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.   
The next Liturgical Ministry Schedule will begin with Thanksgiving Day and go until the Sunday before Ash Wednesday (February 27).  This year there will be no special sign-up sheets for the Christmas Season Masses, so if there is a Mass that you cannot attend, please let me know in advance.  The button below will take you to the tentative schedule for these Masses.  Additionally, if there are any special considerations or changes needed to your profile, please notify George Pisula by November 7.  He can be reached by phone at 814-254-1961 or email at ggpisula@atlanticbb.net.

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ALL SAINTS DAY, Monday, November 1 is not a Holy Day of Obligation this year, however, the church keeps festival with all men, women and children who have entered the kingdom of God who are seated as the saints in the glory of the triune God. It is our humble prayer that some day this will also be our feast day. The Mass schedule for All Saints Day is as follows: Mon., Nov. 1, 8:00 AM at Resurrection Church and 6:30 PM Mass at St. Clare of Assisi Church.
MASSES OF REMEMBRANCE: Please join us in remembering the dearly departed of the past year at special Masses of Remembrance on All Souls Day, Tuesday, November 2, at  8:00 AM at St. Clare of Assisi Church and 6:30 PM at Resurrection Church. (Please note the change. St. Clare of Assisi will host a morning Mass and Resurrection will host an evening Mass.) A candle will be lit for each parish member that has passed into eternal life in this past year.
VETERAN’S DAY MASS: On Thursday, November 11, Resurrection Parish will host a Mass of Thanksgiving at 6:30 PM, noting the sacrifices that all 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.
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.
                                                               A Working Father
 An aspect of Saint Joseph that has been emphasized by the Church from the time of the first social Encyclical Rerum Novarum, written by Pope Leo XIII, is his relation to work. St. Joseph was a carpenter who earned an honest living to provide for his family. From him, Jesus learned the value, the dignity and the joy of what it means to eat bread that is the fruit of one’s own labor. “He came down with them and came to Nazareth, and was obedient to them…And Jesus advanced in wisdom, age and favor before God and man.” (Lk 2:51-52)
 
In our own day, when employment has once more become a burning social issue, and unemployment at times reaches record levels even in nations that for decades have enjoyed a certain degree of prosperity, there is a renewed need to appreciate the importance of dignified work, of which Saint Joseph is an exemplary patron.

                             St. Joseph, A Working Father, Honest Provider, 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
As Christian stewards we are called to devote a regular portion of our time to God in prayer. Perhaps we find it intimidating to find the right words. Sunday’s Gospel shows us we don’t need to have our “act together” before we can spend time with Him. Bartimaeus received a powerful answer to prayer at a very low point in his life. His prayer was desperate, it was a sincere cry from his heart. He experienced a profound moment of personal encounter with our Lord and the healing of his vision he desired, right there on the spot. 
 
How simple it is to encounter Jesus! So let us take courage and use our time this week knowing that Jesus is calling us right now to spend time with Him just as we are, in all our weakness and brokenness. Tell Him the great High priest, what your needs are and then, like Bartimaeus, follow him, and keep on living your stewardship way of life. It’s a life with the ultimate happy ending.

