st. michael the archangel parish - Saint Michael the Archangel Parish

July 10, 2016
Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Volume 37, Issue 28
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ST. MICHAEL
THE ARCHANGEL
PARISH
301 SPRUCE STREET, HOLLIDAYSBURG, PA 16648
PARISH STAFF
MASSES
Rev. Msgr. Stanley B. Carson, Pastor ……….....695-0912
Saturday Evening: 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Daily & Holy Days: See inside the Bulletin
Janet Klingbeil, Parish Secretary…………….......695-0912
Sue Teske, Director of Religious Education……...934-2180
Mary Jo Lanzel, Director of Volunteer Ministries...696-9394
CONFESSIONS
Tim Baranik, Youth Group Director.………..……..693-6780
Regularly on Saturdays: 1:00 p.m. and Sundays: 7:30 a.m.
Tom Kunkle, Music Coordinator…………………...312-3897
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
CONTACT INFORMATION
MARRIAGES & BAPTISMS
Rectory/Church Office………...……….…...(814) 695-0912
Call the church office to schedule an appointment.
Nine month advance notice is normally required for marriage.
Office Fax Number………………..….…..…(814) 693-9820
Parish Email.……………....stmichaelchurchpa@gmail.com
Parish Website…………...........www.stmichael-hldg-pa.org
Holy Trinity Catholic School…………..…..(814) 695-6112
MISSION STATEMENT OF THE
ST. MICHAEL FAITH COMMUNITY
Extending a rich parish heritage built upon the pioneering
traditions of the first settlers of the Southern Allegheny
mountains, St. Michael the Archangel Parish embraces as its
mission the use of all available resources, both spiritual
and temporal, to minister to the needs of the people of
Hollidaysburg and its surrounding areas. We do this in a
fashion which reflects the teachings and example of Jesus
Christ, while promoting a tradition of liturgical excellence,
strong support for Catholic education in all its varieties, and
enlightened social outreach to the community at large, in union
with both the Diocesan and Universal Church.
BULLETIN DEADLINE
The deadline to have information printed in the bulletin
announcements is 4:00 p.m. Tuesday prior to the weekend of
the announcement. Mail or email the information to the
Church office.
PARISHIONER REGISTRATION
If you would like to join the parish, please contact the
Rectory/Church office. Please remember to notify us if you
move or will be moving out of the parish. Registration, the
practice of stewardship, and regular participation in the
Sacraments indicate that a person is an active member of the
parish and is eligible to act as a godparent or sponsor. As a
Church community seeking to be faith-filled disciples and
good stewards, the sacrifice of our time, talent and treasure is
essential for the common good.
CHRISTIAN INITIATION
Anyone interested in becoming a member of the Catholic
Church should contact the rectory office. New classes begin
in the Fall.
Liturgical Reflection...
We are to love God completely and love our neighbor as we love ourselves. Who is my neighbor? In the
gospel story the neighbor is a despised Samaritan. This person is identified as “the one who treated his
neighbor with mercy.” To be a neighbor is to reach out to help anyone in need, setting aside any barriers that
either society or selfishness might set up. To be a neighbor is to open one’s heart to another; recognizing in
the other the image of the God who created them. To be a neighbor is to treat another with mercy. We
become the face of God to another when we are merciful.
2016, Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown, Liturgy Office, 925 South Logan Boulevard, Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania 16648.
DAILY MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS
for July 11 - July 17
INTRODUCTION FOR TODAY’S READINGS
Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
MONDAY, July 11 - St. Benedict, Abbot
7:45 a.m. + Calvin & Delilah Walker - by Andrea & Greg Walker
Deuteronomy 30: 10-14 The events of this reading take place
as the Israelites are camped on the shore of the Jordan River,
ready to enter the Promised Land. Moses makes it clear to the
people that they are expected to remain faithful to the Lord
after they have settled in their new land.
TUESDAY, July 12
7:45 a.m. + Jim Madden (Birthday Rem.) - by Denise & Family
WEDNESDAY, July 13 - St. Henry
7:45 a.m. + Leta C. Wilt (Birthday Rem.) - by her family
THURSDAY, July 14 - St. Kateri Tekakwitha, Virgin
7:45 a.m. + Raymond R. Brown (Anniversary Rem.) - Elda Brown
FRIDAY, July 15 - St. Bonaventure, Bishop and Doctor of the Church
7:45 a.m. + Jean Sommer - by Dave & Diane Madden
SATURDAY, July 16 - Our Lady of Mount Carmel
No Morning Mass
2:30 p.m.
