ST. MICHAEL ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
751 Locust Street
PO Box 103
St. Michael, Pennsylvania 15951
Rev. Charles F. Bodziak, Pastor
Deacon Dave Hornick
MASSES:
Sunday Morning
Secretary:
Susan Poldiak
Bookkeeper:
Kathy Kalicky
DRE:
Laurie Sloan
Maintenance: Edward Homway
PHONES:
Rectory / Office: (814) 495-9640
Fax:
(814) 495-9424
Rel. Education: (814) 495-4873
Daily Mass
Holy Days
8:00 am
10:30 am
See Bulletin
See Bulletin
Office Hours:
8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Monday, Tues., Thurs., Friday
Confessions:
Saturday 3:30 pm to 3:45 pm
Parish Website
Sunday 7:30 am to 7:45 am
YEAR: 2015 NUMBER: 26
10:00 am to 10:15 am
2015 Year of the Consecrated Life
Anytime Requested
www.saintmichaelchurch.weebly.com
Secretaries’ E-mail:
saintmichaelsecretaries@yahoo.com
SERVING GOD AND COMMUNITY FOR OVER ONE HUNDRED YEARS!
BAPTISM:
By Appointment. Reserve at least one month in advance.
Preparation classes are necessary.
MARRIAGE:
Make arrangements at least nine months in advance.
Preparation sessions are necessary.
FUNERALS:
Arrangements are made in conjunction with the funeral home.
Eulogies must be given at the funeral home at the time of the wake service or at the luncheon.
No eulogies at the funeral liturgy, please.
REGISTRATION
Those new to the area, newlyweds, and single adults, (even if registered
and
before with their families) are asked to register by calling the Parish Office.
MEMBERSHIP:
Every parishioner must be registered. This is a condition for admission
to our Program and reception of the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, First Penance, First
Eucharist, and Matrimony; also, for testimonial letters or sponsorship of Baptism and
Confirmation outside the Parish.
VISITATION:
We are concerned and want to be advised when someone is ill at
home or in the hospital. Call the rectory to have the shut-in placed on our monthly Holy
Communion calls or seriously ill prayer list.
SACRAMENTAL
Requires a six-month parish registration and active Mass participation
POLICY:
for Baptism and Marriage.
BULLETIN ARTICLES: Articles are due to the Parish Office by Noon on Mondays.
13th Sunday in Ordinary Time
June 28, 2015
Month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
MASS INTENTIONS:
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
First Friday
Saturday
Sunday
(June 29, 2015 to July 5, 2015)
8:30 AM
8:30 AM
6:30 PM
8:30 AM
8:30 AM
4:00 PM
8:00 AM
10:30 AM
George Secriskey req. by Mrs. Ann Brindak & Helen
Dorothy Selepak req. by George T. Fedor
Betty Pcola req. by Agnes Plummer
Andrew Paulson req. by sister, Evelyn Hutsky
Sick & shut-Ins req. by St. Michael Funeral Committee
Francis Andrykovitch req. by wife, Millie & Family
Paul D. Yanzetich req. by daughter, Susan
Deceased Members of the Barton & Bartol Families
LITURGICIAL APPOINTMENTS:
Saturday, July 4
4:00 PM
Offertory Procession
Lector:
Minister of the Host:
Ministers of the Cup:
Altar Servers:
Cantor:
Greeter:
Robert Kudlawiec
Andrykovitch Family
Deacon Dave Hornick
Theresa Carlson & Vince Arena
Mykala Drobnick, Shannon & Erik Kudlawiec
Susan Blazosky
Mary Ann Spangler
Sunday, July 5
8:00 AM
Lector:
Minister of the Host:
Ministers of the Cup:
Altar Servers:
Cantor:
Greeter:
Terri Leach
Deacon Dave Hornick
Eric Tedjeske & Robert Grattan
Quinn, Eva & Anna Spangler
Susan Yanzetich
Lori George
Sunday, July 5
10:30 AM
Lector:
Minister of the Host:
Ministers of the Cup:
Altar Servers:
Cantor:
Greeter:
Michael Barton
Deacon Dave Hornick
Dave & Edie Knobloch
Julia & Joel Barton
Ian Wieczorek
Nancy Wessel
Sunday, July 5
Collection Counters
