Greetings!
Your bulletin: https://saintspeterpaulpalmyra.org/august-7th-2022/
Here are the highlights:
- We have been experiencing an outage on both the phone and internet since last Friday’s front rolled through early in the afternoon. Because of the outage, we were not able to send the bulletin off for printing. There are no bulletins to pick up at Mass and online will not have the current bulletin.
- The BAKE SALE is canceled for this weekend due to a rise in COVID cases at the church.
- The Sick & Homebound Ministry will have a Mass on 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 registration will begin on Saturday, August 13th and continue for the next 3 weekends after Masses. The forms are also available on our website. (p. 4)
- Parish Nurse News: Hepatitis is a group of infectious diseases, (to include Hep. A, B, C, D and E), that comprise the leading cause of cirrhosis and liver cancer. Over a million deaths occur each year, and 3 million new cases. Most people are unaware of their hepatitis infection until serious harm is caused by it. People over the ages of 18 should ask their health care provider if they have been screened for Hepatitis at least once, and if not, inquire about a screening blood test.
- The directories are here! If you had your picture taken for the directory or submitted a selfie (with the $10 fee) then you may stop by the office during normal hours to pick up your copy of the directory. If you didn’t have your picture taken, we have a few overrun copies available for purchase for $10.
- Congratulations to those couples who celebrated their anniversaries in July. (p. 5 & 11)
- SPP is in need of a Coordinator of Religious Education & Youth Ministry. (p. 6)
- Buildings and Grounds is seeking donations of crystalized water softener salt to be used for weed control around the grounds (they have gone wild). Donations can be dropped off at the office during the week or in the entrance of the church on the weekend. (p. 9)
- Christmas in July has ended. Thank you for your support!
- 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.
- 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.
- “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)
- 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)
- 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).
- 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.
- Many thanks Carroll Morse for submitting the Home Mission grant request to the Diocese, which awarded St. Joseph’s $8,000 to be used for interior painting and flooring replacement. Work is expected to begin shortly.
- 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.
- Mass in Spanish will be offered at St. Joseph’s on August 7th at 2pm.
-Peace-
Karen Davidson