5145 Peach Street Erie, Pennsylvania 16509

Saint George Roman Catholic Church

Sunday, January 14, 2018 “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.” Heb. 13:8

Saint George Roman Catholic Church Sunday, January 14, 2018

Comments/Questions for Pastoral Council?

The suggestion box is located behind the Crucifix in

the Church or send an email to:

Douglas Krugger: dougk0204@gmail.com

All suggestions/questions will be addressed each

month at the Pastoral Council Meeting. Thank you!

31 Club for Vocations Schedule

31 Club for Vocations Members of the 31 Club agree to attend mass on a particular day

of each month and offer this mass for those who are currently

ministering to us as priests, deacons, consecrated women and for

those men and women who are discerning such vocations. We

need new parishioners to join us in this important ministry. Call

Jim Toohey at (814) 864-2145 with your name(s) and the day of

the month you will attend mass. God will bless you. To ask God

to nurture and sustain those he has called to service say this

prayer:

O God, who wills not the death of a sinner, but rather

that he be converted and live, grant we beseech you, through the

intercession of the Blessed Mary, ever Virgin, Saint Joseph, her

spouse, Saint Junipero Serra , and all the saints, an increase of

laborers for your Church, fellow laborers with Christ to spend

and consume themselves for souls, through the same Jesus Christ,

Your Son, Who lives and reigns with you, In the Unity of the Holy

Spirit, God forever, and ever. Amen

Stewardship Report through January 7, 2018

Budgeted Need YTD Your Contributions YTD

$459,032 $451,370

Budgeted Weekly Need Weekly Contribution

$16,394 $16,074

Catholic Services Appeal 2017 Pledges: 455

Amount Pledged: $160,778

Amount Paid: $155,790

TAX STATEMENTS WILL BE RUN SOMETIME THE WEEK

OF JANUARY 15th. WE WILL BE EMAILING STATEMENTS

TO THOSE WITH REGISTERED EMAILS.

OTHERWISE THEY WILL BE SENT IN THE MAIL.

Pastoral Staff Rev. Brian Vossler

Pastor Rev. James Power

Parochial Vicar Rev. Msgr. Edward M. Lohse

In Residence Rev. Philip Oriole

In Residence Rev. Mr. Robert Ball,

Rev. Mr. Stephen Frezza, & Rev. Mr. Stephen Washek

Permanent Deacons

Parish/School Staff Mary Lou Pacoe Faith Formation Coordinator

Mike Palmer Youth Minister

Daniel & Emily Cabanillas Music Ministers

Allison Reynolds School Principal

Krista A. Jeffreys Business Manager

Jeffrey Nowak Parish Council President

Dale DeMarco Finance Council President

Francine Steele

Marketing Department Gretchen Kerr Parish Secretary

Parish Directory Parish Office

(814) 864-0622 Parish Fax

(814) 866-7532 School Offices

(814) 864-4821 School Fax

(814) 866-8297 Prayer Request line

(814) 864-0622

Parish Office Hours Monday-Friday: 8:00-5:00 Closed for lunch 12-1pm

Online: www.stgeorgeerie.org School: www.sgs-online.org

Advertise events on Saint George Parish website/

bulletin? Contact: gkerr@stgeorgeerie.org

Advertise events Saint George School website? Contact: fsteele@eriecatholic.org

Mass Schedule Saturday Evening Vigil: 4:30pm Sunday: 7:30am, 9:30am, 11:30am

Weekdays: 6:45am & 8:00am Saturday Morning: 8:00am Holy Days: Vigil: 5:30p.m.

Day of: 6:45am, 9:00am, 12:10pm & 7:00pm (may vary)

Baptism Parents are required to attend a

Baptism preparation class held

every third Tuesday of the month at

7:00p.m. in the rectory. Baptisms

are held every Sunday following

the 11:30a.m. Mass. Please call the

rectory to schedule.

Reconciliation The sacrament of Reconciliation is

celebrated every Saturday

following the 8:00am Mass and

from 3:00p.m to 4:00p.m. on

Saturday afternoon or by

appointment.

Marriage Diocesan policy directs couples to

arrange for marriage at least six months

prior to the intended wedding date. Call

the office , (814) 864-0622 to make an

appointment.

Sick Calls Please call the church office if a

parishioner is unable to attend

Mass for an extended period of

time. Arrangements can be made

so that they can receive the

Eucharist. The Sacrament of

Anointing of the Sick is also

available to those in need.

Low Gluten Hosts Please let a priest know if you are

in need of a low gluten host.

Listening Devices See an usher if you are in need of a

hearing device.

New Parishioners

You are always welcome. Call the

church office for a registration

packet or stop in to pick one up.

