March 24, 2019• The Third Sunday of Lent

ADMINISTRATOR Rev. Allen P. Zeth ………………………………………….. (814) 695-3413

OFFICE HOURS Monday - Friday ……………………………………….. 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

SAINT PATRICK PARISH EDUCATION CENTER Principal ………………………………………….Dr. Donna Messner, D. Ed. School Office ………………………………………………..(814) 695-3819 Director of Religious Education ……………………….Mrs. Patty Troutwein Religious Education ………………………………………... (814) 635-7285

MASS SCHEDULE Monday - Friday ………………………………………………….. 8:00 AM (During the School Year, Mass on Friday will be at 10:30 AM) Saturday (Anticipated) ………………………………………………….4:30 PM Sunday ……………………………………..7:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM Holy Days of Obligation …………………………….Vigil Mass 6:30 PM 10:30 AM, 6:30 PM

BAPTISM The celebration of Baptism is a moment of Grace for those to be Baptized, for their Families, as well as for the entire Parish Community. For information and registration for preparation classes (if needed) please call the Parish Office at 695-3413 to file a Baptismal Record Form. A Family must be registered a minimum of six months in advance. 704 PATRICK LANE P.O.BOX 398 PENANCE NEWRY, PA 16665 Saturday 3:30 PM. Anytime upon request, or by appointment. (Penance Services are held in the Advent & Lenten Seasons.) Rectory 814-695-3413 CONFIRMATION

School Young Adults may be Confirmed in 11th Grade after a preparation period. 814-695-3819

Convent: 814-695-8730 ADULT INQUIRY Wanting to join or just learn more about the Catholic Faith? Classes begin in D.R.E: 814-695-3819 October, Contact Patty Troutwein at 814-635-7285.

Website www.stpatricknewry.org MARRIAGE Those who wish to be married in the Parish must have a current Parish Registration. Email The Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown requires a nine (9) month period of preparation [email protected] to complete Pre-Cana, Natural Family Planning, and FOCCUS Sessions. PLEASE DO NOT SET A DATE IN ADVANCE until you have spoken to the Pastor. Blair County’s Oldest Dedicated Roman Catholic Church ANOINTING OF THE SICK & VISITATION Founded 1816 Please call the Parish Office if you or a member of your Family are hospitalized, confined at home, or if the Sacrament of Anointing is requested. OUR MISSION

We the Church of Newry under the ROSARY FOR LIFE - Wednesday afternoon - 5 PM title of SAINT PATRICK are a Faith Community guided by the Holy Spirit. PARISH MEMBERSHIP We are called by God to nourish our This requires holding a current registration; regular participation at Mass on Sundays Faith in Christ and share it with others. & Holy Days of Obligation; and support of the work of the Parish through As a Eucharistic People we are led to Stewardship: Financial Support in the Regular Collection and the giving of one’s care for one another and extend our Time and Talent in Parish Sponsored Activities (Bingo, Festival, Dinners, etc.) Faith by sincerely living it. CHURCH OF ST. PATRICK NEWRY, PA ARISE Arise 2/Session 3 will be on Monday, March 25 at 6:30 PM in the back room of the school (St. Brigid Room). Our Scripture discussion will be based on John 4:5-30, 39-42. “A spring of water gushing up to eternal life.”

Today is Commitment Sunday for the Catholic Ministries Drive, Be a Good Shep- herd, Give Help, Build Hope, Change Lives.

Through it, your sacrificial gifts of prayer and treasure will make an immediate impact on ministries that care for the poor, strengthen family life, nurture our youth, and provide leadership development for clergy and laity. If you didn’t bring your Com- mitment Card to mass this weekend, please bring it next weekend or you may make an online gift at www.dioceseaj.org. All gifts received beyond our parish target amount will come back to our parish. 100% of your gift goes directly to these ministries!

