June 17, 2026

The Parish Office is closed on Fridays in the Summer.

A Prayer for Peace

Heavenly Father, we come to you with humble hearts, asking for your mercy upon all mankind. Let your peace flow through nations, across borders, and into every home. Calm the storms of hatred, silence the drums of war, and replace pride with compassion.

Heal our broken world. Let us not grow tired of praying, hoping and believing. May we, in our little ways, be instruments of your peace and love.

Amen.
~ St. Padre Pio

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Dear Parishioners,

For anyone who has ever been afraid to speak the truth, today’s readings should be a source of strength and encouragement. Just prior to the passage we hear in today’s first reading, Jeremiah prophesies that Judah will suffer under the Babylonians for their refusal to repent. Because of this, Jeremiah is beaten and put in stocks overnight. Our reading picks up at this point; we hear Jeremiah speak about the treachery all around him as he feels the full cost of his faithfulness to God.

In our own lives, we know that truth-telling can come with heavy costs. Taking a public stand for Gospel values sometimes brings pushback or ridicule. Whistleblowers who speak out against injustice may risk losing their jobs or face intimidation tactics aimed at silencing them. People who urge family members to correct harmful behaviors often face being cut off from their loved ones.

While we know there can be real challenges in bearing witness to the truth, our readings give reason for hope. Even amid persecution, God will be with us. Despite his arrest, Jeremiah praises God: But the Lord is with me, like a mighty champion: my persecutors will stumble, they will not triumph. Like Jeremiah, we can rejoice even amid persecution and suffering, because the Lord is with us.

In the Gospel, Jesus further reassures us that Not one sparrow that falls to the ground without your Father’s knowledge. Even all the hairs of your head are counted. So do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows. In these simple verses, Jesus is telling us that we are each precious to God. Nothing happens to us without his knowledge. We can rest in the knowledge that God will not allow anything outside of his will to happen to us as we bear witness to his truth.

Let us thank the Lord for his presence with us and ask for his strength as we strive to bear witness to his truth. May we fearlessly proclaim from the rooftops what God has spoken to us, bringing the light of his truth to our world.

God Love Ya!
Fr. Reilly

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Happy Father’s Day to all Dads’, Grandfathers’ and Godfathers’!

As we gather to honor these men, let us remember to also keep them in our prayers.

Dear Lord, we who are fathers need your help.

You have placed in us the care of each other and of our children.

Give us the strength and patience to cope

with the many ups and downs of family life.

Grant us the grace to be deeply thankful for its laughs, joys and blessings.

Let our children come to know of your love through our love for them.

Help us as we try to make ours a home where love dwells,

a home like that of Jesus, Mary and Joseph in Nazareth.

When we fail each other and when we hurt each other,

soften our hearts so that forgiveness and reconciliation

comes quickly and easily.

Protect this family, Lord, and let it flourish in your light and in your love.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

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Fr. Reilly’s Liturgical Tidbit

Presence

We believe in the real presences of Christ in the Eucharist. Christ is present to us in many ways: in his Word, in the church’s prayer, in the poor, the sick, the imprisoned, the sacraments, in the sacrifice of the Mass, and in the person of the minister. He is present most especially in consecrated bread and wine. In the most Blessed Sacrament of the Eucharist, Christ is wholly, truly, and substantially present. This has always been the conviction of the church from the very beginning. By the consecration of bread and wine a change takes place so that we can affirm that Christ is really present. We express our faith in the real presence of Christ under the form of bread and wine through signs of respect such as genuflection or bowing. Often in speaking about the Eucharist, we use the words “bread” and “wine” in song, in prayer, or in explanations, but we should never forget that what we are referring to is the Body and Blood of Christ. To receive communion then, is to receive Christ himself who offers himself as our spiritual food and who remains with us in the tabernacle as one who is with us always and ready to nourish those who are ill or dying.

