SAINT PETER CHURCH

ELIZABETHTOWN, PA THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 25, 2020

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Dear Brothers and Sister,

Love, And Do what You Will.

I am a fan of St. Augustine’s principle of love. In a famous quote from one of his homilies, he says, “Love, and do what you

will.” The full section is as follows:

“Once for all, then, a short precept is given thee: Love, and do what thou wilt: whether thou hold thy peace, through love hold

thy peace; whether thou cry out, through love cry out; whether thou correct, through love correct; whether thou spare,

through love do thou spare: let the root of love be within, of this root can nothing spring but what is good” (St. Augustine,

Commentary on 1 Jn 4: 4-12).

St. Augustine’s precept flows effortlessly into Jesus’ injunction to us today to love God and neighbor. Once we have the true

love of God as a basis and motivation, God will accept all our actions toward others. In this light, I want to thank once again

all of you who prayed for Respect for Life during October. Thanks go to our Respect Life Ministry, who led us in the recitation

of the Rosary every Sunday after the 8:30 am Mass. Thanks to Patti Becker, who led us in the Rosary Rally in front of the

Historic Church. Thanks to Pat Minick, who helped plant the flags symbolic and in remembrance of millions of unborn babies

that have been murdered in our world. Thanks to Mike & Jeanne Cassidy, who shared holy cards of St. Martin de Porres,

patron saint of health workers and those seeking social and racial justice. Thanks to all who came in early for Daily Masses

to join me in praying Rosary for life. Thanks for all the acts of love.

It is Halloween next weekend. Remember that its root is Catholic. It is the eve of all Saints, which falls on Sunday this year.

As you celebrate with family and friends, be wary of all the witches and vampires costumes and decors, even if it is for fun.

Remember never to do anything that fails to glorify God and help in your soul and others' salvation. We are going to

celebrate masses for All Souls day next week as well. Be attentive to the coming month when we pray for our faithful

departed. Thinking of death, what a full circle it has been for me. This past week, I had a Baptism for Milo Graham. Before

then, I had the privilege of offering a prayer service for Bob and Sue Schlosser’s 40th marriage anniversary. Just a few days

ago, I helped Patrick Boylan on his journey back to his Creator. All these moments are steeped in the love of God. In death

or life, we belong to God, who loves us and calls us to love and do whatever we will.

Choose someone to love and pray for this week.

In Christ who loves us,

Fr. Bernard, OP

SAINT PETER CHURCH

ELIZABETHTOWN, PA THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 25, 2020

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Altar Flowers

In Loving Memory of

Raymond Boslett

Given by the Quarry Family ~

The Blessed Mother Flowers

In Loving Memory of

Violet English

Given by Krista & Mike Snyder

&

The St Joseph Flowers In Loving Memory

John English

Given by John & Paula English

DAILY MASS: HISTORIC CHURCH (HC)

WEEKEND MASSES: CHURCH (C) & PARISH HALL (PH)

SAT, OCT 24 VIGIL 5:00 PM John & Violet English (C) John & Paula English SUN OCT 25 8:30 AM For the Health & Well Being of our Parish Family & Nation (PH) 10:30 AM Living Intentions of the Rider Family (C) Religious Ed Family MON, OCT 26 8:00 AM Bing Horvath (HC) Rider Family TUE, OCT 27 8:00 AM Robin Ott (HC) CCW WED, OCT 28 8:00 AM Rick Knowlton (HC) Desjardins Family THUR, OCT 29 8:00 AM Living Intentions of Rev Peter & Carol Greenfield (HC) Ott Family FRI, OCT 30 8:00 AM William Bekelja (HC) Linda Itzoe SAT, OCT 31 Vigil 5:00 PM Kyle Ingham (C) Mom &Dad SUN NOV 1 ALL SAINTS DAY 8:30 AM Ronald Falkenstein (PH) Caldwell Family 10:30 AM For the Health & Well Being of our Parish Family & Nation (C)

OUR SANCTUARY CANDLES ILLUMINATE THIS WEEK FOR:

