1. religion and spirituality
2. christianity
3. catholicism

Sacred Heart Church
511 Twentieth Street • Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 943-8553 • FAX (814) 943-1556
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.sacredheartaltoona.org
Rev. Ľubomír J. Strečok …………………………………………...Pastor
Paulette Johns ....................................................... Parish Secretary
Patrick Dorman ..................................... Parish Council Chairperson
Linda James ........................................ Finance Council Chairperson
Judy Wahl........................................ Director of Religious Education
Mike Kelleher .................................... Director of Christian Initiation
Patrick Dorman ........................................................ Choir Director
Jeffrey Arpino……………………………………………………..Organist
Rectory .......................................................................... 943-8553
Formation Center ........................................................... 944-3922
Food Pantry.................................................................... 943-4529
The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
"When he was raised from the dead, his
disciples remembered that he had said this, and they
came to believe." Jesus predicted his resurrection in
today's Gospel. But it wasn't until after the disciples
witnessed the miraculous event that they realized
what he had been talking about. At the time, Jesus'
words seemed mysterious, even confusing. Those
who heard him understandably thought his reference
to "this temple" was about the Jewish house of
worship. But it wasn't. He was talking about his
body. This only became clear later.
As the saying goes, "hindsight is twentytwenty." How often do we find ourselves in the
midst of a situation that doesn't make sense at the
time? We question the "meaning" of a sickness, a
lost job, a betrayal, or a disappointment. But then,
after time has passed, we can begin to see it from
another angle. In fact, many times we begin to see
how good came out of these tough situations. St.
Paul says, "We know that all things work for good
for those who love God," (Rom 8:28).
Sometimes it's hard to trust in God's promises,
especially when his plan seems mysterious or
confusing. But just as the disciples learned that Jesus
knew what he was talking about, we can believe that
too. He tells us that he is "the way and the truth and
the life" (Jn 14:6). Although the way may seem
indirect, Jesus' perspective is bigger than ours. He
knows how to lead us to the fullness of life, in this
world and the next. The path may not be one that we
would choose. Even Jesus had to journey through
the cross before his resurrection-the temple of his
body was destroyed before it was rebuilt. But
looking back, it's obvious that God's plans really do
work out for the best.
©2014 Liturgical Publications Inc
CELEBRATIONS OF THE EUCHARIST
Monday - Saturday
7:45 A.M.
Saturday Evening:
5:30 P.M.
Sunday
8:00, 10:00 A.M., Noon
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Saturday
12:30 p.m. and 5:00 P.M.
Sunday
7:30, 9:30, 11:30 A.M.
SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF THE SICK
You are encouraged to notify the rectory as soon as there is a serious
illness. You are also asked to notify the rectory when a relative is
admitted to a hospital or nursing home.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
The Sacrament of Baptism for Infants normally takes place during a
weekend celebration of the Eucharist or on Sundays at 1:00 P.M. For
the baptism of their first child, parents are expected to attend a baptismal session with Fr. Lubomir. Please call the rectory office for an
appointment. Catholic godparents for infants must be at least 16
years of age, confirmed, and regularly practicing the faith with a freedom to receive the Eucharist.
CHRISTIAN INITIATION
Anyone interested in becoming a member of the Catholic Church
should contact a member of the parish staff.
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE
Please call the Pastor nine months in advance to make arrangements
for instruction and planning the marriage ceremony.
FOOD PANTRY
The Sacred Heart Food Pantry is open on Wednesdays from 10:00
A.M. until 2:00 P.M.
PARISHIONER REGISTRATION
We are always happy to welcome new parishioners to Sacred Heart
Parish. Please introduce yourself to a member of the parish staff and
register at the rectory. Registration, the practice of stewardship,
and regular participation in the Eucharist indicate that a person is an
active member of the parish and is eligible to act as a godparent or
sponsor. As a Church community seeking to be faith-filled disciples
and good stewards, the sacrifice of our time, talent and treasure is
essential for the common good.
PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Normally, Mon.- Fri. 7:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M.
SACRED HEART CHURCH
Mass Intentions
Sunday, November 9
The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
8:00 a.m.
People of the Parish
10:00 a.m.
Koelle and Anderson Family (Mary
Catherine McGregor)
12:00 Noon
Pete Alderisio, Birthday (Wife, Roberta)
Monday, November 10, Saint Leo the Great
7:45 a.m.
Lillian Figurel (Mary Ann Dietrick)
Tuesday, November 11, Saint Martin of Tours
Veteran’s Day
7:45 a.m.
Anthony Gable (Steve, Charlotte, Duke
and Sally
Wednesday, November 12, Saint Josaphat
7:45 a.m.
Herschel Hess (John and Alice McKnight
Thursday, November 13, St. Frances Xavier Cabrini
7:45 a.m.
Catherine Mowry (Pauline Balestino and
Donna Bailey Wagner)
Friday, November 14
7:45 a.m.
Alice Hess (John and Alice McKnight)
Saturday, November 15, Saint Albert the Great
7:45 a.m.
Brian Hammer (Mary Jo Boley)
5:30 p.m.
Kelly Family (Mary Ann Johnson)
Sunday, November 16
Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00 a.m.
People of the Parish
10:00 a.m.
Mary Jo Sutton (Frances Graupensperger
12:00 Noon
Summer Elizabeth Blocher
(Grandparents, Jim and Therese Blocher)
Altar Servers
Saturday, November 15
5:30 p.m.
Clara and Vincent Good
Sunday, November 16
8:00 a.m.
Dave Adams and John Baker
10:00 a.m.
Isabella and Steve Dalansky
12:00 Noon
Ben and Kevin Adams
Lectors
Saturday, November 15
5:30 p.m.
Jerry Milliron and Jim Rokosky
Sunday, November 16
8:00 a.m.
Susan Baranik and Judy Clouser
10:00 a.m.
John Dibert and Jan Kinney
12:00 Noon
Steve Neumann and Sean Beckel
Communion Ministers
Saturday, November 15
5:30 p.m.
Colleen Milliron, Marlene Brown, Deb
Picano
Sunday, November 16
8:00 a.m.
Joanne and Mike Straw, Marian Carey
10:00 a.m.
Betsy Chilcote, Patty Wolf, Jeff Guyer
12:00 Noon
Keri Condron, Barb Stull, Phyllis Russo
ALTOONA, PA
Cantors
Saturday, November 15
5:30 p.m.
Tom Liszka
Sunday, November 16
8:00 a.m.
Deb Kelleher
10:00 a.m.
Mary Lou Appleman
12:00 Noon
Patrick Dorman
Liturgical Ministers
Today, Sunday, November 9th, is the last day to submit
your schedule requests for November 30 thru February
15. The preferred method of submission is to email to:
[email protected]. At this time, please do not
place them in the collection basket. If need be, they may
be dropped off at the rectory. Sign up sheets for our
Christmas and New Year’s Liturgies are in the back of the
church.
Calendar of Cash
Beginning this weekend, Calendar of Cash lottery tickets
will be available in the back of the church
after each Mass. You do not have to pay for
your ticket until you return your ticket stub.
Cost is $25 and each number is good for the
entire year. Please be supportive. Calendars
will also still be available at the rectory office. Thank
you!
Pro-Life Christmas Cards Available!
Citizens Concerned for Human Life, Blair County Chapter, will have Christmas cards
available for purchase after weekend Masses, November 15-16 and
November 22-23. Three beautiful
designs are being offered, one of
the Madonna and Child, one of the
Infant Jesus and the third of the Three Kings. The cost is
$7 for a package of 11 cards. A flier with order details
will remain in the vestibule through the upcoming Christmas Season. Your purchase will help support the pro-life
work of CCHL in Blair County. For more information,
call Dorothy, 505-2886.
