ST. MICHAEL ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH751 Locust Street

PO Box 103St. Michael, Pennsylvania 15951

Rev. Charles F. Bodziak, Pastor MASSES:Saturday Vigil 4:00 pm

Deacon Dave Hornick Sunday Morning 8:00 amSunday Morning 10:30 am

Secretary: Susan Poldiak Daily Mass See BulletinBookkeeper: Kathy Kalicky Holy Days See BulletinDRE: Laurie SloanMaintenance: Edward Homway Office Hours:PHONES: 8:30 am to 3:30 pmRectory / Office: (814) 495-9640 Monday, Tues., Thurs., FridayFax: (814) 495-9424Rel. Education: (814) 495-4873 Confessions:

Saturday 3:30 pm to 3:45 pmParish Website Sunday 7:30 am to 7:45 amwww.saintmichaelchurch.weebly.com 10:00 am to 10:15 am YEAR: 2015 NUMBER: 32 Anytime RequestedSecretaries’ E-mail: 2015 Year of the Consecrated Life

SERVING GOD AND COMMUNITY FOR OVER ONE HUNDRED YEARS!

BAPTISM: By Appointment. Reserve at least one month in advance. Preparation classes are necessary.

MARRIAGE: Make arrangements at least nine months in advance.Preparation sessions are necessary.

FUNERALS: Arrangements are made in conjunction with the funeral home. service or at the luncheon. No eulogies at the funeral liturgy, please.

REGISTRATION Those new to the area, newlyweds, and single adults, (even if registered and before with their families) are asked to register by calling the Parish Office.MEMBERSHIP: Every parishioner must be registered. This is a condition for admission

to our Program and reception of the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, First Penance, First Eucharist, and Matrimony; also, for testimonial letters or sponsorship of Baptism and Confirmation outside the Parish.

VISITATION: We are concerned and want to be advised when someone is ill at home or in the hospital. Call the rectory to have the shut-in placed on our monthly Holy

Communion calls or seriously ill prayer list.SACRAMENTAL Requires a six-month parish registration and active Mass participationPOLICY: for Baptism and Marriage.BULLETIN ARTICLES: Articles are due to the Parish Office by Noon on Mondays.

19th Sunday in Ordinary Time August 9, 2015 Month of the Immaculate Heart of Mary

MASS INTENTIONS: (August 10, 2015 to August 16, 2015)

Monday 8:30 AM Nick Gilles req. by Mike Hudak, Sr.Tuesday 8:30 AM In Memory of Fritzie & for the Health and Well- Being of

Remy Beaver req. by FamilyWednesday 6:30 PM NO MASS Thursday 8:30 AM John Musilek req. by Pete & Theresa Valko Friday 8:30 AM Mary Plasay req. by Arleen Diamond Saturday 4:00 PM People of the Parish Sunday 8:00 AM Rose Chalan req. by Daughter, Pauline & Family 10:30 AM Nicoletta Cononie req. by Lucia Ann & Michael Brezovec

LITURGICIAL APPOINTMENTS:

Saturday, August 15 4:00 PM Offertory Procession

Lector: Sherry Dipko John & Bonnie BizzarriMinister of the Host: Theresa CarlsonMinisters of the Cup: Susan Blazosky & Maxwell VarljenAltar Servers: Elisabeth Zajdel, Adam & Alex BambinoCantor: David ZajdelGreeter: Mary Ann Spangler

Sunday, August 16 8:00 AM Offertory Procession

Lector: Amy Stohon Nick & Pauline MinorMinister of the Host: Robert GrattanMinisters of the Cup: Walter Christ & Paul Kundrod, Jr.Altar Servers: Nathan Kundrod, Elyssa Nagy & Brian BernardCantor: Joseph FaherGreeter: Lori George

Sunday, August 16 10:30 AM Offertory Procession

Lector: Linda Caddy Lucia Ann & Michael Brezovec Minister of the Host: Deacon Dave Hornick Ministers of the Cup: Greg Stiffler & Sharon PatersonAltar Servers: Garrett Bunn, Carter & Kirstyn VitezCantor: Louis McCloskeyGreeter: Mary Ann Oravis

Sunday, August 16 Collection CountersJohn Bizzarri, Rodney Kundrod,Edna Mae Cook & Mary Anne Davis

