Pastor

Rev. Robert L. Ruston

Sts. Gregory & Barnabas Parish Welcome to 

Daily Mass: (See inside for locations)

8:00AM Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Friday

6:30PM Thursday

Weekend Liturgy:

Saturday: 4:00PM (Daisytown)

Sunday: 8:00AM (Bon Air)

11:00AM (Daisytown)

120 Boltz Street 408 Luzon Avenue

Johnstown, PA 15902

Phone: 814-536-6818

Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 2:00PM

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www.ssgregbar.org

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groups/SSGregoryBarnabas/

Reconciliation: Saturday: Noon—12:30PM (Daisytown)

Saturday: 3:15—3:45PM (Daisytown)

Sacrament of Baptism: Parents are to be examples to their children by being regis-tered, active members of the Parish. Please call the rectory office to make arrangements.

Sacrament of Marriage: Couples planning to marry are to make arrangements at least nine months prior to their wedding date. Diocesan Guidelines regarding Marriage Prep-aration must be followed. The Catholic party/parties is/are to be registered, active members in the parish.

Anointing of the Sick: Please call the church office if you have a family member or friend in the hospital who would like to receive the Sacraments. The homebound and parishioners in nursing homes should also receive the Sacrament of the Sick and Holy Communion.

Parish Membership: New members are always welcome! If you are moving into, within, or out of the Parish, please call the Rectory Office and let us know.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA): All who would like more information about membership in the Roman Catholic Church are invited to call the Church Office.

EMAIL: stsgregbar@dioceseaj.org

United In Christ

MISSION STATEMENT

As Catholic Christians, we will live to serve God and each other. And do His will as one family united in Faith. We will teach, serve, and be an example to the youth of the parish that they will come to a full understanding of Christ and His plan for their lives. We will nurture the gifts and talents of all parish members and use them wisely for the glory of God. We will compassionately implement the Spiritual and Corporal works of Mercy for those in our Parish, Diocese and throughout the world. Through the celebration of the Sacraments, especially the Eucharist, we affirm our Communion with Christ and each other. All are welcome.

26 S O T S 30, 2018

At that  me, John said to Jesus, “Teacher, we saw someone driving out demons in your name, and we tried to prevent him because he does not follow us.” 

Jesus replied, “Do not prevent him. There is no one who performs a mighty deed in my name who can at the 

same  me speak ill of me.” ‐ Mk 9:38‐39 

 

M (SG) 8:00AM

T (SB) 8:00AM

W (SG) 8:00AM

T (SG) 6:30PM

F (SB) 8:00AM

S (SG) 4:00PM

S (SB) 8:00AM

(SG) 11:00AM

Welcome to Sts. Gregory & Barnabas Parish

WEEKLY SCHEDULE MASS SCHEDULE (Mass Stipend $10)

Sunday, September 30th 26h Sunday in Ordinary Time

Wednesday, Fr. Bob’s Day off

Next Sunday, October 7th 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time Next Monday, Closed Columbus Day

Family members are asked to present Offertory Gifts at weekend masses being offered for their loved ones.

September 30, 2018

CHOIR PRACTICE

Liturgical Reflection… The Catholic Church commends its deceased members to the mercy of God by means of its funeral rites. It likewise asks that the Christian faithful continue to offer prayer for deceased family members, friends, and fellow parishioners. The annual celebration of All Souls Day, the commemoration of all the faithful departed on November 2, attests to this honorable practice. Masses celebrated for the dead on the anniversaries of death or other significant times continue the Church’s prayer and remem-brance. For Catholic Christians, cemeteries, especially Catholic cemeteries, call to mind the resurrec-tion of the dead. Diocese of A-J, Liturgy Office

Toppy O’Leary by Sharon Goller

Betty Brezensky by LeeAnn Pribish

Edgar Washington by Ray Washington

David Schmadel by Linda & Deb Moschgat

Members of Purgatorial Society For the People

Josephine Lupek-Anniv. By Daughter Irene, Glen & Family

Eileen Skelly by Dorothy Sida

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REGISTRATION

THIS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30th  

in the Daisytown Hall at 9:30AM—10:45AM 

Registra on fee: $10 per child 

It is important that every child be represented by a parent/guardian.

