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Church of the Visitation 1127 McKinley Avenue Johnstown, PA 15905 Rectory Phone: 536-6110 Activities Center: 535-2341 Rev. Barry J. Baroni, Pastor DRE Office: 535-2341 Rev. Mr. John E. Sroka, Deacon Fax: 536-3709 Mrs. Maureen Clark, DRE E-Mail: [email protected] Mr. Bill Lansberry, Finance Council President Father B’s E-mail: [email protected] Mr. Dave Gehlman, Parish Council President Deacon John Sroka: 255-4973 Website: www.visitationchurch.net Catholic Charities: 535-6538 EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS September 14, 2008 Rectory Office Hours: 8 AM - 4 PM Monday-Thursday MASS SCHEDULE MONDAY— OUR LADY OF SORROWS MASSES FOR SUNDAY: Saturday 4:00 P.M. 8:00 A.M. Rose Staruh Sunday 8:00 A.M. and 10:30 A.M. (Req. by Margie Giannone) TUESDAY— SS. CORNELIUS & CYPRIAN SACRAMENT OF PENANCE: Sat. 3:30 P.M. 8:00 A.M. Carmen Barron Sunday 7:30 A.M. and Sunday 10:00 A.M. (Req. by Pete & Delores Barron) WEDNESDAY— ST. ROBERT BELLARMINE INFANT BAPTISM: Arrange in advance for 8:00 A.M. Prayer/Communion Service pre-baptismal instructions. THURSDAY—WEEKDAY 8:00 A.M. Joseph Martella, Sr. COMMON POLICY FOR BAPTISM: The parents (Req. by Family) must attend an instruction/preparation class FRIDAY—ST. JANUARIUS on the Sacrament of Baptism. Arrangements 8:00 A.M. Marguerite Falk are made through the Parish Office. (Req. by Jean & Bob New) Catholic Sponsors need a letter from their SATURDAY— SS. ANDREW KIM TAEGON & Pastor stating they are in full communion with PAUL CHONG HASANG the Catholic Church. NO VALLEY PIKE MANOR MASS SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: By appointment 4:00 P.M. Clare Correll with the Pastor at least nine months prior to (Req. by John Correll) the date of marriage. SUNDAY—25TH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME 8:00 A.M. Theola Wellen ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Done after any (Req. by Kathy & Frank Carney) Sunday Mass when requested. 10:30 A.M. For Our Parish Family MEMBERSHIP: Please contact the Rectory SANCTUARY CANDLE: For the Safety of Our Office to register as a member. Troops in the Middle East SCRIPTURE READINGS THIS WEEK: EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE Mon 9/15: 1 Corinthians 11:17-26, 33/John EUCHARIST: September 20-21 19:25-27 or Luke 2:33-35 SAT 4:00 PM (Plate) H. Balagusz, Tue 9/16: 1 Corinthians 12:12-14, 27-31a/Luke J. Bulisok, N. Vavrek 7:11-17 (Cup) G. Fenik, C. Fuska, L. Meyers Wed 9/17: 1 Corinthians 12:31—13:13/Luke 7:31-35 SUN 8:00 AM (Plate) K. Carney, Thurs 9/18: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11/Luke 7:36- B. New, J. Kuswara 50 (Cup) M. Majoris, A. Reynolds, T. Golias Fri 9/19: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20/Luke 8:1-3 Sat 9/20: 1 Corinthians 15:35-37, 42-49/Luke 10:30 AM (Plate) B. Williams, 8:4-15 J. Meszaros, L. Luna Sun 9/21: Isaiah 55:6-9/Philippians 1:20c-24, (Cup) M. Luna, D. Tedjeske, D. Boyle 27a/Matthew 20:1-16a + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + LECTORS: September 20-21 SAT 4:00 PM J. Correll All the men and women fighting SUN 8:00 AM J. Catanese for our country in the military 10:30 AM L. Luna services, all the elderly, + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + homebound, sick and GREETERS: September 20-21 hospitalized members of our parish family, SAT 4:00 PM (ST) C. Fuska especially the following: Sam Barbato, Shirley (VP) J. & Ja. Bulisok Barbato, Phyllis Brady, Jack Bulisok, Kathy SUN 8:00 AM (ST) K. Carney Daley, Catherine Dirsch, Eileen Dynice, Debbie (VP) B. Rodgers Ed, Msgr. George Flinn, Mary Ellen Friant, 10:30 AM (ST) E. & C. Barto Doug Golias, Larry Grimm, Mary Ann Holtz, (VP) L. Bukowski Mary Kist, George Krueger, Leonard Kucera, + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + Betty Kuras, Mary Catherine Launtz, Steve INCOME Luther, Heather Majoris, Rose Marchese, Bob SEPTEMBER 1-7, 2008 Mardis, Loretta Meyers, Anna Petro, Kim Sunday Envelopes $ 3951.00 Petro, Stephanie Petrusic, Helen Pohlit, Lorrie Energy/Fuel 124.00 Polash, Jenny Poltrack, Eileen Rengh, Marion Catholic Education (envelopes) 19.00 Saia, Stephen Sanders, Charlie Scaletta, Parking Lot Rent 140.00 Helene Seth, Rose Sigg, Rita Spence, Claire Sidewalk Donations 150.00 Staib, Charlene Tarnowsky, Mary Torchia, Dan Total $ 4384.00 Vavrek, Ed Waddell, Rose Wieczorek + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + 2008 Christmas Club YTD Total: $4558.27 WEEKLY SCHEDULE Organ Fund Total: $3310.00 SUN 9:00 AM CCD WED 7:00 PM Choir THUR 7:00 PM Finance/Parish Council Mtg. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + YOUR OFFERTORY TRUST SERVERS: “Honor the Lord with your substance and with the September 20-21: first fruits of all you produce” (Prov 3:9).