ST. MICHAEL ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH751 Locust Street

PO Box 103 St. Michael, Pennsylvania 15951

Rev. Charles F. Bodziak, Pastor MASSES:Deacon Dave Hornick Sunday Morning 8:00 am

10:30 amSecretary: Susan Poldiak Daily Mass See BulletinBookkeeper: Kathy Kalicky Holy Days See BulletinDRE: Laurie SloanMaintenance: Edward Homway Office Hours:PHONES: 8:30 am to 3:30 pmRectory / Office: (814) 495-9640 Monday, Tues., Thurs., FridayFax: (814) 495-9424Rel. Education: (814) 495-4873 Confessions:

Saturday 3:30 pm to 3:45 pmParish Websitewww.saintmichaelchurch.weebly.com Sunday 7:30 am to 7:45 am YEAR: 2015 NUMBER: 24 10:00 am to 10:15 am Secretaries’ E-mail: 2015 Year of the Consecrated Life Anytime Requested

saintmichaelsecretaries@yahoo.com

SERVING GOD AND COMMUNITY FOR OVER ONE HUNDRED YEARS!

BAPTISM: By Appointment. Reserve at least one month in advance. Preparation classes are necessary.

MARRIAGE: Make arrangements at least nine months in advance.Preparation sessions are necessary.

FUNERALS: Arrangements are made in conjunction with the funeral home. Eulogies must be given at the funeral home at the time of the wake service or at the luncheon. No eulogies at the funeral liturgy, please.

REGISTRATION Those new to the area, newlyweds, and single adults, (even if registered and before with their families) are asked to register by calling the Parish Office.MEMBERSHIP: Every parishioner must be registered. This is a condition for admission

to our Program and reception of the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, First Penance, First Eucharist, and Matrimony; also, for testimonial letters or sponsorship of Baptism and Confirmation outside the Parish.

VISITATION: We are concerned and want to be advised when someone is ill at home or in the hospital. Call the rectory to have the shut-in placed on our monthly Holy

Communion calls or seriously ill prayer list.SACRAMENTAL Requires a six-month parish registration and active Mass participationPOLICY: for Baptism and Marriage.BULLETIN ARTICLES: Articles are due to the Parish Office by Noon on Mondays.

11th Sunday in Ordinary Time June 14, 2015

Month of the Sacred Heart of JesusMASS INTENTIONS: (June 15, 2015 to June 21, 2015)

Monday 8:30 AM Leona Matsko req. by Joe & Mary Ann DanielsTuesday NO MASS Wednesday 6:30 PM Margaret Hudak req. by Mr. & Mrs. Joseph McCloskey Thursday 8:30 AM Bela Albert Demko req. by Mary LutherFriday 8:30 AM Mary Putorek-Elersic req. by Ann VolcjakSaturday 4:00 PM Mass for Intentions of Fathers Sunday 8:00 AM Mass for Intentions of Fathers

10:30 AM Mass for Intentions of Fathers

LITURGICIAL APPOINTMENTS:

Saturday, June 20 4:00 PM Offertory Procession

Lector: Susan Poldiak James & Anna Susko Minister of the Host: Mary Partsch Ministers of the Cup: Betty Duray & Susan BlazoskyAltar Servers: Elisabeth Zajdel, Adam & Alex BambinoCantor: David ZajdelGreeter: Carole Mucker

Sunday, June 21 8:00 AM Offertory Procession

Lector: Amy Stohon Jake & Mary Lou StifflerMinister of the Host: Beth KundrodMinisters of the Cup: Marie Bernard & Cathy FaherAltar Servers: Isabella Yakicic, Brian Bernard & Nathan YoderCantor: Sharon DibbleGreeter: Pete Parisi

Sunday, June 21 10:30 AM Offertory Procession

Lector: Julia Barton John Vitez FamilyMinister of the Host: Deacon Dave Hornick Ministers of the Cup: Robert Oshaben & Michael BartonAltar Servers: Andrew Pinkas, Luke Docherty &

Brooke WilliamsonCantor: Maxwell VarljenGreeter: Mary Ann Oravis

Sunday, June 21 Collection CountersSharon Paterson, Sara Zybura,Edna Mae cook & Mary Anne Davis

