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1840 Marshall Drive, Elizabethtown, PA 17022
Mission Statement
We are the church of St. Peter committed to sharing the good news of Jesus Christ through prayer, service, scripture and
sacrament in the living Catholic and apostolic tradition. We welcome all to walk with us on this journey of faith. Very Reverend Steven W. Fauser V.F. Pastor
Monsignor Thomas J. Kujovsky
PARISH OFFICE
717-367-1255 www.stpeteretown.org
FACEBOOK: http://goo.gl/MAqdPl
Eileen M. Rider, Administrative Assistant x 5
Jeanette Y. Johnson, Education Secretary - 717-367-1255
Kim DePaulis, Clerical Secretary x 4
Amy Smedley, Coordinator of Religious Education - 717-951-5434
Natalie Pronio, Coordinator of Youth Ministry x 7
Karen Bruskewicz, Campus Ministry Coordinator - 361-1447
Karen Bruskewicz, RCIA Coordinator - 717-367-1255 x 3
Brian Simmons, Maintenance - 717–367-1255
Patricia E. Wolf, Finance / Webmaster - 717–367–1255 x 6
Bulletin / Mass Script Notices: bulletininfo@stpeteretown.org
Seven Sorrows BVM - Elementary School
360 E. Water Street, Middletown, PA 17057 Tel. (717) 944-5371
* Fax: (717) 944-5419
Website www.sevensorrows.org
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION –Saturday
4-4:30pm - New Church - April thru October
3-3:30pm - November thru March
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday Evening Vigil—New Church
5pm—April thru October
4pm— November thru March
Sunday—7:30am, 9am & 11am—New Church
Daily Mass—7am—Historic Church
Holy Days—See Bulletin
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Mon, Tues, Thurs 9am—5pm Wed 9am—3pm
Fri Closed
Telephone 717-367-1255 * Fax 717-367-1270
Parish Website: www.stpeteretown.org
BAPTISM
Second Sunday of each month. Please call the Parish Office to set a date
404 Cherry Street, Columbia, PA 17512 Tel. (717)684-2433
and to register for a Baptism class.
*Fax (717)-684-5039 Website: www.ourladyoftheangels.org
MARRIAGE
LANCASTER CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
Couples contemplating marriage are reminded not to set a wedding date
650 Juliette Ave, Lancaster, PA 17601 Tel. (717)509-0315
before arranging an appointment with the Parish Priest. Please schedule
* Fax 717-509-0312
Website: www.lchsyes.org
this at least one year before the intended marriage. Participation in an
Engaged Encounter or Mentor Couple Program is required for all couples.
ST. PETER RELIGIOUS EDUCATION SCHEDULE
717-367-1255
SICK CALLS
(2nd Wednesday after Labor Day through the Last Wednesday in April) Please notify the Parish Office for visits and/or Communion calls to the
Pre-K through 8th grade are Wednesdays 6 pm—8:30pm
sick, shut-ins and those hospitalized.
*See bulletin calendar for exact times of each class*
SPONSOR CERTIFICATES
Letters of recommendation for sponsors of the Sacraments can be issued
RCIA meets Thursday evenings 7:00—9:00pm Sept—May
only to parishioners who are registered, active, and fulfill the requireST. PETER YOUTH GROUP
ments of Church law.
717-367-1255
SCRIP
Meetings are held in the Youth Group Room in the Annex located on Gift certificates are available on Sunday from 8:00—11:00 am in the
Washington Street. See schedule for dates and times.
Parish Office and again during normal business hours.
Our Lady of the Angels - Elementary School
New Parishioners: If you are new in the area of our Parish, we invite you to register as members. Please drop
this information into the Offertory Basket or mail to Parish Office, or register online: http://goo.gl/5rJFqA
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Change of Address
Moving out of Parish
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Street: Email: ZIP: SAINT PETER CHURCH
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA
THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
NOVEMBER 16, 2014
Mark your calendars, the first town hall
meeting will take place at the New
Church this Tuesday, November 18
from 7 to 8 PM .Your input is important
to us as we plan for our future here at
St. Peter Church. Hope to see you there.
