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The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed
November 2, 2014
All Soul’s Day
Volume 35, Issue 44
ST. MICHAEL
THE ARCHANGEL
PARISH
301 SPRUCE STREET, HOLLIDAYSBURG, PA 16648
PARISH STAFF
Rev. Msgr. Stanley B. Carson, Pastor
Elaine Spencer, H.C.S. Principal
Janet Klingbeil & Donna Gildea, Parish Secretaries
Sue Teske, Director of Religious Education……...934-2180
Mary Jo Lanzel, Director of Volunteer Ministries...696-9394
Tim Baranik, Youth Group Director ………..……..693-6780
Tom Kunkle, Music Coordinator…………………...312-3897
MASSES
Saturday Evening: 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 8:30 a.m – 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Daily & Holy Days: See inside the Bulletin
CONFESSION
Saturday: 1:00 p.m. and Sunday: 7:30 a.m.
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
MARRIAGES & BAPTISMS
Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
BY APPOINTMENT
CONTACT INFORMATION
Rectory/Church Office………...……….…...(814) 695-0912
Office Fax Number………………..….…..…(814) 693-9820
Parish Email.……………[email protected]
Parish Website…………...........www.stmichael-hldg-pa.org
Hollidaysburg Catholic School………..…..(814) 695-6112
H.C. S. Website……………….….... www.daj.k12.pa.us/hcs
BULLETIN DEADLINE
The deadline to have information printed in the bulletin
announcements is 4:00 p.m. Tuesday prior to the weekend of the
announcement. Mail or email the information to the Church office.
PARISHIONER REGISTRATION
If you would like to join the parish, please contact the Rectory/
Church office. Please remember to notify us if you move or will be
moving out of the parish.
Call the church office to schedule an appointment.
Nine month advance notice normally required for marriage.
MISSION STATEMENT OF THE
ST. MICHAEL FAITH COMMUNITY
Extending a rich parish heritage built upon the pioneering
traditions of the first settlers of the Southern Allegheny
mountains, St. Michael the Archangel Parish embraces
as its mission the use of all available resources, both
spiritual and temporal, to minister to the needs of the
people of Hollidaysburg and its surrounding areas. We do
this in a fashion which reflects the teachings and example of Jesus Christ, while promoting a tradition of
liturgical excellence, strong support for Catholic
education in all its varieties, and enlightened social
outreach to the community at large, in union with both the
Diocesan and Universal Church.
LITURGICAL REFLECTION…
This year All Souls’ Day falls on a Sunday. Catholics traditionally pray for their dead that they find mercy and
peace with God. In the earthly liturgy we take part in a foretaste of that heavenly liturgy celebrated in the holy
city of Jerusalem. At Mass we sing a hymn to the Lord’s glory with the whole company of heaven, venerating
the memory of the saints and hoping for some part and fellowship with them. The liturgy is the source for
achieving in the most effective way possible human sanctification. We pray that our dead be with God in
heaven.
Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Numbers 8 and 10.
2014, Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown, Liturgy Office, 925 South Logan Boulevard, Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania 16648.
