Families and the Gospel July 22 Mark 6:30-34)

In today’s gospel “the apostles gathered around and told

Jesus all they had done.” Listening allows the other

person to express, understand and appreciate their

experiences. Whether it is the excited chatter of young

children or the repetitious stories of an aging

grandparent, listening is important. It is not just time

well spent, it is sacred time.

Saint Anne Triduum in honor of Saint Anne will be

held July 24, 25,2& 26 at Saint John Gualbert Cathedral,

117 Clinton Street, Johnstown. Mass and devotions will

be held at 7pm each evening with confessions following

mass.

There is still time to join the pilgrimage (sponsored by St. Benedict Parish in Johnstown) to Assisi and Rome this October 1-10, 2018. Brochures and information can be obtained by contacting Deacon Michael 288-3036 or Michel.russo@atlanticbb.net or visit the website at https://stbenedictchurch.org/

The Oberammergau Passion Play – Following

through on a promise made at the time the Black plague

was raging in Germany, in 1633 the Oberammergau

villagers promised to perform the suffering, death and

resurrection of Christ every tenth year if they were

spared. The prayer of the tow was answered by God and

in 1634 the first Passion Play took place. Msgr. Becker

will be leading a pilgrimage to this historic and moving

play on June 10-21st, 2020. Included in this trip will be

visits to the shrines of Eastern Europe and Southern

Germany, including Munich, Prague, Krakow and

Czestochowa. There will be an important informational

meeting at 7 pm on Monday, July 30th at Saint John’s

Parish Center in Altoona, and again at 7 pm on Tuesday,

July 31st at Saint Benedict’s Pastoral Center in

Geistown. For information call Msgr. Becker at 814-

942-5503.

Catholic Pilgrimage to the Holy Land on Nov. 7-17,

2018, $3,899 per person including air from Pittsburgh

or State College. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily are

included.. Holy Mass daily at the Holy Sites. Contact

Cathie or Michael Milano at 1-800-773-2660.

Summer Mass Attendance: There is a website

www.masstimes.org where you can find a catholic

church as you are traveling. Please use it so you

don’t miss Sunday celebration of the Eucharist.

Is God Calling You to a Life of Service as a Deacon?

All those interested in learning about the Formation,

Ministry and Life of the Permanent Diaconate, are

invited to an informational meeting on Saturday, August

18th at the Carmelite Community of the Word

Incarnation Center Gallitzin from 9:30 AM – 4:00 pm.

Reservations are required. To make reservations please

contact the Office of the Permanent Diaconate at (814)

693-9870 or email: jnoonan@dioceseaj.org

Saint Vincent DePaul’s Altoona Thrift Store needs

clothing sorters. Any time you have to give will be

appreciated. Stop in at 1215 7th Avenue, Altoona, PA

or call 814-941-1981.

Remember the Tyrone Food Bank in your monthly offerings. Donations can be “dropped” off in the vestibule.

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ SHEPHERDS THE WORLD NEEDS

When he disembarked and saw

the vast crowd, his heart was moved

with pity for them.

Mark 6: 34

THOUGHTS ON STEWARDSHIP

AS A WAY OF LIFE

“…come away by yourselves to a lonely place and rest

awhile.” Mark 6: 31

Do you spend time, every day, alone and in silence

listening to how God is calling you? If not, you are

missing out on a wonderful opportunity to develop a

more personal relationship with Him. Unless we talk

and more importantly, listen to God every day, how else

will we know how He is calling us? Consider making a

retreat this year, spend some “alone” time with God.

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 E-mail: kseashored@msn.com

Sister Jane Miller, C.C.W.

Cell: (814) 931-1120 E-mail: jmseashell@msn.com

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

“serving our community since 1869”

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.

July 22, 2018 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time

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:

July 21 – 29, 2018

Sat. 5:00 PM – Florence Guest – Barbara Wilgosz

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

10:30 AM- Norm Tubo – Cecilia & Family

Mon 8:00 AM – Frank Smiach – Zakrzwski Family

Tues. 8:00 AM - Christine Tennis – Carole Golden

and Children

Wed. 8:00 AM - Michael Tree Family – Estate

Thurs. 8:00 AM – Dolores Sickler – Cathy Igou

Fri. 8:00 AM - Hulda Tree Engelman – Mark Tree

Sat. 5:00 PM – Dorothy Olley – Carole&Matt Gill

Sun. 8:00 AM - Gheer Oswald Fam – Paulettt Davis

10:30 AM – For the People of the Parish - Pastor

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 July 23rd thru July 29th - Lectors Weekdays – 8:00 AM – Rose Long Sat. 5:00 PM – R. Bunch, R. Parker, D. Parker Sun. 8:00 AM – J. Ieraci, H. Quinn, M. Welker 10:30 AM – Sr. Karen, MJ Gunter, G. Patton

