Rev. John B. Jacquel, Pastor

St. John the Baptist Church Located at 509 E. 26th Street, Erie PA 16504

Holy Rosary Church Located at East 28th & East Avenue, Erie, PA 16504

Mass Schedule

SATURDAY EVENING MASS 4:00 PM St. John the Baptist (April 10 to September) Holy Rosary (October to March)

SUNDAY MORNING MASS 8:00 AM at St. John the Baptist 10:30 AM at Holy Rosary

WEEKDAYS 8:00 AM Mon & Thurs at Holy Rosary 8:00 AM Wed & Fri at St. John the Baptist

CONFESSIONS: 2:30-3:30 PM Saturday at St. John or by appointment

Rev. John B. Jacquel, Pastor

September 12, 2021 24th Sunday In Ordinary Time

Partnered Parish Office 2701 East Avenue, Erie, PA 16504-2917

St. John the Baptist 814-454-2873 [email protected]

Holy Rosary 814-456-4254 [email protected]

Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Office CLOSED Fridays

Faith Formation Ministry: St. Luke FF Director: Sister Carmen Maldonado, SSC Adult FF Director: Mary Hickin 920-7525

Partnered Parish Website: stjohn-holyrosary-erie.org/

ALL ARE WELCOME!

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It was a clear sunny Tuesday morning after Mass, and someone had heard there was a plane crash in New York. We were gathering for our weekly staff meeting at Our Lady of the Lake before I would head out to visit Mom. Our office manager, Annette, began to get frantic when she saw that not one, but two airplanes had crashed into the World Trade Center. We turned on the TV and began to change our plans – and our outlooks. Instead of a meeting, we prayed together for about 10-15 minutes and then decided we’d open our facilities for an impromptu prayer service that very evening. But, having heard that another church in town was already announcing one, decided we would all meet at the Edinboro United Methodist Church instead. I remember having lunch with Mom and being overwhelmed and paralyzed by the magnitude of what was happening on September 11, 2001. The church later was full – standing room only – with people who all felt sick, angry, shocked, and sad. All the local pastors took part in the prayer service. Four of us (friends) had tickets to the musical “Lion King” in Toronto that Friday – which of course went by the boards. Thankfully, our money was refunded. We hosted a special Holy Hour – as did most every parish in the Diocese – that evening instead. Also, the Masses that weekend (Sept 15/16) were packed with many who didn’t always come. People were looking for answers and for companionship in this most uncertain time. Atlantic magazine has a twentieth anniversary story of one family – whose son went to the Twin Towers that morning for a job interview and whose body (and wallet) were miraculously recovered. How did they cope? How are they coping? Lisa Adams (television journalist) stopped by to ask some questions last week about what we all have experienced and learned subsequently – particularly as a faith response. No matter how awful – or evil – we know God is there to be with us, walk with us, grieve with us. It happened at Calvary. It happened at Bethlehem, when Herod decreed the destruction of all baby boys two years or younger. It happened in Rome when men and women were fed to the lions. It happened twenty years ago, and it happens today. God is with us through it all. Fr. John

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

I ask for your support of the Catholic Education Collection being held the weekend of September 18-19.

This collection supports lifelong education and faith formation opportunities throughout our diocese. Half of the funds raised remain in your parish The other half provides funds for ministry and leadership training, technology support, and tuition assistance for families attending Catholic schools.

Thank you for your generous support.

Be assured of my prayers for you and your family. With every best wish, I remain,

Sincerely yours in Christ,

The Most Reverend Lawrence T. Persico, JCL Bishop of Erie

God Knows and Understands

By Mary E. Herrington

Sometimes we feel so weary As we go from day to day

We wonder if we’ll make it, Will we ever find our way.

But yet we keep on trudging Down, what seems an endless road

And soon we hear God whisper. “Take My hand I’ll share thy load.”

And then all the many things That we thought we could not do

Are soon so far behind us As God helped to see us through.

It really is amazing How the Lord doth understand When we are weak and weary And we reach to take His hand.

For He, too, once was weary From a heavy load you see, When He bore a world of sin

On the cross at Calvary.

He, too, knew of temptation, Loneliness and deep despair, Remember?...in the garden

When He knelt alone in prayer.

He is God of mercy, Thus filled with unending love, Waiting to help His children,

Watching from Heaven above.

This ‘Food for Thought’ share was submitted by Charlotte Kujawinski, a member of Holy Rosary. If you have an inspirational share for the bulletin, send it to the church office.

Pastoral Council Nominations

Council members are people called by the parish community to lead, serve and discern the needs of the parish. Each is dedicated to the needs of individuals, the welfare of the entire parish and the universal Church.

Nominations: Pastoral Council nominations will be open the weekend of September 4-5 through September 18-19 for three seats on council, 2 from Holy Rosary and 1 from St. John’s. Qualifying individuals, who may nominate, or be nominated, must be registered with the parish, have received the Sacrament of Confirmation and be at least 16 years of age. Individuals may nominate themselves.

Current Pastoral Council Members and their terms of office: Term ending 2023: Denny Deiner, Marge Burbee, Julie Sins, and Nick Vicentini. Term ending 2022: Greg Baker, Mike Forish, and Gary Johnston. Term ending 2021: Diane Byrne, Cathy Lojewski, and Leo Musarra.

