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PASTORAL & SUPPORT STAFF Jill Harris, School Principal Linda Gattian, Church Secretary Beth Svonavec, School Secretary Prudence Shaulis, DRE Charlie Sanner, Maintenance Supervisor Brett Wilmotte, Pastoral Council Sean Isgan, Finance Council Karen Kuhn, Director of Music ORDINARY SCHEDULE Sunday Masses: 4:00 PM Saturday 8:00 AM and 10 AM, 12:15 PM Sunday HOLY DAY MASSES – As announced CONFESSIONS: 2:45 PM Saturday or anytime upon request. Additional times during Advent & Lent. BAPTISM: Parish registration and participation in baptismal preparation are necessary. MARRIAGES: Please make the priest your initial contact as early as possible. An interview with the couple must precede setting a date. He will guide the preparation process. PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK: Please call the Rectory to request the Sacrament of the Sick for family members who are seriously ill. Communion is taken to the hospital, nursing homes, and the home-bound on a regular basis. PARISH MEMBERSHIP: It is important to be a registered parishioner in order to gain the benefits and privileges of parish membership. New parishioners are most welcome. If you have moved into, within or outside the parish or are not a member of the parish at present please call the rectory so that your situation may be addressed. ST. PETER’S CHURCH 433 WEST CHURCH STREET SOMERSET, PA. 15501 RECTORY: 814-443-6574 FAX: 814-445-7766 www.stpetersparish.com Rev. Fr. Angelo J. Patti, VF, Pastor Rev. Msgr. Samuel J. Tomaselli, Pastor Emeritus 814-445-7382 Rev. Mr. Frederick Weaver, Deacon Emeritus 814-592-6797 WEEKLY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Sun. At All Masses Second Collection for Retired Priest Meical Mon. 7:00PM Adult Religion Class-Annex Tues. 12:30PM 7:00PM Bible Study-Annex Triduum of St. Therese Wed. 8:30AM 7:00PM Quilting Group-Annex Triduum of St. Therese Thurs 7:00PM Triduum of St. Therese Fri. After 7AM Mass Eucharistic Adoration ONLINE GIVING –We now offer Online Giving! If you are interested, please go to www.stpetersparish.com for details. SUNDAY SEPT. 27, 2020 MASSES FOR THE WEEK: SEPT. 28-OCT. 4 Mon. 7:00AM The Intentions of the Blessed Virgin Mary-A Pa- rishioner Tues. 7:00AM 7:00PM Guiseppe DeRosa-Dave Smith Dorothy Ferre-Sean & Annette Wed. 7:00AM 7:00PM Val Campbell-Mapes & Critchfield Families Special Intention Melanie & Vince Barbera- Melanie & Vince Barbera Thurs 7:00AM 7:00PM Rascona, Maruca Families Special Intention –JG Fri. 7:00AM 11:00AM Barry Neilan-Critchfield & Mapes Families Theresa College-Lee Sat. 4:00PM Special Intention-Ben & Marge VInzani, Jr. Sun. 8:00AM 10:00AM 12:15PM For the People John Muscatello-Ray Rizzo Roxanne McCarthy-Pat Gombita SPONSOR OF THE WEEK We would like to thank Somerset County Transportation System for sponsoring an ad in our bulletin. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION-This Friday, October 2, is First Friday. Eucharistic Adoration will be held after the 7AM Mass. All are welcome! Triduum of St. Therese the Little Flower Masses will be held on Tues.-Wed.-Thurs., Sept, 29-Oct. 1 to honor this great saint. Mass each evening at 7PM. Confessions before Mass on Tuesday and Wednesday. You are invited to the Communal Anointing of the Sick on Thurs- day Evening

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PASTORAL & SUPPORT STAFF

Jill Harris, School Principal

Linda Gattian, Church Secretary

Beth Svonavec, School Secretary

Prudence Shaulis, DRE

Charlie Sanner, Maintenance Supervisor

Brett Wilmotte, Pastoral Council

Sean Isgan, Finance Council Karen Kuhn, Director of Music

ORDINARY SCHEDULE

Sunday Masses: 4:00 PM Saturday 8:00 AM and 10 AM, 12:15 PM Sunday HOLY DAY MASSES – As announced

CONFESSIONS: 2:45 PM Saturday or anytime upon request. Additional times during Advent & Lent.