THE DAILY MASS SCHEDULE
AND MASS INTENTIONS
for November 3 - 9
DAILY READINGS FOR THIS WEEK
November 3 - 9
MONDAY 11/3
7:45 AM
JIM LUSARDI JR. - by The Barbara Zanker Fund
Monday:
TUESDAY 11/4
7:45 AM
THOMAS L. WILT - by Tom & Patricia Forr
Tuesday: St. Charles Borromeo; Election Day
Phil 2:5-11; Ps 22:26b-32; Lk 14:15-24
WEDNESDAY 11/5
7:45 AM
MARIE STROZAK
Wednesday: Phil 2:12-18; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Lk 14:25-33
- by Dave & Mary Jo Lanzel & family
THURSDAY 11/6 H.C.S. School Mass
8:30 AM
THOMAS L. WILT - by Terry Wilt
FRIDAY 11/7
7:45 AM
BOB KEAGY (Birthday Remembrance)
- by wife Mary Ann and family
SATURDAY 11/8 NO MORNING MASS
5:00 PM
SPECIAL INTENTIONS
SUNDAY 11/9
8:30 AM
SPECIAL INTENTIONS
10:00 AM
JIM SHOEMAKER - by Russ Irwin
11:30 AM
FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE PARISH
LITURGY APPOINTMENTS
SACRISTAN: (11/2 - 11/8) P. Gildea
ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE: (11/2 - 11/8) M. McClain
COFFEE/DONUT SOCIAL: (11/9) the Viduya family
Saturday, Nov. 8 - 5:00 PM
Lectors: Children's Liturgy
Servers: K. Angello, A. Carey
Gift Bearers: Children's Liturgy
E. Min: D. Fradeneck, C. Storm, J. Sutch
Sunday, Nov. 9 - 8:30 AM
Lectors: B. Anthony, C. Kanski
Servers: A./N. Lashinsky
Gift Bearers: E. Brown family
E. Min: C. Feathers, M. Fiore, R. Stellabotte
Sunday, Nov. 9 - 10:00 AM
Lectors: E. Bettwy, D. McKnight
Servers: S./Z. Manna
Gift Bearers: S. Roberts family
E. Min: M. DeRose, J. Klingbeil, V. McCord
Sunday, Nov. 9 - 11:30 AM
Lectors: D. Garrity, J. Plummer
Servers: Q. Garrity, T. Murphy
Gift Bearers: E. Hayer family
E. Min: G. Harrington, D. Stoehr, R. Walter
≈≈≈≈≈≈ OUR GIFTS TO GOD ≈≈≈≈≈≈
Sunday Offering (10/26/14) $6937.50
Envelopes:
$6400.00
Loose Cash:
$537.50
Annual Catholic Appeal (Parish goal to date): $20,885.00
St. Martin de Porres
Phil 2:1-4; Ps 131:1bcde-3; Lk 14:12-14
Thursday: Phil 3:3-8a; Ps 105:2-7; Lk 15:1-10
Friday:
First Friday; World Community Day
Phil 3:17 -- 4:1; Ps 122:1-5; Lk 16:1-8
Saturday: Phil 4:10-19; Ps 112:1b-2, 5-6, 8a, 9;
Lk 16:9-15
Sunday:
Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time;
The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12; Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9;
1 Cor 3:9c-11, 16-17; Jn 2:13-22
MINISTRY TRAINING SESSION TODAY
A training session for Readers and for Extraordinary Ministers of
Holy Communion and will be held TODAY, Sunday, November
2 at 12:30 p.m. in the church. Please consider these ministries
and join us for the training. All must be in good standing with the
church. Readers can be in 9th grade and older, and Extraordinary
Ministers of Holy Communion must be confirmed. New members
for both ministries are needed. If you already serve in one of
these ministries you are encouraged to still attend the training
session to refresh yourself on the proper procedures.
FREE HEALTH SCREENING
HERE AT ST. MICHAEL TODAY!
All are encouraged to stay a few minutes after all Masses TODAY
(Nov. 1-2) for a free health screening in the Church hall. We hope
all will take advantage of this opportunity. Many thanks to our
“Matthew 25 Ministry” for arranging this event.
PEACE & JUSTICE COMMITTEE
The Peace & Justice Committee will be
meeting in the rectory downstairs meeting
room THIS Tuesday Nov. 4 at 7:00 p.m.
all are invited to attend and help this group
prepare for their upcoming projects.
REST IN PEACE
Rosemary Wiedemer, a lifelong parishioner died and was buried
here last week at St. Michael’s. Our deepest condolences to her
family, especially to her children, and to her many friends. May
Rosemary rest in peace in the comfort of God’s embrace.
WELCOME CHILD OF GOD
Congratulations to Katherine Marie Tsikalas who was baptized
here last Sunday. We welcome Katherine into our Christian
family of faith! Congratulations as well to her parents Nicholas and
Emily.
MEN’S CLUB
The monthly meeting of the St. Michael’s Men's Club will be held
NEXT Sunday, November 9 at 7:00 p.m. in the church hall. All
men of the parish are welcomed to come.
