Stations of the Cross

Stations of the Cross

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...
ALPHA Registration is open!

ALPHA Registration is open!

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...
Blessing of Bambinelli (Statues of baby Jesus)

Blessing of Bambinelli (Statues of baby Jesus)

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...
Advent Penance Service

Advent Penance Service

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!
Mass of Anointing October 16 @ 2:00 PM

Mass of Anointing October 16 @ 2:00 PM

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....
Knights of Columbus Chicken BBQ

Knights of Columbus Chicken BBQ

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...