On-line Giving Option Parishioners can give through our secure, online giving portal. Readings for the Week of March 24, 2019 We accept VISA, MasterCard, American Express and Discover cards. We are also able to process e-checks directly from a do- Sunday: Ex 3:1-8a, 13-15/Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8, 11 nor’s checking account. [8a[/1 Cor 10:1-6, 10-12/Lk 13:1-0 From any page on the diocesan website, dioceseaj.org, Monday: Is 7:10-14, 8:10/Ps 40:7-8, 8b-9, 10, 11 [8a, 9a]/ click on “Giving” which will lead you to the donation page. Re- Heb 10:4-10/Lk 1:26-38 ceipts are generated once a donor successfully makes their gift. Tuesday: Dn 3:25, 34-43/Ps 25:4-5ab, 6 and 7bc, 8-9 On line donors should print out their on-line receipts as that is [6a]/Mt 18:21-35 their official receipt for them to use for their tax purposes. Wednesday Dt 4:1, 5-9/Ps 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20 [12a]/ Mt 5:17-19 Thursday: Jer 7:23-28/Ps 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9 [8]/Lk 11:14-23 PARISH TARGET: $33,764 Friday: Hos 14:2-10/Ps 81:6c-8a, 8bc-9, 10-11ab, 14 and 17 [cf. 11 and 9a]/Mk 12:28-34 Saturday: Hos 6:1-6/Ps 51:3-4, 18-19, 20-21ab [cf. Hos 6:6]/Lk 18:9-14 Note of Thanks from St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry On behalf of the Food Pantry, we would like to express our February Building Fund Donations: $ 1,278 deepest appreciation for your coin fundraiser donations of February School Donations: $ 2,066 $425.50. This coupled with the awesome collection of hats and gloves really makes a difference. It helps us with the Weekly Offering needs of the growing number of the poor and disadvan- The Collection at a Glance taged. We are averaging 2,111 clients in the 8 days open (07/01/18-06/30/19) per month. Our newly instituted fresh milk program for th Actual Offering March 17 ...... $5,504.40 kids is a smasher. It’s all about the kids anyway! Budgeted Weekly Offering ...... $5,738.00 Donald E Belsey, Director Variance ………………………………………….($233.60) Actual Year-to-Date Offering ...... $228,060.68 Budgeted Year-to-Date Offering ...... $218,042.00 All Parishioners and School Families. Variance ...... $10,018.68 Tired of all your bills? Join us on Thursday, April 4 at 6:30 pm in the school hall. St. Patrick’s has the ability to share GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! on essential services for the home and business. A guest will be there to explain how our family and friends savings THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR will benefit St. Patrick’s. Please join us for 30 minutes to HOLIDAY BOWL check it out and get our questions answered together. There Saint Patrick Parish Thanks this business is no cost or obligation. Have the essential services com- For sponsoring an advertisement pany’s pay your church/school on your usage at no cost to in the parish’s weekly bulletin. you. Come see how! THE THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT MARCH 24, 2019 2019 ST. PATRICK’S Healing Mass There will be a Healing Mass on Monday, April 8, 2019, at LENTEN SEAFOOD BUFFET 7:00 PM, at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. Fr. Jonathan St. Andre TOR, will be the main celebrant. All UPDATE are welcome, especially those in need of physical, emo- tional, or spiritual healing, and those who support and care CUSTOMERS SERVED - MARCH 8 - 701 for them as well. Music for the Mass will be led by the Ca- CUSTOMERS SERVED - MARCH 15 - 818 thedral Prayer Group Music Ministry. For more informa- TOTAL TO DATE - 1,519 tion, please call 814-941-3832.

