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St. Mary Church And St. Ann Mission
A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust P.O. Box 41, 117 Lencer Drive
Crown, PA 16220-0041
Phone: (814) 744-9919
Fax: (814) 744-8624
E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.stmarycrown.com
Facebook: www.Facebook.com/stmarycrown Reverend Father Christopher M. Barnes, Pastor
Michael J. Dittman, Deacon Assistant
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
A joyful occasion for the whole parish. Parents must be registered and
active members. Classes are required. Please call St. Mary’s Church
Office for arrangements.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
St. Ann Mission—Saturday: 4:15 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
St. Mary Church—First Sunday of the month at 10:15 a.m.
Also by appointment.
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE
Diocesan Common Policy requires at least six months advance
notification before any plans are made to allow time for evaluation and
sacramental preparation.
FACILITATOR OF FAITH FORMATION
Sheila Martz 782-6473
HALL RENTAL
Call St. Mary’s Church Office: 744-9919
CATHOLIC RURAL MINISTRY
Sister Marian Wehler, OSB
Sister Tina Geiger, RSM
7 Pulaski Street, Oil City, PA 16301
814-677-2032 [email protected]
REMEMBER ST. MARY/ST. ANN IN YOUR WILL
“I give and bequeath to St. Mary Parish and/or St. Ann Mission,
PO Box 41, Crown, PA 16220, the sum of ____dollars, real estate,
and/or stock for the purpose of assisting St. Mary Parish and/or
St. Ann Mission in furthering the work of the Church.”
MISSION STATEMENT
With faith in Jesus Christ and commitment to living Gospel values, the parish of Saint Mary, Crown and its mission of Saint Ann, Marienville, in communion with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Erie and the Universal Church, serve the people of northern Clarion County, eastern Forest County and seasonal visitors. By calling forth and utilizing the gifts of each individual and through the celebration of the Eucharist and the other sacraments, the mission of our community is to advance the Good News and the spiritual development of each individual in order to achieve eternal salvation through our Lord, Jesus Christ.
PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK Please notify the office if a family member or parishioner is hospitalized, recovering at home, or in a Nursing Home. Visitation, Communion, and/or the Anointing of the Sick can be made available to them.
WEEKEND LITURGIES
Saturday: 5:00 p.m. - St. Ann - Marienville
Sunday: 8:30 a.m. - St. Mary - Crown
Sunday: 11:00 a.m. - St. Mary - Crown
Weekday Liturgies: Please consult the Bulletin.
In the event of a Funeral, there will be no daily Mass.
The Mass Intention will be rescheduled.
Holy Days: Consult the Mass Schedule.
Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 16, 2020
Saturday, August 15 The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary C:8:30 a.m. George Karg, Sr. By Bob Carroll M:5:00 p.m. All Parishioners
Sunday, August 16 Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time C:8:30 a.m. Richard Siegel
By Carl & Betty Siegel C:11:00 a.m. Ed Thimons By John & Bobbi Donnick
Monday, August 17 C:8:30 a.m. Anthony Lencer By Ed, Kay & Steven Sepan
Tuesday, August 18
C:8:30 a.m. Maureen McDonald By Jean LaCaze
Wednesday, August 19
C:8:30 a.m. All Souls Remembrance
Thursday, August 20 M:7:00 p.m. Fathers Day Remembrance
Friday, August 21
C:8:30 p.m. Eileen Mealy By Rene Grumbaugh
Saturday, August 22
M:5:00 p.m. All Parishioners
Sunday, August 23
Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time C:8:30 a.m. Deceased Members of the
Henry & Helen Heasley Family By Bob & Esther Heasley C:11:00 a.m. Deceased Members of the McDermott & Carr Families By The Family ———————————————————————
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Wednesday: St. John Eudes Thursday: St. Bernard Friday: St. Pius X Saturday: Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Sacrament of Reconciliation St. Ann Church — Saturday at 4:15 p.m.
St. Mary Church-First Sunday of the month at 10:15 a.m.
O God, let all the nations praise you!.— Psalm 67
O Mary, you always shine on our path as a sign of salvation and of hope. We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick, who at the cross took part in Jesus' pain, keeping your faith firm. You, Salvation of the Roman People, know what we need, and we are sure you will provide so that, as in Cana of Galilee, we may return to joy and to feasting after this time of trial. Help us, Mother of Divine Love, to conform to the will of the Father and to do as we are told by Jesus, who has taken upon himself our sufferings and carried our sorrows to lead us, through the cross, to the joy of the resurrection. Under your pro-tection, we seek refuge, Holy Mother of God. Do not disdain the entreaties of we who are in trial, but deliver us from every danger, O glori-ous and blessed Virgin. Amen
Pope Francis’s prayer to Mary
during coronavirus pandemic
NEXT WEEK’S READINGS Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time 1st Reading: Isaiah 22:19-23 (121A) 2nd Reading: Romans 11:33-36 Gospel: Matthew 16:13-20
COLLECTION COUNTERS Marcia, Rick, Shawn, Tami
Please support our sponsors!!!
KAHLE’S KITCHENS, INC. LEEPER, PA.
