Jul 17 - 16th Sunday Ordinary Time

July 17, 2016
Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Volume 37, Issue 29
ST. MICHAEL
THE ARCHANGEL
PARISH
301 SPRUCE STREET, HOLLIDAYSBURG, PA 16648
PARISH STAFF
MASSES
Rev. Msgr. Stanley B. Carson, Pastor ……….....695-0912
Saturday Evening: 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Daily & Holy Days: See inside the Bulletin
Janet Klingbeil, Parish Secretary…………….......695-0912
Sue Teske, Director of Religious Education……...934-2180
Mary Jo Lanzel, Director of Volunteer Ministries...696-9394
CONFESSIONS
Tim Baranik, Youth Group Director.………..……..693-6780
Regularly on Saturdays: 1:00 p.m. and Sundays: 7:30 a.m.
Tom Kunkle, Music Coordinator…………………...312-3897
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
CONTACT INFORMATION
MARRIAGES & BAPTISMS
Rectory/Church Office………...……….…...(814) 695-0912
Call the church office to schedule an appointment.
Nine month advance notice is normally required for marriage.
Office Fax Number………………..….…..…(814) 693-9820
Parish Email.……………[email protected]
Parish Website…………...........www.stmichael-hldg-pa.org
Holy Trinity Catholic School - Hollidaysburg Campus
http://www.holytrinitycatholic.school………..(814) 695-6112
MISSION STATEMENT OF THE
ST. MICHAEL FAITH COMMUNITY
Extending a rich parish heritage built upon the pioneering
traditions of the first settlers of the Southern Allegheny
mountains, St. Michael the Archangel Parish embraces as its
mission the use of all available resources, both spiritual
and temporal, to minister to the needs of the people of
Hollidaysburg and its surrounding areas. We do this in a
fashion which reflects the teachings and example of Jesus
Christ, while promoting a tradition of liturgical excellence,
strong support for Catholic education in all its varieties, and
enlightened social outreach to the community at large, in union
with both the Diocesan and Universal Church.
BULLETIN DEADLINE
The deadline to have information printed in the bulletin
announcements is 4:00 p.m. Tuesday prior to the weekend of
the announcement. Mail or email the information to the
Church office.
PARISHIONER REGISTRATION
If you would like to join the parish, please contact the
Rectory/Church office. Please remember to notify us if you
move or will be moving out of the parish. Registration, the
practice of stewardship, and regular participation in the
Sacraments indicate that a person is an active member of the
parish and is eligible to act as a godparent or sponsor. As a
Church community seeking to be faith-filled disciples and
good stewards, the sacrifice of our time, talent and treasure is
essential for the common good.
CHRISTIAN INITIATION
Anyone interested in becoming a member of the Catholic
Church should contact the rectory office. New classes begin
in the Fall.
Liturgical Reflection...
Mary sits at the feet of Jesus and listens; Martha is in the kitchen preparing the meal. What does hospitality
require? When we invite someone to dinner, we need to provide food and drink and be present to our guest,
attentive to her or his needs. The combination of Martha and Mary’s gifts does just that. We all must recognize our
own gifts. We all must appreciate one another for who we are in the eyes of God. Sometimes this comes easily.
Other times it is difficult to acknowledge the gifts of another. This is where mercy is very important. May we be
graced with mercy to accept and celebrate the gifts of others along with our own gifts.
2016, Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown, Liturgy Office, 925 South Logan Boulevard, Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania 16648.
DAILY MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS
for July 18 - 24
MONDAY, July 18 St. Camillus de Lellis, Priest
7:45 a.m. + Robert C. Liebal (Anniv. Rem.) - his family
TUESDAY, July 19
7:45 a.m. + Calvin & Delilah Walker - Andrea & Greg Walker
WEDNESDAY, July 20 St. Apollinaris, Bishop & Martyr
7:45 a.m. + Joseph A. Carson, Jr. - The Tomassetti Family
THURSDAY, July 21 St. Lawrence of Brindisi, Priest & Doctor
7:45 a.m. + David W. Liebal (Anniv. Rem.) - his family
FRIDAY, July 22 St. Mary Magdalene
7:45 a.m. + Jean Sommer (Birthday Rem.) - Mary & Thomas Wills
SATURDAY, July 23 St. Bridget, Religious
11:00 a.m. + FUNERAL MASS: Gordon L. DeLozier
5:00 p.m.
For the People of the Parish
SUNDAY, July 24 - Seventeenth Sunday; Mission Co-op
8:30 a.m. + Wilson & Helen Smith - Richard & Marcia Smith
10:00 a.m. + Jean Sommer - Dave & Mary Jo Lanzel
11:30 a.m. + Robert DeLozier (Birthday Rem.)
