Church Staff And Volunteer Appointments: September 18-19, 2021.pdf

- Sat. Sept. 18: Joyce Cunningham, Maria Spayd
- Sun. Sept. 19: Darlene Scarpaci (8 AM), Ginny Reeder (11 AM), Gary Johonson (4 PM), Richard Karcher

Altar Servers:
- Sat. Sept. 18: Keaton Swope (unfilled)
- Sun. Sept. 19: Mai Linh Do, Emily Miller (8 AM), Camille Krug, Kaelab Ruggles (11 AM)

Eucharistic Ministers:
- Sat. Sept. 18: Connie Baker, Susanna Tomlinson
- Sun. Sept. 19: Lou Ann Clark (8 AM), Donna Moyer, Bob Olson (11 AM)

Ministers of Hospitality:
- Sat. Sept. 18: Betsy Lloyd, Judy Sneath, Paula Van Sickel, Larry VanSickel
- Sun. Sept. 19: Jane Becker, John Becker, Diane Turcovsky, Daniel Turcovsky, Walter Bloom, Dolores Capriotti, Peg Madden, Patrick Podoletz

Sacristan:
- Sat. Sept. 18: Joyce Cunningham
- Sun. Sept. 19: Darlene Scarpaci (8 AM), Marilyn Bevan (11 AM)

Script:
- Sat. Sept. 18: Julie Beiswenger, Becky Merilli
- Sun. Sept. 19: Christopher Palazzi, Heather Yasolsky (unfilled, unfilled)

Next Week’s Appointments:
- St. John the Evangelist Church, Altoona, PA
- Pastoral Staff: Monsignor Michael Becker, Deacon Gene Neral, Kris Hoyne, Jena Bowman

Pope Francis' Prayer Intention for September:
An environmentally sustainable lifestyle, rejoicing in young people's commitment to this cause.

Pastor’s Retreat and Guest Speaker:
- The pastor is attending a retreat at the Good Shepherd Center in Greensburg with priests of the diocese.
- Mary Beth Palko, Director of Faith Formation at St. Thomas More University Parish, will share her experience of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS).

Season of Creation:
A special time for the Catholic Church to celebrate creation and raise awareness for its protection, from September 1st to October 4th (Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi).

Understanding Catechesis of the Good Shepherd:
SoƟa Cavalleƫ quotes: "Children need their own place to foster the growth of [their relationship with God], a spiritual growth best served through tangible but indirect means."

Faith Formation Begins:
A meeting for parents and students is scheduled for September 12th at 9:30 AM in Bailey Hall.

Preparing the Atrium:
The atrium will be transformed for Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, emphasizing religious life, community, and worship rather than classroom instruction.

St. Hildegard of Bingen:
A 11th-century abbess and theologian, known for her profound wisdom: "All living creatures are sparks from the radiation of God’s brilliance... None is superfluous."

Knights of Columbus Chicken BBQ Dinner:
October 3rd, 2021, with proceeds benefiting St. John's Church.

Prayer List:
Please call Ginny Reeder to add or remove names from the prayer list. Prayers are requested for Aiden, Seth Alexander, Amy B., ScoƩ Brenneman, Dan Burley, Cari Ann, Michelle Cooney, and many others listed by name.