St. Peter Roman Catholic Parish February 9, 2020

BAPTISMS: Celebrated every Sunday by prior arrangement. Parent Baptism Class is held monthly. Please call the rectory for reservations.

MARRIAGES: All arrangements must be made at least six months in advance with the pastor.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK: If you or a loved one is in need of the Anointing of the Sick, please make arrangements with the parish office. We are happy to visit you with Communion, Confession or to offer the Sacrament of Anointing in your home, hospital or healthcare facility.

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: Gladly given to registered parishioners (at least three months) who have received the Sacraments of Initiation, practice their faith regularly, and support the parish. Page Two St. Peter, Lewiston & St. Bernard, Youngstown February 9, 2020

St. Peter’s Mass Intentions

Dear Parish Family, Monday February 10 • St Scholastica

As a Diocese, we have completed the 33 Days to 7:45 a.m. Nazzareno Gentile by David & Annette Yash Morning Glory Marian Consecration. I would like to congratulate those who have completed the Tuesday February 11 • Weekday consecration. If you began at a later time, I encourage you to continue working through this retreat. It took 7:45 a.m. Josephine Tulimieri by Richard & Sharon Low me three times before I was able to complete it. The first time I was too busy to spend the time doing the Wednesday February 12 • Weekday readings. So, if that happened to you, I’ve been there, done that. Don’t get discouraged, hang in there. Start 7:45 a.m. Vincent Torcasio again when you can. The second time I failed was by Lauren & John Frosolone and family

because I struggled with the idea of giving everything Thursday February 13 • Weekday to Mary, “our interior and spiritual goods, … and our good works, past, present, and future.” I got caught up 7:45 a.m. Communion Service in struggling with that for several days and fell behind in the readings and abandoned the effort. But God does Friday February 14 • Sts. Cyril & Methodius

not give up! 7:45 a.m. Loretto & Alice O’Donnell by Dr. & Mrs. James P. Moore So when I tried for the third time I focused on Fr. Gaitley’s statement in day 5, “Mary is never outdone in 9:00 a.m. Raymond & Frances Nassoiy by daughters generosity… Mary is not outdone generosity.” There is a truth hidden from the world. A truth I have Saturday February 15 • Vigil, The 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time experienced but not yet learned. The more you give yourself away, the more blessings are poured down 7:45 a.m. Sr. Ann McDermott (living) upon you. Throughout my journey into priesthood and by Jim & Maureen Ingham and family during my priesthood, I have experienced this miracle. I may not have received what I was expecting or even 4:00 p.m. Richard DiPasquale by his sister, Mary Price what I wanted, but the blessings God has poured upon me have been truly amazing. I would not trade any of Sunday February 16 • The 6th Sunday in them for all the riches this world could offer. Ordinary Time

Thus it is possible for me to say that I give all of my 8:30 a.m. Joan Paradise by John & Lauren Frosolone

merits and good works, past, present, and future to 10:30 a.m. Josephine Gaspari (Birthday Remembrance) Mary so that she can distribute them as she pleases for by Children the greater glory of God. As she placed her trust in God’s plan at the Annunciation, the Cross, and her St. Bernard’s Mass Intentions entire life, I place my trust in God. Experience teaches me that God will provide. Saturday February 15 • Vigil, The 6th Sunday O’ Lord teach me again that I might once more learn in Ordinary Time

from Your merciful love. 4:30 p.m. Victoria Grabka by David & Lynn DiPaolo

Mary, Mother of the Church, pray for us. Sunday February 16 • The 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time AMDG, 9:00 a.m. Hope Hastings by Estate

Fr. Tom 11:15 a.m. Robert Rougeaux by Elaine & Ed Barbiero Page Three St. Peter, Lewiston & St. Bernard, Youngstown February 9, 2020

Message from our Principal

The talent of our Saint Peter’s students reaches all ends of the spectrum and we are proud of each student and their accomplishments. As a part of Catholic Schools Week, we held our annual TALENT SHOW and NIGHT OF THE ARTS. Students in grades 3-8 danced, sang, cheered, showed their drawing talent, played a musical instrument, tumbled on mats, and in a variety of ways showed skills that they have practiced and that they love to do. What impressed the audience most, however, was the confidence and commitment on the part of these children to perform in front of a group at such a young age. Such special CHILDREN OF GOD!

Also on display were the artistic talents of our students in art class. Mrs. Morello, our Art teacher, created a gallery of artwork, SPS style. More special CHILDREN OF GOD!

