Living Mothers By Jean Bonk Daughter, Jackie Allison Virginia Gi

"A mother is not a person to lean on but a person to make leaning unnecessary."
~ Dorothy C. Fisher ~
Mass Remembrance
Living Mothers
By
Jean Bonk
Virginia Gi-Gi Amenti
Cathy Madison
Eileen Skelly
Delores Saylor
Jackie Galuska
Thelma Ponchek
Joyce Garbaci, Chris Hiner, Tammy Yonkin
Angie Prichard, Mary Jane Zilch
Lucille Kist
Leona Flowers
Mary L. Kohan, Peggy Gimera, Patricia Rosenbaum
Dorothy "Toppy" O'Leary
Thelma Ponchek
Judith Roberts
Hilda Rosenbaum
Marie Brandle, Mary Saloney
Ruth Schellhammer
Marcie Roxby
Sherri Slavick
Ruth Ann (Soltis) Morello
Theresa Sturey
Anna Miller & Carol Mesaros
Helen Verno
Debbie Washington
Barbara Miller & Karen Gimera
Deceased Mothers
Betty Malzi
Josephine German
Catherine Tomchick
Bernice Bertolino, Caroline Evacko, Frances Ivock
Sue Gaydos & Anastasia Bonk
Erma Bozic, Florence Guizio
Madeline English & Jenny Calka
Mary Dernar & Elizabeth Deitke
Julia Podhorez, Mary Dunham
Albina Sweltz & Ann Fichera
Florence Newton & Ursula Prschin
Anna M. Tursic
Daughter, Jackie Allison
Alyssa & Kira Amenti
Pete & Kay Bertolino
Family
Jackie & Dwayne Galuska
Sons: Chad, Michael, & Patrick Galuska
Barry & Dolores George
Alan Hiner
Alan Hiner
Bill, Cathy, & Becky Kist
David & Patricia Kush
Barb Miller & Family
Leslie O'Leary
Joe & Janet Ritter
Sandra & Mark Roberts
Ron & Susie Rosenbaum
Kathy & Mike Saloney
Greg Schellhammer
Dan & Sherri Slavick
Jordan & Josh Slavick
Frank M. Soltis, Jr.
Nick Sturey
Matt, Bernie, Tom Utnik
Joe, Barb, Jessica & Anthony Verno
Ray, Alyssa, Tiffany, Olivia Washington
Charles & Jenn York
By
Daughter, Cindy
Virginia A.
Barry & Becky
Pete & Kay
Mr. & Mrs. Robert
Mike & Barb
John & Barb
Tom & Peg
Barbara
Nanci, Shyran, Curt
Nanci, Shyran, Curt
Amenti
Amenti
Barefoot
Bertolino
Bonk
Bozic
Calka
Deitke Family
Dunham
Family
Family
Family
Deceased Mothers
Catherine Huss
Betty Lou Kopach
Mary Sandobal & Margaret Furfari
Bertha Galuska
Margaret George
Stella Skelly
Tammy Goller
Cil Franke & Helen Grecek
Elizabeth Harteis
Patricia Hiner
Gertrude Hiner, Doris Savering, Mickey Hagerich
Rose Daugherty, Marion Wadsworth
Irene Zepka & Anna Honchar
Zita Jacoby
Kessler & Stahl Mothers
Mary Sokach & Sally Keytack
Margaret Caper
Julia Kicko, Betty Miller, & Mary Kohan
Angela Kush
Marlene Slavick
Catherine Schellhammer & Agnes Partsch
Mary Dernar, Justina Percinsky, & Trisha Percinsky
Anna Katawczik, Anna Russ
Ponczek, Biss, Gill-Kuska
Lois Rhoades
Helen Ritter
Helen Goller
Mary Decker
Frances Rykala
Rose Powell & Christina Slisz
Mary Sandoval
Elizabeth Schellhammer
Marie Dragovich & Mabel Shiley
Lois Goller, Bertha Yarnick
Marlene Slavick
Marlene Slavick
Ruth C. Neisner & Mary Rita Soltis
Becky Stiffler
Becky Stiffler
Rebecca Stiffler
Margaret Keyser
Mary (Toots) Gilmore
Charlotte Costlow, Mary Torok
Anna Smith & Beatrice Ulle
Sophie Utnik
Fran Rykala
Amelia R. Vibostok & Eleanor M. Karlik
Isabel Vogel & Helen Heiser
Florence Freidhoff
Marie Washington
Helen Sharpe, Margret Nicholas, Grealdine Jovan
Sophie Wisz, Jennie Yewcic
Frances Rykala, Anna Yurkovich
Mary Volchansky & Anna Ziner
By
Children &
Children &
Tom & Hope
Dwayne & Jackie
Barry & Dolores
Mary
Tim
Len & Jeanne
Paul
Alan
Alan
Alan
Rosemarie
Son, John
Eva
Mick & Deb
Bill, Cathy, & Becky
Mary L.
