SAINT PETER CHURCH

ELIZABETHTOWN, PA FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER MAY 12, 2019

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Mass Schedule DAILY MASS: HISTORIC CHURCH (HC)

WEEKEND MASSES: CHURCH (C)

SAT, MAY 11 VIGIL 5:00 PM Bob Saylor (C) (Rydock Family) SUN, MAY 12 FOURTH SUNDAY IN EASTER 7:30 AM Our Parish Family 9:00AM Ruth Davis (C) (Anne & Tim Killian) 11:00 AM Margaret Holtz & Janice Glick (C) (Judy Holtz) MON, MAY 13 7:00 AM Living Intentions of Carole & Earl Pickel (HC) (CCW) TUE, MAY 14 7:00 AM James Grap (HC) (Vertucci Family) WED, MAY 15 7:00 AM NO MASS THUR, MAY 16 7:00 AM Henry Chipriano (HC) (Men’s Club) FRI, MAY 17 7:00 AM Living Intentions of Mike Rydock (HC) (Veronica Supernazage) SAT, MAY 18 VIGIL 5:00 PM Carol Hughes (C) (Janice Nalewak) SUN, MAY 19 FIFTH SUNDAY of EASTER 7:30 AM Carol McQuiggan (C) (Bill McQuiggan) 9:00AM Adelfa Root (C) (Linda Itzoe) 11:00 AM Our Parish Family

Readings for the Week of May 12, 2019 SUN Fourth Sunday of Easter Acts 13:14, 43-52; Ps 100:1-2, 3, 5; Rev 7:9, 14b-17; Jn 10:27-30 MON Our Lady of Fatima Acts 11:1-18; Ps 42:2-3; 43:3, 4; Jn 10:1- 10 TUE Feast of Saint Matthias, Apostle Acts 1:15-17, 20-26; Ps 113:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8; Jn 15:9-17 WED Saint Isidore Acts 12:24—13:5a; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6 and 8; Jn 12:44-50 THU Acts 13:13-25; Ps 89:2-3, 21-22, 25 and 27; Jn 13:16-20 FRI Acts 13:26-33; Ps 2:6-7, 8-9, 10-11ab; Jn 14:1-6 SAT Saint John I, Pope and Martyr Acts 13:44-52; Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4; Jn 14:7-14 SUN Fifth Sunday of Easter Acts 14:21-27; Ps 145:8-9, 10-11, 12-13; Rev 21:1-5a; Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35

The Main Altar Flowers are in Celebration of

Amie Barone’s Birthday

From Joseph Barone ~

The Blessed Mother Flowers are in Celebration of

Hannah & Andrew Anderson’s Baby

From Darlene & Elmer Monahan ~

The St Joseph Flowers

are in Loving Memory of

John Pike From Tom &Cathy Norcott

OUR SANCTUARY CANDLES ILLUMINATE THIS WEEK FOR:

~ HISTORIC CHURCH ~ In Loving Memory of

George Ulrich From the Ulrich Family

~ CHURCH ~

In Loving Memory of

Lucy Santiago From Julie Torres

During this Easter Season, the

Easter Candle Burns

In Loving Memory of the Deceased Members

of the Bauer and Tierney Families

Congratulations to our Confirmands who received the Sacrament of the Holy Spirit this month.

DALTIN SEBASTIAN BATCHE

CAILEY THERESA CAMPBELL

CHRISTOPHER GABRIEL CAVENDER

TRAVIS VINCENT CLEVELAND

STEPHANIE JOAN DEJESUS

ELYSE ELIZABETH HAYDEN

ESTEBAN BENEDICT HERNANDEZ

LAUREN ROCH HOFFMAN

JAKE PADRE PIO KERN

EMILY MICHAEL KLINE

KYLE MATTHEW MICK

BRIDGET DYMPHNA MULLER

JUILANNA CATHERINE OBERHOLTZER

MARISSA FRANCIS POLITES

JOSH FRANCIS RUDY

MOIRA FELICITY SHOTT

MATTHEW WILLIAM SMITH

LANNAH VERONICA ULRICH

BENJAMIN ANTHONY YODER

SAINT PETER CHURCH

ELIZABETHTOWN, PA FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER MAY 12, 2019

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WE ARE A STEWARDSHIP PARISH May 5, 2019

SUNDAY $12,871

YOUTH/CHILDREN $62

ST VINCENT DEPAUL $28

YOUTH MESSAGES OF STEWARDSHIP & TALENT

“I wrote thank-you cards for my First Communion.” “I offered to help my little sister dress.”

“I helped my sister when she got a boo-boo.” “I got my Aunt a drink of water.”