Paul Kundrod, Debbie Dupnock,
Edna Mae Cook & Mary Anne Davis
Offertory Procession
Yanzetich Family
Offertory Procession
Barton Family
We are placing names of the sick in the bulletin for prayer providing they give permission. Although we remember
all sick and shut-ins at every Mass, we would like our parish family to be aware of the need for special prayer
intentions because of a most serious illness or hospital stay. May the Divine Physician send healing grace for
those for whom we pray: Josephine Koshute, Sophie McCloskey, Allen C. Rosemas, Nadine Costa, Patricia
Murphy, Kenneth A. Yanzetich, Sr., Todd Euen, Bernice Myers, Dwight Fyock, Lori Facciani, Shane Bosic, Dylon
Wills, Dawn Hagen, Debbie Dibert, Ronald Partsch, Missy, Joanne (Kolar) Hufford, Christine Flanagan, Ayden
Alan Grata, Remy Beaver, Mary Lou Offman, Marian Chuckalovcak, Mildred Beesoick, John T. Plummer, Gail
Margaret, Arlene Diamond, Mary Zangaglia, Dorothy Rosemas, Ann Blazosky, Theresa Podrebarac, Natalie Zerby, Betty
Dremely, John Poldiak, Jr., Dan Gentile, Patricia Grata, Louise Moore, Terry McClemens, Michael Wadsworth, Valencia &
Frank Tursi, Homer Locher, Georgette Minor Moreau, Gloria Weyandt, Brayden Schofield, Steve Faher, Jr, Michelle
Kasper, Frank Brattelli, Josephine Danel, Steve Fiffick, Joanne Thomas, Elizabeth Landini, Violet Partsch, Donald Sherry,
Sarah Dukery, Regan Kinley, Mary, Gert Bearer, Sean Wechtenhiser, Suzie Thomas, John Karian, Robert Tursi, Virginia
Croyle, Carol Kovalich, and all of the sick of our parish, the homebound, those in nursing homes, those who care for them,
and those in the military along with their families. (Please call the Rectory to have your name removed from the list
when no longer seriously ill. Thank You.)
The Sanctuary Candle will burn in memory of
Grandmother, Catherine Bodziak’s Birthday, 1882
and
The Our Lady of Grace Candle will burn in honor of
Family Unity
during the week of June 28, 2015.
NOVENA ~This is week #2 of the novena, Jesus King of All Nations Devotion. This is a most special novena.
Brochures are in church describing this devotion with prayers, chaplet, litany, consecration, etc.
CHOIR PRACTICES ~ Practice for the Sunday Choir is scheduled for Mondays at 7:00 PM. Practice for the Saturday Choir is on
Thursdays at 5:30 PM.
PETER’S PENCE COLLECTION ~ This weekend our diocese will take up the Peter’s Pence Collection, which provides Pope Francis
with the funds he needs to carry out his charitable works around the world.
PARISH COUNCIL MEETING ~ The Parish Council meeting originally scheduled for June 28 th has been moved to next Sunday, July 5th
at 11:30 AM.
INSTRUCTIONS IN THE FAITH ~ Is there anyone blessed with the desire to become Catholic? Are you a Catholic who really needs to
know the Faith better or who has not been confirmed for one reason or another, contact the rectory or Suzi Blazosky at 495-5287 as
soon as possible. The RCIA Program will begin in late August.
“You have to love a nation that celebrates its independence every July 4, not with a parade of guns, tanks, and soldiers who
file by the White House in a show of strength and muscle, but with family picnics where kids throw Frisbees, the potato
salad gets iffy, and the flies die from happiness. You may think you have overeaten, but it is patriotism.”
― Erma Bombeck
ARE YOU A MEMBER OF ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH?
In order to be considered a member of St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church you must submit the
REGISTRATION/UPDATE form, located at the Church entrances or you may call the Parish Office to obtain one.
