Sts. Gregory & Barnabas Parish

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1 Welcome to Sts. Gregory & Barnabas Parish United In Christ Pastor Rev. Robert L. Ruston Daily Mass: (See inside for locations) 8:00AM Monday T M H T M 27, 2018 MISSION STATEMENT 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) Sunday: 8:00AM (Bon Air) 11:00AM (Daisytown) (Daisytown s Sunday mass will change to 10AM beginning Sunday, June 3rd for the summer.) 120 Boltz Street 408 Luzon Avenue Johnstown, PA Phone: stsgregbar@dioceseaj.org Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 2:00PM Visit us on the WEB! Join us on Facebook! groups/ssgregorybarnabas/ Go, therefore, and make disciples of all na ons, bap zing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, un l the end of the age. - Mt 28:19-20 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: 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 Sts. Gregory & Barnabas Parish May 27, 2018 WEEKLY SCHEDULE MASS SCHEDULE (Mass Stipend $10) Sunday, May 27th M (SG) 8:00AM T (SB) 8:00AM W (SG) 8:00AM T (SG) 8:00AM F (SB) 8:00AM Monday, Memorial Day Office closed S (SG) 4:00PM Wednesday, Fr. Bob s Day off Next Sunday, June 3rd S (SB) 8:00AM (SG)11:00AM Most Holy Trinity BEGINNING JUNE 3RD SUNDAY MASSES IN DAISYTOWN WILL BEGIN AT 10AM FOR THE SUMMER Through the saving water of Baptism we welcome T E H to our parish family. We extend our congratulations to his parents, Christopher & Sondra Haberl; his sibling: Alice and grandparents Eric & Peggy Christ. May they be assured of our prayers as we help Troy Elliot to grow in the knowledge and love of Jesus Christ. In your Prayers please remember Rosemarie Zepka Wife to Thomas W. Zepka, Sr.; mother to Thomas W. Zepka Jr, Pamela J. Plummer, and Brad Zepka and grandmother to several grandchildren; who died recently. May she rest in peace. May God bless and console her family. In your Prayers please remember Joseph Novak May he rest in peace. May God bless and console his family. A LOOK AT WHATS AHEAD 5/28 Memorial Day Office Closed 6/14 6/20 Office Closed 6/21 Summer Begins! Family members are asked to present Offertory Gifts at weekend masses being offered for their loved ones. Carol Kawchak by Mary Agnes & Joan Montag George Barkley by Andy & Mary Helen Percinsky Patricia Hiner by Martha Costlow Leona Honey Flowers by Barb & Mike Bozic Members of Purgatorial Society For the People Louis Kopler by Mary Lou Nosko Becky Stiffler by Martha Costlow Liturgical Reflection This is Pentecost Sunday and the fifty days of the Easter Feast conclude. Today we celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit who reveals faith in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is the Holy Spirit that enlightens the minds of believers to go forth and share the good news of the dying and rising of the Lord. Christians are people of life. We boldly proclaim our shared faith in Christ s saving death and resurrection. With 1.3 billion Catholics we proclaim with certitude and trust our faith in God s abiding love, the Lord s salvific death and resurrection, and the Spirit s guiding presence in our lives. Roman Missal, Preface V, For The Dead. 2018, Diocese of A-J Liturgy Office FATHER S DAY INTENTIONS: All Masses from June 17th-24th will be offered for the intentions of the living and deceased fathers of the parish. Greeting cards for the living fathers and smaller envelopes for the deceased fathers can be found in the vestibule of the church. Remember to write legibly. Envelopes due by June 10th. Thank you! Members of Purgatorial Society Oct Sept Jan Dec Mar Feb Charlotte Costlow John & Albina Sweltz Joey Vogel Norman Costlow Edward & Sophie Utnik Isabel Vogel Mary Torok James Utnik William & Dorothy Milavec Frank Torok Dorothy Mesaros Jamey Petrick Anna Elka Apr Mar Carole E. Vogel Aug July 2018 Sept Aug Teri Rosenbaum James Fisher May 2018 April 2019 Dorothy O'Leary Andrew & Margie Martinec Jack & Dorothy Heller Joseph Kralik We will be honoring the following Graduates on Sunday, June 3rd at 8AM Mass in Bon Air: (corrected) Greater Johnstown: Alexis Kane Conemaugh Valley: Hannah LaBar, Nicholas Sida, Tyrus Sorchilla, Makenzie Stiffler, Taelur Vargo, Andrew Vogel Forest Hills: Josie McKendree, Emily Rozum, Gabrielle Zaragoza Richland: Harlan Chandler Class of 2018 We need 8x10 pictures, in an easel back frame, of the students for the display in front of the altar. Please make every effort to have those pictures to us by Friday, June 1st, earlier would be best. They can be dropped off during the week at the parish office and will be returned to you immediately following the liturgy - please don t leave without them. We would also hope that you all will be able to join us for this celebration. Coffee and donuts will be served in the church hall following Mass. (We have received 2 pictures.)

