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.   

DIOCESAN WEBSITE: UNITED IN FAITH

Proclaim - March 2 - E-News
Proclaim - March 25 - E-News
News & Events
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.
“After three days they found him in the temple, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions. And all who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers. When his parents saw him they were astonished; and his mother said to him, “Child why have you treated us like this? Look, your father and I have been searching for you in great anxiety. Then he went down with them to Nazareth, and was obedient to them.” (Lk 2:46-49)
 
Saint John Paul II speaks of the Church’s devotion to St. Joseph: “This patronage must be invoked as ever necessary for the Church, not only as a defense against all dangers, but also, and indeed primarily, as an impetus for her renewed commitment to evangelization in the world and to re-evangelization in those lands and nations where religion and the Christian life were formerly flourishing and are now put to a hard test.” 
“Besides trusting in Joseph's sure protection, the Church also trusts in his noble example, which transcends all individual states of life and serves as a model for the entire Christian community, whatever the condition and duties of each of its members may be.”
Homily of St. John Paul II, Solemnity of St. Joseph, 19, March 1998.

​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

Picture

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
Picture

May the glory and the promise of this joyous time of year bring peace and happiness to you and those you hold most dear.
​
And may Christ, Our Risen Savior, always be there by your side to bless you most abundantly and be your loving guide. Amen.
 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                                                                        
Apr. 19 - Judy Rozich                                                                   Apr. 23 - Jim and Nina Kopriva
Apr. 26 - Phil Skala                                                                         Apr. 30 - Diane Ashbridge
May 3 - Fran Findley                                                                      May 7 - Janet Yuras
May 10 - Deacon Sam                                                                  May 14 - Pat Barrett
  • MASS RESERVATIONS:  St. Clare of Assisi Parishioners, If you would like to attend Sat. 4:00 PM 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 Sun. 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.​                                
  • 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.
  • THE SWEET SHOPPE, 719 Chestnut St. (539-6502)  Hours: Mondays  thru Thursdays 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Fridays 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.  Closed Saturdays and Sundays.  Stop by for some Heavenly Chocolates!
  • RESURRECTION PARISH COLLECTION COUNTERS: Group 3 volunteers are scheduled to count the collection on Mon., April 19. Thank you to all who help!
  • BLESSED BLANKETS: The Sewing Ministry invites any parishioner who has a loved one who is ill or suffering in any way and is in need of comfort to take a blessed blanket to them.  Many hours of prayer went into making these hand-made articles (there is no fee).  Blankets are available at the Parish Offices.
  • REMINDER: There are still families that have not picked up their Resurrection Parish 2021 Offertory envelopes. The envelope sets are available at the Parish Office during regular business hours. Please pick up your envelopes as soon as possible.
  • “LITTLE WHITE BOOKS” (EASTER SEASON 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.
  • WOMEN'S BOOK DISCUSSION:   Join us to discuss, "Bad Girls of the Bible" by Liz Curtis Higgs. We have had some fun and insight through our sessions. Joan Cammarata will lead us  Sunday May 16th at 4:00PM in the Oratory Hall.  Women of both parishes welcome.
  • MEN'S DISSCUSION AND FELLOWSHIP, lead by Dan Thomas will be held May 16th at 4:00PM in the Oratory.
  • RESURRECTION AND ST. CLARE GOLFERS:  It is that time of the year when we look forward to a round of Golf. Beginning May 12 and continuing on the 2nd Wednesday of every month until September, we will be hitting the fairways and greens at Oakbrook Golf Course in Jennerstown, PA at 5:15 PM.  Get your team together for this scramble format.  Cost is $25.00, which includes a cart and food.  Please call Pat Barrett at 814-532-6567 before May 10 to confirm your attendance or with any questions.  Also  mark your calendars for August 7, 2021 for “Our Inaugural Fun Day of Golf.”  More information to follow but in the meantime pass the word to family and friends and get your foursome together for a fun day of golf, there will be cash prizes.
  • RESURRECTION PARISH COUNCIL will meet Tuesday, April 27 starting at 6:30 PM in the Resurrection Church Hall.  Parishioners are welcome to attend.  We will ensure everyone’s safety by social distancing and mask wearing. 
  • RESURRECTION SUMMERFEST FIRECRACKER SPECIAL: Due to the social gathering restrictions still in place Resurrection Parish will not have the June Summerfest this year. In place of it we will be doing a $10.00 ticket fundraiser which will be going on sale the beginning of May. Look for more info in next week’s bulletin.
  • SEWING MINISTRY MEMBERS, the Sewing Ministry Room will be open on Wednesday, May 12 from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM, to pick up more supplies or request items you may need.  We are always looking for new members from either parish to make lap quilts and walker totes and crochet throws and baby items available to anyone in need of comfort, free of charge.
                        PLEASE KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS ALL THOSE WHO ARE SICK,
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.
  • ​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. Preregistration was due  April 10.  Please Note:  this is the last opportunity for this retreat.
  • 11TH GRADE CONFIRMATION CANDIDATES: Your Candidates/Sponsor Meeting Forms are due by April 30.
  • SUNDAY, MAY 9 – There will NOT be a Monthly Parent Meeting, however, the 9th and 10th graders WILL meet from 9:15 AM to 10:15 AM in Resurrection Church Hall.
  • THURSDAY, MAY 6 -   Confirmation  6:30 PM  Resurrection Church
Our Prayers and congratulations go to Molly Conway
who will receive her First Holy Communion at Resurrection Parish
on Saturday, April 24.
Lord Jesus, Bless this child coming forward to receive Holy Communion for the first time. May this day be an initial step into a life-long love of the Eucharist. Give her a hunger for this sacred food so that she turns to you for comfort, guidance and wisdom as she grows into full discipleship. Thank you for her innocence and goodness. May her hands, extended in anticipation of Your Body and Blood, inspire all of us to cherish this sacred Sacrament. Amen.
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
Closed Saturdays and Sundays
Masks and social distancing required. 

