Our Mission and Our Staff
We believe that Jesus Christ came to reveal the fullness of God's love for us, and we continue to celebrate that love through praise, sacraments, service, and community.  Learn about our mission and meet our staff.
Become Active in Parish Life
Our parish offers a wide range of ministry opportunities. Whether you'd like to learn more, pray more, or serve more, we have a ministry for you.
Strengthen Your Spiritual Life
Making an offering of our time, talents, and treasure is an integral part of what it means to be a Christian.  But at the root of everything we do is our relationship with our God.  Use these resources to help strengthen your spiritual life.   

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Almighty and All-loving God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, we pray to you through Christ the Healer, for those who suffer from the Coronavirus across the world. We pray for all who mourn the loss of each and every person who has died as a result of contracting the disease. We lift up to your mercy to all those affected, all those working hard to study and cure this illness, and all health care professionals and emergency management teams that are working day and night to keep us safe. Give comfort to everyone in distress and a sense of calm to all of us in these days of uncertainty. This we ask in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord who showed compassion to the outcast, acceptance to the rejected and love to those to whom no love was shown. Amen. 

Pray the Liturgy of the Hours

Lectio divina is a form of meditation rooted in liturgical celebration that dates back to early monastic communities. It was a method practiced by monks in their daily encounter with Scripture, both as they prepared for the Eucharist and as they prayed the Liturgy of the Hours.
The Latin phrase “lectio divina” may be translated as “divine reading.”  As one reads and invites the Word to become a transforming lens that brings the events of daily living into focus, one can come to live more deeply and find the presence of God more readily in the events of each day. The method of lectio divina follows four steps:
  • lectio (reading)
  • meditatio (meditation)
  • contemplatio (contemplation)
  • and oratio (prayer)

Use these Lectio Divina guides to meditate, contemplate, and pray.
                                                        Pope Francis Prayer and Novena Prayer
Pope Francis’ deep devotion to Saint Joseph was highlighted when he chose his inaugural day to be on a March 19, the Solemnity (Feast) of Saint Joseph. Writing Patris Corde during the Covid-19 Pandemic, he was inspired that Saint Joseph, “has helped us see more clearly the importance of ‘ordinary’ people who though far from the limelight, exercise patience and offer hope every day. In this, they resemble Saint Joseph, the man who goes unnoticed, a daily, discreet and hidden presence,” who nonetheless played “an incomparable role in the history of salvation’.” (https://www.vatican news.va/en/pope/news/2020-12)
In the closing of Patris Corde, Pope Francis shared the prayer of trust he has prayed for over 40 years at the conclusion of Morning Prayer: “Hail, Guardian of the Redeemer, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary. To you God entrusted his only Son; in you Mary placed her trust; with you Christ became man. Blessed Joseph, to us too, show yourself a father and guide us on the path of life. Obtain for us grace, mercy and courage, and defend us from every evil. Amen.”
Faithful believers pray the ancient Nine Day Novena Prayer to Saint Joseph during the Church Year all throughout the world. It is extremely powerful to begin the Nine Days leading up to March 19, the Feast of Saint Joseph. This year the 9 days would begin on Wednesday, March 10 and conclude on the Eve of the Feast Day. For the full Novena see: https://www.praymorenovenas.com  
​2021, Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown Liturgy Committee, Liturgy Office, Mary, Mother of the Church Pastoral Center, 2713 W. Chestnut Avenue, Altoona, PA 16601.

Consecration to Saint Joseph

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The links below will take you
to the YouTube page
that offers each of the 33 days
of the Consecration to Saint Joseph
presented by Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC
Recorded and Livestreamed Masses
from Resurrection Parish
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Dear God, during these forty days let us not focus on the things we are “giving up”.  Let us focus on the One who “gave it all up” for us.  Renew our minds and draw us back to our first love.  Prepare our hearts for Easter for Your sacrifice and for Your Resurrection!   Amen.

Interactive Stations of the Cross

CRS RICE BOWL COLLECTION is a program that allows us the opportunity to help those less fortunate.  May these forty days better prepare us to encounter ourselves, our neighbors and our God. Rice Bowls are available in the back of the Churches. Please remember to take one and return it on Holy Thursday, April 1 at the Mass of the Lord’s Supper.
 To speak to someone from the Parish Office,
please call 814-539-5788. 
 MaryBeth Konieczny, Parish Secretary, will be available
​ Monday through Thursday,
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
 
​BULLETIN DEADLINE: The deadline for bulletin submissions is WEDNESDAY AT 9:00 AM. Bulletin announcements will remain in the bulletin for up to two weeks. If you have something that you want published in the bulletin please email all items to resurrectionparishbulletin@gmail.com
or
stclareofassisi@atlanticbb.net
​ or call either Parish Office during regular business hours. 
Please Note:
PLEASE REMEMBER THAT DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER, Resurrection Parish will follow the Johnstown School District’s and/or Bishop McCort’s schedule. If there is a two hour delay, the Parish Office will open two hours late (11:00 AM), and all meetings/activities will take place. If there is no school the Parish Office will be closed and all meetings/activities will be cancelled. If there is an unscheduled early dismissal the Parish Office will close early and all meetings/activities will be cancelled.

