Welcome to St. Peter Church! Welcome to those who would like to join our Parish Family! Please stop in or call the Parish Office (740-282-7612) to register. Current parishioners, please inform the office of any changes such as phone number or address. Bulletin If you would like to add anything to the bulletin, email bulletin@stpetersteub.com, no later than 2pm the Monday prior to the Sunday in which would like the announcement. St. Peter Church Office Hours Monday - Thursday 8:30 am - 2:00 pm Closed on Holy Days & Holidays. St. Peter Church Groups For further information refer to the St. Peter Church website: www.stpetersteub.com Adoration Chapel Coordinator: Mrs. Kathy Bender, 740-544-6446 Altar Servers Coordinator: Dr. Steve Hildebrand, 740-283-2893 Bereavement Ministry: Mrs. Fiona Ruminski, 740-275-8754 Catholic Women s Club (CWC): Mrs. Beatrice Antol, (304-723-1850). We continue to collect glasses for the Lion s Club. Please bring your donations to the church office. Dead Theologians Society Coordinators: Deacon Tom Maedke, 740-381-2115 & Rhett Young, 805-390-0326 EDGE Youth Group: Jacob Konkolics, (570) 317-6103, edgesteubenville@gmail.com, catholicfaithformation.org/the-edge Knights of Columbus St. John Neumann Council: Roger Gibson, GK, 740-424-9602 Lectors & Extraordinary Ministers Coordinator: Mr. Pete Polimeni, 740-283-1401 Natural Family Planning : Steve and Ann Craig, 740-457-9663, www.nfpandmore.org Parish Council: Mrs. Mary Jo Yanda, President, 740-282-4153 Parish Book Club Coordinator: Fr. Bradley Greer - The club meets on the 3rd Saturday of every month in the school building. St. Peter Church Restoration Committee, Coordinator: Mrs. Mary Jo Yanda, 740-282-4153 St. Peter Ministry to the Sick: Deacon Tom Maedke, 740-381-2115 The Rosary Makers: We collect Rosaries, and Rosary parts, for the missions. Please bring such items to the office. Thank you! Una Voce: Dr. Michael Sirilla, 740-282-4813, www.unavocesteubenville.com Website Coordinator: Christen Wischnowski christen@ridgefieldgroup.com Cleaning Schedule Thank you to all who keep our church clean! Please consider volunteering your time. Week of August 13, Team II Week of August 20, Team III Week of August 27, Team IV Week of September 3, Team I Please consider being a volunteer for Team V. Please contact Joanne Boyle at 740-284-2845. Normal Mass Schedule Resumes August 14th Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: 6:30-7:30pm Confessions Thursday: Friday: Diocese of Steubenville Vocation links Twitter @ dsvocations Facebook: www.facebook.com/dsvocations Diocesan Website: http://steubenvillevocations.com Fr. Michael Gossett, Director of Vocations mgossett@diosteub.org (740) 264-0868 Do you need to Receive Jesus Blood? If, for medical reasons, you wish to receive only the Precious Blood, please inform the priest or deacon (in the sacristy) before Mass. A separate chalice will be consecrated. St. Peter Ministry to the Sick Please note: due to privacy regulations, local hospitals are not permitted to contact the parish when a parishioner is hospitalized, a family member must contact the parish. Thank you!
