Third Sunday of Lent
March 8
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Our Mission and Our Staff
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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 Ann Novosel remembered by her family
RESURRECTION ORATORY SANCTUARY LIGHT INTENTION:
Birthday remembrance of John Konieczny by his 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
DIOCESAN WEBSITE: UNITED IN FAITH
PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS
O God, Father of all Mercies,
Provider of a bountiful Harvest,
send Your Graces upon those
You have called to gather the fruits of Your labor;
preserve and strengthen them in their lifelong service of you.
Open the hearts of Your children
that they may discern Your Holy Will;
inspire in them a love and desire to surrender themselves
to serving others in the name of Your son, Jesus Christ.
Teach all Your faithful to follow their respective paths in life
guided by Your Divine Word and Truth.
Through the intercession of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary,
all the Angels, and Saints, humbly hear our prayers
and grant Your Church's needs, through Christ, our Lord. Amen.
O God, Father of all Mercies,
Provider of a bountiful Harvest,
send Your Graces upon those
You have called to gather the fruits of Your labor;
preserve and strengthen them in their lifelong service of you.
Open the hearts of Your children
that they may discern Your Holy Will;
inspire in them a love and desire to surrender themselves
to serving others in the name of Your son, Jesus Christ.
Teach all Your faithful to follow their respective paths in life
guided by Your Divine Word and Truth.
Through the intercession of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary,
all the Angels, and Saints, humbly hear our prayers
and grant Your Church's needs, through Christ, our Lord. Amen.
THE 2026 CATHOLIC MINISTRIES DRIVE, BEGINS THROUGHOUT OUR DIOCESE. This year’s theme, Sent To Serve, reminds us that, by virtue of our baptism, each of us has been Sent To Serve, entrusted with gifts that are meant to be shared for the good of others. Saint Peter teaches us, “As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God’s varied grace” (1 Peter 4:10). Our Catholic Ministries Drive supports 9 ministries throughout our Diocese, which all fall into one of three main focuses of evangelization, serving those in need, or formation of our priests and deacons. Please reflect on Bishop Mark’s invitation when it arrives in your mail and prayerfully consider supporting our diocesan ministries. You may return your pledge card and donation through the mail; in the offertory at your parish; or make your donation online. All contributions received beyond the parish goal will be used for your parish. The Target amounts for 2026 are: Resurrection Parish, $27,000.00 and St. Clare of Assisi Parish, $7,600.00.
News & Events
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION will be held on First Friday, May 1, 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 March 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 March 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.
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Dear God, during these forty days let us not focus on the things we are “giving up." Let us focus on the One who “gave it all up” for us. Renew our minds and draw us back to our first love. Prepare our hearts for Easter, for Your sacrifice and for Your Resurrection! Amen.
- FEBRUARY 18 IS ASH WEDNESDAY, when the Church begins the forty day journey toward the Triduum with the annual discipline of fasting, praying and giving alms. Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of fast and abstinence. All other Fridays in Lent are days of abstinence only. FASTING refers to only one full meal, with two small meals and no other eating at all for the day. All those required to FAST are between the ages of 18 and 59 years old. ABSTINENCE refers to not eating meat at all for the day. All those age 14 years old and above are required to abstain. Those who are excused from fast and abstinence are anyone suffering from a chronic illness, such as diabetes, or pregnant or nursing women. Mass with distribution of ashes will be celebrated at 8:00 AM and at 6:30 PM at Resurrection Church. Lenten Devotional Black Books are available in the Church. Feel free to take one.
- DISPOSING OF OLD PALMS: Anyone wishing to dispose of the old blessed palms from last year can place them in the containers that can be found at the back of each church during Lent. They will be burned in the new fire at the Easter Vigil.
- CRS RICE BOWL COLLECTION is a program that allows us to help those less fortunate. Rice Bowls are available in the back of the Church. Please take a Rice Bowl as you leave Mass on Ash Wednesday and return it on Holy Thursday at the Mass of the Lord’s Supper.