BAPTISM: Parish registration and participation in baptismal preparation are necessary.

MARRIAGES: Please make the priest your initial contact as early as possible. An interview with the couple must

precede setting a date. He will guide the preparation process. PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK: Please call the Rectory

to request the Sacrament of the Sick for family members who are seriously ill. Communion is taken to the hospital,

nursing homes, and the home-bound on a regular basis. PARISH MEMBERSHIP: It is important to be a registered parishioner in order to gain the benefits and privileges of parish membership. New parishioners are most welcome. If you have moved into, within or outside the parish or are not a member of the parish at present please call the rectory

so that your situation may be addressed.

ST. PETER’S CHURCH 433 WEST CHURCH STREET

SOMERSET, PA. 15501 RECTORY: 814-443-6574

FAX: 814-445-7766 www.stpetersparish.com

Rev. Fr. Angelo J. Patti, VF, Pastor

Rev. Msgr. Samuel J. Tomaselli, Pastor Emeritus 814-445-7382

Rev. Mr. Frederick Weaver, Deacon Emeritus 814-592-6797

WEEKLY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Sun. At All Masses Second Collection for Retired Priest Meical

Mon. 7:00PM Adult Religion Class-Annex

Tues. 12:30PM 7:00PM

Bible Study-Annex Triduum of St. Therese

Wed. 8:30AM 7:00PM

Quilting Group-Annex Triduum of St. Therese

Thurs 7:00PM Triduum of St. Therese

Fri. After 7AM Mass Eucharistic Adoration

ONLINE GIVING –We now offer Online Giving! If you are interested, please go to www.stpetersparish.com for details.

SUNDAY SEPT. 27, 2020 MASSES FOR THE WEEK: SEPT. 28-OCT. 4

Mon. 7:00AM The Intentions of the Blessed Virgin Mary-A Pa-rishioner

Tues. 7:00AM 7:00PM

Guiseppe DeRosa-Dave Smith Dorothy Ferre-Sean & Annette

Wed. 7:00AM 7:00PM

Val Campbell-Mapes & Critchfield Families Special Intention Melanie & Vince Barbera-Melanie & Vince Barbera

Thurs 7:00AM 7:00PM

Rascona, Maruca Families Special Intention –JG

Fri. 7:00AM 11:00AM

Barry Neilan-Critchfield & Mapes Families Theresa College-Lee

Sat. 4:00PM Special Intention-Ben & Marge VInzani, Jr.

Sun. 8:00AM 10:00AM 12:15PM

For the People John Muscatello-Ray Rizzo Roxanne McCarthy-Pat Gombita

SPONSOR OF THE WEEK

We would like to thank Somerset County

Transportation System for sponsoring an ad in our bulletin.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION-This Friday, October 2, is First Friday. Eucharistic Adoration will be held after the 7AM Mass. All are welcome!

Triduum of St. Therese the Little Flower

Masses will be held on Tues.-Wed.-Thurs., Sept, 29-Oct. 1 to honor this great saint. Mass each evening at 7PM. Confessions before Mass on Tuesday and Wednesday. You are invited to the Communal Anointing of the Sick on Thurs-day Evening

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SEPT. 27 2020 TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN

ORDINARY TIME PASTOR’S NOTES

TRIDUUM TO ST THERESA – SEPTEMBER 29th, 30th & OCTOBER 1st

“The greatest saint of modern time.” St. Pius X

This famous statement of Pope Pius X—himself a great saint—was prophetic. When he paid Theresa Martin this extraordi-nary tribute, she had not yet even been beatified! But in a few short years, Catholics all over the world would come to know exactly what he meant. That an unknown French girl, born in a small, insignificant village, would become one of the best-loved saints in the Church, is a phenomenon that cannot be explained in human terms. That she became, with St. Francis Xavier, the patron saint of all missionaries, and the secondary patron of France with St. Joan of Arc, is truly a inspirational study for all believers. Join us for three days of prayer to honor this great and humble saint of our time, and draw closer to God. Mass each evening

at 7:00 P.M. Confessions before Mass on Tuesday and Wednesday. There will be Communal Anointing of the Sick on Thursday evening. This Sacrament gives healing, strength

and the grace of Jesus Christ to its afflicted members. Any Catholic who is seriously ill, weakened by old age, chronically

ill, or facing surgery, should receive this Sacrament.

