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Stay Informed on What is Happening
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Church of Saint John the Baptist
Sacrament Information Baptism - Baptisms can be held during any weekend Mass or after Vigil Mass or 10AM Mass. Preparation Classes will be held on: February 11, April 8 and June 10, beginning at 2pm — contact Cheryl Hall, Director of Faith Formation to register. Confirmation - 8th Grade will receive the Sacrament May 3, 2018 at St. Peter, Brownsville. If you are an adult that has not received this Sacrament of Initiation, contact the Faith Formation Office…...it is never too late. Eucharist - Communion calls to the sick and homebound and those in nursing homes are made regularly. If you know of someone in need, please contact Fr. Tony at 724-736-4442 or [email protected]. Marriage - Contact the Parish Office to schedule date and preparation at least nine months in advance. If you are already married and would like to have your marriage blessed (validated), contact Fr. Tony at 724-736-4442 or [email protected]. Anointing of the Sick - Available any time by contacting Fr. Tony at 724-736-4442 or [email protected].
Reconciliation: Saturday 3pm or by appointment. Holy Orders: Do you hear the call to serve the Lord in a special way? Contact the Office of Vocations at [email protected]
* If you have been asked to be a Godparent or Sponsor, please contact the Parish Office and allow two weeks for certificate *
Parish Mission Statement St. John the Baptist Parish, located in historic Perryopolis, serves the people in the surrounding communities of
Northeastern Fayette County. We are a community of caring, hardworking people with strong family ties. Our Mission is to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ by practicing, sharing and evangelizing our faith on life’s journey, with our family of faith and local communities throughout all stages of life; leading all to Christ’s
Kingdom. With the guidance of the Holy Spirit and the intercession of Saint John the Baptist may we strive to become evangelizers, leaders and stewards of Christ with a desire to grow in our physical and spiritual relationship with God.
Parish Staff & Directory
Pope Francis’ Tweet of the Week
“There is no better medicine to heal so many wounds than a heart capable of mercy.” 1/20/18
Parish Office Phone: 724-736-4442 Parish Office Fax: 724-736-8403
Email: [email protected]
Office Hours
Monday — Friday 9am to 3pm Closed Daily for Lunch 12pm—1pm
Rev. Anthony W. Ditto Pastor [email protected]
Cheryl Hall Director of Faith Formation [email protected]
Adelle Slebodnik Business Manager [email protected]
Patricia Filak Director of Music [email protected]
Tina Mahallick Domestics & St. Hedwig Cemeteries [email protected]
Feast of the Presentation of the Lord February 2
“They took him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord”
St. Sebastian Regional School Geibel Jr/Sr High School Dr. Nina Zetty , Principal Patricia Nickler, Principal 724-929-5143 724-628-5600 [email protected] [email protected]
Aquinas Academy Greensburg Central Catholic Joseph Rice, Principal Beth Althof, Principal 724-834-7940 724-834-0310 [email protected] [email protected]
Regional Catholic School Directory
Saturday, January 27 -Vigil: 4th of Ordinary Time 4:30PM Joseph & Shawn Lasko (Betty, Joe, Jr & Mark)
Sunday, January 28 - 4th of Ordinary Time 8AM Parish Family of St. John the Baptist 10AM Joseph Garcia (Ted & Judy Pettko Family)
Monday, January 29 NO MASS
Tuesday, January 30 8:30AM Parish Family of St. John the Baptist
Wednesday, January 31 - St. John Bosco 8:30AM Parish Family of St. John the Baptist
Thursday, February 1 8:30AM Parish Family of St. John the Baptist
Friday, February 2 - Presentation of the Lord 8:30AM Gina DeAngelis (Mom, Joan)
Saturday, February 3 -Vigil: 5th of Ordinary Time 4:30PM Paul Rollence (Barbara, Andrew & Family)
Sunday, February 4 - 5th of Ordinary Time 8AM Parish Family of St. John the Baptist 10AM Violet King (Daughter, Debbie)
The Sanctuary Candle, which reminds us of the presence of Jesus Christ in the Blessed Sacrament, burns in Loving
Memory of: Stanley & Clara Kushnar Love, Veronica
4:30PM Vigil
8AM 10AM
Altar Servers N. USHER N. VITALE
D. SLEBODNIK A. WYTEPEK
R. POWER K. POEWR
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
J. ROSA S. SCIORE L. CERNUSKA
M. ADAMETZ E. ELNIKAR P. SINAL
T. MCCULLOCH P. WESOLWOSKY M. MOLNAR
Lectors C. MUCCIOLI J. HAGERTY L. EWING
Cantor A. SPAGNOLO V. KNIHA CHOIR
Hospital Ministry 2/2 M. DRISCOLL MA ERDELY
Money Counters TEAM 2
The Church is locked after Masses, please stop at the Parish Office if you would like in to pray or light candles. We will happily open the doors for you.
Total Families 826
Individuals 1664 ++++++++++++++++++++++++
Envelopes Sent 800
Returned 1/21: 210
Parish Stewardship
Not a check-writer? Did you know that you can give
electronically on-line??? Make a single gift or recurring.
