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!
by Debbie Johnson | Oct 3, 2022 | Event, News
Please mark your calendars for a special Mass of Healing which will be celebrated on Sunday afternoon, October 16, at 2:00 PM. This will be an ideal time to reach out to those who have been homebound and arrange for their transportation to this important celebration....
by Debbie Johnson | Oct 1, 2022 | Event, News
Help Us Help You Chicken BBQ will be held on Sunday, October 16 from 10 AM to 1 PM at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Hollidaysburg. Take out only. Tickets will be on sale after all the masses on October 2/3 and October 8/9. Sponsored by the Hollidaysburg Knights of...
by Debbie Johnson | Aug 31, 2022 | Event, News
Please consider sponsoring a student in our sister parish, Sts. Peter and Paul, for $150. The political and economic conditions in Haiti have deteriorated since we began our consistent trips in 2009. It is too dangerous to visit now. Our continued assistance in...
by Debbie Johnson | Aug 31, 2022 | News
Please make note that beginning next Sunday, September 11, our second mass on Sunday morning is scheduled at 11:00 AM.
by Debbie Johnson | Jul 1, 2022 | Event, News
As we say goodbye to Fr. Nelson and send him on to his new assignment at St. Mark’s and Holy Rosary and welcome Fr. Brian Norris to our parish, we invite you to join us in celebrating their new ministries by attending our Parish Picnic covered-dish dinner which will...
by Debbie Johnson | Jun 10, 2022 | Event, News
Our final event of our 100th Anniversary year is on Sunday, June 26. Bishop Mark Bartchak will preside at the 10:00 Mass that day, followed by a luncheon at the Casino. A formal invitation has been mailed to parishioners. Please RSVP by June 13 if you plan to attend...
by Debbie Johnson | May 26, 2022 | News
Spread the word! This Sunday, May 29, we begin our Summer Mass Schedule at St. John the Evangelist Parish. The Saturday Vigil Mass remains the same at 4:00 PM, but Sunday Masses are at 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. This Summer Mass Schedule will continue through Labor Day...