Saint Benedict Church 100 Main Street Carrolltown, PA 15722 www.saintbenedictschurch.com Parish Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday: 9 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 4 pm Office closed on Thursday Parish Office.............................................................. 344-6548 Parish Fax.................................................................. 344-8656 School Office.............................................................. 344-6512 School Fax ................................................................. 344-8530 Church Hall ............................................................... 344-8770 Pastoral Staff Father Jude W. Brady, O.S.B............................................ Pastor Lois Bridgman ............................................................. Secretary Brother Michael J. Miller, O.S.B. Suzanne M. Bills ................ Director of Religious Education and Christian Initiation Jeannine M. Cymbor...................................... Business Manager Denise N. Bailey.............................. Choir Director and Organist Jim Mohler .............................................................Maintenance Jeffrey Maucieri............................................................ Principal Mission Statement We, the members of Saint Benedict Parish, in union with our Pastoral staff, our Bishop, and our Holy Father, and together with the Church of Altoona-Johnstown, commit ourselves to the building up of the Kingdom of God in our personal lives, within our families, within our Faith Community, and in society as a whole. We join with one another in prayer and public worship, in the practice of gracious hospitality, and in works of charity and mutual support. Mindful of the Lord’s care and loving concern for our common welfare, and with profound Faith and great hope, we strive to accomplish the tasks at hand and to meet the challenges of the future so that in all things God may be glorified. The first parish in the United States established by the Benedictine Order
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Saint Benedict Church 100 Main Street � Carrolltown, PA �15722 �www.saintbenedictschurch.com
Parish Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday:
Suzanne M. Bills ................ Director of Religious Education and
Christian Initiation
Jeannine M. Cymbor...................................... Business Manager
Denise N. Bailey.............................. Choir Director and Organist
Jim Mohler .............................................................Maintenance
Jeffrey Maucieri............................................................ Principal
Mission Statement
We, the members of Saint Benedict Parish, in union with our Pastoral staff, our Bishop, and our Holy Father, and together with the Church of Altoona-Johnstown, commit ourselves to the building up of the Kingdom of God in our personal lives, within our families, within our Faith
Community, and in society as a whole. We join with one another in prayer and public worship, in the practice of gracious hospitality, and in works of charity and mutual support. Mindful of the Lord’s care and loving concern for our common welfare, and with profound Faith and great hope, we strive to accomplish the tasks at hand and to meet the challenges of the future so that in all things God may be glorified.
The fir s t par ish in the United Sta te s e s tabl i shed by the Benedic tine Order
SAINT BENEDICT CATHOLIC CHURCH
CARROLLTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA June 11, 2017
Monday, June 12, 8:00 a.m. I. Eckenrode R. Cunningham M. Eckenrode Tuesday, June 13, 8:00 a.m E. Behe J. Farabaugh E. Behe Wednesday, June 14, 8:00 a.m E. Behe P. Kelly E. Behe Thursday, June 15, 8:00 a.m. E. Behe C. Farabaugh E. Behe Friday, June 16, 8:00 a.m. M. Eckenrode P.J. Stevens I. Eckenrode Saturday, June 17, 4:00 p.m. A. Lallemand J. Kline L. Stephens J. Busch R. Kirsch R. Witham S. Cronan B.A. Bensor N. Witham O. Cronan P.J. Stevens Sunday, June 18, 8:00 a.m. S. Cunningham B. Westrick E. Stoltz Br. Michael E. Cunningham K. Colberg G. Veneskey E. Cunningham C. Weiland J. Farabaugh Sunday, June 18, 10:00 a.m. M. Eckenrode F. Sutton D. Fox B. Fox E. Hayes R. McGowan R. Springer M.C. Hoover I. Eckenrode R. Hoover L. Bridgman
Sunday, June 11, Trinity Sunday 8:00 a.m. Living and Deceased Members of the Holy Name Society 10:00 a.m. For our Parish Family Monday, June 12, Weekday 8:00 a.m. +Jim O’Shea (Anniversary) Tuesday, June 13, Saint Anthony of Padua 8:00 a.m. +Rita Gill (Anniversary) Wednesday, June 14, Weekday 8:00 a.m. +Dan Lane Thursday, June 15, Weekday 8:00 a.m. +Louis and Anna Riva Friday, June 16, Weekday 8:00 a.m. +William Budicky Saturday, June 17, Weekday 4:00 p.m. +Rita Lauer
Sunday, June 18, The Body and Blood of Christ 8:00 a.m. Private Intention 10:00 a.m. For our Parish Family
2017 Catholic Ministries Drive2017 Catholic Ministries Drive2017 Catholic Ministries Drive2017 Catholic Ministries Drive Thank you to all who have participated in the 2017 Catholic Ministries Drive. Sixty eight of our families have generously donated/pledged $25,192.76 toward the Parish goal of $40, 925.00. If you do not have a pledge card, you will find them on the tables at all the exits of the Church. Donations may be placed in the collection basket or sent to the Diocese.
