Greetings!
Your bulletin: https://saintspeterpaulpalmyra.org/september-11th-2022/
Here are the highlights:
In remembrance of 9/11/01:
O Lord God, our heavenly Father, regard, we pray, with your divine pity, the pains of all your children. As we remember the horrifying events of September 11, 2001, hold us in the shelter of your enduring love. Grant that the passion of our lord and his infinite love may make fruitful for good the tribulations of the innocent, the sufferings of the rescuers and the sorrows of the bereaved. We ask this in the name of your son and our brother, who suffered and died for the sake of all people. Amen.
Prayer for our Catechists:
Loving Father, pour forth your Holy Spirit upon them that they may be good catechists of your Word, your Son, Jesus Christ. Render their minds and hearts so open, receptive and responsive to your Holy Spirit that, like Mary, they might become living instruments of your Word to others. Help them to be faithful witnesses to Gospel life so that your Church may become ever more alive. Let the fire of your love so enkindle their hearts that they may be instruments of drawing others to love of you in the Church of your Son. I ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Happy Grandparents’ Day!
- CCD & Adult Formation registration continues. The forms are available on our website or in the office. Classes start Sunday, September 18th at 9:30am and end after Mass. (p.4 & 7)
- The BASKET RAFFLE to support the World Youth Day pilgrimage continues this weekend (p. 4).
- Be sure to extend a warm welcome to Fr. Farrell McLaughlin from Cross Catholic Outreach when he comes to visit our parish on September 17 & 18. He will be speaking at all Masses next weekend.
- BROADWAY SHOW NIGHT returns on Friday, September 23rd at 6:30pm. The feature is SHOW BOAT. Sign up on the board in the Commons. Admission is free. (p. 9)
- A Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser:
- Saturday, September 24th
- 6-7:30pm
- Proceeds go towards expenses for the World Youth Day pilgrimage 2023
- Adults – $10, Kids – $5
- Tickets are available to purchase after Mass this weekend and next
- Includes: Pasta, salad, bread, dessert, and beverage
- Raffle winners will be drawn at the dinner at 7pm
- Rejoice! BIBLE STUDY returns on Monday, September 19th at 1pm in St. Elizabeth in the Parish Hall. (p. 7)
- OPEN POSITION – Sts. Peter and Paul 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)
- The Game Day QUILT RAFFLE continues this weekend. Tickets are 3/$5. Need not be present to win. Drawing will be held at Game Day. (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).
- “Exploring the Eucharist” Exhibit is 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 CRAFTERS are back, hard at work, creating great trinkets and treasures for the November Craft Fair. All are invited to join the crew and put your creativity to work. (p. 9)
- The annual GOLF TOURNAMENT is this Sunday, September 11, 2022 starting at noon with a 1pm Shotgun start, followed by the Awards Dinner at the Parish Hall. Please pray that the weather holds out. (p. 9)
Coming in October:
- A special mass is planned for all those who love to meet with Jesus in our Adoration Chapel. Whether you are signed up for a weekly adoration time slot, drop by at various times on your own, or are simply interested in participating in adoration at Saints Peter & Paul, we invite you to mass at 10 AM on Saturday, October 29th, followed by a light breakfast, time of reflection, and Q&A. This is the Year of the Eucharist at SPP and it is our prayer that all parishioners encounter the real presence of Christ more and more. Please join us for this special time!
- 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.
- A Basket Raffle is going on now in the Parish Hall to help raise funds for the youth going on the World Youth Day pilgrimage next summer. Tickets are 3/$5 or 8/$10. (p. 10)
- CCD classes start this weekend, 09/11/22 after Mass. See Celeste Shapiola if you still need to register your child.
- The next MASS IN SPANISH is Sunday, October 2nd at 2pm.
-Peace-
Karen Davidson