Did you know that in our
country, compared to 50
years ago, there are 20,000
fewer priests and 129,000
fewer religious sisters? At
the same time, the Catholic
population has continued to grow steadily. Many factors
have contributed to the decline: growing secularism, a
lengthened period of adolescence, attitudes about celibacy, etc. During Vocation Awareness week, please pray
that young people in today’s society will hear and respond
to God’s call. And do your part to encourage them to consider the priesthood and religious life.
THE DEDICATION OF THE LATERAN BASILICA
.
PRO-LIFE CORNER
A reality of war is the MIA (missing
in action), those who did not return
home. In the war on the pre-born,
57,000,000 human beings are missing in action as well. They too, did
not return home. Those soldiers who
did not return from war, and those pre-born who died are
all a great loss to our nation and weaken us as a county.
Catholic Daughters of the Americas
Catholic Daughters of the Americas Prince Gallitzin
Court #2625 will meet on Monday, November 10th. At
6:30 p.m. for a social followed by a meeting at 7:00 p.m.
in the St Rose of Lima Social Hall. New members are
welcome.
Liturgical Reflection…
Today the Church commemorates the Dedication of
the Lateran Basilica, the cathedral
church of Rome. The Church is the
Lord’s beloved Bride who calls to him
and through him offers worship to the
eternal Father. In the liturgy the whole
public worship is performed by the
Mystical Body of Jesus Christ, that is,
the Head and his members. Every liturgical celebration,
because it is an action of Christ the Priest and of his Body
which is the Church, is a sacred action surpassing all others. No other action of the Church can equal the effectiveness of liturgy.
Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Number 7.
Grief Shared is Grief Diminished
Anyone who has experienced grief (parents/children/
grandparents/family members/friends) is welcome to attend. Our next Grief/Faith Support Group meeting is
Tuesday, November 18th from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the
Formation Center. We will continue these healing sessions every third Tuesday of each month at the same time.
Please call Mary Catherine McGregor at 942-2763 for
reservations.
Card Club Meets November 12th
Sacred Heart Card Club will be meeting on
Wednesday, November 12th at 1:00 p.m.
Bring a friend or come alone for an afternoon
of fun and companionship with fellow parishioners!
Our sponsor this week is
Catholic Match Pennsylvania
Catholicmatch.com/PA
Please thank and support our sponsors!
NOVEMBER 9, 2014
Anniversary Plans
On July 13th, 1890, Fr. Thomas P.
Smith, the newly appointed pastor,
celebrated the first Mass for the
newly established Sacred Heart Parish in a building on the corner of 7th
Avenue and 24th Street. In 2015, our
Parish Family will celebrate 125
years of ministry. We will be celebrating this great milestone with several events and activities throughout 2015/16. The highlight of the year
long celebration will be a Mass of Thanksgiving in
Honor of the parish’s 125th anniversary, concelebrated
by Bishop Mark at the 12:00 Noon Mass on Sunday,
July 12th, 2015. A Dinner Celebration will follow at
the Jaffa Shrine.
We would like to create a Christian theme slogan. We
are asking all parishioners to take part in this by submitting your thoughts and writing a theme slogan for the
event. The slogan should be limited to one sentence and
no more than 15 words. If your slogan is chosen, you
and your immediate family will be awarded tickets for
the celebration dinner following the Mass on July 12th.
The deadline to submit the theme slogan will be Sunday, November 30, 2014. Your entry can be dropped
off at the rectory or placed in the collection basket in a
sealed envelope and marked
125th Anniversary
Theme. If you have any questions, feel free to contact
Jeff Arpino at 932-6452 or call the rectory at 943-8553.
Anniversary Committee Meeting
The committee to help plan our 125th anniversary celebration will meet this Tuesday, November 11th at 6:30
p.m. in the Formation Center.