VOCATIONS AWARENESS WEEK
November 2 - 8, 2014
National Vocation Awareness Week (NVAW) is an annual
week-long celebration of the Catholic Church in the United
States dedicated to promote vocations to the priesthood,
diaconate and consecrated life through prayer and education,
and to renew our prayers and support for those who are
considering one of these particular vocations. NVAW began
in 1976 when the U. S. bishops designated the 28th Sunday
of the year for NVAW. In 1997, this celebration was moved
to coincide with the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, which
falls on January 13 in 2013. Beginning in 2014, NVAW was
moved to the first full week of November. (Reprinted from:
USCCB.org)
Please say this prayer each day this week for vocations:
Gracious God, your Son Jesus told us to ask
you to send laborers into your harvest.
Confident in your love,
we ask you to bless your Church
with priests and religious who are committed to making
your love present wherever they are.
We pray for all those
who are seeking to know what you ask of them.
Give them the light and the courage
they need to know and follow your will.
For our part, we pledge to be supportive
of those we know and those in our families
who seek to follow you
in a priestly or religious vocation.
Hear our prayer which we offer to you
in the name of Jesus. Amen.
HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE
Our Lady of Lourdes (2700 Broad Ave. in Altoona) is hosting
a Holiday Boutique, Saturday, November 8 from 8 a.m. - 3
p.m. Everyone is invited! Baked goods, crafts, jewelry, kid’s
carnival, prizes, baskets, collectibles, gifts, Sr. Basil’s
lollipops, and lots of food. Pictures with Santa 11 a.m. - 1p.m.
CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS INVITE YOU
TO THEIR ANNUAL
INFORMATIONAL TEA
Members of Court 1755, Catholic Daughters of the Americas,
invite you to their “Information Tea” TODAY, Sunday,
November 2 at 2:00 p.m., hosted in Hollidaysburg, here at
St. Michael's Church, in the Church hall. They are a Catholic
organization of women dedicated to good works and prayer
and offer the opportunity to make new friends and have fun
while enriching your life and others. Come, have some
refreshments, and find out about Catholic Daughters!!!
CHRISTMAS CLOSET SALE
The Friends of the Hollidaysburg Area Public Library are
having a Christmas Closet sale at the Hollidaysburg Area
Library on Saturday, November 15 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00
p.m.
TRIP TO SEE THE SHROUD OF TURIN
The Catholic Tour, a 34 years old Catholic Travel Apostolate
has been able to secure only 50 air seats, hotel beds, and
Exposition Tickets for the upcoming Sowing of the Original
Shroud of Turin, the Burial Cloth of Our Lord. The trip is
under $3,599.00 and includes transatlantic airfare, hotel,
most meals, tour escort, deluxe motor coach, fees and taxes.
Call The Catholic Tour toll free at 1-877-627-4268 for more
information or to book this once in a lifetime trip.
THEOLOGY ON TAP:
A SERIES ON POPE FRANCIS
The Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown is once
again sponsoring a Theology on Tap series
focusing on the Holy Father. Theology on
Tap is a casual speaker/discussion series for
young adults ages 18-39. The series will start
tomorrow, Monday, November 3 and continue every
Monday through November. All sessions begin at 7:00 p.m.
at Zach’s in Altoona (enter through Joe’s Bar). Complimentary appetizers are served. For more information, call Tony
DeGol or Father David Rizzo at 695-5579.
CHRISTMAS CONCERT
CHICKEN DINNER
The Cove Community Chorus, directed by St. Michael’s very
own, Tom Kunkle, will present its annual Christmas Concert,
“A Christmas Festival” on Saturday, November 15 at 7:00
p.m. and Sunday, November 16 at 2:00 p.m. in the Spring
Cove Middle School Auditorium. Tickets
are $7.00 and may be purchased at the
Music Emporium in the Wal-Mart Plaza,
Thompson’s Pharmacy in Hollidaysburg
or from any chorus member.
Holy Family Parish in Colver will be hosting a Chicken Dinner
from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 9 at the Holy Family
Church Hall in Colver. Menu includes: chicken, mashed
potatoes/ gravy, rigatoni, macaroni & cheese, corn, salad,
dessert, and beverage. Cost is $8 for adults; $4 for children.
Take-out is available. All are invited!
. IN
THE HOSPITAL?
Please remember to contact the rectory office (695-0912)
if you or a family member is admitted to the hospital, a
rehabilitation center, or a nursing home. Monsignor often
has no way of knowing if a parishioner is admitted. Thank
you!
