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SACRED HEART CHURCH SAINT MARY CHURCHFirst SaturdayFATIMA DEVOTIONSaint Mary ChurchJuly 2nd at 3:15 p.m.followed by 4:00 p.m. Vigil MassJune 26th 2022ALTOONA, PENNSYLVANIA 16602Sacred Heart Rectory: 511 20TH STREETSaint Mary Rectory: 1401 5TH AVENUETelephone: 814-943-8553Telephone: 814-942-2416Fax: 814-943-1556FAX: 814-944-5049Sacred Heart Email: sacredheartaltoona@dioceseaj.orgSaint Mary Email: stmaryaltoona@dioceseaj.orgWebsite: www.sacredheartaltoona.orgWebsite: http://stmaryschurchaltoona.wixsite.com/Sacred Heart Formation Center: 814-944-3922saintmarysSacred Heart Food Pantry: 814-943-4529DIRECTORY OF PARISH STAFFRev. Ľubomír J. Strečok, Pastor of Sacred Heart and Administrator of Saint MaryKellie Rivera, Sacred Heart Parish SecretaryAnita Wavrek, Saint Mary Parish SecretaryJoel Caracciolo, Sacred Heart Parish Council ChairpersonJoseph Eckels, Saint Mary Finance Council ChairpersonJames Rokosky Sacred Heart Finance Council ChairpersonDebbie Bartley, Saint Mary Director of Religious EducationJudy Wahl, Sacred Heart Director of Religious EducationJim Mock, Saint Mary Director of Christian InitiationPatrick Dorman, Sacred Heart Choir DirectorTerry Carnicella, Saint Mary Choir DirectorTerry Carnicella, Jean Ann Mitchell, Karen Koehle, Mary Villani, OrganistsCELEBRATIONS OF THE EUCHARISTSaturday Vigil Masses: 4:00 p.m. (Saint Mary) 5:30 p.m. (Sacred Heart)Sunday Masses: 8:00 a.m. (Saint Mary) 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon (Sacred Heart)Weekday Masses: Monday-Friday: 7:45 a.m. (Sacred Heart)CELEBRATIONS OF THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (Confessions)Saturday: 12:30 p.m. (Sacred Heart)Saturday: 3:00 p.m.(Saint Mary)or by appointmentSACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF THE SICK: You are encouraged to notify the rectory as soon as there is a serious illness.You are also asked to notify the rectory when a relative is admitted to a hospital or nursing home.SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: The Sacrament of Baptism for Infants normally takes place during a weekend celebration of theEucharist or on Sundays at 1:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart or 9:00 a.m. at Saint Mary. For the baptism of their first child, parents areexpected to attend a baptismal session with Fr. Ľubomír. Please call the rectory office for an appointment. Godparents for infants mustbe at least 16 years of age, confirmed, and regularly practicing the faith with a freedom to receive the Eucharist. Sponsor certificatefor Godparents is necessary and can be obtained from their parish office of their current Church of registration.CHRISTIAN INITIATION: Anyone interested in becoming a member of the Catholic Church should contact a member of the parishstaff.SACRAMENT OF HOLY MATRIMONY: Please call the Pastor nine months in advance to make arrangements for instruction andplanning the marriage ceremony.FOOD PANTRY: The Sacred Heart Food Pantry will be open on Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. until 1:45 p.m.REGISTRATION OF PARISHIONERS: We are always happy to welcome new parishioners to Sacred Heart Parish and SaintMary Parish. Please introduce yourself to a member of the parish staff and register at the rectory. Registration, the practice ofstewardship, and regular participation in the Eucharist indicate that a person is an active member of the parish and is eligible to act asa godparent or sponsor. As a Church community seeking to be faith-filled disciples and good stewards, the sacrifice of our time, talentand treasure is essential for the common good.
