St. Peter s Church. 4 th Sunday in Ordinary Time

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1 St. Peter s Church 47 Central Avenue, Wellsboro, Pennsylvania Rectory Phone: ~ Fax: Religious Education Office: Website: ~ stpch@ptd.net Rectory Office Hours Monday through Thursday 9:00 2:00pm Parish Staff Pastor: Rev. David Bechtel Dbechtel00@yahoo.com Secretary: Connie Spang stpch@ptd.net Business Manager: Patti Mitchell stpadm@ptd.net Directors of Religious Ed.: Maureen Poirier & Melissa Mann stpreled@ptd.net Maintenance Staff: Connie Spang, Francis Kennedy Schedule of Weekend Masses Saturday Vigil: 5:00pm ~~ Sunday: 8:30am Reconciliation 4 th Sunday in Ordinary Time Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 11:45am -12:00noon; February 3, 2019 Saturday 4:15 4:45pm; By appointment by calling the Rectory. Mission Statement We, the parishioners of St. Peter s Church, are called to holiness by God as present day disciples of Jesus Christ. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, we are united in service to God to share our faith with one another and our community. May our participation in the Holy Sacraments, our ministries and our devotion to Mary bring glory to God and His Kingdom. Emergency Contact In the event of an emergency, please call the rectory at If no answer, please call This is a pager. You will be instructed to enter your phone number and Fr. Bechtel will return your call. Pregnancy Support Catholic Social Services (800) Crisis Pregnancy Help line (888) 4-OPTIONS Endless Mountains Pregnancy Care Center (570) Religious Education and Formation Religious Education classes are held for Pre-K 12 th grade. Classes begin in September and conclude in May. Pre-K (ages 3-5) is held during the 8:30am Mass. K-12 th begins at 9:30am and concludes at 10:40am. To register, please contact the Religious Education Office at or the Rectory at Children s Liturgy (grades K-4 th ) is held during the 8:30am Mass when Religious Education classes are in session. Welcome to St. Peter s Church! If you are visiting Tioga County this weekend, welcome and thank you for worshiping with us! If you are searching for a Spiritual home, we welcome you to join us and invite you to become part of our church family. Please complete this form and return it to the parish office or drop it in the offertory basket. Request for Parishioner Registration Form Name Phone Address Parish Contact Listing Women s Bible Study Sue Singer St.John Neumann s Prayer Group Christina Simonis Contemplative Spirituality Group Kate Black Cards & Games Patty Kramer Knights of Columbus George Gamble Social Concerns Karen Plumley Parish Rummage Sale Mary Lasko Pat Gorda Church Linens & Decorations Sue Singer Buildings & Grounds Rick Joachim Cemetery Committee Howard Rutledge Fundraising Dinners Paul Urner Music Ministry Christina Simonis , Marilyn deguzman Samaritan House Linda Sampson Youth Group Maureen Poirier/ Melissa Mann Eucharistic Adoration Rhonda Gooch Finance Council Priscilla Walrath Parish Council Rectory Worship Committee Rectory Sunday Nursing Home Communion Eileen Evert Prayer Chain Kate Black Order of Secular Carmelite Lori Makos ChristLife Norb Josten Prayer Shawl Ministry - Jan Bernethy

2 4 th Sunday in Ordinary Time February 3, 2019 Date Time Confession Time and Mass Intention Monday 2/4 No Mass Tuesday 2/5 7:30am In Memory of George & Beth Patt (Frank Patt) Wednesday 2/6 Thursday 2/7 Friday 2/8 Saturday 2/9 11:45am-12:00pm 12:10pm 11:45am-12:00pm 12:10pm 11:45am-12:00pm 12:10pm 4:15-4:45pm 5:00pm In Memory of Tina Janeski (Waclawik Family) In Memory of Sylvia Darrow (Wayne & Sue Singer) In Memory of Mr./Mrs. Samuel Aulthouse (Dale& Rose Marie Aulthouse) All Living and Deceased Members of St. Peter s Parish Sunday 2/10 8:30am In Memory of Jack & Arlene Robinson (Frank Patt) The Sanctuary Candle is offered in Memory of Josephine Patt (Paul & Marion Patt) The Week Ahead SUNDAY, February 3, 2019 Religious Ed Pre-School:8:30-9:30am; K-12 th :9:30-10:40am R.C.I.A. 9:30am, Parish Center WEDNESDAY, February 4, 2019 ChristLife 6:00pm, Parish Center TUESDAY, February 5, 2019 Adoration 8:00am-6:30pm; Benediction 6:30pm Women s Bible Study 9:00am, Parish Center AA/Al-Anon 8:00pm, Parish Center WEDNESDAY, February 6, 2019 ChristLife 6:00pm, Parish Center THURSDAY, February 7, 2019 Cards & Games 12:00pm, Parish Center Momsnext 6:00pm, Parish Center FRIDAY, February 8, 2019 Rectory Closed Social Concerns Valentine Prep 9:00am, Kitchen SATURDAY, February 9, 2019 ChristLife Retreat 9:00am, Parish Center Social Concerns Valentine Delivery 9:00am-12:00noon SUNDAY, February 10, 2019 Religious Ed Pre-School:8:30-9:30am; K-12 th :9:30-10:40am R.C.I.A. 9:30am, Parish Center Secular Carmelites 11:30am, Parish Center FOOD PANTRY DONATIONS This month s food pantry items are: Canned Fruit (15oz.) and Pork & Beans. A donation box can be found at the entrance of the church. GOODIES FOR OUR TROOPS This month s Goodies for our Troops items are: foot aids (insoles, powder)eye drops, lip balms, 1# coffee, coffee singles, candy bars, M&M s & Reece