FLOOD CITY BRASS
The Carmelite Community of the Word will be holding a Big
Band Music Dinner and Dance on Sat., Nov. 29 at the
Carrolltown Fire Co. Banquet Hall in Carrolltown, PA. Doors
open at 5:30 p.m. with dinner and dancing until 10:00 p.m.
featuring music by the Flood City Brass. Tickets are $24 each
and can be purchased by calling Sr. Jane at 814-886-4098
FALL CEMETERY CLEAN-UP
PARISH INFORMATION BOOKLET
Saturday, Nov. 15 at 10:00 a.m. the Men’s Club
will be cleaning Greenlawn Cemetery and preparing
the grounds for the winter months. If you have any
plants or ornaments and wish to
remove them, please do so soon.
All parishioners are invited to help with
the clean-up. Confirmation students
are especially encouraged to help. This
is a great way to earn community
service hours!
Our Parish Information Booklet was emailed to members in the
parish for whom we have an email address. If you did not
receive yours please email the church office at [email protected]. If you would prefer to have a hard copy,
there are some at the church entrance. The information booklet
provides an overview of the ministries in the parish which all
depend on the generous response of parishioners like you. If you
would like to share your gifts in one of our ministries, please
contact the person noted in the booklet or Mary Jo Lanzel at 6969394.
MONTHLY MASS FOR THE CHILDREN
Come join us on the 2nd Saturday of the month at the
5:00 PM Mass for our special liturgy for the children
of the parish. All kids are invited to come and
participate. The next Children’s Liturgy is Saturday,
November 8.
SPECIAL GIFTS TO ST. MICHAEL’S
Thank you to all who have already contributed to the
Annual Catholic Appeal. If you are planning on making
a special donation to the parish between now and
Dec. 31, please consider making it to the Annual
Catholic Appeal. It will be a larger gift to the parish as
all the money will be given directly back to the parish
and not assessed by the diocese. Even if you already
donated to the ACA, you can always add to your
donation.
LADIES GUILD
Our Ladies Guild will be meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 1:00
p.m. at the Olive Garden in Altoona. All ladies are invited to join
them.
MEN’S CLUB
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
On Nov. 23 the Men’s Club will host one of their
famous Pancake and Sausage Breakfasts after all
Masses. Donation of $3 is requested. Come and enjoy
the best pancakes in town with the company of your
fellow parishioners.
THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE
Our annual Thanksgiving Food Drive will be
held here at St. Michael’s the weekend of
Nov. 23 & 24. The traditional dinner items
are always needed. Grocery store gift cards,
toiletries, paper products, and non-perishable
foods are always appreciated as well. We
hope everyone will help continue our tradition
of generosity.
THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE AND CHRISTMAS GIFT DRIVE
The Peace and Justice Committee is preparing for our annual Holiday Outreach Programs. If you
know of a family that would benefit from this worthy cause, please call Mary Jo Lanzel (696-9394),
or submit the form below in the collection basket or drop it off at the rectory office by TOMORROW,
Monday, Nov. 3.
Thanksgiving Food Drive
and
Christmas Gift Drive
Food Drive Assistance ____
Gift Drive Assistance ____
Family Name: ________________________
Submitted By: _____________________
Phone #: ____________________________
Phone #: _________________________
PRAYING FOR THOSE
WHO HAVE DIED
All who die in God’s grace and friendship, but still imperfectly
purified, are indeed assured of their eternal salvation; but
after death they undergo purification, so as to achieve the
holiness necessary to enter the joy of heaven.
The Church gives the name Purgatory to this final purification
of the elect, which is entirely different from the punishment of
the damned. From the beginning, the Church has honored
the memory of the dead and offered prayers for them, above
all the Eucharistic sacrifice, so that, thus purified, they may
attain the eternally happy vision of God in heaven. The
Church also commends almsgiving and works of penance on
behalf of the dead. Our prayer for the dead is capable of not
only helping them but also of making their intercession for us
effective. The Church on earth is united with the Church in
Purgatory and with the Church in heaven (Source: The
Catechism of the Catholic Church).
