Families and the Gospel Luke 24:35-48

The apostles were afraid of Jesus until he ate with them

and they touched him. In your family the ordinary acts

of eating together, touching, embracing not only

confirm our love for each other, but also celebrate God’s

presence in your family. These ‘ordinary’ moments

contain the “Extraordinary.”

CCW Golf Tournament – The Carmelite Community

of the Word sisters will hold our 14th Annual Golf

Tournament on Friday, June 8 at Scotch Valley

Country Club. This event has proven to be a fund day

for all, and includes a Shotgun start at 12:00 noon., Golf,

Lunch, Course Refreshments, Dinner, Prizes and a Live

Auction. Dinner is served at 5:00p pm. Take advantage

of our Early “Birdie” Special! If you register before

May 20, the cost is $115 per golfer; $425 per foursome.

After May 20, the cost is $125 per golfer; $475 per

foursome. Cost to attend dinner only is $25 per person.

Final deadline for Registration is May 31. To register,

or for more information, contact Sr. Jane Miller at 814-

886-4098 or email at jmseashell@msn.com.

Employment Opportunities: Saint Joseph’s Catholic Academy is seeking a full-

time mathematics teacher, a part-time certified Spanish

teacher, and a person to lead the Campus Ministry

Program and to teach theology classes for the 2018-19

school year. Please send cover letter, resume,

certifications, three letters of reference and clearances

to Jean Kozak, Interim Head of School, Saint Joseph’s

Catholic Academy, 901 Boalsburg Pike, Boalsburg, PA

16827 or submit at jkozak@stjoeacad.org

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS Vacation Bible School volunteers needed 6/25-6/29.

Please contact Gia Patton smsmpatton@gmail.com if interested. Any help would be appreciated! 2018-19 Religious Education teachers and assistants

needed for all grade levels. Please call Gia Patton 682-9108 for more information.

PADDLE PARTY – Christ the King Church in Houtzdale will hold is second annual paddle party fundraiser on Saturday, May 5 at the parish center. Doors will open at noon, bidding will begin at 1 pm. The cost is $3 for your first paddle, $1 for each additional paddle. 50/50 tickets will be available for $1 each. The kitchen will be open.

Save the Date:

Sunday, June 24th Faith Day at DelGrosso’s Amusement Park Sunday, August 12th for a Parish Picnic at Reservoir Park.

Diocesan Summer Camp Opportunities – Registrations for Diocesan summer camps, Camp Timothy (Grades 10-12 and newly graduated seniors) and Camp Zacchaeus (grades 4-9) are being accepted. Both camps offer our young people an opportunity to supercharge their faith in a wonderful outdoor setting of faith, fun, and friendship. There is an Angel Fund to assist anyone wishing to attend the camps. Anyone interested in attending a camp, information on the Angel Fund, or information on donating to the Angel Fund please contact Francine Swope in the Youth Ministry Office 814-317-2646.

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ THROUGH CONFUSION TO WITNESSING FAITH

"You are witnesses of these things."

Luke 24: 28

THOUGHTS ON STEWARDSHIP

AS A WAY OF LIFE

“Jesus himself stood among them and said to them,

‘Peace be with you.’ But they were startled and

frightened…”

Luke 24: 36-37

Throughout the day we have many opportunities to “see

the face of Jesus” in others and to “be the face of Jesus”

to others. Do we take that opportunity to provide

“peace” to those we encounter or are we afraid of what

others will think of us and do nothing? Pray for the

strength to live a “God-centered” life and not a “self-

centered” life.

SAINT MATTHEW

ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 1105 Cameron Avenue

Tyrone, PA 16686 Pastor: Reverend Jozef Kovacik

Phone: (814) 684-1480 (Parish Office & Rectory) Fax: (814) 684-7969 Website: www.stmatthewtyrone.org Email: stmatthewtyrone@gmail.com

Parish Office Staff:

Administrative Assistant: Rose Long

Financial Administrator: Debbie Zakrzwski

Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Pastoral Ministry: Sister Karen Duddy, C.C.W.

