News Blast & Bulletin

The office will be closed Monday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day.
Greetings!
Your bulletin: https://saintspeterpaulpalmyra.org/july-3rd-2022/
Here are the highlights:
- With a heavy heart, I announce the passing of Mary Callahan, former parishioner, this past week. Please pray for the repose of her soul and keep her family in your prayers.
- Thanks to all who attended the picnic to celebrate the Feast Day for our patron Saints Peter and Paul. We also send out a special thanks to all who helped make the event possible.
- Our youth will have a CAR WASH on Saturday, July 23rd from 8:30a – 12:30p in the parking lot. Funds raised will go to help our youth who are attending World Youth Day in Lisbon, Portugal next year.
- New USHERS are needed at both Masses. This is an excellent way to serve. Contact Frank Pilk if you are interested; his number is on page 2 of the bulletin.
- 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.
- Parish Council Elections – will be held on July 10. If you are interested in helping our Parish grow and live its motto to Evangelize, Sanctify, and Serve, then contact one of the current council members. (p. 8)
- Diocesan Youth opportunities – Discipleship week (for rising 10th – 12th graders) at Williamsburg Christian Retreat Center and EPIC (for rising 6th – 8th graders) at St. Edward the Confessor in Richmond. Contact John Verga (john.verga@saintspeterpaul.org) if interested. Registration deadline is July 6th. (p. 4)
- “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)
- Disc Golf is coming-July 16th and July 23rd at Pleasant Grove Park (not the dog park) at 8:30am. (p. 9)
- The Knights of Columbus will be having their Installation of Officers following Mass on July 24th. All are encouraged to attend.
- 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)
- There is a golf tournament meeting after either Mass on July 9th and 10th.
- 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 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.
I hope your 4th of July is happy and safe!
-Peace-
Karen Davidson

Welcome To Our Church
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church, made up of Fluvanna County and neighboring communities, aware of our rich Roman Catholic tradition and our own particular parish needs, we dedicate ourselves to praising God through liturgy and prayer. In the spirit of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, the great Apostles and missionaries, we commit ourselves through Education and Social Service ministries, to building a Christian Community in which the Gospel of Jesus Christ might be exemplified and fulfilled.
Whether you are a visitor or new to our parish, interested in becoming Catholic, seeking to return to the practice of your faith, or an active member of our parish, we are pleased that you have come to our website and we will do all that we can to assist you.
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A Message From Father David

Let me take this golden opportunity to welcome you to Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church website. Our Parish which is located on route 53, in Palmyra, Fluvanna County; serves the communities of Lake Monticello, Scottsville, Palmyra, and Columbia. Sts. Peter and Paul is a growing parish whose members strive to be faithful to the mission of Christ through its liturgical, educational and social service ministries. The parish has programs in education and pastoral ministry for children, youth and now adults, as well as a vibrant social ministry outreach program. There is a lot of information on this website that will assist you to know what is going on in this parish. I want to encourage visitors to consider joining us because every new parishioner adds richness to our faith community which allows us to more fully reflect the Body of Christ in today’s society.
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