We are placing names of the sick in the bulletin for prayer providing they give permission. Although we remember all sick and shut-ins at every Mass, we would like our parish family to be aware of the need for special prayer intentions because of a most serious illness or hospital stay. May the Divine Physician send healing grace for those for whom we pray: Josephine Koshute, Allen C. Rosemas, Patricia Murphy, Kenneth A. Yanzetich, Sr., Todd Euen, Bernice Myers, Dwight Fyock, Lori Facciani, Dylon Wills, Dawn Hagen, Debbie Dibert, Ronald Partsch, Missy, Joanne (Kolar) Hufford, Christine Flanagan, Ayden Alan Grata, Remy Beaver, Mary Lou Offman, Marian Chuckalovcak, Mildred Beesoick, John T. Plummer, Gail Margaret, Arlene Diamond, Mary Zangaglia, Dorothy Rosemas, Ann Blazosky, Theresa Podrebarac, Natalie Zerby, Betty Dremely, John Poldiak, Jr., Dan Gentile, Patricia Grata, Terry McClemens, Michael Wadsworth, Valencia & Frank Tursi,

Homer Locher, Georgette Minor Moreau, Gloria Weyandt, Brayden Schofield, Steve Faher, Jr, Michelle Kasper, Frank Brattelli, Josephine Danel, Steve Fiffick, Joanne Thomas, Elizabeth Landini, Violet Partsch, Donald Sherry, Sarah Dukery, Regan Kinley, Mary, Gert Bearer, Sean Wechtenhiser, Suzie Thomas, John Karian, Robert Tursi, Carol Kovalich, Jack Heverly, Glenn Hoffman, Diane Kingera, Allison Krischer, Ted Paluch, Stephen Yanzetich, Sr. and all of the sick of our parish, the homebound, those in nursing homes, those who care for them, and those in the military along with their families. (Please call the Rectory to have your name removed from the list when no longer seriously ill. Thank You.)

LITURGY MEETING ~ The Liturgy Meeting has been rescheduled for Wednesday, August 19th following the 6:30 PM Mass.

CHOIR PRACTICES ~ Practice for the Sunday Choir is scheduled for Mondays at 7:00 PM. Practice for the Saturday Choir is on Thursdays at 5:30 PM.

BAPTISMAL PREPARATION CLASS ~ A Baptismal Preparation Class will be held on Tuesday, August 11 th beginning at 6:00 PM. Please call the Rectory Office if you are “with child” or have recently welcomed your “bundle of joy” into this world and are a parishioner.

FINANCE COUNCIL MEETING ~ The Parish Finance Council will be meeting this Sunday, August 9 th following the 10:30 AM Mass. The purpose of the meeting is to review and sign the Financial Report to the Diocese.

HOLY NAME SOCIETY ~ The Holy Name Society will be meeting this Sunday, August 9th following the 8:00 AM Mass.

ST. MICHAEL HOLY NAME FUNNEL CAKE BOOTH ~ Sign-up sheets are available on the easel in the back of the church for the Funnel Cake Booth at the Forest Hills Festival on September 5th,6th, & 7th . You don’t have to be a member of the Holy Name Society to help. Please contact Barry Seese at 242-7416 or Bill Thomas at 242-6006 for more information. This is the Holy Name’s biggest fundraiser of the year.

SECOND SUNDAY FOOD COLLECTION ~ This weekend is our Second Sunday Food Collection. Please bring in non-perishable food items or toiletries with you. Monetary donations are also appreciated.

MARTHA’S GROUP ~ Martha’s Group will be meeting this Monday, August 10th at 6:00 PM in the Church Hall.

Does the storm cloud live at your house or within you?

The Sanctuary Candle will burn in memory ofGrace Valazak

and The Our Lady of Grace Candle will burn in memory of

Father Bernard F. Conleyduring the week of August 9, 2015.

ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEALDiocesan Goal $ 30,686.00Pledged $ 31,635.00Total Cash Amount $ 29,525.00Number of Responses 209/ 452 46%

Thank you to all who have participated in the Annual Catholic Appeal. Please join them in supporting our Parish and our Diocesan ministries. If you do not have a pledge card, you may send your gift (made payable to the “Annual Catholic Appeal”) directly to the parish office. We are now $949.00 over our goal

of $30,686.00. If you have made a pledge, please remember to fulfill it. If you have not made a donation, please do so. Remember that anything over our goal comes directly back to our parish.

