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Saint John the Bapst Parish, Manayunk Rev. Msgr. Kevin C. Lawrence, Pastor 146 Rector Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19127 Rev. Hugh Shields, In Residence Deacon Casper Baratta, Permanent Deacon Emeritus Rev. Mr. Nobel X. Pathang MASS STREAM ONLINE Most Honorable Patron of Our Parish Facebook.com/sjbmanayunk and stjohnmanayunk.org Bless Every Home in it with Holy Joy and Make of Us One Family MASS SCHEDULE In the Faith and Love of St. John the Bapst : Saturday Vigil at 4:00 PM; Sunday at 9:00 & 11:00 AM St. Josaphat Church: 6PM Sunday Mass; First Saturday: Mass & Novena to St. John Paul II at 8:30 AM; with confessions at 8:00 AM All Saint’s Rectory Chapel: Weekdays at 7:00 AM; Open for private prayer from 9:00 AM unl 4:00 PM; and Adoraon Fridays.

PARISH REGISTRATION Welcome new members to our parish! Registraon forms are available in the church vesbule, at the rectory, and on our website.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Bapsms are generally held the Second Sunday of the Month aer the 11AM Mass in the Church. . Parents must be registered in the Parish, aend Pre-Jordan Class (Oct. 4 & Dec. 6) while expecng, and obtain Godparent Leers of Eligibility; call or

email [email protected] to register. Visit www.stjohnmanayunk.org/sacramental-informaon for all details regarding Bapsm. All required paperwork is due no Sunday, 26, 2021 less than a week in advance of the bapsmal date and 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time must be confirmed through emailing the Rectory office.

Parish Mission Statement SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saint John the Baptist is a multiethnic Roman Catholic Parish rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ. Saturdays from 3:00—3:40 PM in the Church. Founded in 1831, the Parish has a rich history of providing spirituality, education, and worship in the SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY Manayunk, Roxborough, and Wissahickon Contact us at least six months before the wedding to

neighborhoods of Philadelphia. As a Christian community schedule arrangements by vising our website under we are united in our mission to share the , the sacraments tab. the Sacraments, and love and serve by caring for one another. We welcome all people to become part of our vibrant and GODPARENT/SPONSOR ELIGIBILITY REQUESTS growing community. A person who is: Currently registered in the parish (and PARISH OFFICE for at least six months); a fully iniated, praccing Catholic Email: [email protected] 16 years of age or older, and living according to Canon Law if Phone: 215.482.4600 or [email protected] single or married, is considered Eligible as sponsor or Godparent, may request a leer from the Pastor stang this. A Catholic person Fax: 215.482.2976 who aends Mass regularly and receives the sacraments, Prayer Intenon Line: 215.482.4600x254 parcipates in the spiritual life of the parish community, Office Open Monday-Friday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, as a praccing Catholic, is therefore Eligible. (closed for lunch from Noon-1:00 PM).

ADULT & YOUTH FAITH FORMATION SOCIAL MEDIA AND ONLINE COMMUNICATIONS The Rite of Chrisan Iniaon for Adults (RCIA) is offered Website: www.stjohnmanayunk.org; and on Facebook: to individuals who wish to become Catholic, receive the @ St. John the Bapst Manayunk; PREP: SJB Youth Faith, sacraments, or learn more about the Catholic faith. Alumni: Friends of St. John the Bapst For Youth, PREP is held during the school year and more Email Blasts: SJBManayunk.flocknote.com/everyone informaon may be found on our website.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Sunday, September 26, 2021 Monday: Zec 8:1-8; Ps 102:16-21, 29, 22-23; 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time Lk 9:46-50 Tuesday: Zec 8:20-23; Ps 87:1b-7; Lk 9:51-56 Saturday, September 25 Wednesday: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 or Rv 12:7-12a; 4:00 PM Vigil— Samantha Calfapietra (Living) Ps 138:1-5; Jn 1:47-51 Thursday: Neh 8:1-4a, 5-6, 7b-12; Ps 19:8-11; Lk 10:1-12 Sunday, September 26 Friday: Bar 1:15-22; Ps 79:1b-5, 8-9; Lk 10:13-16 9:00 AM— Joan Meyers Saturday: Bar 4:5-12, 27-29; Ps 69:33-37; Mt 18:1-5, 10 11:00 AM— Judi & Mick Drobile Sunday: Gn 2:18-24; Ps 128:1-6; Heb 2:9-11; 6:00 PM— Joseph & Catherine Wildes (Mass at St. Josaphat)