Solemnity of the Assumption August 15th is the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and is a Holy Day of Obligation! The Church askes all Catholics to come together in worship at Mass on Holy Days, to thank God and ask for His help, and to "Do this in memory of me." (Luke 22:19) Show your love for Mother Mary by asking her intercession this day! The Mass schedule for the Holy Day is: Mon., Aug. 14-7:00 PM (Solemn Mass) Tue., Aug. 15-8:00 AM (E.F.) 12:15pm, KOC Assumption Celebration! The Knights of Columbus annual Rosary Vigil Mass for the Feast of the Assumption of Mary on Monday August the 14 th at the Sacred Heart Villa in Sunshine Park, 36 Villa Drive. Steubenville, Ohio. It will begin at 7:30pm, rain or shine. Father Liam Dunne of Ireland & Father John McCoy, will be the celebrants. Franciscan University Fatima Indulgence Site Pope Francis has granted a plenary indulgence those who visit a statue of Our Lady of Fatima exposed for public veneration. Visit on the 13th of each month until Oct.13, 2017, to receive the indulgence, under the normal conditions. The statue is in the narthex of the University Chapel. Assumption Fest Tuesday, August 15th Malara Hall, Holy Family Church Lunch (11:30 am to 1 pm) and Dinner (5 pm to 7:30 pm) The St. John Neumann Council #11828 is announcing our second annual Assumption Fest event. A Rosary procession with our Blessed Mother will follow morning Mass. Featuring a family Square dance with caller Bob Tomlinson from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm followed by a Couples and Friends dance with DJ music. Menu includes cabbage rolls, pulled pork and grilled chicken sandwiches with several side choices. Eat in or take out. Call 740 282 8222 to order. FATIMA WEEK For the 100 th Anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima, Bishop Jeffrey M. Monforton asks for A DIOCESAN ROSARY CONGRESS from OCTOBER 7-13. A Rosary Congress is seven days and nights of perpetual Adoration, hourly Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet, Masses, Confessions, Conferences, and Processions. This all will be offered in a spirit of reparation, for peace, our families, and our world. Basilica of St. Mary of the Assumption ~ Marietta, Triumph of the Cross (Holy Rosary Church) ~ Steubenville, St. Joseph ~ Ironton. To sign up contact Barbara at onanchs@yahoo.com. Congratulations to Ryan and Katherine (Ice) Welch Who were joined in the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony on August 5th. 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time 10th Sunday After Pentecost (Extraordinary Form) August 13th, 2017 Date Mass Intention Requested by Monday 08/14 7:00pm Robert & Miriam Miller & Family Pro Populo Zach & Katherine Miller Tuesday 08/15 12:15pm Tverbut-Campbell Poor Souls Mike& Francis DaCarlo Family Anonymous Family Wednesday 08/16 Quattrone Family George&Emilie Gan Joe Manfred Gan Family Thursday 08/17 Joanna Polimeni Patty Polimeni Friday 08/18 Curt Edgar-In memory of 70th Birthday Linda Edgar & Family Saturday 08/19 4:00pm Margaret Straker Schubring JoAnn & Family Sunday 08/20 *Extraordinary Form 10:00am *12:00pm Frank DiBenedetto Pro Populo Sirilla Family Sam&Marilyn
6am to Noon Kathy Bender (740-544-6446) Sun. 8am Thurs. 7 am Fri. 10am Sat. 11 am Time with God Noon to 6pm Katie Ohnimus (978-870-3611) Sun. 2pm Thurs. 2 & 4 pm Mon. 2 pm Fri. 12 pm Tues. 12pm Sat. 12 & 2 pm Wed. 12,2 & 3 pm 6pm to Midnight Mary King (740-424-5112) Thurs. 6&7 pm Fri. 7 pm Sat. 8 pm Grow in Faith Youth Catechetical Program in August! Midnight to 6am David Romanyak(304-374-6346) Sun. 1 am Mon. 5 am Tues. 12am Wed. 12 & 2 am Please pray for our Youth Catechetical Program in the City of Steubenville & Wintersville. Watch the bulletin and the website for the Parish School of Religion registration in late August!! Although not available in the office in July, Barbara will be available through email if needed at barbara@catholicfaithformation.org St. Peter Children S Choir Come learn to love music and pray twice through singing! Children 8+ Welcome! Rehearsal 4-4:50pm Mondays starting September 11th in the Choir Loft. The children s choir will sing one song at three 10am Masses, in Oct., Nov., and Dec., and is free. Contact Rose McGrath at rose.mcgrath777@gmail.com or (937)719-2391. The church basement will be open for families of those in the choir during rehearsal. Auditions ~ Canticle Singers Catholic Youth Choir All youth (9-18) are invited to audition for the Canticle Singers Catholic Youth Choir! Rehearsals begin Tuesday, September 5th, 4:30-6:30pm. Auditions: August 15, 16, 22, 23. Blessed Sacrament Church, Wintersville. Reserve an audition by contacting Dr. Ron Dubois, (740)457-6011 or canticlesingerscyc@gmail.com. More information at www.canticlesingers.com Author to Speak at St. Peter Fr. Sean Davidson, author of Saint Mary Magdalene: Prophetess of Eucharistic Love recently published by Ignatius Press, will be visiting our parish! He will preach at the weekend Masses on August 19 th and 20 th. At 7:00 pm on Monday, August 21 st, he will present a talk in the