SAINT PETER CHURCH

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DAILY MASS: ST PETER HISTORIC CHURCH (HC)

WEEKEND MASSES: NEW CHURCH (NC)

SAT, JULY 15 VIGIL 5:00 PM Maureen Ludwig (NC) SUN, JULY 16 7:30 AM J Robert Millhouse (NC)

9:00 AM Our Parish Family (NC) 11:00 AM Doris Byrne (NC) MON, JULY 17 7:00 AM No Mass TUE, JULY 18 7:00 AM No Mass WED, JULY 19 7:00 AM No Mass THU, JULY 20 7:00 AM George Meszaros (HC) FRI. JULY 21 7:00 AM John Aumiller (HC) SAT, JULY 22 VIGIL 5:00 PM Anthony Argiro ( NC) SUN, JULY 23 7:30 AM Dorothy MacDonald (NC) 9:00 AM Ray & Betty Myers (NC) 11:00 AM Our Parish Family (NC)

Readings for the Week of July 16, 2017

SUN Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Is 55:10-11; Ps 65:10, 11, 12-13, 14; Rom 8:18-23; Mt 13:1-23 or 13:1-9 MON Ex 1:8-14, 22; Ps 124:1b-3, 4-6, 7-8; Mt 10:34—11:1 TUE Saint Camillus de Lellis, Priest Ex 2:1-15a; Ps 69:3, 14, 30-31, 33-34; Mt 11:20-24 WED Ex 3:1-6, 9-12; Ps 103:1b-2, 3-4, 6-7; Mt 11:25-27 THU Saint Apollinaris, Bishop and Martyr Ex 3:13-20; Ps 105:1 and 5, 8-9, 24-25, 26- 27; Mt 11:28-30 FRI Saint Lawrence of Brindisi, Priest and Doctor of the Church Ex 11:10—12:14; Ps 116:12-13, 15 and 16bc, 17-18; Mt 12:1-8 SAT Saint Mary Magdalene Sg 3:1-4b or 2 Cor 5:14-17; Ps 63:2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9; Jn 20:1-2, 11-18 SUN Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Wis 12:13, 16-19; Ps 86:5-6, 9-10, 15-16; Rom 8:26-27; Mt 13:24-43 or 13:24-30

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REST IN PEACE

~ SARA HARTING ~

Mother of Hob Kroesen

~ JOHN KASPER ~ Brother of Arlene Blew

~ MATTHEW GEISHAUSER~ Nephew of Joe & Jackie Dullinger

“Eternal Rest Grant Unto Them, O Lord, and Let Perpetual Light

Shine Upon Them. May All the Souls of the Faithful Departed,

Through the Mercy of God, Rest in Peace. Amen.”

Dear Brothers and Sister in Christ,

Today’s Gospel passage is a very

familiar one. Usually we see ourselves

as the ground into which God desires to

sow the seeds of his word. Sometimes

we are open to his word, and the message of God takes root

and grows in us. At other times we are not open to his word

and the seed and we alongside it wither.

It may be helpful for us to look at the parable from another

perspective. While there are times when we need to receive

the Good News with open hearts, there are also times when

we need to be the ones who are actively sowing the Word of

God. After all every gift that God gives us is meant to be

shared, especially the gift of faith.

Obviously we sow seeds through our own words, but so

often our actions carry more weight. Do we sow negativity or

condescension or do we seek to lift up and encourage? Are

our heads up to notice the needs of our neighbor or are they

looking down waiting for the next text or email to appear on

our phones?

We must remember to see ourselves as sowers. Our every

thought, word, and deed, should demonstrate our desire to

live in union with God and the Gospel.

