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 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 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.

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Times February 16, 2020

NEXT WEEK’S READINGS Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time 1st Reading: Leviticus 19:1-2 2nd Reading: 1 Corinthians 3:16-23 Gospel: Matthew 5:38-48 NEXT WEEK’S SCHEDULES February 22 & February 23 Lector 5:00 p.m. Kerry 8:30 a.m. Andy 11:00 a.m. Dave Altar Server 5:00 p.m. Trey 8:30 a.m. Aiden/Eve 11:00 a.m. Bobbi Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion 5:00 p.m. Randy, Jeanne, Louise 8:30 a.m. Joel, Walt, Roddy, Rene, Ed 11:00 a.m. Mike, Sandy Gifts 5:00 p.m. Mike & Mary 8:30 a.m. Irene Lencer Family 11:00 a.m. Diane & Danielle Collection Counters Henry, Tatiana, Jill, Jack ASH WEDNESDAY — FEBRUARY 26, 2020 8:30 A.M. ST. ANN LECTOR: Kitty A.S. Bobbi E.M. Ker ry, Jane, Rene ASHES: Kerry 7:00 P.M. ST. MARY LECTOR: Henry, A.S. Kaleb, E.M. Taty, Diane, Deacon Mike, ASHES: Deacon Mike

Saturday, February 15

State Correctional Inst. Mothers Day Rem. M:5:00 p.m. Cyril & Philomena Wolbert and Deceased Family Members By Curt & Suzanne Carbaugh

Sunday, February 16

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Times

C:8:30 a.m. Margaret Carroll By Jane Carroll C:11:00 a.m. Edward Thimons By Skip & Milly Cussins

Monday, February 17 C:8:30 a.m. George Karg Sr. By John & Bobbi Donnick

Tuesday, February 18 C:8:30 a.m. Bill Johnson By Rene Grumbaugh

Wednesday, February 19

C:8:30 a.m. All Parishioners C:7:00 p.m. Holy Hour of Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction

Thursday, February 20

M:7:00 p.m. Nancy Snyder By Kim Davis

Friday, February 21

C:8:30 a.m. Scott Kline By Kurt & Lori Rathfon

Saturday, February 22

State Correctional Inst. Fathers Day Rem. M:5:00 p.m. Janice Schrecengost Houser By Jane Carroll

Sunday, February 23

Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Times

C:8:30 a.m. Anthony Lencer By Knights of Columbus St. Hubert Council #10341 C:11:00 a.m. All Parishioners SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: The Seven Holy Founders of the Servite Order; Presidents’ Day Friday: St. Peter Damian Saturday: The Chair of St. Peter the Apostle; Washington’s Birthday

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.

Blessed are they who follow the law of the Lord. -Psalm 119

Please support our sponsors!!!

LEEPER MARKET LEEPER, PA.

814-744-8811

Parish Council will meet on Monday, March 2nd 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 regular 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 infor-mation, 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 April 2020. Please call the church office at 744-9919.

February 9, 2020 $1,914.00

Child Protection and Creating Safe Environments- Feb-

ruary is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month: Teen dating violence is a serious problem in the United States. One in three high school students experience either physical or sexual violence, or both, that is perpetrated by someone they are dating or going out with. One in 10 high school stu-dents has been purposefully hit, slapped or physically hurt by a boyfriend or girlfriend. Teen dating violence can be physi-cal, emotional or sexual. Teen dating violence can be pre-vented through empowering teens to lead healthy lives and establish healthy relationships. Healthy relationships consist of trust, honesty, respect, equality and compromise. Vis-it https://www.eriercd.org/childprotection/ to see what the diocese is doing to help maintain safe environments for chil-dren and youth.

If you wish to put someone on the Prayer Chain, please contact Shelia 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.

Knights of Columbus will meet Monday, March 9th at 7:00 p.m. in Stutz Hall.

FAITH FORMATION

RCIA Adults inquir ing about the Catholic Faith or Catholic Adults desiring to learn more about their Faith are welcome. Please contact Father Christopher or call the Church Office at 744-9919 if you are interested in attending.