~ HISTORIC CHURCH ~

In Loving Memory of

Raymond Boslett

Given by the Quarry Family

~ CHURCH ~

In Loving Memory of

Doris Byrne

Given by the Brockman Family

THANK YOU

TO OUR BULLETIN SPONSOR OF THE WEEK

FURNITURE MEDIC Residential & Commercial

717-361-7611 furnituremedic@comcast.net

In Memoriam

~ Patrick Boylan ~ Parishioner & husband of Sharon

~Vincent Martino~ Brother of Lisa Clarke

~Gage Bootay~ Nephew of Bob & Anne Hayward

“Eternal Rest Grant Unto Them O Lord, and Let Perpetual Light Shine Upon Them. May All of the

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

“The Church and the world have a great need of Eucharistic worship. Jesus waits for us in this sacrament of His love. Let us be generous with our time. . .May our adoration never cease” Pope Saint John Paul II

Please join us this Monday, October 26th at 6:30pm in the Church.

SAINT PETER CHURCH

ELIZABETHTOWN, PA THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 25, 2020

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Scripture Readings Week of October 25, 2020

Sunday Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Ex 22:20-26; Ps 18:2-3, 3-4, 47, 51; 1 Thes 1:5c-10; Mt 22:34-40 Monday Eph 4:32—5:8; Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6; Lk 13:10-17 Tuesday Eph 5:21-33; Ps 128:1-2, 3, 4-5; Lk 13:18-21 Wednesday Feast of Saints Simon and Jude, Apostles Eph 2:19-22; Ps 19:2-3, 4-5; Lk 6:12-16 Thursday Eph 6:10-20; Ps 144:1b, 2, 9-10; Lk 13:31-35 Friday Phil 1:1-11; Ps 111:1-2, 3-4, 5-6; Lk 14:1-6 Saturday Phil 1:18b-26; Ps 42:2, 3, 5cdef; Lk 14:1, 7-11 Sunday Solemnity of All Saints Rv 7:2-4, 9-14; Ps 24:1b-2, 3-4ab, 5-6; 1 Jn 3:1-3; Mt 5:1-12a

October 17/18, 2020

SUNDAY ONLINE $ 4,305.00 ENVELOPES $ 6,667.83 TOTAL SUNDAY $ 10,972.83 WORLD MISSION SUNDAY $1,576.00

OCTOBER SECOND COLLECTIONS

This Weekend ~ Saint Vincent DePaul Angel of Hope

“YOUTH MESSAGES OF STEWARDSHIP & TALENT”

“I helped my teacher at school.” ”I put socks back in the basket for Mom.”

“I helped pick apples.”

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GROWING OUR FAITH & STRENGTHENING OUR MINISTRY CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

TOTAL AMOUNT PLEDGED: $2,105,144.48

TOTAL PAID TO DATE: $ 1,803,431.94

TOTAL DUE: $ 301,712.54

Thank you for your continued support!

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❑ Change of Address

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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.

Name: ___________________________________________ Phone: ______________________

Street: _____________________________________________ Email: ______

Sunday October 25, 2020 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

How do you enflesh the great commandment of love? Be aware of how others show this vital commandment. Encourage those who you respect to dedicate their lives to ministry in the Church. (Matthew 22: 34-40). If God may be calling you to the priesthood or consecrated life, visit our website at www.hbgdiocese.org, call Father Jonathan Sawicki at (717) 657-4804, or write: frjsawicki@hbgdiocese.org.

MASS ATTENDANCE

OCTOBER 17/18, 2020 Saturday Vigil Mass

5:00 - 75 Sunday Masses

8:30 - 104 10:30 - 136

All Souls Day There are envelopes in the narthex to record the names of your loved ones to be remembered in the intentions during the month of

November. These envelopes are placed on the altar for the entire month. Just place your envelope in the collection basket or return to the office.

