St. Peter Catholic Church 1 2 1 S o u t h S e c o n d S t r e e t - C o l u m b i a , P A 1 7 5 1 2

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We are called to celebrate the presence of Christ in word and sacrament, to live joyfully and be an evangelizing and witnessing community.

St. Peter Church, Columbia Mother of Holy Purity Chapel, Wrightsville

Parish Office Hours

Monday - Thursday ------------------- 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Closed on Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Holy Days

Parish Staff

Rev. Anthony Swamy, MSFS ------------------------ Pastor Deacon Jeffrey A. Baylor Mrs. Nichole Garner ------------------------------------ CRE Mrs. Dayna Wickenheiser ---------------- Parish Secretary Mr. Frank Haas -------------------------------- Maintenance Mrs. Carole Bitts ------------------------- Director of Music Mrs. Kathy Arndt ----------------------- RCIA Coordinator

Contact Information

Parish Office --------------------------------- 717-684-7070 Fax --------------------------------------------- 717-684-3102 Parish Center --------------------------------- 717-684-0414 Parish email ------------- dwickenheiser@hbgdiocese.org Fr. Swamy --------------------- fraswamymsfs@gmail.com Deacon Baylor ------------------- baylors11@comcast.net Our Lady of Angels School

Mrs. Amanda Young ------------------------------- Principal 717-684-2433

Mass Schedule

Saturday -------------------------------------------------------- 4:30 pm Sunday ---------------------------------------------- 8:00 & 10.30 am

Weekdays at St. Peter Church Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday ------------------ 8:00 am

St. Mary's Chapel, Wrightsville Wednesday ---------------------------------------------------- 6:00 pm Confessions

Wednesday ------------------ 5:00 - 5:45 pm (St. Mary’s Chapel) Thursday ----------------------- 8:30 - 9:15 am (St. Peter Church) Saturday ------------------------ 3:00 - 4:00 pm (St. Peter Church) or by appointment Baptism

By appointment with Deacon Baylor. Celebrated after Sunday 10:30 am Mass. Sacrament of Healing/Sick

Contact the parish office or Pastor

SATURDAY, August 15 Solemnity of the Assumption of the BVM 3:00-4:00P Confessions 4:30P Aj Smith SUNDAY, August 16 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00A Mary Maurer 10:30A People of the Parish MONDAY, August 17 Weekday 8:00A Ralph & Eunice Quesnel TUESDAY, August 18 Weekday 8:00A Janet Rogers WEDNESDAY, August 19 Weekday 6:00P Aj Smith / St. Mary’s THURSDAY, August 20 Weekday 8:00A Donna Gerfin 8:35A Adoration FRIDAY, August 21 St. Pius X 8:00A Special Intentions for Janet Kreiner SATURDAY, August 22 Vigil, 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time 3:00-4:00P Confessions 4:30P Rosemary Nobile SUNDAY, August 23 21 St Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00A People of the Parish 10:30A Geraldine M. Schlegelmilch

Envelopes out of 600 collected $ 7818.75 Loose $ 159.00 Children’s Envelopes $ 6.00 Total Gifts to $ 7983.75 To meet our budgeted expenses for the fiscal year the sum of $7,200 is needed on a weekly basis in the Sunday collection.

PRAY FOR THE SICK AND HOMEBOUND Marg Barton Susan Kent Deacon Jeff Baylor Emily Arnold Elizabeth Buzzendore John Collier Robert Gainer Marilyn Drummer Caroline Weitzel Abby Fritsch Diane Flanagan Tom Bentley Bev Thomas Bill Saylor Clyde Newcomer Yvonne Nase Kathleen Kauffman James George Jack Aument Rebecca Cosgrove Connor Wolpert Greg Fisher Brian LaPrairie Buddy Hano Carol Goss Steve McBride Barbara McEvoy Kit (Margaret) Pittinger Lillian Hoffer Karen Mundorf Ken Murphy Teresa Musser Kathleen Nobile Michelle Panyik Henry Walsh Charles Rees David Riger Elliot Ross Irene Shields Chad Irvin Joe Shillow Joanne Skammer Kim Smith Leo Storm Sharon Swanger Ruth Lilliam Margaret Ellis Anthony Iacone Dot Weber Shearer Beth Shearer Dolly Raver Yvonne Fey Stephanie Wolpert Frank Gould Cain Young Ralph Young Tim Wickenheiser Lee Irvin Dave Brisiel

Readings for Next Sunday August 23rd, 2020

Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time First Reading: Isaiah 22:19-23

Psalm Reading: 138:1-2, 2-3, 6, 8 Second Reading: Romans 11:33-36

Gospel: Matthew 16:18

HOLY NAME SOCIETY VACATION CLUB

Here are the WINNERS of $100 per day based on the 7PM PA Lottery number. Many prayers to all of our tick-et seller and ticket holders! Date Ticket # Winner Seller 08/02 320 NO WINNER N/A 08/03 996 Jeff Hart Cory Bigler

The Sanctuary Candle for the Month of August has been placed in loving memory of Aj Smith by his loving

family.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS We are looking for a First Grade Religious Education teacher. The requirements are that you are a registered member of the parish, have completed your Sacraments of Initiation, and are practicing the faith and compliance with the Diocesan Youth Protection Program. Please contact Nichole Garner at 717-684-7070 ext. 104 or ngarner@hbgdiocese.org.

