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: stpeterchesco@comcast.net

August 18, 2019

Leadership Commission

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 schedule@saintpeterchurch.net Mr. Austin Flinn: Music Director, Coordinator of Liturgy musicdirector@saintpeterchurch.net Mr. Michael Field: Coordinator of Youth Ministries youthminister@saintpeterchurch.net Mrs. Dorothy Pepe: Business Manager bizmgr@saintpeterchurch.net Mrs. Susan Kenna: Administrative Assistant stpeterchesco@comcast.net

Mrs. Debbie Forrest: Safe Environment Coordinator SCRIP scrip@saintpeterchurch.net Mr. Steve Forrest: Buildings and Facilities Mrs. Kathy Hoffman: Parish Organist Mrs. Veronique Hadfield: Adult Choir Director

Commissioners: Serving on the Parish Pastoral Council Outreach: Jim Mulry, Ellen Cerritell, Carol and Chuck Beebe Welcome: Barbara McCleary Witness: Ken Slavik, Chris and Jessica Valentino, Colin Gallagher Worship: Jeff Yoder, Ken and Polly Pratt Education: Tim Perry, Kathy Kelly-Borowski, Lori Johns, Cathy Turpin, Sharon and 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, Chuck Mirarchi, Madelyn Wadlinger. (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 stpeterre@yahoo.com

PREP Advisory Council: Father Fitzpatrick, Pastor, Patrice Peterson, DRE, Debbie Boone, David Duva, Karen Givens, Jen Murphy, Pat O’Brien, Tim Perry, Tracy Philips, Jason Reed, Joe Stubblebine, and Ginny Fennimore.

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

THIS WEEK AT SAINT PETER PARISH

Pray the Rosary & the Divine Mercy Chaplet Daily

Sunday August 18 6:30 a.m. Confessions - Shrine Rm 8:30 a.m. Confessions - Shrine Rm 10:30 a.m. Confessions - Shrine Rm 11:30 a.m. ChristLife Team Mtg - SS. Drexel & Neumann 2:30 p.m. Sacrament of Baptism - Church

Monday August 19 5:30 p.m. Clean Team (Dust Bunnies) - Church 7:00 p.m. RCIA - Bethany Lounge

Tuesday August 20 9:00 a.m. Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament 12:00 p.m. Simple Reposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament 3:00 p.m. Divine Mercy Chaplet - Chapel 6:15 p.m. Confessions - Shrine Rm 7:00 p.m. Evening Prayer - Chapel 7:00 p.m. The King's Men - Bethany Lounge 7:45 p.m. KEPHAS - Chapel

Wednesday August 21 6:00 p.m. PREP Teacher-in-Service - Hall/Café 7:00 p.m. Cantor - Music Rm

Thursday August 22 5:00 p.m. Wedding Rehearsal - Church 7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts - SS. Drexel & Neumann 7:30 p.m. YaYa Music Practice - Church 8:00 p.m. Serenity Group / AA - Bethany Lounge

Friday August 23 Parish Office & Facility Closed

Saturday August 24 2:00 p.m. Wedding - Church 3:30 p.m. Confessions - Shrine Rm

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Register with us, and learn about our Parish, on Sundays in the parish office after the 9 and 11 a.m. Masses, and Monday - Friday at the parish office during business hours.

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.

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.

~ FRIDAY SUMMER OFFICE HOURS ~

The Parish Office & Facilities will be closed on Fridays, June - August.

(except for appointments)

Parish “Facilities” will be open approximately 3 p.m. on Saturday

Saint Peter Parish Apostleship of Prayer

I n your prayers, please remember the sick of our parish including…

Gayle Jacobs, Toni Sharpless, Linda Belmonte, Barbara Schober, Joseph D’Angelo, Naomi Petruska, Jenna Cummings, Tom Sandri, Donna & John Byrne,

Walter Tremoglie, Laurie Flynn, Sharon Bullock, Marianne Lewis, Ed Morris, Joan Trembecki, Richard Kern, Barry Pignoli, Lexi McAlonan,

Kathy Reaney, Cathie McCullagh, Joe Formica, Margaret Gentry, Fr. Andy Lasko, Kathy Przychodzien,

Kathy Newell, Thomas Burckhardt, John Lynch, Thomas Alvord, The McBeth Family, Barbara Lombardi,

Jerry Readon, Jay Algier, Pat McGarvey, George O. Barber, Franklin Knowles, Delores Leifholt,

