Author: Saint Johns

ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST
CATHOLIC CHURCH
134 East Bishop Street, Bellefonte, PA 16823

May 26th, 2024/ The Most Holy Trinity

MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday: 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 8:00 a.m. & 10:15 a.m.
Weekday: Varies—see weekly Mass schedule
St. Kateri Church: 12:00 p.m. Sunday
CONFESSION
Saturday: 4:00 p.m.—4:30 p.m.
RECTORY OFFICE HOURS
Monday-Thursday: 8:30 a.m.—1:00 p.m.
Closed Friday
CONTACT US
(814) 355-3134 | saintjohnsoff@gmail.com
www.bellefontecatholicchurch.org
Join us on FlockNote! Text “SJ814” to the number 84576

PARISH STAFF
Fr. Brian Saylor, Pastor | Deacon Tom Boldin
Fr. Joshi Prasanth, HGN, Parochial Vicar
Lorraine Fello and Rose Truglio: Office Staff
Kristina Tice: St. John School Principal
Tony and Paula Roland: Directors of Rel. Ed.
David Harry: R.C.I.A. Coordinator
Deacon Tom & Shirley Boldin: Confirmation Directors
Natalie Stanton: Music Ministry Coordinator Joe Baummer: Maintenance
SACRAMENTS
Confession: Saturday 4:00-4:30 p.m. Baptism: Call the rectory
R.C.I.A.: Call the rectory
Marriage: Notify pastor 9 months
in advance

Saturday, May 25
5:00 PM Anthony McMahon (Fr. Brian)
Sunday, May 26
8:00 AM Mario Truglio (Rosemary Truglio)
10:15 AM Evon Boldin
(Deacon Tom & Shirley Boldin)
Monday, May 27-Memorial Day -Cemetery
9:00 AM Sam Brezler (Wife & Family)
Tuesday, May 28-5th gr. Mass of Blessing
6:00 PM 5th Grade Class
(St.John School Graduates)
Wednesday, May 29
8:00 AM Sister Mary Wilhelmina Lancaster (Tom Bender Family)
Thursday, May 30
6:00 PM Bob Davis (The family)
Friday, May 31-School Mass
9:00 AM Michael Braddock (Barbara Sevinsky)
Saturday, June 1
5:00 PM Sheila Neidigh Frankenfield
(Anspauch, Neidigh & Frankenfield families)
Sunday, June 2
8:00 AM Gino Napoli (Richard & Linda Struble)
10:15 AM Priest Appreciation (CDA)

Masses for the week

Eucharistic Minister/Lector Altar Server/Music
Saturday, June 1 5:00 pm
Eucharistic Ministers: Michael PavoneVolunteer
Lector: Marie Lingle
Servers: Elizabeth & Elliott Brezler
Music: Stephen St. Amant
Sunday, June 2 8:00 am
Eucharistic Ministers: Art Ardire/Volunteer
Lector: Lucia Stover
Servers: Sarah McElhinny/Alivia Smithmyer
Music: Traditional
Sunday, June 2 10:15 am
Eucharistic Ministers: Susan Love/Volunteer
Lector: Paul Dombrowski
Servers: Grayson Evans
Music: Folk

MEMORIAL DAY MASS
Weather Permitting-Memorial Day Mass will be Mpnday, May 27th at 9:00 AM at the cemetery. Feel free to bring lawn chairs. If it is raining, please meet at the church.

ASTRONAUTS IN SPACE!
A Journey in Faith
The Command Center communicates to the astronauts just as God communicates to you and me!
Please “Save the Date” for Vacation Bible School
July 29-August 1, 6:30pm-8:00pm

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Registration forms are on the table in the back of the church.

