June 14, 2020 - Corpus Chris Sunday

2310 Bedford Street • Johnstown, Pennsylvania, 15904-1127

Saint Benedict Parish Mission Statement: “To proclaim and live the message of Jesus Christ; through the power of the Holy Spirit, pray and work to build up His Church; and to do the will of the Father always and everywhere.” Parish Mo o: “Ora et Labora” - La n for “Pray and Work” - comes from the Benedic nes who were the first to staff our Parish. PARISH STAFF Rev. David S. Peles, Pastor …………… SBpastor@atlan cbb.net, Ext. 502 Rev. Antony Sudherson HGN, Parochial Vicar………………………... Ext. 507 ……………………………………………………….. frantony@stbenedictchurch.org Deacon Michael Russo ………………………………..…………….…….…… 288-3036 Deacon Michael Pleva ………………………………………………………….. 266-9718 Mrs. Mary Jo Podratsky, Assoc. Principal …………………...……….… Ext. 201 Sr. Cindy Burns, CCW ………………………. srcindy@stbenedictchurch. org

High School CCD, Confirma on, RCIA ……….….....…………………….. Ext. 301 Mrs. Michelle Roba n, Elementary CCD ……………..………….….…… Ext. 302 ………………………………………….…………...…………….... elemccd@floodcity.net Mr. Joseph Gaunt, Office of Music & Liturgy ………………...…..…. 241-1923 ……………………………………..…………..……..……………... jgaunt@atlan cbb.net BAPTISM: Parents are to be examples to their children by being registered, ac ve members of the Parish. First me parents are required to a end a Bap smal Prepara on Class. Please call the Rectory Office to make arrangements. MARRIAGE: Couples planning to marry are to make arrangements at least nine months prior to their wedding date. Diocesan Guidelines regarding Marriage Prepara on must be followed. The Catholic party/par es is/are to be registered, ac ve members in the parish. CARE OF THE SICK: Those confined to their homes by sickness or age may arrange to receive Holy Communion by calling the rectory office at 266-9718. Our priests and deacons visit all St. Benedict parishioners once a week at Memorial Medical Center or other hospitals as requested. 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.

DIRECTORY Rectory Office …. (814)266-9718 ext. 501 Rectory Fax ..................... (814)269-4220 Parish Website …... stbenedictchurch.org School Office .……………….. (814)266-3837 School Fax ………...……….… (814)266-7718 School Website …………………………………... http://www.divinemercy.academy

RECTORY OFFICE HOURS

Monday – Friday 8:00 am - Noon. Un l further no ce.

MASS SCHEDULE

We will be offering Mass this weekend of June 13th at 5:00 pm and June 14th at 9:00 am in the church.

CONFESSIONS

Tuesday & Thursday following the 8:00 am and 12:05 pm Masses.

Saturdays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:00 pm

BULLETIN ARTICLE DEADLINE Wednesday of the week prior to publica on.

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Mass Inten ons For This Week Mon 8:00am Steven Bukovich ( Mr/s Elmer Laslo) 12:05pm Anniv. James Rosenbaum (Wife & Family) Tues 8:00am Sam Coco (Fran & Grace Lechak) 12:05pm Lee Kenner (Gordon & Donna Reynolds) Wed 8:00am B-day Charles Tourney (Son: Charlie) 12:05pm Anniv. Mary Agnes Respet (Cathy Stephenson) Thurs 8:00am Pat Meyers (Husband & Family) 12:05pm Bob Roth (Jim & Mary Agnes Roccio)Fri 8:00am Anniv. Bill Wilson Tom & Linda Fleming) 12:05pm B-day 6/21 Jane Helsel (Dave & Lynn Lubinsky) Sat 5:00pm Tammy McCue (Denny & Dollie Gisler) 7:00pm Michael & Clara (Pramuk) Luszik (John & MaryJo Luszik) Sun 7:30am Intentions of Father’s Day Envelopes 9:30am Intentions of Father’s Day Envelopes 11:30am Intentions of Father’s Day Envelopes Readings for the Week Monday: 1 Kgs 21:1-16; Ps 5:2-3ab, 4b-7; Mt 5:38-42

Tuesday: 1 Kgs 21:17-29; Ps 51:3-6ab, 11, 16; Mt 5:43-48

Wednesday:2 Kgs 2:1, 6-14; Ps 31:20, 21, 24; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18

Thursday: Sir 48:1-14; Ps 97:1-7; Mt 6:7-15

Friday: Dt 7:6-11; Ps 103:1-4, 6-8, 10; 1 Jn 4:7-16; Mt 11:25-30

Saturday: 2 Chr 24:17-25; Ps 89:4-5, 29-34; Lk 2:41-51

Sunday: Jer 20:10-13; Ps 69:8-10, 14, 17, 33-35; Rom 5:12-15; Mt 10:26-33 Jn 6:51 - 58

Paren ng is a Eucharis c ac vity because from the first moment of concep on of children consume us, our flesh, blood, energy, me and resources. If we don’t sacrifice ourselves, our children would not have life. This is the priesthood of paren ng. Christ is present in this self - sacrifice.

