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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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.
                                                      Beloved Father, Watchful Defender of Christ.
St. Joseph was an example of a father tenderly loving his Son and a father obediently following God’s will when he did not fully understand its purpose. The carpenter from Nazareth had to trust deeply in God while dealing with the concrete challenges his family faced in a world particularly marked by poverty, oppression, and injustice. The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple prefigures Jesus’ offering on the Cross and the offering of our own lives for love of God and others. 

“Joseph shapes his life in conformity with what God expected of him. God gave him all the needed graces to carry out his special mission, as God also did for Mary and of all to whom he entrusts a mission.” May we have that same trust in God. 
                                       St. Joseph, A beloved father, watchful defender of Christ, pray for us.

(Pope Francis Apostolic Letter Patris Corde, 1. Dec. 8, 2020 St. Joseph Man of Faith, Jacques Gauthier, Catholic Book Publishing, N.J., 2014)
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​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

The Cause for Canonization
​of Demetrius Gallitzin

Recorded and Livestreamed Masses
from Resurrection Parish
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In Ezekiel’s version of the prophecy by Isaiah we hear that God promises to bring forth a wonderful and productive growth-Jesus. St. Paul’s perspective of being a branch or a limb from a tree compares us to the Body of Christ, the Church. The branches can each serve a different purpose, but all be combined to produce the fruits of the whole. Each of us is important to the “Tree of Life,” which is held together by the Holy Spirit.
 
Only God can truly make us what we are to be and what we are called to be as part of the Body of Christ. We are all accountable for the gifts God has given us on Earth – our time, talent and treasure. One day each of us will be asked by God what we did with those gifts. How will you respond? (Stewardship Reflection, Catholic Stewardship Consultants, Inc. 2018/6/01)
 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. 
CATHOLIC MINISTRIES DRIVE - BE A DISCIPLE OF HOPE! Your sacrificial gifts of prayer and treasure will make an immediate impact on ministries that care for the poor, strengthen family life, nurture our youth, and provide leadership development for clergy and laity. 100% of your gift goes directly to these ministries. All gifts received beyond the parish target amount will be used for your parish. The St. Clare of Assisi Parish target amount is $11,009.00 and the Resurrection Parish target amount is $33,197.00. PLEASE MAIL YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS DIRECTLY TO THE DIOCESE OF ALTOONA/JOHNSTOWN or you may make an online gift at www.dioceseaj.org/giving.
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                                                      
                                                                                                                   June 18 - Pat Barrett
June 21 - Nancy Fesko                                                                 June 25 - Chris Rebar
June 28 - Judy Rozich                                                                   July 2 - Jim and Nina Kopriva
July 5 - Phil Skala                                                                             July 9 - Diane Ashbridge
  • PLEASE NOTE that daily Mass will    NOT be celebrated on Monday June 14 at St. Clare of Assisi Church, and on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 15 and 16 at Resurrection Church.
  • THANK YOU to Resurrection Parishioner, Ray Gorman for the selling of plants at the SundayMarket@Cambriacity that benefited both Resurrection and St. Clare of Assisi Parishes. The combined profit for both churches was $427.00. Again, many thanks and God bless!
  • REMINDER: SPAGHETTI SAUCE AND MEATBALL ORDER PICK-UP will be on Wednesday, June 16 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM in the St. Clare of Assisi School Hall.
  • THE RESURRECTION PARISH COUNCIL will meet on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 starting at 6:30 PM. in Resurrection Church Hall.  Parishioners are welcome to attend. 
  • PRAYERS REQUESTED: We are asking that you please keep Deacon Sam in your prayers as he has had “little accident” and will require surgery on his broken arm.  We send him our prayers and heartfelt wishes for a complete and speedy recovery!
  • THE SWEET SHOPPE (539-6502): Father’s Day is coming up! Our Father’s Day Sale will be held June 14th thru the 18th, 25% off our hand-dipped chocolates. Stop by to pick up some “sweets” for Dad! Hours are: Monday thru Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM;  Closed Saturday and Sunday. 
  • RESURRECTION PARISH COLLECTION COUNTERS: Group 2 volunteers are scheduled to count the collection on Monday, June 14. Thank you to all who help!
  • CALLING ALL GOLFERS! PLEASE SAVE THE DATE! Resurrection Parish is pleased to announce our Inaugural Fun Day of Golf on Saturday, August 7 beginning at 9:00 AM, from beautiful Oakbrook Golf Course in Jennerstown, Pa. Only $60.00 per golfer, includes 18 holes with cart, delicious lunch afterwards, skill prizes and great cash prizes for our winners. Hurry! First 18 teams of 4 players get the spots. Please call Pat Barrett at (814)532-6567 for reservations.
  • SUMMER READING FUN: “VERY Bad girls of the Bible” by Liz Curtis Higgs will be discussed in September. We have had interesting and light-hearted discussions of some of these books. Please plan to join us.
UNCLE TED’S FAMOUS CHICKEN BBQ IS BACK!! The take out Dinner will be held on Sunday June 27. Pick-up will be after 10:30 AM Mass outside the Oratory. All dinners must be picked up by 12:30 PM. Dinner will include half chicken and two sides. The cost is $13.00 per dinner. Dinners must be pre-ordered. 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. 
                        PLEASE KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS
ALL THOSE WHO ARE SICK,
Blanche Varmecky, George Trovato, Sandy Wojnaroski,  Joann Yuhas,  Josephine Stumpo,  Helen Lech,  Arlene Schaffer, ​ Nellie Barkley,  Sophie Mulvehill,
Kay Komar,  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.
  • ​THE DIOCES OF ALTOONA/JOHNSTOWN IS SPONSORING AN UPCOMING YOUTH EVENT.  This event present a wonderful opportunity for the youth  to have an encounter with Christ.
  • *  CAMP ZACCHAEUS DAY CAMP – July 26, 27 and 28. Camp is being  held at Resurrection Picnic Grove from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. All  students entering 3rd - 9th grade are eligible to attend. Staff members will ensure everyone is following COVID protocols. Please join us for three great days of Faith, Fun and Friendship. Please register by June 25.
    For more information on any  of the events please contact the DRE or Francine Swope 
  • 9TH, 10TH AND 11TH GRADE CONFIRMATION CANDIDATES, please take advantage of the many opportunities that Summer offers for service hours that help serve your community and your Parish.
THE SWEET SHOPPE
539-6502

