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Sacred Heart Church
511 Twentieth Street • Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 943-8553 • FAX (814) 943-1556
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.sacredheartaltoona.org
Rev. Ľubomír J. Strečok ....................................................... Pastor
Paulette Johns ........................................................ Parish Secretary
Patrick Dorman ...................................... Parish Council Chairperson
Linda James ........................................ Finance Council Chairperson
Judy Wahl ........................................Director of Religious Education
Mike Kelleher .....................................Director of Christian Initiation
Patrick Dorman ......................................................... Choir Director
Jeffrey Arpino……………………………………………………..Organist
Rectory ........................................................................... 943-8553
Formation Center ............................................................ 944-3922
Food Pantry .................................................................... 943-4529
February 1, 2015
4th Sunday in Ordinary Time
"The people were astonished at his teaching,
for he taught them as one having authority and not
as the scribes." Jesus was doing something
different. His teaching was new, fresh, surprising.
The Jewish people were used to the teaching style
of their scribes, the scholars who interpreted the
Scriptures and taught the corresponding laws. The
scribes were legalists by trade, who focused on
what was required of the Jews based on the holy
writings. For them, the law was dominant. But
when Jesus showed up in the synagogue and
began to teach, he was dominant. As the incarnate
Son of God, he spoke with an authority that was
greater even than the religious laws.
And just in case those who heard him doubted
his legitimacy, Jesus proved his authority by more
than words; he cast out evil spirits. When the
people witnessed Jesus commanding "even the
unclean spirits" and saw that these spirits obeyed
him, they were "amazed" at this "new teaching
with authority."
What our Jewish ancestors experienced is
recorded for us to bolster our own faith. Although
we were not there to see these events unfold, if we
meditate on the reality of today's Gospel story we
will also be astonished and amazed. Jesus is more
than a teacher. He is more than a kind man with
an attractive philosophy. Jesus has power over the
spiritual world! His authority over us is real. And
he exercises this authentic authority for our own
good. He has the power to do away with evil and
to set us free, both through his teachings--passed
on to us in the Bible and in the Church--and
through his action in our lives. We only need to
follow his lead.
CELEBRATIONS OF THE EUCHARIST
Monday - Friday
7:45 A.M.
Saturday
9:00 A.M., 5:30 P.M.
Sunday
8:00, 10:00 A.M., Noon
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Saturday
12:30 p.m. and 5:00 P.M.
Sunday
7:30, 9:30, 11:30 A.M.
SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF THE SICK
You are encouraged to notify the rectory as soon as there is a serious
illness. You are also asked to notify the rectory when a relative is
admitted to a hospital or nursing home.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
The Sacrament of Baptism for Infants normally takes place during a
weekend celebration of the Eucharist or on Sundays at 1:00 P.M. For
the baptism of their first child, parents are expected to attend a baptismal session with Fr. Lubomir. Please call the rectory office for an
appointment. Catholic godparents for infants must be at least 16
years of age, confirmed, and regularly practicing the faith with a freedom to receive the Eucharist.
CHRISTIAN INITIATION
Anyone interested in becoming a member of the Catholic Church
should contact a member of the parish staff.
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE
Please call the Pastor nine months in advance to make arrangements
for instruction and planning the marriage ceremony.
FOOD PANTRY
The Sacred Heart Food Pantry is open on Wednesdays from 10:00
A.M. until 2:00 P.M.
PARISHIONER REGISTRATION
We are always happy to welcome new parishioners to Sacred Heart
Parish. Please introduce yourself to a member of the parish staff and
register at the rectory. Registration, the practice of stewardship,
and regular participation in the Eucharist indicate that a person is an
active member of the parish and is eligible to act as a godparent or
sponsor. As a Church community seeking to be faith-filled disciples
and good stewards, the sacrifice of our time, talent and treasure is
essential for the common good.
SACRED HEART CHURCH
DEADLINE FOR BULLETIN
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mass Intentions
Monday
before
noon.
Sunday, February 1, Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00 a.m.
Caracciolo
(FranMon.Prosperi)
PARISH
OFFICE Peg
HOURS:
Normally,
Fri. 8:00 A.M.
10:00
a.m.
Mary
Zangrilli
(William
Ritenour Family
to 3:30 P.M.
12:00 Noon
Dr. Jean Gilot (Wife, Muriel)
Monday, February 2, Presentation of the Lord
World Day for Consecrated Life
7:45 a.m.
Jessica Chilcote (Family)
Tuesday, February 3, St. Blaise and St. Ansgar
7:45 a.m.