s, microwave popcorn & personal notes (cards, letters, drawings from children.) A donation box can be found at the entrance of the church. Ministers of the Altar Schedule February 9 th /10 th 5:00pm Altar Servers: E.Poirier, W.Poirier, J.Poirier Lectors: C.Evert, T.Sampson E. Min.: G.Poirier, B.Chiaramonte, B.Butler, D.Sherman 8:30am Altar Servers: H.Campbell, W.Feil, L.Germino Lectors: D.Gordon, L.Gordon E. Min.: D.Stager, L.Stager, M.Stirnaman, N.Ostapowicz Sacramental Information Baptisms - Parents anticipating the birth of their first child are asked to attend baptismal instructions classes before the birth of their child, if possible. Note: Baptisms cannot be scheduled until all the necessary paperwork is completed. Contact the Rectory to schedule. Confirmation - Confirmation is administered every year to all 8 th grade students in our Parish Religious Education program. Children wishing to receive Confirmation must be enrolled and participating in the program for two years before they are eligible to receive the sacrament. Marriages- In order to complete the necessary paperwork, couples are asked to contact the Rectory at least one full year in advance of the proposed marriage date. Anointing of the Sick - Please contact the Rectory if a member of your family has become sick or hospitalized. Monthly Visitations - Any parishioner who is homebound and wishes to receive the Eucharist on a monthly basis is asked to contact the Rectory to schedule a visit. Rite of Christian Initiation in Adults (R.C.I.A.) - The R.C.I.A. prepares unbaptized adults for reception into the Catholic Church. The program is adapted to the needs of each person and prepares them for full initiation into the faith. Contact the Rectory for more information. ST. THOMAS/ST. CATHERINE MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Evening 7:00pm, St. Catherine, Westfield Sunday Morning 11:30am, St. Thomas, Elkland

3 Liturgical Reflection 4 th Sunday in Ordinary Time FIRST READING: Jeremiah 1:4-5, The First Reading relates the call of the prophet Jeremiah and begins to develop the theme that God has given each of us a mission to proclaim the Good News. Knowing the challenges that faced God s prophets, Jeremiah demurred from accepting God s call, giving all the reasons that he would not be a good prophet. Following God s path is never easy. The Lord tells Jeremiah as much. But, at the same time, God promises Jeremiah that he will never abandon him. RESPONSORIAL PSALM: 71 The Responsorial Psalm continues the themes found in the First Reading. We are called to proclaim the justice of God. We have been taught God s ways from our youth. We have to proclaim those ways both in word and deed. This is not simply a job to do as if we can live our faith when nit is convenient. This is who we are, for this is why God created us. We cannot do this on our own. We must depend on God s strength, because he will accomplish great things in and through us. SECOND READING: 1 Corinthians 12:31-13:13 Paul was and is known for the power of his teaching and for his skill in building up the Church. Yet here he makes his priorities clear. No accomplishment has value without love. In the end, the love we have poured forth will be the measure of our lives. Only the faith we shared, the hope on which we have relied, and the love we have expressed will last when our earthly achievements have passed away. GOSPEL: Luke 4:21-30 Last Sunday s Gospel related Jesus preaching in the synagogue in Nazareth. Today s shows the aftermath of that preaching. While the people were impressed by his preaching, they could not accept that it came from someone familiar to them. They wanted more proof. Jesus responds not with proof, but by reminding his listener that God does not act in the way we expect. He seeks out those disregarded by others and he protects all of those he calls. It can be difficult to see the goodness of the people who are closest to us. We see their flaws all too easily and we can be blind to their better qualities. This is why the relatives and acquaintances of Jesus could not recognize what he was when he entered the synagogue. This passage challenges us to see the talents and good qualities in those around us, and also to be less judgmental concerning their flaws..parish News and Activities BLESSING OF THROATS THIS WEEKEND In the United States the annual blessing of throats is a traditional sign of the struggle against illness in the life of the Christian. This blessing is ordinarily given during Mass or a celebration of the Word of God on February 3 rd, the memorial of Saint Blaise. Saint Blaise was a bishop during the 4 th century. Very little is known about his life. According to various accounts he was a physician before becoming a bishop. His cult spread throughout the entire Church in the Middle Ages because he was reputed to have miraculously cured a little boy who nearly died because of a fishbone in his throat. From the eighth century he has been invoked on behalf of the sick, especially those afflicted with illnesses of the throat. Throats will be blessed after