THANK YOU!
I would like to express my deep thanks to all those who made my celebration of 25 Years of Priesthood so wonderful. I would particularly like to thank Deacon Tom, Shirley, Lorraine, and Rose for taking care of so many things. Also the musicians and those who took other roles at Mass and the dinner. I cannot fully express my gratitude towards you for all the kindness and support I have received here at St. John & St. Kateri.
God bless you all! Father Brian

SCRIPTURE READINGS
Sunday, Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
Dt 4:32-34, 39-40; Ps 33:4-5, 6, 9, 18-19, 20, 22; Rom 8:14-17; Mt 28:16-20
Monday, Memorial of Saint Augustine of Canterbury, Bishop
1 Pt 1:3-9; Ps 111:1-2, 5-6, 9 and 10c; Mk 10:17-27
Tuesday, Weekday
1 Pt 1:10-16; Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4; Mk 10:28-31
Wednesday, Weekday
1 Pt 1:18-25; Ps 147:12-13, 14-15, 19-20; Mk 10:32-45
Thursday, Weekday
1 Pt 2:2-5, 9-12; Ps 100:2, 3, 4, 5; Mk 10:46-52
Friday, Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Zep 3:14-18a or Rom 12:9-16; Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6; Lk 1:39-56
Saturday, Memorial of Saint Justin, Martyr
Jude 17, 20b-25; Ps 63:2, 3-4, 5-6; Mk 11:27-33
Sunday, Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
Ex 24:3-8, Ps 116:12-13, 15-16, 17-18; Heb 9:11-15; Mk 14:12-16, 22-26

SANCTURY CANDLE
The Sanctuary Candle is
In Memory of Sheila Frankenfield
From Anspauch, Neidigh & Kowalski families

Weekly events

Weekly Financial Report

Monday May 27 9:00 Memorial Day Mass at
Cemetery

Parish News

BAPTISM CLASS DATES 2024: Families who would like their first child baptized must attend a baptism class. The remaining classes for 2024 are: June 9, September 8, & December 8. For additional information or questions contact Deacon Tom Boldin at 814-355-4234(H) or text to 814-883-8123 or email stboldin@verizon.net

Visit Poland
Father Brian will be leading a tour of Poland June 10-19, 2025. Visit the important sites of Pope Saint John Paul II, the Divine Mercy Shrine, the monastery of St. Maximillian Kolbe and the Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa. We will also visit Auschwitz, the Tatra Mountains, and the impressive Wieliczka Salt Mines. Cost is $4,799.00, including flights. For more information, see Fr. Brian or go to www.proximotravel.com (Clergy trips-Fr. Brian S.)
For a Brochure on the trip contact the church office.

Please pray for those serving in the military
LTC Jason Meier, US Army
LTC William Smith, US Army
MAJ Michael R. Kranch, US Army
CPT Everett K. Benson, US Army
CPT Alexis Franks, US Army
CPT Peter J. Muto, US Army
CPT Nicholas Taylor, US Army
2LT Caleb Eyster, US Army
SFC Eric Callahan, US Army
SSG Matthew Bickle, US Army
LtCol Tim Jackson, USMC
LtCol T.J. Valley, USMC
Maj Jared Swancer, USMC
Maj Alaina Valley, USMC
CPT Andrew Malia, USMC
LCDR Jared T. Hallahan, US Navy
LT Joshua Malia, US Navy
LT Patricia Wilson, US Navy
LT Steven Wright, US Navy
ENS Matthew Goodpaster, US Navy
CWO James Decker, US Navy
PO2 Andrew Kaschalk, US Navy
CPT Olivia Hale, US Air Force
2d Lt Caleb Gindhart, US Air Force
2d LT Jacob Nieto, US Air Force
MSgt Joseph Trimpey, US Air Force
SrA Shane Kaschalk, US Air Force
A1C Ethan Scicchitano, US Air Force
SFC Patricia Markle, Army Nat’l Guard
SGT Toby Dugal, Army Nat’l Guard
PFC Kaleb Weaver, Army Nat’l Guard
CPT James Bickle, US Army Reserve
Col Gordon Frankenfield, Air Nat’l Guard
SSgt Eric Roberts, Air Nat’l Guard
MSgt Kristina Roberts, Air Guard
PV2 Trevor D. Cort, US Army