Lost and Found
A child’s ring has been turned in to the rectory. If your
child or someone you know has lost such a ring, please
call the rectory at 943-8553 and describe. Thank you.
Bishop Mark on Pope Francis
Bishop Mark will be the keynote speaker at a special
ecumenical gathering on Tuesday, November 18, at
7:00 p.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church in Lake.mont. The conference is entitled Pope Francis: His
Witness and Our Response.
Following Bishop
Mark’s address on the witness and teaching of Pope
Francis, representatives of other Christian denominations will offer their insights. There will then be a question and answer session, followed by a social. This
event is sponsored by the Ecumenical Conference of
Greater Altoona.
Sunday, November 9
Mass at 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:00 Noon.
Reconciliation at 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m.
No Grade School Religious Education
Christian Initiation at 11:00 a.m.
Monday, November 10
Adult Choir rehearsal at 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 11
Secretary will not be in the office.
125th Anniversary Committee meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, November 12
Sacred Heart Food Pantry open 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Card Club at 1:00 p.m.
Pro-Life Rosary at 3:00 p.m.
High School Religious Education at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 15
Mass at 7:45 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Reconciliation at 12:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Al-Anon at 10:00 a.m.
Sunday, November 16
Mass at 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:00 Noon.
Reconciliation at 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m.
Choir will sing at 10:00 a.m. Mass.
Grade School Religious Education at 11:00 a.m.
Christian Initiation at 11:00 a.m.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament from 1:00 to 2:00.
In Your Prayers…….
Please remember in your prayers the health intention of
Marcella Adams, Arlene Balestino, Suzanne BaranikBowser, Rosemary Barcaro, Barbara Barker, Rhoda
Born, Elizabeth, Valerie Brumbaugh, Kierra Chirdon,
Denise Conrad, Mary Costlow, Susie Dalansky, Bob
Decker, Evan Decker, Dominick DeVecchis, Thomas
Dobson, Marian Dodson, Joan Donnelly, Debra Dorazio, May Duey, Mike Dutchard, Jacob Eshlenan,
Shirley Fanella, Gianna Feather, Kathleen Foster, Mary
Frederick, Lucas Gonzalez, Anna Marie Gority, Helen
Gummo, Elaine Hauser, Wilbur Henry, Janet Hilton,
Michael Himes, Nancy James, Ken Keagy, Carol King,
Larry Knott, Sr., Meredith Kuhns, Perry Lloyd, Larry
Lytle, Patty Maria, Brigid McManaman, Debbie
Murtagh, Amelia Irene Noel, Cindy Oswald, Donny
Ott and Sheila Ott, Joe Peroni, Braxton Pine, William
Reimer, Rene Reynolds, Camden Rhodes, Joan Robison, Elia Rocci, Gavin Ross, Arlene Schirf, Luke
Schultz, Jacqueline Smith, Pete Szebin, Caitlin Thompson, Carole Treese, and Angie Yingling
ALTOONA PA
Ford • Lin
Lincoln
ln • Kia • D
Dodge
Chrysler • Jeep • Nissan
(814) 942-3000 • (814) 942-9000
1201 8TH AVE
ALTOONA, PA 16602
www.CourtesyAltoona.net
201 PATCHWAY ROAD
DUNCANSVILLE, PA 16635
“NEW LOCATION”
TERRENCE E. TOMASSETTI
Attorney at Law
Elder Law • Estates
Real Estate
2006 Sixth Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
944-3249
24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE
PLUMBING AND HEATING
Registered Master Plumber
Residential & Commercial
Fully Insured & Free Estimates
CALL TIM - 696-9780
OR 943-7280
4193 Mill Rd • Duncansville
REASONABLE RATES - QUALITY MATERIAL
EXCELLENT SERVICE
• NEW CONSTRUCTION AND REMODELING
• HOT WATER HEATERS
• SEWER AND DRAIN CLEANING
• SEWER AND WATER LINES REPAIRED OR REPLACED
• CERTIFIED GAS INSTALLATION
• INSTALLATION & REPAIR OF HOT WATER AND
FORCED AIR HEATING SYSTEMS (GAS-OIL-LP
OPERATED)
• GAS LINE PRESSURE TESTING
V’
A B
You name it. We do it.
