Sep 4 - 23rd Sunday Ordinary Time

Volume 37, Issue 36
September 4, 2016
Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
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
Rectory/Church Office………...……….…...(814) 695-0912
MARRIAGES & BAPTISMS
Office Fax Number………………..….…..…(814) 693-9820
Call the church office to schedule an appointment.
Nine month advance notice is normally required for marriage.
Parish Email.……………[email protected]
BULLETIN DEADLINE
Parish Website…………...........www.stmichael-hldg-pa.org
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.
Holy Trinity Catholic School - Hollidaysburg Campus
http://www.holytrinitycatholic.school………..(814) 695-6112
Holy Trinity Catholic Middle School…….. (814) 942-7835
PARISHIONER REGISTRATION
MISSION STATEMENT OF THE
ST. MICHAEL FAITH COMMUNITY
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.
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.
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
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Disciples of the Lord need to know what is truly important in their faith life. Distractions, possessions,
and attachments must be left behind. Following Jesus demands a total commitment and an
understanding that the Lord is the first priority in life and relationships. Such a life presumes the virtue
of mercy. Filled with compassion and charity, believers witness to the faith with a love that reflects the
face of God. The baptized need the wisdom to choose that which is of God and reject that which is not
of God. In mercy we support one another in the serious call to follow Christ in our daily lives.
2016, Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown, Liturgy Office, 925 South Logan Boulevard, Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania 16648.
DAILY MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS
for September 5 - 11
MONDAY, Sept. 5 - St. Teresa of Calcutta, Religious - Labor Day
7:45 a.m. + Anna Jeanne Keller (Anniv. Rem.) - by the Baker family
TUESDAY, Sept. 6
7:45 a.m. + Stephen Rabits - by Brian & Joyce McCord
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 7
7:45 a.m. + Mary Teresa McGough - by Tom & Patricia Foor
THURSDAY, Sept. 8 - The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
7:45 a.m. + Stanley Kaczor - by Dr. & Mrs. W.J. Kirsch
FRIDAY, Sept. 9 - St. Peter Claver, Priest
7:45 a.m. + Bill Wilson - by Tom & Judy Sutch
SATURDAY, Sept. 10
No Morning Mass
5:00 p.m. + Mr. & Mrs. Chris Titz - by their daughter Martha Owens
SUNDAY, Sept. 11 Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:30 a.m. + Josephine Drass Bush (Anniv. Rem.) - by Elda Brown
10:00 a.m. + Jean Sommer - by Mark & Jo DeLozier
11:30 a.m.
For the People of the Parish
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Please note that the Parish Office will be closed this Monday thru
Wednesday, September 5 - 7. Regular office hours will resume on
Thursday, September 8.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Johanna Boland & Nathan Kennedy were married here at St.
Michael Parish on Aug. 27, 2016. We extend our congratulations
to the new Mr. & Mrs. Kennedy. Please keep them in your prayers
as they begin their lives together as husband and wife.
EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT DEDICATION
Congratulations to parishioner, Michael Elder on the completion of his
Eagle Scout Project: the building of a Ceremonial Flag Retirement
Patio. You are invited to attend the dedication of his project at the VFW
Post 8724, 1665 Newry Lane, in Duncansville THIS Monday,
September 5 at 10:00 am. The ceremony will take about 45 minutes.
Please bring camp chairs if you would like to be seated. Join Michael
for hot dogs, cookies and refreshments in the V.F.W. Hall afterwards.
COME SING WITH US!
The Adult Choir will begin rehearsals for the new season
starting THIS Thursday, Sept. 8. Rehearsals are held
every Thursday from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. New
members in every section (Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Bass)
are needed. Membership is open to students from grades 9 - 12 as well
as to ALL adult members of the parish. The Adult Choir sings at the 10
a.m. Mass on Sundays (September thru May) as well as for special
occasions such as Christmas and Holy Week. For further information
please contact Tom Kunkle, director, at 312-3897, talk to him after
Mass or just come and join them at the rehearsal on Sept. 8, no
experience required!
INTRODUCTION FOR TODAY’S READINGS
Twenty–Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Wisdom 9: 13-18 The book of Wisdom was written by a
teacher who lived in Alexandria, Egypt, a center for Greek
philosophy in the ancient world. Fearful that the Jewish people
might be captivated by this secular wisdom, the author contrasts it with the rich wisdom of God found in Jewish religious
traditions. The ninth chapter presents a prayer of Solomon for
wisdom and today’s reading is an excerpt of this prayer.
Philemon 1: 9-10, 12-17 Philemon was a rich man with many
servants, one of whom – Onesimus – escaped. He reached
Paul in prison and converted to Christianity. In sending Onesimus back to Philemon, Paul gave him a letter to take with
him, a portion of which we hear today.