Monday, September 27 The Rose For Life this week is offered 7:00 AM — Margaret Slater In Memory of Denny Meyers From Roseanne & Shawn Westerfer Tuesday, September 28 7:00 AM— John Kwartnik

The Sanctuary Candle burns as a reminder Wednesday, of the sacramental presence of Jesus Christ. 7:00 AM— James V. Rodden This week it is offered

In Memory of Judi and Mick Drobile Thursday, September 30 From Barbara Brady 7:00 AM — Mary Ellen Rodden

Friday, October 1 7:00 AM— Kathleen Hart Leichter The Bread and Wine in the early Church were brought by the people and used for the Mass. Saturday, October 2 This week the Wine is offered 8:30 AM—Increased Devoon to St. John Paul II (at St. Josaphat) In Memory of Judi and Mick Drobile 4:00 PM Vigil— Charlie and Annie McMurtrie From Barbara Brady Sunday, October 3 9:00 AM— Ralph and Dolores Cook 11:00 AM— Marianne Whelan AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES 6:00 PM— Those enrolled in the St. John the Bapst Sunday: Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time; Memorial Society (Mass at St. John the Bapst) Priesthood Sunday Monday: St. Vincent de Paul Please pray for all affected by COVID-19, and for: Tuesday: St. Lawrence Ruiz and Companions; Melissa Agbayani, Harry Albert, Catherine , Katie St. Wenceslaus Altman, Adrian Arley, Joseph Bada, Ruth Barber, James Barnhart, Wednesday: Ss. , , and George Barr, Joanne Bechtold, Jessica Bell, Chris Blaise, Jennie , Thursday: St. Andrew Bryant, Toby & Theo Burr, Liz Butler, Dominic Cammarote, Celia Candeloro, Winnie Cannon, Jean Carbine, Paul Cavalcante, Allen Cot- Friday: St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus; First Friday trell, Denise D’Angelo, Eileen Davies, Joe Dugan, Taylor Lynn Davis, Dolores Saturday: The Holy Guardian ; First Saturday Decker, Sr. Marita DeLourdes IHM, Myla D’Guzman, Stella DiLella, Lucille DiMidio, Nichole DiMidio, Florence Dlugokecki, Marian Donez, Shawn Don- nelly, Rev. Michael Doyle, Donald, Dworeski, Gabrielle Fennimore, Elaine Fitzpatrick, Mike Fleming, Shawn Friel, Shirley Gallagher, Mike Gattone, PARISH GROUP & MINISTRY LEADERS—call the Rectory Frank Giovanni, Karen Gondos, Megan Guinn, Kathy Hack, Ed Harkens, to contact: (*Volunteer) Lenny Harrison, Kristina Henderson-Agbayani, Barbara Herbetko, Maxine Alumni / Alumnae Mrs. Ann Marie Meyers* Hermann, Jaimie Hernandez, Patty Higgins, Brittaney Holland, Eugene How- Director of Liturgical Music Mr. Bob Leso ard Sr., Elizabeth Humm, Earl James, Laura Jankiewicz, Marian Jesionowski, Disability Contact / Deaf Apostolate Ms. Grace Cipressi* John, Richard Johnson, Maryanne Kelley, Patricia Kelly, Mike Kenney, Evangelization Mrs. Jillian Buhl* Ray Kerr, Rick Klineburger, Michael Kreppel, John Lafferty, Langan Family, Friends of St. John the Baptist Mr. Rich Van Fossen* Bob Leahy, Lexie McAlonan, Michelle Witkowski Lipchock, Thomas Living- Guitar Group Mrs. Dee Karakaedos* ston, Jose M. Lopez, Olga Malabanan, Tyrone Malone, Bob Marasco, Lou and Heart2Heart Parishioner Outreach Mrs. Friel* & Ms. Samarco* Joan Martini, Joanne McAnanny, Elaine McDonald, Diane McGrattan, Jimmy Lectors / Eucharistic Ministers Mrs. Eileen Stolzer* Magyar, Theresa McMullin, Janette McMurtrie, Jim McMurtrie, Estelle Moffa, Parish Liturgy Director Mr. Timothy Poole James Moran, Moran, Fran Murphy, Marge Murphy, Howard W. Parish Business Manager Mr. Lex Nugent Nast, Fran Obst, Philip Pacana, Harry Pastella, Rose Marie Pastella, Parish Operations Director Mrs. Roseanne Westerfer Joseph Pepe, John Pester, Robert Pester, Dominic Porrini, Theresa Price, Youth Parish Religious Education Program (PREP) Mrs. Eileen Litka Larry Prisco, Francis X. Quinn, Jimmy Rafter, Nicholas Rambo, Scott Ray, Becoming Catholic (RCIA) Mrs. Kristi Bushner Mary Pat Reidy, George Remolde, Christine Restuccia, Phillip Riev, Franny Rose For Life Mrs. Pat Reilly* Rigler, Nate Rix, Juan Ramos, Stacey Rodemer, Anthony Ross, Joan Schmutz, Senior Citizens Club Mr. Ed Kiefski* Jacqueline Shields, Edward Sienko, Joanne Singer, Helen Singleton, Dot Seniors’ Trip Coordinator Mrs. Nancy Domino* Speranzo, Frances Spiotto, Chris Stephens, Carol Thalheimer, Baby Owen Safe Environment Coordinator Mr. Pat Heron* Walker, Megan Walker, Catherine Warfield, Han Hee Yoo SJB Senior Care Program Mrs. Jennifer Rose

