Office Information

Monday to Thursday 9am to 12pm /

1pm-4pm

Friday - 9am to 3pm

Parish Office Phone: 724-736-4442

Fax: 724-736-8403 Spiritual & Faith

Formation Office: 724-736-0158

Email: sjbperry@ dioceseofgreensburg.org

Church of Saint John the Baptist

Parish Mission Statement St. John the Baptist Parish, located in historic Perryopolis, serves the people in the surrounding communities of North-

eastern 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.

Sacraments: Baptism - Preparation can be scheduled by contacting the Spiritual & Faith Formation Office. Baptisms can be held during any weekend Mass or after Vigil Mass or 10AM Mass. 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. Confirmation - If you are an adult that has not received this Sacrament of Initiation, contact the Spiritual & Faith Formation Office. Anointing of the Sick - Available any time by contacting Fr. Tony. 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 Dee Vangura, Pastoral Minister.

Reconciliation: Saturday 3pm / by appointment

Parish Staff

Rev. Anthony W. Ditto Pastor aditto@ dioceseofgreensburg.org Adelle Slebodnik Business Manager aslebodnik@ dioceseofgreensburg.org Dee Vangura, Pastoral Minister dvangura@ dioceseofgreensburg.org

SPAGHETTI DINNER

Sunday 12pm to 4pm Social Hall Adults $8 / Children 10 & Under $4

Includes: Spaghetti, Meatballs, Salad, Bread & Butter, Dessert & Drink Eat In and Take Out

50/50 and Chinese Auction

Scott Martin Director of Spiritual & Faith Formation smartin@ dioceseofgreensburg.org Patricia Filak Director of Music pfilak@ dioceseofgreensburg.org Tina Mahallick, Domestics

Parish Staff

Year of Mercy Closing Prayer Service

Join us as we end the Jubilee Year of Mercy with a Corporal Work of Mercy and Prayer. We will gather on Tuesday, November 15 at 7:30pm in the Church for a Prayer Service. In conjunction with our St. Vincent de Paul Society, we will also be gathering items that will be used to help the needy in our community in the upcoming winter months…...blankets, socks, gloves, scarves, hats, as well as bath soap, toothpaste, laundry detergent, deodorant, and more. Any questions, please contact the Parish Office.

Saturday, October 29 - Vigil: 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:30PM Parish Family of St. John the Baptist

Sunday, October 30 - 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time 8AM Deceased of the Slebodnik Family (Larry, Adelle & Dylan) 10AM William Molnar (Ron & Marianne)

Monday, October 31 No Mass

Tuesday, November 1 - Solemnity of All Saints (Holyday of Obligation) 8:30AM Eleanor Morris (Chris & Roseann Bowser)

7:00PM Ron Dreucci (Shirley & Family)

Wednesday, November 2 - Feast of All Souls 8:30AM All The Faithful Departed

Thursday, November 3 - St. Martin de Porres 8:30AM Frank Larence (Anna Harper)

Friday, November 4 - St. Charles Borromeo 8:30AM Stanley & Clara Kushnar (Daughter, Veronica)

Saturday, November 5 - Vigil: 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:30PM Angela Ditto (Son, Father Tony) Commemoration of All Souls

Sunday, November 6 - 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 8AM Parish Family of St. John the Baptist 10AM Martin & Dorothy Rebish (Randy & Georgann Shepler)

The Sanctuary Candle, which reminds us of the presence of

Jesus Christ in the Most Blessed Sacrament, burns in

Loving Memory of DJ Hudik

Love, Lou & Chrissy Muccioli

4:30PM Vigil

8AM 10AM

Altar Servers A. CILIBERTI O. MARTIN

N. SINAL A. BANDISH

V. MUCCIOLI A. MUCCIOLI

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

T. BABYAK B. BARTH J. ROSA B. KUTSKA P. MARSHALL

M. ADAMETZ C. COLDREN J. MONAHAN

A. MISKANIN K. POWER T. MCCULLOCH C. QUARANTO D. MAIOLINI

Lectors B. LEYDA K. MONAHAN L. EWING

Cantor C. WOLINSKI V. KNIHA CHOIR

Hospital Ministry Friday 11/4 D. VANGURA J. TORRUISO

Minister Schedule November 6, 2016

Adults $ 4,583.00

Children & Youth $ 14.00

Building Fund $ 80.00

Loose $ 163.00

Cemetery Care $ 33.00

Candles $ 80.00

St. Vincent de Paul Society

$ 40.00

On-Line $ 245.00

World Mission Collection $ 784.00

Church is locked after Masses, please see Parish Office to pray or light candles. We will happily open the doors for you. Devotions: Rosary is recited before Daily Mass beginning at 7:30am and the 3rd Sunday at 9:15am

OFFERING Vigil 185

8am 110

10am 218

ATTENDANCE October 23, 2016

Total Families: 864

Individuals: 1730

Total Envelopes: 856

Returned: 201

Money Counters:

