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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 you!!
Contact Us Phone: 724-736-4442
Parish Email: [email protected]
PARISH STAFF
Rev. Efren Ambre, Administrator [email protected]
Scott Martin, Director of Faith Formation [email protected]
Adelle Slebodnik, Business Manager & Youth Ministry [email protected]
Pat Filak, Adult Choir Director [email protected]
Jenn Loomis, Youth Choir Director / Organist [email protected]
Tina Mahallick, Domestics & St. Hedwig Cemeteries
Cindy Gilligan, Principal Organist Cathy Shandor, Organist
5th SUNDAY OF EASTER + May 10, 2020
Church of Saint John the Baptist
OFFICE HOURS
The Parish Office and all buildings are currently CLOSED due to the Covid-19 guidelines.
Please leave a phone message or email and we will respond as soon as we are able.
3332 Pittsburgh Road, Perryopolis, Pennsylvania 15473
A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust
Diocese of Greensburg
Councils and Organizations
Pastoral Council ~ assist in the spiritual and pastoral leadership of the Parish. Members: Marianne Molnar--Recorder, Tim Babyak, Carol Coldren, Marcia Hayes, Gloria Kosport, Mary
Rathway, Rock Vargo
Finance Council ~ assist in the financial leadership of the Parish. Members: Rob Erdely, Chairman; Barbara Mehalov,
Joanne Torruiso, Nick Usher St. Vincent de Paul Society ~ here to help those most in need
in our Community. Contact Carolyn Quaranto at 724-984-5592 for assistance or the Parish Office
Knights of Columbus ~ group of men who hold true to the principles of charity, unity and fraternity. Contact Mike Domonkos
at 724-396-9913 for information. Vocation Ministry Team ~ to encourage the discernment for all
vocations: Priesthood, Married Life, Single Life, Consecrated Life. Members: Darlene and Angelo Spagnolo, Maureen
Ruschak, Tina Mahallick, Scott Martin and Adelle Slebodnik
Weekly Schedule & Mass Intentions
Sunday, May 10 - 5th Sunday of Easter Live Stream on FaceBook at 11am All Living & Deceased Mothers
Monday, May 11 Live Stream on FaceBook at 10am Julianna & John Rabatin (Bob & Family)
Tuesday, May 12 - Saints Nereus & Achilleus
Live Stream on FaceBook at 10am & Saint Pancras For the People
Wednesday, May 13 - Our Lady of Fatima
Live Stream on FaceBook at 10am Indruisa Cabungcal (John & Nancy)
Thursday, May 14 - Saint Matthias
Live Stream on FaceBook at 10am Frank Larence (Wife, Mary)
Friday, May 15 - Saint Isidore
Private Mass - Ed A. Litvin, Sr (Anna Mae & Family)
Saturday, May 16
Private Mass - Andy Hoholick (Anna Mae)
Sunday, May 17 - 6th Sunday of Easter Live Stream on FaceBook at 11am Doris Balulch (Greg & Pappy) During this time, all Public celebrations of the
Mass have been suspended. Father Efren will
celebrate a Private Mass each day for the
intention listed above.
We encourage all to join us each day in praying the
rosary for healing and safety.
Recordings of the 4 mysteries of the Rosary
are available on our YouTube channel.
The Sanctuary Candle, which reminds us of the presence of Jesus Christ in the Blessed Sacrament,
burns in Loving Memory of: Steve Smith by: Irene & Family
Parish Giving — Sharing our Treasure Income May 3, 2020
Regular Offering (Adult, Child, Loose,
On-Line) $ 6,082.00
Expenses Paid $ 10,924.25
Outstanding
Expenses $
Loan Balance as of 2/28/2020 $ 170,632.43
Building Fund $ 100.00
Catholic Accent $ 12.25
Youth Ministry $ 71.00
Cemetery $ 107.00
Saint Vincent de Paul $ 145.00
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
2020 DLA “Grow in the Lord”
This year, help our faith community Grow in the Lord
through your generosity. Make your pledge today
at DioceseofGreensburg.org/GROW
Our Diocesan Goal is $39,253 Our 2020 Parish Goal is $64,253
GIFTS TO DATE: $43,805 Donors: 157
All moneys received over our Diocesan Goal is returned to the Parish. These donations will be used to continue
repairs and maintenance needed to the three main buildings and the grounds.
