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1325 Boot Road West Chester, PA 19380
Phone 610.692.2216 Fax 610.692.7103
www.sspeterandpaulrc.org
Saints Peter and Paul Parish Pastor Fr. James T. McGuinn
Deacons Deacon Patrick Stokely Deacon Robert Pierce
Director of Communications Manisha Divecha 610.692.2216 ext:238
Office Manager; Peggy Anne Fox ext:250
Director of CYO John Callahan [email protected]
Director of Facilities Bob Falkenstein 610.692.2216 ext. 267
Facilities Manager; David Leitch ext:234
Director of Family Ministries Michele D’Alessandro 610.692.2216 ext:236
Director of Finances Bob Angiulo 610.692.2216 ext:258
Business Manager; Julie Carlson ext:237
Safe Environment Coordinator, Mari Lyons ext:205
Director of Pastoral Ministries Daniel Hoover 610.692.2216 ext:263 [email protected]
Principal of the School Mrs. Margaret Egan 610.696.1000 ext:202
Secretary; Barbara McCarron ext:201
Advancement Director; Barbara Downing ext:262
Director of Worship Bruce Carlson 610.692.2216 ext:265
Asst. Director of Worship; Michele Marinelli ext:264 [email protected]
Pastoral Council Members Fr. Jim McGuinn (Chair), Brian Magee (Vice Chair) Pat Crawford (Secretary), Carol Bove, Marge Donoghue, Margaret Egan, Mary Finley, Chris Lyons, Rich Marinelli, Marietta Moody, Deacon Bob Pierce, Tom Pitt, Deacon Pat Stokely
Finance Council Members Fr. Jim McGuinn (President), Bob Angiulo, Christian Callahan (Secretary), Martin Roddy, Jim Schiele (Chair), Kevin Rulis, Thomas Mehler
Parish Office and Church Hours Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil: 5:30 PM
Sunday: 7:30, 9:30 & 11:30 AM
Weekdays: 8:30 AM
Holydays: 8:30 AM & 5:30 PM Holidays 9:30 AM Memorial Day May 30
Confessions 4:00 PM Saturday
Church Hours Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM-Noon Saturday 4:00 PM-6:30 PM
Sunday 7:00 AM-1:00 PM
Parish Office Hours Monday-Thursday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM Friday 9:00 AM-Noon Closed Friday and Monday for the Memorial Weekend
May 29, 2016 The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
Sick List and Prayer Intentions Please pray for the parishioners listed below who are in need of our healing prayers. Due to space restrictions in the bulletin, names will remain on the list for 1 month only, unless we hear from you. Thank you . Tim Anderson, Christine Austin, Maria Casalnova, Lou and Marie Casciato, Mary Celommi, Madeleine Christiansen, Rita Dailey, Ralph Dastalfo, Arthur DiGiuseppe, Bob Dymowski, Michael Feighan, Mia & Lelia Finnegan, Dr. John Flanagan, John J. Flanagan, Issy Gallen, Stephanie Gallen, James & Therese Gillespie, Bob Gorey, Catherine Greenfield, Jean Grentz, Heidi Grieb, Francis Hagan, Ray Hummel, Carmen Lobis, Mary Inglesby, Joe Kearney, Jeanne Kelch, John Kelch, Phil Kennedy, Christine Madden, Nancy Mandato, Elizabeth McArdle, Susan Nanoski, Jim Nelson, Mary O’Reilly, Peggy Raspa, Amy Sadowski, Helen Schaffer, Joy Shields, George Stanek, Doris Taggert, the Taylor family, Jeanne Ward, Richard Whiting, Larry Wolov.
Please keep the following family members in your prayers as military and first responders in dangerous places throughout the world.
Thomas Burns, Steve DiMaio, Marc Doucette, Mr. & Mrs. Josh & Megan Elliott, Bill Fletcher, Joe Gable, Tom Gutherman, Riley Harsh, Marc Nielson, Eric Reigner, Timothy & Mary Alice Riemann, Christian Troutner.
Communications Saturday, May 28, 2016 5:30 PM For Saints Peter & Paul Parishioners Sunday, May 29, 2016 7:30AM Deceased members of DiProspero family by Doris Minniti 9:30 AM Eileen Dolores Staub by Robin Wille- Staub
11:30AM Ernest W, Shelmerdine, Jr.