THIS WEEK’S LITURGY APPOINTMENTS
SACRISTAN (9/4 - 9/10): P. Claycomb
ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE (9/4 - 9/10): as scheduled
GARDENER OF THE WEEK (9/4 - 9/10): P. Raybuck
COFFEE/DONUT SOCIAL (9/11/16): The Viduya Family
September 10 - 11:
Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saturday, September 10, 5:00 PM
Readers:
J. Mielnik & B. Stevens
Altar Servers: D. DiSabato & A. Carey
E. Min.:
V. Estrada, L. Savino & D. Straub
Gift Bearers: The G. Gardner Family
Sunday, September 11, 8:30 AM
Readers:
P. Yakymac & P. Gildea
Altar Servers: S. Blescia & W. Tyndall
E. Min.:
R. Stellabotte, J. Klingbeil & C. Feathers
Gift Bearers: The Blescia Family
Sunday, September 11, 10:00 AM
Readers:
M. Schlechter & A. McClain
Altar Servers: N. Nosek & R. Nosek
E. Min.:
M. DeRose, M. Culp & D. Culp
Gift Bearers: The Culp Family
Sunday, September 11, 11:30 AM
Readers:
K. Stanko & R. Wagner
Altar Servers: J. Roberts & C. Fochler
E. Min.:
J. Plummer, G. Harrington & E. Pope
Gift Bearers: The Treese Family
≈≈≈≈≈≈ OUR GIFTS TO GOD ≈≈≈≈≈≈
Thank you for your generosity!
Sunday Offering (8/28/16)
$7,504.85
Sunday Envelopes:
$7,136.00
Loose Cash:
$368.85
2016 Annual Catholic Appeal Parish Goal: $47,777.00
Parish Goal (received to date 8/30/16): $49,585.00
Returned to the Parish:
$1,808.00
BIRTH OF MARY CELEBRATION
All are invited to the 35th Annual Birth of Mary Celebration at St.
Catherine of Sienna Church and Shrine Duncansville, PA (Old Rt. 22)
THIS Thursday, Sept. 8 beginning at 7:45 a.m. Mass will be celebrated
in the Church at 7:45 a.m. and 12:05 p.m. A continuous Rosary will be
recited from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Throughout the day there will be displays
and food available for purchase. At 6:00 p.m. there will be a Shrine
Mass, Procession, & Benediction with Bishop Mark L. Bartchak as the
Celebrant/Homilist. Come join us!
ST. MICHAEL LADIES GUILD
The monthly meeting of the St. Michael
Ladies Guild will be held THIS Tuesday,
September 6 at 1:00 p.m. at Mama
Randazzo’s Restaurant (1600 Broadway
Ave in Altoona) at 1:00 p.m. All ladies of the
parish are invited to join them.
DAY OF PRAYER
St. Michael’s Religious Education
and Faith Formation News
Monday, September 5, is a special Day of Prayer in the
Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown. The local church will observe
the intention for Human Rights and Equality. Please pray the
following for all who seek just and rewarding work:
O God, full of mercy and compassion, many seek work to
meet the needs of their families. Provide labor that offers
just wages and dignity of life so that all may live comfortably
in our day. We remember employers and employees. Fill all
hearts with the fire of your love so that there is equality
among all. Through Christ, our Lord. Amen.
BIBLES FOR USE IN THE CHURCH
Classes for pre-K through 9th grade will start
NEXT Sunday, Sept. 11 at 10:00 a.m.!
ALL 9th Grade Confirmation Candidates and at least one parent
are reminded to come to the Informational meeting at 12:30 p.m.
in the Activity Building NEXT, SUNDAY, Sept. 11.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CALENDAR
PRE K - 9TH GRADE
Bibles have been placed on our church’s windowsills for those Sept. 11 Religious Ed. Classes (pre K - 9th grade)
10:00 a.m.
who would like to use them for reading, personal prayer, and Sept. 18 Religious Ed. Classes (pre K - 9th grade)
10:00 a.m.
meditation. You are asked to leave them in the church and reSept. 25 Religious Ed. Classes (pre K - 9th grade)
10:00 a.m.
turn them to the windowsill so others might use them. There is a
Brief Introduction to Biblical Meditation inserted in the front “YEAR OF INVITATION” (9th Grade)
Sept. 11 Info. Meeting for ALL 9th gr. students & parents
cover of each Bible.
(Activity Building) 12:30 p.m.
“YEAR OF FORMATION” (10th Grade)
WE MADE OUR DIOCESAN GOAL!
This week we made our Diocesan goal for the Annual Catholic Sept. 18 Info. Meeting for ALL10th gr. students & parents
Appeal (A.C.A.)! Now all the money we receive from the A.C.A.
