UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS
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PARISH COUNCIL MEETING – Monday, November 10, at 6:30 p.m., in the Parish Hall
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MEETING – Monday, November 10, at 7:00 p.m., in the Parish Meeting Room
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FUNDRAISING MEETING – Tuesday, November 11, at 6:30 p.m., in the Parish Meeting Room
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MAINTENANCE COMMITTEE MEETING – Monday, November 17,at 6:30 p.m. This meeting will be held at Saint Mary Church Hall, Altoona. Please let Sr. Linda know if you are unable to attend.
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THANKSGIVING DAY MASS will be celebrated at Saint Joseph Church on Thanksgiving Day at 9:00 a.m. Mark your calendars.
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The Advent Penance Service is scheduled for Sunday, December 14, at 5:00 p.m., at St. Joseph Church.
VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE
Saturday, Nov 08, 4:00 PM:
LECTORS: 1st-Sr. Linda; 2nd-A. Bucher; Int-T. Bucher
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST:
Host: T. Hoffer; Cup: M. Kissell & J. Lovrich
ALTAR SERVERS: A. Bucher & D. Irwin
HOSPITALITY: J. Genesi, S. Genesi, D. Kissell, B. Risbon
Sunday, Nov 09 , 9:00 AM:
LECTORS: 1st-D. Morrissey; 2nd-T. Colabove; Int-N. Gulvas
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST:
Host: B. Shedlock; Cup: J. Chestney & P. Krug
ALTAR SERVERS: T. Rishel & E. Wolfe
HOSPITALITY: R. DelGrosso, T. DelMastro, E. Hunter, W. Rossi
Saturday, Nov 15, 4:00 PM:
LECTORS: 1st-B. Pennington; 2nd-P. Wills; Int-W. Zapotoczny
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST:
Host: J. Steinbauer; Cup: T. Burr & J. Shelow
ALTAR SERVERS: A. Bucher & D. Irwin
HOSPITALITY: J. Genesi, S. Genesi, D. Kissell, B. Risbon
Sunday, Nov 16 , 9:00 AM:
LECTORS: 1st-S. Shaulis; 2nd-K. Diebold; Int-T. Colabove
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST:
Host: P. Krug; Cup: T. Belis & L. Krug
ALTAR SERVERS: T. Rishel & E. Wolfe
HOSPITALITY: R. DelGrosso, T. DelMastro, E. Hunter, W. Rossi
Current Bulletin: Nov 2 2025 Bulletin
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Do you know a young man who exhibits qualities of faith, leadership, and a heart for service? Help encourage him in his vocational discernment by sharing his name and contact information by clicking here or on the link above.
He will receive a letter of encouragement from the bishop, resources from the Vocations Office, and invitations to discernment events. Thank you for your help as we seek to connect with and support the faithful young men in the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown.
| SANCTUARY CANDLE – Also, at our last Parish Council meeting, we discussed the possibility of inviting parishioners to donate toward the Sanctuary Candle, also in memory of a loved one. We are working to set up the process. If you would like to donate for the Sanctuary Candle to burn in memory of your loved one, for a particular week, please contact the Secretary’s office and it we be entered, just as we do for weekly masses. As time goes on, we will provide an envelope for this endeavor. |
Congressman John Joyce recently presented three of our parishioners, World War II Veterans, with both the Victory Medal and Campaign Medal. We honored them with a special Mass celebrated by Father Michael Pleva, on Tuesday evening, May 20, 2025. The Parish Association had a special reception for them with their families following the Mass. The Honoree’s are: Walter Morasco, Lee Owen and Frank Pulcinello.
VBS SUMMER BIBLE CAMP FOR ST. JOSEPH AND SAINT MATTHEWS PARISHES AND FOR ANY CHILD INTERESTED IN ATTENDING is just a few weeks away. I want to encourage parents to encourage their children to attend. Those going into kindergarten and up to grade 5 are encouraged to attend. Our theme for this year is “TRUE NORTH,” Trusting God in a Wild World. The Music is fun and fantastic! The Bible Stories include: The Baptism of Jesus, The teaching of Jesus on Love, a Roman Officer who accepts Jesus as Lord, The death of Jesus on the Cross and why he died for us, The victory of Jesus over death and his coming back to life in the Resurrection, Jesús gives the Great Commission, and the Coming of the Holy Spirit. We have special Arts and Crafts, and the Parish Association is preparing a unique theme snack for each day. Each participant is asked to bring a light green T-Shirt on the First day. From the generous donations of both parishes, we are able to give each participant a backpack and their own water bottle. SIGN UP TODAY: VBS Registration
PARISH BIRTHDAY PARTY CELEBRATION FOR SUPER SENIORS 80, 90 AND 100, AND THIS YEAR ADDING SWINGING 70 YEAR OLDS, on Tuesday, June 24, with Mass and the Anointing of the Sick at 5:30 p.m. in the Church, followed by the party celebration in the Parish Social Hall.
MASS TO HONOR THREE OF OUR PARISH WORLD WAR II VETERANS – This Tuesday evening, May 20, the 6:30 p.m. Mass, celebrated by Father Michael, will be offered for three of our Parish veterans: Walter Morasco, Lee Owen and Frank Pulcinello to honor them for their Service and the reception of their Victory medals and campaign medals while serving in World War II. Following Mass there will be a social time in the Social Hall to provide the opportunity for the veterans to share a time of conversation and celebration. Any one is welcome to join us for Mass and for fellowship.