For the Weekend of May 19th 2024
ORDINARY COLLECTION INCOME RECEIVED:
Adult Offertory (regular & online): $ 5,552.25
Loose Offertory: $ 1,488.00
Children’s Offertory: $ 13.50
Special Monthly: $ 150.00
Votive Candles: $ 142.22
ORDINARY TOTAL: $ 7,345.97
EXTRA ORDINARY INCOME RECEIVED:
Maintenance: $ 190.00
Cemetery $ 0.00
Local Family Assistance $ 0.00
EXTRA ORDINARY TOTAL: $ 190.00
ORDINARY & EXTRA TOTAL: $ 7,535.97
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SCHOOL COLLECTION: $ 957.33
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SPECIAL COLLECTIONS: (Diocesan or Other)
Ascension $ 100.00
Mother’s Day $ 10.00
Easter $ 20.00
Catholic Communication $ 50.00
Holy Name of Mary $ 0.00
Thank you for your generosity!

2024 Catholic Ministries Drive Goal
$54,443.00
$26,367.00 as of April 30,2024

BULLETINS
Did you know that you can have our bulletins mailed directly to you or someone you know who is homebound and would like a copy of it? Call the Rectory at 814-355-3134 to sign up.
Bulletins are also online at our website: www.bellefontecatholicchurch.com

St. Kateri Tekakwitha Church
P.O. Box 159, 3503 Penns Valley Rd Spring Mills, PA 16875 | www.stkaterichurch.org | Rev. Brian Saylor, Pastor
Mass is celebrated Sunday at 12:00 Noon | Confession: 1st Sunday after Mass (1:00 pm)

Mass Intentions
Sunday, May 26
12:00 PM George Gromacki
(Polly & Bill Epright)
Sunday, June 2
12:00 PM For the 68th Wedding Anniversary of Al & Sally Palm (The Family)

WEEKLY COLLECTION TOTALS (regular & online)
May 12, 2024 $ 815.15
May 19, 2024 $ 976.00

HOSPITALITY
May 26 No hospitality today and until after
Labor Day. Enjoy your summer!

LECTOR SCHEDULE
May 26 Jim Hodgson
June 2 Gail Anderson

ROSARY at St. Kateri is prayed before Mass most Sundays beginning at 11:30 am. Why not come a little early to church that day to pray the rosary to Our Lady with us! Contact Millie Turner (mlt3557@verizon.net) if you would like to lead the rosary on occasion.

EUCHARISTIC MINISTER SCHEDULE
May 26 Sandy Rockey
June 2 KB Boomer

COMMUNION SERVICE There will be a Communion Service Tuesday, May 28 at 11:00 AM.

2024 Catholic Ministries Drive Goal
St. Kateri $8,770.00
$14,225.00 as of April 30,2024

MEMORIAL DONATION TO ST. KATERI
In memory of Harry Henry
From Catherine L. Stover-Foor & Lynn Foor

St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store: May Sales and Features: Life magazines now $1 any issue—limited time only, so get yours now.
It’s PROM time: check out our selection of formal dresses and prom gowns as well as suits.
Don’t miss our spring selection of summer apparel.
Leather and motorcycle jackets are also available.
New volunteers are always welcome. Donations Greeters are urgently needed. If you can give a couple of hours a week, stop by the Thrift Store at 1300 Benner Pike during our open hours, Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Thrift Store will be closed Saturday, May 25 through Monday, May 27 in celebration of the Memorial Day weekend.

SUMMER OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Thursday 8:30-1:00. Closed on Friday, Beginning May 24, 2024. The Office will be closed Monday May 27 for the Memorial Day Holiday.

Catholic Daughters

The next Catholic Daughter meeting will be Thursday, June 6, 2024, starting with Mass and Installation of Officers at 6pm in the church and the meeting will follow in the school auditorium. No meetings in July or August.

