July 1, 2018

13th Sunday in Ordinary Time Today’s Gospel offers a rare framework-a story in a story. Most of the healing miracles are standalone encounters. One person approaches Jesus, demonstrates faith, and is healed. The evangelist tells the next story. This Gospel, however, is different. Jesus is on his way to heal one person, a young girl of twelve, and is interrupted on his journey by “a woman afflicted with hemorrhages”. She bravely approaches Jesus in a crowd, despite being ritually unclean from her bleeding, and stretches out to touch his cloak. She is healed! Jesus meets her eye, confirms her faith, and continues on to resurrect the young girl. Reading this passage, it might be easier to identify with one story-the long suffering woman or the young innocent girl-and to move past the other. But here they sit side by side. The girl is twelve. The woman has been suffering for twelve years. For the Gospel writers, number parallels have deep symbolic meaning. Between the woman and the young girl, we are not one or the other. We are both. None of us had a perfect childhood, perfect families, or a perfect peer group. As we endure pain, disappointment, or unmet expectations, it can feel like a part of our childhood hopes have died. Our coping mechanisms, social adaptations, and hidden secrets can make us the “walking wounded” in some respects. Jesus wants to do more than simply staunch the bleeding. His healing hand makes dead things come alive. He awakens the dreams that are asleep. This process requires prayer, conversations with trusted community and spiritual mentors, and critical looks at difficult areas of our life. However, we can believe the words of our Lord. If we approach Jesus in faith, believing that he wants to heal and save, we, too, will hear his calming words spoken over the hurts of life. “I say to you, arise!” “Go in peace.” © Liturgical Publications, Inc.

511 TWENTIETH STREET • ALTOONA, PENNSYLVANIA 16602

Rectory: 814-943-8553 • Fax: 814-943-1556 Email: sacredheart511@verizon.net

Website: www.sacredheartaltoona.org Formation Center: 944-3922 • Food Pantry: 943-4529

DIRECTORY Rev. Ľubomír J. Strečok ................................................................................... Pastor Paulette Johns .................................................................................... Parish Secretary Gerard Milliron ............................................................... Parish Council Chairperson James Rokosky ..............................................................Finance Council Chairperson Judy Wahl................................................................. Director of Religious Education Mike Kelleher ............................................................. Director of Christian Initiation Patrick Dorman .................................................................................... Choir Director Jeffrey Arpino ............................................................................................... Organist

CELEBRATIONS OF THE EUCHARIST (Sacred Heart) Monday‒Friday: 7:45 A.M.

(Saint Mary) Saturday: Vigil 4:00 p.m.-Sunday: 8:00 a.m. (Sacred Heart) Saturday: Vigil 5:30 p.m.-Sunday: 10 a.m. and 12 Noon

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (Sacred Heart) Saturday: 12:30 p.m.

(Saint Mary) Saturday: 3:00 p.m.

SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF THE SICK: You are encouraged to notify the rectory as soon as there is a serious illness. You are also asked to notify the rectory when a relative is admitted to a hospital or nursing home. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: The Sacrament of Baptism for Infants normally takes place during a weekend celebration of the Eucharist or on Sundays at 1:00 P.M. For the baptism of their first child, parents are expected to attend a baptismal session with Fr. Lubomir. Please call the rectory office for an appointment. Catholic godparents for infants must be at least 16 years of age, confirmed, and regularly practicing the faith with a freedom to receive the Eucharist. CHRISTIAN INITIATION: Anyone interested in becoming a member of the Catholic Church should contact a member of the parish staff. SACRAMENT OF HOLY MATRIMONY: Please call the Pastor nine months in advance to make arrangements for instruction and planning the marriage ceremony. FOOD PANTRY: The Sacred Heart Food Pantry is open on Wednesdays from 10:00 A.M. until 2:00 P.M. PARISHIONER REGISTRATION: We are always happy to welcome new parishioners to Sacred Heart Parish. Please introduce yourself to a member of the parish staff and register at the rectory. Registration, the practice of stewardship, and regular participation in the Eucharist indicate that a person is an active member of the parish and is eligible to act as a godparent or sponsor. As a Church community seeking to be faith-filled disciples and good stewards, the sacrifice of our time, talent and treasure is essential for the common good.

