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Please Note: The Rosary is prayed 25 minutes prior to each scheduled Mass

Twenty-Ninth Week in Ordinary Time

Intention

Offered By

Activities

Monday, October 18

Weekday

Tuesday, October 19

North American Martyrs

8 am 8 am

No Morning Mass Scheduled

John & Anna Kabara

Rob & Jackie Barkus

5:30 pm CHOIR

Wednesday, October 20

St. Paul of the Cross

8 am

Mary Louise English

Friends

Thursday, October 21

Weekday

8 am

Elizabeth Martin

Theresa Sabol

8:30--9:30 ADORATION Church open until 4 pm

Parish Finance Council 6 pm

Friday, October 22

Pope St John Paul II

Saturday, October 23

St. John of Capistrano

8 am

Leo Magri

Parish of SAB

No Morning Mass Scheduled

Confession 2:30 -- 3:25 pm

VIGIL MASS SUNDAY MASS SUNDAY MASS SUNDAY MASS

WEEK of October 18-23

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

4 pm 8 am 11 am 6 pm

Joseph O'Hara Parishioners

Carol Ann Swartwood Eric Joseph Yakabovich

Family Pastor Joseph Wassel Don & Suzanne Buck & Family

MISSION SUNDAY COLLECTION Anointing of the Sick 4 pm Mass Religious Ed 9--10:30 Children's Mass--11:00 am

Liturgical Ministry Schedule

Sacristan Anna Bozinski

Greeter Mimi Tosh

Server Anna Bozinski

Lector Jackie Barkus

EMOC Anna Bozinski

October 23-24, 2021 4:00 pm

Sacristan Mimi Tosh

Hospitality Hospitality Mark Choman

Servers Mimi Tosh

Lectors Sr. Kate

EMOC Mimi Tosh

Cantor Theresa Choman

8:00 am 11:00 am 6:00 pm

Anna Bozinski Anna Bozinski

Mimi Tosh

Linda Malta David Alusick

Anna Bozinski Anna Hudock Anna Bozinski Brian Clark

Aiden Burridge Pat Baran

Pat Rembish Joan Cavanaugh

Brian Flannery Diane Gregor

Brian

Matt Kurtz

St. Andre Bessette Parish 668 N. Main St. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705-1742

TIME SENSITIVE INFORMATION ENCLOSED

The Parish of St. Andr? Bessette

A Community of Hospitality, Healing

and Holiness

TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME October 17, 2021

CONTACT

SCHEDULE

Parish Address 668 N. Main St. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705--1742

Parish Office (570) 823-4988

WEEKEND MASSES Saturday 4:00 pm Sunday 8:00 am Sunday 11:00 am Sunday 6:00 pm

Baptisms Arrange through Parish Office

Weddings Call Parish Office

The Rosary is prayed

FAX

beginning 25 minutes Anointing of the

(570) 823-5932

before each Mass on Sick

Sundays and

Call Parish Office

E-Mail ccnewb@

Weekdays.

Funerals 10 am

Daily Mass

Arrangements made

Online

Tuesday--Friday 8 am through local Funeral



Directors

Find us on

First Friday No Morning Mass

FACEBOOK

6:00 pm Confessions

6:30 pm Mass

SSCM Convent 421 Madison St.

7:00 pm Sacred Heart Devotions

Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702

(570) 822-7629

Reconciliation

(Confessions)

SATURDAY

2:30--3:30 pm

or by appointment

Elementary Faith Formation Sundays at 9:00 am September--June

Adult Faith Formation Communities Contact Sr. Madonna (570) 823-4988

Parish

Mission

Statement

The Parish of St. Andr? Bessette is a Catholic Christian Community where the Mercy of God is made evident in daily living.

We strive to be a community that welcomes the stranger, reconciles the outcast and proclaims the Good News to the Poor.

In fulfilling this Gospel Mandate, we give witness to God's unfailing Love for all humanity.

For Our Spiritual Growth and Understanding

Jesus: The Role Model for Christian Leadership



primarily the growth and potential of the organization, that distinguishes servant leadership from other leadership styles. The primary concern of the servant leader is service to their followers.

1. Jesus' basic motivation

was love for his followers (v. 1).

2. Jesus was fully aware of

his position as leader (v. 14). Before the disciples experienced him as their servant, they had already

experienced him many

In the secular business

times before as Master,

schools it was Robert

and as a strong and

Greenleaf who, in the early

extremely powerful

1970s, proposed the

leader.

servant leader model. However, the concept of a servant leader is not such a modern concept, but can be found in the biblical account of the life of Jesus Christ. By examining his model we can identify a Christcentered, Christ-like servant leadership style that works for Christians who lead people in any situation.

