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Mass Times
- Saturday: 4:30 PM EnglishEnglishEN
- Sunday: 8:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN 10:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN
- Monday: 8:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN
- Wednesday: 6:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN at Saint Mary Chapel in Wrightsville
- Thursday: 8:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN
- Friday: 8:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN
- 1st Saturday: 8:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN at Saint Mary Chapel Wrightsville
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Confession Times
- Wednesday: 5:00 PM to 5:45 PM at Saint Mary Chapel in Wrightsville
- Thursday: 8:30 AM to 9:15 AM
- Saturday: 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM or by appointment
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Adoration Times
- Wednesday: 5:00 PM to 5:50 PM At Saint Mary Chapel Wrightsville
- Thursday: 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM at Saint Peter Church, Columbia
- 1st Friday: 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM Prayer of Reparation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus at Saint Mary Chapel Wrightsville
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First Sunday of the Month
3:00 PM Devine Mercy Chaplet and Benediction
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Obligation for Sunday MassJuly 15, 2021Dear Brothers and Sisters,Along with the other bishops of Pennsylvania, I give thanks to Almighty God for the progress our country has made in curbing the coronavirus pandemic. Each of us has felt the impact of COVID-19 in many ways as individuals and families, among friends and at work. This has been a time of hardship and struggle, of separation and isolation that has impacted our lives of faith as well. Our Lord Jesus has been near to us throughout this difficult period, especially when we encounter Him in the Holy Eucharist. There He offers us His healing and peace, His mercy and reconciliation. Now the time has come for everyone to return joyfully to the celebration of the Eucharist with thanksgiving and renewed faith.As life returns to normalcy in many ways, each bishop will reinstate in his diocese the obligation of attending Mass in person on Sundays and Holy Days beginning Sunday, August 15, 2021, the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass has been in place since March of 2020 when the developing coronavirus pandemic required people not to assemble in group settings. Now, with the impact of the pandemic considerably reduced, it is possible for the faithful to assemble again for the Eucharist and fitting to restore the obligation.The obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days arises from our Baptism which compels us to unite ourselves with Christ at the altar in His saving Sacrifice of the Cross (Code of Canon Law, canon 1247). “Participation in the communal celebration of the Sunday Eucharist is a testimony of belonging and of being faithful to Christ and to his Church (Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 2182).” The obligation expresses the Christian way to observe the Third Commandment, to keep holy the Lord’s Day (Deuteronomy 5:12; Exodus 31:15; Catechism of the Catholic Church, nos. 2180-2181).As is always the case, this obligation does not apply to those who are seriously ill, who have a serious health risk, such as those receiving therapies that suppress immunity, as well as those who have serious anxiety because of large groups. Likewise, the obligation does not apply to those who care for loved ones who cannot attend Mass in person (Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 2181). Whenever legitimately excused from Mass on Sundays and Holy Days, you are urged to spend time in prayer, meditating on the Death and Resurrection of the Lord, reading the Sacred Scriptures, and uniting yourself to Christ in His worship of the Father of us all. Also, you are encouraged to view a broadcast of the Mass.As your Bishop, I welcome this moment that reinstates the obligation for all Catholics in the Diocese of Harrisburg on August 15, 2021. For all of us, it is a moment to thank God anew for the great gift of the Holy Mass and the Real Presence of Jesus in His Holy Body and Blood as well as for the joy of gathering together as a believing community of faith.May God continue to bless you and your families, and may Mary continue to intercede with Her Son to keep us safe and renewed in our love for the Eucharist.Sincerely yours in Christ,
Most Reverend Ronald W. GainerBishop of Harrisburg -
Hearty Welcome to Fr. Augustine Joseph MSFS, the New Pastor of Saint Peter Parish
Fr. Augustine Joseph hails from Ramapuram, Kerala, Southwest State of India. He is the youngest of 6 children to Joseph and Philomena. Fr. Augustine is a missionary of St. Francis de Sales (MSFS) ordained to the priesthood on January 17, 2004. After serving the Order in various ministries for 5 years, Fr. Augustine Joseph came to US in 2009. From 2009 to 2015 he was serving as the Chaplain at Alexian Brothers’ Retirement Home, Signal Mountain, TN. In 2015 he moved to the Diocese of Harrisburg and has served in the Diocese for 5 years as a Parochial Vicar at Holy Trinity and St. Peter Parishes, Columbia; St. Joseph Church, Mechanicsburg; St. Joseph Church, Danville and as a chaplain of Geisinger-Holy Spirit Hospital. From June 2020 he was serving at St. Mary Our Lady of the Snow Church, Milford, MI. Bishop Gainer has appointed Fr. Augustine as the 36th pastor of St. Peter’s parish. We accord a warm welcome to Fr. Augustine Joseph to St. Peter’s and assure our prayers for his fruitful pastoral ministry. May Christ the eternal Good shepherd be his model in shepherding the flock. May the powerful intercessions of the Blessed Mother and the prayers of St. Peter, the patron of our parish accompany him. Fr. Augustine, as you begin your new assignment, we wish you abundance of God’s Blessings. Hearty Welcome!
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Heart Full of Gratitude
Dear brothers and sisters, as I move from the parish after five years of grace filled ministry to answer God’s call to serve the dying destitute in India, my heart echoes the song of Praise “Magnificat” of Blessed Mother”, “My soul proclaims the greatness of my God, my Spirit rejoices in God my savior”. My heart brims over with gratefulness to God for the manifold blessings he has showered upon me and the parish for the past five years and for your love, support, prayers, and encouragement. I want to thank the parish family for helping me in so many ways to serve you as your pastor. Your faith and selfless service to the parish has inspired me and your support, love and prayers have humbled me. Though the ministry I am going to embark on is confronted with many challenges, God’s Grace, your prayers and support strengthen me and fill me with confidence. Though my heart is heavy with emotions to move from this wonderful parish filled with saints, yet I experience joy in acceding to God’s call to serve the
poorest of the poor. My weaknesses and limitations scare me, but your powerful prayers strengthen me. I will be missing you very dearly but praying for you unceasingly. Once again, I place on record my gratefulness to all of you for your selfless giving, sharing and serving as St. Francis de Sales puts it, “All by love, nothing by force.
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Important Announcements
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Financial Committee Report
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Guidelines for Mass at Saint Peter's Parish
Saint Peter Parish has reopened for public worship on Sundays and weekday masses. We will follow our regular schedules for masses, adoration, and devotions.
Weekend Masses
Saturday 4:30 PM, Sunday 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM
Live-Streaming:
The Live Stream Link on our Facebook page can be found here:
https://www.facebook.com/stpetercolumbia/live_videos/
Even though the Church is reopened for public worship we will continue streaming the mass through our parish Facebook page. Please note: Only 10:30 AM mass will be live-streamed. The obligation to attend Mass is still suspended by Bishop Gainer. If you do not feel safe returning to Church at this time and plan to continue watching the live stream Mass, you are invited to drive to the Church after the 10:30 AM Mass has ended and receive Holy Communion. However, this will only be available until 12:00 Noon on Sunday. -
Today's Readings
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Reading I Nm 13:1-2, 25–14:1, 26a-29a, 34-35Responsorial Psalm 106:6-7ab, 13-14, 21-22, 23Gospel Mt 15: 21-28
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