Ss. Gregory & Barnabas Parish

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1 Welcome to Ss. Gregory & Barnabas Parish United In Christ Pastor Rev. Robert L. Ruston Daily Mass: (See inside for locations) 8:00AM Monday 4TH SUNDAY OF EASTER MISSION STATEMENT APRIL 17, 2016 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. 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 Phone: sgsb925@hotmail.com Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 2:00PM Visit us on the WEB! Join us on Facebook! groups/ssgregorybarnabas/ Jesus said: "My sheep hear my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish." - Jn 10:27-28a Reconciliation: Saturday: Noon 12:30PM (Daisytown) Saturday: 3:15 3:45PM (Daisytown) & 6:30PM (Bon Air) 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.

2 Welcome to SS. Gregory & Barnabas Parish WEEKLY SCHEDULE (Saturday, April 16th Photo Session Daisytown Hall 10AM-5PM) Sunday, April 17th Religious Ed: K-11, Last day for 11th Graders GROUP PHOTOS TODAY! Right after 11AM Mass Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Photo Sessions from 2-9 PM Wed., Fr. Bob s Day Off Thurs., Parish Council/RB/7:15PM Next Sunday, April 24 CCD: K-10, last day 2nd grade RELIGIOUS ED SCHEDULE 4/17 K-11, Last day for 11th Grade 4/24 K-10, Last day for 2nd Grade 4/30 First Communion Practice 10AM/Ss. Gregory Church 5/1 First Eucharist in Daisytown 11AM-Pictures by Cover Studios at 9:30AM 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 4/19 21 Photo Sessions 4/24 Johnstown BMX/Cash Bash/d hall 4/24 A&R Society Bingo for CAMP Z 4/26 Elec ons held in D/hall 4/26 NO INSTITCHES DUE TO ELECTION MASS SCHEDULE Monday (SG) 8:00AM Tuesday (SB) 8:00AM Wednesday (SG) 8:00AM Thursday (SB) 6:30PM Friday (SB) 8:00AM Saturday (SG) 4:00PM (SB) 5:30PM Sunday (SB) 8:00AM (SG) 11:00AM April 17, 2016 Family members are asked to present Offertory Gifts at weekend masses being offered for their loved ones. Carl J. Slavick by Mike & Barb Bozic James Utnik by Mike Christ Charles Keyser by Sister, Mary Agnes Strick & Son Helen Ritter by Family George Karan by Matthew Utnik For the People Angie Sedlmyer by Kathy & Joe Vogel Frances Rykala by Bertha & Tom Rykala Sarah (Polacek) Mihalaki by Jeannie Kouns Liturgical Reflection On the Fourth Sunday of Easter we look at the Spiritual Work of Mercy to advise the doubtful. We practice this work of mercy when we offer assurance to those around us about life decisions, faith, and other matters. Also, mercy moves us to seek out such assurance from a friend, spouse, and spiritual director. This work of mercy moves us to help our fellow travelers on the journey of faith to keep themselves oriented toward holiness. We have each been given a summons to love; it is our call to holiness. This call is offered to everyone; learning to hear this summons and understand it is the key to being less doubtful. Like a shepherd who watches over his flock, our loving Lord assures us of his mercy. Like the shepherd, we assure others of God s mercy. Be Merciful, Bill Huebsch, 2016 Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown S In your prayers please remember ISABELLE C. LUX Mother to Lou Ann Partsch; who died recently. May she rest in peace. May God bless and console her family. NEW Church Directory 8. Finance Council 9. Family Faith 10. Pierogial School 11. CCD Instructors 12. Organists & Cantor 13. Prayer Chain 14. Heartful Hands Appointments: 4/16, 4/19 (booked) 4/14, 4/15, 4/20, & 4/21 open Group photos (listed below) will be held on April 17th after 11AM Mass. Light snacks & drinks available. Please meet in the Daisytown hall. We will set up the groups to move things along as quickly as possible. (We have choir, Confirmation & Communion done) Please submit photos for collage pages in the directory from various activities - Easter Egg Hunt, VBS, Fish Fries, Bingos, Gun Raffles, Cash Bash, ETC. Please them to Jenn Reese at: jcveykusreese@gmail.com New this year: Military (active, retired, In Honor) pages. Please submit photos of your loved one (in uniform) with name, rank and branch by May 1 st. If you are unable to the Military photos, then you are welcome to bring them by the office to be scanned and handed back to you immediately. Group Photos 1. Servers 2. Ushers 3. In Stitches 4. EM 5. Lectors 6. A & R Society 7. Parish Council In your prayers please remember ELIZABETH KARAN Sister In Law to Irene Karan; who died recently. May she rest in peace. May God bless and console her family. In your prayers please Remember JOSEPHINE PEPPY DOLENCE Eternal rest, grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen <----Sunday attire requested for group photos.