COMPARED TO THE SAME TWO WEEKS Area Church Schedule for Sacrament of Reconciliation FROM LAST YEAR - 1,359 Sunday, March 24 Wednesday, April 10 WE HAVE SERVED 160 MORE THAN LAST YEAR!! 4:30 PM 6:30 PM AND WE STILL HAVE WEEKS TO GO! St. Mark, Altoona Cathedral, Altoona Diocesan Service with We are looking for someone to manage the outdoor Saturday, April 6 Bishop Mark presiding kitchen during festival. Help in learning the process and 10:00 AM support will be available throughout the weekend. Also St. Therese, Altoona Thursday, April 11 looking for someone to mentor with setup/tear down. 5:30 PM Sunday, April 7 Our Lady of Lourdes, Cash Bash, benefits Hollidaysburg K of C Council #4245. 5:00 PM Altoona Saturday, March 30 at the PA National Guard Armory in St. Joseph, Bellwood Duncansville. Only 200 tickets being sold. $30/Couple St. Rose, Altoona Sunday, April 14 includes: Catered dinner for two with beverages and one 4:00 PM entry in the drawing. Prizes being offered are in excess of Monday, April 8 St. Mary $2500.00. Bigger rip tickets and 50/50’s. 7:00 PM Hollidaysburg NO ONE UNDER 21 WILL BE ADMITTED. Mount Carmel, Altoona CALL FOR TICKETS: Dick Aiken- 695-6435 St. Matthew, Tyrone Jim Zimmerman- 695-0707 March 25 March 29 James Baughman Kevin Diehl Basket Bingo at Garvey Manor, Sunday, March 31st Audrey Glass from 2:00 PM- 5:00 PM. Proceeds benefit residents of Isaac Little March 30 Garvey Manor and Our Lady of the Alleghenies. Christine Will Gladys Glunt Space is limited so pre-registration is advised. Call Jared Shoop 695-5571 for information. March 26 Jamie Svitana March 31 Parish Mission Presents Inspirational Speaker Dr. John Stephen Svitana Keira Claar Bergsma. St. Benedict Parish, 2310 Bedford St., Johns- Bridget Zimmerman Michael Delozier town, will be hosting Dr. John Bergsma on March 31, Heather Leighty April 1-2 from 7:00-8:30 PM each evening. This event is March 27 Karlee Mauro open to all in the Altoona-Johnstown Diocese. A Full Kelly Mellott Jame Moyer Professor of Theology at the Franciscan University of Steu- Tori Pfeilstucker Kathleen Sweeney benville, Dr. Bergsma served as a Protestant pastor for four years before entering the Catholic Church in 2001. Dr. March 28 Bergsma has a PH.D. in Theology from the University of Patricia Martell Notre Dame, specializing in the Old Testament and the Danny Pfeilstcker Dead Sea Scrolls. In his presentations, Dr. Bergsma will be Claira Zeth exploring how Sacred Scripture supports Catholic teaching, how the Bible leads us to the Eucharist and how as Catho- lics we can better understand the New Testament. Tickets are not required. A love offering will be taken. For more information please contact Deacon Michael Russo at 814- 288-3036 or by email at [email protected]. Saturday, March 30, 2019 4:30 PM Eucharistic Minister: Tina Buck Reader: John Pipta Altar Servers: Bridget Frew

Sunday, March 31, 2019 7:00 AM Eucharistic Minister: Eileen Hileman Reader: Gail Kaminski Altar Servers: Volunteers

9:00 AM Eucharistic Minister: Shirley Butterbaugh Reader: Barbara Gray Altar Servers: Volunteer

11:00 AM Eucharistic Minister: Ed Dunning Reader: Steve Wilson Altar Servers: Alexis Claar, Thad Garner

Altar Memorials

Vases and Baskets will not be placed on the altar until after Easter. Please contact Diana at 935-7731 to save your date and discuss particulars. Thank you for your continued par- ticipation.

Carmelite Community of the Word Opportunites for Enrichment

Overight Retreat April 12 - 13, 2019: What the “People of the Passion” teach us about Jesus today As we journey through Lent to Holy Week, this retreat of- fers the opportunity to reflect on 7 people who witnessed the death of Jesus. Retreat begins on Friday evening at 7 PM ends on Saturday at 3 PM, and will include presenta- tions on the theme, guided prayer opportunities and time for quiet personal reflection. Donation: $40/person or $60/ married couple. Include overnight accommodations, meals and all materials. Pre-registration with donation is re- quired by April 8. Sessions will be held at Carmelite Community of the Word Incarnation Center, 394 Bem Rd., Gallitzin, PA To register, get directions, or for more information, call 814 -886-4098. Monday, March 25, 2019 THE ANNUNCIATION OF THE LORD 8:00 AM BERNICE SVITANA (by Denise & Ira)

