FATIMA DEVOTIONS ARE BACK: The Franciscan Friars, T.O.R., from Loretto, invite you to participate with them in celebrating Fatima Devotions on Sunday, June 13 in the gardens at Mount Assisi at 6:30 pm. In case of inclement weather, they will be held at the Immaculate Conception Chapel at Saint Francis University. CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS of the AMERICAS – COURT PRINCE GALLITZIN #2625 New members are always welcome – The group is gathering on Monday, June 14 in the Saint Rose of Lima Social Hall at 6:45 pm with the business meeting beginning at 7 pm. Enter through the automatic double doors on the 56th Street side of the school building. You can find the group online at: www.cda2625.com KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS - 324 Bedford Street – Hollidaysburg - CHICKEN BBQ $10 Sunday, June 27, 2021 11:00 am – until sold out - drive thru only – ½ chicken, baked beans, applesauce, roll The proceeds will benefit Sts. Peter & Paul Parish in Haiti ARISE – One of Saint Mark’s Arise Groups recently made some “blessing bags” that were distributed to those in the City of Altoona who were in need. On the bag were the words “A Big Hug from Saint Mark’s.” The bags which included many items of need and use were given to the Altoona Police Department to distribute. The story of this group has been featured on Proclaim! TV by the Altoona-Johnstown Diocese “Faith Forward” which is an E-News Series which highlights individuals or groups who are putting their Catholic faith into action by sharing their time and talent to help others. God Bless You and Thank You to this special group of women. 2022 CALENDAR – Soon Saint Mark’s and Holy Rosary will be soliciting Sponsors for our 2022 Church Calendar. Before we start soliciting businesses outside the parishes, we want to give parishioners the first opportunity. If you are interested, please call either Rectory for further information. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ SUMMER TRADITION RETURNS – Outdoor Masses will be celebrated at the Our Lady of the Alleghenies Shrine in Loretto every Sunday night at 7:00 pm beginning on Memorial Day weekend – May 30 and continuing through Labor Day weekend – September 5. Those attending are asked to bring their own lawn chair. In the event of inclement weather, Mass will be celebrated inside the Basilica of Saint Michael the Archangel next to the Shrine. Faithful are invited to come early to the outdoor Masses and visit one of the most historic sites in the diocese. The Prince Gallitzin Chapel House, located next to the Shrine, will be open for self-guided tours from 3-6 pm on June 6 and 20; July 18; and August 1, 15, and 29. The humble structure was the home and personal chapel of the Prince-Priest and Servant of God Demetrius Gallitzin. Today, it stands as a museum, which contains artifacts from Father Gallitzin’s personal life. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COLLEGE JUNIOR & SENIOR SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE – Students who will be juniors or seniors at accredited college or university this Fall may apply for an opportunity to receive one of three $500 grants from the Adelaide Heverly Welge Scholarship Endowment. Please visit the “Grants” page of the Independent Catholic Foundation website: www.icfdaj.org to download, complete and sign the application, which should be emailed to: grants@icfdaj.org no later than 12:00 pm, Friday, June 11, 2021. Award recipients will be notified in July. CAMP TIMOTHY & CAMP ZACCHAEUS– Summer fun is on the way! Unless Covid numbers go up to a dangerous level, the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown is offering three ways to enjoy Camp Timothy and Camp Zacchaeus. The camps offer fun and games, friendship, liturgy, arts and crafts, prayer, devotions and LGE’s (Large Group Evangelization). For more information, please take a pamphlet home with you. They are located on the tables in the back of the church and on the pamphlet rack. If you have any questions, please call Francine Swope, Camp Director, at 814 317-2646 or e-mail: fswope@dioceseaj.org