814-744-9390
The Diocese of Erie, along with all dioceses of the United States, has policies and procedures in place to address the national problem of child abuse and to aid in creating safe environments. The diocese is committed to on-going screen-ing and training of paid or volunteer persons who have reg-ular contact with our children and youth under the age of 18. It is committed to the yearly in-servicing and training of our children, youth and parents regarding touching-safety and safe environment. To see what the Diocese of Erie is doing to keep children and youth safe, check out http://www.eriercd.org/protectyouth.htm For more information, contact Cindy Zemick at the diocesan offices at 814-824-1195.
Bulletin Announcements: Any information for the bulletin MUST be written and in the church office by noon on Friday, a week before the date to be published due to printer schedules.
VOCATION CROSS—Families are needed to sign up for the vocation cross beginning with the month of September 2020. Please call the church office at 744-9919.
PRAYER CHAIN—If you wish to put someone on the Prayer Chain, please contact Sheila Martz at 229-3083 or Jane Wallace at 927-8566.
St. Ann’s Women’s Club now has a new supply of Micro-fiber streak-less cleaning cloths. Cost is $5.00 each. Contact any St. Ann Women’s member or call the Church office at 744-9919.
Child Protection and Creating Safe Environments- Docu-
mentation for Safety: Working alongside the Bishop, the Office for the Protection of Children and Youth reinforces the ongoing implementation of policies and procedures that pro-tect children. All employees, volunteers and clergy in the Diocese of Erie who work with children must undergo crimi-nal record checks. The diocesan Policy for the Protection of Children and Youth screening guidelines and abuse preven-tion training programs emphasize the importance of knowing the employees and volunteers who have access to children in our schools and parishes. Parents should remain vigilant in insisting that those with access to their children have gone through an application process and obtained the required clearances and trainings before being granted access to their children. Visit https://www.eriercd.org/childprotection/ to see what documentation and training is required for those who work with children and youth in our parishes/schools/agencies.
Knights of Columbus will meet Monday, September 14th at 7:00 p. m.
8-9-2020 $2,293.00
Catholic Stewardship Appeal 2020 To date 102 families have responded with pledg-es totaling $41,085.00 Every dollar over our goal remains in our Parish. Our Parish goal is $21,962.00 for 2020. Total paid to date is $32,200.00, leaving a balance of $8,885.00 to be satisfied by Dec. 31, 2020. Please prayerfully consider your gift for the CSA.
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, special collections are suspended until September 20th; Catholic Education collection per the Dioceses of Erie.
Faith Formation/Religious Education Registration If your child is new to the Faith Formation program, please call the office (744-9919) to let us know prior to registration. If you have any questions, please contact Shelia Martz (782-6473-home; 229-3083– cell). Thanks!
Effective immediately, St. Mary Church is in need of a person to clean our church and classrooms. This is a paid position. Please contact the church office as soon as possible, if you are interested. 814-744-9919.
In this age when personal data can be misused by scam art-ists, please be aware that the Roman Catholic Diocese of Erie, its clergy, and entities such as parishes and schools will never solicit your personal or business information by any method unless initiated by you. Should you receive an unso-licited request for such information – including a request for gift cards of any type – exercise extreme caution. Contact the person or entity by using official contact information only. Do not use contact information provided in the potential fraudu-lent request.
St. Mary Church is in need of Maintenance Person to per-form general repairs, cut and trim grass, including the cemetery, shovel snow from sidewalks, and level and reseed graves in the cemetery. This is a part time, paid position, which is available immediately. Please contact the office if you are interested in this position, 814-744-9919.
GOOD EXAMPLE A faithful Christian, illumined by the rays of grace like a crystal, ought to illumine his neighbor with the light of good example, through word and deed. —St. Anthony
Marienville/North Clarion Food Pantry: Items need-ed are, boxed dinners, boxed potatoes, boxed stuffing, dry pasta, cake mix, dish soap, baked beans, Jell-o or pudding, items need to be in the Church before August 23rd. Please remember monetary donations are always welcome. Your generosity helps families in our commu-nity. Please no expired food items!
A Family Perspective .The mother in today’s gospel persisted, even when she was ignored and insulted. She would do whatever was necessary to bring relief to her child. Parenting is more than bringing life into the world; it is also about sacrificing daily for your children.
SPIRITUAL COMMUNION PRAYER My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love you above all things, and I desire to receive you into my soul. Since I cannot receive you at this moment sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace you as if you were already there and unite myself wholly to you. Never permit me to be separated from you. Amen
We know these are difficult times for every-one, including you and your family. Saint Mary/Saint Ann Church remains committed to the spiritual care of our parishioners and the faithful in our com-munities. Although how we do that is changing tem-porarily, our purpose remains the same.
The Parish Office is now open. Please be aware that like any family, our par-ish has ongoing operating costs. We are entirely de-pendent upon you to meet those financial obligations. Please continue to make your weekly offertory gifts by mailing them to the church. If you have any ques-tions, contact the Parish Office at (814) 744-9919. May God bless you, your family, and the world.
