Welcome to Ss. Gregory & Barnabas Parish United In Christ Pastor Rev. Robert L. Ruston Daily Mass: (See inside for locations) 8:00AM Monday 11TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME MISSION STATEMENT JUNE 12, 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) 10:00AM (Daisytown) (Summer Schedule) 120 Boltz Street 408 Luzon Avenue Johnstown, PA 15902 Phone: 814-536-6818 E-mail: sgsb925@hotmail.com Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 2:00PM Visit us on the WEB! www.ssgregbar.org Join us on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/ groups/ssgregorybarnabas/ He said to her, "Your sins are forgiven." The others at table said to themselves, "Who is this who even forgives sins?" But he said to the woman, "Your faith has saved you; go in peace." - Lk 7:48-50 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.
Welcome to SS. Gregory & Barnabas Parish WEEKLY SCHEDULE Sunday, June 12th 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time Father s Day envelopes Due! June 12-16 - Fr. Bob will not be in the office due to the Priests Retreat at St. Francis University. Wed., Fr. Bob s Day Off Sight & Sound money is due today, June 15th Next Sunday, June 19th 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time Happy Father s Day! A LOOK AT WHAT S AHEAD 6/15 Payment for Sight & Sound due today 6/21 Pirates Game Bus leaves at 4PM from Daisytown parking lot. 6/25 26 Peters Pence Collec on 6/25 26 Pro Life Speakers 7/4 Office Closed for 4th of July. Thank you to the generous parishioners of SS Gregory & Barnabas for their outstanding support of Birthright s pro life mission! Your efforts to make the Mother s Day Carna on sale a success will benefit the lives of countless infants and their mothers. Pierogies (Frozen) for sale $6 per dozen. Please call Janet Pribish at 539-3449 (leave a message). Monday Tuesday MASS SCHEDULE (SG) 6:30PM (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) 10:00AM June 12, 2016 Family members are asked to present Offertory Gifts at weekend masses being offered for their loved ones. Rudy Studer, Sr. Anniv. Remb. by Wife, Children, Grandchildren Retreat - No Mass Retreat - No Mass Mary Partsch by Irene Partsch Sophie Utnik Anniversary Remembrance by Family Liturgical Reflection There was a sinful woman who learned that Jesus was at table in a certain Pharisee s house. Bringing a flask of ointment, she stood behind him at his feet weeping and began to bathe his feet with her tears. We have been given an example of forgiveness when Jesus says to her, Your sins are forgiven. Forgiveness and mercy lead us to be more loving. When we show forgiveness we show the face of God. This Jubilee Year may we be open to the varied opportunities to offer forgiveness and mercy to those who trespass against us. We pray to be instruments of God s mercy. 2016 Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown FATHER S DAY INTENTIONS: All Masses the weekend of June 18th 19th will be offered for the inten ons of the living and deceased fathers of the parish. Gree ng cards for the living fathers and smaller envelopes for the deceased fathers can be found in the ves bule of the church. Remember to write legibly. ENVELOPES DUE by June 12th. Thank you! The Johnstown Council #467, Knights of Columbus, will be solici ng dona ons for the Associa on for Retarded Ci zens (The ARC) a er all Masses next weekend, June 11/12. Thank you for your support. Summer Banquet for Altar & Rosary Society Surf N' Turf Restaurant Wednesday, June 29 at 6:30pm $15/per person Appe zer choices: Shrimp Cocktail, Stuffed Mushroom Caps Dinner choices: Stuffed Chicken Breast, Stuffed Pork Chop, Broiled Haddock, includes Green Beans Almondine, Mashed Potatoes, Salad Bar & Dessert To RSVP please call Mary Helen at 421 2247 or Regina at 288 9605. Last Day to RSVP is Tuesday, June 21st. In case you haven t heard Sunday Masses in Daisytown are at 10AM for the summer. United: joined together or combined to form a single whole.