- Harold & Kathy DeLozier
MAY THEY REST IN PEACE
Parishioner Jack Eckley died and was buried this week. Our
condolences to his wife Helen and his stepson Bill Yahner.
Parishioner Dick Dannenberg also died this week. Our sympathy to his
children Carol and Peter.
May God grant peace and comfort to the family and friends of Jack and
Dick and to all who mourn. We as a parish family will miss them both.
TODAY: OUTDOOR MASS HONORING
MARRIED COUPLES WITH BISHOP MARK
The Altoona-Johnstown Diocesan Family is invited to participate and to
pray for those living the Sacrament of Marriage at an outdoor Mass
honoring married couples THIS evening, July 17 at 7:00 pm at the
Shrine of Our Lady of the Alleghenies in Loretto. Bring a lawn chair or
blanket for the outdoor Mass (will be moved indoors if it rains). Bishop
Mark will be the celebrant and homilist. This is a wonderful way to
celebrate, encourage and support married couples! Come early, bring
food and picnic together before Mass.
INTRODUCTION FOR TODAY’S READINGS
Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Genesis 18: 1-10 Chapters 12 – 25 of Genesis contain
narratives about Abraham and Sarah, our father and mother in
faith. Today the couple is visited by mysterious messengers
from God. With customary Middle-Eastern hospitality,
Abraham and Sarah welcome and lavishly feed the visitors
who, in turn, promise something wonderful.
Colossians 1: 24-28 The letter to the Colossians was written
around 80 A.D. to Christians who lived at Colossae, a city in
what is today Turkey. A major emphasis of this letter is that
Christ is the source of every grace and blessing that comes to
human beings.
THIS WEEK’S LITURGY APPOINTMENTS
SACRISTAN (7/17- 7/23): N. Bedell
ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE (7/17 - 7/23): as scheduled
GARDENER OF THE WEEK (7/17 - 7/23): R. Bunn
COFFEE/DONUT SOCIAL (7/24/16): J. Burger
July 23 - July 24:
Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saturday, July 23, 5:00 PM
Readers:
J. Burke & B. Stevens
Altar Servers:
D. Yingling & Z. Yingling
E. Min.:
L. Savino, S. Teske & R. Holzer
Gift Bearers:
The Dombrosky Family
Sunday, July 24, 8:30 AM
Readers:
P. Yakymac & M. Schlechter
Altar Servers:
N. Tyndall, C. Tyndall & W. Tyndall
E. Min.:
K. Balconi, C. Feathers & available
Gift Bearers:
M. Icenroad Family
Sunday, July 24, 10:00 AM
Readers:
D. McKnight & D. Maher
Altar Servers:
N. Nosek & R. Nosek
E. Min.:
L. Craig, D. Culp & M. Culp
Gift Bearers:
The Neatrour Family
Sunday, July 24, 11:30 AM
Readers:
R. Wagner & L. Georgiana
Altar Servers:
G. Hayes & J. Hayes
E. Min.:
E. Pope, S. Sault & V. Estrada
Gift Bearers:
The B. Byrne Family
FAMILIES AND THE GOSPEL
July 17 Luke 10:38-42 The gospel today teaches us to imitate both
Martha and Mary. We must “welcome others into our home” as Martha
did, but we must also “listen” to them as Mary did. Welcoming and
listening create hospitality.
STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION
Martha was too busy to recognize the importance of Jesus’ presence.
Mary was a good steward of her time, choosing to pause and listen to
Him. Without spiritual nourishment our lives become unbalanced.
“MUSIC IN THE BURG”
The Hollidaysburg Area Arts Council is hosting the Flood City Brass
Band in concert NEXT Sunday, July 24 at 7:00 p.m. at the Canal
Basin Park in Hollidaysburg. The concert is FREE, bring your lawn
chairs and your friends! In case of inclement weather the concert will be
held in the Hollidaysburg Jr. High School. More information can be
found at: www.hollidaysburgartscouncil.org
≈≈≈≈≈≈ OUR GIFTS TO GOD ≈≈≈≈≈≈
Thank you for your generosity!
Sunday Offering (7/10/16)
Totals not available at press time
2016 Annual Catholic Appeal Parish Goal: $47,777.00
Parish Goal (received to date 7/12/16): $42,475.00
ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL
Thanks to the generosity of our parishioners we are $5302.00
from meeting our parish goal for the Diocese Annual Catholic
Appeal (A.C.A.). All contributions received beyond our parish
goal will be returned in their entirety to our parish and will not be
assessed by the diocese for next year. If you would like to make
a donation to the A.C.A. you may send your gift (made payable
to the “Annual Catholic Appeal”) to the rectory office, or clearly
mark an envelope for “ACA” and place it in the weekly collection
basket. You may also give online at www.diocesaj.org.
