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 @ 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.

CO-FACILITATORS OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Carol Bell 797-5164 and 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 the 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.

Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

November 19, 2017

NEXT WEEK’S READINGS Our Lord Jesus Christ, King Of The Universe

1st Reading: Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17

2nd Reading: 1Corinthians 15:20-26, 28

Gospel: Matthew 25:31-46

NEXT WEEK’S SCHEDULES

November 25th & November 26th

Lector

5:00 p.m. Jim

8:30 a.m. Ron

11:00 a. m. Jan

Altar Server

5:00 p.m. Emily/ Rachel

8:30 a.m. Aaron

11:00 a.m. Dave

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion 5:00 p.m. Kerry, Milly, Rene

8:30 a .m. Dan, Linda, Joel, Henry L., Julie

11:00 a.m. Diane, Reid

Gifts

5:00 p.m. Bob Seybert

8:30 a.m. Karen Gaus Family

11:00 a.m. Cesar & Alba Palma

Collection Counters

Henry, Taty, Walt, Dode

Saturday, November 18 State Correctional Inst. Fathers Day Remb. M: 5:00 p.m. Bryan Seybert By The Family Sunday, November 19 Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time C: 8:30 a.m. Ken Hetrick By George Karg Family C: 11:00 a.m. Milt & Mona Walter, Son Billy Joe & Daughter Bonnie By Jeff Cyphert Family Monday, November 20 C: 8:30 a.m. All Parishioners Tuesday, November 21 C: 8:30 a.m. Special Intention for Ted, Michael, & Melissa Gregory By Dale & Elizabeth Gregory Morris Wednesday, November 22 C: 8:30 a.m. Jay Wolbert By Jack & Jill Smail Thursday, November 23 Thanksgiving Day C: 8:30 a.m. All Souls By Rene Grumbaugh Friday, November 24 C: 8:30 a.m. Shirley Schrecengost By Don Schrecengost Saturday, November 25 State Correctional Inst. Mothers Day Remb. M: 5:00 p.m. Paul & Cecelia Dangelo By The Bob Seybert Family Sunday, November 26

Our Lord Jesus Christ, King Of The Universe C: 8:30 a.m. Cass Desso By Karen Gaus Family C: 11:00 a.m. All Parishioners

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES

Sunday: Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Tuesday: Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Wednesday: St. Cecilia

Thursday: St. Clement I, St. Columban;

Blessed Miguel Agustín Pro;

Thanksgiving Day

Friday: St. Andrew Dũng-Lạc and Companions

Saturday: St. Catherine of Alexandria;

Blessed Virgin Mary

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 those who fear the Lord. - Psalm 128

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814-226-9468 Parish Council will meet on Monday,

December 4th, 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 reg-ular 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 information, contact Cindy Zemick at the diocesan offices at 814-824-1195.

Child Protection and Creating Safe Environments Online Safety Tips for Parents & Kids: Even the most

trusted adults can’t always be trusted. Coaches, teacher

and parents are authority figures children feel they can

trust. Yet, a large percentage of those who sexually abuse

children come from this group. These are adults who

have the opportunity to ‘groom’ children with affection

and attention, making it difficult for children to identify

certain attention as abuse. And they know that children

have been taught to ‘mind’ them. Adults must be vigilant

and trained to recognize ‘red flags’ of predatory behav-

ior. To see what the Diocese of Erie is doing to help cre-

ate safe environments, check out http://www.eriercd.org/

protectyouth.htm

November 12, 2017 $1708.50

Choir practice for singing at the Festival of Trees

at the Sawmill Center and Christmas Mass at 10:00

p.m. will be held Monday evenings at 6:30 p.m. at

St. Mary, Crown. Everyone is welcome!

January 2018 Lottery Tickets are available at the

back of the Church. Please be sure to pick up the white

envelope with your family name on it. We are hoping

that each family will sell or buy at least 3 tickets. Your

participation is very much appreciated.

SAVE THE DATE

St. Ann’s Women’s Club will host a

Christmas Party, Saturday,

January 6th, 2018, at St. Ann Church

After 5:00 p.m. Mass.

Everyone is invited to attend.

