PASTOR'S PAGE
Very Reverend John D. Byrnes, JV, JCL
Special Celebrations for our Parish Feast Day - Next Sunday, September 29 we celebrate the Feast of the Archangels, Michael, Gabriel and Raphael. As a parish church may celebrate the feast-day Mass of it’s patron (even on a Sunday in Ordinary Time) we will use the prayers of the Mass of the Archangels
Letter to a Suffering Church- Bishop Robert Barron has offered an excellent book on the abuse crisis within the Church. I highly recommend it. Copies of Letter to a Suffering Church are available free of charge, through a benefactor, in the basket by the portrait of Father Gallitzin near the handicapped entrance of the basilica. I would be happy to host a discussion group to “read and reflect” on this book. If you are interested in a discussion group, please call me at 472-8551 and we will begin to set it up.
An Invitation from the Knights of Columbus-Once again it is time to hold our special celebration for Columbus Day in conjunction with a time of prayer. The event will be held at the St. Michael Basilica in Loretto, Pa. on October 13, 2019. Bishop Bartchak will celebrate Mass at 2PM. Immediately following Mass, a dinner will be held in our Community Hall. Knights, along with their family members, friends and all parishioners are invited to this social celebration. The cost of the dinner is $15.00 for adults and $7.50 for children 12 years old and younger. Reservations must be made in advance! No money transactions will be made at the door the evening of the banquet. Those wishing to attend should submit their names along with a check to: William Stasko, CPA, 8 Entrance Drive Johnstown, PA 15905 ~ In order to prepare name tags in advance, names should be submitted singly rather than as Mr. and Mrs. THE DEADLINE FOR RESERVATIONS IS SEPTEMBER 28, 2019.
Memorandums for St. Michael Catholic School- I welcome families to see me after the 4 PM, 8 AM, or 10 AM Sunday Masses to discuss and sign the yearly “Memorandum of Understanding.” Please do not send the form to the parish office, but see me in person after any Sunday Mass throughout September.
Service Hours - I welcome our young people to see me after the 4 PM, 8 AM, or 10 AM Sunday Masses to discuss and sign your Service Hours. It is good for us to discuss the good works that you are doing! Please do not send the form to the parish office, but see me in person after any Sunday Mass all throughout the year!
Letter to a Suffering Church- Bishop Robert Barron has offered an excellent book on the abuse crisis within the Church. I highly recommend it. Copies of Letter to a Suffering Church are available free of charge, through a benefactor, in the basket by the portrait of Father Gallitzin near the handicapped entrance of the basilica. I would be happy to host a discussion group to “read and reflect” on this book. If you are interested in a discussion group, please call me at 472-8551 and we will begin to set it up.
An Invitation from the Knights of Columbus-Once again it is time to hold our special celebration for Columbus Day in conjunction with a time of prayer. The event will be held at the St. Michael Basilica in Loretto, Pa. on October 13, 2019. Bishop Bartchak will celebrate Mass at 2PM. Immediately following Mass, a dinner will be held in our Community Hall. Knights, along with their family members, friends and all parishioners are invited to this social celebration. The cost of the dinner is $15.00 for adults and $7.50 for children 12 years old and younger. Reservations must be made in advance! No money transactions will be made at the door the evening of the banquet. Those wishing to attend should submit their names along with a check to: William Stasko, CPA, 8 Entrance Drive Johnstown, PA 15905 ~ In order to prepare name tags in advance, names should be submitted singly rather than as Mr. and Mrs. THE DEADLINE FOR RESERVATIONS IS SEPTEMBER 28, 2019.
Memorandums for St. Michael Catholic School- I welcome families to see me after the 4 PM, 8 AM, or 10 AM Sunday Masses to discuss and sign the yearly “Memorandum of Understanding.” Please do not send the form to the parish office, but see me in person after any Sunday Mass throughout September.
Service Hours - I welcome our young people to see me after the 4 PM, 8 AM, or 10 AM Sunday Masses to discuss and sign your Service Hours. It is good for us to discuss the good works that you are doing! Please do not send the form to the parish office, but see me in person after any Sunday Mass all throughout the year!