Sacrament Information
During this time, if you have any questions regarding the reception of any Sacrament,
please contact the Parish Office at 724-736-4442 and we will work to help you
during this time.
Thank you to everyone who has continued to support
the Parish by mailing in offertory envelopes or signing
up for our on-line giving. During this trying time,
your generosity is a continued blessing.
If you are in need of, or know someone in need of assistance
with errands, paying expenses, groceries or any need; please
contact the Parish Office and we will get you the help needed.
Parish Activity Faith Formation
Prayer Ministry
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 or Judy. 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 the
Parish Office.
Prayer Chain: Joanne Torruiso (724-970-1459) or
Judy Pettko (724-929-8915)
Blessed Virgin Mary of Fatima, with renewed
gratitude for your motherly presence we join in the
voice of all generations that call you blessed. We
celebrate in you the great works of God, who never
tires of lowering himself in mercy over humanity,
afflicted by evil and wounded by sin, to heal and to
save it. Accept with the benevolence of a Mother
this act of entrustment that we make in faith today,
before this your image, beloved to us. We are certain
that each one of us is precious in your eyes and
that nothing in our hearts has estranged you. May we
allow your sweet gaze to reach us and the perpetual
warmth of your smile. Guard our life with your
embrace; bless and strengthen every desire for good;
give new life and nourishment to faith; sustain and
enlighten hope; awaken and animate charity; guide us
all on the path to holiness. Teach us your own
special love for the little and the poor, for the
excluded and the suffering, for sinners and the
wounded of heart. Gather all people under you
protection and give us all to your beloved Son, our
Lord Jesus. Amen.
Act of Entrustment to Mary, Virgin of Fatima, by
Pope Francis at Saint Peter's Square on October 13, 2013.
All In-Person Youth Formation (1-8) & Youth Ministry (9-12) Sessions are cancelled until
further notice.
We will be hosting virtual Zoom gatherings for:
Faith Formation Families in Grades 1 - 8 Please watch your email for day and time
Youth Ministry - Grades 9 to 12 Thank you to all the teens who joined us for the Diocesan event on May 1. Over 120 Youth Ministry members join with Bishop Malesic, Mark Hart, and Steve Agrisano for a
Spirit-filled, uplifting & fun night! YM will be virtually gathering weekly, just to stay in touch
and focus on our faith life during these unsure times. Please encourage your teens to join us.
Watch your emails for more information.
On Friday, May 8, Bishop Edward C. Malesic announced that with the transition of our region moving to the State’s Yellow Stage on May 15; the Parishes in the Diocese of Greensburg will once again be permitted to open for personal prayer time. Public Masses are still not being held. This is being referred to as Wave One of changes within the Diocese.
How does this effect our Parish?
Beginning on Friday, May 15, the Church building will be open as follows for personal prayer time: + Sunday 1230pm until 430pm. On Sundays, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will occur. + Monday through Friday from 10:45am until 2:45pm and + The Church will be Closed on Saturdays. + The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be offered on Friday from 1045am to 1245pm in the “cry-room”. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will also be offered by appointment, please contact the Parish Office (724-736-4442).
Please note that to enter the Church for personal prayer time, a face mask must be worn. Social Distancing rules will apply, with available seating marked. This means that attendees must be 6 feet away from others, unless they are from the same household. Please do not enter areas that are closed off. All areas will be cleaned and sanitized after closure, following health safety guidelines.
The Celebration of the Mass will still be available via social media. Daily Mass (Monday through Thursday) is Live Streamed on Facebook at 10am. Sunday Mass is Live Streamed on Facebook and Instagram at 11am and available on YouTube by 2pm.
The Parish Office will be open beginning on May 18; Monday through Friday from 11am to 230pm. If you come to the office, you must wear a face mask. We ask that you please call ahead to schedule a visit. Concerns and ques-tions can still be directed via email at [email protected].
Our normal has changed and we continue to work on re-turning to full Sacrament participation; however many things may become a new normal. We ask for your patience and understanding as we continue to move forward.
