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: samarch@zoominternet.net Web: www.stmarycrown.com

Facebook: www.Facebook.com/stmarycrown Reverend James P. Power, 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 ruralministry@yahoo.com

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.

Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time August 30, 2020

Saturday, August 29

M:5:00 p.m. Dot Regina By The Regina Family

Sunday, August 30

Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time C:8:30 a.m. All Parishioners

C:11:00 a.m. Janice Schrecengost Houser By Michele Schrecengost-Kibbey

Monday, August 31 C:8:30 a.m. Catherine Kruckvich

By Patty & Charlie Bush

Tuesday, September 1

C:8:30 a.m. Frank Corsi By Jane Hause & Family

Wednesday, September 2

C:8:30 a.m. Special Intension for Father Christopher Barnes By Don & Sheila Hughes

Thursday, September 3 M:7:00 p.m. Fay Wolfgang By Jim & Louise Bauer

Friday, September 4

C:8:30 a.m. Margaret Gregory By George & Anne Gregory

Saturday, September 5

M:5:00 p.m. All Parishioners

Sunday, September 6 Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time C:8:30 a.m. John & Henrietta Ochs

By Karen & Marilyn C:11:00 a.m. J. Ronald Heasley By Bob & Esther Heasley ———————————————————————

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.

My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God. — Psalm 63

NEXT WEEK’S READINGS Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 1st Reading: Ezekiel 33:7-9 2nd Reading: Romans 13:8-10 Gospel: Matthew 18:15-20

COLLECTION COUNTERS September 6, 2020 Andrea, Emma, Kelly, Mary

From the Desk of Father James

Dear Parishioners, It has been a pleasure getting to know you all over the past week. I still have a lot to learn and I’m very excited to begin this new role as your pastor. We are now on the verge of the month of Sep-tember, a month traditionally dedicated to the Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The seven sorrows are: (1) the prophe-cy of Simeon, who took the child Jesus in his arms with joy to proclaim that he was to be the salvation of the world, but also that a sword of sorrow would pierce the heart of Mary; (2) the flight into Egypt, when Joseph led his family away from their home into a foreign land for their safety; (3) the search for Jesus in Jerusalem, when Mary and Joseph thought they had lost their young son; (4) when Mary meets Jesus on his way to Calvary; (5) the crucifixion, with Mary standing at the foot of the cross when Jesus gives his mother us believers as he says to Mary and St. John “Behold your Mother,” and “Behold your son;” (6) Jesus being taken down from the cross and placed in the arms of his loving mother; and (7) the burial of Jesus, where we can imagine Mary gave her son one last kiss before the tomb was sealed. These events in the life of the Blessed Mother can bring us to tears. But they recall that in our own sorrows we are not alone - rather, we are accompanied by Mary whose life, like ours, was not without difficulties. And great-er still, these sorrows of Mary remind us of the confidence she had in God who has a plan to turn our sorrows into joy. I encourage you to take some time during this month to meditate on the Seven Sorrows - you can find many dif-ferent resources on the internet. Our Lady of Sorrows, pray for us! Fr. James

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Parish Council will meet Monday, October 5, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. in Stutz Hall.

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 October 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., at McCloskey Field.

8-23-2020 $1,744.00

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 Father James or the church office as soon as possible. If you are interest-ed 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 Father James or the church office if you are interested in this position, 814-744-9919.

Everyone is invited to a “Meet & Greet” for Father James: Saint Ann Church —after 5:00 p.m. Mass on September 5th. Saint Mary Church—after the 8:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Mass on September 6th. Please join in welcoming our new pastor to our Parish!

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 Septem-ber 20th. Please remember monetary donations are al-ways welcome. Your generosity helps families in our community. Please no expired food items!

A Family Perspective Relationships live in a careful balance. If a person changes, the balance is altered requiring a shift in the relationship. In today’s gospel Jesus announced a change and Peter resist-ed. Sometimes, those we count on for support may actually get in the way. Jesus told Peter: “You are an obstacle to me.”

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.

Catholic Stewardship Appeal 2020 To date 102 families have responded with pledg-es totaling $41,385.00 Every dollar over our goal remains in our Parish. Our Parish goal is $21,962.00 for 2020. Total paid to date is $34,205.00, leaving a balance of $7,180.00 to be satisfied by Dec. 31, 2020. Please prayerfully consider your gift for the CSA.

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time Tuesday: World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation Thursday: St. Gregory the Great Friday: First Friday Saturday: First Saturday; Blessed Virgin Mary

PRESENCE Wherever you see another, there I am. —Rabbinical saying

August 30 Monica Gilmore Lincoln Phillips September 1 Tammy Kukla September 2 Ashton Bogel September 4 John Allio Patrick Gregory Gavin Swartz

August 31 John & Bobbi Donnick

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, please add “Baby Bottle” on memo line. Any questions con-tact Becky at 814-432-5536.

September 1 Bob & Annette Wolbert Congratulations on your 20th Wedding Anniversary! May God continue to bless your love and commitment to one another.

St. Michael’s Labor Day Picnic Going Virtual for 2020 In order to protect the health and safety of our guests, parishioners and volunteers during COVID-19, and in compliance with state-mandated regulations, the St. Michael Labor Day Picnic in Fryburg has can-celled all in-person activities for 2020. In place of our usual events, we are selling tickets for our Labor Day Loot Raffle as well as our Farm to Table Raffle. The La-bor Day Loot ticket features awards totaling $6,000 in cash and prizes! The Farm to Table features 34 differ-ent prizes including the Grand Prize of a live calf or $100 cash! We are also hosting an Online Quilt Auc-tion, featuring 13 beautiful quilts made by the St. Mi-chael Rosary Society. The auction as well as ticket pur-chases are all available online at www.biddingowl.com/SMPLaborDayPicnic. For more information as well as photos of the quilts and a full listing of raffle prizes, visit the link above or call 814-226-7288. All proceeds benefit the St. Michael Church Roof Repair Fund. Please consider supporting our par-ish!!

September 5 Ed & Kay Sepan

TRAITS OF A TEACHER All who undertake to teach must be endowed with deep love, the greatest patience, and, most of all, pro-found humility. The Lord will find them worthy to be-come fellow workers with him in the cause of truth. —St. Joseph Calasanz