Monday, May 30, 2016 Memorial Day 9:30 AM David Grahn by Sally & Tom Hooker Tuesday, May 31, 2016 8:30 AM Sally Hazlett by Betty Jane & Ron Rogers
Wednesday, June 1, 2016 8:30 AM David Borell by Kelly Wilson
Thursday, June 2, 2016 8:30 AM Paul & Sallt Little 50th Wedding Anniv. by Joan Menuchi Friday, June 3, 2016 8:30 AM Mr. Claire Feely by his wife
Saturday, June 4, 2106 5:30 PM Mary Coyle by Richard & Marianna Trumbetta
Sunday, June 5, 2016 7:30 AM For Saints Peter & Paul Parishioners 9:30 AM Peter & Eileen Piombino by Sue Piombino
11:30 AM Jerry Shoemaker, Rose & Pete Mingone by Barbara Shoemaker
Memorial Day, Monday, May 30, 2016
Although a lot of people might think Memorial Day is a holiday just to have a long weekend and party, as it is the unofficial start of the sum-mer, many families across the United States will remember their lost loved ones, who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. This day originated after the American Civil War to commemorate the Union and Confederate sol-diers who died in the war. By the 20th century, Memorial Day had been extended to honor all Americans who have died while in military ser-vice.
Family Ministries
Facilities
Recycling Containers We wanted to make all Saints Peter and Paul Parishioners aware of an upcoming change. On June 15 the three cardboard recycling containers will be removed from our property. The original purpose of the containers was to generate funds for our school. This is no longer a worthwhile scenario as most households are now capable of recycling on their own. The containers are also an eyesore to our neigh-bors in Hershey’s Mill whose homes back up to our property. We encourage you to continue to recycle as a good stewardship practice towards Creation. There are a few other local places that offer similar public containers for recycling if you need. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Bob Falkenstein
Director of Facilities
Do want to discuss this week’s Gospel with your child?
Are you looking for faith based activities to do over the summer? Check out Sadlier’s website which has great online resources for your family: http://www.sadlierreligion.com/webelieve/weeksliturgy.cfm.
Don’t forget Saints Peter and Paul Parish CCD registration is currently taking place. Please regis-ter before June 15 so we can plan accordingly and to avoid a price increase. Registration forms are on the Parish Website. We are in need of teachers and assistant teachers, so please help if you can! Thank you for your cooperation and consideration.
All current 6th, 7th and 8th graders keep a look out for information about our summer BBQ! Details will be forthcoming. Regular Youth Group meetings will resume in the Fall. You do not need to be a member of SSPP to attend. Email Michele to register your child: [email protected].
News to Know
Babysitting, Liturgy of the Word at 9:30 Mass & Children’s Choir will continue until June 5. After that, we will take a break for the summer. Both will return in the Fall! We can use volunteers for babysitting and Liturgy of the Word
7th and 8th graders are needed as Catechists in Training. Email Michele if your child can help [email protected]. SSPP Summer Camp Registration: http://sspeterandpaulrc.org/summer-day- camps/
Contest!! A new name is needed for “Hospitality Weekend”
Let’s have some fun!! There has to be a better name than “Donut Sunday” or “Hospitality Week-end”, but so far no one on parish staff is clever enough to think of one. We want to see who can come up with the catchiest title for Hospitality Weekend. Saturday evening is always wine, cheese, and shrimp follow-ing the 5:30PM Vigil Mass and coffee, donuts, and bagels are offered following all Sunday morning Masses. We want to add some healthy items to the Sunday menu when we resume in the Fall. Send your ideas to: [email protected] or [email protected] by June 19th. A prize will be awarded to the most clever name. Thanks for your participation and creative ideas!!
Finances
Pastoral Ministries
Prayer Chain Anyone in need of prayers is encouraged to contact the members of the parish Prayer Chain Team. Please feel free to reach out and call Mary Brown at 610.696.0806 or Shirley Prilutski at 610.692.4965
There is no need to give your name. All requests can be anonymous.
Spend an Awesome Summer at Saints
Peter and Paul Summer Day Camps!