Bishop Gainer to Lead Eucharistic Procession ~ November 1, 2020

Bishop Ronald Gainer will lead a Eucharistic procession and recitation of the Holy Rosary on Sunday, November 1, 2020. The procession will begin at Saint Patrick Cathedral, Harrisburg, at 1:30 p.m. and travel up State Street and around the Capitol complex before returning to the Cathedral. All are invited to attend. Participants are asked to maintain social distance and wear masks. This event is part of the nationwide movement Unite Our Nation, which is prayerful, non-political and family-friendly. It is designed to help bring peace and prayer to the state of Pennsylvania and healing to our nation. Learn more at www.hbgdiocese.org.

SAINT PETER CHURCH ELIZABETHTOWN, PA THIRTIETH SUNNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCOTBER 25, 2020

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GOD’S HOUSEKEEPERS Saturday, October, 31, 2020

Pati Stark, Marilyn Kroesen, Betty O’Neill, Theresia Treadway & Anita Paynter

A few of our cleaning teams are in need of help. If you are able to help please call the office!!

HELP SAVE LIVES Help us celebrate 40 Days of Life! We will be reciting the rosary on Sundays continuing through November 1st. We will recite the rosary after the 8:30 Mass in front of our Mary Statue, weather permitting. If necessary we will move inside.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS

We are in the final phase of our RE reopening as we welcome our 7th and 8th Grade Confirmation Prep Classes this Sunday, October 25th. We are very excited to begin and continue this two year preparation for receiving the final Sacrament of Initiation. There are new important dates for you to add to your calendar, and we will keep you

informed of additions and revisions as we move forward. Families who have elected the online option for the Chosen program will receive a separate email about material pick up and the program. Please note that 8th Grade will be ZOOMING at their assigned class time beginning Sunday, November 1 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION DATES 10/25/20 RE begins ~ 7th & 8th Grades 6:00 –7:30pm 11/04/20 2nd Grade Parent Meeting 6:30pm PH 11/15/20 7th & 8th grade Parent Meeting 6:00pm PH 11/20/20 MANDATORY 7th Grade Saint Retreat 5:30-7:30pm Dinner Included MARK YOUR CALENDARS 2/20/21 First Reconciliation 2/27/21 First Reconciliation (Snow Date) 4/24/21 Confirmation 5/01/21 First Holy Communion

Sunday, October 25 9:30 am Rosary at Mary Statue 6:00 pm 7 & 8th Grade Religious Ed Rooms 1 & 2 6:00 pm HS Youth Mtg “The Lord Chooses David” 6:30 pm K of C Meeting Zoom Monday, October 26 6:30 pm ADORATION C Monday ~ Friday ~ 8:00 am Daily Mass HC Tuesday, October 27 6:30 pm RCIA Room 5 Wednesday, October 28 6:30 pm K-6th Religious Ed 6:45 pm Pre-K Religious Ed Thursday, October 29 Friday, October 30 Parish Office Closed Saturday, October 31 7:00 am That Man Is You Remotely 4:00 pm Confessions Sunday, November 1 ALL SAINTS DAY 9:30 am Rosary at Mary Statue 6:00 pm 7 & 8th Grade Religious Ed Rooms 1 & 2 6:00 pm HS Youth Mtg “David Answers the Call”

OKTOBERFEST SSBVM Catholic School is excited to be hosting a family friendly, socially distanced Oktoberfest on Friday, October

30 from 4:30-7:30pm. The event will be on the school campus and will include food trucks, music, youth activities, 50/50 raffle and a silent auction. Fun for everyone. All proceeds benefit SSBVM School We would love to share this safe event with your entire community.

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ends Sunday, November 1st and we revert to Standard Time at 2:00 a.m., by turning our clock’s back one hour. Mass times remain the same on Sunday but if you forget to turn your clocks back, you will miss Mass!

CONFESSION & MASS TIMES change Saturday, November 7th. The sacrament of reconciliation will be at 3:00 pm and Mass start will be promptly at 4:00 pm. The new times will be in effect through the end of March 2021.