3. Jesus voluntarily

becomes a servant to his followers (v. 5-12). He did not come primarily as their foot washer, but he was ready to do this service for his followers if needed. Jesus wants to set an example for his followers to follow (v. 14-15).

Christian

expositional, hermeneutical,

Leadership in Crisis

worship facilitation and communications skills. It's also sad to say that

Jesus, the Model Servant Leader

The Servant Leader

Since the autumn of 2011 the concept of leadership has definitely been in view. The "Arab Spring" and its ongoing fallout has brought into focus failing and abusive forms of leadership; a style of leadership that demands and domineers and has little if any interest in people. On the economic front we still see the repercussions of the poor, arguably self-centered

Christian leadership today seems frequently to get confused with the modern concept of celebrity. Where consideration is given to the vital skills of people and organizational leadership, the Christian world so often seems to call upon secular, worldly models, passing over the one role model who should be in focus ? Jesus Christ.

This article is adapted from

Jesus submitted his own life to sacrificial service under the will of God (Luke 22:42), and he sacrificed his life freely out of service for others (John 10:30). He came to serve (Matthew 20:28) although he was God's son and was thus more powerful than any other leader in the world. He healed the sick (Mark 7:31-37), drove out demons (Mark 5:1-20), was recognized as Teacher and

From the teaching and example of Jesus Christ we learn that being a servant leader in the most general sense means being:

? A voluntary servant,

who submits themselves to a higher purpose, which is beyond their personal interests or the interests of others,

leadership that caused the a paper published by Dr.

Lord (John 13:13), and had ? A leader who uses the

credit crunch, the banking Thorsten Grahn. It is a

power over the wind and

power that is entrusted

crisis and the global

study on servant leadership the sea and even over

to them to serve others,

recession. In many countries, like a recurring

which was modelled by Jesus as he grew and

death (Mark 4:35-41; Matthew 9:18-26).

?

bad dream, we also

developed the disciples into

repeatedly see somewhat less than inspiring political leadership. Is the sate of Christian leadership any better?

the leaders of his Church. As such, this is a model that should have primacy in Kingdom service.

In John 13:1-17 Jesus gives a very practical example of what it means to serve others (see also "The King Who Led With a

?

A servant who, out of love, serves others needs before their own,

A teacher who teaches their followers, in word and deed, how to

What is Servant

Towel"). He washes the

become servant leaders

There is a lot that is said and written about Christian

Leadership?

feet of his followers, which was properly the

themselves.

leadership too. Much of it is It is the focus on the growth responsibility of the house-

not actually about

of the individual, that they servant. Examination of this

leadership at all, but is

might flourish and achieve passage shows that:

focused on theological,

their full potential and not

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In Our Neighborhood

The University of Scranton Open House Set for Oct. 24 and Nov. 7

The University of Scranton will host two Open House events for prospective students and their families on Sunday, Oct. 24, and Sunday, Nov. 7.

At the Open House, participants can learn about Scranton's 69 undergraduate majors, meet with faculty, students, admissions counselors and financial aid representatives. Student-led campus tours will be conducted throughout the day and will include residence halls, dining halls, computer labs, science labs and academic facilities.

For additional information, contact Scranton's Admissions Office at 1-888SCRANTON or visit Scranton's Open House webpage. (scranton.edu)

The St. Joseph Marello Altar and Rosary Society is pleased to announce that it will be hosting its annual Craft Fair on Sunday, November 7, 2021 from 9am to 2pm in their Parish Center, located at 237 William Street. The event will include dozens of specialty vendors, including a wide variety of unique crafts, goods, and items for purchase. Food, beverages, and lunch items will be available for separate purchase, as well as the ability to enter a raffle including select items from participating vendors. As the Christmas shopping season begins, this craft fair is a good place to start looking for the perfect gift for the entire family! If you are interested in being a vendor at the Craft Fair, please contact Patti Gregorio by email at pgregorio@ for an application and more information. Vending spaces begin at $20.

Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Waterson

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WILKES-BARRE, PA. 18703-2365

Phone 570-829-5756 or 1-800-847-4384

DUTCH APPLE DINNER THEATER OFFERINGS

Tuesday, November 16th MIRACLE ON 34th ST.

Cost: $119.00 per show

Christmas Wonderland 2021 Christian Life Assembly Sunday, December 5th IMAGINE CHIRSTMAS

$75 Adults; $70 Children Dinner ON OWN at Cracker Barrel

after the performance

Hunterdon Hills Playhouse Wednesday, December 15th

A FESTIVE MUSICAL $107 per person

Make Meal Selection at Theater

FOOD FOR OCTOBER:

Italian Salad Dressing

Items may be dropped in the container in the vestibule. Thank You.

