The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
November 9
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Resurrection Parish Contact Information
Phone: 814-539-5788 Fax: 814-539-8845
email: [email protected]
web site: resurrectionparishjohnstown.com
email: [email protected]
web site: resurrectionparishjohnstown.com
St. Clare of Assisi Parish Contact Information
VIGIL MASSES FOR SUNDAY
Saturday: 4:00 PM - St. Clare of Assisi Church
SUNDAY MASSES
8:00 AM and 10:30 AM - Resurrection Church
WEEKDAY MASSES
Monday: 6:30 PM - St. Clare of Assisi Church
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - Resurrection Church
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - Resurrection Church
Thursday: No Mass
Friday: 8:00 AM - Resurrection Church
RECONCILIATION
Saturday: 2:30 - 3:00 PM at Resurrection Church
Saturday: 3:30 - 4:00 PM at St. Clare of Assisi Church
or by appointment
WEEKLY ROSARY
Mondays and Fridays at noon at the Resurrection Parish's Oratory
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
The first Friday of each month at 6:30 PM - Resurrection Church
After the 6:30 PM Mass on the second Monday of each month - St. Clare of Assisi Church
RESURRECTION CHURCH'S SANCTUARY LIGHT INTENTION:
For the intention of Mary Sojak remembered by Dan and Marian Sojak and their family
RESURRECTION ORATORY SANCTUARY LIGHT INTENTION:
For the intention of Don and Janet Knapp remembered by their daughter and son-in-law, Krissi and Steve Kosnosky
ST. CLARE OF ASSISI CHURCH'S SANCTUARY LIGHT INTENTION:
For the intention of the people of the parish
CHECK THE BULLETIN FOR ANY EXCEPTIONS TO THE ABOVE SCHEDULE
LITURGICAL MINISTERS: The next liturgical ministry schedule will begin on the First Sunday of Advent, November 29 and end on the Sunday before Ash Wednesday, February 15. If you are involved in a ministry and would like to have any of your preferences changed or have any dates excluded, please notify George Pisula no later than November 8, by phone at 814-254-1961 or by email at [email protected]. New ministers are always welcome and ministers are reminded that they can serve at both Resurrection and St. Clare of Assisi parishes .
DIOCESAN WEBSITE: UNITED IN FAITH
THE 2025 CATHOLIC MINISTRIES DRIVE
Your sacrificial gifts of prayer and treasure will make an immediate impact on ministries that focus on evangelization,
serving those in need and formation of our priests and deacons.
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 year’s theme, “Follow Me” (Mt 16:24), invites us into a deeper relationship with Christ,
as we share in His mission of love and service, proclaiming the Good News to all.
There is no limit to what we can accomplish together in Christ.
PLEASE MAIL YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS DIRECTLY TO THE DIOCESE OF ALTOONA/JOHNSTOWN
or you may make an online gift at www.dioceseaj.org/giving.
Our diocesan ministries need your support.
All gifts received beyond the parish target amount will be used for your parish.
WE ARE IN THE FINAL MONTHS OF THE 2025 CATHOLIC MINISTRIES DRIVE: The totals thru September 30, 2025 are as follows: Resurrection Parish: Pledges received $18,365.00 of the $32,000.00 goal with 62 families participating; and St. Clare of Assisi Parish: (Surpassed their goal!) Pledges received $10,605.00 of the $8,700.00 goal with 29 families participating.
Your sacrificial gifts of prayer and treasure will make an immediate impact on ministries that focus on evangelization,
serving those in need and formation of our priests and deacons.
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 year’s theme, “Follow Me” (Mt 16:24), invites us into a deeper relationship with Christ,
as we share in His mission of love and service, proclaiming the Good News to all.
There is no limit to what we can accomplish together in Christ.
PLEASE MAIL YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS DIRECTLY TO THE DIOCESE OF ALTOONA/JOHNSTOWN
or you may make an online gift at www.dioceseaj.org/giving.
Our diocesan ministries need your support.
All gifts received beyond the parish target amount will be used for your parish.
