ST. MICHAEL ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH751 Locust Street

PO Box 103 St. Michael, Pennsylvania 15951

Rev. Charles F. Bodziak, Pastor MASSES:Saturday Vigil 4:00 pm

Deacon Dave Hornick Sunday Morning 8:00 amSunday Morning 10:30 am

Secretary: 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 Website Sunday 7:30 am to 7:45 amwww.saintmichaelchurch.weebly.com 10:00 am to 10:15 am YEAR: 2015 NUMBER: 41 Anytime RequestedSecretaries’ E-mail: 2015 Year of the Consecrated Life

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 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.

29th Sunday in Ordinary Time October 18, 2015

Month of the Holy RosaryMASS INTENTIONS: (October 19, 2015 to October 25, 2015)

Monday 8:30 AM Joseph Lazor req. by Mary Jo AndrykovitchTuesday 8:30 AM Anna Brown req. by St. Michael Funeral CommitteeWednesday 6:30 PM Albert Bela Demko req. by Joe & Cathy FaherThursday 8:30 AM George W. (Bill) Smith req. by Joe & Andrea KostykFriday 8:30 AM Betty Zaluski req. by Roger & Josie WhetzelSaturday 4:00 PM Richard Duray req. by Wife, Betty & FamilySunday 8:00 AM Rev. John Martvon, OKRES req. by 1st Catholic Slovak Union, Jednota 10:30 AM William Kline req. by Kari Crynock & Karissa Cordwell

LITURGICIAL APPOINTMENTS:

Saturday, October 24 4:00 PM Offertory Procession

Lector: Susan Poldiak Duray FamilyMinister of the Host: Karen MyersMinisters of the Cup: Betty Duray & Mary PartschAltar Servers: Evan & Dylan KundrodCantor: Amy Spangler Greeter: Ann Volcjak

Sunday, October 25 8:00 AM Offertory Procession

Lector: Terri Leach Members of Jednota Minister of the Host: Walter ChristMinisters of the Cup: Robert Grattan & Paul KundrodAltar Servers: Nathan Kundrod & Elyssa NagyCantor: Joseph FaherGreeter: Lori George

Sunday, October 25 10:30 AM Offertory Procession

Lector: Carole Kakabar Kari Crynock & Minster of the Host: Deacon Dave Hornick Karissa CordwellMinisters of the Cup: Michael Barton & Sharon PatersonAltar Servers: Evan Burkardt, Haidyn & Amilyah KochCantor Ian WieczorekGreeter: Mary Ann Oravis

Sunday, October 25 Collection CountersPaul Kundrod, Debbie Dupnock,Mary Ann DeRosa & 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, Allen C. Rosemas, Patricia Murphy, Kenneth A. Yanzetich, Sr., Todd Euen, Bernice Myers, Dwight Fyock, Lori Facciani, 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, Terry McClemens, Michael Wadsworth, Valencia & Frank Tursi, Homer Locher, Georgette Minor Moreau, Gloria Weyandt, Brayden Schofield, Steve Faher, Jr, Michelle Kasper, Frank Brattelli, Josephine Danel, Steve Fiffick, Joanne Thomas, Elizabeth Landini, Violet Partsch, Donald Sherry, Sarah Dukery, Regan Kinley, Mary, Gert Bearer, Sean Wechtenhiser, Suzie Thomas, John Karian, Glenn Hoffman, Diane Kingera, Allison Krischer, Ted Paluch, Stephen Yanzetich, Sr. Brandt Hutzel, Marjorie Ann Glass, Rose Kuhn, Colin “Buzz” Wingard, Caroline Dombrosky, Helen McCall, Dannette, Laura, Francis Powers, Bob Ripper, 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.)

CLERGY CONFERENCE~ Fr. Bodziak will be attending the Annual Fall Clergy Conference at Seven Springs on Mon., Oct. 26th thru Wed., Oct. 28th.

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 ~ New lay ministry schedules are available in the church vestibule.

NOVENA ~ This Wednesday, at the 6:30 PM Mass, is Novena #7 for Our Lady of America.

SECOND SUNDAY FOOD COLLECTION ~ Thank you to all who so generously donated to the Forest Hills Food Pantry. The total money collected was $447.00 along with a large assortment of grocery items

Today is World Mission Sunday! In Scripture, we read that St. Paul asked the Gentile Churches to take up a collection to support the Church in Jerusalem. Now we are asked to reach out and support the young churches throughout our world. Your prayers and generous gifts to the Society for the Propagation of the Faith in the collection today will help missionaries offer the poor of these areas practical help as they share the mercy of God. It will ensure the development of local dioceses, and support the work of priests, religious and lay leaders who serve in those on the margins and in most need. Go out to the whole world through your gift in today’s collection!

