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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 John "Scooter" Hodos remembered by his wife, Theresa, and his family
RESURRECTION ORATORY SANCTUARY LIGHT INTENTION:
For the intention of Mary Miller remembered by her family
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
HABEMUS PAPAM!
The Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown joins with Catholics around the world in welcoming and praying for our newly elected Pope Leo XIV, a native of the U.S.A.
Bishop Mark issued the following statement regarding the election of Pope Leo XIV:
With great joy and thanks to God, I welcome the news of our new Pope Leo XIV. He is now the successor to Saint Peter who was chosen by Christ to be the first to lead the Church.
This announcement comes at a time when the Catholic Church is still observing the Jubilee Year begun by Pope Francis, who called us to be pilgrims of hope.
The pope is a successor to the apostle Peter who was chosen by Christ to be the first leader of the Catholic Church. Before being elected pope by the College of Cardinals, Pope Leo XIV was chosen by Pope Francis to lead the Vatican Dicastery for Bishops. They had known each other for a number of years because Pope Leo was appointed by Pope Francis as the Bishop of the Diocese of Chiclayo in Peru, South America before he came to work in the Vatican.
This is something unique, since we now have two popes who spent much of their lives ministering to the poor in South America. It seems as though the Holy Spirit is directing all of us to turn our attention to places where the average people may be poor, but their most valuable possession is their Catholic faith.
Pope Francis invited all of us to recapture, or perhaps, for the first time in our lives, to experience the meaning of the theological virtue of hope. It is the antidote for the cynical views which undermine society. Because these views detract from the God-given dignity that we all share. All of us are made in the image and likeness of God.
I would expect that Pope Leo XIV will be directing our attention to these fundamental truths where we can be sure of who we are and what we are to do for the good of others. That’s what it really means to be on a pilgrimage of hope and thanks be to God for giving us Pope Leo XIV to help lead us on the way.
With great joy and thanks to God, I welcome the news of our new Pope Leo XIV. He is now the successor to Saint Peter who was chosen by Christ to be the first to lead the Church.
This announcement comes at a time when the Catholic Church is still observing the Jubilee Year begun by Pope Francis, who called us to be pilgrims of hope.
The pope is a successor to the apostle Peter who was chosen by Christ to be the first leader of the Catholic Church. Before being elected pope by the College of Cardinals, Pope Leo XIV was chosen by Pope Francis to lead the Vatican Dicastery for Bishops. They had known each other for a number of years because Pope Leo was appointed by Pope Francis as the Bishop of the Diocese of Chiclayo in Peru, South America before he came to work in the Vatican.
This is something unique, since we now have two popes who spent much of their lives ministering to the poor in South America. It seems as though the Holy Spirit is directing all of us to turn our attention to places where the average people may be poor, but their most valuable possession is their Catholic faith.
Pope Francis invited all of us to recapture, or perhaps, for the first time in our lives, to experience the meaning of the theological virtue of hope. It is the antidote for the cynical views which undermine society. Because these views detract from the God-given dignity that we all share. All of us are made in the image and likeness of God.
I would expect that Pope Leo XIV will be directing our attention to these fundamental truths where we can be sure of who we are and what we are to do for the good of others. That’s what it really means to be on a pilgrimage of hope and thanks be to God for giving us Pope Leo XIV to help lead us on the way.
Prayer for Pope Leo XIV
O God, shepherd and ruler of all the faithful,
look favorably on your servant Pope Leo XIV
whom you have set at the head of your Church as her shepherd;
grant, we pray, that by word and example he may be of service
to those over whom he presides so that,
together with the flock entrusted to his care,
he may come to everlasting life.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns
with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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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.
The Target amounts for 2025 are:
Resurrection Parish, $32,000.00 and St. Clare of Assisi Parish, $8,700.00.
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.
The Target amounts for 2025 are:
Resurrection Parish, $32,000.00 and St. Clare of Assisi Parish, $8,700.00.
News & Events
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION will be held on First Friday, June 6, 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 Monday, June 9.
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 Monday, June 9.
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 on this Fifth Sunday of Easter contain inspiring but challenging messages for us Christian stewards. The Gospel from John includes the well-known verse: “My children… I give you a new commandment: love one another. As I have loved you, so you also should love one another.” What a succinct description of a stewardship way of life: “love one another as I have loved you.” It sounds so simple, but simple does not necessarily mean easy.
Living a life of service and self-sacrifice is not easy because it requires us to continuously fight against our selfish inclinations. But the more we empty ourselves of “self” by serving others, the more room we make in our hearts for God to pour His grace into us. Amazingly, the more we give our lives away to others, the more He fills us up with Himself who is love itself.
As we face the hardships that come with living as Christian stewards, we can continue to rejoice in the wonder of the Resurrection this Easter season, finding great joy in following in our Lord’s footsteps and in loving as He loves.
