ST. PETER’S PARISH TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

SEPTEMBER 30TH, 2012

MASSES

MON OCT 01 7:00 pm GLORIA WEST TUE OCT 02 8:00 am JUSTIN JACKSON WED OCT 03 8:00 am PRESTON & MARGIE FOWLE R THU OCT 04 8:00 am COMMUNION SERVICE FRI OCT 05 9:00 am PRO-LIFE SAT OCT 06 8:00 am FR KEVIN BROOKSBANK 5:30 pm VINCENT O’CON NELL SUN OCT 07 7:15 am EFRAIN S ILVA 9:00 am MARSHA LAWN 11:30 am PAUL & ANN A MATURA *****************************************************************************************************************************************************************************

OCTOBER 6TH & 7TH

MASS ALTAR SERVER LECTOR OCT 06 5:30 pm HALL, GREGORY & ROSENBURG BOH RER & DUBOYCE OCT 07 7:15 am KEIFER, PARSONS & ROACH DEAN & SYKES 9:00 am J & S MOXLEY & RICE CLEMONS & GAUDLI P

11:30 am B & C & G MOCHI BALLANTINE & GETSINGER ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

THIS WEEK’S READINGS: Nm 11:25-29, Jas 5:1-6, Mk 9:38-43, 45, 47-48 (137) NEXT WEEK’S READINGS : Gn 2:18-24, Heb 2:9-11, Mk 10:2-16 or 10:2-12 (140) NEXT WEEK the second collection will be for the church mortgage.

WE PRAY that God’s healing power may touch those who are sick, especially Joe Wirfs, Ellen Burns, Norman Avery, Joshua Wade, Marilyn Hall, Herb Worley, James C Brennan, Len Bainbridge, Rob Player, Sean Mulvey, Susan D Aud, Susan K Aud, John Nau, Jess Gold, Debbie Lutman, Regina Moran, Ken Hartsek, Lewis Goode, Diane Andersen, Judy Churco, Lorraine Rommal, Audrey Palerino, James Wivell, Sharon Baker, Jonah Roberts, Matthew Tako, Jim Everhart, Bennie Stanley, Marybeth Weaver, Jocelyn Bronleven, Mark Johnson, Jay Richardson, Ann Jurkowski, Brian Everhart, Raymond Garrett, James Landsness, Myrtle Carlin, Cathy Luscinski, Julianne Dombek, Ed France, Lois McDuffee, William Chambers, Hope & Faith Norris, Eleanor Metzger, Larry Poole, Bill Stine, Mary C Hunt, Olive McGovern, Deacon Daniel McGuire, Jimmy Cramer, Bob Slewwellin, Janna Innskeep

Names will be kept on the prayer list for 1 month from the time they are requested. At the end of that time, you may renew your prayer request by emailing or calling the Parish Office

***Anyone wishing to receive Communion and/or the Sacrament of the Sick please call the Parish Office.

PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION :. School is back in session! Our Lord wants always to teach us of His great love in

the Blessed Sacrament! Visiting hours are 9 am to 7 pm daily. We need an alternate 12 am (midnight) hour Fri night into Sat, a 2 pm Sat, Friday at noon & a 5 pm Wed. Please call Linda (301.829.2888) or Diane (301.304.0209) for more info.

WE WELCOME: Aidan Edward Pelino who was baptized this weekend, into the family of God.

PRAY WITH THE HEART PRAYER GROUP will meet this Wed, October 3rd at 7:30 pm for Eucharistic Adoration, Rosary & Prayer in the Adoration Chapel.

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR DECEASED : Ann Fowler, wife of Don Fowler and John Paul Aellen, husband of Lucille Aellen 40 DAYS FOR LIFE: From Sept 26th through Nov 4th, you’re invited to join other Christians for 40 Days for Life, 40 days of prayer & fasting for an end to abortion. You’re also invited to stand & peacefully pray during a 40-day vigil in the public right-of-way outside 801 Tollhouse Rd on six consecutive Sat, Oct 6, 13, 20, 27 & Nov 3 from 7 am to 7 pm & also to help spread the word about this important community outreach. Sign-ups after Masses. If you’d like more info, & especially if you’d like to volunteer to help, please contact Barbara Countryman Mochi at countrymoc@comcast.net or 301-865-4885 or visit www.40daysforlife.com/frederick OCTOBER PRO-LIFE MASS : Sat. Oct 6th, after Mass there will be a Rosary procession to the tomb of the unborn & the untombed in our cemetery in honor of Respect Life Weekend & The Month of the Rosary. All are invited...SUNDAY, OCT 7, from 3-4 pm, the Life Chain will be on Rt. 40, branching from Home Depot. Please come and witness for the unborn…PRO-LIFE SPEAKER : on Fri., Oct 19, 10 am in the Birch Room.