ADULT ENRICHMENT AND LAY ECCLESIAL MINISTRY ~ Education is a lifelong journey.  We are all called to holiness and have an obligation to grow and nurture our faith. The Office of Adult Enrichment and Lay Ecclesial Ministry (AELEM) offers many on-going and short term adult religious education opportunities.  Visit us at www.dioceseaj.org/lay-ecclesial-ministry

INSTRUCTIONS IN THE FAITH ~ Is there anyone blessed with the desire to become Catholic? Are you a Catholic who really needs to know the Faith better or who has not been confirmed for one reason or another, contact the rectory or Suzi Blazosky at 495-5287 as soon as possible. The RCIA Program will begin in late August.

JUST A NOTE REGARDING MARRIAGE: ~ If anyone is living in a marriage that has not been recognized by the Catholic Church, it would be advisable to consult a priest to see if that situation could be rectified. It could be a simple con-validation to receive the Church’s blessing. One will never know unless one inquires.

LITTLE “WHITE” LIES OUR PARENTS TOLD US:

PASTOR’S MESSAGE –AND NOW IT BEGINS The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit Court on July 14, 2015 stated that the LITTLE SISTERS of the POOR must comply with the HHS mandate that employees, including religious employers, provide employees coverage of contraceptive and abortion inducing drugs. Sister Loraine Marie Maguire, Mother provincial of the order, in a prepared statement said:

“As Little Sisters of the Poor, we simply cannot choose between our care for the elderly poor and our faith.” According to the Becket Fund of Religious Liberty, the ruling means the government can force the sisters to either violate their faith or pay massive IRS penalties.

Now, do you believe what I said about persecutions against our Catholic Faith beginning? Wait. More is coming!Fr. Bo

LET US PRAY AND REMEMBER ~ The following Rev. Fathers from our diocese that died throughout the years from August 9th through August 15th: Bernard F. Conley, Francis Ackerson, Valentine J. Pomykalo, Francis Sasvary, Edward J. Davis, and Richard J. Walsh

PRAY FOR LIVING PRIESTS AND DEACONS IN THE DIOCESE ~ Valentine Bradley, Robert Kelly,Robert Reese, Bernard Karmanocky, TOR, J. Patrick Quinn, TOR, Deacon Laslo Ivanits andSeminarian Austin Keith

THE POPE'S MONTHLY PRAYER INTENTIONS for August, 2015Universal Intention - Volunteers. That volunteers may give themselves generously to the service of the needy.Evangelization Intention - Outreach to the Marginalized. That setting aside our very selves we may learn to be neighbors to those who find themselves on the margins of human life and society.

PILGRIM VIRGIN STATUE ~ Our Lady of Fatima Pilgrim Virgin Statue is still visiting our homes. Our Lady smiles with a joyful blessing on families who have taken her statue and, in a real sense have received her personally. Sign-up sheets for November, December and January are in the back of the church. By the way, while you are praying to Jesus through Mary, say some special prayers that the Holy Father will specifically consecrate Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

LAST WEEK’S COLLECTION

Adults $ 3,951.50Loose $ 135.00Youth $ 94.00Monthly $ 947.00Maintenance Fund $ 55.00Feast of the Assumption $ 60.00Miscellaneous $ 48.00Total $ 5,290.50

We sincerely thank and ask God’s blessingupon all who have care and concern

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR FINAL TREASURY TICKET WINNER

Friday July 31, 2015 # 523 Mike Hudak

Thank you to everyone who either purchased or sold their Treasury Tickets. Special thanks to Cathy Faher, Sally Kolar and Pauline Minor who helped with the distribution of and the recording of the ticket sales. If we

missed someone who would like to have tickets, please call the rectory. We have noted the tickets that were returned to us, unsold. Those names will be taken off the list. Please note: The next Lotto Treasury Ticket

Sale will be October, 2015 – the last for this year. Total Amount from Sales Total Paid Out Profit for the Church $4,780.00 $2,638.00 $2,142.00 (22 tickets not sold or returned) (Includes cost of printing tickets)

Thank you to all who have participated in the Annual Catholic Appeal. Please join them in supporting our Parish and our Diocesan ministries. If you do not have a pledge card, you may send your gift (made payable to the “Annual Catholic Appeal”) directly to the parish office. We are now $949.00 over our goal

of $30,686.00. If you have made a pledge, please remember to fulfill it. If you have not made a donation, please do so. Remember that anything over our goal comes directly back to our parish.

Memo to all Religious Ed catechists, substitutes, and volunteers:The PENNSYLVANIA CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICE LAW has been amended to better protect children from abuse and neglect.

