St. John the Evangelist 306 St. John Drive Latrobe, PA 15650

Weekday Masses: Monday & Friday 8:30am

Weekend Masses: Saturday—5:00pm Sunday—8:30am

Confession: 1st, 3rd & 5th Saturday @ 11:30am

The Reverend William G. Berkey, Pastor

The Reverend Daniel C. Mahoney, Senior Priest in Residence (St. Rose)

St. John Office — 724-537-8909 St. Rose Office — 724-537-3709

OFFICE HOURS

St. John - Monday & Wednesday 9:00am - 4:00pm

St. Rose - Tuesday & Thursday 9:00am - 4:00pm

Find us on Facebook: @stjohnandstroselatrobe

Website: stjohnandstroselatrobe.org

Peggy Goldberg and Tammy Richards, Parish Secretaries

Tracy O o, Business Manager Eva Japalucci, Faith Forma on Facilitator

Sandy Rubright, Director of Music Kevin Frye, Principal,

Christ the Divine Teacher School

St. Rose 4969 Route 982

Latrobe, PA 15650

Weekday Masses: Tuesday & Thursday 8:30am Weekend Masses: Saturday—4:00pm

Sunday—10:30am

Confession: 2nd & 4th Saturday @ 11:30am

Mass Intentions Saturday, August 7 4:00PM Deceased Members of Vitale Family (Reno & Chris) SR 5:00PM Thomas Erny (Wife & Children) SJ Sunday, August 8—19th Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30AM Mass for the People SJ 10:30AM Charles Ament (wife Nancy) SR Monday, August 9—Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross 8:30AM Helen Bodziak (Joe & Kristen Mucci) SJ Tuesday, August 10—Saint Lawrence 8:30AM Special Birthday Intention for JoAnn Bayer (Krinock) SR Wednesday, August 11—Saint Clare 8:30AM NO MASS Thursday, August 12—Saint Jane Frances de Chantal 8:30AM Charles Visconti (wife Marlene) SR Friday, August 13—Saints Pontian & Hippolytus 8:30AM M/M Tony Klym (Cathie & Dom Camarote) SJ Saturday, August 14—Saint Maximilian Kolbe 4:00PM Mass for the People SR 5:00PM Connie & Paul Zidak (Paula Zidak) SJ Sunday, August 15—20th Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30AM Louise Kutzer (Jocelyn Kutzer) SJ 10:30AM Richard Porembka (Anne, JoAnn & Heather) SR

As the Sanctuary Light burns to remind us of the real presence of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, we remember Connie & Paul Zidak (SJ). The candle was provided for us this week by Paula Zidak (SJ). The flowers on the Altar this weekend were provided by Paula Zidak in memory of Connie and Paul Zidak. Thank you for your generosity! FAITH FORMATION VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for teachers and aides. Please contact St. Rose office 724-537-3709 or Marilyn Sabota 724-610-1635 if you are able to volunteer any of your time!

Thoughts from Father Bill . . . . . . . . . Sunday after Sunday, we are drawn here to worship God, to listen to God’s word and to receive Christ in the Eucharist. Jesus reminds us in the Gospel that like all good things, the unconscious that draws us together each Sunday comes from the Father. As we celebrate together, let us thank God for this wonder-ful gift of faith, which animates our loves and lives to undertake Christ’s mission. Monday is he Feast of Edith Stein, Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross. She was born in Poland to Jewish parents and was baptized on January 1, 1922. She died in a concentration camp in 1942. Tuesday is the Feast of Saint Lawrence, Dea-con. Said to been burned alive on the gridiron. Wednesday is the Feast of Saint Clare, foundress of the Poor Clares. She was the Abbess for 42 years. Rich in the practice of charity and loving care. Thursday is the Feast of Saint Jane Frances de Chantal, mother of six children. As a widow, she founded some 86 monasteries before her death. Friday is the Feast of Saints Pontian & Hippoly-tus. Hippolytus is the source of Eucharistic Prayer 2 Saturday is the Feast of Saint Maximilian Kolbe. He was born in Poland and was the Founder of Mili-tia of Mary Immaculate. He died, in place of a fa-ther with a family, in Auschwitz by legal injec-tion. If you are ever in Footedale, please make a stop at the Shrine of Maximilian Kolbe. I would like to thank all of you for your prayers as I recover from a mild stroke. Your patience is a won-derful blessing.

