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Knights of Columbus Religion Awards
Grade 1: Xavier Totor, Haley Pollick, Brianna Wendt Grade 2: Kayla Miller, Lynette Grieb, Douglas Weaver Grade 3: Adam Lidgett, Lauren Peters, Christopher Irwin Grade 4: Ellen Fornicola, Rebecca Sherry, Matthew Park Grade 5: Glenna Brower, Carina Struble, Matthew Young Grade 6: Philip Shirey, ...
New School Term
Saint John Catholic Parochial School will open its doors for the 2002-2003 school term with Open House Evening on August 19, 2002. Half days of classes for the first three days (August 28 - 30)and the first full day following Labor Day on September 4. In preparation for the new school term, ...
New Principal Accepted
Our search for an experienced principal for the 2010-11 school term has netted us Principal, Mrs. Kristina Tice. Saint John Parochial School, Bellefonte PA, has grades pre-school through fifth grade. Our Preschool feeds into our Kindergarten. Mrs. Tice will administrate and guide the ...
St. John School Patron Pathway
Join us in celebrating 120 years of Catholic Education ** 1890 - 2010 ** at St. John the Evangelist Catholic School by creating a unique and lasting tribute for future generations. * Commemorate special events and achievements such as a Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, Graduation, ...
Mardi Gras - A Grand Celebration
MARDI GRAS on March 5, 2011 will celebrate the beginning of the season of Lent. A touch of New Orleans in Central Pennsylvania, complete with king and queen of Mardi Gras. Last year's Queen Pam Callahan and King J.R. Florey will give their crowns and royal regalia to a new Queen and King, who will ...
Project Rachel
If you are suffering because of an abortion, or because you contributed to one, do not suffer alone. For confidential help cal Project Rachel ay 814-884-8000, e-mail ProjectRachel@dioceseaj.org or look at the information on the website address www.hopeafterabortion.com. Our parish also has ...
Three Day Parish Mission
Dominican priest, Fr. David Delich gave a three day Mission to our parish-family August 19, 20, and 21). Entitled "Reflections of God" -- Fr. Delich had a conference Sunday evening with benediction; and morning and evening conferences on Monday and Tuesday following Mass. Monday was also our ...
Evangelization Cross
For the Jubilee Year and the Centenary Celebration of our Diocese, the Cross of the New World, marking the Quincentenary Anniversary of Christopher Columbus discovery of the New World and his efforts to share the Catholic faith to new people, has been making pilgrimage throughout our diocese. The ...
FEAST OF THE ASCENSION SCHEDULE
MASSES FOR THE FEAST OF THE ASCENSION ARE AS FOLLOWS:
JUNE 1, 2011 at 7:00 PM (Vigil Mass).
JUNE 2, 2011 at 9:00 AM (WITH SCHOOL CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE) 12:15 PM and 5:30 PM.
PLEASE NOTE THE MASS AT NOON WILL NOW BE STARTING AT 12:15 PM TO ALLOW THOSE WHO ATTEND OVER ...
175TH ANNIVERSARY
St. John's Church celebrated its 175th anniversary on November 16, 2003. There have been many different activities planned throughout the past months culminating with a 2:00 PM Mass, a reception in the School Auditorium and a banquet at Celebration Hall following with many past pastors and sisters ...
ADJUSTMENT TO 3RD MONDAY ADORATION SCHEDULE
Over the past year, we have been having BENEDICTION SERVICES on the third Monday's of the month to close our day of adoration. Fr. Val and I have noticed that on the third Monday's we would only have 3-7 people in attendance. On the other Monday's of the month, we would have 20-30 people ...
St. John's Summer Festival
St. John's Catholic Church will hold it's 6th Annual Summer Festival on July 21, 22 and 23. The Festival will be held each evening from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Lambert Hall, Undine Carnival Grounds, Blanchard Street, Bellefonte. Come and enjoy nightly entertainment, games, yard sale items, crafts, ...