Tune into WJVM 90.3-FM and; WEJO 104.7-FM this spring! It is the season for the celebration of the sacrament of Holy Orders. WAOB will air ordination liturgies during the weekend Mass slots throughout May and June. In addition, the bishops’ special homilies will re-air during some of our weekday programming. Please keep all newly ordained priests and deacons in your prayers. On the production side, we are now scheduling pray-ers for our summer devotions. If you would like to record a prayer for the station, please contact Sheryl Balkey at (814)238-6288 or voiceofdivinemercy@gmail.com. Remember, just $100/day keeps our Catholic voice on the air. Our 501(c)3 organization is volunteer-run and your tax-deductible donation may be mailed to: Voice of Divine Mercy, PO Box 862, State College, PA 16804-0862. We receive no direct funding from the local parishes or diocese, so your faithful support is vital to our evangelization effort.

MEMORIALS & DONATIONS Lunch Program: Rich and Linda Struble
Memorials: In memory of Ted Reigh from Bill and Carol Thomas; Carol Walls; Greg & Tina Wendt
CENTRE GIVES We are incredibly grateful to all the donors who helped raise $4,170.00 for Saint John School. The money raised during this year’s Centre Gives will go towards building the Angel Fund in order to support our students and advance our mission. Many thanks to: Mark Bauer, Teresa Bodle, Jen and Tom Brezler, Lucy Brezler, Paula Brezler, Fred and Debbie Caldwell, George and Pamela Callahan, Samantha and Jason Cossman, Laura and Cory Cunningham, Mark, Jodie and Anna Dello Stritto, Molly Fisher, Rich and Kim Fornicola, Jean Gerber, Judy Harnadek, Julie Hershbine, Marie Hesterberg, Doreen Koleno, Stan and Julie LaFuria, Lonnie and Helen Lowry, Deb and Michael McAtee, David and Megan McGoron, Matt Martin, Jack and Susan Mecholsky, Michael Merlino, Virginia Miller, Marjorie Capparelle Paolicelli, Joseph and Deb Reese, Derek and Courtney Rice, Gloria Rogers, Sandra Rogus, Michelle and Jason Russell, Paul and Vinnie Scanlon, Sharer and Berthold families, Jeff Shultz, David and Christy Smith, Thomas and Sara Songer, Stephen and Erin St. Amant, Curt and Natalie Stanton, James and Christine Surovec, Doug and Kristina Tice, Donald and Karen Truesdale, Tina and Greg Wendt, Vickie Wolfe, Kelly Yost and Ryan Diehl
General Mills Boxtops for Education: Thank you to everyone who is scanning their grocery receipts when
they purchase products that display the BoxTop logo shown on General Mills packaging. Please note that
some products are not labeled as such, so just scan your grocery receipt each time you shop. The app will
determine if you’ve purchased any participating products and, if so, will instantly add cash to our school’s
earnings online. We are truly grateful for your support!
Nelle Flack Fund: 2024 annual distribution from Centre Foundation
Since 1981, generous donors have invested in Centre Foundation to help organizations that are working to
create a better future for Centre County. The Foundation has a deep understanding of our community’s needs
and provides innovative and traditional opportunities to match the passions of their donors with the needs of
the community. For more information on Centre Foundation, please visit www.centre-foundation.org.
Thank you to all our benefactors and God bless your generosity to and support of our school.
SUMMER OFFICE HOURS: Saint John School ends for summer break on Friday, May 31 with an 11:30 AM dismissal. Our summer hours will be Wednesdays from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM, beginning June 12, or by appointment. Feel free to call and leave a message as we will be answering phones and scheduling appointments throughout the week. You can also email sjadmin@saintjohnsch.net or twendt@saintjohnsch.net.
JOIN OUR SAINT JOHN SCHOOL FAMILY TODAY! Whether your child is starting their educational journey in our nurturing 3- and-4-year-old Pre-K program or embarking on an exciting adventure in 5th grade, we have tailored programs to meet their needs and provide a well-rounded education. (Our priority registration has now ended, but there are limited spaces in all grade levels.) Secure your child’s place in our school family by enrolling today!
To enroll or inquire about the enrollment process please visit our website or contact our enrollment office.
www.saintjohnsch.net
814-355-7859
sjadmin@saintjohnsch.net
Join us in shaping a bright future for your child. We can’t wait to welcome your family into our school community!