YEAR OF SAINT JOSEPH CELEBRATION Saint Joseph Mission Church, Hart’s Sleeping Place, Carrolltown This historic Church, blessed by Servant of God, Demetrius Gallitzin himself on October 10, 1830, will be opening once a month for visitation and self-guided tours beginning May 1, Feast of St. Joseph the Worker. Schedule: The Church will be open from Noon – 3 PM on Saturday, May 1, then on Sundays: May 2, June 6, July 4, and September 5. A special outdoor Mass with Bishop Mark as Main Celebrant, will be held on Sunday, August 1 at 4 PM. The Church will be open from Noon – 3:30 PM with Confessions from 1-3 PM. If you have any questions, you can send an e-mail to: stjosephmissionchurch1830@gmail.com PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE – If you need food or clothing, please contact Bonnie Pfeffer at 935-6615 or Saint Mark’s Rectory at 942-0364. THANK YOU TO BOY SCOUT TROOP #117 - The food collected from neighbors in the East End area of Altoona was shared by Saint Mark’s and Saint Michael’s in Hollidaysburg. Saint Mark’s supplied our People Helping People Program and Saint Michael’s supplied American Rescue Mission with food stuffs. God Bless the Boy Scout Troop, their leaders, and Bonnie Pfeffer and her helpers for their thoughtfulness. PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE - There is a need for gift cards for gas such as Sheetz and other gift cards. Cards may be deposited in the collection basket or door slot at the Saint Mark Rectory. What is needed at the present time are canned vegetables and various paper products such as toilet paper, paper towels, paper plates, napkins, etc. We have enough cereal and peanut butter for a while. Please don’t hesitate to contact Bonnie Pfeffer at 814 935-6615 or the Rectory at 942-0364 if you need or know of someone who needs help with food. Thanks and God Bless all who have given on a regular basis. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ANNUAL YARD SALE - HOLY ROSARY CHURCH HALL - postponed until a later date. HOLY ROSARY – Did you remember to bring a non-perishable food item for the St. Vincent Food Bank? There is a basket in the Vestibule at Holy Rosary inside the front door for donations. Thank you donors! ST. LEONARD'S PERSONAL CARE HOME provides 24 hour staff in a home-like environment. Men and women 62+ for who it is no longer safe to live alone. To tour or for more information, please Sr. Cynthia Meyer at 695-9581 during weekday business hours. GARVEY MANOR AND OUR LADY OF THE ALLEGHENIES RESIDENCE are currently recruiting volunteers for a variety of positions. Even an hour or two a week or month for an individual's time can make a difference. Please check the poster found on our bulletin boards for more specific information or please contact KATHY LaVALLE, volunteer coordinator at 695-5571. ARISE - all sessions of St. Mark's/Holy Rosary have been postponed. ARISE SESSIONS – The following is a list regarding dates, times and places for the upcoming Arise Sessions this Lenten Season. The team leaders will be contacting their team members who participated in the past prior to the start of the sessions. Everyone else is welcome to come to any of the sessions. Please call one of the team leaders with any questions you may have. Team Leaders Bonnie Pfeffer – 935-6615 – Mondays - 6:30 -8 PM – St. Mark’s Rectory Sally Young – 515-1404 – Thursdays - 2-3:30 PM - Holy Rosary Rectory – Janice Manning – 932-6415 - Tuesdays - 6-7:30 PM - St. Mark’s Rectory - Gibbs Parrish – 742-7932 – Tuesdays - 6:30–8 PM - Holy Rosary Basement – Ron & Anita Stopp – 934-1891 - Wednesdays – 6-7:30 PM - In their home – Suzanne Barry - 381-5247 & Cathy Vorndran - 934-6018 – Thursdays - 6:30 - 8 PM – Holy Rosary Rectory HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC SCHOOL NEWS Campus Locations: HTCS Altoona (Saint Therese’s Site- 814 381-7011) - 424 Wopsononock Avenue; HTCS Hollidaysburg (St. Michael’s Site – 814 695-6112) – 321 Spruce Street; and HTCS Middle School – (St. Rose Site- 814 942-7835) 5519 6th Avenue, Altoona. For those of you who are interested in learning more about Holy Trinity Catholic School or are thinking of enrolling your children, we encourage you to call and schedule a tour at one of our two elementary buildings or the middle school campus. We cannot think of a better way for you to learn about the school then to come and see for yourself the awesome power of our Catholic School Family. Telephone numbers are listed in the above paragraph. GREAT NEWS! 125th Anniversary Cookbook The price of the cookbook is now $5. Please call the Rectory Saint Mark's Rectory at 814 942-0364. Cookbooks would make great gifts. The cookbook has 381 recipes which includes a few celebrity recipes by Lauren Kudlawiec who was the 2nd place winner cooking contestant on the Rachel Ray Show; Mary Balkavich who had a recipe published in Country Woman Magazine, and Keith Auker, the head chef at UPMC, Altoona. When you see it, you will agree that it is One, Super Cookbook!!!! |