Thelma Tomasetti, Anniversary
(Tomasetti Family)
Wednesday, February 4
7:45 a.m.
Theresa Verbonitz (Mafalda Scalzi)
Thursday, February 5, St. Agatha
7:45 a.m.
Brandon Williams (Carol Adams)
First Friday, February 6, St. Paul Miki
7:45 a.m.
Greg Griffith (Jim and Joan Seasoltz)
11:30 a.m.
Alfred Farrell (Wife, Helen)
First Saturday, February 7
9:00 a.m.
55th Wedding Anniversary of Bob and
Mary Ann Larson
5:30 p.m.
Warren Raia (Wife, Christine)
Sunday, February 8, Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00 a.m.
Robert Straw, Sr. (Ray and Cathy Keefe)
10:00 a.m.
Tom Anderson (Terry Merrits)
12:00 Noon
People of the Parish
Altar Servers
Saturday, February 8
5:30 p.m.
Dominic and Sarah Corso
Sunday, February 9
8:00 a.m.
Mike Adams and Tish Crum
10:00 a.m.
Morgan Baker and Julia Nagle
12:00 Noon
Bridgid and Maggie Fox
Lectors
Saturday, February 8
5:30 p.m.
Dennis Greiner and Theresa Adams
Sunday, February 9
8:00 a.m.
Judy Clouser and Ray Kline
10:00 a.m.
Jan Kinney and Lynn Nagle
12:00 Noon
Keri Condron and Phyllis Russo
Communion Ministers
Saturday, February 8
5:30 p.m.
Colleen Milliron, Mark and John
Frederick
Sunday, February 9
8:00 a.m.
Joanne Straw, Marian Carey, Mike
Straw
10:00 a.m.
Barb Gerhart, Jeff Guyer, Patty Wolf
12:00 Noon
Cindy Lytle, Sheila Lytle, Joe Fernicola
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Cantors
Saturday, February 7
5:30 p.m.
Patrick Dorman
Sunday, February 8
8:00 a.m.
Judy Wahl
10:00 a.m.
Hayley Kelleher
12:00 Noon
Betsy Chilcote
Liturgical Ministers
Today is the last day to return your schedule requests for
February 22 thru May 24. You may send your requests to
[email protected] or drop them off at the rectory.
Thank you.
Mardi Gras Dinner
The Social Committee has planned a Mardi Gras dinner
following the 5:30 p.m. Mass next Saturday, February 7.
A sign-up sheet is available in the back of the church.
Grief/Faith Support Group
Anyone experiencing grief of any kind is invited to attend
our light luncheons, the First Friday of every month following the 11:30 a.m. Mass. These usually last from
12:15 to 1:45 p.m. The next luncheon will be Friday,
February 6th. Please call Mary Catherine McGregor at
942-2762 if you plan to attend. The luncheons are held in
our Formation Center.
Homebound Communion Calls
Fr. Lubomir will be making his monthly Communion
Calls to homebound parishioners on Thursday, February 5
beginning at 9:00 a.m. Persons who would like to be
added to the list are asked to call the rectory office by
Tuesday of this week.
First Friday of the Month
Friday, February 6, is the First Friday
of the Month. You are encouraged to
honor the Sacred Heart of Jesus by attending either the 7:45 a.m. or 11:30
a.m. Mass. We will have Exposition of
the Blessed Sacrament from 8:15 a.m.
until 11:25 a.m. Confession will be
heard at 7:15 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
Nocturnal Adoration Society
The monthly Vigil of Prayer scheduled by the Nocturnal
Adoration Society for February 6, will be held at St. Mary
Church in Altoona from 8:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. Persons interested in joining the Nocturnal Adoration Society
are invited to attend one of the monthly vigils and complete an attendance card.
FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
FEBRUARY 1, 2015
PRO-LIFE CORNER
.
Christians, like all people of good will,
are not to cooperate in any practices, even
if permitted by civil law, which are contrary to God’s law. Each individual, in
fact, has a moral responsibility to inform
their own individual moral conscience to
what is evil and how to fight against it. Abortion is evil.—
Candlemas Day
Monday, February 2, is the Feast of our Lord’s Presentation in the Temple. Jesus is the “light for revelation” to all
people. Since it is the traditional day to bless candles,
Mass participants are asked to gather near the Baptismal
Font for the blessing and entrance procession. Candles for
home use will be available for a donation of $3.
Pope John Paul II
Saint Blaise Day
Tuesday, February 3, is the Feast of Saint Blaise, the traditional day to bless throats. Throats will be blessed during Mass on that day and following the weekend Masses.