GROWING OUR FAITH & STRENGTHENING OUR MINISTRY CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

TOTAL AMOUNT PLEDGED: $2,104,110.48

TOTAL PAID TO DATE: $1,408,073.35

TOTAL UNPAID BALANCE: $696,037.13

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2019 Diocesan Annual Campaign (DAC)

As of May 7, 2019, Our Parish has collected $47,615 of our diocesan established goal of $106,400. A shortfall of $58785. This represents 191 gifts from 161 donors, representing represent 44.75%, with 955 registered families. In the coming weeks, a letter will be sent to all registered families who have not yet made a pledge or donation. Diocesan rules dictate that any shortfalls for the DAC be made up by the parish. You may place your donation/pledge in the collection basket at mass, mail it to the parish office or Diocese, or go directly on the diocesan

website at www.hbgdiocese.org (click “giving”, then click “diocesan annual campaign”). We all know the many issues our diocese has experienced over the past year, all we can ask is that you prayerfully consider this request and say thank you for the MANY things you all do for our church and parish!

ST. PETER PARISH - Rev. Bernard-Mary Ayo Oniwe, O.P. Administrator 1840 Marshall Drive, Elizabethtown, PA 17022 WEBSITE: www.stpeteretown.org

PH 717.367.1255 FAX 717.367.1270

WEEKEND MASS TIMES:

SATURDAY EVENING VIGIL: 5pm April thru October + 4pm November thru March - CHURCH SUNDAY MORNING: 7:30AM, 9AM & 11AM - CHURCH

Daily Mass: 7am: HISTORIC CHURCH (Except Wednesday)

Sunday, May 12 FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 7:30 am Blood Drive Sign-ups 7:30 am Eucharistic Adoration Sign-ups 7:30 pm Men’s Club Meeting PH Monday May 13 Tuesday, May 14 Wednesday, May 15 6:30 pm Rosary C 7:00 pm Choir C Thursday, May 16 Friday, May 17 Parish Office Closed Saturday, May 18 4:00 pm Blood Drive Sign-ups 4:00 pm Eucharistic Adoration Sign-ups 4:00 pm Confessions Sunday, May 19 FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 8:30 am Blood Drive 7:30 am Eucharistic Adoration Sign-ups 10:00 am VBS Planning Meeting Room 1 12:00 pm Adoration C 12:30 pm Goldies Hoss’s 7:00 pm 40 Hours Service

GOD’S HOUSEKEEPERS ~ Friday, May 17, 2019

Thank you for keeping our Church beautiful!!

Michelle Switalski, Annette Eckinger, Eileen Rider, Gail Mohr, Rose Miklos & Fred Miklos

We are in need of volunteers for a Saturday cleaning crew. If you are able to help please call

the parish office.

Fourth Sunday of Easter – May 12, 2019 World Day of Prayer for Vocations

“The disciples were filled with joy and the Holy Spirit.” Does a life of joy in knowing you are following the Lord as a priest, deacon or in the consecrated life inspire you? Talk to Fr. Bernard or Fr. Brian Wayne, Director of Vocations, at (717) 657-4804/ frbwayne@hbgdiocese.org or check out www.diocesanpriest.com.

PRECIOUS BLOOD SCHEDULE

\ May 19 ~ 11:00 Mass May 25 ~ 5:00 Mass June 2 ~ 7:30 Mass June 9 ~ 9:00 Mass

SAINT PETER CHURCH

ELIZABETHTOWN, PA FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER MAY 12, 2019

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2019 MEN’S CLUB CALENDAR WINNERS

Stephen Bresch, Steven Layser,

Margaret Saba, Tyler Weiss

Michele Switalski, Amy Yoder

And Dustin Nowak

THANK YOU TO OUR BULLETIN SPONSOR OF THE WEEK

Century Home Improvements For Your Home’s Exterior

717-367-6693 www.centuryspouting.com

The Order of Malta is hosting author and speaker Joseph Pearce on Thursday, May 16

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following a 6PM Mass at St. Leo the Great Church. Hear how great saints, like the founder of the Jesuits, St. Ignatius of Loyola, or St.

Teresa of Avila, a Doctor of the Church, helped reform the church from within. Mr. Joseph Pearce will be discussing the great reformers of the Catholic Church. Learn how some of our greatest saints provide models for defending the Faith and reforming the Church today. This event takes place Thursday, May 16

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following a 6:00PM Mass at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church. Doors open at 5:30PM. This event is free and open to the public, and is part of the Order of Malta’s Defense of the Faith Series.

Mark Your Calendars

The Installation of Rev. Bernard-Mary Ayo Oniwe, O.P. As Pastor of St. Peter Catholic Church

By the Most Rev. Ronald W. Gainer, D.D., J.C.L.

Bishop of Harrisburg Will occur during the 5:00 PM Saturday Evening Mass,

June 22, 2019

Reception will immediately follow Mass in the Social Hall.

Plan on joining us for this wonderful parish event. More details will follow.

Seven Sorrows BVM Catholic School is seeking a Full-time Third Grade Teacher for the 2019-2020 school year. All applicants must complete the Harrisburg Diocese Professional Employment Application, have references, and complete the proper clearances. To be considered for interviewing, applicants must also provide a pastor letter from the church they attend. If interested please email a cover letter and resume to Mrs. Rebecca Harvey @ rharvey@ssbvm.org. Seven Sorrows School is located at 360 E. Water Street Middletown and you can reach us at 944-5371.

