FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SACRAMENTS Sacrament of Reconciliation Confessions are heard daily Monday through Friday from 4:30 until 5:00 pm; Saturdays from 7:30 until 7:50am and 3:00 until 3:45pm. The sacrament is also available by request. Sacrament of Baptism Please call the rectory to schedule your preparation class and arrange the time of the ceremony, usually held at 12:00 p.m., immediately following the 11:00 a.m. Mass. Sacrament of Matrimony Following Diocesan guidelines, Catholic parties must contact the Cathedral and have their first meeting with the Priest Celebrant at least six months before the wedding to allow time for evaluation and sacramental preparation. Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick Anointing and Holy Communion are available to the elderly and infirm upon request. Families are asked to notify the Rectory to arrange a visit. Sacrament of Holy Orders Holy Orders is the sacrament through which the mission entrusted by Christ to his apostles continues to be exercised in the Church until the end of time. Some men fulfill God’s call to holiness by serving as priests or permanent deacons. Men, high school age or older, who feel a call to Holy Orders should contact one of the parish priests. Religious Education Classes are held Sunday mornings during the school year. Please contact the Director of Religious Education for particulars. New Parishioners Are warmly welcomed to the Cathedral. You may register your family by calling the Rectory Office.

31 Club for Vocations Pray for an increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious life.

10 Mary Therese Ciacchini 11 Bruce Swanson, 12 Mary Flamini 13 JoJo Cooper, Nicole Swanson 14 David Dieteman, MD 15 Bill Schwab

Ministers of Hospitality (Ushers) Schedule July 15/16 Team 3 July 22 /23 Team 4 Sunday Collection Counters July 16 Team 3 July 23 Team 4

Religious Education will be looking for three Catechists, as well as substitutes and helpers for the Fall. Anyone interested please contact Margie Frezza ASAP so we can start the paperwork. Contact Margie Frezza at [email protected]. 814-452-2982 [email protected] High School students are eligible as well, and this can count for service hours. If you are interested in an Education background this is a great place to see how you would like teaching. Wedding Banns July 22, 2017—2:00pm

Brandon Bricarell and Kathrine Scully July 29, 2017—2:00pm

Anthony Colonna and Carlye Meadows

Financial Report July 2, 2017 Due to early submission of bulletin the financial report is not available

JULY 9, 2017

Most Rev. Lawrence T. Persico, J.C.L, Bishop of Erie, Rev. Michael P. Ferrick, Rector Rev. Michael Polinek, in Residence Rev. Jason Mitchell, Gannon University Deacon Jeffrey Swanson, Deacon Assistant Deacon Ray Sobina, Deacon Assistant Sunday Masses 4:00 p.m. on Saturday Vigil Mass, 6:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. Weekday Masses Monday through Friday 6:30 a.m., 12:10 p.m. & 5:15 p.m. Saturday: 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Handicap Access Ramp is located on the 9th Street side of the Cathedral Cathedral Rectory 230 West 10th Street, Erie 16501 814-453-6677 | Fax: 814-456-1351 Toll Free Number: 1-888-325-2888 Website: www.stpetercathedral.com Business Hours: Mon-Thurs. 9:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. & 1:00 P.M-4:00 P.M Closed For Lunch From 12:00 NOON TO 1:00 P.M Closed: Friday, Saturday and Sunday Mr. Louis Ensani Director of Finance Mr. William Herring, M.A., Director of Music Ministry Mrs. Margie Frezza, Director of Religious Education, Saint Peter Cathedral and St Joseph/Bread of Life ~ 814-440-7960 Tim Rydberg Youth Minister St. Joseph, Bread of Life and Saint Peter Cathedral 814-452-2982 Event Calendar July 30, Sunday “Sunday Supper” Church of the Covenant July 25, Tuesday SFO Council Mtg. 6:30 p.m. Synod Hall August 8, Tuesday “Erie Gives Day” 8:00 am-8:00

