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Blessed Thanksgiving Is it November already? The Church just observed the Solemnity of All Saints and the Commemoration of All Souls. It is now time to look forward to celebrating Thanksgiving -- a special Day of Prayer in the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown. We pray in thanksgiving for the Harvest and Fruits of the Earth. As our country pauses to give thanks to God, Catholics are encouraged to participate at Mass and give thanks for all the gifts we have received. Please join in praying the following: God, your gifts of love are countless and your goodness infinite. On Thanksgiving Day we come before you with gratitude for your kindness. Open our hearts to concern for our fellow men and women, so that we may share your gifts in loving service. We ask this through Christ, our Lord. Amen.   [Photo: Young pilgrims spread Thanksgiving joy at the Basilica of Saint Michael the Archangel in Loretto last Thanksgiving]

Around the Diocese

Patriotic Rosary Local public officials joined Bishop Mark, the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, and the faithful of Altoona-Johnstown in praying for our country and the wisdom of its leaders. More.

SHYCON 2017 This year's Senior High Youth Conference once again featured an amazing service project that will feed thousands of people. Students packaged nearly 40,000 meals for the Rise Against Hunger Foundation. More.

Cathedral Parish Center The "Mother Church" of the Diocese has a beautiful new parish center for religious education classes, parish offices, archives, and meetings. Bishop Mark blessed and dedicated the center. More.

Vocations

National Vocations Awareness Week November 5-11 Dedicated to promoting vocations in the Priesthood, Permanent Diaconate, and religious life. USCCB Resources

Four candidates for the Permanent Diaconate have reached milestones in their formation journey. Bishop Mark celebrated a Mass with the Institution of Lector and Acolyte. . More.   Learn about the Diaconate Newly ordained priest Father Jonathan Dickson was the guest on a recent "Answering the Call" segment on Proclaim! (watch above). Our other new priest, Father Peter Crowe, will be featured on the "Priest Profile" segment on Proclaim! on November 5 at 10:30 a.m. on WATM ABC 23.

Catholic Schools

DMCA Students Serve Others On the first Wednesday of each month, students from Divine Mercy Catholic Academy in Johnstown assist with the distribution of fresh produce and other food to those in need. The story aired on a recent edition of Proclaim!  (watch above).

OLV Day Our Lady of Victory School in State College celebrated OLV Day in honor of the school's patroness. The day included Mass, service projects, and a walk-a-thon. More.

Upcoming Events

Join Catholic Charities at Black Tie Bingo to benefit the Martha & Mary House in Johnstown.  More. The Carmelite Community of the Word will sponsor a Women's Day of Prayer. More.

Thank you for reading this edition of E-vangelist.  For more Diocesan news, please read The Catholic Register and watch Proclaim! every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. on WATM ABC 23 followed by the live Mass  from Saint John Gualbert Cathedral in Johnstown. Sincerely in Christ, Tony DeGol  Secretary for Communications Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown tdegol@dioceseaj.org www.dioceseaj.org

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