SACRED HEART CHURCH

SACRED HEART CHURCH ALTOONA, PA

Sacred Heart

Church

511 Twentieth Street • Altoona, PA 16602

(814) 943-8553 • FAX (814) 943-1556

E-mail: sacredheart511@verizon.net

Website: www.sacredheartaltoona.org Rev. Ľubomír J. Strečok Pastor Paulette Johns Parish Secretary Patrick Dorman Parish Council Chairperson James Rokosky Finance Council Chairperson Judy Wahl Director of Religious Education Mike Kelleher Director of Christian Initiation Patrick Dorman Choir Director Jeffrey Ar-pino……………………………………………………..Organist Rectory 943-8553 Formation Center 944-3922 Food Pantry 943-4529 CELEBRATIONS OF THE EUCARIST Monday - Friday 7:45 A.M. Saturday 9:00 A.M., 5:30 P.M. 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:00 Noon SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturday 12:30 p.m. and 5:00 P.M. Sunday 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF THE SICK You are encouraged to notify the rectory as soon as there is a serious illness. You are also asked to notify the rectory when a relative is admitted to the hospital or nursing home. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM The Sacrament of Baptism for Infants normally takes place during a weekend celebration of the Eucharist or on Sun-days at 1:00 P.M. For the baptism of their first child, par-ents are expected to attend a baptismal session with Fr. Lubomir. Please call the rectory office for an appointment. Catholic godparents for infants must be at least 16 years of age, confirmed, and regularly practicing the faith with a freedom to receive the Eucharist. CHRISTIAN INITIATION Anyone interested in becoming a member of the Catholic Church should contact a member of the parish staff. SACRAMENT OF HOLY MATRIMONY Please call the Pastor nine months in advance to make ar-rangements for instruction and planning the marriage cere-mony. FOOD PANTRY

Liturgical Ministers All Liturgical Ministers should have received a letter last

week asking you to fill out the form requesting your preference

in Mass times. It also asks that you list the dates that you will

not be available during the fall schedule. If you are no longer

able to be a minister, please let us know that also. Gratitude is

extended to all Liturgical Ministers and all that you do for the

Church. Completed forms may be mailed to the rectory,

dropped in our mail slot, or placed in an envelope in the collec-

tion basket. Please return by August 1. Thank you.

Christian Initiation Do you know of a friend, neighbor or family member that

might be interested in becoming Catholic? Has your non-

Catholic spouse been attending Mass regularly with you? Could

this be the year he or she would like to become Catholic? Do

you know of any non-practicing Catholics that would like to

return to the Faith? If so, please invite them to call the rectory

office at 943-8553 or Mike Kelleher (Director of Christian Ini-

tiation) at 934-4076 for more information. Thank you.

Summer Social Today, Sunday, July 1st, a Summer Social will be held in the

courtyard after the 10:00 a.m. Mass. Donuts, fruits, beverages

will be available . Members , visitors, all are invited to join us!

Independence Day Mass Come celebrate the birth of our nation and the great things that

this wonderful country has achieved. Come and thank God for

the blessings of Liberty, Independence and Peace. Thank God

for the freedom of religion and for the wonderful privilege we

have been given as Catholics in receiving the Sacrament of the

Holy Eucharist. In receiving the Eucharist, we are embracing

the very body, blood, soul and divinity of Jesus Christ and be-

come one with Him. Come and celebrate Mass on July 4th at

9:00 a.m. We will praise God by singing songs of Patriotism

and have a special Patriotic Organ Prelude starting at 8:45 a.m.-Jeff Arpino.

Holy Trinity Catholic School-Altoona Has an opening for a part-time Advancement Coordinator re-

sponsible for collaborating with the school board and admini-

stration to create and implement an annual advancement strat-

egy.

To view job description and qualifications, to

www.dioceseaj.org . Resumes must be submitted by July 9 to

944 S. Logan Blvd. Hollidaysburg PA 16648 Attn: Jo-Ann

Saint Francis University Adult Degree and

Continuing Studies Program

Catering to the adult learner. Programs in business, early child-

hood education, behavioral science, health studies and more!

The lowest per credit tuition in the area. Classes offered online,

in the evenings, and on Saturdays; on campus and also in Al-

toona. If you are interested in learning more you may call at

472-3012, email at oce@francis.edu or visit our website at:

www.francis.edu/adcs

“Become that Someone today!”