Peace, Fr. Steve

PRAYERFUL REMEMBRANCE THIS WEEK

All our sick and infirmed parish family and friends including those in nursing homes, the homebound, and seriously ill, especially Joseph Gotowski, Eric Hershel, Cheryl Balmer, Buck McNulty, Tracy Stoltzfus, Jonathan Hynick, Joan Kuhn, Robert Dowhower, Henry Chipriano, Chester Shon, Anna Goyert, Madeline McLeod, Dr. Hugh Coleman, Barry Keener, Shirley Kreiser, Flossie McKnight, Lorraine Sorrentini, Megan Flor, Patrick Taylor-Brown, the unborn and world peace.

PRECIOUS BLOOD SCHEDULE July 23 ~ 11:00 Mass July 29 ~ 5:00 Mass Aug 6 ~ 7:30 Mass

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Our Sanctuary Candles illuminate this week for:

HISTORIC CHURCH ~

In Thanksgiving of All God’s Gifts

from Cora & Bona Mathin

NEW CHURCH ~

The living intentions of Vince Bresch

The Main Altar Flowers are in Loving Memory of

Bill & Dina SchoenbergerBill & Dina SchoenbergerBill & Dina SchoenbergerBill & Dina Schoenberger

From Cherie & John Belicic

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The Blessed Mother Flowers Are for the Living Intentions of

Casey Hungler Casey Hungler Casey Hungler Casey Hungler

From his Family

and

The St Joseph Flowers are In Loving Memory of

Joseph A JaroshJoseph A JaroshJoseph A JaroshJoseph A Jarosh

From Chris Cassel

WE ARE A STEWARDSHIP PARISHWE ARE A STEWARDSHIP PARISHWE ARE A STEWARDSHIP PARISHWE ARE A STEWARDSHIP PARISH

July 2, 2017

SUNDAY $16,115 YOUTH/CHILDREN $67 ST VINCENT DEPAUL $11

MISSION COOP $2,923

July 9, 2017

SUNDAY $14,725 YOUTH/CHILDREN $60 ST VINCENT DEPAUL $75

YOUTH MESSAGES OF STEWARDSHIP & TALENT

“I gave up my seat for my sister.” “I picked up toys all over the house.”

“I helped organize the basement.”

2017 Diocesan Lenten Appeal Update

As of July 6, 2017, we are at 92.94% of our Diocesan established goal. We have pledge amounts for $98,890 of the $106,400. To date $55,974.14 has been paid with $42,915.85 remaining. All pledge payment booklets have been mailed out from the diocese. Keep in mind that if the parish does not reach the goal, the difference will be made up through regular collections. If you would still like to make a pledge, you may do so at the diocesan website (www.hbgdiocese.org, click giving, click Bishops Annual Lenten Appeal) or place your pledge in the collection basket clearly marked “Lenten Appeal”. Understanding that we are in the midst of a major capital campaign for our expansion project, our focus continues to be that! Thank you to all who continue to make great sacrifices for the betterment and growth of our parish. God’s Blessings to you all!

2017 Mission Cooperative “Thank You!”

As of July 10, 2017, a total of $2,923 has been collected

for Fr. Paul Mercieda, CP and the Passionist Mission

Dream in Vietnam. As Father Paul said, missionaries live a

simple life. Public ministry is forbidden, and missionaries

can’t show their identity as priests in public. Yet, they have

found ways to keep very busy behind closed doors,

forming the church of the future. Their wonder is that they

are able to continue! On their street they call the little

rented house, “the house where they make priests”.

Through the Mission Cooperative, Father Paul was able to

tell the Passionist story to all of us at St. Peter Parish. If

you would still like to contribute to Father Paul and the

Passionists, you may do so. Please use the envelope in

your packet or clearly mark a white envelope.

GOD’S HOUSEKEEPERS Friday, July 21, 2017

Thank you to all God’s Housekeepers for keeping St. Peter Church beautiful!

Kay Millhouse, Pat Minick, Carole Horvath, Dolores Denuel, Rose Kinsey & Pat Horn

NURSERY SCHEDULE

July 23 ~ 9:00 Mass

July 30 ~ Mass

Aug 6 ~ 9:00 Mass

Memorial correction, the Blessed Mother Flowers on the weekend of June 18th were in honor of Wilhelm Sammer from Chris & Sue Blatt.