2021 ALTAR FLOWERS & SANCUTARY CANDLES A table will be in the narthex the weekend of November 7 & 8 with the schedules for you to fill in to memorialize / honor loved ones with flowers for the main altar, statues and candles that burn in the sanctuaries of the Churches. Main altar flowers are $60, statue flowers are $35 each and candle cost is $10. Flowers will be billed to you from the Parish Office and candles should be paid when you sign-up. *** This year, with the Pandemic, parishioners can call the office to reserve flowers and candles. ***

WORD AMONG US The November issue of WAU is available on the tables in the Narthex and outside the Parish Hall.

DAILY MASS TIMES Please keep an eye on the bulletin and the website, Father is evaluating the daily Mass times and there may be a

change in the near future. Thank you!

We vote because we are citizens. But we vote conscientiously because we are people of faith. Our consciences are formed through studying Scripture and the teachings of the Church, examination of the facts, and prayerful re� ection.

This brief insert is intended as a starting point to help us respond to our choices in the current political landscape.

★ Issues that directly affect human lives—such as abortion and euthanasia—are fundamental and demand serious consideration.

★ Our Constitution heralds religious liberty in the First Amendment, yet increasingly people of faith are having to � ght to retain this basic right.

★ There is a move in the nation to rede ne marriage. The marriage of a man and a woman is the foundation of the family and an essential core element of a � ourishing society.

While there are many moral issues before us, every issue is not equal.

★ The growing disparity between rich and poor means most of the world’s resources are in the hands of a small percentage of its people. The federal budget is a moral document and must prioritize the poorest and most vulnerable among us.

★ The millions of undocumented persons living in the United States deserve our compassion. There is an immigration problem, and we need a humane solution to it.

★ War, terror, and violence have caused thousands of lost lives. We must work for just solutions to conflict in the Holy Land, throughout the Middle East, and beyond.

Catholics Care.Catholics Vote.

Visit FaithfulCitizenship.org today.

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Here are some ways to do that.

★ Be true to the teachings of the Church. Read Scripture, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, teachings from the Holy See, and the statements of our bishops. Read Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship at faithfulcitizenship.org. We need to be sure that our reasoning and judgments are well-grounded in our faith.

★ Stay well-informed about issues through judicious and reasoned engagement with the immense world of information in the twenty-� rst century. Just as all issues are not equal, all sources are not equal. For example, an individual’s blog—while potentially very insightful—may not have the same � delity to factual truth as our media sources that hold themselves to professional standards of journalistic ethics, imperfect though they are.

★ Remain in contact with our representatives in local, state, and federal government. Our respon-sibility to form our consciences leads to an obliga-tion to be active citizens. We communicate regularly with our leaders—not only during election seasons.

★ Engage in reasoned, compassionate, and loving dialogue with others—Catholics and non-Catholics alike—about the issues and choices that we are facing as a nation. Remember that we are called � rst to witness the Gospel, and through that witness, to share our social teaching, to highlight the moral dimensions of issues, and to participate in debate on public policy.

★ The dual calling of faith and citizenship lies at the heart of what it means to be a Catholic in the United States. We stand on the shoulders of many Catholics who have gone before us, who have helped the United States of America become a better country because of their faith in a loving God.

As Catholic citizens, we should remember three things:

1. Respect for the dignity of each person is the core of Catholic social and moral teaching. This is our most basic principle.

2. We focus on the common good, not our own personal interests. We ask, how can we make the world a better place? Not, how can I improve my own personal situation?

3. We have a responsibility—a true obligation—to form our consciences and participate in the civic life of this nation.

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A Mass Celebrating the Gifts of

People with Disabilities

Principal Celebrant

Most Reverend Ronald W. Gainer

Saturday, November 7, 2020 • 5:00 p.m. Saint James Catholic Church

505 Woodcrest Ave • Lititz, PA

To assist with planning, it is requested that those attending from outside Saint James parish, or in need of special accommodations,

kindly RSVP to LKiley@hbgdiocese.org or 717-657-4804, ext 322 prior to October 28, 2020.

Those unable to attend in person are encouraged to view the live stream of the Mass on the Diocese of Harrisburg’s YouTube

channel: www.YouTube.com/hbgdiocese.