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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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News & Events
COLLEGE GRADUATES
Amy Lynn Varmecky, daughter of Ralph and Barbara Varmecky, has graduated from Penn State, Harrisburg with a Master of Arts in Applied Clinical Psychology. She plans on obtaining a license in professional counseling (LPC) and work as a therapist for children and teenagers. Clinton Joseph Webb, son of Calvin John and Debra Webb and grandson of Amelia and Calvin Webb, has graduated from Dickinson Law with a Joint Degree. HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES Zachary Thomas Beblar, son of Thomas and Michelle Beblar, has graduated from Bishop McCort Catholic High School. He will be attending Indiana University of Pennsylvania in the fall majoring in Nursing. His goal is to become a Nurse Practitioner. Callasandra Burgan, daughter of Mark Burgan and the late Cary A. Burgan, has graduated from Bishop McCort Catholic High School. She will be attending California University of Pennsylvania in the Fall. Gabriel Coleman, son of Sue Coleman, has graduated from Bishop McCort Catholic High School. He will be attending Duquesne University in the fall majoring in Sports Marketing/Business. Lea Nicole Holtz, daughter of Ron and Kathy Holtz, has graduated from Bishop McCort Catholic High School. She will attend Waynesburg University in the fall majoring in Nursing and playing Soccer. John Isenberg, son of Jackie Isenberg, has graduated from Bishop McCort Catholic High School. He is in Marine R.O.T.C. and will be attending the Penn State Main Campus in the fall majoring in Geo Science. Jeffrey McKissick Jr., son of Jeff and Tina McKissick, has graduated from Bishop McCort Catholic High School. He plans to attend Penn Highlands and eventually Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Jordan Elizabeth Thomas, daughter of Mrs. Corry and the late Dr. Gary Thomas, has graduated from Bishop McCort Catholic High School. She will attend St. Francis University in the fall in their Physician Assistant Program. MIDDLE SCHOOL GRADUATE Joshua James Beblar, son of Thomas and Michelle Beblar, has graduated from Divine Mercy Catholic Academy. He will be attending Bishop McCort Catholic High School in the Fall. PRE-K Mollie Conway, daughter of Dan and Brande Conway, has graduated from Morrel Neighborhood School Pre-K. Her future plans are to play with sand and go to Kindergarten. THE 2018 CATHOLIC MINISTRIES DRIVE (formerly known as the Annual Catholic Appeal) has begun. Everyone should have received a letter in the mail from the Diocese. The Catholic Ministries Fund supports only specific ministries which are focused on: Caring for the Poor, Strengthening Families, Nurturing Our Youth and Forming Clergy and Laity. Please send all contributions to the Resurrection Parish Office. DO NOT SEND DIRECTLY TO THE DIOCESE. Make checks payable to Resurrection Church. Our “target amount” for this year is $34,284.00. Please read the diocesan letter posted on the link below concerning the Catholic Ministries Drive.
HONOR MARY, THE BLESSED MOTHER DURING THE SUMMER AT THE SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF MARIAPOCS, located at 6th Ave. and Chestnut St. in the Cambria City neighborhood of Johnstown. Holy Rosary will start at 6:00 PM and continue every Thursday until October 31.
LADIES RETREAT: August 10, 11 and 12 at Mount Saint Ann Retreat Center, 1120 North Center Street, Ebensburg, Pa, 15931. Spiritual Director is Rev. Leon Hont, OSB., Pastor of St. John the Baptist Church and Immaculate Conception Church in Summerhill, Pa. The retreat is open to commuters. To reserve a place please call the Sisters of St. Ann 814-472-9354 or email sistersann35@gmail.com
A Virtual Visit to Biblical Lands – On Thursday, July 19, St. John the Evangelist Parish in Altoona is planning a bus trip to Washington, DC, where we will visit the new Museum of the Bible, as well as the National Geographic Museum. A visit to the Museum of the Bible makes the Holy Land come alive, and at the Museum for National Geographic, we will experience an exhibition entitled the “Tomb of Christ,” which takes us on a 3-D photographic journey into the very heart of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. We will be departing at 7:00 AM from St. John’s parking lot, with a second stop in Bedford, and returning by 11. The cost is $90 per person, which includes travel in a luxury coach, admission to both museums, and dinner on the way home. For more information, or to make reservations, please call the St. John’s at 814-942-5503. All are most welcome!
WE ARE LOOKING INTO COMBINING OUR VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL WITH ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI PARISH. Bible School would be July 16-20 at the St. Francis of Assisi Parish Activity Center from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. If there is an interest in participating please contact Chris Babik at 539-5788, ext. 5 or Fran Findley at 255-4794, please leave message.
CAMP TIMOTHY, June 17-21 - for grades 10th -12th CAMP ZACCHAEUS, July 22-27 or July 29-Aug 3 - for grades 4th- 9th. Registration forms can be found in the back of the church. FAITH DAY will be held on Sunday, June 24 at DelGrosso Amusement Park. Liturgy with Bishop Mark at 3:00 PM. Fun passes are available for a reduced price. There will also be a best Dessert Contest. Please join us for a day of Faith , Family and Friendship. CONFIRMATION STUDENTS: during the summer months please take advantage of the many opportunities our parish offers for service hours.
COME TO CANDY MAKING CLASSES AT
THE SWEET SHOPPE! Learn how to temper and hand dip chocolates. There will be a 3 day (6 hour) class and a 1 day (2 hour) class. The cost will be $75.00 for the 3 day and $25.00 for the 1 day. In the 1 day class you will learn to temper chocolate and dip clusters and molds. In the 3 day class you will learn to temper the chocolate and dip clusters, molds, peanut butter cups, creams and cherries. Please call the Sweet Shoppe at 539-6502 for class dates and times. Class size is limited to four people per class. The Sweet Shoppe will now be open year-round.
THANK YOU to everyone who made this year’s Summerfest a success! A big thanks to those who got the Grove ready for the summer season, who ordered the food and products we use, who cooked and baked, who helped set up and tear down, who chaired booths, who volunteered, who helped at the Mass, parishioners and community folks who patroned our Summerfest, who donated items, and who helped behind the scenes in any way! The success of our Summerfest is your success because of your commitment of time, talent, and treasure to our parish. Please look for a Summerfest wrap-up meeting and final profit report in future bulletins.
THANK YOU! Richard and Liz Kelsey want to thank everyone who donated gift cards and all the wonderful people who helped with the gift card and children’s booths at the Summerfest. Thank you and we hope to see you next year. You are terrific!! FOR SALE: We have a limited amount of frozen French Fries and Pierogies from the Summerfest. A five pound bag of French Fries is $5.00. A bag of six dozen Pierogies is $8.50. They are available at the Parish Office or The Sweet Shoppe during regular business hours. 
QUILT CHANCES: The Ladies’ Auxiliary will be selling chances on a hand-made queen size quilt which was made by our Sewing Ministry. We will be selling chances on the quilt during Summerfest; the three Groovin’ at the Grove events; several weekends over the summer at Masses; and our Basket Party. The winner will be drawn at the Basket Party in November. Come see the beautiful quilt and learn it’s interesting story at these various events. And take a chance on being the lucky winner of this magnificent quilt made with love and prayers. Please look to future bulletins for the weekend dates the chances for the quilt will be sold at Masses.
Read details related to this year's Mission Trip
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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 |
