Transfiguration

Weekend Masses: Saturday Vigil at 4:00pm, Sunday at 7:45am, 9:15am, and 10:30am. Weekday Masses: Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM, with Friday Mass during the school year at 9:15 AM.

Reconciliation: Tuesdays at 8:30AM, Wednesdays at 6:30PM, Saturdays at Noon and 5:00PM. Adoration: Tuesdays from 8:30AM to 10:00AM, and First Friday Nocturnal Adoration from 7:00PM to 8:00PM.

Monday to Thursday Mass intentions include prayers for specific individuals. Friday features Holy Guardian Angels remembrance. Saturday and Sunday Mass intentions include prayers for the parish community and thanksgiving for specific families.

Celebrate the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi with a pet blessing on October 3 at 11:00AM in the school parking lot. Join the Rosary Walk on October 6 at 5:35PM. This community event invites all to walk the trail next to the YPCC.

Attend the Healing Mass on October 6 at 7:00PM in Hollidaysburg. A Respect Life Prayer Breakfast is on October 24 at 9:00AM at Bishop Carroll High School. Also, engage in the monthly grief support meetings and other charitable events.

• 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.

Join the Young Adult Group for Theology on Tap on September 30th at 6:00 PM. Fr. Frank Scorniaienchi, TOR, will speak on “800 Years of Saint Francis.” All young adults aged 18–39 are welcome for an evening of faith, fellowship, and conversation.

Join us for Mass with Father Kevin Queally, Deacon James Janosik, and the parish community. Reflect on the Gospel reading from Matthew 21:28-32.

Experience the Healing Mass at Saint Michael Church in Hollidaysburg on October 6 at 7:00 PM. Anointing of the Sick and confessions will follow the Mass.

Join us for the annual Chicken BBQ Dinner and Fall Festival on October 2 at the Parish Activity Center in Gallitzin. Enjoy delicious food, games, and a basket raffle.

Celebrate the Feast of Saint Francis and the Friar's Nook Gift Shop's 10th Anniversary on October 3. Blessing of Animals, special savings, giveaways, and fun activities for the whole family.

Join us for Eucharistic Adoration on First Friday, October 2, and attend the weekday Masses at the scheduled times. Confession, adoration, and office hours are also available throughout the week.

Join us for Mass at the following times: Saturday Vigil at 4:00pm, Sunday at 7:45am, 9:15am, and 10:30am. Weekday Mass is held Monday through Friday at 8:00am, with additional Mass on Fridays during the School Year at 9:15am.

Reconciliation is available on Tuesdays at 8:30am and Wednesdays at 6:30pm. Adoration is held on Tuesdays from 8:30am to 10:00am and on First Fridays from 7:00pm to 8:00pm.

Save the Date: Fall Festival on Sep 29 and First Friday Adoration on Oct 5. Additionally, there will be a Second Collection this Sunday to support the Missionary Sisters serving in Latin America.

Reminder for 9th Grade Confirmation Sheet and Service Project Paper due soon. Community Food Drive on Oct 10th for 7th - 9th grade CCD and Confirmation Students. HNS Home and School Executive Meeting on Sep 21 at 6:00 PM in the school, all are welcome.

The Gabriel Project is seeking donations of baby wipes and diapers sizes 4, 5, 6, and 7. Contact the rectory to donate. Monthly Grief Support Meetings on October 13 and November 10 at 1PM in the Church Library. Support the Respect Life Prayer Breakfast on October 24 at 9:00 AM at Bishop Carroll High School.