Festival TicketsFestival TicketsFestival TicketsFestival Tickets Our Festival tickets are available for all of our Parishioners on the tables in the Narthex. Please pick up your packet which includes (10) Cash Giveaway Tickets, and (10) Big Money Tickets, amounting to $60. We are making a special appeal to our Parishioners to buy or sell your packets at your work place, and family reunions, which will be a great help to the Parish. Stop at the Parish Office if you would like additional tickets. Thank you as it is greatly appreciated.
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Please remember in your prayers the soul of our Parishioner Josephine Morealli, mother of our Parishioners Barry and Richard; and John Farabaugh, son of our Parishioner Gertie Farabaugh. May the angels lead you into paradise, may the martyrs come to welcome you, and take you to the holy city, the new and eternal Jerusalem.
Wedding CongratulationsWedding CongratulationsWedding CongratulationsWedding Congratulations We congratulate Matthew Westrick and Jessica Lashinsky, who were united in the Sacrament of Marriage at Saint Benedict Church on June 3. We pray that the Lord will bless them with the courage and the strength it takes to remain in His love, and that, in love, they will find happiness grow deeper each day.
Help NeededHelp NeededHelp NeededHelp Needed We are looking for volunteers to sell tickets for the festival at the following dates/places: Saturday June 24th Stagers Store, Portage Saturday July 1st IGA, Coalport Sunday July 2nd IGA, Coalport Friday July 7th IGA Coalport Saturday July 8th IGA, Coalport Sunday July 9th IGA, Coalport Saturday July 22nd Stagers Store,
Portage Contact the Parish office if you can help support our Festival by giving a couple of hours of your time to sell tickets. Thank you!
TRINITY SUNDAY June 11, 2017
Pastor’s ReflectionPastor’s ReflectionPastor’s ReflectionPastor’s Reflection Today we celebrate the Solemnity of the Blessed Trinity. The Father, the Son and Holy Spirit-Three Persons in God. They are the Creator, the Redeemer and the Sanctifier. The Triune God dwells in each of us. God is all Love and Mercy. Today we recommit ourselves to live lives allowing that Triune God of Love to possess us, becoming a Holy Fire, thus transforming the world into one of Peace and Love!
Peace, Father Jude
Families and the GospelFamilies and the GospelFamilies and the GospelFamilies and the Gospel As the Father “sent his son into the world” so parents send their children into the world “so that the world might be saved.” This is the missionary role of the Christian family. Your family is a school where your children develop convictions which enable them to make a difference in the world.
Stewardship ReflectionStewardship ReflectionStewardship ReflectionStewardship Reflection “God so loved the world that HE gave his only Son.” May we, as Christian disciples and stewards, always give of ourselves as a grateful response for his Gift.
Flower and St. Joseph Candle Flower and St. Joseph Candle Flower and St. Joseph Candle Flower and St. Joseph Candle
Memorials AvailableMemorials AvailableMemorials AvailableMemorials Available Flower and St. Joseph Candle Memorials are available for the following dates: Flowers: July 8, 22, 29, August 12, September 30, October 7, 21, and 28. St. Joseph Candle: July 29, September 30, and October 28. If interested in scheduling flowers or candles in memory or in thanksgiving, please contact the Parish office. The cost for flowers is $60, the cost for the candle is $10.
Altar Rosary Society MeetingAltar Rosary Society MeetingAltar Rosary Society MeetingAltar Rosary Society Meeting The Altar Rosary Society will gather for their monthly meeting in the Church hall on Monday, June19. The Rosary will be prayed at 7 p.m., and the meeting will follow. The committee is Ida Gobris, Barb McCann, Caryle Bearer, Joann Behe, and Cindy Bills.
Needed for FestivalNeeded for FestivalNeeded for FestivalNeeded for Festival We are making an appeal to our Parishioners for Gold Medal or Pillsbury Flour for the Church Festival. Please put in a bag marked “Festival”. These items can be left at all exits of the Church. Your generosity to this appeal is greatly appreciated.
This week the votive candle will burn in front This week the votive candle will burn in front This week the votive candle will burn in front This week the votive candle will burn in front
of the statue of Saint Joseph the Carpenterof the statue of Saint Joseph the Carpenterof the statue of Saint Joseph the Carpenterof the statue of Saint Joseph the Carpenter
In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of
Jim O’SheaJim O’SheaJim O’SheaJim O’Shea
Sponsor of the WeekSponsor of the WeekSponsor of the WeekSponsor of the Week We wish to thank Sharbaugh’s Drugstore (814) 344-9950, for sponsoring an ad in our bulletin. Please patronize our advertisers; as they make the bulletin possible.