Living a life of service and self-sacrifice is not easy because it requires us to continuously fight against our selfish inclinations. But the more we empty ourselves of “self” by serving others, the more room we make in our hearts for God to pour His grace into us. Amazingly, the more we give our lives away to others, the more He fills us up with Himself who is love itself.
As we face the hardships that come with living as Christian stewards, we can continue to rejoice in the wonder of the Resurrection this Easter season, finding great joy in following in our Lord’s footsteps and in loving as He loves.
Memorial Day - Monday, May 26
Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 AM at St. Clare of Assisi Church. The Parish Offices will be closed. There will be no rosary at the Oratory.
The Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord
Thursday, May 29
A Holy Day of Obligation
Mass will be celebrated at 6:30 PM on Wednesday, May 28th at St. Clare of Assisi Church and at 6:30 PM on Thursday, May 29th at Resurrection Church. (Please note the change in Mass schedule.) The Parish Offices will be closed on this day.
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.
I will be hosting a "movie night" type program to watch the Chosen TV series. It would run for 10 weeks (Season 1). It will occur on Tuesday evenings at the Oratory. Anyone and everyone is invited. Starting on April 22 and ending July 1.
The Interest meeting held for Fatima and Lourdes was fairly well attended. So much so, I will be conducting a follow-up meeting on May 20th.
"Resurrection Church is thrilled to invite you to a follow-up meeting regarding our upcoming pilgrimage to Fatima and Lourdes! Meeting Details: Date and time: Tuesday, May 20th at 6:30 PM Location: Resurrection Church Hall, 324 Chestnut St., Johnstown, PA 15906 During this meeting, we will discuss important topics such as potential vendors, logistics, and cost estimates related to the pilgrimage. Your input and enthusiasm are crucial in shaping this journey, so we encourage you to come prepared to share your thoughts, ideas, and experiences. Feel free to invite anyone who might be interested in joining us on this meaningful pilgrimage! We look forward to seeing you there and embarking on this special journey together." 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 Video
ROSARY 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:
ST. CLARE PARISH PIE SHOPPE FUNDRAISERFourteen different pies, three types of donuts and snails (pie dough filled with cinnamon, sugar and butter) will be available for purchase. The 9”pies are $12.00; donuts are $9.00/8-pack and snails are $9.00/dozen. Order Forms are included with the bulletin this weekend or on the link below. Additional Order Forms can be found in the back of the churches. Payment MUST accompany order. Please mail prepaid orders to the St. Clare of Assisi Parish Office or drop in the collection basket. All prepaid orders are due in to the St. Clare Office by Monday, June 2, 2025. Pick-up will be on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from Noon to 5:30 PM in St. Clare of Assisi School Hall.
Make, Take, and PrayMAKE, TAKE, AND PRAY IS BACK. Rosary and Rosary bracelet making on Saturday, May 24 at 1:00 PM at Resurrection Oratory Hall. All supplies provided. Everyone welcome. Not crafty? No worries, instruction and hands on assistance provided. Hope to see you there!
There will be Parish Council vacancies starting in June 2025. The Parish Council is a consultative/advisory body to the Pastor assisting him in all things pertaining to both the spiritual and material welfare of the Parish. Members of Council must be fully initiated members of the Parish and in good standing. Each vacancy is for a 3-year term. The Parish Council meets at least 6 times per year. If you are interested, or know another parishioner who would be interested, please review the information regarding Parish Council membership in the bulletin. Then complete the Nomination Form and return it to the Parish Office by May, 26, 2025.
PLEASE KEEP IN YOUR PRAYER
ALL THOSE WHO ARE SICK, Emmalee Kris; Baby Simon, Bill and Sandy Karas; Cheryl Gross; Marge Plowchin; Rich McDermott; Jim Kris; Judith Mish; Gwen Molnarko; Mike Macchiarolo; Gloria; Betty; Denny; Jane Hershberger; Dee Young; Victor Flores; Cindy Kris; Premie twins, Michael Anthony Eppolito III and Sophia Marie Eppolito; Rosalia Pietrolungo; Margie Duranko; Ed Tursic; Nicholas Booth; Baby Max Turley; David Cross; Eric Rozich; Pat Meagher; Anthony and Rita Piro; Mary Falvo; Chris Klopfer; Florence Urbassik; Mary Ann Bellak; Dembrosky Family; Michelle Burns; Debbie; Christine Freed; 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; Joseph Gregorchik; 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 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 Benediction & Board Games is May 16 at Saint John Gualbert at 6:00 PM. All young adults aged 18-39 are invited to join us for faith and fellowship! For more information contact Geoffrey Stumpo at (814) 659-7415 or [email protected].
THE FIRST SUNDAYMARKET@CAMBRIACITY FOR 2025 will be held on Sunday, May 25 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM 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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