3 FROM THE DESK OF FATHER BOB It seems that since the beginning of 2016, no ma er how hard I try, I can t seem to get anything accomplished. Kristen, the parish secretary, also feels the same. My good inten ons never come to frui on. I will once again a empt to begin my visits to the sick and homebound of our parish this coming week. It has literally been months since I have seen the majority of those parishioners. Please don t give up hope, for like the arrival of Spring this year, I will get there soon. I would like to express my deep apprecia on for the generous response last weekend for the Goller family. We collected $1, to help defray the cost of Tammy s extended stay at the hospital in Pi sburgh. As a parish, we are also planning a bingo/basket party in the Daisytown church hall on Sunday, May 15th to help with what must be a tremendous expense. Please con nue to pray for Tammy. She has pulled through so many close calls and her faith has never wavered. She is such an inspira on for me as well. A miracle would be wonderful but whatever God has in His plans for her life, His will be done! On a lighter note, hopefully Spring will arrive and stay with us. We would also like to slow down the pace a bit here in the parish over the next few months. My anxiety level is very high and I am hoping for a quiet summer to recover and relax. I have no plans other than a few day trips here and there. My therapy is doing a li le gardening, reading, and si ng on the balcony in the evening. People o en ask why I don t take a vaca on for a week or two. Truthfully, I have no desire to do that and enjoy being at home with Barnabas. My travel days are over, other than my trips to Pi sburgh for shows, most of which I missed during this past year because of bad weather or unexpected situa ons that arose which needed my a en on. Maybe my luck will change in the coming months. We also have some important events coming up in the near future such as First Communion and Gradua ons, Mother s Day and Father s Day, our baseball excursion to Pi sburgh which is always an enjoyable evening but response has not been as good in the past. Perhaps it is too early in the season to make that commitment but it really is a very nice evening if Mother Nature cooperates. We s ll have the three seats for Sight and Sound. The new show this season is Samson and all who have a ended in the past look forward to that excursion. If you belong to the parish you will know most of us on that trip and if you don t belong, we will make you feel welcome. Give it a try, you might just like it! PARISH COUNCIL MEETING: April 21st 7:15PM/RB Concerns, sugges ons or ques ons about the life of our parish community should be given to any council member so that the items might be placed on the agenda. Council members and their phone numbers are listed below. The Council meets the third Thursday of every other month beginning with January. Karen Blaisdell Debbie & Raymond Washington, Sr Mary Helen Percinsky Christina Galasso Clarence Reese Judy Kaufman Kathy Roberts Jill Wysocki Sharon Rozum Becca La Bar Rodney DeAngelo MOTHER S DAY INTENTIONS Envelopes will be in the vestibules this weekend. Please return envelopes by Sunday, May 1st so that they may be included in the remembrance of Masses the week of May 8th. Please mark clearly whether your mother is living or deceased and please write legibly so that we have the correct spelling for the bulletin. Special prayer and blessing for all mothers will take place at each liturgy. Also, on May 7th & 8th we will be accepting donations in exchange for carnations supporting Birthright - Carnations for Life! Pierogie making in Bon Air!!! Any help welcome! We will train you! HOSPITALIZED Tammy Goller, Carol Kawchak, Eileen Skelly Do you know someone who needs prayers? Please contact Debbie Washington at 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 ( ) if we need to add or remove any of our military personnel from this list. Thank you. Children's version of Bible Stories Lot s Wife The Sunday School teacher was describing how Lot's wife looked back and turned into a pillar of salt, when little Jason interrupted, "My Mummy looked back once, while she was driving," he announced triumphantly, "and she turned into a telephone pole!" Tuesday, April 26th 8:30AM Morning shi : Peeling, boiling, & mashing potatoes. Cu ng onions. 6PM Evening Shi : Potato Ballers will be ge ng the filling ready. Wednesday, April 27th 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 Addi onal work dates (Tues Wed): May 3 4, 10 11, S

