News Blast & Bulletin 07/28/2024
17th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Greetings:
Your bulletin: https://saintspeterpaulpalmyra.org/july-28th-2024/
Here are the highlights for the upcoming week and beyond:
- Good news! We will have bulletins this weekend.
- There will be a Catechist Gathering for those returning catechists, new catechists, or those who are interested in helping our younger parishioners grow in their faith, tomorrow, July 27th from 9-12, hosted at Sts. Peter and Paul. Catechists, assistant catechists and helpers are needed for the upcoming year and this is the perfect opportunity to get your foot in the door.
- Come eat at IHOP on Sunday, July 28th from 4pm – 7pm for a CHIU fundraiser. Let them know when you order that you are there for CHIU and 20% goes to CHIU. You can order it to-go as well.
- Christmas in July is almost over. Please see page 9 for details on approved gift items for the Fluvanna Correctional Center for Women. The donation box is in the entrance to the church. Thank you for your support and kindness.
- There will NOT be a monthly bake sale for August. We are looking for bakers and parishioners to help with sales on the first full weekend of every month. Please contact Sue Scott (434.591.1205) if you are able to help. Remember, the funds go to provide assistance in the community.
- The next Senior Coffee Social is Wednesday, July 31st at 10am in the Commons. We will have at least one guest speaker who made the pilgrimage to the Eucharistic Revival.
- First Saturday Mass and Rosary will occur on Saturday, August 3rd at 10am.
- Mass for the Sick & Homebound Ministry, and those they serve, is on Saturday, August 10th at 10am. Please come for prayer and a blessing if you are able.
- Chesterton Academy, Charlottesville’s new Catholic high school, is holding an open house on Sunday, August 4th from 12 – 2pm. Applications are still being accepted for the upcoming school year. It is located across from Holy Comforter at 256 E High St. Please RSVP to ChestertonSJE.org/events.
- Faith and Family Fun Day for both parishes will take place on Saturday, August 17th from 9am – 12pm at Sts. Peter and Paul. We will have prayer, family activities, and games to keep you engaged. This event is for the young and old alike! Please bring a snack to share.
- 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.
- CHIU Golf Tournament at Spring Creek has been canceled due to lack of interest.
- 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. This weekend is the last weekend 20% off your purchase. 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 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:
- Please come to the Catechist Gathering if you are a returning catechist, new catechist, or one who wants to help our younger parishioners grow in their faith, on Saturday, July 27th, from 9-12 at Sts. Peter and Paul. We will come together to pray, share ideas and grow together in faith.
- Christmas in July is almost over. Please see page 9 for details on approved gift items for the Fluvanna Correctional Center for Women. The donation box is in the Parish Hall. Thank you for your kindness and support.
- Faith and Family Fun Day for both parishes is hosted by Sts. Peter and Paul Church on Saturday, August 17th from 9am – 12pm. Bring a snack to share and we will have prayer, games, and family activities for the young and old alike.
This Day’s Verse – “Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not people.” Ephesians 6:7
Blessings always!
Karen Davidson
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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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Mass Schedule
Saturday: 5:00pm – SPP
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A Message From Father David
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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.
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