Peace, Father Bill

With joy and thanksgiving to God, the Diocese of Greensburg announces that Bishop Larry J. Kulick has called Mr. Andrew Hamilton to be admitted to Candidacy to Holy Orders.

Bishop Kulick will confer the Rite of Admission to Candidacy within Mass at 5:00 PM on Saturday, August 21, 2021, at Christ, Prince of Peace Church, Ford City.

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READINGS FOR THE WEEK Sunday, August 8 First Reading 1 Kings 19:4-8 Responsorial Psalm 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 Second Reading Ephesians 4:30—5:2 Gospel John 6:41-51 Monday, August 9 First Reading Deuteronomy 10:12-22 Responsorial Psalm 147:12-13, 14-15, 19-20 Gospel Matthew 17:22-27 Tuesday, August 10 First Reading 2 Corinthians 9:6-10 Responsorial Psalm 112:1-2, 5-6, 7-8, 9 Gospel John 12:24-26 Wednesday, August 11 First Reading Deuteronomy 34:1-12 Responsorial 66:1-3a, 5 and 8, 16-17 Gospel Matthew 18:15-20 Thursday, August 12 First Reading Joshua 3:7-10a, 11, 13-17 Responsorial Psalm 114:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 Gospel Matthew 18:21—19:1 Friday, August 13 First Reading Joshua 24:1-13 Responsorial Psalm 136:1-3, 16-18, 21-22 and 24 Gospel Matthew 19:3-12 Saturday, August 14 First Reading Joshua 24:14-29 Responsorial Psalm 16:1-2a and 5, 7-8, 11 Gospel Matthew 19:13-15 Sunday, August 15 First Reading 1 Chronicles 15:3-4, 15-16; 16:1-2 Responsorial Psalm 132:6-7, 9-10, 13-14 Second Reading 1 Corinthians 15:54b-27 Gospel Luke 11:27-28

G L O R Y T O G O D During the pandemic, we were instructed to use a lot of music with refrains. Recently, your singing has been glorious! Starting last weekend, I printed the entire Gloria because we used to sing it as an Assembly. I will continue to insert it; so we can return to the engaging in our singing fully. I cannot wait to hear “Glory to God in the Highest” with the full Assembly!! Since your singing has been so good; I have deleted the Liturgy of the Eucharist for the upcoming weeks (Mass of Creation) and instead have printed the Gospel. This will remain until we change our Mass setting; then I shall insert the Liturgy of the Eucha-rist once again.

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It is coming to that time when choirs will be in full force once again. We cannot wait ... and to you, the Assembly, we hope you cannot wait! Anyone is welcome to join an ensemble at any time, just call Sandy at 724-994-8872. Sharing God’s Holy Word through singing is very uplifting. When you sing the same text repeatedly for weeks upon end, by the time it truly happens within the context of the other Readings, you really understand the importance of the text you have been singing. It is more than praying twice. It is a blessing! The various music ministries beginning soon are:

Children’s choir (ages 7-12) Wednesdays 4:45-5:30 beginning Sept. 1st

St. Rose Intergenerational Choir Sundays 11:30 – 1:00 beginning August 29th

St. John Adult Choir Thursdays 6:30 beginning September 2nd

St. John’s Bell Choir Wednesdays 6:30-7:30 beginning September 1st

Cantors will continue to meet on an individual basis, as needed!

+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + Speaking of Cantors: I want to publically acknowledge our team of cantors who have contin-ued to sing throughout the pandemic and not only sing, but constantly improve! They are working so hard to provide leadership and beauty to our Litur-gies and it takes hours for many of them to prepare the work that they share with you. They are devot-ed and appreciated. We are always looking for more cantors; because the Kingdom needs faithful servants. These devoted people need a break, too. If you are interested in singing ONE Mass a month, talk to Sandy who will rehearse with you and guide your learning. Thank you once again, good and faithful servants!

+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + As we all look forward to Father Berkey’s Installation Masses, be reminded of the following special rehearsals: St. Rose: Sunday Aug. 15th at 11:30 and St. John Wednesday Aug. 18th. Even though you may not wish to sing all year long, any-one is invited to join for our special Liturgy, when Bishop Kulick will preside. It is the opportunity for us to welcome Father Berkey and Bishop Kulick to our Parishes and show our hospitality, as well as support. WE hope you will join us at St. Rose and St. John the Evangelist, for Tuesday, August 17th and Thursday August 19th, respectively. A former hand bell choir from Father Bill’s church and an Altoona Symphony member will join the St. Rose celebration and an IUP professor and St. John Bells will join together for the St. John celebration. Come enjoy the festive Liturgies!