Wedding: Mikayla Gates and Ryan Carbaugh
5:00 p.m.
For the People of the Parish
SUNDAY, July 17 - Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:30 a.m. + Angelina Trevison (Anniversary Rem.)
- by Annette & Bob Scholl
10:00 a.m. + Dean Rhodes, Jr. (Birthday Rem.) - by his Family
11:30 a.m. + Joseph A. Carson, Jr. - by Dave & Deb Claar
MAY HE REST IN PEACE
Parishioner Bill Wilson died and was buried this week. Bill
was an active member of our parish and will be sadly
missed by many. Our deepest sympathy to his wife: Mary
and his children: Erin, Kevin, Lori and Mark, and his
grandchildren, as well as to Bill’s family and friends. May
his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through
the mercy of God, rest in peace.
FAMILIES AND THE GOSPEL
Luke 10:25-37 Jesus sets the scene: “A man was robbed, beaten and
left for dead.” How would people react? Two found an EXCUSE to
avoid helping; another saw an OPPORTUNITY to be merciful. When we
encounter situations calling for mercy, do we create excuses or seize
the opportunity to extend the compassion of Christ?
IN THE HOSPITAL?
Please remember to contact the church office (695-0912) if you or a
family member is admitted to the hospital, a rehabilitation center, or a
nursing home. Monsignor often has no way of knowing if a parishioner
is admitted. Thank you!
TODAY!
ST. MICHAEL ANNUAL
PARISH PICNIC
Come and join us at the Hollidaysburg
Legion Park TODAY, Sunday, July 10
for our Annual Parish Picnic and Field Mass.
Mass will be at 12:45 p.m.
and the Picnic will follow at 1:30 p.m.
Bring your lawn chairs and an extra large
side dish and/or dessert to share.
Food, Cash and Basket Raffles, Bingo,
Games, Face Painting, Balloon Animals, and so much more!
Colossians 1: 15-20 Today this letter responds to a widespread belief that God ruled the world through the mediation
of angels who were given their own powers. The author
quotes an earlier Christian hymn that emphasizes Jesus is the
one and only mediator between God and the world.
THIS WEEK’S LITURGY APPOINTMENTS
SACRISTAN (7/10 - 7/16): S. Heist
ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE (7/10 - 7/16): as scheduled
GARDENER OF THE WEEK (7/10 - 7/16): D. Feltz
COFFEE/DONUT SOCIAL (7/17/16): The Gervinski Family
July 16 - 17:
Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saturday, July 16, 5:00 PM
Readers:
M. Dodson & J. Mielnik
Altar Servers:
D. DiSabato & available
E. Min.:
C. Storm, R. Holzer & D. Straub
Gift Bearers:
A. Corle Family
Sunday, July 17, 8:30 AM
Readers:
B. Stevens & E. Baranik
Altar Servers:
A. Bettwy & N. Bettwy
E. Min.:
P. Gildea, R. Stellabotte & L. Michelone
Gift Bearers:
The Rosensteel Family
Sunday, July 17, 10:00 AM
Readers:
M. Culp & D. Culp
Altar Servers:
C. Reachard & D. Kordish
E. Min.:
M. DeRose, T. Wilt & C. Brown
Gift Bearers:
M. Weyant Family
Sunday, July 17, 11:30 AM
Readers:
K. Stanko & D. Musitano
Altar Servers:
J. Roberts & R. Roberts
E. Min.:
R. Walter, L. Malone & L. Georgiana
Gift Bearers:
The Wilkinson Family
≈≈≈≈≈≈ OUR GIFTS TO GOD ≈≈≈≈≈≈
Thank you for your generosity!
Sunday Offering (7/3/16)
$7,367.38
Sunday Envelopes:
$6,956.69
Loose Cash:
$410.69
2016 Annual Catholic Appeal Parish Goal: $47,777.00
Parish Goal (received to date 6/30/16): $41,950.00
ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL
Thanks to the generosity of our parishioners we are less than
$6,000 from meeting our parish goal for the Diocese Annual
Catholic Appeal (A.C.A.). Also all contributions received beyond
our parish goal will be returned in their entirety to our parish and
will not be assessed by the diocese for next year. If you would
like to make a donation to the A.C.A. you may send your gift
(made payable to the “Annual Catholic Appeal”) to the rectory
office, or clearly mark an envelope for “ACA” and place it in the
weekly collection basket. You may also give online at
www.diocesaj.org.