RITE OF ACOLYTE – SATURDAY OCTOBER 3 Bishop Mark Bartchak will call Permanent Deacon candidate Mark Komula to the Rite of Acolyte on October 3, 2020 at the 5:00 Mass at the Cathedral in Altoona. Please continue your pray-ers for Mark as he completes another important step on his jour-ney toward Ordination to the Diaconate.

The acolyte is appointed in order to aid the deacon and to minis-ter to the priest. It is his duty therefore to attend to the service of the altar and to assist the deacon and the priest in liturgical cele-brations, especially in the celebration of Mass … He may also, to the extent needed, take care of instructing other faithful who on a temporary basis are appointed to assist the priest or deacon in li-turgical celebrations by carrying the missal, cross, candles, etc., or by performing other such duties. He will perform these functions more worthily if he participates in the Holy Eucharist with in-creasingly fervent devotion, receives nourishment from it, and deepens his knowledge about it.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK October 1, (closing of the St. Theresa Triduum) WHO MAY BE ANOINTED

1. Those whose health is seriously impaired by sickness or

old age.

2. Elderly people who have become notably weakened, even

though no serious illness is present.

3. Before surgery.

4. Those who have been anointed recently if their condition

continues. Those who suffer from chronic illnesses or mental illness at any age.

THEY’VE BEEN THERE FOR US, NOW LET’S BE THERE FOR THEM.

The Diocesan Priests’ Medical and Retirement Collection is the perfect opportunity to thank our active and retired priests who have served our spiritual needs throughout the years. Perhaps a priest baptized your infant daughter or administered your son’s first Holy Communion. Did he forgive and comfort you in the confessional or witness your marriage vows? Maybe he held the had of your loved one as the Lord called them home. Throughout our lifetime, our priests have been there for us. Now, let’s be there for them. Many of our priests have reached a senior status in our diocese. Because of the shortage of active priests, many retirees have graciously continued their service by celebrat-ing Mass, comforting the sick, and visiting the homebound. Our Priests receive modest retirement pensions and medical cov-erage primarily funded by parish assessment. No longer receiv-ing support from a parish, they become responsible for their hous-ing and necessary living expenses. This annual collection will help ease the financial burden of parishes and allow us to thank our dedicated priests. Please support our diocesan priests with the envelope provided by your parish or donate online at www.dioceseaj.org. Individuals interested in giving appreciated stock or in making a bequest to support diocesan priests may contact the Development Office at 814-695-5577. Thank you for your prayers and your thoughtful generosity! Envelopes are in your packet and in the pews.

TRIDIUUM OF ST. THERESE OF THE CHILD JESUS will be held on Tues.-Wed.-Thurs., Sept. 29-30 & Oct. 1 at St. Peter’s to honor this great saint. Mass each evening at 7PM. Confessions before Mass on Tuesday and Wednesday. You are invited to participate in the Communal Anointing of the Sick on Thursday evening. This Sacrament gives the heal-ing strength and grace of Jesus Christ to its afflicted members. Any Catholic who is seriously ill or weakened by old age should receive this Sacrament. We hope all parishioners will make every effort to attend the Triduum. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------

TRIDUUM OF ST. THERESE PRAYER INTENTION:

_________________________________________________________________________________________

OUTDOOR MASS-Fr. Aron Maghsoudi will continue to offer the Holy Mass OUTDOORS at Holy Cross Cemetery in Jerome for the following dates: Sept. 27-5PM. It is asked that all in at-tendance bring their own lawn chair (and if you feel the need-an umbrella). In the event of inclement weather the Mass will be celebrated in St. Anne Church in Davidsville. All are welcome.

CONGRATULATIONS to Cohen Christopher Weaver, son of Zachery and Jennifer Weaver, who will join our parish family this weekend through Baptism. May God bless him and his family.

BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS in honor of St. Francis of Assi-si will be October 4, immediately following the 12:15 Mass in the parking lot. Please remain in your vehicles with your pets. THE CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS will also be collecting donations for the Humane Society of Somerset County. Please bring a pet or cleaning supply. Monetary donations will also be accepted.

HOLIDAY BAZAAR will take place on Saturday, November 7 and Sunday November 8. Please set aside those dates. It is a good time to begin assem-bling a “theme basket.” Be creative! Baskets should have a retail value of $25.00 or more.

CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS Fr. Patti’s Adult Religion Class is underway. There is still time to sign up. Call the rectory or just show up for the class, which meets in the Annex on Monday evenings from 7:00-8:00 PM.

St. Peter Catholic School 814-445-6662

www.stpetersschoolsomerset.com

Friday, October 2: ALL SCHOOL First Friday Mass 11:00am (PLEASE NOTE EARLIER START TIME) Be-hind the school - ALL STUDENTS FULL UNIFORMS -Public welcome - masks required LOOKING AHEAD: Friday, October 9: Grade 3 School Mass 11:15 (Grade 6 will attend as well) Monday, October 12: NO SCHOOL - St. Peter School Fall Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences Monday, Oct. 19: November PTA Marianna’s Pizza/Sub Sale Kickoff Thursday, Oct. 22: PTA Annual Spaghetti Dinner! Watch bulletin for more details in the coming weeks!

CALLING ALL SCRAPBOOKERS, STAMPERS AND

CRAFTERS!

Announcing our Fall 2020 Crop for St. Peter’s Friday, October 23 - Sunday, October 25th in the Parish Hall. Call to reserve some space and then bring along anything you’d like to do…or just hang out and visit! All are welcome! This is a wonderful event of fellowship and fun and a wonderful fundraiser for our school PTA. If you’d like to register, please call Melinda at 445-7161 or email her at [email protected] or call the school. Hope to see you there!

St. Peter PTA Spaghetti Dinner -

Social Distanced but as Good as Ever! The St. Peter School PTA will have a mod-ified Spaghetti Dinner this year offering lunchtime deliveries and dinner take-out only. It will be held Thursday, October 24th and more details including times and prices will be forthcoming but mark your

calendars now for this event! #StPeterSchoolStrong

KNIGHTS NOTES

There will be no meeting of the St. Peter’s Knights of Columbus until further notice.

Stay safe!

STEWARDSHIP SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 COLLECTION

Stewards of God’s gifts are no passive beneficiaries According to today’s Gospel parable, putting into practice a life of discipleship and stewardship is what counts, “actions speak louder than words.” We are obliged to be stewards of the Church, collabora-tors and cooperators in continuing the redemptive work of Jesus Christ, which is the Church’s essential mission. This mission, proclaiming and teaching, serving and sanctifying, is our task. It is the personal responsibility of each one of us as stewards of the Church. All members of the church have their own roles to play in carrying out its mission: parents , parishioners, all Catholics as members of diocesan families, and to the Universal Church. Try to make an action plan to fulfill your role as we enter into fall.

SUNDAY COLLECTION, $5,796 REGULAR ONLINE GIVING, $2,990

VOTIVE, $91 SCHOOL, $415

MINISTRY SCHEDULES______________

Saturday, Oct. 3, at 4:00PM * E.M.: Please Volunteer * Lector: B. Wilmotte * Cleaners: R. Frederick Sunday, Oct. 4, at 8:00AM * E.M.: Please Volunteer * Lector: Sean Isgan Sunday, Oct 4, at 10:00AM * E.M.: Please Volunteer * Lector: D. DiLoreto Sunday, Oct 4, at 12:15PM * E.M.: Please Volunteer * Lector: M. Komula

CCD NEWS Prudence Shaulis, DRE

814-443-6574 ext. 4 [email protected]

We kicked off CCD and Confirmation Classes for 2020-2021! It was fantastic to see everyone!! If you need to register your child, forms and schedules can be found on the parish website, and in the Rectory. Parents of stu-dents in grades 1-11 must complete and return form before par-ticipating. MARK YOUR CALENDARS Sun. Sept 27th CCD 11:00-12:05PM

Sun. Sept. 27th: Confirmation class 6:00-8:00PM Sun. Oct. 4th CCD 11:00-12:05PM Sun. Oct. 11th—NO CLASSES—FALL BREAK

ALL WOMEN OF THE PARISH are invited to join the Wom-en's Group for a Day of Recollection/Retreat at St John's Church in New Baltimore, Pa on Saturday October 17th. We will be car-pooling from our Parking Lot at 10:00am (if you are more com-fortable driving your own car that is fine). We will conclude the day with Dinner served by the Ladies of St John's Church. We are limited to 25 participants. The cost is $15.00 per person. For more details & to reserve your spot please contact Denise Dem-chak 814-395-5079 or [email protected]

ANNUAL MARIAN CELEBRATION FAMILY MASS AND ROSARY

Sunday, October 4, at 3PM

Our Mother of Good Council in a Time of Pandemic

Principal Celebrant, Bishop Mark Bartchak

St. Benedict Church 2310 Bedford St.