PARISH COMMUNITY

Bereavement Support Group St. John the Bapst’s next bereavement support group will be held on Friday mornings, in November and December. If you or someone you know lost a loved one more than six months ago, or if you would like help in managing the upcoming holiday season, please contact me at (215) 482-4600, SJB’s RCIA Begins Tuesday, ext. 109 or [email protected]. September 21, 2021 Moving Company Scams There are encing ads for cheap moving companies in print and RCIA or the “Rite of Christian Initiation of online. The “affordable” mover gives an esmate without coming to Adults” (RCIA) is a step by step exploration of the your home to assess the work effort. The mover requires a large mysteries of the Catholic faith for those: deposit or full payment in advance. Once their truck is loaded with your possessions, they jack up the price and may even refuse deliv- ery (known as “hostage load”). Signs that the mover may not be Who wish to become Catholic, legimate include not lisng a local address or providing informaon about its registraon and your insurance opons. Every moving com- Who are baptized Catholic but have not pany must register with the US Department of Transportaon’s Fed- received the other sacraments of initiation eral Motor Carrier Safety Administraon; you can look up whether (Reconciliation, Holy Eucharist and the company you’re considering is registered. While cost is an im- Confirmation). portant consideraon, try not to let it be your driving force. Research your opons – beyond looking at the mover’s registraon status, so a web search of the company name with words like “scam” or Who are baptized in another Christian “sham” and see what comes up. Always get a wrien esmate be- denomination but feel drawn to the fore any work begins; if there are any changes, insist on a revised Catholic faith. esmate before any packing or loading begins. Use a credit card when paying to enjoy its protecons in the event of a dispute. Who simply wish to learn more about the Annual Caregiver Support Conference Catholic faith. Nancy’s House will have their Loosening the Caregiving Knot confer- ence virtually on the morning of November 6. Cost to parcipate is $10. Keynote speaker will be Kate Washington, author of Already RCIA begins Tuesday September 21, 2021 from Toast: Caregiving and Burnout in America. Workshops will be includ- 7-8:30 PM in the Upper Room of McKenna Hall ed. For more informaon, contact me at (215) 482-4600, ext. 109 or [email protected]. (next to the Rectory). Our meetings are laid back and friendly and because we build week by week on our 3rd Dose of COVID mRNA Vaccines Now Recommended knowledge, attendance is mandatory. for Immunocompromised People Ages 12+ The FDA expanded its emergency use authorizaon for the vaccines to allow for a third dose for certain immunocompromised people at If willing and ready, catechumens/candidates are re- least 28 days aer finishing the inial two-dose series. Adding a dose ceived into the Church at the in April 2022. to the series for immunocompromised people could help beer pro- Contact Kristi Bushner at [email protected] tect those most vulnerable to COVID-19 and slow the emergence of for more information. variants. If you’re considered to be moderately or severely immuno- compromised and you’ve been vaccinated with the two-dose series of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, you should get a third dose of whichever mRNA vaccine you originally received. Fully vaccinated people with healthy immune systems do not need another dose of COVID vaccine at this me. If you aren’t sure wheth- er you qualify for a third dose, please talk to your doctor or healthcare provider. In addion to a third dose of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, immunocom- 190 Years! promised people should connue to take precauons such as wear- Save the date: ing masks, avoiding crowds, and keeping their physical distance from people they don’t live with. Likewise, everyone around immunocom- April 30, 2022 promised people should get vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect Founded: April 4, 1831 their loved ones. More informaon may be obtained at vaccinat- eyourfmaily.org.