July 28/29 – Altar Servers Sat. 5:00 PM – R. Ronan, B. Ronan Sun. 8:00 AM –S. Zakrzwski, D. Flanagan 10:30 AM – B. Davidson, I. Gibbons

July 23rd thru July 29th Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist Weekdays – 8:00 AM – S. McNelis Sat 5:00 PM – C. Palmonka+, S. Loose, T. Scordo Sun. 8:00 AM - S. Lewis+, K. Hoyne, D. Zakrzwski 10:30 AM – D. Panasiti+, S. Hoover, ME Jones

July 28/29 - Music Ministers Sat. 5:00 PM – Aye/Becca (Maureen) Sun. 8:00 AM – Aye/Erin

July $ Counters – B. Lambert+, P. Lambert, J. Everhart

Church Cleaners – July 15th thru July 28th M. Walker, S. Friday, M. Stager, H. Dillon, D. Cunningham

Activities for the Week of July 23rd Tues. 7:00 PM – Maintenance (PO)

Wed 3:30 PM – Rosary 6:30 PM – Cantors 6:30 PM – ARISE Ldrs.(GS) St. Matthew Parish Thurs. 6:00 PM – CDA Officers (L)

6:30 PM – Bingo (H) 6:30-8:00 PM – Diocese ARISE Meeting

(School Room 202) 7:00 PM – Matt Beam (GS)

Sat. Lifetouch Photo Sign-ups (All Masses) Sun. 7:00 PM – Outdoor Mass at Our Lady of the Alleghenies Shrine, Loretto PA

Altar flowers this weekend are in memory of

Charlotte Frederick requested by Jean McCord.

Rest in Peace – Please pray for the repose of the soul

of Jean Parker, mother of Ron and Amy Parker. May

God grant her eternal rest and her loved ones comfort

in their loss.

FYI: Looking for a woman interested in assisting a

young senior with cooking and companionship. Tyrone

area, paid position, must have Driver’s License, PT

hours-late afternoon/evening. Please give resume

and/or information to Church Office.

CATHOLIC MINISTRIES DRIVE –Parishioners can choose to participate through the Diocese, online giving, or using your “yellow envelope.” 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, Matt Bland, Carol

Brantner, Melissa & Curt Braun, Larry Brisbin, Jaxon

Brown, Michael Brown, Sara Castagnola, Sue Chambers,

Colleen Cecere, Baby Edwin Coltabaugh, John Conrad, Bobbi

Damico, George Damico, Ryan DelBaggio, Sharon Dick, Gail

Dietze, Jim Domenick, Kathleen Eckley, Margaret Fink,

Christina Flanagan, Caylee Folckemer, Catherine Garland,

Perry Glace, Bernice Gorman, Bob Grimarml, Dan Hahn,

Sharon Hahn, Dorothy & Jim Heaton, Deborah Heaton, John

Herist, Peggy Hickman, Rob Hughes, Marcella Hunter, Bill

Hunter, Peg Irvin, Kitty Johnston, Corrine Jones, Alexis

Kensinger, Mary Jane Korman, Steve Lusardi, John Lewis,

Bob Macie, Suzan Martindale, Toni Martinez, Donald Miller,

Donna Miller, Sr. Jane Miller, Sarah Miller, Ramona Moffet,

Helen Molnar, Robert Molnar, Joyce Moyer, Joseph

Narehood, Helen Patrick, Sarah Payne, Adam Perry, Chris

Phillippe, Sarah Reese, Glace Rider, Halee Ridgeway, Gary

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

Romano, Lucille Romano, Mae Romano, Janice Hahn

Schmidt, Maxine Schoch, Josephine Shope, Timothy Smith,

Jerry Spangler, George & Evelyn Stever, Mike Stack, Chris

Stoner, Molly Sturniolo, Brenda Sweitzer, Evelyn Toney,

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

Kimberly Hovis-Williams, Lorin Woodring, Crystal Wright,

Ann Yaniello

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

especially our sick & homebound friends and family members.

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

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

Stewardship Reflection July 22nd How appropriate it is that the topic of today’s

summertime gospel is about the need for us to relax and

renew ourselves. May we value our faith enough to make

time daily to go “rest a while” to renew ourselves in the

Lord.

