The members of Saint Joseph Church are invited to experience God’s Mercy in the Sacrament of Reconciliation during the

Advent Penance Service

on Sunday, December 3, 2023

at 5:00 p.m. at St. Joseph Church

For your convenience, below is a list of additional Advent Penance Services in our area:

  • December 3 (Sunday) at 4:00 p.m. – Saint John Evangelist, Lakemont
  • December 3 (Sunday) at 5:00 p.m. – Saint Joseph, Bellwood
  • December 9 (Saturday) at 10:00 a.m. – Saint Therese of the Child Jesus, Altoona
  • December 10 (Sunday) at 4:00 p.m. – Saint Mary, Hollidaysburg
  • December 11 (Monday) at 7:00 p.m. – Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Altoona
  • December 11 (Monday) at 6:30 p.m. – Saint Rose, Altoona
  • December 14 (Thursday) at 5:30 p.m. – Our Lady of Lourdes, Altoona
  • December 14 (Thursday) at 7:00 p.m. – Most Holy Trinity, Huntingdon
  • December 18 (Monday) at 7:00 p.m. – Saint Matthew, Tyrone
  • December 19 (Tuesday) at 7:00 p.m. – Good Shepherd, Port Matilda
  • December 20 (Wednesday) at 6:00 p.m. – Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, Altoona
  • December 21 (Thursday) at 5:30 p.m. – Sacred Heart and Saint Mary (at Sacred Heart)

 

Christmas Season Masses

Since this year the 4th Sunday of Advent is on December 24, the obligatory Mass attendance for Catholics is as follows:

 You need to attend one of the following Masses to fulfill your Sunday obligation for the 4th Sunday of ADVENT

  • 4:00 p.m. Vigil Mass Saturday, December 23, 2023 at Saint Joseph Church
  • or 5:30 p.m. Vigil Mass Saturday, December 23, 2023 at Saint Matthew Church
  • or 7:30 a.m. Sunday, December 24, 2023 at Saint Matthew Church
  • or 9:00 a.m. Sunday, December 24, 2023 at Saint Joseph Church
  • or 10:30 a.m. Sunday, December 24, 2023 at Saint Matthew Church

You need to attend one of the following Masses to fulfill your CHRISTMAS Holy Day of Obligation

  • 4:00 p.m. Vigil Mass Sunday, December 24, 2023 at Saint Joseph Church
  • or 5:30 p.m. Vigil Mass Sunday, December 24, 2023 at Saint Matthew Church
  • or 9:00 p.m. Mass at Night Sunday, December 24, 2023 at Saint Joseph Church
  • or 12:00 a.m. (midnight Mass) Sunday, December 25, 2023 at Saint Matthew Church
  • or 9:00 a.m. Christmas Day Mass Monday, December 25, 2023 at Saint Joseph Church
  • or 10:30 a.m. Christmas Day Mass Monday, December 25, 2023 at Saint Matthew Church

January 1, 2024 – The Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God (New Year’s Day) is NOT a Holy Day of Obligation this year, but you might want to attend one of the scheduled Masses:

  • 9:00 a.m. Mass Monday, January 1, 2024 – at Saint Joseph Church
  • or 10:30 a.m. Mass Monday, January 1, 2024 at Saint Matthew Church

Saturday, Dec 02, 4:00 PM:
LECTORS: T. Evanskey-1st Reader, M. Riggle-2nd Reader, A. Bucher-Introductions/Intercessions

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST: Sr. Linda-Host, J. Lovrich & J. Steinbauer-Cup

ALTAR SERVERS: A. Bucher & T. Smith

HOSPITALITY: J. Genesi, S. Genesi, D. Kissell, M. Kissell,

Sunday, Dec 03, 9:00 AM:

LECTORS: T. Finn-1st Reader, C. Shanafelt-2nd Reader, G. Finn-Introduction & Intercession

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST: B. Shedlock-Host, P. Krug & C. Weyandt-Cup