Families and the Gospel
Today’s gospel reminds us “unclean spirits” still haunt
our families. These spirits thrive inside our grudges, punishing silence, impatience and abruptness. Jesus offers
you the authority to cast out these spirits from your life
and your family.-A Family Perspective
St. Rose of Lima School
Open House
We are hosting an Open House for prospective families
on Thursday, February 5th from 6-7:00 p.m. Principal,
teachers and parents will be available to answer questions
and give you a tour. PreK to Grade 8. You are already
talented. We can make you exceptional!
College Scholarship Available
ARC is offering one $3,000 scholarship to a 2015 high
school graduate pursuing higher education. Applications
are available in either ARC lobby or on-line at
www.arcfcu.org. The award is based on financial need,
academics, essay questions, leadership, community services, and a personal interview, Deadline to submit application is March 6, 2015.
Liturgical Reflection…
When the Sacred Scriptures are read in the
Church, God himself speaks to his people, and
Christ, present in his word, proclaims the Gospel.
The selected readings from the Word of God are to
be listened to reverently by everyone, for they are an
element of the greatest importance in the liturgy.
While the readings from Sacred Scripture are addressed to all people of whatever era, a fuller understanding and a greater efficaciousness of the word is
nevertheless fostered by a living commentary on the
word, that is, by the Homily, as part of the liturgical
action.
The General Instruction of the Roman Missal,
Number 29
2015, Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown, Liturgy Office
Altar Server Training
We are now holding individual training sessions for altar
servers, for anyone who is in third grade or older. If you
would be interested, please call Mike Kelleher at 814-934
-4076.
St. Vincent dePaul Thrift Store
The new Altoona St. Vincent DePaul Thrift Store will be opening in February. The new store will be located at 7th Ave and
12th St. (former Blair Candy building). Additional volunteers
are needed. Store hours will be 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday thru
Friday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. If you are interested in
volunteering please call Janice at 943-1981.
ACCS Open House
Are you looking for a school for your child that offers small
class sizes, a rigorous curriculum, after school care, community
service, multiple PE and computer classes, a STEM focus, all
in a compassionate, nurturing environment that honor God?
Then please join the students, teachers and staff for our all day
OPEN HOUSE , Thursday, February 5th. The opening assembly will begin at 7:30 a.m. You can even stay for lunch. Dismissal is at 2:30 p.m.
Adult Enrichment Day Class
Msgr. Robert Mazur will be presenting the course, St. Paul,
Tuesday afternoons, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. beginning February 10th in the Seton Suite of the Cathedral. This 6 week
course explores fresh insights into Paul’s message of the Kingdom of God, its challenge to Roman Imperial Theology, and the
apostle’s relevance for today. Participants will examine the
growth of the early Church and the theological and culture setting for Paul’s writings in the early Church. The cost of the
course is $45 and participants are asked to bring a Bible. Registrations forms are available online at www.ajdiocese.org/lay.ecclesial-ministry or by contacting Marybeth at the Office of
Adult Enrichment at 361-2000.
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Sunday, February 1
Mass at 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:00 Noon.
Reconciliation at 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m.
Grade School Religious Education at 11:00 a.m.
Christian Initiation.
Monday, February 2
Candle blessing prior to entrance procession.
Tuesday, February 3
St. Blasé Feast. Throat blessings during Mass.
Wednesday, February 4
Sacred Heart Food Pantry open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Pro-Life Rosary at 3:00 p.m.
High School Religious Education at 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, February 5
Homebound Communion Calls starting at 9 a.m.
Maintenance Committee meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Friday, February 6
Mass at 7:45 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
Reconciliation at 7:15 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament from 8:15 a.m. until
11:25 a.m.
Grief Sharing Luncheon 12:15 p.m.
Saturday, February 7
Mass at 9:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Reconciliation at 12:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Al-Anon meeting at 10:00 a.m.
Mardi Gras Dinner following 5:30 p.m. Mass.
Winterfest at Simpson-Temple, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sunday, February 8
Mass at 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:00 Noon.
Reconciliation at 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m.
Grade School Religious Education at 11:00 a.m.
Christian Initiation.
Concert Under the Dome at 2:00 p.m., Cathedral
In Your Prayers…….
Please remember in your prayers the health intention of
Marcella Adams, Arlene Balestino, Suzanne Baranik-Bowser,
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Rene Reynolds, Camden Rhodes, Joan Robison, Elia Rocci,
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