If you are not receiving the collection envelopes, most likely you are not registered at this time. If you are a new
member currently attending St. Michael Liturgies, who has not yet registered, please take a moment to fill out this
form. In case you moved and have begun to use a new mailing address, please contact the Parish Office before
your mail forwarding service expires so that the parish will not be charged extra fees by the Post Office. Also, any
changes sent to the supplier of our Church envelopes can take up to two cycles until the update to the envelopes
are made.
RUSSIAN ARTS AND CRAFTS ~The weekend of July 4th and 5th, representatives of St. Elisabeth’s Convent from Belarus, Minsk will
visit our parish with Russian arts and crafts for sale. The proceeds go to help the mission of the convent which administers care centers,
including the National Psychiatric Hospital and Municipal Hospital as well as many other needs in their community. Please support the
work of their convent.
Items include: souvenirs such as lacquer boxes, matryoshka, birch bark box, decorative eggs; ceramics (bells, candle-holders, mugs,
tea-light holders, Christmas cribs, Christmas decorations; wood carvings; religious articles (alabaster crosses, plastic and leather
crosses, prayer ropes; books and book covers; post cards and bookmarks; candles; icons; video and audio discs;and embroidered
items.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL~ The parishes of Most Holy Trinity and St. Bartholomew are holding Vacation Bible School on July 28th,
29th & 30th from 6 – 8 PM at St. Barthomew Church Hall in Wilmore. The theme this year is “EVEREST: Conquering Challenges with
God’s Mighty Power.” This VBS is open to all children from Pre-school to 8th grade. Please call 495-4419 to register by July 12th.
UPTOWN PAINTING PARTY ~ Our Religious Education Fundraising Group is holding an UPTOWN PAINTING PARTY on Friday, July
31st from 6 PM - 8 PM. It’s a 2 hour painting event where guests follow along with a talented artist, and create a masterpiece of your own!
You can register online at www.uptownpaintingparty.com. The cost is $40.00 and $10.00 of that will be donated to our Religious Education
Fund.
FORTNIGHT FOR FREEDOM ~ The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops will once again observe a Fortnight for Freedom
June 21-July 4. In observance of the Fortnight, Bishop Mark will preside at a Holy Hour for Religious Liberty on June 25 at 7:00 p.m. at
the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in Altoona. You can represent the parish by your presence there.
TREASURY TICKETS ~. We are asking that each parishioner(s) sell or buy the ticket(s) for $10.00 and return the money and ticket
stub as soon as possible, but no later than June 30th. The tickets start on July 1, 2015 and continue for the whole month of July. Winning
numbers will be determined by the Pennsylvania Lottery Evening Pick Three Drawing: Seventy-five dollars weekday; One hundred
dollars weekends; and, One hundred-fifty dollars for the 4th of July. If you are unable to sell or don’t want the ticket(s), please don’t
throw them away, but return them as soon as possible as we always have people looking for extras. If paying by check, please make
check payable to St. Michael Church. The money raised from the sale of these tickets will help to build up our Parish Treasury. There
are still almost 100 tickets that have not been returned.
Parish and Finance Council Members
PS Please note: The extraordinary income to the parish that we are depending upon is more important than before since we have some
upcoming programs and a new hall is being planned. So, we depend on your further support now and in the future.
A PRAYER FOR HEALING: Heavenly Father, I call on you right now in a special way. It is through
your power that I was created. Every breath I take, every morning I wake, and every moment of every
hour, I live under your power.
Father, I ask you now to touch me with that same power. For if you created me from nothing,
you can certainly recreate me. Fill me with the healing power of your spirit. Cast out anything that
should not be in me. Mend what is broken. Root out any unproductive cells. Open any blocked
arteries or veins and rebuild any damaged areas. Remove all inflammation and cleanse any infection.
Let the warmth of your healing love pass through my body to make new any unhealthy areas
so that my body will function the way you created it to function. And Father, restore me to full health
in mind and body so that I may serve you the rest of my life. I ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen
Grace and Peace to You!
