SAINT PETER AND SAINT PAUL, PRAY FOR US! Parish Office Hours Monday-Thursday: 9 am to 3 pm

Mass Schedule

Vigil Mass (Saturday) 5:00 p.m.

Sunday Mass 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

Weekday Mass M, T,W, F 8:30 a.m.

Confessions before daily Mass; Saturday 4:15 p.m. or by appointment.

The Parish in the heart of the Endless Mountains Serving Bradford County since 1841

SACRAMENTS

The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated Sundays after the 11:00 a.m. Mass. First time parents are asked to attend a welcoming session prior to baptism. Godparents are asked to present a sponsor card. Please call the parish office as soon as possible after your child’s birth to plan his or her baptism.

The Sacrament of Marriage—engaged couples should notify the pastor at least six months prior to their proposed date. Couples participate in a preparation program.

The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick—please call the parish of-fice for visitation of the sick at home, in the hospital, or health care facili-ty.

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is the official process used by the Church to bring adults into the Catholic faith.

SPIRITUAL DEVOTIONS

The Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Divine Mercy Chaplet are prayed in common before weekday Masses.

The Perpetual Novena of the Miracu-lous Medal is prayed in common every Monday after the 8:30 a.m. Mass.

Eucharistic Adoration is held from 9:00 a.m. on the Thursday preceding First Fri-day until 2:00 p.m. on Friday in Grotto Hall and the church.

Sacred Heart Devotions are prayed in common after First Friday Masses.

Devotions to the Immaculate Heart of Mary are prayed in common after the First Saturday Masses.

Parish Prayer Line requests Call Annette at 570-265-9691.

Fourth Sunday of Easter † May 12, 2019

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

SS. Peter & Paul Parish, a community of faith called by God to deepen

our relationship with Jesus Christ, serves the Lord by sharing our time,

talent and treasure. As disciples of Christ, we are called to bring Jesus

Christ to ourselves and others: our children, the sick, the poor, the fallen

away Catholics and those who need to hear God’s message of uncondi-

tional love and forgiveness. SS. Peter & Paul Parish is a beacon of light

rooted in Jesus Christ, passed on to his successor, our Holy Father the

Pope, and is guided by our local bishop to build the Kingdom of God on

Earth. It is our mission to shine the light of Jesus Christ in our world and

to spiritually enrich the individual members of the parish as well as the

larger community through word, worship, sacrament and service.

Saints Peter and Paul Church 106 Third Street - Towanda, Pennsylvania 18848-1798

Phone: 570-265-2113 FAX: 570-265-2114

E-mail: stppp@epix.net Website: sspeterandpaulchurch.net

Pastor: Rev. Edward L. Michelini

“My sheep hear my voice;

I know them, and they follow me.

I give them eternal life, and

they shall never perish”

John 10:2 27-28

Saints Peter & Paul CCD Sundays 9:15-10:30 in St. Agnes School May 17: Friday 6-7 pm First Communion practice May 18: Saturday 10 am: First Holy Communion

MAY CALENDAR

May 12: Sunday - Mother’s Day

Baby Bottle Campaign begins for the Endless Mts. Pregnancy Care Center

World Day of Prayer for Vocations; Bishop’s Mass and Social at 5 PM in Scranton

May 17: Friday, 6-7 pm: First Communion practice;

May 18: Saturday, 10 am: First Communion

May 19: 4 pm: “Unplanned” the Movie, at Towanda Keystone Theater

May 25: 10:00 am: Ordination of Seminarians to Diaconate

5:00 pm dinner at Fortune Buffet

Endless Mountains Pregnancy Care Center - Baby Bottle Campaign—Begins on Mother’s Day The annual EMPCC Baby Bottle Campaign begins in our parish this Sunday, May 12,, and will con-tinue through Father’s Day, This is the EMPCC’s largest fund-raiser of the year, and it is something the whole family can participate in. Through our contributions, EMPCC is able to offer free ultrasounds, and baby clothes and ma-ternity clothes, to local clients. New babies’ parents are also able to earn car seats and pack-n-plays

through their Earn While You Learn parenting class program. Please take home an empty bottle next weekend, and fill it with your spare change each day or week; another option would be to remove the lid, and stuff in some paper money or checks!! The Baby Bottles will be collected on Father’s Day Weekend, June 15-16, 2019.

“Unplanned” - The Movie - Towanda Keystone Theater - Next Sunday, May 19, 2019 at 4 pm The inspiring true story of a Plannned Parenthood clinic director who became one of the most ardent life speakers in America, this is a movie you should see whether you are pro-life or not. Parents are encour-aged to bring their teenagers. If you pre-ordered a ticket, they will be available this weekend after Mass; you can pay for and pick up your ticket(s) then, or next weekend, or during the week at the parish office. As of this writing, the parish has five tickets left.

Diocesan Bishop’s Youth Awards

Congratulations to (12th Grade) Hannah Tavani

and (8th Grade) Dillon Gallagher, Logan Lambert,

Luke Tavani, Natalie Watson, and Katherine West,

who were honored with the Bishop’s Youth Award

last week for service to our parish.