DAILY MASSES:ST PETER HISTORIC CHURCH (HC)
WEEKEND MASSES: NEW CHURCH (NC)
Saturday, November 15
4:00 PM
All Souls (NC)
Sunday, November 16
7:30 AM
Brian Savage (NC)
9:00 AM
Peg Shearer (NC)
11:00 AM
Members of the Parish (NC)
2:00 PM
All Souls (NC)
Monday, November 17 - St. Elizabeth
7:00 AM
Hal Lusk (HC)
Tuesday, November 18
7:00 AM
Dorothy Mihalik (HC)
Wednesday, November 19
7:00 AM
No Mass
Thursday, November 20
7:00 AM
Kelly Brown (HC)
Friday, November 21- Presentation of the BVM
7:00 AM
All Souls (HC)
Saturday, November 22 Vigil - St. Cecilia
4:00 PM
James Curran (NC)
Sunday, November 23 Our Lord Jesus Christ King
of the Universe
7:30 AM
Special Ints. of the Titus Family (NC)
9:00 AM
Members of the Parish (NC)
11:00 AM
Dec’d members of the Stavenski
Family (NC)
Altar Flowers
In Loving memory of
Brian Savage from
Deb & Steve Savage
SANCTUARY CANDLES burn as a reminder of the Real Presence of
Jesus Christ in the tabernacle. This week they are lit:
HISTORIC CHURCH: In loving memory of Al
Miklos from the Miklos Family
NEW CHURCH: In loving memory of Brian
Savage from the Savage Family
Please remember in your Prayers this week:
Our Seminarians: Josh Cavender, Casey Hungler & Brother
Lawrence [Shawn Machia] . Also keep in your prayers all the
seminarians that are striving to fulfill their vocation, and those whom
the Lord is calling to do His work. May the Angels shelter and
protect them from all harm, doubt and fear.
Our sick: Dorothy Hake, Corinne Kern, Joan Kuhn, Patrick
Masterson, Flossie McKnight, Pearl Monahan, Frances Paul, Tony
Collata, Henry Chipriano, Hermione Fauser, as well as those in
nursing homes, the homebound, and those suffering from serious
illness.
Our military personnel & their families: Seth
Billet, Joel Burgo, Miranda Caskey, AJ Dolan, Kristen Edelkind,
Adam, Nathan & Timmy Fedor, Robert Goody, Jared Grogan,
Michael Hollingsworth, Daniel Olweiler, Joseph, Thomas & Richard
Patterson, Bryan Pyle, Jose Roman Santiago, Brett Simmons.
Readings for the Week of November 16, 2014
Sunday: Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Prv 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31; Ps 128; 1 Thes 5:1-6;
Mt 25:14-30 or 25:14-15, 19-21
Monday: Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, Religious
Rv 1:1-4; 2:1-5; Ps 1; Lk 18:35-43
Tuesday: The Dedication of the Basilicas of Sts. Peter and Paul
Apostles; St. Rose Philippine Duchesne, Virgin
Rv 3:1-6, 14-22; Ps 15; Lk 19:1-10
Wednesday: Rv 4:1-11; Ps 150; Lk 19:11-28
Thursday: Rv 5:1-10; Ps 149; Lk 19:41-44
Friday: The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Rv 10:8-11; Ps 119; Lk 19:45-48
Saturday: Saint Cecilia, Virgin and Martyr
Rv 11:4-12; Ps 144; Lk 20:27-40
Sunday: Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
Ez 34:11-12, 15-17; Ps 23; 1 Cor 15:20-26, 28;
Mt 25:31-46
Rest In Peace
Merton Porta, father of Sharon Winfindale
and Patrick Hall, former parishioner and
husband of Mary Hall. Eternal rest grant
unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light
shine upon them. May the souls of the
faithful departed, through the mercy of God,
rest in peace.
Amen
November 22 & 23 Music Schedule
4:00 p.m. Children
9:00 a.m. Ensemble
11:00 a.m. Choir
The Children’s Nursery
Today - 11:00 a.m. / November 23 - 11:00 a.m.
