Saints Peter and Paul Church

Announcements

• Jan.17-25 : Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

  The 2022 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is observed from Tuesday, January 18, through Tuesday,

  January 25.   Please join your prayers with those worldwide for the scattered flock of Jesus, our Good

  Shepherd, who also prayed:   “That they may be one, as you Father are in me and I in you, that they also may be in us, that the world may believe that you sent me.” John 17: 21

   

• Jan. 19-27: 9 Days for Life Novena

  Jan. 19-27

  More at:  9daysforlife.com

• Jan. 23: The Sunday of the Word of God

  On September 30, 2019, on the liturgical memorial of St. Jerome, Pope Francis announced that the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time would be celebrated as The Sunday of the Word of God.  This year it falls on Sunday, January 23, 2022.

  God's revelation through Scripture should be read, meditated upon, prayed upon, acted upon.

  The Parish access to FORMED is a great resource for more information about the Scriptures, for all ages. 

  It’s very easy to sign-up and to access by:

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  1.  Going to   https://formed.org/signup    

  2.  Click Sign-up as a Parishioner

  3.  In the search field type “18848” or

                “SS Peter & Paul Towanda”   

  4. Enter your name and e-mail address, and click

                   “Sign- Up.”    That’s it – start watching. 

  In future visits, just click “Sign In” after going to the website.

   

   

• Jan 23 Sunday 12:30 pm SYNOD SURVEY GROUP

  Gather to discuss and answer the 2021-23 SYNOD  SURVEY.  Refreshments provided

  Questions published previously Dec. 5 bulletin (on this website); paper copies available in rear of church.

  Your opinion matters for future planning.

• Jan. 25: 2021-23 SYNOD SURVEY Gathering Tuesday

  Tuesday, Jan. 25 at 10 am in Grotto Hall to discuss / answer the SYNOD questionnaire.  Refreshments--probably!

  Paper copy of questions is on the table in rear of church.

  Questions published in Dec. 5 bulletin still available on this website.

  Come and bring your opinions with you to help plan for the future.  

   

• Jan. 30 CCD Classes meet in the church

• Jan. 30-Feb. 6: Catholic Schools Week

  Watch/Listen for announcements from St. Agnes School 

• Jan, 39: St. Agnes School Open House

  Open House from Noon until 2 pm.

  Ziti Dinner from Noon until 2--reservations needed:  call 570-265-6803.

  Ongoing Gertrude Hawk Chocolates sale; contact school for more information at 570-265-6803.

• Jan. 30-Feb. 4: . St. Agnes School Book Fair

  Contact school for information 570-265-6803

• Feb. 11-12: First Penance Students

  Feb. 11:  First Penance Practice

  Feb. 12:  First Penance

• Continuing Covid Season Cautions from the Bishop

  With Christmas quickly approaching, Bishop Bambera wishes to send out a reminder about the COVID-19 protocols that remain in place for parishes throughout the Diocese of Scranton. Christmas often brings many visitors to our parishes, so I encourage you to share these protocols in bulletins and through other communication methods you have available.

  While all of these protocols have been in place since August – the number of new, daily COVID-19 infections throughout our 11 counties continues to be high. That means we must all remain vigilant and not let down our guard. We must all use our best judgment to protect our own health and the health of our neighbors.

   

  · The Diocese of Scranton strongly recommends that all parishioners wear a mask while attending Mass, regardless of vaccination status. As Catholics, we have a responsibility to protect our friends and neighbors and mask wearing remains an important mitigation tool against community spread.

   

  · Parishes should post signs strongly recommending the use of face masks by all parishioners, especially for those individuals who may be visiting for Christmas or have not attended Mass in-person recently. Bulletin announcements and announcements prior to Mass are also ways that can be used to help communicate this message.

   

  · Anyone who is sick should stay home and participate in the celebration of Mass through Catholic Television or a parish livestream Mass. In addition, anyone displaying COVID-19 symptoms (fever, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, headache, or muscle pain) should not attend Mass in-person

• 2021-2023 SYNOD OF BISHOPS

  Let the Church hear your voice.

  Instructions included in bulletin for Dec. 5, 2021, pages 5-6.

  Paper copies of Synod Survey are in the rear of the church.

• WHERE IS MY BULLETIN ?

  We are providing a limited number of paper bulletins for those coming to church who do not have email.

  If you so receive an emailed bulletin, please do not take a paper copy from church. 

  If you do not receive the bulletin in your email, please notify the office stppp@yahoo.com or call 570-265-2113 so we can update our email lists.

  Thank you !

• SOCIAL DISTANCING IN CHURCH

  Thanks to everyone who comes to church, for your consideration of others in our "distancing" arrangement, by using the alternate pews that are marked open (not closed with ribbon)..

  As we are welcoming more parishioners back to Mass, it seems that most who come early, stay at the end of the pew, on the aisles.

  We ask only that if you see people coming in later who are searching for an open pew, would you consider possibly moving to the center of your pew, to allow an  opening at the end of it for the newcomer(s)?.

  We would appreciate your kind consideration in this regard and understand that it depends on the number already seated there.