Parish Picnic
Thank
You!
Thank you to everyone who helped
with the Parish Picnic. We were
blessed to have many people who
helped make the event special. Many
thanks to the following people, and
many apologies to anyone accidentally
left of the list:
The Picnic Committee, The Bulk Mailing Group,
The Balconi Family, Charlie Baker, Phil Baker,
Ray Baker, Tom Baker, Joan Ballash, Elda Boose, Msgr.
Carson, Art & Mary Ann Chamberlain, The Culp Family,
Rick DeHaven, The Edwards Family, Mary Ann Elder,
The Elder family, Jack Frank, Mike Icenroad, Mary Ann
Keagy, Aleah Labriola, Mary Jo & Dave Lanzel, Helen &
Chris Liebal, Joan & Guy Luciano, Anna McClain, Ed,
Theresa & Millie McClain, The Pompa Family, Terry Wilt,
and Devyn Yingling.
CONGRATULATIONS TO WINNERS
OF THE BASKET RAFFLE!
Christine Liebal, The Hemminger Family, Karen Mielnik,
Jeannie Burger, Barb Williams, Jo Delozer, Robert
Schmittle, Janet Klingbeil, The Balconi Family,
Roseanna Carbaugh, Jeffrey Zeak, The Murgo Family,
Jane Grassadonia, Kiki Myslewicz, Phil Baker, Denise
Madden, Charlotte Claar, Art Chamberlain, Claire
Hoover, Theresa McClain, The Lehman Family, Kate
Ruggery, Jeffrey Zeak, Robert Cobler, and Cate
Burger-Leister
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS
OF THE CASH RAFFLE!
1st – Connie Veller
3rd – Robert Low
5th – Dale Culp
7th – Mel Link
9th – Elsie Gibney
2nd –
4th –
6th –
8th –
10th –
Barb Stoehr
Ann Corle
Art & Mary Ann Chamberlain
Mary Leap
Guy Luciano
MANY THANKS TO ALL WHO DONATED BASKETS,
OR ITEMS FOR THE BASKET RAFFLE!
The Fiore Family, Helen & Chris Liebal, Vic & Joan
Ballash, Pat Gildea, Marie & John Little, Teresa Bilotto,
Donna & Pat Gildea, Debbie Pasquale, Bob & Annette
Scholl, The Liebal Family, Patty Baker, Al & Nancy
Levine, Brad & Maria Mikolajczyk, Joan Rhodes, Tim &
Jennifer McElheny, Ed & Karen Malone, Marty & Dale
Culp, The Baker Brothers, Jack & Jenny Frank, Lois
Medina, Mary Farabaugh, Icenroad Family, Jo Delozier,
The Savino Family, Lorraine Keech, The Chamberlain
Family, and The McCleary & Barazotto Families
Please accept our apologies for any names that are not
included on these lists, we know there are some people we
missed who donated baskets and/or their time. We deeply
appreciate everyone's help! Finally, thank you to all who
purchased raffle tickets, brought food (It was all SO
good!) and to all who attended the picnic!
- THE PICNIC COMMITTEE
HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC
SCHOOLS NEWS:
The Holy Trinity Catholic School Golf Tournament: This event is
scheduled for Saturday, August 20 at King Valley Golf Course. Start
time 1:30 with registration and lunch starting at 12:30. If you are
interested in putting a 4 member team in or would like to be a fairway
sponsor, hole sponsor, or make a prize donation please call
(814-942-7835) or Kraig Kiesewetter (814 -215-6012) or e-mail:
[email protected]
The Football Extravaganza is under way! Tickets are on sale now at
all three campuses, $20.00 a ticket. This fundraiser is based on the
NFL regular season games. Each ticket will receive 17 unique
combinations of three NFL teams for each week of the regular season.
Each NFL week begins on Thursday and ends on Monday. Every week
you will add up the final score of the team in your combination for that
week. The ticket with the highest total score wins the grand prize for
the week. Four positions will be paid each week. Winners will be
notified weekly. Tickets can be purchased at the Holy Trinity Catholic
School Hollidaysburg Campus (814-695-6112), Middle School Campus
(814-942-7835), and the Altoona Campus (814-381-7011).
