St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church at 134 E. Bishop ST, Bellefonte, PA 16823-1975 US - Our Archive News
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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 2001-02 school term has netted us an Acting Principal, Mrs. Pamela Vaiana. Mrs. Vaiana has agreed to continue as principal for the 2002-2003 term. While she pursues certification she is designated "Acting" Principal, attaining permanent status as she ...
Mardi Gras - A Grand Celebration
MARDI GRAS on February 21, 2009 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 Lana Breon and King Ray "Pork" Catherman will give their crowns and royal regalia ...
New information link
We searching for information on Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Parish, a speedy way to find related topics and inter-related events in the area is through www.centrecounty.com, which is also to be found on our weblinks page. School, Church, and other information can be found for Nittany Valley ...
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: MAY 20, 2009 at 7:00 PM (Vigil Mass). MAY 21, 2009 at 9:00 AM (WITH SCHOOL) 12:05 PM and 5:30 PM. THE RECTORY OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON THURSDAY, MAY 21st IN OBSERVANCE OF THE HOLY DAY. REGULAR OFFICE HOURS ...
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 ...
Divine Mercy Schedule
April 10 - Novena at 7:00 PM before Stations of the Cross; April 11 - Novena at 12:00 Noon after Blessing of Easter Baskets; April 12 - Novena at 9:30 AM before Sunday Mass; April 13 - Novena at 7:00 PM with Communion Service; April 14 - Novena at 6:30 PM; April 15 - Novena at 7:00 PM; April 16 - ...
St. John's Summer Festival
St. John's Catholic Church will hold it's 4th Annual Summer Festival on July 16, 17 and 18. 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, ...
HOLIDAY MASS SCHEDULE
Our Holiday Mass Schedule for 2008 is as follows: December 20 - Saturday - 5:00 PM Mass; December 21 - Sunday - 8:00 AM and 10:15 Mass; December 22 - Monday - 8:00 AM and 7:00 PM Mass; December 23 - Tuesday - 8:00 AM Mass; December 24 - Wednesday - Christmas Eve - 5:00 PM (with Children's Choir) ...
HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE
Our Holy Week Schedule is as follows: Monday - March 17 - 8:00 AM Mass with Adoration following, Chrism Mass in Altoona at 11:00 AM, 7:00 PM Benediction Service and Miraculous Medal Novena. Tuesday - March 18 - 8:00 AM Mass. 6:00 PM Holy Thursday ...
ADVENT PENANCE SERVICE SCHEDULE
NORTHERN DEANERY PENANCE SERVICES: - December 2 - St. Matthew’s, Tyrone at 7:00 PM - December 9 - PSU Campus at 7:00 PM - December 14 - Blessed Kateri, Spring Mills at 1:00 PM - December 15 - St. John’s at 7:00 PM - December 16 - St. Agnes, Lock Haven at 7:00 PM - December 17 - ...
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION MASS SCHEDULE
The Mass Schedule for the Feast Day of Immaculate Conception is as follows: Sunday, December 7th at 5:00 PM and Monday, December 8th at 9:00 AM (with School Children), 12:05 PM and 7:00 PM. Parishioners are reminded that they must attend TWO MASSES that ...
LENTEN FISH FRIES
During Lent, Fish & Shrimp Dinners will be available to the public at St. John's School Cafeteria from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM beginning FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27th and each Friday through APRIL 3rd. The menu includes dinners of fried haddock, baked tilapia, fried haddock sandwiches, fried ...
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.
MEMORIAL DAY MASS
9:00 AM Mass will be held at St. John's Catholic Cemetery (weather permitting) on Memorial Day, May 25, 2009. In case of inclement weather the mass will be held in the Church. There will be NO evening mass or confessions held on Memorial Day.
Children Choir News
Saint John's Children Choir is looking for new members. Children from Kindergarten through Seventh Grade are welcome and encouraged to join. Please come and praise God in song at the 10:15 AM Mass on Sundays. The requirements are a short practice and attendance with the choir at Mass on Sunday at ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS
REGISTRATION FOR 2008-09 YEAR Registration forms for all NEW students and all KINDERGARTEN students are available in a registration folder on the table in the church near Fr. Neil’s confessional. All students who attended classes last year do not need to complete a registration form UNLESS ...