Solmenity of the Assumption & Shrine Dedication

Procession, Blessing of the Marian Shrine, Solemn Mass & Angelus Celebrate with us the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary as we dedicate our new Marian Shrine, Our Lady of Bellefonte. Music by Bach, Palestrina, and Victoria.

Lakeside Worship & Learning

Youth and their families are invited to an afternoon of worship, food, and activities by the lake at Bald Eagle State Park. Please RSVP by emailing Mrs Ellen Dyakiw | setinsun@aol.com

Journey to the Heart of God | Learning Series

Journey to the Heart of God is a five-week program rooted in prayer, fellowship, and learning. Each Thursday we’ll gather in the Fellowship Hall and dive into the heart of God by exploring elements and practices established by Christ in his Church. Sessions stand independently from one another, and there’s no requirement to commit to all […]

Acolyte Retreat and Training

Those currently serving, and those interested in serving, as acolytes, subdeacons, and mass servers are invited to a morning retreat and training. We will begin our time together with a hardy breakfast in the Fellowship Hall. Followed by a conversation on our prayer and worship life at Saint John’s. We will go over the ritual […]

Solemnity of Saint Michael and All Angels

We will observe the feast of Saint Michael and All Angels (Michaelmas) on its proper day, September 29. According to British folklore, Michaelmas is the last day of the year to eat blackberries. It is said that when Saint Michael expelled Satan from heaven, he fell from the skies and landed in a prickly blackberry […]

Solemnity of Saint Francis & Blessing of the Animals

In commemoration of Saint Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals, we’ll be offering a Blessing of the Animals after Solemn Mass. We will gather in front of the Lady Shrine to ask for God’s blessing upon our animal companions. Please join us with your furry, feather, finned or scaled friends.