With Flu Season upon us, many are concerned about health risks of shaking hands during the “Sign of Peace.” The handshake is not an essential part of the rite. More important is the verbal exchange, “The peace of Christ be with you.” or something similar. You may wish to bow your head or offer some reverent gesture of greeting. Please do not take offense if someone does not shake hands. If you are experiencing a cold or respiratory system problem, you should refrain from receiving the Pre-cious Blood from the Cup. Please note there is informa-tive material from the Office of Worship, placed on the bulletin board.

St. Jude Play-a-thon—The Faith Formation classes and their parents will participate in a Play-a-thon to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital on Sunday, February 16th. Please consider sponsoring a student for this worthwhile cause. Donations will also be collected after Masses on the weekend of February 15th & 16th.

There will be a Holy Hour of Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at 7:00 P.M. at Saint Mary Church. Please come spend some time praying before Jesus Christ in Blessed Sacrament for an increase in vocations to the priest-hood and religious life. Everyone is invited to attend.

The 2020 Catholic Services Appeal will be held next weekend in our parish. The CSA is an opportunity for Catholics throughout the diocese to join together in doing the work of Christ. The CSA reminds us that we are all part of the same Catholic family and that the work of the diocese is the work of the church. The church serves each of us and our support is essential in continuing God’s work in our area. Every CSA donation also brings us closer to being able to complete our own parish project . No gift is too small, but please give as generously as you can. The video will be shown at all weekend Mases.

Marienville/North Clarion Food Pantry: Items need-ed are, boxed dinners, boxed potatoes, canned yams, canned fruit, boxed stuffing, canned soup, cake mix, dish soap, dry pasta, canned beans, liquid laundry soap. Items need to be in the Church before February 23rd. Please remember monetary donations are always welcome. Your generosity helps families in our community. Please no expired food items!

A Family Perspective To experience the peace which Christ promises we must shed our grudges, jealousy and feelings of being misunder-stood, unappreciated or ignored. Peace and anger don’t mix. Today’s gospel warns, if you want peace in your heart and home, get rid of your anger. Anger is too costly.

Winter Outdoor Spectacular

Immaculate Conception Parish

Clarion, PA

February 22, 2020

Doors Open at 5:30 PM

$30 Ticket includes an evening of fun, dinner by A La

Carte Catering, beverages (beer, wine, soda) and a

chance to win one of 10 great prizes. Side Raffles -

Chinese Auction— 50-50's - Rip Offs

Tickets available at the Parish and School Offices or

call 226-8433, Ext. 101 to reserve tickets. Must be 21

to attend.

Don’t miss the coolest event in town!

The 7th Annual 22:32 Men’s Conference will be held February 29, 2020 at Our Lady of Peace parish in Erie. For more information on the date, times, speakers, activities, etc., please go to www.2232Men.com RAIL 66 MARDI GRAS PARTY – FEBRUARY 22, 2020

Lucinda Antler Club Featuring Band – “Dark Water Duo” BYOB SNACKS, MIXERS, RAFFLES PROVIDED $20.00 / PERSON DOORS OPEN AT 6:30 – MUSIC AT 7:30 ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT – RAIL 66 PRE SALE TICKETS SOLD AT: MICHELLES CAFÉ – CLARION KELLY’S GROCERY – LUCINDA CROSSROAD DESIGNS – LEEPER TICKETS WILL ALSO BE SOLD AT THE DOOR

Catholic Rural Ministry - will be offering: Lenten Bible Study - Acts of the Apostles (Act. 15-28) will be held on Thursdays: 10:15 -11:45 AM and 6:30-8:00 PM on Feb. 27, March 5,12, 19, 26 and April 2 at St. Stephen Social Hall. Books will be availa-ble. Welcome one and all! (March 12 and 26, even-ing bible studies, place to be announced.)