Religious and Social Events This Week We are moving back into our beau ful church this week Sun 9:00 am Mass / CHURCH ONLY 11:00 am Distribu on of Communion / Church 1:00 pm Distribu on of Communion / Church

Mon 8:00 am Mass / Church 9:00 am Distribu on of Communion / Church 12:05 pm Mass / Church Tues 8:00 am Mass followed by Confessions Weekday Confessions will be heard in the Nursery / Cry Room to the right of our altar 9:00 am Distribu on of Communion / Church 12:05pm Mass followed by Confessions Weekday Confessions will be heard in the Nursery / Cry Room to the right of our altar 5:30 pm Communion / Church

Wed 8:00 am Mass / Church 9:00 am Distribu on of Communion / Church 12:05 pm Mass / Church

Thurs 8:00 am Mass followed by Confessions Weekday Confessions will be heard in the Nursery / Cry Room to the right of our altar 9:00 am Distribu on of Communion / Church 12:05pm Mass followed by Confessions Weekday Confessions will be heard in our Nursery / Cry Room to the right of our altar

Fri 8:00 am Mass / Church 9:00 am Distribu on of Communion / Church 12:05pm Mass / Church

Sat 9:00 am Distribu on of Communion / Church 3:00 pm Confessions will be heard in the Priest Sacristy and the Nursery / Cry Room 5:00pm Mass / Church

Angel Fund Program Weekend

Sun 9:00 am Mass / Church and Parish Hall 11:00 am Distribu on of Communion / Church 1:00 pm Distribu on of Communion / Church

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We will con nue to collect for our Knights of Columbus Food Drive. Our food pantry supply is very low due to the number of families in need at this

me. We will be collec ng each week-end for the month of June un l we are able to replenish our pantry. Please be generous! We are asking each family in our Parish to donate at least one item of non - per-ishable food, laundry or cleaning supply, personal care item, shampoo, canned meats, chicken & tuna, mac & cheese, peanut bu er, cooking oil, cereals or paper products. We ask that all dona ons be dropped off in the church ves bule or at the Parish Office during regular business hours. All cash dona-

ons, please put in the drop boxes at the Rectory. Thanking you in advance for your support and gener-osity to others in need.

We are in need of volunteers to help maintain the many flower beds around the property. Individuals and families are welcome to “work” when-ever your schedule allows. Please contact Sharon at 570-795-4078 or via e-mail at sharontrabold@gmail.com.

Please note Mass and Confessions Times We are only offering two weekend Masses. Saturday at 5:00 pm and Sunday at 9:00 am. We will return to our daily Masses beginning tomorrow / Monday at 8:00 am and 12:05 pm with Confessions on Tuesday and Thursdays following Mass and Saturdays at 3:00 pm. All Confessions will be heard in the Church (please note the new loca on).

The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ

Not by bread alone does one live, but by every word that comes forth from the mouth of the L . — Deuteronomy 8:3b

Pray For. . .