Please note, Mass WILL  STILL BE celebrated regardless.
THE 2021 CATHOLIC MINISTRIES DRIVE, BE A DISCIPLE OF HOPE, LAUNCHES TODAY THROUGHOUT OUR DIOCESE. The annual Catholic Ministries Drive supports 14 ministries through which people are accompanied in their journey. There are so many gifted and generous laypersons in our diocese who share their time and talent to support our Catholic ministries. Without their help and your help, we could not fulfill our mission. This year, more so than others, our world, our nation, our communities, our parishes, and our families need tangible expressions of hope. Please reflect on Bishop Mark’s invitation when it arrives and return your pledge card in next weekend’s offertory. The year of 2021 is a time for everyone to BE A DISCIPLE OF HOPE! All contributions received beyond the parish target amount will be used for your parish. PLEASE SEND ALL CATHOLIC MINISTRIES DRIVE CONTRIBUTIONS DIRECTLY TO THE DIOCESE OF ALTOONA/JOHNSTOWN. Thank you for supporting these vital ministries with sacrificial gifts of prayer and treasure. 100% of your gift goes directly to these ministries!
PLEASE NOTE that the time for praying the Rosary on Mondays and Fridays at the Resurrection Oratory has been changed from 12:15 PM to 12:00 PM.

ALL ARE WELCOME in praying the Rosary on Mon. and Fri., at 12:00 PM at the Resurrection Oratory. A schedule of Oratory Rosary leaders is as follows: 
Monday                                                                                                Friday                                                                        
                                                                                                                   Feb. 26 - Janet Yuras
Mar. 1 - Nancy Fesko                                                                    Mar. 5 - Pat Barrett
Mar. 8 - Judy Rozich                                                                      Mar. 12 - Chris Rebar
Mar. 15 - Phil Skala                                                                        Mar. 19 - Jim and Nina Kopriva
Mar. 22 - Fran Findley                                                                  Mar. 26 - Diane Ashbridge
Mar. 29 - Deacon Sam                                                                  Apr. 2 - Good Friday, No Rosary
Apr. 5 - Easter Monday, No Rosary                                      Apr. 9 - Pat Barrett

