14th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Greetings: We hope you enjoy the new format of your Email News Blast and Bulletin. It is our hope that you will share this news with others. If you know someone who is not receiving this News Blast, please ask them to forward their emails to [email protected] and we will add them to our email list.
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Here are the highlights for the upcoming week and beyond:
WELCOME FATHER JOHN NYANZI
Sts Peter and Paul Catholic Church and St. Joseph Shrine of Katharine Drexel welcome Father John Nyanzi to our communities. We look forward to getting to know you.
Fun Fact: Father John loves to play basketball.
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church:
- We are still trying to reach our goal for the Diocesan Annual Appeal. If you haven’t supported the appeal yet, it is not too late. If you need an envelope, stop by the parish office or check your pew this weekend.
- The SENIOR COFFEE SOCIAL welcomes Barbara Vorndick, a parishioner and local author, who was featured in the June 4th FLUVANNA REVIEW.Hear about her quest and her spiritual journey to bring Eliza Monroe Hay’s body back to American soil. Join us on July 9th at 10 AM in the Church Commons. A SPECIAL SENIOR COFFEE HOSTING FORK UNION SENIORS is planned for July 16 from 10AM also in the Commons.
- The next Men’s Cursillo Weekend will be held Thursday, September 11th (7:00pm) through Sunday, September 14th (5:00pm), 2025, at the Blessings Lodge on the campus of Camp Overlook in Keezletown, VA. The Theme of the Weekend is “Here I Am, Lord”. A Cursillo is a 3-day encounter to enrich your Spirituality and raise awareness of Christ in every moment of your life. Pope Francis made a Cursillo and recognizes how “Cursillos help people encounter Jesus, helping them understand that living in the Grace of God is beautiful.” Cursillo recognizes we aren’t meant to walk this journey of life alone. Come walk this journey alongside other Catholic men of all ages and be filled with the JOY Christ offers each one of us. Our own Russ Jennings will lead the weekend as Rector. Applications and more about Cursillo are available at www.valleycursillo.com or Contact Ellie Henrietta for more information and applications at (434) 981-3551. Application deadline is August 21st .
- Please keep the good works of LifeSpring Pregnancy Center in your prayers. They provide adoption support, after-abortion support, childbirth prep classes, men’s program, mentorship, on-site ultrasound service, parenting classes, pregnancy testing and much more. For more information call 434-220-3770 (Mon.-Thurs. 10-5 and Friday 10-2)
- Adoration is always looking for people who want to spend time with Jesus. If you are interested in scheduling some time for adoration, contact Denise Minor by email at [email protected] and you can call or text her at 434-981-5510.
- Your help is needed: Volunteer Drivers for Good Shepherd Ministry. Extend a hand and make a difference. The Good Shepherd Ministry is seeking kind-hearted individuals to step forward and help in a meaningful way. We need volunteers who can occasionally assist with driving fellow Parishioners, who are unable to drive, to their medical appointments. This small service can have a profound impact on someone’s life. If you want to learn more and think you can help, please call the office (434-589-5201).
- If you have recently changed your email address or phone number or signed up for GiveCentral 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.
40th ANNIVERSARY
Be first to order your stylish Sts. Peter and Paul monogrammed shirt in celebration of our 40th anniversary. Orders can be placed at our own religious store.
Submit your favorite recipes now for the Sts. Peter and Paul 40th Anniversary Cookbook. Follow the link (https://saintspeterpaulpalmyra.org/recipe-collection-sheet/) for directions and online submitted forms.
Paper forms are located in the parish office.
SAVE THE DATES!
(More information coming)
40th Anniversary High Tea Fundraiser – September 6
Fall Fest/Trunk or Treat – October 24
Lessons and Carols/Live Nativity – December 13
2025 Annual Diocesan Appeal: Sharing His Love with Others
A Message from Father John
Supporting the 2025 Annual Diocesan Appeal is about supporting important ministries of our Catholic Church. For example, did you know that the Appeal:
Expands opportunities for college students to deepen their commitment to the Catholic Church.
Develops lay catechetical leaders by building theological understanding, shaping pastoral skills, and strengthening Catholic identity.
Provides a variety of assistance to mission parishes such as funds for capital improvements, outreach ministries, and specific ministry costs.
If you have not yet made a commitment, I hope you will join me in helping to not only meet but exceed this year’s goal!
Please visit richmondcatholicfoundation.org/appeal to make a secure online donation or visit our parish office for a hard copy pledge card. Thank you for partnering with us on this important ministry of our Catholic Church.
St. Joseph’s Shrine of Katherine of Drexel Catholic Church:
- Congratulations Saint Joseph for meeting your Diocesan Appeal goal!
- Good News! St. Joseph’s office is open and staffed by volunteers. The office will be open from 3-5pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. They also have a phone number: 434-842-3970.
Remembrance Brick Project
We hope that you will be inspired to be a part of our newly renovated brick garden by adding your name or the name of a loved one to those of our community.
We have priced these bricks to sell. Our goal is to fill up this newly renovated spot below the flagpole with the names of our community members, their loved ones, and our church family who is no longer with us.
If you want to participate, please fill out the form, available at the Gift Shop or Parish Office with your payment.
A standard 4 x 8 brick will cost $75 and an 8 x 8 brick will cost $150. Clip art is an additional $10 per brick We can submit brick orders when we have at least 5 bricks sold.
Lets fill this up with names!
The Parish office welcomes Frank Pilk
The parish office is thrilled to announce that Frank is officially working part time as an office assistant and extra pair of hands in a very busy office. Look forward to seeing Frank regularly on most days. Frank stated I felt ”right at home” in a Church I love; God willing I will be back tomorrow.” Nobody is more pleased than Colleen.
Both Saints Peter and Paul and Saint Joseph:
- We are looking ahead to next year and need catechists and volunteers for both CCD and the Youth Group. We would love to launch a preschool CCD class for three-and-four-year-olds, but we need volunteers for it to happen.
- There’s also an interest in offering more activities for our youth and splitting the Youth Group into an elementary and a middle/high school group. We can’t do this alone.
Colleen Smith