The Christian Servant

1. As a voluntary servant of

Leader

Applying these considerations of Jesus as a role model for Christian

God

2. As a servant of others, and 3. As a leader.

leaders we can see that, from a Biblical perspective, a servant leader is a person, who is:

If someone is already a committed servant of God and of others, they need to employ

their leadership gifts to serve

? Christ-centered in all aspects of others as a leader with the

life (a voluntary servant of Christ) right use of power and with

? Committed to serve the needs

love. Leadership skills training, continuous encouragement and

of others before their own,

feedback can support a servant

? Courageous to lead with power leader in this growth process.

and love as an expression of

serving,

Someone, who is already a

? Consistently developing others leader, but who wants to

into servant leaders, and

become a servant leader, also needs training, encouragement

? Continually inviting feedback and feedback, but they need a

from those that they want to

conversion towards

serve in order to grow towards servanthood much more. This

the ultimate servant leader, Jesus commitment must then be

Christ.

strengthened again and again.

There are some implications worthy It is harder to learn to be a

of note that arise:

servant than to learn to be a

leader, especially for those who

have been senior leaders for

? The servant leader is a "servant many years. Old habits die

in all things" in relationship to

hard.

God.

This is the Christian servant leader's higher purpose. He is also a "servant first" in relationship to people.

The servant leader must be a "learning servant" who wants to grow both as a leader and

? There is a big difference between serving the needs of

as a servant. Therefore, the servant leader invites feedback especially from God ? through prayer, Bible

Are you drawn to the higher purpose of serving God?

others and being a servant of

reading, and communication with

others' needs.

spiritual mentors ? and from the

Are you focused on your people,

?

Serving the needs of others is

liberating. It implies recognizing their needs (without judging them), and then doing what can be done, in line with the higher purpose of serving God first, to help satisfy that need. Whereas;

people being served. One way to start those who follow you (remember

a feedback process with the people leaders have followers) achieving

being served is simply is to ask them their full potential for the Kingdom?

how the leader can best serve them.

Ideally the feedback will be an ongoing process, resulting in the servant leader serving more effectively according to the actual

It requires a conscious decision to become a servant of a higher purpose and of others.

? Being a servant of the needs of needs of the people.

others, requires that one must do

It may be that you have never looked

anything and everything possible to satisfy those needs, whether it is in line with one's service to God

According to the Bible, to become a servant of God and to enjoy serving others is not only a decision that a

or not.

person needs to take, it is first a

?

gracious gift from God. More than

at Jesus as a leadership role model. To discover more work through the references given in Thorsten's article. Take a look at the "King Who Led With a Towel" series on

?

The servant leader themselves is

this, because of our new nature, as Christian leaders we should find

a growing leader, led and grown ourselves readily drawn to the Christ- An interesting exercise is to read

by the Holy Spirit.

centered servant leadership model. It through Mark's Gospel and look to

? Jesus was the only human being

who never abused his power. Servant leadership is more about being than about doing.

is the "leadership style" of our role model, Jesus Christ, and as we see throughout the Bible, serving God inherently includes serving others in

see how Jesus led and developed that disparate collection of men who became his disciples and to whom he entrusted his Church.

line with his good plans and

3D Servant Leaders

purposes.

Remember, this Christ-centered servant leadership model is not just

Reflection

There are three dimensions in which Christian servant leaders must grow: How do you compare to the

for Church leaders but Christian leaders in Kingdom enterprises and secular organizations too.

leadership role model of Jesus?

In Our Parish

In order to foster Eucharistic Devotion in our parish community, beginning on Thursday, September 9th, we will hold a Holy Hour of Prayer before the Blessed Sacrament from 8:30--9:30 am. every Thursday.

MASS ATTENDANCE

SURVEY

We invite all our parishioners who are able to consider participating in Mass and this Eucharistic Devotion each Thursday.

When we have enough interested people to accomplish it, we will expand Adoration further into the day.

Upcoming Meetings

Catechetical Council Sunday, October 17 Noon

Parish Bereavement Ministry Sunday, October 17 2 pm

Parish Finance Council, Thursday, October 21, 2021 6 pm

ANOINTING of the SICK

The Sacramental Anointing of the Sick will take place next weekend at the 4 pm ? Mass. Anyone who is sick (except for covid), suffering from debilitating illness, or the effects of old ? age is welcome to share in this Sacrament of Healing. ?

Each year, the Diocese asks all parishes to conduct a Mass attendance Survey. By taking count of attendance at Masses on each Sunday of the month, the parish has a better idea of how it can enact better policies for Mass attendance.

Since the Covid Pandemic, numbers of parishioners participating in Sunday Mass have been drastically cut. Even with the addition of the Sunday evening Mass, we are still not at pre-Pandemic levels of attendance.

We see very few young people in church. They are almost non-existent. Young families, too, no longer participate in Sunday Eucharist

Many Liturgical Ministers did not return to service once the ban was lifted, and so, the ministers we have are stretched thin.