In addition, blessing of Easter baskets/food will be on Saturday, April 3rd at Resurrection @ 12:00 Noon and at St. Clare’s @ 2:00PM. (Outside in parking lots weather permitted.). All liturgies at Resurrection will be live-streamed! PLEASE, to insure a seat, make a reservation. Those having a reservation will be seated first.
  • ​MASS RESERVATIONS: St. Clare of Assisi Parishioners, If you would like to attend 4:00 PM Saturday Mass, PLEASE call Rose or Mary Rita at the Parish Office to make a reservation, 535-1133 during regular business hours. If you leave a message, please be sure to leave the number of people who will be attending Resurrection Parishioners, If you would like to attend Sunday Mass at 8:00 AM or 10:30 AM, PLEASE call MaryBeth at the Parish Office to make a reservation,  539-5788, ext. 4, (Reminder...Parish Office is closed on Fri.). If you leave a message, please be sure to leave the Mass you would like to attend and the number of people who will be attending. Reminder for all Masses, masks must be worn and may only be removed to receive Holy Communion and social distancing will be practiced.                                                                                                                                                                     ATTENTION RESURRECTION PARISHIONERS!   All those on the STANDING RESERVATION LIST for 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM Masses, you are asked to please call the Parish Office if you plan on attending Sunday Mass. This is due to low attendance and many of you not letting the Parish Office know that you were unable to attend. We will no longer have a Standing Reservation List.           
  • THE PARISH BULLETIN will continue to be available on the Parish website resurrectionparishjohnstown.com there are also limited copies available in the Church.
  • OFFERTORY ENVELOPES can be mailed or dropped in the mailbox at the Parish Office. There is also a way to give online. Simply go to www.dioceseaj.org/giving and click the donate now button. There you will see another button to donate to your parish. This will assist us in being able to continue paying our bills!  MANY THANKS to all the parishioners who have faithfully and continually given their offertory envelopes.
  • COLLECTION COUNTERS: We will be getting back to our regular schedule. Group 3 volunteers are scheduled to count the collection on Monday, March 8.  Thank you to all who help!
  • THE SWEET SHOPPE, 719 Chestnut St. (539-6502):  We have a nice selection of St. Patrick treats, including Shamrock suckers and decorated chocolate dipped pretzel rods, pricing from .50 to $1.25. Hours: Mon. thru Thurs. 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Fri. 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM; Sat. 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Closed Sun.. 
  • 2021 OFFERTORY ENVELOPES are now available for pick up. If you have been attending Mass, your envelopes will be available at the Church. If you have not been attending Mass, your envelopes will be available at the Parish Office. If you know someone who is  homebound please feel free to take their envelopes to them.​
  • “LITTLE BLACK BOOKS” (LENTEN DEVOTIONALS) are available for parishioners at the Churches or at the Parish Offices. Please feel free to take one or stop by during regular business hours.
  • MOTHER’S DAY SPECIAL TICKETS will go on sale Sunday, March 7th.  The donation is $5.00 and the ticket is good for the entire month of May.  You can also pick up tickets at The Sweet Shoppe, the Parish Offices or Remmco Plumbing.  If you have any questions please call Chris Falduto at 814-535-1054.  Thank You! ​
  • EXPOSITION AND BENEDICTION is held the second Monday of each month after the 6:30 PM Mass at St. Clare of Assisi Church. All  are welcome on Monday, March 8 to attend this Liturgy.
  • LENTEN HOLY HOUR: Beginning March February 24 and concluding March 31 a weekly Holy Hour will be held each Wednesday during Lent from 12 Noon until 1:00 PM at St. Clare of Assisi Church. All are welcome to attend.
  • STATIONS OF THE CROSS will be held on the Fridays of Lent at beginning at 6:30 PM at Resurrection Church. All are welcome to attend.
  • HANDMADE PASCHA BASKET COVERS: Do you need a unique gift or would you like to start your own family tradition?  The Resurrection Sewing Ministry has handmade Pascha Basket Covers for sale for $12.00 each in the Sweet Shoppe.  What a wonderful addition to your blessed Easter basket and for your Easter table!
  • WOMEN’S BOOK DISCUSSION lead by Joan Cammarata, will be held on Sun., Mar. 28 at 4:00 PM at Resurrection’s Oratory Hall. The book discussed will be “ The Women of Easter” by Liz Curtis Higgs. Women of both parishes are welcome.
  • MEN’S LENTEN/EASTER DISCUSSION lead by Dan Thomas, will be held on Sun., Mar. 28 at 4:00 PM at the Resurrection Oratory. Men of both parishes are welcome.
​RESURRECTION EASTER BAKING:
​We need help with Nut Roll making at Oratory Hall. Dough will be made on Friday, March 12 beginning at 1:00 PM and Rolling and Baking will begin at 8:00 AM on Saturday, March 13. Any time you can spare would be greatly appreciated.  No orders will be taken. Rolls will be sold on Palm Sunday weekend. Watch the bulletin for more details.
Thank you,
Eileen
                      THE FOLLOWING IS INFORMATION FROM THE FEBRUARY 23, 2021
                                            RESURRECTION PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
  • Our Masses are being live streamed (able to watch live) via Facebook and uploaded (recorded) to You Tube.  The response has been very positive!  We are also looking at some upgrades to the camera to enhance the viewing of our Masses.
  • The Easter Triduum will occur this year.  All Masses for the Triduum will occur at Resurrection Church.  Please look to the bulletin for times.  Also, you must register if you plan on attending any of the Triduum Masses.  Please contact Mary Beth in the office to register.  Masking and social distancing will still be required.
  • Nut rolls will be made for Easter!  Please look to the bulletin if you want to help make the nut rolls as well as when the nut rolls will be sold.
If you have any questions, please see a Parish Council member.  Stay safe
                        PLEASE KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS ALL THOSE WHO ARE SICK,
                  THOSE IN NURSING HOMES AND THOSE WHO ARE HOMEBOUND
Sandy Wojnaroski,  Joann Yuhas,  Josephine Stumpo,  Helen Lech,  Arlene Schaffer, Nellie Barkley,  Sophie Mulvehill, Kay Komar, Eric Moran,  Rita Ozog, Ed Wysocki, Mary Ann Robatin, Dorothy Savering, and Sylvia Brisko. 