3 FROM THE DESK OF FATHER BOB This weekend the Church celebrates the Feast of the Most Holy Trinity, but before we simply dismiss it as a mystery beyond our understanding, perhaps we might gain some new insight that may help us better appreciate this doctrine of our faith. It was St. Patrick who chose the shamrock, common to the Irish nation, to represent the image of the Trinity three leaves on one sprig, representing three persons in one God. Of course, the Father, Son and Holy Spirit is much more than a sprig, and the relationship between the persons of the Trinity is more complex and subtle than just three leaves on one stem. The early Church Fathers used the image of the sun to speak of this mystery, with the image of the sun as the Father, the light coming forth from the sun as Jesus, our Savior, and the heat of the sun as the heat, the warmth of the sun representing the Holy Spirit. Our Gospel scene on this feast is after Easter in Galilee. According to Matthew, this is the first and only appearance of the risen Jesus to his disciples, and they quite naturally are filled with doubt at the appearance of their Teacher and Lord. They receive from Him what has been referred to as the Great Commandment - Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Based on this, those initial disciples made other disciples through baptism, who then made more disciples by baptism, and so on, until our very day in history. This discipleship founded upon our own baptisms into the life of the Trinity is much more powerful than a shamrock, or even the sun itself. We are those disciples now sent forth in our time and place in human history to proclaim the good news of the promise of eternal life by our own baptisms. The risen Christ calls each of us to a new awareness of God s loving presence in every moment and experience of our daily lives; to mirror, as disciples of Jesus, the Gospel of reconciliation and justice; to embrace and be embraced by God s Spirit of love and mercy enabling us to live our lives in humble, joyful gratitude. Next weekend we celebrate the great feast of Corpus Christi, the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. Our risen and ascended Lord is present in our celebration of every Eucharist and we are not sent forth on our own to proclaim the good news of our salvation either. May we be the disciples of Jesus in our time and place in history who are now sent forth as His chosen messengers, who indeed have every reason to rejoice and be glad, because even in our dying we will be reborn to eternal life, a promise signed and sealed in the blood of Jesus if we but follow in His way. Catholic Ministries Drive 2018 by now you should have received your donation card for the 2018 Drive (blank cards can be found in the vestibule). I mailed your current statement with 2018 Catholic Ministry donations last week. ALL PAYMENTS should be made to Ss. Gregory & Barnabas Church. We will submit your card to the Diocese along with a check from the church according to what you gave. You are welcome to add more to your payment, please don t hesitate to call Kristen at the office if you have ANY QUESTIONS This years goal is $21,446 as of April 17th we have received donor cards totaling $11, Several of you still have your donor cards/statement from the church totaling $3, We are $7, shy of the goal requested by the Diocese. If you have misplaced your card please let me know there are extra cards in the vestibule. Please turn them into the office as soon as possible so that they are turned in in a timely manner in accordance to the Diocese request. Thank you! Catholic Ministry Story 100% of your gift supports 14 ministries like Fulton County Catholic Mission. Tucked away in the mountainous, rural region of Fulton County, our Catholic faith lives and breathes evangelization at St. Stephen s Church in McConnellsburg. It is the only Catholic Church in Fulton