Johnstown, Pa 1590

Masks and Social Distancing Will be Required

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SEPT. 27 2020 TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN

ORDINARY TIME PASTOR’S NOTES

TRIDUUM TO ST THERESA – SEPTEMBER 29th, 30th & OCTOBER 1st

“The greatest saint of modern time.” St. Pius X

This famous statement of Pope Pius X—himself a great saint—was prophetic. When he paid Theresa Martin this extraordi-nary tribute, she had not yet even been beatified! But in a few short years, Catholics all over the world would come to know exactly what he meant. That an unknown French girl, born in a small, insignificant village, would become one of the best-loved saints in the Church, is a phenomenon that cannot be explained in human terms. That she became, with St. Francis Xavier, the patron saint of all missionaries, and the secondary patron of France with St. Joan of Arc, is truly a inspirational study for all believers. Join us for three days of prayer to honor this great and humble saint of our time, and draw closer to God. Mass each evening

at 7:00 P.M. Confessions before Mass on Tuesday and Wednesday. There will be Communal Anointing of the Sick on Thursday evening. This Sacrament gives healing, strength

and the grace of Jesus Christ to its afflicted members. Any Catholic who is seriously ill, weakened by old age, chronically

ill, or facing surgery, should receive this Sacrament.

RITE OF ACOLYTE – SATURDAY OCTOBER 3 Bishop Mark Bartchak will call Permanent Deacon candidate Mark Komula to the Rite of Acolyte on October 3, 2020 at the 5:00 Mass at the Cathedral in Altoona. Please continue your pray-ers for Mark as he completes another important step on his jour-ney toward Ordination to the Diaconate.

The acolyte is appointed in order to aid the deacon and to minis-ter to the priest. It is his duty therefore to attend to the service of the altar and to assist the deacon and the priest in liturgical cele-brations, especially in the celebration of Mass … He may also, to the extent needed, take care of instructing other faithful who on a temporary basis are appointed to assist the priest or deacon in li-turgical celebrations by carrying the missal, cross, candles, etc., or by performing other such duties. He will perform these functions more worthily if he participates in the Holy Eucharist with in-creasingly fervent devotion, receives nourishment from it, and deepens his knowledge about it.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK October 1, (closing of the St. Theresa Triduum) WHO MAY BE ANOINTED

1. Those whose health is seriously impaired by sickness or

old age.

2. Elderly people who have become notably weakened, even

though no serious illness is present.

3. Before surgery.

4. Those who have been anointed recently if their condition

continues. Those who suffer from chronic illnesses or mental illness at any age.

THEY’VE BEEN THERE FOR US, NOW LET’S BE THERE FOR THEM.

The Diocesan Priests’ Medical and Retirement Collection is the perfect opportunity to thank our active and retired priests who have served our spiritual needs throughout the years. Perhaps a priest baptized your infant daughter or administered your son’s first Holy Communion. Did he forgive and comfort you in the confessional or witness your marriage vows? Maybe he held the had of your loved one as the Lord called them home. Throughout our lifetime, our priests have been there for us. Now, let’s be there for them. Many of our priests have reached a senior status in our diocese. Because of the shortage of active priests, many retirees have graciously continued their service by celebrat-ing Mass, comforting the sick, and visiting the homebound. Our Priests receive modest retirement pensions and medical cov-erage primarily funded by parish assessment. No longer receiv-ing support from a parish, they become responsible for their hous-ing and necessary living expenses. This annual collection will help ease the financial burden of parishes and allow us to thank our dedicated priests. Please support our diocesan priests with the envelope provided by your parish or donate online at www.dioceseaj.org. Individuals interested in giving appreciated stock or in making a bequest to support diocesan priests may contact the Development Office at 814-695-5577. Thank you for your prayers and your thoughtful generosity! Envelopes are in your packet and in the pews.