Readings for the Week of July 9, 2017 Sunday: Zec 9:9-10/Ps 145:1-2, 8-11, 13-14/Rom 8:9, 11-13/Mt 11:25-30 Monday: Gn 28:10-22a/Ps 91:1-4, 14-15ab/Mt 9:18-26 Tuesday: Gn 32:23-33/Ps 17:1b, 2-3, 6-7ab, 8b, 15/Mt 9:32-38 Wednesday: Gn 41:55-57; 42:5-7a, 17-24a/Ps 33:2-3, 10-11, 1819/Mt 10:1-7 Thursday: Gn 44:18-21, 23b-29; 45:1-5/Ps 105:16-21/Mt 10:715 Friday: Gn 46:1-7, 28-30/Ps 37:3-4, 18-19, 27-28, 39-40/Mt 10:16-23 Saturday: Gn 49:29-32; 50:15-26a/Ps 105:1-4, 6-7/Mt 10:24-33 Next Sunday: Is 55:10-11/Ps 65:10-14/Rom 8:18-23/Mt 13:1-23 or 13:1-9

ST PETER CATHEDRAL

Mass Intentions Monday, 7/10/17 Weekday 6:30 am Betty MacKrell, B’day (Mary Ann Larsen 12:10 pm Mary Ann McCormick, B’day (Rich & Jim McCormick) 5:15 pm Irene E. Yuskovic (Family) Tuesday, 6:30 am

7/11/17 St. Benedict Leo J. Gallina, Anniv & Dec’d Family (Rev. Leo J. Gallina) Victor M. Gallagher, Anniv (Family) Joseph Yuskovic (Family)

12:10 pm 5:15 pm

Wednesday, 7/12/17 Weekday 6:30 am Albert, Anniv & Anne Baumann (Estate) 12:10pm Larry Behan (Family) 5:15 pm Angelo & Joan Ingro (Family) Thursday, 6:30 am 12:10 pm 5:15 pm

7/13/17 Weekday John Rose (Jack Rose) Brian & Thomas C. Coverdale (Family) James Killington (Mary Lou Scatting)

Friday, 6:30 am

7/14/17 St. Katter Tekakwitha James Kelvington , Anniv (Marc Ferritta & Anita Little) Russell Simmons (Family) John M. Gallagher (Victor & Family)

12:10 pm 5:15 pm

Saturday, 7/15/17 St. Bonaventure 8:00 am Jack Theuerkauf, Anniv (Nan Held & Mary Ree Travers) 4:00 pm Patty Bujalski, Anniv (Loving Husband, Bobby) Sunday,

7/16/17

6:30 am 8:30 am 11:00 am

8:00 pm

Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Living & Deceased Members of the Parish Norb Rapela (Family)) Robert & Mary Frances Schultz, Robert Schultz, III, Arthur C. Schultz & Other Deceased Members of the Schultz Family (Schultz Family) Life Teen Mass, St. Joseph, Bread of Life

The Sanctuary Candle is burning this week in memory of Patricia Fink Family

Weekend Mass Celebrants July 15/16 4:00 PM Saturday ~ Fr. Michael 6:30 AM Sunday ~ Fr. Michael 8:30 AM ~ Fr. Mike 11:00 AM ~ Bishop Lawrence Persico

ERIE, PA

From the Rector’s Desk…. Today is our Annual Mission Appeal. A member of the Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament is speaking at all of our weekend Masses. The second collection this weekend goes directly to help the Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament in their ministry to the poor in Africa and Asia. This is our opportunity to help our brothers and sisters in the Universal Church. Your generosity is most appreciated. Mark your calendars that Tuesday, August 8, the Erie Community Foundation is once again sponsoring "Erie Gives Day" from 8:00 am-8:00 pm. St. Peter Cathedral Parish is participating in this day. This year with the proceeds from the Erie Gives Day I would like to replace parts of the sidewalk along West 10th Street and paint the rod iron fence around the Cathedral. Last year we replaced some of the sidewalk along West 10th Street, and I want to continue that project this year. As of this writing, I do not have a price for these projects. As soon as I get a price, I will be sure to share it with you. This afternoon (Sunday) Fr. David Renne officially moves into the Cathedral Rectory. It has been a busy week trying to put the finishing touches on his rooms. We began to renovate these rooms before we knew Fr. David was going to move in with us. The area Fr. David will be living is the same area Msgr. Barcio lived. We knocked down a wall to make his sitting room bigger and added a wall to make it a self-contained suite consisting of a large sitting room, bedroom, bathroom and walk in closet. With the completion of this suite, we now have three self-contained suites on the second floor of the rectory. We still have two guest rooms, two bathrooms and the kitchen to renovate before we are finished. We have really accomplished a lot in these past four years. God will bless you for your generosity. Do not forget that on Sunday, July 30th, St. Peter Cathedral will be hosting Supper for the Needy at the Church of the Covenant. We are asking people to donate a package of Smith Hot Dogs, make macaroni, potato or pasta salads, bake a dessert, give a monetary donation or pray for the success of this dinner. If you can help in any way, please sign up after Mass in the back of church. What a wonderful way to reach out to our brothers and sisters in need. Several people have asked about Fr. Jason and if he is still helping here at the Cathedral because they have not seen him lately. Yes, Fr. Jason is still very much around and helping here at the Cathedral. Since the beginning of May, Fr. Jason has been covering the weekend Masses in Franklin. Msgr. Herbein, the Pastor of St. Patrick in Franklin is recovering from back surgery and is doing much better. Fr. Jason should be back on for weekend Masses in July.