HOLY TRINITY
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS NEWS:
HOSPICE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Home Nursing Agency Seeking Volunteers
to Support Hospice Families & Grieving Children
Do you want to use your life to make a profound impact for others? Consider becoming a Home Nursing Agency volunteer for
hospice or the Healing Patch program for grieving children and
their families. Home Nursing Agency has the right opportunity to fit
your schedule, skills, and comfort level. Hospice volunteers offer
companionship and show compassion as they support hospice
patients and their families, both during the hospice care journey
and after the patients have passed away. Volunteers are the heart
of the Healing Patch, a free program for grieving children and their
families. Volunteers serve in many roles by facilitating groups,
serving food, greeting attendees, sewing quilt squares and memory bears, and assisting with special projects. If you are interested
in becoming a volunteer for hospice or the Healing Patch, or
would like to learn more, please contact Volunteer Coordinators
at 1-800-445-6262 or visit www.homenursingagency.com.
CRESSON CATHOLIC FESTIVAL
The parishes of St. Aloysius and St. Francis Xavier would like to
extend an invitation to be a part of a community wide catholic
festival, September 10 & 11 in Cresson. Are you a crafter? Do
you have a food specialty? If you would like to be part of this
event, please contact Becky Strunk at 814-934-3068 or via email
at cestaff417@gmail.com.
MASS OF HEALING & REMEMBRANCE
The church lovingly desires to walk with and support families who
are struggling with infertility or who have lost a child through
miscarriage and early infant death recently or in the past. The
Diocese invites all of those who are experiencing this heartbreak
to celebrate a Mass of Healing and Remembrance with Bishop
Mark Bartchak. The Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, July
14 at 6:30 p.m. at Holy Name Church, 500 North Julian St.
Ebensburg, PA. A light reception will follow the Mass in the church
narthex. Reservations are appreciated by July 12. Contact Family
Life at 814-886-5551; email familylife@dioceseaj.org.
The Holy Trinity Catholic School Golf Tournament is scheduled for
Saturday, August 20 at King Valley Golf Course. Start time 1:30 with
registration and lunch starting at 12:30. If you are interested in putting a
4 member team in or would like to be a fairway sponsor, hole
sponsor, or make a prize donation please call (814-942-7835) or Kraig
Kiesewetter (814 -215-6012) or e-mail kraigk@em-powered.com
The Football Extravaganza is under way! Tickets are on sale now at
all three campuses, $20.00 a ticket. This fundraiser is based on the
NFL regular season games. Each ticket will receive 17 unique
combinations of three NFL teams for each week of the regular season.
Each NFL week begins on Thursday and ends on Monday. Every week
you will add up the final score of the team in your combination for that
week. The ticket with the highest total score wins the grand prize for
the week. Four positions will be paid each week. Winners will be
notified weekly. Tickets can be purchased at the Holy Trinity Catholic
School Hollidaysburg Campus (814-695-6112), Middle School Campus
(814-942-7835), and the Altoona Campus (814-381-7011).
NOVENA IN HONOR OF ST. ANN
The Sisters of Saint Ann announce the Annual Novena in honor of St.
Ann on Monday, July 18 - Tuesday, July 26. The Novena will be held
at Mount St. Ann, 1120 N. Center St. Ebensburg, PA. Eucharistic
Celebration will be at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 26 at the outdoor shrine
with Bishop Mark Bartchak as the main celebrant. The public is invited
to the Novena. For more information, write to the Sisters of Saint Ann
P.O. Box 328, Ebensburg, PA 15931 or call (814) 472-9354.
ST. JOAN OF ARC ANNUAL FESTIVAL
St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church (Rt. 53 in Frugality, PA) will be hosting
their annual festival on Sunday, July 17 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. A
turkey and noodle dinner will be featured from 11 - 3. Cost is $10 for
adults and $5 for children 5 - 12. All are invited.
LADIES RETREAT
OUTDOOR MASS
HONORING MARRIED COUPLES
WITH BISHOP MARK
The Sisters of Saint Ann are inviting you to join their annual
“Ladies Retreat” at Mount Saint Ann, Ebensburg, PA on August
12, 13, 14, 2016. The Rev. Nathan Malavolti, T.O.R., professor at
the University of Steubenville, OH will be the spiritual director of
the retreat. For more information, write to the Sisters of Saint Ann
P.O. Box 328, Ebensburg, PA 15931 or call (814) 472-9354. The
Retreat is open to commuters as well.
The Altoona-Johnstown Diocesan Family is invited to participate and to
pray for those living the Sacrament of Marriage at an outdoor Mass
honoring married couples on Sunday evening, July 17 at 7:00 pm at
the Shrine of Our Lady of the Alleghenies in Loretto. Bring a lawn chair.
