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.   

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

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Eucharistic Adoration will be held on Friday, October 2
at 6:30 PM in Resurrection Church.
This Holy Hour will consist of Exposition,
proclamation of a Gospel reading, short homily, and silent prayer.
 At 7:00 PM the Litany of the Holy Eucharist will be chanted
and followed by silent prayer.
 The Holy Hour will conclude
with Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament.
​  Social distancing and masks are a must.

ARISE has begun on Sept. 20.
Books are $8.00 and can be purchased at the Parish Office during regular business hours.
​ Please call Barb Dryzal at 536-3961 with any questions.
IT IS TIME TO ARISE TOGETHER IN CHRIST! We are delighted to offer, once again, a beautiful, small group, faith-sharing experience, called ARISE. In our groups, we deepen our faith by developing a closer relationship with Christ and each other. We read and reflect on Scripture, talk freely and openly about God, share stories of our lives, and reach out in loving service to others. It is an uplifting experience! We would love to share this time with YOU. Choose a day that works best for you:
  • Sun., 6:00 PM, Oratory, Dan and Faith Thomas (479-2062).
  • Tues., 10:00 AM,  255 Adams Ave., Vinco,  Sue Hildebrand (322-1839).
  • Wed.,  6:30 PM,  Oratory,  Jim and Judy Carroll (262-8724). 
  • Thurs., 6:30 PM, Oratory, Michael and Cindy O'Connor (659-9923).
  • Fri., 8:45 AM,  Resurrection Hall, Diane Gorka (255-7393).
  • Sat., 9:15 AM, Oratory, Barb Dryzal (536-3961).
 With the continued uncertainty as to how attendance at the weekend Masses will be regulated, we will continue with an abbreviated ministry schedule for October and November.  If anyone who is not presently scheduled and would like to be or if any current ministers would like their preferences changed, please notify George Pisula by September 13.  He can be reached by email at ggpisula@atlanticbb.net or by phone at 254-1961

Pray the 54-day novena for Our Nation

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“Do nothing out of selfishness; rather, humbly regard others as more important than yourselves…” 
 Philippians 2:3
Pride and ego are hard things to control.  We see how others act or dress and think we are superior to them.  We idolize our own self-image.  But, if we truly believe everything is a gift from God, we recognize all the people that God has put in our lives as gifts!  We are grateful for how they enrich our lives.  Pray every day for the people in your life: your family, your friends and those who make you angry.

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.
A PRAYER FOR OUR NATION
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.
THE CATHOLIC MINISTRIES DRIVE, IGNITE YOUR FAITH FOR CHRIST’S MISSION, HAS LAUNCHED THROUGHOUT THE DIOCESE. During Lent and throughout the year, we are challenged to renew our spiritual devotions and duties, and one of those holy duties is to support the Church. This drive focuses on a select group of ministries with emphasis on the poor, families, youth, seminarians. And leadership development of clergy and laity. Please reflect on Bishop Mark’s invitation when it arrives and return your pledge card in the offertory. There will also be a donation card in the Diocese’s new magazine, PROCLAIM, Christ in your Life. All contributions received beyond our parish target amount will be used for Resurrection Church projects. Thank you for supporting these vital ministries with sacrificial gifts of prayer and treasure. 100% of your donation goes directly to these ministries.
                                                                           Please note this change.
From now on, please make Catholic Ministries Drive checks payable to the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown.  Please mail all  C.M.D. donations to the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown, P.O. Box 409, Hollidaysburg, Pa. 16648. All donations received beyond our parish target amount will be used for the needs of Resurrection Parish.
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.
 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 2:00 PM.
 