THIS WEEK’S MASS INTENTIONS

REMINDER: There will be registration for 2020 - 2021 Religious Education classes on Sunday, August 23rd after all Masses. Registration will take place in the church office. Payment is requested at the time of registration. Fees remain at 1 student = $75.00; 2 = $115; and 3 = $155, payable to ST. PETER CHURCH. Please contact Nichole Garner at 717-684-7070, ext. 104 or ngarner@hbgdiocese.org with any questions or concerns.

NO MASSES from Monday -Friday August 23-29. There will be no weekday masses from Monday, August 24, 2020 to Friday, August 28, 2020. Fr. Swamy will be on retreat.

Saturday August 29th 2020 at the Columbia Catholic

Knights on Fourth and Maple St. from 11 AM Till 2 PM Half-Chicken only $6.00 This is an RSVP Ticketed Event payable

on pick-up day. No extra chicken to sell. Last Day for orders is Monday August 17th This is a drive-thru event.

Call Steve Grab 717-684-7333, dommergrab@embarqmail.com

Call or Text Hal Snyder 717-415-8072,

CATHOLIC SCOUTING Calling all dads with boys in 1st through 7th grade with an interest in Catholic scouting! The Troops of Saint George (TSG) is a fraternal Catholic apostolate for priests, men, and young men looking for a life of adventure coupled with virtue. Troop #17 Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati meets the third Sunday of every month from 3-5pm. The location varies depending on the month. Email Mike Lorenz for more information or to register: mlorenz0412@gmail.com

HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC CHURCH PARISH SECRETARY POSITION HT has a full time opening for a Parish Secretary. Monday thru Friday 7:30-4pm Resume are being accepted until August 7th at 4pm. Resumes can be emailed to holytrinitycol409@gmail.com.

PASTOR'S CORNER

WHAT WAS WRITTEN ON THE GROUND When I was a child, we often wrote on the ground when we played. We made circles to play games. We played tic tac toe and made boundaries to dare someone to cross. We wrote our names in the dirt. I have always wondered what secret message Jesus wrote on the ground in John 8. While Jesus is teaching a group of people, some scribes and Pharisees bring a woman caught in the act of adultery who is about to be stoned. The scribes and Pharisees quote Mosaic Law and question Jesus, asking him, “So what do you say?” Jesus bends down and begins to write on the ground. They continue to press him for an answer. He straightens up and says, “Let the one among you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone.” Again, He bends down and writes on the ground. What secret message could He have written that led all of those present to realize that they were sinners just like the woman caught in adultery? Our priest says scholars have been debating this idea for a long time. Nobody knows the answer, but here are my thoughts. The group of people surrounding this woman were planning to hold an execution, similar to a lynching or a public execution by hanging. They were already carrying the stones that would kill the woman. They could be considered a serious threat not only to the woman, but also to Jesus. The Pharisees were trying to trap Him. When Jesus bent down to write on the ground, He gave the scribes and Pharisees ample opportunity to assault him. Yet none did. Instead, they went away one by one, beginning with the elders. What was His message? What could he have written that caused the crowd to trickle away? I do not know. I also wonder, was this the first example of the Sacrament of Penance? Whatever Jesus said, it caused the scribes and Pharisees to rethink their actions. Jesus told them (and us) to consider their own transgressions before judging others. Who is worthy to judge? Only Jesus. Since Jesus is without sin, he could have condemned the woman, but instead His words were, “Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?” She replied, “No one, sir.” Then Jesus said, “Neither do I condemn you. Go (and) from now on do not sin anymore.” I am truly comforted by those words because Jesus is telling me that he will never condemn me. All I have to do is use the Sacrament of Penance and promise to try not to sin and He will not condemn me. Wow! What a beautiful lesson. Our Lord and Savior desires to forgive our sins rather than condemn us to everlasting punishment. When I walk out of the confessional, John 8 will have a new meaning. Jesus offered the woman forgiveness, and He offers the same gift to us. Our God is gracious and generous, offering forgiveness and love instead of condemnation. All we have to do is to accept that love unconditionally. God Bless, Anonymous Lay Person

THE CATHOLIC WITNESS SURVEY The Catholic Witness newspaper is conducting a survey of its readers, and parishioner participation is encouraged. The survey is anonymous and will provide The Witness with important information as we make plans for the future of the paper. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey online at http://survey.hbgdiocese.org/TakeSurvey.aspx?SurveyID=mlLJ65m. To request a hard copy of the survey, please contact the parish office or call The Catholic Witness at 717-657-4804, ext. 209.

THE DIOCESAN YOUTH COUNCIL Is accepting nominations for the 2020-2021 school year. The council consists of youth who are called to discipleship through leadership and service to the community. The new DYC is expanding membership to include youth in grades 8 and 9, and will meet and offer retreats virtually. Youth interested may contact their parish office to obtain a copy of the nomination form or contact the Diocesan Youth Office at areifer@hbgdiocese.org

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