TWENTY SECOND 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. 4 5 6 7 8 9

Marleen Scully, Jane Richardson Mary Therese Riley Kim McCormick Mary Ann Pattison Ruth Ann Smith David Romanowicz

Ministers of Hospitality (Ushers) Schedule Sep 9/10 Team 3 Sep 16/17 Team 4 Sunday Collection Counters Sep 10 Team 1 Sep 17 Team 2 Readings for the Week of September 3, 2017 Sunday: Jer 20:7-9/Ps 63:2-6, 8-9/Rom 12:1-2/Mt 16:21-27 Monday: 1 Thes 4:13-18/Ps 96:1, 3-5, 11-13/Lk 4:16-30 Tuesday: 1 Thes 5:1-6, 9-11/Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14/Lk 4:31-37 Wednesday: Col 1:1-8/Ps 52:10-11/Lk 4:38-44 Thursday: Col 1:9-14/Ps 98:2-6/Lk 5:1-11 Friday: Mi 5:1-4a or Rom 8:28-30/Ps 13:6/Mt 1:1-16, 18-23 or 1:18-23 Saturday: Col 1:21-23/Ps 54:3-4, 6, 8/Lk 6:1-5

Event Calendar Sep 5, Tuesday SFO General Mtg. 6:30 p.m. Synod Hall Sep 26, Tuesday SFO Council Mtg. 6:30 p.m. Synod Hall

Financial Report August 27, 2017 Offertory Collection; $7,945.96

SEPTEMBER 3, 2017

Most Rev. Lawrence T. Persico, J.C.L, Bishop of Erie, Rev. Michael P. Ferrick, Rector Rev. Michael Polinek, in Residence Rev. David Renne, 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

Fifth Annual National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children The Fifth Annual National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children will be held Saturday, September 9, at 1 p.m. at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 5711 West Lake Rd., Rain or Shine. The event will take place at the Knights of Columbus memorial in the infants section at the west end of the cemetery.

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Mass Intentions Monday, 6:30 am 9:00 am Tuesday, 6:30 am 12:10 pm 5:15 pm

9/4/17 Weekday Angelina Muzzi (Caesar Muzzi) Deborah M. Laird (John K. Gleason) 9/5/17 Weekday Albert & Anne Baumann John J. & Dorothy H. DeMarco, Anniv (Family) Sara McCormick (Family)

Wednesday, 9/6/17 Weekday 6:30 am John F. Gallina, Anniv & Dec’d Family (Rev. Leo J. Gallina) 12:10pm Jeanne M. McCormick (Family) 5:15 pm A. J. Scolio, Wedding Anniv (Roland Ciacchini) Thursday, 9/7/17 Weekday 6:30 am Jimmy DeFazio, B’Day (Jackie, Ann & Ken) 12:10 pm L. Earl McDonald (Family) 5:15 pm William F. Grant, Anniv (Family) Friday, 6:30 am 12:10 pm 5:15 pm

9/8/17

The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Dr. R. John & Richard Roberts (Dr. John J. Roberts) Mary Jane Dahlkemper (Charles L. Dahlkemper) Milivoj Karcic (Dr. Karcic)

Saturday, 9/9/17 St. Peter Claver 8:00 am Brian Glowacki, B’Day (Michael & Roberta Palmisano) 4:00 pm Edith Sarneso (Jeff Novakoski) Sunday, 6:30 am 8:30 am 11:00 am 8:00 pm

9/10/17

Twenty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Living & Deceased Members of the Parish Maryann Young (Jack Young) John Weber Sr., Bessie Weber Hartleb & Family (Viki Weber)