—This is a SAT 4:00 PM Phillippa & Mia Rastall reminder that our giving is more than paying the expenses of the Church. It is a way of honoring our SUN 8:00 AM Gerry Smith & Lord. It is truly an act of worship. Aaron Skovensky 10:30 AM Autumn McClain & Alex Haggerty HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR PARISHIONERS WHO ARE CELEBRATING A BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK September 15-21: VISITATION CHOIR—ATTENTION Joseph Guydo, Alyshia Meyers, John Seth, STUDENTS: Our Choir is looking for our Elizabeth Dudash, Joanne Luberto, Jennifer younger students to join us! We need Vizzini, Betty Worthington, Peyton Hollern, Susan instruments and voices. All instruments are Pappas, Theresa Rovan, Patricia Czyrnik, Hilda welcome. Don’t worry if you feel your voice Regan, Paul Schmidt, Connie Schultz, Ernest isn’t the greatest because all voices Cascino, Reilly Hollern, Linda Landers, Gianna blended together make it better than any McCombie, Megan Cohn, John Deter, Catherine one voice. Please consider joining us in the Jones, Thomas Ramos, Jr. Choir Rehearsal Room Wednesday nights ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ from 7:00-8:00 PM. We warm up Sunday CATHOLIC CHARITIES: The Catholic mornings at 10:00 AM in the Choir Room. Charities office is located at St. Joseph Church on Rehearsals begin THIS Wednesday, th Railroad Street, Johnstown. The staff is trained to September 17 at 7:00 PM. Let us assist individuals and families with a variety of practice our voices and talents so that problems, challenges and decisions, and some Visitation Church will continue to be a temporal needs in a confidential manner. Call blessing to our families and people looking 535-6538 for an appointment. for a new Church—alive & friendly—just like ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ours! God bless you in your consideration. SILENT PRAYER GROUP: Our parish has a Mark Ed group of people who will earnestly pray for any ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ needs you might have. This is a telephone prayer GOB SALE chain. If you have a special need about which you need prayer, call Pat @ 539-7928 or the Rectory Office @ 536-6110. State first name of person in th need and the intention or need. We will gladly Saturday, September 27 th pray for them. If you would like to join this Sunday, September 28 special ministry, please call the Gobs will be sold after all masses. Rectory Office. Thank you! Those who volunteered to bake, please drop off individually wrapped gobs on Saturday, September 27th at 3:00 PM. Thank you! ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ REMINDER EAT OUT & HELP SUPPORT OUR CHILDREN: When you eat at Ponderosa Steakhouse, tell them that you are with VISITATION CHURCH. They will keep your BASKET SPONSORS receipt. At the end of the month, Visitation Church WANTED: The Longaberger Basket Bingo will receive a check for 10% of the total sales. Committee is seeking basket sponsors for their Basket Bingo being held on Sunday, Please pass the word to your family and friends th and help to support the Catholic education of our October 5 . $50 will sponsor a basket. Parish children. This is an ongoing fundraiser! Other donations will also be accepted. Please use the envelope in last week’s bulletin for your donation. Thank you! PARISH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: The new school year began this past Sunday at the 8:00 AM Liturgy. Our teachers were commissioned and received a blessing from Farther Baroni. The teachers for this year are: TURKEY RAFFLE ORGANIZATIONAL Lori Valinsky, Pat Balagusz, Sally Johns, MEETING: An organizational meeting for Lynnette Corona, Donna Ceryak, Michael the Turkey Raffle will be held THIS Clark, Jean Scarsella, Pat Barnhart, and Cynde Tuesday, September 16th at 7:00 PM in Smith. We have 35 students and 6 Bishop the Ministry Room. All volunteers are McCort students in our Parish Program. We are welcome to attend. looking forward to a happy and busy school year. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ May we all enjoy this beautiful season of Autumn, and give thanks to God! Maureen Clark, DRE ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ CALENDAR PARTY MEETING: Anyone who would like to help at the 2009 Calendar Party, please plan to attend a meeting on Monday, September 22nd at 6:00 PM in the Rectory basement. We need table hostesses, ticket sellers, buffet line VISITATION PARISH CAR WASH attendants, etc. Please contact Melissa SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4TH Gore at 536-0561 if you cannot attend the 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM meeting but would like to help. We had huge success at our first party, which was OSBORNE STREET CAR WASH held this April. We would like to continue $5.00 this as an annual event. We cannot do this ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE VISITATION without your help. Thank you. H.O.P.E. (HELP OUR PARISH EDUCATE) ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ GROUP ST. VINCENT DEPAUL—RICHLAND THRIFT STORE: Shop at our SVDP Richland Thrift Store and save money. Did Volunteers are needed! Please sign up you know that you can outfit the whole in the vestibule of the Church if you can family for a fraction of the price you would help.