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SAINT PETER CHURCH
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA
THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,
NOVEMBER 16, 2014
The Saint Vincent de Paul Ministry will be in the
Narthex this weekend and next to hand out cards for the
annual Angel of Hope collection. Each
year we get Christmas wish lists of local
children in need. If you would like to
help this holiday season, please stop
by the table in the Narthex and choose a
card with a child's wish list. Please
have all unwrapped gifts back to the
Church by Sunday, November 30th. If
you do not want to shop, stop by the
parish office to pick up gift cards. There are cards for
many local merchants, K-Mart, Walmart, Target, Toys R’
Us and many more!!!
To fear, or not to fear—that is the question. Or so it can seem after
an initial glance at today’s readings. The responsorial psalm
proclaims, “Blessed are those who fear the Lord.” Such fear is
obviously a positive thing. But in the Gospel reading, the third
servant “out of fear” hides the gift entrusted to him. And because he
does so, he is severely reprimanded by his master. In this case,
fear leads to the servant losing everything. It is obviously something
negative.
So how do we make sense of this tension?
Here at St. Peter Parish we know that everything we have is a gift
from God and a gift we are expected to share. God has blessed
each one of us with individual gifts and talents to be used to the
best of our ability. We also have the freedom to use our creativity
and industry in making use of these gifts. Like the master in today’s
parable, God takes delight in our success and wants to extend to us
the fullness of life and joy in his presence.
Families in Need - Each Christmas
we provide for parishioners who need
assistance. If you know of a family
who needs assistance, please call the
office: 367-1255. If you would like to
contribute to this effort, please place
your donation in the collection or the
poor box and mark it St. Vincent de
Paul. Bless you for your generous
response.
So . . . what is the proper response to this loving, generous, and
empowering Lord? The first two servants exemplify such a
response. They gladly and earnestly go about their business,
producing an abundance of works of love and mercy—this is what
“talents” mean in connection with the servants’ productivity. Like the
woman of the first reading, who symbolizes those who have
imbibed the wisdom taught in Proverbs, they reach out their hands
to the poor and extend their arms to the needy. They strive to love
and please the Lord in all things, especially in their relations and
dealings with other people. This response is a manifestation of the
“fear of the Lord” that is praised throughout the Bible. Such “fear” is,
in actuality, awe and reverence before the God who is so gracious
and merciful to us, the awe and reverence that lead each one of us
to ask: How can I respond, today, in the concrete circumstances of
my life, to such a gracious Lord?
A WARM ST. PETER WELCOME
TO OUR NEW PARISHIONER
Mr. Keith Fischer
Ms. Ashley Jensen
The Kophamel Family:
Christopher & Patricia
The Gober Family:
Louis & Elizabeth and their children,
Alena, Reagan & Jordan
Ms. Kathleen Rose
The McCaffery Family:
Neil & Margaret and their children,
Abigail & Patrick
An improper response is also, ironically, a kind of fear. This is
exhibited by the third servant. Tragically, his fear is rooted in a false
image of his master, whom he regards as harsh and demanding.
Burdened with this ugly image, the servant turns in on himself. He
buries his gift, thereby hiding his light under a bushel basket.
There are many things today that can cause us anxiety and fear:
diminishment and old age; health care and sickness; finances and
job insecurity; concern for loved ones, etc. Moreover, we are
overwhelmed by local, national, and international news stories that
evoke alarm. Our world seems to become less safe and secure with
each passing day. All the more, then, do we need to turn to the
Lord, to the one who cares intimately for each one of us, who is
lavishly generous, who wants us to have life in abundance. In the
face of such a loving God, we need not cower in fear (as did the
third servant). Rather, we can stand in reverence and awe,
delighting in God’s gifts to us. We can respond with hope and
energy, graced to bring God’s love and goodness to others (i.e.,
produce more “talents”). And in doing do, we can embody a healthy
“fear of the Lord.”
Peace, Fr. Steve
What are your God-given talents? Help them to
grow by sharing them with others. Discover the joy
of service in ministry. (Matthew 25:14-30). If God
may be calling you to the priesthood or
consecrated life, visit our website at
www.hbgdiocese.org or call Father Raymond
LaVoie at (717) 657-4804.
