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Emergency Request!

We just heard about a family in our area that had a devastating house fire on February 24th. 
They have lost everything!  If you have any gently used clothing or furniture, I know that the family can use all the help they can get. 

   There are twin teenage girls whose sizes are junior size 9 and size 13 in pants.  The son’s pant size is a 36x29; the mom is a size 10 pant.  All of the tops/coat sizes are a size large for each.

     Please drop off your donations to the church (for furniture, please call the Rectory first.)

     Even if you can’t donate at this time, please pray for the families needs! 

Thank you for your help and kindness!

Geri

Lenten Schedule

 

Saturday, March 27th from 11am-12:30pm
Liturgical Ministers Morning of Prayer

Fr. Bruce will host a Morning of Prayer in preparation for Holy Week and
the passion narratives of St. Luke (Palm Sunday) and St. John (Good Friday).
Please call the Rectory so that we may know how many liturgical ministers to expect.




THE KEYS TO THE KINGDOM
SAVE THE DATE!

The Keys will be performing a reenactment of the
“STATIONS OF THE CROSS”
Friday, March 26th—7:30pm
Saturday, March 27th—2pm
Good Friday, April 2nd—7:30pm

Our Catholic Schools


Our Lady Queen of Apostles Regional Catholic School
(Our parish supported School)
Open House & Registration

Personal Tours can be scheduled by calling 878-1033
.



PROTECT YOUR CHILDREN

Suffolk County Police Department
Computer Crime Unit

Hosted by
Our Lady Queen of Apostles Catholic School


Wednesday, March 24th

7pm in the School Auditorium

One hour PowerPoint presentation given by the Suffolk County Police Department which encompasses chatting safely online, cyber bullying and limiting profile information plus additional information designed to increase parent’s awareness of the new Internet Services and the technology their children are using everyday. For more information, call 878-1033.


 

McGann-Mercy High School


Now accepting
applications for the 2010-2011 school year for grades 7-12

For more information, or to begin the
admissions process, visit
www.mcgann-mercy.org
or
call 631-727-5900, ext. 35

Building and Grounds Committee


Are you interested in caring for our Parish buildings, parking lot and grounds? We are forming a Building and Grounds Committee whose purpose will be to oversee the maintenance and enhancement of Parish property. The Building and Grounds\
Committee will meet twice a year. They will organize 2 events per year: a fall clean-up and tree planting; and a spring clean-up and flower planting. If you are interested, call the Rectory and you will be invited to a meeting to organize this Parish ministry.

Let's Get Together!
 

Fund Raisers & Faith Raisers

 

Gift Card Program
Benefits Sts. Peter and Paul
with a percentage of every card sale
!

The Holidays are coming! Gift card shopping can be hectic...let us handle it for you. Order all your gift cards from one place...our Church!
Parish Gift Card Program
Purchase your holiday gift cards from Sts. Peter & Paul.
Our Church receives a percentage of each gift card purchase.
Order forms are available in this week’s bulletin and can also be found in the entryway of the Church and on the book rack.
Order forms may be placed in the collection basket or dropped off in the Rectory by Monday morning.
Gift cards will be ready for pick-up the following Monday. (If your order is available earlier, you will receive a phone call.)
The last date to order for Christmas is Monday, December 14th.

Just click on the form, print it out, fill it out--great gifts, no muss, no fuss, no wrapping paper!
We will call you when they come in--we can mail them to you, or you can pick them up--Shopping is done! This is a year-round program to benefit Saints Peter and Paul's expansion program.

Catholic Ministries Appeal
Help Us Meet Our Goal!
Click Here to Learn More
Faith Formation &
Adult Continuing Faith Classes

 

SPIRITUAL LIFE MINISTRY
The Spiritual Life Ministry meets on the 1st Tuesday of every month. If you are interested in becoming a part of this ministry, please join us at 7pm in the Conference Room of the Rectory. Some of the things that we have been planning/working on are Mission speakers, Men's and Women's prayer groups, a Book Club, Small Based Christian Communities, and we are open for suggestions! If you have any suggestions or would like to help, please join us on March 2nd.
For more information, please call Beth at 208-1978.

 

Need Confirmation?

After Easter, we will begin a concentrated preparation
for ADULTS (18 years of age and older) who wish to receive the sacrament of

Confirmation on Pentecost, May 23, 2010

If you are interested, please contact the parish office
at 369-1273.

 

Adult Continuing Faith News
BASIC COURSES OFFERED
Schedule Pending


 

 

Retrouvaille

YOU CAN SAVE YOUR MARRIAGE NOW! For more information about the upcoming Retrouvaille weekend that begins on Friday, Dec. 11th, 2009 at the Montfort retreat house in Bay Shore, please call 1-800-470-2230 and you will be connected to an experienced couple from Long Island/Metro Retrouvaille who can help.