Flowers Adorning the Altar this weekendFlowers Adorning the Altar this weekendFlowers Adorning the Altar this weekendFlowers Adorning the Altar this weekend
In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of
Jim O’SheaJim O’SheaJim O’SheaJim O’Shea
June 12 June 12 June 12 June 12 ———— June 16, 2017June 16, 2017June 16, 2017June 16, 2017 Our Vacation Bible School, “Maker Fun Factory” is open to children ages 4-12. It is scheduled for Monday, June 12, through Friday, June 16, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. The registration fee is $10 per child. The primary objective is the children will learn they are “Created by God and Made for a Purpose”. They will enjoy many activities including games, crafts, songs, bible stories and a daily snack.
Students ages 13-18 may volunteer for service hours for the 2017-18 school year. Please contact Sue Bills at 344-8690 if interested.
Parish FestivalParish FestivalParish FestivalParish Festival
We are appealing to all of our Parishioners to help make our Parish festival the most successful ever! The weekend affair will be held on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 28, 29 and 30. Please keep your schedule free for these days and plan to volunteer to work at one of our many booths or the Sunday dinner.
If you find any items that you can no longer use, why not put them in a box and donate them to our yard sale which will take place at this year’s festival? Items may be dropped off at the School. No Electronics. For further information call Bob McGowan at 243-9421.
If you did not receive your tickets for the Cash Giveaway or the money raffle, they may be picked up at the Annex, or stop at the Parish Office.
We will also need assistance with our ethnic foods. If you are able to assist in making haluski and stuffed cabbage, or trimming chicken, call the Parish Office for scheduling. Those who are able to work in any of the booths, are asked to call Marty Westrick at 244-0646. Need cucumbers the week of July 24 for the Festival dinner.
Any one wishing to do a basket for the Basket Auction should call Norma Farabaugh at 344-6356. Due to new PLCB regulations, basket donations may not contain alcohol in any form. Instead, gift cards can be included in donated baskets. Thanks for your understanding in this matter.
Business owners and managers are also asked to sponsor a sign for one of the festival booths. The price for the three-day event cannot be beat — $50. Payment can be dropped off at the Parish Office.
Your Business Name Here
SAINT BENEDICT CATHOLIC CHURCH
CARROLLTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA June 11, 2017
Prayer ChainPrayer ChainPrayer ChainPrayer Chain Prayer is an important part of our Catholic Faith. In an effort for our Parish Family to respond to the prayer requests of our members and friends, Parishioners have the opportunity to be part of a prayer chain. If you have a prayer request, please call the Parish Office at 344-6548. Names will remain on the prayer chain unless we hear otherwise from the one who
requested the prayer. Our prayers have been requested for the following: Ed Bearer, Dorothy Bechel, Bernard Beck, David Bender, Judy Bender, Betty Ann Bensor, Nancy Bensor, Msgr. Harold Biller, Wayne Biller, Mary Bogus, James Campbell, Joe Caretti, David Ceschini, Joe and Mary Ciccotelli, Nixon Cicero, Chris Contorchik, John Contorchik, Millie Cunningham, Thomas Deckard, Clare Anne Dumm, Ginger Eckenrode, Kevin Eckenrode, Rebecca Eckenrode, Jimmy Ertter, III, Clare Falconi, Lynn Farabaugh, Barbara Fasoli, George Ferris, Sr., Gitta Gagne, Thom Gagne, Agnes Gailey, Betty Glass, Fr. Gerald Gordon, Beth Ann Gormish, Shaw Graffius, Charlotte Gwizdak, Irene Haycisak, Barbara Henry, Clare Hoffman, Ranee Horn, Betty Lou Huber, Brynlee Jacoby, Gabriel Jarvie, Diane Jodon, Jeramiah Johnston, Louise Julick, Bernadine Kelly, Betty Kelly, Jeff Kelly, Jim Kelly, Cynthia Kemper, Jimmy Kirsch, James J. Kline, Catherine Lieb, Ann Link, Charles Lutak, Bill Lutz, Mary Jo Malloy, John Martella, Pauline Maurer, Francis Mecurio, Paula Mitchell, Kieran Moore, Theresa Moore, Ann Morealli, Virginia Morealli, Ricky Myers, Karen Needham, Trevor Nihart, Helen Paige, Viola Panaro, Katie Pardon, Dulcie Perry, Jacob Peterson, Judith Peterson, Patrick Polites, Steve Price, Charlene Quist, Maddox Raptosh, Frances Reed, Michelle Romagna, Marcus SanGregorio, Matthew Sclesky, Ryan Shafer, Lucas Shank, William Shank, Mark Sharbaugh, Sylvia Sherry, Deborah Smith, Gary Sowers, Special Intentions (32), Jodi Stevens, Ronald Stevens, Dorothy Strittmatter, Earl Strittmatter, Edward Venslosky, Ralph Weakland, Denny Weakland, Dorothy Weaver, Dean Weber, Carrie Westover, Jim Westrick, Joyce Westrick, Emmit Whited, Janine Wilson, Carol (Owens) Woodword, Richard Whited, Jackie Wright, Brenda Yeckley, Theresa Yeckley, and Laura Zaliznock.
