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Readings for the Week of August 21 Is 22:19-23/Rom 11:33-36/Mt 16:13-20 I Thes 1:1-5,8b-10/Mt 23:13-22 I Thes 2:1-8/Mt 23:23-26 Rv 21:9b-14/Jn 1:45-51 I Thes 3:7-13/Mt 24:42-51 I Thes 4:1-8/Mt 25:1-13 I Thes 4:9-11/Mt 25:14-30 Jer 20:7-9/Rom 12:1-2/Mt 16:21-27

Saturday - August 20 - St. Bernard 5:00 p.m. Ray & Lucy Grabowski (Ed/Sharon Siciliano) Sunday - August 21 - Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 a.m. Mass for all Parishioners 9:00 a.m. Mary Moore (Eugene & Mary Ann Brown) 11:00 a.m. Karen Cummings (husband, John & family) Monday - August 22 - The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary 7:00 a.m. Paul Kowalczyk (family) Tuesday - August 23 - Weekday/St. Rose of Lima 7:00 a.m. Casimir Marshall (Adam & Pearl Kacprowicz) Wednesday - August 24 - St. Bartholomew 7:00 a.m. Joseph Charles (Bill & Susan Newbrough) 9:00 a.m. NO MASS Thursday - August 25 - Weekday/Ss. Louis of France/ Joseph Calasanz 7:00 a.m. Florence Kostek (Ron Jones, Sr.) 9:00 a.m. NO MASS Friday - August 26 - Weekday 7:00 a.m. Deceased Members of the Helminski/Baranski family (Walter & Dorothy Helminski) 9:00 a.m. Dorothy Bagley (family) Saturday - August 27 - St. Monica 5:00 p.m. James Abel (Robin & Mike Slubowski) Sunday - August 28 - Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 a.m. Mass for all Parishioners 9:00 a.m. Rachel Johnson (family) 11:00 a.m. Brian Manley (Mary Ann DeFazio/Larsen) The Sanctuary Lamp will burn in memory of Dorothy Slowikowski as requested by Pete & Pat DAnnibale

Monday - August 22 6:30 p.m. Legion of Mary (Church) Wednesday - August 24 9:30 a.m. Church cleaning 9:00 p.m. Mens Basketball (SH) Thursday - August 25 6:30 p.m. Folk Group practice (Church) Meeting on New Mass settings (Church) Saturday - August 27 4:00 p.m. Confessions

WEEKDAYS OF AUGUST 21 7:00 a.m. Brooke & Emma Thomass SATURDAY - AUGUST 27 5:00 p.m. Nick Woll/Ashley Skarupski SUNDAY - AUGUST 28 7:30 a.m. Alexis Federici/Tamara Carrier 9:00 a.m. Brooke/Emma Thomas 11:00 a.m. Michael Kinecki/Mykala Jenkins A FAMILY PERSPECTIVE Like Jesus in todays gospel, we are seen by others in different ways. Perhaps the name our family gives us is closest to our true identity. They know us best. Who do they say you are? Carmelite Spirituality Never be discouraged at your faults. You may stumble, you may fail to correspond with grace, but love can make the best of EVERYTHING. St Therese

REVEREND JOSEPH T. SCHEFFNER ENDOWMENT FUND Parishioners and friends are encouraged to remember their loved ones at the time of death or for any special occasion by contributing a memorial gift to the ENDOWMENT FUND. The Fund provides parish support and tuition assistance to parish children who attend Our Lady of Mount Carmel School. Brochures concerning the Fund and remittance envelopes are available in the back of the church. Tuition assistance from the inception of the Fund is $76,235.00. Contributions to the Fund since inception are $143,670.00.

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SACRIFICIAL GIVING Last week the collection was $6,962.00 Each week we need to collect $9,730.00 Envelope sets mailed 999 Envelopes received 274 Thank you to those who use their envelopes regularly and to all who have increased their Offertory. ATTENTION CHOIR, FOLK GROUP & LITURGY COMMITTEE A meeting takes place this Thursday, August 25 at 6:30 p.m. in church to vote on a choice of new Mass settings for the next year. Your input is greatly appreciated. RCIA Are you interested in the Catholic Church? Have you been thinking about becoming a Catholic? Would you like to know more about Catholicism? Are you a baptized Catholic but have not yet completed your initiation (First Communion and/or Confirmation)? The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is the process by which people enter the Catholic Church. It generally runs from September through April. If you or someone else you know may be interested and would like more information, please contact Fr. Hahn at the rectory (825-7313) to pre-register anytime .

