26th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Greetings:

Your bulletin: https://saintspeterpaulpalmyra.org/september-29th-2024/

Here are the highlights for the upcoming week and beyond:

• With great sadness I announce the passing of Donna Horan today. She was instrumental in the Bake Sales until just a few months ago. Please pray for the repose of her soul and keep her family in your prayers during this difficult time. Donna’s funeral Mass is on Tuesday, October 1st at 11am.
• The office will only be open from 9 – 1pm on Mondays for the remainder of September.
• Thank you for the wonderful response to the water damage appeal. Since the beginning of August more than $25,860 has come in to help with these repairs. Thank you for what you can do!
• We are looking to start a flower guild, with a minimum of 6 parishioners, to help with arranging flowers each week in the church. The time commitment is less than an hour a week for one person, in most cases. Please see page 6 in the bulletin or contact the office at 434.589.5201.
• Please join Fr. David at the Charitable Giving Workshop on Thursday, October 3rd at 6:00pm in St. Francis Hall. James Seidl of James Seidl Law and Robert Howard of Cornerstone Advisory Group will provide valuable information on many topics, including making a deferred gift to Sts. Peter and Paul.
• Blessing of the Animals will take place on Friday, October 4th between 11-2 at the Parish Hall and on Saturday, October 5th at 11am at the front circle. Bring your pet for a blessing to mark the Memorial of St. Francis of Assisi.
• You are invited to a special Monday Mass and Rosary to celebrate Our Lady of the Rosary. The Rosary will be at 11:30am at the Our Lady of Guadalupe grotto (weather permitting) and Mass will be at noon.
• The next Youth Group event is a Trunk or Treat on Friday, October 25th at 6:30pm at Sts. Peter and Paul. If you would like to decorate your trunk (as a scene from the Bible or something faith-based) and hand out treats, please sign up, or if you would like to donate treats, please place them in the collection box in the Commons beginning Oct. 6th. We are also in need of volunteers to prepare and serve refreshments on the evening of the 25th. There will be a bonfire and S’mores. Children are asked to dress up in family-friendly costumes: nothing violent or horror-based, no weapons. Contact Celeste at [email protected] with questions, or to volunteer. There is another planning meeting on Tuesday, October 1st at 6:30pm (SPP).
• 40 Days for Life Fall Campaign: The Knights will stand vigil on Wednesdays (9/25 – 10/30) from 10-11am in front of Planned Parenthood (2964 Hydraulic Road) in Charlottesville. For carpool info or directions contact Larry Boice (434.510.7677). There is ample parking across the street from Planned Parenthood if you want to drive yourself.
• October is Respect Life Month. Sunday, October 6 is Respect Life Sunday and we will have a special Rose Ceremony at all Masses that weekend.
• During the month of October, you are invited to show your love for our Blessed Mother, Mary, by leaving flowers on the table placed at her feet.
• Catholic Health Initiatives for Uganda (CHIU) is having a BBQ Lunch on Sunday, October 6th at 12:30pm in the Parish Hall. Tickets are $15/adult; $10/kids 7-12; free for kids 6 & under.
• What do Good Shepherds, Ushers and the Bake Sale ministries all have in common? They all need help. If you want to learn more and think you can help, please call the office (434.589.5201) for more info.
• Our Chapel reopens Friday, October 4th after Benediction. Thank you for your patience!
• Sts. Peter and Paul Religious Store is open before/after Mass on Saturdays and after Mass on Sundays. You can contact the store via email at [email protected]. During October, make a minimum $20 purchase and receive a free Rosary.
• If you have misplaced any items in the church, come see Karen in the office; it’s where many lost things go.
• If you have recently changed your email address or phone number or signed up for Faith Direct and no longer need envelopes, 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:

• We will have a Ministry Fair TODAY after Mass. Please stop by and see where you might be able to help. Some key areas in need are Money Counters, Altar Servers, and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion.
• Please join us at Sts. Peter and Paul for some upcoming events:
  • Blessing of the Animals on Oct. 4th (11-2 at the parish hall) or 5th (at 11am at the front circle)
  • Mass for Our Lady of the Rosary on Monday, Oct. 7th at noon, preceded by the Rosary at Our Lady of Guadalupe grotto at 11:30 (weather permitting).

• Trunk or Treat is happening on Friday, October 25th at Sts. Peter and Paul from 6:30 – 8:00pm. If you would like to decorate your trunk (as a scene from the Bible or something faith-based) and hand out treats, please sign up, or if you would like to donate treats, please place them in the collection box in the hall beginning Oct. 6th. We are also in need of volunteers to prepare and serve refreshments on the evening of the 25th. There will be a bonfire and S’mores. Children are asked to dress up in family-friendly costumes: nothing violent or horror-based, no weapons. Contact Celeste at [email protected] with questions, or to volunteer.
• There is another planning meeting for Trunk or Treat scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 1st at 6:30pm at Sts. Peter & Paul.

Blessings always!
Karen Davidson