Ss. Gregory & Barnabas Parish

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1 Welcome to Ss. Gregory & Barnabas Parish United In hrist Pastor Rev. Robert L. Ruston Daily Mass: (See inside for locations) 8:00AM Monday 12 S O T J 25, 2017 MISSION STATEMENT As atholic hristians, 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 hrist 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 orporal 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 ommunion with hrist and each other. All are welcome. Tuesday Wednesday Friday 6:30PM Thursday Weekend Liturgy: Saturday: 4:00PM (Daisytown) Sunday: 8:00AM (Bon Air) 10:00AM (Daisytown) Are not two sparrows sold for a small coin? Yet not one of them falls to the ground without your Father s knowledge. Even all the hairs of your head are counted. So do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows. Mt 10: 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/ Reconciliation: Saturday: Noon 12:30PM (Daisytown) Saturday: 3:15 3:45PM (Daisytown) 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: ouples 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 atholic 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 ommunion. 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 hristian Initiation of Adults (RIA): All who would like more information about membership in the Roman atholic hurch are invited to call the hurch Office.

2 ( Welcome to SS. Gregory & Barnabas Parish June 25, 2017 WEEKLY SHEDULE Sunday, June 25th 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time Bon Air 8AM Mass Daisytown 10AM Mass Wednesday, Fr. Bob s Day Off Next Sunday, July 2nd 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time Next Monday & Tuesday July 3rd & 4th Office losed A LOOK AT WHAT S AHEAD 7/3rd & th4 Office losed for 4th of July. 7/18 Pirates Game 8/7 11 Vaca on Bible School Makers Fun Factory Family Ritual ount Your Blessings! Throughout the month, each family member writes down things that they are thankful for each day (ie: trip to the aquarium or park, gym me, friends over for picnic, a special day with Dad, etc). Put them in a box and when someone is a li le down reach into the box and read some Blessings. Have a fun evening at the end of the month by saying a prayer for all your blessings! MASS SHEDULE (Mass Stipend $10) M (SG) 8AM T (SB) 8AM W (SG) 8AM T (SG) 6:30PM F (SB) 8AM S (SG) 4PM S (SB) 8AM (SG) 10AM Family members are asked to present Offertory Gifts at weekend masses being offered for their loved ones. John Kush by indy, David, & Angela Nappo Edward E. Utnik by arol & Sam Mesaros harles Respet by Mr. & Mrs. Bob Sweeney Tom Gaidosh Birthday 6/25 by Pam & Bill Moot Nicholas A. Santoyo by Barbara & Michael Bozic David Washington Birthday 6/3 by Ray & Debbie Washington Francis Kudel Birthday 6/6 by Sister, Thelma Ponchek For the People Liturgical Reflection When celebrating Matrimony within Mass or without Mass, the Introductory Rites direct that the priest or deacon informally address both the bride and groom, warmly greeting them and telling them that the hurch shares their joy on their wedding day. This greeting is informal, personal, and welcoming. Microphones are not on for this ritual act. The bride and groom are acknowledged and affirmed by the hurch. They are about to celebrate a great sacrament. Jesus hrist is the bridegroom, as this man assumes to be the groom to his bride; and the hurch is the bride, as this woman assumes the role of bride to her husband. Order of elebrating Matrimony, Numbers 45 and 80, 49 and , Diocese of A-J, Liturgy Office Living Fathers Ron Rosenbaum Additional Father s Day Mass Remembrances By Susie Rosenbaum Frozen Pierogies available. Janet will be selling them a er masses on June 24th & 25th for $6 per dozen. If you would like a dozen or two or three... please leave a message for Janet Pribish at P : 1st ommunion Pictures for N. S ffler & J. Dunbar and onfirma on Pictures for E. Rozum, M. S ffler, & G. Zaragoza are in the ves bule in Daisytown. You are welcome to pick them up at any mass or stop by the office Monday Friday 9AM to 2PM. If you would like to pick them up in Bon Air please let me know and I will have them in the ves bule for you. (Each student received a class picture courtesy of the church) A aregiver s Prayer ~As I go about the many daily tasks of care giving, give me energy. ~As I watch my loved one oh so slowly walk across the room, give me strength. ~As I answer his/her repeated ques on just one more me, give me pa ence. ~As I look for solu ons to whatever is the most recent concern, give me wisdom. ~As I reminisce with him/her about the good old days, give me a moment of laughter. ~As I get to know my loved one in a new way, seeing his/her strength and frailty, give me joy. ~As I sit beside my loved one s bed wai ng for his/her pain medica on to take effect, give me comfort. Heavenly Father, help me be er understand and believe I can do what you ask me to do. Amen. Friends of St. John the aregiver ( Reprinted from the Family Life Newsle er published by the Family Life Office