Cell: (814) 935-2934 Convent: (814) 684-3553

E-mail: kseashored@msn.com

CCW Website: www.ccwsisters.org

Director of Religious Education: Gia Patton Call (814) 682-9108 or email smspatton@gmail.com Coordinator: Elementary & Middle School: Mark Raffetto

Phone: (814) 934-2936 Email: psufanmark@gmail.com

Elementary Classes: (Grades K-6): Sunday mornings 9:00 AM to 10:15 AM (weekly during the school year)

Middle/High School: (Gr. 7-11): Sunday: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (twice a month during the school year)

RCIA: Susan Burkholder (814) 684-0352

Ministry to the Homebound: Paula Lambert (814) 932-0651 Pastoral Council - Jack Chambers (814) 632-3339

Finance Council - Dennis Rozick (814) 684-5511

School Council - Lawrence McKernan (814) 632-7767

Cemetery Committee - Michael Feller (814) 932-1788

Saint Matthew Catholic School

Principal: Mrs. Debbie St. Pierre Principal’s email: dstpierre@stmatthew-school.org

School Phone: (814) 684-3510

School web-site: www.stmatthew-school.org

We welcome all visitors. If you live in the area,

please call the Parish Office to register and become

an active member of our parish family.

April 15, 2018 3rd Sunday of Easter

Weekend Mass Schedule: - Saturday at 5:00 PM - Sunday at 8:00 AM & 10:30 AM Weekday Mass Schedule: - Monday through Friday - 8:00 AM Holy Day of Obligation Mass Schedule: - Vigil - 7:00 PM - 9:00 AM & 7:00 PM

Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated on Saturday from 4:00 PM till 4:30 PM or anytime upon request

Mass Schedule & Intentions:

April 14 – 22, 2018

Sat. 5:00 PM – Hagg Family – Al Hagg

Sun. 8:00 AM –For the People of the Parish - Pastor

10:30 AM –Anthony/Bernadette Panasiti - Family

Mon 8:00 AM – Mary & James Gillam - Family

Tues. 8:00 AM - Rose/Ludwig Schafflhuber – Bill/ Rose

Wed. 9:00 AM – Dolores Sickler – John Harris

Thurs. 8:00 AM - M/M Ronald Gingerich - Fred

Fraundorfer

Fri. 8:00 AM – Mike/Martha Rozick – Mike & Becky

Sat. 5:00 PM - Eric Hartsock – Sue Friday

Sun 8:00 AM - For the People of the Parish - Pastor

10:30 AM - Eric Cavalucci - Tara

If you would like to have a MASS celebrated for the

deceased members of your family, or friends, or for

special intentions, please stop by or call the parish

office.

LITURGICAL MINISTRIES SCHEDULE Apr. 16th thru Apr. 22nd - Lectors Weekdays – 8:00 AM – V. Frantz Sat. 5:00 PM – 1st Communion Students Sun. 8:00 AM – K. Pastorik, J. Ieraci, H. Quinn 10:30 AM - Gr. 11 Confirmation Students Apr. 21/22 – Altar Servers Sat. 5:00 PM – D. Baldauf, R. Crowell Sun. 8:00 AM - S. Zakrzwski, D. Flanagan 10:30 AM – C. Brooks, L. Brooks

Apr. 16th thru Apr. 22nd Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist Weekdays – 8:00 AM – P. DelBaggio Sat. 5:00 PM – 1st Communion Students’ Parents Sun. 8:00 AM - L. Grove+, S. Lewis, M. Rozick 10:30 AM - B. Hoyne+, Sr. Jane, D. Panasiti Apr. 21/22- Music Ministers Sat. 5:00 PM - Aye/Leslie Sun. 8:00 AM - Tammy/Sarah 10:30 AM - Glory & Praise/Erin Children’s Liturgy – Apr.15th – Kristen; Apr. 22nd- Jack

April - $ Counters - B. Long+, C. Golden, S. Hall Church Cleaners – April 15 thru April 21 ( one week) G. Ray, D. Zakrzwski, L. Hoover, G. Patton, J. Pruss

Activities for the Week of April 16th

Tues. Church Meals 6:30 PM – Rodeo (L)

