Transfiguration

Mon, Nov 16: 6:00 PM Home & School Association Executive Meeting; 7:00 PM Parish Council Meeting. Tue, Nov 17: 8:30 AM Confessions and Adoration (8:30–10:00 AM); 1:00 PM Grief Support Meeting. Wed, Nov 18: 8:30 AM Share the Word; 6:00 PM Pro-life Rosary; 6:30 PM Confessions and Share the Word. Fri, Nov 20: 9:15 AM School Mass with Intermediate students participating; 3:00 PM Pie Pick Up. Sat, Nov 21: Noon Confessions; 4:00 PM Vigil Mass; 5:00 PM Confessions. Sunday Masses: 7:45 AM, 9:15 AM (with High School CCD), and 10:30 AM.

Angel Trees will be displayed starting Saturday, November 21. Parishioners are invited to brighten a child's Christmas by purchasing suggested gifts listed on an angel tag. Please wrap the gift and secure the angel on top. All gifts should be returned to the church narthex by Sunday, December 13. Thank you for your generosity in helping children this Christmas season.

Grief Support Meeting will take place Wednesday, December 1 at 1:00 PM in the Church Library (no meeting in January). Gatherings include prayer, conversation, and helpful information. Registration required by contacting Sr. Margie at 814-243-9966. Advent booklets are now available—one per family—to help prepare spiritually for Christmas. Advent candles in sets of three purple and one pink are for sale at the Scrip Table for $5 per set.

Holy Name School students will attend Eucharistic Adoration on Tuesday, November 17, from 8:30 to 10:00 AM. The school Home & School Association Executive Meeting is Monday, November 16, at 6:00 PM in the school. The monthly 'Dine to Donate' event is Tuesday, November 17, at Backroom Saloon, benefiting Holy Name School. Scrip gift card orders for Christmas are being taken through December 4 to guarantee delivery by December 17. Contact the rectory for details.

Weekend Masses: Saturday Vigil at 4:00 PM; Sunday Masses at 7:45 AM, 9:15 AM, and 10:30 AM. Weekday Masses are Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM; during the school year, Fridays also have a 9:15 AM Mass. Confessions are available Tuesdays at 8:30 AM, Wednesdays at 6:30 PM, Saturdays at Noon and 5:00 PM. Eucharistic Adoration occurs Tuesdays from 8:30 to 10:00 AM and First Friday nocturnal adoration from 7:00 to 8:00 PM.

Mon, Nov 16, 8:00 AM • Mass: Dorothy Harper (Joan & Danny Davis) Tue, Nov 17, 8:00 AM • Mass: Doc Dostal, Jr. (Tom & Cindy Westrick) Wed, Nov 18, 8:00 AM • Mass: Blayze Gaboda (Mom & Dad) Thu, Nov 19, 8:00 AM • Mass: Ron & Don, Teri Rosenbaum (Susan Hildebrand) Fri, Nov 20, 8:00 AM • Mass: Julia Dolgas (Death Anniversary) Sat, Nov 21, 4:00 PM • Mass: For the people of the parish Sun, Nov 22, 11:00 AM • Mass: Eric Stifler (Sister, Melissa & Family) Next week’s second collection supports Project Birthright, following this week’s Interfaith Community Food Pantry collection.

The 7-Day Sanctuary Lamp burns near the tabernacle for a special intention remembered during liturgies each week. This week’s Sanctuary Lamp intention at St. John Vianney is for the living and deceased members of the Buffoni & Amigh families (Betty Amigh). At the Transfiguration Church, this week's intention is for Linda Calpin (Family).

This week marks the readings for the week of November 16, 2026, including daily Scripture readings from the Book of Revelation and Gospel of Luke. Special observances include All Saints Day and All Souls Day. Attend Mass to strengthen your faith during this spiritual time.

Attendance at St. John Vianney over the weekend of Nov 7-8 was 116 at the 4:00 PM Vigil and 108 at 11:00 AM. Total deposits for offerings amounted to $3,645.00 including adult envelopes, loose change, candles, All Souls, and All Saints collections. Thank you for your continued generosity.

We invite you to join us in supporting the ongoing needs of our parish and wider community through upcoming collections and Mass intentions. How do you prepare spiritually during November’s commemorations? Feel free to share your reflections or prayer requests with the parish office or during gatherings.