​(Stewardship Reflection, Catholic Stewardship Consultants, Inc. 2018/10/18)
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
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​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                                                      
Oct. 25 - Fran Findley                                                                 Oct. 29 - Janet Yuras
Nov. 1 - Deacon Sam                                                                    Nov. 5 - Pat Barrett
Nov. 8 - Nancy Fesko                                                                   Nov. 12 - Chris Rebar
  • THE SWEET SHOPPE (539-6502)  Candy Making Supplies Sale - October 25 thru October 30. While supplies last.  No Fondants available. Monday thru Thursday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM; Saturday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. We will be open at SundayMarket @CambriaCity on Sun., Oct. 24 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 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 3 volunteers are scheduled to count the collection on Monday, October 25. Thank you to all who help!
  •  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.
  • CHRISTMAS CHOIR:  We are looking for additional singers who may be interested in helping with the Christmas Vigil Mass.  Our Christmas rehearsals will begin on November 4th at 6:30 PM and will continue every Thursday evening leading up to Christmas.  If you would like to join us or if you have any questions, please contact Emily Roy: (814) 242-4995, emilyroy411@gmail.com.​
  • PARISH COUNCIL:  PARISH COUNCIL:  The Resurrection Parish Council will be meeting Wednesday, October 27  (Please note the date change). starting at 6:30 PM in the Church Hall.  Parishioners are welcome to attend. 
  • ​WOMEN'S BOOK DISCUSSION:  Nov 7, 5:30PM in Oratory Hall.  We are changing our book series for now and reading THE LAMB'S SUPPER  by Scott Hahn. This book isn't  hard to read  but it will help us think more about the Eucharist.. Please join us.  Women of both Parishes are welcome.
  • MEN'S DISCUSSION  will be on THE CREED by Bishop Barron  on Nov 7th at 5:30 PM in the Oratory. Men of both Parishes are welcome.​​
  • SEWING MINISTRY NEWS: Thank you  for  all the hands that made our blankets, lapghans, and walker bags.  May they be  a blessing to all who receive them.  Thank you to Kathy Hanners, who helped display our items through the Sunday Market to increase our kitty.
  • SEWING MINISTRY MEETING:  The Sewing Ministry will meet on Wednesday, November 10th from  9:30 -11:30   Those who need supplies for our projects can pick them up at this time. We will need adult and child hats and scarves for the holidays, baby blankets, hats and sweaters,  cotton afghans and recovery totes for cancer patients and hospice, knitted & crocheted  afghans and blankets, polyester covers and pillowcases for the missions. NEW members are welcome.   Hopefully  a future evening meeting will be planned.
  • THE NEXT LITURGICAL MINISTRY SCHEDULE will begin with Thanksgiving Day and go until the Sunday before Ash Wednesday (February 27).  This year there will be no special sign-up sheets for the Christmas Season Masses, so if there is a Mass that you cannot attend, please let me know in advance.  The following link will take you to the tentative schedule for these Masses--https://www.resurrectionparishjohnstown.com/tentative-mass-schedule.html.  Additionally, if there are any special considerations or changes needed to your profile, please notify George Pisula by November 7.  He can be reached by phone at 814-254-1961 or email at ggpisula@atlanticbb.net
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RESURRECTION PARISH 2022 COLLECTION ENVELOPES: For 2022 Resurrection Parish will be using a different company as well as a new system for the distribution of Church envelopes. You will NOT pick up a “boxed set” at the Church/Office as you did in previous years. Families will receive their envelopes in a mailing every two months. We will no longer have children’s envelopes. If you did not pick up your 2021 Church envelopes you may be deleted from the Church census.

                                                NUT & POPPY-SEED ROLL SALE
St. Clare of Assisi is taking orders for Nut and Poppy Seed Rolls. To order please call (814) 535-1133 or order blanks are available at the Parish Offices or in the back of the Churches. Please order early, limited quantities available. The cost is $12.00 per roll. Pick-up will be in the St. Clare of Assisi School Hall, Wednesday, November 3 thru Saturday, November 6 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM with the final pick-up day on Sunday, November 7 from 10:00 AM to noon.

​HELP WILL BE NEEDED at St. Clare of Assisi School Hall beginning at 9:00 AM on Monday, November 1 thru Friday November 5 with prep work/baking and pick-up of the rolls. Any and all help would be most appreciated.
                                                             GOBS, GOBS, GOBS!
 Chocolate and Pumpkin Gobs will be sold at the SundayMarket@CambriaCity on Sunday, October 24 outside the Oratory.
Father George will be blessing handmade prayer blankets that were made by the members of the Sewing Ministry at the Masses on Saturday, October 30 at St. Clare of Assisi Church and on Sunday, October 31 at Resurrection Church. Please feel free to take them for anyone needing some love and prayers! Blankets will be available after Masses and then they may be found in the church offices.
THE RESURRECTION PARISH JANUARY 2022 SIZZLER CALENDAR TICKETS will be available for purchase beginning the weekend of October 10/11. They may be purchased before or after the weekend Masses, at the Parish Offices, The Sweet Shoppe or at Remmco Plumbing during regular business hours. You may also call Pat Gregorchik at 539-6320 for more information or to purchase Sizzlers. The cost is $20.00 per ticket. They make wonderful Christmas and birthday gifts!
STOP BY AND VIST UNCLE TED (AKA T-BEAR) during A SPOOKTACULAR SundayMarket@CambriaCity on Sunday, October 24 and pick up some of “UNCLE TED’S” FAMOUS CHICKEN BBQ DINNERS, SO SCARY GOOD! THEY ARE TO DIE FOR!. 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 and two sides.  All dinners were to be pre-ordered.