ALTAR SERVERS: E. Caldwell & S. Caldwell

HOSPITALITY: J. Chestney, B. DelGrosso, E. Hunter, W. Rossi

Saturday, Dec 09, 4:00 PM:
LECTORS: A. Bucher-1st Reader, T. Bucher-2nd Reader, T. Evanskey-Introductions/Intercessions
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST: Volunteer Needed-Host, T. Hoffer & Sr. Linda-Cup
ALTAR SERVERS: A. Bucher & T. Smith
HOSPITALITY: J. Genesi, S. Genesi, D. Kissell, M. Kissell

Sunday, Dec 10, 9:00 AM:
LECTORS: A. Amato-1st Reader, D. Morrissey-2nd Reader, N. Lovrich-Introduction & Intercession
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST: P. Krug-Host, C. Weyandt & B. Shedlock-Cup
ALTAR SERVERS: E. Caldwell & S. Caldwell
HOSPITALITY: J. Chestney, B. DelGrosso, E. Hunter, W. Rossi

Mass Schedule & Intentions: Dec 02-Dec 10, 2023

Sat, Dec 02       4:00 PM      for James Reed by Dan & Kay Geis

  Sun, Dec 03    9:00 AM     for George Wharton by Pat Partner & Family

Mon, Dec 04     8:00 AM     for Gerry Halbedl by his Family

Tue, Dec 05       6:00 PM      for Fr. Raymond Crosser & the Deceased members of his Family

                                                   by his Estate

Wed, Dec 06     7:30 AM     Holy Hour with Communion

The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Thu, Dec 07     6:00 PM     for Glenn Pelter by Mike & Sue Prindiville

Fri, Dec 08        8:00 AM    for Stanley Bishop by Marlene Halbedl

Sat, Dec 09       4:00 PM      for the People by the Pastor

Sun, Dec 10       9:00 AM     for Tom Jackson by Anna Jackson & Family

 

‘GIVING TUESDAY’: Saint Joseph Parish will be participating in #iGiveCatholic on Tuesday, November 28, from 12:00 am – 11:59 pm.

During this 24-hour crowdfunding, philanthropic event, we will be celebrating our faith and supporting the Catholic parishes, schools and ministries that help shape our souls.

The goal for our parish is $100,000. Funds will be used to help pay for a new roof for the church. Your gift can make an impact! Please accept this invitation to invest in our parish.

Visit aj.igivecatholic.org and search for our parish or go directly to our page at https://aj.igivecatholic.org/organizations/saint-joseph-bellwood. For more information, please contact Alison Amato at 814-742-7075 or email abishopamato@dioceseaj.org. Envelopes were also attached to last weekend’s bulletin and can also be found at each entrance.

Give thanks, Give back, Give Catholic!

 

