ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST CATHOLIC CHURCH
134 E. Bishop Street
REV. GEORGE I. JAKOPAC, Pastor
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Bellefonte, PA 16823
DEACON THOMAS E. BOLDIN
MRS. KRISTINA TICE, School Principal
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday: 5:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM, 10:15 AM
Daily: See Bulletin
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Saturday:
11:00 AM
BAPTISMS
By Appointment.
Rectory Phone:
814-355-3134
School Phone:
814- 355-7859
E-mail: ........ saintjohnsoff@gmail.com
Web: www.bellefontecatholicchurch.org
MARRIAGE
Notify Pastor 9 months in advance.
CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS
Call Rectory.
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WEEK OF AUGUST 2ND 2015
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St. John the Evangelist Catholic
PLEASE NOTE: ST. KATERI’S
MASS TIME IS NOON ON SUNDAYS!
Saturday, August 1st…
5:00 PM Caroline Ivicic (The Ivicic Family)
Sunday, August 2nd
8:00 AM E. James Beigle (Phyllis Austin)
10:15 AM James Dunn (The Family)
Monday, August 3rd
8:00 AM Harry S. Keeler (Barry & Molly Corl and
Patty & Tim Zerby)
Tuesday, August 4th
8:00 AM Jude Rhine (Mark & Chris Rhine)
Centre Crest Nursing Home
1:30 PM Jennifer Nichols-Kness (Kellogg-Long
Family)
Wednesday, August 5th
9:00 AM Dr. Robert Shaheen (Barbara Sevinsky &
Michael Braddock)
Thursday, August 6th
8:00 AM COMMUNION SERVICE
Friday, August 7th
8:00 AM John Knapik (Mary Ann Kucas)
Saturday, August 8th…
5:00 PM Wilford Lassila (Paul & Janet Oesterling)
Sunday, August 9th
8:00 AM Donald J. Anspauch, Sr. (Anspauch, Neidigh
& Kowalski Families)
10:15 AM Stanley R. Weaver, Jr. (Sandy Berardis)
LITURGICAL MINISTER/SERVER SCHEDULE:
Saturday, 5:00 PM August 8th
Servers: Liam Carey & Shaun Carey
E.M.s:
Louise Manginell & Brian Alterio
Lector:
Pamela Vaiana
Music Ministers: Jay Zimmerman
Sunday, 8:00 AM August 9th
Servers: Shane Cronin & Zachary Cronin
E.M.s:
Christine Surovec & Brenda Harrison
Lector:
James Surovec
Music Ministers: Jay Zimmerman & Suzanne Egli
Sunday, 10:15 AM August 9th
Servers: Austin Stock & Dylan Stock
E.M.s:
Michael Pavone & Linda Jabco
Lector:
Theresa Pfaff
Music Ministers: Jay Zimmerman & Youth Choir
NOTE: To place any requests on the Parish Prayer Chain,
please call Christine Surovec at (814) 359-2654.
To reach the Rectory Office OnLine:
Our EMail Address is saintjohnsoff@gmail.com
Our Website: www.bellefontecatholicchurch.org
WANT TO KNOW WHAT’S GOING ON?
The parish and finance council minutes are posted on our
website. Go to www.bellefontecatholicchurch.org
WELCOME FATHER RALPH AS HE VISITS US!
Father Ralph is visiting again this summer and is
celebrating the Masses this weekend at our parish and at
St. Kateri. He will be giving us an update on the Holy
Name of Mary School in Ghana. There are extra
envelopes on the registers in the back of the church for
your donations. Thank you for your continued support of
these students. It is very much appreciated.
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
Our next Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will be this
Monday, August 3rd immediately following the 8:00 AM
Mass. The adoration will close at 2:00 PM. Please
consider coming and spending an hour in God’s presence.
IMPORTANT CCD TEACHER’S* MEETING:
We will have a Religious Education teacher’s meeting this
Sunday, August 2nd at 9:00 AM to process everyone’s
clearances. Please bring your clearances with you and
there will be another form to fill out in person.
*Notice: If you are interested in teaching one of our
Religious Education Classes, we need a CCD Teacher
for the 7th Grade. Also, we can always use substitute
teachers for our CCD Program to fill in when needed.
Please call the rectory for the details if you are willing
to volunteer.
