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17^hSunday in Ordinary Time.....11:00AM.....Sandra Hubba.....Mother, Marie

“Let me bring you a little food, that you may refresh yourselves.” (Today’s 1^st Reading -- Genesis 18:1-10)

As a result of his hospitality, Abraham receives from God the gift he has waited for all his life: a son, Isaac, whom he will love.

When strangers or friends drop by, we have the opportunity to offer hospitality. Sometimes we are so busy that our primary hope is they will leave as soon as possible. But there is another solution. We can offer hospitality. The blessing we receive may be the one we have desired all life long. (Written by Paul Turner @2003 Archdiocese of Chicago, Liturgy Training Publications; 1-800-933-1800; www.ltp.org.)

LAUREL FESTIVAL FRUIT BOOTH REPORT! Thank you to Teresa Henderson and her family for coordinating this year’s event. Volunteers worked hard this year and dear old Mother Nature cooperated. Total profits realized were $715.86.

SOCIETY FOR THE PROPAGATION OF THE FAITH – MEMBERSHIP APPEAL! Thank you to everyone who responded to the appeal made by Rev. Michael Kloten last weekend. A total of $2,164.86 was contributed and will be forwarded to the Diocesan Pontifical Mission Society to help support the poor and struggling mission dioceses of the world.

ADOPT-A-PARISH PROGRAM!! Fr. Patrick Mwangi, Pastor of St. Margaret Mary in Lionel Town will arrive in Wellsboro on Monday, July 19^th. He plans to be in the area through Mon., August 9^th and is eagerly anticipating his time with us.

LIFELINE – There is no right more fundamental than the right to be born and reared with all the dignity the human person deserves. On this grave issue, public officials cannot hold themselves excused from their duties, especially if they claim to be Catholic. Every faithful Catholic must be not only ‘personally opposed’ to abortion, but also must live that opposition in his or her actions. In Robert Bolt’s plan A Man fro all Seasons, St. Thomas More remarks, “I believe, when statesmen forsake their own private conscience for the sake of their public duties…they lead their country by a short route to chaos.” Sadly, too few follow the example of St. Thomas More. As voters, Catholics are under an obligation to avoid implicating themselves in abortion, which is one of the gravest of injustices. Certainly, there are other injustices, which must be addressed, but the unjust killing of the innocent is foremost among them. (Archbishop John Myers, Archbishop of Newark) PREGNANCY HOTLINE – 1-800-848-LOVE (5683)

HELP SUPPORT OUR LOCAL FOOD PANTRY THIS MONTH! Place your donations in the special container provided at the main entrance of the church. Monetary donations are also greatly appreciated and can be made by placing your gift in an envelope marked “Food Pantry” and dropping it in the collection basket.

SACRED HEART CHURCH IN MORRIS ANNOUNCES ANNUAL APPRECIATION PICNIC! Next Sun., July 25th, 2:00PM. All volunteers who helped with this year’s fund-raiser (“Rattlesnake Round-Up”) and all parishioners are invited to attend. Meat and drinks will be provided. Please bring a dish-to-pass and your own table setting.

ST. PETER’S COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT - RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE! Tues., July 27^th from 12:00 (Noon) to 6:00PM, St. Peter’s Parish Center. WE STILL NEED YOUR HELP! Sign-up at the main entrance of the Church to volunteer the day of the drive, or to donate various food items that are needed.

UPCOMING TRIP TO DARIEN LAKE FOR OUR PARISH YOUTH MINISTERS – Wed., August 11^th. Altar Servers, Youth Lectors and Religious Education Aides are invited to enjoy a day at Six Flags Darien Lake. This is a thank you from the parish and there is no charge to students. PARENTS! Please contact the Parish Office (724-3371) or Clark Hewitt (Rectory: 570-724-3371) no later than Tuesday, July 20^th.

OTHER DATES TO REMEMBER THIS WEEK!

