September 27, 2020 - Twenty - sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

2310 Bedford Street • Johnstown, Pennsylvania, 15904-1127

Saint Benedict Parish Mission Statement: “To proclaim and live the message of Jesus Christ; through the power of the Holy Spirit, pray and work to build up His Church; and to do the will of the Father always and everywhere.” Parish Mo o: “Ora et Labora” - La n for “Pray and Work” - comes from the Benedic nes who were the first to staff our Parish. PARISH STAFF Rev. David S. Peles, Pastor ………… SBpastor@atlan cbb.net, Ext. 502 Rev. Antony Sudherson HGN, Parochial Vicar………………………... Ext. 507 ……………………………………………………….. frantony@stbenedictchurch.org Deacon Michael Russo ………………………………..…………….…….…… 288-3036 Deacon Michael Pleva ………………………………………………………….. Ext. 513 Mrs. Mary Fleck, Assoc. Principal …………………...……….…………… Ext. 201 Sr. Cindy Burns, CCW ………………………. srcindy@stbenedictchurch. org

High School CCD, Confirma on, RCIA ……….….....…………………….. Ext. 301 Mrs. Michelle Roba n, Elementary CCD ……………..………….….…… Ext. 302 ………………………………………….…………...…………….... elemccd@floodcity.net Mr. Joseph Gaunt, Office of Music & Liturgy ………………...…..…. 241-1923 ……………………………………..…………..……..……………... jgaunt@atlan cbb.net BAPTISM: Parents are to be examples to their children by being registered, ac ve members of the Parish. First me parents are required to a end a Bap smal Prepara on Class. Please call the Rectory Office to make arrangements. MARRIAGE: Couples planning to marry are to make arrangements at least nine months prior to their wedding date. Diocesan Guidelines regarding Marriage Prepara on must be followed. The Catholic party/par es is/are to be registered, ac ve members in the parish. CARE OF THE SICK: Those confined to their homes by sickness or age may arrange to receive Holy Communion by calling the rectory office at 266-9718. Our priests and deacons visit all St. Benedict parishioners once a week at Memorial Medical Center or other hospitals as requested. PARISH MEMBERSHIP: New members are always welcome! If you are moving into, within, or out of the Parish please call the rectory Office and let us know.

DIRECTORY Rectory Office …. (814)266-9718 ext. 501 Rectory Fax ..................... (814)269-4220 Parish Website …... stbenedictchurch.org School Office .……………….. (814)266-3837 School Fax ………...……….… (814)266-7718 School Website …………………………………... http://www.divinemercy.academy

RECTORY OFFICE HOURS

Monday – Friday 8:00 am - Noon. Un l further no ce. Closed Saturday, Sunday & Holidays

MASS SCHEDULE

Monday - Friday … 8:00am and 12:05pm Saturday Vigil …………………........ 5:00pm Sunday ……………… 8:30am and 10:30am

CONFESSIONS

Tuesday & Thursday following the 8:00 am and 12:05 pm Masses Saturdays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:00 pm

All Confessions will be heard in Church (please note the new loca on). Weekday Confessions are heard in the Nursery / Cry Room to the right of our altar. Weekends are heard in the Priest Sacristy and the Nursery / Cry Room.

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Mass Inten ons For This Week Masks are required in Church

Our School Mass will be Thursday, October 1st at 9:00 am

Mon 8:00am Alexander Doeshe (Alex Nibert, Jr. & Family) 12:05pm Anniv. John Bunja (Daughter: Virginia) Tues 8:00am Anniv. 10/1 Kelly Tourney (Husband: Charlie) 12:05pm Marguerite Brosig (Dick Ruth) Wed 8:00am B-day Paul Webb (Cindy) 12:05pm B-day Emory DiFlori (Daughter: Rita) Thurs 9:00 am Lee Kenner (Herk & Patty Stevens) 12:05pm Bob Roth (Dick & Jackie Boxler) Fri 8:00am Matthew Oreskovich (Rick & Janet Horvath) 12:05pm Anniv. Marlene Howrylak (Husband & Family) Sat 5:00pm Deceased Members of Van Scoyoc Family (Jill Van Scoyoc) Anniv. 10/5 Frank & Anna Fabina (Family) Sun 8:30am Anniv. 10/2 Ron Hornick (Family) 10:30am Harriet Kyler (Faye Jock) Mass for the Parishioners