This law has impacted all professions that are responsilbe for or care for children, such as teachers, health care workers, child care, coaches, scout leaders, as well as the Church.

Part of this law requires clearances and training. This means that anyone working with our parish children will need these clearances. All Parish employees, Religious Education catechists, substitutes, helpers, youth group leaders and volunteers and any other adults who help to chaperone and mentor our children in any way are those who are required to have and will need these clearances, both the PA Criminal History (Act 34) and the PA Child Abuse Clearance (Act 151).

Parishioners that already have these clearances and training required by their jobs will only need to submit all copies to our Saint Michael Parish Office so we can have them on file in our records. This will alleviate duplication of services. If your job does not already require these, or you do not have these clearances, you will need to obtain them to work with the parish children. These clearances will be free for all volunteers. Please contact the Rectory Office at 495-9640 or the Religious Education Office at 495-4873 to obtain more information and websites to help with this process.

Once completed, you will need to provide copies of clearances and certification.********************************************************************************************************************Youth Protection Program Reminder ~ For all new families and volunteers wishing to work with any of our youth, in classrooms, with service projects, chaperoning, or any parish activities for the 2015—2016 School Year…..please note the following: The Altoona-Johnstown Diocese has a mandatory Youth Protection Program that is required of all employees or volunteers who work with children in any of the diocesan schools or parishes. All training must be completed and clearances up to date BEFORE employees or volunteers may work with children. The program is a one-time, online 45 minute training course that can be completed at home or any other computer. It includes a training course followed by a short quiz which users must attain an 80% or better to pass. If you are a new Religious Education volunteer or a new parent who would like to volunteer and you have NOT completed a previous “Protecting God’s Children” Training, you will need to complete this course before you can volunteer. Youth Protection Program How-To: Go to www.dioceseaj.org. Click on Youth Protection link/button found at the bottom left-hand side of the page. Click on Register at top right corner of that page. Follow the detailed instructions to access and complete the training course. First time users will create a unique user ID to be used to access the site when needed. All required forms must be printed and filled out for submission. Once the course is completed and you have printed out a certificate of completion and filled out the required forms, please turn all forms and the certificate into the Rectory or Religious Education office marked “Youth Protection Program”.

NCYC Fundraiser9” Hoagies, Gobs & Apple Dumplings

Hoagie and Dumplings will be ready for Parishioner pick-ups after any of the weekend Masses

Saturday, August 8th & Sunday, August 9th.Thank You to all who helped support our fundraiser.

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Little Johnny's kindergarten class was on a field trip to their local police station where they saw pictures, tacked to a bulletin board, of the 10 most wanted men.One of the youngsters pointed to a picture and asked if it really was the photo of a wanted person."Yes," said the policeman. "The detectives want him very badly."So Little Johnny asked, "Why didn't you keep him when you took his picture?"

R eligious E ducation A nd C hristian H elping August 9, 2015

Upcoming Summer REACH Service Projects

Forest Hills Labor Day Festival ~ The annual Forest Hills Labor Day Festival will be held September 5th, 6th & 7th. Once again, our REACH Youth Ministry will have 2 booths and be selling Apple Dumplings and Ice Cream Sundaes. REACH Student and Parent volunteers will be needed to help with both booths for the 3-day weekend. Parent chaperones are needed in each booth for all 2-Hour time

slots.This is another great opportunity for our REACH students to earn 'Service Hour Credit' for the

time that they volunteer. Sign-up sheets are in the back of the church for REACH students and parents to sign-up for a preferred time slot. Please don't hesitate to sign up. Help is needed and greatly appreciated.

Any questions and verbal sign-ups can be directed to the RE office at 495-4873.

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LAST WEEK’S COLLECTION

Adults $ 3,951.50Loose $ 135.00Youth $ 94.00Monthly $ 947.00Maintenance Fund $ 55.00Feast of the Assumption $ 60.00Miscellaneous $ 48.00Total $ 5,290.50

We sincerely thank and ask God’s blessingupon all who have care and concern

Religious Education Registration is taking place for our 2015—2016 Religious Education Year. Forms have been mailed out to all families currently registered in our parish with school-age children. All current families, as well as new families are required to pre-register each year so that all contact and medical information is up-to-date.

