Current Bulletin: Jun 08 2025 Bulletin
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Current Bulletin: Jun 08 2025 Bulletin
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VOLUNTEER SCHEDULESaturday, Jun 07, 4:00 PM:LECTORS: 1st-Sr. Linda, 2nd-P. Wills, Int-T. EvanskeyEXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST: Host: J. Lovrich, Cup: T. Hoffer & J. SteinbauerALTAR SERVERS: D. Irwin & T. SmithHOSPITALITY: J. Genesi, M. Kissell, N. Lovrich, Sr., B. RisbonSunday, Jun 08, 9:00 AM:LECTORS: 1st-A. Amato, 2nd-N. Gulvas, Int-T. FinnEXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST: Host: C. Weyandt, Cup: A. Lovrich & B. ShedlockALTAR SERVERS: T. Rishel & C. ShedlockHOSPITALITY: T. Carosielli, J. Chestney, E. Hunter, M. KowalskiSaturday, Jun 14, 4:00 PM:LECTORS: 1st-B. Pennington , 2nd-A. Bucher, Int-J. BequeathEXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST: Host: J. Steinbauer, Cup: J. Shelow & W. ZapotocznyALTAR SERVERS:: A. Bucher & D. IrwinHOSPITALITY: J. Genesi, M. Kissell, N. Lovrich, Sr., B. RisbonSunday, Jun 15 , 9:00 AM:LECTORS: 1st-B. Paranich, 2nd-D. Morrissey, Int-N. LovrichEXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST: Host: B. Shedlock, Cup: T. Belis & T. ColaboveALTAR SERVERS: E. Wolfe & VolunteerHOSPITALITY: T. Carosielli, J. Chestney, E. Hunter, M. Kowalski |
Mass Schedule & Intentions: May 31 – Jun 08, 2025
Sat, May 31 4:00 PM for the People by the Pastor
Sun, Jun 01 9:00 AM for Leonard Rossi by Cate Rossi
Mon, Jun 02 8:00 AM for Ann Nesbella by the Halbedl Family
Tue, Jun 03 6:00 PM for Mary Harker by her Family
Wed, Jun 04 7:30 AM HOLY HOUR
Sat, Jun 07 4:00 PM for Deceased Members of the Knights of Columbus by the Knights of Columbus
Sun, Jun 08 9:00 AM for Walter E. Chihon, Jr. by his Family
The Parish Picnic Committee and Parish Association will have a combined planning meeting on Tuesday, June 3, at 6:30 p.m. (following the 6:00 p.m. Mass), in the Parish Meeting room.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MEETING – Monday, June 9, at 7:00 P.M., in the Parish Meeting Room.
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
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.
Bishop Mark will preside at a Diocesan Mass celebrating the election of Holy Father on May 14, 2025, at Noon at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in Altoona. All are welcome.
With great joy and thanks to God, I welcome the news of our new Pope Leo XIV. He is now the successor to Saint Peter who was chosen by Christ to be the first to lead the Church.
This announcement comes at a time when the Catholic Church is still observing the Jubilee Year begun by Pope Francis, who called us to be pilgrims of hope.
The pope is a successor to the apostle Peter who was chosen by Christ to be the first leader of the Catholic Church. Before being elected pope by the College of Cardinals, Pope Leo XIV was chosen by Pope Francis to lead the Vatican Dicastery for Bishops.
They had known each other for a number of years because Pope Leo was appointed by Pope Francis as the Bishop of the Diocese of Chiclayo in Peru, South America before he came to work in the Vatican.
This is something unique, since we now have two popes who spent much of their lives ministering to the poor in South America. It seems as though the Holy Spirit is directing all of us to turn our attention to places where the average people may be poor, but their most valuable possession is their Catholic faith.
Pope Francis invited all of us to recapture, or perhaps, for the first time in our lives, to experience the meaning of the theological virtue of hope.
It is the antidote for the cynical views which undermine society. Because these views detract from the God-given dignity that we all share.
All of us are made in the image and likeness of God.
I would expect that Pope Leo XIV will be directing our attention to these fundamental truths where we can be sure of who we are and what we are to do for the good of others.
That’s what it really means to be on a pilgrimage of hope and thanks be to God for giving us Pope Leo XIV to help lead us on the way.
WELCOME FATHER MICHAEL – Saint Joseph Parish Welcomes you, Father Michael. We look forward to having you Pastor our Parish for many years to come. Trust that we will be here to help and support you with whatever you need. We are very grateful to have a priest to celebrate the Mass with us each weekend. God’s hand of blessing be upon you.
Fr. Michael Pleva attended Gannon University and St. Mark Seminary in Erie, PA from 2013-2017. He attended St. Vincent Seminary in Latrobe from 2017-2021 and was ordained a priest on May 29, 2021. He comes to us after serving in State College and Philipsburg. Fr. Michael is excited to walk with us on this journey towards eternal life. His goal is to serve well. He asks for many prayers as he begins his new assignments!