Indoors if rain. Bishop Mark is the celebrant and homilist. This is a
wonderful way to celebrate, encourage and support married couples!
Come early, bring food and picnic together.
HISTORIC CATHOLIC CHURCHES
TOUR WITH FR. ARON
STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION
Fr. Aron Maghsoudi will be sponsoring a day trip/bus tour of
historic Catholic churches in New York City on Sunday, July 24.
The trip will include a Latin High Mass at Holy Innocents Church,
tours of St. Vincent Ferrer Church, and St. Peter Church.
Additionally the trip will include an organ recital by Professor
Nicholas Will (Former music director at the Altoona Cathedral) in
the newly restored St. Patrick’s Cathedral. The cost of the trip is
$80.00 per person and includes motor coach transportation and a
hearty lunch at Tony DiNapoli’s near Times Square. Pick-up
locations in Duncansville and Bellefonte. To register please call
Fr. Aron at 814-754-5224.
May we follow the example of the Good Samaritan by spontaneously
showing compassion and mercy to others you meet on your life’s
journey.
QUICK LOOK AT UPCOMING EVENTS
Every Monday Prayer Group (in the Church)
SCRIP will not be sold this Sunday (in the Church hall)
2:00 p.m.
(It WILL be sold on the following dates: July 9, July 16 & 17, July 24, July 30)
TODAY
July 12
July 21
July 23
Parish Outdoor Mass 12:45 p.m. & Picnic 1:30 p.m. – Legion Park
Maintenance Committee Meeting - Rectory
7:00 p.m.
Finance Committee Meeting - Rectory
7:00 p.m.
Men’s Club cleaning of the church hall
WILL BE RESCHEDULED
Re/Max Results Realty Group
1001 Logan Blvd - Altoona, PA 16602
Mariska Eash
Mobile (814) 414-8823
Office (814) 946-9355
Contact Parishioners:
Mariska Eash: MariskaRealtor@Hotmail.com
Kathy Chabala, Owner: kchabala@aol.com
Serving all of your
Real Estate needs
for 23 years!
SORGE FUNERAL HOME, INC.
Building it better.
Lloyd C. Sorge, Supervisor
Ashley K & Aden R. Sorge Funeral Directors
422 North Juniata Street, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
814-695-3960
BLAIR COUNTY GOLF
DRIVING RANGE
Custom Club Fitting • All Major Manufacturers
Expedient Club Repair • PGA Master Instruction
Scotch Valley Road, Hollidaysburg
new home construction
remodeling • additions
600 E. Chestnut Ave., Altoona
• 944-6139
814-695-3573
510 Blair Street, Hollidaysburg
• 693-0270
Greenlawn Cemetery
of St. Michael’s
fully insured/ free estimate
LOTS AVAILABLE
Go Ahead! ASK!
Call Tom Baker at 695-2546
(814) 695-3675
WARNERS
Florist - Gifts - Greenhouse
179 S. Montgomery Street
Hollidaysburg, PA
Replacement Windows & Doors
Siding • Soffit • Fascia
New Homes • Additions • Garages
“Since 1950”
Phone: 695-5240 or 695-6451
THE ZANKER FUND
Robert J. Singer, D.O. Parishioner
3000 Fairway Dr. Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 942-1166
www.BLAIRORTHO.com
K. of C. Hall
Rent for your socials.
Call Jim Zimmerman
695-0707
OLLINGER
BRICK AND STONE SUPPLIES
827 Pleasant Valley Blvd., Altoona, PA
Joe Ollinger, Jr., Sales Rep.
Phone: 943-0321 or 943-4920
421 Montgomery Street
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
David J. Mason, Supervisor
Supporting Catholic Education
Since 1898
(814) 695-1551
Oral Surgery Associates
of Central PA
Certified by the American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Serving Central Pennsylvania for over 40 years
Randal Patterson, DMD
Christopher Lance, DMD
Parishioners
Gregory W. Pyle, DMD
Jennifer D. Keyser, DDS
901 Logan Blvd. Hollidaysburg, PA
St. Michael’s Catholic Church
The Finest in Fresh and Frozen Seafood!
Open to the Public!
Monday - Friday 8 - 5; Saturday 9 - 2
Owners:
John & Colleen Barazotto
821 Scotch Valley Rd, Hollidaysburg
Next door to the Hollidaysburg Ambulance Co.
Want to rehear Msgr.’s Homily?
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