Readings for the Week

Monday: Jb 1:6-22; Ps 17:1bcd-3, 6-7; Lk 9:46-50

Tuesday: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 or Rv 12:7-12a; Ps 138:1-5; Jn 1:47-51

Wednesday: Jb 9:1-12, 14-16; Ps 88:10bc-15; Lk 9:57-62

Thursday: Jb 19:21-27; Ps 27:7-9abc, 13-14; Lk 10:1-12

Friday: Jb 38:1, 12-21; 40:3-5; Ps 139:1-3, 7-10, 13-14ab; Mt 18:1-5

Saturday: Jb 42:1-3, 5-6, 12-17; Ps 119:66, 71, 75, 91, 125, 130; Lk 10:17-24

Sunday: Is 5:1-7; Ps 80:9, 12-16, 19-20; Phil 4:6-9; Mt 21:33-43

Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Have in you the same a tude that is also in Christ Jesus. — Philippians 2:5

Religious and Social Events This Week Fish Fry Take-Out Dinner Today Priests’ Medical and Re rement Collec on Sun 8:30am Mass / Church 9:00 - 10:15 am Elementary CCD 9:00 - 10:15 am High School CCD / St. JPII 10:30am Mass / Church 11:30 - 2:30pm Fish Fry Sandwich Fundraiser / Take - Out Only / Parish Hall 1:00pm Distribu on of Communion / Church Mon 7:00 - 8:00am Exposi on of the Blessed Sacrament 8:00 am Mass / Church 12:05 pm Mass / Church 6:30 pm Parish Council Mee ng / Parish Hall Tues 7:00 - 8:00am Exposi on of the Blessed Sacrament 8:00am Mass followed by Confessions 12:05pm Mass followed by Confessions Wed 7:00 - 8:00am Exposi on of the Blessed Sacrament 8:00 am Mass / Church 12:05 pm Mass / Church Thurs 8:00 - 8:45am Exposi on of the Blessed Sacrament 9:00 am School Mass followed by Confessions 12:05pm Mass followed by Confessions 3:00pm Confessions for First Friday

First Friday Fri 7:00 - 8:00am Exposi on of the Blessed Sacrament 8:00 am Mass / Church 12:05pm Mass / Church

Knights of Columbus Food Drive Weekend Sat 8:00am Men’s Group / Highland Park 10:00am Pet Blessing / Under the Church Canopy 10:00 - 11:30am Confirma on Session 11 - A / St. JP II / Room # 2 3:00pm Confessions will be heard in the Priest Sacristy and the Nursery / Cry Room 5:00pm Mass / Church Sun 8:30am Mass / Church 8:45 - 10:15am Confirma on Session 11A / St. JP II / Room # 2 9:00 - 10:15am NO Elementary CCD 9:00 - 10:15am NO High School CCD / St. JPII 10:30am Mass / Church 1:00pm Distribu on of Communion / Church 3:00pm Marian Celebra on / Church

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We will be having a Fish Dinner today, Sunday, September 27th from 11:30 am - 2:30 pm. This will be Take-out only with no phone orders being taken. Orders will be picked up in our Parish Hall. The meal will consist of a fish sandwich, three pierogies and a choice of coleslaw or applesauce. Condiments will be available. There will be no subs tu ons. We will serve as long as supply lasts. The cost of the meal will be $11.00. Method of payment will be cash or check. No credit cards will be accepted. Our St. Benedict Knights of Columbus will also be selling their delicious GOBS. We will also be having a 50/50 drawing.

Our Parish Council will meet tomorrow, Monday, September 28th at 6:30 pm in our Parish Hall.