The Christian faithful who make an offering so that the Mass
may be applied for their intention, like the repose of the soul
of a family, contribute to the good of the Church and by their
offering take part in the concern of the Church for the support
of its ministers and works (Source: Code of Canon Law).
Though not obligatory, the usual Mass offering within the
Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown is $10.00.
BREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
Every first Wednesday of the month at Catholic Charities
(1300 12th Ave - Altoona) from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. To
register call 944-9388 ext 205. All are welcome.
PRO-LIFE CHRISTMAS CARDS 2014
Celebrate the birth of Our Lord and the Giver of Life, and at
the same time, help support the pro-life work of the Blair
County Chapter of Citizens Concerned for Human Life. To
place an order or for more information, call Marge at
814-505-5025 or buy cards after all Masses Nov. 15 - 16 in
the church hall. Cards will be sold in packs of 11 at $7.00
each pack. If you are able to help sell the cards after a
particular Mass, please call Marge, or the rectory office.
FAMILIES AND THE GOSPEL
November 2
Jn 6: 37-40 - Our loved ones, who have stepped through the
door of death, are now at rest, free of all burdens. In going
home to the Lord they brought their love and concern for us
with them. Death cannot totally separate families; our love
binds us together forever.
GETTING THROUGH GRIEF WITH GOD
At some point in our lives, we all encounter grief, loss, and
heartbreak. For some it may be the death of an aged parent
whose long and full life is cause for celebration even in the
midst of sadness. For others it may be the sudden or tragic
death of a child or spouse, taken too soon and without
warning. Every loss is significant for the one left facing the
gaping void, the empty space where a loved one used to be.
Regardless of the circumstances or context or season of life,
we all grieve in the face of death, even if we don’t show it outwardly. We need to grieve, and the best way to do that is
through our reliance on God and with the support of those
people closest to us.
Part of the reason grief is such a difficult path to walk today is
because our society doesn’t handle death well. Unlike other
cultures or even our own culture centuries ago, death and grief
have been whitewashed. We want to pretend death doesn’t
exist, and push down grief when it rears its head. But that’s
unhealthy. The truth is that grief is natural and necessary and
an integral part of healing and wholeness, and it’s not something you “get over” in the three days allotted for a wake and
funeral. It is a long, slow process, one that can bring
unexpected graces if we are willing to open ourselves up to
the possibility that God is at work in our lives, even—or maybe
especially—in our suffering and sorrow.
Although it can be difficult to recognize that reality when we
are in the throes of immediate grief, that’s where our faith
comes in. The beliefs we have professed—in eternal life, in
heaven, in salvation through Jesus Christ—will shore us up
until we are able to steady ourselves emotionally and
spiritually, and even after we do, our faith can provide a
foundation of hope as we attempt to move forward.
“I am the resurrection and the life; whoever
believes in Me, even if he dies, will live, and
everyone who lives and believes in Me will never
die. Do you believe this?” - John 11:26
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HEALING MASS
There will be a Healing Mass on Monday, Nov. 24 at 7:00
p.m. at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament - Altoona. Fr.
Bill Kiel, from the Diocese of Greensburg, will be the main
celebrant. All are welcome, especially those in need of
physical, emotional, or spiritual healing, and those who support and care for them as well. For more information, call 814941-3832.
FAITH FORMATION OF
CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES
The Family Life Office is hosting a special workshop
THIS Friday, Nov. 7 (12:30 - 3:30p.m.) and on Sat.
Nov. 8 (9 a.m. - Noon) at the Our Lady of the
Alleghenies Church Hall (608 Main St. - Lilly, PA) on
how to welcome, include and catechize children with
autism or other special needs. All are invited to attend
either session and the cost is just $5 per adult. If
interested in attending please call our DRE, Sue Teske
at 934-2180 as soon as possible.
MANY, MANY THANKS!
 Thank you to all who donated so generously to the Pope
Francis Initiative. The 9 - 11 grade Bishop Guilfoyle
students from our parish will be sorting, and boxing all of
the donations today after the 11:30 a.m. Mass. It will
then be taken to Catholic Charities in Altoona who will
oversee the local distribution to the poor, needy and
homeless here in our area.
 Thank you to Marie Cunningham and to all who helped
prepare food, decorate and serve a wonderful meal to
the new parishioners and their families at our recent
New Parishioners Brunch.