Full-day, half-day, and extended care available for preschoolers to tweens. Choose from: Sports, Theatre, Cooking, Art & Crafts, Cheerlead-ing, Vacation Bible Camp, and traditional Day Camp Theme Weeks. Field trips, water days, special per-formances, and FREE pizza Fridays. Hang out with old friends, and make new ones!
Safe Environment Training Session
Monday, June 6, 2016, 6:30PM
Saints Peter and Paul Parish will host a training session for Safe Environment on Monday, June 6 at 6:30PM. Light refreshments will be served in the cafeteria. Pre-Registration is required. Please visit: www.sspeterandpaulrc.org. go to: ORGANIZATION, go to: VOLUNTEER CLEARANCES to get the link to register.
Any questions, please call Mari Lyons at 610.692.2216 ext., 205 or email: [email protected].
Casserole Sunday Sunday, May 29, 2016
Today is Casserole Sunday. Tins and recipes are in the freezer room off the lobby. Thank you for your generosity!
Saints Peter and Paul Parish Mommy and Me Playgroup Friday, June 10, 2016, 10:00AM
Are you a mom with small children looking to meet other moms with small children? Please join Katie and other moms on Friday, June 10 from 10:00AM to 11:00AM in the babysitting room in the Church. Please email Michele: [email protected] and Katie [email protected] if you are inter-ested in joining even if this date doesn’t work for you.
Poor Box Donations First Quarter 2016
January and February Poor Box donations were given to Saints Peter and Paul Parish Domestic Outreach. The total received was $2,402.87. March and April Poor Box donations were given to Mision Santa Maria, St. Vincent DePaul Society and Providence Village. The total received was $3,168.86,which was donated evenly to each of the charities. Thank you for your generous support of our Poor Box. It is a beautiful way that our parishioners can give to may causes.
Sunday Collection Totals May 8, 2016
Loose Collection $ 3,416.00 Envelope Collection $ 12,460.00
WeShare Collection $ 11,022.45
Total $ 26,898.45
The bulletin was transmitted early due to several Issues. The totals for May 15 as well as May 22 will be announced as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience. Thank you!!
Sacraments For You, Your Spouse, or Your Children
Were you or your spouse never confirmed? Has your child above the age of 9, never been baptized? Do you have a child over the age of 12, who never received Holy Communion or Confirmation? Do you have a non-Catholic spouse that might be open to considering becoming Catholic? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then RCIA might be the right fit for you! RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is the process of preparing adults and children over the age of 10, for the Sacraments of Baptism, First Holy Communion, and Confirmation. To join the Fall RCIA group, or for any other inquiries, please contact: Daniel Hoover at: [email protected].
New Baptism Structure
Baptism is the process of a person becoming a new member of the Christian community. Be-cause of this, the Catholic Church prefers to have the community present to receive that person and recommends that baptisms happen within Mass. We have been offering baptisms during Mass, and the parents and extended families of the bap-tized children and their extended families have absolutely loved it. This has not been a perfect solution because some people are concerned that baptisms in-crease the length of the Mass. We are also blessed to have an influx of new families joining our parish and our requests for baptisms has ris-en. After discussion as a staff and with parish volun-teers, we have come up with a new system. We will still have some baptisms during Mass but only about half as often as in the past. Now we will also offer baptisms after Masses. We still think it is important for the community to be aware of its young parents and new members. Though some-times the baptisms won’t happen until after Mass, Fr. Jim will briefly greet the families and begin the Baptismal Rite at the beginning of those Masses. We hope this will be a helpful adjustment for eve-ryone involved. Thank you for your continued support of our par-ish, and if you do see young families worshipping here, please do everything you can to make them feel welcome. Being a young parent is a daunting task and to have a place where you feel you are accepted and loved goes a long way. Thanks. Daniel Hoover Director of Pastoral Ministries
11 Cents: Pray, Pay, Obey
I recently heard someone joking that to be a good
Catholic you simply have to “Pray, pay, and obey.”
Perhaps I am overly sensitive, but I found the tone
to be condescending, implying these were simple
things to do. Let’s examine them.
Pray. Prayer is not easy. With so many de-
mands on our time it is an act of discipline to carve
out time for prayer. When we do pray, there is no
guarantee that we will feel the benefits or consola-
tion of prayer, but we bravely return, believing
through faith that our prayer is not useless. Prayer,
although not always felt, is an act of opening our
soul to the Spirit of God to enter us and transform
us. The more open we are, the more we are trans-
formed and that openness is a deliberate act of the
will.
