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News & Events
PLEASE PRAY for Jennifer Watson, who was received into full Communion at the Easter Vigil Mass on April 20. God’s blessing for you as you continue on your faith journey.
THE PARISH OFFICE will be closed Holy Thursday, April 18 thru Easter Monday, April 22. We will reopen on Tuesday, April 23 at 9:00 AM.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK MASS: On Saturday, April 27 at the 4:00 PM Mass, the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick will be celebrated. This sacrament is being made available for those who are suffering from illness or are experiencing some serious medical difficulties.
DIOCESAN PRAYER DAY/LUNCHEON FOR THOSE WHO HAVE LOST A SPOUSE THROUGH DEATH: Remember your loved ones on Wednesday, May 8 with Mass at 11:00 AM. Theme of the day: “Where there is darkness, let there be light.” All spouses will be mentioned and remembered at Mass. Luncheon to follow. All persons who have lost a spouse through death throughout the Altoona-Johnstown Diocese are invited to attend. Sponsored by the Diocesan Family Life Office and hosted by the Immaculate Conception Church, 1640 New Germany Road, Summerhill. Reservations required by May 1. A $5 donation is suggested. Contact the Family Life Office at 814-886-5551 or familylife@dioceseaj.org.
THE 2019 CATHOLIC MINISTRIES DRIVE FUND supports only specific ministries which are focused on: caring for the poor, strengthening families, nurturing our youth and forming clergy and laity. Our 2019 target amount is $34,500.00. Please send all contributions to the Resurrection Parish Office. DO NOT SEND DIRECTLY TO THE DIOCESE. Make checks payable to Resurrection Church. Thank you!
PARISHIONERS NEEDED: There will be 4 Parish Council vacancies starting in June 2019. The Parish Council is a consultative/advisory body to the Pastor assisting him in all things pertaining to both the spiritual and material welfare of the Parish. Members of Council must be fully initiated members of the Parish and in good standing. Each of these vacancies are for a 3-year term. The Parish Council meets at least 6 times per year. In addition, each Parish Council member is assigned as a liaison for each of the Standing Committees. If you are interested, or know another parishioner who would be interested, please review the information regarding Parish Council membership shown by clicking the button below. Then complete the Nomination Form and return it to the Parish Office by May 19, 2019.
GOOD NEWS: Resurrection Parish is a recipient of the 2019 Spirit of Community Award presented by the Arbutus Park Retirement Community. The award is to recognize individuals for the time and talent they share with our community in the form of volunteerism. Our parishioners truly follow Jesus’ call to service and to love thy neighbor as thyself. There are many ministries that our parishioners participate in that impact not just our parish community but impact the community at large. As a parish, we are honored and humbled in receiving this award. The awards ceremony and luncheon are scheduled for Friday, April 26, 2019 from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM at the Holiday Inn in downtown Johnstown. If you would like to attend the luncheon, you can contact the Arbutus Park Retirement Community through their website or by phone. The cost to attend the luncheon is $25 per person. The proceeds from this wonderful community event would benefit the Arbutus Benevolent Care Fund.
THE FOLLOWING IS INFORMATION FROM THE APRIL 9, PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
IT’S SPRING CLEANING TIME! THE SEWING MINISTRY is in need of sewing supplies, fabric, thread, needles, pins, notions, and crochet and knitting yarns. We will even take sewing machines. Small donations can be dropped off in the back of the church with the Hospitality Ministers. Please clearly label as donations for the Sewing Ministry. Larger donations, including sewing machines can be picked up. Please call Jane Kmetz at 255-7231 for arrangements. Thank you.
THE 2019 CATHOLIC MINISTRIES DRIVE FUND supports only specific ministries which are focused on: caring for the poor, strengthening families, nurturing our youth and forming clergy and laity. Our 2019 target amount is $34,500.00. Please send all contributions to the Resurrection Parish Office. DO NOT SEND DIRECTLY TO THE DIOCESE. Make checks payable to Resurrection Church. Thank you! SAVE THE DATE: Tuesday, April 30, Summerfest Meeting, 6:30 PM, Parish Center
The Resurrection Family Life Committee invites you to share in a
Celebration of the Single Life For all adult men and women who are unmarried, widowed, separated, or divorced. This Celebration will be held on Sunday, May 19, 2019, at Mass with our parish family at 10:30 AM followed by lunch at 12:00 Noon in Resurrection Hall. Buffet lunch will include: Chicken, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Green Beans, Tossed Salad, Rolls & Butter, Ice Cream Sundae, Coffee, Hot and Iced Tea, and Water. The cost is $10.00 per person. Please R.S.V.P. by Friday, May 10, 2019. Return the completed form to the parish office with your payment. If there is a financial hardship, please contact Diane Ashbridge at 421-2962. 
