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## St. John the Evangelist Church: Parish Updates and Events (March 1 - April 30, 2017)

Pastoral Staff:

Msgr. Michael Becker (Pastor)
Deacon Gene Neral
Mr. Mark Krepich (RCIA & Parish Council President)
Mrs. Deborah Johnson (Director of Music/Pastoral Associate)
Mr. & Mrs. Bill & Norma Foose (Stephen Ministry)
Mrs. Mary Ann Mirobelli (Business Manager)
Mrs. Mary Haenig (Religious Education Director)
Mr. Ken Dunmire (Maintenance)

Upcoming Events:

Lenten Soup Supper: March 1, after 6:00 PM Mass
Love Feast: March 11
Discover the Church: March 11, after 4:00 PM Mass
Parish Penance Service: March 12, 4:00 PM
New Parishioners Luncheon: April 23
First Communion: April 30
Spring Fling: May 6

Ash Wednesday (March 1):

Masses at 8:30 AM and 6:00 PM with ash distribution.
Traditional Lenten soup supper in the cafeteria following evening Mass.

Lent Focus:

Emphasis on Stations of the Cross each Friday at 7:00 PM.
Adult Bible study of Passion narratives following Stations.
Small Lent groups using "Live Lent" booklet based on Sunday readings.
Operation Rice Bowl collection for those in need.

Special Announcements:

Ecumenical Reformation Service: February 26, 2:00 PM at First Lutheran Church (Altoona) celebrating the 500th anniversary with proclamations from bishops of Lutheran and Catholic synods.
Travel Plans: Planned overnight trip to New York City (details forthcoming) and a pilgrimage to the Holy Land in May 2018 (more information to come).

Adult Ed:

Continuing Robert Barron's "Pivotal Players" series highlighting Christian history figures, with a focus on St. Thomas Aquinas this week.

Children’s Liturgy of the Word:

Every Sunday in Lent at 11:00 AM Mass, children participate in a special "Liturgy of the Word for Children" featuring blessings, readings, and discussions led by catechists.

Parish Family Spotlight:

Jim & Barbara McClarren (new to the parish in May 2015) with blended family of 2 sons, 3 daughters, 2 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. Jim is retired from physical therapy; Barbara taught in parochial schools and worked in long-term care pharmacy. They both actively participate in parish life.