VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE
Holy Thursday, March 28, 7:00 PM:
LECTORS: 1st Reading: L. Krug
2nd Reading: S. Burkholder
Introduction & Intercession: T. Evanskey
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST:
Host: T. Hoffer
Cup: P. Krug & S. Zakrzwski
ALTAR SERVERS: C. Shedlock
HOSPITALITY: Volunteers
FEET WASHING: From St. Joseph’s – A. Jackson, J. Chestney, D. Irwin, S. Genesi, M. Reed, T. Hoffer. From St. Matthew’s – M. Tyler, C. Gates, T. Boose, S. McNelis, E. Weber, L. Wright
Good Friday, Mar 29, 1:00 PM:
LECTORS: 1st Reading:
2nd Reading: Sr. Linda
Narrator: N. Lovrich
Voice: B. Paranich
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST:
Host: T. Hoffer
ALTAR SERVERS: T. Shanafelt & C. Shedlock
Easter Sunday, Mar 31, 9:00 AM:
LECTORS: 1st Reading: T. Finn
2nd Reading: A. Amato
Introduction & Intercession: T. Evanskey
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST:
Host: T. Hoffer
Cup: Sr. Linda
ALTAR SERVERS: T. Rishel & C. Shedlock
HOSPITALITY: J. Chestney

Saturday, April 06, 4:00 PM:
LECTORS: 1st Reading: T. Bucher
2nd Reading: B. Pennington
Introduction & Intercession: T. Evanskey
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST:
Host: M. Kissell
Cup: J. Steinbauer & J. Shelow
ALTAR SERVERS: T. Smith
HOSPITALITY: A. Bucher, S. Genesi, N. Lovrich, Sr., B. Risbon
Sunday, April 07, 9:00 AM:
LECTORS: 1st Reading: A. Amato
2nd Reading: Sr. Linda
Introduction & Intercession: D. Morrissey
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST:
Host: B. Paranich
Cup: L. Krug & C. Weyandt
ALTAR SERVERS: E. Caldwell & T. Rishel
HOSPITALITY: J. Chestney, B. DelGrosso, E. Hunter, W. Rossi

Mass Schedule & Intentions: Mar 28 – Apr 07, 2024

Thu, Mar 28 7:00 PM for Dolores Schirf by Sr. Wilhelmina Schoch

Fri, Mar 29 1:00 PM Good Friday Service

Sat, Mar 30 *No 4:00 PM Mass at St. Joseph’s

8:00 PM at St. Matthew’s – EASTER VIGIL

Easter Sunday, Mar 31 9:00 AM for Robert Paranich by Barbara Paranich
Mon, Apr 01 8:00 AM for Jim Reed by Lois Duncan
Tue, Apr 02 11:00 AM Funeral Mass for Olga Lawruk
                      No 6:00 p.m. Mass
                      7:00 p.m. Confirmation Mass at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in Altoona
Wed, Apr 03 7:30 AM Holy Hour with Communion
Sat, Apr 06 4:00 PM for Patrick Wills, Sr.by Joyce Wills
Sun, Apr 07 9:00 AM for the People by the Pastor

 PARISH COUNCIL MEETING – Monday, April 8, at 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Social Hall. 

 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MEETING – Monday, April 8, at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Meeting Room 

 FINANCE COUNCIL MEETING – Wednesday, April 10, at 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Meeting Room 

 PARISH ASSOCIATION MEETING – Monday, April 15, 2024 at 6:30pm, Parish Meeting Room. 

PRAYERS and BEST WISHES to the following young people of our parish who will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation on Tuesday, April 2, at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in Altoona: Zachary Gonzales, Jalynn Partner & Gracie Rice. Please pray for these young adults that they may continue to grow in their relationship with Jesus and become the persons God intends them to be.

On Sunday, April 7, at the 9:00 a.m. Mass, Nancy Bolinda will be coming into full communion with the Catholic Church.

Sincere congratulations and welcome to these newest members of our parish family. Please make sure you take time to congratulate them and show them our love and support as we journey together into the Kingdom of God.

HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE

Triduum

† Holy Thursday, Mar. 28: 7:00 p.m. – Mass at St. Joseph Church, Bellwood, 7:00 p.m., followed by the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament from 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

† Good Friday, Mar. 29:

Good Friday Services

1:00 p.m. – St. Joseph Church, Bellwood

3:00 p.m. – St. Matthew Church, Tyrone

Stations of the Cross

6:00 p.m. – St. Joseph Church, Bellwood

7:00 p.m. – St. Matthew Church, Tyrone

† Holy Saturday, Mar. 30:

9:30 a.m. – Blessing of the Easter Baskets followed by an Easter Egg Hunt – St. Matthew Church

8:00 p.m. – Vigil Mass at St. Matthew Church, Tyrone

† Easter Sunday, Mar. 31:

7:30 a.m. – Mass at St. Matthew Church, Tyrone

9:00 a.m. – Mass at St. Joseph Church, Bellwood, followed by an Easter Egg Hunt

10:30 a.m. – Mass at St. Matthew Church, Tyrone

ANNUAL CATHOLIC CONFERENCE FOR WOMEN

The Annual Catholic Conference for Women will be held on Saturday, February 17th, 2024, at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in State College. Johnnette Williams, speaker, author and EWTN Host will be the featured speaker. Mass will be held followed by the Conference from 9:00 AM till 4:00 P.M. Registration fee is $30 and includes a light breakfast and lunch. On Friday, February 16th there will be a free parish-wide talk from 7:00 PM till 8:00 PM in the Church following Stations of the Cross at 6:30 P.M. To register contact Melanie Smith at melanie.yonushonis@gmail.com or scan the QR code on the bulletin posters. Walk-ins welcome!

MEN’S CONFERENCE

Register today for the 2024 Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown STRENGTH IN CHRIST men’s conference on March 3 from 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Mount Aloysius College in Cresson. The theme is J2J: Journey to Jesus. Nationally recognized speaker and musician Cooper Ray will be the keynote presenter. Father Michael Pleva and Father Brian Norris will also share their incredible faith journeys. Also, a great panel discussion with six Catholic men from throughout the diocese sure to inspire guys on their faith journey. The day includes lunch and Mass at 5:00 p.m. with Bishop Mark. There is no cost. Seating is limited, so register before February 23 online at dioceseaj.org or pick up a hard copy registration form at any parish.