MOVING SALE! Furniture and major appliances for sale. Kitchen/Dinning Room Furniture; Chairs; Bedroom furniture; Kitchen appliances. Please call Holly at 475-6967 if interested.
OFFICE HOURS: The Resurrection Parish Office will be open Monday thru Thursday, 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM. We will now be closed every Friday.
PLEASE MAKE THE PARISH OFFICE AWARE OF ANY PARISHIONERS THAT ARE HOMEBOUND OR IN NURSING HOMES.
REMINDER: Any vehicles that remain parked in the Church Parking Lot after Masses will be promptly towed, No exceptions.
LOST AND FOUND: We have a variety of items that have been found on Resurrection Church property. Please come to the Parish Office to claim any items. CAN RECYCLING: As we continue our can recycling collection for charitable organizations, please be advised that the recycling center is no longer accepting tin cans, ONLY ALUMINUM. Thank you for saving all your aluminum cans for charity.
ST. BENEDICT CHURCH, 2310 Bedford St, Johnstown, has started a new young adult group (ages 20 - 40). The newly formed St. John the Beloved Young Adult Group will meet every 2nd and 4th Thurs. of the month for adoration, reflection and friendship. Adoration will start at 7:00 PM with Benediction at 7:45 PM. Pizza, friendship and faith formation will follow at 8:00 PM in the St. John Paul II Center on the St. Benedict Parish Campus. Additional members are invited to join at anytime! For more info, please reach out to Fr. Peter Crowe (Phone: 814-266-9718 Ext. 507, Email: pcrowe@dioceseaj.org) or Patrick Roy (Phone: 814-270-4191, Email: proyjmj@gmail.com).
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.
THANK YOU to Faith Thomas and all who helped with the Children’s Easter Egg Hunt. A good time was had by all and all the eggs were found! A SPECIAL THANKS to the Knights of Columbus Council 11066 for the generous donation to the Easter Egg Hunt. God Bless you all!
PAINT AND WINE PARTY- FOR ANYONE 21 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER: Join us to create and take home your own canvas painting, and sample wine and light snacks. The party will be held at Bottle Works, 411 3rd Avenue in Cambria City, Friday, May 10, 2019; from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Painting will be instructed by a professional artist. A sample of red wine and all painting supplies will be provided. Cost for the event is $35/person. If you would like, you are welcome to bring a bottle of your favorite wine or a snack/dessert to share but are not obligated to do so. *Pre-registration is required by Sunday, May 5, 2019. * Registration forms can be found below, in the back of the church, and at the parish office. Please complete the form and return it to the parish office or drop it in the collection basket in an envelope marked “Attention Meaghan Veney.” Please call Meaghan, 536-9694, with any questions. Hope to see you there!
THE SWEET SHOPPE 539-6502
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 Sunday The Sweet Shoppe is now opened year-round.
SPRING HAS SPRUNG AT THE SWEET SHOPPE!!
We have a great selection of Easter Candy and a wide variety of items to celebrate special moments and events in your life (destinations, sporting events, etc.). You can also order specialty items for Weddings, Showers, Graduations, etc. Give us a call or stop in! The Sweet Shoppe will be closed on Monday, April 22. 
SEWER PROJECT COLLECTION: Our total collected thus far is $10,670.00. Thank you to all who generously gave! Even though Lent is coming to an end, we are still accepting contributions to recover some of the cost of our completed work on the sewage system. Envelopes are available in the back of the Church or at the Parish Office.
THE GABRIEL PROJECT PRO-LIFE MINISTRY urgently needs donations of diapers, unscented wipes, baby wash, baby lotion, baby bottles, or new/lightly used baby clothing. Please call Gale at 539-0155 for pick up of items.
THE CAMBRIA CITY MISSION, on Broad St. is collecting items for the homeless and less fortunate in our city. They are in need of: wash cloths, hand towels, tooth paste, tooth brushes, bar soap, shampoo and deodorant. Please place items in container on counter in the back of the church or take to the Parish Center. Thank you, Pat Meagher, 536-8551.