We are placing names of the sick in the bulletin for prayer providing they give permission. Although we remember all sick and shut-ins at every Mass, we would like our parish family to be aware of the need for special prayer intentions because of a most serious illness or hospital stay. May the Divine Physician send healing grace for those for whom we pray: Josephine Koshute, Sophie McCloskey, Allen C. Rosemas, Nadine Costa, Patricia Murphy, Kenneth A. Yanzetich, Sr., Todd Euen, Bernice Myers, Dwight Fyock, Lori Facciani, Shane Bosic, Dylon Wills, Dawn Hagen, Debbie Dibert, Ronald Partsch, Missy, Joanne (Kolar) Hufford,

Christine Flanagan, Ayden Alan Grata, Remy Beaver, Mary Lou Offman, Marian Chuckalovcak, Mildred Beesoick, John T. Plummer, Gail Margaret, Arlene Diamond, Mary Zangaglia, Dorothy Rosemas, Ann Blazosky, Theresa Podrebarac, Natalie Zerby, Betty Dremely, John Poldiak, Jr., Dan Gentile, Patricia Grata, Louise Moore, Terry McClemens, Michael Wadsworth, Valencia & Frank Tursi, Homer Locher, Georgette Minor Moreau, Gloria Weyandt, Brayden Schofield, Steve Faher, Jr, Catherine Bodziak, Michelle Kasper, Frank Brattelli, Josephine Danel, Steve Fiffick, Joanne Thomas, Elizabeth Landini, Violet Partsch, Fran Kovalsky, Donald Sherry, Sarah Dukery, Regan Kinley, Mary, Gert Bearer, Sean Wechtenhiser, Suzie Thomas, John Karian, Robert Tursi, Edith Devers, Virginia Croyle, and all of the sick of our parish, the homebound, those in nursing homes, those who care for them, and those in the military along with their families. (Please call the Rectory to have your name removed from the list when no longer seriously ill. Thank You.)

LET US PRAY AND REMEMBER ~ The following Rev. Fathers from our diocese that died throughout the years from June 15 th through June 21st: Ladislaus Finke, Xavier Crowley, TOR, Emeric Kajic, and Matthias Pfeil

PRAY FOR LIVING PRIESTS AND DEACONS IN THE DIOCESE ~ Michael Becker, D. Timothy Grimme,Ronald Osinski, Brian Warchola, Kenneth LaPan, TOR, Joseph Janiszewski, TOR, Deacons SamuelCammarata & James Woomer and Seminarian Peter Crowe

CHOIR PRACTICES ~ Practice for the Sunday Choir is scheduled for Mondays at 7:00 PM. Practice for the Saturday Choir is on Thursdays at 5:30 PM.

LAY MINISTRY SCHEDULES ~ Lay ministry schedules for the months of June through September are now available in the church vestibule.

HOLY NAME SOCIETY ~ The Holy Name Society will be meeting this Sunday, June 14 th following the 8:00 AM Mass. The Holy Name Society will be selling Funnel Cakes at South Fork Heritage Days on June 19 th and 20th. If you would like to volunteer, please call Bill Thomas at 814-242-6006 or Barry Seese at 814-242-7416. This is another way for REACH Students to earn hours!

SECOND SUNDAY FOOD COLLECTION ~ This weekend is our Second Sunday Food Collection. Please bring in non-perishable food items or toiletries with you. Monetary donations are also appreciated.

PARISH COUNCIL MEETING ~ The Parish Council meeting originally scheduled for June 28th has been moved to July 5th at 11:30 AM.

MISSIONARY FRATERNITY OF MARY ~ We welcome Father Luis Carlos De Leon who will be speaking on behalf of the Missionary Fraternity of Mary. At the present time, Father De Leon serves as the Prefect of Formation at the seminary. An envelope is attached to this weeks’ bulletin with the collection to follow next weekend, June 20 th & 21st. Please remember to put your name, amount given, and if possible, your envelope number.

FATHER’S DAY BRUNCH ~ All fathers and sons of the parish are invited to a Father’s Day Brunch in the church hall immediately following the 10:30 AM Mass on Sunday, June 21st. The ladies and girls of the parish will be preparing and serving the meal. We hope to see all the fathers and sons of the parish there!