10/30 - Team 1

11/06 - Team 2

Readings for the Week of October 23, 2016 Sun Wis 11:22—12:2; Ps 145:1-2, 8-11, 13-14; 2Thes 1:11--2:2; Lk 19:1-10 Mon Phil 2:1-4; Ps 131:1bcde, 2, 3; Lk 14:12-14 Tue Rv 7:2-4, 9-14; Ps 24:1bc-6; 1 Jn 3:1-3; Mt 5:1-12a Wed Wis 3:1-9; Ps 23:1--6; Rom 5:5-11; Jn 6:37-40 Thu Phil 3:3-8a; Ps 105:2-3, 4-5, 6-7; Lk 15:1-10 Fri Phil 3:17—4:1; Ps 122:1-2, 3-4ab, 4cd-5; Lk 16:1-8 Sat Phil 4:10-19; Ps 112:1b-2, 5-6, 8a, 9; Lk 16:9-15

Altar Flowers are in Loving Memory of Tillie Havadich & Velma Litvin

From the Altar Society

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

Rooted in Christ; His Heart, Our Home

THANK YOU to all parishioners who have completed and submitted their Commitment Card to the church. Thank you for recommitting to the

promise you made last year or for any increase you are able to commit to this year. Your generosity helps us to meet our weekly expenses in

addition to extraordinary expenses we encounter throughout the year.

Even if you are unable to commit, please return the card noting so and we ask that you keep this effort in your prayers.

If you have any questions, please contact the Parish Office.

Minister Schedule ALL SAINT’S DAY November 1

8:30AM 7PM

Altar Servers D. BABYAK D. SLEBODNIK

A. KOSSOL S. RUSCHAK

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

D. DOMONKOS G. DOEMLING S. SCIORE

E. ELNIKAR D. HAGERTY J. HAGERTY

Lectors C. COLDREN B. MAHALKO

Cantor A.M.WARNICK C. WOLINSKI

Pope Francis’ Tweet of the Week

”Holiness is to live by being loving and offering our Christian witness in our everyday lives.“

10/19/2016

Should you or someone you know be in need of pastoral care or to

add someone to our prayer list, please direct the family to contact

Fr. Tony in the Parish Office 724-736-4442

FAITH FORMATION

Memorials

Please remember in your prayers all whose who are suffering and in need of healing. May God bring peace and healing of mind 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.

A Prayer in Honor of the Saints

Almighty, eternal God, You were pleased to make Your Church

grow through the varied splendor of the Saints. As we honor

their memory, may we also follow such shining examples of

virtue on earth and thus obtain merit in Heaven. We ask this

through Christ our Lord, Amen.

St. John the Baptist and all the Saints of Heaven, Pray for us If you have any suspicion about the sexual abuse (or any other type of abuse) of a

minor child by anyone, please contact PA Childline immediately at 1-800-932-0313. If the alleged abuser is functioning in a parish, school or diocesan position as clergy, religious, paid staff or volunteer you are also requested to contact the Bishop’s Delegate for Matters of Sexual Misconduct after you have called the

Childline number and made the report. The Bishop’s Delegate may be reached at 724-837-0901, Ext. 1221.

Around the diocese

Why did God create me? Why am I here?

Where did I come from? Where am I going?

Adult Formation ~~ Discovering Christ

Life is full of questions…….God understands this, even in

Scripture the question is asked of us:

“What are you looking for?” (John 1:38)

The answer should be simple: Jesus Christ and our

relationship with Him. But what does that answer mean?

Two groups of Parish Family members have already taken a

journey of discovery, another group is currently traveling

this path…...we would like to invite you to join us on a

journey to Discover Christ.

Join us for a 7-week experience, January 8 - February

26, 2017 (Sundays) from 5pm to 7:30pm to explore the

questions: What is the meaning of life? Why does Jesus

matter? What does Jesus want us to know? Why do I

need a Savior? Why is the Resurrection important for us?

Who is the Holy Spirit? Why do I need the Church?

You can register by contacting the Parish Office or email at

aslebodnik@dioceseofgreensburg.org

Diocesan Year of Mercy All Souls Prayer Service & Mass: Annually on November 2 Catholics remember all the faithfully

departed, especially one’s relatives and friends. Join Bishop Edward Malesic during this Jubilee Year of Mercy for a special diocesan prayer

service and Mass to commemorate all the faithful departed on Wednesday, November 2 at Saint Peter Church in Brownsville. The

prayer service will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the cemetery and Mass for the commemoration of All Souls will begin at 7:00 p.m.

Religious Education K-6

2nd grade students preparing for First Reconciliation will meet on Sat, Nov 5 from 9am to 11am in their

classroom. This is a Mandatory Session.

Youth Ministry Some upcoming events:

Next Meeting 11/13

Silver Ring Thing 11/19 St. Vincent College 7p-9p

Bowling Night 11/20

Pancake & Sausage Breakfast 12/4 8am to Noon

Any ?’s or to register…contact Mr. Martin

Workshop of Caregivers of the Elderly Superior Home Care will offer an informative presentation on topics

related to caring for an elderly loved one on Wednesday, November 9, 6:15pm to 7:30pm at St. Pius X Parish Hall, Mt. Pleasant. For

information, call Sister Edie Strong at 724-547-1911.

We are currently working on finalizing the memorial plaques for those who gave in memory of loved ones during the Sanctuary

and Landscaping projects. We thank you for your patience as we see this completed.

With the need to replace the main church doors at a cost of

$4,400, if anyone would like to give a donation of $200 or any amount “in memory of or honor of”

please contact Joanne Torruiso at 724-736-2994.

Thank you to all who came out to our Paint n Sip

Event. We were able to raise $952!