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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: October 8, and December 10, beginning at 2pm — contact Cheryl Hall, Director of Faith Formation to register. Confirmation - 8th Grade will receive the Sacrament during the Easter Season 2018. 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 “Let us find the courage to purify our hearts by removing the rocks and thorns which choke the
Word of God. .” 9/18/2017
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]
We are gifted We are called
Regional Catholic School Directory
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]
Seek the
Lord while
he may be
found, call
him while
he is near.
Isaiah 55:6
Saturday, September 23 - Vigil: 25th Sun Ordinary Time 4:30PM Stephen Siembak (Angie)
Sunday, September 24 - 25th Sunday of Ordinary Time 8AM Parish Family of St. John the Baptist 10AM Charles Fedutes (Gina Dreucci) Monday, September 25 NO MASS
Tuesday, September 26 - St. Cosmas & St. Damian
8:30AM Joe & Alice Dominiak (Wadsworth Family)
Wednesday, September 27 - St. Vincent de Paul 8:30AM Edward Bosetti (Fred & Ailen Kucinic)
Thursday, September 28 - St. Wenceslaus & St. Lawrence Ruiz 8:30AM Amelia & Michael Larence (Mary Larence)
Friday, September 29 - Saints Michael, Gabriel & Raphael 8:30AM Louise Giovannelli (SJB Memorial Choir)
Saturday, September 30 - Vigil: 26th Sun Ordinary Time 4:30PM Parish Family of St. John the Baptist
Sunday, October 1 - 26th Sunday of Ordinary Time 8AM William & Margaret Domonkos (Bill & Dee)
10AM Bill Majka (Sharon & Pat)
The Sanctuary Candle, which reminds us of the presence of Jesus Christ
in the Blessed Sacrament,
burns in Memory of Domonkos &
Haller Families
Love, Bill & Dee
4:30PM Vigil
8AM 10AM
Altar Servers I. STEFANICK O. MARTIN
V. MUCCIOLI A. MUCCIOLI
R. POWER K. POWER
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
A.MISKANIN B. EMRICKO B. MEHALOV S. SCIORE AM. WARNICK
D. DOMONKOS B. KUTSKA E. SOKOL
M. MOLNAR K. POWER R. VARGO T. MCCULLOCH P. WESOLWSKY
Lectors J. AMOROSO K. MONAHAN L. EWING
Cantor C. WOLINSKI V. KNIHA CHOIR
Hospital Ministry 9/29 E. SOKOL B. EMRICKO
Money Counters TEAM 4
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.
Sunday
Attendance Total Families 827 Individuals 1665
Envelopes Sent 803 Returned 9/17: 185
Parish financial report
If you would like to have Flowers placed on the
Altar In Memory or
Honor of some-one, contact
the Parish Office to
schedule. Costs are:$60 for Altar; $40 for
Tabernacle or$100 for both
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 $ 8,620.75
Income
Adult Envelopes $ 4,269.00
Youth Envelopes $ 7.60
Loose Collection $ 363.00
On Line Giving $ 235.00
Total Regular Offertory September 17, 2017 $ 4,874.60
Expenses for Week ($ 14,621.71 )
Remaining Balance for Daily Operation Expenses ($ 1,126.36 )
Building Fund $ 443.00
Votive Candles $ 77.00
Catholic Accent $ 12.25
St. Vincent de Paul Society $ 30.00
Fundraising $
Diocesan 2nd Collection — Hurricane Relief $ 3,072.00
4:30PM 137
8am 108
10am 191
Cemetery Income September 17, 2017 $ 48.00
Cemetery Expenses ($ 0.00)
Cemetery Checking Account Balance $ 7,098.93
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 Martin’s Catering
Thank You for your generosity We have received 2 generous gifts of $2000 each to be used
specifically for the repairs to the moment at the cemetery. To
complete the work, we are in need of 5 additional gifts.