WE ARE IN THE FINAL MONTHS OF THE 2025 CATHOLIC MINISTRIES DRIVE: The totals thru September 30, 2025 are as follows: Resurrection Parish: Pledges received $18,365.00 of the $32,000.00 goal with 62 families participating; and St. Clare of Assisi Parish: (Surpassed their goal!) Pledges received $10,605.00 of the $8,700.00 goal with 29 families participating.
News & Events
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION will be held on First Friday, November 7, from 6:30 to 7:30 PM at Resurrection Church. All are welcome.
EXPOSITION AND BENEDICTION is held the second Monday of each month at St. Clare of Assisi church after the 6:30 PM Mass. The next exposition will take place on November 10.
ANDREW ADORATION CHAPEL, 1621 Ferndale Ave, Johnstown: In this blessed time of Eucharistic Revival in our Church, consider visiting and/or committing to an hour at our Perpetual Adoration Chapel. We are always seeking adorers and substitutes. The chapel is open Sunday morning immediately following the 10:30 Mass and remains open until 7:20 AM on Saturday morning each week. Consider giving one hour to our Lord. One does not need to be a member of St. Andrew Parish in order to visit or commit in any way. Currently, we are most in need of committed adorers on Tuesday, 12 AM (midnight) to 1 AM, and Thursday morning, 1:00 AM - 2:00 AM. Many hours only have one adorer, and it is preferable to have two each hour. Please call 814-288-4324, Ext. 5, visit https://standrewjtown.weadorehim.com/en/schedule, or feel free to call or text Terri Roy at 815-255-5645 if you feel Our Lord is calling you to sign up for an hour or have any questions. Jesus is waiting for you!
ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI: Connect with your Creator, Redeemer, and Spiritual Guide in a stress-free environment at the Eucharistic Adoration every first Friday of the month from 9:30 AM until 5:30 PM at St. Francis of Assisi Church. It is important that each ½ hour or hour have two adorers to adore and protect the Blessed Sacrament.
EXPOSITION AND BENEDICTION is held the second Monday of each month at St. Clare of Assisi church after the 6:30 PM Mass. The next exposition will take place on November 10.
ANDREW ADORATION CHAPEL, 1621 Ferndale Ave, Johnstown: In this blessed time of Eucharistic Revival in our Church, consider visiting and/or committing to an hour at our Perpetual Adoration Chapel. We are always seeking adorers and substitutes. The chapel is open Sunday morning immediately following the 10:30 Mass and remains open until 7:20 AM on Saturday morning each week. Consider giving one hour to our Lord. One does not need to be a member of St. Andrew Parish in order to visit or commit in any way. Currently, we are most in need of committed adorers on Tuesday, 12 AM (midnight) to 1 AM, and Thursday morning, 1:00 AM - 2:00 AM. Many hours only have one adorer, and it is preferable to have two each hour. Please call 814-288-4324, Ext. 5, visit https://standrewjtown.weadorehim.com/en/schedule, or feel free to call or text Terri Roy at 815-255-5645 if you feel Our Lord is calling you to sign up for an hour or have any questions. Jesus is waiting for you!
ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI: Connect with your Creator, Redeemer, and Spiritual Guide in a stress-free environment at the Eucharistic Adoration every first Friday of the month from 9:30 AM until 5:30 PM at St. Francis of Assisi Church. It is important that each ½ hour or hour have two adorers to adore and protect the Blessed Sacrament.
Sunday’s readings challenge us to focus on the “why” of stewardship. Why embrace this challenging way of life when it seems hard enough just to pay the bills, take care of our loved ones, meet the demands of our jobs, and fall into bed at the end of each full day? Because this life is not all there is. We were made for more – for eternal happiness in union with God. While we cannot earn our way into Heaven, what we do now with the life God has given us has eternal consequences. Stewardship living helps us to keep focused on our hoped-for destination in the choices we make each day.
In our Gospel passage from Luke, Christ reminds us very clearly that we were made for more than just this life and that our choices in this life have eternal consequences. In this passage, our Lord corrects some Sadducees for their mistaken notion that there is no resurrection. He instructs that “those who are deemed worth to attain to the coming age and to the resurrection of the dead… can no longer die, for they are like angels; and they are the children of God because they are the ones who will rise.”
