Saints Peter and Paul Church

Announcements

• Saint Mother Teresa of Kalkata:

   Keep holy the Lord’s Day; attend Mass every weekend
• CCD Registration Forms for 2019-20 available in church.

  CCD Registration NOW for all students - forms in church

   

  1408. Registration Forms are in the back of church. Please fill out and place in the collection basket, or mail to the rectory. Please register ASAP so we can be sure we have the books and materials we need before classes begin. The first class of the 2019-2020 school year will be held on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019. Classes are held in St. Agnes School, from 9:15 – 10:30 a.m., between the Sunday Masses

   

  Teen Scripture Study: T3, the Teen Timeline Bible study for teens, will be held between the 8 and 11 o’clock Masses on the schedule followed by CCD. This class is for those who have already been confirmed. Please look for the TEEN registration forms.

   

  YOU: Life, Love, and the Theology of the Body: St. John Paul II’s teaching about the theology of the body, presented for those students in 10, 11, 12th grades. These classes will also be held at St. Agnes,

  using the CCD schedule. Please look for the TEEN registration forms.

   

  Parish CCD Needs

  13031. Parish is in need of CCD teachers in three different capacities. If you have an interest in helping to spread Christ’s message and your faith to young people in our parish, we can use your assistance. This is also a great opportunity for developing families; a chance to increase one’s own knowledge and understanding of the faith, as well as to share and spread the faith. In all, it would be a “Win-Win” situation.

  Contact Marie Seibert 570-265-3122.

   
• 2019 Jan. 22: Diocese Launches Independent Survivors Compensation Program

  Dear Friends,

  As you may be aware, today the Diocese of Scranton launched its Independent Survivors Compensation Program to compensate survivors of child sexual abuse.

  This Program comes on the heels of the Grand Jury report, and is the latest step the Diocese has taken as we work to support survivors of abuse and eradicate abuse from the Church altogether. As you likely know, our Victim Assistance Coordinator helps to provide emotional, psychological and pastoral care to survivors of abuse, and survivors will now have the option to file a claim for compensation. We adhere to a strict zero tolerance policy on abuse, and have a number of prevention initiatives including extensive training and background checks. As we continue to improve our policies, launching this Program was a natural next step.

  Today Bishop Bambera shares a video address with the faithful of our church. I encourage you to view this video via the link noted below and also on our website. I hope this video answers your questions about the Program launch. However, I welcome you to reach out to me should you have any further questions. I would be happy to speak with you.

  Thank you for your continued support of the Diocese of Scranton.

  https://www.dropbox.com/s/d31hibyaxpzw0ne/Compensation%20Program.mp4?dl=0
• "FORMED" on-Line Resources available

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  Enter Parish Code RZ8ZR8 (case sensitive) and your email address

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  Enjoy DVD's, CDs, Programs,  books and more, for a variety of ages and interests.
• Aug 1-2: Eucharistic Adoraton begins 9 am Thursday

  in Grotto Hall; in church after First Friday Mass until 3 pm.
• Aug 14: 7 pm Vigil Mass

  Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary aug. 15, holy day of obligation.
• Aug 19-23: No weekday Masses
• Aug. 22: Widows' Group Luncheon

  Noon in Grott Hall; bring a dish to pass.
• Aug. 27: Divine Mercy Program Week One 6 pm in Grotto Hall

  Please join us in Grotto Hall at 6 PM on Tuesday, August 27, Wednesday, September 4, and Tuesdays, September 10, 17, and 24, and Tuesday, October 1 to watch "Divine Mercy: In The Second Greatest Story

  Ever Told." There is a sign up sheet in the back of the church for this 6-week program (5 Tuesdays, 1 Wed.).

  Renowned speaker and author Fr. Michael Gaitley tells the dramatic history of God’s Love and Mercy as interwoven through the transformative message of St. Faustina, the miraculous appearance of Mary at

  Fatima, the witness of Maximillian Kolbe, and the world-changing papacy of Pope Saint John Paul II.