Mona List, Liam Hawk, Richard John, Kurt Martin, Bud Griffin, Michael Morris, Melissa Drake,

Julie Ann Kibler, Gilbert Dillinger, Joe McCullagh, Pat Olsen, Janet Dodds, Chris Valentino,

Meredith Olseski, Elizabeth Romano, Rachel Holmes, Kevin T. Moran, Carolyn Krieg, Cindy Bower,

Jim McAlonan, Bea Thomas, Edward Pristernik, Edna Staiano, Richard Carroll, Glenn Maxwell,

Peter Knebel, Meredith Marascio, Avery Reif Shaefer, John Bracelin, Anne McQuillin, Diane Franzese, Tony Vabre, Larry Tamaccio, Andrew Pakerski,

Antonio Cummings, Salwa Hawa, Steven Pennock, Baby Stanley Polaski, Doug Gaston, Marilyn Cimijotti,

Edward Wengiel, Bill Young, Sr. Irene Setlow, Ashlie Krejci, David Grassey, Mark Helak, Cecelia Bellomo-Eberlin, Roger Eberlin,

Butch Franciscus, Frank Laurento, and all the residents of our nursing homes.

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Please join in prayer for those remembered in our Mass Intentions

for the Week of 8/19/2019

8:30

Wednesday No Mass

Thursday 8:30 a.m. Adrian “Bud” Aikman

Friday 8:30 a.m. Agnes and Dominick McCullagh

Saturday 8:30 a.m. Herbert Daniels

Sunday 7:00 a.m. Vivian Bean 9:00 a.m. Mary Zuchowicz 11:00 a.m. Robert Schmitt

Also in your prayers please remember: George Fuller and Antionette Dazio Amoriello, 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.

PLEASE REMEMBER TO PRAY FOR ALL OUR YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE ARMED SERVICES:

Brandon A’Hara, Ron Jon Annaballi, Timothy M. Bruce, Anthony Christof,

Dillan T. Duvall, Timothy Givens. Cristin A. Goerlitz, David Honey, Jr., Brendan Kessler, Brittany Kessler, Mallory Kessler, John Kerstetter, Tim Laurento, Jr., Steve Lentz, Ryan McGuckin, Molly McGuckin, Garrett C. McKinney, Emmanuel Cristian Millan, Ian Miller, Jeremy Miller, Brandon Mistretta, Kevin & James Moran, Timothy R. Powledge, Camilo Ramirez, Zachary Schaeffer, Ryan Stephenson, Bobby Stewart, Mark Thompson, Brandon Twiss, Claudia Twiss, Jason Twiss, Matthew Twiss, Brian Weightman, Erick Williams, and Jodi & Steve Zellers.

August 2019 PRAYER INTENTIONS OF POPE FRANCIS Evangelization: Families, Schools of Human Development: That families, through their life of prayer and love, become ever more clearly

“schools of true human development.”

Respect Life

“A culture which no longer has a point of reference in God loses its soul and loses its way,

becoming a culture of death.”

Saint Pope John Paul II Message for World Day of Peace January 1, 2001

Stewardship Commission

Sunday, August 11 19,027.85

Annual Fund 2,035.86 Annual Fund to date 97,023.28

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 motivates you to re-member God’s faithfulness and enables you to demonstrate trust in God to provide for all of our needs.

Memorial Gifts of $1,000 or more in remembrance of a deceased friend or loved one are acknowledged on the Memorial/Commemoration board in the Narthex. Email the parish office stpeterchesco@comcast.net for assistance with Memorials and commemorations.

In full compliance with Vatican directives and Archdiocesan guidelines, low-gluten communion hosts are offered at each Mass

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Archbishop Lori promotes civility in political and church discourse as he criticizes the divisiveness that has found its way into Catholic commentary.

AUG 8, 2019 at the Knights of Columbus 137th Supreme Annual Convention

Divisiveness has found its way into Catholic commentary, with some websites challenging the pope’s Catholicity and legitimacy, referring to the Holy Father simply as “Bergoglio.” Others openly dissent from the church’s teaching on a wide range of issues or mock those with whom they disagree.

In his (August 8) address to the Knights of Columbus, Archbishop Lori pointed to polls showing that people are “fed up” with anger and division that “runs rampant in our politics and what passes for entertainment.” He asked his brother Knights to support a civility campaign organized by the Knights of Colum-bus. “The anger and polarization that are sadly so much a part of our culture now also are finding their way into the life of the Church.

