The Saint Vincent de Paul Society meeting scheduled for Wednesday, July 17, is *canceled.* Next meeting will be Wednesday, August 21. --Parish Bulletin, July 14, 2024.

St. Joan of Arc Parish, 692 Glendale Valley Road, Fallentimber, invite you to attend their Parish Festival and turkey dinner on Sunday, July 21, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., at their Church Hall in Frugality... (Please click on the above title link to read more.)

We have been given gooseberries, so Father & his crew will be baking them into pies for sale starting this weekend: Large, $15 / Small, $4. Gooseberry Pies will be available for sale by *Pre-Order Only.* ... (Please click on the above title link to read more.)

We entrust to the care of Christ the Divine Physician, those members of our Parish Family in need of Healing in Body, Mind, or Spirit especially David A., Joe & Konnie A., Paul & Liz C., Mary Ann F., Clara F., Katie F., Patty H., Alberta H., Dolores M. H., Leona H., Patty K., Rose M. Nancy P., Marsha S., Ron (T.) W., William Y., Carol A., Andy & Terry B., Dean & Donna D., Luke F., Colleen G., Elsie J. Mary Lou K., Dawn K., Derek M., Jacob M., Tom M., Ford S., Christine W., Bob W., Austin Scott M., Randy F., Theresa B., Quentin M., Br. Michael, O.S.B., Britta A., Karen K., Dave B., Britany M., Elizabeth & Carol G., Polly S., Anthony D., Angel S., Marjorie D., William D., Mildred W., and Bernie R. May they embrace their trials in union with the Crucified Christ for the salvation of souls, and the remission of sins. --Parish Bulletin, July 7, 2024.

The next young adult group (18-39) are invited to an outdoor Mass and picnic at Greenhouse Park, pavilion #6 on Friday, July 12, starting at 6 p.m., with Fr. Stephen Waruszewski, T.O.R. of SFU as celebrant. --- The next Theology on Tap is Wednesday, July 31, at 6 p.m., with Bob Sutton speaking on “Why do Catholics do that? Where is that in the Bible?... at the Boulevard Grill in Johnstown... (Please click on the above title link to read more.)

iGiveCatholic – All donations will be applied to the heating / air conditioning units. New Donations - $5,852.00 (To date) - $59,011.00 *Thank You!* --Parish Bulletin, July 7, 2024.

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Louise M. (sister-in- law to Genevieve K.). May flights of angels wing her to Paradise, and may her soul and the souls of all the Faithful departed, through the Mercy of God, Rest in Peace... Amen. --Parish Bulletin, July 7, 2024.

Join us on Sunday, July 7, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. for a delicious breakfast buffet, served in the lower hall, by the Men of the Parish. Prices: Adults, (13+), $12 / Children (5-12), $7 / Children (under 5), free. Take-outs available for $12 each. Thank you! ​ --Parish Bulletin, June 30, 2024.

For First Friday Devotions: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will be Friday, July 5, at 3 p.m., followed by recitation of the Divine Mercy Chaplet and private prayer from 3:15-3:45 p.m. Litany will follow. Devotions will close with Benediction at 4 p.m. --Parish Bulletin, June 30, 2024.

"Father of all nations and ages, we recall the day when our country claimed its place among the family of nations; for what has been achieved we give you thanks, for the work that still remains we ask your help, and as you have called us from many peoples to be one nation, grant that, under your providence, our country may share your blessings with all the peoples of the earth. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen." --Collect for Independence Day, July 4, 2024.

"'I give thanks to God for the freeing of the two Greek Catholic priests,' Pope Francis said after praying the Angelus June 29, the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul. 'May all the prisoners of this war soon return home.' "... Visit the following link from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops to read more of this July 1, 2024 article by Justin McClellon: https://www.usccb.org/news/2024/pope-praises-release-two-ukrainian-priests-russian-captivity

"The Archdiocese of Seoul has transformed the backyard of Myeongdong Cathedral into a campsite to engage with younger members of the Church in South Korea." "Approximately 600 young people gathered on the evening of June 28 for the 'Camp at the Cathedral' event, organized by the World Youth Day (WYD) Seoul 2027 Local Organizing Committee (LOC)..." (Please click on the above title link to read more of this article in "Vatican News: Church, " July 1, 2024, by Mark Saludes, LiCAS News.)

We entrust to the care of Christ the Divine Physician, those members of our Parish Family in need of Healing in Body, Mind, or Spirit especially David A. Joe & Konnie A., Paul & Liz C., Mary Ann F., Clara F., Katie F., Patty H., Alberta H., Leona H., Patty K., Rose M., Nancy P., Marsha S., Ron (T.) W., William Y., Carol A., Andy & Terry B., Dean & Donna D., Luke F., Colleen G., Elsie J., Mary Lou K., Dawn K., Derek M., Jacob Miller, Tom Murphy, Ford Summerville, Christine Weaver, Bob Whiteford, Austin Scott M., Randy F., Theresa B., Quentin M., Br. Michael, O.S.B., Britta A., Karen K., Dave B., Britany M., Elizabeth & Carol G., Polly S., Anthony D., Angel S., Marjorie D., William D., Mildred W., and Bernie R. May they embrace their trials in union with the Crucified Christ for the salvation of souls, and the remission of sins. --Parish Bulletin, June 30, 2024,

The Parish Office will be closed on Thursday, July 4th. --Parish Bulletin, June 30, 2024.