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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.
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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.
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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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Proclaim E-News - August 25

News & Events

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.
                                          An Accepting Father, Mirror of Patience
St. Joseph’s entire life was committed to quiet, hidden unassuming service to Mary and to his Son. His actions were also his response to God’s will. This example should provide hope to us. We often wonder whether our actions are making a difference. By going about our daily routines in seemingly unremarkable ways in the home, at work, and in countless other places, our quiet, steady and reliable presence is our answer in accepting God’s will for us.     
 
“The spiritual path that Joseph traces for us in not one that explains, but accepts. Only as a result of this acceptance can we begin to get a glimpse of a broader history, a deeper meaning. Joseph is certainly not passively resigned, but courageously and firmly proactive.”
                       
                           t. Joseph, An Accepting Father, Joseph, Mirror of patience, pray for us.                                            ​                     
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
In Sunday's gospel, Christ is speaking not only of youngsters, but all “little ones,” those who are vulnerable or needy in anyway, through poverty, physical or mental illness, and advanced age or those living in difficult family situations. St. Teresa of Calcutta would call these children, “Jesus in distressing disguise.” They are all around us if we open our eyes. Like Jesus, we can put our arms around the little ones in our world and channel some of our energy, ambition and talent towards them. Giving the best of ourselves to these brothers and sisters may be a little messy at times. It may put us in situations that are far outside our comfort zones. Maybe our colleagues and neighbors will not understood us. 
 
Christian stewards demonstrate their faith in Jesus Christ through their works. But in reaching out to little ones in Jesus’ name, it is Jesus Himself we are touching. This week, ask the Lord for the wisdom and courage to reach out concretely to the little ones in your neighborhood, community or parish. Take at least one step.

Stewardship Reflection, Catholic Stewardship Consultants, Inc. 2021/8/16
Please keep in your prayers all those who are away from their families to ensure our safety and well being, our Military, Law Enforcement, First Responders and Medical Personnel.

We can never relay our true gratitude for all you do, the sacrifices that you and your families make, and your demonstrated drive to go above and beyond. We hope each and every one of you hear our prayers.
Lord, hold our Military, Law Enforcement, First Responders and Medical Personnel in your loving hands.

Please give them continued strength and courage needed so that we may enjoy freedom, safety and good health. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our times of need.  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                                                      
                                                                                                                   Sept. 17 - Diane Ashbridge
Sept. 20 - Fran Findley                                                                 Sept. 24 - Janet Yuras
Sept. 27 - Deacon Sam                                                                 Oct. 1 - Pat Barrett
Oct. 4 - Nancy Fesko                                                                     Oct. 8 - Chris Rebar
  • THE SWEET SHOPPE (539-6502)  September hours will be Mon. thru Fri. 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.  Due to wind damage to the top of the building which houses The Sweet Shoppe, there is NO ACCESS from 8th Avenue. PLEASE enter the Sweet Shoppe from Chestnut Street ONLY (between Anastasia Hall and the Oratory)! 
  • RESURRECTION PARISH COLLECTION COUNTERS: Group 1 volunteers are scheduled to count the collection on Monday, September 20. Thank you to all who help!
  • BOOK REVIEW: We will be discussing “Really Bad girls of the Bible” by Liz Curtis Higgs  on Sunday, September 26 at 5:30 PM in Resurrection’s Oratory Hall. Joan Cammarata will lead the discussion. Looking ahead, “Slightly Bad Girls of the Bible” by Liz Curtis Higgs will be discussed later in the Fall season. Please plan to join us.
    MEN'S DISSCUSION AND FELLOWSHIP, lead by Dan Thomas will be held September 26 at 5:30 PM in the Resurrection Oratory. The topic of the discussion is “THE CREED.” Men of both parishes are welcome to attend.
  •  PLEASE SAVE YOUR ALUMINUM CANS AND SCRAP METAL (Pick up can be arranged). The proceeds will go to help defray the cost of the Chicken BBQ.
  • THE SECOND COLLECTION ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 AND SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 will be for The Servants of the Lord and the Virgin of Matará (www.servidoras.org or www.ssvmmissions.org ), a missionary Institute of religious sisters. From their beginnings in San Rafael, Argentina in 1988 they have grown to over 1,500 sisters missioning in over 40 different countries throughout the world. They strive to go where the presence of religious sisters is most needed. Although they are an international community, they have been blessed with many vocations from the United States- over 100 at present.  Their missions in places like Papua, New Guinea are in great need of support.  The sisters work with children and poor families in human and religious development.  This requires on site formation as well as traveling deep into the jungle.  Recently the sisters started diverse education programs for youth in the form of a school and an orchestra.  Papua is not economically stable.  For this reason, missionaries are unable to receive much local aid from those who very often themselves lack even basic necessities.  As we strive daily to help those in need, we are most grateful to all of you for your prayers, contributions, and generosity.  They are truly a grace from God and a consolation for our missionary sisters.  Please be assured of our prayers for all of you as well!
  • CHOIR NEWS:  The Resurrection Church choir will begin rehearsing every Thursday at 6:30 PM, starting on September 16th.  Beginning September 26th, the choir will sing for every 10:30 AM Sunday Mass.  We are still welcoming new members! If you are interested in joining, please contact Emily at (814) 242-4995, emilyroy411@gmail.com
  • CONGRATULATIONS to the Resurrection Parish Labor Day Special Ticket winners from Sept. 1 thru Sept. 12. Remember to keep watching your tickets thru Sept. 30th!  
    9/1      $50.00   Mallory Misera
    9/2      $50.00   Diane Ashbridge
    9/3      $100.00   Steve Jarabak
    9/4      $50.00   Kathleen Hanners
    9/5      $100.00   Teresa Winogrodzki
    9/6      $500.00   Dolores Kralik
    9/7      $50.00   Ken Popovich
    9/8      $50.00   Christina Winogrodzki
    9/9      $50.00   Darlene Christy
    9/10    $100.00    Caroline Goller
    9/11    $200.00   Dave and Denise Hamryszak
    9/12    $100.00   Jim Carthew
Sunday, September 26 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. 