AUGUST 21, 2011

MISS POLONAISE Young ladies (16-20) of Polish or Slavonic descent who would like to represent the Erie Polish-American community, please contact Maria Wawrzyniak @ 881-8633 or e-mail riamiko@aol.com if you wish to run for Miss Polonaise. RAINBOWS Rainbows is a program for children experiencing loss from divorce, separation, abandonment or death. It consists of 12 weekly peer support group meetings which assist children and families in coping with difficult life transitions. The first session at St. Mark Center, is set for September 12 from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. For more information or to make a reservation, please contact Erin LandiniGrogan @ 824-1254 or e-mail elandini@erieRCD.org. GREAT LAKES HOSPICE Great Lakes Hospice is hosting volunteer training on Tuesday, September 20 and Thursday, September 22. Hospice is in need of men and women who are willing to spend time with families and loved ones of patients. There is no requirement for hands-on care and full training is provided at the facilitys conference room at 1700 Peach St. If you are interested, please contact Brigitte Sullivan, Volunteer Coordinator @ 877-6515 for more information. BLUE MASS HONORING SAFETY PERSONNEL The Knights of Columbus, John Mark Gannon Assembly 0943 invites all to attend a Blue Mass on Sunday, September 11 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Luke Church. The Mass is being said to honor those brave men and women who serve our communities as police officers, firefighters and emergency medical service personnel. Holding it on this date will also pay tribute to those who lost their lives 10 years ago in New York City, Washington DC and just outside Shanksville, Pa. The sacrifices, the rescuers and the unknowing victims of 9/11 must never be forgotten. If you have questions, please contact committee chair, Michael Adamus@ 434-0560. ASSOCIATES OF THE SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH An information night will be held on Wednesday, August 24 for anyone who would like more information about becoming an Associate of the Sisters of St. Joseph. Please phone 836-4134, or email associates@ssjerie.org for your personal invitation. CONSIGNMENT SALE Villa Maria Elementary School will be the home of a childrens consignment sale on September 15 - 17. The event will offer local families low-priced, gently used kids items, including clothes, toys, books, bedding, dcor, furniture, maternity and baby equipment. Local families can also offer items for sale by e-mailing kidsignmentsale@gmail.com, or by calling Katie Snyder @ 4508212. Sale hours are 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. Sept. 15; 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. & 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. Sept. 16 and 8:00 a.m. - noon Sept. 17.
ZABAWA Everyone is invited to the 18th annual ZABAWA Polish Heritage festival next weekend at Holy Trinity Parish, 23rd & Reed St. Festival hours are Friday from 5:00 - 10:00 p.m., Saturday 1:00 - 10:30 p.m. and Sunday, noon - 6:00 p.m. The festival features a polish bakery, multiple food courts, live polka music on the festival stage, folk dancers, drawings, theme baskets, children and adult games of chance. Admission is free. Parking and trolley service to and from

RETREAT PLANNED The Archbishop John Mark Gannon Assembly 0943 of the Knights of Columbus will be sponsoring a retreat on September 17, being facilitated by Msgr. Dan Arnold, Faithful Friar of the assembly and pastor of St. Marks in Lawrence Park. The theme of this retreat is Spirituality - The manifestation of Gods life in Us. It will take place at St Mark Catholic Center, 429 E Grandview Blvd. Registration begins at noon and will conclude with Mass at 5:00 p.m. A light lunch will be provided for all in attendance and a free-will offering will be accepted at the door to help defray costs. Reservations must be made before September 6 to either Steve Cash @ 825-6706 or Mike Goodemote @ 456-6205. This retreat is not just for the Knights; it is open to anyone 18 years of age or older. Please save this day on your calendar and plan on attending this worthwhile event. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED .at St. John/Holy Rosary School to help in Extended Care/Kids Caf. Beginning September 6, the program runs Monday through Friday. 2:30 - 5:30 p.m. Adults and high school students are needed to help supervise and interact with children at playing games, arts and crafts, assisting with homework and helping with light clean-up after dinner. Those who are interested, please contact Michelle Lascek @ 452-6874. This is a perfect opportunity for high school students or confirmation candidates in need of service hours.
CSA UPDATE Thank you everyone for your response to the Catholic Services Appeal Number of responses - 284 2011 Goal - $39,869.00 Amount Pledged - $46,974.00 Amount Paid - $35,894.50