40 Cans for 40 Days Program St. Hubert's Council #10341 of the Knights of Columbus, working with Father Christopher, is conducting our 4th annual 40 Cans for 40 Days program to collect canned food items for the lo-cal food bank. Starting on Ash Wednesday, February 26th and continuing through Easter Sunday, April 12th, there will be baskets set up in the back of St. Mary and St. Ann Churches for your donations. Last year we collected 2,000 pounds of canned food items to go along with monetary donations. The Knights of Co-lumbus also donates $100 for every 1,000 pounds of food collected. In addition to canned goods, other items which are needed include boxed dinners, peanut butter, spaghetti sauce, dry pasta, boxes of Jello and pudding, box stuff-ing, and dry pancake mix. Please make sure that all items have expiration dates no earlier than 2021. Contact Randy Andring at 927-8114 with any questions or if you need assistance with getting your canned goods to the Church.

CONSCIENCE Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire, called conscience. —George Washington

BAD COMPANY People who live solely for themselves are eventually corrupted by their own company.

Lenten Almsgiving Parish Boxes

During the Sacred Season of Lent, the faithful are en-

couraged to practice the three disciplines of prayer, fast-

ing, & almsgiving in order to grow in our love of God

and our neighbor. Through almsgiving, Lent becomes

an opportunity to make a greater effort to see Christ in

the poor, the suffering, and the stranger, in the least

among us.

This year Saint Mary/Saint Ann parish will use their

own Lenten Almsgiving Boxes. These purple boxes are

available at the back of both churches in order to be used

throughout the Lenten Season and replace the Rice

Bowls previously used in the past. All of the donations

will be distributed to the Marienville/North Clarion Food

Bank. Thank you in advance. May God bless you for

your kindness & generosity.

February 16 Megan Songer February 17 Rosemary Quigley February 18 Kristy Hartle Barbara Karg Clare Shipe February 19 Jordan Cyphert Joseph Ion Mason Shaftic February 20 Jonah Carroll Joseph Sullivan February 21 Jeff Cyphert Deborah Fajbik February 22 Elsie Carroll Tyler Lencer

SPRING RAFFLE 1. HENRY BIG BOY 44 MAGNUM 2. WINCHESTER SXP CAMO 12 GA. 3. HENRY EVIL ROY 22 LR. 4. 10 PT. WICK RIDGE CROSSBOW KIT 300 FPS CAMO 5.CALDWELL LEAD SLED SOLO 6.GAME CAMERA 7.CASE KNIFE & SHEATH 8.BUSHNELL BINOCULARS 12X50 DRAWING: MAY 27,2020 MUST BE 18 YEARS OR OLDER PRIZES MUST BE PICKED UP BY AUGUST 27, 2020

February 19 Jon & Julie Miller February 21 Brian & Lynn Brubaker

CRAFTERS/VENDORS/GARDEN CENTERS NEEDED!! Our 5

th annual

Craft, Vendor, and Garden Show will be held Saturday, April 25

th at St. Mary Social Hall in

Crown, PA. With Mother’s Day and Spring just around the corner, this is a great opportunity to offer unique gifts, flowers, and/or plants to your customers. Last year there were over 50 ta-bles of crafters/vendors. Lunch will be availa-ble for purchase. There will also be a Chinese Auction, Bake Sale, Used Book and Puzzle

Sale, and 50/50. For application and infor-mation email Sheila Martz at sheilamartz16@gmail.com or text/call 814-229-3083. Hope to see you there!

FARMINGTON TOWNSHIP VFC & AUXILIARY

SUPER BINGO MARCH 15th, 2020 AT THE FIRE HALL IN LEEPER DOORS OPEN AT NOON, GAMES START AT 1PM. COST IS $20 PRE-SALE OR $25 AT THE DOOR. FOR PRE-SALE TICKETS CALL JOHN-744-9658 , JANA 744-8416 OR RICK & MARCIA AT 744-9316

ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL LUCINDA 2020—2021 SCHOOL REGISTRATION PRE K THRU SIXTH-GRADE ALL DENOMINATIONS ARE WELCOME CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT & PERSONAL TOUR PLEASE SEE BULLETIN BOARD FOR MORE INFORMATION