“Anger is not righteous when its purpose is merely to defend an ideology,” Archbishop Lori cautioned, be it of the right or of the left. Still less is anger righteous that employs “evil tactics” to attain its goals, specifically, the sins of calumny and detraction, he said. “Calumny consists in making false and defamatory statements about others,” the archbishop explained. “Detraction consists in broadcasting actual faults of others for no good rea-son.

“Winning an argument or making a splash in social media are not good reasons to muckrake,” Archbishop Lori said, “to search out and publicize the faults of people one disagrees with.”

The archbishop said he and his fellow Knights can start making a difference by getting their “own house” in order, beginning with their minds and hearts “that can so easily be overtaken by unrighteous anger towards others people, including those who have harmed us.

“When that spirit of peace which flows through Christ in the Holy Spirit lives in us,” he said, “then we are equipped to lead differ-ently, not so much by the exercise of power but by persuasive attraction of goodness.

“As the largest fraternal order in the world and the largest lay Catholic organization,” he asserted, “we can have a lot of influ-ence on our society, on the culture at large, on our politicians, and on those who write and speak divisively.” Father Fitzpatrick’s editorial comments: I have been a Knight, proudly, since 1975. In the parish where I grew up and in the parishes where I have served, Knights demonstrated all the heroism of which we are capable and all the flaws to which we are subject.

In our parish the Knights have been a strong support for our parish pastoral plans over the years. They contributed to construction, fostered vocations, aid the efforts of Charitable Outreach and show us how to have fun doing it! In the coming year I invite your support for the Knights events. I also encour-age young Catholic men 21 years of age and older to join our Knights of Columbus Council.

I expect the Knights, and all of us, to take Archbishop Lori’s words to heart. If you talk about others unkindly or mockingly, just stop it! If you are involved in Calumny or Detraction, go to confession!

“The only investment I ever made

which paid consistently increasing dividends

is the money I have given to the Lord.”

James L. Kraft

Worship Commission Celebrations of Holy Mass

DAILY: 8:30 a.m. (except Wednesday)

WEEKEND: Saturday (Vigil) 5 p.m. Sunday 7 a.m., 9 a.m., and 11 a.m. Parish Devotional & Spiritual Formation Ministries: DAILY: Rosary is prayed after the 8:30 a.m. Mass (Sunday after the 7 a.m. Mass for Respect Life intentions)

TUESDAY: Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament (after 8:30 Mass) ADORATION Summer Hours: Summer hours for Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on Tuesdays will end at 12 p.m. instead of 7 p.m. Divine Mercy prayed at 3 p.m. Gethsemane Holy Hour (6 - 7 p.m.) (Rosary and Intercessory Prayer) Evening Prayer at 7 p.m. SATURDAY: Miraculous Medal Novena after 8:30 a.m. Mass

N.B. Chapel is open Mon. thru Fri. during parish office hours

Parish Sacramental Celebrations

Sacrament of Reconciliation (Penance) Sundays: 6:30, 8:30, & 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays 6:15 to 7 p.m. / Saturdays, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. / *Vigil of Holy Days 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. unless noted otherwise.

Sacrament Anointing of the Sick: First Saturday of each month during 8:30 a.m. Mass. Please consider receiving this sacrament here at the parish prior to surgery or hospitalization. The Pastor will be happy to anoint you in the church after weekend Masses or by previous arrangement in the Parish Office. 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.

Sacrament of Marriage. Arrangements for Marriage are made with the parish office at least six months prior to the wedding.

Gathering Song 5 p.m. & 9 a.m. BB193 Holy God, We Praise Thy Name

Our God is Here

Mass Parts SS34 (Amen, Holy Holy, etc.)

The Penitential Act and the Gloria are found in “SS” pgs. 6 - 8

Responsorial Psalm 5 p.m. & 9 a.m. BB772 My Soul is Thirsting 11 a.m. BB772 My Soul is Thirsting Profession of Faith is found in “SS” pg. 10

Presentation of Gifts and Preparation of the Altar 5 p.m. 11 a.m. SS279

Communion 5 p.m. & 11 a.m

Sending Forth 5 p.m. & 9 a.m. SS125 New Creation 11 a.m BB313 I Could Sing of Your Love Forever

Please Note: “BB” Means Breaking Bread Missal “SS” Means Spirit and Song Missal

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Music Ministry

20th Sunday in Ordinary Time August 17 & 18, 2019

First Reading Jeremiah 38: 4 - 6, 8 - 10 In those days, the princes said to the king: "Jeremiah ought to be put to death; he is demoralizing the soldiers who are left in this city, and all the people, by speaking such things to them; he is not interested in the welfare of our people, but in their ruin." King Zedekiah answered: "He is in your power"; for the king could do nothing with them. And so they took Jeremiah and threw him into the cistern of Prince Malchiah, which was in the quarters of the guard, letting him down with ropes. There was no water in the cistern, only mud, and Jeremiah sank into the mud.