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Microfiber Cloths—get them while they last!! Early Spring cleaning led to the discovery of an unopened box of the BEST CLEANING CLOTH EVER! Still only $5.00 per cloth. Stop by either the St. John Parish Office Monday or Wednesday or St. Rose Tuesday or Thursday to purchase these wonderful cleaning cloths! Office hours are 9—4pm.

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We are continuing to collect non-food items that are not covered by food stamps. During the months of July/August we will be collecting ONLY SHAMPOO (children’s, men’s and women’s). Please, no opened/partially used bottles. You may leave your contributions in the gathering space at St. John any time the church is open. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. Questions, 724-537-5484.

Servants of Divine Mercy Ministry A Ministry of Prayer for the Sick and Dying. We welcome the opportunity to pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet either at the bedside or from our homes. To make arrangements, please contact Karen at 724-600-5007 or kstynchula@msn.com.

Catholic Relief Services How can you lead the way and make a difference in the lives of our most vulnerable sisters and brothers? By urging your members of Congress to respond to the needs of our human family and prevent further devastation around the world by providing internation-al assistance to poverty-reducing programs. We must take action to make sure that everyone has the means to stay safe and healthy and thrive. Visit www.crs.org to see how you can help. Meals of Wheels—St. John will be hosting Meals on Wheels the week of August 30—September 3. Any store bought or homemade cookies can be dropped off either in the gathering space in the Church the week-end of August 28/29 or in the kitchen before 9am beginning August 30th. Donations are also being accepted and can be put in the collection basket marked for Meals on Wheels. Thank you for your generosity! Meals on Wheels—St. Rose RACM will be hosting meals on wheels the week of August 16—20. Donations along with homemade cookies are needed. Homemade cookies can be dropped off in the kitchen the weekend of August 14/15. Thank you very much!

In your charity of prayers, please pray for: Kristen Novosel, Al & Bill Steinmetz, John Belsick, Rita D’Angelo, Shane Ostrosky, Frankie & Paul

Guzik, Amy Newhouse, Ron & Helen Lekawa, Andy Noel, Polly, Betty Quick, Janet Franks, Lily Chung, Lauren Wilkins, Sam Fowler, Carol Perna, Jim Spillar, McKenna, Rita Stauffer, Joseph LaBuda, Patty Hajas, Robert Irvin, Matt Burnsworth, Carl Grejtak, Rich & Connie Baker, Damon & Kristen Disciascio, Elizabeth Miller, Pauline Kuhar, Tom Japalucci, Jenna & Maria Cackowski, Laura, Cheryl Hamilton, Eva Japalucci, Paul Kreiling, Hudson Donahue, Charlene Marasco, Ted Gasser, Kim Castagnero, Bernadette Ballash, Russ Hellein, Mario Venzin, Jolene Eaglehouse, Greg Weiss, Ed Chemski, Marie Carbone, Jimmy Panichella, Jim Thomas, Martha Fetter, George Lipinski, Bill Kuhar, Evelyn Ziegenfus, Barb Sisak, Patty D., Amy Perfetti and Clara Vitale.

The Vocation Ministry listed the letter “D” as “Discernment”. The word discernment was also stated as meaning time and talent the Lord has given to all of us. St. John is in

need of those parishioners who are willing to give of their time and talent to Ministries within our Church. We are in need of ushers at the 5:00 Mass on Saturday evenings. We are also in need of Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Lectors, Cantors and Altar Servers. If you feel the Lord is calling you to give of your time and talent to St. John, please call the office on Mondays or Wednesdays from 9:00am to 4:00pm at 724-537-8909. Please leave your name and phone number and what Ministry you are interested in offering to St. John and you will receive a return phone call. Thank you for giving of yourself to St. John and the Lord.

How well do you know your alphabet?

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The family is the central unit and foundation of society (second Vatican Council). It usually consists of a father, mother and children. God created us in His image and likeness, His son was born into a family unit and was

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all vocations.

Saints Louis & Zelie pray for us!

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