CALLING ALL WOMEN OF THE PARISH ~ Help Needed for Father's Day Brunch Plans are being made for the Father's Day Brunch (Sunday, June 21st) sponsored by the women of the parish and REACH students in grades 9 – 12. On Sunday, two shifts are available from 9:00 - 10:30 AM for food preparation and 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM for cooking, serving, and cleaning up.  Please call Terri Leach at 248-1648 to volunteer.  Let's

show our appreciation to the Fathers and Sons of this parish family!

The Sanctuary Candle will burn in memory ofall the missionaries persecuted doing the work of Jesus Christ

and The Our Lady of Grace Candle will burn in honor of

the work of all missionariesduring the week of June 14, 2015.

FATHER’S DAY ENVELOPES ~ This year Father’s Day is on June 21st. Father’s Day Mass envelopes can be found in your packet and also at the entrances to the church. Please take time to remember all of our fathers, both living and deceased. The ordinary offering is $10.00. The envelopes will remain on the altar until after the July 4th holiday.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL~ The parishes of Most Holy Trinity and St. Bartholomew are holding Vacation Bible School on July 28 th, 29th & 30th from 6 – 8 PM at St. Barthomew Church Hall in Wilmore. The theme this year is “EVEREST: Conquering Challenges with God’s Mighty Power.” This VBS is open to all children from Pre-school to 8th grade. Please call 495-4419 to register by July 12th.

UPTOWN PAINTING PARTY ~ Our Religious Education Fundraising Group is holding an UPTOWN PAINTING PARTY on Friday, July 31st from 6 PM -8 PM. It’s a 2 hour painting event where guests follow along with a talented artist, and create a masterpiece of your own! Please see the special enclosure in this weeks’ bulletin.

FORTNIGHT FOR FREEDOM ~ The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops will once again observe a Fortnight for Freedom June 21-July 4. In observance of the Fortnight, Bishop Mark will preside at a Holy Hour for Religious Liberty on June 25 at 7:00 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in Altoona. All are invited to join the Bishop to pray for the preservation of our religious liberty. The Fortnight for Freedom: Freedom to Bear Witness June 21st to July 4th a time when our liturgical calendar celebrates a series of great martyrs who remained faithful in the face of persecution by political power—St. Thomas More and St. John Fisher, St. John the Baptist, SS. Peter and Paul, and the First Martyrs of the Church of Rome. The theme of this year's Fortnight will focus on the "freedom to bear witness" to the truth of the Gospel. (Please read the story about Flag Day.)

People across the United States celebrate Flag Day on June 14 each year to honor the United States flag and to commemorate the flag’s adoption. On the same day, the United States Army celebrates its birthday. Flag Day falls within National Flag Week, a time when Americans reflect on the foundations of the nation’s freedom. The flag of the United States represents freedom and has been an enduring symbol of the country’s ideals since its early days. During both events, Americans also remember their loyalty to the nation, reaffirm their belief in liberty and justice, and observe the nation’s unity.

In June 1886 Bernard Cigrand made his first public proposal for the annual observance of the birth of the flag when he wrote an article titled “The Fourteenth of June” in the old Chicago Argus newspaper. Cigrand’s effort to ensure national observance of Flag Day finally came when President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation calling for a nationwide observance of the event on June 14, 1916. However, Flag Day did not become official until August 1949, when President Harry Truman signed the legislation and proclaimed June 14 as Flag Day. In 1966, Congress also requested that the President issue annually a proclamation designating the week in which June 14 occurs as National Flag Week

Organizations such as The National Flag Day Foundation are actively involved in coordinating activities centered on the event and keeping the flag’s traditions alive. Following Flag Day is Honor America Days, a 21-day period through to Independence Day (July 4) to honor America (Fortnight for Freedom). During this period, people hold public gatherings and activities to celebrate and honor the nation.

The American flag, also nicknamed as “Old Glory” or “star-spangled banner”, has changed designs over the centuries. It consists of 13 equal horizontal stripes of red (top and bottom) alternating with white, with a blue rectangle in the canton bearing 50 small, white, five-pointed stars. Each of the 50 stars represents one of the 50 states in the United States and the 13 stripes represent the original 13 colonies that became the first states in the Union.

Thank you to all who have participated in the Annual Catholic Appeal. Please join them in supporting our Parish and our Diocesan ministries. If you do not have a pledge card, you may send your gift (made payable to the “Annual Catholic

Appeal”) directly to the parish office. We are only $2,446.00 from our goal of $30,686.00. If you have not made a donation, please do so. Remember that anything over our goal comes directly back to our parish.