944-0561
Altoona
The PHOENIX
Restaurant
LET US PLACE
YOUR AD HERE.
Serving Traditional Italian
Steak and Seafood
300 4th Ave, Altoona 16602
814-201-2363
Tuesday-Saturday 4pm-9pm
Now Open for Lunch Thurs-Fri 11am-2pm
Sunday Brunch 10am-2pm
©2014
Liturgical Publications Inc
14-0343
W.R. STRAW
ALL CHEM
GUY J. LANDOLFI, CPA, CFP
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT
AND CERTIFIED FINANCIAL
PLANNER
Distributors, Inc.
Office Coffee Service
Janitorial • Maintenance • Paper Products
We accept Visa • Mastercard • Discover
(814) 942-5345
2701-05 Industrial Ave.• Altoona, PA 16601
814-944-0188
Garvey Manor &
Our Lady of the Alleghenies Residence
Attorney att Law
Atto
La
Social Security Disability • Criminal Law
Family Law • Estate Administration • Wills
Real Estate
2529 BROAD AVENUE
ALTOONA, PA 16601
Catholic Senior Care
• Short Term Rehab
• Long Term Skilled Nursing
• Personal Care Residence
941-6699
695-5571
BETAR DENTAL & ASSOCIATES
SALES • RENTAL • SERVICE
944-2091
Toll Free 800-828-4267
1801 Valley View Blvd., Altoona
GERARD S. ZIEGLER
Center for Dental Excellence
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT
IV Sedation • Hospital Dentistry Implants
Extractions • Root Canals • Pediatric Dentistry
Cosmetic Dentistry
www.betaredental.com
868 27th STREET, ALTOONA, PA 16601
(814) 942-2490 FAX (814) 942-2612
[email protected]
------------------------------------------------------------942-9111
2217 7th Ave Altoona -----------------------------------942-9108
Your Catholic Credit Union
1560 E. Pleasant Valley Blvd.
Altoona, Pa 16602
all
al Sacred Heart parishioners are eligible to join
www.arcfcu.org • 814-946-0857
ESTABLISHED IN 1962
LET US PLACE
YOUR AD HERE.
WORLD FAMOUS WINGS, SUBS,
SALADS, FRIES, SPECIALTY
SANDWICHES, HOME-MADE
SOUPS AND MORE.
ALL PREPARED WITH PRIDE
BY FAMILY AND STAFF IN OUR
KITCHEN.
ALSTAVERN.COM
814.944.9633
GREENWOOD
POOLS
& SPAS
(814) 943-1607
www.greenwoodpools.com
HEALTHSOUTH ALTOONA
Ask For Us By Name
Inpatient • Outpatient
Day Hospital
For Advertising Information, call
MIKE MCALEER at LPi today!
800.477.4574 • 216.325.6825 ext. 6307
[email protected]
OUTLET STORE
10% OFF COUPON
821 17th St. • 814-944-9401
Mon-Sat 10-6 • Sun 11-4
s
Sell AdOne!
is
Like th
Advertising Sales Opportunities
• Prior Outside Sales Experience Preferred
• Base Pay - Plus Commissions & Bonuses
• Medical & Dental Insurance
• Generous 401K Employer Matching Contributions
• Paid Vacation • Paid Holidays
Email Resume: [email protected] or call Chris at 1-800-477-4574 ext. 6224
2-D-4-1 For Ad Information Call LPi Direct at 1-800-477-4574
www.4LPi.com
©2014 Liturgical Publications Inc 14-0343