THE FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION (August 15th)
is not a Holy Day of Obligation this year. However, we
will have a Friday Evening Vigil Mass at 7:00 PM on
August 14th.
MEMORIAL RECEIVED
St. John’s received a special contribution this week in
memory of Matthew D. Ivicic. It was received from
Harold & Jane Hillard. Thank you for remembering our
parish with this memorial donation.
FYI: RECTORY OFFICE HOURS are as follows:
Monday through Wednesday from 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursdays during the summer months, until 3:00 PM
Fridays we are always only open until 12:30 PM.
If these are not convenient and you need to schedule a different time or a specific time, please call the office at 355-3134.
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Bellefonte, Pennsylvania
WEEKLY FINANCIAL REPORT
FOR WEEKEND 07/26/2015
ORDINARY COLLECTION INCOME RECEIVED:
Adult Offertory:
$
5,408.00
Loose Offertory:
$
1,300.21
Children’s Offertory:
$
48.10
Special Monthly:
$
120.00
Votive Candles:
$
148.00
ORDINARY COLLECTION TOTAL: $ 7,024.31
EXTRA ORDINARY INCOME RECEIVED:
Maintenance Fund Collection:
$
40.00
Ascension:
$
10.00
Cemetery Care:
$
20.00
Fr. O’Malley Fund:
$
10.00
EXTRA ORDINARY COLLECTION:$
80.00
ORDINARY & EXTRA DEPOSIT TOTAL:$ 7,104.31
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REGULAR SCHOOL COLLECTION TOTAL: $ 225.00
SPECIAL COLLECTIONS: (Diocesan or Others)
Holy Name of Mary School:
$
20.00
Missionary Cooperative Collection:
$
40.00
THANK YOU FOR YOUR KINDNESS
AND YOUR GENEROSITY
A DAY WITH DR. SCOTT HAHN
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul will sponsor “A Day With
Dr. Scott Hahn”, who is a noted Catholic author and speaker. It
will be held at Bishop Carroll Catholic High School in Ebensburg on Saturday, September 12, 2015, from 8:00 AM - 3:00
PM. Tickets for the day are $10 per person which includes refreshments and a boxed lunch. If interested, please contact
SVDP Council by writing to PO 231, Altoona, PA 16602. Or
you can contact Laurie at 814-943-1981 ext. 106 for questions
or to purchase your tickets. Information can also be found by
visiting online: aosvdp@atlanticbbn.net or
www.scotthahn.com.
TUNE INTO WJVM 90.3-FM OR LISTEN LIVE @
WWW.WJVM.ORG! We are recording prayers for August at
this time. Thank you to the Clement and Tittmann Families and
Rose Marboe for their recent recordings. Also, we hope that
you tuned in for the broadcast of the Rite of Candidacy Mass
for our diocesan seminarian, Peter Crowe on July 26th. May
God continue to bless Peter’s journey to the priesthood! We
extend our gratitude to Bishop Mark Bartchak, Fr. Neil Dadey
and the parishioners of Our Lady of Victory for sharing the
joyous occasion with the WJVM/WAOB audience. Remember,
just $100/day keeps our Catholic voice on the air. Our 501(c)3
organization is volunteer-run and your tax-deductible donation
may be mailed to: Voice of Divine Mercy, PO Box 862, State
College, PA 16804-0862.
A PROLIFE ROSARY is recited every Tuesday at 3:00 PM
in the church. All are welcome. Come and join us in prayer.
EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
FUN FESTIVAL BASKET RAFFLE WINNERS
Following are the winners of our Basket Raffle drawings:
Scentsy: Michele Shultz; Read, Relax & Refresh: Veronica Grafmyer; Wine: Diane Burkett; St. John 125 Year:
Pat Mulfinger; Barbie: Rosalie Halderman; Car: Diane
Burkett; Wine: Mark Engle; Garden: Kat Miller; Kid’s
Planes: Mark Engle; American Girl: Alexis; Wine: Joy
Mattern; Snacks: Tracy Shuey; Kids’ Cooking: Jane
Eckert; Spa Day: Scott Burkett; PSU: Diane Burkett;
Back to School: Brady Ennis; Gift Cards: Mary Polak;
Family Movie Night: Levandoski’s; Teen Boys: Diane
Burkett; Scotch: Cindy Hallahan; Toyland: Mitch
Rossman; Mens: Jo Zelinski; Pittsburgh Steelers: Paul
Oesterling; Money: Frank Riglin; Kitchen BBQ: Mark
Chirumbole; Italian: Matt Coll; Ladies: Anne Fisher;
Bathroom: Mary Polak; Blarney: Julie Stoltz; Lottery:
Charlotte Burger; Vera Bradley: Gina Feather; Gift
Cards: Michele Shultz; Irish: McElhinny’s; Baby Girl:
Barb Pearce; Family Night: Tiffani Grieb; Primative:
Jim Eckert; Wine: Joseph Liguori; Riglin Outdoors: Pat
Kelley; Children’s Art: Diane Moore; Pre-School Summer Fun: Diane Moore; Knitting: Danielle/Dante
Pighetti; PSU Baby: Kat Miller; Dinner & Movie: Kylie
Rockey; Handmade Rosaries: Paula Brezler; Proud to be
an American: Diane Burkett; Stationary: Gloria Kiffer;
Taste of Centre County: Sam Brezler; Laundry: Deb
Miller; Breakfast: Kathy Engle; Golf: Melissa Strand;
Pamper: Calvin Kiffer; Downton Abbey: Kate Reiter;
Coffee: Cindy Hallahan; Hot Sauces: Linda Jabco; Little
Girls’ Tea: Louis Toro; Dog: Heather Leskovansky;
Camping: Dean/Sandra Rossman; Candy & Gift Cards:
Lucy Brezler; Gas Can/Gift Cards: David Fisher; Bed
Time: Paul Oesterling; Quilting: Sommer Waite; Lottery: RoseMarie Kushwara; American Doll Clothes:
Brezler’s; Bakers: Diane Fuller; Keurig: Kranh’s;
Kitchen: Lydia Flickinger; Campfire: C. DeCusati;
Spring/Easter: Kranch’s; Cabelas: Pat Kelley; Italian:
Pat Mulfinger; Sound System: Nussmeier’s; Mobile
Toys: Jennifer Davis: China Egg: Sierra Nagel; Contact
Grill: Mindy Terpak; Vera Bradley: Angela Basalla;
McLanahans: Tim Shimmel; Cooks Night Out: Tim
O’Donnell; Pendleton: Jim Rackoski; Money: Bud Halderman; Jewelry: M. Riglin; Handyman’s: Keith Taylor;
Lottery: Beth Ertley; Money: Sandy Kowalski; Italian:
Jim Eckert; Game Night: Patti Mauk; Child’s Bike:
Diane Moore; KofC: Jeri Coakley; Coffee/Tea: Jo Zelinski; Car Wash: Tracey Benson; #90: Diane Burkett.
Congratulations to all!!
ST. JOSEPH’S ACADEMY JOB POSTING
Saint Joseph's Catholic Academy is looking for a part-time evening custodian for Monday thru Friday from 6:00-9:00 PM.
The position entails general cleaning and also some additional
duties. Please contact Chris Chirieleison at 814-808-6118 or
cchirieleison@stjoeacad.org for more details or to apply."
MEMORIALS & DONATIONS
We have received a donation of a refrigerator and dishwasher from John & Cora Decker, grandparents of the
Dechow students at St. John School.
We are so appreciative of their donation of these muchneeded appliances for our Pre-K facility.
We have received a donation to the Angel Fund from
Claire and Tracey Benson. This donation will assist with
the tuition of a student(s) attending our school.
We have also received a donation in memory of Matthew “Mick” Ivicic from the Aunt Carrie Kucas Family.
We appreciate the generosity of our alumni and would
like to thank the following for their support of Catholic
education by their donation to our annual fund: I. Fred
Mulfinger, Jr. and Very Rev. William D. Cross, J.C.L.
Thank you to all of our benefactors and God bless your
generosity to and support of our school.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Fr. George and Mrs. Tice are
pleased to welcome Mrs. Amber Watson as our new Third
Grade teacher. The diocesan hiring committee was
blessed with an abundance of strong candidates and we
are excited to have Mrs. Watson join our school family.
We have been hard at work on transferring and updating
our website and email servers and are pleased to unveil
our changes. Please take time to visit (and bookmark!)
our new website: www.saintjohnsch.net. Finding our
new website is just simply changing the previous .com to
a .net address. Among other bonuses, the new site will
make for easier access from mobile devices.
