SUNDAY FEBRUARY 4, 2018 MASSES FOR THE WEEK: FEB. 5-11

Mon. 7:00AM Venera & Joseph-Barbera-Family

Tues. 7:00AM Leon Carey-Phil & Alice Sheets

Wed. 7:00AM Jay Lauer-Mike & Janice Fapore

Thurs 7:00AM 11:15AM

Linda Augustine-Family Cathy Qualters-Pat Gombita

Fri. 7:00AM Elmer & Verde Glea Friedline-Carol & John Barbera Family

Sat. 4:00PM Benedict Vinzani, Sr.-Anna, Ben, John, Gina & Families

Sun. 8:00AM 10:00PM 12:15PM

Ed & Betty Huminski-St. Peter’s KofC Victor Hippler-Pat Gombita For the People

PASTORAL & SUPPORT STAFF

Jill Harris, School Principal

Carol Wagner, Administrative Assistant

Linda Gattian, Church Secretary

Kelsey Orange , Youth Ministry & DRE

Beth Svonavec, School Secretary

Bart Sharbaugh, Maintenance Supervisor

Michael Fapore, Pastoral Council

Sean Isgan, Finance Council Karen Kuhn, Director of Music

ORDINARY SCHEDULE

Sunday Masses: 4:00 PM Saturday 8:00 AM and 10 AM, 12:15 PM Sunday HOLY DAY MASSES – As announced

CONFESSIONS: 2:45 PM Saturday or anytime upon request. Additional times during Advent & Lent.

BAPTISM: Parish registration and participation in baptismal preparation are necessary.

MARRIAGES: Please make the priest your initial contact as early as possible. An interview with the couple must

precede setting a date. He will guide the preparation process. PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK: Please call the Rectory

to request the Sacrament of the Sick for family members who are seriously ill. Communion is taken to the hospital,

nursing homes, and the home-bound on a regular basis. PARISH MEMBERSHIP: It is important to be a registered parishioner in order to gain the benefits and privileges of parish membership. New parishioners are most welcome. If you have moved into, within or outside the parish or are not a member of the parish at present please call the rectory

so that your situation may be addressed.

ST. PETER’S CHURCHST. PETER’S CHURCH 433 WEST CHURCH STREET

SOMERSET, PA. 15501 RECTORY: 814-443-6574

FAX: 814-445-7766 www.stpetersparish.com

Rev. Fr. Daniel J. O’Neill, VF, Pastor

Rev. Msgr. Samuel J. Tomaselli, Pastor Emeritus 814-445-7382

Rev. Mr. Ronald Kolonich, Deacon 814-893-0162

WEEKLY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Sun. 11AM 2nd Grade Parent Meeting “Reconciliation”-Annex

Mon. 6:30PM 7:00PM

Arise Planning Meeting-Annex Msgr. Adult Religion Class-Annex

Tues. 12:30PM Bible Study-Annex

Wed. 8:30AM Quilting Group–Annex

Thurs. 9-11AM Toddler Time

Fri. 2-7PM Red Cross Blood Drive-Hall

ONLINE GIVING –We now offer Online Giving! If you are interested, please go to www.stpetersparish.com for details.

SPONSOR OF THE WEEK

We would like to thank

The Bait Shop

for sponsoring an ad in our bulletin.

ST PETER SCHOOL THANKS

PARISH FAMILY

As we wrap up Catholic Schools Week 2018

we extend our sincere thanks to Fr. O’Neill

and Monsignor Tomaselli, the St. Peter’s

Finance Council and all of our St. Peter’s Par-

ish Family for their ongoing love, dedication

and support of our school. We consider it a great blessing to have

our Catholic school, and we hope to honor all of you by continu-

ing the work of academic excellence, strong faith formation and

true awareness of service to others in all we do. And to continue

the tradition of Catholic Education that was the intent of our par-

ish family back in 1961 and to the present day. God bless you and

thank you!

FEBRUARY 4, 2018

FIFTH SUNDAY IN

ORDINARY TIME

SUPER SUNDAY

PASTOR’S COMMENTS

* CCD ATTENDANCE continues to be an issue. Parents

and our parish have to work together to fulfill the important

responsibility of religious education for our youngsters. Con-

sistent class attendance along with weekly Mass participation

are not unrealistic expectations. Parents should make CCD and

Mass attendance priorities for their children and not topic of

negotiation.

* Making home improvements? Consider using our Scrip

program for your home improvement needs and help out St.

Peter’s Church and School at the same time. For home repairs,

interior updates and wardrobe changes, we have cards for you!

SCRIP Gift Cards are available at the rectory during office

hours. There are a variety of cards currently available in the

rectory.

* Spiritual CDs provide an opportunity for education and con-

templation. Many varied topics are featured in the CD rack in

the vestibule. You are strongly encouraged to utilized these

valuable resources.