Fr. Bo
LET US PRAY AND REMEMBER ~ The following Rev. Fathers from our diocese that died throughout the years from June 29th through
July 5th : Msgr. Francis E. Plummer, John P. McEntire, George A. Donovan, Msgr. Jerome L. McQuillen, Stanley Zubricki, Msgr. Peter
Fox, Francis P. Corcoran and Richard S. Hovanec
PRAY FOR LIVING PRIESTS AND DEACONS IN THE DIOCESE ~ Frantisek Halka, Angelo Patti, Michael
Wolfe, Bonaventure Midili, TOR, Deacon Michael Condor Jr. and Seminarian Michael Pleva
ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL
Diocesan Goal
$ 30,686.00
Pledged
$ 29,735.00
Total Cash Amount
$ 26,525.00
Number of Responses
197 / 452 44%
Thank you to all who have participated in the Annual Catholic Appeal. Please join them in supporting our Parish and our
Diocesan ministries. If you do not have a pledge card, you may send your gift (made payable to the “Annual Catholic
Appeal”) directly to the parish office. We are only $951.00 from our goal of $30,686.00. If you have not made a donation,
please do so. Remember that anything over our goal comes directly back to our parish.
LAST WEEK’S COLLECTION
Adults
$ 3,368.00
Loose
$ 194.75
Youth
$
47.25
Monthly
$ 200.00
Father’s Day
$ 185.00
Candles
$
22.00
Mission Co-op
$ 694.00
Miscellaneous
$
20.00
Total
$ 4,731.00
We sincerely thank and ask God’s blessing
upon all who have care and concern
for our parish.
It’s a time when we take it easy and become more relaxed. So, please consider: Wear both comfortable
and appropriate clothing at Mass. Attire should be modest in keeping with the sacred nature of the
Liturgical Celebration. Also, liturgical ministers are reminded to do their best to fulfill their assignments or
find a replacement. Contact the rectory if you cannot get a substitute.
Also, both Mass attendance and financial support tend to decline during the summer season. Please
strive to sustain a consistent level of Mass attendance and contributions during the coming months. May
the good Lord bless and guide you during this summer season wherever you may be.
The Church Air Conditioner is set at 70 Degrees. It will automatically come on when the temperature calls
for it. Please bring a sweater if you find this uncomfortable and do not sit near a vent. Sit in the middle or
at the end of the center aisle pew.
A PRAYER FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY
Dear Lord,
There is no greater feeling of liberation than to experience this freedom from sin and death that you have
provided for me through Jesus Christ. Today my heart and my soul are free to praise you. For this I am very
thankful.
On this Independence Day I am reminded of all those who have sacrificed for my
freedom, following the example of your Son, Jesus Christ. Let me not take my freedom,
both physical and spiritual, for granted. May I always remember that my freedom was
purchases with a very high price. My freedom cost others their very lives.
Lord, today, bless those who have served and continue to give their lives for my
freedom. With favor and bounty meet their needs and watch over their families.
Help me to live my life in a way that glorifies you, Lord. Give me the strength to be a
blessing in someone else's life today, and grant me the opportunity to lead others into
the freedom that can be found in knowing Christ. Amen
Little Andy Was At His First Day of School
Mrs. Whyte, his teacher advises the class that each school day starts with the "Pledge of Allegiance"***
and instructs them to put their right hand over their heart and repeat after her. As Mrs. Whyte starts
the recitation she looks around the room, 'I pledge allegiance to the flag........', when her eyes are
drawn to Andy who has his hand over the right cheek of his bottom. 'Andy, I cannot continue till you
put your hand over your heart,' she demands. Andy looks up and replies, 'It is over my heart.'
After several more attempts to get Andy to put his hand over his heart, Mrs. Whyte enquires, 'Why do
you think that is your heart, Andy?'
'Well Miss,' answers Andy, 'because every time my Grandma comes to visit she pats me there and says,
"Bless your little heart," and my Grandma never lies.'
Religious Education And Christian Helping
June 28, 2015
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Apple Dumplings—REACH NCYC Fundraiser
We have extra Apple Dumplings left from our NCYC fundraiser available for anyone
interested. They are $3.50 each. Please call the Religious Education Office at 495-4873
or the Rectory Office at 495-9640 to reserve yours and make arrangements for pick-up.