Gift Bearers
If you, with your family or a friend would be willing, we are always looking for people to present the gifts during Mass. Just take the egg when you come in for Mass and then return it when the collection begins. It is a beautiful way to be more a part of the Mass.

GABRIEL PROJECT
The Gabriel Project is a Pro-Life Movement offering parish based pastoral care to women in a crisis pregnancy. Its goal is to help pregnant women with all their practical needs, as well as offering them unconditional love in an apostolate of friendship throughout their pregnancy.
If you are in need of the Gabriel Project, please call
814-867-5511.

Thank you to all of our benefactors
and God bless your generosity to
and support of our school.
We continue to keep you in our prayers.

We now have Online Giving for St. Kateri!
Go to the website: www.bellefontecatholicchurch.org
and click the GIVE NOW button OR
Go to: https://abundant.co/stjohntheevangelistc
and you will go directly to a giving page.
St. Kateri online giving will be managed separately from St. John based on your parish ID.
Contact Barbara @ the rectory office if you have questions.

Eucharistic Ministers—needed
Would you be willing to share your gifts with the Parish?
The cup will be reintroduced at Holy Thursday Mass. We are in need of a few more people willing to serve the parish as Eucharistic Ministers during Mass. If you would be willing to offer your gifts in this ministry, please contact the rectory office.

COMMUNION SERVICE
There will be a Communion Service at 11:00 AM with adoration following on Tuesday, December 19, 2023.

Save the Dates

NEW TO THE PARISH?
Welcome to St. John’s! If you are new to the area it is easy to join the parish. Please take a Member Registration Form located at the back of the church. Mail it to the rectory or drop it in the collection basket at Mass.

FATHER JOZEF AND DEACON JACK invite you to join us on our Journeys of St. Paul in Greece Pilgrimage May 12-19, 2025. Join us in the journeys of St. Paul as we visit Amphipolis, Philippi, Neapoli (Kavala), Thessalonica, Veria (Berea), Meteora, Delphi, Cornith, and Athens. An information meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 24th at 6:30 in our parish hall. If you are interested, please sign up on the Good Shepherd Website. https://www.goodshepherd-sc.org/

St. Joseph’s Catholic Academy

SAINT JOHNS IN STITCHES will meet Monday May 20th at 1:00 PM in the rectory meeting room. Please join us for an afternoon of friendship!!

DIAPER DRIVE
The Catholic Daughters Diaper Drive continues year-round. You may leave your diaper donations in the bins in the vestibule outside of the small prayer room. These diapers are given to Project Gabriel in State College.

Upcoming Retreat

St. John News

CONGRATULATIONS to Nathaniel & Makennah Cleaver parents of Tatum Mae who received her baptism May 4, 2024. May they continue to grow in the faith.

Parish News continued

FREE TAX ASSISTANCE for SENIORS
Call Centre County 814-355-6816 (Option # 1) to make an appointment. Appointments available MONDAY/WEDNESDAY/FRIDAY 9AM—4PM. Appointments will be at the Church of the Good Shepherd.

WEIS4SCHOOL Program
Support Saint John School when you shop at Weis Markets! Scan your Weis Club Card and then this barcode at the register to participate in the Weis4School Program. You only need to scan one time to be registered for the 2022-23 school year.

OLV News

Religious Education

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK
Harry Henry, Mary McTish, Rosemary Maher, Ms. King, and Angie Deardorff.

