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UPCOMING PARISH EVENTS April 8 ‐ Parish Council Meeting ‐ 7:00 PM April 9 ‐ Eucharistic Minister Training ‐ 7:00 PM April 12 ‐ Stations of the Cross ‐ 7:00 PM April 13 ‐ Love Feast April 14 ‐ Second Sunday Food Collection April 14 ‐ Easter Egg Hunt April 18 ‐ Mass of the Lord’s Supper ‐ 7:00 PM April 19 ‐ Stations of the Cross/Meditations ‐ 12:00 PM
APRIL 7, 2019 FIFTH SUNDAY
OF LENT St. John the Evangelist Church 309 Lotz Avenue, Altoona, PA
814-942-5503www. stjohnsaltoona.org
Office hours: Monday ‐ Friday 9:00‐3:00
APPOINTMENTS
ACOLYTES Sat. Apr. 13 ‐ 4:00 PM ‐ Jack & Ryan Donoughe Sun. Apr. 14 ‐ 8:00 AM ‐ Ethan & Emily Miller Sun. Apr. 14 ‐ 11:00 AM ‐ Estella Koch, Kaelab Ruggles Thurs. April 18 ‐7:00 PM ‐ Camille Krug, Rylee Hershey,
Amber Yasolsky Fri. April 19 ‐ 7:00 PM ‐ Ethan Miller, Emily Miller, NOT FILLED _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
LECTORS Sat. Apr. 13 ‐ 4:00 PM ‐ Heather Nackley, Matt Michelone,
David Andrews Sun. Apr. 14 ‐ 8:00 AM ‐ Francene Boland, Tim Rea,
Ronan Adams Sun. Apr. 14 ‐ 11:00 AM ‐ Jim Campbell, Gary Johnson,
Patrick Schurr Thurs. April 18 ‐7:00 PM ‐ Jim Campbell, Mark Krepich Fri. April 19 ‐ 7:00 PM ‐ Jo Ann Semko, Diane Turcovsky,
Dan Turcovsky _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Sat. Apr. 13 ‐ 4:00 PM ‐ Pam Klobuka, Joseph Klobuka* Sun. Apr. 14 ‐ 8:00 AM ‐ Fran Semelsberger, Darlene Scarpaci* Sun. Apr. 14 ‐ 11:00 AM ‐ Lou Ann Clark, Daniel Langenbacher,
Marilyn Bevan* Thurs. April 18 ‐7:00 PM ‐ Dorothy Yingling, Daniel Turcovsky, Diane Turcovsky, Connie Baker, Pam Klobuka, Joseph Klobuka
*needed only if Deacon Gene is not at Mass _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY Sat. Apr. 13 ‐ 4:00 PM ‐ Barb Aubrey, Coleen Langguth,
David Langguth, Billy Sweet Sun. Apr. 14 ‐ 8:00 AM ‐ Helen Miller, Ginny Reeder,
Daniel Turcovsky, Diane Turcovsky Sun. Apr. 14 ‐ 11:00 AM ‐ Walter Bloom, Peg Madden,
Wendy Campbell, Patrick Podoletz Thurs. April 18 ‐7:00 PM ‐ Darlene Scarpaci, Fran Semelsberger,
Mary Truesdale, Marilyn Bevan Fri. April 19 ‐ 7:00 PM ‐Ed Stoltz, Helen Miller, NOT FILLED ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
SACRISTAN Sat. Apr. 13 ‐ 4:00 PM ‐ Dorothy Yingling Sun. Apr. 14 ‐ 8:00 AM ‐ Joyce Cunningham Sun. Apr. 14 ‐ 11:00 AM ‐ NOT FILLED Thurs. April 18 ‐7:00 PM ‐ Barbara Bundy _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
SCRIP Sat. Apr. 13 ‐ 4:00 PM ‐ Joan Price, Nancy Weimer Sun. Apr. 14 ‐ 8:00 AM ‐ Christopher Palazzi, NOT FILLED Sun. Apr. 14 ‐ 11:00 AM ‐ Carolyn English, Jane Bryne
MASS SCHEDULE
MONDAY • TUESDAY • THURSDAY • FRIDAY 8:30AM WEDNESDAY 6:00PM
SATURDAY ‐ 4:00PM • SUNDAY ‐ 8:00AM & 11:00AM
A Few Words from the Pastor:A Few Words from the Pastor:
OUR HOLY THREE DAYS, “THE TRIDUUM” – The most excellent way to learn and love our Catholic Faith is by participat‐ing in the Liturgy. This is especially true of our participation in services on Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Easter Vigil. All Religious Education students are being urged to attend with their parents, and to participate as fully as possi‐ble.
MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST – This Sunday, April 7th, we will be recruiting Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist. This ministry gives one a more intimate sharing in the Mass, as these ministers share the Bread of Life and the Cup of Blessing at Mass. Those who are so trained are also commissioned to bring communion to the homebound. There will be a special training session on Tuesday, April 9th, at 7:00 PM in the Church.
OUR LENTEN DISPLAY – Have you participated, placing a nail in one of the crosses as you enter or depart the church? Placing one of the nails in one of the crosses indicates an effort that you are making in prayer, fasting or almsgiving for the Lenten Season. You may wish to place one each time you come to Mass during this Lent. Perhaps you may wish to carry a nail in your pocket for a week as a reminder of this sacred time of penance.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS ‐ We would like to place a greater focus on the Stations of the Cross, a venerated tradition in the Catholic Faith in which we journey with Christ to Calvary. Stations are observed each Friday of Lent at 7:00 PM. Mark your calendar, and make a mental note to walk in the steps of Jesus this Lent.
RESTORE! REPAIR! REJOICE! – We are most grateful for the generous response we have gotten thus far to our 100th Anniversary capital campaign. We have received 80 gifts/pledges, and we are still early in our campaign. Brochures and pledge cards are still available in the Gathering Space. A visible result of this campaign will be the replacement of the padding on our kneelers, which has been worn thin over the years and about which many have expressed concern. We have been in contact with the company which installed them, and are proceeding.
TRIP TO LONGWOOD GARDENS – Take a leap into spring by coming on a bus trip to Longwood Gardens on Saturday, April 27. Longwood Gardens is the living legacy of Pierre S. du Pont, inspiring people through excellence in garden de‐sign, horticulture, education, and the arts. It consists of over 1,077 acres of gardens, woodlands, and meadows in Ken‐nett Square, Pennsylvania, in the Brandywine Creek Valley. It is one of the premier horticultural display gardens in the United States. Our chartered bus will leave the St. John’s parking lot at 7:00AM, returning by 11:00PM. The cost per person is $90. You may sign up in the Gathering Space.
ADULT ED – This Sunday will be our last Adult Ed until the Sunday after Easter. Our focus is on the “Two Men Named Francis – the saint from Assisi and the current pope in Rome.” Come learn more about their teaching and their way of life! We will resume on the 28th of April.
OPERATION RICE BOWL – Rice Bowls can be returned to the parish at the end of Lent by placing them in the basket provided in the Gathering Space. Your generosity is so much appreciated!
PASTORAL STAFF: Msgr. Michael Becker [email protected] Deacon Gene Neral [email protected] Mr. Patrick Podoletz Parish Council President
[email protected] Mrs. Mary Ann Mirobelli Business Manager
[email protected] Mrs. Deborah Johnson Director of Music/Pastoral Associate
[email protected] Mr. & Mrs. Bill & Norma Foose Stephen Ministry
[email protected] Mrs. Megan Swope Religious Education Director
[email protected] Mr. Mark Krepich Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
[email protected] Mr. Ken Dunmire Maintenance
April Prayer Intention of Pope Francis Workers in War Zones
For doctors and their humanitarian col‐laborators in war zones, who risk their
lives to save the lives of others.
STAY INFORMED AND ENGAGED IN DIOCESAN NEWS: The Diocese of Altoona‐Johnstown has launched an on‐line newspaper Proclaim!: The Good News of Altoona‐Johnstown featuring diocesan news, information, and commentary – including happenings at parishes and schools. Visit the site at proclaim.dioceseaj.org and sign up for regular e‐mail updates delivered to your inbox. Be‐ginning soon, monthly editions of The Catholic Register will be available here at the parish.
ST JOHN’S PRAYER LIST Please call Ginny Reeder (695‐7671) or email her at [email protected] to add or remove someone from the prayer list. PLEASE PRAY FOR THE FOLLOWING and their caregivers and give thanks for those who have recovered.
