Church of the Visitation 1127 McKinley Avenue Johnstown, PA 15905 Rectory Phone: 536-6110 Activities Center: 536-7003 Rev. Barry J. Baroni, Pastor Little Angel Learning Center: 535-2341 Rev. Mr. John E. Sroka, Deacon Fax: 536-3709 Mrs. Maureen Clark, DRE E-Mail: [email protected] Mr. Dick Krumenacker, Finance Council President Father B’s E-mail: [email protected] Mr. Eric Vizzini, Parish Council President Deacon John Sroka: 255-4973 Website: www.visitationchurch.net Visitation Catering: 243-3418 Catholic Charities: 535-6538

EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

July 31, 2011 Rectory Office Hours: 8 AM - 4 PM Monday-Thursday

MASS SCHEDULE

MONDAY—ST. ALPHONSUS LIGUORI SANCTUARY CANDLE: For the Unborn 8:00 A.M. Christopher New (Req. by Parents) MASSES FOR SUNDAY: Saturday 4:00 P.M. TUESDAY—ST. EUSEBIUS OF VERCELLI/ST. PETER Sunday 8:00 A.M. and 10:30 A.M. JULIAN EYMARD 8:00 A.M. Sam Correll SACRAMENT OF PENANCE: Sat. 3:30 P.M. (Req. by John Correll) Sunday 7:30 A.M. and Sunday 10:00 A.M. WEDNESDAY—WEEKDAY 8:00 A.M. Prayer/Communion Service INFANT BAPTISM: Arrange in advance for THURSDAY—ST. JOHN MARY VIANNEY pre-baptismal instructions. 8:00 A.M. Barbara Ann Giannone (Req. by Mary Ellen Wentz, COMMON POLICY FOR BAPTISM: The parents Philip Mauro & June Arena) must attend an instruction/preparation class FRIDAY—DEDICATION OF THE BASILICA OF on the Sacrament of Baptism. Arrangements ST. MARY MAJOR IN ROME are made through the Parish Office. 8:00 A.M. Kim Petro Catholic Sponsors need a letter from their (Req. by Leonard Voytek & Pastor stating they are in full communion with Daughter, Lois) the . SATURDAY—TRANSFIGUATION OF THE LORD 11:00 A.M. VALLEY PIKE MANOR SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: By appointment Russell Bernardy with the Pastor at least nine months prior to (Req. by Wife, Beth) the date of marriage. 4:00 P.M. Joseph Bernunzio (Req. by James Serafin) ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Done after any SUNDAY—19th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Sunday Mass when requested. 8:00 A.M. Intentions of Our Parish Family 10:30 A.M. Bill & Becky Figura MEMBERSHIP: Please contact the Rectory (Req. by Family) Office to register as a member.