Mass Intentions Sunday, July 1, Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 a.m. Mass at Saint Mary Church, Altoona

10:00 a.m. Frank and Luciana Frucella (Domenica

Randazzo)

12:00 Noon People of the Parish

Monday, July 2 7:45 a.m. Elia Rocci (Joe, Frank, Nancy Savino)

Tuesday, July 3, Saint Thomas, Apostle

7:45 a.m. Bob Barrang (John and Alice McKnight)

Wednesday, July 4, Independence Day

9:00 a.m. Marcella Adams (Marie Adams Family)

Thursday, July 5

St. Anthony Zaccaria and St. Elizabeth of Portugal

7:45 a.m. “Sis” Figurel (Jennifer and Cliff Plank)

First Friday, July 6, Saint Maria Goretti

7:45 a.m. George L. Cardone (Greg Cardone)

11:30 a.m. Mike McGraw (Wife)

First Saturday, July 7

4:00 p.m. Mass at Saint Mary Church, Altoona 5:30 p.m. O’Friel and Milliron Family (Zita Milliron)

Sunday, July 8, Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

8:00 a.m. Mass at Saint Mary Church 10:00 a.m. Anna Chonko (Andy and Ruth Mishock)

12:00 Noon People of the Parish

Altar Servers

Saturday, July 7 5:30 p.m. Eve Ergler and Beatrice Fawkes

Sunday, July 8

10:00 a.m. Alex, Lauren, and Kara Wood

12:00 Noon Ava and Luke Rokosky

Lectors

Saturday, July 7 5:30 p.m. Theresa Adams and Dennis Greiner

Sunday, July 8 10:00 a.m. John Dibert and Tara Wood

12:00 Noon Cindy Lytle and Phyllis Russo

Ministers of Holy Communion

Saturday, July 7

5:30 p.m. Margaret Dodson, John Frederick, Deb

Picano

Sunday, July 8 10:00 a.m. Joanne and Mike Straw, Tish Crum

12:00 Noon Steve Dalansky, Joe Fernicola, Cindy

Lytle

Cantors

Saturday, July 7 5:30 p.m. Patrick Dorman

Sunday, July 8 10:00 a.m. Betsy Chilcote

12:00 Noon Mary Lou Appleman

THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JULY 1, 2018

PRO-LIFE CORNER

You can’t walk with God and hold hands with

Satan at the same time. You can’t be a true

Christian and support abortion and euthanasia

at the same time either.

Liturgical Reflection… The Church has made clear statements on the practice

of burying the remains of our dead. The Congregation for the

Doctrine of the Faith in 2016 stated doctrinal and pastoral rea-

sons for the preference of the burial of the remains of the faith-

ful and to set our norms pertaining to the conservation of ashes

in the case of cremation. The Church encourages conventional

burial of the faithful whenever possible, i.e. burial in a grave or

mausoleum, as well as require the appropriate reservation of the

remains when cremation occurs. Instruction Ad resurgendum

cum Christo, Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, 2016,

Number 1-2018, Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown, Liturgy Office

Stewardship Reflections Today’s second reading speaks clearly of Christian steward-

ship, “out of his richness, Jesus became poor, and through his

poverty, he became rich.” Share all your gifts in justice and

love. You allow others to meet their needs by denying yourself

of you wants.

. Weekly Collection, June 10

Envelopes $4784.19

Loose Change $ 203.69

Total $4987.88

Homebound Communion Calls

Fr. Lubo will be making his visits to our homebound pa-

rishioners on Thursday, July 5. Due to July 4th holiday,

the secretary will be calling you on Tuesday, July 3. If

you would like to receive Communion and you are not

currently on Fr. Lobo's list, please call the rectory at 943-

8553 by Tuesday.