Please return completed registration forms to the Religious Education Office by dropping in the weekend collection basket, drop off at the Rectory or RE Offices, or by mail. In addition, parents of K—5 students also need to return the enclosed Bus Permission card to the Elementary School Office. New members of the parish who may not be on the mailing list, please call the Religious Education Office at 495-4873 with an address so forms can be mailed.

Religious Education Start Dates:

Grades 6-12 begins on Sunday, September 20th from 9:00 a.m. to 10:20 a.m. Grades K-5 begins Thursday, September 24th from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

*In order for your K—5 students to ride the bus from school, a bus permission postcard must be returned to the school by Tuesday, September 8th.

9 th Grade Parent Orientation ~ Orientation for parents of our 9th grade students beginning their 3-year confirmation process is scheduled for Sunday, September 20 th beginning at 9:10 a.m. Attendance of at least 1 parent is required .

This orientation will take place in the upstairs of the Parish Hall while students are in their classroom for their first class of this new Religious Education year. You will be provided with information for the newly revised confirmation process

guidelines and requirements for Sacramental prep from the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown and the opportunity for any questions along with a schedule for our 2015—2016 Religious Education Year.

Sunday, August 9 Holy Name Meeting / Following the 8:00 AM MassParish Finance Council Meeting / Following the 10:30 AM Mass

Monday, August 10 Martha’s Group / 6:00 PMSunday Choir Practice / 7:00 PM

Tuesday, August 11

Wednesday, August 12 No Mass / Father is attending Bishop Joseph’s 80th Birthday Celebration

Thursday, August 13 Saturday Choir Practice / 5:30 PM

Friday, August 14

Saturday, August 15 The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Not a Holy Day of Obligation this year)

Sunday, August 16

UPCOMING EVENTS

Wednesday, August 20 Girl Scout’s Monthly Service Meeting / Hall

Bishop Mark Bartchak and the Family Life Office cordially invite all couples celebrating their 1st, 5th, 10th, 25th, 40th, 50th, 55th, and 60th+ Wedding Anniversary in 2015 (and their families) to attend the Annual Wedding Anniversary Liturgy. Couples may attend Sunday, Sept. 13th in JOHNSTOWN at St. John Gualbert Cathedral or Sunday, Sept. 20 th in ALTOONA at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. Both locations are handicap accessible. Liturgies in each location begin at 2:00 p.m. Bishop Mark will be the celebrant and homilist at each celebration. Punch and cookies will be available after the Mass for anniversary couples and their families. Reservations must be made through your parish for either celebration by Tuesday Aug. 25th.

ST. VINCENT DePAUL Can you be a ‘Jack of all Trades’?  Whether it be sorting, hanging, pricing or displaying clothing; work in furniture; load and unloading donations; or working the cash register, SVDP needs you! Call us at SVDP Altoona at 814-943-1981 or stop in and see what a great experience it is to volunteer! All proceeds from our thrift stores benefit those in our community in our Emergency financial aid program.

FATIMA DEVOTIONS ~ The Franciscan Friars, T.O.R., from Loretto, invite you to participate with them in celebrating the Fatima Devotions on Thursday, August 13th at 6:30 P.M. in the gardens at Mount Assisi (In case of inclement weather they will be at the Basilica of Saint Michael the Archangel).  The singing will be led by the Schola Cantorum Choir from St. Benedict Parish, Geistown, and the sermon will be delivered by Fr. Joe Lehman, TOR. A cordial welcome to all.

CHRISTMAS TIME in the Smokies-featuring Dollywood and 4 Christmas shows Dec. 1st - Dec. 4th / Deposit due by Sept. 8th; For more information please contact Donna Gramling-495-9383.

RESURRECTION PARISH is sponsoring “Groovin at the Grove” on Saturday, August 15th, music by Flood City Brass, 7-10 p.m. at their Picnic Grove in Tanneryville. FREE PARKING AND ADMISSION. Rain or shine. Good music with good food and drink. Gate opens at 6.

THE CARMELITE COMMUNITY of the Word Sisters are offering a “Day of Discernment” Saturday, Aug. 22nd, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00p.m.at the CCW Incarnation Center, 394 Bem Road, Gallitzin, PA. The day will include communal prayer, Eucharistic Adoration, time for personal discernment and an opportunity to meet members of the Carmelite Community of the Word. Please contact: Sr. Margie McGuire, 814-472-9457 or Sr. Linda La Magna, 814-942-5747; Email: margiemc12@gmail.com; Visit our website at www.ccwsisters.org or visit us on Facebook.