Ken & Nora
Greg, Lisa, & Abby
Theo & Shirley
Anna
Joanne
Bernice & Ed
Dan & Diane
Joe & Janet
Sandra & Mark
Ron & Susie
Walter
Kathy & Mike
Jim & Sue
Cindy
Arnoldine
Cathy & Rick
Dan & Sherri
Tammy
Frank M.
Doug & Carey
Makenzie, Josua, Julia, Nathan, Allison
Tom & Angela
Mary Agnes
Doris
Charlotte & Rich
Eva
Joe, Barb, Jessica, & Anthony
Terry
Kathy & Joe
Debbie
Ray
Mary Agnes
Bob & Donna
Bill & Karen
Mike & Ginny
Families
Families
Furfari
Galuska
George
Goller Family
Goller
Grecek
Harteis
Hiner
Hiner
Hiner
Honchar
Jacoby
Kessler
Keytack
Kist
Kohan & Family
Kush
Menett
Partsch
Percinsky
Peschock & Family
Ponczek
Rhoades
Ritter & Family
Roberts
Rosenbaum
Rykala
Saloney
Sandoval
Schellhammer
Shiley
Slavich
Slavick
Slavick
Soltis Jr.
Stiffler
Stiffler
Stiffler & Family
Strick
Studer
Torok
Ulle
Utnik Family
Verno
Vibostok
Vogel
Washington
Washington
Westrick
Wisz
Yurkovich
Ziner
Welcome to Ss. Gregory & Barnabas Parish
United In Christ
Pastor
Rev. Robert L. Ruston
Daily Mass:
(See inside for locations)
7TH SUNDAY OF EASTER
MAY 8, 2016
MISSION STATEMENT
As Catholic Christians, we will live to serve God and each other. And do His
will as one family united in Faith. We will teach, serve, and be an example to the youth of
the parish that they will come to a full understanding of Christ and His plan for their lives.
We will nurture the gifts and talents of all parish members and use them wisely for the
glory of God. We will compassionately implement the Spiritual and Corporal works of
Mercy for those in our Parish, Diocese and throughout the world. Through the celebration
of the Sacraments, especially the Eucharist, we affirm our Communion with Christ and
each other. All are welcome.
8:00AM Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Friday
6:30PM Thursday
Weekend Liturgy:
Saturday: 4:00PM (Daisytown)
5:30PM (Bon Air)
Sunday: 8:00AM (Bon Air)
11:00AM (Daisytown)
120 Boltz Street
408 Luzon Avenue
Johnstown, PA 15902
"I have given them the glory you gave me, so that they may be one, as we are
one, I in them and you in me, that they may be brought to perfection as one."
- Jn 17:22-23a
Reconciliation: Saturday: Noon—12:30PM (Daisytown)
Saturday: 3:15—3:45PM (Daisytown) & 6:30PM (Bon Air)
Phone: 814-536-6818
E-mail: sgsb925@hotmail.com
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
9:00AM - 2:00PM
Visit us on the WEB! www.ssgregbar.org Join us on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/
groups/SSGregoryBarnabas/ Sacrament of Baptism: Parents are to be examples to their children by being registered,
active members of the Parish. Please call the rectory office to make arrangements.
