St. John The Evangelist Church Appointment Schedule, Nov. 5-6, 2016.pdf

Key Dates and Events:
- All Saints' Day (Holy Day of Obligation): November 1st
- Mass of Remembrance: November 2nd at 6:00 PM
- Wine & Cheese Social: November 19th
- Commitment Sunday: November 20th
- Parish Penance Service: December 4th at 4:00 PM

Pastor's Message: Sacrificial Giving
Good stewardship involves sharing our time, talent, and treasure for the building up of God’s kingdom. Parish sacrificial giving helps us determine how to share our treasure. The collection, taken up during Mass, is an act of worship. It expresses grateful dependence on God and a generous return for His blessings. Throughout November, consider the blessings you have received and how to make this return through sacrificial giving.

Mark Your Calendars:
- Commitment Sunday: November 20th
- All Saints' Day Vigil Mass: November 1st at 6:00 PM
- All Saints' Day Masses: November 1st at 8:30 AM and 6:30 PM

Special Programs:
- Ecumenical Conference on the Family: November 7th at 7:00 PM
- Bishop Mark Bartchak will discuss Pope Francis’s Apostolic Exhortation Amoris Laetitia with leaders from various faith communities.
- Diocesan Pilgrimage to National Shrine: November 12th
- Join our diocese's pilgrimage to the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC. Sign up at the Gathering Space.

Parish Family Spotlight:
- Mary Ann Mirobelli: Business Manager since November 2015
- Originally from Altoona, Mary Ann previously worked as Controller at Nason Hospital for 13 years. She enjoys meeting parishioners and helping with various parish events.

St. John’s Prayer List:
If you know someone in the parish who is ill or has passed away and needs prayers, please contact Ginny Reeder (695-7671) or email her at [email protected] to add their name to the prayer list.