SACRED HEART CHURCH SAINT MARY CHURCHMASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONSSaturday, June 25th, THE IMMACACULATE HEART OFTHE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY4:00 p.m. (SM) Lillian Hallinan (Jim and Helen Seidel)5:30 p.m. (SH) Thomas V. Costlow (Costlow Family)Sunday, June 26th, 13th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIMES8:00 a.m. (SM) Charles Hinterberger (Steve Hinterberger andFamily)10:00 a.m. (SH) Cara, Terry and Family (Elaine and JohnToomey)12:00 p.m. (SH) Pro Populo (Living and Deceased members ofSacred Heart and Saint Mary’s Parishes)Monday, June 27th, St. Cyril of Alexandria, Bishop7:45 a.m. (SH) ***Peg Horell (Patricia Luddy)Tuesday, June 28th, St. Irenaeus, Bishop7:45 a.m. (SH) ***Rickie Kelly (Roseanne Weigh)Wednesday, June 29th, Sts. Peter and Paul, Apostles7:45 a.m. (SH) Chris, Katie and Family (Elaine and John Toomey)Thursday, June 30th, The First Martyrs of the Roman Catholic Church7:45 a.m. (SH) Nancy Foster (Rita Sangiorgi)Friday, July 1st, St. Junipero Serra, Priest7:45 a.m. (SH) John Milliron (Children)11:30 a.m. Paulette Johns (Elverda Holtz)Saturday, July 2nd4:00 p.m. (SM) Stephen Adams (Gary and Janet Roesch)5:30 p.m. (SH) Bernadine Levine (Glashuser Family)Sunday, July 3rd, 15th SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIMES8:00 a.m. (SM) Cal and Betty Jane Dionis (The Family)10:00 a.m. (SH) Pro Populo (Living and Deceased members ofSacred Heart and Saint Mary’s Parishes)12:00 p.m. (SH) Richard Partsch (Carol Partsch and SharonBeckel)Mass Intentions from Saint Mary’s Parish that will be said at Sacred HeartChurch have *** preceding the name and intention. Due to the many Masses atSaint Mary’s Parish, some will be transferred to Sacred Heart Church, so theALTOONA, PAWeekly Collection at Sacred Heart, June 12th, 2022EnvelopesLoose ChangeTotal 4896.75 90.25 4,987.00Weekly Collection at Saint Mary, June 12th, 2022EnvelopesLoose ChangeTotal 3,926.00 22.00 3,948.00A FAMILY PERSPECTIVEby Bud OzarToday’s gospel reminds us once we set our “hand to theplow” of parenting and marriage, “we cannot look back.”This is what commitment means: we have said YES to whatwas, what is and to what can be.EVERYDAY STEWARDSHIP REFELECTIONS Two disciples agreed to follow Jesus, but only on the condition that they first take care of what they needed to. We arecalled to put Christ and His kingdom ahead of our ownplans if we want a victory in the battle of selfishness. Stewardship living provides us with a commitment to keep a custom-made “training plan.” It is a plan discerned throughprayer, and by looking at the realities of our unique circumstances, strengths and limitations we can make specific offerings of our time, talent, and treasure.The daily commitment to the plan strengthens us and helpsus gradually move away from the “yes, but” attitude andmove towards an unqualified “Yes!” to Christ and His will.Do not be afraid to give the best of yourself and your giftsto Christ. (Stewardship Reflection, Catholic StewardshipConsultants, Inc. 2019/6/28)LITURGICAL MINISTRIES SCHEDULEFOR JULY 2ND AND JULY 3RDTIME andLOCATIONAltar ServersLectorsExtraordinary Ministersof Holy CommunionOrganist/CantorSaturday 4:00 p.m.Saint Mary’sVolunteerCarolyn BeckerAmber VarnerJean Ann MitchellSaturday 5:30 p.m.Sacred HeartLucas RiveraCruz RiveraStew TrotterDennis GreinerJerry MillironKaren KoehleMaddie TrotterSunday 8:00 a.m.Saint Mary’sLucas HelselLevi BailyDebbie BartleyJill HelselTerry CarnicellaSunday 10:00 a.m.Sacred HeartLarry BrittonMike AdamsMatthew DrummSteve DalanskyBecky BimleMary VillaniLuke RokoskySunday 12:00 p.m.Sacred HeartJack ComptonVivienne ComptonRon AdamsJim ImlerMary VillaniTom Liszka