all Masses THIS weekend. ** SOCIAL CONCERNS VALENTINE S DINNER The Social Concerns Committee will again be delivering a Valentine s dinner to any parishioner (homebound, living alone, recovering from an illness, a sweetheart who contributes in a special way to the Parish) who would like one. Delivery of dinners will take place on Saturday, February 9th. To assist with needed supplies, please look for signup sheets near the main entrance of the church. If you would like to receive a meal or know a parishioner who would like to receive one or can help with delivery, please contact Ginny Reindl at * SAFETY AND SECURITY PROCEDURE, PRESENTATION AND TEAM MEETING As was announced a few weeks ago, St. Peter s is reinforcing old, and implementing new, security measures during Mass and Religious Education times. The Parish Center doors will remain locked and all will need to enter the church through the main doors. All doors leading to the Parish Center will remain locked while the children are attending classes and will not be unlocked until 10:40am, when classes have ended. If a need arises where you need to remove your child from class early, please check in at the Religious Education Office for assistance. While we know this can be an inconvenience for some, the safety of our parishioners and our children is our primary concern. On Sunday February 17 th at 2:00pm in the Parish Center, Sheriff Frank Levindoski will give a presentation on Preparing for Active Assailants in Houses of Worship. Following the presentation, a team meeting will be held with all who are interested in being part of St. Peter s Safety and Security Team. The presentation and team meeting is open to all. *

4 PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY The Prayer Shawl Ministry creates beautiful shawls to help comfort those who are sick, bereaved, shut-in, nursing home resident, or those experiencing loneliness or stress. The shawls are like are like being wrapped in prayers and love. Our hope is that those who receive them will feel the hands of God around them, giving them healing and comfort. If you know of someone in need of a shawl, please contact Jan Bernethy at SANCTUARY CANDLES A candle is kept burning day and night whenever the Blessed Sacrament is reserved in Catholic churches. It is an emblem of Christ s abiding love and a reminder to the faithful to respond with loving adoration in return. Sanctuary candles are available to remember or honor your loved ones. Call the rectory to reserve a week. THE FEAST OF THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD FEBRUARY 2 nd The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord celebrates the presentation of Christ in the temple at Jerusalem on the 40 th day after His birth. According to Jewish law, the firstborn male child belonged to God, and the parents had to "buy him back" on the 40 th day after his birth, by offering a sacrifice of "a pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons" (Luke 2:24) in the temple. On that same day, the mother would be ritually purified. Saint Mary and Saint Joseph kept this law, even though, since Saint Mary remained a virgin after the birth of Christ, she would not have had to go through ritual purification. In his gospel, Luke recounts the story (Luke 2:22-39). When Christ was presented in the temple, "there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon, and this man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel" (Luke 2:25). When Mary and Joseph brought Christ to the temple, Simeon embraced the Child and prayed the Canticle of Simeon: "Now thou dost dismiss thy servant, O Lord, according to thy word in peace; because my eyes have seen thy salvation, which thou hast prepared before the face of all peoples: a light to the revelation of the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel" (Luke 2:29-32). Pro Life News PRIESTS FOR LIFE Reflection on today s readings - Being a person of life while living amidst a culture of death requires the lessons of today s first reading and gospel regarding what a prophet faces. We are all prophets by our baptism, and therefore share both in the blessings and burdens of that particular vocation. We are blessed in that we have and know with certainty the Word and will of God regarding the sanctity of life. The burden we have is that we must speak that word in fact, proclaim it amidst people who may not necessarily want to hear it. The lesson of these readings is that a) we should expect opposition, not be surprised at it, and b) we should not measure the success of the prophetic mission by how well we are accepted, but rather by how faithful and loving we are in carrying out the mission entrusted to us. The prophetic stance we take on behalf of life is not only a stance of example, but also of word. The good example we set must at times be explained. Pope Paul VI (who is now a canonized saint), in his landmark document Evangelii Nuntiandi (On Evangelization in the Modern World) made this point when he explained that the witness of life must at times be accompanied and