3rd ANNUAL PAUL WHINNIE MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT - Mark your calendars for Sunday, September
6th at Skytop Golf Course. Mr. Whinnie’s grandchildren
attend our school and monies raised from this tournament
benefit the Paul Whinnie Memorial Scholarship Fund at
St. John School. We are extremely blessed to have the
support of Dr. Carnicella and her family in choosing our
school as the recipient of funds raised from this event.
Not only is this a fantastic way to have fun and raise
money for our great school, but is it also a great opportunity to gain exposure for your business. Please visit
www.saintjohnsch.net for more information on how you
can become part of this tournament, whether as a golfer,
sponsor and/or helper. You can also contact Nicole Carnicella at ncarnicella@hotmail.com.
SCHOOL SUMMER OFFICE HOURS are Wednesdays
from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Feel free to leave a message
at 355-7859 since we will be answering phones and
scheduling appointments throughout the week. SCRIP
Gift Certificate summer sales will be sold during these
summer hours.
SCHOOL NEWS CONTINUED…..
OFFICE DEPOT 5% BACK TO SCHOOLS PROGRAM –
Our school receives 5% of qualifying purchases when you
shop at Office Depot. Please request that your purchase be
designated to St. John Catholic School or use our Program
ID# - 70085033. Thank you for remembering St. John
School when you do your school shopping at Office Depot.
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NEXT MONTH IS HERBIE’S HOME TOWN LOOP TIME!
Our annual Pasta Dinner, Silent Auction and Herbie’s HomeTown Loop Race is just around the corner. There will be a Prerace Pasta Dinner and Silent Auction on Friday, August 14. It
will be held at St.John’s School Auditorium from 4:00 - 8:00 PM
Please come and dine with us, enjoy live music and games and
check out the auction. All are welcome. It’s not just for
runners! Take-outs will be available.
The cost for an adult dinner is $10 and children ages 5-10 pay
$5. Ages 4 and under eat for free.
If interested in donating a dessert, please contact Peg
Herbstritt at 814-353-4526.
Please note that all proceeds benefit the Jeremy Herbstritt
Foundation and will be used to help build a community track in
Bellefonte.
Saturday, August 15 is race day. The 4-mile run/walk and 10
-mile run begin at 8:30 AM at Talleyrand Park. For more
information visit our website at
www.thejeremyherbstrittfoundation.com.
JJ POWELL FUEL PROGRAM REBATE
JJ Powell offers a Church Donation Program for every gallon of
fuel purchased from them. Through this program, JJ Powell
donates $ .03 for every gallon of fuel which is delivered. If you
use fuel oil and would like to participate on behalf of St. John’s
Church, please call JJ Powell at (800) 432-0866 or go to their
website at www.jjpowell.com. They can also be contacted via
email at cs@jjpowell.com.
LORETTO OUTDOOR MASSES FOR THE SUMMER
Outdoor Masses are celebrated every Sunday at 7:00 PM at the
Our Lady of the Alleghenies Shrine in Loretto. The Mass
intentions are for an increase in vocations in the Diocese of
Altoona-Johnstown. All are invited to celebrate the Sunday
Liturgy in this beautiful and prayerful outdoor setting. Bring your
own lawn chair. If it is raining, Mass will be celebrated inside the
Basilica of Saint Michael the Archangel, next to the Shrine. Please
note that the celebration of outdoor Liturgies will conclude on
the Sunday of Labor Day weekend.
SUPPORT YOUR KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Support the Knights while
attending a Spike's Game! During C D of A DIAPER DRIVE
Our Catholic Daughters’ Court
all home games the Bellefonte
continues to have an ongoing
Knights will once again run the
Diaper Drive for the Gabriel
Cheese Steak Stand near 3rd base.
Project. A box is located in
By purchasing food and beverages
the vestibule of the church for
from this stand you will help with your donations. Thank you for
one of our main fundraisers. Hope your kindness and generosity
to see you at the game. Thanks for in helping needy families
supporting your local K of C!
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St. John Evangelist Church
134 E. Bishop Street
Bellefonte, PA 16823
814-355-3134
Contact: Fr. George Jakopac
gjakopac@archbalt.org
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