ST. PETER’S CHURCH

1 ST. PETER'S CHURCH . 433 WEST CHURCH STREET. SOMERSET, PA. 15501. RECTORY: 814-443-6574. FAX: 814-445-7766. Rev. Fr. Angelo J. Patti, VF, Pastor Rev. Msgr. Samuel J. Tomaselli, Pastor Emeritus 814-445-7382. Rev. Mark Komula, Deacon 814-233-9285. PASTORAL & SUPPORT STAFF Rev. Mr. Frederick Weaver, Deacon Emeritus Jill Harris, School Principal 814-592-6797. Linda Gattian, CHURCH Secretary ORDINARY SCHEDULE. Beth Svonavec, School Secretary 4:00 PM Saturday, Sunday Masses: Prudence Shaulis, DRE. 8:00 AM and 10 AM, 12:15 PM Sunday Charlie Sanner, Maintenance Supervisor Brett Wilmotte, Pastoral Council HOLY DAY MASSES As announced Sean Isgan, Finance Council CONFESSIONS: 2:45 PM Saturday or anytime upon request. Jason June, Choir Director Additional times during Advent & Lent. BAPTISM: Parish registration and participation in baptismal SUNDAY MARCH 27, 2022 preparation are necessary. MASSES FOR THE WEEK: MARCH 28-APRIL 3 MARRIAGES: Please make the priest your initial contact as early as possible.

2 An interview with the couple must Mon. 7:00AM James Yelovich, Family precede setting a date. He will guide the preparation process. 12:00PM Children's Stations-St. Peter's Students Only PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK: Please call the Rectory Tues. 7:00AM Luke Woy-Family to request the Sacrament of the Sick for family members who are seriously ill. Communion is taken to the hospital, Wed. 7:00AM Betty Sandusky-Bob & Teri Kolonich nursing homes, and the home-bound on a regular basis. Thurs 7:00AM Berkey & Sayler Families-Sam & Karen PARISH MEMBERSHIP: It is important to be a registered parishioner in order to gain the benefits and privileges of Fri. 7:00AM Special Intention-Ben & Marge Vinzani, Jr. parish membership. New parishioners are most welcome. 11:15AM Dorothy Bennett-Family If you have moved into, within or outside the parish or are Sat. 4:00PM Jay Lauer-Joe & Rose Pingatore not a member of the parish at present please call the rectory Sun.

3 8:00AM Pat Schwartz-Marge Molnar so that your situation may be addressed. 10:00AM For the People 12:15PM Ambrose Lizambri-Wife, Joan WEEKLY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS. 7:00PM Stations of the Cross Sun. 7:00PM Stations of the Cross- CHURCH MUSIC MINISTER FOR ST PETER's CHURCH Mon. 12:00PM Children's Stations-St. Peters Students Only Thank you to Mrs. Karen Kuhn, who is stepping down from being our Parish Choir Director after 15 years. We are very grateful for Tues. 12:30PM No Bible Study Karen's many years of dedicated service as director of, as Karen called them, our amazing group of singers. Karen will continue Wed. 8:30AM Quilting Group-Annex to help with playing the piano at Sunday Masses. Thanks again, 7:00PM Parish Council Meeting-Annex Karen, for your devotion, talent, and love for our music ministry here at St. Peter's. Thurs 7:00pm Eucharistic Adoration- CHURCH We welcome Jason June as our new Director of Music. We wish Fri. After 7AM Mass Eucharistic Adoration- CHURCH him many years of faithful service here at St.

4 Peter's, and may we 1:00PM Mary's Way of the Cross all sing out with grateful hearts, knowing that he who sings prays twice.. ST. PETERS EASTER EGG HUNT. 100th ANNIVERSARY NEWS St. Peter School and Parish families are invited to the annual East- PERSONAL PATRONS: One line listing in Directory-$100. er Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 16th at 11:00 am sponsored by the Write name and drop in collection basket with check. St. Peter School PTA. The event will be outside on the St. Peter MEMORIAL PAGE LISTING: Write name and drop in collec- Parish grounds or in the Hall if there is inclement weather. Please tion basket. Suggested donation $20 or what you can afford. Any bring your own baskets or bags for your eggs and be on time as questions call Margaret Charney, 814-233-0562 or Rita Halverson, the event begins at 11:00 am and is over quickly! The Easter Bun- 814-442-8312. Make checks payable to St. Peter's CHURCH . ny will also be on hand for special Easter greetings and pictures.

5 Thank you very much! Hope to see you there for this wonderful family event! MARCH 27, 2022 Excerpts from Our Holy Father, Pope Francis', Prayer of FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT Consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart PASTOR'S COMMENTS of Mary-March 25, 2022. O Mary Mother of God and our Mother, in this time of trial we PRAYER FOR UKRAINIAN CATHOLICS turn to you. As our Mother, you love us and know us: no concern Bishop Mark Bartchak has asked us to stand with Ukraini- of our hearts is hidden from you an Catholics, offering this prayer: Therefore, O Mother, hear our prayer. We fly to Your patronage, O Virgin Mother of God. Star of the Sea, do not let us be shipwrecked in the tempest of war. Despise not our prayers in our needs, but deliver us from Ark of the New Covenant, inspire projects and paths of all dangers, reconciliation. Since you alone are pure and blessed. Queen of Heaven, restore God's peace to the world. O most glorious Ever-Virgin Mary, the Mother of Christ Eliminate hatred and the thirst for revenge, and teach us our God, accept our prayers forgiveness.

