13 Hudson Road Plains, PA 187052015 Phone 5708256663 Fax 5708234556 Parish email: parishoffice@sspeterandpaulplains.com Parish Web: www.sspeterandpaulplains.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sspeterandpaulplains/ 155 Austin Ave WilkesBarre, PA 18705 Parish Web: www.stbenedictwb.org Reverend John C. Lambert, M.S.W. Pastor email: pastor@sspeterandpaulplains.com Deacon Don Crane Permanent Deacon Office Hours Saturday and Sunday by appointment Saints Peter and Paul/Saint Benedict Monday through Friday 8am4pm Office closed daily Noon 12:30pm Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday 4pm Saints Peter and Paul 5:30pm Saint Benedict Sunday 7:30am Saints Peter & Paul 10am Saints Peter and Paul 11:30am Saint Benedict Welcome Confession By appointment anytime Saints Peter and Paul Daily 6:30am6:45am Saturday 3pm3:30pm Saint Benedict after the 5:30pm Mass To all who are tired and need rest; to all who mourn and need comfort; to all who are friendless and need friendship; to all who are discouraged and need hope; to all who are homeless and need sheltering love; and to all who sin and need a Savior; and to whomsoever will, the Parishes of Saints Peter and Paul and St. Benedict open wide their doors in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ Eucharist Adoration at Saints Peter and Paul First Friday of every month Noon till 3pm First Saturday Rosary at Saint Benedict First Saturday of every month at 4:45pm Working Together to Build the Kingdom of God
Sunday Stewards Stewardship Saints Peter and Paul Parish Saint Benedict Parish Thank you for your continued generous Support! Bernardine Hall Renovation Fund The Bernardine Sisters gave 104 years of service as teachers to the children of Saints Peter and Paul Parish. In 2015 the former cafeteria was renamed Bernardine Hall in their honor. It has been many years since any work has been done. For the next 3 years we will be focusing on sprucing it up and making the necessary repairs. (Lighting, heating, electrical, air and a cosmetic face lift) Please consider joining together to make this possible. Money can be sent in at any time throughout the next three years to fund this project. To date we have received contributions from 184 families in the amount of $30,437
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The Sunday Good News Saint Benedict & Saints Peter & Paul December 23, 2018 First Reading: Micah 5:14a Micah speaks of the ruler who will come from Bethlehem. He discusses how the people of Israel will be saved from corruption and live in peace. Second Reading: Hebrews 10:510 Paul describes to the Hebrews how Jesus came into the world and offered to do God's will. We were saved through his sacrifice, the only offering sufficient for the sins of the world. Prayer for Families Heavenly Father, please bless our families with Your love and protect us from harm. Give us grace to forgive, strength to overcome the difficulties we face, and keep us together when the world tries to pull us apart. In Jesus Name Amen Gospel: Luke 1:3945 Mary paid a visit to Elizabeth, whose baby stirred in her womb upon hearing Mary's greeting. Elizabeth filled with the Holy Spirit, cried out, "Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb." Elizabeth was deeply overjoyed that the words God had spoken to Mary had now been fulfilled. A FRESH PERSPECTIVE ON THE SUNDAY READINGS HIS WORD TODAY by Rev. William J. Reilly Fourth Sunday of Advent December 23, 2018 When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the baby stirred in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit, and cried out in a loud voice: Blessed are you among women and blessed is the fruit of your womb. But who am I that the mother of my Lord should come to me?... Blessed is she who trusted that the Lord's words to her would be fulfilled. What a wonderful family reunion. Two expectant mothers meeting, greeting, celebrating imminent births. St. Luke points out the presence of the Holy Spirit, even before the Pentecost event. The question posed by Elizabeth who am I?...can be changed for us today. Who am I that my Lord and Savior should come to me? A loving Father saw our need, and in concern for us, sent, not the mother or our Savior, but the saving Lord Himself. How frequently we pray the words of Luke in the Hail Mary. As we complete our advent may the question of Elizabeth, and my question be answered. As we approach the feast of the birth of Christ this week, may we live the visitation event, greeting others in the name of the Lord, recognizing His presence among us in our needy world. The two holy women rejoiced in Christ's presence, and so do we. Reflect for a few moments on the biblical basis of the Hail Mary.
