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


Dear Parishioners,

The prophets were known for delivering harsh rebukes and warnings on behalf of the Lord. At first glance, these stories seem to be bad news for their audiences, and for us. After all, the greedy tenants are put to wretched deaths for their unfaithfulness. And the vineyard that produces bad grapes is left to die. Yet there is more to these passages. 

Despite their harsh rebukes, Isaiah and Jesus ultimately were the deliverers of God’s good news. Perhaps this is most evident in the fact that the warnings have come repeatedly throughout salvation history. The landowner in the Gospel, for instance, offered not one messenger but three. And then his very own son! With each new round of messengers from the landowner, the tenants had the chance to soften their hearts and repent.

To take these admonitions seriously is to consider our own hardness of heart. Have we become resigned to our weaknesses, mired in stubbornness or despair? How often do we recognize areas of potential growth yet double down and lean into patterns of sin? 

A soft heart, on the other hand, continually reflects on areas that aren’t bearing fruit. For example, instead of resigning ourselves to our usual grumpiness or indifference, we can repent and ask for help. When we notice our impatience, for example, we can say: “Take my impatience, Lord, and help me to bear all things patiently.” Or “take from me the tendency to seek the path of least resistance rather than the path that virtue requires.” “Take my habits that lead me away from the holiness you call me to.” “Lord, you can bear fruit in me.”

Saint Paul offers us a list of such fruit. He writes, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. 

We have heard the warnings from Jesus and the prophets time and again. Will we respond like the tenants with hardness of heart, resigned to our sin despite the signs in front of us? Or will we embrace the good news of the prophets – that it is never too late to change, that mercy is always at hand. For even the most barren of vineyards has potential for good produce, one rain at a time. When we soften our hearts, God will transform our wild grapes into true fruit.

God Love Ya!
Fr. Reilly



Join us for a night of dinner, dancing, fun, and prizes as we kick off our Boo and Brew!

Date:, October 30
Time: 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Location: Church Hall

We'll provide beer, wine, soda, and water, but feel free to bring your preferred beverage and hors d'oeuvres.

If you're in the Halloween spirit, come in costume—prizes will be awarded!

Ticket Information:
  - Individual Tickets: $30 each
  - Table of 8: $225 (Gather your friends and reserve a table!)

We hope to see you there!
For tickets, click HERE



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.



Calling all 5-8 graders! Saints Peter and Paul Children's Mass needs your help!

We love to bring our families together at this special 9:30 AM Mass each month on Donut Sunday when we combine our faith and fellowship during the school year. 

While each grade will help with the Mass, we invite all families to attend! You can sign up to help per grade here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0F4CAAA62AA1FD0-childrens#/

New this year, sign up for Masses will be per grade. This will allow more children to participate. Please sign up to participate in the Mass for your grade and then join us afterwards in the parish hall for refreshments!

This upcoming school year Masses have been entered in Sign Up Genius, so please sign up when you know your availability. We are working on the plan for the younger grades which aren’t open yet. We may need older students to help with the readings and to usher. Currently, we need our grade 8 students to help for October 4 Mass and our grade 7 students to assist with November 1 Mass. Please email with any questions. [email protected]


Saints Peter and Paul will be holding its first annual Christmas Cookie Walk on December 19. Attendees will be able to purchase a container at the door and fill it with home-baked holiday treats.

We are asking home bakers to contribute at least six dozen of their family-favorite home-baked Christmas cookies. Holiday cakes, breads, and candies are also very welcome.

Proceeds from the event will benefit Good Saint Anne. If you would like to donate baked goods, don't hesitate to contact Dawn Lovejoy at 610.358.9485 or Joanne Dearlove at 610.692.8089 by October 15.

If you are not a baker but would still like to help, we will need volunteers in several other areas. Please stay tuned for future announcements.

The Lenape Brass Group will be here for our entertainment.