​Father’s Day Sale
25% off
Hand-Dipped
Chocolates
June 14 - 18​
Hours are:
Monday thru Thursday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
​​Closed  Saturdays and Sundays

The Sweet Shoppe is now open year round.


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Virtus Monthly Education Awareness Articles

  • ​​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.
  • CATHOLIC MEN’S CONFERNCE: During this year of St. Joseph, Holy Name Parish in Ebensburg, PA will host a Catholic Men’s Conference on Saturday, September 11, 2021 from 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM.  Bas Rutten will be the headline speaker.  Bas Rutten is a movie and television star, as well as a former Mixed Martial Arts Champion.  In recent years he has found his way back to the Catholic Faith and speaks to different groups about his faith journey. The day will include talks from Bas, Eucharistic Adoration, opportunity for confession, and more.  All men ages 18 and older can purchase a ticket by calling Holy Name Parish office at 814-472-7244.  Tickets must be purchased in advance and are $20; lunch will be provided.  We pray that  St. Joseph will continue to intercede for all of us, especially men to be strong husbands, fathers, sons, deacons, priests and servants of Our Lord.
  • SUMMER TRADITION RETURNS
    Outdoor Masses will be celebrated at the Our Lady of the Alleghenies Shrine in Loretto every Sunday night at 7:00 p.m. beginning on Memorial Day weekend – May 30 and continuing through Labor Day weekend – September 5. Those attending are asked to bring their own lawn chair. In the event of inclement weather, Mass will be celebrated inside the Basilica of Saint Michael the Archangel next to the Shrine. Faithful are invited to come early to the outdoor Masses and visit one of the most historic sites in the diocese. The Prince Gallitzin Chapel House, located next to the Shrine, will be open for self-guided tours from 3:00-6:00 p.m. on June 6 and 20; July 18; and August 1, 15, and 29.  The humble structure was the home and personal chapel of the Prince-Priest and Servant of God Demetrius Gallitzin. Today, it stands as a museum, which contains artifacts from Father Gallitzin’s personal life.
  • ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI PARISH will have a Gob Sale on Saturday, June 26 from 9:00 AM until 12 Noon.  The sale will take place at the Activity Center, corner of D Street and Barron Ave.  Cost of gobs are $2.00 each.  Pick some up for your summer picnics!
  • SUNDAYMARKET@CAMBRIACITY, Sunday, June 27 beginning at 8:00 AM located at Emerich Place, 512 Chestnut St. Come and browse the various vendor booths featuring Confections, breads, handmade crafts, artists of all mediums (paint, sketch, oil, sculpture, print, photography etc.), prepared food vendors, and food truck vendors.
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