Administrative Staff Thursday, November 4 1 pm (Parish Office is closed on November 11 for Veterans Day)

Parish Social Justice Council Thursday, December 2, 2021 6 pm

As we take all these into account, we will be considering changing the Mass schedule in the future. If numbers continue to remain where they are, we may be reduced to one Mass on Saturday and one Mass on Sunday. The future of your parish rests in your hands.

Autumn Virtual Raffle

Please see the insert in this week's bulletin for information on our Autumn Virtual Raffle.

VAN SERVICE The Luzerne County Transit Authority provides Van Transportation for the 4 pm Saturday Vigil Mass for any parishioner who registers for it. To apply to participate in this service, please contact Anna Hudock at 570--822-1926.

Thanks to your generosity, we have 15 fabulous prizes to choose from!

The raffle will be available online from October 18th thru November 14th.

TELL YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS and spread the word on FACEBOOK

Mass of Remembrance On Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at 6 pm we will celebrate our Annual Mass of Remembrance . At this Mass we remember parishioners and family members who have died in the past year.

Help for Thanksgiving and Christmas

In these difficult economic times, many families struggle for their daily bread! Please contact Anna Hudock at 570-822-1926 if you or someone you know is having financial difficulties and could use help during the upcoming Holiday Season.

ALL REQUESTS FOR HOLIDAY HELP, WHETHER FOR THANKSGIVING OR CHRISTMAS, MUST BE IN BY MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST!

Please be aware that we do not keep records from one season to the next.... anyone in need of help must contact us. Thank you!

Invitations have been sent out to the next of kin of our recently deceased parishioners inviting them and their families to this beautiful liturgy. .

If you are the next of kin (as listed in our funeral information) of a parishioner who passed away this year and do not receive an invitation by October 5th, please contact Anna Hudock at 570-822-1926 by October 18th.

Homebound Parishioners and Parishioners in Nursing Homes

If you or someone you know has recently become homebound, or placed in a care facility, please notify the parish office at 570-8234988 or Anna Hudock at 570-822-1926 so that they can be added to our parish list and continue to receive spiritual support.

Because of HIPPAA protocols, Hospitals and care facilities can no longer supply us with information about parishioners who are patients and residents. We rely upon the individuals or their family members to let us know when there is a change in status or residency.

Catechesis: Growing toward an understanding of our Faith

FORMED, created and powered by the Augustine Institute, includes 24x7 access to FORMED for all people within the parish boundaries, including:

ADULT FAITH FORMATION IN OUR PARISH

When we think of Religious Education, we may not use words like Religious Education or Faith Formation. Those of us of a certain age are prone to use the moniker C.C.D, which was shorthand for the "Confraternity of Christian Doctrine".

Most of our experience with CCD comes from our understanding of religious education as being something we had to do to prepare for reception of the Sacraments: namely, Confession, First Communion, and Confirmation. Some of us may even have attended a Pre-Cana Conference before marriage, or a Baptismal Prep Class before the Baptism of our children. But, much beyond that, nothing formal was offered to help us grow in our faith as we matured in life. CCD was finished as soon as the Bishop put oil on our foreheads.

As of 1998, however, the Church in the United States has put a new emphasis on Faith formation as a LIFE ?LONG PROCESS of growth in understanding and living out our Faith experience. C.C.D. now stands for

CONVERSION-- inviting ADULTS "to acquire an ATTITUDE of CONVERSION to the Lord

COMMUNITY-- helping ADULTS make a "conscious and firm decision to live the gift and choice of Faith through MEMBERSHIP in the CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY...realized in (i) families, (ii) small faith-based communities, (iii) parishes.

DISCIPLESHIP-- helps ADULTS to become more willing and able to be a CHRISTIAN DISCIPLE in the world.

In an effort to make Faith Formation a viable and vital part of the life of every adult member of our parish community, we are re-forming our Small Faith Sharing Communities. For over five years, these have been a vital resource for our parishioners seeking to deepen their understanding of the Faith, strengthening their commitment to the Parish Community, and showing forth their Faith in good works in other areas of their lives. Unfortunately, this process was sidelined by the Covid Pandemic.

Beginning in November, we will be offering two opportunities for parishioners to reconnect with the small group experience.

One will be on Saturday, November 20th at 10:30 am

A second opportunity will be offered on Monday, November 22nd at 5:30 pm.

For those seeking more information on the Small Group Faith Formation Process, Sr. Madonna and Rosemary Shedlock will be available following all the Masses on the weekend of October 23rd and 24th. They will position themselves near the pulpit, where God's Word is proclaimed, and are ready to answer any questions you may have.

