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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
The Parish Family of St. John
the Baptist welcomes you!
If you are a member of our
family Welcome Home!
If you are visiting or looking for a place to call home ~
Welcome!
We are so excited to see you!!
Pope Francis’ Tweet of the Week
God does not choose us because of our “goodness” but precisely because we are and we feel small. 8/11/20
Contact Us Phone: 724-736-4442
Parish Email: [email protected]
PARISH STAFF
Rev. David Nazimek, Administrator [email protected]
Rev. Rodolfo Mejia, Priest in Residence [email protected]
Adelle Slebodnik, Business Manager & Youth Ministry [email protected]
Scott Martin, Director of Faith Formation [email protected]
Pat Filak, Adult Choir Director [email protected]
Jenn Loomis, Youth Choir Director / Organist [email protected]
Tina Mahallick, Domestics & St. Hedwig Cemeteries [email protected]
Cindy Gilligan, Principal Organist Cathy Shandor, Organist
20th Sunday in Ordinary Time + August 16, 2020
Stay Informed on What is Happening
Website: www.sjbperry.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/sjbperry
Facebook: www.facebook.com/sjbperryyouthministry
Facebook: www.facebook.com/sjbperryfaithformation
Twitter: www.twitter.com/sjb_perry
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/sjbperry
Instagram: sjbperryopolis
Download our Parish App! Text App to 88202
Church of Saint John the Baptist
OFFICE HOURS
Monday through Thursday 8am to 3pm
Friday and Saturday Closed
Staff is available on Sunday from 7am to Noon in Church
The Office is Closed during Mass times and Funerals.
3332 Pittsburgh Road, Perryopolis, Pennsylvania 15473
A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust
Diocese of Greensburg
Councils and Organizations
Pastoral Council ~ assist in the spiritual and pastoral leadership of the Parish. Members: Marianne Molnar--Recorder, Tim Babyak, Carol Coldren, Marcia Hayes, Gloria Kosport, Mary Rathway, Rock Vargo
Finance Council ~ assist in the financial leadership of the Parish. Members: Rob Erdely, Chairman; Barbara Mehalov, Joanne Torruiso,
and Nick Usher St. Vincent de Paul Society ~ here to help those most in need in our
Community. Contact Carolyn Quaranto at 724-984-5592 for assistance or the Parish Office
Knights of Columbus ~ group of men who hold true to the principles of charity, unity and fraternity. Contact Mike Domonkos at 724-396-
9913 for information. Vocation Ministry Team ~ to encourage the discernment for all Voca-
tions: Priesthood, Married Life, Single Life, Consecrated Life. Mem-bers: Darlene and Angelo Spagnolo, Maureen Ruschak, Tina Mahallick,
Scott Martin and Adelle Slebodnik
Saturday, August 15 -Vigil:20th in Ordinary Time
4:00pm Sacrament of Reconciliation 5:00pm Deceased of the Bosetti Family (Pauline)
Sunday, August 16 - 20th in Ordinary Time 8:00am John & Agnes Erdely (John G. Erdely Family)
11:00am Pro-Populo
Also ~ Live Streamed on Facebook and Instagram
Monday, August 17 9:00am Helen Bennett (Bob & Joanne)
Tuesday, August 18
9:00am Joseph Labuda (Julianne & Bob Volek)
Wednesday, August 19 - Saint John Eudes
9:00am Greg Hamaker (Family) Also ~ Live Streamed on Facebook
Thursday, August 20 - Saint Bernard
9:00am Ted Sobek (Sandy)
Friday, August 21 - Saint Pius X NO MASS
Saturday, August 22 -Vigil:21st in Ordinary Time
4:00pm Sacrament of Reconciliation 5:00pm Pro-Populo
Sunday, August 23 - 21st in Ordinary Time 8:00am John, Frances & Jerome Usher (Tom & Cheryl)
11:00am Tom Link (Stephanie Peskie)
Also ~ Live Streamed on Facebook and Instagram ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Rosary is recited together at 8:30am Mon, Tue, Thu Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help at 8:30am on Wed
All are encourage to join us in prayer….wherever you may be
Weekly Schedule & Mass Intentions
The Sanctuary Candle, which reminds us of the presence of Jesus Christ in the Blessed Sacrament,
burns in Loving Memory of: Helen Bennett
Thank You
for your
generosity
Thank you to this week’s bulletin sponsor: John & Son
Catering. Please support those that support us.
Sacrament Information
Baptism - Baptisms can be held after Vigil Mass or 11AM Mass. Baptism Preparation is by appointment Contact Scott Martin to register [email protected] or 724-736-0158 Confirmation - Current 8th Grade youth will be Confirmed on November 7, 2020. If you are an adult that has not received this Sacrament of Initiation, contact the Faith Formation Office. Eucharist - With the guidelines due to the Coronavirus communion calls are made to those in most need. If you know of someone in need, please contact Fr. Rody at 724-736-4442. For those wishing to come into full communion of the Church or youth, please contact Scott Martin at 724-736-0158 or [email protected]
Reconciliation: Saturday 4pm or by appointment. 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. Rody at 724-736-4442. Anointing of the Sick - Available any time by contacting Fr. Rody at 724-736-4442 or [email protected].