Ebed-melech, a court official, went there from the palace and said to him: "My lord king, these men have been at fault in all they have done to the prophet Jeremiah, casting him into the cistern. He will die of famine on the spot, for there is no more food in the city." Then the king ordered Ebed-melech the Cushite to take three men along with him, and draw the prophet Jeremiah out of the cistern before he should die.

Responsorial: Psalm 40 (for 7 a.m. Mass only)

R. Lord, come to my aid!

Second Reading Hebrews 12: 1 - 4 Brothers and sisters: Since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us rid ourselves of every burden and sin that clings to us and persevere in running the race that lies before us while keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, the leader and perfecter of faith. For the sake of the joy that lay before him he endured the cross, despising its shame, and has taken his seat at the right of the throne of God. Consider how he endured such opposition from sinners, in order that you may not grow weary and lose heart. In your struggle against sin you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding blood. Gospel Luke 12: 49 - 53 Jesus said to his disciples: "I have come to set the earth on fire, and how I wish it were already blazing! There is a baptism with which I must be baptized, and how great is my anguish until it is accomplished! Do you think that I have come to establish peace on the earth? No, I tell you, but rather division. From now on a household of five will be divided, three against two and two against three; a father will be divided against his son and a son against his father, a mother against her daughter and a daughter against her mother, a mother-in-law against her daughter-in-law and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law."

Time to Register for Little People Church!

Who: children from 3 years old to enter-ing Kindergarten as of September 2019; What: Join us for Little People Church; Where: Registered children gather at the

front of the altar to process to the Chapel with their teachers for class and return to their family after the presentation of the gifts; When: during the 11:00 Mass ~ Sundays from Septem-ber – May; Why: For our young children to grow in faith and understanding of the Gospel in a fun, child-friendly way; Contact: Sharon Bowman at StPetersLPC@gmail.com with any questions. Registration forms are available in the information rack in the church Narthex.

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The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) meets on the first and third Monday of each month in the Bethany Rooms (Mtg Rms C&D) near the Parish Office. New members are always welcome. Our next meeting is Monday, August 19, at 7 p.m. The topic will

be “The Bible: The Book of Revelation, the End Times, The Feast of the Lamb.” We begin with prayer based on the Sunday readings followed by teaching and discussion. Our time is guided by Keith Kibler, Nancy Schneider, Deb Reif, Jan and Todd Smith, along with Fr. Fitzpatrick. Our candidate and potential catechumens this year include folks from a wide range of ages and religious backgrounds, and from no particular religious background. All persons 16 years and older are welcome to join us on any Monday evening.

Calling All Singers! The Adult Choir is searching for new members. High school age students are welcome to join as well! This would be a great time to join the choir. We rehearse on Wednesday nights at 7:15 p.m. Ministry in music is not only very rewarding in

your own personal life, but you will also discover a new ap-preciation for the value of working in unison with others as you focus on glorifying God with "one voice." If you have ever been involved in choir and/or worship ministry, then I don't have to tell you what a joy it is to sing to the Lord in worship, while leading others into that place of appreciation and worship for the God we serve! We are excited about the things God has been doing in our Choir as we continue to minister here at St. Peter, and look forward to welcoming new members to the Choir as we share the gift of music with others. If you have any questions, please feel free to call Veronique Hadfield at 610-952-2587.

Bereavement Support Group: The fall ses-sion of the Bereavement Support Group begins on Wednesday, October 2. The group meets for seven sessions on Wednesday evenings from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Bethany Lounge. The Support Group is a peer ministry that

offers information about the grief process while providing an opportunity for people to share their thoughts and feel-ings in a supportive environment. If you know someone for whom this may be helpful, give them some encourage-ment to attend – even offer to go with them. If you have any questions or would like to register for this program, please contact Shavaun McGinty at 484-786-8528 or shavaunmcginty@gmail.com.