County and the home base for the outreach mission that was established in Through the works of only two Sisters of the Carmelite Community of the Word Sister Margie Monahan and Sister Martha Burbulla the Catholic mission helps those in dire need with rent and utilities assistance, food and lodging, clothing, and special projects to benefit children and their families. More than 1,645 individuals and families have received aid since July A story of Faith, Hope & Charity Two brothers and one pair of shoes. We often receive calls from schools for help with students who are in need of clothing, coats or shoes. This past December, a teacher called us about two brothers who shared shoes. One would wear a semi-good pair and the other wore a worse pair and they would trade off each day. It was very cold. With help from the Mission, both boys received new shoes and boots. The teacher said they were so happy to receive them. We hear of many children who have very little and not very good lives at home. God truly blesses them through us and us through them. They have taught us that acts of kindness can do so much, said Sr. Margie. Your support today of the Fulton County Catholic Mission will help the Sisters continue their works of service. They are an instrument of God s love to all in need. By drawing the poor and fragile close, we are also provided the moments to encounter the God we seek. HOSPITALIZED Tim Goller, Walter Rykala, Anna Polacek, Teresa Vibostok 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 CHAIN 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. PRAYERFUL REMEMBRANCE FOR ALL SERVING IN THE MILITARY Ryan Wood, Army; CDR. Nathan S. Brezovic, US Navy; Fr. Frantisek Halka, Army; Major David Dietz, Army; Petty Officer Tony Pinkas, Navy; Second Infantry Brigade & Det 1, Company C, 2nd 104th; Navy Corpsman Marina J. Sumrada, Annapolis (MD) Naval Academy Hospital Please contact the parish office ( ) if we need to add or remove any of our military personnel from this list. Thank you. BUS TRIP UPDATE: (SOLD OUT) Sight & Sound: JESUS August 31st at 3PM Dinner Hershey Farm Payments due by July 30, 2018 Adults $123 Children $78 With Summer almost upon us please take advantage of the many opportuni- es offered by the Diocese to grow in your faith. CAMP TIMOTHY, June at Camp Sequanota for grades 10th -12th FAITH DAY, Sunday, June 24th - at Delgrosso Amusement Park CAMP ZACCHAEUS, July or July 29-Aug 3 - at Camp Sequanota for grades 4th9th. Both Camps offer fun, faith and friendship and Angel fund scholarships are available.

4 Families and the Gospel May 27 Mt. 28:16-20 In today s gospel Jesus commands, Teach them to carry out everything I have commanded you. This command is meant for every Christian. In light of the command, parenting is not only the most difficult task a person can take on, it is also one of the most apostolic and missionary tasks. Jesus commands all parents to teach their children all that I have commanded you. IN THE COMMUNITY: OUTDOOR SUMMER MASSES: Father John D. Byrnes, Rector, and the Parish Family of Saint Michael the Archangel Basilica, Loretto, invite the faithful to join us each Sunday evening at 7:00 p.m. for the outdoor Sunday Mass at the beautiful Shrine of Our Lady of the Alleghenies in Loretto. The first Mass of the season will be celebrated on Sunday, May 27th, and will continue through Labor Day Weekend, September 2th. Please bring a lawn chair. In the event of inclement weather, the Mass will be celebrated in the Basilica of Saint Michael the Archangel. BASKET PARTY: Hosted by Visitation Parish Sat. June 2nd from 9AM Noon in the School Gym. Make reservations early! Cost $10(entry & 20 tickets) Walk ins welcome! 