Church of St. John the Baptist

3332 Pittsburgh Rd + Perryopolis, Pa 15473

A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust + Diocese of Greensburg

Parish Office Phone: 724-736-4442 Email: sjbperry@dioceseofgreensburg.org

October 13, 2019 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Office Hours: Monday through Friday 9am - 3pm Closed 12pm - 1pm for Lunch

Sacrament Information

Baptism - Baptisms can be held during any weekend Mass or after Vigil Mass or 10AM Mass. Baptism Preparation will be held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 630pm at St. Sebastian. Contact Scott Martin to register smartin@dioceseofgreensburg.org or 724-736-0158 Confirmation - 8th Grade will receive the Sacrament November 7, 2019 our Parish. 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. Efren at 724-736-4442 or eambre@dioceseofgreensburg.org. For those wishing to come into full communion of the Church or youth, please contact Scott Martin at 724-736-0158 or smartin@dioceseofgreensburg.org

Reconciliation: Saturday 3pm 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. Efren at 724-736-4442 or eambre@dioceseofgreensburg.org. Anointing of the Sick - Available any time by contacting Fr. Efren at 724-736-4442 or eambre@dioceseofgreensburg.org.

Holy Orders: Do you hear the call to serve the Lord in a special way? Contact the Office of Vocations at vocations@dioceseofgreensburg.org

* If you have been asked to be a Godparent or Sponsor, please contact the Parish Office and allow two weeks for certificate *

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

PARISH STAFF

Rev. Alvin Cabungcal , Pastor acabungcal@dioceseofgreensburg.org

Rev. Efren Ambre, Administrator Pro-Tem eambre@dioceseofgreensburg.org

Scott Martin, Director of Faith Formation smartin@dioceseofgreensburg.org

Adelle Slebodnik, Business Manager aslebodnik@dioceseofgreensburg.org

Pat Filak, Adult Choir Director jack1@atlanticbb.net

Jenn Loomis, Youth Choir Director / Organist loomis.jenn@gmail.com

Tina Mahallick, Domestics & St. Hedwig Cemeteries tmahallick@dioceseofgreensburg.org

Cindy Gilligan, Organist + Cathy Shandor, Organist

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

Our Parish App is currently being changed and may

be unavailable

Pope Francis’ Tweet of the Week “...Jesus shows us that the measure of faith is service…”

October 7, 2019

Weekly Schedule & Mass Intentions

Saturday, October 12 — Vigil: 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:30PM Deceased of the Duda Family (Pauline & Eugene Bosetti)

Sunday, October 13 — 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time 8AM Dolores Lerda (Glenn & Family)

10AM Pro– Populo

Monday, October 14 - Saint Callistus I 8:10AM Rosary 8:30AM Tom Glawinski (Bob & Joanne)

Tuesday, October 15 - Saint Teresa of Jesus 8:10AM Rosary 8:30AM Elizabeth Loncaric (Dan & Carol)

Wednesday, October 16 - Saint Hedwig 5:30PM Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help 6:00PM Michael & Agnes Petrus (Friends)

Thursday, October 17 - Saint Ignatius of Antioch 8:10AM Rosary 8:30AM Marc Hixson

Friday, October 18 - St. Luke NO MASS

Saturday, October 19 Vigil: 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:30PM Henry Fields & Minnie Fair (Gia & Family)

Sunday, October 20 – 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time 8AM DJ Hudik (Family)

10AM Pro– Populo **Youth Mass**

The Sanctuary Candle, which reminds us of the presence of Jesus Christ in the Blessed

Sacrament, burns in Loving Memory of Deceased of the DiVirgilio & Tristani Families

By Bob & Joanne Torruiso

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

Income

Regular Offering (Adult, Child, Loose, On-Line)

$ 7,476.00

Expenses Paid $ 16,385.00

Outstanding Expenses

$ 80,696.06

LOAN BALANCE $ 178,908.64

St. Vincent de Paul $ 433.00

Cemetery $ 342.00

Youth Ministry $ 75.00

Votive Candles $ 89.00

Building Fund $ 201.00

2nd Collection $ 1.581.50

Thank You for your

generosity

SUNDAY ~~ OCTOBER 20, 2019

4:30PM Vigil

8AM 10AM

Altar Servers A. SCOTT T. SCOTT

N. SINAL A. MUCCIOLI

7TH GRADE

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

J. ROSA S. SCIORE L. CERNUSKA

M. ADAMETZ B. KUTSKA D. DOMONKOS

YOUTH

Lectors B. LEYDA C. MUCCIOLI YOUTH

Cantor ADULT CHOIR J. LOOMIS YOUTH CHOIR

Hospital Ministry 10/18 M. DRISCOLL R. BOWSER

Money Counters TEAM 1

Thank you to this week’s bulletin sponsor:

Randall’s Restaurant

Pastoral Council: Tim Babyak + Carol Coldren + Marcia Hayes + Gloria Kosport +

Marianne Molnar + Mary Rathway + Rock Vargo

Finance Council: Rob Erdely + Barbara Mehalov + Joanne Torruiso + Nick Usher

Prayer Chain: Joanne Torruiso (724-970-1459) or Judy Pettko (724-929-8915)

St. Vincent de Paul Society:

Carolyn Quaranto 724-984-5592

Here to help those in need

The Flowers adorning the Altar and Tabernacle, are in Loving Memory of Dolores Lerda

Love, Husband Glenn and Family

Sharing our Time, Talent & Treasure

Sister Rose and Sister Amala from the Daughters of Mercy send their sincerest thanks to all who gave towards the

Mission Cooperation Appeal last weekend.

Sunday, October 20 at the 10am Mass, 10 New Altar Servers will celebrate their investiture. Please pray for our

youth as they hear and answer God’s call.

Parish Activity

Faith Formation

Around The Diocese

Prayer Ministry O Lord, grant that my love be not the fruit of my imagination

but be proved by works. What can I do for You who died for us and created us and gave us being, without counting myself

fortunate in being able to repay You something of what I owe you? Well do I know, my Lord, of how

little I am capable.

But I shall be able to do all things provided You do not withdraw form me.

St. Teresa of Jesus…….Pray for us

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.

To add someone to our prayer list contact, Joanne Torruiso or Judy Pettko. Prayer Intentions can also be written in our Book of

Intentions or placed in our Prayer Box in the entrance of Church. 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, please direct the family to contact Fr. Efren.

Faith Formation (Grades 1 - 8)

A Living Rosary October is celebrated as the Month of the

Rosary. On Tuesday, October 15, the Faith Formation Youth will participate in a Living Rosary. We will begin at 630pm in the parking lot

in front of Church….please do not park in that lot. As each prayer is recited, a candle will be lit.

All are welcome & encouraged to join us in prayer

Confirmation Preparation — 8th Grade

The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated here on November 7 at 7pm with Bishop Malesic presiding.

Please keep our Confirmandi in your prayers

Community

The Family of Ronald Matway will be holding a Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, October 26 2pm to 7pm in the Parish Social Hall.

Ron recently passed away and had no insurance. The money raised will offset funeral expenses. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Adults $8 Seniors $6 Youth (5-14) $6 Kids 4 & under Free

Youth Ministry (9-12) Saturday, October 19 we will be having a bonfire at Allen’s Haunted Hayride from 6pm to 8pm. Hot Dogs, Smores and

more will be provided. $15/person for the hayride. Friends are welcome to join us.

November 3rd after the 10am Mass we need all hands on deck to help us clean out the Youth Ministry room and some other

areas. Moms, Dads and anyone who doesn’t mind some hard work are welcome to join us!

Geibel Catholic High School + Annual Coat/Blanket Drive Gently used coats, blankets and warm baby sleepers will be

accepted now through November 3. Items will be donated to those in need.

St. Nicholas Church in Perryopolis is holding an Ethnic Dinner this Sunday, October 13 11am to 3pm Adults $12 Children $6

Magnificat Breakfast Saturday, October 26 9am-12pm Guest Speaker will be Mary Rutkoski Cost is $20

To register, please call Brenda at 724-836-2094 by Oct 21

Reconciliation Preparation — 2nd Grade

Intergenerational Retreat will be held on Saturday, October 19 from 9am to 11am. If you cannot make this date, join us at

Epiphany in Monessen on Oct 26.

NCYC 2019 Blessed + Broken + Given Sunday, October 27 at 3pm All NCYC Pilgrims

are to attend the Diocesan Mass & Sendoff with Bishop Malesic at St. Bruno Parish, Greensburg.

Sunday, November 17 will be our Parish Sendoff.