THE 13TH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIMESJUNE 26TH, 2022PRO-LIFE CORNER Science has determined that at conception a new individual comes into being,possessing a unique genetic code that has already determined an individual’s sex, fingerprints, hair and eye color, facial features, etc.This is more than just a “blob of tissue”, it’sour future generations.SAINT MARY PRAYER CHAIN: Please call the St. Mary’sRectory at 814-942-2416.PRO-LIFE ROSARY meets on Wednesdays, at 3:00 p.m. inSacred Heart Church. All are welcome to attend. No commitments. Come when you can.Donations have been received by the Sacred Heart MemorialFund in loving memory of Paulette Johns from Elverda Holtzand Dave and Cathy Rose .PILGRIMAGE Join Fr. Brian Saylor on a Pilgrimage to Italyand Switzerland June 15-27, 2023 Experience Rome, Sorrento,the Island of Capri, the Amalfi Coast, Pompeii, Assisi, Tuscany, Florence, Venice, Milan, Lake Como, & Switzerland.Cost: 5,199.00. Pilgrimage includes airfare from city of yourchoice, guide, driver, 4-5 star hotels, breakfast, dinner, and tips.To learn more or to sign up, call Proximo Travel at 855-8428001 or for an informational brochure contact Fr. Brian 814355-3134 or email bsaylor@dioceseaj.org.WE ARE PREPARING FOR OUR SAINT MARY’S/SACRED HEART ANNUAL PARISH PICNIC to be heldSunday, August 28, 2022 beginning with Noon Mass at the St.Mary’s Camp Grounds. We hope many of you can attend thiswonderful summertime event. Chances along with your reservation form will be available soon. This is a big fundraiser forour Church and we hope everyone will participate in sellingyour chances. The drawing will be held at the picnic.SAINT MARY’S CHRISTIAN MOTHERS LCBA #1290will be sponsoring a Basket Raffle at the Parish Picnic. Pleaseconsider donating a basket to chance off. All baskets can bebrought to St. Mary’s Rectory anytime between now and thebeginning of August. These will be displayed in the BlessedMother Room of St. Mary’s Church. Chances will be sold afterall Masses in August and at the picnic where they will bechanced off. You do not need to be present to win.ST. MARY’S FOOD TRUCK WEDNESDAY We will behosting a special Food Truck/Band Concert Event on Wednesday, June 29. This special event will feature an outdoor bandconcert by the Altoona Brass Collective which is an 18 piecebrass band. The food trucks will be from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PMin the St. Mary’s Church Parking Lots. Vendors includeLarry’s BBQ, Marco’s Pizza, That Perogy Guy, Schumann’sConcessions II, Yoder’s Yak Shack, Paulie & Company PSUCreamery Ice Cream, Tropic-O-Ice, and the every popular Funnel Cake Kings. The ABC Band Concert will be from 6:30 PM– 8:00 PM. Bring a chair and enjoy the music of this wonderfulBrass Band while you feast on the food from the food trucks. Inthe event of rain or storms, the concert will be moved inside theMemorial Hall.SAINT MARY CANDLE MEMORIAL: The Altar Candlesand Sanctuary Lamp will burn the week of June 19th in lovingmemory of Charles Hinterberger from Steve Hinterberger andFamily.A donation was bequeathed from Nancy Foster to the SaintMary’s Memorial Fund.Mark Blackie, Rod Baronner, Dan Bauer, John Belin,Damian Branas, Vince Bumann, Josephine Butler, TommyCheslock, Jack Chilcote, Brandon Conaway, Shirley Conlon, Denise Conrad, James Conrad, Kathy Corl, Dan Costlow, John Delin, Joan Donnelly, Matt Dorman, AmeliaDoughurty, Lois Duncan, Sam Dunio, Willis Edevane, RuthAnn Frederick, Shane Gladfelter, Phyllis Hartman, PhyllisHauser, Alva Herman, Ralph Hildebrand, Diane Horton,Lucy Horton, Kenny Anthony Keagy, Sue Koehle, JohnLeshene, Janet Lego, Beth Lloyd, Cindy Lytle, BarbaraMattren, Chad McDowell, Charles McGrain, Bev Mueller,Kevin O'Rourke, Bill Orr, Karen Pacifico, Gail Pearson,Sarah Rihnovich, Brian Sherbin, Hank Sherbin, Laura Snyder, Peggy Stauffer.2022 HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES MASS Mark yourcalendars, Bishop Mark invites all high school graduates of thediocese to an Outdoor Mass at Our Lady of the AllegheniesShrine in Loretto on Sunday, August 7, at 7:00 p.m. There willbe a special blessing for all graduates, Refreshments will follow, as well as an opportunity to speak with the Bishop.CHRISTIAN MOTHER’S LCBA #1290 HOAGIE SALE–Christian Mother’s LCBA 1290 will be having a fundraisingMarianna's Hoagie Sale Saturday, July 9. Please use the formin the bulletin or you may also use the forms at the church entrances to place your order. Deadline to order is June 26. Hoagies can be picked up at the St. Mary's Memorial Hall on July 9from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.NOCTURNAL ADORATION VIGIL OF PRAYER Nextmonths nocturnal Adoration will be held on Friday, July 1 2022at Our Lady of Fatima from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. All arewelcome.