5 large prizes at least $00 value, lottery tree and much more. Continental breakfast with yogurt, bagels, muffins, pastries, juices & More. For more information please call Gaile at A B P : benefiting Children s Miracle Network will be held a St. Gregory & Barnabas Church hall in Daisytown on Sunday June 3rd doors open 12:30PM runs from 1-4PM. $10 ticket gets you 25 basket chance tickets and food. Door prizes, 50/50 tickets and pull tabs. Call Deanna or Doug for more information. B P : at St. John Vianney Church, Mundy s Corner, on Sun. June 3rd doors open Noon, drawing starts 2PM. ROCKY GAP CASINO BUS TRIP - Tuesday, June 5th at The Church of the Transfiguration is sponsoring a bus trip to the Rocky Gag Casino on Tuesday, June 5th. The bus will leave the church parking lot at 9:00AM and leave the Casino at 6:00PM for the return trip. The cost of the trip will be $30.00 and includes $20.00 in free slot play. For more information and to make a reservation, please call: Andy We have approximately 60 dozen Frozen Pierogies available. $6 per dozen To order please leave a message for Janet Pribish at FINANCIAL NEWS Fiscal Year July 1, June 30, 2018 Offertory Totals for the week of May 20, 2018 Weekly Offering $2,426 Misc. Income $194 Votive Candles $48 Building Fund $30 Fuel $10 Ascension $64 Weekly Needs $5, $2,772 (Over/under) $2,228 TV $12 Total $2,772 CMD 2019: $217 LAY MINISTRY SCHEDULE Liturgy May 26/27 June 2/3 4PM Lector: S. Hall S. Rosenbaum D EM: B S. Hall R. Rosenbaum (B: Bread) C P. Harteis L. Menett (C: Cup) C L. Menett Servers: 8AM Lector: Moot MB. Rykala BA EM: B Moot MB. Rykala C Moot B. LaBar C B. McPherson Servers: 11AM Lector: S. Rosenbaum D. Stroz D EM: B R. Rosenbaum D. Stroz 10AM C B. Sweeney M. Krawczyk Starts C M. Krawczyk June 3rd Servers: In case you haven t heard June 9/10 J & J Dietz J. Pribish Sunday Masses in Daisytown are at 10AM for the summer beginning June 3rd Holy Trinity Sunday 5/27 This feast calls our attention to the mystery of the Trinity, the Father, Son, and Spirit in relationship to one another. Our God is a god of relationships, and being made in his image we, too, are a people in relationship to others. We are in relationship not only to others but to the persons of the Trinity. By baptism, we are brought into their family of love! Today might be a good day to examine the quality of our relationships with each other. Are they relationships built on mutual respect and self-giving? The Trinity can be a model for us of what our ties to others should be like. Have each family member describe the relationship which is most important in his or her life. Pay special attention to the way you make the sign of the cross and think about the meaning of it when you use it this week. Reprinted from ORDINARY TIMES- Rituals and Traditions for Families from Pentecost to Thanksgiving, published by The Family Life Office.

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 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) I? 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. 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 2018 ~Pre-registration required. Early registration advised some series fill up months in advance. ~2018 COST: $70 per couple (includes all sessions in a series) Fee payable at the first session (check payable to Family Life Office ) Please come 15 minutes early to the first session for registration purposes. ~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. Register for a series through the Family Life Office by (familylife@dioceseaj.org) or call our office at ( ) dates April May 1 (*Snow date: May 8) Tues. 7:00-9:30 pm at St. John the Evangelist Church Hall 309 Lotz Ave., Lakemont Altoona May Wed. 7:00-9:30 pm at Our Lady of the Alleghenies Church Hall 608 Main St. Lilly June Thurs. 7:00-9:30 pm at Our Lady of Victory Activity Center 820 Westerly Pkwy. State College Sept Wed. 7:00-9:30 pm at St. Francis of Assisi Activity Center 134 Barron Ave. Johnstown Oct Tues. 7:00-9:30 pm at St. John the Evangelist School Auditorium 116 E. Bishop St. Bellefonte

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