Sacrament of Marriage: Couples planning to marry are to make arrangements at least
nine months prior to their wedding date. Diocesan Guidelines regarding Marriage Preparation must be followed. The Catholic party/parties is/are to be registered, active members
in the parish.
Anointing of the Sick: Please call the church office if you have a family member or
friend in the hospital who would like to receive the Sacraments. The homebound and parishioners in nursing homes should also receive the Sacrament of the Sick and Holy Communion.
Parish Membership: New members are always welcome! If you are moving into, within, or out of the Parish, please call the Rectory Office and let us know.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA): All who would like more information
about membership in the Roman Catholic Church are invited to call the Church Office.
May 8, 2016
Welcome to SS. Gregory & Barnabas Parish
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Sunday, May 8th
2nd Graders May Crowning ,
8AM Mass.
Tuesday, In Stitches/RB/6:30PM
MASS SCHEDULE
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Tues. & Wed Pierogies in Bon Air
Sunday
See schedule on next page.
Wed., Fr. Bob’s Day Off
Next Sunday, May 15th
Last day of CCD. Closing Program at 10:15AM, D/hall
Pentecost
Sunday
RELIGIOUS ED SCHEDULE
**All
Services hours (minimum
15) for 7th - 10th grades must
be turned in by May 8th**
5/8 First Eucharist (May Crowning) in Bon Air 8AM-All 2nd
Graders must attend.
5/15 K-1, 3-10 (Last Class)
Closing Program 10:15, D/Hall
CHOIR REHEARSALS
Choir prac ce every Wednesday in Bon Air at 6:30PM Choir sings 1st & 3rd Sunday’s in Bon Air and 2nd & 4th Sunday’s in Daisytown! A LOOK AT WHAT’S AHEAD
**All Tickets for Sight & Sound have been sold!!! Thank you! 5/10 IN S tches 5/15 Vera Bradley/Bingo Fundraiser for Goller Medical Expenses 5/24 IN S tches (SG) 8:00AM
(SB) 8:00AM
(SG) 8:00AM
(SG) 6:30PM
(SB) 8:00AM
(SG) 4:00PM
(SB) 5:30PM
(SB) 8:00AM
(SG) 11:00AM
Family members are asked to present Offertory Gifts at
weekend masses being offered for their loved ones.
Mother’s Day Intentions
Mother’s Day Intentions
Mother’s Day Intentions
Mother’s Day Intentions
Mother’s Day Intentions
Helen Goller by Anna Percinsky
For the People
Daniel Freiwald by Family
Jim Stiffler, Sr. by Percinsky Family
Liturgical Reflection…
On this Seventh Sunday of Easter we look at the Spiritual Work of Mercy to forgive
injuries. A follower of Christ is called not only to forgive, but to forgive generously.
This act of mercy can be extremely challenging. Forgiveness is a divine gift rooted in the
mercy of God. From a human perspective forgiveness can sometimes be more than challenging. Hurt and anger sometimes lead to thoughts of revenge and hate. On the cross,
Jesus forgave his trespassers. To those who hurt us and offend us, we offer mercy. To
those who show no remorse or accept no responsibility for causing injury, we offer mercy. Many times we must turn to the Lord of mercy to forgive the injuries we ourselves
have caused. May the Easter Christ gift us with mercy to forgive those who cause hurt
and injury.
Be Merciful, Bill Huebsch, 2016 Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown
In your prayers please remember
DENNIS BELL
Son to Norbert & Lillian Bell;
who died recently. May he rest
in peace. May God bless and
console his family.
