~St. Peter Church Office Hours~ The church office is open Monday Thursday, 8:30 a.m 2 p.m. It is closed on holidays.

~St. Peter Ministry to the Homebound~ 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 ~St. Peter Church History~ There is a book which details the history of St. Peter Church, and is titled, Upon This Rock, but it is no longer published. However, there is a PDF version of the text (it can be downloaded or read on -line), and we have linked to it on the parish web site: www.stpetersteub.com. The parish web site also contains information (see an excerpt below) on parish history. Mrs. Nancy Givens, who was baptized at St. Peter Church in 1939, and works in the church office, has volunteered to take up the task of organizing the history of the parish. If you have pictures, or any other types of parish memorabilia, that you would like to donate, please call her at 740-424-3674. ~St. Peter Church Office Hours~ The church office is open Monday Thursday, 8:30 a.m 2 p.m. It is closed on holidays. ~Parish News and Alerts~ Besides the weekly bulletin, and website, you may stay abreast of parish news by signing up for email and text alerts at: www.flocknote/steubcatholic ~Parish Bulletin News~ 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, 1-800-477-4574, ext. 6321. ~St. Peter Church Cleaning Schedule~ For the week of: Feb. 28, Team I If you have any questions, or would like to volunteer, please call Joanne Boyle at 740-284-2845. Thank you! ~St. Peter Church Groups~ ~For further information refer to the St. Peter Church website: www.stpetersteub.com~ Parish Council: Mrs. Mary Jo Yanda, President, 740-282-4153 Parish Historian: Mrs. Nancy Givens, 740-424-3674 Altar Servers Coordinator: Dr. Steve Hildebrand, 740-283-2893 Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers Coordinator: Mr. Pete Polimeni, 740-283-1401 Maintenance and Grounds Coordinator: Bob Handzus Altar Flowers and Candles: Mrs. Mary Jo Yanda Catholic Women s Club (CWC): Mrs. Beatrice Antol, (304-723-1850), President We continue to collect glasses for the Lion s Club. Please bring your donations to the church office. St. Francis Society: Mr. and Mrs. Paul Welsch, 740-282-8624 Knights of Columbus: Grand Knight Gary Lizotte, 740-346-6107 St. Peter Website Coordinator: Christen Fischer, 740-266-7003 St. Peter Church Choir: Mr. Andrew Barnick (choir master and organist), 805-268-1505 Bereavement Ministry: Mrs. Fiona Ruminski, 740-275-8754 Adoration Chapel Coordinator: Mrs. Kathy Bender, 740-544-6446 St. Peter Church Restoration Committee, Coordinator: Mrs. Mary Jo Yanda, 740-282-4153 GS High School Group: Mrs. Suzanne Lewis, 740-424-6382 Natural Family Planning : Steve and Ann Craig, 740-457-9663 Una Voce: Dr. Michael Sirilla, 740-282-4813, www.unavocesteubenville.com Volunteer church cleaning crews: Mrs. Joanne Boyle, 740-284-2845 Steubenville Catechetical Program: barbara@catholicfaithformation.org or www.catholicfaithformation.org The Rosary Makers: collect Rosaries, and Rosary parts, for the missions. Please bring such items to the office. Thank you! St. Peter Ministry to the Homebound: Deacon Maedke, 740-381-2115 Donut Sunday Coordinators: the John Bergsma family (740-282-2915) for the 10 a.m. Mass, and the Shawn Dougherty family (740-537-5178) for the 8 a.m. Mass