EVENTS & PROGRAMS ______FIRST SATURDAY MASS & NOVENA TO SJPII SAFE ENVIRONMENT PROGRAM (SEP) On Saturday, October 2, First Saturday, ______join us for 8:30 AM Mass and Novena to St. John Paul II At St. In a prior message (07/24), I reported that we had one Josaphat Church, 124 Cotton Street. All are remaining deficiency to address from our Archdiocesan welcome to join us. Mass will be preceded by confessions beginning at 8:00 AM. SEP audit and that I expected it to be corrected shortly. It was not corrected in the time allowed and the auditor deemed our parish non-compliant. That deficiency has now been resolved and our audit result has been re- PREP FINAL REGISTRATIONS DUE! vised to- Compliant. Thanks to all who helped in this effort. After a long year of online zooms, we are excited to now However, keep in mind that the audit measures our be able to offer the children a compliance at a particular point in time. With Part II new location for classes! A Mandate Reporter training now back online and with number of upgrades have been new employees/volunteers coming on board, we are no made to the rectory (SJB Parish longer fully compliant. Our compliance continues to Center) over the past few years hover around 88%. I believe that I have written to or and it is finally ready to become a been in contact with most of the individuals who still new home to the PREP classes, have a requirement or two to complete. I trust that along with McKenna Hall. you are working on those items. And again, if you have PREP classes will officially any questions or need assistance, please contact me. kick off on Sunday, October 3 – resuming the nor- mal schedule of 9:00 AM Mass followed by class and dis- Pat Heron, St. John’s Safe Environment Coordinator missal at 11:30. A Parent Meeting will be held after 267-456-1013, or, [email protected] the 9:00AM Mass on Sunday, September 26 in the Social Hall to go over the new drop-off/pick-up procedures for class as well as go over expectations for how we will be handling the pandemic, masks, social dis- tancing and sanitation.

This year we will be offering classes for Kindergarten through Level 7 (Confirmation), Special Needs and RCIA for Children. FINAL REGISTRATIONS DUE ASAP! Registration packets can be found in the back of Church or online at www.stjohnmanayunk.org . Please fill out these forms and email them back to us at [email protected] or drop them off at the Rec- tory. Tuition for this year is $125 for the 1st child, $150 for two children or $175 for 3 or more children. Payment can be made through our website at www.stjohnmanayunk.org by clicking “Donate Now”, mailed in or dropped off at the Rectory. Please make any checks payable to St. John the Baptist Parish. If you are interested in sharing your time and talent with the students, please contact me at the rectory at 215-482- 4600 x107 or email me at [email protected]. Looking forward to the new school year!