FEBRUARY SANCTUARY CANDLE

The Sanctuary Candle will burn this month

for Cathy Qualters

from the Qualters Family.

CHOIR CORNER St. Peter’s Adult Choir is looking for some new members . If

you are interested, please join us on Wednesday evenings at

6:30PM in the choir loft. Our numbers are down a bit as many of

our “Regulars” travel to Florida for the winter. We need to fill

those seats up. Please prayerfully consider joining. Any questions

please call Karen Kuhn, 445-9382.

PRE CANA MARRIAGE PREPARATION is a mandatory

requirement for all diocesan couples planning to marry in the

upcoming year. The class will be held on Sat., March 3, 2018

from 8:30AM to 4:00PM in the St. Peter’s parish annex. The

cost is $70.00 per couple payable to Family Life Office at reg-

istration prior to the beginning of the session. If you plan to

attend this year’s Pre–Cana session, please call or email the

rectory by Friday, February 23 to register. Email: cwag-

ner@dioceseaj.org or phone 814-443-6574.

KNIGHTS NOTES

The February meeting of St. Peter’s KofC is cancelled.

Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday, March

14th at 6:30PM in the Annex.

STEWARDSHIP

Jesus balanced His time of serving others with quiet prayer

time. Christian stewards include prayer and reflection

among their daily routines. It is only through the strengthen-

ing of their relationship with God that they can continue to

serve well.

SUNDAY COLLECTION, $7,558

ONLINE GIVING, $1,420

VOTIVE, $94

BEQUESTS, $50

SCHOOL COLLECTION, $79

LENTEN FISH DINNERS-Our Fish Dinners this year

will be held on February 14 (Ash Wednesday), Friday, Febru-

ary 23, Friday, March 9, and Friday, March 23. As always, we

will need dessert items and volunteer help for each dinner. Sig-

nup sheets for help for February 14 and 23 are in the vestibule.

We will have school help for the 14th, but not the 23rd, so we

will need additional help for the 23rd. Thanks for your assis-

tance!

OUR CURSILLO COMMUNITY of St. Peter’s Parish invites

you to a Q&A Home Sharing on Sunday, February 18, 7:45PM,

(after Stations), at Ken and Sue Sube’s house. 404 Dott Ave. Som-

erset. Cursillo is an opportunity to grow in faith and experience a

renewal of Christ’s call to discipleship. Come and See!! For fur-

ther information contact Sue at 443-1896 or email @

ksube150@yahoo.com.

POOR COLLECTION. The Knights of Columbus would like

to thank Parishioners for the kind and generous support given to

the monthly Collection for the Poor, held on the third Sunday of

every month. In 2017, your gifts, which were passed directly to

the Parish for distribution, totaled $6320. During 2017 the money

was used for many purposes, including a monthly contribution to

the Somerset County Mobile Food Bank, providing Meals on

Wheels for emergency relief, help with heat and rent on a short

term basis, purchase furniture, money for poor bag when a person

needs gas money to go the doctor, money for baby food, diapers,

groceries, money for medicine and flowers for shut ins. Your

continuing support of this effort to help our neighbors is much

appreciated.

SANCTUARY CANDLE 2018-We have vacancies for the

Tabernacle Candle in the months of March, May, July, Sep-

tember and October. They are $20.00 each. If you are inter-

ested in reserving a candle please call the rectory during nor-

mal business hours.

THANK YOU for the donation to St. Peter’s Church from

Joan Smith.

ASH WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE-Masses with dis-

tribution of ashes will be celebrated on Ash Wed. at

7AM, 11:15AM, 4:15PM and 7PM. There will be a

scripture service with distribution of ashes at 12:15.

There will be an extra evening Lenten mass on Wed. at 7PM.

Station of the Cross will take place at 7PM on Sunday evenings

during Lent and at Noon on Mondays during Lent.

THE FLU VIRUS has claimed many victims. Doctors tell

us it’s the most serious outbreak in many years. If you have

the flu or are ill, please do not attend Mass. Weekend Mass

attendance is important but sickness is a valid reason for

missing Mass. Besides, it is important that the flu virus not

be spread.

SIGHT AND SOUND-Recently there was a note in the bulletin

about a possible trip to see the play JESUS at Sight and Sound in

Lancaster. A weekday matinee in August seemed most feasible.

Cost with ticket, bus and meal should be about $120.00 dollars.

Please call the rectory if you are interested. The trip will be set if

numbers warrant.

St. Peter Catholic School

814-445-6662 www.stpetersschoolsomerset.com

Feb. 4: First Reconciliation Meeting in Annex 11:00 am

Feb. 5: PTA Hot Lunch

Feb. 6: Family Reading Night 6:30—8:00 pm

Feb. 7: Family Math Night 6:30—8:00 pm

Feb. 9: Valentine Parties 1:30 pm

LOOKING AHEAD

Feb. 14: Ash Wednesday Mass 11:00—Full Uniforms

First Parish Fish Dinner Volunteers assigned to this Dinner are

reminded to be on time for their shift and have desserts in the Hall

by noon on this day. Thank you!