Scrip Program 2016: The Holy Trinity Scrip program generates significant earnings which help support our school. They are in the process
of rolling four separate Scrip programs from the four original parishbased schools into one unified Scrip program for the new Holy Trinity
Catholic School. Through the summer months Scrip is available for
purchase each Wednesday at the Middle School Campus (5519 Sixth
Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602) from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. You may also go
online to purchase Scrip. Please go to www.holytrinitycatholic.school
for more information. Scrip will still be sold after Mass HERE, at St.
Michael Parish, downstairs in the church hall on the following days:
July 16 & 17, July 24, July 30 and every weekend in August.
HOSPICE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Home Nursing Agency Seeking Volunteers
to Support Hospice Families & Grieving Children
Do you want to use your life to make a profound impact for others?
Consider becoming a Home Nursing Agency volunteer for hospice or
the Healing Patch program for grieving children and their families.
Home Nursing Agency has the right opportunity to fit your schedule,
skills, and comfort level. Hospice volunteers offer companionship and
show compassion as they support hospice patients and their families,
both during the hospice care journey and after the patients have
passed away. Volunteers are the heart of the Healing Patch, a free
program for grieving children and their families. Volunteers serve in
many roles by facilitating groups, serving food, greeting attendees,
sewing quilt squares and memory bears, and assisting with special
projects. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer for hospice or
the Healing Patch, or would like to learn more, please contact
Volunteer
Coordi nat ors
at
1-800-445-6262
or
visit www.homenursingagency.com.
QUICK LOOK AT UPCOMING EVENTS
Every Monday Prayer Group (in the Church)
SCRIP sold this weekend (in the Church hall)
2:00 p.m.
July 16 & 17
(and also on: July 24, July 30, and every weekend in August)
July 21 Finance Committee Meeting - Rectory
7:00 p.m.
July 23 Men’s Club cleaning of the church hall
WILL BE RESCHEDULED
Aug. 2 Ladies Guild Meeting - @ The Outback Steakhouse
1:00 p.m.
Re/Max Results Realty Group
1001 Logan Blvd - Altoona, PA 16602
Mariska Eash
Mobile (814) 414-8823
Office (814) 946-9355
Contact Parishioners:
Mariska Eash: [email protected]
Kathy Chabala, Owner: [email protected]
Serving all of your
Real Estate needs
for 23 years!
SORGE FUNERAL HOME, INC.
Building it better.
Lloyd C. Sorge, Supervisor
Ashley K & Aden R. Sorge Funeral Directors
422 North Juniata Street, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
814-695-3960
BLAIR COUNTY GOLF
DRIVING RANGE
Custom Club Fitting • All Major Manufacturers
Expedient Club Repair • PGA Master Instruction
Scotch Valley Road, Hollidaysburg
new home construction
remodeling • additions
600 E. Chestnut Ave., Altoona
• 944-6139
814-695-3573
510 Blair Street, Hollidaysburg
• 693-0270
Greenlawn Cemetery
of St. Michael’s
fully insured/ free estimate
LOTS AVAILABLE
Go Ahead! ASK!
Call Tom Baker at 695-2546
(814) 695-3675
WARNERS
Florist - Gifts - Greenhouse
179 S. Montgomery Street
Hollidaysburg, PA
Replacement Windows & Doors
Siding • Soffit • Fascia
New Homes • Additions • Garages
“Since 1950”
Phone: 695-5240 or 695-6451
THE ZANKER FUND
Robert J. Singer, D.O. Parishioner
3000 Fairway Dr. Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 942-1166
www.BLAIRORTHO.com
K. of C. Hall
Rent for your socials.
Call Jim Zimmerman
695-0707
OLLINGER
BRICK AND STONE SUPPLIES
827 Pleasant Valley Blvd., Altoona, PA
Joe Ollinger, Jr., Sales Rep.
Phone: 943-0321 or 943-4920
421 Montgomery Street
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
David J. Mason, Supervisor
Supporting Catholic Education
Since 1898
(814) 695-1551
Oral Surgery Associates
of Central PA
Certified by the American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Serving Central Pennsylvania for over 40 years
Randal Patterson, DMD
Christopher Lance, DMD
Parishioners
Gregory W. Pyle, DMD
Jennifer D. Keyser, DDS
901 Logan Blvd. Hollidaysburg, PA
St. Michael’s Catholic Church
The Finest in Fresh and Frozen Seafood!
SHELCO
Seafood Co.
Open to the Public!
Monday - Friday 8 - 5; Saturday 9 - 2
Owners:
John & Colleen Barazotto
821 Scotch Valley Rd, Hollidaysburg
Next door to the Hollidaysburg Ambulance Co.
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