TRIDIUUM OF ST. THERESE OF THE CHILD JESUS will be held on Tues.-Wed.-Thurs., Sept. 29-30 & Oct. 1 at St. Peter’s to honor this great saint. Mass each evening at 7PM. Confessions before Mass on Tuesday and Wednesday. You are invited to participate in the Communal Anointing of the Sick on Thursday evening. This Sacrament gives the heal-ing strength and grace of Jesus Christ to its afflicted members. Any Catholic who is seriously ill or weakened by old age should receive this Sacrament. We hope all parishioners will make every effort to attend the Triduum. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------

TRIDUUM OF ST. THERESE PRAYER INTENTION:

_________________________________________________________________________________________

OUTDOOR MASS-Fr. Aron Maghsoudi will continue to offer the Holy Mass OUTDOORS at Holy Cross Cemetery in Jerome for the following dates: Sept. 27-5PM. It is asked that all in at-tendance bring their own lawn chair (and if you feel the need-an umbrella). In the event of inclement weather the Mass will be celebrated in St. Anne Church in Davidsville. All are welcome.

CONGRATULATIONS to Cohen Christopher Weaver, son of Zachery and Jennifer Weaver, who will join our parish family this weekend through Baptism. May God bless him and his family.

BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS in honor of St. Francis of Assi-si will be October 4, immediately following the 12:15 Mass in the parking lot. Please remain in your vehicles with your pets. THE CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS will also be collecting donations for the Humane Society of Somerset County. Please bring a pet or cleaning supply. Monetary donations will also be accepted.

HOLIDAY BAZAAR will take place on Saturday, November 7 and Sunday November 8. Please set aside those dates. It is a good time to begin assem-bling a “theme basket.” Be creative! Baskets should have a retail value of $25.00 or more.

CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS Fr. Patti’s Adult Religion Class is underway. There is still time to sign up. Call the rectory or just show up for the class, which meets in the Annex on Monday evenings from 7:00-8:00 PM.

St. Peter Catholic School 814-445-6662

www.stpetersschoolsomerset.com

Friday, October 2: ALL SCHOOL First Friday Mass 11:00am (PLEASE NOTE EARLIER START TIME) Be-hind the school - ALL STUDENTS FULL UNIFORMS -Public welcome - masks required LOOKING AHEAD: Friday, October 9: Grade 3 School Mass 11:15 (Grade 6 will attend as well) Monday, October 12: NO SCHOOL - St. Peter School Fall Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences Monday, Oct. 19: November PTA Marianna’s Pizza/Sub Sale Kickoff Thursday, Oct. 22: PTA Annual Spaghetti Dinner! Watch bulletin for more details in the coming weeks!

CALLING ALL SCRAPBOOKERS, STAMPERS AND

CRAFTERS!

Announcing our Fall 2020 Crop for St. Peter’s Friday, October 23 - Sunday, October 25th in the Parish Hall. Call to reserve some space and then bring along anything you’d like to do…or just hang out and visit! All are welcome! This is a wonderful event of fellowship and fun and a wonderful fundraiser for our school PTA. If you’d like to register, please call Melinda at 445-7161 or email her at [email protected] or call the school. Hope to see you there!

St. Peter PTA Spaghetti Dinner -

Social Distanced but as Good as Ever! The St. Peter School PTA will have a mod-ified Spaghetti Dinner this year offering lunchtime deliveries and dinner take-out only. It will be held Thursday, October 24th and more details including times and prices will be forthcoming but mark your

calendars now for this event! #StPeterSchoolStrong

KNIGHTS NOTES

There will be no meeting of the St. Peter’s Knights of Columbus until further notice.

Stay safe!

STEWARDSHIP SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 COLLECTION

Stewards of God’s gifts are no passive beneficiaries According to today’s Gospel parable, putting into practice a life of discipleship and stewardship is what counts, “actions speak louder than words.” We are obliged to be stewards of the Church, collabora-tors and cooperators in continuing the redemptive work of Jesus Christ, which is the Church’s essential mission. This mission, proclaiming and teaching, serving and sanctifying, is our task. It is the personal responsibility of each one of us as stewards of the Church. All members of the church have their own roles to play in carrying out its mission: parents , parishioners, all Catholics as members of diocesan families, and to the Universal Church. Try to make an action plan to fulfill your role as we enter into fall.