15th Ruth Bonanti, & Mary Alison Halter

16th Barbara Alward, Fred & Joan Stein

17th Jeanne Brim & Helen Behrendt

18th Dean Rose

19th Barb Lorei, and Richard & Mary Allen

20th Helen Koch & Pat Flagella

21st Jim Martin, Jim & Roseanne Yadeski

This bulletin is furnished to Saint George Parish at no charge. The advertisements that appear on the last pages of this bulletin completely defray all pub-

lishing costs that the Church would otherwise be responsible to cover. Saint George Parish patronizes our sponsors as a thank you for their generosity!

Second Sunday of Ordinary Time

Mass intentions for the week of January 15-21, 2018

The Sanctuary Lamp is burning in memory of

Dennis Jacobson as requested by

Margie and Mario Giacobello.

Monday, January 15, 2018

6:45a.m. + Diana Marchini (Margherita)

8:00a.m. + Violet Sala (Dcn Bob and Patty Ball)

Tuesday, January 16, 2018

6:45a.m. + John Milewski (James and Linda Milewski)

8:00a.m. + Mary Grasso (The Rohan Family)

Wednesday, January 17, 2018

6:45a.m. + Ernest Bergkessel (Gary and Laura Borowy)

8:00a.m. + Eddie Joseph Kremer (Nephew, Aiden Burton)

Thursday, January 18, 2018

6:45a.m. + Carol Kurpiewski (Tom Kurpiewski, Husband,

Children, Grandchildren and Great-

Grandchildren)

8:00a.m. + Maria Ierovante-Vuodi (Dcn Bob and Patty

Ball)

Friday, January 19, 2018 6:45a.m. + Stella Brown (Daughter Betty And Family)

8:00a.m. + Gary Jaskiewicz (The Rose Family)

9:00a.m. + Lillian M. Aromatorio (Michael and Kathy

George)

Saturday, January 20, 2018

8:00a.m. + Lydia Corrrado (Helen Corrado)

4:30p.m. + Jean LaCastro (St. George Rosary Society)

Sunday, January 21, 2018

7:30a.m. + For the intentions of the parishioners

9:30a.m. + Douglas Dahlstrand (Eggleston, Copley and

Engel Families)

11:30a.m. + Fr. Stan Widomski (The Rose Family)

Extraordinary Minister Schedule for Jan. 20-21, 2018

Saturday, January 20, 2018

4:30p.m. Gretchen Brugger, Kathy Jenks, Eileen Nill,

Wanda Salvia

Sunday, January 21, 2018

7:30a.m. Joseph Amendola, Patricia Ball, Jim Casillo,

Alan Yeaney

9:30a.m. Loretta Patton/AC, Ptricia Flagella/F, Janet

Russell/F, Alynn Martin/MC, Andrew Heinlein/S, Fred

Anthony/WR, Maureen Anthony/WR,

Don Sonntag AW only

11:30a.m. Mary Bello, Cathy Dudenhoefer, Kathy Griffith,

Kenneth Hermen, Fred Infield, Shirley Knierman, John

Mazza, Virginia Pelkowski, Palma Pontillo

THE WEEK AHEAD

Sunday, January 14, 2018

Faith Formation: No Class

Monday, January 15, 2018: Martin Luther King Jr. Day NO SCHOOL @ SGS

6:00p.m. Scouts (CAF)

7:00p.m. Centering Prayer (MPR conf. room)

Tuesday, January 16, 2018

FOOD PANTRY DISTRIBUTION

8:30a.m. Legion of Mary (FR)

7:00p.m. High School Youth Group (FR)

7:00p.m. Baptism Class (MR)

Wednesday, January 17, 2018

8:30a.m. Outreach Meeting

6:00p.m. RCIA (MR)

Thursday, January 18, 2018

11:00a.m. Prayer Shawl Meeting (MR)

7:00p.m. Pastoral Council Meeting (MR)

7:30p.m. Georgian Choir

March for Life group leaves from OLP

Friday, January 19, 2018

SGS School: Early Dismissal

Saturday, January 20, 2018

5:30pm Parish Appreciation Celebration (School)

Sunday, January 21, 2018

Faith Formation: K-10

1st Reconciliation Parent Mtg.

Confirmation Class Meets

Readings for the Week of January 14, 2018

Sunday Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19; Ps 40:2, 4, 7-8, 8-9, 10;

1 Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20; Jn 1:35-42

Monday 1 Sm 15:16-23; Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21 and 23;

Mk 2:18-22

Tuesday 1 Sm 16:1-13; Ps 89:20, 21-22, 27-28;

Mk 2:23-28

Wednesday Saint Anthony, Abbot 1 Sm 17:32-33, 37, 40-51; Ps 144:1b, 2, 9-10;

Mk 3:1-6

Thursday 1 Sm 18:6-9; 19:1-7; Ps 56: 2-3, 9-10a, 10b-

11, 12-13; Mk 3:7-12

Friday 1 Sm 24:3-21; Ps 57:2, 3-4, 6 and 11; Mk 3:13

-19

Saturday Saint Fabian, Pope and Martyr;

Saint Sebastian, Martyr

2 Sm 1:1-4, 11-12, 19, 23-27; Ps 80:2-3, 5-7;

Mk 3:20-21

Sunday Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Jon 3:1-5, 10; Ps 25:4-5, 6-7, 8-9; 1 Cor 7:29-

31; Mk 1:14-20

KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS

In your charity and prayers, please remember the souls

of Dorothy George and Rosemary Pifer

May God grant them eternal rest and comfort

all those who mourn them.