- STATIONS OF THE CROSS are held on the Fridays of Lent (except Good Friday) at 6:30 PM at Resurrection Church. All are welcome to attend. We are asking for volunteers to assist as cross & candle bearers for Stations of the Cross. To participate, you do not need to be an altar server. Families are encouraged to participate. If you can assist, please sign the registry located at the back of the church. Parishioners from both parishes are encouraged to take part.
- STATIONS OF THE CROSS COLORING BOOKS are available in the back of Resurrection Church.
- LENTEN FAITH SHARING: This Lent, we invite you to join us for a series of classes centered around Bishop Robert Barron’s book “Lenten Gospel Reflections”. Classes will begin on Tuesday, February 24 and will be held every Tuesday at 6:30 PM at the Resurrection Oratory. Our final session will take place on April 7, the Tuesday following Easter. Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your faith and connection with Jesus. We look forward to seeing you there!
- LENTEN HOLY HOUR will be held every Wednesday during Lent beginning on Wednesday, February 25 at 12:00 PM Noon at Resurrection Church. All are welcome to attend.
- HANDMADE PASCHA BASKET COVERS for the Roman Catholic and Byzantine Catholic rites, made by the Sewing Ministry, are for sale for $12.00 each in the Resurrection Parish Office. This is a nice tradition to start or continue.
Ave Regina caelorum (Welcome, O Queen of Heaven)
In Honor of the Feast of
Saint Casimir
March 4
Saint Casimir, we ask your intercession
to aid all leaders of governments,
churches, and families to emulate
your virtues; to be poor in spirit, just, pure, and faithful. With your aid, may leaders
guide those under their authority to love
and serve their country and their God
with greater fervor.
Saint Casimir,
Pray for Us
Saint Casimir
March 4
Saint Casimir, we ask your intercession
to aid all leaders of governments,
churches, and families to emulate
your virtues; to be poor in spirit, just, pure, and faithful. With your aid, may leaders
guide those under their authority to love
and serve their country and their God
with greater fervor.
Saint Casimir,
Pray for Us
THE HOLY FACE OF JESUS, A SACRED RELIC PRESENTATION
Join us for a powerful presentation centered on the Holy Face of Jesus . Drawing from the Church’s rich devotional tradition and the relic associated with the Veil of Veronica. The presenter will be Vicki Schreiner, Holy Face Apostolate. The presentation schedule is as follows: Saturday, March 7 at 6:30 PM at Visitation Church, Johnstown; Sunday, March 8 at 1:00 PM at St. Benedict Church Johnstown; Sunday, March 8 at 4:00 PM at Resurrection Church; Monday, March 9 at 5:15 PM at St. Catherine of Siena Church, Duncansville, Pa.; and Monday, March 9 at 7:30 PM at Most Holy Trinity Church, Huntingdon, Pa. This is a free presentation. A love collection will be taken to support Vicki’s ministry.
Presentation on the Shroud of Turin
Sunday, March 15, 2026
3:00 PM
Resurrection Church
Is this the face of Jesus? The Shroud of Turin is an ancient linen cloth that holds a mysterious image of a scourged and crucified man. It is regarded as the most scientifically studied artifact in history, yet no one can explain how the mysterious image was formed. Please join us for a powerful presentation on the history, science, and mystery of the Shroud.
