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Pastor:
Msgr. John J. Bendik
Assistants:
Rev. James P. Dougher
Senior Priest:
Rev. Hugh H. McGroarty
Deacon:
Rev. Mr. James G. Cortegerone
Rev. Mr. David Marx

Pastor Emeritus:
Rev. Peter J. Alisauskas, St. Casimir's

HOLY FATHER'S PRAYER INTENTIONS - SEPTEMBER 2010
Monthly prayer intentions from Pope Benedict XVI are:

    General: The Word of God as Sign of Social Development:
                       That in less developed parts of the world the proclamation of the
                       Word of God may renew people's hearts, encouraging them to work
                       actively toward authentic social progress..

    Missionary: The End of War:
                            That by opening our hearts to love we may put an end to the
                             numerous wars and conflicts which continue to bloody our world.

Our Mission:

We are a Eucharistic Community, a people diverse
in background united together as Catholic Christians
around the altar of the Lord.
We are nurtured by the Sacraments and sustained
by prayer. Our mission is to fulfill our Baptismal
promises by proclaiming the message of the Gospel
in our lives by our commitment to faithfully love and
serve the Lord and one another.

UPCOMING MEETINGS & ACTIVITIES

   Sunday, September 05th,
        6:30 p.m.
        No Knitting Ministry
        Parish Center

   Tuesday, September 07th,
        6:30 p.m.
        CCD Teachers Meeting
        Parish Hall

        7:00 p.m.
        Bereavement Ministry
        Parish Center Dining Room

   Wednesday, September 08th,
        1:30 p.m.
        Altar & Rosary Meeting
        Parish Hall

    Thursday, September 09th,
        7:00 p.m.
        Scripture Study
        Parish Center Dining Room

   Saturday, September 11th,
        8:30p.m.
        Finance Council Meeting
        Parish Center Dining Room

   Sunday, September 12th,
        11:00 a.m.
        Holy Name Society Meeting
        Seton Cafeteria

        11:00 a.m.
        CCD Parents Meeting
        Seton Auditorium

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP

When we lose a loved one by death, we are wounded and often filled with many emotions such as loss, anger, guilt, fear, or loneliness. The Parish Community of St. John the Evangelist sponsors a Bereavement Support Group in which you can talk, cry, and share your anger, guilt, and fears with others who have gone through similar experiences. If you are looking for help coping with a recent loss, consider joining the group on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 till 8:30 p.m. in the Parish Center Dining Room. The first meeting will be Tuesday, September 7th. For more information, please call the Parish Office.

PARISH OFFICE CLOSED - LABOR DAY

The Parish Office will be closed this Monday, September 6th in observance of Labor Day. If you have an emergency or are in need of a priest, please call the Parish Office and leave a message; one of the priests will return your call as soon as possible.

BAZAAR RECEIPTS TO DATE

There may be a few bills that have yet to be paid, but at this point we can estimate that our gross income for the bazaar will be $115,346 and or expenses $38,960. Our net profit could possibly be $76,386. Last year our gross income was $115,652 with $41,150 in expenses, giving us a net profit of $74,502. The highest profit was received in 2008 when our total net was $76,905. We are only $519 away from beating that record! Anyone want to make a special donation to make that happen?

SCHEDULE FOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Religious instruction for children in Kindergarten through 8th grade will begin next Sunday, September 12th. Religious education begins with the 10:00 a.m. Mass and is followed by formal instruction immediately after the 10:00 a.m. Mass. Dismissal will be at 12:00 noon.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REGISTRATION

Registration for Religious Education will close on Sunday, September 12th. The cost is $20 per child or $50 for three or more children. If you are unable to register by that date, parents are asked to call the Parish Office and make an appointment with Mary Catherine Petroziello to complete the registration process.

PARENT MEETING TO BE HELD

Parents with children in the Religious Education Program are asked to attend a brief meeting on Sunday, September 12th. The meeting will begin at 11:00 a.m. in Seton Auditorium.