The Sanctuary Candle will burn in memory ofJohn Stupi

andthe Our Lady of Grace Candle will burn in memory of

Hilda Yeagerduring the week of October 18, 2015.

October 18th Mark 10:35-45“Advice” books abound on marriage and parenting. Jesus tells us in today’s gospel the real secret: satisfying relationships depend on how well we sacrifice our needs to serve others. It is not about “getting,” it’s about “giving” ourselves. If you feel like you are a servant to your children and spouse, then you are doing it right.

HOLY HOUR FOR VOCATIONS ~ A Holy Hour for Vocations will be held at our parish on Sunday, October 25 th at 4:00 PM. There are six seminarians sponsored by our Diocese. If they persevere (pray they do), two will be ordained to the priesthood in 2017, one priest in 2020, and one priest in 2021. It seems a long time in coming. Pray our priests stay healthy, happy, and holy. Pray more men will answer God’s call to the priesthood and religious life. Also, keep praying for an increase in vocations to the Permanent Diaconate. As priests decrease, we will rely on their help more and more.

RESPECT LIFE DINNER - The 27th Annual Respect Life Mass and Dinner will be held on Sunday, October 25th. Mass will be held at 4:00PM at St. Andrew Church, Johnstown with a Turkey Dinner to follow in the School Hall at 5:30PM. Tickets for the Turkey Dinner can be purchased for $10 at the St. Andrew’s rectory or by contacting: Tom Deibert at 288-1113 or Earl Birch at 288-4972.

ALL SOULS’ DAY ~ November 2nd, All Souls’ Day, and in fact the entire month of November, have been designated by Catholics as a time of prayer for those who have died. The tradition of special remembrance of the dead is rooted in our belief that the dead will rise again and that all of us will be reunited in the Lord “so in Christ all will come to life again” (Cor. 15, 22). Father will remember at all Masses during the month of November family members, relatives and friends who have departed from this life. The names of these individuals should be listed on the envelope provided to you in the current packet of church envelopes and returned by October 31st.The envelopes will remain on the altar thru the month of November to remind us of the special intentions.

CELEBRATION OF NEW LIFE ~ A special service for families who suffered the loss of a loved one will be held on Wednesday, November 18th at the 6:30 p.m. Mass. Although all of the deceased are always remembered, we wish to recognize the families and their loved ones who have died since last October 31, 2014. A letter is being sent to the families with more information about this very special memorial service.

The church was badly in need of a coat of paint. So the pastor decided he'd do the job himself. But all he had was one bucket of paint. So he got a bunch of buckets and some water, and he thinned the paint enough to cover the entire church. Then he spent all day painting. That night it rained—very hard—and washed all the paint off. The pastor was quite discouraged and asked God, 'Why...why God, did you let it rain and wash off all my hard work?'      To which God thundered his reply, 'Repaint! Repaint! And thin no more!'

2017 ~ 100th ANNIVERSARY of FATIMA ~ Some time ago I thought of going back to Fatima, Portugal since I have not been there for many years. Then I thought what better time to make a visit than to celebrate Blessed Mary’s one hundredth anniversary to Fatima in 1917. Therefore, I am planning to go to Lourdes, France and then to Fatima, Portugal on October 7-15, 2017. NOTE: It is October 2017, not October 2016. The Pilgrimage is being planned by PROXIMO TRAVEL AGENCY. I am in contact with their representative from Perkasie, PA, Natalie Schmolk (215-530-7934). Several flyers regarding this trip are at the church entrances. Proximo Travel just advertised the many places to visit in the last

Catholic Register. Pray over the thought to come with me in October, 2017. I will be eager to hear from you who may be interested in going. This will be my one last time to go to Fatima.

On another note, recently, GOP Presidential Candidate Donald Trump vowed to take on the fight involving the war on Christians. During an interview on August 21st, he spoke out against the war on Christians and both at home and abroad. At home he focused on secular assaults on Christianity. He offered by way of example the war on Christmas. Abroad he focused on ISIS and their terror campaign against Christians. The Catholic League has stated that, although attacks on Christianity at home are still non-violent, they are genocidal overseas. We are pleased to see that Donald Trump has made the exact same argument and we hope to hear from the other presidential candidates on this important issue.

ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEALDiocesan Goal $ 30,686.00Pledged $ 31,700.00Total Cash Amount $ 30,980.00Number of Responses 213/ 452 47%

CONGRATULATIONS TREASURY TICKET WINNERS

Friday October 09, 2015 541 Walter Christ, Jr. Saturday October 10, 2015 171 Fr. BoSunday October 11, 2015 385 Robert Oravis Monday October 12, 2015 503 Marty GabanyTuesday October 13, 2015 369 Mary PerichWednesday October 14, 2015 620 Rick WesselThursday October 15, 2015 881 Jackie Swanson

Remember that winning numbers are determined by the Pick 3 Evening Drawing.Checks will be issued weekly on Fridays.