PARISH PRAYER CHAIN
The contact person for our parish prayer chain is Sara Nagel. For any prayer requests please email Sara at: donaldnagel@verizon.net, or you may call her at 814-353-1010.

We now have Online Giving at St. John’s!
Go to our website: www.bellefontecatholicchurch.org
and click the GIVE NOW button OR
Go to: https://abundant.co/stjohntheevangelistc
and you will go directly to a giving page.

NORTHERN DEANERY RAFFLE TICKETS: For those of you who haven't had an opportunity to buy your Northern Deanery Raffle Tickets, they will be on sale the weekend of May 4-5 before and after each mass for the last time. However, they will continue to be available in the rectory office through the end of May.

WEEKDAY MASS
Fr. Brian will be celebrate Mass this Tuesday, December 5th at 11:00AM.

St. Vincent de Paul

SACRAMENTS
If you would like to schedule a Baptism or Wedding at St. Kateri, please call the rectory at St. John’s at 355-3134. Barbara or Rose will be happy to help you.

CEMETERY CLEAN-UP
The cemetery maintenance crew will be doing a “Spring Clean Up” at St. John’s Cemetery, Bishop St. on Monday April 22, 2024. Please ensure all items are removed from the cemetery plots by April 20th. If you want to keep vases, wreaths, etc. please take them for safe keeping. On April 22, remaining items will be discarded. As a reminder - no planting of any permanent shrubs, flowers or trees are permitted at the grave sites. If you have any questions, contact Joe Schoch at 814-359-2302.

RECTORY OFFICE - SUMMER HOURS
Monday-Thursday 8:30 am-1:00 pm/Closed Fridays

Mass for Widows and Widowers to be Televised Remember your loved ones on Sunday, May 26, 2024 with a televised Mass Celebrated by Bishop Mark Bartchak at 11:00 am on WATM ABC 23 and will rebroadcast that night at 9:00 p.m. on the Breezeline channel 9. All spouses will be acknowledged and remembered at Mass. All persons who have lost a spouse through death throughout the Altoona-Johnstown Diocese are invited to register by contacting the Family Life Office 814-317-2643 or email familylife@dioceseaj.org. When registering, please give your name, address, phone number and the name of your spouse who has passed away. The last day to register is Wednesday, May 22, 2024. The event is sponsored by the Diocesan Family Life Office and the Catholic Ministries Drive.

Knights of Columbus

Church Directory Update
Thank you all for your patience with the Directory project. Unfortunately we had a few delays in the process but are happy to say that everything is now at the Printers.
Thank you again for your patience and we will announce when they arrive.

Judy Densevich Memorial All You Can Eat Soup and Salad Dinner
Mon, October 23rd at Bellefonte Knights of Columbus, 315 Stoney Batter (Up the hill from the Dollar General). Serving the public from 11AM-7PM, or until the soup runs out. Featuring at least 20 homemade soups, numerous salads, breads and plenty of homemade desserts. Cost is only $9 for eat in or take out. Quarts of soup are also available to-go for only $9. No advance tickets required, simply stop in and enjoy a great meal. You won't find a better deal anywhere! Benefits the Bellefonte Knights of Columbus.

COUNCIL OF CHURCHES
The purpose of the Council of Churches of Bellefonte & Vicinity has been to manifest the essential oneness of the Christian churches as believers in Jesus Christ since its inception in 1949. In addition, the council works to strengthen ecumenism by offering community worship, assisting persons in need and working together in cooperative outreaches and ministries. There are 13 churches in this council. Our parish is entitled to four members, and we currently only have one. Please consider joining the council. Please contact Fr. Brian, if you have interest in joining the Council of Churches.

HEALING THROUGH FAITH MEETINGS
If you are looking for an opportunity to talk about your grief with others who are experiencing similar feelings, join us as we support one another through our faith. The next Healing Through Faith meetings will be held on Thursday, October 19th at 6:30PM. Meetings are held in the rectory basement. More information call Ed Mulfinger at 280-2755 or Connie Davis at 355-1280.

