24, 25, 26th. Open 8:00 am ~~4:00pm December 27, 28th. Open 9:00 am~~12:00pm December 29th. Open 8:15 am~~1:00 pm December 30th. Office will be closed December 31 and Janu-ary 1st. Back to normal business hours beginning Tuesday, January 1st. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Parish Office Staff!
Please pray for the parishioners listed below who are in need of our healing prayers. If there are names who should be removed, please call the Parish Office to update. Thank you.
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Anyone who has a loved one serving in the military, who would like their name added to the Prayer of the Faithful every 3rd Sunday, please feel free to call the Parish Office to include their name on the list. Thank you.
Christmas ~New Year Mass Schedule
Christmas Eve Masses: 4:00 , 6:00(music will begin at 5:30), 8:30PM Christmas Day Masses: 7:30, 9:00, 11:00 AM. New Years Day Masses: 7:30, 9:00, 11:00 AM
*4:00 Children’s Mass* This Mass is very crowded and geared
towards children, so please consider this before making plans to attend.
Thank you! We will have an over-
flow Mass at 4:10 pm in the
Msgr. Bednar Church Hall.
CHRISTMAS FLOWER MEMORIALS We are accepting donations for Christmas Memorials for your deceased loved ones to be used for seasonal flowers in Church. Please complete the form below and return to the Parish Center. Suggested offering is $10.00. In Memory of: _______________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ From:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Phone: _______________________________ ________________________________________ ____# of Christmas Flowers $______
Please pray for the repose of the soul of: Margaret Pennypacker who was buried from SS Peter & Paul on December 7, 2012.
We welcome into the parish of SS Peter & Paul our newly baptized and congratulate their families.
Samantha Jae Farnesi, daughter of Thomas & Susanne Farnesi Lucy Virginia Bergman, daughter of Jeremy & Jen Bergman Madsen Scott Rovner, son of Scott & Amanda Rovner.
Next Sunday, December 30th is Casserole Sunday. Thank you for your kindness in helping those less fortunate at Bethesda House.
Next Sunday, December 30th will be the final week-end for donations from the Poor Box to Project Home. Beginning January 6th, and ending February 24th, all donations from the Poor Box will be directed to Project Rainbow. Thank you for your continued gen-erosity.
DECEMBER 23, 2012
Religious Education ~~ CCD News First Eucharist on April 27th at 10am and 2pm. Confirmation will take place on April 15th at 4pm.
Catholic Young Adults of Chester County CYACC Seeking a Young Adult Community??? CYACC continues to meet on Wednesdays at 7:30 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in West Chester. All young adults in their 20s and 30s are invited to join us for events promoting faith, fel-lowship, and service!
1/2 Holy Hour-St Agnes
For our friends who go south for the winter…..this is for you!! If you are still here and would like us to suspend your monthly mailings, please feel free to call the Parish Office. We are happy to put everything on hold
until your return. You may think about our auto-give system for the months you are away. Thank you , we’ll miss you and we’ll see you in the Spring. Safe travels!
Save the date:
January 26th
The SSPP CYO Beef & Beer will be held on January 26, 2013 in the
Church Basement. As many of you know, this is an important fundraiser for the CYO program. All parishioners are invited to attend! More information to follow.
Outreach Ministry: The Outreach Ministry of SS. Peter and Paul Church is an organization formed to provide parishioners with help in emergency, temporary, long-term or crisis situations. Services provided are: prayer visitation/prayer partner, phone contact, home visiting, relief for caretakers, card contact, transportation, errands, meal preparation, light housekeeping and minor repairs. If you need the services of our Outreach Pro-gram, contact Joe Balch, 610-436-5967, or Marie Martinelli, 610-431-0331. Thank you!!
Mark your calendar for the Knights of Columbus Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament for Charity. January 4, 2013 at the St. Joseph’s School cafeteria, located at 338 Manor Avenue in Downingtown. An entry fee of $60.00 buys you food, drink and a chance at a $500.00 grand prize (minimum 30 players). Registration starts at 6:30 pm, and the tournament starts at 7:00 pm. Please RSVP to john.ousey@verizon.net, or just drop by to register as a walk-in. Look forward to seeing you there!
SS Peter & Paul Widowed Persons Group All are welcome! The next meeting for the group will be held on: Saturday, January 5th in the Parish Center, in the Fr. Kovac’s Meeting Room at 10:00 Am.
SS. PETER & PAUL CHURCH, WEST CHESTER
IN REMEMBRANCE OF GOD'S PRECIOUS INFANTS
There will be a short Prayer Service on Friday, December 28th immediately following the 8:30 Mass at the Memorial Stone in the garden at the Church
Spiritual Adoption Program
Eight Month Developing Baby Thank you for praying for me. I am 8
months old now. I’ve got long fingernails and am busy getting ready for my birth day. I can’t wait to see my
Mom and Dad. Thanks to you and your prayers, I’ll see
them soon.
Altar Candles and Altar Cross Parishioners have come forward to kindly donate the six Altar Candles and Altar Cross in memory
of loved ones. We are very grateful for their kindness and
generosity!!
Six Altar Candles Dr. and Mrs. John Maher : 2 candles in loving memory of their wedding which took place at St. Timothy’s Church, where these candles adorned the High Altar. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Fonash : 2 candles in loving memory of their parents; Anthony and Anna Florentino and Evelyn T. Fonash. Mrs. Patricia Voltz: in loving memory of her husband; Philip S. Voltz. Mrs. Aeda Pagano and children; Angel Lucille and Joseph Pagano in loving memory of their husband and father; Anthony Pagano. Altar Candle Shelves Mr. & Mrs. Richard Fonash Altar Cross Mrs. Esther Shinn in loving memory of her sister ; Kit Piotrowski. Dr. Rosina Fieno Mr. and Mrs. Harry & Carol Gillin Mr. and Mrs. Robert & Jean DeBiasse Mrs. Mary Donnelly Mrs. Mary Reis Mr. and Mrs. Clark & Jacqueline Manning
Marriage Help~~Retrouvaille is a Catholic based program to help marriages that are stressed or in trouble. Retrouvaille has helped countless married couples in all stages of disillusionment or misery in their marriage. Retrouvaille can help your marriage too. The next 2 programs will be held at St. Joseph in the Hills Malvern Retreat Center, Malvern, PA. There will be a program February 8-10, 2013, and another program April 12-14,2013. All calls are confidential. For more information call 1-800-470-2230 or 1-302-832-8044 or visit the website at www.HelpOurMarriage.com.