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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 “War is the negation of all rights. Let us pray for those who have the responsibility to avoid war
between peoples.” 9/13/2017
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]
Stay Informed on What is Happening Website: www.sjbperry.org
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Instagram: sjbperryopolis
...Conduct yourselves in a way worthy of the Gospel of Christ.
Philippians 1:27a
The Flowers adorning the
altar are in Hon-or of:
Our Catechists
Saturday, September 16 - Vigil: 24th Sun Ordinary Time 4:30PM Frank & Sue Olinzock (McNeil & Piesula Families)
Sunday, September 17 - 24th Sunday of Ordinary Time ++Catechetical Sunday++ 8AM Parish Family of St. John the Baptist 10AM Agnes & William Molnar (Ron & Marianne) **Youth Mass**
Monday, September 18 NO MASS
Tuesday, September 19 - St. Januarius
8:30AM Janey Coldren Gailey (Carol & Bill Vargo)
Wednesday, September 20 - St. Andrew Kim Tae-gon, St. Paul Chong Ha-sang & Companions 8:30AM Dorie Mischick (Dad, Steve Sickle)
Thursday, September 21 - St. Matthew 8:30AM Stephen Sinal (Patti)
Friday, September 22 8:30AM Doreen Matty (Lorraine & Bill McCulloch)
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)
The Sanctuary Candle,
which reminds us of the pres-ence of Jesus Christ in the
Blessed Sacrament, burns
in Memory of Frank Fabrizini
Love, Carol & Family
4:30PM Vigil
8AM 10AM
Altar Servers
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
T. BABYAK S. SCIORE L. CERNUSKA J. ROSA B. MEHALOV
J. MONAHAN P. SINAL M. ADAMETZ
D. HAGERTY J. HAGERTY K. KATIC D. MAIOLINI D. WILSON
Lectors B. LEYDA AM WARNICK B. MAHALKO
Cantor J. LOOMIS V. KNIHA CHOIR
Hospital Ministry 9/22 J. TORRUISO R. BOWSER
Money Counters TEAM 3
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 9/10: 199
Parish financial report
If you would like to have Flowers placed on the Altar In Memory or Honor of someone,
contact the Parish Office to schedule. Costs are:$60 for Altar; $40 for Tabernacle
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 $ 2,551.67
Income
Adult Envelopes $ 5,502.08
Youth Envelopes $ 2.00
Loose Collection $ 135.00
On Line Giving $ 430.00
Total Regular Offertory September 10, 2017 $ 6,069.08
Expenses for Week ($ 0.00)
Remaining Balance for Daily Operation Expenses $ 8,620.75
Building Fund $ 162.00
Votive Candles $ 100.00
Catholic Accent $ 36.75
St. Vincent de Paul Society $ 316.00
Fundraising — Spaghetti Dinner $ 3,079.00
Diocesan 2nd Collection $
4:30PM 123
8am 98
10am 155
Cemetery Income September 10, 2017 $ 905.00
Cemetery Expenses ($ 0.00)
Cemetery Checking Account Balance $ 7,098.93
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
** Knights of Columbus for cleaning the
bells in front of the church and also for
placing the base at St. Hedwig, Smock
Cemetery for the Sacred Heart statue
** Carol Donesec for continuing to keep our flowers beautiful
and weed free
**Jim & Linda Jellick for cleaning the entire social hall,
kitchen, bathrooms, etc
**Gene Doria and all who pulled off the amazing Spaghetti
Dinner last weekend. And all who came to support us!!
THANKS FOR YOUR DEDICATION AND SHARING YOUR
GIFTS OF YOUR TIME AND TALENT!!!
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. LOOKING AHEAD — Mark your calendars
BRUNCH with BASKET RAFFLE — Sunday, December 3
HALUPKI DINNER — Sunday, January 7, 2018
MARDI GRAS — Saturday, February 10, 2018
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
Vendors are needed to fill our upcoming show. If you would like to join us, please contact Marianne Molnar at
724-366-0917
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.
2017 Seminarian & Clergy Formation Appeal The Diocese of Greensburg will conduct its annual Seminarian and Clergy Formation Collection the weekend of September 23rd and 24th. Please look for a special letter from Bishop Malesic to arrive in your mail this week. Bishop Malesic highlights our seminarians, men preparing for the permanent diaconate, the on-going formation of our clergy, and our International priests serving in the Diocese. More information, including a video for this collection, is available on the Diocesan website: www.dioceseofgreensburg.org.
Kindergarten - 8
New Day & Time: Mondays 6:30pm to 8pm Classes Start Monday, September 18
Sacramental Preparation — Confirmation & Reconciliation
CONFIRMATION: We recently had our first required parent meeting for Confirmation on Tuesday, September 5 at 7pm. Those who attended received a packet concerning the sacrament and reception of Confirmation with important dates and information needed. If those who did not attend still have interest for their child to receive the sacrament of Confirmation, please contact the office of Faith Formation Director, Cheryl Hall by phone: 724-736-0158 or by email: [email protected] as soon as possible. RECONCILIATION: Mandatory Parent meeting will be held on Monday, October 2 during Faith Formation.
Youth Ministry • First Session will be on 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