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SAINT PETER CHURCH
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA
THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
The 16th Annual Christmas Cookie Sale to combat World
Hunger kicks off next weekend! 100% of the proceeds from
this sale support Cross International’s Haiti and Nicaragua
Hunger Relief Project. Last year our efforts fed over
1,442,000 people in Haiti and Jamaica. The goal this year is
to match or exceed that. There are 8 chocolate chip, sugar
and peanut butter cookies in the attractive gift trays that
make excellent gifts. Order forms and all the details will be in
next week’s bulletin and extra order forms will be available
for you to take with you to sell to your neighbors, friends, and
co-workers. If you cannot sell cookies, consider purchasing a
tray for yourself. If you order two or more trays you get a free
bag of cookies. The cookie trays are $15 and you can make
checks payable to Cross International. The cookies will be
delivered the weekend of December 13th. For more
information contact Kim at the Parish Office: 367-1255 or
email minsecretary@stpeteretown.org.
NOVEMBER 16, 2014
St. Peter’s Youth
Contact: Natalie Pronio
cym@stpeteretown.org
All sign ups are now located on the website under Ministries/
Sign Ups: www.stpeteretown.org/content/sign-ups
November 21-22: High school lock in 6 p.m.-11:00 a.m. at the
New Church! All students in grades 9-12 are welcome! *Sign
up required.
November 23: Bingo at Manor Care: parent drop off /pick up
10:45a.m.-12:00 p.m. at Manor Care. All students in grades 6-12
are welcome! *Sign up required.
November 23: Mini Steuby Night from 6:00-8:30 p.m. in the
youth room for anyone in grades 8-12 interested in attending the
Steubenville Youth Conferences.
December 7: Children’s Christmas Party from 2:00-5:00 p.m. in
the NC. All children in grades K-4 are welcome to join in the
fun. Children in grades 5-12 are needed as volunteers! *Sign up
required.
December 14: SPY all youth Christmas fellowship 6:30-9:00
p.m. in St. Peter’s Youth room.
December 27: Church clean up with BREAKFAST 9:00-11:00
a.m. *Sign up required.
**Sign up for our Remind101 groups! Text
979.227.6599 with one of the following codes:
@stpetersm (for middle school) @stpetersh (for
high school)
**Follow us on Twitter - @StPeter_Youth and check out our
Friday Facebook post every week!
A gentle reminder to all of our
parishioners who made a pledge to
the Bishops Annual Appeal last year:
the year to claim those contributions
will end on December 31st and in
order to claim the full amount of your pledge on your taxes,
all contributions need to be in to the Diocese by that date.
Thank you for your generosity!
GOD’S HOUSEKEEPERS
November 22, 2014
Wanda Rhode, Pattie Sinegar,
Michele Switalski, Annette Eckinger
and Eileen Rider.
CHRISTMAS FLOWERS
The Churches will be beautifully decorated for Christmas. If
you would like to memorialize or honor a loved one, please
use this tear-off & return by noon on Tuesday, December
10th to the office with your donation, which will help defray
cost of the flowers. Names will be listed in the bulletin of Dec
25th(12/21). Please PRINT.
Simplify your life. Sign up for online
contributions and save on check fees. We now
also have a guest link. If you are a guest to our
parish and would like to contribute
online use this link http://goo.gl/185HKe
or scan the QR code. Thank you for your generosity.
Name/Phone: ____________________ Donation $ ______
Given by: ______________________________________
In Memory of ___________________________________
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK
THANK YOU to our sponsor, Mangia! Mangia! (6893794), for their advertisement in our parish bulletin. A
coupon is available on the back of the bulletin. Please
patronize the businesses that underwrite all the publishing
costs of our weekly bulletin and mention that you saw
their ad here! For a full list of our bulletin sponsors visit:
http://bit.ly/1ffPwnW.