We should embrace the stewardship way of life to thank God for all His gifts to us and so that we may attain the gift of eternal life and the everlasting happiness of Heaven with Him.
In our Gospel passage from Luke, Christ reminds us very clearly that we were made for more than just this life and that our choices in this life have eternal consequences. In this passage, our Lord corrects some Sadducees for their mistaken notion that there is no resurrection. He instructs that “those who are deemed worth to attain to the coming age and to the resurrection of the dead… can no longer die, for they are like angels; and they are the children of God because they are the ones who will rise.”
We should embrace the stewardship way of life to thank God for all His gifts to us and so that we may attain the gift of eternal life and the everlasting happiness of Heaven with Him.
Heavenly Father, we thank You for the gift of life and the gift of eternity. During this month, we remember and pray for all the faithful departed. May they be washed clean by Your grace and enter into the eternal peace You have promised. We also ask for strength and peace for those of us who remain, that we may cherish the memories of our loved ones and look forward to the day when we will all be reunited in Your presence. Amen.
IN HONOR OF ALL THOSE WHO SO BRAVELY SERVED
AND ARE CURRENTLY SERVING OUR COUNTRY.
MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL FOR YOUR SELFLESSNESS.
AND IN MEMORY OF THOSE VETERANS WHO ARE GONE,
BUT NOT FORGOTTEN
ETERNAL REST GRANT UNTO THEM, O LORD!
Gracious God, we give thanks for military men and women, both from the past and the present, and for their courageous service and sacrifice to our country and its people to secure the blessings of life, liberty and justice for all. May our remembrance be a timely reminder that our freedom was purchased at a high cost, and should not be taken for granted. Give us resolve to labor in faithful service to you until all share the benefits of freedom, justice and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
On Tuesday, November 11 Resurrection Parish will host a Mass at 6:30 PM, noting the sacrifices that veterans have made in preserving our freedoms. We invite all veterans and active military personnel to attend. Family members and friends are encouraged to attend as well. The wearing of your military uniforms will help add to the significance of this day.
Sunday, November 24
4:00 PM
Resurrection Church
PRAYER FOR OUR NATION
Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for a beautiful country in which to live and all of her abundant, natural resources. Forgive us for our pride when we have not done enough to help our neighbors. Forgive us for our failures in reason and fairness. Forgive us for turning from you. Lead us into the next era of our nation so that we may honor You. Restore unity to this great country so that we may lead others to freedom and ultimately to faith in You. Bless those who serve in public office and guide their decisions. Please keep members of our military and public safety divisions safe as they serve and protect us all. Divinely intervene to protect those willing to lay down their lives for their fellow Americans. Keep us in the palm of your hand as we turn our eyes to You. Thank You for all of our many blessings and for giving Your son for our eternal future. Comfort all those who are mourning and heal our land. Amen.
Learn Parts of the Mass of the Resurrection by Randall DeBruyn
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To speak to someone from the Resurrection Parish Office,
please call 814-539-5788 MaryBeth Konieczny, Parish Secretary and Beth Thomas, Administrative Assistant OFFICE HOURS Monday through Friday 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM To speak to someone from the St. Clare of Assisi Parish Office, please call 814-535-1133 Rose Eckenrod, Parish Secretary & Financial Secretary OFFICE HOURS Mondays through Friday 8:30 AM - 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 [email protected] or [email protected] or call either Parish Office during regular business hours. *** Deacon Nelson's Corner ***Healthy Living with Jesus Group
THE HEALTHY LIVING WITH JESUS GROUP : Because of scheduling conflicts, the Healthy Living with Jesus Group will only meet once during November. Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 19 at 6:30 PM in Resurrection Church Hall. Fatima to Lourdes Pilgrimage May 7 to 19 2026 - There is still space, but it is limited and it is anticipated that it will sell out. If you are interested, contact Dcn. Nelson at (410) 200-7303, please leave a message. Below is the registration form, itinerary brochure, and a link to the Epic Journeys web site for the tour.
Ministry GuidelinesGuidelines for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion and Lectors can be found below. These guidelines reinforce the training sessions presented by Deacon Nelson and can be referenced as needed.
