Contact us:
St. Mary (814) 695-0622
St. Michael (814) 695-0912
Very Rev. Alan E. Thomas, VG
St. Michael Parish office
St. Michael parish office will be closed Friday, Oct. 23rd through Thurs., Oct. 29 for vacation.
All Saints Day Nov. 1st
Calling all future Saints . . . St. Michael - Youth Mass - 10 AM Sunday, November 1
Come dressed as your favorite saint and receive a gift.
Adult Faith Formation
Tuesday Adult Faith Formation group has started sessions on Catholic Social Teaching. Come join us on Tuesday afternoons at 1:30 p.m. in St. Mary Meeting Room for a cup of coffee and fellowship. Learn how you fit in God’s plan for living out His teachings. For more information call or text Sue at 814-934-2180.
Sunday Adult Faith Formation will be doing the same sessions as Tuesday’s group starting Sunday, November 1 at 8:45 a.m. in St. Michael Convent Meeting Room.
Awaken, Bible Study group, is being formed to study the readings that will be read at the weekend’s Sunday Mass. The group will meet on Thursday mornings at 11 a.m. in St. Mary School starting November 5th. For more information call or text Sue at 814-934-2180.
A Thursday evening Awaken , Bible Study group, will meet at 6:30 p.m. in St. Mary School starting November 5th.
For more information call or text Sue at 814-934-2180.
UPCOMING EVENTS
ALPHA
The Men's Club would once again like to thank everyone for their support for the October Pancake and Sausage Breakfast. All proceeds from that breakfast were donated to the following: The Gabriel Project, The Nativity Festival and Meet St. Nick Night.
The Men's Club will host a Special Pancake and Sausage Breakfast on Sunday, November 15
The Men's Club would once again like to thank everyone for their support for the October Pancake and Sausage Breakfast. All proceeds from that breakfast were donated to the following: The Gabriel Project, The Nativity Festival and Meet St. Nick Night.
The Men's Club will host a Special Pancake and Sausage Breakfast on Sunday, November 15 (8 am - Noon) at St. Michael church to support our local seminarians. All proceeds will be donated to the Altoona-Johnstown seminarian fund. Mark your calendar to enjoy a great breakfast for a great cause!
ALPHA
ALPHA
A SPACE FOR GRACE
ALPHA at St. John's, Lakemont.
Beginning TUESDAY, September 8, 2026, 6:00 PM.
Scan the QR Code or click the link below to register on the Alpha Page.
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ADULT FAITH FORMATION
CATHOLIC SOCIAL JUSTICE TEACHINGS (8 sessions):
Tuesdays - 1:30-2:30 pm in St. Mary Meeting Room
Sun., Nov. 1 - 8:45-9:45 am in St. Michael Convent meeting room.
Contact the Parish Office to register: (814) 695 - 0912
Awaken, Bible Study group, is being formed to study the readings that will be read at the weekend’s Sund
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
CATHOLIC SOCIAL JUSTICE TEACHINGS (8 sessions):
Tuesdays - 1:30-2:30 pm in St. Mary Meeting Room
Sun., Nov. 1 - 8:45-9:45 am in St. Michael Convent meeting room.
Contact the Parish Office to register: (814) 695 - 0912
Awaken, Bible Study group, is being formed to study the readings that will be read at the weekend’s Sunday Mass. The group will meet on Thursday mornings at 11 a.m. in St. Mary School starting November 5th.
Thursday evening Awaken, Bible Study group, will meet at 6:30 p.m. in St. Mary School starting November 5th.
Little Lambs Liturgy
Little Lambs Liturgy - The Little Lambs liturgy is scheduled during the 10:00 am mass at St. Michael church every other Sunday for children ages 2-5. We ask that one parent/guardian attend with the child. For more information, please visit the "Family Life Ministries" page.
Ministry 2 Parents
Ministry 2 Parents is a parent ministry group called M2P or Ministry to Parents. The focus of this group is to support parents through the amazing, yet challenging, ministry of parenthood. Each month a flyer will be coming out that will tackle a wide range of topics. Visit the "Family Life Ministries" page.
Youth Faith Formation 2026-27
Contact our DRE, Sue Teske, with questions: (814) 695 - 0912 or steske@dioceseaj.org.
HOLY SPIRIT MINISTRY. All events are held at St. Michael church, 301 Spruce St., Hollidaysburg and begin at 7 PM unless otherwise noted.
Monthly Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Spend some quiet time in prayer and in the presence of Our Lord at Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament held at St. Mary's Parish (312 Clark Street) EVERY FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH from 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM.
REGISTER FOR THE 2026 - 27 YOUTH FAITH FORMATION CLASSES
Faith Formation is vital in your child's education and we are here to help parents develop their child's personal relationship with Christ and to teach Church doctrine.
Registration begins on Monday, August 3rd on Flocknote.
This year's student fee remains $30 per student (no fee for preschool students -- 3-4 year old).
Adult Faith Formation
Sunday Group meets during the school year in St. Michael convent building from
8:45 - 9:45 am.
Tuesday Group meets during the school year in St. Mary Meeting Room
from 1:30 - 2:30 pm.
Session topics are listed below.
Weekly Bible Studies will be held on Tuesday mornings at 10:00 am in the first floor classroom at St. Mary School.
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A BIBLICAL WALK THROUGH THE MASS (5 sessions - STARTS SUN., 9/13):
Sun., Sept. 13 - 8:45-9:45 am in St. Michael Convent building
Tues., Sept. 15 - 1:30-2:30 pm in St. Mary Meeting Room
SUNDAY CONNECTION - MASS NOTES (5 sessions - STARTS TUES., 9/15):
Tues., Sept. 15 - 11:00 am-Noon in St. Mary School
Tues., Sept. 15 - 6:30-7:30 pm in St. Mary School
CATHOLIC SOCIAL JUSTICE TEACHINGS (8 sessions):
Tues., Oct. 20 - 1:30-2:30 pm in St. Mary Meeting Room
Sun., Oct. 25 - 8:45-9:45 am in St. Michael Convent building.
Story Time for Toddlers and Pre-K Children
Tuesday mornings in June and July from 10:00 - 11:00 am in the Library of St. Mary convent building (across the hall from the Adoration Chapel).
Bible stories, songs and crafts are the main activities.
CONFESSION
The Sacrament of Reconciliation
is available at both parishes:
5:30 PM Wednesday at St. Mary
4:00 PM Thursday before the 1st Friday at St Mary
1:00 PM Saturday at St. Michael
JOIN US FOR MASS
LISTEN TO THE DAILY MASS READINGS/GOSPEL and FR. ALAN'S HOMILY
For those who are unable to attend Mass in person, we encourage you to watch and participate in the recorded weekend Mass.
LISTEN TO THE DAILY MASS READINGS/GOSPEL and FR. ALAN'S HOMILY
LISTEN TO THE DAILY MASS READINGS/GOSPEL and FR. ALAN'S HOMILY
Every weekday and weekend you can listen to the readings/gospel and Fr. Alan's Homily. Past recordings are also available.
FAITH RESOURCES AND OTHER SUGGESTED LINKS.
We have compiled a list of resources and websites for all ages and groups no matter where you are on your faith journey.
POPE LEO XIV
A PRAYER FOR POPE LEO XIV
O God, shepherd and ruler of all the faithful, look favorably on your servant Pope Leo XIV whom you have set at the head of your Church as her shepherd; grant, we pray, that by word and example he may be of service to those over whom he presides so that, together with the flock entrusted to his care, he may come to everlasting life. 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.
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Daily Adoration at the chapel at St. Mary
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