. . . the repose of the souls of Marian Irwin and Christopher Clifford (son of Debbie & Mike Clifford) who have entered eternal life. May Marian and Christopher rest in God’s peace and may the comfort of the Lord be with their families. . . . remember in your charity the homebound, elderly, sick and hospitalized members of our Parish Family, especially Pat Mikulsky, Martha Banda, Tom Sharpe, Doug Hrabosky, Evelyn Maria Zubak, Greg, Robert Knipple, Lisa Moore, Rita Bates, Mary Ann Townsend, Jim Vizzini, Rick Novella, Jay, Arlene, Noah Latronica, Averis, Mary Ann, Diane, Betty, Susanne Kuerner, Aggie & John Schultz, Robbie Wright, Ernest, Lois Gaunt, Cathy, Fr. Walter Moll, Jr., Nancy Russo, Nancy Tipton, Dorothy Katcher, Adam, David Grigg, Linda Bettle, Becky Lear, Ian McCue, Evelyn Yost, Mary Jo, Alan Klaum, Mary Ann Hrabosky, Baby Ryder, Paul Yeager, Linda Urban, Rob Ambrose, Lori Sturek , Judy Furfari, Chris Smith, Jordan, Baby Charlotte Trabold, Joye Stephens, Eric Tipton, Becky Staley, Tom Skrout, Michelle Kuruzovich, Nina Debias, Patti Sliko, Lincoln Ashcom, Michelle Smith, Kathleen Miller, Margaret, Richard, Frederick, Theresa C. Culkar, Steve Knowlton, Frank Meyers, William Eggert, Robin Sorch, Nancy, Bob, Margaret Pynkala, Joel Rivera, Carolyn and Donna Markum, Mercedes, Robert C., Jewel Jordan, Mary Ann Barnes, Dan Delp, Danielle Gleason, Bob, Jimmy Brothers, Norma Jean Simmons, Dana Wilson, Maurene Romano, Ben Berkebile, Sylvia Latchney, Mary Ann Edsall, Suzie Gredesky, Patricia Hillegas, Jackson Kneib, Kathy Betts, Ben, Don Irwin, Irene Zankey, Christopher Norton, Mary & Bob Goas, Jillian, Jeffrey, Penelope Sopich, Jerry, Angie Naskali, Lynn Lubinsky, Austin Birus, Sarah, Mark Williams, Dave Deitle, Kathryn, Jim Stiffler, Bob Jeschonek, Bobby Cates, Deanna, Rose Cale, Bryson Miller, Sandy. Stella Neuder, Rosemary Stump, Jeremy Minor, Russ Bobkoskie, Jillian, Joe, Helene Barron, Jack Slezak, Ray, Elizabeth Wilson, Margarete Riederer, Eileen Leuser, Robert Kormanik, Margaret Brown, Ruth Boes, Gary Single, Nancy, Brett Greenhill, Jeffrey Hope, Baby Ashlyn, Chad, Sylvia Drozdik, Joan Parks, Doris Pepple, Cindy Rummel, Ashley Bassette, June Shaw, George Lulos, Frank Fratrich, Jan Seitz - Molchany, Harry Cox, Barry Vill, Nina Roman, Lee Herdman, Noah, Pat McClafferty, Doug Osborne, Kay Gorczycki, Basil Constantino, Ron Rayman, Kathleen Hennessey, Jill, Rosemary, Ann, Zack, Andrew, Patricia Renaud, Jan, Rose Marie, Ann, Zack, Ken Julian, Chris Howie, Krista Walker, Josh, Rudy Lapid, Justine, Allison Krischer, Darin Roles, Amy, Vincent Spinelli, Jim Stem, Dorothy Markovich, Charles Donald Jacobs, Kathy Kohan, Mary Susan, Lissa Gindlesperger, Ken Blasko, Helen Rizzo, Pat Smith, Mary Louise Pollock, Maurice Herdman, Jr., Sue Williams, Joe Walbeck, Jill, Harry Gorman, Jonathan W., Mark, Braden Schofeld, David Dabbs, Jacob Sutton, Danielle Sopich, Sharon Wilson, Betty Horner, Gia Bucci, Bob Bark, Derek Brozozowski, Antonia Ramirez, Jessi, Lance Hupkovich, Janet S., Atlas, Ashley Maciejewski, George, Regina Hoover, John Orlosky, Rebecca Boring, Brayden Yorchak, Sean Aveni, Velenski, Louann Clites, Cheryl Bailey, Andi, Carol, Judy, John Glenn, Theresa Balon, Rudy, Nicholas, Bryan Mahon, Bob Liddell, Nicole Mickolick, Ted Bishof, John William, Douglas Shaffer, Jacqueline Beltz and their courageous families who are caring for them. May they be united in a special way with the suffering Christ.

. . . also, Lord, please watch over the men and women serving in our armed forces, and also those civilians whose work puts them in harms way.

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Father’s Day Remembrance - If you would like to remember your father, grandfather or godfather living or deceased, on Father’s Day and throughout the month of June, please complete and return the inten on envelope to the Parish Office or the drop box. Spiritual Bouquet Cards found in the church ves bule. Please remember to print clearly.

2020 Bonanza Ticket Winners

Thank you to the many parishioners who have purchased bonanza ckets this year. Addi onal ckets are s ll available for purchase. Contact the Parish Office if you are interested. All winnings will be mailed to you un l we are back on our regular schedule. Congratula ons! Week # 9 Winners: Sunday # 420, Monday # 616, Tuesday # 716, Wednesday # 301, Thursday # 743, Friday # 268, Saturday # 091.

2020 Ford EcoSport SE All registered families in our parish received an envelope containing 3 car ckets at $10 each. The new date for the car to be chanced off is November 27, 2020. We are hoping, with our current situa on we can ask each family to purchase if you are financially able or help sell three ckets this year for the 2020 Ford EcoSport SE - All Wheel Drive valued at $26,045 or you have a cash op on of $18,000. We have been unable to sell ckets as we have in the past at our fish fries, the local grocery stores, a er Masses or on the grounds during the reunion. We are appealing to you for your help. When returning ckets, both sold and unsold, please return via the mail, drop them off at the Parish Office or the newly installed drop boxes. Checks are made payable to St. Benedict Church. The cket sale benefits St. Benedict Parish 100%.

