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age 10 The Catholic Register, May 6, 2013 Gallitzin Cross Awards To Be Presented At June 1 Dinner (Continued From Page 1.) - - Betty Schraff of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Altoona, is a lifelong member of the parish, and has been the dedicated parish secretary for over 50 years. The coordinator of various fund-raising events, the current chair of the picnic committee and a member of the Christian Mothers, Betty served as the secretary for the Diocesan Athletic Council for 35 years. - - Oscar L. Speicher of Saint John the Baptist Parish, New Baltimore, is a Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus, an usher, and a member of the hall, cemetery and maintenance committees. He volunteers at the fish fry and Fourth of July picnic, works at many social events, and for all his adult life has been a pillar of the parish community. - - Sister Daniel Weinzierl is a Sister of Saint Agnes, and a member of Saint Mary Parish Nanty Glo, where she ministered as a teacher for over 24 years, and as principal for two years. She is active in the parish’s religious education program and Vigil of Pentecost Festival of Praise Saturday May 18 th 7:00 PM Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament Come and celebrate the Solemnity of Pentecost and the Birthday of the Church! Eucharistic Adoration Praise & Worship Music Inspired Teaching Prayer Ministry with a reception and refreshments to follow! Acts2:1-3: "When the time for Pentecost was fulfilled, they were all in one place together. And suddenly there came from the sky a noise like a strong driving wind..." Presented By: Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament Charismatic Prayer Group coordinates music with children. She has served as the parish’s liturgy coordinator and continues to serve on the liturgy committee. A former choir director, Sister Daniel volunteers at Holy Name School, Ebensburg, and in the diocesan Education Office. - - Robert and Mary Ann Zakrzwski have been members of Saint Aloysius Parish, Cresson, for over 45 years. Through the years they have been promoting Catholic faith by helping with pre - Cana conferences, devoting time to parish festivals and stewardship projects, hosting and attending a prayer group for Cresson area Catholics at their home for over 20 years, and coordinating participation in Eucharistic Adoration at the parish. The Prince Gallitzin Cross Awards were initiated and first presented by Bishop Joseph V. Adamec in 1990, the 150th anniversary of the death of the Servant of God Demetrius Augustine Gallitzin. The award consists of an enameled cross based upon a symbol found on the Gallitzin family coat of arms, worn about the neck on a yellow ribbon. It is accompanied by a COAT OF ARMS: The distinctive cross upon which the Prince Gallitzin Cross Award is based is shown in the lower right hand corner of the shield on the Gallitzin family’s coat of arms. certificate signed by the diocesan Bishop. The cross is worn at all parish and diocesan events, particularly those at which the Bishop is present. The Prince Gallitzin Cross Award is presented annually to fully initiated, practicing Catholics who belong to a faith community within the Diocese of Altoona - Johnstown. Recipients may be ordained, professed religious, or members of the la- Your Gift Brings Hope Throughout the Year Grace 2013 ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown Personal Witness Evangelization Charity To support your parish and diocesan ministries, place your ACA gift in the offertory basket, give online at www.dioceseaj.org, or mail it to Annual Catholic Appeal, P. O. Box 409, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648. Thank you! ity, who presently, or who have previously been active through some form or ministry or service to God’s people either on a parish or a diocesan level. Their ministry or service is to have contributed to the growth of the diocesan Church as judged on the basis of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the evangelizing spirit of the Servant of God Demetrius Augustine Gallitzin, the teachings of the Church, and the guidance of the Holy See and this particular Church as given through various decrees and letters. Tickets for this year’s dinner are $30.00, and may be obtained by calling Jenny Guzic at the Diocesan Administration Center at (814) 695 - 5579, prior to Friday, May 17. The program begins with a social at 5:00 p.m., preceding dinner at 6:00 p.m. 131 South Pleasant Ave., Somerset, PA 15501 (1 block east of Somerset Hospital) Michael J. Fapore, R.Ph. 814-443-9500 “What a Pharmacy Was Meant To Be”
CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS STATE OFFICERS: The State officers of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas posed with Bishop Mark L. Bartchak following the Mass opening their 50th Biennial State Convention in State College on Friday, April 26. Pictured are (left to right) Peg Rafferty (2nd Vice State Regent), Margaret P. Novak (State Regent), Bishop Mark, Peggy Guckin (1st Vice State Regent), Shirley Hall (State secretary) and Margaret Giordano (State treasurer). Catholic Daughters Hold Convention In State College (Continued From Page 16.) “Our Holy Father often speaks of the poor, the homeless and the unemployed, those who do not have the means to help themselves,” Bishop Mark said. But, he added “in simple but profound ways,” Pope Francis practices what he preaches. “On Holy Thursday, he celebrated Mass at a youth prison, and washed the feet of 12 young people. He invites the blue collar workers at the Vatican to come and celebrate daily Mass with him, instead of limiting that privilege to the elite. When he visited Pope - Emeritus Benedict, he acted just as you or I would act when visiting an elderly relative or friend,” Bishop Mark pointed out. In all of this, Bishop Mark said “Pope Francis states that the cross of Jesus Christ is the essential reference point for all that we say or do as His followers.” As merciful people “we are called to embrace our own cross and embrace the cross of others,” Bishop Mark said. Bishop Mark said “Pope Francis states that the cross of Jesus Christ is the essential reference point for all that we say or do as His followers.” As merciful people “we are called to embrace our own cross and embrace the cross of others,” Bishop Mark said. “Through the cross,” Bishop Mark continued “we become capable of being merciful to others whose hearts are in distress.” The way to follow Jesus is to walk the way of His cross, Bishop Mark stated. The way of the cross doesn’t deny misery, but confronts sadness by being “a way of truth, a way of love.” Through the cross of Jesus Christ, the Bishop explained “God loves us into being a people of love and mercy.” Following Bishop Mark’s homily, State Regent Margaret P. Novak greeted the convention delegates, and presided over the induction of new members. Novak, of Breezewood, is a member of Saint John the Evan- gelist Parish in Everett. She said “It is a pleasure to welcome you. As Catholic Daughters of the Americas, we witness to show our faith in Christ and in the Church. “We seek, as Americans, to uphold all in our country that is of God and of Christian values.” Novak’s message was followed by a message from national Catholic Daughters chaplain Father Stephen D. Gosnell, read by State Chaplain Father D. Timothy Grimme, pastor of Saint Therese Parish in Altoona. The convention was held at the Penn Stater Conference Center, and concluded on Monday, April 29. The Catholic Register, May 6, 2013 Page 11 Novena To Holy Spirit May 9th - May 19th St. John the Evangelist Church Lakemont, Altoona The Oldest Novena in the Catholic Church Celebrated from Ascension Thursday to Pentecost Sunday for an outpouring of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit Ascension Thursday Masses Vigil (May 8) 6:30 PM Holy Day 8:30 AM - 6:30 PM Weekdays- Morning Prayer & Novena - 8:30 AM Evening Mass & Novena at 6:30 PM Weekend Masses Saturday, Vigil Mass & Novena at 4:00 PM Sunday, Mass & Novena at 8:00 and 11:00 AM Novena Mass with Anointing of the Sick Pentecost Sunday, May 19th, 2:00 PM Sacrament of Reconciliation After all morning Masses, before all evening Masses Special Prayer Intentions: may be sent to: St. John the Evangelist Church 309 Lotz Avenue Altoona, PA 16602 Carmelite Community of the Word 9 th Annual Golf Tournament Monday, June 10, 2013 Scotch Valley Country Club EARLY “BIRDIE” SPECIAL Register Before May 24 - $125 per Golfer $450 per foursome Register After May 24 - $150 per Golfer $600 per foursome Attending Dinner only - $25 per person Individual Golfers always welcome! Registration Deadline – June 1 Fee includes Golf, Lunch, Course refreshments, Dinner, Prizes, and a Silent Auction. Shotgun Start at Noon, Dinner at 5:30pm To Register, or for more information, Contact Sr. Jane Miller, CCW: CCW Incarnation Center 394 Bem Road, Gallitzin, PA 16641 Phone: 814-886-4098 or email: jmseashell@msn.com The Catholic Register is now accepting First Holy Communion, Confirmation, May Crowning and Graduation photos for publication. Hard copy photos may be mailed to 925 S. Logan Boulevard, Hollidaysburg PA 16648; digital photos may be sent to tstein@dioceseaj.org or btomaselli@dioceseaj.org. Digital photos should be sent in the jpeg format, and should be no bigger than six inches wide, 300 dpi.
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