Life Teen Mass, St. Joseph, Bread of Life

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From the Rector’s Desk…. Happy Labor Day Weekend to all, and a warm welcome to those who are visiting this holiday weekend. Know how good it is to have you with us at the Cathedral. Enjoy the last official weekend of summer and be safe. Spread the word that we will offer a 6:30 am Mass and a 9:00 am Mass on Labor Day. Confessions will be heard immediately following both Masses. Especially spread the word to those people who may not belong to the Cathedral parish. The Parish Office will be closed on Labor Day. The office will open on Tuesday at 9:00 am. Fr. David has been gone for a few weeks and is getting settled in at Catholic University of America in Washington D.C. He started classes last Monday. We pray for him and his studies. I am sure it is an adjustment going back to school after being in a parish for four years. We look forward to his return to the Cathedral during his school breaks and vacations. I know I thanked you last week for your generosity toward the “Erie Gives Day,” but your generosity continues. We are still receiving donations from people who forgot about the day or were not able to give on that day. I will share with you the final total in a few weeks. The 2017 Catholic Education Collection will take place the weekend of September 16-17. The Catholic Faith, which we believe and practice, has been handed on through the centuries. Our challenge as Catholic faithful is the same: To hand on the faith to succeeding generations. Your help is needed to assist in this challenge. Please give generously to this year's Catholic Education Collection. One-half of this collection stays here at St. Peter Cathedral to help support our own religious education program. As always, know that your generosity is most appreciated. The work on the stairwell outside the Sacristy is complete and is beautiful! It is bright, clean and very welcoming. Please take a moment to check it yourself. Like I mentioned earlier, the stairwell was never heated and could get quite cold in the winter time. With the stairwell restoration we were able to put in a heater which will help keep the area warm on those cold winter days. There are a few pictures that I would like to hang, but will do that in the weeks to come. September is a busy month for weddings here at the Cathedral. We have a wedding every weekend this month and two on the last Saturday of the month. There are still plenty of openings for weddings in 2018. If you are interested in getting married here at the Cathedral please give me a call at 814-453-6677 and we can schedule your wedding.

Weekend Mass Celebrants September 9/10 4:00 PM Saturday ~ Fr. Mike 6:30 AM Sunday ~ Fr. Michael 8:30 AM ~ Fr. Mike 11:00 AM ~ Fr. Jason

Congratulations to Lauren Held and Liam Phillips who were united in the Sacrament of Marriage here at St. Peter Cathedral. May God bless them with many happy and healthy years together.

O God, you are my GodIt is you I seek! For you my body yearns: For you my soul thirsts… (PS 63:2) Today’s Responsorial Psalm describes our desire for God. As we seek, we learn. The more we learn, the more we are inspired to seek. Through our Fall Adult Education program, we have a wonderful opportunity to do both. “Catholicism: The Pivotal Players” will be offered in Synod Hall on Wednesdays from 7:00- 8:30 PM, September 13 through October 18. Please note that the program on 9/13 will run until 8:45. There is no charge for the program, but preregistration @ [email protected] or after Masses on September 2/3 and 9/10 will help us plan seating and refreshments. When Bishop Barron explains why he chose those featured in this first volume of Pivotal Players, he describes their contributions in terms of beauty, good and truth. He speaks particularly of Michelangelo inspiring us with the beauty of his masterpieces, St. Francis and St. Catherine of Sienna inspiring us with their lifelong commitment to the good and Newman, Aquinas and Chesterton as seekers of truth. The material Bishop Barron presents is captivating and at times, challenging. Each week we will have help from scholars who have studied the “players.” They will reflect on the DVD we watch, help us with historical and philosophical context and answer questions. This is an amazing opportunity for all of us. Here is the schedule---9/13- Michelangelo w/ Dr. Michael DeSanctis, Professor, Theology, Gannon University 9/20- Blessed John Henry Newman w/ Fr. Nick Rouch, Vicar for Education, Erie RCD 9/27- St. Thomas Aquinas w/ Fr. Jason Mitchell, Assistant Professor, Philosophy, Gannon University 10/4- St. Francis of Assisi w/Dr. James Menkhaus, Assistant Professor, Theology, Gannon University 10/11-St. Catherine of Sienna w/ Dr. Aaron Kerr w/ Assistant Professor, Philosophy, Gannon Univ. 10/18- G. K. Chesterton w/ Dr. Daniel Betti, Visiting Professor, Political Science, Gannon University

The choir will meet for the first time this season, at 10:15am on Sunday, September 17th. We are looking for new members. If you enjoy singing and want to become part of this Liturgical Ministry, please consider joining us. As a rule, we do not have rehearsals in the evening, except if needed for a large event. This year we are combining the Children’s Choir with the Adult Choir. If you have children already in the choir we hope to see them back this year. They will sing with the adults. It will give them excellent training in learning to sing harmony.