If you know of someone who is sick, in a nursing home or is homebound and would like to add them to the prayer list please call MaryBeth at the Parish Office at 539-5788, ext 4.
  • SUNDAY, MARCH 7 – Confirmation Sessions 9A, 10B and 11C, 8:45 AM to 10:15 AM, St. John Paul II Building. This will be your last opportunity  for this retreat. Please register as soon as possible.
  • SUNDAY, MARCH 14 - Monthly Parent and Confirmation meetings from  9:15 AM to 10:15 AM  at Resurrection Church Hall.
  • SUNDAY, MARCH 21 - Junior High Youth Day for all Diocesan youth in grades 6-8. We will participate virtually  via  zoom. The day will run from 11:15 AM to 2:30 PM. Please meet at the Parish Center by 11:15 AM and please use the ramp door entrance. Registration forms must  be returned by March 14th . The theme this year will be “Building Up the Kingdom of God: God’s work, Our hands.” Our keynote for the day will be Will Smith from the Diocese of Greensburg.
  • SATURDAY, APRIL 17- 10th grade Gifts of the Holy Spirit Retreat- 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM. The retreat will be held at St. Benedicts school gym. Parents are required to attend. Please register by April 10.
THE SWEET SHOPPE
539-6502
Hours are:
Monday thru Thursday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Saturday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Closed Sundays
Masks and social distancing required. 
 We have a nice selection of St. Patrick's Day treats
including shamrock suckers
and decorated chocolate dipped pretzel rods
with prices ranging from 50 cents to $1.25. 

The Sweet Shoppe is now open year round.


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  • ​​PRO LIFE VIGIL Every Thursday from 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM we hold a prayer vigil across from the Franklin Street Planned Parenthood facility here in Johnstown.                                        For more information, call Gale at 539-0155.
  • THE ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI GABRIEL PROJECT PRO-LIFE MINISTRY is in need of financial assistance as well as any baby items such as, diapers, baby wipes, bottles, clothing, etc. For more information please call Gale at 539-0155.​
  • THE WEST END FOOD PANTRY is in need of boxed and canned non-perishable food items as well as paper products. Please make sure that your food donation items are not outdated. Please place donations in the back of the church or take them to the Resurrection Parish Office during regular business hours. 
  • ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CHURCH FISH FRIES are scheduled for Fridays, March 5, 12, 19, & 26 at the Activity Center (corner of D Street and Barron Avenue) from 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM for PHONE ORDERS ONLY, NO WALK -INS.  Orders will be taken on Thursdays from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM and on Fridays from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM by calling 814-539-3518.
  • CANCELLED UNTIL FRUTHEDR NOTICE:  ST. THERESA CHURCH will be selling fresh but frozen Potato & Cheese piroghi every Friday during Lent, starting February 19 thru March 26 at their Social Hall from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM & 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.  NO phone orders will be taken. First come first served. The cost is $7.00 per dozen.
  • BISHOP CARROLL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL will host a Trivia Night on Saturday, March 6 at 6:30 PM. Age 21 and over please. Teams can be any size. Registration is required by March 1. Prepaid tickets are $30.00 or at the door $35.00. Food catered by Island BBQ. For more info please contact Mr. Nagy at (814) 472-7500, ext. 105 or jnagy@bishopcarroll.org
  • PUBLIC ROSARY to honor St. Joseph and pray for our country, will be prayed on Saturday, March 20 at 12:00 PM in Central Park, downtown Johnstown. All are welcome. All Covid precautions will be taken.
  • ENRICH YOUR LENT! Listen to JMJ Catholic Radio WMMH, 91.9 FM, or online at www.jmj750.com.

WATCH ALL TEN EPISODES FOR FREE
DURING LENT 2021

Free Access Schedule

February 17–23
Lessons 1 & 2 posted

February 24–March 2
Lessons 3 & 4 posted
(Lessons 1 & 2 still available)

March 3–9
Lessons 5 & 6 posted
(Lessons 3 & 4 still available)

March 10–16
Lessons 7 & 8 posted
(Lessons 5 & 6 still available)

March 17–23
Lessons 9 & 10 posted
(Lessons 7 & 8 still available)
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March 24–30
(Lessons 9 & 10 still available)
Almighty God, our Rock and our Salvation, we beg you to pour out your Holy Spirit upon our nation. Heal the divisions that separate us and remove all obstacles to authentic unity.
May you guide this great country of ours and lead our citizens to embrace one another as neighbors and fellow countrymen, created in your own image and likeness.  Give us a fresh opportunity for renewal and true solidarity for the common good of our homeland.
May we return to our true identity as people of faith and charity. Help us to always remain One Nation, Under God, Indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all. Amen.
BELLS OF CASIMIR MEMORIALS - We thank everyone who has commemorated their loved ones and families with a Bell ringing. The Bells have become a special part of our neighborhood. If you are interested in having a memorial, please visit stellajohnstown.com/bells-casimir-cultural-center/ to download a memorial request form or complete the on-line request. You may also stop by Cambria City Flowers during business hours to request a memorial. *Special holidays such as Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and St. Patrick's Day are available. 
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324 Chestnut Street
Johnstown, PA 15906
814-539-5788

Weekend Mass Times
Saturday Vigil: 4:00pm
Sunday: 8:00am, 10:30am