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION MASS SCHEDULE
The Mass Schedule for the Feast Day of Immaculate Conception is as follows: Wednesday, December 7th at 7:00 PM and Thursday, December 8th at 9:00 AM (with School Children) and 12:15 PM.
ADVENT PENANCE SERVICE SCHEDULE
NORTHERN DEANERY PENANCE SERVICES:
- December 4 - Blessed Kateri, Spring Mills at 1:00 PM
- December 6 - PSU Campus at 7:00 PM
- December 11 - St. Agnes, Lock Haven at 3:00 PM
- December 12 - St. John's, Bellefonte at 7:00 PM
- December 13 - St. Matthew, Tyrone at 7:00 PM - December ...
LENTEN PENANCE SERVICES
NORTHERN DEANERY PENANCE SERVICES:
- March 19 - PSU Campus, University Park, 7:00 PM
- March 21 - Holy Spirit, Lock Haven, 7:00 PM
- March 22 - St. Joseph, Renovo, 7:00 PM
- March 25 - Blessed Kateri, Spring Mills, 1:00 PM
- March 26 - St. John's, Bellefonte, 7:00 PM - March 27 - Good ...
HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE
Our Holy Week Schedule is as follows:
April 1 - Palm Sunday - 5:00 PM (March 31) - Mass with palm
distribution
DIVINE MERCY SCHEDULE
April 6 - Good Friday - 6:00 PM Before Stations of the Cross
April 7 - Holy Saturday - 11:30 AM After blessing of Easter food
April 8 - Easter Sunday - 9:30 AM After 8:00 AM Easter Mass
April 9 - Easter Monday - 7:00 PM with Communion Service
April 10 - Easter Tuesday - 5:30 PM Before ...
HOLIDAY MASS SCHEDULE
Our Holiday Mass Schedule for 2011 is as follows:
December 24 - Saturday - Christmas Eve 5:00 PM (with Children's Choir) 7:30 PM (with Folk Choir) 10:00 PM (with Adult Choir) - PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF TIME
December 25 - Sunday - Christmas 9:00 AM ...
ASH WEDNESDAY
Masses for Ash Wednesday, February 22nd, will be held at 9:00 AM (with school children), 12:15 PM and 6:00 PM.
Following the 6:00 PM Mass, the Sorrowful Mother Novena will be held at 6:30 PM and at 6:45 PM Fr. Neil will present a Lenten Class in St. John's School Cafeteria. The ...
LENTEN FISH FRIES
During Lent, Fish & Shrimp Dinners will be available to the public at St. John's School from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM each Friday beginning FEBRUARY 24th through MARCH 30th. The menu includes dinners of Fish n' chips, Fried haddock, Clam chowder, Fried fish sandwiches, Fried shrimp, Stuffed ...
YEAR OF THE PRIEST CELEBRATION
We will hold a Year of the Priest Celebration on MAY 2, 2010 at Celebration Hall, State College, PA. Cocktails will begin at 5:00 PM (cash bar) with dinner at 6:00 PM. There will be 3 dinner choices, Chicken Bruschetta, Sirloin Steak or Vegetarian along with tossed salad, twice ...
FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION SCHEDULE
MASSES FOR THE FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION ARE AS FOLLOWS: AUGUST 15, 2009 AT 9:00 AM ONLY. DUE TO THE HOLY DAY FALLING ON A SATURDAY IT IS NOT A HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION. THE REGULAR SATURDAY EVENING MASS AT 5:00 PM WILL BE THE SUNDAY VIGIL MASS.
CENTRE SOULS
Centre Souls will meet on SUNDAY, APRIL 15 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Bellefonte Lanes for some bowling fun. This will be the last gathering for this season - come and enjoy the fun! Contact Shirley Boldin at 355-4234 for more information.
OPLATKI AVAILABLE
We have a limited number of Oplatki available at the Rectory Office for $3.00 each. For those who want to make use of this "holy bread" as part of your Christmas celebration, please call the Rectory Office at 355-3134 or stop by during office hours to purchase yours.
Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court #448
The next meeting will be held on THURSDAY,DECEMBER 2nd at 7:00 PM in St. John's School Cafeteria. PLEASE NOTE - change of room location.
Children Choir News
The Children's Choir will have three short rehearsals to get ready for the Christmas season. These rehearsals will be right after the 10:15 AM Mass on Sunday, December 5th, 12th and 19th. These rehearsals will only last about 45 minutes.
The Children's Choir will be singing at the ...
Disciples in Mission
Beginning in 2000, and for the next two years, our Parish-Family is involved with the Renewal Process called "Disciples in Mission." Our Parish-Family has completed its first two years with activities involving Small Group Faith Sharing, Family Activity Booklets, Bulletin Inserts and homilies and ...
Knights of Columbus Council #1314 Monthly Breakfast
The Knights of Columbus will be having their final All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast for this fiscal year on SUNDAY, MAY 20th from 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. Half of the proceeds from this breakfast will go to the Boy Scouts. Please come in and support your KofC Council and the Boy Schouts. We ...
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASS SCHEDULE
Religious Education Classes will meet on Sundays from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
There will be NO classes on the following dates:
November 27, 2011 (Thanksgiving)
December 25, 2011 (Christmas)
January 1, 2012 (New Year)
January 29, 2012 (National ...
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS
Many thanks to the Kindergarten through 8th grade Religious Education students for creating nine beautiful fleece blankets for Project Linus!
Christian Initiation
On March 30, 2002, at the Easter Vigil, our parish-family received one catechumen and six cnadidates into the Catholic Church, and two other candidates for Confirmation. Through Baptism, Professions of Faith, Confirmation and the Eucharist. nine people in total took part in the ceremony. This was ...
2003 Annual Catholic Appeal
Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Parish has been a leading contributor to the Annual Catholic Appeal since its inception as the Diocesan Development Fund and later during the Bishop's Silver Anniversary Campaign. Under Bishop Adamec, we have annually supported the Annual Catholic Appeal which ...
The Third Millennium
Our Holy Father, Pope John John solemnly closes the Jubilee Year on the Feast of the Epiphany, January 7, 2001, the ending of the Christmas season. Our Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown will join with his Holiness in an anticipated Mass for the Epiphany, January 6, 2001 at 5:00 PM with a Mass at the ...
May Crowning
This year our parish expanded the May Crowning to include the School at 1:30 PM and our parish at 7:00 PM with a Mass and crowning. In the past the Saint John Parochial School has held the only May Crowning, this year our Liturgy Council is seeking to expand this custom to our parish with an ...
Dedication to the Sacred Heart
At a solemn ceremony on the Feast of Christ the King, November 21, 1999, Saint John the Evangelist Parish-Family prepared to welcome the Jubilee year and third Millennium of Christianity with a Dedication of our parish to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The Very Rev. D. Timothy Grimme, dean and pastor, ...
175th Anniversary Capital Campaign
We are very grateful to all those who contributed to our 175th Anniversary Capital Campaign. We were able to complete a long list of projects that needed our attention (re-wiring our church lighting, the church roof, re-plastering and re-painting the church interior, replaced the church's ...
Invest In Our Future
There are many ways to invest in Saint John the Evangelist Church and School. Besides the regular Sunday Collection and Special Monthly and School Collections, we NEED to "Invest in Our Future" through endowments and sponsorships. At present we have the following ways of investing in our future at ...
Cantors Needed
We are in great and growing need of cantors, even as early as this summer. Anyone who is interested in sharing their music talents with our Parish may contact the Rectory Office and leave their name and telephone number. Please consider sharing with us your wonderful gift of music
Ministers Wanted
St John's is currently looking for lectors and eucharistic ministers.
Mary - A Role Model for Men
It’s well and good for women to look to Mary as a role model, but can men do the same thing? Each man has a mother. He may imitate her — or try to avoid imitating her. Separating from the mother requires knowing the difference between Mom and self. Knowing what you will take from her and what ...