 Thank you to Rita and Joe Pompa for their help in
organizing our recent Fall Social and Hayride. A great
time was had by all who attended!
 Thank you to the Vocation Committee for organizing the
weekly Rosary devotions during the month of October.
 Thank you to Tim Baranik and the Youth Group for
inviting the parish to their October Campfire Rosary.
 Msgr. Carson extends his thanks and gratitude for the
nice words and notes he received from parishioners on
Priesthood Appreciation Sunday. He also wishes to
thank the members of the Vocation Committee for the
work and planning they did for the day and for the kind
recognition at all the Masses.
 Thank you to the Funeral Luncheon Committee and
St. Michael
Religious Education
and Faith Formation News
Here’s a quick look at upcoming events, classes
and meetings for our Confirmation Candidates.
Year of Invitation (9th Grade)
TODAY Religious Ed Class - Activity Building
10:00 a.m.
REMINDER: Registration for the Dec. 6 Baptism Retreat, for 9th grade
students AND their sponsor or parent, (NOT 10th grade as was printed
in last week’s bulletin) is due by Nov. 6 by 4:00 p.m. Extra registration
forms are available on the parish website and in the main entrance of
the church. PLEASE NOTE: The location for that retreat will now be
HERE at St. Michael’s in the Activity Building!
Nov. 6
Nov. 9
Nov. 16
Nov. 23
Nov. 30
Dec. 6
Baptism Retreat registration is due
by 4:00 p.m.
Religious Ed Class - Activity Building
10:00 a.m.
Religious Ed Class - Activity Building
10:00 a.m.
Religious Ed Class - Activity Building
10:00 a.m.
NO Religious Ed Classes this day
Baptism Retreat - Activ. Bldg. (Must be pre-registered) 8:30 a.m.
Dec. 7
Religious Ed Class - Activity Building
Required for all 9th graders and their sponsors and/or parents
10:00 a.m.
Year of Formation (10th Grade)
Nov. 9 Youth Ministry Session - Activity Building
12:30 p.m.
Nov. 23 Scripture Reflection - Activity Building
12:30 p.m.
(NOT on Nov. 26 as was on the schedule…
required for all 10th grade students)
Dec. 10 Registration for the Jan. 10 Gifts of the Holy Spirit &
Parables Retreat is due by 4:00 p.m. Please Note: The
location for that retreat will now be HERE at St. Michael’s in the
Activity Building.
Dec. 14 Youth Ministry Session - Activity Building
12:30 p.m.
Year of Reflection (11th grade)
Nov. 9 Youth Ministry Session - Activity Building
12:30 p.m.
Nov. 16 Sacraments & the Paschal Mystery - Act. Build.12:30 p.m.
(required for all 11th graders)
Dec. 14 Youth Ministry Session - Activity Building
12:30 p.m.
QUICK LOOK AT UPCOMING EVENTS
Every Sunday Scrip Cards sold after Sunday Masses (Church hall)
Every Monday Prayer Group (in the Church)
2:00 p.m.
TODAY Free Health Screening (in the Church hall)
after all Masses
TODAY Religious Ed. classes (pre-K - 9th grade)
10:00 a.m.
 Thanks again to Art and Mary Ann Chamberlain (and TODAY Readers and Extraordinary Ministers of the Holy Eucharist
family) for reaching out to others on Halloween and
Training Session (in the Church)
12:30 p.m.
giving Trick-or-Treaters hotdogs and cocoa from the TODAY Catholic Daughter’s Tea (in the Church hall)
2:00 p.m.
Church parking lot. It was so well received (often there Nov. 3
Last day to turn in Food & Gift Drive names
4:00 p.m.
was a line of people) and appreciated by those in our Nov. 4
Election Day
community.
Nov. 4 Peace & Justice Meeting (in Rectory meeting rm.)
7:00 p.m.
Want to rehear Msgr.’s Homily?
Nov. 6 Hollidaysburg Catholic School Mass
8:30 a.m.
Misplaced your bulletin? On vacation?
Nov.
6
Last
day
to
register
for
the
Dec.
6th
9th
Gr
Baptism
retreat
4 p.m.
Don’t miss what’s going on!