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Stress in Your Marriage? Retrouvaille is a program for married couples who feel bored, disillusioned, angry, or frustrated, in their marriage. Some experience

coldness. Others experience conflict in their relationship. Most don’t know how to change the situation or even how to communicate with their spouse about it. This program has helped 10’s of thousands of couples experiencing difficulties in their marriage. For confidential information about Retrouvaille or to register for the next program, beginning with a weekend on Sept. 15-17, in Mechanicsburg, call 800-470-2230 or visit the web site at www.HelpOurMarriage.com.

CAMPAIGN PRAYER

Good and Gracious God, we give you thanks. For over 200 years, you have guided us as a community and formed us into a parish family alive in your love. Send your Spirit to us now as we

seek to build a space where our ministries will be renewed and your people better served. Allow our campaign to draw us closer to each other and give us even more reason to praise your

generosity and faithfulness. In loving spirit of faith, fellowship and the future, we ask for your continual blessings this day and always. Amen.

2017 DIOCESAN WOMEN’S CONFERENCE PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

The 3rd Annual Diocesan Women’s Conference will be held October 14, 2017 at Bishop McDevitt High

School. All women are most cordially invited!

Since this is the 100th anniversary year of the Blessed Virgin Mary’s apparitions to the three shepherd children at Fatima, Portugal in 1917, and it will be the day after the 100th anniversary of “The Miracle of the Sun”, the theme of this year’s conference is: “Lead All Souls to Heaven…”: Mary’s Message to Us from Fatima. More information to follow.

Annual Pilgrimage for World Peace

Join us and our pilgrimage leader, Rev. John M. Kuchinski, Parochial Vicar, Saint Francis Xavier Parish, Gettysburg, for the 30th Annual Pilgrimage for World Peace through Conversion of Heart at the National Shrine Grotto of Lourdes, Mount St. Mary’s University, Emmitsburg, MD. This wonderful day of prayer, reflection, and spiritual growth will take place on Thursday, August 3, 2017. The day runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. You do not need to register. There is no transportation provided. Bring your own lunch. For information: DTLang@hbgdiocese.org

Car pools and parish buses are encouraged. The schedule can be found in the events calendar section of www.hbgdiocese.org

Annual Diocesan Liturgical Workshop “Unlocking the Power and Influence

of the Sacred Liturgy”

An invitation is extended to all interested parishioners to attend the Annual Diocesan Liturgical Workshop. The workshop, “Unlocking the Power and Influence of the Sacred Liturgy,” will be held on Saturday, August 12, 2017 from 8:30am to 12:30pm. It will be at the Cardinal Keeler Center, Harrisburg. There is NO registration fee but registration is required to ensure that we have sufficient materials. The registration form is available on the diocesan website events calendar at www.HbgDiocese.org. Direct any questions to Connie Egan at cegan@hbgdiocese.org.

Diocese of Harrisburg Charismatic Day of Renewal “The Holy Spirit – Fountain of Grace”

On Saturday, September 16, 2017, a 50th Jubilee Day of Renewal will be held at the Cardinal Keeler Center, 4800 Union Deposit Road in Harrisburg. This special event celebrating the 50th anniversary of Charismatic Renewal in the Catholic Church will take place from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm and

the keynote speaker will be Rev. William “Bill” Cosgrove, a 12-year service team member for the Charismatic Renewal and current Liaison for the Charismatic Renewal under Cardinal Dolan in the Diocese of New York. For 32 years, Fr. Bill has been an active member of the International Fraternity of Priests, one of a number of priest support groups that is a strong advocate of priestly fraternity. Fr. Bill is also an active member of the Clarkstown Ethics Board, New City Rotary and the Clarkstown Ecumenical Clergy Association. The $20 program cost includes lunch, if registered by September 5, 2017. Same day registration will be available at the door, but lunch will not be included. Checks can be made payable to “Diocese of Harrisburg”.