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 +
The Flowers adorning the Tabernacle and Altar, are in Loving Memory of
The Deceased of the Bosetti Family
Since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through Jesus Christ Romans 5:1
Parish Giving — Sharing our Treasure Income August 9, 2020
Regular Offering $ 2,867.00
Expenses Paid $ 77,909.01
Outstanding Expenses $ 22,165.07
Loan Balance $ 165,600.00
Building Fund $ 47.00
Votive Candles $ 42.00
Youth Ministry $ 75.00
Cemetery $ 35.00
Saint Vincent de Paul $ 20.00
DLA Refund 7/20 $ 77,234.42
Not a check-writer? Did you know that you can give
electronically??? Make a single gift or recurring.
It is quick and easy….just go to this link:
https://www.osvonlinegiving.com/627
Vocation Ministry
Ministry Schedule Thank you to all who continue to serve as available. We will be doing something a bit different beginning
August 22/23. Lectors: Please watch your email and a rotation will be
sent to you this coming week.
Eucharistic Ministers: If able to serve, please sign in at the stand in the vestibule.
Faith Formation
Around The Diocese
Prayer Ministry
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 in Heaven..
To add someone to our prayer list contact, Joanne (724-970-1459) or Judy (724-929-8915). Prayer Intentions will remain on our prayer list
for one month unless otherwise requested. Should you or someone you know be in need of
pastoral care, contact the Parish Office.
Faith Formation (Grades 1 - 8)
Parents of Youth entering Grades 1 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 There will be a Mandatory Virtual Meeting on Sunday,
September 20 at 12:30pm. Please email Adelle at [email protected] and the link will be sent to you. We are very excited to roll out the plans for
our upcoming Formation Year.
Sacramental Preparation Reminder to parents of our Confirmation Class
Service Projects and paperwork are due. Please return all items to the Parish Office.
Prayers of Pope Pius X to Mary POPE PIUS X (1835-1914) (Pontiff 1903-1914)
O Most Holy Virgin, who pleased our Lord and became his mother, Virgin Immaculate in your body
and soul, in your body and soul, in your faith and love, at this solemn jubilee of the promulgation of the dogma which proclaimed you to the entire world as conceived without sin, look kindly on us unfortunate
ones who implore your powerful protection. The infernal serpent, upon whom the primeval curse was laid, continues, alas, to attack and tempt the hapless children of Eve. Ah! Do you, our blessed Mother, our
Queen and Advocate, who at the first moment of your conception did crush the enemy's head, do you gather together our prayers and we beseech you (our hearts
one with yours) present them before God's throne, that we may never allow ourselves to be caught in the snares laid for us, but that we may reach the portal of salvation, and that the Church and Christian society may once more chant the hymn of deliverance, of
victory and of peace. Amen. Composed for the fiftieth anniversary of the definition of the
Immaculate Conception, September 8, 1903
Youth Ministry - Grades 9 to 12
Now is the time to send us some of your thoughts and ideas for Youth Ministry. We will be in our virtual world,
so any insight you can provide would be awesome.
Current Guidelines during the health pandemic
Public Celebrations of the Liturgy are currently at 25% of occupancy.
Special dispensation is given to all in regards to Sunday Obligation during this time.
Please note that to enter the Church a face mask must be worn. Social Distancing rules will apply, with available seating marked. This means that attendees must be 6 feet away from
others, unless they are from the same household. Please do not enter areas that are closed off. All areas will be cleaned and sanitized after closure, following health safety guidelines.
Our normal has changed and we continue to work on returning to full Sacrament participation; however many things may
become a new normal. We ask for your patience and understanding as we continue to move forward.
Saint Sebastian Regional Catholic School Now enrolling children in Grades: Pre-K through 8
Call 724-929-5143 for more information or to set up a tour.
20th Sunday…Aug 16 2020…Mt. 15, 21-28 Mother’s instinct… Upon knowing that there is life inside your tummy, you begin to change your perspective in life most especially your identity… from being a woman to being a mother. Your identity is no longer independent reality that you wanted to be but rather it is an identity dependent to another life, your baby. Your identity is never defined according to your personal desires but now according to another’s desires. In fact even your personal plans in life, your dreams…they change because of your baby. Now you become inclusive in your plans and in your dreams in life...another life is included. You are no longer reckless in your actions but very considerate because you want to set an example to your child. You begin to put into reality the term sacrifice. It is your birthday and you wanted to buy new dress but you say to yourself, ‘I would not buy new dress because I would rather set aside this amount for the future of my child.’ The meaning of life has shifted… without the significant other, your baby, you find life meaningless. In the gospel reading, a mother is crying out for an assistance from our dear Lord because her daughter is tormented by a demon. This mother is really decided to get the attention of Jesus Christ even to the point of humiliation. That’s the mother’s instinct…no matter what, a mother is willing to face anything for as long as she gets what her significant other (her child) deserves. In our gospel despite humiliation, she was never shattered in her appeal until she finally got the favorable response from our dear Lord…for her as a mother (O woman, great is your faith) and for her significant other (and the woman’s daughter was healed from that hour).
