St. John Vianney

• Feast of St. Francis & Friar’s Nook Anniversary celebration on Oct 3rd at The Franciscan Friars, TOR – Friar’s Nook. Blessing of Animals at 9:00 AM. Clearance & Rummage Sale, Gift Shop Fall Fling Sale, Spin Palooza. Food and drinks available for purchase, including “Monastery Manarda”.

St. Benedict Parish, Johnstown, invites you to a Community Wide Parish Mission titled “Why Be Catholic,” on Oct 4, 5, 6 & 7, 2026. The mission is open to all adults and youth throughout the Altoona-Johnstown Diocese. No tickets required, and a free-will offering will be taken.

To celebrate the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi on Oct 4th, a Pet Blessing will be held by Fr. Timothy on Oct 3rd at 12:30 PM in the St. John Vianney Church parking lot. All animals are welcome.

October is Respect Life Month. On Respect Life Sunday, we are reminded to cherish and protect every human life from conception to natural death. Local organizations like The Gabriel Project, Birthright of Johnstown, and Precious Life provide support to those in need.