by Debbie Johnson | Mar 8, 2023 | Event, News
Our Lenten Penance Service is Sunday, March 19, at 4:00 PM. This is a great opportunity to make your Lenten confession and to receive the Lord’s forgiveness as you prepare for Easter. A number of priests from the Altoona Area will assist with this penance service. We...
by Debbie Johnson | Mar 8, 2023 | Event, News
In an attempt to encourage greater participation for Stations, and to promote a greater love for the Holy Eucharist, our Friday evening devotions will begin at 5:00 with Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, with Stations of the Cross beginning at 5:30. Stations will...
by Debbie Johnson | Dec 23, 2022 | Event, News
The Alpha Course will be offered beginning January 19, 2023 at St. John the Evangelist Parish – Altoona, weekly on Thursday evenings at 6:00 PM through March 30th. Alpha is an experience which through a Meal, Video Presentation and Small Faith Sharing Groups...
by Debbie Johnson | Dec 14, 2022 | Event, News
During a Sunday Mass in Advent, Pope Francis blesses the “Bambinelli” or statues of baby Jesus saying, “the Nativity Scene is like a living Gospel.” It was during the Angelus fifty years ago that St. Paul VI first blessed the statues of the Child Jesus brought by...
by Debbie Johnson | Dec 14, 2022 | Event, News
Mark your calendars now for our parish communal Penance Service, set for next Sunday, December 18 at 4:00 PM. There will be several priests present to assist with individual confessions!