​REMINDER: The deadline for bulletin submissions is WEDNESDAY AT 9:00 AM NO EXCEPTIONS! Bulletin announcements will remain in the bulletin for up to three weeks. If you have something that you want published in the bulletin or if you have an event for the  Parish Calendar please email all items to resurrectionparishbulletin@gmail.com.
ROSARY RECITATION: Please join us in praying the Rosary on Mon. and Fri., at 12:15 PM at the Oratory. A schedule of Oratory Rosary leaders is as follows:
Monday                                                                                                Friday
                                                                                                                   Sept. 25 - Diane Ashbridge
​Sept. 28 - Fran Findley                                                                 Oct, 2 - Janet Yuras
Oct. 5 - Deacon Sam                                                                     Oct. 9 - Pat Barrett
Oct. 12 - Nancy Fesko                                                                  Oct. 16 - Chris Rebar
  • THE PARISH OFFICE will be closed on Monday, October 12, Columbus Day.
  • THE SWEET SHOPPE (539-6502): We will be making Chocolate Caramel Apples with your choice of toppings, Chocolate Drizzle, Fall Sprinkles, Pretzels or Coconut. Please call The Sweet Shoppe to order by Oct. 2. Pick up will be on Oct. 8, 9 or 10. Our Oct. hours will be: Monday thru Thursday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM; and Saturday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
  • MASS RESERVATIONS: 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, Monday thru Thursday, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM (Reminder...Parish Office is closed on Friday). 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. No reservation is needed for weekday Masses. Reminder, masks must be worn and may only be removed to receive Holy Communion and social distancing will be practiced.
  • 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 1 volunteers are scheduled to count the collection on Monday, September 21.  Thank you to all who help!
  • LADIES’ AUXILIARY MEETINGS:  Due to the ongoing pandemic, the Ladies’ Auxiliary meetings, which would have started back up this month, are canceled until further notice.  We look forward to being able to gather again once it is safe to do so.  We want all of our members to be safe.  We miss getting together to do the necessary work for the Parish while also meeting our social and spiritual needs.  Please look to future bulletins for when we will begin to meet in person again.  In the meantime, stay safe and healthy!   Michelle Rager, Ladies’ Auxiliary President
  • LADIES’ AUXILIARY BASKET PARTY:  Due to the ongoing pandemic, the Ladies’ Auxiliary Basket Party scheduled for October 25, 2020 has been canceled and rescheduled for November 14, 2021.  We want to thank all of our loyal patrons, volunteers, cooks, and runners!  We will miss you this year but look forward to seeing all of you next year!  Michelle Rager, Ladies’ Auxiliary President
  • CEMETERY FALL CLEAN-UP:  Now thru Oct. 17: Please remove all decorations and please do not leave any garbage/decorations in the cemeteries. Take all garbage with you.  Thank you for your cooperation.
  • EUCHARISTIC ADORATION will be held on Fri., Oct. 2 at 6:30 PM in Resurrection Church. This Holy Hour will consist of Exposition, proclamation of a Gospel reading, short homily, and silent prayer.  At 7:00 PM the Litany of the Holy Eucharist will be chanted and followed by silent prayer.  The Holy Hour will conclude with Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament.  Social distancing and masks are a must.
  • SEWING MINISTRY NEWS: Since meetings have been suspended for now,  Friday October 9th (from 9:15 to about 11:30) we will be in the Sewing Room to collect all the wonderful  handmade items which have been collecting at your houses. At this time you can get more supplies or request items you may need.  Remember baby items are still needed. There will be a blanket distribution before the holidays.​
  • CONGRATULATIONS TO THE LABOR DAY SPECIAL WINNERS FROM SEPT. 15 - 22:
    9/15, #822, $50.00, Brandon Bloom                    
    9/16, #820, $50.00, Kathy Owens
    9/17, #501, $50.00, Patrick Hollan
    9/18, #851, $50.00, Lorraine Blattenbergo
              9/19, #031, $100.00, Carol Axmacher
              9/20, #095, $100.00, Norma Hetzlein
              9/21, #660, $50.00, John Stemplick
              9/22, #138, $50.00, Pat Barrett
             THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING RESURRECTION PARISH!
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RESURRECTION PARISH PICK UP CHICKEN BBQ DINNER will be held on Sunday October 18. Pick-up will be after 10:30 AM Mass outside the Oratory. All dinners must be picked up by 1:00 PM. Dinner will include half chicken, two sides and a roll. The cost is $12.00 per dinner. To pre-order your BBQ Chicken Dinner please come to the Parish Office during regular business hours to pre-pay and pick up your ticket. 
 
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED AND WELCOME on the morning of Sun., Oct. 18 to help with the Chicken BBQ. Any and all help would be most appreciated!
                        PLEASE KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS ALL THOSE WHO ARE SICK,
                  THOSE IN NURSING HOMES AND THOSE WHO ARE HOMEBOUND
Kay Komar, Eric Moran; Rita Ozog; Ed Wysocki; Mary Ann Robatin; Dorothy Savering;
​Sylvia Brisko; and Helen Angelo. 
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.
  • SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, Confirmation Session 11A - 10:00 AM to 11:30
  • SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, Confirmation  Session 11A - 8:45 AM to 10:15 AM 
  • Both sessions will be held in the St. John Paul II Building at St. Benedict Church. Complex. Pre-registration was required for the sessions. Parents are not required to attend the sessions.

  • SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, 9:15 AM to 10:15 AM, K-8 monthly parent session will meet in Resurrection Hall. 
  • SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, 9:15 AM to 10:15 AM monthly Confirmation meeting, Grades 9-11, in the Church.
THE SWEET SHOPPE
539-6502
THE SWEET SHOPPE
We will be making Chocolate Caramel Apples
with your choice of toppings,
Chocolate Drizzle, Fall Sprinkles, Pretzels or Coconut.
Please call The Sweet Shoppe to order by Oct. 2.
Pick up will be on Oct. 8, 9 or 10.
Our Oct. hours will be:
Monday thru Thursday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
and Saturday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
The Sweet Shoppe is now opened year-round.
  • PET FOOD COLLECTION: St. Clement Parish is starting to collect cat and dog food and treats in conjunction with their community Food Pantry.  Please consider donating to this worthwhile cause.  Dry goods or monetary donations  (to purchase pet food) will be accepted at the rectory office to help better care for the furry members of families.  Any questions, or for donation pick-up, please call Ruth Morello at 255-1399 or 242-4171.  Thank you in advance for your generosity and support
  • A BLUE MASS honoring First Responders for their service will be celebrated at 11:00 AM, Sun., Sept. 27 at St John Gualbert Cathedral, Johnstown. This event is open to all police, law enforcement, public safety, firefighters, and EMTs and their families. We also encourage nurses, respiratory therapists, and those health care workers who have worked so diligently during the Coronavirus Pandemic to attend. Masks and social distancing will be required. Please contact the Cathedral for seating reservations at (814) 539-2611 or eyanzetich@dioceseaj.org
  • ST. THERESE CHURCH will be selling their famous Potato and Cheese Piroghi (frozen) on Saturday, Sept 26 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM at their Social Hall’s Outside Kitchen.  NO phone orders will be taken.  First come first served.  Cost is $7.00 per doz.
  • PRAYER CHAIN FOR LIFE will be held on Sunday, October 4 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Broad Street in the Cambria City neighborhood of Johnstown in front of the former St. Columba Church. Please come to be a prayerful witness to the pro-life cause. Signs will be provided. For more information please call Gale at 539-0155.
  • OUTDOOR ROSARY, Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Noon in the St. Clement Church Parking Lot. We will be praying for peace, the upcoming election, an end of the Coronavirus and an end of the rioting. Rain or Shine. Please bring a friend and a chair. We will be taking all Covid Precautions. All are welcome! 
  • 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.
  • ANNUAL NOVENA IN HONOR OF ST. THERESE OF THE LITTLE FLOWER OF JESUS ST. THERESE CHURCH, Johnstown, is continuing their Annual Novena in honor of St. Therese of the Little Flower of Jesus until Thursday Oct 1.  Weekday Mass times: 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM; Saturday Mass times: 9:00 AM, 4:00 PM, and 7:00 PM and Sunday Mass times: 7:30 AM, 10:30 AM and 7:00 PM.  On Sunday, Sept 27 Anointing of the Sick will take place at 2:00 PM. To have your intentions placed on the altar during the Novena, send them to the St. Therese Church rectory. All are Welcome!
  •  ANNUAL MARIAN CELEBRATION FAMILY MASS AND ROSARY: Our Mother of Good Council in a Time of Pandemic, Sunday, October 4th at 3:00PM Principal Celebrant, Bishop Mark Bartchak at St. Benedict Church, Johnstown. Masks and Social Distancing Will Be Required. 
  • OUTDOOR MASS: Father Aron Maghsoudi will continue to offer the Holy Mass OUTDOORS at Holy Cross Cemetery in Jerome for the following dates: September 20th – 5:00 PM; September 27th – 5:00 PM It is asked that all in attendance bring their own lawn chair (and if you feel the need - umbrella).  Any envelopes will be sent to their respective parish of origin. Holy Cross Cemetery is located right off of Rt. 219 (when exiting Rt. 219 drive several hundred feet toward Jerome and make a right onto Maple Springs Road (right across from Dollar General), go around the sharp corner to the right and the cemetery will be a few hundred feet on your left right past Maple Springs Church of the Brethren). In the event of inclement weather the Mass will be celebrated in St. Anne Church in Davidsville. All are welcome.
  • The Church of the Transfiguration: is sponsoring a BUS TRIP TO RIVER'S CASINO on Monday, October 14, 2019. The bus will leave the church parking lot at 9:00AM and leave the River's Casino at 6:00PM for the return trip. The cost of the trip will be $31.00 and includes $25.00 in free slot play plus a $1.00 PA Lottery Ticket.  For more information and to make a reservation, please call: Sharon Santichen @ 536-1732 or Andy Solomon @ 619-9543.
  • ST. CLARE OF ASSISI NUT AND POPPY SEED ROLL SALE: There is a limited quantity available so please order early. Orders may be placed by calling the parish office (535-1133), during office hours or placing orders in the basket in the back of the church. Order forms are available at the office. Payment is due at pick-up. Rolls are $11 each. Pick up dates: Thurs. 10/8 & Fri. 10/9:10AM-6PM and Thurs. 10/15 & Fri. 10/16:10AM-6PM. 
  • ADULT RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: There are several sites to find information on our Catholic faith.  “LAUDATE” is an excellent FREE app. It has prayers, readings, saints, and much more. Give it a try.
  • ST. CLEMENT CHURCH has used student desks and chairs available to purchase for $10.  If interested, please call the Parish Rectory Office at 814-255-4422 during regular office hours (Monday-Friday 8 AM-3 PM).
  • JOB OPENINGS: Bishop McCort Catholic High School is in search of 2 full time custodians.  Light maintenance is occasional.  We are having difficulty filling these positions.  We are also willing to entertain part time requests.  If full time, we offer a full benefits package.  During the school year the shift would be 2:30 PM to 10:30 PM.  In the summer the shift is 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM.  The rate is $8 to $10 per hour.  If anyone is interested, please contact: Angela Blough, Director of Finance, Bishop McCort Catholic High School, 814-248-3883 or ablough@mccort.org
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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IT IS TIME TO ARISE TOGETHER IN CHRIST!

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324 Chestnut Street
Johnstown, PA 15906
814-539-5788

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