Welcome to Sts. Gregory & Barnabas Parish United In Christ Pastor Rev. Robert L. Ruston Daily Mass: (See inside for locations) 8:00AM Monday 15 S O T J 15, 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) 10:00AM (Daisytown) 120 Boltz Street 408 Luzon Avenue Johnstown, PA 15902 Phone: 814-536-6818 EMAIL: stsgregbar@dioceseaj.org Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 2:00PM Visit us on the WEB! www.ssgregbar.org Join us on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/ groups/ssgregorybarnabas/ Jesus summoned the Twelve and began to send them out two by two and gave them authority over unclean spirits. The Twelve drove out many demons, and they anointed with oil many who were sick and cured them. Mk 6:7, 13 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.
Welcome to Sts. Gregory & Barnabas Parish July 15, 2018 WEEKLY SCHEDULE MASS SCHEDULE (Mass Stipend $10) Sunday, July 15th 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time Wednesday, Fr. Bob s Day off Next Sunday, July 22nd 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time FALL 2017: Pierogi Sales $1,938.00 Pierogi Income $836.98 Pierogi Expenses Total Profit: $1,101.02 SPRING 2018: $3,054.00 Pierogi Income $559.64 Pierogi Expenses Total Profit: $2,494.36 Total Profit Fall/Spring: $3,595.38 Donations were made to the Memorial fund In memory of Rosemarie Zepka By: Leslie Ann O Leary Patrice Keelan A LOOK AT WHATS AHEAD 8/6 10 VBS Shipwrecked M (SG) 8:00AM T (SB) 8:00AM W (SG) 8:00AM T (SB) 6:30PM F (SB) 8:00AM S (SG) 4:00PM S (SB) 8:00AM (SG) 10:00AM Family members are asked to present Offertory Gifts at weekend masses being offered for their loved ones. Betty Stuart by Melissa Ronayne Dan Freiwald by Greg, Lisa, & Abby Menett Pearl Keyser by Dorothy Sida Violet Wieczorek by Mr. & Mrs. Andy Percinsky Michael Zelek by Rob & Tanya Shaffer Walter P. Hritz by Jesse & Becky Santoyo For the People Marie Respet Anniversary by Daughter, Son & Families Liturgical Reflection Following the most ancient Christian tradition, the Church insistently recommends that the bodies of the deceased be buried in cemeteries or other sacred places. In memory of the death, burial and resurrection of the Lord, the mystery that illumines the Christian meaning of death, burial is above all the most fitting way to express faith and hope in the resurrection of the body. By burying the bodies of the faithful, the Church affirms her faith in the resurrection of the body, and intends to show the great dignity of our humanity which was assumed by Jesus our Lord. Instruction Ad resurgendum cum Christo, Congregation for the Doctrine of the faith, 2016, Number 3. Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown, Liturgy Office July 15, 2018 15 th Sunday in Ordinary Time He summoned the Twelve and began to send them out two by two. This Sunday we read the first sending of the Apostles to preach, teach, and heal. For many of us, it can be easy to think we just don t have enough to be disciples and evangelists ourselves. We don t have enough education and training. We don t have enough experience talking to people about Jesus. We don t pray enough. We don t have enough faith. If you look at the Apostles in today s Gospel reading, they didn t have much either. No food, no sack, no money in their belts. They didn t plan out their itinerary or book their lodging in advance. From what we know of the Apostles, they were not the religiously trained and educated ones. They were fisherman, tax collectors, and political activists. But what does being a fisherman require? Someone like Peter needed a strong work ethic to rise at strange hours. He needed patient calm to wait for the catch. Once ashore, he needed a savvy mind to fetch a good price for his labors. As Peter became a fisher of men, he would need diligence to persevere through the hard journeys, long days, and persecution that awaited him. He would need patient calm with those who disagreed with him. As the leader of the Apostles, he would need a savvy mind to navigate challenges facing the early Church. From one perspective, Peter has nothing to offer the mission of Jesus. Thinking more creatively, one can see that joined with faith and love perhaps Peter had everything he needed. Jesus sends you as well. As you take stock of your own talents, consider how they might be offered as a gift to others. Maybe you already have more than Addi onal Father s Day Remembrance D F Charles Deitke, Sr, Charles Deitke Jr, John Dernar, Sr. & John Dernar Jr, Mike Dernar B : Tom & Peg Deitke
