Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church is Seeking a Music Director
The part-time Director of Music (DM) is responsible for planning and facilitating music at parish liturgical celebrations. This includes, but is not limited to weekend liturgies, funerals, weddings, Feast Days and prayer services. The DM works closely with the Parish Staff, especially the Pastor, in coordinating music for these celebrations, and provides training for musicians (i.e. Cantors and Pianists) in and outside of the parish.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge of the Catholic Mass and liturgical documents: Sacrosanctum Concilium (Constitution of the Sacred Liturgy), The Roman Missal (2011 edition), The General Instruction on the Roman Missal (GIRM), Sing to the Lord: Music in Divine Worship, Music in Catholic Worship. Ability to express ideas clearly both in written and oral communication. Project a friendly spiritual atmosphere to parishioners. Organize tasks to facilitate their timely accomplishment.
Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Interested candidates should submit their diocesan application (https://richmonddiocese.org/office/office-of-human-resources/), cover letter and resume to the Pastor ([email protected]).
News Blast & Bulletin 04/21/2024
4th Sunday of Easter
Greetings:
Your bulletin: https://saintspeterpaulpalmyra.org/april-21st-2024/
Here are the highlights:
- With a heavy heart I announce the passing of Claire van Nierop this week. Please pray for the repose of her soul and keep her loved ones in your prayers. A funeral Mass will be offered on Wednesday, May 8th
- The Spring Craft Fair and Bake Sale is in the past but brought in over $2700 for the church. Thank you to everyone who donated goodies and to those who worked the Fair. Your efforts for this event are truly appreciated!
- The next Youth Group meetings are:
- April 19th – K-5th (6-7:30p)
- April 20th – MS/HS (3:30-5p)
- Youth Mass: Sunday, April 21st at 11a.
- First Reconciliation for both SPP an SJ students is on Saturday, April 27th at 10am at Sts. Peter and Paul.
- First Holy Communion for SPP is on Saturday, May 4th at Noon.
- The Chapel remains closed as we wait for repair estimates from 2 companies. You are welcome to adore in the church, where the Blessed Sacrament is present.
- Spring Into Wellness at our Health and Wellness Fair on Wednesday, April 24th from 11-2 in the Parish Hall. Multiple health care vendors will be on site, free blood pressure checks, hearing screenings and long-term care insurance consultants will be there, among others.
- Walk for Life in Charlottesville takes place on Saturday, April 27th. More info on p. 6.
- Parish Mission: save the dates: May 16 – 18, 2024. Fr. Jay Biber is our guest speaker.
- CHIU Golf Tournament at Spring Creek information can be found on page 9.
- Save the Date: for our Parish Trip to France to kick off our yearlong celebration of our 40th anniversary
- April 24 till May 4, 2025
- Additional details can be found on the Parish Council board in the Commons
- Sts. Peter and Paul Religious Store is open before/after Mass on Saturdays and after Mass on Sundays. There are great gifts for the upcoming 1st Reconciliation and 1st Communion and Mother’s Day. You can contact the store via email at [email protected].
- If you have misplaced any items in the church, come see Karen in the office; it’s where lost things go.
- If you have recently changed your email address or phone number, please send a note to the office so we can update the system and make sure you don’t miss out on any information we have to share with you.
St. Joseph’s News:
- First Reconciliation is on Saturday, April 27th at 10a at SPP.
- First Communion is on Sunday, May 12th at 9a at SJ.
- There is a correction to note:
- Kelly Chambers is performing at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Columbia this Sunday, April 21st at 3pm, not on the 24th. I apologize for the error.
“Father, thank You for the gift of community! Open our hearts to love and spend time with others today.“
Blessings always!
Karen Davidson
Welcome To Our Church
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church, made up of Fluvanna County and neighboring communities, aware of our rich Roman Catholic tradition and our own particular parish needs, we dedicate ourselves to praising God through liturgy and prayer. In the spirit of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, the great Apostles and missionaries, we commit ourselves through Education and Social Service ministries, to building a Christian Community in which the Gospel of Jesus Christ might be exemplified and fulfilled.
Whether you are a visitor or new to our parish, interested in becoming Catholic, seeking to return to the practice of your faith, or an active member of our parish, we are pleased that you have come to our website and we will do all that we can to assist you.
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Sacraments
Bonus – Sunday, November 15, 2020
Sunday, November 15, 2020
Saturday, November 14, 2020
Saints
Friday, November 13, 2020
Thursday, November 12, 2020
Encouragement
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Engagement
Monday, November 9, 2020
Sunday, November 8, 2020
Encouragement
Saturday, November 7, 2020
Mass Schedule
Saturday: 5:00pm – SPP
Sunday: 9:00am – St. Joseph’s; 11:00am – SPP
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A Message From Father David
Let me take this golden opportunity to welcome you to Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church website. Our Parish which is located on route 53, in Palmyra, Fluvanna County; serves the communities of Lake Monticello, Scottsville, Palmyra, and Columbia. Sts. Peter and Paul is a growing parish whose members strive to be faithful to the mission of Christ through its liturgical, educational and social service ministries. The parish has programs in education and pastoral ministry for children, youth and now adults, as well as a vibrant social ministry outreach program. There is a lot of information on this website that will assist you to know what is going on in this parish. I want to encourage visitors to consider joining us because every new parishioner adds richness to our faith community which allows us to more fully reflect the Body of Christ in today’s society.
Daily Readings
Friday of the Fourth Week of Easter
Reading I Acts 13:26-33 When Paul came to Antioch in Pisidia, he said in the synagogue: “My brothers, children of…
Feast of Saint Mark, evangelist
Reading 1 1 Pt 5:5b-14 Beloved: Clothe yourselves with humilityin your dealings with one another, for:God opposes the proudbut bestows…
Wednesday of the Fourth Week of Easter
Reading I Acts 12:24—13:5a The word of God continued to spread and grow. After Barnabas and Saul completed their relief…
Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Easter
Reading 1 Acts 11:19-26 Those who had been scattered by the persecutionthat arose because of Stephenwent as far as Phoenicia,…
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