Celebrating Catechetical Sunday, September 19^th

At the heart of catechesis we find, in essence, a Person, the Person of Jesus of Nazareth…The definitive aim of catechesis is to put people not only in touch but in communion, in intimacy, with Jesus Christ: only He can lead us to the love of the Father in the Spirit and make us share in the life of the Holy Trinity. (Pope John Paul II, Catechesi tradendae)

 

Teachers and catechists truly act as stewards of God’s gift of faith, in many cases working unselfishly to help others recognize the gifts that He has given to them. The annual celebration of Catechetical Sunday, and the commissioning of catechists that occurs on that day, is an important way for parishes to recognize and affirm those men and women who generously, and with great dedication, share the gift of faith with others.(Most Reverend Daniel M. Buechlein, OSB, Chariman, Committee on Catechesis USCCB, 2004).

A BIG THANK YOU to everyone who supported last weekend’s bake sale for our Missionary, Gwen Zugarek.  Please remember her in your prayers as she ministers over the next seven months in Uganda.

SACRED HEART CHURCH, MORRIS! There is a meeting scheduled this weekend –- Sat., Sept. 18^th immediately following the 5:00PM Mass. Your attendance is encouraged.

 

 

MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP (Grades 6-8) meets tonight - Sun., Sept. 19 - from 6PM – 7:30PM at the Parish Center. Questions? Patti Mitchell, D.R.E./Middle School Youth Minister (570-724-3371).

SPECIAL 2^ND COLLECTION THIS WEEKEND for Hurricane Charley Relief Fund of Catholic Charities, USA. This collection will be used to assist in providing the urgently needed shelter, food, water and materials needed.  Please be as generous as you can.

ALL PARISHIONERS ARE INVITED! Today and every Sunday, light refreshments will be available immediately following the 8:30AM Mass in the Adult Education Room of the Parish Center. Come enjoy this opportunity to gather with members of our parish family.  All are welcome!

The 8:30AM Mass today opens our year of Religious Education. Director of Religious Education, Patti Mitchell, and volunteer catechists and aides will be commissioned and blessed during this special liturgy. Immediately following Mass, students (Grades K-8) will be dismissed to the Parish Center for their first class. Parents will remain in the Church for a brief informational session.

Pre-School Classes for children ages 3-5 are held during the 8:30AM Mass in the Parish Center.

Religious Education Grades K – 8! Classes for student's Grades K-7 are held from 9:30AM-10:40AM in the Parish Center.  SPECIAL NOTE: The 8^th Grade Class will meet at the same in the Dining Room of the Rectory.

High School Religious Education Classes for student’s Grade 9-12 will be held Sunday evenings from 7:00PM – 8:30PM in the Parish Center.  The first of session for the Fall Semester will be MATTHEW KELLY’S presentation next Sunday, Sept. 26^th, 7:00PM – 8:00PM, in the Church.  Parents are encouraged to attend with their student(s).

INTRODUCING THIS YEAR’S CATECHISTS

Director of Religious Education (Pre-K – 8) &

Middle School Youth Minister

Patti Mitchell

Catechists & Aides

Pre-School – Emily Cerrone, Maggie Kovalcik

Kindergarten – Missy Bleggi, Michele Ingerick

1^st Grade – Sue Sweeney, Jessica & Katie Sweeney

2^nd Grade – Lori Makos, Meghan Henneman

                                  Emily Cerrone

3^rd Grade – Ginny Reindl, Marybeth Sampson

4^th Grade – Valerie Anthony, Marilyn deGuzman

5^th Grade – Patty Perry, Maggie Stirnaman

6^th Grade – Paul Mitchell, Beth Dillman

7^th Grade – Lisa Pietropola, Lynette Singer

8^th Grade – Priscilla Walrath, Loretta Nonnenmacher

High School Religious Education (Grade 9-12)

Patty Perry, Coordinator; Catechists - Elaine Herstek, Glenn Poirier, Coleen Evert, Mike Stirnaman, Sr.

 

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM FEES! A fee of $15.00/student (up to $45.00/family) is requested at the time of registration. The fee is to assist with the many costs involved in maintaining a high quality Religious Education program. Please help support this vital parish ministry by placing the fee in the envelope provided in the parents folders, which will be distributed at the meeting. 