Friday of this week is the First Friday of the month. Masses are at 8:00 am and 12:05 pm. Confessions will be heard following the Masses on Tuesday and Thursday and at 3:00 pm Thursday a ernoon.

Our St. Men’s Group will hold its monthly mee ng this Saturday, October 3rd at 8:00 am at Highland Park off Walters Avenue behind the armory. From Nees Avenue, go straight onto Play-ground Drive and back into Highland Park.

Just a reminder that there are three Masses offered each weekend. There is a Mass on Satur-day Evening at 5:00 pm. Masses on Sunday are at 8:30 am and 10:30 am. Please note the change in Sunday Mass Times! We have also returned to our week day Exposi on of the Blessed Sacrament from 7:00 am - 8:00 am each morning with the ex-cep on of Thursday (8:00- 8:45 am) due to the school mass at 9:00. Masses are at 8:00 am and 12:05 pm. Confessions are Tuesday and Thursday following the 8:00 am and 12:05 pm Masses and Saturdays at 3:00 pm. All Confessions are heard in the Church.

Pray For. . . . . . the repose of the soul of Patricia L. Smith who has entered eternal life. May Patricia rest in God’s peace and may the comfort of the Lord be with her family. . . . remember in your charity the homebound, elderly, sick and hospitalized members of our Parish Family, especially G. Gehlman, Michelle Herdman, Tracy Mowery, Bob, Angie Krestar, Nancy Calafiore, Regina Nosal, Marg, Fr. Andrew Stanko, Tim B., Michael Calafiore, Fr. Walter Moll, Jr., Sandy & John Hunsinger, Mary Jo Hall, Fr. Chuck Bridges, Pat Mikulsky, Martha Banda, Tom & Barbara Sharpe, Ian McCue, Evelyn Maria Zubak, Greg, Lisa Moore, Rita Bates, Mary Ann Townsend, Jim Vizzini, Rick Novella, Jay, Arlene, Noah Latronica, Averis, Mary Ann, Diane, Betty, Susanne Kuerner, Aggie & John Schultz, Robbie Wright, Ernest, Lois Gaunt, Cathy, Nancy Russo, Dorothy Katcher, Nancy Tipton, David Grigg, Linda Bettle, Becky Lear, Evelyn Yost, Alan Klaum, Mary Ann Hrabosky, Baby Ryder, Paul Yeager, Linda Urban, Rob Ambrose, Lori Sturek, Judy Furfari, Chris Smith, Jordan, Baby Charlotte Trabold, Joye Stephens, Eric Tipton, Becky Staley, Tom Skrout, Michelle Kuruzovich, Nina & Nick Debias, Patti Sliko, Lincoln Ashcom, Michelle Smith, Kathleen Miller, Margaret, Richard, Frederick, Theresa C. Culkar, Steve Knowlton, Frank Meyers, William Eggert, Robin Sorch, Nancy, Bob, Margaret Pynkala, Joel Rivera, Carolyn and Donna Markum, Mercedes, Robert C., Jewel Jordan, Mary Ann Barnes, Dan Delp, Danielle Gleason, Bob, Jimmy Brothers, Norma Jean Simmons, Dana Wilson, Maurene Romano, Ben Berkebile, Sylvia Latchney, Mary Ann Edsall, Suzie Gredesky, Patricia Hillegas, Jackson Kneib, Ben, Don Irwin, Irene Zankey, Christopher Norton, Mary & Bob Goas, Jillian, Jeffrey, Penelope Sopich, Jerry, Angie Naskali, Lynn Lubinsky, Austin Birus, Sarah, Mark Williams, Kathryn, Jim Stiffler, Bob Jeschonek, Bobby Cates, Deanna, Rose Cale, Bryson Miller, Sandy. Stella Neuder, Rosemary Stump, Jeremy Minor, Russ Bobkoskie, Jillian, Joe, Helene Barron, Ray, Elizabeth Wilson, Mar-garete Riederer, Eileen Leuser, Robert Kormanik, Margaret Brown, Ruth Boes, Gary Single, Nancy, Brett Greenhill, Jeffrey Hope, Baby Ashlyn, Chad, Sylvia Drozdik, Joan Parks, Doris Pepple, Cindy Rummel, Ashley Bassette, June Shaw, George Lulos, Frank Fratrich, Jan Seitz - Molchany, Harry Cox, Barry Vill, Nina Roman, Lee Herdman, Noah, Pat McClafferty, Doug Osborne, Kay Gorczycki, Basil Constantino, Ron Rayman, Kathleen Hennessey, Jill, Rosemary, Ann, Zack, Andrew, Patricia Renaud, Jan, Rose Marie, Ann, Zack, Ken Julian, Chris Howie, Krista Walker, Josh, Rudy Lapid, Justine, Allison Krischer, Darin Roles, Amy, Vincent Spinelli, Jim Stem, Dorothy Markovich, Charles Donald Jacobs, Kathy Kohan, Mary Susan, Lissa Gindlesperger, Ken Blasko, Helen Rizzo, Pat Smith, Mary Louise Pollock, Maurice Herdman, Jr., Sue Williams, Joe Walbeck, Jill, Harry Gorman, Jonathan W., Mark, Braden Schofeld, David Dabbs, Jacob Sutton, Danielle Sopich, Betty Horner, Gia Bucci, Bob Bark, Derek Brozozowski, Antonia Ramirez, Jessi, Lance Hupkovich, Janet S., Atlas, Ashley Maciejewski, George, Regina Hoover, John Orlosky, Rebecca Boring, Brayden Yorchak, Sean Aveni, Velenski, Louann Clites, Cheryl Bailey, Andi, Carol, Judy, John Glenn, Theresa Balon, Rudy, Nicholas, Bryan Mahon, Bob Liddell, Nicole Mickolick, Ted Bishof, John William, Douglas Shaffer, Jacqueline Beltz and their courageous families who are caring for them. May they be united in a special way with the suffering Christ.