   
Jan 1st:  986 $150  Finn Bailey

Jan 2nd:  945 $25  Lauren Nevling

Jan 3rd:  371 $25  David Venziale

Jan 4th:  410 $25  Cindy Kauffman

Jan 5th:  475 $25  Lisa Johns

Jan 6th:  788 calendar not sold

Jan 7th:  962 $25  Carl & Nancee Crider

Jan 8th:  804 $50  Wanda & Chuck Pennington

Jan 9th:  445 calendar not sold

Jan 10th:  500 calendar not sold

Jan 11th:  850 calendar not sold

Jan 12th:  980 $25  Bill & Renee Brunner

Jan 13th:  260 $25  Joni Hutchison

Jan 14th:  299 $25  Roger Perrin

Jan 15th:  568 $50  Ron Knittle

Jan 16th:  285 calendar not sold

Jan 17th:  976 $25  Sophia Galvin

Jan 18th: 989 $25  Melissa Tonkin

Jan 19th:  969 calendar not sold

Jan 20th:  129 $25  Bobby Mock Sr

Jan 21st:  311 $25  Joe DelGrosso

Jan 22nd:  585 $50  Joe Montrella

Jan 23rd:  359 $25  Chris Bouley

Jan 24th:  404 $25  Carol Rice

Jan 25th:  614 calendar not sold

Jan 26th:  883 $25 Dina Morrissey

Jan 27th:  598 $25  Rodney Bollman Jr

Jan 28th:  972 $25  Barb Whiteford

Jan 29th:  882 calendar not sold

Jan 30th:  344 $25  Deborah Shelow

Jan 31st:  483 $25  Brad Schmittle

Feb 1st:  887 $25  Tayler Hileman

Feb 2nd:  737 $25  Karen Diebold

Feb 3rd:  321 $25  Michael Christie

Feb 4th:  122 $25  Michele Stetter

Feb 5th:  797 calendar not sold

Feb 6th:  794 $25  Linda Elvey

Feb 7th:  399 $25  Jenna McGregor

Feb 8th:  285 calendar not sold

Feb 9th:  768 calendar not sold

Feb 10th:  220 $25  Kathy Parks

Feb 11th:  154 $25  Carl & Nancee Crider

Feb 12th:  697 $50  Kat Galvin

Feb 13th:  766 $25  Michael Temley

Feb 14th:  928 calendar not sold

Feb 15th:  567 calendar not sold

Feb 16th:  772 calendar not sold

Feb 17th:  084 $25  Madeline Fisher

Feb 18th:  660 $25  Melinda Mickel

Feb 19th:  974 calendar not sold

Feb 20th:  553 $75  Dylan Andrews

Feb 21st:  521 $25  Mary Louise Ball

Feb 22nd:  557 $25  Angela Diebold

Feb 23rd:  941 $25  Justine Malinick

Feb 24th:  637 calendar not sold 

Feb 25th:  047 $25  Maegan Citron

Feb 26th:  148 $50  Rick Luba

Feb 27th:  853 calendar not sold

Feb 28th:  779 $25  C. Andrew Schandelmeier

Mar 1st:  322 $25  Theresa Rachael

Mar 2nd:  351 $25  Mary Jane Cornelius

Mar 3rd:  757 $25  Germaine Crocker

Mar 4th:  780 $25  Andrew Gatchell

Mar 5th:  796 calendar not sold 

Mar 6th:  897 $25  Flora Bishop

Mar 7th:  014 $25  Mary Poppenwiner

Mar 8th:  802 calendar not sold

Mar 11th:  954 $25  Bo & Sandi DelGrosso

Mar 12th:  281 $50  Mike & Alison Amato

Mar 13th:  322 $25  Theresa Rachael

Mar 14th:  274 $25  Lois Claycomb

Mar 15th:  411 $25  Cathy DelGrosso

Mar 16th:  918 $25  Marie Kissell

Mar 17th:  554 $75  Joe DelGrosso

Mar 18th:  415 $25  Stephanie Godfrey

Mar 19th:  873 $100  Rick Bowers

Mar. 20th:  699 $25  Dennis Auerbeck

Mar. 21st:  603 $25  Diane Pelter

Mar. 22nd:  296 $25  Andrew Farrell

Mar. 23rd:  364 $25  Tim Schirf

Mar. 24th:  476 $25  Mindy Bookhamer

Mar. 25th:   410 $25  Cindy Kaufman 

Mar. 26th:  761 calendar not sold

Mar. 27th:  752 calendar not sold

Mar. 28th:  639 $25  Diane Glasgow

Mar. 29th:  050 $25  John Miller

Mar. 30th:  703 $25  Vicky Hamer

Mar. 31st:  134 calendar not sold