along with

​STOP BY AND VISIT UNCLE TED (AKA T-BEAR),
during SundayMarket@CambriaCity on Sunday, September 26
and pick up some of “UNCLE TED’S” FAMOUS CHICKEN BBQ DINNERS AND “NOBODY’S” FAMOUS STEAK SHISH KABOB DINNERS.
Pick-up will be after 10:30 AM Mass outside the Resurrection Oratory.
  All dinners must be picked up by 12:30 PM.
  Dinner will include half chicken or Steak Shish Kabob and two sides.
The cost is $13.00 per dinner. Dinners must be pre-ordered.
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 Sunday, September 26 to help with the Chicken BBQ. Any and all help would be most appreciated!
THE SWEET SHOPPE We will be open on Sunday, September 26 during SundayMarket@CambriaCity from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Stop in for some “heavenly” chocolates!

HIDDEN ITEMS are at the Sewing Ministry table during Sunday Market. Look for something for your brain, ears, head, neck, walker, wheel chair, table, baby, or earbuds and glasses. Look for something with shamrocks, a trunk, beak, antennae, hood, or black and gold design. See you looking!
                        PLEASE KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS
ALL THOSE WHO ARE SICK,
Mary Lynch, Pat Meagher, Joseph Gregorchik, James Piro Jr., Blanche Varmecky, George Trovato,
Sandy Wojnaroski,  Joann Yuhas,   Josephine Stumpo,  Vince Schaffer, Arlene Schaffer, ​
​Nellie Barkley,  Richard Barkley, Sophie Mulvehill, Kay Komar,  Rita Ozog, Ed Wysocki, Mary Ann Robatin, Dorothy Savering, Sylvia Brisko, and Sophie Yesh. 

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.
  • RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES HAVE RESUMED! Classes will be held on Sunday, September 19 from 9:00 AM to 10:15 AM – at  the Parish Center for grades K-8; Oratory Hall for grades 9-10; and the Oratory for grade 11.
  • ​SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16 - 10TH GRADE PARABLES RETREAT- 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM. The retreat is being  held at the St. Benedict’s School gym. Parents ARE required to attend all retreats. Please register by Oct. 9th. 
  • SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2021 - SHYCON for youth  in grades 9-12 will be held at St. Francis University. Keynote speaker will be Jesse Manibuson. Registration forms are in the back of church or at Religious Education classes. Please register by October 8th. 
THE SWEET SHOPPE
539-6502
September Hours will be:
Monday thru Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
​​Closed Saturdays and Sundays
 Due to wind damage to the top of the building which houses The Sweet Shoppe,
there is NO ACCESS from 8th Avenue.
PLEASE enter the Sweet Shoppe from Chestnut Street ONLY
​ (between Anastasia Hall and the Oratory)!