explained by the word of life. Our people need our encouragement as well as concrete tools to be able to explain their pro-life position. The second reading, of course, provides an entire lesson in itself about the meaning of love. The pro-life movement is a movement of love. It can be summed up as a movement which objects to the fact that the unborn are excluded from the most basic requirement of love (that is, the protection of one s life), and which loves them intensely in order to make up for the lack of love they receive from others. Love ultimately says, I sacrifice myself for the good of the other. Abortion says, I sacrifice the other for the good of myself. Stewardship Sunday Collection January 27, 2019: $4, (A collection was taken only at the 5:00pm Mass, due to the storm) Weekly Goal to Meet Expenses: $5, Difference:($1,488.17) Year-to-Date Budget Variance:($12,426.74) We are grateful to all those who financially sacrifice every week to support our parish and its ministries. The secret to navigating life well is to invite Jesus on board. The helm of life should be given to Him, so that He can direct the route. Pope Francis

5 That s The Way It Is Andrew Cuomo, the governor of New York, has caused an uproar among Faithful Catholics and the pro-life community. Cuomo has signed legislation that significantly expands abortion rights in the state of New York. As if this is not bad enough, he celebrated the legislation publicly and directed that city landmarks be lit in pink to honor and celebrate abortion. What upsets me more than the abortion legislation is that this man claims to be Catholic. Cardinal Dolan is the archbishop of New York and is Cuomo s bishop. As Cuomo s archbishop, Cardinal Dolan has authority in this matter to excommunicate the governor or issue canonical penalties. Many of the faithful and pro-life community have been calling on the cardinal to take action and excommunicate the governor. The cardinal said that he has no plans to excommunicate the governor or issue any other canonical sanctions. The cardinal feels that an excommunication or other canonical penalties are not an appropriate response. The cardinal s response has led to some blistering criticisms from many of the faithful and the pro-life communities who believe the governor s actions warrant a full excommunication or canonical penalty. There are so many issues in play here it is difficult to decide what one to tackle. The outrage and controversy surrounding Cardinal s Dolan s response begs the question about excommunication itself. What is an excommunication and why is it used? When should it be used? Then there is the controversy surrounding why people who claim to be Catholic believe they can remain Catholics in good standing when they dissent from core teachings of the Church. I am Catholic but I am atheist is clearly an oxymoron. For reasons that remain a mystery to me people do not see I am Catholic, but I am pro-choice as equally oxymoronic. Then there is the controversy about abortion itself; what it means to be pro-life, what choice really means, etc. What issue should I tackle in this article? Given that I have used more than half the space available to me in the bulletin, I guess I better choose an issue to tackle and do it quickly! I am not going to tackle any of those issues right now. I simply wanted to point them out for the sake of clarity just so you know they are there. I will tackle them in other articles. I want to use the rest of the space I have available to ask you to reflect on why you are Catholic. There is an old saying: If you can t beat them, join them. On many issues, the Church seems to be on the losing side. Nowhere is this clearer than on traditional moral issues like abortion, gay marriage, gender philosophies, etc. Those who ascribe to traditional moral beliefs are said to be backward, not educated, less intelligent, etc. Those who jump on the bandwagon of believing whatever happens to be in vogue with popculture are said to be educated, enlightened, intelligent, etc. And yet I believe and profess what the holy Roman Catholic Church teaches and preaches to be revealed by God. I am not perfect in this and I have my struggles with certain Church teachings. In the end however, I believe what the Church teaches. That is why I am Catholic. If I for one minute believed that abortion, gay marriage, divorce and remarriage, women s ordination, contraception, trans-gender, etc, made any sense, or I dissented on one or more of these issues, I would not be Catholic. I am Catholic precisely because I believe what the Church teaches. I also happen to believe that I can intelligently defend Church teaching. What about you? Do you believe and profess what the Holy Roman Catholic Church teaches and preaches to be revealed by God? If not, why are you Catholic? I am not saying if you dissent from the Catholic Faith that you should leave. I am saying that if in your heart you do not believe the Catholic Faith and believe that many of the teachings are backward and dated, it is certainly appropriate to look at why you