Eileen Donovan Litka (SJB ‘85); Director of Religious Education Last 2021 dates are Oct. 4 & Dec. 7

PARISH & CHURCH MINISTRIES

Please note: Change to call-in number: Our Lady Undoer of Knots September 28 NIGHTLY ROSARY CALL-IN LINE Call in nightly at 7PM, at 267-807-9601; access code 582.093.520. Prayer Intention Line: 215.482.4600 x254.

Gospel Reflections – Wednesdays Join Us on Zoom! All are invited to join us virtually via Zoom on Wednesday nights at 7:00 in the evening for our Pray to Mary our Mother for all of our Gospel Reflections group. Email intentions, and you are invited to write [email protected] for the Zoom link. We will your intentions on a ribbon and tie it on meet each Wednesday night via Zoom until a safe to the ramp outside of church time when we can meet again in person. through Oct. 2

SENIORS CLUB RESUMES! Seniors Meets every other Tuesday in St. John’s Social Hall at 11:00 AM. Anyone 55 and over may join us and we look forward to new members. If you would like to find out more and join us, email [email protected]

Bereavement Support Group for Widows and Widowers at Koller Funeral Home: Held Alternate Tuesdays beginning October 5 from 1:30—2:45 PM. Call 215-624-8190 for more information.

BOOT UP PHILLY Provide help to those in need through a monetary donation to St. John’s Hospice through Oct. 16. Donations may be made in the rear of the church or at the Rectory. For every $35 donation, a new pair of boots, socks, and underwear will be provided to an individual experiencing homelessness. Thank you.

PARISH STEWARDSHIP

Saint John the Baptist Church Memorial Society

In Memory of From George Rose Marie Pyfer & Family George R. Rose Barb Peters In Memory of From Annemarie Kerns Nancy Domino Fred "Buz" Allen Barb Peters Fred "Buz" Allen Marie Kwartnik Dolores Murphy William and Rosemary McNichols Gino Capoferri Joe and Liz Deskiewicz Fredrick "Buz" Allen Theresa Grato Fred "Buz" Allen Karen Hanson Edward Samarco Joseph J. & Fred "Buz" Allen Ann Marie Meyers & Family Elizabeth M. Deskiewicz Jackie Meyers Ann Marie Meyers & Family Edward Samarco Becky Koenig/Trent, Inc. Annemarie Kerns Barbara A. Brady Buzz Allen Dorothy Caldwell George R. Rose Mary T. McCarthy Buz Allen People of Faith Fred Allen Mary McCarthy Buz Allen Kathy Hack Fred "Buz" Allen Bettyanne Samarco Joe Kerns Kathy Hack Edwin Guie Speranzo Family Buzz Fred Allen Dot Speranzo Anna Kathryn "Kate" Griffiths Kathy & Dennis Kelley Fred "Buz" Allen Connie & Pat Hart, Jr. "Buz" Allen Nancy Domino Elizabeth Strittmatter Chris & Joe Szczech Fredrick "Buz" Allen Chris & Joe Szczech Fredrick "Buz" Allen Marie Pyfer & Family Gino Capoferri Mimi & Speedy Morris Patricia Rockenbach Deacon Casper & Joan Baratta Jennie Braunsberg Deacon Casper & Joan Baratta

The 2022 Mass Book Is Open limited to Three Mass Intention requests through October 1; that all who experience the recent of a loved one have an opportunity to have a Mass offered. Mass Intention Envelopes are available in the rear of church if you are unable to come during office hours. We will do our best to accommodate your request. A Mass Intention is $10 per Mass for either: One Person, or a Married Couple in life Living (please indicate), or Deceased.

SUNDAY OFFERING

Thank you for your support. If you are already signed up for online giving please continue if that is a suitable giving option for you. Sunday Offering for 9/19/2021

In Church$ $ 5,073.00 Online $ $ 3,347.00 Total $ $ 8,420.00

Your donation is greatly appreciated. Please consider our online giving option at www.stjohnmanayunk.org

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