Lord we ask for your blessings and care for these and all people in need:
Baby Adam • Baby Aiden • Cari Ann • Judy Baird Jen Buda • Robert Cole • Millie Grace Capon
Mary Lee DeStefano • Michael DeStefano • Jim Duffy Charlie Elder • Helen Fornwalt • Leann Frazier Fran Fulare • Dianna Green • Ken Hartman
Karen Horton • Boni Javier • Brian Kopp • Lisa Sherri Maffettone • Ron Merilli • Bryson Miller June Miller • Barbara Moore • Patricia Olson
Mary Oricko • Jeff Price • Karen Price • Ron Peschock Mary Rajnish • Allison Recker • Olga Romerowicz Mike Rudolph • Anne Showalter • Dianne Stultz
Patti Sweet • Tim & Dina Temofonte • Patty Teufel Lois Werfel • Noah Wills • Amber Yasolsky
Milan & Family HOME WITH THE LORD: Your prayers are requested
for the repose of the soul of: Bishop Joseph Adamec
Irene Sloan, mother of Mark (Joanne) Sloan May they rest in the peace and joy of the Lord.
STEWARDSHIP CORNER: Jesus’ disciples do not “cast stones” of apathy and selfishness toward those who are poor, imprisoned, and oppressed in body, mind, and spirit. Living as baptized believers of stewardship will lead us to gift of Eternal Life!
Stewardship at St. John’s Offertory for March 31
Envelopes $ 4,336.00 Loose $ 592.00 Children’s $ 4.00 Catholic Relief Services $ 441.00 Easter Flowers $ 621.00 SubTotal $ 5,994.00 Online Giving $ 1,278.00 Total Offertory $ 7,272.00
Restore*Repair*Rejoice Payments/Donations $74,491
Pledge Payment Collectible $42,042 Total Pledges/Donations $116,533
2018 giving statements are available by calling the Parish Office at 814‐942‐5503. You can also download
your statement by logging in to My Own Church.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS
Religious Education Schedule
April 7: Class in session ‐ 9:15 AM ‐ 10:45 AM April 7: ALL 11th grade confirmation students, including
BG students ‐ Rite of Sending Forth at 11AM mass with candidate/sponsor mandatory meeting to follow immediately
Any questions regarding Religious Education classes or schedule, please contact Megan Swope at [email protected] or (814)631‐8273
HOLY TRINITY NEWS: * HTCS students will be participat‐ing in the following STREAM challenges in the month of April at Penn State University! KidWind Challenge & IEEE Robotics * 4th Grade will spend a day at the middle school prepar‐ing for next year this month. It is an exciting day for every‐one.* Our 8th grade boy basketball team represented the Al‐toona – Johnstown Diocese at the CYO tournament andtook 7th place in the state!* 2nd grade will celebrate Earth Day on April 23rd withthe help of students from BGCHS.* HTCS YARD SALE! Saturday, June 1st Drop off at themiddle school any donated items during school hours.* Guardian Golf Classic on May 18th at King Valley GoldCourse! Register a team of 4 by calling the school office at942‐7835. New this year…“Hole In One” ‐ Win a Car!!* Summer Preschool starts the week of June 17th* Call the school for more information. 942‐7835
CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES: Thank you for your generous support of The Catholic Relief Services Collection and for helping Jesus in disguise. Your contributions make a dif‐ference for the poor and marginalized around the world. If you missed the collection, it’s not too late to give! Just visit www.usccb.org/nationalcollections, and click on the “How to Give” link on the left.
EASTER FLOWERS: All memorial donations for Easter flowers should be submitted by Sunday, April 14, in order to be acknowl‐edged in the Easter Sunday bulletin.
LOVE FEAST: Thanks to everyone who has volunteered to help with our April 13 Love Feast. For those who have taken slips for non‐perishables, we will need them re‐turned to the gathering space under the identified coat rack by Monday, April 8. Our final committee meeting will be Tuesday, April 9, 6 p.m., in the church gathering space.
SECOND SUNDAY FOOD COLLECTION: Don’t forget to bring your non‐perishable food items to church with you when you come to Mass next weekend. There will also be a collection box for those who prefer to make a monetary donation. This month’s collection will go to Altoona Res‐cue Mission.
BABY ITEMS: Court Prince Gallitzin #2625 of St. Rose of Lima, Altoona are asking for your support in their collect‐ing baby items to benefit our local Catholic Charities and other organizations. Our court will be collecting these items April 12th through May 20th 2019. You may place your donated items in the box provided in the gathering space of the church. Again, our court thanks you for your caring and generosity of this mission. God bless you all.