APRIL IS CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION AWARENESS MONTH
We are firmly committed to protecting children and youth. Please look for information in the bulletins this month on keeping our children safe. If you have a reasonable cause of suspected child abuse, general child well-being concerns or know of other abuse of minors please report your concerns to:
To report to the Diocese any suspected abuse of a minor please call the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown Independent Reporting Hotline hosted by Nulton Diagnostic and Treatment Center at 1-833-685-8661. Your call will be answered by a representative of Nulton Diagnostic and Treatment Center. Any information provided to the Nulton Center will be reported to law enforcement as required by state law. Nulton Diagnostic and Treatment Center is independently owned and operated and not associated with the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown. PROMISE TO PROTECT "See that you do not despise one of these little ones, for I say to you that their angels in heaven always look upon the face of my heavenly Father.” - Matthew 18:10 As parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, caretakers, educators and all those who care for and support children, we are reminded that even the small things make a difference to a child. Below is a list of simple tips and easy things to do that continue to build positive relationships with our children.
A PRAYER FOR HEALING FOR VICTIMS OF ABUSE
God of endless love, ever caring, ever strong, always present, always just: You gave your only Son to save us by his blood on the cross. Gentle Jesus, shepherd of peace, join to your own suffering the pain of all who have been hurt in body, mind, and spirit by those who betrayed the trust placed in them. Hear the cries of our brothers and sisters who have been gravely harmed, and the cries of those who love them. Soothe their restless hearts with hope, steady their shaken spirits with faith. Grant them justice for their cause, enlightened by your truth. Holy Spirit, comforter of hearts, heal your people’s wounds and transform brokenness into wholeness. Grant us the courage and wisdom, humility and grace, to act with justice. Breathe wisdom into our prayers and labors. Grant that all harmed by abuse may find peace in justice. We ask this through Christ, our Lord. Amen. THE LIONS CLUB collects used eyeglasses for the needy in our area. If you happen to have an old pair of eyeglasses please consider donating them. There is a collection box in the back of the church.
BELLS OF CASIMIR MEMORIALS - Only 94 times remain for the Bell 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.
MARIAPOCS GARDEN AND SHRINE 2019 - Spring is coming to the Garden! The schedule for the Mariapocs Garden and Shrine located in Cambria City is available online at stellajohnstown.com and will be displayed in the rear of the church after Easter. Along with the regularly scheduled recitation of the Rosary on Thursdays at 6pm, other services and events throughout the summer and early Fall are planned at the Garden. SundayMarket@TheGreen - Mark your calendars! May 26, June 23, July 28, September 29 and October 27, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, The Green, at the corner of 7th and Chestnut Streets. Join us as we celebrate community with food, music, vendors, family and friends. Go to stellajohnstown.com/sundaymarketthegreen for more information and also for information regarding becoming a vendor. GUIDED TOURS, 2019 - As part of the Casimir Cultural Center's inaugural year of events, Stella, Property Development and Event Production is excited to offer four Guided Tours in 2019.
These destinations offer spiritual, historical and cultural experiences in a pilgrimage-like setting. The tours are being provided for the rate of $100 per person, per tour or all four tours can be reserved at a reduced rate of $375 per person. Tours include: Roundtrip Luxury Motorcoach Transportation; Printed Tour Itinerary and Destination Information; On-board snacks and complimentary coffee/bottled water; Tour Coordinator; Guided Tours at all Destinations; Donation to Shrine; Gratuities; 1 Catered Meal per tour. Each tour is limited to 55 reserved spaces. Further tour details, pricing and on-line reservation form can be found at stellajohnstown.com/guided-tours/ . For more information, email us at stellajohnstown@gmail.com, subject: Guided Tours. 
ARE YOU THINKING OF DOING something extra for Lent this year? It's not too late to register for the ARISE TOGETHER IN CHRIST Lenten sessions. We will start on Sunday, March 3rd, with both men's and women's groups, 6:00-7:30 PM, at the Oratory. Dan and Faith Thomas, 479-2062, will lead these. Sue Hildebrand, 322-1839, will hold one in her home in Vinco on Tuesdays, 10:00-11:30 AM. Wed. evening's group meets 6:30-8:00 PM, lead by Jim and Judy Carroll, 262-8724, at the Oratory. On Thursday evening from 6:30-8:00 PM, Michael and Cindy O'Connor, 242-8776, lead at the Oratory. There are two groups meeting after the morning Mass on Friday, lead by Diane Gorka, 255-7393, and Barb Dryzal, 536-3961, in the church hall. Barb also leads one on Saturday at the Oratory, 9:00-10:30 AM. PLEASE PRAY ABOUT YOUR RESPONSE TO GOD'S CALL TO 'CHANGE OUR HEARTS' and join us this Lent.
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Resurrection Catholic Church
324 Chestnut Street Johnstown, PA 15906 814-539-5788 Weekend Mass Times Saturday Vigil: 4:00pm Sunday: 8:00am, 10:30am |