All Parents of Grade School & Catholic School are required to a end.

Students do not need to a end.  

FIRST DAY OF CLASS: October 14th

Please remember class starts promptly at 9:30AM ‐ Don’t be late. 

RELIGIOUS ED SCHEDULE CLASS 9:30AM - 10:45AM

9/30 CCD Registration Daisytown 9:30AM-10:30AM 10/14 F CCD K-11 REGISTRATION FORMS

and payment ($10/per child) Must be turned in to the teacher today.

10/21 K-11 10/24 2nd grade Parent Meeting

RB/7:15PM 10/28 K-11 / Shycon REMINDER:

Class time is 9:30AM to 10:45AM

Months of November and De-cember we will have class the first Sunday.

All other months the first Sun-day is family day and we are off.

Exception: Confirmation & Communion Parents need to review the calendar for special classes that may occur on the first Sunday.

LIVE THE LITURGY Whoever is not against us is with us. Is your image of God bigger than the labels and categories into which we often place Him? God has been acting in our world from the beginning of time and has been intimately wedded to creation for thousands of years before the creation of humanity. Did you ever consider that God was present when dinosaurs traveled the earth? God’s presence surprises us, but He can be clearly seen when people, regardless of their faith or creed, rise to the occasion and do the right thing. We have seen this countless times throughout history when peo-ple have put their differences aside, sacrificing their own security and needs to help others. God is much larger than we make Him out to be. Try to be present and mindful and not miss God working in all moments of life. If we are not attentive, God’s presence can go unnoticed.

MembersofPurgatorialSociety

Jan.2018‐Dec.2018 Apr.2018‐Mar.2019 Sept.2018‐Aug.2019

John & Albina Sweltz Carole E. Vogel Catherine Kormanik

Edward & Sophie Utnik James Fisher

James Utnik William Biss & Frances (Biss)

Ashcraft

Dorothy Mesaros Raymond & Anna Ponczek

Anna Elka

Oct.2018‐Sept.2019

Mar.2018‐Feb.2019 Charlotte Costlow

Joey Vogel May2018‐April2019 Norman Costlow

Isabel Vogel Andrew & Margie Martinec Mary Torok

William & Dorothy Milavec Jack & Dorothy Heller Frank Torok

Joseph Kralik Jamey Petrick

Choir Prac ce is back in session!!! 

Prac ce is every Wednesday in Bon Air at 6:30PM. New members Welcome!!! 

Please contact: 

Marlene Kotch 539‐8292 

FROM THE DESK OF FATHER BOB

Do you know someone who needs pray-ers? Please contact Debbie Washington at 536-3616 or dlwashi@hotmail.com to place a name on the parish Prayer Chain! Boxes for requests are also located in the vestibules of our worship sites.

PRAYER CHAIN

Ryan Wood, Army; CDR. Nathan S. Brezovic, US Navy; Fr. Frantisek Hal-ka, Army; Major David Dietz, Army; Petty Officer Tony Pinkas, Navy; Sec-ond Infantry Brigade & Det 1, Compa-ny C, 2nd 104th; Navy Corpsman Mari-na J. Sumrada, Annapolis (MD) Naval Academy Hospital

Please contact the parish office (536-6818) if we need to add or re-move any of our military personnel from this list. Thank you.

PRAYERFUL REMEMBRANCE FOR

ALL SERVING IN THE MILITARY

PLEASE, if you have a loved one ad-mitted to the hospital or nursing home contact the office. The hospital may take your church information, but we are not always notified. Fr. Bob likes to get to the hospital in a timely man-ner, but cannot if he doesn’t know. Thanks for your help.