. . . also, Lord, please watch over the men and women serving in our armed forces, and also those civilians whose work puts them in harms way.

Thanks to our adver sers who sponsor this bulle n. Support them with your business.

B. J. Maurer

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Bible Study Update If you would be interested in joining our Bible Study group online, please contact Deacon Michael. When Bible Study resumes it will be on Saturday mornings from 9:30-11:30 am. Deacon Michael will use the “Zoom” program. This is very easy to use and he will provide instruc ons. If you are interested, please contact Deacon Michael at 288-3036 or send him an email to michael.russo@atlan cbb.net.

This weekend, September 26th - 27th is our collec on for Priests’ Re rement Medical and Re rement Collec on. In your offertory box you will find an envelope for this collec on. If you are not prepared today, please drop your envelope off in one of our drop boxes or at the Parish Office. Please consider a generous gi as an expression of gra tude to our senior priests who are no longer supported by a parish yet who con nue to serve us in many pastoral ministries.

Our “Blessing of the Animals” will be held next Saturday, October 3rd at 10:00 am in front of our Church under the canopy. Parishioners are welcome to a end the blessing, a custom conducted in remembrance of St. Francis of Assisi’s love for all creatures. Please remember that all dogs must be on a leash, cats in carriers and all other animals confined to a cage or carrier. Hope to see you and your “best friend” there. If you are a ending the blessing, we ask that you wear a mask. Thank you for your coopera on.

Our Annual Helping Hands Coat Drive weekend is October 10th - 11th. Our Helping Hands Organiza on will be collec ng coats which will be given to Catholic Chari es for distribu on before the cold weather begins. Please be sure all dona ons are clean and gently worn. We will also be collec ng new hats, scarves and gloves / mi ens. Thank you for par cipa ng in this worthwhile cause.

Mark your Calendar! The Helping Hands Annual Diaper Drive will be held the weekend of November 7th - 8th. Please see page seven of today’s bulle n for further details.

2020 Bonanza Ticket Winners Thank you to the many parishioners who have purchased bonanza ckets this year. Addi onal ckets are s ll available for purchase. Contact the Parish Office if you are interested. All winnings will be mailed to you un l we are back on our regular schedule. Congratula ons!

