June 7, 2020 - The Most Holy Trinity

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

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.

REOPENING OF ST. BENEDICT CHURCH FOR PRIVATE PRAYER

Beginning Monday, May 18th the Church is open for private prayer. The

Church will be open daily from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Sunday - Saturday

MASS SCHEDULE

We will be offering Mass the weekend of June 13th at 5:00 pm and June 14th at 9:00 am. Mass will be offered in the Church and Parish Hall / Gym in order to maintain social distancing.

CONFESSIONS

Confessions are offered Saturday at 3:00 pm in our School Hall / Gym.

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Mass Inten ons For This Week Mon 8:00am B-day Joe Stumpo (Daughter: Kathy Jaskula) 12:05pm Greg Sichak (Ron & Susan Piljay) Tues 8:00am Anniv. Dick Trabold (Daughter: Cindy Webb) 12:05pm Helene Pollino (Beth & Shirley Cronin & Nancy Perkins) Wed 8:00am Aunt Janet Fisher (Ed Scholly) 12:05pm Anniv. 6/6 Jimmy & David Burns (Family) Thurs 8:00am B-day Tom Konorosky (Linda Hite) 12:05pm Anniv. Dorothy Ruth (Husband: Dick)Fri 8:00am B-day Bettie A. Washington (Bulletin Stuffers) 12:05pm Deceased Members of Bender & Mekulsia Families (Ed & Betsy Bender) Sat 5:00pm B-day 6/14 Eleanore Lear (Becky Lear) 7:00pm Louise Salvano & Danny Joe Monahan (Judy Salvano) Sun 7:30am B-day Christopher O’Connor (Daughter: Debbie & Family) 9:30am Mass for the Parishioners 11:30am Marilyn Danchanko (Husband & Sons) Readings for the Week Monday: 1 Kgs 17:1-6; Ps 121:1bc-8; Mt 5:1-12

Tuesday: 1 Kgs 17:7-16; Ps 4:2-5, 7b-8; Mt 5:13-16

Wednesday:1 Kgs 18:20-39; Ps 16:1b-2ab, 4, 5ab, 8, 11; Mt 5:17-19

Thursday: Acts 11:21b-26; 13:1-3; Ps 65:10-13; Mt 5:20-26

Friday: 1 Kgs 19:9a, 11-16; Ps 27:7-9abc, 13-14; Mt 5:27-32

Saturday: 1 Kgs 19:19-21; Ps 16:1b-2a, 5, 7-10; Mt 5:33-37

Sunday: Dt 8:2-3, 14b-16a; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; 1 Cor 10:16-17; Jn 6:51-58

HOLY TRINITY The Father is my trust, the Son is my refuge, the Holy Spirit is my protec on. O holy Trinity, glory to Thee. —Byzan ne Horologion, Troparion at Nocturns, sixth century

Religious and Social Events This Week Knights of Columbus Food Drive This Weekend Sun 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Private Prayer / Church 11:00 am Outdoor Communion / St. JPII 1:00 pm Outdoor Communion / St. JPII Mon 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Private Prayer / Church 9:00 am Outdoor Communion / St. JPII 1:00 pm Outdoor Communion /St. JPII

Tues 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Private Prayer / Church 9:00 am Outdoor Communion / St. JPII 5:30 pm Outdoor Communion / St. JPII

Wed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Private Prayer / Church 9:00 am Outdoor Communion / St. JPII 1:00 pm Outdoor Communion / St. JPII

Thurs 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Private Prayer / Church 9:00 am Outdoor Communion / St. JPII 1:00 pm Outdoor Communion / St. JPII

Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Private Prayer / Church 9:00 am Outdoor Communion / St. JPII 1:00 pm Outdoor Communion / St. JPII

Sat 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Private Prayer / Church 9:00 am Outdoor Communion / St. JPII 3:00 pm Confession / Parish Hall Only 5:00pm Mass / Church and Parish Hall

Sun 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Private Prayer / Church 9:00 am Mass / Church and Parish Hall 11:00 am Outdoor Communion/St. JPII 1:00 pm Outdoor Communion/St. JPII

Please keep in mind all outdoor communion is distributed at the covered porch area of St. John Paul II Building near the fountain on the Rectory side of the building.

Mass will be offered on Saturday, June 13th at 5:00 pm and Sunday, June 14th at 9:00 am. It will be held with limited sea ng in our Church and also the Parish Hall.