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Upcoming Summer REACH Service Projects
Second Sunday Food Collection ~ Help carry food to Saint Paul Room at any of the Masses the weekend of July 11th
and 12th.
*All projects count towards required Confirmation Service Hours Needed.
Contact the Religious Ed Office at 495-4873 to sign-up.
Memo to all Parish employees, Religious Ed catechists, substitutes, and volunteers:
The PENNSYLVANIA CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICE LAW has been amended to better protect children
from abuse and neglect. This law has impacted all professions that are responsible for or care for children,
such as teachers, health care workers, child care, coaches, scout leaders, as well as the Church.
Part of this law requires clearances and training. This means that anyone working with our parish
children will need these clearances. All Parish employees, Religious Education catechists, substitutes,
helpers, youth group leaders and volunteers and any other adults who help to chaperone and mentor our
children in any way are those who are required to have and will need these clearances, both the PA Criminal
History (Act 34) and the PA Child Abuse Clearance (Act 151).
Parishioners that already have these clearances and training required by their jobs will only need to
submit all copies to our Saint Michael Parish Office so we can have them on file in our records. This will
alleviate duplication of services. If your job does not already require these, or you do not have these
clearances, you will need to obtain them to work with the parish children. These clearances will be free for all
volunteers. Please contact the Rectory Office at 495-9640 or the Religious Education Office at 495-4873 to
obtain more information and websites to help with this process. Once completed, you will need to provide
copies of clearances and certification.
Sunday, June 28
Peter’s Pence Collection
FAITH DAY at Delgrosso’s Amusement Park
Hall Rental
Monday, June 29
Tuesday, June 30
Sunday Choir Practice / 7:00 PM
Wednesday, July1
Mass / 6:30 PM / Novena #2, Jesus King of All Nations Devotion
Thursday, July 2
Homebound Communion Calls
Saturday Choir Practice / 5:30 PM
Friday, July 3
Homebound Communion Calls
Saturday, July 4
Religious Artifacts / Sisters of St. Elisabeth Convent, Belarus
Hall / Pavilion Rental
Sunday,July 5
Religious Artifacts / Sisters of St. Elisabeth Convent, Belarus
Parish Council Meeting
UPCOMING EVENTS
July 31
Painting Party to help fund Religious Education
OUTDOOR MASSES are celebrated every Sunday at 7:00 p.m. 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. The celebration of outdoor Liturgies will conclude on the Sunday of Labor Day weekend.
ETHNIC FESTIVAL ~ Ss. Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Church in Portage will hold its annual Ethnic Festival on Sunday, July 12th
from Noon until 8:00 PM, at the parish picnic grounds at 143 Church Dr., near Munster Road. The festival will feature a variety of ethnic
and other homemade food, roast pork sandwiches, refreshment, bingo, games of chance, and raffles, baskets of cheer, basket raffle,
children’s games & activity tent, and tours of the parish. Live music by “Swing City Band” from Noon until 3:30 PM and by “Full Kilt” Celtic
Rock from 4:30 -8:00 PM. Feel free to bring your lawn chairs.
ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA CHURCH, Windber will hold our Annual Parish Festival on July 10 th to 12th. Bingo with a free meal will be
on Friday, July 10th. Doors open at 5pm, early birds at 6:15pm, Music: Saturday, 6:30 – 10:00 PM, by “Rosie & the Jammers” and Sunday,
5:30 – 8:30 PM, by “Ribbon Grass”. The hours of the Festival are: Saturday 5 – 11 PM and Sunday 4 – 10 PM. Everyone is invited to
come and enjoy delicious Italian Food, Funnel Cakes, Games, Prizes, Bake Sale Children’s Corner and more. A $1,500 cash drawing
will be held on Sunday. Come and enjoy a fun-filled weekend with your entire family.
BUS TRIP to Sight & Sound: Joseph - September 18th, Show starts 2:45PM Cost: $105/per person. Cost Includes bus, ticket, & dinner.
Bus leaves Daisytown (120 Boltz Street) church parking lot at 9:30AM Sharp. To reserve please call the parish office at 814-536-6818.
19 seats available.
“This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.”
~Elmer Davis