The Sweet Shoppe is now open year round.


​

  • ​​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. ​
  • PUBLIC ROSARY to honor Police, Firefighters, E.M.S., Healthcare Workers, Military and to pray for our country, will be prayed on Saturday, April 17 at 12:00 PM in Central Park, downtown Johnstown. All are welcome. All Covid precautions will be taken.
  • BISHOP CARROLL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL is holding an On-Line Auction on April 21 from 1:00 AM until April 24 at 9:00 PM. Check out the awesome and unique items this auction has to offer at www.32auctions.com/BC2021. We thank you in advance for your support!
  • SUNDAYMARKET@CAMBRIACITY, May 23 – June 27 – July 25 – August 22 – September 26 – October 24, Emerich Place, 512 Chestnut Street, Cambria City, Johnstown. After an amazing inaugural year, we are excited to bring the SundayMarket series back to Cambria City in 2021! The first SundayMarket Season in 2019 quickly became a new tradition in the Historic District!  This year, we have renamed the Market Series, added an additional Sunday and moved the location to Emerich Place, 512 Chestnut Street. These changes will allow the SundayMarkets to accommodate vendors and visitors in a larger area which is conducive to following pandemic-related health and gathering regulations in a more productive, safe and viable manner. Cambria City is easily accessed by Route 56 and there is an abundance of on-street parking in what many say is the most walkable and livable neighborhood in the city. Along with various food and craft vendors, live music will available and pop-up street art will be created during the day adding to the European-inspired market experience. For 2021, we are looking for vendors specializing in the following areas: Confections, breads, handmade crafts, artists of all mediums (paint, sketch, oil, sculpture, print, photography etc.), prepared food vendors, and food truck vendors. Vendor booths are all 10’x10’, some may be located directly on the Piazza Maria at Emerich Place or on Chestnut Street between 5th and 6th Avenues. Interested vendors can reserve their space, read the guidelines and complete the online application at, stellajohnstown.com/sundaymarketcambriacity2021
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. 
​

    Send Comments and/or Concerns to the Webmaster
Quick Links
Resurrection Catholic Church
324 Chestnut Street
Johnstown, PA 15906
814-539-5788

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