4 Families & the Gospel April 17 John 10:27-30 Today s gospel reminds us to be shepherds for our children who depend on us to be their guides and role models. Where are we leading them? When they hear our voice what message do they hear? A R BINGO A 24 D N BINGO S : 1PM 4PM C $ FINANCIAL NEWS Fiscal Year July 1, June 30, 2016 Offertory Totals for the week of April 10, 2016 Weekly Offertory $3,773 Misc. Income $150 Votive Candles $44 Building Fund $264 Fuel $564 Holy Land Good Friday $8 Easter $65 Total $4,868 Weekly Needs $5000 4/10 $4,868 (Over/under) $132 YTD surplus/ (shortfall) ($7,853) Catholic Home Missions $95 Perquisites/funeral (2) $300 ACA 2016 $96 ACA 2017 $210 BUS TRIP: P P VS. S F G June 21st 7:05PM Sec on 109 Seats X,Y,Z: 7 16 each row Ticket/Bus $53 or Ticket only $36 or Sec on 107 Seats V 3 10,W 3 11, X 3 11 Ticket/Bus $47 or Ticket only $30 (+$10 voucher) Get your ckets!! Bus leaves promptly at 4PM. You will need to arrive at the church around 3:30PM. Don t forget you can buy a cket only & drive yourself. I can get more ckets. Tickets are to be paid in full by June 1st. Any ques ons please call the office LAY MINISTRY SCHEDULE Liturgy Apr 16/17 Apr 23/24 Apr 30 / May 1 4:00 PM Lector: J. Kopco A. Hiner C. Kessler D EM: B P. Harteis P. Harteis P. Harteis (B:Bread) C D. Stroz S. Slavick L. Menett (C: Cup) C A. Hiner Servers: Slavicks 5:30 PM Lector: Sorchilla Sorchilla D. Stroz BA EM: B J. Pribish B. McPherson C Sorchilla Sorchilla In the Community: 11:00 AM Lector: J. Allison 1st Communion VERA BRADLEY & SABIKA JEWELRY BINGO, Sun., D EM: B Rosenbaum J. Sandoval Becca LaBar April 17 th East Taylor Fire Hall. Tickets are C M. Krawczyk B. Sweeney MB-D.-Rykala $20. Doors open at 12:00, Bingo at 1:00PM Benefits JWF CARES. B. LaBar S. Sandoval M. Krawczyk C ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT will take Servers: place Tuesday, April 26, 2016 after the 12:05 pm Mass until 6:50 pm followed by Mass at 7:00 pm at St. Benedict Church, Geistown, PA. This day and Mass will be offered for the healing of victims of abuse, healing for our Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown, and for God s protection for all people, especially our children. Please come and offer some prayer time in front of the Blessed Sacrament and/or plan to participate in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. ST. ANDREW KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Will sponsor a bus trip to the MEADOWS CASINO on Thursday, April 28th. The bus will leave from the FRONT of ST. ANDREWS SCHOOL at 8:00AM and leave the Meadows at 5:00PM to return home. The cost is $30 per person which includes, beverage and snack on the bus and $30 in slot play. Please contact Earl Birch at for more info or to reserve your seat. CHILDREN S MIRACLE NETWORK BASKET PARTY will be held at Ss. Gregory & Barnabas Hall in Daisytown on Sunday, May 1st. Doors open at 12:30 basket party will be from 1 to 4 pm. Tickets will be $10 which includes 25 basket tickets and a light lunch. Tickets will also be sold at the door. If they want them in advance please call Deanna Furfari at (814) ST. PEREGRINE TRIDUUM (PATRON OF CANCER SUFFERERS) Church of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary on1127 McKinley Avenue, Johnstown, PA. Monday, May 2nd; Tuesday, May 3rd; Wednesday, May 4th 6:15 each evening; 7:00 each evening. Healing Mass celebrated by Fr. William Kiel - May 2nd Mass with Anointing of the Sick - May 3rd Closing Mass with Bishop Bartchak - May 4th. C S. Rozum Servers: Sorchilla Sorchilla 8:00 AM Lector: MB Rykala Moot BA EM: B Moot Moot Servers: C Moot Moot C MB Rykala D. Slavick S. Rykala May 7/8 MB Rykala MB Rykala S. Rykala Some are asking when payments are due for SIGHT AND SOUND s Samson. Money is due by June 15th - $109/per person

5 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.

6 INFORMATION FROM THE DIOCESE 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 ( or 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, ; 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) or Family Life Office (814) 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 for brochure or to talk to couples in our diocese who have used Retrouvaille contact diocesan Family Life Office (814) 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, and whether married 5 or 10 years to the Family Life Office, 5379 Portage St., Lilly, PA 15938; ; 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) 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 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 familylife@dioceseaj.org For dates please use the website to choose a session date: Type Marr Prep in subject line. Include: Parish and town where series is held, names, phone, addresses, Catholic or interfaith marriage, and wedding date. For questions call Family Life Office (Mon.-Fri. 8:30-4:00). Information also online at (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

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