Jesus’ question in today’s gospel is still valid today:

“What are you looking for?” What do you want from your spouse,

children or parents? Families are populated with imperfect people. To

expect perfection is unreal. To expect and accept imperfection is wisdom.

Saint George Roman Catholic Church Sunday, January 14, 2018

PLANNING YOUR SUPER BOWL PARTY?

Consider this…

The Saint George Boy Scout Troop 96

will be taking orders

January 27th and January 28th

for their annual Sub Sale.

Subs will be available for pick up on

February 3rd and 4th

just in time for your party!

Coupons for subs will also be available.

ANNUAL PARISH APPRECIATION EVENT

Let’s Celebrate our Time, Talent and Treasure from 2017!

SATURDAY, JANUARY 20

in Saint George School

5:45PM: Pastor’s Blessing

6:00-8:00PM: Reception

ALL ARE WELCOME!

Have Faith in Your Future

Open House Jan. 28 at Erie Catholic Schools

Erie Catholic School System invites you to join us for open house at all six schools on Sunday, January 28th from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Schedule below). See how our school communities combine Gospel values and great learning

experiences to help each child realize their true potential, in the classroom and beyond. Enjoy school tours, meet teachers, students and parents, and enter a drawing at

each school to win a $500 scholarship! Visit us at www.ErieCatholic.org to learn more.

Sunday, January 28

10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Our Lady of Peace School Blessed Sacrament School

St. George School St. James School

St. Jude School St. Luke School

The Mercyhurst Preparatory School presents: Inherit the Wind

January 18, 19 and 20th at 7:00p.m. and 21st @ 2:00p.m.

Adults $10; Seniors $7; Students $5

Tickets at the door 1 hr prior to show

Join Erie’s March for Life January 27, 2018 The 2018 Erie March for Life, themed “Life: The Universal

Language,” will be held Jan. 27 beginning at 11 a.m. at the pavilion in west Perry Square in downtown Erie.

Those who are participating are asked to arrive by 10:45 a.m. Signs will be available for everyone. Wear warm

clothes and comfortable, non-slip footwear.

THE LIFE OF THE CHURCH THERE WILL BE A SECOND COLLECTION ON

JANUARY 28th FOR THE

CATHOLIC COMMUNICATION CAMPAIGN.

PASTORAL COUNCIL WILL HOLD IT’S MONTHLY

MEETING ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 18 @ 7PM IN THE

RECTORY OFFICE

Emmaus Soup Kitchen 2018 Schedule

218 East 11th Street 3:30-6:00

Volunteers from Saint George graciously participate and/or

contribute baked goods for the hungry at Emmaus Soup Kitchen

each month. Call Bernadette Carroll with questions or if you are

interested in participating at 572-1016.

Baked goods can be delivered to the Rectory Office the day before

each scheduled day between 8am-12pm and 1pm-5pm.

January 25

Green, Green, Ennis, Ennis, Oliver, Oliver, Barron, Weise,

Danielson, Haibach, Servidio

February 22

Connolly, Szewczkowski, Szewczkowski, Desser, Carroll, Comi,

Comi, Kent, Vitale, Fortebraccio

March 22

Lacey, McKay, Vergotz, Peterman, Held, Gerlach, Ennis, Ennis,

Tessore, Chase, Connole

April 26

Green, Green, Ostryniec, Toohey, Connolly, Kalie, Danielson,

Kent, Vitale, Fortebraccio, Servidio

May 24

Anthony, Anthony, George, Desser, Szewczkowski,

Szewczkowski, Carroll, Tessore, Comi, Comi

June 28

Ennis, Ennis, Denial, Vergotz, Peterman, Held, McKay, Gerlach,

Haibach, Chase, Connole

July 26

Denial, Anthony, Anthony, Toohey Connolly, Barron, Lacey,

Weise, Fortebraccio, Tessore

August 23

Oliver, Oliver, Ostryniec, George, Kalie, Barron, Comi, Comi,

Kent, Vitale

September 27

Ennis, Ennis, McKay, Connolly, Vergotz, Peterman, Gerlach,

Chase, Fortebraccio, Connole

October 25

Oliver, Oliver, Szewczkowski, Szewczkowski, Green, Green,

Lacey, Weise, Carroll, Haibach

November 22

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

December 27

Anthony, Anthony, Desser, Toohey, Ostryniec, Held, George,

Carroll, Danielson, Kalie, Servidio

THANK YOU FOR ALL THAT YOU DO!