STREAM (Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics) is the theme for our second session of after school academies that began last week at SPS. There is something for everyone, as we work to expand the knowledge and experiences of our students in these critical areas, and prepare our students for their future. Over 65 students are involved in these academies:

Little Bits: Mix it Up Grades K-2 Martial Arts Grades 1-2 Play Props Grades 3-5 Kitchen Chemistry Grades 3-5 CSI Grades 5-8 Tech Wars: Bridge Building Grades 6-8 Easter Crafts Grades 6-8

School does not end at 3:15 each day at SPS. In addition to these STREAM academies, our students are still going strong with basketball, cheerleading, recycling, chorus, band, drama and St. Vincent DePaul. SPS is the place to be, to learn, to play, to experiment, to perform and to grow ...all while wrapped in the loving arms of the Lord! -Maureen Ingham, Principal

The Mass Intention Book for 2021 is now open. This past Sunday our Grade 10 Confirmation Class had their To schedule a Mass, please call the rectory Candidate and Sponsor Sharing session. The role of the @754-4118 or stop in during office hours: Confirmation Sponsor is to spiritually journey with the candidate Mon-Fri 9am to 4pm. during their preparation for the sacrament of Confirmation. The Please note: The office is closed 12pm to 1pm for lunch. sharing session, is an opportunity for Candidate and Sponsor to start a purposeful conversation about their faith. We hope that they will continue while on their faith journey to share with each other through texting, phone calls or visits. Please contact Dianne Wysocki in the Faith Formation Office: 754-2812 or email at [email protected]

Faith Formation Up-Coming Dates:

February 9 – Faith Formation Classes for Grades PreK-10 9 am – 10:15 am February 16 – No Faith Formation Classes Presidents’ Weekend February 22 – Saturday, First Penance Retreat (9am – 12noon) February 23 – Faith Formation Classes for Grades PreK-10 9am – 10:15 an

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Save the Date! St. Peter R.C. School Spring 2020 Calendar of Cash Raffle

Want some extra cash before Easter? Enter our Spring Calendar of Cash Raffle, St. Peter R.C. Parish and you will have multiple *St. Peter & St. Bernard Worship Sites* chances to win up to $5,000 in prizes! Check the mail for ticket Annual Lenten Fish Fry sale information. Additional tickets are available for Friday March 6th, 2020 purchase through the school for a $10 donation. St. Peter Church Hall Drawings will be held on school days 4:30pm - 7:00pm starting on March 9 and ending on April 3, 2020. Eat-In or Take-Out Followed by Stations of the Cross Follow our Facebook page: inside the church. Details on times, https://www.facebook.com/StPetersRCSchool/ tickets and pricing to follow. for winner announcements. Winners will also be notified directly. Anyone interested in volunteering, please contact Shannon Philbrick at 716-622-9809 Spiritual thought for the week

Bison Fund Children’s Scholarship

The K-8 Pre-Application form for the 2020-21 school year will be available online at www.bisonfund.com beginning on January 1, 2020. The deadline to apply is February 28.

Tuesday, February 11th 7:00 p.m. Parent Baptism Class St. Peter’s School Library & Media Center Attendance is mandatory for families wishing to baptize their children. Please call Donna Seaman at 716-545-2294 for questions and to reserve your place. Page Five St. Peter, Lewiston & St. Bernard, Youngstown February 9, 2020

If you would like a tax statement Be at Peace for 2019, please call the rectory office @ 754-4118. You can also place a request Do not look forward in fear to the changes of in your church envelope. Tear this section off life; rather look to them with full hope as they and put it in with your contribution, or simply arise. God whose very own you are, will deliver put it in the collection basket by itself. you from out of them. He has kept you thus Any questions please contact Amy in the rectory office. far, and He will lead you safely through all Hours are Monday through Friday things; and when you cannot stand it, 9a.m. to 4p.m. God will carry you in His arms. Print Name here: Do not fear what may happen tomorrow, the same everlasting Father who Envelope #: cares for you today will take care of you today and every day. He will either shield you from

suffering, or will give you unfailing strength to bear it. Be at peace, and put aside all anxious thoughts and imagination. Chinese Auction Fundraiser When: March 7, 2020. ~ St. Francis de Sales (1567-1622) Where: Antonio’s Banquet Hall at 7708 Niagara Falls Blvd. Doors will be open at 10:00 am. Lunch and a sheet of auction tickets is $40.00. Tables of Ten are Available. For Reservations call Sr. Denise Cona @ 284-8273. It includes lunch & sheet of tickets; additional ticket sheets, large ticket item & 50-50 are also available.