FROM THE DESK OF FATHER BOB We all like happy endings to stories and difficult situations in life but most of the biblical prophets were abject failures in their mission of converting their people to live according to God s plan for His creation and His children. Prophets were often slain. Amos never returned to his flocks and trees in Judah. Instead, he was tortured at the shrine where he prophesied. The king didn t change his ways of acting and thinking as the nation would soon fall at the hands of the Assyrians. Peace is more than the absence of war. It is enacted by the presence of justice, by the active decision to forgive, by the deliberate choice for friendship rather than retribution. Our generation is not the fullness of times either. Random shootings, natural disasters, and injustice make this an awkward time to claim every spiritual blessing in the heavens as Paul proclaims in his letter to the Ephesian community in our second scripture reading today. Finally, in our Gospel account Jesus states, Whatever place does not welcome you, leave there and shake the dust off your feet. Every week the word of God is proclaimed like so many precious jewels, but it is often received like pearls before swine. Despite the prophet s warning, we are not going to share our wealth or ease the injustice of others. The word of the Lord has to become flesh in each of our lives as well. How important is it for us to have a friend, a life partner, a spouse? They can be there to urge us on when the going is tough, to celebrate our victories and accomplishments with us. Even Jesus recognized how important it is to have a partner. He sends out the Twelve two-by-two. They travel with one another for mutual support, which will likely form a bond of friendship, if it were not already there. Being called to be in a relationship with Jesus is to be also in a relationship with other disciples. The Christian life can never be a Jesus and me relationship. Even the Twelve, chosen by name to be with Jesus in a more intimate relationship with Him and with one another, are not sent alone. They travel together two-by-two. Like the journey of the Twelve through the region of Galilee, our lives are journeys to the dwelling place of God. We can bring the hope and healing of heaven to others or we can be a source of the anger and despair that is sheer hell for them but we have also been given the power to expel those demons that destroy community and happiness. We are the chosen of the Lord in our time and place but we need partners as well on that journey and hopefully that is why we are here this day, not because we have to be here. 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 536-6818. This years goal is $21,446 as of April 17th we have received donor cards totaling $11,066.00. Several of you still have your donor cards/statement from the church totaling $3,277.50. We are $7,102.50 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! 100% of your gift supports 14 ministries like Adult Enrichment! Learning about our faith does not end with confirmation, graduation or going to Mass. Spiritual growth and personal growth are life-long processes. So take a leap of faith and learn more about everything Catholic! A story of Faith, Hope & Charity. For many years, Elizabeth was hungry. Not for food, but for something more meaningful. She had a hunger and curiosity for a deeper understanding of her Catholic faith way more than her Catholic education and Sunday Mass could provide. I would sit in the pew every Sunday and I would wonder why, and actually prayed that I would understand the Bible better. I knew other people had that understanding but I didn t. That s when I went to my first class on the New Testament. At 55, Elizabeth admitted she went hesitantly but added that the class was comfortable and filled with the young and the old. She enjoyed it so much she continued to take classes on the Old Testament and attended one called Heart of Faith that focused on the Creed, the Sacraments, and Christian Life and Prayer. Now, years later, she says she s hungry again and plans on re-doing the New Testament class, citing that every class and instructor is different. You re never too old to learn, she adds. When the Holy Spirit keeps knocking on your heart to learn, you ve got to open it. Your support today of Adult Enrichment helps the Diocese offer opportunities for everyone to live their faith more fully in the family, workplace and society. Seven programs will be offered in the fall and can be taken at one s choosing: Heart of Faith; Old Testament; New Testament; Christian Prayer and Spirituality; Living Your Strengths Workshop; and Sacraments. The outcomes are spiritual formation, a greater love of your faith, and the development of your communication and leadership skills. For class schedules, go to: dioceseaj.org/adult-enrichment HOSPITALIZED Miriam Karl 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 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. 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 (536-6818) if we need to add or remove any of our military personnel from this list. Thank you. BUS TRIP UPDATE: 1 Seat Available MOE Sight & Sound: JESUS August 31st at 3PM Dinner Hershey Farm Payments due by July 30, 2018 Adults $123 Children $78 SAVE THE DATE!! August 6 10 RAE