Prayer in Time of Pandemic
Lord Jesus, You came to bring salvation to our world. You humbled yourself to accept death on a cross. Be with us as we confront the spread of the coronavirus with courage and hope. Be present to the sick and to those who accompany them in their suffering. Strengthen our medical professionals and caregivers; comfort families who are separated from one another. Protect those who are at risk of the virus in their work. Grant wisdom to our civic officials and perseverance to scientists. Spare us from the ravages of this illness and console us in our uncertainty and fear. Unite us in hope, enlighten us in faith, and give us the grace as a Church to love one another as You have loved us. Through the in-tercession of our Heavenly Mother, we make this prayer as we place our trust in You. Amen. Imprimatur, April 8, 2020 The Most Reverend Lawrence T. Persico, J.C.L. Bishop of Erie
Priests as Good Shepherd Prayer Jesus, Good Shepherd,
You sent us the Holy Spirit to guide Your Church and lead the faithful to You through the ministry of
Your priests. Through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, grant to
Your priests wisdom in leading,
faithfulness in teaching, and holiness in guarding Your Sacred Mysteries.
As they cry out with all the faithful, "Abba, Father!" May your priests be ever more closely identified with
You in Your Divine Sonship and offer their own lives with You, the one saving
Victim. Make them helpful brothers of one another,
and understanding fathers of all Your people. Renew in Your priests
deeper faith, greater trust in You,
childlike reliance on our Mother Mary, and unwavering fidelity to the Holy Father and their
bishops. Holy Mary, intercede for your priests.
St. Joseph, protect them. St. Michael, defend them.
St. John Vianney, pray for them.
Amen.
August 16 Reverend Christopher Barnes Charles Byerly Emily Everett August 17 Beth Bauer Linda Dean Kayla Popoleo August 19 Rylyn Parrett Mike Schrecengost August 20 Jack Clugston August 21 Matt Sherbine
August 16 Keith & Shelia Martz
August 19 Scott & Patricia Delaney August 20 Mark & Sheila Rathfon Jeff & Michelle Schill Brad & Pam Schmader Paul & Patty McConville Josh & Nicole McLaughlin August 21 Joel & Tamra Schettler Bob & Laurie Snyder August 22 Tim & Shannon Stitt
August 16 Curtis & Gaye Ochs Congratulations on your 35th Wedding Anniversary! May God continue to bless your love and commitment to one another.
Milestone anniversary celebrations The public health concerns this year have made it necessary to adapt the format of Diocese of Erie celebrations for milestone anniversaries. In lieu of Masses with the bishop, the Marriage and Family Life Office will celebrate with prayer, certificates, online sharing, and packages sent to honorees. More details are forthcoming, including ideas for parishes that may wish to celebrate in smaller groups. All are welcome to check out the latest information and/or to register a couple at www.eriercd.org/familylifeoffice/anniv.html. For conven-ience, a mail-in registration form is attached. It may be sent to: Marriage and Family Life Office, Attn: Anniversary Mass, 429 E. Grandview Blvd., Erie, PA 16504. The deadline to register is Aug. 7.
The Marienville Oktoberfest is still a go for Sept. 25 - 27th this year. However the vesper service at St. Ann Church has been cancelled.
2020 Baby Bottle Boomerang We invite you to engage in empowering women to choose LIFE for their babies so we can equip and educate them to raise healthy and successful chil-dren. Please consider giving the same amount or increasing your donation this year! We are count-ing on you...because every child deserves Life!.... A better choice! We cannot physically fill the bot-tles, in 2020 due to safety in handling the bottles/coins. However, we continue to need your support to keep the doors of the Life Center open. Here’s how you can help; visit our website abclifecenter.com to donate via Paypal. Personal checks payable to the Life Center. Any questions contact Becky at 814-432-5536.
August 19 Giancarlo & Beth Mendola Congratulations on your 20th Wedding Anniversary! May God continue to bless your love and commitment to one another.
GRATITUDE O Thou who has given us so much, mercifully grant us one thing more—a grateful heart. —George Herbert
SAINT PIUS X (1835-1914) August 21 Presidential vetoes we understand. But imag-ine vetoing a papal election! Yet in the conclave of 1903, the Archbishop of Cracow (ironically, a pre-decessor in that office of Karol Wojtyla, the future John Paul II) vetoed the leading candidate on the order of the Austro-Hungarian emperor. Instead, the cardinals elected Giuseppe Sarto of Venice as Pius X, the first pope, after a succession of nobles and diplomats, to hail from humble origins. Nor did the papacy alter his endearing simplicity. Tailors eventually made his cassock cuffs detachable be-cause he absentmindedly wiped his fountain pen on them, forgetting that his old black cassock had been replaced by papal white! Taking as his motto “To restore all things in Christ” (Ephesians 1:10), Pius condemned the theological innovations called “modernism,” yet dramatically altered the then-common practice whereby people rarely received Communion for fear of unworthiness, mandating early First Communion and urging everyone to fre-quent reception. Refusing to bless troops assem-bled in Saint Peter’s Square—“I bless peace, not war!”—he died brokenhearted as World War I en-gulfed Christian Europe despite his peacemaking efforts. —Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