Keep in Your Prayers!

The students who will receive First Holy Communion on Saturday, May 18, 2019, and their families:

Henry Bluhm, Jimmy Burrowes, Hannah Homer, Bentley Johnson, Cameron Lane, Sylvia Lane, Tristan Lane,

Claire Ocasio, and Sloane Springart.

The students who are preparing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation on Sunday, June 9, 2019,

and their sponsors and parents as well: Thomas Fink, Dillon Gallagher, Erica Charelle Jandoc, Xhionne

Mitcher Jandoc, Logan Lambert, Luke Tavani, Carson Watkins, Natalee Watson, and Katherine West.

Youth & Student Activities

First Communion Saturday, May 18, 2019

Up & Over May 31—June 2

Confirmation Sunday, June 9, 2019, at 10:30 am

Fish-a-Rama Saturday, June 15, 2019, 9:00—12 Noon Leave 8:45 am from the rectory;

Sign-up on the sheet at the entrance to the church if you are interested in going.

VBS Sunday thru Thursday, June 23-27, 2019 at Towanda Presbyterian Church

Quo Vadis Days June 23-26, 2019 - High School Students Summer Camp at Misericordia

University

Light the Fire Wednesday, June 26, 2019, HS Students all-day event at Misericordia U.

ISLi Leadership Retreat July 8-11, 2019; High School Students

Parish Pastoral Council - Tuesday, May 14, 2019

The PPC will meet on Tuesday at 6:30 pm in

Grotto Hall, with food at 6:00. Agenda via e-mail.

Please call Parish Office 570-265-2113 if not coming.

Liturgical Ministers May 18-19

Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist Sat.Vigil 5 pm: Crystal Babcock, Joanne & Patrick Barry Sun.8 am: Bob Brenner, Murray O’Donnell, Greg Steele 11 am: Tricia Bryington, Kathy Joyce, Ed Krauss Lectors Sat. Vigil 5 pm: Bob Pyznar Sun. 8 am: Matt Tavani 11 am: Al Ondrey Altar Servers: Sat. Vigil 5 pm: Jack & Luke Tavani Sunday 8 am: Dante & Enzo Ottaviani 11 am: Ben, Elias, & Wil Shrawder Hospital & Personal Care Home: Murray O’Donnell Bradford County Manor: Mary Pfeffer

Mass Intentions - May 11 - 19 Sat. Vigil 5 pm: Rocco & Marion Saldutti (Sue Geissler) Sun. 8:00 am: Our Parishioners 11:00 am: Mother’s Day Intentions Mon.8:30 am: Sharon Miller (Seibert Family) Tues. 8:30 am: Tom Geissler, (Sue Geissler) Wed. 8:30 am: Grace Walsh (Bob & Jackie Pyznar) Thursday: No Mass Fri. 8:30 am: Jim Lenox (Sonia Huff) Sat. 10:00 am: First Holy Communion Sat. Vigil 5 pm: Teresa & Joseph Drauch (George & Christine Dzus) Sun. 8:00 am: Our Parishioners 11:00 am: Sharon Miller (Sylvia, Christine & Liam)

Offertory April 28, 2019 Sunday Offering $ 3,094.00 Catholic Home Missions $ 234.00 Mother’s Day Envelopes $ 946.00 Special Envelopes $ 50.00

Thank You for your Generosity

Second Collection

This week is for Aid to Education. Next weekend will be for Cemetery Mowing.

Sanctuary Lamps burn this week for:

Anne Sullivan (Family) Donna Wood (Francis & Lucille Watkins)

Altar Care May Chair: Nancy Barrett

May 18 - Week 3: Anne Cowling

Chris Sullivan, Mary Alice Sullivan

Counters May 13: Team B

Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta

2019 Catholic Women’s Conference - June 22, 2019 - Refresh Your Faith With a focus on “Come to the Well,” this year’s conference will be hosted at the University of Scranton. The day will be filled with faith, hope and joy for Catholic women of all ages. The program includes: speaker, Teresa Tomeo; syndicated Catholic talk show host, Jill Metzc artist and personal faith witness; and Sr. Mercy Marie, Sister of Life. The Nashville music group, “His Own,” will again provide music ministry. Ladies, mark your calendar, and watch for more information in future bulletins. Early registration (prior to June) in the parish (subsidized) is only $20. You may sign up here in the parish with Patti Meredith: mail Pmeredith288@aol.com or call /text 601-842-7996; or call the parish office 570-265-2113. There is also a link for more information and registration ($40 early; $50 later) at www.cwcnepa.com.

World Day of Prayer for Vocations - May 12

Today is the 56th anniversary of the World Day of

Prayer for Vocations, which was instituted by Pope

Paul VI during the Second Vatican Council. The entire

Church, including lay people, are charged with the

work of fostering priestly and religious vocations.

Please pray that young people, especially those from

our parish, will be open to God’s call in their lives!

Show your commitment to praying for vocations

by enrolling at invisiblemonastery.com.