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, W . FIRST COMMUNION was celebrated last Sunday, May 1st in Daisytown Children will be a ending this Sunday, May 8th for May Crowning at the 8:00AM Mass in Bon Air. This gives both worship sites the opportunity to give them recogni on and offer congratula ons to these young people as they share with us at the table of the Lord for the first me. We pray they might always remain close to the Eucharist in their journey of faith: Alyssa Amen , Madelynn Beiter, Ma hew Grasso, Jacob Kohler, Carson LaBar, Emma Preuss, Kris n S les, and Logan Weaver We thank Mary Beth Rykala, their teacher, and Becca La Bar for leading them on the journey to the table of the Lord. MOVIE NIGHT for the Kids! We have planned a movie night in Daisytown Hall on Saturday, May 21st. Hosted by Dan Slavick complete with large screen & sound system, pizza, popcorn & drinks. The first movie starts at 6:30PM - The Peanuts Movie released 2015. The second is the new Star Wars movie and it would start about 8:15. Come for one or come for both. Anyone can show up, kids can bring friends. With that said, before we finalize everything we need to get a count of who would be interested. Please reply to Dan via facebook, phone: 421-9754, or email dan@slavick.us. These were Dan’s movie selec ons, but if there is a strong preference for another movie, please let him know. FROM THE DESK OF FATHER BOB
This is a topic that I would prefer not to discuss but I need to clarify what many
other parishes in our diocese are experiencing as well. Many parishioners have
decided not to contribute to the Annual Catholic Appeal because of the recent
scandal of the clerical sexual abuse of adolescents that has occurred over a period of many years in our diocesan Church, even making the national news. This
is shocking and certainly unacceptable behavior that should be condemned. The
problem, however, is that we cannot undo history but hopefully we can build a
brighter future and be a people of hope who walk in the light of our faith and restore our confidence in those who have been called to lead this diocesan church
in the present. I fully understand what is a natural response to such a crisis –
don’t give the diocese any money. Unfortunately, that is neither the reality nor
the solution/punishment that will make everything better.
We, as parish communities of faith, do not exist as independent entities. This is
a universal policy for all Catholic churches throughout the world. We are the
“Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown”. If we no longer meet our diocesan assessments as a parish, we will no longer exist as a parish family for very long either. Like it or not, we are intimately joined as one diocesan church, “for better
or for worse until death do us part.” Facing reality is not always an easy thing to
do. We, as the Church of Altoona-Johnstown, need to show the world that the
frailty of our humanity, that which we call “sin”, will not deter us from rising
from the ashes to become more vigilant, more dedicated disciples of the Lord,
and that we will be that City of Light and Hope even when the darkness seems to
engulf us. Retribution and revenge is not the answer to the problem at hand but
our joining together in prayer and the hope for healing for all those who have
been hurt, disillusioned, and angry might now direct their energies and efforts
into making things better for a world and our own diocesan Church family that
has already seen far too much pain.
Pierogie making in Bon Air!!! HOSPITALIZED
Currently, none that we are aware of.
Do you know someone who needs prayers? Please contact Debbie Washington at
536-3616 or dlwashi@hotmail.com to
place a name on the parish Prayer Chain!
Boxes for requests are also located in the
vestibules of our worship sites.
If you have a loved one admitted to the
hospital or nursing home please contact
the office. The hospital may take your
church information, but it does not
always get put in the computer to notify
us, then Fr. Bob does not know to visit.
This has happened a few times in the
last month. Thanks for your help.
Prayerful remembrance for all
serving in the military:
Ryan Wood, Army; Nathan Brezovic;
Fr. Frantisek Halka, Army; Major David Dietz, Army; Petty Officer Tony
Pinkas, Navy; Second Infantry Brigade
& Det 1, Company C, 2nd 104th.
Please contact the parish office
(536-6818) if we need to add or remove any of our military personnel
from this list. Thank you.
Any help welcome! We will train you! Tuesday, May 10th ‐ 8:30AM Morning shi : Peeling, boiling, & mashing potatoes. Cu ng onions. 5:45PM
Evening Shi : Potato Ballers will be ge ng the filling ready. Wednesday, May 11th‐ Morning 8AM rolling & pinching dough, next is the boiling. Anyone wan ng to learn or help out please a end. We could use some STRONG helpers (males) on Wednesday morning when the boiling of the Pierogies takes place - pots are heavy. To place an order please call Janet Pribish at
539‐3449.
Addi onal work dates (Tues‐Wed): May 17‐18
On May 7th & 8th, we will
be accepting donations in
exchange for carnations supporting Birthright - Carnations for Life!
Children's version of
Bible Stories
The Sunday school teacher was carefully explaining the story of Elijah
the Prophet and the false prophets of
Baal. She explained how Elijah built
the altar, put wood upon it, cut the
steer in pieces, and laid it upon the
altar. And then, Elijah commanded
the people of God to fill four barrels
of water and pour it over the altar. He had them do this four times.