Do you do Mass? Does that sound irreverent to you? It is not intended to be. We are accustomed to think about attending Mass. We think about being AT Mass, being physically present and fulfilling our Sunday obligation. Do-ing at Mass involves action and activity. It includes what we typically think of as participation: standing, sitting, kneeling, singing, saying the responses. But really doing is more than those things. It goes beyond physical presence and words, tunes and postures. It involves us; our hearts, our faith and our priesthood. We are not all called to be ordained priests. We are a “priestly people” called to imitate Jesus. This is fully realized in our role at Mass. We confess our sinfulness as we empty ourselves in the opening rites. We are then nourished by prayerfully listening to the words of scriptures as they are proclaimed and then explained. At the Prayers of the Faithful, “the priestly people of God recover their proper and irreplaceable role of interceding for the needs of the Church and the world.” (Paul Ford, PastoralLiturgy,Org, 2015) Then in the Liturgy of the Eucharist, we offer ourselves and the fruits of the earth and the work our hands at the altar. Through the power of the Holy Spirit and

the instrumentality of the priest, they become the Body and Blood of Christ. We then give thanks for that gift which nourishes us to go out to love and serve. It's what we DO!

Food Pantry Notice! The St. Peter Cathedral Food Pantry is accepting client registrations for the new fiscal year beginning July 2017-June 2018. The TEFAP Income Guidelines have increased. If you are in need of assistance, stop by during the distribution hours to see if you are within the guidelines. Distribution of food is the 2nd and LAST TUESDAY of each month! *Please note specific days on schedule distributed during food pantry normal hours of operation! Time of distribution CHANGES to 2:20 PM— 4:15 PM. Must arrive by 4:00 PM for entry! Yearly Registration begins July 11, 2017 PLEASE bring photo ID and proof of residence w/ current address on UTILITY bill or other mail with name and address (dated within one month) to registration. Nondiscrimination Statement: In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint alleging discrimination, write USDA, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call, toll free, (866) 632-9992 (Voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay at (800) 8778339 or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Thank You, St. Peter Cathedral Food Pantry

2017 Diocesan Anniversary Celebrations

The 2017 Diocesan Anniversary Celebration Liturgies for couples celebrating 25, 50, 60, or more years of marriage will be held at two locations in the diocese: Sunday, August 6, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Leo Magnus in Ridgway and Sunday, August 13, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Jude the Apostle, Erie. To register, please go online to http://www.eriercd.org/anniv.htm or contact your parish office or the Family Life Office at Catholic Charities (814) 824-1250 or (800) 374-3723 ext. 250.

DAYS OF PRAYER at Carmelite Monastery, 510 East Gore Road, Erie, PA begin Tuesday , July 11th, and continue through Sunday, July 16th, the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Fr. James Campbell, pastor of Coudersport, PA will be the preacher. Mass each morning at 8:00am will be offered for the intentions of all making the DAYS OF PRAYER. Services each evening at 7:30pm consist of Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament and Sermon. There are NO SERVICES the evening of the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel (Sunday the 16th). The Carmelite Nuns warmly invite all to pray with them during these grace-filled days in this year marking the centenary of Our Lady’s appearances at Fatima.