This is not a "SIGN UP" Session (though you can if you wish) but an opportunity to get more information about Faith Sharing in our parish community. Handouts for further reading will be available.

If you wish to speak to Sr. Madonna, please call her at 570-823-4988. She will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Streaming of video-based study programs that provide real solutions for your adult faith formation groups, RCIA, sacramental preparation, Bible studies, youth ministry, Marian devotion, and more.

Streaming of full-length feature films, audio talks, audio books and dramas and programs, plus downloading of e-books, designed to ensure that your parishioners can enrich their faith throughout the week.

Online access to promotional resources and trailer videos.

Live coaching from expert evangelization team members at the Augustine Institute.

The ability to download content for offline use.

Our Parish has acquired a license to provide FORMED for our parishioners to use. Watch the Bulletin for further details on how to access this wonderful tool for increasing your understanding and knowledge of the Catholic Faith.

Remote Networking Meetings Save the Dates-

We are excited to continue our Remote Network Meetings for DREs and Youth Ministers. Over the last few weeks, we have looked at many publishers/ programs for the upcoming year. Next meeting we will continue to network about next year and discuss Catechist Camp, Bishop's Youth Awards and much more.

We would love to have every parish represented. We invite each of you to join us every other Wednesday at 11AM. Our upcoming meeting dates are October 13 & 27, November 10 & 24.

For more information, contact Jacki Douglas at jdouglas@ or at (570) 207-2213 ext. 1100.

LTP Virtual Workshops

Liturgy Training Publications is offering several different series of online workshops for cantors, lectors, extraordinary ministers of Communion, liturgists, teachers and catechists throughout the year.

A Virtual Retreat for Cantors November 9-11 at 7:30PM

For more information or to register for any sessions please visit

virtualworkshops.

Be A Man Conference of Catholic Men "Called to Fatherhood"

6th Annual Men's Conference Saturday, October 30, 2021

8:00 am -- 3:00 pm Holy Redeemer High School,

159 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Wilkes-Barre.

$40.00 per person $30.00 Early Bird until 09/30

$15.00 Student FREE Priests, Deacons, Religious

Interested men, please contact Michael Kilmer 570-746-0100 or michaelkilmer71@.

From the Diocese

Eucharistic Adoration for Young Adults 7 pm Thursday, October 28, 2021

St. Jude Parish, 420 S. Mountain Blvd, Mountaintop.

The event, sponsored by the Diocesan Offices for Parish Life and Vocations will include music, a reflection, the opportunity for Sacramental Reconciliation, and a bonfire social. All young people are welcome to attend! For more information, call 570-207-1452 or visit .

Pre-Cana Days of Reflection Continue to Be Offered

We continue to offer our diocesan PreCana Days of Reflection once each month. A return to in-person classes began in May 2021, and we will continue to offer Pre-Cana Days of Reflection throughout 2021 and into the future. If pandemic conditions require a return to exclusively online classes, we are able to accommodate that need.

Due to the popularity of our diocesan online classes, we will continue to offer some Pre-Cana Days of Reflection via an online platform during the remaining months of 2021 and going forward. The 2022 Pre-Cana Day schedule will be published in early fall 2021.

To learn more about Pre-Cana options, please visit our Marriage Preparation webpage, or reach out to Jen Housel (jhousel@,) or by phone 570-207-2213 x 1104).

Diocesan Certificate in Lay Ministry Accepting Applications

The Office for Parish Life encourages parish leaders to consider application for the Diocesan Certificate in Lay Ministry! The Diocesan Certificate in Lay Ministry is a ministry formation program designed to equip and advance the servant leadership capacities of individuals serving their parish in areas such as:

Parish Pastoral Councils, Directors of Religious Education and Catechists, Liturgical Coordinators, Parish Staff, Volunteer Ministry teams, and others!

Through independent online study with the University of Dayton's Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation (VLCFF)--in English or Spanish language tracks--as well as ministry skills workshops and opportunities for prayer and reflection, Diocesan Certificate candidates enrich their knowledge base, while also learning practical tools for effective parish ministry in their faith communities.

The Office for Parish Life welcomes new candidates into the Diocesan Certificate in Lay Ministry program every September and January.

Prospective candidates are encouraged to contact Kitty Scanlan, Coordinator for Lay Ministry Formation, at 570-207-2213, or by email at Kitty-

Parish Finances

INCOME

EXPENSES

The FOUR Ps of Stewardship

PARISH COLLECTION October 09-10, 2021

Loose

193.00

Sunday Envelopes

5,280.00

October 07-14, 2021

Administrative

5,891.37

Liturgy

1,167.54

PLANNED-- You should plan what you can give to your parish each week and set that aside.