SUNDAY COLLECTION, $5,796 REGULAR ONLINE GIVING, $2,990

VOTIVE, $91 SCHOOL, $415

MINISTRY SCHEDULES______________

Saturday, Oct. 3, at 4:00PM * E.M.: Please Volunteer * Lector: B. Wilmotte * Cleaners: R. Frederick Sunday, Oct. 4, at 8:00AM * E.M.: Please Volunteer * Lector: Sean Isgan Sunday, Oct 4, at 10:00AM * E.M.: Please Volunteer * Lector: D. DiLoreto Sunday, Oct 4, at 12:15PM * E.M.: Please Volunteer * Lector: M. Komula

CCD NEWS Prudence Shaulis, DRE

814-443-6574 ext. 4 [email protected]

We kicked off CCD and Confirmation Classes for 2020-2021! It was fantastic to see everyone!! If you need to register your child, forms and schedules can be found on the parish website, and in the Rectory. Parents of stu-dents in grades 1-11 must complete and return form before par-ticipating. MARK YOUR CALENDARS Sun. Sept 27th CCD 11:00-12:05PM

Sun. Sept. 27th: Confirmation class 6:00-8:00PM Sun. Oct. 4th CCD 11:00-12:05PM Sun. Oct. 11th—NO CLASSES—FALL BREAK

ALL WOMEN OF THE PARISH are invited to join the Wom-en's Group for a Day of Recollection/Retreat at St John's Church in New Baltimore, Pa on Saturday October 17th. We will be car-pooling from our Parking Lot at 10:00am (if you are more com-fortable driving your own car that is fine). We will conclude the day with Dinner served by the Ladies of St John's Church. We are limited to 25 participants. The cost is $15.00 per person. For more details & to reserve your spot please contact Denise Dem-chak 814-395-5079 or [email protected]

ANNUAL MARIAN CELEBRATION FAMILY MASS AND ROSARY

Sunday, October 4, at 3PM

Our Mother of Good Council in a Time of Pandemic

Principal Celebrant, Bishop Mark Bartchak

St. Benedict Church 2310 Bedford St.

Johnstown, Pa 1590

Masks and Social Distancing Will be Required

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Listie Catering Service• Weddings • Bridal Showers

• Baby Showers

• office Parties • Christmas Parties

• Reunions • Group events

Call: 814-445-8574

Residential • Commercial Design • Construction Maintenance

HIC PA017561

Office 814.445.8692

RoBBinSoRthodonticS

Richard D. Robbins, D.M.D., M.D.S.

Braces for Children and AdultsSomerset 814-443-4282

(814) 445-7028 www.bakershgc.com

Frazier Plumbing, Heating & Air, Inc.

Heat Pumps & Ductless Systems814-445-6450 PAOAGHIC 77

3296 Glades Pike, Somerset, Pa

Doherty Hardware Co.Farm & Home Needs

– Family Owned Since 1921 –

445-8733338 W. main st., somerset, Pa

DANIEL J. WOY, INC.PlUMBING & HeatING

Aqua-ThermStainless Steel outdoor Boilers

814-445-3888

Shake ShakIce cream TreaTs

Rt. 30 at 219 InterchangeAcross from B.J. Maurer

Boswell, PA

Stump Removal24 Hr. emergency

Fully Insured

814-926-2004814-442-3756Rockwood, PA

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Bicycle Pedaler est 1996 and Outfitter

Sales of: Marin, diamondback, Jamis, Raleigh, electric & Recumbent BicyclesLive Bait, Minnows, Fishing & Camping Gear - Parishioner -

Sales, Service, Parts & accessoriesTune-ups, Tools, Lubes, Tire & Wheel Service

814-279-3016 • www.bicycleped.com • 2455 N Center Ave, Somerset

Advertise Here!Call: St. Peter’s Church

814-443-6574

Ken & Rita Halverson,Lee Hoffman, Meagan Richter

Cell Ph 814-442-8312EMail [email protected]

ritahalverson.realtor

~ Success with Integrity ~

The Preferred Realty555 E. Main St., Somerset, PAPhone 814-443-4858 x 4078

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“The Ken & Rita Halverson Team”

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the Preferred realty555 e. Main St.Somerset, Pa 15501814-443-4858 Bus814-442-0229 Cell

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814-443-6574

Your On-Site Realty Experts atHidden Valley

Jaime SantoyoRealtoR®

Office

800-227-7502cell

[email protected]

www.HighlandsResortRealty.com

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St. Peter’s Church

443-6574

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For we live by Faith,

Not by sight.

2 Corinthians, 5:7