Feb. 15: No Thursday School Mass This Day

ST. PETER SCHOOL 2018-2019 REGISTRATION

St. Peter School is holding registration for the

2018-2019 school year through February 16th.

Registrations for other grades, 1-6, will be accept-

ed till June 1st. Students entering Kindergarten are

to be five years old by Sept. 1st, 2018. Please bring children’s

birth certificate, social security card, immunization records and any

baptismal records if not baptized at St. Peter’s Parish. If you or

someone you know is interested in learning more about the ad-

vantages of a Catholic School education, we invite you to have

them call the school to arrange a visit.

EASTER CANDY SALE UNDERWAY!

St. Peter School has kicked off their 2018 Gardner’s Easter Candy

Sale. Orders can be placed with a school family or by stopping in

at the school or rectory. This sale is one of our best fundraisers,

and has been very successful over the years.

Thank you for your continued support of this

event and our school!

MINISTRY SCHEDULES______________

Saturday, Feb. 10, at 4:00PM

* E.M.: P-Blycheck, B. Mapes, Madigan

* Lector: T. Dwyer

* Greeters: Vinzani

* Servers: S. Acey, B. Wilk, C. Troll, C. Vought

* Cleaners: C. & S. Demorest

* Rosary: B. Vinzani

Sunday, Feb. 11, at 8:00AM

* E.M.: P-S. Isgan, J. Isgan, Smerbeck

* Lector: A. DiLoreto

* Greeters: Gusbar, Stoltz

* Servers: L. Walker, L. Bowers, C. Johnson, W. O’Neill

* Rosary: D. DiLoreto

Sunday, Feb. 11, at 10:00AM

* E.M.: P-Harris, Hook, Kolonich

* Lector: J. Wahl

* Greeters: Schrock, Halverson

* Servers: A. Knecht, J. Glover, S. & N. Riggs

* Rosary: J. Jano

Sunday, Feb. 11, at 12:15PM

* E.M.: P-Bittner, Crimone, Croyle

* Lector: C. Diaz

* Greeters: Fisher

* Servers: S. & R. Kinney, RJ James, O. Svonavec

* Rosary: Please Volunteer

CCD NEWS Kelsey Orange, DRE

Sun. Feb. 4 : CCD Class 11 AM– 12:05 PM

2nd Grade 1st Reconciliation Parent Meeting 11 AM, Annex

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Sun. Feb. 11: CCD Class 11 AM– 12:05 PM

Confirmation Class 6-8:30 PM

Sun. Feb. 18: NO CCD OR CONFIRMATION CLASS

SECOND GRADE FIRST RECONCILIATION MANDATORY

PARENT MEETING will be Sun. Feb. 4 at 11 AM in the Annex.

One parent of every second grade CCD student must attend. A pack-

et with info about the meeting and sacramental preparation was sent

home. Contact Kelsey with questions.

JUNIOR HIGH YOUTH DAY will be held on Sun. March 18 at

Bishop Carroll High School in Ebensburg. Info about event was

emailed to all parents of CCD and Saint Peter School students in

grades 6-8. Please respond with interest by Feb. 9th.

IGNITE YOUTH MINISTRY 814-443-6574 Ext. 4

korange@stpetersparish.com

UPCOMING EVENTS

Ignite is going to Tube-a-Palooza at Seven Springs

on Tues. Feb. 9th! Tube with friends under the

lights, warm up by a bonfire, and refuel with an all-

you-can-eat hot dog, pizza, and hot chocolate buffet.

Transportation provided. Bus will leave Saint Peters

at 5:15 PM and return at 9 PM. $15 per student. Open to grades 7-

12. Must sign-up and return permission form and waiver by

Feb. 9th. Call 443-6574 x4 or email korange@stpetersparish.com

to register.

Follow! Facebook, Instagram, and calendar (parish website).

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE-There will be

a Red Cross Blood Drive in our hall on

Friday, February 9 from 2 to 7PM. When you

give blood, you’ll be doing one of the most

amazing things anybody could dream of—

saving a life. Please plan to give the gift of

life.

TEN SIGNS THAT YOU HAVE MET JESUS CHRIST

1. More frequent joy.

2. Less frequent sadness.

3. More frequent gratitude.

4. Less frequent complaining.

5. Loss of the ability to worry.

6. Loss of the ability to fear.

7. Loss of interest in judging other people.

8. Loss of interest in judging one’s self.

9. Deeper connection with other people.

10. Deepened ability to give without expecting anything in

return.

PRO-LIFE CORNER

“...at the origin of every human being there is not something

haphazard or chance, but a loving plan of God.”

Pope Benedict XVI