COMBINED PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING – Monday, September 27, 2021, at 6:30 pm at Holy Rosary Hall.
NOCTURNAL ADORATION – The monthly Vigil of Prayer scheduled by the Nocturnal Adoration Society for Friday, October 1, 2021, will be held from 8-11 pm at Saint John’s Catholic Church in Lakemont. You are welcome to attend any time during those hours; however, Saint Mark’s and Holy Rosary will spend time in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament from 10-11 pm. TRIP TO TUSCANY – A presentation by Collette Travel on a trip to Tuscany October 11-19, 2022 will be held at Father Kelly Hall on 25th Avenue and 5th Street on October 26 at 6 pm. If you are interested but unable to attend, call Alice Sturm at 814 312-0156 or Mary Jo Moloney at 814 946-5325. FROM FATHER RON HOLY ROSARY FEASTDAY this year falls on Thursday, October 7. Since I will be on Retreat the week of October 4, we will celebrate with Eucharistic Adoration following the 11 am Mass on Sunday, October 3 and conclude with Benediction at 3 PM. FRIENDS HELPING FRIENDS – BOSCOV’S – October 20 – Shopping passes will be sold for $5 that will entitle you to 25% off most purchases. Contact Sally Young at 814 515-1404 for the pass or if you can sell some. COOKBOOKS – Just a reminder that Saint Mark’s 125 th Anniversary Cookbooks are for sale at a reduced price of $5 each – they are available at the Rectory. They make a nice wedding, shower, or a “just because” gift. CATHEDRAL OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT is sponsoring a Longaberger Basket and Vera Bradley Bingo on Sunday, September 26, 2021, at 1 PM at Father Kelley Hall. The flyer is on the bulletin board. DAY OF CELEBRATION -Feast of Saint Francis – Saturday, October 2 – 768 Monastery Rd., Hollidaysburg 10 am - Rummage/Garage Sale – Friar’s Nook Gift Shop Fall Sale – Food and Baked Goods for Sale – Rosary: 3 pm; Pet Blessing: 3:30 pm; Mass at 4 pm (bring a lawn chair) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE YEAR OF SAINT JOSEPH – December 8, 2020 – December 8, 2021 – Carmelite Community of the Word, Reflection Time on Saint Joseph, Sunday, September 19 – Incarnation Center, Gallitzin 2-5 pm – bring a chair RSVP by September 14: communityofficeccw@gmail.com KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS – Columbus Day Celebration will be held at Saint Michael Basilica in Loretto on Sunday, October 17. Bishop Mark will celebrate Mass at 2:00 pm. Immediately following Mass, a dinner will be held in the Community Hall. Knights, along with their family members, friends and all parishioners are invited to this social celebration. The cost of the dinner is $15 for adults and $7.50 for children 12 years old and younger. Reservations must be made in advance. No money transactions will be made at the door the evening of the banquet. Those wishing to attend should submit their names along with a check to: William Stasko, 8 Entrance Drive, Johnstown, PA 15905 before the deadline of October 9, 2021. In order to prepare name tags, names should be submitted singly, rather than as Mr. & Mrs. FAMOUS BBQ CHICKEN DINNER – SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 – ST. DEMETRIUS CHURCH - GALLITZIN Cost: $12 Take Out Only ½ chicken, 2 sides, dessert 11 am until sold out 714 Foster St. SAINT LEONARD’S PERSONAL CARE HOME provides medication management, personal hygiene assistance, socialization, meals, housekeeping and a 24-hour staff in a home-like environment. They serve men and women 62+ for whom it is no longer safe to live alone. They are a faith-based facility but accept all eligible applicants and will assist with financial aid applications where applicable. To tour the beautiful Victorian mansion or for more information, please call Connie Cretin, Administrator, at 814 695-9581, extension 107 during weekday business hours. The address is 601 North Montgomery Street, Hollidaysburg. 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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 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!!!! |