Greetings!
Your bulletin: https://saintspeterpaulpalmyra.org/august-14th-2022/
Here are the highlights:
- Congratulations to Fr. David on his 16 years in the priesthood! Thank you for being our guide on the journey. (p. 3)
- Our phone and internet have finally been restored at the office.
- The Sick & Homebound Ministry Mass is tomorrow, Saturday, August 13th at 10am.
- Assumption (August 15th) is not a holy day of obligation but Father David will offer Mass on Monday, August 15th at NOON to celebrate the Assumption of the blessed Virgin Mary.
- Tuesday, August 16th at 7pm, Father David will offer a Mass for Prayer for Peace.
- CCD & Adult Formation registration will begin this weekend on Saturday, August 13th and continue for the next 3 weekends after Masses. The forms are also available on our website or in the office. (p.4 & 7)
- As we gear up for the next year of Religious Education, we need help from you; can you be a catechist, a classroom aide, or even a substitute? Please contact Doug Mullinex if you are able to help guide our youth on their faith journey (434.981.6950). (p. 4)
- A BASKET RAFFLE to support the World Youth Day pilgrimage begins this weekend. (p. 4)
- The next World Youth Day meeting is August 29th at 6:30pm to discuss the Spaghetti dinner. (p. 4)
- The directories are here! There are a few parishioners who haven’t picked up their directories yet. Please stop by the office, M – F, 9 – 3 to pick one up. If you didn’t have your picture taken but would like a copy of the newest directory, we have copies available for purchase for $10.
- SPP is in need of a Coordinator of Religious Education & Youth Ministry. (p. 6)
- GAME DAY is coming Sunday, October, 2 from 12:30p – 4:30p in St. Francis. Tickets are on sale now through Sept. 25th and must be purchased in advance. Contact Diana at 434.589.5136. (p. 9)
- New USHERS are needed at both Masses. This is an excellent way to serve. Contact Frank Pilk if you are interested (571.239.3373).
- The Crafters are back, getting ready for another Craft Fair in November. They meet on Thursdays in Michael’s room from 9:30am – 2:30p. Anyone may join. (p. 9)
- “Exploring the Eucharist” Exhibit is now open. It will continue through November in the Invitation Room (formerly St. Raphael’s room). Please stop in and deepen your love for Jesus in the Eucharist. (p.8)
- Check out the latest news from the Nurse. (p.8)
- The annual Golf Tournament is Sunday, September 11, 2022 with registration starting at noon and a 1pm Shotgun start. The price is $75. Contact Cynthia with any questions or if you’d like to volunteer. (p. 9)
- If you are in either building after normal business hours, please, please, please, be sure to:
- NOT prop doors open (we cannot afford to heat/cool the outside).
- turn lights/ceiling fans off (even if you didn’t turn them on)
- turn off/unplug the portable heater/fan (chapel users only)
- turn around and make sure the outermost doors have completely closed behind you. (Yank on the door to make sure it doesn’t open.)
- Thank you for your assistance in this matter.
- CCD registration is going on now at St. Joseph’s. See Celeste for forms.
- There is a CCD teacher’s meeting on Sunday, August 28th after Mass. Anyone interested in helping with CCD is asked to attend.
-Peace-
Karen Davidson