Further details will be in later bulletins

Queen Quilters of Crown meet in Stutz Hall on

Monday mornings at 9:00a.m. and extend an invita-

tion to anyone who enjoys quilting to join them. If

you would like to learn how to quilt, you are also

welcome!

Please be generous in this week’s second collection

for the Catholic Campaign for Human Develop-

ment. In the United States, one in six people lives

in poverty. With this collection you support pro-

grams that address the causes of poverty and pro-

vide a sustainable future for those who are strug-

gling across the country. In addition, 25 percent of

funds collected remains in our diocese to fund local

anti-poverty projects. Please prayerfully consider

how you can support this collection and work on the

margins. More information about the Catholic Cam-

paign for Human Development can be found at

www.usccb.org/cchd/collection.

There will be Blessing of Hunters and distribution of St.

Hubert medals after all Masses the weekend of Novem-

ber 25th & 26th.

Thanksgiving Ecumenical Service will be held at the

Marienville Presbyterian Church on Sunday, November

19, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.

Everyone is Welcome!

Advent/Christmas Faith Sharing Sessions You are invited to join our faith sharing group with book-lets entitled: Bridges to Contemplative Living with Thomas Merton/ Advent and Christmas Sessions to held at Our Lady Help of Christians So-cial Center, Oil City, 10:30 AM - noon on Tuesdays, Nov. 28, Dec. 5, 12, 19 and Jan. 2. Sister Marian and Sister Tina (Catholic Rural Ministry)

Knights of Columbus will meet Monday,

December 11th at 7:00 p.m. in Stutz Hall.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ST. HUBERT’S

COUNCIL #10341 GUN RAFFLE

1ST HENRY H006 BIG BOY LEVER ACTION

45 LE CAL. OR $500.00 CASH

2ND BARNET RECUT CROSSBOW WITH SCOPE

OR $125 CASH

3RD BOUNTY HUNTER LONE STAR PRO METAL

DETECTOR WITH CARRY BAG OR $75.00 CASH

PRIZES MUST BE PICKED UP WITHIN 90 DAYS OR FOR-

FEITED.

DRAWING: NOVEMBER 26, 2017

ONLY 300 TICKETS SOLD DONATION $10.00

QUILT RAFFLE TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE

CHURCH & CHURCH OFFICE. WE ARE HOPING THAT

EVERYONE WILL JOIN IN THE SALE OF THESE TICK-

ETS. PLEASE RETURN IN COLLECTION BASKET

MARKED “QUILT TICKETS”.

ADVENT PENANCE SERVICE Dec 3 at 3 p.m. - St. Stephen's in Oil City

Dec 6 at 7 p.m. - St. Charles in New Bethlehem

Dec 10 at 3 p.m. - St. Mary's in Crown

Dec 12 at 7 p.m. - St. Michael in Fryburg

Dec 13 at 7 p.m. - Immaculate Conception in

Clarion

Dec 17 at 4 p.m. - St. Patrick's in Franklin

MARIENVILLE FOOD PANTRY items needed are

canned soups, boxed stuffing, cake mix, mac & cheese, canned

fruit, boxed dinners, boxed potatoes, jello, peanut butter, dry

pasta, dish soap. Please no expired food items.

Clean and gently used coats will be distributed in November

and December. Please have coats to Church by November 5th..

Clean and gently used Christmas decorations and hats and mit-

tens will be distributed in December. Please have items to the

Church by December 3th. Please remember monetary dona-

tions are always welcome.

Catholic Daughters will be selling items

for Advent after the 8:30 a.m. Mass and be-

fore Mass at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, November

19th. Wax tapers are $6.00 per box,

wreaths are $10.00 per wreath, and LED

(battery) tapers are $15.00 per set. If

anyone is interested in purchasing these

and is unable to be at Mass that day,

please contact Pam Wolbert 755-3399.

Annual Hunter Breakfast: St. Mary/St. Ann Par-

ish is hosting their Annual Hunter Breakfast on

Sunday, November 26th at St. Mary– Stutz Hall

in Crown, serving from 7:00 a.m. to noon. Menu

includes scrambled eggs, pancakes, sausage patties,

sausage gravy, biscuits, home-fries, cinnamon rolls,

juice, and coffee. Cost is $9.00 for Adults, Children

6-12 years $4.00, preschool free. Also a Chinese

Auction, Quilt Raffle Tickets, and hourly 50/50 raf-

fles. The K of C is selling Gun Raffle Tickets. We

will also have the January 2018 Lottery Tickets.