SCRIPTURE READINGS THIS WEEK: LECTORS: August 6-7 Mon 8/1: Numbers 11:4b-15/Matthew 14:22-36 SAT 4:00 PM S. Valinsky/R. Maser Tue 8/2: Numbers 12:1-13/Matthew 15:1-2, SUN 8:00 AM M. Flynn 10-14 10:30 AM W. Dolges/E. Haggerty Wed 8/3: Numbers 13:1-2, 25—14:1, 26-29, + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + 34-35/Matthew 15:21-28 EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE Thurs 8/4: Numbers 20:1-13/Matthew 16:13- EUCHARIST: August 6-7 23 SAT 4:00 PM (Plate) C. Fuska, Fri 8/5: Deuteronomy 4:32-40/Matthew 16:24- J. Bulisok, C. Vavrek 28 (Cup) B. Tran, R. Maser, H. Balagusz Sat 8/6: Daniel 7:9-20, 13-14/2 Peter 1:16- 19/Matthew 17:1-9 SUN 8:00 AM (Plate) G. Krumenacker, Sun 8/7: 1 Kings 19:9a. 11-13a/Romans 9:1- D. Kozak, M. Majoris 5/Matthew 14:22-33 (Cup) K. Carney, A. Reynolds, B. New + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + 10:30 AM (Plate) T. LaMonaca, All the men and women P. Molchany, B. Benford fighting for our country in (Cup) C. Barto, J. Kiser, Polly Molchany the military services, all + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + the elderly, homebound, GREETERS: August 6-7 sick and hospitalized SAT 4:00 PM (VP) B. Tran members of our parish family, especially the (ST) J. Spangler following: Sam Barbato, Shirley Barbato, Pete SUN 8:00 AM (ST) G. Krumenacker Barron, Leo Bimle, Phyllis Brady, Jack Bulisok, (VP) B. Rodgers Anna Marie Burnheimer, Flo Cabo, Dr. Frank 10:30 AM (ST) J. Benford Carney, Kathie Daley, Frank Daly, Gloria (VP) D. McCabe Fenik, Doug Golias, Herbert Hess, Mary Ann + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + Holtz, Anne Kucera, Leonard Kucera, Betty Kuras, Mary Catherine Launtz, Heather Majoris, Bob Mardis, David Marshall, James McCaffrey, Elizabeth Mekis, Loretta Meyers, INCOME Anna Petro, Helen Pohlit, Lorrie Polash, JULY 18-24, 2011 Stephanie Poltrack, Eileen Rengh, Fr. William Sunday Envelopes $3,207.50 Rosenbaum, Marion Saia, Maria (Petro) Energy/Fuel 21.00 Sanders, Stephen Sanders, Charlie Scaletta, Catholic Education (Envelopes) 30.00 Helene Seth, Rose Sigg, Ian Skovensky, Rita Parking Lot Rent 70.00 Spence, Brent Swaltek, Ed Waddell, Rose Total $3,328.50 Wieczorek + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + 2011 Christmas Club YTD Total: $2,641.00 WEEKLY SCHEDULE Organ Fund Total: $5,944.28 FRI 8:00 AM First Friday Mass 7/20-25 – Deposit to Organ Fund in Memory of Joseph Zinsky: $1455.00 + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + TOTAL (as of 7/26) In Memory of Joe: $1905.00 SERVERS: Week of August 1-5: Nick Gjurich YOUR OFFERTORY TRUST “Honor the Lord with your substance and with the August 6-7 first fruits of all you produce” (Prov 3:9).—This is a SAT 4:00 PM John Valinsky & Nick Gjurich reminder that our giving is more than paying the SUN 8:00 AM Tyler Vizzini expenses of the Church. It is a way of honoring our 10:30 AM Matthew Johns & Lord. It is truly an act of worship. Brent Swaltek

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR PARISHIONERS WHO ARE CELEBRATING A BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK August 1-7: Christopher Martella, Chelsie Jimerson, Luke McKee, Sam Panarella, Brent Swaltek, Charles Gilbert, Mitchell ST. ANDREW FESTIVAL: St. Andrew Scarsella, Angela Wachs, Dr. Frank Carney, Church, Benscreek, will hold their annual Jason Wachs, Eric Johncola, Angela Thompson, festival on the parish & school grounds next Saturday, August 6th from Noon-8:00 PM Michael Butler, Mary Maestra th ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ & Sunday, August 7 from 11:30 AM-7:00 CATHOLIC CHARITIES: The Catholic PM. Live entertainment includes Clay Charities office is located at 321 Main Street, Suite Bowser, Rosie & the Jammers, and Soul 5G in the Seifert Professional Building, Johnstown. Muffins. Enjoy a car show on Saturday, The staff is trained to assist individuals and children’s games & activities, Classic families with a variety of problems, challenges and Clowns, Bingo, Basket Raffle, Garage/Book decisions, and some temporal needs in a Sale and great food! All are welcome! confidential manner. Call 535-6538 for an ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ BASKET PARTY: A Basket Party will be appointment. th ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ held next Sunday, August 7 at St. John SILENT PRAYER GROUP: Our parish has a Vianney Church Hall, Mundy’s Corner. group of people who will earnestly pray for any Doors open at Noon with drawings needs you might have. This is a telephone prayer beginning at 2:00 PM. Admission is $5.00 chain. If you have a special need about which you and includes 25 basket chances and need prayer, call Pat @ 539-7928 or the Rectory luncheon. All are welcome! Office @ 536-6110. State first name of person in ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ need and the intention USED BOOK SALE: The Church of Our or need. We will gladly pray for them. If Mother of Sorrows will you would like to join this hold a Used Book Sale in the school hall, Friday, special ministry, please call the th Rectory Office. Thank you! August 12 , from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM and ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ th Saturday, August 13 , ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Come and browse our huge selection. 2011 Parish Goal: $27,974 ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Year-to-Date Donations: 19,960 Amount Paid by Bequest: 12,500 Over Goal: +$4,486