FROM THE DESK OF FATHER BOB Time goes much too quickly and we need to make a decision about the future of our Fish Fries in Bon Air. I would certainly like them to continue in some form during our Lenten season but the reality is that we cannot continue as in the past. We no longer have the number of workers needed in the preparation process the week of the dinner nor can we depend upon our high school students any longer to wait on tables. They are so involved in extra-curricular activities on Friday evenings that we do not have sufficient servers to wait on tables in an efficient and timely manner. It has been suggested that we just have take-out meals available rather than sit-down dinners. This seems to be a viable option since we do have a good number of such dinners on the Friday s of Lent. If we move in that direction, hopefully we would have sufficient help in the kitchen and could use the space in the hall to expedite the process of filling orders rather than the limited space we now have in the kitchen area. I am open to suggestions and alternative ways of continuing that tradition so please consider attending a meeting that is scheduled for Thursday, July 14th following the 6:30P.M. Mass in Bon Air. I also invite the parishioners who normally attend Mass in Daisytown and volunteer for the fish dinners at that location to attend, for whatever decision is made will also affect our parish income. Please make every effort to attend this important meeting. I do appreciate the willingness of those parishioners who understand why I am eliminating the 5:30P.M. Mass in Bon Air as of the first Saturday in August. We simply do not need four Masses with a census of less than 400 families. I realize that this may be a small inconvenience for some but the opportunity is still available for those who are sincere in wanting to fulfill the Sunday obligation. Most area pastors can t believe we still have four Masses on the weekend. Times and population shifts have affected this area even in the retail and employment areas with the closing of many businesses, restaurants and stores. These are accepted as a sign of the times so why should we not expect this trend to affect our parishes as well? Cambria City has one parish with one worship site. I have every intention of keeping both worship sites open as long as we have the finances necessary to do so. This obviously depends upon the revenue we obtain from the Sunday offering envelopes and a willingness of all parishioners to financially support the parish as their means permit. A reminder as well that I will be on retreat this coming week so there will be a few changes in the daily Mass schedule. There will be no Masses on Tuesday or Wednesday mornings, June 14 & 15th. Monday, June 13th there will be an evening Mass at 6:30P.M. in Daisytown rather than at 8A.M. I would ask for your prayers during this period of time of reflection and spiritual renewal. Spiritually, I am running on empty! HOSPITALIZED None that we are aware of. Do you know someone who needs prayers? Please contact Debbie Washington at 536-3616 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 (536-6818) if we need to add or remove any of our military personnel from this list. Thank you. YEAR OF MERCY SUMMER ROAD TRIPS! What be er way to spend a summer a ernoon as a pilgrim visi ng three churches celebra ng their 200 th Anniversary founded by our own saint in progress, Servant of God, Reverend Demetrius Gallitzin. Plan to take a Sunday drive to Holy Name, Ebensburg, St. Patrick, Newry, and St. Thomas the Apostle, Bedford, the designated sites for the Holy Doors of the Jubilee of Mercy. Prayer mes have been scheduled at all three churches on June 12, June 26, July 10, July 24, August 14 and August 28. Prayers will be led in half hour intervals from 1:00 PM 4:00 PM, beginning at 1:30 PM. You may even want to include a visit to St. Michael of the Archangel Basilica, Lore o the site of the tomb of Father Gallitzin to top off your day! An added bonus is an opportunity to grow spiritually and gain a Plenary Indulgence of the Church during this special me.
Families & the Gospel June 12 Luke 7:36-50 Jesus sat down for a meal and was caught between the weeping woman and the indignant Pharisee. Why is it tough issues always pop up at meals? No wonder we need antacids! Jesus focused on the positives, offering forgiveness to the woman and understanding to the Pharisee. BUS TRIP: P P VS. S F G June 21st 7:05PM FINANCIAL NEWS Fiscal Year July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2016 Offertory Totals for the week of June 5, 2016 Weekly Offertory $3,794 Misc. Income $267 Votive Candles $47 Building Fund $446 Ascension $10 Father s Day $133 Total $4,697 ACA 2016 $126 ACA 2017 $285 Weekly Needs $5000 6-5 4697 (Over/under) 303 YTD surplus/ (shortfall) ($16,312) TV Ministry $13 Peter s Pence $18 Catholic Communica ons $5 SOLD OUT: Sec on 109 or SOLD OUT: Sec on 107 Seats V 3 10,W 3 11, X 3 11 Ticket/Bus $47 or Ticket only $30 (Includes $10 voucher each cket) Get your ckets!! Bus leaves promptly at 4PM. You will need to arrive at the church around 3:30PM. Tickets are to be paid in full upon reserva on. Any ques ons please call the office 536 6818. IN THE COMMUNITY: COMMUNITY DAY IN THE PARK: Conemaugh Valley Lions Annual Community Days in the East Conemaugh Veterans Park held on Sun, June 12th from 1PM to 4PM. DJ, Bouncy Animals, Cotton Candy, flea market, Gobs, hot dogs, water and soda will be for sale. Come join us! ROCKY GAP CASINO BUS TRIP: sponsored by St. Andrew Knights of Columbus Saturday, June 18th. Bus leaves from REAR of St. Andrews School at 8AM and will depart Rocky Gap at 5PM. The cost is $30/ per person includes beverage & snack on the bus and $20 slot play. Contract Earl Birth