The Sweet Shoppe is now open year round.​

The annual Marian Celebration, Mass and Rosary will be held on Sunday, October 3 at 3:00 PM at St. Benedict Church, 2310 Bedford St., Johnstown. The theme will be “Mary and the Year of Saint Joseph”.  Bishop Mark Bartchak will be the principal celebrant.
  • ST. THERESE CHURCH, Johnstown will be holding their Annual Novena in honor of St. Therese of the Little Flower of Jesus starting Thursday, September 23rd and will continue for nine (9) days.  Masses will be held at 9AM and 7PM except on Saturday and Sunday, which will be Saturday at 9AM, 4PM, & 7PM and Sunday at 7:30AM, 10:30AM and 7PM.  The closing of the Novena will be Friday, Oct. 1st.  To have your intentions placed on the altar during the Novena, please send them to the St. Therese Church Rectory, 536 Decker Ave. Johnstown 15906.
  • THE FRANCISCAN FRIARS, TOR, Hollidaysburg, will host a Feast of St. Francis - Day of Celebration on Saturday, October 2 which will include a Rummage/Garage Sale and the Friar’s Nook Gift Shop Fall Sale starting at 10:00 AM; Rosary at 3:00 PM; Pet Blessing at 3:30 PM; and Mass at 4:00 PM. Food and Baked Goods for sale. Bring a lawn chair.
  • ​​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.​​
  • UPCOMING FALL CLASSES Faith formation is a life-long endeavor. By virtue of our baptism, we are called to continually grow closer to Christ through a life of prayer, service, and knowledge of our faith. The following classes will be offered with the option for Zoom or in person attendance: Heart of Faith taught by Deacon Dave Lapinski, Our Lady of Victory, State College and Old Testament taught by Fr. Brian Saylor, St. Rose of Lima, Altoona. New Testament will be offered in 2 locations: Msgr. Michael Becker will be teaching at St. Patrick School, Johnstown and Mr. Christopher Klopp will be teaching at St. Matthew, Tyrone. For a description of classes, locations, times, registration forms and to learn more about our programs please visit www.dioceseaj.org/layecclesial-ministry/ or contact Marybeth at (814) 361-2000/ mheinze@dioceseaj.org. All are welcome! 
  • THE WEST END IMPROVEMENT GROUP will hold their annual West End Pickers Trash to Treasures Indoor Yard Sale on Saturday, September 25 from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM at St. Theresa Church Social Hall, Upper Decker Ave.. Something for everyone! We are asking for donations of good, saleable items. Call 322-5558 or 248-8989, or drop off September 23 and 24 at St. Theresa Church Hall. Due to Covid protocols all 2020 fundraisers were cancelled. We know that many of you have faced the same financial issue, but we are respectfully asking for your support with item donations. Every little bit helps. Proceeds from this sale go towards our projects: surveillance cameras, garden/flower boxes, and community events.
  • ST. CLEMENT CHURCH Summer Cash ‘n Gas Give-a-way! 18 chances to win on each ticket! Grand Prize - $5,000; 2nd & 3rd Prizes - $1,000; Plus, a chance to win 1 of 15 $100 Sheetz Gift Cards. Top 3 prizes are determined by the First Pick 3 PA Lottery Drawing at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021. Donation is $20.00. For tickets or more information, please call the St. Clement Rectory at 814-255-4422 during regular business hours. For more details, see our website: stclementjohnstown.org and click on  “Cash ’n Gas Give-a-Way” link.
  • 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 churches or take them to the Resurrection Parish Office during regular business hours. 
  • Is God Calling You to Become a Deacon?
    Do you believe that God might be calling you to discern the Ordained Ministry of Christ the Servant, as a Permanent Deacon in the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown?  If so, you and your wife (if married) are invited to join Bishop Mark and Deacon Michael Russo at the “Bishop’s Night of Vocations” on Tuesday, September 21 at 7 p.m. at the US Hotel Tavern, Hollidaysburg.  Reservations for this event are required and can be made by contacting Marybeth at (814) 361-2000.  The deadline for reservations was August 20th. For more information on the Permanent Diaconate please visit us online at www.dioceseaj.org/Diaconate/ or by contacting Deacon Michael Russo, Director at (814) 288-3036.  All are welcome.​​
  • Carmelite Community of the Word, Incarnation Center, Gallitzin, Sunday, September 19, 2:00 - 5:00 pm Reflection time. Please bring a chair and RSVP by September 15 to communityofficeccw@gmail.com
  • St. Joseph Church, Williamsburg: All are welcome! Each Saturday: Confessions: 4:30 pm Mass 5:00 pm Each Sunday: Confessions: 8:30 am Mass 9:00 am WEBSITE: www.webparish.com/aj/Joseph-Wmbg/
  • Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, December 8, 2021 Year of St. Joseph Closing Mass 5:30 pm
From Sister Linda - You have been on the Arise journey for three plus years and you are the best equip to continue the evangelization mission in your local churches.  To help you continue Faith Sharing Groups in your parishes, and help generate Spiritual Life in others, our Diocesan Team will be holding a workshop on “Deepening your experiences with Faith Sharing and Lectio Divina.” We will conduct the same workshop in two locations. At this Workshop we plan to help you do Faith Sharing with the Scriptures and with other resources.
Cursillo weekends have been scheduled for Fall 2021! The men's weekend will be October 21-24, the women's weekend will be October 28-31. The weekends will be held at St. Ann's in Ebensburg.   The tab below contains an updated weekend application. There is a change of address for the Pre-Cursillo weekend chairperson. Please use this application for your candidate. If your candidate has already sent in their application, we still have it on file.  If you have a friend you are thinking about sponsoring for the weekend, now is the time to start talking to them about Cursillo. Do not wait until the last minute. First talk to God about your friend, then talk to your friend about God. 
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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Johnstown, PA 15906
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