3 FROM THE DESK OF FATHER BOB It is hard to believe that there are families in our area who have very little or nothing to eat. This is especially difficult on weekends when the local food kitchen and pantry are not open. There are parishioners who are involved in a program Feed Our Little Jays whose goal is to provide food to ten of these families each weekend during the school year when their children do not have access to the school lunch program. Our parish donated $1,000 from our Good Friday Fish Fry this past Lent and our D students donated $ during the past year s religious education program to assist those involved in the worthy cause. This fall we will have little containers in the vestibule of each worship site every weekend where you can place any spare change or an extra dollar to help fund this project for the school year. Most of us will never miss that dollar or loose change each week but so many will benefit from this program this new school year. Please be mindful of this need and that loose change can make a big difference in the lives of these ten families. Your support is greatly appreciated. Thank you! We still have some tickets available for the Pirate game that we will be attending on Tuesday, July 18th. If you would like to join us for this annual excursion, it is really a very enjoyable evening. ost is $47.00 which includes game ticket and bus transportation. We have begun to advertise in the area church bulletins. all the parish office as soon as possible to see if we still have tickets available. Summer Vacation Bible School will be starting the week of August 7th. This is always a fun week and by that time children are bored with summer, often complaining that they have nothing to do. We will begin to advertise for this event in the coming weeks with more information but we want you to save that week for your children so as to be able for them to attend. 12 th Sunday in Ordinary Time HOSPITALIZED Patricia Vogel Toppy O Leary PLEASE, if you have a loved one admitted to the hospital or nursing home contact the office. The hospital may take your church information, but we are not always notified. Fr. Bob likes to get to the hospital in a timely manner, but cannot if he doesn t know. Thanks for your help. PRAYER HAIN Do you know someone who needs prayers? Please contact Debbie Washington at or dlwashi@hotmail.com to place a name on the parish Prayer hain! Boxes for requests are also located in the vestibules of our worship sites. PRAYERFUL REMEMBRANE 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, ompany, 2nd 104th; Seaman Marina Joy Sumrada, Naval Medicine Training enter Please contact the parish office ( ) if we need to add or remove any of our military personnel from this list. Thank you. Even all the hairs of your head are counted. So do not be afraid. an it really be true? Is our heavenly Father actually so aware of us? Does the reator of the universe pay that much attention to me? Jesus says yes. God knows us far more intimately than we even know ourselves. And so, we have nothing to fear. Being hristian isn t guaranteed to be easy. More and more even in our own culture, following the faith is being criticized and discouraged in the public square. Privately, we may struggle with the demands of the commandments or the ability to believe when we face the inevitable trials that come our way. But passages like this one in today s Gospel are a source of tremendous hope and consolation. We are loved beyond measure. We enjoy the care and concern of God in every situation, big and small. Truly we have no need to worry or be anxious because God is in control. For our part, of course, Jesus asks us to trust him and stay faithful. He asks us not to apologize for our faith, especially publicly. Everyone who acknowledges me before others I will acknowledge before my heavenly Father. When we live our faith with confidence, it s a way of accepting the power and providence of God. But when we try to hide our faith away because we re afraid of causing problems, we only damage our relationship with the One who can actually solve them. At the end of the day, the only really serious problem we need to worry about is losing our soul and that, to be sure, is up to us. As the great French novelist Léon Bloy wrote, There is only one tragedy in the end: not to have been a saint atholic Ministries Drive Please note the 2017 atholic Ministries is taking the place of the Annual atholic Appeal. All 2017 atholic Ministries envelopes should be given to the of ice via collection basket, walked in or mailed (120 Boltz Street, Johnstown PA 15902) as soon as possible. Also, please do not mail them to the diocese. We like to verify what is sent to the diocese and this allows us to key it into your offering for your Annual Statement for your tax deductions at the end of the year. Please call the of ice and speak with Kristen if you have any questions: Thank you.