would want to be Catholic. You don t need to be Catholic to practice religion. You don t need to be Catholic to be Christian. For that matter, if it is the high church Roman liturgical pageantry and ceremony that suits your fancy, there are a lot of Protestant sects that have all that without the demands of Catholic morality. What the Church teaches as true today, she will teach as true tomorrow. Church teaching is not open to change. Church teaching is not based on the whims or trends of pop culture, the political establishment, the professors at Harvard, or the Hollywood elites. Anyone who is going to be Catholic needs to understand this. Anyone who is going to be Catholic also needs to understand that our Faith means something. Being Catholic means something. It is not just a name. Anyone who is going to be Catholic needs to understand that we will be seen as backward, unenlightened, unintelligent and uneducated by those of the world; especially the elites. Remember: being Catholic means we are in the world, but not of the world. We should not be surprised when the world rejects our Faith and makes fun of it. Our Faith is not of this world. That s the way it is, The Reverend David W. Bechtel Pastor

6 Happening at St. Thomas BINGO All paper Super Bingo will be held on Sunday, February 10 th at the Knoxville Community Center on Main Street, Knoxville. The cost is $25 and the doors will open at 10:30am, with Bingo starting at noon. Payout is as follows: 100 or less players - $2,000; 120 or less players - $2,500; 121 plus players - $3,000. The kitchen will be open. All proceeds benefit St. Thomas Parish. SPRING FLING You are invited to the First Annual Spring Fling Celebration! The celebration will include crafts, door prizes, delicious home cooked food, baked goods, and money & basket raffles. The event will take place on Saturday, April 13 th from 10:00am-2:00pm at the Knoxville Community Center. Admission is $1.00. Vendors wanted! Diocese of Scranton News WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS His Excellency, the Most Reverend Joseph C. Bambera and the Office for Parish Life wish to invite couples celebrating their 25 th or 50 th wedding anniversary in 2019 to a diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass on Sunday, June 30 th. The event includes a 2:30 pm mass at St. Peter s Cathedral followed by a reception. Requests for an invitation, with a mailing address, should be made through your pastor before April 2 nd. CATHOLIC WOMEN S CONFERENCE St. Peter s will provide transportation for any women who want to attend this conference. 5 th ANNUAL CATHOLIC MEN S CONFERENCE The 5 th Annual Catholic Men s Conference for the Diocese of Scranton will be held on Saturday, April 27 th at Holy Redeemer High School, 159 South Pennsylvania Avenue, Wilkes Barre, PA. A most important day for the future of our faith, featuring keynote presentations by Fr. Philip B. Bochanski, the executive director of Courage International, who speaks on the good news of living chaste lives, along with well-known psychologist, speaker, and EWTN TV hose, Dr. Ray Guarendi. Our third speaker will be motivational speaker, apologist, and TV host of Battle Ready, Doug Barry. You will hear Doug explain the BATTLE READY effort to be more AWARE of, PREPARED for and ENGAGED in the battles that we all face, body, mind, and soul. Every one of us is in the thick of the spiritual battle. Many do not see it and consequently are unprepared for it. The outcome of that scenario is devastating. The primary goal of BATTLE READY is to help others know how to deal with the attacks of the world, the flesh and the devil. A must awareness for Catholic men! There will be opportunities for Eucharistic Adoration, the celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation, as well as praying the Rosary. Additionally, exhibitors will be present with a full array of Catholic books and publications as well as CD s and ministry opportunities. Fathers, sons, grandsons, and friends are all most welcome to register for the event. Bishop Joseph C. Bambera will be the celebrant for the closing Mass. The idea for this year s event was initiated by laymen from various parishes, with the support of their pastors, in an effort to address challenging issues facing men in today s culture. St. Peter s will once again provide transportation, through Benedict s Bus Service, to the conference. Register on line at call (Diocesan Pastoral Center), or mail the completed application with your check to: Men s Conference, Office of Parish Life, 330 Wyoming Ave, Scranton, PA ANNUAL APPEAL Thank you to those who have already made a pledge to the Diocesan Annual Appeal. St. Peter s Annual Appeal Parish Goal: $ 46,500 Current Pledged Amount: $ 34,978 If you have not yet given your support, please: Call the Development Office at , to make a pledge or give a gift by credit card, Mail a check to the Diocesan Appeal Office at 300 Wyoming Ave., Scranton, PA 18503, or Give online at Our parish is reimbursed 75% for any gifts made to the Appeal in excess of our Appeal goal.