It’s simple, quick and easy….just go to this link:
https://www.osvonlinegiving.com/627
Do you feel or hear the Call to Ministry by serving as an Altar Server (adult or youth), Lector, Cantor or Extraordinary Minister of Holy
Communion? Speak with Fr. Tony and he will help you on your way to serve Christ and our Parish
Beginning Balance for Daily Operation Expenses
Income
Adult Envelopes $ 5,282.00
Youth Envelopes $ 23.25
Loose Collection $ 361.00
On Line Giving $ 410.00
Total Regular Offertory January 21, 2018 $ 6,076.25
Expenses for Week $ 3,962.04
Unpaid Expenses $ 24,485.84
Building Fund $ 76.00
St. Vincent de Paul Society $ 57.00
Votive Candles $ 89.00
Cemetery Income $ 256.00
4:30PM 137
8am 97
10am 141
Sunday
Attendance
We are grateful for the advertisers shown on the back page, who cover the cost of printing our bulletins. Please frequent their businesses in
support and tell them where you saw their ad! This week’s featured advertiser is TPC
Thank You for your generosity
Weekly Mass Intentions
Beginning on February 3, on the First Saturday of each month from 8am to 11am
we are asking for volunteers to help with the cleaning of the church, school rooms / social hall and any small maintenance
issues that need addressed. We do not currently have a custodian on staff…..and we need your help in getting the little
jobs done. Please help us sweep, wash windows, tighten screws, and any other little jobs.
You don’t need to sign up, just show up willing to help. Thank you for your assistance.
There is a tradition that on the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord
(Candlemas) on February 2nd, candles are blessed for the use in your home.
Candles are available for purchase at $3 per box, which contains 2 candles, throughout the year in the back of
church. The candles can be used for religious celebrations, sick room visita-
tion & during times of hardship, danger and for Divine guidance.
Join us Thursday, March 15,
as we travel to the Sight &
Sound Theater in Lancaster,
to see the production of
Jesus Cost $165/person
$65 deposit due at time of registration; balance due by
February 11th. (Checks payable to: St. John the Baptist)
Cost includes: Coach bus transportation, Ticket for show,
Buffet Dinner at Hershey Farms and Snacks for the bus
To register, contact Cheryl Hall at 724-736-0158 or
Around The Diocese
Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Holy Land You are invited to join Bishop Malesic on an inspiring and amaz-ing Pilgrimage to the Holy Land, October 1 - 11, 2018. This pilgrimage includes visits to Tiberias, Nazareth, Cana, the Sea of Galilee, Jerusalem, Bethlehem & more! Please contact Father Willie Lechnar, Director of Pilgrimages at 724.552.2645 or via email at [email protected]. Space is limited!
Faith Formation
Religious Education + Kindergarten - 8
Sacramental Preparation
First Communion: Parents Only — January 29th Confirmation: Child Only — EVERY WEEK
**All Sessions are during Faith Formation**
Youth Ministry (7-12) #sjbymrocks
Next Meeting: January 28, 2018 6pm - 8pm
Parish Activity
VALENTINE’S OLDIES DANCE
Saturday, February 10 7pm-10pm
Adults Only $10/person
DJ Arnie Amber + BYOB + Includes light snacks
Kitchen will be open with additional food to purchase
LENTEN FISH FRY FRIDAYS — February & March Volunteers are needed to work
* Lunch Shift (10am-2pm) * Dinner Shift (2pm-8pm)
* Any 2 or 3 hour shift you are available
Contact Anna Mae at 724-736-4032 or email the Parish
Office at [email protected] to sign up
Act of Love
O my God, I love You above all things, and with my whole heart and soul, because You are all-good and worthy of all my love. I
love my neighbor as myself for love of You. I forgive all who have injured me and I ask pardon of all whom I have injured.
Please remember in your prayers all whose who are suffering and in need of healing. May God bring peace and healing of mind, soul
and body to all those in need of His mercy. Also, remember in your
prayers all those who have died and their grieving families. May God
grant them the fullness of life and love in Heaven.
Should you or someone you
know be in need of pastoral
care, please direct the
family to contact Fr. Tony in
the Parish Office. If you
would like to join our prayer
team or to add someone to
our prayer list contact our
Prayer Team Leaders.
Adult Formation (High School Grads & Older)
Are you interested in a Lenten Journey to deepen your faith life?
Contact Cheryl Hall if you would be interested.
Prayer Ministry
“After Mass” Prayer Team Training
For all those who have agreed to become a member of our “After Mass” Prayer Teams are invited to a training on
Sunday, February 4 beginning at 11:30am in the Church.
These teams will be available after weekend Masses to pray with those individuals or families who are in need.
Jeremiah Days, a discernment group for boys in grades 6-8 will meet Jan. 27, 9:30–11:30 a.m. in St. Barbara Church, Harrison City. Parents are also invited to attend this event. To register, email [email protected].
The Melchizedek Project, a discernment group for high school aged boys, meets monthly. The next meeting will be Jan. 28 from 6:30-8 p.m. at Greensburg Central Catholic High School. To register, email [email protected].
2nd Collection — February 3/4 is for the Churches in Eastern Europe
…….to all who came out to support our
recent Halupki Dinner!! We made $3297!
A special thank you to all who came out
to lend a hand and worked to make the
day successful. Our Parish is Strong
because of awesome people like you!
CEMETERY CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS Please have all Christmas Decorations removed from the cemetery before February 11. After that date, any remaining decorations will
be discarded as we begin cleaning the cemeteries.