AA – AL ANON – AL-A-TEEN – Every Tuesday, 8:00PM, Parish Center.

Eucharistic Adoration – Every Wednesday beginning at 8:00AM and concluding at 8:00PM. (The Eucharistic Chapel is located in the room off the carport entrance of the Church.)

Social Concerns Committee – Wed., July 21, 4:00PM, Parish Center.

Wellsboro & Mansfield Charismatic Prayer Group – Thurs., July 22, 7:30PM, St. Peter’s Parish Center.

PARISH REGISTRATION! St. Peter/Sacred Heart welcomes all newcomers to our church. We invite you to register for parish membership by contacting Father Manarchuck or the Parish Office (724-3371).

MARRIAGE & BAPTISM! If you are planning marriage or the baptism of a child in the future, please contact Father Manarchuck for information about sacramental preparation. Adults seeking baptism, confirmation or church membership are also asked to contact Father.

HELP US KEEP OUR PARISH RECORDS UP-TO-DATE! If you move or your address has been changed, please call the Parish Office or drop a note into the collection basket. This only takes a few seconds on your part, and is vital to keep our parish records current. Thank you!

PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK! Please notify the parish office whenever anyone is hospitalized or unable to attend Mass.

UPCOMING PARISH PICNIC --Sun., Aug. 29^th from 1:00PM – 4:00PM at Ives Run Park.

.MATTHEW KELLY, EXTRAORDINARY AUTHOR AND SPEAKER, will be visiting our Parish on

Sun., September 26, 2004, 7:00PM – 8:00PM.

125^th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Sunday, Oct. 17, 2004. Mass of Thanksgiving to be celebrated by Most Rev. Joseph F. Martino, Bishop of Scranton, at 11:00AM that day.

DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (PRE-SCHOOL – GRADE 8)! Please welcome Patti B. Mitchell, who has recently accepted the position of Part-time Director of Religious Education for our Pre-School through 8^th Grade program. Patti is the wife of Tom and mother of Chris, Aly, Will, Sam, and Jake. She has been a volunteer catechist for our parish since 2001 and is looking forward to beginning the new year of Religious Education formation. Patti can be reached by calling the Religious Education Office (724-9789).

Classes are held Sunday mornings and will begin in September (date to be announced). Pre-School Classes (age 3 to 5)

are held during the 8:30AM Mass; Grades K-8 meet 9:40AM – 10:40AM. Parents are asked to pre-register their student by using the form provided below.

PRE-REGISTRATION FORM FOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (PRE-SCHOOL – 8^th)

Do you know someone interested in becoming a Catholic? The R.C.I.A.INQUIRY SESSIONS are for people of other faiths who have an interest in the Catholic faith and for adult Catholics seeking First Communion and Confirmation. The Sessions are held Monday evening’s in the Parish Center and are scheduled to begin Monday, September 20^th. If you are interested or you know someone who is interested, please contact Fr. Manarchuck (724-3371) or R.C.I.A. Team Member, Wayne Singer (Rectory: 570-724-3371).

Please continue to remember in your prayers all the men and women serving our country in the armed forces.

Please pray for our sick and their caregivers.

Is there someone in need of prayers or would you consider praying for others? Contact Kate Black at Rectory: 570-724-3371.

LAST WEEK’S COLLECTION (July 10 & 11, 2004): Of 322 envelopes mailed, 168 families used envelopes and the following was contributed – $3,402.00 to Weekly Offering plus loose change and currency of $505.00 for a Total Weekly Offering, $3,907.00; $905.00 to Society for the Propagation of the Faith Mission Membership Appeal plus loose change and currency of $1,259.86 for a Total Society for the Propagation of the Faith Mission Membership Appeal of $2,164.86; Add’l Peter’s Pence, $55.00; Building Fund, $106.00; Adopt-A-Parish Program, $199.00; Memorial to St. Peter’s, $100.00; Samaritan House Memorials, $600.00; Votive Receipts, $12.00.