Tuesday, March 26, 2019 TUESDAY IN THE 3RD WEEK OF LENT 8:00 AM DAVID MOYER, JR. (by Belinda & Jim Moyer)

Wednesday, March 27, 2019 WEDNESDAY IN THE 3RD WEEK OF LENT 10:30 AM PAUL HETRICK (by Glunt Family)

Thursday, March 28, 2019 THURSDAY IN THE 3RD WEEK OF LENT 8:00 AM INT OF RYAN SHEEHAN (by mom, Colleen)

Friday, March 29, 2019 FRIDAY IN THE 3RD WEEK OF LENT 8:00 AM DAVID RICHERY (by Howard Family)

Saturday, March 30, 2019 SATURDAY IN THE 3RD WEEK OF LENT 4:30 PM IN HONOR, IN MEMORY OF SHEEHAN FAMILY (by Jean Marie Walter)

Sunday, March 31, 2019 FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT 7:00 AM ALLAN HIMES, SR., GARY & ALLAN, JR (by wife, Miriam, & daughter, Cathy)

9:00 AM FOR THE PEOPLE

11:00 AM INT OF LITTLE SISTERS & LITTLE BROTH ERS OF THE INCARNATION (by Hearts & Hands in Haiti Mission Group)

In your prayers, please remember to pray for the safety and well-being of the brave men and women of our armed forces, especially: Lt. Col. James E Weaver, Jr., Lt. Col. Molly J Weaver, Sgt. Nicholas Irvin, Cpl. Michael Teeter, Pfc. Brandon Glunt, Spc. Mat- thew Stell (B Company), Cpl. Matthew Little, Joby Lanzendorfer, Jor- dan Greene, Adam Duraso, MAJ Obadiah Ritchey, SFC Travis Lanzen- dorfer, Ron Unpingco, Sr. AMN David Horvath, Sgt. Jimmy James, SPC Mary Augst, Cpt. Jesse Greene, Robert Michael Findley II, Pvt. 2 Xavier Garner, and Scott Chirdon and his dog who is working in the bomb- sniffing unit in Iraq, and for William Troutwein, Matthew Rentz, Joshua Rentz, Jesse Clark, and Pfc Noah Worley, USMC., LCDR Aaron Moyer. To add a name in the bulletin, please call the Rectory Office at 695-3413, or place a note in the collection basket. 814.932.3962 Creekside Antiques DeGol Carpet Sorge Funeral Home, Inc. 5135 Stone Drive Buying and Selling COINS, complete line of flooring Lloyd C. Sorge, Supervisor Duncansville, PA Jewelry, and Antiques rd • Serving with dignity and reverence, 1031 3 Avenue, Duncansville, PA Carpet Watch out for • Wood people of all faiths Automotive Repair 814-695-7219 Duncansville Ashley K. and Aden R. Sorge, Funeral Directors and Inspection Motorcycles • Laminate 814-650-5496 814.695.1111 422 N. Juanita St. • Hollidaysburg, PA 16648 Everything from an oil change [email protected] • Sheet Vinyl www.sorgefuneralhome.com facebook.com/CreeksideAntiquesDuncansville • to a motor replacement. Mon-Sat 11a-6p | Sun After 2pm by chance or Appointment LVT Phone (814) 695-3960 Season-Aire Inc. CFS Duncansville, PA 16635 MEMORIALS Phone (814) 695-5131 Calvary Family Services Inc. Install & Design • Heating/Air 2417 Pleasant Valley Blvd. • Altoona Conditioning (814) 943-8570 sheet Metal Fabricator Serving all area Cemeteries Industrial • Commercial BUYING or SELLING Jessica Marie Mastri 814-931-0426 [email protected] 814-946-9355 1001 Logan Blvd., Altoona, PA

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