To register online or for additional information go to: www.aliveinthespirit.net or www.hbgdiocese.org/renewal or call Mary Ann: 717-564-7709 (Please do not call the Diocesan Office.)

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Sunday, July 16 8:00 am Parish Office Open Monday, July 17 Tuesday, July 18 Wednesday, July 19 Thursday, July 20 Friday, July 21 Parish Office Closed Saturday, July 22 8:00 am Men’s Club Golf Outing 4:00 pm Confessions NC Sunday, July 23 Parish Office Closed 6:00 pm Vacation Bible School NC

NC = New Church PC = Parish Center

NEEDED ~ 28 oz CANS~VBS 2017

Our VBS craft group is looking for 100 28-oz cans. They must be 28-oz cans and the

labels do not need to be removed.

Thank you for all the cardboard donations.

The Church is going to look great!!!

Parish Barnstormer Baseball Outing The Men's Club is sponsoring a Parish Lancaster Barnstormers baseball outing and BBQ buffet dinner on Saturday, August 12th. The game is at 6:30pm against the Somerset Patriots. The buffet dinner

includes pulled pork, BBQ chicken, smoked sausage, sides and drinks. After the game, there are fireworks.

Subsidized ticket costs are $8 for adults, $6 for kids, 5 to 12, and no cost for children 4 and under.

Please contact Steve Cook if you are interested in getting tickets for the game (scook1492@gmail.com) or 717 609-2972). The deadline for order tickets is July 30th.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS

THANK YOU TO OUR BULLETIN SPONSOR OF THE WEEK

MILLER ~ FINKENBINDER Funeral Home & Crematory

Thomas W. Ford, Supervisor 717-367-1543

for their advertisement in the parish bulletin. Please patronize the businesses that underwrite all the publishing costs of our

weekly bulletin and mention that you saw their ad here!

The St Vincent de Paul Ministry is collecting backpacks and school supplies for local elementary school students. Backpacks can be left in the Narthex from July 23rd through August 6th. Items include binders, folders, crayons, glue sticks, loose leaf paper, highlighters, markers and decorative pencils, scissors and pencil cases. Thank you for your generosity.

-- St Vincent de Paul Ministry.

Brittany’s Hope is hosting the Annual WALK OF LOVE and Cross Country 5k and Fun Walk on Saturday, September 16th at Ironstone Ranch in Elizabethtown. Register and join a fun-filled day of races, activities, pony rides, games and raffles with you and your family. Your participation will feed, clothe and educate orphaned children worldwide. (www.WalkofLove.org)

HELP WANTED!

Are you going into 5th through 12th grade? Want to help out, but don’t know how? Become an ALTAR SERVER! We are in need of servers. Training sessions will be held during the summer for the October schedule. Altar servers play a very important roll in the Mass assisting Father

and it is a great stewardship of faith and time. I hope you will prayerfully consider becoming an altar server. If interested, please contact the parish office or Cynthia Gulya at enufdustin@gmail.com.

SAVE THE DATE RCIA 2017-2018

YOU ARE INVITED

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

7:00 PM IN THE PARISH CENTER

WHAT? R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)

RCIA is a program designed to help non-Catholics and non-practicing Catholics learn more about Catholicism through a series of classes, discussions, prayer times and ceremonies. This program helps people grow in faith and knowledge of God as they consider becoming Catholic.

Religious Education – We are in need of

catechists for the following grades:

Grade 1

Grade 4

Please consider sharing your faith with our youth.

Individuals must be at least 18 years of age and have

valid child clearances. Training is available! Please

prayerfully consider giving of your time and sharing

your faith with our youth each week. If interested,

please contact Amy Smedley at 717-951-5434 or email

her at arsmedley@comcast.net