~3rd Sunday of Lent, February 28, 2016~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Scheduled Masses Intention Requested by ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Tuesday 3/1 8:00 a.m. JoAnne Lemau Phillip Canella - Wednesday 3/2 5:15 p.m. JoAnne Lemau Philllip Canella Thursday 3/3 8:00 a.m. Regatta Allen Jim Corasaniti Friday 3/4 8:00 a.m. Frank Saraceno Helen Mieczkowski 6:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross - Saturday 3/5 4:00 p.m. Karen Poggi Poggi Family Sunday, 3/6 8:00 a.m. Rose McDonald Chuck & Jen Deemer 10:00 a.m. Pro Populo 12:00 noon (E.F.*) Nancy Givens Grace Achebe *E.F. - Extraordinary Form ~John and Blanche Mussio Scholarship~ From Paul Ward, Director, Office of Christian Formation and Schools, Diocese of Steubenville: Applications for the John and Blanche Mussio Scholarship may be picked up at the church office. Awards under this program are for the first year of college work at Franciscan University of Steubenville. Applicants must be high school seniors, graduating in 2016, and who reside within the boundaries of the Diocese of Steubenville, be a participating member of a Catholic parish in the Diocese of Steubenville, and meet the following educational criteria: a combined SAT score of 1000 (CR and Math) or a composite ACT score of 21, and demonstrate financial need as determined by the Franciscan University s Office of Student Financial Services (through the FAFSA). Documentation to submit to the Selection Committee consists of: a. the application form b. a letter of recommendation from the applicant s Pastor. The application is due by Wednesday, April 1st, 2016. The committee will determine the number of awards and their amounts. For further information, please call the church office: 740-282-7612 Prayer Need for FUS Students Going to the U.N. Prayer request for Franciscan University students going to the United Nations: Thank you for being our "prayer warriors" for the Franciscan University who will be attending the U.N. to lobby on pro-family and pro-life issues. They will be at the U.N. during Spring break, March 5-11. Prayer cards for this purpose may be picked up in the St. Peter Church vestibules. Know that our "prayer warriors" will also be in our prayers. CWC Meeting is Tuesday, March 1, 2016 @ 12. Sloppy Joes will be provided. The Aim Women s Center will host its Annual Fundraising banquet, Do Everything in Love on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at the Serbian-American Cultural Center, Weirton. The doors will open at 6:00 p.m. with a cash bar, music and fellowship. The evening events begin at 7 p.m. and will feature an update on the ministry, a guest speaker, dinner and the opportunity to support the AIM Women s Center. This year s speaker will be Kristan Hawkins. Kristan is originally from Follansbee, WV. She is the President of Students for Life of America. Kristan s mission to help and support young pregnant mothers and their babies began when she volunteered at the AIM Women s Center as a high school student. Please contact Victoria Fallon at vfallon@aimwomenscenter.com or call (740)286-3636 if you are interested in sponsoring a table or attending. Sacrament Dates Friday, April 15: 6:30 p.m. Confirmation practice Saturday, April 16: 4 p.m. Confirmation Mass Saturday, May 7: 10 a.m. First Penance Sunday, May 8: 10 a.m. First Communion Mass Lenten Morning of Reconciliation for Women The Daughters of Holy Mary of the Heart of Jesus invite all women to participate in a Lenten Morning of Reconciliation called, Turn Your Eyes of Mercy Toward Us on Saturday, March 5, 2016 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Oratory, 700 Lovers Lane, Steubenville. You will benefit from Mass, talk, Rosary, Confession and time of silent adoration. Childcare will be provided by the Sisters. Phone registration is available at (740) 346-2625. ~Prayer for the City of Steubenville~ A Rosary of Hope is led by Kimberly Hahn every Tuesday morning for the intentions of the Steubenville City Council meeting that evening. All are welcome to come and pray in the library of Holy Family Church following the 8 a.m. Mass until 9:15 a.m.

