HOLY HOUR FOR HEALING – You are invited to join in praying a “Holy Hour for Healing” this Sunday, November 29, 2020 – 2-3 PM – Holy Rosary Church. Holy Hour will include Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament; the Rosary; Reflection for the Day; Holy Communion; and Benediction. There will also be time for private reflection and prayers. THANK YOU TO BOY SCOUT TROOP #117 for the food drive they held this past weekend. 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. CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS Court Prince Gallitzin #2625 is sponsoring a drawing to win a beautiful 62”x62” Afghan made by Rev. D. Timothy Grimme who is their Court Chaplain. The drawing will be held following the 4:30 pm Mass for All God’s People requested by the Catholic Daughters at Saint Mark’s on Saturday, December 12, 2020. Tickets are available for a donation of $5. The flyer is on the bulletin boards at both our parishes. We are sorry there is no telephone number to publish. To obtain a ticket, send a check ($5 per ticket ordered) by December 4, 2020 to Catholic Daughters of the Americas, c/o Saint Mary’s, 1405 Fifth Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602 or go to the website: https: //cda2625.com/contact/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21-CLUB TICKETS – Drawings will begin Saturday, January 2, 2021 following the 4:30 pm Mass at Saint Mark’s. There will be 73 drawings with 3 weekly awards of $100, $50, and $25. On the 21st week, May 23, 2021, there will be a Grand Prize Drawing of: 1 – $1,000 Winner; 4 - $500 Winners; 4 - $250 Winners; 4 - $125 Winners. Sally Young will be selling tickets in the Religious Articles Room after Masses this weekend. Tickets will also be available at Saint Mark’s Rectory. Names of the Winners will be posted in the weekly bulletin and on the web site – www.churchofsaintmarks.org FRIAR’S NOOK GIFT SHOP needs seasonal help – If you are looking to make a few extra bucks for Christmas, send your info to kellie@thefranciscanfriars.org or to 793 Monastery Road, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648. ANNUAL YARD SALE - HOLY ROSARY CHURCH HALL - postponed until a later date. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ OUR LADY OF LOURDES will be sponsoring a Food Box Program Give Out on all the Saturdays in October from 9-11 am. Anyone can drive through and pick up a box of mixed foods (30 lbs.). This is a great way to help our farmers. Spread the word. 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 – Starting 2/20 Janice Manning – 932-6415 - Tuesdays - 6-7:30 PM - St. Mark’s Rectory - Starting 2/25 Gibbs Parrish – 742-7932 – Tuesdays - 6:30–8 PM - Holy Rosary Basement – starting 2/25 Ron & Anita Stopp – 934-1891 - Wednesdays – 6-7:30 PM - In their home – starting 2/26 Suzanne Barry - 381-5247 & Cathy Vorndran - 934-6018 – Thursdays - 6:30 - 8 PM – Holy Rosary Rectory starting 2/20 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. THE FOLLOWING MASSES AND BINGO ARE CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Join Holy Trinity for Mass – Altoona Campus (St. Therese) every Wednesday at 9 AM; Hollidaysburg Campus (St. Michael) Thursdays at 8:30 AM; and Middle School Campus (St. Rose) on Fridays at 8:30 AM. Bingo nights are every Tuesday and Friday. Doors open at 5 PM with early bird games at 6 PM – regular games start at 7 PM. Admission package only $35 which includes 18 cards, all 24 regular games, 5 cards for all jackpots except blitz. Early bird and bonanza games sold separately. Located in the St. Rose of Lima basement – 6th Avenue and 56th Street. � HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP will offer a nurturing environment where 3 to 7 year olds are challenged to learn, discover, and socialize with weekly themed activities. The program begins on June 15 from 8 AM – 3 PM with a flexible schedule that works with your family. The Summer Camp will be offered in Altoona and Hollidaysburg. For more information contact any of the Holy Trinity School campuses. 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. 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!!!! |