at 288-4972 to reserve your seat! A GREAT FATHER S DAY PRESENT FROM SAINT MATTHEW PARISH 12th ANNUAL CEN- LAY MINISTRY SCHEDULE Ministers are expected to take the responsibility to find a substitute if they cannot fulfill their assignment. Liturgy June 11/12 June 18/19 June 25/26 July 2/3 4:00 PM Lector: D. Stroz S. Hall A. Hiner D EM: B P. Harteis S. Hall (B:Bread) C L. Menett L. Sida L. Menett (C: Cup) C A. Hiner Sida's 5:30 PM Lector: S. Rozum BA EM: B J. Pribish J. Pribish C P. Ledwich S. Rozum C F. Clark B. McPherson F. Clark Rozums 8:00 AM Lector: MB Rykala Moot Moot BA EM: B Moot Moot Moot C Moot Moot Moot C MB Rykala B. McPherson S. Rykala 10:00 AM Lector: J. Allison J. Kopco D EM: B J. Sandoval B. Sweeney C S. Sandoval M. Krawczyk C B. Sweeney J. Kopco J & J Stiffler TRAL PENNSYLVANIA RODEO - One of the highest prize money professional rodeos in the country! When: Friday, June 17th at 7:30 PM, Saturday, June 18th at 7:30 PM, Sunday, June 19th at 4:00 PM; Where: Huntingdon County Fairgrounds; Advance Ticket Pricing: Adults: $13 Children (4-12) $5; New 2016 Online Special Only - Weekend Pass: $30 (to all three shows) Gate Tickets: Adults: $17 Children (4-12): $7 Children (3 and under): Free; Enjoy many delicious foods, music and kid s corral activities. Tickets are available through the website www.centralparodeo.com at Ace Hardware stores (Tyrone, Huntingdon, Duncansville) and Reliance Bank and 7 Points Bait and Grocery, Hesston. You may also bring a copy of your bulletin announcement and get $2 off each ticket you buy at the gates which open 3 hours prior to the events. Parking is free. Proceeds support Saint Matthew Catholic School in Tyrone, PA. On Sunday we will honor all members of our military with a free ticket to those actively serving, in reserves & retired veterans with a valid military ID. Tickets can picked up at the gate on Sunday. BROOM SALE: Conemaugh Valley Lions will be having a broom sale July 1st in front of Slovenian Saving & Loan on 1st St. in Conemaugh. ANNUAL COMMUNITY YARD SALES: in Cover Hill & Daisytown is scheduled for Monday, July 4th. Anyone interested in setting up contract Sis Schellhammer at 536-3688. Deadline - June 24th Community Yard Sale: at Cover Hill Fire Hall on July 4th 8AM-2PM, hosted by Lady s Auxiliary. Rent a table ($10-20 depending on size) to display your items. Venders & crafters welcome too! Call Heather to book your table today at 243-2987. SAVE THE DATE 9-6-2016-14th Annual Catholic Grade School Reunion: for Central Catholic, St John Gualbert & St. Joseph to be held at Seniors Activities Center 550 Main Street, Johnstown on Tues. Sept 6th. 6PM Social Mix, 6:30PM Dinner, 6:30-9:30PM Music and Dancing. Cost is $20/per person. Please contact Darlene 814-255-2066 or Romayne at 814-288-4437 for more information! Meet old classmates and have a great evening!!!
INFORMATION FROM THE DIOCESE www.dioceseaj.org 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 (www.boma-usa.org or www.familyplanning.net) 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, 814-886-5551; 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) 472-7317 or Family Life Office (814) 886-5551. www.faithandlight.org; www.faithandlightusaeast.org 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 www.retrouvaille.org; for brochure or to talk to couples in our diocese who have used Retrouvaille contact diocesan Family Life Office (814) 886-5551 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, email and whether married 5 or 10 years to the Family Life Office, 5379 Portage St., Lilly, PA 15938; 814-886-5551; 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) 886-5551 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 e-mail 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 e-mail familylife@dioceseaj.org For dates please use the website to choose a session date: http://www.dioceseaj.org/family-life Type Marr Prep in subject line. Include: Parish and town where series is held, names, phone, e-mail addresses, Catholic or interfaith marriage, and wedding date. For questions call Family Life Office 814-886-5551 (Mon.-Fri. 8:30-4:00). Information also online at www.dioceseaj.org. (Diocesan Offices, Family Life) 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 29, 2016, and will continue through Labor Day Weekend, September 4, 2016. Please bring a lawn chair. In the event of inclement weather, the Mass will be held in the Basilica of Saint Michael the Archangel. FAITH DAY 2016 At DelGrosso s Amusement Park Sunday, June 26, 2016 Rides, Games and Fun Activities for Kids! Yummy DelGrosso Food Liturgy with Bishop Mark at 3:00 PM Picnic 5:00 PM Pavilion 2 Over 30 different park rides and games. New for 2016 - the opening of LAGUNA SPLASH, including a new wave pool, the Lazy River, and a variety of water features like the Leaning Tower of Pisa, tipping buckets and vases! And of course the Tipton Rapids Waterslides! All day Ride & Slide passes are available for a reduced price of $20 ($29.95 value) with a Faith Day voucher. $3 of each pass will be donated back to the Angel Fund for Camp Z & T. Tickets are available for the picnic after mass $8.25 for adults & $7.25 for children 12 and under. Please call the office 536-6818 for more information or stop in to pick up coupons and/or meal order forms. Meal order forms must be into the diocese by 10AM June 20th. FORTNIGHT FOR FREEDOM The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops will once again sponsor a Fortnight for Freedom June 21 July 4, 2016. Click here for USCCB resources. As part of our Diocesan observance, Bishop Mark will preside at a Holy Hour on June 23 at 7:00 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in Altoona. All are invited to join Bishop Mark in praying for our religious liberty.