All proceeds benefit Sacred Heart Villa School. Catholic Women’s Conference 2020 Heart & Soul Soup Kitchen Ministry Saturday, March 14th | 8am-12pm St. Mary’s High School in Lancaster (Across from Our Lady of Pompeii Church)

Heather Renshaw author of Death by Mini Van All are welcome to join our soup kitchen ministry! We start preparing and food at 10:00 a.m., serve the meal at Noon, clean up afterwards and are Rev. Jack Mattimore usually finished by 1:30 p.m. If you are interested in just helping to clean up, please come at Noon. If you have questions, or are interested in 7:30 am Registration additional volunteer opportunities at Heart & Soul, please call Mike 8:00 am Mass Roemer at 472-5886. Continental breakfast; Adoration Future dates are as follows: $20 Students | $30 General Feb 16,March 22, April 19, May 24, June 21

To register, go online to: USED BOOK DONATIONS https://www.catholicwomenofbuffalo.org/ Oblate Father John Graden can sell used books online to raise funds for their ministry called Embraced by God, which spreads the spirit of St. Francis de Sales. If you have used books you’d be willing to part with Any questions, you can call 716-222-0622 or (all kinds and topics, though NOT fiction or encyclopedias), email: [email protected] they would be delighted to receive your donation. Call daytime to arrange for an exchange (754-4948) or leave a note for Father John in a sacristy. Thanks a lot! Page Six St. Peter, Lewiston & St. Bernard, Youngstown February 9, 2020

Let us remember our parishioners and loved ones who are sick: Carmela Alati Mike Coe Sandra Gallagher Fr. John Mack, Jr. Dorothy Napier Benjamin Shirback Christina Armington Pat Comerford Janice Gomesky Kathleen Maxian Margaret Nichols Connie Silver Amanda Balisteri Jeanne Salada Conroy Patricia Gratto Beth McAllister Griffin Nusbaum David Smith Scott Barber Jackie Coughlin Ralph Grizanti Janice McCaw Violet O’Donnell Jacob Specer Dr. Sam Battaglia Agnes Crandall MaryLou Hallat Sr. Ann McDermott, OSF Colleen O’Leary Albert Specyal Jean Bey Tina Crewe Elizabeth Ecker Hanna Marie McSweeney Dorothy Oliverio Patrick S. Teixeira John Beyer Noreen Crummie Maureen Hansen Doreen Melton Nancy Parr Barbara Tempest Michael Boeck Danielle Cullen James Hoysradt Lynn Meteer Eugene Piotrowski Cecil Tittle William Boeck Bruce David Phyllis Infantino Sean Meteer Elaine Polizzi Ray Tracy Jean Borgatti Kathy Dean Olga Jakubowski Maria Miklitsch Nicole Prouty Joel Traverse Cindy Aungier Budge Peg Degan Kevin Jarnszewski Maria Minarcin John Quinn Maureen Ventry Gavin Burns Matthew DelMonte Lori Kandow Tom Minarcin Maureen Reagan Elizabeth Virtuoso Armand Cacciatore Fr. Richard Delzingaro Ken Kenney Raymond Mobus Chris Salvisburg Pat Whelan Susan Mikula Campbell Frank DePonceau Michael Kiely Mary Moore Msgr. Edward Scanlan Thomas Wroniak Joe Carroll Barbara Draper Margaret Langlois Nancy Moore Alan Schug Amy Christman Grace Fiegel Josephine Lauzonis Thomas Moore Abigail Schuster Arlene Christman Patrick Chief Fitzgerald Adelia Loss Michael Moreland Barb Semo Sandra Ciavaglia Melissa Franks Sharon Low Elaine Muhr John Semo William Cockayne Loretta Gagen Teresa Lozina Lonnie Mullins Maya Serra

FEB 15-16 SAT. 4:00 p.m. SUN. 8:30 a.m. SUN. 10:30 a.m. The Bereavement Committee of St. Peter & St. Bernard is available Lector Kristin Bos Bill Heinz James Moore to help when a family loses a loved one. Members are available to help in planning and assisting with Altar Abbie Faery Melissa DiPasquale the funeral service, presence at the wake and Alicia Bos funeral, telephone assistance, house sitting, Servers Julian Jenosheck Olivia Kozlowski Luciano Latorre transportation, child care and/or pet care. If we Nevaeh Winston Nicholas Wesley are able to help in any of these areas, please call the rectory office at 754-4118. John Bonghi Jamie Calarco Debby Baumler Eucharistic Richard Low June Helfrich Jeff Baumler Ministers Sharon Low Richard Helfrich Catherine Daly

Bill Taczak Dave Kulak Kate Daly

John Masic Mary Kulak Dee Gamble

Gail Masic Rita Tweedie Alan Schug FEB 1-2 2020

Greeters Volunteers Volunteers Volunteers Adult Collection 9,750.00

Youth Collection 28.00 Monthly / Repair & Improv. 2,278.00

Votive Candles 181.00 FEB 15-16 SAT. 4:30 p.m. SUN. 9:00 a.m. SUN. 11:15 a.m. Central America Church 5.00 Lector Joe Cecconi Paula Mort Dave Paonessa Catholic Relief Services 185.00 Christmas 10.00 Altar Olivia Ambrosia Kayleigh Harrigan Servers Claire Abmrosia Online Giving 01/24-01/31 1,337.00

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