Thank you to all who have already returned your ckets! We truly appreciate your support.

The Friar’s Nook Gi Shop is open and is stocked for your First Communion and Confirma on gi needs! The modified hours for June are Friday and Saturday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. The shop is located on the cam-pus of St. Bernardine Monastery at 793 Monastery Road, Hollidaysburg. For any ques ons, please call 814-695-3802.

Franciscan Mass Associa on The Franciscan Friars, TOR Mass Associa on now has office hours Tuesday-Thursday from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm. Masses can be requested any me by mail, phone, e-mail, or website with the below informa on: The Franciscan Friars, TOR, PO Box 139, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648, Phone: 814-695-3802 ext. 211 E-Mail: Suzi@thefranciscanfriars.org, Website: www.TheFranciscanFriars.org

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GUIDELINES FOR THOSE CHOOSING TO ATTEND MASS ON WEEKDAYS AND WEEKENDS AT ST. BENEDICT CHURCH

Mass and Confessions Times We are only offering two weekend Masses. Saturday at 5:00 pm and Sunday at 9:00 am. We will return to our daily Masses beginning tomorrow / Monday at 8:00 am and 12:05 pm with Confessions on Tuesday and Thursdays following Mass and Saturdays at 3:00 pm. All Confessions will be heard in the Church. Weekdays Confessions will be heard in the Nursery / Cry Room located at the front of the church just right of the altar. Weekend Confessions will be in two loca ons, the Priest Sacristy and the Nursery / Cry Room. Please note no Confessions will be heard in the confessionals.

• According to Bishop Mark’s direc ve the faithful are NOT OBLIGATED to par cipate at Sunday Mass at this me. You are strongly urged to view the Sunday Mass on television (Parish Mass at 8:30 am on channel 9) or

via the internet (stbenedictchurchjohnstown) or directly from YouTube by searching parish website stbene-dictchurch.org or some other television Mass.

• The elderly, those with compromised immune systems, infants and children who are unable to wear a face covering are strongly encouraged not to a end Mass at this me due to health concerns.

• Holy Communion will be offered in Church Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 9:00 am for those who are not a ending Mass, but would like to receive communion. TUESDAY EVENING ONLY at 5:30 pm Communion in church for those working. Weekends Communion will be Saturday at 9:00 am and Sunday at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm

• Our Masses are Saturday at 5:00 pm and Sunday at 9:00 am. Mass will be offered at the church.

• At all Masses, one MUST maintain physical distancing and wear a face covering. Excep ons are ONLY for “children younger than 2 years old, anyone who has trouble breathing or anyone who is incapacitated or unable to remove the face covering without assistance” (CDC Guidelines).

• Hand sani zers will be available at the entrances to the church. It is recommended that you bring your own.

UPON ARRIVING AT ST. BENEDICT FOR MASS • Before exi ng your car put on your face covering and proceed to the front doors of the Church. (Please note there are only three entrances to the Church. The two front doors under the canopy are the main entrances. The transept door on the Tabernacle side is to be used only by the elderly and handicapped.

• Collec on will not be taken up during Mass. You may drop your collec on envelopes in the collec on baskets at the entrance of the church or gym upon your arrival for Mass.

DURING MASS

• There is no sign of peace offered, with the excep on of saying to one another, “Peace be with you” without removing one’s face covering.

• The bread and wine will not be brought forward by our parishioners at the prepara on of the gi s

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RECEPTION OF HOLY COMMUNION • Those who desire to receive holy communion will do so at the conclusion of Mass.

• A er the priest receives communion, he will pray the post-communion prayer and give the final blessing and dismissal.

• Those who do not wish to receive communion may leave the church a er the blessing and dismissal me.

• Those who are receiving should remain in the pew and follow the instruc ons of the priest and Ministers of Hospitality.

• The priest and other ministers of communion will proceed to their sta ons a er washing and sani zing their hands.

• The Precious Blood will NOT be distributed.

• All are STRONGLY encouraged to receive communion IN THE HAND.

• The line for communion will be single file to maintain physical distancing. Please observe the lines on the aisle floor.

• At the first pew, remove or pull down your face covering and proceed to the Communion Minister. A er receiving Holy Communion, put your face covering back in place.

• A er receiving Holy Communion you will exit the church (Do not return to your pew. You may offer your prayer of thanksgiving on your way home).

• Upon exi ng the Church you may take a bulle n home with you.

• Please leave your face covering on and observe physical distancing un l you reach your car.

These are certainly difficult and challenging mes, but to ensure the safety of everyone, we ask you to please observe these guidelines. Your pa ence, understanding and coopera on will be greatly appreciated. God bless you and we hope to see you soon.

WELCOME TO DEACON MICHAEL PLEVA who joined our parish staff this past week. When you see him be sure to welcome him to our parish family .

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