Would you like to be an altar server? Are you in 4th - 12th grade? Are you interested in helping your parish? Altar server registration forms can be found in the Church Library, in the Altar Server mail slot, to the right as you enter. Please take a registration form, fill it out, and replace the completed “folded” form back in the slot. Practice dates: Monday, October 7; Tuesday, October 8; Tuesday October 15; and Wednesday,

October 16. Practice times: 4:45 - 6 p.m.

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Community

Mini Golf and Rita's! Join CYACC - (Catholic Young Adults of Chester County) on Wednesday, August 21, at 6:30 p.m. for mini golfing at Tee It

Up Golf (21 Hagerty Blvd, West Chester.) After showing our prowess on the course, we'll finish the evening at Rita's Water Ice (323 E Gay St., West Chester.) For more information check www.cyacc.org, find us on Facebook, or email us at cyacc1@gmail.com.

Pope John Paul II Regional Elementary School: Middle-school math teacher posi-tion. Qualified and interested candidates can contact Dr. Sarah Kerins, principal: sker-ins@popejohnpaul2sch.org.

Mini-Conference on Marriage Sunday, September 15, from 2 - 4:30 p.m. Join us during the third and final year of the Archbishop’s Remain in My

Love initiative! At this mini-conference, national Catholic speak-ers will present the splendor of Christ’s teachings on the high dignity of the vocation of marriage and Christian family life. This event is for everyone! Speakers: Fr. Dennis Gill, Megan Mur-phy, and Damon Owens; Location: Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, Philadelphia; More info: Free & open to the public; Childcare will be provided; Free parking. Please RSVP at http://archphila.org/remain2019/

5K Run/Walk for Life! Join the Chester County Women’s Services, at Kerr Park Downingtown, for their Family 5K Run/Walk for Life Saturday, September 28, at 9 a.m. Groups of 10 or more can register as a team! The purpose of this event is to raise funds to support the CCWS mission of providing free quality medical, educational, and material support to at-risk women and families facing unplanned pregnancies.

All of these services are provided free of charge. We will be taking a collection for new baby items on race day. This can in-clude a pack of diapers, wipes, formula, clothing, blankets, etc. Race participants will meet at Kerr Park. The race will take place on Struble Trail, starting at Kardin Park. Questions? Please contact Dana at dana@ccwsmedical.org or 610-383-0930. Sign-up at: RUNSIGNUP.COM/CCWS.

Join your neighbors and fellow parishioners and make a REAL impact in the life of a 2

nd grade student at Pope John Paul II Regional Catholic

Elementary School, or 5 other local grade schools. Administered by Part-ners in Outreach, REAL: Reading Excites All Learners is a one-on-one tutoring program built to support at-risk readers in early grades. Join the REAL team and help a second grade student with their reading skills on a

weekly or bi-weekly basis, or serve as a substitute as openings occur. No experience is necessary. For more information visit our website at www.RealTutoring.org, email Diane Ward at dward@partnersinoutreach.org, or call 610-308-3357. All training and materials will be provided by Partners in Outreach.

Birthright of Coatesville is “currently” in need of: Size 2T for boys and girls, Size 4 & 5 Diapers, and “New” Similac Advanced (no iron) Baby Formula. Please put all donations in the box provided in the library. Items will be collected through September 8. For questions or more info, call Sharon at 610-466-0250.

Blood Drive Tomorrow!

Monday, August 19

Time: 2 - 7 p.m. The Saint Peter Blood Drive is tomorrow, and there is still time to sign-up. Emily, a high-school senior, recently gave blood to help a friend’s brother who was battling leukemia. Emily made a difference – won’t you? If you DON'T give, who will?

Camilla Hall Fair---- October 5, 2019: White Elephant Volunteers and Donations Welcome! Sorters: Sept. 30 - Oct 3. from 3 - 6 p.m.; Set-up: Oct. 4 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Sellers: Oct. 5: 8:30 - 11 a.m.; 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 1 - 3 p.m.; Any time (or any part of the times) that might fit your schedule would be a big help. Please email Sister Susan Cronin at scronin@immaculata.edu with times that you can help. Donation schedule for White Elephant: Sept. 28: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Sept. 29: 12 - 3 p.m.; Sept. 30 - Oct. 3. 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. No clothes or furniture. Drop off is at Camilla garage.