PHOTO DIRECTORY UPDATES—GREAT START! --ALL PARTICIPATING FAMILIES will receive a

FREE 8x10 Photograph and a Parish Directory. A 20%

DISCOUNT is also available for those choosing to

purchase additional photos.

--THANK YOU!!! To the 85-90 families who have their

picture taken this past week for our upcoming Parish

Directory—and to those who served as hospitality

ministers during the 4-day sessions (greeters,

refreshment suppliers).

--EVERYONE’S PARTICIPATION IS WANTED!

PAPER SIGN-UPS resume next weekend for the Photo-

taking dates of August 8-11 and September 13-15.

ONLINE SIGN-UPS are available throughout the week

at the website https://booknow-lifetouch.appointment-

plus-com/yd3yhdzg/

The PHOTO DIRECTORY COMMITTEE will meet

next Monday, July 30, 6:30PM, in the Gathering Space

to discuss Directory contents and design. Any

parishioner is welcome to join in this discussion.

ST MATTHEW’S PARISH ARISE TEAM

LEADERSHIP TEAM will meet this Wednesday, July

25, 6:30PM, in the Gathering Space. Primary Agenda:

Small Group Leadership and Parish Preparation for this

Fall’s exciting diocesan-wide, but parish-based, event.

ALL MUSIC MINISTERS—MARK YOUR CALENDARS! --Thursday, August 2: Annual Music Ministry Party:

6PM at Bull Pen Restaurant

--Monday, August 13: Introduction to and Rehearsal of

NEW Pope Paul VI Mass Parts

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS 2018-19 Religious Education teachers and assistants

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

Congratulations to Father Jozef who celebrated his

24th anniversary of arrival here in the U.S.A. (July 18th)

and his 8th Anniversary (July 21st) here at Saint Matthew

Parish.

CONGRATULATIOINS TO MATTHEW BEAM who will receive his OFFICIAL EAGLE SCOUT

STATUS at this Thursday’s Court of Honor. Matt’s

amazing Eagle Scout project was the Restoration of our

Church Bells—no easy task! Matt, you have greatly

blessed our church family; we are so very grateful for all

your time and labor.

FUN FOR THE KIDS - FREE FOOD FOR THE ADULTS Mark Your Calendars ~ Saint Matthew Parish Picnic

When: August 12th Where: Reservoir Park

Details: 10:30 Mass celebration at the park

followed by Picnic. Volunteers are needed to

assist with games, set-up, and clean-up – please

contact Jack Wagner 632-6719

Icon Writing Workshop on November 4-10th

(Sunday to Saturday) at Bethany Retreat Center in

Frenchville. Come to Bethany Retreat Center for a special

opportunity to learn about and create an icon based upon

the 13th century image of Archangel Gabriel. The days will

include class instruction and painting, personal prayer

time, daily Mass, and home-cooked meals. To register or

more information contact the center at 814-263-4855 or

email at bethanyretreatcenter@gmail.com or go to the

Retreat Center’s website for more information at:

www.bethanyretreatcenter.org

Saint Matthew School News! Can you help supply our

Catholic School teachers and students with needed

school supplies for the upcoming academic year? In the

gathering space is a “Giving Tree”. Please look over

the items requested, select the item(s) you would like to

purchase and return them to the Gathering Space or the

School office. Thank you in advance for your

generosity!

There is still time to register your child for the

academic school year. Please consider the benefits of a

Catholic education. See the front of the bulletin for

contact information for our school principal, Mrs.

Debbie St. Pierre.

Remember the Equip the Eagles project sponsored by

the Tyrone Snyder Public Library. Washable markers,

crayons, and highlighters are needed!!

If you are celebrating your 1, 5, 10, 25, 30, 50, 55, 60,

and 60 plus Wedding Anniversary in 2018 and you

would like to attend the Annual Wedding Anniversary

Liturgy on Sept. 9th in Altoona or Sept. 16th in

Johnstown. Contact the parish office for details and to

make reservations.

Financial Report – July 15, 2018 Regular Weekly Collection $ 5,011 $ 23children) My E Offering $

Weekly Collection Goal $ 5,850

Beginning July 1, 2018 and Ending June 30, 2019

Year to date Sunday Collection Income $ 17,065

Year to date Sunday Collection Goal $ 17,550 Collection Goal for Sundays $ 310,000

Year to Date Bingo Net Income (2018) $ 13,387 Catholic School Second Collection $ 141

Catholic School Envelopes $ 236

Religious Education Envelopes $ 10 Good Samaritan $ 23

2018 Catholic Ministries Drive TARGET $ 32,145

Donations for 2018 as of July 15th, 2018 $23,918

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!