Households: 416 Pledges: 113 MARK YOU CALENDAR: On Saturday, September 24th, there will be a Catholic We have reached our goal! All money now Life Day of Reflection, Disciples of Christ: donated will come back to our Parish. Please People of the Eucharist, at Mount Aloysius make checks payable to the Annual Catholic College, Cresson, from 9:00 AM to 2:30 Appeal. PM. For more information or a registration brochure, visit www.ajdiocese.org.

BISHOP MARK TO CELEBRATE MASS FOR ANNUAL WEDDING ANNIVERSARY COLLEGE STUDENTS: All students entering or LITURGY: and the returning to college this fall and their families are Family Life Office invited to an outdoor Mass on Sunday, August 7th cordially invite all at 7:00 PM at the Our Lady of the Alleghenies couples (and their Shrine in Loretto. Bishop Mark Bartchak will be the families) celebrating celebrant and homilist and will offer a special their 1st, 25th, 40th, blessing to the students. Attendees will also enjoy 50th, 55th and 60+ fellowship with the Bishop following the Mass. In Wedding Anniversary the event of rain, the Mass will be celebrated in 2011 to attend the Annual Wedding inside the Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel in Anniversary Liturgy. Couples may attend Loretto. either Sunday, September 18th in Altoona ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ at Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament or Sunday, September 25th in Johnstown at the St. John Gualbert Cathedral. Both locations are handicap accessible. Liturgies in each location begin at 2:00 PM. Bishop Mark will be the celebrant and HANDMADE RELIGIOUS ARTICLES: The homilist at each celebration. Punch and Sisters of St. Elisabeth Convent (Belarus) invite cookies will be available after the Mass for you to see and purchase handmade religious anniversary couples and their families. articles on Monday, August 8th & Tuesday, th Reservations must be made through August 9 in the vestibule of the Church. Icons, your parish for either celebration by crosses, crucifixes, wood carvings, embroidered Monday, August 22nd. and ceramic gifts, rosaries & vestments all made ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ with love and prayer will be on display. Stop by to END OF SUMMER FLING: St. Francis see and purchase these beautiful articles! of Assisi Parish, Barron Avenue, will hold ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ an “End of Summer Fling” on Saturday, GROOVIN’ AT THE GROVE: Join August 27th from 6:00-10:00 PM. Dinner, Resurrection Parish at their Tanneryville Picnic th great music, prizes and entertainment! Grove on Friday, August 12 for “Groovin’ at the Cost for couples/$25; single/$15; children 5 Grove” featuring Tree from 5:30-9:00 PM. & under/free. Admission price includes Refreshments will be available. All are welcome! appetizers, dinner, drink and eligibility for ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ grand prize drawings. Call Marge Klesch CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR PHONE @ 536-8805 or Marge Saloka @ 539-3562 NUMBER?? Please notify the Rectory Office if for more details. All are welcome! you have moved or changed your address/phone ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ number by completing the coupon CAMPUS MINISTRY: St. Thomas More on the back of the bulletin or by University Parish in Indiana calling the office during business provides Catholic Campus Minister hours @ 536-6110. opportunities, Mass, and a variety of It is very important that we have activities for Catholic students who attend this information in order to keep Indiana University of Pennsylvania. our records up-to-date. Please call the Parish Office at 724.463.2277 or visit our website www.STMUP.org for details or additional information.