7:00 PM – Scouts (H) Wed. 9:00 AM – SMS Mass

3:30 PM – Rosary 6:30 PM – RCIA (GS) Thurs. 6:30 PM – Bingo (H) 7:00 PM – 1st Communion Practice Fri. Church Meals Sat. 4:15 PM – 1st Communion Picture 5:00 PM – 1st Communion Refreshment Weekend All Masses Sun. 9-10:15 AM – K-1, 3-5 R/E (School) 10:30 AM – Glory & Praise Choir 10:30 AM – Gr. 11 – Sending Forth 6-8:00 PM – Final SMASH/HSYM (All)

REST IN PEACE Please pray for the repose of the souls

of Arthur G. Wood, Sr.,grandfather of Beth Kasic and

Barb Herist, wife of John Herist. May God grant their

families comfort and strength in their loss.

CATHOLIC MINISTRIES DRIVE –Parishioners can choose to participate through the Diocese, online giving, or using your “yellow envelope.” All contributions received are utilized in assisting those in need in 14 Ministries in our Diocese. All receipts over our parish target will be used for the upgrades on the organ and in the parish hall/kitchen.

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR ILL AND HOMEBOUND! Elizabeth Adler, Larry Albright, Mary Grace Anders, Margaret Baker,

Norma Belin, Nina Biddle, Clinton Bisenger, Mary Beth

Banks, Matt Bland, Larry Brisbin, Jaxon Brown, Michael

Brown, Sara Castagnola, Sue Chambers, Colleen Cecere, Baby

Edwin Coltabaugh, Bobbi Damico, George Damico, Ryan

DelBaggio, Sharon Dick, Gail Dietze, Jim Domenick, Kathleen

Eckley, Margaret Fink, Christina Flanagan, Caylee

Folckemer, Mary Friday, Catherine Garland, Perry Glace,

Bernice Gorman, Bob Grimarml, Dan Hahn, Sharon Hahn,

Dorothy & Jim Heaton, Deborah Heaton, John Herist, Peggy

Hickman, Rob Hughes, Bill Hunter, Peg Irvin, Kitty Johnston,

Corrine Jones, Alexis Kensinger, Mary Jane Korman, John

Lewis, Bob Macie, Suzan Martindale, Francis & Toni

Martinez, Donald Miller, Donna Miller, Sr. Jane Miller, Sarah

Miller, Helen Molnar, Robert Molnar, Joyce Moyer, Joseph

Narehood, Angie Nicklow, Helen Patrick, Sarah Payne, Adam

Perry, Chris Phillippe, Glace Rider, Halee Ridgeway, Gary

Ritchey, Joel Rivera, Amy Rizzo, John Romano, Leonard

Romano, Mae Romano, Pauline Scalia, Janice Hahn Schmidt,

Maxine Schoch, Josephine Shope, Jerry Spangler, George &

Evelyn Stever, Mike Stack, Chris Stoner, Molly Sturniolo,

Brenda Sweitzer, Evelyn Toney, Crystal Wright, Ann Yaniello,

Mary Ward, Linda Webb, Fran Wertz, Sam Whitesill, Barbara

Wilgosz, Kimberly Hovis-Williams, Lorin Woodring, Mary

Margaret Zang.

♦As a family of believers we pray for all who are suffering but

especially our sick & homebound friends and family member.

♦The names of recently added are in italics and underlined.

Please notify the parish office if a name can be removed.

Stewardship Reflection- 3rd Sunday of Easter Apr 15

Throughout the day we have many opportunities to “see

the face of Jesus” in others and to “be the face of Jesus”

to others. Do we take that opportunity to provide “peace”

to those we encounter or are we afraid of what others will

think of us and do nothing? Pray for the strength to live

a “God-centered” life and not a “self-centered” life.

CCW HAITI FEST—NEXT WEEK! BROCHURES

IN GATHERING SPACE! Please join the Sisters on

Sunday, April 22, 2:30PM (doors open at 1:45) at St.

Michael’s Hall in Loretto for an afternoon of Haitian

cuisine/entertainment and a DVD-based presentation on

the Sisters’ “Hearts and Hands” endeavors with/through

the Little Sisters of the Incarnation. Tickets are $35

adults and $15 children under 13. Reservation Deadline:

Monday, April 16! Other Ways to Help: Silent Auction

Prize/Basket (due this weekend).