HOSPITALIZED If we think back on our grade school days, usually there was always one or two students in the classroom who would “tattletale” to the teacher if another child did something wrong while their teacher may have been out of the room or had their back to the students while they were writing something on the blackboard. They quickly learn a lesson from their classmates, how-ever, that nobody likes a “tattletale”. But the disciples in our Gospel account this weekend are “tattling” on others. “We saw someone doing something in Your Name, Lord, but because he is not in our group, we stopped him.” Jesus responds with might be the equivalent of, “No one likes a “tattle-teller” but “whoever is not against us is for us.” This, however, seems to be a very low bar admonition but it is also followed by a stern and disturbing warning as well: “Causing a little one to sin is worthy of death”, but it is also followed by a series of prophetic “hyperboles”, intended exaggerations to make the point that the kingdom of God is worth any price. Our culture can be so eager to define who is “in” and who is “outside” the group. “If you are not with us, then you are against us”. But Jesus does not draw the lines so starkly. Jesus tells his disciples essentially that it is by their “actions” that you shall know them. This is also made clear in our Gospel account this weekend. The apostle John tried to stop someone who seemed to be invoking the name of Jesus to cast out a demon. But Jesus re-sponds by condemning the disciples for their jealousy and intolerance, warning against an elit-ist view of discipleship that diminishes or even seeks to eliminate the good done by “outsiders”. Jesus asks us to be His disciples simply by taking on the small acts of kindness that can mirror the love of God. He calls us to be prophets by living lives of integrity and hon-esty that reflect the justice and peace of God. Jesus promises us that even the simplest act of compassion, the Gospel “cup of water” given in love will be honored by God in His kingdom. All those in need have a claim on our charity because they too belong to Christ. The Spirit is at work in ways and through people we might never expect. May we open our hearts and minds to that same Spirit so as to transform the face of this earth and fill it with the fire of His divine life and love.

Catholic Ministries Drive 2018—by now you should have received your donation card for the 2018 Drive (blank cards can be found in the vestibule). I mailed your current statement with 2018 Catholic Ministry donations last week. ALL PAYMENTS should be made to Ss. Gregory & Barnabas Church. We will submit your card to the Diocese along with a check from the church according to what you gave. You are welcome to add more to your payment, please don’t hesitate to call Kristen at the office if you have ANY QUESTIONS—536-6818. This years goal is $21,446. If you have misplaced your card please let me know there are extra cards in the vestibule. Please turn them into the office as soon as possible so that they are turned in in a timely manner in accordance to the Diocese request. Thank you! 100% of your gift supports 14 ministries like Mandeville Diocese, Jamaica! “Humbled and Blessed!” These are words spoken often and by many in our diocese after experienc-ing a mission trip to our twin sister diocese—Mandeville, Jamaica, West Indies. A story of Faith, Hope & Charity. Located more than 1,608 miles away from Central Pennsylvania, the diocese’s ‘Twinning Project’ was first initiated in 1998. Twenty years later, the relationship continues as parishioners turned mis-sionaries remain steadfast to aid our neighbors in need by helping with their hands in Jamaica or with their hearts here at home. Jamaica is mostly rural and is the third poorest nation in the Caribbean. Health facilities, running water and public transportation are not readily available. Most children end their education after sixth grade. Sunday transportation is non-existent and it is not uncommon for the faithful to walk three or more miles one way to Mass. Currently administering the sacraments and much-needed social services to nearly 7,000 Catholics are 17 diocesan priests, six brothers and 34 sisters. The diocese covers 1,300 square miles and pastors often have to travel several hours to preach the Gospel. Parish structures, especially housing for priests and religious, are limited as they often double as schools. With so much poverty, almost all are dependent upon the diocese for support. In turn, Mandeville counts on our diocese to help them. To address their many needs, parishioners do short-term mission trips that provide hands-on support, such as building or repairing structures. Through school and parish initiatives, care packages of school, personal, and medical supplies are shipped daily. In 2017, the Catholic Ministries Drive allo-cated $37,484 including the important Ash Wednesday collections held across the diocese. Our Jamaican brothers and sisters are poor. But if you ask anyone who has personally experienced a mission trip or heard stories from a visiting priest at Mass, they will tell you that the parishioners, despite their poverty, are all ‘spirit-filled’ as they celebrate their personal relationship with Jesus Christ. As one mission-goer said, “I went there to help them and in turn they helped me. They are always grateful and giving. I felt humbled and blessed!” Partnering with the Diocese of Mandeville allows all in our diocese the opportunity to live as mis-sionary disciples. Whether one experiences a mission trip first-hand, financially supports Mandeville collections, or simply keeps the poor in prayer; sustaining this relationship allows us to continue His works of Mercy by following his teaching. Whatever you do for the least of your brothers that you do unto Me.