After nominations are received, individuals will have the opportunity to submit a short biography and photo, which will be presented to parishioners prior to the election.

Key Dates: Nominee biography and photos: September 20-26, 2021 Candidate information to parishioners: October 2-3, 2021 Pastoral Council elections: October 9 – 17, 2021 Announce election results: October 30-31, 2021

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Monday, September 13, 2021 8:00 am HR Ken Kendziora (Marianne Duda)

Wednesday, September 15, 2021 8:00 am SJB Harry Mikolajewski (Sylvia & Ed Archacki)

Thursday, September 16, 2021 8:00 am HR Christine Wardzinski (Pat Devine)

Friday, September 17, 2021 8:00 am SJB Norma & John Tinti (Margaret Balter)

Saturday, September 18, 2021 4:00 pm SJB For all Living & Deceased Parishioners

Sunday, September 19, 2021 8:00 am SJB Lisa Rozenek (Bill Rozenek)

10:30 am HR Rosemary Trott (Sister Kevin Berdis)

The Sanctuary Candle is lit this week in memory of Mike Frazer (Wife & Family).

The Bread and Wine are donated today in memory of Mike Frazer (Wife & Family).

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK

Readings Next Weekend 25th Sunday In Ordinary Time 1st Reading: Wis 2:12, 17-20 2nd Reading: Jas 3:16—4:3 Gospel: Mark 9:30-37

A Family Perspective

If commitment is the choice we make to give up other choices, then it is about “losing ourselves”. If we try to be independent from others by “saving ourselves”, we end up lonely and alone. Happiness is found in commitments. The gospel is true: We save our life by losing it!

Livestream Mass Schedule

Go to YouTube and search for St. John the Baptist Holy Rosary Erie PA. Livestreaming is available at St. John for 8:00 a.m. Mass Wednesday & Friday, Saturday at 4:00 p.m. and Sunday at 8:00 a.m. through September.

Lector Schedule

Sep 18 4:00 p.m. Dee Byrne Sep 19 8:00 a.m. Denny Deiner Sep 19 10:30 a.m. Cindy DeCoursey & Pat Fronzaglia

September 12, 2021

Faith Formation for All

At St. Luke/Director: Sr. Carmen Maldonado 825-6920 Ext 237

Adult Faith Formation /Director: Mary Hickin 920-7525

(Masks/social distancing required)

September 19—10:30 a.m.

• FF Orientation meeting in the church • Commissioning of FF Catechist-Teachers 2021-2022 • All parents & students: FF K-10 Blessing • Distribution of 2021-2022 student folders—Unit 1

Children’s Liturgy of the Word

Children’s Liturgy of the Word is canceled due to rising Covid cases and the lack of catechists, we will push back the start of the Children’s Liturgy of the Word. Watch the bulletin for updates!

Fall Adult Faith Formation There are two opportunities. The first is a discussion group for The Chosen video series, season two, that will be held on Tuesdays, beginning September 14 and ending November 16 (with a week off in October and one in November). The second opportunity will be on Wednesdays, beginning September 29, that features a Bible study on Ephesians, using the Ascension Press Great Adventure videos. This study also lasts eight weeks, ending on November 17. Both groups will meet in the SJB Pastors’ Hall at 6:30 p.m. on their respective days. Join us for one or both! Pick up a registration form and information at the church entrances, or call Mary Hickin at 814-920-7525 for a copy or information.

Soul Walks

Soul Walks are scheduled for Sunday, October 3 at 12 noon and Wednesday, October 6 at 6 p.m. We walk from Holy Rosary to St. John, praying and picking up trash along the way. The October Soul Walks are the last of the season.

Thank you bulletin supporters

We would like to thank our supporters of the bulletin. Please turn the bulletin to the back page and have a look. Thank you! If you know of anyone who would be interested in supporting our bulletin with advertising, contact Richard Brogna at LPI at 848-225-5120 or [email protected].

Child Protection and Creating Safe Environments

Diocesan Child Protection Policies: The Diocese of Erie has policies and procedures in place to address the national problem of child abuse and to aid in maintaining safe environments. The main components are: screening and training all who work with minors and reporting all suspected child abuse. The diocese is committed to promptly reporting any suspected child abuse directly to ChildLine or law enforcement. The diocese requires yearly safe environment training of our children, youth and parents regarding touching-safety and safe environments. Visit https://www.eriercd.org/childprotection/ to read the policy and learn what the diocese requires for all personnel who work with children and youth in parishes/schools/agencies.

Communion Visits

to the Home-bound

We are here for you and care. If you or a family member desire home communion visits from one of our Ministers please call the parish office at 814-456-4254.

"I am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give is my flesh for the life of the world. (John 6:51)

Prayer for the Infirm

We will have a prayer of blessing for the infirm but will not be anointing due to COVID-19 concerns on Saturday, September 18 during the 4:00 p.m. Mass at St. John the Baptist. Also, during this Mass, prayer shawls will be blessed by Fr. John. Our ministers have been praying and working all summer and we will have many beautifully colored shawls available. Newly blessed prayer shawls are available in both churches or by calling Mary Skladanowski at 814-520-8903 or Debbie Totzke at 814-825-4493.

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