 


FAITH FORMATION CORNER

 

March 14th through March 21st as RELIGIOUS EDUCATION WEEK.
Bishop Libasci will be celebrating Mass in honor of all students enrolled in religious education programs on Sunday, March 21st at Sacred Heart Church, Southampton at 3pm. Please consider joining us for this celebration of faith with and for our children! (If you are interested in attending, please

Catechists in grades 4 through 8:
Your next set of Gospel Weeklies have arrived! Please pick up and SIGN FOR your copies in the
sacristy. Thanks!



Blessings,
Elaine, Robin, Beth and Suzanne


The Ministry of Altar Server

You are invited by Jesus Christ and the Church as a baptized Catholic,
to assist the Presider at the altar.

Write a brief note to Fr. Bruce indicating why you are interested.

Altar servers will interview with the Altar Server trainer, and if sufficiently
mature (normally grades 3 to senior high school age), they will be trained in this
ministry, and begin as soon as training is completed.


Your ministry needs to be renewed annually.
You can also discontinue if you wish.


Do YOU Want Know About How to Have an
Extra-Ordinary Life
in this Catholic Christian Ministry of Men?

Check out the
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

Our Lady of Pines Knights of Columbus Council at Sts. Peter and Paul Church invites all Catholic men 18 years of age and older to join the finest and largest Catholic organization with over 14,000 Councils around the world. Our Council, Our Lady of the Pines, meets every second Monday of the month in the Rectory basement at 8PM. If you are interested in joining, we invite you to come down at 7PM, prior to the meeting. We will gladly answer any questions you have about our organization. You can also fill out an application at this time. For further information, please contact Stanley Burghardt, Grand Knight, 631-580-1018 or email him at stosh826@yahoo.com.       

 

YOU ARE INVITED!

THE ENVIRONMENTS AND ARTS
COMMITTEE
(See our Page)


It’s a big title, so we go by the name of the E & A Committee...we’re the group who “transition” the Church from one liturgical season to the next. It is our goal to help create an “environment” in our worship space that is both prayerful and reflective. We usually work with fabric and
flowers...and ideas. We would welcome your helping hands and assistance in this holy task...especially during Holy Week. If you would like to share in the joy of this ministry.

Kathleen at 878-3267 or
Elaine at 369-1273

COMMUNITY IN ACTION

hopehouse


More to Come...

BLOOD DRIVE
Sponsored by the
Knights of Columbus


Saturday, March 13th

9:30am-3:30pm

Mobile Bus will be at the
Manorville Post Office


For information, please call Rich Di Stephano @ 790-1821
Are you Working but Having a Hard Time
Making Ends Meet?
Are you experiencing a sudden financial crisis?

There are benefits or support that you may be losing out on!
Check your eligibility for a wide range of services at:
myBenefits.ny.gov
OR
www.co.suffolk.ny.us/departments/socialservices
For more information call 631-854-9935
Riverhead Center
893 E. Main St.
Riverhead, NY 11901
OPEN Mon– Fri 8 to 3
Except 4th Wednesday of the Month 12-8
FREE FOOD
FOR THOSE IN NEED

The Commodity Supplemental Food Program, funded by USDA, NYSDOH, and administered by Catholic Charities is offering free food for 6 to 12 months post-partum women, children from the age of 5 to their sixth birthday, and seniors age 60 and over, who are income-eligible. The food package includes cheese, milk, starches, cereals, juices, canned fruits, vegetables, fish, meats and more. Income guidelines for seniors
GROSS MONTHLY INCOME FOR SENIORS
SINGLE SENIOR SENIOR COUPLE
$1, 174 or less $1, 579 or less
For further information and income guidelines for
women and children in Nassau or Suffolk, please call:
491-4166 or 491-4156.
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
NEED TO TALK?

Our pastor, Father Bruce Powers has a Master’s Degree in Pastoral Counseling and Certification from South Oaks, Amityville in Substance Abuse
Counseling. For twelve years his counseling was under the supervision of a clinical psychologist. If you need counseling; individual or marriage, contact him.

Contact: Rectory at 369-1273.
There is no fee, although
a free will donation to our parish is encouraged.
DEACON BOB’S SUGGESTION “BOX”

SEND YOUR SUGGESTIONS OR QUESTIONS TO
DeaconBob@saintspeterandpaul.org

If you don’t have a computer, there is a suggestion box in the vestibule of the church.
Look for feedback in upcoming bulletins!
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