(Activity Building) 12:30 p.m.
will be returned 100% to the parish. Those who have not con- “YEAR OF REFLECTION” (11th Grade)
tributed to the appeal are asked to give it some prayerful con- Sept. 25 Info. Meeting for ALL 11th gr. students & parents
sideration. It is our only major parish fundraiser and it is a great
(Activity Building) 12:30 p.m.
way to help support the parish. If you are going to make any
special gifts to the parish between now and January 1, 2017.
JOIN THE CUB SCOUTS!
Please consider the A.C.A. Just place the gift in an envelope
All boys in grades 1 - 5 are welcome and invited to join the
and write “Annual Catholic Appeal” on it and place it in the colCub Scouts. There will be a sign-up at Legion Park in
lection. Your gift will not be assessed by the Diocese and will be
Hollidaysburg on Thursday, Sept. 15 at 6:30 p.m. Any
returned in its entirety to the parish! Thank You to everyone
questions? Call Cubmaster Gary Keefer at 695-4784.
who has already given to the A.C.A.
ST. MICHAEL MEN’S CLUB
The monthly meeting of the St. Michael Men’s Club will be held
NEXT Sunday, September 11 at 7:00 p.m. in the church hall.
All men wishing to be part of the Men’s Club are encouraged to
attend. On September 18, the St. Michael’s Men’s Club will be
hosting their Pancake and Sausage Breakfast after ALL
Masses! All proceeds will benefit our twin parish in Jamaica.
AMERICA - FAMILY TOGETHER
All are invited to the annual Patriotic music tribute on Sunday,
Sept. 11 at 3:00 p.m. at the Altoona Area High School Auditorium. Hosted by the Simpson-Temple United Parish with guest
speaker Mr. Gordon Felt, President of the Families of Flight 93.
Musical performances by the Blair County Brassworks, Flight 93
Memorial Chorus, Altoona Dance Theatre, the Bellwood-Antis
Middle School Chorale, Flight 19, Jim Worthing, Gregg Brandt,
Doug Rhodes, and Starting Over Quartet. Come! Remember!
Doors open at 2:30 p.m.
STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION
Christian Stewards view their possessions as gifts that are
meant to build God’s kingdom here on earth.
FAMILIES AND THE GOSPEL
Luke 14:25-33 Today’s gospel is clear: commitment to another
involves sacrifice. Before we accept a commitment such as
marriage or parenting, we must plan carefully like the king in
today’s gospel. These are serious commitments which demand
complete selfgiving and are not for the faint hearted or selfish.
CROP WALK
The 2016 CROP WALK is on Sunday,
September 25 at 1:20 pm. The 5k/3mi
course steps-off from the parking lot
between the Jr. High School & the YMCA &
takes about 90 minutes. Please join our St.
Michael's team TODAY by signing up downstairs in the
church hall (basement of the church) after Mass. We're hoping
to have at least 50 walkers who can raise a minimum of just $10
each. Can't walk? Sponsor someone who can or make a
donation and help us "End Hunger One Step at a Time"! For
more info please contact Elsie Gibney at (814)931-1398.
QUICK LOOK AT UPCOMING EVENTS
Every Monday Prayer Group (in the Church)
SCRIP sold after Masses (in the Church hall)
Sept. 6
Sept. 8
Sept. 11
Sept. 11
Sept. 15
Sept. 18
Sept. 21
2:00 p.m.
every weekend
Ladies Guild Meeting - Mama Randazzo’s - Altoona
1:00 p.m.
Cemetery Meeting - Rectory meeting room
1:00 p.m.
Religious Education Classes begin
10:00 a.m.
Men’s Club Meeting (Church hall)
7:00 p.m.
Finance Council Meeting (Rectory Meeting Room)
7:00 p.m.
Men’s Club Pancake Breakfast (Church hall) After ALL Masses
Parish Council Meeting (Rectory Meeting Room)
7:00 p.m.
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Call Tom Baker at 695-2546
K. of C. Hall
WARNERS
Rent for your socials.
Call Jim Zimmerman
Florist - Gifts - Greenhouse
179 S. Montgomery Street
Hollidaysburg, PA
Kenneth M. Stanko, Parishioner
“Since 1950”
696-1989
Supporting Catholic Education
Since 1898
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Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
David J. Mason, Supervisor
(814) 695-1551
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Monday - Friday 8 - 5; Saturday 9 - 2
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695-6427
Parishioners
Gregory W. Pyle, DMD
Jennifer D. Keyser, DDS
901 Logan Blvd. Hollidaysburg, PA
Owners/Parishioners: John & Colleen Barazotto
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821 Scotch Valley Rd, Hollidaysburg
Next door to the Hollidaysburg Ambulance Co.
“If it swims, we have it!”