4 Families & the Gospel June 25 Mt. 10:26-33 Jesus says, Do not be afraid three times in today s gospel and reminds us all concealed secrets will be revealed. Do not be afraid to acknowledge problems in your family. If they remain hidden in darkness they will destroy the body and soul. Healing, understanding and hope are found only in the light of openness. Do not be afraid. BUS TRIP: P P VS. M B July 18th 7:05PM Sec on 107 Seats (are under cover): 10 22, DD 12 23, EE 12 23, FF 13 23, GG Ticket/Bus $47 (Please Pay in full by June 19th) (Tickets include a $10 voucher for use at the stadium) Get your ckets!! 9 seats le on the bus! We leave Daisytown at 4PM. Please be at the church around 3:30PM. all the church office and speak with Kristen if you would like to purchase a cket ( ) or if you have any ques ons. IN THE OMMUNITY: A F : St. Anthony of Padua, Windber on Sat., July 8th 5 11pm Krazy Kat Daddies 6 10pm; Sun., July 9 3 9pm Rosie & the Jammers 4:30 8:30pm; Ethnic Foods, Games, Baskets, hildren's orner, Bake Sale and more! Fun for all! A A M will be held 1:30pm, Sunday, July 9 at St John Gualbert athedral, 117 linton Street, Johnstown. This par cular liturgy will be especially joyous as we offer praise and thanks to receive God's healing. We will FINANIAL NEWS Fiscal Year July 1, June 30, 2017 Offertory Totals for the week of June 18, 2017 Weekly Offering $2,688 Misc. Income $164 Votive andles $219 Building Fund $46 Fuel $14 Ascension $5 Father s Day $25 Total $3,164 Liturgy June 24/25 4:00 PM Lector: T. Sorchilla LAY MINISTRY SHEDULE D EM: B P. Harteis (B: Bread) T. Sorchilla (: up) Servers: Sorchilla 8:00 AM Lector: Moot BA EM: B Moot Weekly Needs $5,000 6/18 $3,164 (Over/under) $1,836 TV Ministry $26 Peters Pence $20 MD 2018: $165 celebrate the sacrament of Anoin ng of the Sick within Mass that sa sfies the Sunday obliga on. For more informa on, please call (814) D O : Sacred Scripture Revisited and Synop c Gospels is a theological examina on of the biblical record of God's saving interac on with His people through His Word, Jesus. It is a general introduc on to the Scriptures through an analysis of their forms and content. Deacon Michael Russo will be teaching this class at St. Patrick atholic hurch, 625 Park Avenue, Johnstown from 9:00 AM 12:30 PM, July 5, 6, 11, 13, 25 and 27. The cost of this course is $35 and can be taken for con nuing educa on credit. For registra on informa on please contact Marybeth at or mheinze@dioceseaj.org. All are welcome! WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENOUNTER: As Pope Francis emphasizes the importance of marriage and family, why not take this opportunity to enrich your marriage and family life by a ending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend? The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend will be held June 23 25, Early registra on is advisable as space is limited. Registra on and informa on can be found by visi ng: I 100 A A O L F, Lodestar Tours and St. Francis of Assisi hurch: Pilgrimage to the Basilica of the Na onal Shrine of Our Lady of Fa ma and Niagara Falls, NY, September 28 & 29, ost: $ per person, twin accommoda ons, $155 per person triple, $ per person quad. $ single accommoda ons. Price includes: Round trip deluxe motor coach with Lodestar Bus Lines, 1 night hotel accommoda on at the omfort Inn The Pointe, full hot breakfast is included, baggage handling, taxes and driver s gratuity. Deposit of $50.00 per person is required to book your reserva on balance due by August 16, No refunds unless replacement is found. For reserva ons or informa on contact: Fran King, 250 Spring St., Johnstown, PA 15906, phone (814) Make checks payable to St. Francis of Assisi hurch. If you have a passport, you can walk across the bridge to the anadian side. Moot P. Ledwich Servers: 10:00 AM Lector: J. Kopco D EM: B J. Kopco Servers: S. Sandoval Josh/Julia Stiffler July 1/2 P. Harteis B. McPherson M. Krawczyk July 8/9 P. Harteis MB Rykala MB Rykala S. Rykala J. Allison

5 I D N F P 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 hurch?...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 hurch 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. ertified diocesan instructors are located throughout our diocese. Introductory presentations to groups also available. ontact 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. all Gaye (814) or Family Life Office (814) I? There is hope through Retrouvaille, a hristian peer ministry. Retrouvaille (French for rediscovery ) is atholic, 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. K 5 10? 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. ancellation 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. OST: $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, atholic 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) ANGEL FUND 2017 onsider giving a gift now that will enrich the life of a young camper in the Summer of 2017! amp Zacchaeus Grades 4-9 and amp Timothy Grades (and newly graduated seniors 2017) We are looking for people, groups, parishes or organizations to sponsor a child to attend amp Zacchaeus 2017 or amp Timothy 2017 through the Angel Fund. We will accept full or partial sponsorships of any amount to help cover the cost of camp (100 PERENT of the funds collected through Angel Fund donations are dispersed to needy campers)! If you are interested in sponsoring a child, or for more information, please contact Francine Swope at the Diocesan Youth Ministry Office (814) , or mail your contribution directly to amp Zacchaeus or amp Timothy Angel Fund, 933 S. Logan Boulevard, Hollidaysburg, PA Become an Angel Fund sponsor and help send a needy child to camp to experience a wonderful week of Faith, Fun and Friendship in the great outdoors! DIOESAN SUMMER AMP OPPORTUNITIES 2017 Registrations for our diocesan summer camps, amp Timothy (Grades and newly graduated seniors) and amp Zacchaeus (Grades 4-9) and are being accepted. amp Z and amp T offer our young people an opportunity to supercharge their faith in a wonderful outdoor setting of faith, fund and friendship! Due to the generosity of many of the faithful in our diocese there are Angel Fund scholarships available to help offset the cost of camp for any family who is eligible. Every year we have had a pool of donors that continue to support the Angel Fund. We have been very blessed that we have never have had to turn any down any family that wanted to send their child to amp Zacchaeus or amp Timothy. We do not want ANY child to miss camp because of financial concerns. Scholarship forms are available through the Youth Ministry Office. DATES; amp Timothy June amp Zacchaeus Week 1-July and Week 2-July For more information or an application, contact Francine Swope in the Youth Ministry Office (814) MARK YOUR ALENDARS: FAITH DAY 2017 at DelGrosso Amusement Park, Sunday July 2, 2017 Featuring Liturgy with Bishop Mark Bartchak, games, rides, expansive pool & waterpark. And of course, delicious DelGrosso s Food. More information on Meal tickets and reduced rate All Day Ride & Slide passes to come!

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