ST. PATRICK’S ALL‐YOU‐CARE‐TO‐EAT LENTEN SEAFOOD BUFFET: 731 Patrick Lane, Newry. Every Friday in Lent 4PM‐7PM. Baked haddock, fried fish, shrimp, and clams, 7 sides, 2 soups, beverage and dessert! Adults $13, Seniors $12, Children (5‐12) $8. Ages 4 and under FREE. Take Outs $13.50
FAMILY HOSPICE SEEKS NEW VOLUNTEERS: Family Hos‐pice, Part of UPMC HNA (Home Nursing Agency), is now recruiting volunteers. Volunteers have the rewarding privilege of supporting patients with life‐limiting illnesses and their caregivers through a significant and inevitable season of life. Hospice volunteers make an impact in vari‐ous ways, such as visiting with patients, providing relief for caregivers, making phone calls, supporting grieving family members, and more. Volunteer involvement is de‐termined by the individual’s skills, desires, and schedule. Specialized training is provided for new volunteers. For more information or to apply as a volunteer, contact Catherine Zimmerman‐Moyer at 814‐502‐5948 or visit homenursingagency.com.
Liturgical Reflection… When the faithful adore Christ pre‐sent in the Sacrament, they remember that this presence derives from the Sacrifice of the Mass and has as its pur‐pose both sacramental and spiritual communion. Prayer before Christ the Lord sacramentally present in the re‐served Eucharist extends the union with Christ that the faithful have reached in the reception of Holy Communion at Mass. Prayer before the Blessed Sacrament renews the covenant that in turn moves the faithful to maintain by their way of life what they have received through faith. There is great spiritual strength in placing oneself prayer‐fully in the presence of the reserved Sacrament. Order for the Solemn Exposition of the Holy Eucharist, Introduction, Numbers 5 and 6. 2019, Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown, Liturgy Office, 925 South Logan Boulevard, Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania 16648
SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK
Sunday April 7 ‐ Fifth Sunday of Lent 8:00AM‐Mass for People of the Parish 11:00AM‐Mass for Serena Stevens requested by
Brenda & Joe Franco
Monday April 8 ‐ Lenten Weekday7:30AM‐Eucharistic Adoration 8:10AM‐Morning Prayer 8:30AM‐Mass for Joe Robeson
Tuesday April 9 ‐ Lenten Weekday 7:30AM‐Eucharistic Adoration 8:10AM‐Morning Prayer 8:30AM‐Mass for James Scott
Wednesday April 10 ‐ Lenten Weekday 5:00PM‐Eucharistic Adoration/Confessions 6:00PM‐Mass for Curly & Josie Bednarski requested by
Rich & Joyce Lowe 6:45PM‐Rosary
Thursday April 11 ‐ Lenten Weekday 7:30AM‐Eucharistic Adoration 8:10AM‐Morning Prayer 8:30AM‐Mass for John Lloyd requested by
Jake & Sonja Stein Friday April 12 ‐ Lenten Weekday 7:30AM‐Eucharistic Adoration 8:30AM‐Morning Prayer & Communion Service 7:00PM‐Stations of the Cross
Saturday April 13 ‐ Vigil of Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord 3:00 PM‐Confessions 4:00PM‐Mass for Daniel Sclafani requested by
Bill & Francie Stokan
Sunday April 14 ‐ Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord 8:00AM‐Mass for People of the Parish 11:00AM‐Mass for Carlos Gungon & Robin Stead
requested by Martha Gungon
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Dn 13:1‐9, 15‐17, 19‐30, 33‐62 [41c‐62];
Jn 8:12‐20 Tuesday: Nm 21:4‐9; Jn 8:21‐30 Wednesday: Dn 3:14‐20, 91‐92, 95; Jn 8:31‐42 Thursday: Gn 17:3‐9;: Jn 8:51‐59 Friday: Jer 20:10‐13; Jn 10:31‐42
CDA MEETING: The Catholic Daughters of the Americas Prince Gallitzin Court #2625 will meet on Monday, April 8, 2019 at St Rose of Lima Social Hall. A social will be at 6:30 followed by our regular meeting at 7:00pm. New members are welcome.
Easter Egg Hunt
Following 11:00 AM Mass April 14th Ages 3 & under up to 9 years of age.
We are in need of donations - candy, cookies, brownies, etc. Candy must be individually wrapped. (individual mini fun sized bags of M&M's, little individually wrapped gummies, etc) Baked goods will be
eaten as refreshments following the Easter Egg Hunt. There are boxes for candy donations in the gathering space at the church and a sign-up sheet will be made available on the kiosk for baked goods.
Donations of Candy are needed by April 12th. Baked goods can be dropped off Sunday morning starting at 10 AM. Email Angelina Capriotti-Long with any questions at [email protected]
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