FINANCIAL REPORT 9/23/12

WKLY GOAL ACTUAL WKLY EFT TOTALS

Env/Loose $20,000.00 $13,237.50 $4,560.00 $17,797.50 Poor Box $ 833.34 $ 257.68 $ 297.80 $ 555.48 Monthly : Blue Env/Mortg: $28,382 $9424.10 to date $2,249 $11,673.10

THANK YOU FOR YOUR STEWARDSHIP OF GOD’S GIFTS!

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS September 30, 2012

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY George Brunner:

gbrunner@stpeter-libertytown.org

First Day of Religious Education was a success!!! A thank you to all the parents that attended the Parent Orientation. Please remember if you have any questions or concerns to contact George Brunner. Religious Education Newsletter--If you are not receiving this in your email, please contact George so he can add your email to the distribution list. This newsletter contains important information that is happening in the classroom, as well as some Parent and Family activities. Sacramental Preparation--This is a reminder that the next Parent/Child Meeting for Sacramental Prepara-tions is Thursday, Oct 4th @ 6:30pm in the Parish Center Sullivan Hall. Please remember to bring your child's materials including Lesson 3 which they should turn into their teachers. Still need to register your children for Religious Education? Please register them online or come to the Parish Office to fill out a registration form and turn in your payment.

ADULT MINISTRY Carolyn Nolan

cnolan@stpeter-libertytown.org Marriage Tip “What were you arguing about?…If anyone wishes to be first, he shall be the last.” (Mk 9:33,35) This teaching of Jesus parallels the perennial marital argument about who is right. Arguments can often be short-ened if you can give up the need to be right – every time.

Visit: www.foryourmarriage.org Mark your Calendars—Come to the Table – Small faith sharing groups will be meeting during the four weeks of Advent to discuss Catholic beliefs and practices. Participants will be encouraged to meet in neighborhoods to reflect and discuss the Catholic faith and how better to live our faith in daily life. Resources will be provided for group discussions. Start gathering your neighbors and friends for study, prayer, conversation, fellowship and ac-tion! Sign-ups begin the week of October 6 & 7. Baptism Prep Classes - meets on Tuesday, October 16th, from 7 – 9 pm in the Birch Library. You need only one godparent and this person must be Catholic; to have celebrated Confirmation; is at least 16 years of age, and is practicing the faith (attending mass each week and celebrating the sacraments.)

YOUTH MINISTRY Kenn DeMoll

kdemoll@stpeter-libertytown.org SIGN UPS NOW OPEN: Fall Retreats: “Radiant Joy” - When was the last time you were truly joyful? Our weekend re-treat is geared towards helping you fall back in love with God while laughing harder than you have in a long time! What do we have planned? Well we can’t tell you everything but we will of course have: a chance to learn more about why a good God would allow us to suffer, Adoration & Confession, live performances by the Christian band “The August Exchange” (check them out at www.theaugustexchange.com), a Catholic dance party, glow sticks, foam arrow battles, a chance to experience a LIFE TEEN “Christmas morning”…and SO much more! Our EDGE (Middle School) retreat is October 26th – 27th and is $65 a person. Our LIFE TEEN (High School) retreat is November 2-4th and is $90 a person! Sign ups are available on our website at www.stpeter-libertytown.org/spy or e-mail Kenn for a form! High School Trip to Lawyer’s Corn Maze (October 12th): What better way to spend a Friday in October than exploring a corn maze…at night? Yes! Join us for a fantastic evening which will also include shooting pumpkins out of Lawyer’s GIANT pumpkin cannon and an awesome bonfire to wrap up! Best part? It’s only $20 for all this awesomeness! To sign up, get kenn a check no later than Sunday, September 30th! Give It Away Now: Shelter the Homeless: On October 14th, our parish will once again be participating in a global service project with parishes around the world! Our goal is to do an item drive to benefit the Cold Winter Shelter in Frederick. More details to come next week. LIVE NATIVITY Animals: On December 16th, our middle school youth ministry program is sponsoring a live nativity! If you have animals that you would love to let us borrow for the evening, please contact Kenn at kdemoll@stpeter-libertytown.org ASAP!