Please plan on joining us for a great Breakfast!

The Hunter’s Breakfast is on Sunday November 26th.

There are many ways to participate and lend a help-

ing hand! ALL Parishioners will be contacted for con-

tributions of food items, Chinese Auction items or

monetary donations. Together we can create a won-

derful event enjoyed by our entire community. 100%

of the profits goes towards the general operations of

our parish of St. Mary/ St. Ann.

**** Donations for the Chinese Auction may be

brought to the Church Office by Friday, November 24th

between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and noon.

A Family Perspective

As the man in today’s gospel entrusted his servants

with his money, so God has ‘entrusted’ our family

to us. Like the good servants we are expected, not to

play it safe, but to selflessly and totally invest our-

selves in each other.

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION PTO IS HAVING

TURKEY BINGO, NOVEMBER 20TH AT 6:00P.M. AT

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION MEISINGER CENTER.

ALL ARE WELCOME.

November 19 Ken Flick

Casondra Schill

Michelle Schill

November 20 Syngyn Swartz

November 21 Elsie Schwabenbauer

November 22 Thomas Metzger

November 23 Kelsey Schmader

November 24 Sheila Hergenroeder

November 25 Brian Bauer

Skip Cook

Francis Stockdale

Helen Walter

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

March 2018. Please call the church office at 744-9919.

November 19 Ed & Catherine Pasternack

November 20 Carl & Betty Siegel

November 21 Francis & Susan Bormet

“The Marienville Community Choir,” under the di-

rection of Reverend Don Bloomster, has commenced

practices for the annual Christmas cantata, at 6:30 p.m.

at the Marienville Presbyterian Church in Marienville.

The Cantata will be presented on December 10th. This

ecumenical choir is always looking for new members.

Should you have any questions, please contact Paul

Kemble at 927-8938.

Catholic Stewardship Appeal 2017

To date 111 families have responded with pledg-

es totaling $42,557.00 Every dollar over our

goal remains in our Parish. Our Parish goal is

$21,222.00 for 2017. Total paid to date is

$32,163.00, leaving a balance of $10,394.00 to be

satisfied by Dec. 31, 2017. Please prayerfully

consider your gift for the CSA.

COME JOIN US FOR THE THIRD ANNUAL

MARIENVILLE LIGHT UP NIGHT

November 24th at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Square Gazebo for

some caroling. Santa will arrive on the Fire Truck. Please join

us at the Presbyterian Church for cookies and hot coco. Hope

to see you there!

The Northern Clarion County Giving Tree Project

is sponsoring The Annual Giving Tree to all families in

our local community. If you need a little help with

Christmas this year, and have a child or children Under the

age of 15, please call (814) 744-9203 . We will have trees up

by/or between November 16th – 22nd . We will provide the

Angel Tags for the Giving Trees. The tags will have directions

on gender, age, and what items are needed.

There will be a First Communion Parent Meeting on

Sunday, November 19th at 10:15am in Mrs. Martz’s

classroom. We request at least one parent attend this

meeting with their child.

The Religious Education Program will be having a

“Bake Sale” at the Hunter’s Breakfast on Sunday, No-

vember 26th. We are asking for donated bake sale

items….please be as generous as you can! We would

like all bake sale items to be dropped off on Friday,

November 24th (9am-2pm) or Saturday, November

25th (9am-noon) in Stutz Hall. If you should have

any questions, please contact Carol at 229-3497 or

Sheila at 229-3083. Thank you and we are sure it will

be a big success with everyone helping.

There will be no Religious Education classes on Sunday

November 26th. Classes will resume December 3rd.

Happy Thanksgiving!

On Sunday, December 17th there will be a Christmas

Activity for the Religious Education Students and their

families after the 8:30a.m. Mass in Stutz Hall.

There will be no classes Sunday, December 24 or

December 31st. Classes will resume January 7th.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Father Christopher invites everyone to a

Holy Hour of Eucharistic Adoration and Bene-

diction on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at

7:00 P.M. at Saint Mary Church.

Please come spend some time praying be-

fore Jesus Christ in Blessed Sacrament.