PEROGIE SCHOOL

Save the date: October 16-17

Volunteers and anyone wanting to learn are needed in Bon Air be-ginning Tuesday & Wednesday,

October 16th-17th for four weeks, we will be rolling and pinching as we make Perogies for the parish

fish fries. Work begins at 8:00AM each day. The more help, the quicker the process.

Stop by at 8AM and lend a hand! The more the merrier!

IN THE COMMUNITY: Johnstown Soup Kitchen: Friends-day Wednesday is a project based on the Empty Bowl Project. Participants can purchase a quart of soup and bread for $7.00 or a bowl of soup and bread for $5.00. Eat in or take out available. The project will be held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from September through May, from 4 to 7 pm at the Family Kitchen, 231 Bedford Street

Family Marian Celebration—Mass & Rosary: will be hold Sunday, September 30 at 3PM at St. Benedict’s Church, 2310 Bedford St. Johnstown PA. The theme for this year’s celebration is “Mary, Mother of the Church.” Bishop Mark will be the princi-pal celebrant and will give the homily. Please join Bishop Mark, along with the clergy, children, and religious organizations in honoring our Blessed Mother. This Mass fulfills your Sunday obligation. Thank you, Sponsors of the Marian Celebration

Healing Mass Monday Oct. 8th 7PM at Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. Fr. Bill Kiel, Celebrant. This mass is for all in need of physical, emotional or spiritual healing and those who support them. All are welcome. Music led by Cathedral Prayer Group.

Meadows Casino: October 11th, Pick up in Windber 8:30AM, departs Casino at 5PM. $35 cost includes $25 free play. Benefits Arcadia Theater Guild. Call by Sept. 27th to reserve you seat: 535-4712 or 270-6247.

St. Patrick Basement Sale: Fall “Basement sale will be held on Fri, Oct 12-13 from 8AM-4PM each ay at 609 Park Avenue. An-tiques, collectables, holiday items, books, cd, records and much more. No Early Sales! For more information about the event please contact parish office at 536-2186.

KOC Spaghetti Dinner: All Saints Assembly 954, Sun Oct 14 from 11AM-3PM at St. John Gualbert Hall, 110 Adams St. Cost is $8/person 5&under free. Meal includes salad, spaghetti & Meatballs/choice of dessert. (Chinese auction/basket party)

FINANCIAL NEWS Fiscal Year July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019

Offertory Totals for the week of September 23, 2018

TV Proclaim $27

Catholic University $20

Retired Religious $4

Mission Sunday $35

Weekly Needs $5,000

9/23 $3,460

(Over/under) $1,540

Weekly Offering $3,038

Misc. Income $228

Votive Candles $49

Total $3,460

Building Fund $38

All Saints $15

Fuel $41

All Souls $51

CMD 2019: $190

Families and the Gospel September 30 Mk 9:38-43,45,47-48 The words in today’s gospel, “Whoever gives a cup of water in the name of Christ will not lose their reward” hits us at home. As parents we gain our “reward” when we bring water to a frightened child in the middle of the night, or Kool Aid to parched 5-year olds, or hold ice chips to the fevered lips of a spouse. It is that simple and that sacred. In our homes we give until it hurts “in the name of Christ.”

LAY MINISTRY SCHEDULE

Liturgy Sep 29/30 Oct 6/7

4PM Lector: D. Stroz D EM: B P. Harteis P. Harteis

(B: Bread) (C: Cup)

C D. Stroz M. Krawczyk C

Servers: 8AM Lector: MB. D-Rykala BA EM: B MB. D-Rykala

C P Ledwich B. McPherson

C

Servers: 11AM Lector: J. Kopco S. Rosenbaum

D EM: B M. Krawczyk R. Rosenbaum

C J. Kopco S. Rosenbaum

C B Sweeney

Servers:

Oct 13/14

P. Harteis

J. Sandoval S. Sandoval

B. Sweeney

J. & J. Dietz

The Gabriel Project

The Gabriel Project is a Pro Life Catholic Ministry dedicated to helping Moms and Babies in the John-stown Community. GABRIEL PROJECT NEEDS: we are currently serving 36 babies and their families. Urgently needed are baby wipes and diapers (size 1-4). Also needed is cash to provide car seats and/or pack & plays for a safe place for baby to sleep. Any help given is greatly appreciated. If you would like to learn more about The Gabriel Project please call Gale Bala, Coordinator – 814-539-0155 or email gabprojsf@yahoo.com Annual Prayer Chain for Life will be held on Oct. 7th from 1-2PM on Broad St. in Cambria City. Meet in front of Former St. Columba Church. Signs will be provided in this one hour of peaceful prayer and witness for the sacredness of human life from before birth to natural death.

