PASTOR'S PAGE
Very Reverend John D. Byrnes, JV, JCL
Bishop Mark (and all the Bishops of Pennsylvania) have set Sunday August 15, 2021 as the date to remove the dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday and Holy Day of Obligation Mass. As before the pandemic, All Catholics are obligated to attend Mass beginning August 15. As always, if you are unable to attend due to illness, the illness of someone you care for, elderly age or physical limitation, you are not obligated to attend.
I encourage all of those who have been away from Mass to return to the joyful practice of your Catholic Faith.
Christian Initiation of Adults - Do you know someone who wishes to become Catholic? It is time to begin preparation for the inquiry stage for those who wish to explore this possibility. If you, your spouse or a friend/neighbor is interested in beginning or renewing your relationship with Jesus, learning more about the Roman Catholic Church and joining in our life of prayer and service at St. Michael Basilica, through the Christian Initiation of Adults you are welcome to call me (472-8551) here at the rectory or call our Director of Christian Initiation, Cindy McMullen (471- 6658). An inquiry session will be held in September.
Outdoor Sunday Mass - will continue through Labor Day weekend- September 5, 2021. Please bring a lawn chair. In the event of inclement weather, the Mass will be celebrated in the Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel.
Special Shrine Masses this Summer….
TONIGHT! Newly Ordained Fr. Michael Pleva’s “First Mass at our Shrine” (August 1)
Bishop’s Mass for Return to College/Work/Military Young People (August 8)
Newly Ordained Fr. Mark Groeger’s “First Mass at our Shrine” (August 29)
The historic Prince Gallitzin Chapel House, next to the Our Lady of the Alleghenies Shrine, will be open on the following Sunday afternoons from 3:00 – 6:00 PM for self-guided tours, pilgrimages and visits: August 1, 15 and 29
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 2021 (and their families) to attend the Annual Wedding Anniversary Liturgy. Couples may attend Sunday, September 12 in ALTOONA at Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament or Sunday, September 19 in JOHNSTOWN at St. John Gualbert Cathedral. 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. Refreshments/snacks will be available after the mass for anniversary couples and their families, as COVID safety measures permit. Reservations must be made through our parish for either celebration by Monday, August 23.
I encourage all of those who have been away from Mass to return to the joyful practice of your Catholic Faith.
Christian Initiation of Adults - Do you know someone who wishes to become Catholic? It is time to begin preparation for the inquiry stage for those who wish to explore this possibility. If you, your spouse or a friend/neighbor is interested in beginning or renewing your relationship with Jesus, learning more about the Roman Catholic Church and joining in our life of prayer and service at St. Michael Basilica, through the Christian Initiation of Adults you are welcome to call me (472-8551) here at the rectory or call our Director of Christian Initiation, Cindy McMullen (471- 6658). An inquiry session will be held in September.
Outdoor Sunday Mass - will continue through Labor Day weekend- September 5, 2021. Please bring a lawn chair. In the event of inclement weather, the Mass will be celebrated in the Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel.
Special Shrine Masses this Summer….
TONIGHT! Newly Ordained Fr. Michael Pleva’s “First Mass at our Shrine” (August 1)
Bishop’s Mass for Return to College/Work/Military Young People (August 8)
Newly Ordained Fr. Mark Groeger’s “First Mass at our Shrine” (August 29)
The historic Prince Gallitzin Chapel House, next to the Our Lady of the Alleghenies Shrine, will be open on the following Sunday afternoons from 3:00 – 6:00 PM for self-guided tours, pilgrimages and visits: August 1, 15 and 29
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 2021 (and their families) to attend the Annual Wedding Anniversary Liturgy. Couples may attend Sunday, September 12 in ALTOONA at Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament or Sunday, September 19 in JOHNSTOWN at St. John Gualbert Cathedral. 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. Refreshments/snacks will be available after the mass for anniversary couples and their families, as COVID safety measures permit. Reservations must be made through our parish for either celebration by Monday, August 23.
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