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This weekend is our monthly Knights of Columbus Food Drive Collec on. On the first full weekend of each month we ask each family in our Parish to donate at least one item of non - perishable food, laun-dry or cleaning supply, personal care item, shampoo, canned meats, chicken & tuna, mac & cheese, peanut bu er, cooking oil, cereals or paper products. Our food pantry supply is very low due to the number of families in need at this me. We will be collec ng each weekend for the month of June un l we are able to replenish our pantry. Please be generous! 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 generosity 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” whenever your schedule allows. Please contact Sharon at 570-795-4078 or via e-mail at sharon-trabold@gmail.com.

Please note Our most recent updates are always available on the Parish Web Site.

Parish Office hours are Monday - Friday from 8:00 am - Noon.

Hard copies of our weekly bulle n are always available on the benches under the canopy of church.

The Most Holy Trinity God so loved the world that he gave his only Son. — John 3:16a

Pray For. . .

. . . the repose of the soul of Donald Stull who has entered eternal life. May Donald rest in God’s peace and may the comfort of the Lord be with his family. . . . remember in your charity the homebound, elderly, sick and hospitalized members of our Parish Family, especially Evelyn Maria Zubak, Greg, Robert Knipple, Lisa Moore, Rita Bates, Mary Ann Town-send, 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., Doug Hrabosky, Nancy Russo, Nancy Tipton, Don Stull, 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, Dan-ielle 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.

. . . and also, for more voca ons to the priesthood, Permanent Deacons, Religious Life and all our volunteers and all the ministries.

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GUIDELINES FOR THOSE CHOOSING TO ATTEND MASS AT ST. BENEDICT CHURCH ON THE WEEKEND OF JUNE 13TH AND 14TH

• 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 Mass on television (Parish Mass at 8:30 am on channel 9) or via the internet (parish website stbenedictchurch.org) or directly from YouTube by searching stbenedictchurchjohnstown 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 for those who are not a ending Mass outside of the church at our JPII building (see the schedule in the bulle n or on the website).

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

• ATTENDANCE AT THE WEEKEND MASSES REQUIRE A RESERVATION. SIGN-UP VIA OUR PARISH WEBSITE OR CONTACT the Parish Office at 266-9718 ext. 501. We will need your reserva on by Wednesday, June 10th at 5:00 pm to allow us to make the necessary prepara ons.

• Register through our parish website at stbenedictchurchjohnstown, click on the “Mass Reserva ons” bu on and choose your loca on and me.

• 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).

• For the weekend Masses begin arriving 30 minutes prior to your scheduled Mass.

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

UPON ARRIVING AT ST. BENEDICT FOR WEEKEND 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.

• At the gym loca on enter through the main doors of the school (the parking lot side) and proceed to the gym.

• At both loca ons you will be greeted by Ministers of Hospitality, Greeters or Ushers who will check you in and escort you to a pew. Family households may sit together. Without physical distancing.

• 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.

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GUIDELINES FOR THOSE CHOOSING TO ATTEND MASS con nued . . .

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.

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.

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New Deacons Ordained It is a day of joy in our diocese as Bishop Mark ordained Mark Groeger and Michael Pleva as Transi onal Deacons for our diocese. This is another milestone in their forma on journey. Their an cipated ordina on to the priesthood will be in the spring of 2021. Bishop Mark’s homily reminded all that Pope Francis’ prayer inten ons for May were for Dea-cons. In his homily, Bishop Mark said, “Pope Francis asks everyone to pray for permanent deacons, who live their voca-

on in and with their family. He shared Pope Francis’ message that Deacons are not second-level priests. They are part of the clergy and live their voca on in and with their family.

They are dedicated to the service of the poor, who carry within them the face of the suffering Christ. They are the guardians of service in the Church.

Bishop Mark explained that Transi onal Deacons are men that will journey on to priestly ordina on while Permanent Deacons are usually married and therefore are called Permanent Deacons. A deacon is an ordained minister of the Catholic Church. There are three groups, or "orders," of ordained ministers in the Church: bishops, presbyters and deacons. Deacons are ordained as a sacramental sign to the Church and to the world of Christ, who came "to serve and not to be served." The en re Church is called by Christ to serve, and the Deacon, in virtue of his sacramental ordina on and through his various ministries, is to be a servant in a servant-Church.

Bishop Mark assigned Deacon Michael Pleva to our parish for the summer. Please keep him your prayers.

2020 Bonanza Ticket Winners Thank you to the many parishioners who have purchased bonanza ckets this year. Addi onal ckets are s ll availa-ble 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 # 8 Winners: Sunday # 843, Monday # 560, Tuesday # 070, Wednesday # 992, Thursday # 724, Friday # 695, Saturday # 205.

Each registered family in our parish should have 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%.

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 campus 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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