Week # 26 Winners: Sunday # 208, Monday # 557, Tuesday # 822, Wednesday # 820, Thursday # 501, Friday # 851, Saturday # 031

Just a reminder that it’s not too late to turn in your 2020 Catholic Ministry Drive Dona on, Bonanza ckets, or Car ckets. You can drop all these items off in the collec on basket or the drop box at your earliest convenience. Thank you!

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CONFIRMATION JUNIORS: The first Confirma on session for this year will be held Saturday, October 3rd from 10:00 - 11:30 am and Sunday, October 4th from 8:45 -10:15 am. You need to a end ONE of these ses-sions. You must register by tomorrow, Monday, September 28th so that social distancing can be planned. You MUST wear a mask. Register by calling Sr. Cindy at 266-9718, Ext. 301 or email to srcindy@stbenedictchurch.org.

CONFIRMATION FRESHMEN: If you are a student who was not bap zed at St. Benedict Parish, please don’t forget to send a COPY of your bap smal cer ficate to Sr. Cindy. This needs to be done immediately.

HIGH SCHOOL CCD: There will be NO High School CCD on Sunday, October 4th. Classes resume October 11th.

Next weekend is our monthly Knights of Columbus Food Drive. On the first full weekend of each month we are asking each family in our Parish to donate at least one item of non - perisha-ble food such as canned meats (tuna & chicken), soups, macaroni & cheese, rice, pasta, peanut bu er, laundry detergent or cleaning supply, personal care item, shampoo or paper product. The following items are low in our pantry: soups, broth, facial ssue, paper towels, toilet paper and laundry detergent. If you don’t want to carry them to Mass, you can drop them off at the Parish Office. Thank you for your generosity.

Have you moved or do you have a new phone number? Please let our Parish Office know so we can update our records. We are preparing for our 2021 envelopes, so all changes would be greatly appreciated as soon as possible. Thanking you in advance for your coopera on!

Upcoming Reunion Fundraiser . . . We will be having an Italian Sausage sandwich take-out meal on Sunday, October 18th from 11:30 am - 2:30 pm. Watch the bulle n for more details.

GRAND PRIZES for November 27th Drawing Tickets are for a chance to win a NEW 2020 Ford Eco Sport SE all wheel drive vehicle. You can also choose the $18,000 cash op on. Chances are $10.00 and addi onal ckets are available at the Parish Office.

Also, six winners will be awarded a $500.00 gi card of their choice from Walmart or Sheetz. The drawing for these ckets will be held on Friday, November 27th. There will also be CASH PRIZES drawings of $100.00 every day (weekdays only) for 14 days begin-ning on November 10th and ending on November 27th. On November 27th, there will be a Final Drawing of $500.00. Addi onal ckets are available for purchase at the Parish Office.

If you have not turned in your Reunion Car Tickets or Cash Prize Tickets you may drop them off at the Parish Office, place them in the drop box or the collec on basket. We encourage you to try to purchase your ckets. If you are not planning to purchase your ckets, please return them to our Parish Office at your earliest convenience. Thank you.

A Blue Mass honoring first responders for their service will be celebrated today, Sunday, September 27th at 11:00 am at Saint John Gualbert Cathedral in Johnstown. The liturgy is open to all police, law enforcement, public safety, firefighters, and EMTs and their families. Nurses, respiratory therapists, and those health care workers who have worked so diligently during the coronavirus pandemic are also encouraged to a end. Masks and social distancing will be required. The Mass will also be broadcast live on WATM ABC 23 and rebroadcast that night at 9:00 pm on Atlan c Broadband

ANNUAL MARIAN CELEBRATION FAMILY MASS AND ROSARY

Sunday, October 4th at 3:00 pm

Our Mother of Good Council in a Time of Pandemic

Principal Celebrant, Bishop Mark Bartchak St. Benedict Church

Masks and Social Distancing Will Be Required

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