In Memory of___________________________________
In Memory of ___________________________________
In Honor of: ____________________________________
(LIVING)
In Honor of : ____________________________________
(LIVING)
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SAINT PETER CHURCH
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA
THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
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Letter Writing Ministry
Our parish is blessed to have many wonderful
ministries that reach out to our parish and
community. We would like to begin a new
ministry that is simple yet meaningful. You will
write a letter at least once a month to a sick or
homebound person in our parish or in one of our nursing
homes we visit. It is amazing how a heartfelt letter or note
can bring a smile to a person’s life, especially to those who
receive little or no company. If you are interested in being
part of this ministry or have questions, please contact Kim
DePaulis in the parish office or email at
minsecretary@stpeteretown.org.
ARE A
NOVEMBER 16, 2014
STEWARDSHIP PARISH
Stewardship Messages from Youth & Children’s envelopes:
“I made my sister’s bed.”
“I cleaned up the basement.”
“I helped a classmate at school.”
Adult Envelopes/Loose Nov 09, 2014
Adult Envelopes/Loose Nov 10, 2013
Children & Youth
Nov 09, 2014
Children & Youth
Nov 10, 2013
Online Giving
Nov 09, 2014
All Saints
($352)Nov 09, 2014
Matthew 25
($10) Nov 09, 2014
Historic Preservation
Nov 09, 2014
$9,959.
$10,113.
$111.
$98.
$6,336.
$1,976.
$112.
$20.
November second collections:
November 23rd - Matthew 25
Thank you for your generosity!!
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All students in grades 8-12 who are interested in learning about
Steubenville Youth Conferences are invited to attend Mini Steuby Nights!
Mini Steuby Nights are filled with music, fellowship and FOOD, and are a
great place to meet kids from St. Peter’s and other parishes who have
gone to Steubenville. Join us for our next Mini Steuby Sunday, November
23 from 6:00-8:30 p.m. in the Youth Room. For more information contact
the Youth Minster at cym@stpeteretown.org or 367-1255.
been called.”
Ephesians 4:1
THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH
Saturday, November 15th
3:00 p.m. Confession (NC)
4:00 p.m. Mass (NC)
Sunday, November 16th
2:00 p.m. Confirmation (NC)
5:00 p.m. Goldies, Gus’s Restaurant
Monday, November 17th No Events
Tuesday, November 18th
6:30 p.m. Great Adventure Bible Study (PC)
7:00 p.m. Bereavement Support Group (NC)
7:00 p.m. Town Hall Meeting (NC)
Wednesday, November 19th
6:15 p.m. Religious Ed. (PC & Annex)
6:30 p.m. Rosary (NC)
7:00 p.m. Adult Choir (NC)
Thursday, November 20th
10:00 a.m. Great Adventure Bible Study (PC)
5:30 p.m. Scripture Study (NC)
6:30 p.m. Youth Choir (NC)
7:00 p.m. RCIA (PC)
Friday, November 21st
6:00 p.m. HS Youth Lock In (NC)
Saturday, November 22nd
3:00 p.m. Children’s Choir Practice (NC)
3:00 p.m. Confession (NC)
4:00 p.m. Mass (NC)
Sunday, November 23rd
10:45 a.m. St. Peter’s Youth at Manor Care
12:30 p.m. Town Hall Meeting (NC)
5:00 p.m. Knights of Columbus (PC)
6:00 p.m. Mini Steuby Meeting (Annex)
SCRIP
GIFT CARD PROGRAM
The holidays are just around the corner and
we can help make your shopping easy and
stress-free!! Our gift card program offers onestop shopping with cards from over a
thousand merchants. Pick up a complete list of
merchants at the parish office or visit www.glscrip.com
and click on merchant listing. Orders are placed on
Mondays and are available for pick-up by Thursday. This
is another great way to support St. Peter Parish!!
CCW HOLIDAY NUT ROLLS!!!!
CCW is selling yummy nut rolls. Please use this tear-off
to order. Questions call Terry Martin 361-7712 or Cherie
Belicic 361-9587. Cost is $6. Pickup is November 22 &
23 in the Narthex.
NAME _________________________
PHONE ________________________
# of Nut Rolls _____ # of Poppy seed Rolls _______
# of Apricot Rolls ______ # of Apple Rolls________
NC= New Church
PC=Parish Center 61 E. Washington St.
Total Amt enclosed $________
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