~Church Support ~ February 21, 2016: $5805.88 ~Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration~ The Adoration Chapel is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To become a regular adorer: pick an hour (the hours in bold print are those in need of adorers), and call the appropriate division leader. Division Leaders: David Romanyak: (304-748-7458) Midnight-6 a.m. Sun. 1 a.m., Mon. 1, 4 and 5 a.m., Tues. 1 and 4 a.m., Wed. 1 a.m., Thurs. 1 a.m., and 4 a.m.. Kathy Bender: (740-544-6446) 6 a.m. - noon: Tues. 8 a.m., Thurs. 10 a.m. and 11 a.m., Fri. 6 a.m., Sat. 7 a.m. Dianne Sharp: (740-284-1866), noon- 6 p.m.: Sat. 12 noon, and 1 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m., Wed. 3, 5 p.m. Joanne Rooney: (740-282-9422) 6 p.m. midnight: Sunday 7 p.m., Weds. 6 p.m., Fri. 8 & 9 p.m., Sat. 8 p.m. ~Steubenville Catechetical Program~ Website: http://catholicfaithformation.org Barbara s email: barbara@catholicfaithformation.org Dates: February 28, 2016: Confirmation Retreat - Candidates only 4:45 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. @ Holy Family Church Confirmation Retreat: Please be sure to bring the Confirmation Name and Sponsor Certificate forms with you to the retreat. Any questions, please call Barbara. Easter Polish Sausage Sale $10 for 2.5 lbs. - $10 Call Bob Bottegal @ 740-381-6223 Pick up will be at the PAC Shelter House on March 20, 2016 from 12-2 p.m. ~ Lenten Food Sale~ Blessed Sacrament Church, Wintersville, Ohio is holding its annual frozen food sale each Wednesday during Lent, thru March 16th from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.. The sale will be held in Sargus Hall (behind the church). Featured will be four varieties of pierogis, gnocchi and sauce. For information call the hall after 9 a.m. on selling days at 740-264-0311. The Muskingum University Wind Ensemble will present its 2016 tour program, New York, New York, on Sunday, March 6th, at 7:00 p.m. in the evening at Steubenville Catholic Central High School. The concert is free and open to the public, but donations will also be accepted at the door to help the ensemble s expenses. ~Knights of Columbus Breakfast~ Today, Sunday, February 28, 2016 After all the Sunday Masses, proceeds to support the Harmonium Project. This project provides musical instruments and lessons to inner city kids. Breakfast cost: $3 per child under 12, $7 per adult, $30 family max. ~CATHOLIC SCHOOLS~ BJKM Annual Raffle: Our annual raffle has begun. Tickets are once again $20.00. The drawing will be held after the annual Bishop Mussio Day Mass in Lanman Hall on April 29, 2016. This fundraiser is vital in meeting operating expenses so we ask for your continual support. Please help us reach our goal of $20,000.00 in ticket sales. Grand Prize: $5,000.00 2nd Prize: $2,000.00 3rd Prize: $1,000.00 $500.00 Early Bird Drawing on February 27, 2016! Call BJKM Elementary at 740-264-2550 or BJKM Jr. High at 740-346-0028. Tickets are also available in the Parish office. ~Junior High Spring Play~ Save the date: BJKM Jr. High production of The Lion King Jr. will be presented on March 17, 18, and 19, 2016 in Catholic Central High School s Lanman Hall. ~Schwan s Fundraiser~ Please continue to support our Catholic schools via the Schwan s Food Company. The schools receive 5% from the profits of goods purchased. Place your order at Schwans- Cares.com, and use campaign #21886. Call Jodi if you have questions: 740-249-8487. ~BJKM SCRIP regular hours: Tuesday 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. Wednesday 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Friday 8 a.m. - 10 a.m., and 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Call Liz Borden (284-1870) or Barb Milewsky (264-7581) for more information. Thank you for your support! ~CCHS Marching Band~ Presents: St. Stan s Homemade Polish Keilbasa for Easter! Taking pre-paid orders now through 3/14/2016 Forms are available in the back of Church. Send per-paid order to: (Checks to: CCHS Band Sausage) Catholic Central High School Attn: Band Sausage 320 West View Ave. Steubenville, Ohio 43952 ** orders may also be dropped off @ CCHS office in marked envelope** Pick-up date: Sunday, March 20 from 9:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. The Craig Creamer Memorial Spaghetti Dinner will be hosted by the Catholic Central Softball Team on Sunday, February 28th from 1 p.m.4 p.m. in the CCHS Cafeteria. All proceeds will be given to the family for Medical expenses. Cost: $8 - Adults, $6 - Children 12 and under. Tickets can be purchased at the door. Any questions please contact Coach DiCarlo at 740-632-1516 or any softball player. Steubenville Catholic Schools Open House and Registration Today, Sunday, February, 28, 2016 12-2 p.m. CCHS BJKM Jr. High 1:30-3:00 p.m. Elementary For more information on grades Pre-K-6th grade 740-264- 2550, 7th & 8th grade BJKM Jr. High 740-346-0028, 9th- 12th CCHS 740-264-5538.