church. Father Davidson is a member of the Missionaries of the Most Holy Eucharist and serves at the Eucharistic Retreat Center in the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception, Long Island. More information to come. REMINDERS August 13 - Parish Picnic TODAY August 20 - Donut Sunday 2017 D/PSC Update Thanks to all of you who have already pledged to the 2017 Diocesan/Parish Share Campaign. As of July 31st 138 families have pledged $55,766.00. This amount puts our parish over our goal of $51,724.00 by $4,042.00. This amount and all future pledges will be returned to St Peter Parish. May God reward your generosity to our diocese and parish. Online Giving to the D/PSC After you have submitted your pledge to the D/PSC, you may schedule and make payments online securely. Go to diosteub.org/give online to make these arrangements! Remember that you must submit your pledge to the parish before you will be able to make payments online. Blue Mass ~ Sunday, September 10th ~ ~ St. Peter Catholic Church 10:00am ~ Honoring Police, Fire Fighters, EMS, and their families. Come pray for God s blessing upon those who serve their communities, to acknowledge those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. Any personnel may come in uniform, please arrive by 9:45. There will be a group picture with Bishop Monforton afterwards, as well as a reception in the basement, and a blessing of safety vehicles. Church Support ~ July 16, 2017 Envelope Collection - $5997.37 Loose Collection - $939.00 School - $85.00 Maintenance - $552.00 Samaritan House/L.A.M.P. - $40.00
Steubenville City Daily Mass Schedule The following is the Mass schedule for St. Peter Church, Holy Family Church, and Triumph of the Cross.* *Please remember to check parish bulletins for changes that may occur for Holy Days, holidays, and special circumstances for the priests who are serving you. 7:00 a.m. Mass - Tuesday - Friday, Holy Rosary Church 8:00 a.m. Mass - Monday - Friday, Holy Family Church Monday thru Friday, St. Peter Church 8:30 a.m. Mass - Monday - Saturday, Holy Rosary Church Saturday, Holy Family Church 5:15 p.m. Mass - Monday, Holy Rosary Church Wednesday, St. Peter Church WORLD YOUTH DAY 2019 Panama City I am the servant of the LORD. May it be done unto me according to thy word. Lk. 1:38 Join hundreds of thousands of Catholics in a great witness of the Universal Church at the 34th International Youth Conference, World Youth Day! January 2019 ~ Panama City, Panama Featuring speakers such as Steve Angrisano, Bishop Monforton, and Pope Francis himself, many youth and young adults will have the experience of a lifetime! Registration: www.diosteub.org/wyd Closes October 2nd, 2017. Bishop Mussio Scholarship 100% Full Tuition, Kindergarden-4th Grade Call (740)264-2550 or mail application to 100 Etta Ave. Steubenville, OH Eligible if family income is at or below 200% the Federal Poverty Guidelines. If you think you qualify, please come to the office for additional paperwork. Support the Parish Bulletin The cost of producing the weekly parish bulletin is partially underwritten through our advertisers. If you know of any businesses which would be interested in advertising, please contact Sherry Montell at LPI Publishing, 4560 E 71st St. Cuyahoga Hts, OH 44105 Please remember the following clergy in your prayers: Sunday: Bishop Gilbert I. Sheldon Monday: Rev. Basil Corriere Tuesday: Our Holy Father Wednesday: V. Rev. Timothy Shannon Thursday: Rev. Timothy McGuire Friday: Msgr. Donald Horak Saturday: Rev. Michael DiRenzo Feed the Hungry Sacred Heart Center of Hope Every day through August 18th, 12-1 p.m. Faith based fun activity 1-2 p.m. We continue to need volunteers to help serve at the summer lunch program or to help with the activities, and supplies such as games, toys, sports equipment & craft items. If interested, contact Ruth Ann at Catholic Charities 740-282-3631. Speaking the Truth in Love Conference The Catechetical Institute at Franciscan University will sponsor the Speaking the Truth in Love Conference, Oct. 13-15 at Franciscan University. The national conference will explore how to use the Catechism as a powerful tool to transmit the faith and assist in the renewal of Catholic culture. The price is $70 until August 15; $90 afterward. Fee includes all sessions, a social hour, 2 lunches & a Saturday banquet dinner. To register visit Catechetics.com/events, email ci@franciscan.edu or call 740-283-6754. 1-800-477-4574, ext. 6321. Please remember the sick and homebound of our parish in your prayers: Michael Olenick Mary Ice Ed Klonowski James Kidwell Catherine Letcher Darrin Corrigan John Koniski Bernie Zapolnik Parish Book Club The Parish Book Club will resume meeting on Saturday, September 16 at 10:00 am in the former school building. At that meeting, we will discuss Michael O Brien s novel Island of the World. All are welcome. Contact Father Greer for more information. Joann Kirk Heather Morris Marie Ice Jackson Buttle Barbara Johnson Renee Bonner Gary Lizotte Tony Garman Tom Kelly *call office (740-282- 7612) to make changes, or to add a loved one to the prayer line.