LAST WEEK’S COLLECTION

Adults $ 3,595.00Loose $ 244.50Youth $ 44.00Monthly $ 1,544.00Maintenance Fund $ 62.00Father’s Day $ 130.00Cemetery $ 15.00Candles $ 52.00Peter’s Pence $ 20.00Catholic Register $ 20.00

TREASURY TICKETS ~. We are asking that each parishioner(s) sell or buy the ticket(s) for $10.00 and return the money and ticket stub as soon as possible, but no later than June 30th. The tickets start on July 1, 2015 and continue for the whole month of July. Winning numbers will be determined by the Pennsylvania Lottery Evening Pick Three Drawing: Seventy-five dollars weekday; One hundred dollars weekends; and, One hundred-fifty dollars for the 4 th of July. If you are unable to sell or don’t want the ticket(s), please don’t throw them away, but return them as soon as possible as we always have people looking for extras. If paying by check, please make check payable to St. Michael Church. The money raised from the sale of these tickets will help to build up our Parish Treasury. The remaining tickets have been mailed out. Parish and Finance Council Members

PS Please note: The extraordinary income to the parish that we are depending upon is more important than before since we have some upcoming programs and a new hall is being planned. So, we depend on your further support now and in the future.

ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEALDiocesan Goal $ 30,686.00 Pledged $ 28,240.00Total Cash Amount $ 25,005.00Number of Responses 187 / 452 41%

ALTAR SERVER “APPRECIATION TRIP”The Parish will pay the cost of admission and Diocesan picnic for any altar servers interested in attending FAITH DAY at

DelGrosso's Amusement Park on Sunday, June 28th. Diocesan vouchers are available for a reduced price on All day Ride and Slide passes allowing $12 admission into the

park, a ($19.95 value). Diocesan picnic tickets are also available and orders need to be placed in advance, no later than June 19th.

For more information, call the Rectory Office at 495-9640.

FAITH DAYSunday, June 28, 2015

Sponsored by the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown

Highlights of Faith Day include:A collection of non-perishable food items to benefit Catholic Charities in the Diocese

Liturgy with Bishop Mark at 3:00 PM

A Diocesan picnic (5:00 PM) after Liturgy - Pavilion #2Picnic tickets can be purchased through your parish or from the Youth Ministry Office at (814)693-1401 Ext. 2646.

America’s Best Amusement Park Food and over 30 rides, games, Tipton Rapids Waterslides & Tipton Waterworks!

FREE PARKING AND FREE ADMISSION!All day Ride and Slide passes are available for a reduced rate of $12 a ($19.95 value)with diocesan vouchers that are available at any parish, the Diocesan Youth Ministry

Office,or in Pavilion #2 on Faith Day. For more information on Faith Day – contact Francine

Swope (814)693-1401. Check out DelGrosso’s Amusement Park at www.delgrossos.com

REACH SUMMER FUN" OPPORTUNITYOur REACH funds will pay for any interested REACH students to attend FAITH DAY at DelGrosso's Amusement Park on Sunday, June 28th.

REACH students can attend "FREE" and "Take A Friend" too! (Or a family member!) That's right, two free admissions for a little summer fun and this also includes the picnic at the Diocese pavilion #2. Families provide the transportation and supervision.

Parents of interested REACH students can call the RE Office at 495-4873 for more information.

R eligious E ducation A nd C hristian H elping June 14, 2015

Upcoming Summer REACH Service Projects

Second Sunday Food Collection ~ Help carry food to Saint Paul Room at any of the Masses this weekend of June 13th & 14th.

LAST WEEK’S COLLECTION

Adults $ 3,595.00Loose $ 244.50Youth $ 44.00Monthly $ 1,544.00Maintenance Fund $ 62.00Father’s Day $ 130.00Cemetery $ 15.00Candles $ 52.00Peter’s Pence $ 20.00Catholic Register $ 20.00

REACH NCYC Hoagie & Apple Dumpling Sale ~ Friday, June 19th, 6—8 p.m. and Saturday, June 20th, 8—10:30 a.m., help with prep, making the hoagies and separating all the orders for pick-ups.

Holy Name Society~Funnel Cakes at South Fork Heritage Days ~ June 19th and 20th. If you would like to volunteer, please call Bill Thomas at 814-242-6006 or Barry Seese at 814-242-7416.