PARISH PICNIC COMMITTEE will meet this

Tuesday, April 17, 5PM, in the Gathering Space (or

Library). Any parishioner is welcome to attend this first

planning meeting for the August 12 parish picnic. If you

cannot attend, but would like to participate, contact Jack

Wagner: 632-6719.

Catholic Relief Service~ Our community changed lives

this Lent, and CRS Rice Bowl wants to say THANK

YOU! Don’t forget to turn in your CRS Rice Bowl in the

Gathering Space.

ARISE LEADERSHIP TEAM is reminded of this

week’s Diocesan Training Session: Wednesday, April

18, 1-2:30 PM, St. Catherine’s in Duncansville. Those

desiring to carpool can meet in front of St. Matthew’s at

12 pm.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR EASTER SACRAMENTS!

First Holy Communion – Saturday, April 21, 5PM Mass

Confirmation – Thursday, April 26, 7PM Cathedral

Anointing of the Sick – Saturday, April 28, 5PM Mass

CCW ELECTIONS UPDATE The following Sisters

will serve as the Leadership Team for the community for

the next four years: Sr. Marilyn Welch as Administrator

General; Sr. Karen Duddy as First Councilor; Sr. Martha

Burbulla, Sr. Linda LaMagna, and Sr.Jane Miller are

General Councilors.

Join us at Saint Benedict Parish, Johnstown for “Life in

Christ: Mission, Mass & Mary”. In this dynamic three

– night mission, Catholic author and retreat director

Thomas Smith will begin by sharing how we can

embrace our baptismal mission to share the faith with

others, reflect on the Mass as the source of our strength,

and explore the indispensable role of Mary as a model

disciple, powerful intercessor and protector. This parish

mission will be held April 22-24th, 7 PM nightly at St.

Benedict Parish, 2310 Bedford Street, Johnstown.

This event is open to all in the Altoona-Johnstown

Diocese. Tickets are not required. A love offering will

be taken. For more information please contact Deacon

Michael Russo at 814-288-3036 or

michael.russo@atlanticbb.net

Catholic Ministries Drive – Making Christ a Home in your Heart – 100% of your gift supports 14

ministries like Priests’ Vocations! In 2017 two young

men became priests. Today, there are four seminarians

following Jesus’ footsteps.

A story of Faith, Hope & Charity. When Jonathan

Dickson and Peter Crowe heart the words, “come follow

me,” they knew they would need some help to get in step

with the Lord. As young men who already had college

degrees and were working in the business world, their

first call to the priesthood was a cautious one. But, after

much prayer and the support of others, the two men

embraced the journey and both were ordained in May

2017-the first priests in our diocese ordained in six

years.

The path to becoming a priest is a lengthy one-many

years of study and preparation-learning to preach the

Gospel, conducting weddings and baptisms, visiting the

sick and homebound, shouldering the pain of those

grieving, and a litany of other on-call duties, sometimes

requiring a 24/7 presence.

The education to become an apostle of Christ is also a

costly one. Seminary school has tuition and expenses

like any college and to help ease their burden, the

diocese offers support to young men seeking His call.

Your support will provide the spiritual, intellectual,

and pastoral tools for these young men to learn and

teach the greatest joys of following Jesus Christ.

Your gift through your “yellow envelope” and/or

through the Diocese of Altoona/Johnstown can make a

difference!

Financial Report – April 8, 2018 Regular Weekly Collection $ 5,410 $ 55 (children) My E Offering $ 115

Weekly Collection Goal $ 5,961

Beginning July 1, 2017 and Ending June 30, 2018

Year to date Sunday Collection Income $ 221,123

Year to date Sunday Collection Goal $ 244,401 Collection Goal for Sundays $ 310,000

Year to Date Bingo Net Income (2018) $ 6,044

Catholic School Second Collection $ 152 Catholic School Envelopes $ 357

Religious Education Envelopes $ 140 Good Samaritan $ 5

2018 Catholic Ministries Drive TARGET $ 32,145

Donations for 2018 as of April 8th, 2018 $ 12,062

Consider using My E-Offering (see link on the website) and please

make the processing fee part of your donation.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND GENEROSITY!