Worship We Remember A Communion Service will be held at Saints Peter and Paul at 7am Monday Friday Christmas Eve Vigil Mass Monday 1224 4pm Special Intention Saints Peter and Paul and Saint Benedict 9pm Special Intention Saints Peter and Paul Christmas Day Saints Peter and Paul and Saint Benedict Tuesday 1225 10am Special Intention Saints Peter and Paul and Saint Benedict Masses at Saint Benedict this week Wednesday 1226 8am No Masses this Day Thursday 1227 8am Barbara Olsakowski by Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Artini Mary Loomis by Husband Friday 1228 8am Martha Rudda by Dolores Dunleavy Michael J. Kowalski by Maureen Williams Weekend Mass Schedule Saints Peter & Paul Saturday 1229 4pm Living and Deceased Parishioners Sunday 1230 7:30am Ann Goncheroski by Marlene Mondulick 10am Joseph Canterini by Mr. & Mrs. Joseph R. Wilk Weekend Mass Schedule Saint Benedict Saturday 1229 5:30pm Rosalie Splendido by Family Sunday 1230 11:30am Tino Andreoli (A) by Family New Years Eve 4pm Saints Peter and Paul 5:30pm Saint Benedict Solemnity of Mary (New Years Day) 10am Saints Peter and Paul Saints Peter and Paul Parish Sanctuary Candle Hugh Drew Lady of Lourdes Catherine Ziemba Holy Family Votive Ceil & Ted Toloczko Saint Benedict Parish Sanctuary Candle Anthony Rogish Grotto Candle Anthony Rogish
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Saints Peter and Paul Upcoming Events for 2019 Don t miss out on all the fun; cut out and place on refrigerator. Pierogi Making Saturday, February 23 Spring Lottery Sat. March 2 March 31 Lenten Dinners to Go Friday March 8 NEW!!!***Ham n Cabbage Dinner Sat, March 16 St. Joseph s Table Tuesday, March 19 Lenten Dinners to Go Friday, March 22 Lenten Dinners to Go Friday, March 29 Lenten Dinners to Go Friday, April 5 Lenten Dinners to Go Friday, April 12 NEW!!! Ravioli Making Saturday, April 27 Plains Lions Spaghetti Diner in support of Plains Food Pantries April 30, Night at the Races Saturday, May 18 Summer Lottery Sat. June 1 June 30 Ice Cream Social date to be announced Fall Lottery Sat. September 7 September 29 Pierogi Making Saturday, September 21 Annual Quilt Bingo Sunday, October 13 Blanket Party October 24 Senior Dinner Sunday, November 3 Annual Purse Bingo Sunday, November 10 Winter Lottery Saturday, December 7 December 29 Santa Brunch Saturday, November 30 Toy Bingo Sunday, December 1 Bus Trip to New York To be announced Cookie Sale Saturday, December 21 Other events may be added, keep checking the bulletin for updates *** depending on the progress of Bernardine Hall
By our Baptism, I firmly believe that we are called to servant leadership here in the Diocese of Scranton. We are called to a servant leadership that helps us to transform our hurting world through compassion, solidarity, justice, and love. From Bishop Bambera s pastoral letter, Wounded and Loved: Regathering the Scattered Mission Statement As members of Saints Peter and Paul, we have as our mission the sharing of our faith and our talents. We proclaim the Word of God through compassion for our community and sharing of our treasures as Disciples of Christ. Mission Statement Saint Benedict Building a Catholic Community where all are welcome, respected, needed and appreciated; where we incorporate and share the word of God in our daily lives and the lives of others. Pastoral Council Members Saints Peter and Paul Kathy Grinaway, Chairperson Harold Golomb, Jr, Vice Chairperson JoAnn Chukinas, Secretary Gerald Cross Barbara Gubbiotti Steven McGough James Susek Saint Benedict Donna Mansfield, Chairperson Debby Zuzelski, Secretary Joanne Brague Jack Keeley Lou Zuzelski