Apr. 1st:  452 calendar not sold

Apr. 2nd:  621 $50  Gary Dietzel

Apr. 3rd:  249 $25  Chris Bouley

Apr.4th:  500 calendar not sold

Apr. 5th:  892 $25  Cheryl Diebold

Apr.6th:  454 calendar not sold

Apr.7th:  240 $25  Bonnie Belis

Apr. 8th:  098 $25  Kim Rice

Apr. 9th:  865 $200  Linda Elvey

Apr. 10th:  763 $25  Tanya Hoffer

Apr. 11th:  339 calendar not sold

Apr. 12th:  084 $25  Madeline Fisher

Apr. 13th:  003 $25  Chris Bouley

Apr.  14th:  616 $25  Sherrell Whiteford

Apr. 15th:  257 $25  Mary Oeca

Apr. 16th:  299 $50  Roger Perrin

Apr. 17th:  500 calendar not sold

Apr. 18th:  548 calendar not sold

Apr. 19th:  452 calendar not sold

Apr. 20th:  982 $25  Lois Hampton

Apr. 21st:  218 $25  Dan Cox

Apr. 22nd:  267 $50  Karen Diebold

Apr. 23rd:  827 $50  Sherry DelGrosso

Apr. 24th:  323 $25  Chris Burns

Apr 25th:  416 calendar not sold

Apr. 26th: 577 $25  Shelly Hanczar

Apr. 27th:  412 $25  Michael & Emily Sauer

Apr. 28th:  999 calendar not sold

Apr. 29th:  992 $25  Kathleen Buckrop

Apr. 30th:  295 $50  Mary Jo Caracciolo

May 1st:  365 $100  Sue & Dave Heininger

May 2nd:  681 $25  Matt White

May 3rd:  754 $25s  Karen Burr

May 4th:  444 $25  Dennis Yingling

May 5th:  169 $25  Janine Schirf

May 6th:  719 $25  Joni Jarrett

May 7th:  989 $50  Melissa Tonkin

May 8th:  649 calendar not sold

May 9th:  712 calendar not sold

May 10th:  043 $25  Barbara Snyder

May 11th:  610 $25  Esther Shock

May 12th:  537 $25  Alec Steinbauer

May 13th:  837 $25  Gardella

May 14th:  454 calendar not sold

May 15th:  570 calendar not sold

May 16th:  248 $25  Dick & Leah Dallasen

May 17th:  988 $25  Ira Bailey  c/o Joanne Bailey

May 18th:  290 $25  Mary Jo Caracciolo

May 19th:  846 $25  Sarah Caracciolo

May 20th:  480 $25  Amy Shanafelt

May 21st:  391 $50  Debbie Balkavich

May 22nd: 201 $25  Meghan Christofic

May 23rd:  058 $25  Larry Nevling

May 24th:  877 $25  Lee Owen II

May 25th:  791 calendar not sold

May 26th:  304 $25  Jason Kost

May 27th:  466 $25  Laura Smith

May 28th:  393 $50  Linda Elvey

May 29th:  843 $75  Nicole Gampe

May 30th:  519 $25  Ethan Wicks

May 31st:  146 $25  Irene Focht

June 1st:  402 $25  Kelli Pelter

June 2nd:  046 $25  Bo & Sandi DelGrosso

June 3rd:  340 calendar not sold

June 4th:  975 $50  Anne Revitsky

June 5th:  629 $25  Michael Glunt

June 6th: 274 $25  Louise Claycomb

June 7th:  990 $25  Linda Sollenberger

June 8th:  739 calendar not sold

June 9th:  424 $25  Susan Kapfhammer

June 10th:  297 $25  Chris Bouley

June 11th:  015 $50  Dorothy Hanna

June 12th: 680 $25 Jessica Beeler

June 13th:  522 $25  Jim DelGrosso

June 14th:  670 $50  Diane Irwin

June 15th:  090 $25  Kelly Wagner

June 16th:  530 $25  Evelyn Whitaker

June 17th:  611 $25  Carl & Nancee Crider

June 18th:  422 $100  Paul Tomchick

June 19th:  085 $25  Lori Bennett

June 20th:  172 $25  Evan Marvich

June 21st: 462 $25  Kelly & Mark Rifka

June 22nd:  817 $25  Mary Burns

June 23rd:  883 $25  Dina Morrissey

June 24th:  328 $25  Kathy Tomchick

June 25th:  770 calendar not sold

June 26th:  554 $25  Joe DelGrosso

June 27th:  780 $25  Andrew Gatchell

