Bulletins
PARISH BULLETIN FOR SUNDAY, AUGUST 15, 2021.
(see PDF files)
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Weekly Bulletin - A paper copy of the weekly parish bulletin will now be available after Mass this Sunday morning as well as being made available on Monday near the outdoor "church box" at St. Patrick's parish office.
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Bishop Announces Date for Restoring the Sunday Mass Obligation
Bishop Mark has announced the return of the Sunday and Holy Day Mass obligation in the Diocese of Altoona Johnstown beginning August 15, 2021. Local Catholics have not been obligated to attend Mass since March of 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Bishop made the announcement in a July 15, 2021, pastoral letter to the faithful of Altoona-Johnstown. In the letter, Bishop Mark shared heartfelt sentiments from parishioners with whom he has spoken. The Bishop reminded the faithful that our parish churches are our spiritual home, and extended a warm invitation for everyone to start anew. You can read Bishop Mark’s announcement on the Proclaim website at https://proclaim.dioceseaj.org.
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Updated Covid-19 Safety Precautions
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The Parish Office
Please note that the parish office will remain closed for routine business at this time until further notice. Please schedule an appointment to meet with Fr. Jim or Deacon Joseph by calling the parish office at (814) 539-2186 and leave a message. If it is an emergency, please contact Fr. Jim at St. John Gualbert immediately by calling (814) 536-0117. A correspondence (church box) is located outside the parish office for your convenience to drop-office mass intentions, contributions, and/or correspondence for the pastor. A paper copy of the weekly bulletin will be available in a bin near the (church box) as well as the online version on the parish website at https://stpats5.wixsite.com/spjtwn
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
Please consult the Parish Website for the latest information on the reopening of St. Patrick Catholic Church, Johnstown, PA. The Parish Website address is https://stpats5.wixsite.com/spjtwn
Our Parish Website listings are as follows: 1) Services – Sacraments, etc. 2) Mass Intention Information. 3) Bulletin Announcements, Sunday Liturgy & Parishioner Guide to Reopening. 4) On-line Giving. 5) Religious Education- CCD. 6) Diocesan News – Proclaim! E-news updates. 7) Mission Statement.
News from DMCA
Registration for the 2021-22 school year is underway! DMCA offers an engaging, faith-based curriculum for students in PreK to Grade 6 that focuses on developing the whole child - academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually. Call us today at 961-3622 to schedule a tour or for more information, or visit us at www.dmcatholic.org or on Facebook. Financial aid and tuition support are available. We look forward to seeing you!
Gallitzin Intercessory Prayer
God of mercy and love, your faithful servant, Father Demetrius A. Gallitzin, gave up everything to sow the seeds of faith among the people of the Allegheny Mountains. Please listen to his intercession for us in our day, even as we ask that we be allowed to invoke him publicly as our patron with you. Pour out your kindness and mercy upon us and listen to our prayer, as we humbly beseech you to grant us the favor of (name your intention). Give us the humble courage of Servant of God Demetrius, so that we may praise and bless you through service to our neighbor and through witness to the Gospel of your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever. Amen.
Has Prince Gallitzin touched your life in some way? Has he granted you a favor after you prayed to him? Do you have additional information on Prince Gallitzin that we may not know of? If you answered yes to any of these questions, we ask that you please submit your response here. Your testimony could help lead Fr. Gallitzin forward on his path towards Sainthood.
Kindly send word of any potential miracles or favors received to: The Cause for Canonization Servant of God Demetruis Gallitzin, Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown, 2713 West Chestnut Avenue, Altoona, PA 16601-1720. Phone: (814) 695-5579. Website: www.dioceseaj.org/gallitzin/
On Line Mass Information
If you unable to attend our Sunday Mass at St. Patrick’s Church directly you may watch daily Mass on-line by using the Diocesan direct link to the Diocesan website at https://www.dioceseaj.org/tv-mass/
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