~St. Peter Church Choir~ The parish choir is accepting new members. Experience in a choir is not essential, but rudimentary music-reading skills are required. Please contact music director Andrew Barnick (805-268-1505) for an informal try-out. Rehearsals are held at St. Peter s on Thursday evenings from 7-9 p.m. Thank you! Please remember the sick and homebound* of our parish in your prayers: Michael Olenick Mary Grimmett Mary Ice Ed Klonowski James Kidwell Clara Szydlowski Catherine Letcher Darrin Corrigan Debbie Straker John Koniski Minerva Sanderson *call office (740-282- 7612) to make changes to this list, or to add a loved one to the prayer line. Please remember the following clergy in your prayers: Sunday: Fr. Daniel Heusel Monday: Fr. Mark Moore Tuesday: Fr. Paul Hrezo Wednesday: Bishop Gilbert I. Sheldon Thursday: Fr. Timothy Shannon Friday: Our Holy Father Saturday: All Priests ~2015 Diocesan Parish Share Campaign Update~ We continue to accept DPSC pledges for 2015. If you need an envelope, please call the parish office, 282-7612. Status of St. Peter Church DPSC as of 1/12/2016: Total Pledges: 168 Total households: 550 Amount pledged by 168 households: $65.894.89 Parish Goal: $48, 856.00 We have met our DPSC goal for 2015. Please consider making a donation. Funds received beyond our parish goal are distributed back to our parish. Thank you very much, Fr. Timothy Huffman ~Samaritan House News~ The Samaritan House* is in need of regular food pantry items: cereal, vegetables, peanut butter, chili, tuna, pork and beans, fruit, macaroni and cheese, crackers, spaghetti, spaghetti sauce, ravioli, and soup. You may leave items in the back (front vestbule) of the church. *The Samaritan House is run by the Franciscan Sisters, TOR of Penance of the Sorrowful Mother. It is a thrift store and emergency food bank serving the local Steubenville community. If you would like to donate items for the thrift store, there is a drop box behind their building which is located at 424 Washington Street in Steubenville (adjacent to the Diocese of Steubenville offices). Items for the food pantry may be left in the front vestibule of St. Peter Church. As well as the above, the sisters also offer a daily (when they are open) Bible study, and offer RCIA classes. In addition, the sisters operate LAMP Ministry which is a bimonthly (the 2nd and 4th Saturday, 11 a.m.) catechetical breakfast which is free and open to the public in the basement of Holy Name Cathedral. ~FORMED~ Formed is an online Catholic faith formation program which can be found at: www.formed.org. Enter the parish code for St. Peter s: TY9RQM ~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 at Holy Rosary Church 8:00 a.m. Mass - Monday - Friday at Holy Family Church Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at St. Peter Church 8:30 a.m. Mass - Monday - Saturday at Holy Rosary Church Saturday at Holy Family Church 5:15 p.m. Mass - Monday at Holy Rosary Church Wednesday at St. Peter Church Note: The Adoration Chapel at St. Peter Church is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week