Grade 9 ~ Session 9 A ~ The Creed ~ Sunday, November 1, 2015 ~ All 9th Grade students will be attending their Fall Session 9A from 9 to 10:30 a.m. in the Parish Hall to fulfill this session requirement. *

* If the students miss this scheduled session, they are required to attend anotherparishes scheduled session to fulfill these requirements.

Grace & Peace, Fr. Bo

LET US PRAY AND REMEMBER ~ The following Rev. Fathers from our diocese that died throughout the years from October 19th through October 25th: John J. Burkardt, James S. Kirkpatrick, Eugene A. Garvey, Thomas J. Marcinek, Hilary C. Kolb, Thomas E. Madden, Morgan M. Sheedy, and Joseph M. Rusnak.

PRAY FOR LIVING PRIESTS AND DEACONS IN THE DIOCESE-Neil Dadey, David Lockard, Philip Saylor, David Griffin, OSB, Adrian Tirpak, TOR, Deacons Michael Ondik and Gary Gil, and Seminarian Peter Crowe.

R eligious E ducation A nd C hristian H elping October 18, 2015

“Living Rosary” / Sundae Sunday ~ Our “Living Rosary” is scheduled to take place this Sunday, October 18 at 6:00 p.m. in the church. This “Living Rosary” will fulfill the first Para Liturgical requirement for all students in grades 6—12. Parents and parishioners are also encouraged and welcome to attend. Upon arrival, parents and parishioners should go directly to the church and be seated.

Students will be leading the scriptural rosary and should come to the church hall entrance at 5:45 p.m. to line-up and to be assigned Rosary parts for their procession to the church for our Rosary.

All in attendance are invited to the church hall following the rosary for our Sundae Sunday Ice Cream Social.******************************************************************************************

SHYCON 2015 ~ scheduled for next Sunday, October 25, 2015 at the Stokes Center, at Saint Francis University. We will travel as a group and be meeting promtptly at 10:15 a.m. at the church hall and arriving at Saint Francis University before 11:00 a.m. for check-in and registration of our group. All attending will receive a T-shirt and lunch will be provided along with keynotes from Jesse Manibusan, games, activities, a gym of inflatable’s, and ending with a Liturgy with Bishop Mark which will fulfill the Sunday obligation. We should arrive back at the church by 6:30 p.m.

All participants should bring money for the offertory during the liturgy. A collection willbe taken up for the Fulton County Mission in McConnellsburg. Our keynote, Jesse Manibusan will also have items for sale during SHYCON.

LAST WEEK’S COLLECTION

Adults $ 3,146.00Loose $ 145.00Youth $ 52.00Monthly $ 780.00Maintenance Fund $ 35.00 Candles $ 45.00World Mission Sunday $ 40.00Total $ 4,243.00

We sincerely thank and ask God’s blessingupon all who have care and concern

for our parish.

11 th Grade Discipleship Retreat is scheduled for Saturday, November 7th at Saint Francis University. This “FIREstarters Retreat” will be held at the Campus Ministry Center (next to Cafe' Gubbio) in Saint Francis Hall. The retreat will begin at 9:00 a.m. and conclude at 5:30 p.m., which includes a 4:30 p.m. Mass. Lunch will be provided and the $20 cost per student will be paid from our REACH Youth Ministry funds. Parents should have students arrive at 8:45 a.m. and pick-up again at 5:30 p.m. Parents also are invited to return and attend the 4:30 p.m. Mass held at the Immaculate Conception Chapel. "Application for Participation" forms will be provided to the 11 th Grade students and permission is required for the students to attend. These forms need returned to the RE Office by October 11 th and forwarded to St. Francis to hold our group reservation.

* If students are not able to make this scheduled retreat date, they are required to attend another parish's Discipleship Retreat to fulfill this requirement. Alternate dates are available throughout the diocese.

10 th & 11 th Grade Fall Confirmation Sessions

Grade 10 ~ Session 10A ~ Scripture: Reflecting on and Living the Word ~ Sunday, November 15, 2015 ~ All 10th Grade students will attend their Fall Session 10A from 9 to 10:30 a.m. in the Parish Hall to fulfill this session requirement.*

Grade11 ~ Session 11B ~ Sacraments and the Paschal Mystery ~ Sunday, November 22, 2015 ~ All 11th Grade students All will attend their Fall Session 11B from 9 to 10:30 a.m. in the Saint Paul Room to fulfill this session requirement.*

* If the students miss this scheduled session, they are required to attend anotherparishes scheduled session to fulfill these requirements.