Nov. 8 Children’s Liturgy
5:00 p.m. Mass
VISIT OUR WEBPAGE!
Nov. 9 Religious Ed. classes (pre-K - 9th grade)
10:00 a.m.
www.stmichael-hldg-pa.org
Nov. 9 Youth Ministry Session (10th & 11th grade -Activity bldg.) 12:30 p.m.
Nov. 9 Men’s Club Meeting (in the Church hall)
7:00 p.m.
Are you on Facebook? If so, be sure to like our page
Nov. 11 Ladies Guild Meeting (Olive Garden - Altoona)
1:00 p.m.
“St. Michael the Archangel Church Hollidaysburg”.
Nov. 15 Greenlawn Cemetery Clean-up
10:00 a.m.
Nov. 15 - 16 Prolife Christmas Cards sold in Church hall after all Masses
Nov. 16 Religious Ed. classes (pre-K - 9th grade)
10:00 a.m.
Nov. 16 Sacraments & the Paschal Mystery - for 11th gr
12:30 p.m.
Nov. 19 Parish Council meeting
7:00 p.m.
especially to all who so willingly and generously donate
food for our funeral luncheons. it is a great service to
grieving families, and deeply appreciated by them.
John S. Anastasi, M.D. - CHAIRMAN
Arthur J. DeMarsico, D.O.
Only Board Certified
Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons in Blair County.
Specialists in operations for vascular, lung and heart diseases.
Altoona Hospital 889-BEAT
Robert J. Singer, D.O. Parishioner
3000 Fairway Dr. Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 942-1166
SORGE FUNERAL HOME, INC.
Lloyd C. Sorge, Supervisor
Ashley K & Aden R. Sorge Funeral Directors
www.BLAIRORTHO.com
WARNERS
PLANK, STITT &
Florist - Gifts - Greenhouse
FUNERAL HOME
422 North Juniata Street, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
814-695-3960
179 S. Montgomery Street
Hollidaysburg, PA
WWW.SORGEFUNERALHOME.COM
“Since 1950”
Gordon L. Delozier, Inc.
General Contractor
Phone: (814) 695-6841
STEVENS
421 Montgomery Street
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
(814) 695-1551
David J. Mason, Supervisor
BLAIR COUNTY GOLF
DRIVING RANGE
Custom Club Fitting • All Major Manufacturers
Expedient Club Repair • PGA Master Instruction
Scotch Valley Road, Hollidaysburg
(814) 695-3675
Oral Surgery Associates
of Central PA
600 E. Chestnut Ave., Altoona
• 944-6139
510 Blair Street, Hollidaysburg
• 693-0270
Go Ahead! ASK!
Certified by the American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Serving Central Pennsylvania for over 40 years
Randal Patterson, DMD
Christopher Lance, DMD
Parishioners
Gregory W. Pyle, DMD
Jennifer D. Keyser, DDS
901 Logan Blvd. Hollidaysburg, PA
814-944-2802
OLLINGER
Building it better.
827 Pleasant Valley Blvd., Altoona, PA
Joe Ollinger, Jr., Sales Rep.
Replacement Windows & Doors
Siding • Soffit • Fascia
New Homes • Additions • Garages
Phone: 943-0321 or 943-4920
Phone: 695-5240 or 695-6451
BRICK AND STONE SUPPLIES
new home construction
remodeling • additions
814-695-3573
fully insured/ free estimate
Mariska Eash
Parishioner
Kathy Chabala, Co-Owner
Re/Max Results Realty Group
Whether you are looking to buy a new home, or
sell your current one, Mariska’s passion for sales
and love of Real Estate can help you through
your entire transaction.
1001 Logan Blvd.
Altoona, PA 16602
946-9355
[email protected]
[email protected]
1382 Plank Road, Suite 107
Duncansville, PA 16635
Serving all of your Real Estate needs for 36 years!
K. of C. Hall
Rent for your socials.
Call Jim Zimmerman
695-0707
Greenlawn Cemetery
of St. Michael’s
LOTS AVAILABLE
Call Tom Baker at 695-2546
Mobile (814)414-8823
Office (814)695-5323
Fax (866)615-5412
THE ZANKER FUND
Supporting Catholic Education
Since 1898
St. Michael’s Catholic Church