One of the hallmarks of Franciscan spirituality is to extend welcome to all. On behalf of Father Kevin, Franciscan TOR and Pastor of Saint Mary's, and the members of the parish, we extend this heartfelt invitation to all who join us: No matter what your present or past status in the Catholic Church; no matter what your current family or marital situation; no matter what your past or present religious affiliation; no matter what your personal history, age, background, race, or color, you are invited, welcomed, accepted and loved here at Saint Mary's Church. In the words of Saint Francis Assisi, “May the Lord give you peace.” - Fr. Kevin, T.O.R., Deacon Jim, and Parish Staff

Sun, Nov 15: 9:30-10:50 AM • Elementary CCD Class; Noon-2 PM • Parish Basket Party in church hall; Light lunch available with separate tickets.$5 for basket tickets and special drawings. Mon, Nov 16: 6:30 PM • Perpetual Help Devotions; 7:00 PM • Pastoral Council Meeting in church hall. Tue, Nov 17: 8:30-10:00 AM • Eucharistic Adoration (Holy Name School Junior High students). Fri, Nov 20: 8:00 AM • Confessions. Sat, Nov 21: 3:30-4:15 PM • Confessions; 12:00 PM • Public Rosary at Saint Clement Church.

Nov 21-22: Eucharistic Ministers needed for sick/shut-in ministry; Altar Servers needed for grades 3 and up. Please contact the rectory if interested. Nov 22, 6:00 PM • Ministerium Thanksgiving Service at Saint Paul’s Evangelical Highway, Johnstown. Bring donations for the local food pantry. Parish Thanksgiving Day Mass: Nov 26, 8:30 AM. Bring food or cash donations for the food pantry during the procession.

Dec 5 after 4:30 PM Mass • Parish Christmas Party. Please sign up at church entrances if you plan to attend. Dec 6-12 • Parish Annual Christmas Cash Awards. Tickets $20 with two numbers; multiple sales available at the rectory. Dec 11 • Angel Tree Gifts due. Dec 14, 4-6 PM • Angel Tree Family Gift Pick-up in church hall.

Thank you for your generosity to the Catholic Charities Collection taken up on Nov 15. Ongoing support for Saint Vincent de Paul Society and Interfaith Community Food Pantry, with next food pantry distribution on Sat, Nov 21 at 625 Simmons Lane, Johnstown. Registration at 9:00 AM; distribution at 10:00 AM.

November is the month dedicated to praying for the souls of our beloved deceased who are being purified in purgatory. We remember that nothing unclean shall enter the Kingdom of Heaven, and prayer, Masses, and sacrifices can help purify these souls. Let us pray daily for them as we prepare ourselves spiritually for eternal life.

Mon, Nov 2: 1:00 PM All Saints Prayer Service with Bell Choir; 6:00 PM Memorial Mass for All Faithful Departed (names read from past year). Tue, Nov 3: 8:30 AM Confessions; 8:30-10:00 AM Public Adoration; 3:45 PM Elementary CCD. Wed, Nov 4: 6:00 PM Prolife Rosary; 6:30 PM Confessions and Share the Word. Fri, Nov 6: 9:15 AM School Mass with Faith Families; Wildlife Educational Program for students; 7:00-8:00 PM Nocturnal Adoration. Sat, Nov 7: 9:30 AM Confirmation Session; 12:00 PM Confessions; 4:00 PM Vigil Mass; 5:00 PM Confessions. Sun, Nov 8: 7:45, 9:15, 10:30 AM Masses; 9:15 AM High School CCD; 11:00 AM-2:00 PM Cemetery Grounds Cleaning.

Nov 8: Cemetery Grounds Cleaning—please remove personal decorations by this date if desired. Nov 10 & Dec 1, 1:00 PM: Monthly Grief Support Meetings in Church Library. Nov 2: Veteran's Day Celebration at St. Clement Parish with 4:00 PM Mass honoring veterans and military families. Reminder: Mass intentions for 2027 will be accepted starting Dec 7 with scheduling limits to ensure availability for all.

Nov 2: First Grade All Saints Day Prayer Service at 1:00 PM. Nov 2: Grades 1-8 STAR 360 Assessments for Reading and Math. Nov 3: Intermediate students attend Eucharistic Adoration 8:30-10:00 AM. Nov 4: Student Safety Rally Point Training outdoors. Nov 6: School Mass at 9:15 AM with Faith Families; Wildlife Educational Program for students. Remember to support the Scrip Program for your holiday gift card needs—orders due Dec 4.

Reconciliation is offered Tuesdays at 8:30 AM, Wednesdays at 6:30 PM, Saturdays at Noon and 5:00 PM. Adoration takes place Tuesdays 8:30-10:00 AM and First Fridays 7:00-8:00 PM. Weekend Mass times: Saturday Vigil 4:00 PM; Sundays 7:45, 9:15, and 10:30 AM. Parish Office hours Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, closed 12:00–1:00 PM.