Ministry of Lector Training VideoROSARY TIMES: We pray the Rosary on Mondays and Fridays at 12:00 PM at the Resurrection Oratory. A schedule of Rosary Leaders is as follows:
MARY IS BACK
SPECIAL MILITARY COLLECTION: Our parishes will take up the Collection for the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA (AMS), next weekend, Nov. 8 and 9, a collection taken every three years. The AMS provides pastoral care to Catholic men and women serving in the U.S. Armed Forces, enrolled at a U.S. Military Academy, being treated as a patient at any of the 153 U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Centers, or who work for the federal government beyond U.S. borders - including those from our own parish and diocese. The AMS does not receive any funding from the government or military, and has no parishes from which to receive a weekly assessment. To learn more about the AMS, go to www.milarch.org/nationalcollection .
BLESSING OF BLANKETS will be held during the weekend Masses on November 15 and 16. Blankets along with other items handmade by the Sewing Ministry will be available after the Masses or in the Parish Offices during regular business hours for anyone needing comfort.
THE WEST END FOOD PANTRY is in need of donations for the upcoming Holiday Season. Items needed include: 29 oz. cans of sweet potatoes, instant mashed potatoes, Stove Top turkey stuffing mix, canned gravy and vegetables, cranberry sauce, canned pumpkin, noodles for soup, cake/cookie mixes, Jello mix, paper products, etc.. Please place non-perishable food items in the marked containers at the back of the church.
PLEASE KEEP IN YOUR PRAYER
ALL THOSE WHO ARE SICK, Brock; Bill Zdravecky; Chris Barnouski; Lynn and Brett Kasander; Susan Laichak; Kim Banfer; Karen Kubovchick; Caroline Jurich; Anna Mae Johns; Mike; Jessica; Ray Vargo; Karina Kopriva; Liz; Michelle and Tom; Gary and Doris; Leslie Winters; Roger Hunt; Louise Ager; Joann Fyock; Robert Verbiar; Baby Simon; Sandy Karas; Marge Plowchin; Rich McDermott; Gwen Molnarko; Mike Macchiarolo; Gloria; Betty; Denny; Jane Hershberger; Dee Young; Victor Flores; Premie twins, Michael Anthony Eppolito III and Sophia Marie Eppolito; Rosalia Pietrolungo; Margie Duranko; Nicholas Booth; Baby Max Turley; David Cross; Eric Rozich; Pat Meagher; Anthony and Rita Piro; Mary Falvo; Chris Klopfer; Florence Urbassik; Mary Ann Bellak; Michelle Burns; Debbie; Maria Piro; Betsy Konar; Ashlee Fecko; Nellie Adkins; Mary Roberts; Michelle C.; Chuck Schmidt; Nicole; Manny Layman; Helen Khula; April Skalek; James Piro; Margaret Kovach, Marty Vrabel; George Salata; Ann Hoffman; Verbine Family and Friends; Fran Findley; Mary Lynch; Kay Komar; Rita Ozog; Charlotte Fesko. If you know of someone who is sick, in a nursing home or is homebound and would like to add them to or remove them from the prayer list please call MaryBeth at the Parish Office at 539-5788, ext 4. Catholic Charities: Altoona: 814-944-9388; Johnstown: 814-535-6538
St. Vincent de Paul, Johnstown: 814-535-4357 SVDP Family Kitchen: 814-539-7811 Crisis Pregnancy/Pro-Life: Birthright of Johnstown: 814-535-8231 Gabriel Project- Gail Bala: 814-539-0155 Diocesan Family Life Office: 814-695-5579 YOUNG ADULT GROUP (18-39): Our next Theology on Tap is Wednesday, October 29 at the Boulevard Grill at 6:00 PM with Fr. Richard Tomkoski speaking on All Souls, All Saints, and Purgatory. We are hosting our first Trivia Night on November 14 at 6:00 PM at the Catholic War Vets. We are already scheduling speakers into 2026 including Religious and Diocesan Priests, Laypeople, Religious Sisters, and even an Archbishop! All young adults (18-39) and families with their children are invited to join us for faith and fellowship! For more information contact Geoffrey Stumpo at (814) 659-7415 or [email protected].
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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