WELCOMING THE STRANGER-

A FAITH-BASED PERSPECTIVE

SPONSORED BY THE FREDERICK IMMIGRATION COALITION

Most Reverend Mitchell T. Rozanski, Auxiliary Bishop of the

Catholic Archdiocese of Baltimore whose area includes Anne Arundel, Howard, and Western Maryland Counties. He is the Vicar for Hispanic Ministries.

Rabbi Daniel E. Sikowitz, Rabbi of the Congregation Kol

Ami of Frederick, a Member of the Union for Reform Judaism. Formerly a physiologist in the Wellness field for the United States Government and Financial Analyst for two large corporations.

Imam Yahya Hendi, Muslim Chaplain at Georgetown University; a Public

Policy Conflict Resolution Fellow of the University of Maryland School of Law and the Maryland Judiciary's Mediation and Conflict Resolution Office; President of Clergy Beyond Borders, and Imams for Universe, Dignity, Human Rights and Dialogue; and member of Islamic Jurisprudence Council of North America.

Betty Symington, Executive Director of the Episcopal Refugee and Immigrant

Center Alliance (ERICA). The Ministry to Refugees and Immigrant of the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland is based in the Diocesan Cathedral of the Incarnation in Baltimore City.

Panel Moderator – Professor Maureen A. Sweeney, Esq., Attorney, Author, Speaker, and Director of the Immigration Clinic at the

University of Maryland School of Law, Baltimore, Maryland. A Board Member of Maryland Immigrant Rights Coalition.

No registration fee — All are welcome

WHEN: 7:00 pm, Wednesday, October 17, 2012 WHERE: St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church 8428 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, MD 21702

http://www.saintdrexel.org/

A panel discussion on the religious communities’ obligations toward

all immigrants regarding human rights

Christmas Poster Contest,

"Keeping Christ in Christmas" theme, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus is underway. All children in grades 1st - 3rd; 4th - 6th; and 7th & 8th are invited to make an 11" x 17" Poster depicting their view of how to Keep Christ in Christmas. The posters will be judged by a committee of Knights and Father Jason to determine 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners locally (prizes to be awarded). First place winners will be forwarded to the State of Maryland Poster chairman for entry into the State Competition. State winners will receive $100 check and a plaque for 1st place and a $50 check for 2nd place. Posters must be returned to poster receiving boxes in the Narthex by November 18, 2012. Contact any of the following for information regarding rules for the poster design and identification. Chairman Marty Nau at 240-446-3905 (writenau@gmail.com); George Brunner ("George Brunner" <gbrunner@stpeter-libertytown.org>) or Kenn Demoll at ("Kenn Demoll" <kdemoll@stpeter-libertytown.org>).

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PRO-LIFE MOVIE EVENT: “ October Baby” is being shown Monday evening, October 1st at 7:30 pm at the Knott Auditorium at Mount St. Mary’s University. Admission is free. FLOWER MINISTRY: The flowers on the altar are in celebration of the wedding of Emily Gore and Brian Funk. Congratulations! LITTLE BETHLEHEM CHRISTIAN is a group that represents 200 Christian families who live in Bethlehem & make their living as wood carvers. On Oct 13th & 14th after all the Masses, the group represented by the Alsahouri family will display a collection of hand-carved olive wood religious items. The profit goes to support Christianity in the land of Christ. For further info visit www.little-bethlehem.org. HEALING PRAYER TEAM MINISTRY : Whether it is spiritual, physical or emotional, we all have times we need to ask the Lord to bring us to wholeness. We have a trained and dedicated prayer team available to help. Please call Rose Grimes at 301-829-0901 THE LAY MISSIONARIES OF CHARITY is a branch of the Missionaries of Charity of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta. The LMCs focus is growth in holiness of the family, after the example of the Holy Family. LMCs are family oriented, parish centered, & at our essence, "contemplatives in the heart of the world". By doing "Small things with great love" we strive to bring the presence of God to all those we meet. Our life is a life of prayer & service which bears fruit in the world . For more info visit www.laymc.com or contact Anita Morton LMC at nituche@comcast.net.

ST VINCENT DE PAUL: In the gospel, Jesus tells his disciples: “Anyone who gives you a drink of water because you belong to Christ will not, I assure you, go without his reward.” As you put your gift in the poor boxes & contribute to the Frederick 48 fund raiser know that you are serving Christ’s poor ones.