"Now," said the teacher, "can anyone in the class tell me why the Lord
would have Elijah pour water over
the steer on the altar?"
A little girl in the back of the room
started waving her hand,
"I know! I know!" she said, "To
make the gravy!"
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Families & the Gospel
May 8
John 17:20-26
Jesus speaks of unity, not uniformity. With uniformity everything is the same. Unity requires
recognition and reconciliation of differences. How
do you reconcile differences in your home? Do
you listen respectfully or do you try to manipulate
or impose your opinion? The seeds of unity and
division are in every family. What we sow, we
reap. What is your family harvest?
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FINANCIAL NEWS
Fiscal Year July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2016
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$355
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$123
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Building Fund
$457
YTD surplus/ (shortfall)
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Get your ckets!! Bus leaves promptly at 4PM. You will need to arrive at the church around In the Community:
3:30PM. Tickets are to be paid in full by June HOLY HOUR FOR TEENS & YOUNG ADULTS In this Jubilee Year of Mercy, Pope
1st. Francis is calling Teens and Young Adults to return to their Faith and embrace the CathAny ques ons please call the office 536-6818. olic Church once again. Bishop Mark Bartchak and Sister Linda LaMagna CCW are inviting Teens & Young Adults to join with them for a Holy Hour of Prayer before the
Blessed Sacrament to prayerfully experience God calling their hearts. This invitation to return will be held on Thursday, May 12th at St.
Clement Church from 6:00-7:00 PM. A Social time with refreshments to follow the Holy Hour and provide a time for individuals to talk
with either Bishop Mark or Sr. Linda if they desire. Small index-sized invitations are available for parishioners to take with them to gently
give to any Teen or Young Adult whom you feel will be open to this event or who may benefit from it. (Please, no forcing or pressuring, just
invitation.) For more info., contact Sr. Linda @ 814-674-3712.
Fish Fry: sponsored by St. Francis of Assisi on Friday, May 13 from 11:00AM until 6:00PM in the Activity Center on Barron Avenue. Take outs are available by calling 539-3518. No phone orders after 5:00PM please. Gobs will be sold as well as a Bake Sale. This will
be the last Fish Fry until September.
IN COMMEMORATION OF THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY of the Martyrdom of Conventual Franciscan Friar, St. Maximillian Kolbe, the Franciscan
Province of Our Lady of the Angels pilgrimage of the relic of St. Maximillian throughout the province in the U. S and Canada from Fri.,
May 13 through Sun., May 15 presented at St. Francis of Assisi Parish, 120 Barron Avenue. There will be a welcoming Prayer Service
along with Veneration of the Relic and Benediction at 7:00PM on Friday, May 13. Veneration of the Relic will also take place at all the
weekend Masses: 4:00PM on Saturday, May 14 and 7:30AM & 9:30AM on Sunday, May 15. All are invited to take part in this celebration.
PATRIOTIC PAINTING PARTY: at the Cover Hill Volunteer Fire Co. to raise funds for the Cover Hill Ladies Auxiliary on May 21st at 7PM.
Tickets are $35 and can be purchased via paypal (http://www.getonupp.com/), an auxiliary member or at the event cash or check. Checks
made payable to Uptown Painting Party. BYOB!
SS Gregory & Barnaba's Parishioners: Please Turn all applications into the parish office along with $50
deposit. We need to know the children we will be sending to camp in order to pay the remaining balance.