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Novena to Saints Peter and Paul

Start June 20 and End June 29

O Holy Apostles, Peter and Paul, I choose you this

day and forever to be my special patrons and advocates,

you, St. Peter, Prince of the Apostles, because

you are the Rock upon which almighty God

has built His Church; you, St. Paul, because you

were fore chosen by God as the vessel of election

and the preacher of truth to the whole world. Obtain

for me, I pray you, lively faith, firm hope and burning

love; complete detachment from myself, contempt

of the world, patience in adversity, humility in prosperity,

attention in prayer, purity of diligence in fulfilling

the duties of my state of life, constancy in my

resolutions, resignation to the will of God and perseverance

in the grace of God even to death; so

that, by means of your intercession and your glorious

merits, I may be able to overcome the devil,

and may I be made worthy of the Promises of Christ

and enjoy His presence and love Him forever.

Amen.

Our Father

Hail Mary

Glory Be

Saints Peter and Paul Pray for Us.

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Family Rosary Across America

National Eucharistic Pilgrimage

Saturday, July 4, 2026 4:30 PM

Relevant Radio will host live the Family Rosary Across America out of the Cathedral Basilica on Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 4:30 PM, as part of the conclusion of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage in Philadelphia.

For additional information about the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage in Philadelphia, please visit: https://archphila.org/undergod/. Saint Frances Cabrini, patroness of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage, pray for us!

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Help Needed

Does anyone have experience with Canva? The bulletin is generated each week in Publisher and that application will no longer be viable platform after the Fall of this year. Microsoft is eliminating it.

We have no experience with Canva and would need help in framing a "template" for the bulletin. Once we have a basic "shell" in place, we should be fine moving forward.

If you are proficient with Canva and would be able to assist us in the office for a few hours to train us, we would be most grateful! Please give a call to the office at: 610.692.2216.

Thank you for your consideration!!

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Vocations Discernment Weekend

Daylesford Abbey

July 10 to 12, 2026

Listen. Pray. Discern God's Call.

For men 18+ who are open to discerning a call to priesthood or religious life.

610.647.2530.

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Saints Peter and Paul School Board

Leadership Opportunity

The Saints Peter and Paul School Board of Limited Jurisdiction (BOLJ) is seeking volunteers to serve as Committee Chairs. We are especially interested in individuals who are not Saints Peter and Paul school parents, with experience in development/fundraising, technology, strategic planning, or business leadership who are passionate about supporting the mission of our school and parish.

Serving as a chair is a meaningful way to share your talents and help shape the future of our community. If you would like to learn more about these leadership opportunities, please contact Regina Holloway: [email protected] for additional information.

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Helping Other People Everyday

(HOPE Ministry)

Our Hope Ministry cares for parishioners who are homebound, elderly, or ill. Our volunteers are happy to offer rides to medical appointments or the grocery store, grocery shop for you, or simply spend time with a friendly home visit.

Inspired by Jesus' call to care for one another, we reach out with compassion, kindness, and a loving presence.

If you or someone you know could use support, or if you would like to learn more about our service, please contact Loretta Bevilacqua at 610.529.1991.

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Spiritual Adoption Baby Shower

Weekend of June 27, 28, 2026

For nine months we have been praying for our spiritually adopted baby in danger of abortion. Now our baby’s birth will be celebrated on the weekend of June 27, 28 with a baby shower to benefit Mother’s Home in Darby and Birthright in West Chester.

We have prayed for the baby and it’s mother throughout the pregnancy and now we can continue our support by helping to provide the material supplies needed for the baby’s care. Needed items include:

Receiving blankets, Baby towels and wash cloths, Crib sheets, Sleepers and onesies, Newborn and size 1 and 2 diapers, Baby wipes, Pacifiers and baby bottles, Baby lotion, wash, Shampoo, ointment, Toys up to 12 months.

A port-a-crib will be located in the Narthex to collect donated gifts after all the Masses the weekend of June 27, 28. Gift wrapping is not necessary.

Thank you to all who have prayerfully participated in this program for the last nine months. You may never know, in this life, what your prayers have accomplished!

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Caring For Friends Needs Our Help Again

We are in need of your help to re-stock the Caring For Friends freezer.

All the instructions and tins are in the locker in the freezer room in the Narthex. We do not have enough meals to meet the needs of our parishioners.

Any help you can give us is greatly appreciated by the coordinators and fellow parishioners!

Thank you!