Faithful Stewardship St. Peter PREP (Parish Religious Education Program) Families Monthly Contribution in Support of Saint Peter Parish

June 2019 118 Families July 2019 118 Families

No Contributions 58 Families No Contributions 62 Families

$5 to $59 28 Families $5 to $59 28 Families

$60 or more 32 Families $60 or more 28 Families

Total Stewardship $ 7,827 Total Stewardship $ 6,250

Faithful Stewardship Saint Peter Catholic Elementary School Families at PJPII Monthly Contribution in Support of Saint Peter Parish

June 2019 188 Families July 2019 185 Families

No Contributions 80 Families No Contributions 84 Families

$5. to $59. 38 Families $5. to $59. 35 Families

$60 or more 70 Families $60 or more 66 Families

Total Stewardship $ 10,708 Total Stewardship $ 8, 176

It's not too late to register at Pope John Paul II School for the 2019 - 20 school year. We are still accepting students in grades PreK - 3 through 8th grade. Take advantage of our $1500 transfer grant. Little Saints Academy, our child care program for infants and toddlers 3 to 36 months in age, is open twelve months out of the year from 6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Admission is rolling. Please contact the school office at 610-384-5961 or visit www.popejohnpaul2sch.org to schedule your personal tour.

Help us create a Legacy Wall to preserve the memories of Coatesville Catholic (CACES), St. Cecilia, St. Stanislaus Kostka, and St. Joseph (Coatesville) schools. If you have any memorabilia you would like to donate toward this project, please drop off at the school's main office between the hours of 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. Mon. - Thurs. or beginning Sept. 3 from 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Suggested donations include pennants, photos, news articles, jackets/sweatshirts, etc. Questions? Contact the advancement office at 610-384-5961 or msamson@popejohnpaul2sch.org.

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

Join us on Friday, September 20, for the pre-mium Designer Bag BINGO event of the season hosted by the Bishop Shanahan High School Alumni Association! This adults only

event is a great opportunity for a ladies' night out! BYOB! Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and games begin at 7 p.m.

Ticket includes 10 regular rounds with game sheets and light refreshments. Two special games featuring exclusive designer bags, 50/50 raffle, and extra game sheets will also be available for purchase. Table reservations are available for groups of 8 or more through the online registration page (You must include the names of the individuals in your group.) Register today at: https://secure.acceptiva.com/?cst=93eXig. LIMITED SPACE IS AVAILABLE SO DO NOT DELAY IN REGISTERING. Proceeds from this event support Shanahan students in need of tuition assistance.

Head Basketball Coach: Bishop Shanahan High School is seeking a Head Boys Basketball Coach. Please send resume to rrreidinger@shanahan.org by August 5.

Bishop Shanahan College Fair

BSHS will host its 14th Annual College Fair on Tuesday, October 22,

from 7 - 9 p.m. in the Main Gym.

Over 200 colleges will be represented.

Students and parents are encouraged to attend.

For more info, call Marie Weyback at 610-343-6242.

Parish Religious Education Program (P.R.E.P.) A St. Peter Parish Program

This program is for all children who attend Public, Charter Schools, or are Homeschooled.

Classes are held at PJPII School for Grades 1 - 8

Phone: 610-384-3145 Fax: 610-679-5985

E-mail: prepdre@saintpeterchurch.net Director: Mrs. Patrice Peterson

Grades 1 - 8 offered at both sessions:

Sunday 9:15 - 10:45 a.m. Tuesday 6:15 - 7:45 p.m.

PREP REGISTRATION FOR NEXT YEAR

for both NEW and Re-REGISTERING Families:

If you have not yet registered, please contact the PREP office at the above number or email for an appointment ASAP.

All registrations for PREP must be done in person. All new students who were not baptized at St. Peter need to supply a baptismal certificate. Also, bring a check for tuition. The tuition sheet is posted on the PREP page of the website.

A $50 late fee added after July 1, 2019

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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

Outreach Commission

The Serenity/AA Group meets every Thursday at 8 p.m. in the Bethany Lounge. “God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things that I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.”

The Cancer Support Group meets at 11 a.m. in Meeting Rooms SS. Drexel & Neumann. We offer support to anyone diagnosed with cancer, anyone who is presently undergoing treatment, has com-

pleted treatment, is a family member and/or caregiver. Our next meeting is September 14, at 11 a.m.