TOTAL WEEKLY COLLECTION

Operation & $5,473.00 Maintenance

HOLY DAYS

Taxes

Holy Days

$73.00 Parish

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS

Assessment

Initial Offering Dues Utilities

Holiday Flowers TOTAL SPECIALS Diocesan Collections

-0- Social Justice

460.00 Loan Principal

102.00 Payment

20.00

Loan Interest Payment

$582.00 TOTAL PARISH

$149.00 EXPENSES

4,045.49 PRIORITY--Mother Angelica used to say: "Put your envelope between your water and electric bill."

877.62

-0- PERCENTAGE--Your support of the parish should be a percentage of your income. Scripture recommends 10%.

-0-

-0- PROGRESSIVE--As your income increases, your support for the parish

-0- should increase exponentially.

$11,982.02

Votive Offerings

Sanctuary Lamp

TOTAL COLLECTION

$6,277.00

OTHER INCOME

Votive Candles

64.00

Transfers

1,000.00

2021 DIOCESAN ANNUAL APPEAL

GOAL

$28,000.00

AMOUNT PLEDGED/PAID

-0-

Intention Offered By

Intention

Special Intentions Family

Bread & Wine Raymond Medivitz

Miscellaneous

-0- AMOUNT DUE

$28,000.00 Offered By

Daughters

TOTAL INCOME

$7,341.00

PARISH ACCOUNTS

Parish Checking Account

Balance as of October 6, 2021 Deposits

Withdrawals

Balance Forward

$4,958.70

7,341.00 -11,982.02

$317.68

Parish Savings Account

Balance as of October 6, 2021

$26,446.63

Deposits

-0-

Interest Accrued

43.51

Withdrawals Balance Forward

-0$26,490.14

Memorial Fund

Balance as of October 6, 2021

$265.34

Deposits

-0-

Service Charge Balance Forward

-0$265.34

Fund Raising Account

Balance as of October 6, 2021

$3,703.89

Deposits

1,060.00

Withdrawals

-0-

Consolidation Loan

Balance Forward

$4,763.89 Parish

Assessment

Sacred Heart Cemetery

Balance as of October 6, 2021

Deposits

Withdrawals

Balance Forward

$16,472.81

-0-2,099.50 $14,373.31

Payroll Processing

Care and Wellness

Post Retirement Fund

Clergy BC/BS

Clergy Pension

St. Stanislaus Cemetery

Balance as of October 6, 2021

$16,969.18

Deposits

-0-

Withdrawals

-0-

Insurance Catholic Schools SSCM

TOTAL DEBT

Balance Forward

$16,969.18

Parish Debt

as of October 6, 2021

Annual

Monthly Paid to BALANCE date

271,569.76 2,818.39 2,061.54 269,508.22

50, 438.48 4,203.20 1,100.00 49,338.48

780.00

65.00

65.00

715.00

9,568.56

797.38

121.38

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433.33

4,766.63

17,720.76 1,476.73

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7,440.00

620.00

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7,440.00

17,466.00 258,926.34

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54,000.00 4,500.00

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693,109.86 21,106.53 3,781.25 689,328.61

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The Miracles and the Power of the Rosary In our Fight Against Evil



What do nuclear warfare, satanic priests, restore the ruined chapel

Goulart, began to embrace Communism

and serial killers have in common?

of Pompeii. Many

and began installing Communists into high

conversions and

positions of government. In response,

What about corrupt and evil governments miraculous cures took

Cardinal de Barros Camara encouraged

usurping the rights of its people, and

place as people became

people to follow Our Lady of Fatima's

horrific, unjust wars wrought upon

devoted to the rosary

messages and to pray the Rosary to keep

Christians by radical Muslim forces?

and pledged to build a

their country free from communism.

Each of these is a very real threat in our lives today; and yet, each of these evils has seen its destructive power rendered useless in the face of those praying the Rosary!

In our fight against evil, it is easy to get overwhelmed and discouraged when the darkness seems to be getting only deeper and its powers more forceful... That is why it's so important to recall the mighty power of our God and prayer; and realize again, or for the first time, the immense power we have within our grasp!

new shrine in honor of

. President Goulart reacted by mocking

Our Lady of the

the rosary, saying that governmental

Rosary. In 1980, Pope

control, not the rosary, would save the

John Paul II beatified

country.