GIFT CARD PROGRAM: The Gift Card program is in need of volunteers to sell gift cards after Mass, especially 5:30 pm and 7:15 am. If you would like to volunteer, please call Mary O'Connor at 301-865-3029

BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY NOTES : Seasons of Hope grief support group will be meeting in the lower level of the parish office building from 7 to 8:30 pm on Wed for 6 weeks. Call Marybeth Terrell (301-845-6572) or Rose Grimes (301-829-0901) to join us. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 13290 : Our council is having a concentrated recruiting effort during Oct: We will have a council rep in Sappington Hall on Sun, the 7th concurring with the “After Mass Coffee & Donut” parish social. Those interested in membership or renewing their membership are encouraged to stop by & talk to our rep. All Catholic Men are encouraged to avail themselves of this opportunity to obtain membership info. We are Men, united by a fraternal bond to help & support our Church, parish & community. We “Perpetuate our Faith” through our membership. We also have an excellent insurance & investment benefit program…Programs: Supporting the Gabriel Project - As soon as your baby bottle is filled, turn it in at the bin in the narthex. Supporting those that help the Special Population of Frederick County: Please support & participate in our Tootsie Roll Campaign this month. Thurmont Colorfest:

Oct 13th & 14th - A major fundraiser! Please sign up to set up, work on a serving crew or to take down our venue. Joe Wolf is chairman. He needs your help. Please respond to his e-mail sign up list. Bring your family. We are in the woods on the main trail near the pavilion. Family Dances on the 6th & 20th (Halloween theme)… Meetings : Oct 2nd - social, all are invited to attend, 7:30 pm, SH; 9th - Officers & Chairmen, POB; 16th - Business, SH, preceded by the saying of the rosary at 6:55 pm; Hosting the Chapter of Grand Knights, 8 pm SH on the 23rd. LADIES CLUB : First, Thank you to all who helped at the break-fast, lunch & bake sale for the Annual Auction. We had a great time and did well. His love, our love & our gratitude always, The Ladies Club…Ladies Club Meeting – Fri, Oct 5th at 10 am in the Parish Center. Lunch to follow at Mountain Gate Restaurant in Thurmont. Should be a nice ride & plan a side trip to the orchard for some apples, etc. Hope to see all of you there. PARISH NURSE: Mental Health Awareness Month ½ of all lifetime cases of mental illness begin by age 14, 3/4 by age 24.6. Despite effective treatments, there are long delays—sometimes decades—between the first onset of symptoms & when people seek & receive treatment, fewer than 1/3 of adults & ½ of children with a diagnosable mental disorder receive mental health services in a given year. Racial & ethnic minorities are less likely to have access to mental health services & often receive a poorer quality of care. Contact National Alliance on Mental Illness (240-379-6186) or the Mental Health Association of Frederick (301-663-0011) with any questions or to seek help. ST JOHN REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL : Walk-in Wednesdays! Join us any Wed from 9-11 am to tour our school...Story Time Tots – Oct 8th- Theme is “Halloween Fair.” Story Time is for 2, 3, & 4 year olds with a STEM activity from 8:30-9:30 am once a month during the school year. Refreshments follow! Program is free & open to the community. Children must be accompanied by a parent. For more info, contact Sheila Evers at 301-662-6722 or severs@sjrcs.org...The 13th Day – Sun, Oct 7th 3 pm in McElroy Hall- is a dramatic retelling of the experiences of three shepherd children between May & Oct, 1917. It is a story about The Virgin Mary’s appearances to Lucia Santos & her cousins, Francisco & Jacinta Marto. The messages of Fatima, prayer, repentance, self-sacrifice, reparation & peace, are messages that the war-ravaged world needs today, perhaps now more than ever. Free to all!

ST THOMAS MORE ACADEMY a Catholic elementary & middle school serving PreK3 - 8th grade, are accepting applications for the 2012-2013 school year. Interested & prospective families please contact us at info@stmamd.org or 301-874-9014 for more info.

THE VISITATION ACADEMY : the only all-girls PreK3 – 8th grade Catholic school in Frederick County is now accepting applications for all grades for the 2012-2013 academic year. Visit our web site at www.thevisitationacademy.org for info.

MOTHER SETON SCHOOL: Thurs, Oct 4- World Peace Prayer Service & Blessing of the Animals. Students will honor the feast day of St. Francis with an indoor World Peace prayer service starting at 1:15 p.m. followed by the annual blessing of the animals outside around the circle in front of the school. All animals are welcome. For more info, call 301-447-3161 or visit www.mothersetonschool.org