The Application Packet found on the Diocesan website must be completed and submitted. Please see link to Harrisburg Diocese Professional Teaching Application: https://www.hbgdiocese.org/catholic-

schools/employment-applications/

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Seven Sorrows BVM Catholic School is seeking a Part-Time Cafeteria Manager for the 2019-2020 school year. Individual is responsible for food service operation. Responsibilities include food preparation, overseeing and assisting cafeteria workers with serving, ordering, and complying with mandated health requirements. All applicants must complete the Harrisburg Diocese Support Staff Employment Application and complete the proper clearances.

If interested please contact Mrs. Rebecca Harvey @ rharvey@ssbvm.org. Seven Sorrows School is located at 360 E. Water Street Middletown and you can reach us at 944-5371.

Don’t Miss…

SAINT PETER’S MENS CLUB 21st Annual Golf Tournament

Benefits St Peter Youth Education & Activities Sunset Golf Club: Friday, June 28, 2019 1:00 pm

Golf with Cart, Dinner, Beverages & Prizes! $65 per player—Registration due by June 17th.

Registration forms are in the Narthex

on the bulletin board.

Checks can be made payable to St. Peter’s Men’s Club.

For more information please call Steve Bozelli

at 717-725-9216 or asbozelli@yahoo.com.

LANCASTER CATHOLIC CROSS COUNTRY

All boys and girls who will be in grades 7-12 at Catholic High

or a parochial school in the fall and their parents are invited to attend a no-obligation informational meeting for the fall 2019 LCHS Cross Country seasons. The meeting will be held on Sunday, May 19th at 5 p.m. in the Catholic High School cafeteria. Contact Coach Simpson

at tsimpson@lchsyes.org with questions.

SAINT PETER CHURCH

ELIZABETHTOWN, PA FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER MAY 12, 2019

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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

SUMMER JULY 2019

Beginning Sunday, July 21st and running through

Thursday, July 25th from 6:00 - 8:30PM each evening.

PreK4 to 6th Grade will learn about the good news of

God’s love! Fun for participants and staff! Lessons,

games, crafts, and music. If you are interested in helping

this year and being part of our annual event, please email

Georgann Azzalina at cre@stpeteretown.org.

Congratulations to our 5th grade Religious

Education students who raise $172.25 at their

bake sale last week. The class decided they will

donate the proceeds to the ASPCA. Than you for

being great examples of Stewardship!

Mark Your Calendars St. Peter's Annual 40 Hours Devotion Sunday, May 19 ~ Tuesday, May 21

Guest Homilist, Rev. William M. Weary, Pastor Sacred Heart Parish, Lewistown, PA

Plan on attending !

PLEASE JOIN US

A Spring Bingo event to benefit Brittany's Hope will be held on Sunday, May 19, 2019 at the Londonderry Fire Hall, 2655 Foxianna Rd, Middletown. Advance tickets are $20 and $25 at the door. Doors open at 12 Noon and Bingo starts at 1:00pm. Please call 717-367-9614.for more information. Order tickets online at

www.Brittanyshope.org/fundraiser/bingo.

Our KNIGHTS of COLUMBUS will be

holding their Seasonal Blood Drive on

Sunday, May 19, 2019 from 8:30am-

12:30pm on the church grounds. Sign-ups

are this weekend and next. If possible,

please plan to donate a pint! The process

of donation is very easy, it doesn’t hurt, and you will have the

satisfaction of knowing that you are helping so many others

who are in need of the gift of life!

STEWARDSHIP OF TIME

OUR NEW CHAPTER IN THE LIFE OF ST PETER PARISH begins not only with Fr. Bernard being named pastor, but also with YOU! We are in need of USHERS, ALTAR SERVERS, EXTRODINARY MINISTERS and LECTORS. Quite simply, your time is NOW! You will be trained fully and completely and will be able to share in the joy of participating at mass. The more individuals that we have participating then individual schedules become much more manageable. Don’t be hesitant, email. See Fr. B or call the parish office to volunteer. You’ll be GLAD you did!

Do you play GUITAR? PIANO? DRUMS? TAMBOURINE?

We are seeking all types of musicians

for a LifeTeen Mass! All ages welcome.

First Mass will be held on Sunday, June

16th at 11:00 am. Please text Shannon at

717-519-9621 for more information or

email at victorandshannon@gmail.com

The Bereavement Ministry Team is in need of servers for

funeral Masses. The servers act as altar servers assisting

the Priest with the Mass.

We will be having a training for all those interested, as well

as a “refresher “ for those who have been gracious enough

to have helped in the past. If interested, please call Amie

Barone at 717-367-9761. Most funerals are held during the

daytime, so this is a perfect opportunity for those who are

retired or work flexible schedules. A training date will be set

once we have a group of interested individuals. Thank you in

advance for your consideration.

Attention St. Peter Goldies!!!

All Senior members of our parish are invited to join the "Goldies." We will be meeting for lunch on Sunday, May 19th at 12:30 P.M. at Hoss's in Elizabethtown. We look forward to

seeing you there. Please let LIZ know no later than Wednesday, May 15 whether you are attending or not able to do so. Call Liz at 717-367-3366 or email BigDWP@aol.com