SPECIAL NOTE TO ALL PARISHIONERS! Parish Office Hours will be from 10:00AM – 3:00PM Monday through Friday this week.  Regular office hours (9AM – 4PM) will resume Sept. 27^th. Bulletin Deadline – Meeting notices and articles for next Sunday’s bulletin are requested by noon on Tuesday of this week!  Thank you for your cooperation.

 

DATES TO REMEMBER THIS WEEK!

R.C.I.A. INQUIRY SESSIONS begin thisbbMon.,Sept.20^th at 7:00PM in the Parish Center

RENEW Group – Tues., Sept. 21, 1PM – 2:30PM, Adult Education Room of Parish Center.

Pastoral Council – Tues., Sept. 21, 7:00PM, Parish Office.

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.)

Girl Scout Group Leader Meeting – Thurs., Sept. 23, 6:30PM-8:30PM, Parish Center. Contact: Tammi Frank (570-724-3371).

“Oremus” (formerly Wellsboro/Mansfield Charismatic Prayer Group) – Thurs., Sept. 23, 7:30PM, Adult Education Room of the Parish Center. Please join us for prayer and praise, scripture, and intercessory prayer.

1890’s SMORGASBORD – Fri., Sept. 24 from 4:00PM – 6:30PM at Holy Child Church in Mansfield.  All You Can Eat…Homemade Chicken and Biscuits, Fried Fish & Baked Fish, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables, Homemade Soup, Gigantic Salad Bar, Beverage and Dessert. Adults: $8.00; Children 3-12: $3.00; Children under 3: FREE.

 

2004 DIOCESAN ANNUAL APPEAL – “Sharing God’s Gifts” is the theme of this year’s Diocesan Annual Appeal. We are called to be good Stewards of the work of the Church by sharing with the church from all that we have received.  We are asked to share God’s gifts by giving freely from all that we have received ‘For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” In Matthew’s Gospel we are thus asked to consider what is most important to us. If our faith dictates that the work being done in the church is important and good for the world, then we, as good stewards of that work, can share freely from all that we have received. The Diocesan Annual Appeal supports a number of Diocesan ministries and programs. Our parish benefited last year from the Social Justice Trust Fund – receiving a $900.00 grant for our Prison Ministry Program.

Please read carefully the attachment to today’s bulletin.  It clearly explains the funded items. All parishioners are encouraged to take a new look at this important campaign and to prayerfully consider a generous pledge, payable over five months (Jan. 2005 – May 2005). Some of our registered parishioners received a mailing from Bishop Martino last week, and all others will receive theirs this week. Please complete the enclosed pledge form and mail it to the Diocese, or bring it to Church next weekend.

Next weekend at all of the Masses, one person from each parish household will be asked to complete a pledge card.  If you have already given by mail or cannot give at this time, you can mark the cards accordingly. It is very important that each household decide, ahead of time, which member will complete the card at Mass.

 

 

AMERICAN RED CROSS ANNOUNCES UPCOMING BLOOD DRIVE!  Tues., Sept. 28, 12:00 (Noon) – 6:00PM at St. Peter’s Parish Center.  This blood drive is being sponsored by the Wellsboro Moose Lodge and is open to the public.  Please consider giving the ‘gift of life’.

125^th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION UPDATE!

Sun., Oct. 17 – Mass of Thanksgiving, 11:00AM,

Celebrant, Most Rev. Joseph F. Martino, Bishop of Scranton.

Blessing of Old St. Peter’s Bell immediately following the Mass.

1:00PM Social Hour      2:00PM Banquet – St. Peter’s Parish Center.

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

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

Please pray for our sick and their caregivers .

 

LAST WEEK’S COLLECTION (September 11 & 12, 2004): Of 318 envelopes mailed, 154 families used envelopes and the following was contributed --$3,133.00 to Weekly Offering plus loose change and currency of $393.00 for a Total Weekly Offering of $3,526.00; Additional Feast of the Assumption, $10.00; Religious Education Envelopes, $15.00; Religious Education Fees, $30.00; Adopt-A-Parish Program, $164.00; Building Fund, $149.00; Votive Candle Receipts, $36.00.

A 125^th Anniversary Envelope has been added to your October packet to help defray the costs incurred for activities scheduled throughout this Anniversary year. Your donation will be greatly appreciated.