Bingo on Tuesday
Doors Open @ 5 p.m.; Kitchen opens @ 5:30 p.m. Early Birds @ 6:30 p.m.; Regular Games to follow
• Admission $15 — Includes 20 Regular Games
• Kitty—$0(+) • Circle 7 – 19 numbers for $100
• Jackpot - Straight line only • Full Card – 50 numbers $500 • Instant tickets • All Nighter - $0+ • $50 end of the month drawing (Must be present to win)
• Refreshments (hamburgers, hot dogs, pizza, homemade goodies) The more that play — the more we pay. Extras are available. Regular games starting at $30 a game and up.
TRINITY SUNDAY -Scrip sold in the Annex after all Masses -Parish, School, Finance Council Meetings, 11 a.m., Boniface Wimmer Room MONDAY -Vacation Bible School Church hall, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. TUESDAY -Eucharistic Adoration after 8 a.m. Mass. Holy Hour, 10:30 a.m. -SBS Office hours 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. -Vacation Bible School Church hall, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. -Bingo, early birds, 6:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY -SBS Office hours 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. -Vacation Bible School Church hall, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. THURSDAY -SBS Office hours 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. -Vacation Bible School Church hall, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. -Mass, Saint Benedict Manor, 10:30 a.m. -Card party, 7 p.m., Church hall FRIDAY -Vacation Bible School Church hall, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. -Scrip sold 9-11 a.m., School SATURDAY -Confessions, 2 p.m., Church SUNDAY -Scrip sold in the Annex after all Masses -Happy Father’s Day
From other parishes and organizations…
Worldwide Marriage Encounter, As Pope Francis emphasizes the importance of marriage and family, why not take advantage to enrich your marriage and family life by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend? The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend will be held June 23-25, 2017. Early Registration is advisable as space is limited. Registration and information can be found by visiting: www.yourmarriageisworthit.org.
St. Nicholas Parish Breakfast, Sunday, June 11, from 6:30 a.m till 12 noon in the Church hall, 203 St. Henry Street, Nicktown. Price for adults is $8, Children 5-12 is $4, children under 4 are free.
Prince of Peace Festival, 811 Chestnut Ave, Northern Cambria is hosting their “Festival Under the Tents” on Saturday, June 10 and Sunday, June 11. Turkey Dinner is Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Activities include new games, basket auction, live music, turkey dinner, ethnic foods, and will conclude with Fireworks on Sunday at 9:45 p.m.
Faith Day 2017 at DelGrosso Amusement Park, Sunday, July 2. Featuring Liturgy with Bishop Mark Bartchak at 3 p.m., music by the Greater Johnstown Youth Chorale, Best Dessert Contest, games, rides, expansive pool and waterpark, and delicious DelGrosso’s food! Discount All Day Fun Passes available at www.dioceseaj.org/youth ministry. Park opens at 11:30 a.m.
Outdoor Masses Father John D. Byrnes, Rector, and the Parish Family of St. Michael the Archangel Basilica, Loretto, invite the faithful to join them each Sunday evening at 7 p.m. for the outdoor Sunday Mass at the beautiful Shrine of Our Lady of the Alleghenies in Loretto. The first Mass of the season will be celebrated on Sunday, May 28, and will continue through Labor Day weekend, September 3. Please bring a lawn chair. In the event of inclement weather, the Mass will be held in the Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel.
Church Support Church Support Church Support Church Support ———— June 4, 2017June 4, 2017June 4, 2017June 4, 2017 Offertory 7417.33 Church Improvements 786.00 Tree of Life 116.66 Peter’s Pence 42.00 School Support 28.00 Ascension Thursday 11.67 Catholic Home Missions Appeal 5.00
Card Party Thursday June 15th Ms. Jane Buck, Mrs. James McCann, Ms. Deborah Clark, Mrs. Mary L. Fees, Ms. Patty Kuntzman, M/M John Lesko, M/M Marc Letso, M/M Doug McBreen, M/M Christopher McDevitt, M/M Charles Mc Glynn, M/M Darren McLaurin, M/M Robert E. McMullen, M/M Robert E. McMullen, Jr.,
M/M Wayne T. McMullen, Ms. Debra Morgan, M/M Bruce Mulraney, Mrs. Jennifer Mulraney, M/M David Murphy, Mr. George Murphy, M/M Scott Mislevy