Society of St. Vincent de Paul: In today’s Gospel Jesus said to his disciples: “I have come to set the earth on fire, and how I wish it were already blazing! There is a baptism with which I must be baptized, and how great is my

anguish until it be accomplished! Your gift to the Socie-ty to assist those suffering in poverty will help set the earth on fire with the of God’s love. St. Vincent de Paul Helpline is 610-470-9090.

All Aid for Friends volunteers: If you have not yet realized it, the AFF freezer has been moved to a new location in the Celebration Center hallway across from the restroom hallway. During office hours, it

may most easily be accessed by entering through the furthest door by the barbecue grill. The freezer is on the right just after the first double door.

Cooks: As the warmer weather approaches, "please" keep the meals coming even if the freezer looks full. We are now serving about 17 people which means we need more than 92 meals each week. There are some soup containers because we have one friend in particular who likes the soup even in the summer.

Visitors: Thank you for your dedication! In the summer months, if you will be away, please try to deliver enough meals to cover the time if your friend can fit the meals in their freezer. If not or anytime you are unable to deliver meals, please contact Ellen at 610-384-7160 or ecerritelli@comcast for a substitute.

Please help feed the hungry

~ NEXT WEEKEND ~

August 24 & 25

The Food Drive takes place on the 4th full weekend of each month.

PLEASE NOTE: There will be no Caregivers Support Group meeting through September. We will resume meeting the 2nd Thursday of each month starting October through May. If you have

any questions or just want to talk with someone contact Cathy csamoylo@yahoo.com or 484-433-9705.

Good Works: We are St. Peter Parish volunteers who join many other local Christian church groups in performing home repairs. We reach out in love and

friendship to transform 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 information or to be a part of Good Works, call Jim at 610-496-1393 or email him at jim_mulry@mcenvironmental.com.

Community Gardens: Our Church Garden is growing again. Lots of different crops will be grown through October. Planting has begun! Stop over anytime to see what’s happening. If you are interested in participating please email Barbara at bar-barah156@gmail.com.

Prayer Shawl Ministry News: We will contin-ue meeting every other Monday afternoon over the summer. All are welcome! If you know someone who is struggling and who

you’d like to gift with one of our handmade shawls or lap blankets, let us know. We weave prayers into every piece as it is being made; we ask God to bless the recipients and bring them comfort knowing He is near and they will remain in our prayers. NOTE: There will be no First Friday evening gatherings during the summer. Check the Sunday bulletin calendar for specific days and times. Contact Jan Smith at editsmith3@aol.com or 610-269-1756 for more information or to gift someone.

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Witness Commission

meets every Tuesday at 7:45 p.m. in the Chapel. Please join us this Tuesday!

The Knights of Columbus meet the 2nd Mon-day of each month at 7:30 p.m. in SS. Drexel & Neumann Rms. All men 18 years or older inter-ested in joining the Knights of Columbus should

contact Roy Staszak at rjcastas@verizon.net. Our next meeting is Monday, September 9.

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 pizza and fellowship!

Welcome Commission

Hospitality Committee! What does it involve? Baking goodies or providing other items needed for parish activities. If you are interested, please contact us at welcome@saintpeterchurch.net

or btmccleary7@gmail.com.

SILVER LINING SENIORS: On Tuesday, Septem-ber 10, at 1 p.m. in the Saints Room, our Silver Lining group will begin another year of faith, fun, and fellow-ship. Our group is open to the whole community. We hope you can join us – we would love to see you and

feel free to bring a friend along!! At this meeting we will collect dues (optional) and also any payments still owed for our October 15 event at Bird-in-Hand Restaurant (lunch and play entitled “Stolen.”) We will also preview some of the events we have planned for the coming year. If you would like more information or have questions, please call Pat Currie at 610-913-0721.

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The sale of donuts, bagels, and coffee by the Scholarship Committee is done for the sum-mer! We sincerely thank you for a fruitful year and wish you a happy, healthy summer. See you

in September!

We pause a bit from our regular weekly gatherings in the Bethany Room after

the 11 a.m. Mass, but we never pause from growing in a relationship with Jesus Christ. A summer gathering sched-ule will be posted and shared in the weeks to come. Stay tuned for more information!

In July, St. Peter Parish was pleased to welcome the following new & returning parishioners to the parish family:

Andrew and Catherine Barninger

Mitchell and Madelyn Copeland

William and Karen DiFabio

Dennis Draves

John and Mary Jane Holland & family

Daniel and Patricia Pawling & family

Michele Sano

Marie Sterchile

Chris Stone