June 28th:  585 $25  Joe Montrella

June 29th:  730 calendar not sold

June 30th:  536 $25  Peter Gardella

Jul 1st:  279 $25  Todd Plowman

Jul 2nd:  934 $50  Frank Pulcinello

Jul 3rd:  262 $25  Missy Lovrich

Jul 4th:  002 $75  Chris McClellan

Jul 5th:  818 calendar not sold

Jul 6th:  509 $25  Angela Genisi

Jul 7th:  588 $25  Erin Morrissey

Jul 8th: 217 $25  Maddie Larson

Jul 9th:  255 $50  Kate Ricketts

Jul 10th:  413 $25  Grant Alberts

Jul. 11th:  639 $25  Diane Glasgow

Jul. 12th:  577 $25  Shelly Hanczar

Jul. 13th:  492 calendar not sold

Jul. 14th:  924 calendar not sold

Jul. 15th:  641 calendar not sold

Jul. 16th:  856 $50  Melissa Beeler

Jul. 17th:  185 $25  Cheri Rupert

Jul. 18th:  924 calendar not sold

Jul. 19th:  679 $25  Georgia Gampe

Jul.20th:  849 $25  Carla Ruscio

Jul. 21st:  851 $25  Bo & Sandi DelGrosso

Jul.22nd:  107 $25  Audrey Gregg

Jul. 23rd:  178 $50  Matt Rimbeck

Jul. 24th:  678 $25  Thad Riggle

Jul. 25th:  633 $25  Dot Smith

Jul. 26th:  390 $25  Dave Kissell

Jul. 27th:  552 calendar not sold

Jul. 28th:  765 $25  Michael Long

Jul. 29th:  234 calendar not sold

Jul. 30th:  611 $50  Carl & Nancee Crider

Jul. 31st:  076 $25  Bob Montgomery

Aug. 1st:  094 $25  Ron Fries

Aug. 2nd:  816 $25  Don Shura

Aug 3rd:  805 $25  Quinlen Burns

Aug.4th:  993 $25  Andrew Farrell

Aug. 5th:  820 $25  Pete Stetter III

Aug. 6th:  954 $50  Bo & Sandi Del Grosso

Aug. 7th:  842 calendar not sold

Aug. 8th:  972 $25  Barb Whiteford

Aug. 9th:  380 $25  Janet Webster

Aug. 10th:  368 $25  Raymond Hainsey

Aug. 11th:  381 $25  Ted Kowalski

Aug. 12th:  126 $25  Robin Fortney

Aug. 13th:  635 $50  Audrey Gregg

Aug. 14th: 399 $25  Jenna McGregor

Aug. 15th:  946 calendar not sold

Aug. 16th:  945 $25  Lauren Nevling

Aug. 17th:  656 $25  Cathrine Rumbarger

Aug. 18th:  925 calendar not sold

Aug. 19th:  740 $25  Jim DelGrosso

Aug.20th:  666 calendar not sold

Aug. 21st:  052 $25  Beverly Bezilla

Aug. 22nd:  889 $25  Nicole Lovrich

Aug.23rd:  880 calendar not sold

Aug. 24th:  562 calendar not sold

Aug. 25th:  156 calendar not sold

Aug. 26th:  831 $25  Tania Caldwell

Aug. 27th:  433 $50  Rosie Risteter

Aug. 28th:  629 $25  Michael Glunt

Aug. 29th:  600 $25  Chuck Pennington

Aug. 30th:  819 $25  Bonnie Belis

Aug. 31st:  823 calendar not sold

Sept. 1st:  894 $25  Bob Whiteford

Sept. 2nd:  140 $25  Lori & Mike Tamburlin

Sept. 3rd:  471 $50  Alex Sitman

Sept. 4th:  548 calendar not sold

Sept. 5th:  312 $25  Grace Burns

Sept. 6th:  284 $25  Glen Albright

Sept. 7th:  105 calendar not sold

Sept. 8th:  447 $25  Carol Graham

Sept. 9th:  972 $25  Barb Whiteford

Sept. 10th:  805 $50  Quinlen Burns

Sept. 11th:  726 $25  Mike Reigh

Sept. 12th: 392 $25  Pete Stetter Jr

Sept. 13th:  436 $25  George Wertz

Sept. 14th:  082 calendar not sold

Sept. 15th: 279 $25  Todd Plowman

Sept. 16th:  992 $25  Kathleen Buckrop      

Sept. 17th: 965 $50  Mandy Holby

Sept. 18th:  571  $25  Stephen Krug

Sept. 19th:  221  $25  Jenny McClellan

Sept. 20th:  749  $25  Mary O’Leary

Sept. 21st:  628  $25  Chris Schroth

Sept. 22nd:  263  calendar not sold