Families and the Gospel July 15 Mark 6:7-13 Jesus sent out His apostles without a lot of things because THINGS distract. We collect, argue about and protect our things. We even ignore each other because we have things to do. What things are separating you from your family? IN THE COMMUNITY: Katie Makin will be selling AAABA tickets for the opening night game on August 6th.Tickets are $. If you are interested or have any questions please contact her at 814-421-5758 or katiemakin13@gmail.com An Anointing Mass will be held 1:30pm, Sunday, July 15 at St John Gualbert Cathedral, 117 Clinton Street, Johnstown. This particular liturgy will be especially joyous as we offer praise and thanks to receive God's healing. We will celebrate the sacrament of Anointing of the Sick within Mass that satisfies the Sunday obligation. For more information, please call (814) 539-2611 St. Clement Parish Festival & Car Cruise Westmont Area of Johnstown, Corner of Lindberg Avenue & Goucher Street on Sunday, July 15 from 11:30 AM-6:00 PM, Roast Beef Dinner International Grill! Car Cruise Registration begins at 10:00 AM - $5.00 Entry for each car or motorcycle, Free T-shirt for First 100 Entries, Polka Mass with Rosie & the Jammers 10:30 AM, D.J. Labarko 11:00 AM 1:00 PM, Music by The Tom Katz 1:00-4:00 PM, Colossal Karaoke 4:00-6:00 PM, Games Food Fun!, All proceeds benefit St. Clement Church. All are welcome!! A Virtual Visit to Biblical Lands On Thursday, July 19, St. John the Evangelist Parish is planning a bus trip to Washington, DC, where we will visit the new Museum of the Bible, as well as the National Geographic Museum. A visit to the Museum of the Bible makes the Holy Land come alive, and at the Museum for National Geographic, we will experience an exhibition entitled the Tomb of Christ, which takes us on a 3-D photographic journey into the very heart of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. We will be departing at 7:00 from our parking lot, and returning by 11. The cost is $90 per person, which includes travel in a luxury coach, admission to both museums, and dinner on the way home. For more information, or to make reservations, please call the St. John s at 942-5503. All are most welcome! Spiritual Resolutions We work on our physical fitness but what about our spiritual fitness? JULY: Climb over an agreement and make peace with someone with whom you ve been on the outs. Who shall ascend the hill of the Lord? And who shall stand in his holy place? Those who have clean hands and pure hearts who do not lift up their souls to what is false, and do not swear deceitfully. (Psalm 24:3-4) Be a mediator for others who are trying to be reconciled. Tell the truth. Avoid gossiping or appearing better than you are. Give the other person the benefit of the doubt. Speaking the truth in love can be as hard as mountain climbing. Yet, when hurts are reconciled, the vision can be as exhilarating as reaching the summit! Excerpted and reprinted with permission from: Catholic Parent, 200 Noll Plaza, Huntington, IN 46750 FINANCIAL NEWS Fiscal Year July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019 Offertory Totals for the week of July 8, 2018 Weekly Offering $3,100 Misc. Income $225 Votive Candles $63 Building Fund $58 Fuel $206 Peter s Pence $34 Total $3,686 CMD 2019: $206 LAY MINISTRY SCHEDULE Weekly Needs $5,000 7/8 $3,686 (Over/under) $1,314 TV Proclaim $51 Perquisites $100 Liturgy July 14/15 July 21/22 4PM Lector: D. Stroz D. Stroz D EM: B B. LaBar (B: Bread) C P. Harteis D. Stroz (C: Cup) C D. Stroz Servers: 8AM Lector: J. Kopco Rozum BA EM: B Rozum C K. Kopco C P. Ledwich Servers: J. & J. Dietz Rozum 10AM Lector: J. Allison D EM: B M. Krawczyk B. Sweeney C B. Sweeney C Servers: July 28/29 M. Krawczyk Cambria Veterinary Hospital is in need of sheets, blankets, towels & comforters for the animals. If you have any of these unwanted items at home we will have a box in the back of the church for the collection of those specific items listed above. Thank you for your support. Summertime Fun Overkill Summertime is great because it offers us the opportunity to break the routine and get away for rest and relaxation. But some people work so hard at having fun during summer weekends that they have to drag themselves back to work on Monday morning! These mad dashes to weekend fun spots only make us old and tired before our time. God s plan for a balanced life is for people to take time from their busy working lives to seek the peace and serenity of his presence in genuine worship. Do take time for leisure and relaxation this summer. But remember that regular worship is also a part of God s recreational plan for his people. Clip Art Features for Church Newsle ers4, George W. Knight, Compiler, Howard Paris, Illustrator