GOSPEL MEDITATIONJUNE 26TH, 2022THE 13TH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIMESAnd to another he said, “Follow me.” In every moment of every day, in every circumstance and experience, God is calling us. We can easily get distractedand not hear it or simply ignore it, pretending it wasn’teven heard. When we do hear it and favorably respond, there are some conditions that must be met.Jesus makes it clear that once we say yes to his invitation, we must stay focused and forge ahead. We cannot keep looking behind or worry about unfinishedbusiness. There are some tasks, and discipleship isone, that require our full devotion.There are many “masters” vying for our attention.We need something or someone to give us direction.Human nature requires it. Our motives and actions reveal what has our allegiance. It is tempting to giveourselves to masters that lure us with intriguing promises. When given the choice between a “master” thatpromises worldly success, abundant wealth, status,privilege, and security versus a “master” that asks forself-sacrifice, hardship, suffering, ridicule, and death,to whom do we go? While the promise of immediatepleasure is enticing, there is always a catch. For allthat secular masters can promise, they always keep uslooking behind, checking on ourselves, second guessing choices, calculating options, and being slaves toexcessive worry. Our guard can never come down.Only one master really promises life: Jesus Christ.Hearing his call, we either trust him or we don’t.Saying yes to following Christ does come with arisk. But it also comes with the brightness of futurehopes and dreams. There is no need to keep lookingbehind. Sins are forgiven and regrets serve no effective purpose. God is not there. He’s moved beyond allthat stuff. God is in the today and the tomorrow andwhat he can continually do with our daily affirmationto follow Him. All we need to do is be obedient. St.Gianna Molla is credited with saying, “The stillness ofprayer is the most essential condition for fruitful action. Before all else, the disciple kneels down.” Beginwith prayer. We will not only hear God’s call but findthe courage to trust that He will guide us where weAll thetofaithfulof theusesAltoona-JohnstownDioceseare invitedtoneedbe. Godus in the mostordinaryof waysour outdoor Masses every Sunday evening at 7 PM at the beautithroughthe simple daily expression of our lives.- LPful Shrine of Our Lady of the Alleghenies. The first Mass of theseason will be celebrated May 29th! Outdoor Masses will continue through Labor Day weekend- September 4, 2022. Pleasebring a lawn chair. In the event of inclement weather, the Masswill be celebrated in the Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel.
Saturday, June 25th12:30 p.m. Confessions (SH)3:00 p.m. Confessions (SM)4:00 p.m. Mass (SM)5:30 p.m. Mass (SH)Sunday, June 26th, THE 13th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIMES8:00 a.m. Mass (SM)10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon Masses at (SH)Wednesday, June 29TH10:00 a.m. until 1:45 p.m. Sacred Heart Food Pantry3:00 p.m. Pro-Life Rosary (SH)5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Special Food Truck/Band ConcertEvent (SM)First Friday, July 1st7:47 a.m. and 11:30 1st Friday Masses (SH)7:15 a.m. and11:00 a.m. Confessions (SH)8:20 a.m. and 11:20 a.m. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament (SH)Saturday, July 2nd12:30 p.m. Confessions (SH)3:00 p.m. Confessions (SM)3:15 p.m. Fatima Devotion (SM)4:00 p.m. Mass (SM)5:30 p.m. Mass (SH)Sunday, July 3rd, THE 14th SUNDAY IN ORDINARYTIMES8:00 a.m. Mass (SM)10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon Masses at (SH)SACRED HEART RELIGIOUS EDUCATION is currently in need of Catechist's for our grade school and highschool program. The role of a Catholic catechist is to catechise (teach) the faith of the Catholic Church by both wordand example. Our program is held on Sunday's from 11:0011:50 a.m. and will begin on September 18, 2022(Catechetical Sunday) and end April 30, 2023. Volunteersfor this ministry will need to go through the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown Youth Protection Process. For more information; please contact Judy Wahl, DRE at 814-944-3922 .
ALTOONA, PENNSYLVANIA 16602 Sacred Heart Rectory: 511 20TH STREET Telephone: 814-943-8553 Fax: 814-943-1556 Sacred Heart Email: sacredheartaltoona@dioceseaj.org Website: www.sacredheartaltoona.org Sacred Heart Formation Center: 814-944-3922 Sacred Heart Food Pantry: 814-943-4529 Saint Mary Rectory: 1401 5TH AVENUE Telephone: 814-942-2416