CONSOLING THE HEART OF JESUS A 10 week course on Consoling the Heart of Jesus, begins on Tuesday, August 22, at St. Andrew Arundel Hall from 7 :00 pm to 8:15 pm. You'll gain new insights into how you can console Jesus. Focused on the Divine Mercy, it includes insights of St. Ignatius Loyola and St. Louis de Montfort, we also learn the keys to the great sanctity of the saints like Therese of Lisieux, Faustina Kowalska, and Mother Teresa. The book used in this course is: “Consoling the Heart of Jesus” by Michael E. Gaitley, MIC. Book may be purchased at time of sign up for $5. All are welcome, if any questions contact Mary Therese Riley at 814452-6603.

The Diocese of Erie is very excited about the opportunity to participate in the Take Me to Worship campaign that is being promoted in Erie County this summer and fall, August 15 – October 30, 2017. Data from this campaign has shown that when children participate in regular, weekly, organized religion, they are less likely to be involved in violence, drug and alcohol use, and committing suicide. Let’s take our families to mass regularly! To find out more and to get involved, please visit www.takemetoworship.org or contact the Family Life Office at 814-824-1261 or [email protected].

Congratulations to Aphena June Tarbell daughter of Alexander Tarbell and Michelle Kowalski who was welcomed into the Church through the waters of baptism. May God bless her each and every day of her life.

Wedding Banns September 9, 2017—2:00pm Joseph Guild and Jessica Emerick September 16, 2017—2:00pm Jon Stull and Danielle Mather

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he Knights of Columbus are sponsoring a dance on Saturday, Sept 23,2017 at Our Lady of Mercy Church, 837 Bartlett Road Harborcreek PA 16421. The dance is from 7 to 11 p.m. in the gym and features "The Groove" one of Erie's most popular bands. Complimentary beer and snacks will be provided. Tickets prices are (1) for $15 and (2) for $25 Tickets can be purchased at the parish office Monday thru Friday from 9AM to 3 PM. For any additional information call 899-5342.

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SATURDAY 4 PM GEORGEANN ANTALEK

Altar Server - Captain Altar Server

St. Peter Cathedral Parish is a Roman Catholic Christian community of believers gathered together to worship God in joy. Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit we seek to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ, celebrate the uniqueness and diversity of our people and charitably minister to all our brothers and sister. Prayer Chain: If you have a special intention please contact Mary Flamini, coordinator, at 8338286 to add your intention to the Saint Peter Cathedral Prayer Chain.

The advertisers on the back of HomeAides our weekly bulletin help us 814-920-4492 defray the cost of publishing our weekly 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.

The Rectory Office will be closed on Monday September 4th so the staff may enjoy the holiday. It will reopen on Tuesday, September 5 at 9:00 am.

Lector

Mission Statement

SUNDAY 6:30 AM FRANK RILEY

SUNDAY 8:30 AM

SUNDAY 11 AM

MARION COVERDALE

DAVID DIETEMAN

ANNIE WIESNER

LIBBY KRETZING

SOPHIA LATOUF

KEEGAN BARRY

JOHNNY KRETZING

SAIDE LATOUF

JOHN KRETZING

LAURIE GRESSLER

Altar Server Communion Minister

JULIE WILSON

GRACE BLILEY

Communion MInister

DOUG CZERWINSKI

JIM FOURNIER

JUAN IRIZARRY

Communion Minister

MATT PIGLOWSKI

SHEILA GROVE

SONIA IRIZARRY

Communion Minister

CHRISTOPHER BUCZEK

KATHY HARTMANN

GRANT KENNEDY