Pentecost Sunday
Greetings:
Your bulletin: https://saintspeterpaulpalmyra.org/may-19th-2024/
Happy birthday, Church! This is the day the Holy Spirit first came to the apostles and sent them out to become the Church and to teach the good news about Jesus everywhere in the world.
Here are the highlights:
- Parish Mission: May 16 – 18, 2024. Th. & Fr. – 1st talk at 10am, repeats at 7pm. Sat. begins with Mass at 10am, then brunch, then the final talk at 11am. Fr. Jay Biber is our guest speaker.
- There will be a Spaghetti Dinner (inside the hall) and Rosary by the fire pit on Saturday, May 18th, after the 5pm Mass. This will be the culmination of our parish mission, sponsored by Parish Council and the Knights of Columbus. Please join in the fellowship!
- We have 2 upcoming funerals:
- Thursday, May 23rd at 11am for Harold “Hal” Hayward
- Saturday, June 1st at 10am for George “Jack” Hartwell
- There will be a Memorial Mass celebrated at the FLAGPOLE on Saturday, May 25th at 10am.
- The next Senior Coffee Social is on Wednesday, May 29th at 10am. We’ll recap the Health Fair, discuss ideas for the next book to explore, and talk about other guest speakers or projects we should consider.
- The Knights of Columbus, in conjunction with the parishioners of Sts. Peter and Paul, have arranged a baby drive for the month of May, to support Lifespring Pregnancy Centers. There is a bassinet set up at the front entrance of the church to place baby clothing, diapers and other baby supplies. No need to wrap. Checks, made out to Sts. Peter and Paul are also being accepted, we will write one check to Lifespring. Contact Larry Boice with any questions.
- May 19th is our next Children’s Mass and the last CCD class for the summer.
- 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.
- Our Yard Sale is just around the corner and planning has begun. Helpers are needed every day from June 2nd through June 8th for many tasks; moving tables, setting up tents, sorting donated items, selling goods, etc. Please let Cynthia (434.996.6065) know that you are able to help.
- UPCOMING HOLIDAY CLOSURE: the office will be closed from Monday, May 27th – Wednesday, May 29th for the Memorial Day holiday. It will reopen on Thursday, May 30th at 9am.
- 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. During May, Rosaries are 20% off! 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, 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.
“Dear God, please send us the Holy Spirit every day. Please fill us with Your Spirit of love and make our lives count for You.”
Blessings always!
Karen Davidson