Presentation on the Via Dolorosa (The Way of the Cross)
Tuesday, March 24
6:30 PM
Resurrection Church
Holy Name, Ebensburg
Every Wednesday at 6:30 PM
Basilica of Saint Michael the Archangel, Loretto
Sunday, March 15 at 7:00 PM
Holy Family, Portage
Monday, March 16 at 7:00 PM
Saint Anthony of Padua, Windber
Wednesday, March 18th at 6:00 PM
Saint Mary, Nanty Glo
Tuesday, March 24 at 7:00 PM
Saint Michael, Saint Michael
Sunday, March 22 at 3:00 PM
Our Mother of Sorrows, Johnstown
Monday, March 23 at 6:00 PM
Tuesday, March 24 at 6:00 PM
Saint Francis of Assisi, Johnstown (West End)
Wednesday, March 25 at 5:00 PM
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, Windber
Wednesday, March 25th at 6:00 PM
Saint John Gualbert Cathedral, Johnstown
Thursday, March 26th at 6:00 PM
Saint Benedict, Johnstown
Monday, March 30th at 5:00 PM
Saint Patrick, Johnstown
Tuesday, March 31st at 6:00 PM
Our Lady of the Alleghenies, Lilly
Wednesday, April 1 at 6:00 PM
Every Wednesday at 6:30 PM
Basilica of Saint Michael the Archangel, Loretto
Sunday, March 15 at 7:00 PM
Holy Family, Portage
Monday, March 16 at 7:00 PM
Saint Anthony of Padua, Windber
Wednesday, March 18th at 6:00 PM
Saint Mary, Nanty Glo
Tuesday, March 24 at 7:00 PM
Saint Michael, Saint Michael
Sunday, March 22 at 3:00 PM
Our Mother of Sorrows, Johnstown
Monday, March 23 at 6:00 PM
Tuesday, March 24 at 6:00 PM
Saint Francis of Assisi, Johnstown (West End)
Wednesday, March 25 at 5:00 PM
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, Windber
Wednesday, March 25th at 6:00 PM
Saint John Gualbert Cathedral, Johnstown
Thursday, March 26th at 6:00 PM
Saint Benedict, Johnstown
Monday, March 30th at 5:00 PM
Saint Patrick, Johnstown
Tuesday, March 31st at 6:00 PM
Our Lady of the Alleghenies, Lilly
Wednesday, April 1 at 6:00 PM
Sunday’s readings on this third Sunday of Lent presents us with the theme of “thirst” and show us that a stewardship way of life can both satisfy our spiritual thirst for Christ and help us to satisfy Christ’s thirst for souls.
For some mysterious reason, God has chosen to include us in His plan for bringing all people to salvation through Him. We live out our part in His plan through a stewardship way of life. It is an indescribable privilege to live this way. Yet, our Lord does not wish us to be concerned about our unworthiness for such a high calling. He demonstrates this throughout the Scriptures by calling the “unworthy.” In today’s passage, He chooses the Samaritan women. She is a woman with a “past” and even a current living situation that is scandalous. But He calls her to conversion, and she responds to His call, becoming a disciple for her whole village.
He is calling to us too, to live as His modern-day disciples. This Lent, let us resolve to respond to His call with passion and commitment. Let us do our part to quench His thirst for the salvation of all.
For some mysterious reason, God has chosen to include us in His plan for bringing all people to salvation through Him. We live out our part in His plan through a stewardship way of life. It is an indescribable privilege to live this way. Yet, our Lord does not wish us to be concerned about our unworthiness for such a high calling. He demonstrates this throughout the Scriptures by calling the “unworthy.” In today’s passage, He chooses the Samaritan women. She is a woman with a “past” and even a current living situation that is scandalous. But He calls her to conversion, and she responds to His call, becoming a disciple for her whole village.
He is calling to us too, to live as His modern-day disciples. This Lent, let us resolve to respond to His call with passion and commitment. Let us do our part to quench His thirst for the salvation of all.
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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 Getting Healthy with Jesus group will not be meeting until April. With the uncertainty of the winter weather and with the upcoming Lenten Faith-Sharing sessions, it will be prudent to safeguard our wellbeing and our conserve our time by waiting until spring. This Lent, we invite you to join us for a series of classes centered around Bishop Robert Barron’s book “Lenten Gospel Reflections”. Classes will begin on Tuesday, February 24 and will be held every Tuesday at 6:30 PM at the Oratory. Our final session will take place on April 7, the Tuesday following Easter. Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your faith and connection with Jesus during this Lenten season. We look forward to seeing you there!
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:
Please join us for the last breakfast of the season. Breakfast will be served in Resurrection Church Hall after the 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM Masses. The breakfasts will resume in the Fall.
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