6 And present them to Your Son and our God, that for the Free us from war, protect our world from the menace of nuclear sake of You, He enlighten and save our souls. weapons. This prayer is a unique part of the spiritual heritage of the Queen of the Rosary, make us realize our need to pray and to love. Catholic and Orthodox Christians of Ukraine, dating back Queen of the Human Family, show people the path of fraternity. to the 10th century. It is quite similar to the Memorare Queen of Peace, obtain peace for our world. prayer that most of us learned as children. As we watch the Mother of God and our Mother, to your Immaculate Heart we sol- unfolding developments from Ukraine, it is often difficult emnly entrust and consecrate ourselves, the CHURCH , and all hu- to process our thoughts and feelings. That's where a prayer manity, especially Russia and Ukraine. Accept this act that we like this can bring calm to our minds and hearts, and espe- carry out with confidence and love.

7 Grant that war may end and cially to our world. Bishop Mark Bartchak peace spread throughout the world. The Fiat that arose from your heart opened the doors of history to the Prince of Peace. We ANGELUS PRAYER trust that, through your Heart, peace will dawn once more. To you On March 25th we celebrated the solemnity of the Annun- we consecrate the future of the whole human family, the needs and ciation. This is the day that the Angel Gabriel announced to expectations of every people, the anxieties and hopes of the world. Mary that she was going to be the Mother of God. We are very grateful that Mary said fiat Let it be done! There Through your intercession, may God's mercy be poured out on the is a classic prayer that is prayed everyday called the Ange- earth and the gentle rhythm of peace return to mark our days. Our lus Prayer. Traditionally it is prayed at 6am, 12 noon, and Lady of the Fiat , on whom the Holy Spirit descended, restore 6pm.

8 Of course this is why the bells peal at 12 noon every- amount us the harmony that comes from God. May you, our day as a way to remind everyone to stop and pray the living fountain of hope , water the dryness of our hearts. In your Angelus. womb, Jesus took flesh; help us to foster the growth of commun- The Angel of the Lord declared to Mary: And she con- ion. You once trod the streets of our world; lead us now on the ceived of the Holy Spirit. Hail Mary paths of peace. Amen Behold the handmaid of the Lord: Be it done unto me ac- cording to Thy word. Hail Mary Our 2022 Catholic Ministries Drive FORWARD IN FAITH. And the Word was made Flesh: And dwelt among us. Hail has launched throughout our Diocese. During Lent and throughout the year, we are challenged to renew our spiritual devotions and Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God, that we may be made duties and one of those holy duties is to support the CHURCH . Our worthy of the promises of Christ.

9 Target goal is $57,371. This drive focuses on a select group of min- Let us pray: Pour forth, we beseech Thee, O Lord, Thy istries with emphasis on the service to the poor, families and grace into our hearts; that we, to whom the incarnation of youth, through Catholic Charities, Fulton County Mission, Our Christ, Thy Son, was made known by the message of an Sister Diocese of Mandeville, Jamaica, seminarians' formation angel, may by His Passion and Cross be brought to the glo- and education and leadership development of clergy and laity. All ry of His Resurrection, through the same Christ Our Lord. gifts received beyond our parish target amount of will be used to Amen. replace the carpet in the main body of the CHURCH and in the Sanc- tuary here at St Peter's. Please reflect on Bishop Mark's invitation MANDEVILLE -I am pleased to announce that we raised and return your pledge soon, directly or in the weekend collection. $2, for the poor in our sister Diocese of Mandeville, Thank you for supporting St Peter's Parish.

10 Jamaica through the Ash Wednesday Collection. These funds will go a long way to assist the CHURCH in hands-on PARISH COUNCIL MEETING. There will be a Parish care of the poor. Thank you to all who contributed! Council Meeting March 30, at 7PM in the Annex. NO BIBLE STUDY ON March 29 and April 5. STATIONS OF THE CROSS are being celebrated each Sunday of Lent at 7:00 PM followed by Eucharistic Ado- CASH GIVE AWAY-Don't forget to purchase your tickets for ration and Benediction. I encourage parents to bring chil- the Big Cash Give-a-Way. Either after all Masses or at the Rec- dren to these beautiful devotions throughout Lent. Chil- tory during normal business hours. dren's Stations of the Cross will be offered on Mondays of Lent at 12 Noon with our St Peter School Students SAVE THE DATE. Find peace in the Heart of Jesus during Lent. The Shroud of Turin Talk will be coming to St. Peter's Catholic CHURCH , on Tues., April 5, at 7PM. You are invited to hear the It is in the school of Jesus' Heart that we can learn how to talk and see the full-size replica of the Shroud of Turin.