Catholic Home Missions Thank you for your generous support of our Catholic Home Missions Appeal on April 27-28. Our parish raised $234.00 to strengthen the Church at home and ensure that the Gospel spreads across the United States. If you missed the appeal, just visit www.usccb.org/nationalcollections and click on the “How to Give” link on the left.

When is our Parish Feast Day? June 29

Thanks to the Knights of Columbus, the parish will host

a “Come Have Breakfast!” Feast Day Breakfast on

Sunday, June 30, 2019, between the Masses. More

details in future bulletins. Reserve the date!

Welcome to Al Ondrey We are grateful to Assistant District Attorney, Al Ondrey, for placing an ad in our parish bulletin. An active member of the parish, Al is seeking the office of Bradford County District Attorney in the upcoming primary election on May 21. Check out his ad and years of service to Bradford County.

HAPPY MOTHER’ S DAY ! We wish all the mothers among us a very Happy Mother’s Day today, and God’s continued blessing on each and every one, through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the heavenly Mother of us all. The parish has a little gift for all of our mothers after the Masses this weekend, so be sure to pick up yours after Mass.

RICHARD M. FARLEY

CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT

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521 MAIN STREET 570-265-4993

TOWANDA, PA 18848 FAX: 570-265-5996

E-mail: rmfarley@epix.net

Knights of Columbus TOWANDA COUNCIL, No. 3915

7 Poplar St., Towanda PA 18848

Meetings 4th Wednesdays at 7 pm

Contact: 570-265-2113

ST. AGNES SCHOOL A Roman Catholic School of the Diocese of Scranton

Pre-K (3 & 4 Years of Age) to Grade 6 Middle States Accredited

570-265-6803

102 Third Street Towanda PA 18848

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570-268-7653 570-888-2202

Please Remember in Your prayers_

Reese Aquilio; Nancy Barrett; Tori Barton; Christine Bedford; Rosie Beale; Gus Branish; Carol Brubaker; David Walsh Brubaker; Ric Campbell; Chris Cole; Beth Coleman; Patricia Coleman; Monica Curtis; Margaret DeMarco; Patricia Dibble; Mary Theresa Dorsey; Rachel Dugan; Stephanie Duggan; Margaret Dunkle; George Emery; Helen Finlan; June Gormley Goodrich; Sally Groff; Linda Hilscher; Evelyn Hoff; Glenna Hoffman; Billy Hollenback; Linda Hollenback; Mary Ann Jorgenson; Polly Karschner; Timothy Leo Lenox; Annette McClure; Deany McGarrigle; Mickey McGarrigle; Sharon Mahaffey; Nate Miller; Paul Moran; Ethan Neuber; Charles Palmer; Jean Perry; Kathleen Lenox Reider; Cindy Robinson; Fr. Richard Rojas; Mary Ann Schram; Eugenia Serpe; Mackenzie Kempner Taylor; Ed and Barbara Ulatowski; Reed & Rozz VanDerlyke; Maria Van Haute; Lani Wood; Bart Young, and 4 Special Intentions.

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Attorney and Counselor at Law

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Providing Professional Services that Respond to Personal Needs

Complete Pre-Arranged Funeral Planning — Burial And Cremation Services.

Out-Of-Town Receiving and Transfer Service, Monument Service

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Bowen-Farr Funeral Home

570-258-3456

6 Gordon Farr St.—Ulster, Pa. 18850

Brandon B. Allis

Funeral Director—Supervisor

Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home Inc.

570-265-2272

217 York Ave., Towanda PA 18848

James A. Bowen

Funeral Director, Owner / Supervisor

1841– 2016

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ALBERT C. ONDREY First Assistant District Attorney

Republican running for District Attorney

*Experience *Leadership *Commitment Over 18 years as Assistant D.A. Bradford County

VOTE May 21 for next D.A.

St. Mother Teresa of Kalkata

“I used to pray that God would feed the hungry, or do this or that, but now I pray that

he will guide me to do whatever I’m supposed to do, what I ca do,.

I used to pray for answers, but now I’m praying for strength.

I used to believe that prayer changes things, but now I know that prayer changes us and

we change things.”

World Day of Prayer for Vocations Today the Church throughout the world prays for vocations. Will you make a special effort to ask the Lord for more vocations to the priesthood and religious life?

Pray for the priests who have ministered to you throughout your life, both living and dead.

Keep our parish priests in your prayers throughout the week.

Encourage your children, grandchildren, or other young people to consider a vocation as a priest or religious brother or sister.

Pray a rosary for more young men and women in our diocese to respond to God’s call.

Troy Fair - Pro-Life Booth - Needs Volunteers

The Bradford County Pennsylvanians for Human Life will again sponsor the Pro-Life Booth at the Troy Fair July 21-27, 2019: to be visible in a low-key way to promote life, we hand out balloons and display models of 12-week babies. Volunteers are needed to staff the booth for two hours at a time. No experience is

needed. Anyone wanting to help, please call Leona Fitzgerald at 570-746-3076.

MOTHER”S DAY