MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK OF –AUGUST 24-30, 2009
Monday 8:30 AM Frank Barzona By Ernie & Nellie Barzona
Tuesday 8:30 AM Donna Latta By Jack O’Toole
Wednes day 8:30 AM Rocco Verelli By Calvin McHenry
Thursday 8:30 AM Anthony Caprio By Alpine Star Lodge
Friday 8:30 AM Richard H. Sigmund By Jim, Kelly & Tim Dolan
Saturday 5:30 PM P.J. Russell By Mom
Sunday 8:30 AM For all of the People of the Parish
11:00 AM Santa Pardoe By Gerry, Roseanne, Donna & Ed
FROM FR. JOZEF
The Good News is we have met our goal for the Annual Appeal in pledges. But, not in the actual cash received. Anyone with balances due, please send your payments to the Rectory or to the Diocese so that we can close out the appeal for this year. Anyone who has not sent in a pledge, it is not too late to do that. Remember everything going in now will be returned to our Parish.
Basket Bingo will be held at St. Agnes Parish Center on Sunday, September 27th. Cost is $20. in advance or $25 at the door. Doors open at 12:00, Bingo starts at 1:00. There will be 15 rounds of Bingo with extra special games. Lunch will be served at 12:00 PM. Tickets will be sold in the vestibule after each Mass beginning this week or can be purchased at the Rectory – 748-4594. More information to come.
Saturday, October 3rd, 2009 has been selected as the date of our next Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC. Since this will be Bishop Joseph’s final pilgrimage as head of our Diocesan Church, it would be a great tribute to him and to his dedication to Mary, our Mother, if we could fill the Basilica to overflowing. If interested, please call the Rectory for more information.
Stewardship as a Way of Life
“If it does not please you to serve the Lord, decide today whom you will serve…As for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.” - Joshua 24:15
When we commit to serve the Lord, we must be willing to become a partner in the work of the Lord. A partner is a person who invests time, talent and treasure. If we say we serve God, we must actually do something!
Do your thoughts, words, and deeds demonstrate that you are “convinced that [Jesus is] the Holy One of God” (John 6:69)? Can you embrace Joshua’s choice as your own: “As for me and my household, we will serve the Lord” (Jos 24:15)?
Liturgical Reflection…
Among all the instruments which are suitable for divine worship, the organ is accorded pride of place because of its capacity to sustain the singing of a large gathered assembly. Due to both its size and its ability to give resonance to the fullness of human sentiments, from joy to sadness, from praise to lamentation, the organ is held in esteem. Also, the sound of the pipe organ is most suited for solo playing of sacred music in the Liturgy at appropriate moments. Pipe organs, too, plan an important evangelical role in the Church’s outreach to the wider community in sacred concerts, music series, and other musical and cultural programs. Many other instruments also enrich the celebration of the Liturgy, such as wind, stringed, or percussion instruments.
Adult Enrichment – Lay Ecclesial Ministry Courses
“Heart of Faith: A Survey of Christian Doctrine”
If you are interested in learning more about Our Faith and want to share in the Catholic Community of the Altoona-Johnstown Diocese, please consider attending the course offered Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:30 PM on September 2,9,16,23,30 and Oct 7,14,21 at the Saint Agnes Parish Center in Lock Haven. The cost is $35.00
If we show an interest and have a large attendance other courses may be offered in our local parishes. Registration may be found on the diocesan Website at www.ajdiocese.org or call the Parish Office…Immaculate Conception Office 748-4535 or St. Agnes Parish Office 748-4594.
Lock Haven Catholic School Summer News:
The faculty and staff have been working hard getting everything ready for the upcoming school year! We still have openings in our kindergarten class and for grades 2-6. If you are interested in enrolling a student or volunteering, please stop in or call, 748-7252. A huge thaMemorials for the month of July:
For Catherine Karchner – Joan Goodrich, Dorothy Karichner, Clyde Rogers Family, Thomas & Frances Woods, The Hanayik children and their Families, Leonard & Dolores Embick.
For Angie Hazeltt: Patty Selfe, Cleo Bates, Mike & Judy Caprio, Rosemary McLaughlin.
The Lambs Prayer and Study Group will be starting up again on Monday, September 14th from 1:00PM until 2:30 PM. Anyone interested in being a part of this study group are welcome to attend.
nk you goes out to everyone who has donated ink cartridges, Box-Tops, Campbell Soup labels, and pennies for our on-going penny drive. Please continue the good work!
We are looking for some special people to help at the school. If you are interested in helping in either of the following ways, please contact the school:
Substitute teachers
Musically talented people to volunteer to share their gift with the students.
Important dates:
August 11th – pick up informative “white envelopes” at school
August 27th & 28th – student half days, no uniforms, no lunch, no busing
August 31st & September 1st – First full days, summer uniforms, lunch, no busing
September 2nd – busing begins
September 10th – Virtus Training at St. Agnes Parish Center
“Protecting God’s Children (Virtus) Training will be held on Thursday, September 10th at 6pm at St. Agnes Parish Center. All volunteers working with children in the diocese at LHC School, CCD and Youth Group are required to take this 3 hr. session. To register go to www.virtusonline.org or call Jerry Cierpilowski at 570-748-3227.
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