Around the Diocese

BAPTISMS
If you are interested in having your child Baptized at St. John’s, call or email the office and provide your name and mailing address and we will mail you a Baptism packet. If this is your first child to be Baptized, you will need to attend a Baptism Preparation Class on Sunday,
September 11, 2022 from 11:15 AM - 12:15 pm in the rectory basement with Deacon Tom. If you have any questions, please contact Deacon Tom Boldin at
355-4234 or email at stboldin@verizon.net.

MAY DAYS 2024 at the Basilica of St. Michael - May 25th and 26th at Our Lady of Loretto Community Hall – live entertainment, cinch tournament (call Mag 421-2867 to join) basket raffle, flea market, silent auction, and refreshments. Saturday, 4pm-8pm and Sunday, 11am-4pm. Chicken dinner Sunday at 11AM. $10 per person. All are welcome!

NOTARY SERVICES
Michael Levandoski, a local attorney and parishioner at St. John’s, is offering free notary services to St. John’s parishioners as a service to the parish. He is in Bellefonte every Wednesday, and can be reached at
mlevandoski@mkclaw.com to schedule an appointment.

PRISON MINISTRY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: PCGG
(Prison Christian Growth Group) is seeking volunteers interested in ministering to Inmates at Benner and Rockview prisons. Twice a month, PCGG members visit Rockview and once a month, Benner. A fulfilling and inspiring ministry, members are answering Jesus’s call to visit the prisoners. Anyone interested in more information may contact Teresa Jeffries at (814)381-1317 or jeffriesteresa2@gmail.com.

The greatest of gifts: Holy Sacrifice of the Mass
If you would like to have a Mass celebrated for a special occasion, on behalf of a family member, a friend, or a deceased loved one, please contact the rectory. We are happy to offer the Mass for your intentions. Mass cards are available to let the person or their family know the Mass is being offered for them or their loved ones.

Vacation Bible School

CCD MASS
The next CCD Mass will be Sunday, February 13th at the 10:15 AM Mass. The 9th and 10th grade classes will be participating in the liturgy. Only 9th and 10th graders will sit with their teachers in reserved pews. All other grades can sit with their families

St. John News continued

REMEMBER ST. JOHN’S IN YOUR WILL
If you are interested in remembering St. John’s Church or School in your will, simply include as a beneficiary
“St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church,
134 East Bishop Street” or “St. John the Evangelist Catholic School,
116 East Bishop St.”

Saint Vincent de Paul

Tune into WJVM 90.3-FM or WEJO 104.7-FM
for Catholic Radio!

Interested in becoming an ALTAR SERVER? Calling all CCD students, homeschoolers, OLV middle schoolers and St Joe’s students—If you are in grades 4-10 and are interested in training to become an altar server at Mass, please contact the rectory.
Call 355-3134 or email saintjohnsoff@gmail.com.

ANNUAL WEDDING ANNIVERSARY LITURGY
Bishop Mark Bartchak and the Family Life Office cordially invite all couples celebrating 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60+ years of marriage in 2022 (and their families) to attend the Annual Wedding Anniversary
Liturgy. Couples may attend Sunday, September 18 in ALTOONA at Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament or Sunday, September 25 in JOHNSTOWN at St. John Gualbert Cathedral. Both locations are handicap accessible. Liturgies in each location begin at 2:00 p.m. Most Rev. Bishop Mark will be the celebrant and homilist
at each celebration. Refreshments/snacks will be available after the mass for anniversary couples and their families. Reservations must be made through your parish for either celebration by Monday, August 29.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUSAll-You-Can-Eat Breakfast on Sunday, April 21 st hosted by the Bellefonte Knights of
Columbus. Open to the public from 8:30 am until Noon. Price is $10 for adults, $5 for children under 12, and free for children under 7. The menu includes orange juice, bacon, sausage, potatoes, eggs, French toast, pancakes, sausage gravy, oameal, hot syrup, peaches, waffles, coffee and hot chocolate. We make specialty eggs and Blueberry or Chocolate chip pancakes upon request. Please come enjoy a great breakfast at the Bellefonte Knights of Columbus Home at 315 Stoney Batter (up the hill from Dollar General) Eat in or Take out is available.