St. Gregory & Barnabas Parishes still have lots available at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Block A, Lot 122 spaces 1, 2, 3, 4 Block S, Lot 251 spaces 1, 2, 3, 4 For more information, please contact Forest Lawn Memorial Park Family Service Representative: Theresa Stutzman 535-8258

I D www.dioceseaj.org

N F P Does your method of family planning…strengthen your emotional intimacy with your spouse?...work with (not against) the gift of your fertility?...nurture a loving relationship with God and the Church?...increase your self-respect and growth as a person/couple? The Billings Method of NFP (www.boma-usa.org or www.familyplanning.net) is the result of decades of scientific re-search by medical researchers. NFP honors the Church’s respect for the unitive and procreative purpose of married love-making. If you haven’t checked out NFP, you haven’t made an informed choice. Certified diocesan instructors are located throughout our diocese. Intro-ductory presentations to groups also available. Contact our diocesan Family Life Office, 814-886-5551; familylife@dioceseaj.org FAITH & LIGHT – Sharing Faith & Friendship with Intellectual Disabled Persons A faith sharing group which also includes family members, caregivers, friends. Meets monthly, Sundays, 1:00-4:00 pm at a handicap accessible location. Call Gaye (814) 472-7317 or Family Life Office (814) 886-5551. www.faithandlight.org; www.faithandlightusaeast.org I ? There is hope through Retrouvaille, a Christian peer ministry. Retrouvaille (French for “rediscovery”) is Catholic, but open to all couples. See www.retrouvaille.org; for brochure or to talk to couples in our diocese who have used Retrouvaille contact diocesan Family Life Office (814) 886-5551 or familylife@dioceseaj.org Your marriage is meant to be a Sacra-ment—a source of life and energy. You owe it to yourself to heal. K 5 10 ? A son or daughter, sibling, niece or nephew, or you yourselves...Bishop Mark has a message for you! To receive this letter, send the couple’s name, mailing address, email and whether married 5 or 10 years to the Family Life Of-fice, 5379 Portage St., Lilly, PA 15938; 814-886-5551; familylife@dioceseaj.org. Be sure to indicate it is for the anniversary letter from Bishop Mark. MARRIAGE PREPARATION SERIES –2018

~Pre-registration required. Early registration advised−some series fill up months in advance.

~2018 COST: $70 per couple (includes all sessions in a series) Fee payable at the first session (check payable to “Family Life Office”) Please come 15 minutes early to the first session for registration purposes.

~Cancellation due to weather: For classes in all locations, call the Family Life Office. A taped message will list cancellations. If you can’t attend due to driving conditions, call the Family Life Office (814) 886-5551 during office hours (M-F 8:30-4:00) for make-up in-structions. Register for a series through the Family Life Office by e-mail (familylife@dioceseaj.org) or call our office at (814-886-5551).

https://www.dioceseaj.org/family-life/marriage-preparation/

2018 dates

April 17−24−May 1 (*Snow date: May 8) Tues. 7:00-9:30 pm at St. John the Evangelist Church Hall 309 Lotz Ave., Lakemont Altoona

May 2−9−16 Wed. 7:00-9:30 pm at Our Lady of the Alleghenies Church Hall 608 Main St. Lilly

June 7−14−21 Thurs. 7:00-9:30 pm at Our Lady of Victory Activity Center 820 Westerly Pkwy. State College

Sept. 12−19−26 Wed. 7:00-9:30 pm at St. Francis of Assisi Activity Center 134 Barron Ave. Johnstown

Oct. 16−23−30 Tues. 7:00-9:30 pm at St. John the Evangelist School Auditorium 116 E. Bishop St. Bellefonte