Sept. 23rd:  667  calendar not sold

Sept. 24th:  601  $50  Abbey Crider

Sept. 25th:  183  $25  Diane Scalzi

Sept. 26th:  910  $25  Carey Musselman

Sept. 27th:  141  $25  Chris Bouley

Sept. 28th:  364  $25  TIm Schirf

Sept. 29th:  727  $25  Bill Edmiston

Sept. 30th:  412  $25  Michael & Emily Sauer

Oct. 1st:  512  $50  Madilyn Bridges & Justin Bulas

Oct. 2nd:  985  $25  Danielle Geis

Oct.3rd:  256  $25  Emily Geis

Oct. 4th:  217  $25  Maddie Larson

Oct. 5th:  986  $25  Finn Bailey

Oct. 6th:  585  $25  Joe Montrella

Oct. 7th: 980  $25  Bill & Renee Brunner

Oct. 8th:  459  $50  Carla Rusk

Oct. 9th:  581  $25  Paul Tomchick

Oct. 10th:  500  calendar not sold

Oct. 11th:  123  $25  Margaret Burns

Oct. 12th:  711  calendar not sold

Oct. 13th:   069  $25  Jean Schandelmeier

Oct. 14th:  415  $25  Stephanie Godfrey

Oct. 15th:  474  calendar not sold

Oct. 16th:  405  $25  Michael Long

Oct. 17th:  840  $25  Wyona Barroner

Oct. 18th:  291  calendar not sold

Oct. 19th:  687  calendar not sold

Oct. 20th:  713  $25  Jackie Helsel

Oct. 21st:  860  $25  Amanda Gerhart

Oct. 22nd:  624  $50  Kevin Helsel

Oct. 23rd:  699  $25  Dennis Auerbeck

Oct. 24th:  951  $25  Diane Andrews

Oct. 25th:  650  calendar not sold

Oct. 26th:  979  $25  Joan Partner

Oct. 27th:  464  $25  Ron & Jess Toomey

Oct. 28th:  970  $25  Mary Ann Hoffer

Oct.29th:  637 calendar not sold

Oct. 30th: 039  calendar not sold

Oct. 31st:  227  $50  Paula Glunt

Nov. 1st:  962  $25  Carl & Nancee Crider

Nov. 2nd:  350  $25  Margie Beiswenger

Nov. 3rd: 015  $25  Dorothy Hanna

Nov. 4th:  723  calendar not sold

Nov. 5th:  608  calendar not sold

Nov. 6th:  544  $25  Cathy DelGrosso

Nov. 7th:  591  $25  Jordan Hainsey

Nov. 8th:  019  $25  Gere Rosensteel

Nov.9th:  654  $25  Alberta Ferlitch

Nov. 10th:  815  $25  Lori Clapper

Nov. 11th:  697  $75  Kat Galvin

Nov. 12th:  102  calendar not sold

WELCOME FATHER MICHAEL – Saint Joseph Parish Welcomes you, Father Michael. We look forward to having you Pastor our Parish for many years to come. Trust that we will be here to help and support you with whatever you need. We are very grateful to have a priest to celebrate the Mass with us each weekend. God’s hand of blessing be upon you.

Fr. Michael Pleva attended Gannon University and St. Mark Seminary in Erie, PA from 2013-2017. He attended St. Vincent Seminary in Latrobe from 2017-2021 and was ordained a priest on May 29, 2021. He comes to us after serving in State College and Philipsburg. Fr. Michael is excited to walk with us on this journey towards eternal life. His goal is to serve well. He asks for many prayers as he begins his new assignments!

As of May 31, 2022, our Parish has exceeded the Diocesan Goal of $19,337.00 for the Catholic  Ministries Drive. Thanks to your generosity, we have raised $21,920.58 thus far. The drive continues until the end of the year, so if you haven’t yet contributed and the spirit moves you, it’s not too late. Anything we raise from here on out will come back to our parish to be used for our much needed
repair projects. Thank you again for supporting Saint Joseph Parish.