Pay. There are few people that were simply giv-
en a superabundance of money. We work for the
money we make and it is what allows us to feed our
families, pay for medical treatments, and enjoy the
life we have. To trust that our generosity in tithing is
seen and appreciated by God is no small belief. To
support a mission that is greater than any of us as
individuals is a big deal. Giving to a church allows
that church to serve the spiritual and physical
needs of our brother and sisters. Those that give,
offer a beautiful gift.
Obey. Obedience has to be the toughest one,
right? We humble ourselves to trust that the wis-
dom of the Church is greater than our inclinations
or preferences. We believe that the Holy Spirit has
guided and does guide our teachings and practices.
We are not blind sheep. We struggle, especially as
we pursue truth, but ultimately we obey the teach-
ings of a Church that Jesus is pleased to call His
Own.
Maybe what we do looks easy from the outside but
I don’t believe it is easy. I think it is courageous. I
would rather imperfectly serve the Church than live
ignorant of quiet glory of humble servitude to a
great God and a Prophetic Church.
Pray, pay, and obey? It is only by the grace of God
that I can I any of these things.
Daniel Hoover
Director of Pastoral Ministries
Worship Ministries Local News
Help Wanted” Church Cleaning Ministry
If you are able to donate an hour or 2 each week to help clean God’s House, on whatever day works for you, please contact Pat Crawford at 610.431.7270 or [email protected].
Chester County Voices Abroad Friday, June 17, 2016, 7:30PM
CCVA is an international performance group fea-turing young adults from the greater Philadelphia area that travels each year through Europe as "musical goodwill ambassadors." This year, the 28 member choir will travel throughout Spain and Por-tugal. Among the highlights planned for the tour are participation in a candlelight procession at Fati-ma and concerts in Madrid, Barcelona, Seville and Lisbon. Before departing, Chester County Voices Abroad will present a farewell concert of sacred music on Friday, June 17 at 7:30PM at Saints Simon and Jude Church, located at the intersection of West Chester Pike (Route 3) and Route 352 in West Chester. A free will offering will be accepted. From our own parish, Noelle Arpea, Brigid Jensen and Kevin Jensen will be performing with this year’s choir! Please come out and support them. For more information and to sample the group rep-ertoire, please visit : www.chestercountyvoicesabroad.org.
Vintage Swing Dance is coming to Saints Peter and Paul Parish
3rd Friday of every month
Swing Kat, a vintage swing dance company is offering lessons as well as dance sessions begin-ning Friday, June 17 at 7:00PM in the Church Hall. Every third Friday of the month, the doors will open at 7:00PM, lessons will begin at 7:30PM, and the dance floor will be open from 8:00PM to 10:00PM. Music from the 20s to the 50s. Everyone is welcome to attend. Admission is $10, $5 for full time high school or college stu-dents. For more information, visit: http://www.swingkat.com.
Liturgy Corner
Hi folks! As the summer months approach and some of our seasonal Music Ministries wind down I just wanted to say thank you to those who are par-ticipating in any of our Liturgical Ministries. We rely on and are indebted to our Eucharistic Ministers, excellent Lectors, devoted Sacristans, helpful Altar Servers, hospitable Greeters, and dedicated Ush-ers. I’d like to draw attention to our newest minis-try here: our Funeral Servers. This is a growing group of folks working in teams of two at each fu-neral, who take personal responsibility preparing for and assisting at Mass. I also really want to express my appreciation to those directing, playing for, or participating in the Chorale, Folk Group, Adult Choir and Youth Choir. I’m particularly thankful to those who have been singing in our newest musical group, the Chorale at our 5:30PM Saturday liturgies. It has been a great way for both our more experienced cantors and musically curious folks to come together in a relaxed atmosphere, praising God in song. Addi-tionally, this has been my first year directing the Youth Choir and I could not be more pleased with what our young people have accomplished, or the support I have received from their parents. Through the generosity of many, I am both hum-bled and honored to be able to continue guiding the Worship Department forward in building up the Body of Christ here at Saints Peter and Paul Par-ish.
Bruce Carlson
Director of Worship