Father’s Day Prep and Brunch ~ The Father’s Day Brunch is scheduled for June 21st. REACH girls are needed to help with the preparation, serving and clean-up. / Timeframe option: 9 AM to 1 PM.

*All projects count towards required Confirmation Service Hours Needed. Contact the Religious Ed Office at 495-4873 to sign-up.

REACH NCYC Fundraiser—9”Hoagie & Apple Dumpling Sale: We have 11 REACH Students and 6 Adult chaperones registered to attend National Catholic Youth Conference scheduled to take place in Indianapolis, Indiana this November.

We are conducting an NCYC Hoagie & Apple Dumpling fundraiser for the weekend of June 20th to help subsidize our 2nd of three payments due of $175.00 each. All proceeds of this sale will go towards our NCYC trip funds.

Place your order now for our famous 9" premium Hoagies made by our REACH students and also delicious Apple Dumplings made by Livingston Bakery. Orders will be accepted for our Hoagie & Apple Dumpling Sale with an order deadline of this weekend,

Sunday, June 14, 2015. Hoagie and Apple Dumpling Orders will be ready for student delivery pick-ups and

Parishioner pick-ups at 10:30 a.m. next Saturday, June 20th or after any of next weekend’s masses June 20th & 21st. Hoagies sell for $6.00 each and Apple Dumplings sell for $3.50 each.

Extra forms are available on the tables at the side and rear entrances of the church. Orders will be accepted until June 14 th .

Order forms can be returned along with payment in 2 ways: 1) by placing in an envelope marked “NCYC Fundraiser” and placing in the weekend collection baskets, or 2) place in the “Green Tub” outside the Rectory door.

Orders can also be placed by calling the RE Office at 495-4873 or the Rectory at 495-9640. Make your check payable to "St. Michael REACH".

Sunday, June 14 NCYC Hoagie & Apple Dumplings Fundraiser ~ Orders Due By Today

Monday, June 15 Sunday Choir Practice / 7:00 PM Tuesday, June 16

Wednesday, June 17 Mass / 6:30 PM / Novena #9

Thursday, June 18 Saturday Choir Practice / 5:30 PM

Friday, June 19 FAITH DAY Picnic Ticket orders due by today

Saturday, June 20 Mission Co-0p CollectionHoagie & Apple Dumpling pick-ups at 10:30 a.m. Today

& after 4:00 p.m. Mass

Sunday,June 21 Father’s Day Brunch following the 10:30 AM Mass Mission Co-0p CollectionHoagie & Apple Dumpling pick-ups after 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Masses

UPCOMING EVENTS

June 28 FAITH DAY at Delgrosso’s Amusement Park July 5 Parish Council Meeting July 31 Painting Party to help fund Religious Education

OUTDOOR MASSES are celebrated every Sunday at 7:00 p.m. at the Our Lady of the Alleghenies Shrine in Loretto. The Mass intentions are for an increase in vocations in the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown. All are invited to celebrate the Sunday Liturgy in this beautiful and prayerful outdoor setting. Bring your own lawn chair. If it is raining, Mass will be celebrated inside the Basilica of Saint Michael the Archangel, next to the Shrine. The celebration of outdoor Liturgies will conclude on the Sunday of Labor Day weekend. 

SENIOR RECITAL~ Anastazia Hall, a graduate of the Bishop McCort Catholic High School class of 2015, will be performing a recital Saturday, June 20 at 6:30PM at Saint John Gualbert Cathedral. Anastazia plays piano, trumpet, and organ. She will performing with

several instrumental variations including trumpet and piano and brass quintet. Admission is free and open to the public. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++A Lost Man and His Cat StoryA man absolutely hated his wife's cat and decided to get rid of him one day by driving him 20 blocks from his home and leaving him at the park. As he arrived home, the cat was walking up the driveway.The next day he decided to drive the cat 40 blocks away. He put the beast out and headed home. Driving back up his driveway, there was the cat!

He kept taking the cat further and further, but the cat would always beat him home. At last he decided to drive a few miles away, turn right, then left, past the bridge, then right again and another right until he reached what he thought was a safe distance from his home and left the cat there.Hours later the man calls home to his wife: "Jen, is the cat there?" "Yes", the wife answers, "why do you ask?""I'm lost," says the man, "and I need the cat to give me directions home.”