If interested, contact Joanne Torruiso at 724-970-1459
With Warmest Appreciation
+ Thank you to everyone for their thoughtfulness and kindness at the recent loss of my husband, Richard. ~ Gaitanne Hough + Thank you to everyone who participated in the Mass, sent cards, flowers, gifts, food, prayers and love at the passing of our son, husband, and brother Shawn Lasko. ~ Betty, Jessica, Joe Jr, Mark & families.
FAITH FORMATION
PARISH ACTIVITY Around the diocese
St. Sebastian Regional Catholic School In the vestibule you will see a small black container. Clip your box tops and drop them in to help our Regional Catholic Elementary School earn supplies.
Oktoberfest Saturday, October 7 6pm to 9pm
Adults $15 Kids (10 & under) $10
Join us for Dinner, Music, Laughter & Fun
Purse Bash Sunday, October 15 1pm to 4pm
Doors open at Noon Dinner, Desert & Drink included — BYOB
$25/ticket — 2 numbers per ticket
Tickets are available by contacting Renee Porada-Frazier at 412-691-7581 or the Parish Office
Vendor Show Saturday, November 4 9am to 3pm
Start your Christmas shopping early or just come and shop for fun! Many vendors to choose from: Lularoe,
Lipsense, Pink Zebra, Jewelry, Crafts and more
First Saturday Mass and devotions at Diocesan Heritage Center In observance of the centennial anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima, the Diocesan Heritage Center will host a series of First Saturday Masses
and devotions at the Bishop Connare Center on Oct. 7. The day will begin with Mass in the St. Joseph Chapel at 9 a.m. and be followed by
recitation of the rosary.
White Mass for Health Care Personnel Oct. 8 Bishop Malesic will celebrate the 16th annual White Mass for health
care professionals Sunday, October 8 at 11:30 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Cathedral in Greensburg.
Homemade Ravioli & Spaghetti Dinner + St. Anne, Rostraver Sunday, October 29 from Noon until 4pm in the Social Hall
Kindergarten - 8
Welcome Back!!!! Just a reminder to parents to please bring the little ones into the building and come to the classroom for pick-up.
Sacramental Preparation
CONFIRMATION: Make-up Mandatory Meeting for parents will be held on Monday, September 25 during Faith
Formation in the Social Hall. If you did not attend the first session, you must attend this meeting if your
child is to make Confirmation.
RECONCILIATION: Mandatory Parent meeting will be held on Monday, October 2 during Faith Formation in the Social Hall.
Youth Ministry
• First Session will be this Sunday, September 24 6pm to 7:30pm
• NET Ministries Retreat “In His Image” Open to 6th through 12th Grade Sunday, October 1 - Holy Cross Parish, Youngwood
1pm to 7pm Cost is $15 Register by contacting Cheryl Hall or the Parish Office.
Adult Formation (High School Grads & Older)
Ever wonder…….Why am I here? Why did God create me? What is the meaning of life?
Not sure if this this what your are looking for…...join us at an information session on either: Sunday, September 24 at 1130am or Wednesday, September 27 at 7pm in the Social Hall and see
what the excitement is about.
Join us for Discovering Christ, a 7-week experience, October
11—November 22 (Wednesday)
from 6pm to 9pm
Flea Market — St. Joseph Parish, Walnut Hill Rd - Uniontown Sat., September 30 8am to 6pm & Sun., October 1 8am to 1pm
Parish Social Hall. Kitchen will also be selling food items.
Polka Dinner Dance + St. Edward Parish, Herminie Saturday, October 28 7pm to 11pm $25/person
Contact Dom at 724-864-3659 for tickets & information
ATTENTION VOLUNTEERS We will be hosting Virtus, Protecting God’s Children
session on Wednesday, October 4 6:30pm to 9:30pm
All volunteers must have this clearance.
If you have not taken this class, please register by contacting Adelle in the Parish Office. Please register by Sunday, October 2.