For all events RSVP to Tim Rydberg at [email protected] Movies Cars 3 June 20th Time is TBA Despicable Me July 11th Time is TBA Spiderman Homecoming August 1st Wednesday Night Programming Word out! And About It! Bible Study that happens somewhere other than St. Joes July 12th, and 26th. August 16th and 30th. Worship like a Thad! Praise and worship night where you join the process of leading worship. July 5th, and 19th. August 2nd and 23rd. Sea Wolves Baseball games July 1st meet at 6:30 by the frog. July 25th meet at 6:30 by the frog. August 26th meet at 6:30 by the frog. RSVP to Tim Rydberg is anyone is going to attend with the group. All youth sports days June 17th 1-4PM Scott Park (Wiffleball, basketball, Ultimate Frisbee, Football, volleyball, soccer) August 26th 1-4PM Scott Park (Wiffleball, basketball, Ultimate Frisbee, Football, volleyball, soccer) Sunday Night Programming Bold means specially planned night June 4th 150th youth party! 8PM Mass. Water balloon toss, 150 year trivial pursuit, 9 aquare and other games June 11th Life Teen Hangout 6-7:40PM - play games, sing songs, hang out etc.… 8PM Mass. June 18th Praise and Worship Night 6-6:20PM gather in parish center. Praise and Worship in the main Church 6:30 -7:40PM. 8PM Mass. The advertisers on the back of our Home Security weekly bulletin help us defray the Team cost of publishing our weekly 1-888-331-6501 bulletin. Take a look at the back cover to see all the wonderful folks who are advertising with us and please say thank you to them when you see them. We thank all of them for their continued and generous support to Saint Peter Cathedral.

JULY 15-16 Lector Altar Server - Captain Altar Server Altar Server Communion Minister Communion Minister Communion Minister Communion Minister

June 25th NEED SOMEONE TO LEAD Life Teen Hangout 6-7:40PM - play games, sing songs, hang out etc. … 8PM Mass. July 2nd Life Teen Hangout 6-7:40PM - play games, sing songs, hang out etc.… 8PM Mass. July 9th Life Teen Hangout 6-7:40PM - play games, sing songs, hang out etc.… 8PM Mass. July 16th Life Teen Hangout 6-7:40PM - play games, sing songs, hang out etc.… 8PM Mass. Jul 23rd Life Teen Hangout 6-7:40PM - play games, sing songs, hang out etc.… 8PM Mass. July 30th Praise and Worship Night 6-6:20PM gather in parish center. Praise and Worship in the main Church 6:307:40PM. 8PM Mass. August 6th (The Fest is that day may be good to have a presence there!) 6-7:40PM Life Teen Hangout - play games, sing songs, hang out etc.… 8PM Mass. August 13th Life Teen Hangout 6-7:40PM - play games, sing songs, hang out etc.… 8PM Mass. August 20th Parish Picnic and day at Waldemeer 8PM Mass. August 27th Praise and Worship Night 6-6:20PM gather in parish center. Praise and Worship in the main Church 6:307:40PM. 8PM Mass.

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ake Me to Worship comes to Our Diocese Parishioners, please be aware that the Diocese of Erie is in support of the Take Me to Worship Campaign that will be running in the community from August 15 – October 30, 2017. The Bishop believes that the data about the positive impact that regular, weekly participation at Mass has on children of all ages is a good reason for our parishes in Erie County to jump aboard and promote this initiative. It is the hope of the diocese that more and more families will come back to their Catholic faith and/or bring about the conversion to Catholicism for those without a faith community. Please visit www.takemetoworship.org or contact the Family Life Office with additional questions at 814-824-1261 or [email protected].

A Family Perspective Today’s gospel is about being missionaries. As Jesus accepted his mission, parents accept the mission of raising a family. Parents are not alone in this exhausting and difficult vocation. Today Jesus calls us to himself when he invites us to “Come to me and I will give your rest.”

SATURDAY 4 PM GEORGEANN ANTALEK CHARLIE CARYL KATIE CARYL

SUNDAY 6:30 AM RUSSEL ROBINSON

SUNDAY 8:30 AM MARY FUHRMAN ANN MARIE PRICHARD THOMAS PRICHARD

SUNDAY 11 AM DAVID DIETEMAN KADEN SWANSON

LISA ROSENTHAL BILL SHIELDS JULIE WILSON KEN WISNIEWSKI

MARILYN POL

JON FUHRMAN SHEILA GROVE JOHN KRETZING KATHY HARTMANN

NICOLE SWANSON DENNIS MAGERLE PAMELA MAGERLE SYLVESTER RUCINSKI