Bartolo Longo calling him "the man of the

Madonna" and the "Apostle of the Rosary." A woman named Amelia Bastos began to recruit many people to pray the rosary,

Protection from Serial Killers:

forming a group called Campaign of

Women for Democracy (CAMDE). In Belo

Ted Bundy was one of Horizonte, 20,000 rosary-praying women

the worst serial killers in broke up a pro-Communist rally. Again, all

history. On the night of the while praying, "Mother of God,

January 15, 1978, at

preserve us from the fate and suffering of

3:00 am, Bundy

the martyred women of Cuba, Poland,

murdered two girls in Hungary, and other enslaved nations,"

In this article I will share a very small sampling of the incredible miracles of the Rosary. These miracles demonstrate the power of the Rosary in the instances mentioned above:

the Chi Omega sorority house at Florida State University ? he entered a third room, but fled when he saw a girl clutching a rosary in her

600,000 women marched and prayed the rosary for peace in Sao Paulo. They called their protest the "March of the Family with God Toward Freedom," which was described by witnesses as, "One of the most moving demonstrations in Brazilian

Protection in the Midst of Nuclear Warfare:

When the atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima, Japan in 1945, it brought about utter destruction, except for one home, which was within a kilometer of ground zero. The eight Jesuit priests who lived there suffered no ill effects from the radiation that killed so many, and were thus, examined and interviewed multiple times. Fr. Schiffer, a survivor, remarked over 200 times, "we believe that we survived because we were living the message of Fatima. We lived and prayed the rosary daily in that home."

hands. Later the girl explained that she had promised her grandmother to pray the rosary every night when she went to bed, even if she fell asleep while praying. Years later, when Bundy was awaiting his execution, he asked for a priest. The priest, Fr. Esper, asked him what happened that night. Bundy said he intended to murder the girl, but "some mysterious power prevented him."

The Fall of Corrupt, Evil Governments:

In the Philippines, the corrupt Marcos regime was defeated entirely through peaceful means in 1986. While their leaders were living in luxury, the Philippine people were starving and sought to elect a

History." Many more rosary rallies were held throughout Brazil despite threats against the women. Without a shot being fired, on April 1, 1964, President Goulart fled the country along with much of his government.

Inexplicably to military strategists and historians, atheistic Russian Communists left Austria, a strategic stronghold, without a shot being fired on May 13, 1955 (the anniversary of the first apparition of Fatima). This followed a rosary crusade of 70,000 Austrians praying the rosary daily for peace and freedom from Communist rule.

Miraculous Victories in the Wars Wrought Against Christians by Radical Muslim Forces

After centuries of attacks by Muslim invaders, the Muslim forces gathered for one tremendous naval battle, determined to conquer Christian Europe. The Catholic

Conversion of a Satanic Priest:

new leader, Benigno Aquino. After the

ships and sailors were vastly outnumbered, and Christian Europe

Bartolo Longo, born in Naples in 1841, drifted so far away from God and his religious upbringing that he eventually became a satanic priest. When satanic forces were tormenting him, his family, who had never stopped praying for him, convinced him to make a good confession. He did and was helped by a priest who encouraged him to become devoted to the rosary. In 1870, he became a third order Dominican and chose to live a life of penance in reparation for all the sins he committed as a satanic priest. One day, nearing succumbing to despair for all the sins he had committed, he was inspired to remember Mary's promise to help all those who encouraged

Marcos government assassinated him, one million people signed a petition for his widow, Corazon Aquino, to run in his place. A false, corrupt and violent election declared Marcos the winner as he took control of the media and sent out thousands of tanks to quell the unrest. Cardinal Sin, of the Archdiocese of Manila, called on all people to peacefully protest the injustice. Thousands went among the soldiers and the tanks praying the rosary and singing hymns, while holy Mass and vigils took place in churches. The prayerful protests lasted not quite a week when all the armed soldiers left their tanks and peacefully joined the protesters.

seemed at the point of extinction and all hope seemed lost, when St. Pope Pius V called upon all of Europe to pray the rosary. Miraculously, during the Battle of

others to pray the rosary. So began a mission to promote the rosary and to

In 1962-64, the president of Brazil, Joao

Lepanto, on October 7, 1571, the Muslim Turks were so devastatingly defeated that they no longer posed a threat. The Church celebrates this tremendous victory by honoring Our Lady of the Rosary on October 7th every year.

There are countless other miracles that could be enumerated if we had the space and time, but let these few challenge us to pray with renewed confidence and vigor in our families. As I wrote in a past article, "We have the power of God with us and within us and our prayers will not go unheard. We have to hold fast to the knowledge that God is truly present in the Eucharist and He is infinitely more powerful than Satan and all the forces of evil in the world. He sometimes allows terrible things to happen, just as He allowed His only Son to die on a cross to save us, but He allows it only if it will bring about infinitely more good to us than if it had never happened. Let us pray for the conversion of hearts of those who are instigating this black mass, for "God does not desire the death of the sinner, but rather that he be converted and live!" (cf. Ez 18: 23).

Tens of thousands united in prayer and fasting against [the evil that is seeking to destroy us] is itself a miracle of faith and a beautiful manifestation of the power and glory of God. We have untold strength in our unity! So, as we remain united and continue in prayer and fasting, let us call to mind these miracles of the past (and hundreds of others) and rejoice that God's power will be made manifest and many hearts will be converted. Let us not get discouraged when we are faced with such evil forces, "For the LORD, your God, is the God of gods, the Lord of lords, the great God, mighty and awesome" (Deut 10:17), who gives us strong and mighty weapons at our disposal!