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED AND WELCOME on the morning of Sunday, Oct. 24 to help with the Chicken BBQ. Any and all help would be most appreciated!
UNIQUE GIFTS for winter season and all occasions are at the Sunday Market on October 24 from 8:30 AM till noon. Treat your loved ones with a wheel chair bag, walker bags, cancer hats, baby and adult hats, Christmas stockings and décor, scarves, mitts, purses, team bears and so much more. Stop and look. There is no charge for looking at the Sewing Ministry tables. Mickey has left the table, but Donald and Pluto are still on the table and maybe a cute little witch.
CALLING ALL BAKERS! A Bake Sale will be held on Sunday, October 24 during the SundayMarket@CambriaCity at the Oratory Hall. We are asking for donations of baked goods for this Sale.  Please have your items pre-packaged and ready to sell for $1.00 per pack. Please take all baked good items to The Sweet Shoppe on Friday, October 22, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM or Saturday, October 23, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Thanks so much!
                        PLEASE KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS
ALL THOSE WHO ARE SICK,
Mary Lynch, 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.
  • SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24 - Religious Education Classes 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.
  • SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24 – VIRTUAL SHYCON - 11:00 AM to 2:30  PM – We will be viewing as a group at St. Clement Church. Please arrive by 10:40 AM. All participants are asked to bring a brown bag lunch and a drink and are asked to wear a t-shirt that represents something they belong to. (Ex., Parish, school or college they want to go to etc..)
  • SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7 - Confirmation session 9A, 10A and 11B - 8:45 AM to 10:15 AM – St. John Paul II Building at the St. Benedict Church Complex. Parents are not required to attend the sessions.
  • SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14 - Rite of Blessing for 9th grade and Rite of Commitment for 10th grade - 10:30 AM Mass - Resurrection Church
THE SWEET SHOPPE
539-6502
October Hours will be:
Monday thru Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
and Saturdays from 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM
​​Closed Sundays
The Shoppe will be open at SundayMarket@CambriaCity
on Sunday, October 24 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
The Sweet Shoppe  will be making Chocolate Caramel Apples
with your choice of toppings
Chocolate Drizzle, Fall Sprinkles, Pretzels or Coconut.
Apples needed to be pre-ordered.
Pick up will be on Oct. 21, 22, 23 or 24
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Candy Making Supplies Sale
October 25 thru October 30
while supplies last
no fondants available
 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.​

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7! Don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour on Saturday night, November 6.
  • CAMBRIA COUNTY - CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE OF ALTOONA JOHNSTOWN OFFICE is seeking an AmeriCorps Member (Community Wellness position) serving under-resourced families and individuals by assisting with support in budgeting, identifying, and accessing financial resources.  PMSC AmeriCorps members receive a stipend while serving, gain new skills and experience, and find satisfaction from helping others. Members who complete their term of service also earn the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award to pay for college, graduate school, or qualified student loans. Other benefits members may qualify for are Federal education loan forbearance, health insurance, and childcare assistance. This would be a 1200-hour position, serving November 2021 through June 2022. A background in social work/ human services preferred. Please contact Cindy O’Connor coconnor@dioceseaj.org or 814-317-2621.
  • MOM’S HOUSE is seeking dependable staff members with childcare experience. Full/ part time positions available. Mon. thru Fri., no nights or weekends! Pay based on experience/education. Sign on bonus! Benefits included. Call Rose at 535-4848 for information.
  • ​​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.
  • PUBLIC ROSARY for our country and our veterans, will be prayed on Saturday, November 6 at 12:00 noon in Central Park, downtown Johnstown. All are welcome. Please join us.
  • THE ST. FRANCIS GABRIEL PROJECT is a pro-life ministry which has provided much needed assistance to babies and their families since 2009. Operating from St. Francis Church in Johnstown, we are always in need of gently used baby clothes, grooming products, diapers and wipes. Volunteers are also welcome. Currently we have over fifty registered families. For more information, please contact Gale at 814-539-0155.​​
  • SUNDAYMARKET@CAMBRIACITY, Sunday, October 24 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.
  • 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. ​
  • 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

CURSILLO WEEKENDS
POSTPONED UNTIL SPRING

Cursillo Region III Fall Encounter Invitation
​November 19 - 20

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, 
     The following invitation is from Bobbi Lavoie, our Region III Coordinator to the Fall Encounter at Notre Dame Retreat House in New York. It's beautiful there! You don't have to be on Secretariat to go to this meeting. The meetings are for all Cursillistas to get together and learn from each other. We learn more about the Cursillo Movement and the way of life we have been called to. 
     You can participate via Zoom or in person. 
      I hope you will plan to attend. 
      Barb Bundy

     Hope you are well.  Inviting one and all to join us for the Fall Encounter in person or via zoom at beautiful Canandaigua Lake at the Notre Dame Retreat House.  Please share the invitation with all Cursillistas (don't have to be on secretariat to attend.)
      We will focus our rollos and discussion on "Let the Spirit Guide You" or in other words "Let Go and Let God" and how that affects our spirituality.  It should be fun and inspirational!
      Since it may be a drive for some folks, the option of staying Saturday night too then driving on Sunday is available as noted.
      Yes, we will be having the Region III secretariat meeting as well.  We'll mix it in through out the meeting.
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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324 Chestnut Street
Johnstown, PA 15906
814-539-5788

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