INFORMATION FROM THE DIOCESE
www.dioceseaj.org
NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING Does your method of family planning…strengthen your emotional intimacy with your spouse?...work with
(not against) the gift of your fertility?...nurture a loving relationship with God and the Church?...increase your self-respect and growth as
a person/couple? The Billings Method of NFP (www.boma-usa.org or www.familyplanning.net) is the result of decades of scientific research by medical researchers. NFP honors the Church’s respect for the unitive and procreative purpose of married love-making. If you
haven’t checked out NFP, you haven’t made an informed choice. Certified diocesan instructors are located throughout our diocese. Introductory presentations to groups also available. Contact our diocesan Family Life Office, 814-886-5551; familylife@dioceseaj.org
FAITH & LIGHT – Sharing Faith & Friendship with Intellectual Disabled Persons A faith sharing group which also includes family
members, caregivers, friends. Meets monthly, Sundays, 1:00-4:00 pm at a handicap accessible location. Call Gaye (814) 472-7317 or
Family Life Office (814) 886-5551. www.faithandlight.org; www.faithandlightusaeast.org
IS YOUR MARRIAGE TEARING YOU APART? There is hope through Retrouvaille, a Christian peer ministry. Retrouvaille (French for
“rediscovery”) is Catholic, but open to all couples. See www.retrouvaille.org; for brochure or to talk to couples in our diocese who have
used Retrouvaille contact diocesan Family Life Office (814) 886-5551 or familylife@dioceseaj.org Your marriage is meant to be a Sacrament—a source of life and energy. You owe it to yourself to heal.
KNOW SOMEONE MARRIED 5 OR 10 YEARS? A son or daughter, sibling, niece or nephew, or you yourselves...Bishop Mark has a message for you! To receive this letter, send the couple’s name, mailing address, email and whether married 5 or 10 years to the Family Life
Office, 5379 Portage St., Lilly, PA 15938; 814-886-5551; familylife@dioceseaj.org. Be sure to indicate it is for the anniversary letter
from Bishop Mark.
MARRIAGE PREPARATION SERIES – 2016
 Pre-registration required. Early registration advised−some series fill up months in advance. • Cancellation due to weather:
For classes in all locations, call the Family Life Office. A taped message will list cancellations. If you can’t attend due to
driving conditions, call the Family Life Office (814) 886-5551 during office hours (M-F 8:30-4:00) for make-up instructions. • COST: $65 per couple (includes all sessions in a series) Register by e-mail Fee payable at the first session (cash or
check payable to “Family Life Office”) Please come 15 minutes early to the first session for registration purposes.
Advance reservations required by e-mail—familylife@dioceseaj.org
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For dates please use the website to choose a session date: http://www.dioceseaj.org/family-life
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Type “Marr Prep” in subject line.
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Include: Parish and town where series is held, names, phone, e-mail addresses, Catholic or interfaith marriage, and wedding
date. For questions call Family Life Office 814-886-5551 (Mon.-Fri. 8:30-4:00). Information also online at
www.dioceseaj.org. (Diocesan Offices, Family Life)
Carmelite Community of the Word offers Lenten Opportuni es for Enrichment Overnight Retreat Friday March 18 - 7:00 PM - Saturday March 19 - 3 PM Lazarus Awakening The story of Lazarus reveals the scandalous availability of God’s love if we will only reach out and accept it. This retreat offers par cipants to experience a divine shi in how we view our rela onship with God. The idea that Jesus loves us apart from what we do is o en unthinkable for some. Jesus loves me is not just a phrase to recite but a truth that can infuse every moment of our days. Suggested Dona on: $40 includes all materials, accommoda ons and meals. The book Lazarus Awakening by Joanna Weaver will be available for op onal purchase at a cost of $10. Joanna Weaver is the Best-Selling Author of the book Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World. Pre-registra on is required with a non-refundable deposit of $20 by March 16. Sunday Sabbath Series Sunday April 3: Ocean of Mercy: Three Lives - One Vision - No Limit At the dawn of the 20th century, three voices rose up from Poland to proclaim an urgent message, a message powerful enough to alter the course of an age plunging into spiritual darkness. This true story examines and chronicles the phenomenal lives and spiritual legacy of Saint Faus na Kowalksa, Saint Maximilian Kolbe, and Blessed John Paul II, modern day "Apostles of Mercy". Pre-registra on required by March 31. Each Sunday Sabbath begins at 1 p.m. and ends by 4:30 p.m. and includes film viewing, discussion and prayer. Free-will offering is suggested. Sessions will be held at Carmelite Community of the Word Incarna on Center, 394 Bem Rd., Gallitzin, PA. To register, get direc ons, or for more informa on, call 814-886-4098.