November 10, 2002 Vol. 30, No. 45

November 10, 2002 Vol. 30, No. 45

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THIS WEEK

Monday, Nov. 11.....12:10PM.....Donald Altavilla.....The Wilcox Family

Tuesday, Nov. 12.....12:10PM.....Gladys McElligott

For Strength & Perserverance.....The RENEW Group

Wednesday, Nov. 13.....7:00AM.....Robert McKissick.....Rosemary

Thursday, Nov. 14 ---NO MASS SCHEDULED---

Friday, Nov. 15 ---NO MASS SCHEDULED---

Saturday, Nov. 16.....5:00PM.....Frank G. Cuda.....The Henneman Family

7:00PM.....Br. Sebastian Maher, O.S.B......Friends & Oblates at St. Peter’s

Sunday, Nov. 17.....8:30AM.....Robert Cleveland.....Mary

33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time.....11:00AM.....MASS FOR THE PEOPLE OF ST. PETER/SACRED HEART

Readings: Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31; Psalm 128:1-2, 3, 4-5; 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6; Matthew 25:14-30

THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Neither Remote nor Aloof

“Wisdom is found by those who seek her.” (Wisdom 6:12-16)

EDUCATION is more than gathering knowledge about things. It is attaining wisdom. It forms people in a way of life. Religious education especially has this goal: not just teaching things about the church, but forming people as disciples.

Even once we leave school, we still have much to learn. The lessons of life come easily at times, but sometimes at great cost. Those who go through life open to learning will gain true wisdom.

The book of Wisdom imagines God’s wisdom as a woman. She is not aloof and hard to discover. She hastens to make herself known in anticipation of those who desire to see her. She goes around where people live, meets them on the streets, and greets them with loving care. The wisdom of life is easy to find for those who want to learn.

How does your community make it possible for you to gain wisdom? Do people gather for formal education? Do guests come to speak? Does your community promote the reading of books and the discussion of ideas?

God’s wisdom is not meant to be remote. It is ready for us before we are ready for it. When we go to seek wisdom, wisdom will be there waiting. (Written by Paul Turner. Copyright 2001, Archdiocese of Chicago, Liturgy Training Publications; 1-800-933-1800; www.ltp.org.)

NOVEMBER 2002 -- MONTH OF ALL SOULS!

Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen

All Souls Day Remembrance envelopes are provided at the entrances of the church. Inscribe the names of your deceased family and friends to be remembered on the envelope and place it in the collection. The envelopes are placed on the altar throughout the month of November.

All parishioners, their families and friends, are invited to attend the DEDICATION OF THE WORLD WAR II MEMORIAL today, Nov. 10^th at 2:00PM at the Green Free Library site. This patriotic celebration will honor the over 1200 young men and women whose names appeared on Wellsboro’s original board during WWII. It also included the school districts. Their personal sacrifice preserved the freedom we enjoy today.

CONFIRMATION PREPARATION CLASS TONIGHT! Students are asked to gather in the Church tonight between 6:45PM and 7:00PM so class can begin promptly at 7:00PM. Students will be dismissed from the Church at 8:15PM. All Confirmation candidates in grades 5 through 7 are expected to attend.

HIGH SCHOOL RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (Grades 9-12) Class continues tonight from 7:00PM-8:30PM in the Parish Center. The final class will be held next Sun., Nov. 17^th. Students are reminded to bring the pie ingredients that they have signed up for.

All families of the parish are encouraged to attend A FAMILY ADVENT PREPARATION SESSION next Sun., Nov. 17^th at 9:30AM in the Parish Center. The session will include family activities and crafts. Advent materials will be handed out to all the classes and refreshments will be available. This will be the weekly Religious Education Class for all students in grades K thru 8.

LIFELINE! The act of cloning is a predetermined act which forces the image and likeness of the donor and is actually a form of imposing dominion over another human being which denies the human dignity of the child…who would be seen as an object and a product of one’s fancy rather than as a unique human being, equal in dignity to those who “created” him or her. (Archbishop Renato Martino)

PREGNANCY HOTLINE – 1-800-848-LOVE (5683)

CHARISMATIC MASS – Thurs., Nov. 21^st at 7:00PM at Holy Child Church, Mansfield. Celebrants will be Rev. Albert Leonard and Rev. Peter Menghini; and Charismatic Liaison, Rev. Richard Loch. Reconciliation will be available at 6:30PM. Questions? Maryjane (Rectory: 570-724-3371) or Sue (Rectory: 570-724-3371).

PARISH THANKSGIVING CELEBRATIONS!

St. Peter’s/Sacred Heart Family Thanksgiving Celebration will be held on Tues., Nov. 26^th at 7:00PM. All parishioners and their families are encouraged to join us for this celebration of Thanksgiving. Donations of canned goods – fruit, vegetables; household paper products – Kleenex, paper towels, toilet paper; and other non-perishable items – cereal, peanut butter, etc. will be collected that evening for distribution to our Local Food Pantry.

Thanksgiving Day, Thurs., Nov. 28^th

Mass will be celebrated at St. Peter’s at 9:00AM.

DATES TO REMEMBER THIS WEEK!

R.C.I.A. Inquiry Sessions – Mon., Nov. 11, 7:00PM, Parish Center. These sessions are for people of other faiths who have an interest in the Catholic faith and for adults seeking First Communion and Confirmation No commitment is required at this time.

Eucharistic Adoration - Every Wednesday beginning at 8:00AM, concluding at 8:00PM.

Wellsboro & Mansfield Charismatic Prayer Group – Thurs., Nov. 14, 7:30PM, Parish Center.

Sacrament Of Reconciliation – Sat. Nov. 16^th! There will be no Confessions heard Saturday (Nov. 16^th) at 3:00PM. The Sacrament will be available Saturday evening immediately following the 7:00PM Mass.

Monthly Nursing Home Masses – The Mass at Broad Acres has been re-scheduled for Mon., Nov. 18^th at 10:30AM; and the Mass at the Green Home is scheduled for Wed., Nov. 20^th at 2:00PM. Please join us.

OPERATION SOLDIER’S CHRISTMAS – The Family Support Group for the Mansfield National Guard 3^rd Div. of the 103^rd Armor (on active duty in Germany) is planning to send Christmas boxes to all 64 of the soldiers in that Division. We are looking for donations of men’s toiletries, cookies, candy, socks, gloves, and new or used books, videos and cassette tapes. If you would like to donate money to be used to purchase these items, please make your check payable to “The Mansfield Armory”. All donations can be sent or taken to the Wellsboro United Methodist Church on the corner of Main and Queen Streets. There is a box in the Rotunda Room for items and the church Secretary will accept any monetary donations. Please support our soldiers, who are from all over the area, by donating whatever you can by November 15^th.

FOR THE CALL THAT JUST WON’T GO AWAY – High School juniors and seniors, college-age and older men who have ever thought about a vocation to the priesthood are invited to visit our diocesan seminary, St. Pius X, in Dalton, PA, on Sat., Nov. 23^rd from 10:00AM until 5:30PM. You’ll experience the life of our seminarians, and learn first hand about seminary life and priestly service from the faculty and students themselves. There is no fee. Contact Fr. Menghini or call the Seminary (Rectory: 570-724-3371) to make your reservation.

APPLE PIE FUND-RAISER! Our high school students are selling apple pies again this year. Place your order with any High School student - $5.00/pie (baked or unbaked). Pies can be picked up in the Parish Center Kitchen on Sun., Nov. 24^th from 9:00AM – 12:30PM -- just in time for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Thank you for supporting our youth.