Let us also recall the faith and steadfastness of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego to King Nebuchadnezzar when confronted with certain death in the fiery furnace, and echo their words: "There is no need for us to defend ourselves before you in this matter. If our God, whom we serve, can save us from the white-hot furnace and from your hands, O king, may he save us! But even if he will not, you should know, O king, that we will not serve your god or worship the golden statue which you set up" (Dn 3: 16-18)."

If these miracles aren't enough to inspire us to begin fervently and devoted praying the Rosary, here are more incentives:

Consider these strong words by Pope St. John Paul II, who in 1980, held up his Rosary in an interview and said:

"Here is the remedy against evil. Pray, pray and ask for nothing else. Put everything in the hands of the Mother of God. We must

be prepared to undergo great trials in the not too distant future. Trials that will require us to be ready to give up even our lives and a total gift of self to Christ and for Christ. Through your prayers and mine, it is possible to alleviate this tribulation, but it is no longer possible to avert it. It is only in this way the Church can be renewed. How many times, indeed, has the renewal of the Church been effected in blood. This time it will not be otherwise. We must be attentive to the prayer of the ROSARY."

Additionally, Sister Lucia, one of the visionaries of Fatima once said:

"The Most Holy Virgin in these last times in which we live has given a new efficacy to the recitation of the Rosary to such an extent that there is no problem, no matter how difficult, whether temporal or above all spiritual, in the personal life of each one of us, or of our families, that cannot be solved by the Rosary."

And Pope St. Pius X said:

"In our time more than ever before, the chief strength of the wicked, lies in the cowardice and weakness of good men. All the strength of Satan's reign is due to the easy-going weakness of Catholics."

Lastly, let us remember the beautiful promises Mary made for us who pray the Rosary:

The Fifteen Promises of the Virgin Mary to those who recite the Rosary

1. Whoever shall faithfully serve me by the recitation of the Rosary, shall receive signal graces.

2. I promise my special protection and the greatest graces to all those who shall recite the Rosary.

3. The Rosary shall be a powerful armor against hell, it will destroy vice, decrease sin, and defeat heresies.

4. It will cause virtue and good works to flourish; it will obtain for souls the abundant mercy of God; it will withdraw the hearts of people from the love of the world and its vanities, and will lift them to the desire of eternal things. Oh, that souls would sanctify themselves by this means.

5. The soul which recommends itself to me by the recitation of the Rosary, shall not perish.

6. Whoever shall recite the Rosary devoutly, applying himself to the consideration of its Sacred Mysteries shall never be conquered by misfortune. God will not chastise him in His justice, he shall not perish by an unprovided death; if he be just, he shall remain in the grace of God, and become worthy of eternal life.

7. Whoever shall have a true devotion for the Rosary shall not die without the Sacraments of the Church.

8. Those who are faithful to recite the Rosary shall have during their life and at their death the light of God and the plentitude of His graces; at the moment of death they shall participate in the merits of the Saints in Paradise.

9. I shall deliver from purgatory those who have been devoted to the Rosary.

10. The faithful children of the Rosary shall merit a high degree of glory in Heaven.

11. You shall obtain all you ask of me by the recitation of the Rosary.

12. All those who propagate the Holy Rosary shall be aided by me in their necessities.

13. I have obtained from my Divine Son that all the advocates of the Rosary shall have for intercessors the entire celestial court during their life and at the hour of death.

14. All who recite the Rosary are my children, and brothers and sisters of my only Son, Jesus Christ.

15. Devotion of my Rosary is a great sign of predestination.

May we not be weak and cowardly as Pope St. Pius X warned, but may millions stand up against the evil Satan is perpetrating in our world. Joining together in the battle by making the decision to pray the Rosary daily as Our Mother requested at Fatima repeatedly:

On June 13 1917, she said:

"I wish ...that you pray the Rosary every day."

And again on July 13, 1917:

"Pray the Rosary every day in honor of Our Lady of the Rosary, in order to obtain peace for the world and the end of the war for she alone can help."

And again on Oct 13, 1917

"I am the Lady of the Rosary,

I have come to warn the faithful to amend their lives and ask for pardon for their sins. They must not offend Our Lord any more, for He is already too grievously offended by the sins of men.

People must say the Rosary. Let them continue saying it everyday."

What more will it take for all Catholics to do as Our Blessed Mother requests?

What more needs to happen in our world to incite us to pray?

May we realize and respond to the inestimable gift of Mary coming down from heaven to speak to us and to save us (!) by heeding her words and her warnings.

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