Veteran's Day Liturgy and Luncheon ~ Sunday, November 8, 2015On November 8th at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday Mass, the REACH students will honor all area

Veterans including all those men and women who have served and continue to serve our country through the National Guard and all branches of the military.  Everyone is welcome to participate in this event, even those individuals who are not members of our parish.  This is to be a community celebration in honor of all those who have helped make and continue to help keep this country free! All attended are invited to our parish hall for a light luncheon following the Mass celebration.

Cookies and desserts are needed for this Luncheon - we are in need of donations cookies or desserts. They can be brought to the church hall the morning of November 8th.

REACH Basket Social ~ Our REACH Youth Ministry will sponsor their annual REACH Basket Social on Sunday, December 6 th this year!

This basket social fundraiser helps pay for numerous activities like our “Sundae Sunday” following our Living Rosary, food provided at various service projects, Cookie Bake and Homebound Fruit Baskets, K—5 Easter treats, Mother's Day and Father's Day Gifts. REACH funds also cover the cost of our confirmation retreat expenses along with SHYCON and Junior High Youth Day to help assure students can attend. We are asking our Religious Education families to help with the Project:

Each Religious Education class, Grades K—12 are asked to sponsor a basket to be chanced off at this social as a classroom service project. Over these next few weeks, students in each grade will pick a theme for their basket. Each class will also decide if they are collecting money or purchased items. We ask that each student then bring their donation in by November 8 th so that each class has ample time for their class to assemble their class basket by November 22nd in time for the social. (There is no RE Class scheduled for Sunday, November 29th)!

When sending your donations, please be sure to mark the envelope or bag “Basket Social” and also include your “ Child's Name” and “Grade” to ensure that the correct grade receives them. Donation envelopes can be dropped in the weekend collection basket at Masses or bagged items can be placed in the Bridal Room or brought to the Religious Education Office or Rectory Office.

Sunday, October 18 World Mission Sunday Collection

Religious Education for Grades 6-12 / 9:00 to 10:20 AM Living Rosary – Students line-up at 5:45 p.m. Sundae Sunday following the Living Rosary

Monday, October 19 Sunday Choir Practice / 7:00 PM

Tuesday, October 20 Wednesday, October 21 Mass / 6:30 PM / Novena #7, Our Lady of America

Thursday, October 22 Religious Education for Grades K—5 / 3:30 to 4:30 PM

Saturday Choir Practice / 5:30 PM Friday, October 23 Saturday, October 24

Sunday, October 25 SHYCON / Saint Francis University Holy Hour for Vocations / 4:00 PM

UPCOMING EVENTS

Monday-Wednesday, October 26-28 Father away at Clergy Conference November 1 Daylight Savings Time Ends / Turn Clocks Back One Hour Saturday, November 7 11th Grade “FIREstarters” Retreat / Saint Francis University Sunday, November 8 Veterans Day Mass 10:30 AM / Luncheon to follow / Desserts needed Wednesday, November 18 Memorial Service for Deceased Members of the Parish Sunday, December 6 REACH Basket Social

SUNDAY BINGO ~ This Sunday, October 18th, the Ladies Auxiliary of the St. Michael Volunteer Fire Co. is holding a bingo in the Fire Co. social Hall. Doors open at 12 Noon; Bingo starts at 2:00 PM. Tickets are $35.00 in advance and $40.00 at the door. There are two $250.00 jackpots and $100.00 a game. Call 487- 5309 for tickets.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS AND THE LADIES COURT ~ On Wednesday, October 21st, beginning at 4:00 PM and until they run out, the K of C Council #2275 and the Ladies Court will be holding a Soup, Bread and Dessert supper. It will be held the Immaculate Conception Church Hall in New Germany. A free will donation will be taken with the proceeds going to the Mary

Martha Shelter in Johnstown.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MEMBERSHIP DRIVE ~ If you are interested in helping those in need, serving your parish, growing in faith, or obtaining exclusive access to top rated insurance protection for you and your family, Forest Hills Council #2275 is conducting a membership drive during the month of October. Please consider joining our Council #2275. We are a band of brothers, a network of men in communities around the world dedicated to doing good in the Service of God and our Neighbor. For more information on the Knights of Columbus contact John Bizzarri, David Brown or

Camillus Long.

SALE OF RELIGIOUS GOODS ~ On Sunday, October 25th, Saints Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, Portage, will host a display and sale of religious goods, items for Christmas and Easter, books, and icons from the Byzantine Seminary Press Bookstore. The display of several tables of items will be available for sale from 12:30 -4:00 PM. The sale will take place in the parish social hall located in the basement of the Church. The Church is located at 143 Munster Rd. Portage. Online catalogue is available at www.byzantineseminarypress.com.

Opportunity may knock only once, But temptation bangs on the front door forever.