Carmelite Community of the Word
Golf Tournament
The Carmelite Community of the Word sisters will hold our Annual Golf Tournament “in person” on Friday, June 7, 2024 at Scotch Valley Country Club. This year our tournament will begin at 8:30 a.m. Registration begins at 7:00 a.m. We will provide a continental breakfast in the morning, and after your round of golf, lunch will be served, followed by awards and an auction. Cost is $450 for a foursome; $150 for individual golfers. If you would like to attend the lunch and auction but not golf, that is $20. Final deadline for Registration is May 29 or when we get 28 teams. To register, or for more information, contact Kelli Murphy at 814-886-4098 or email at communityofficeccw@gmail. com. Come and join us, this event has proven to be a fun day for all! If you cannot golf, but would like to make a donation, contact our offices. Thank you!

FOOD BANK
Reminder: Food Bank donations are welcome,
needed and collected year-round. Please leave your donations of non-perishable food items or toiletries in the bin located in the vestibule just outside of the prayer room and beneath the large painting of the crucifixion. Our
donations are taken regularly to the Faith Centre Food Bank. Thank you for your generosity.

The greatest of gifts: Holy Sacrifice of the Mass
If you would like to have a Mass celebrated for a special occasion, on behalf of a family member, a friend, or a deceased loved one, please contact the rectory at St. John (814-355-3134).
We are happy to offer the Mass for your intentions. Mass cards are available to let the person or their family know the Mass is being offered for them or their loved ones.

We have Online Giving at St. John’s!
Go to our website: www.bellefontecatholicchurch.org
and click the GIVE NOW button OR
Go to: https://abundant.co/stjohntheevangelistc
and you will go directly to a giving page.

St. Joseph’s Catholic Academy

PRAYER TO ST. KATERI TETAKWITHA

St. Kateri, Star of the Native People and bright light for all! We thank God for your heroic courage, constant perseverance and deep love of the Cross. Pray for us that our love for Christ may deepen. And may we imitate you in following God’s will even when difficulties arise. In Jesus’s name we pray. Amen.

Annual Club Columbo meeting on Thursday, February 9 at 6PM. Election of Directors.

SEMINARIAN BURSE DONATIONS
St. John & St. Kateri have started a Seminarian Burse to offer financial help to seminarians from our parishes.
Donation envelopes can be found in the back of the church. Please pray for our current seminarian
Max Kroell.

Parish News

RISING HOPE Therapeutic Riding Center
Cleaning Out Your Closet? Shoe us your love! By donating your gently worn, used or new shoes, you can show Rising Hope your support at NO COST TO YOU! They are collecting gently worn, used and new shoes to raise money for Rising Hope TRC. Collected shoes not only help support them, but they will be reused and given a second life by those in need through #microenterprise. The Fundraiser will end on March 15th. Please put your donated shoes in the box at the entrance of the church.

Online Giving at St. John’s!
It’s easy and safe to use.
You can use your checking/savings account or debit/credit card.
You can also schedule gifts to occur automatically.
How to donate online:
Go to our website: www.bellefontecatholicchurch.org
and click the button OR
Go to: https://abundant.co/stjohntheevangelistc
and you will go directly to a giving page.

Give Now

Here’s a great idea for a New Year’s resolution—volunteer at our Thrift Store! You’ll not only be serving our Lord by helping those in need, but you will also truly enjoy working with our Family of Volunteers. We especially need folks to accept donations—an easy and interesting job. If you can give a couple of hours a week, stop by at 1300 Benner Pike and speak to the Day Manager. The Thrift Store is open Monday-Saturday 10 AM-4 PM.