First Friday Masses

July 6 is the First Friday of the month. We will have Masses at

7:45 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Reconciliation will be at 7:15 a.m. and

11:00 a.m. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will be from

8:15 until 11:25 a.m. “Know also that you will probably gain

more by praying fifteen minutes before the Blessed Sacrament

than by all the other spiritual exercises of the day. True, Our

Lord hears our prayers anywhere, for He has made the promise,

‘Ask and you shall receive’” but he has revealed to His servants

that those who visit Him in the Blessed Sacrament will obtain a

more abundant measure of grace.”-St. Alphonsus Liguori

Nocturnal Adoration Society

The monthly Vigil of Prayer scheduled by the Nocturnal Adora-

tion Society for July 6, will be held at Our Lady of Fatima

Church from 8 to 11 p.m. Persons interested in joining the Noc-

turnal Adoration Society are invited to attend one of the

monthly vigils and complete an attendance card provided for

that purpose at the church.

Sacred Heart Vacation Bible School

August 6-August 10, from 6:00-8:00 p.m.

At Splash Canyon, children and volunteers discover that

on life’s wild ride, Jesus is by our side. Even in turbulent

times when sin and Satan threaten to capsize our faith—

God says “YES” to us in Jesus, our promised Savior!

Registration forms are available in the vestibule of the

church or call Judy Wahl for more information at 944-

3922.

Attention High School Students

VBS is a perfect opportunity to get involved in our parish

community and use the experience towards achieving

your Confirmation Service Hours. It can also be a good

experience for the younger youth attending VBS to enjoy

the interaction with teens from our parish. For more infor-

mation please contact Judy Wahl, 944-3922. Thank you!

Angel Fund Grant Applications

The Angel Fund Applications are available in the back of

the church and at the rectory business office. This year

there is $5,990 to be distributed, which is lower than pre-

vious years. Grants are based on need and participation in

our faith community; Time, Talent, and Treasure.

Outdoor Mass Honoring Married Couples

Bishop Mark will celebrate an outdoor Mass honoring

married couples at the Shrine of Our Lady of the Alleghe-

nies in Loretto on Sunday, July 15 at 7:00 p.m. (next to

the Basilica of St. Michael) Bring a lawn chair. Indoors if

rain.

Parish Picnic

Family, food and plenty of fun; that’s what to expect at

our Parish Picnic! It will be held on Sunday, July 22 at

1:00 p.m. at Highland Park. The parish will supply

chicken and hot dogs. You are asked to bring a casserole

or dessert, serving spoon and drinks for your family.

Games for children and bingo for adults. In order to plan

how much food to prepare, please fill out the picnic form

below and put in collection basket or send to the rectory.

Thank you!

Sacred Heart Family Picnic

Family Name___________________________________

Number Attending______________________________

I would like to contribute $________________________

Sunday, July 1

Mass at 8:00 a.m. (Saint Mary Church, Altoona)

Mass at 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 Noon. (Sacred Heart)

Summer Social following 10:00 a.m. Mass.

Tuesday, July 3

Sacred Heart Food Pantry open 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Wednesday, July 4

Mass at 9:00 a.m.

Thursday, July 5

Communion visits to the homebound

Friday, July 6

Mass at 7:45 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

Reconciliation at 7:15 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament from 8:15 a.m. until

11:25

Saturday, July 7 Mass at 4:00 p.m. (Saint Mary Church)

Mass at 5:30 p.m. (Sacred Heart)

Al-Anon meeting at 10:00 a.m.

Sunday, July 8

Mass at 8:00 a.m. (Saint Mary Church, Altoona)

Mass at 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 Noon

In Your Prayers…

Please remember in your prayers the health intention of

Betty Dalansky, Joan Donnelly, and Lucy Horton.

Prayer List If you would like to add a person to our prayer list or re-add

a person, please call the rectory office. Remember, you

must have permission of the ill person to publish their name.

The names will be changed at the beginning of each month

so that we are aware of who is currently ill. Thank you.

Mass Intentions Due to a large number of bequests for Mass Intentions, we have

accumulated a back log of Masses. Until we can get current

with the Masses that we already have, we cannot schedule

Masses for particular days. Current Mass Intentions that we

receive will be posted in our book and will be fulfilled in the

order that we receive them. Masses that are already scheduled

will be said on the scheduled date. We currently have 434

unscheduled Masses and 93 Masses that have already been

scheduled for this year. We ask you for your patience and

understanding. If you would like a Mass said sooner, we

could send it to the missions with your permission.

Our Sponsor this Week is

Al’s Tavern Family Owned and Operated Since 1962

2831 8th Avenue

Please thank and support our sponsors!