7 Please patronize our sponsors and thank them for their support. Their advertising helps to make our bulletin possible. If Akiko s Not Your Florist, She Should Be Shop 24/7 at Akiko, Clark & Joe Hewitt 25 Main Street Wellsboro, PA Games Imagination Fun Your proprietors Julian and Anja Stam Consider it all joy! James 1:2 A Gift in Your Will We hope you'll consider including a gift to St. Peter s Church in your will or living trust. Called a charitable bequest, just a few sentences in your will or trust are all that is needed. Share this sample bequest language for St. Peter s Church with your estate planning attorney: BULLETIN ADVERTISING SPACE AVAILABLE We currently have advertising space available in our weekly bulletin. If you are interested in placing an ad, please call the rectory. "I, [name], of [city, state, zip], give, devise and bequeath to St. Peter s Church, Wellsboro [written amount or percentage of the estate or description of property] for its unrestricted use and purpose." Parish Prayer List Nettie Mays, Nan Bowser, Trish Knowlton, Judy Nagel, Sue Evert, Valerie Tobin, Shirley Mekos Broughton, Donna Brennan, Mary Mekos, Antoinette Davis, Jonathan Hardman, Stephen Hurd, Stephanie Hemighaus, Suzie Alexander, Larry Sasani, Wendy Doan-Newcomb, Syler Sullivan, Adrienne Gilbert, Rita Grinnan, Bob Murphy, Sylvia Smith, Tom Mohr, Carol Weatherby, Carol Shine, Teresa Pavlock, Jerry Pierce, Joann Black, Gabriel, Melissa & Daniel Espinoza, Lori Lopaz, Patricia Quattrone, Larry Jackson, Katie Seip, Lisa Jones, Floyd Williammee, Renee Kennedy, Gay Furlong, Elsa DiBernardo, Fran Rose, Christine Palmer, June Sherman, Kathy Smith, Tim Bogaczyk, Beth Valdez, Virginia Shaefer, Charles Barrett, Joe Engel, Darleen Kohler, Victoria Salerno, Bob Snyder, Don Brooks, Paul Beuter, Jerry Eckert, Cole Salerno, Mark Kilmer, Frank Dziengowski, Jr., Stephen Horvatch, Fr. Paul Mullen, Helene Carpenter, Clark Hewitt, Everett Dean Brown, Roberta Mahar, Bud Boyce, Marian Coolidge, Kay Evans, Elizabeth Payne, Cindy Sereno, Denny Young, Cindy Copp, Carolyn Tester, Tom Brown, Richard Stankiewicz, Jim Callahan, Mary Antoniw, Ruth Russell, Edward Turk Cruttenden, Agnes Worden, Larry Mommicco, Anne Marie Beuter, Carol Fasick, Skip Warriner, Jim Honeywell, Beverly Willsea, Stephanie Calicchia, Jacoby Aratari, Doris Coumbe, Michael Bowen, Lou Kirby, Linda Kichline, Shannon Pierce Jones, Arlene Froutz, and Steve Ziemak. Eternal Rest Grant Unto Them, O Lord and Let the Perpetual Light Shine Upon Them. Christopher Rymarczuk Lord, this we know, no matter how difficult life may be at this time, we know you will not stop loving us and will always hold us in the palm of your hand. We are reaching to you, Lord, to hold us, comfort us, and heal us. Lord, this we know, you are faithful in your love for us today and forever. You are with us, and we are with you. Amen.