The Rite of Reception into the Catechumen and the Rite of Welcoming the Candidates for those participating in our OCIA/Becoming Catholic program was celebrated on January 19 at the 10:30 am Mass. Please pray for these folks, their sponsors and their families. Tap or click to see photos of this ritual.

A great time was had by all who participated in the contest or attended for the eats! Congratulations to the winners, thanks to the judges, and thanks to everyone who stopped by for food and camaraderie! Tap or click to see some photos from the event.

January 22nd is the Day of Prayer for the Unborn. Find out how you can participate by tapping or clicking here.

Help is always needed for our faith formation gatherings. Find out more and sign up to help by tapping or clicking here.

Fr. Mark will be out of town from Thursday, January 23 through Thursday, January 30. Tap or click to see the changes for daily Mass and Adoration for this week.

St. Nina (or Nino) of Georgia is our Faith Formation Saint of the Month. Find out more about this saint who converted many to Christianity by tapping or clicking here.

8 am Adoration and daily Mass are cancelled Thursday, January 16 and Friday, January 17 due to Fr. Mark being away for funerals.

All lectors, both veterans and recently trained, as well as any parishioners interested in becoming a lector, are invited to this workshop on Saturday, February 8 at 9 am. Click or tap for details!

Pray for the repose of the soul of Patrick George, who died January 5, 2025. Also pray for his family, that they may find comfort in God's promise of everlasting life. Click or tap to see Patrick's funeral arrangements.

January is the month of the Most Holy Name of Jesus. Tap or click to find a picture of Jesus's name to color.

Life After Fifty will kick-off the New Year with a potluck in the FDC social room after Mass.

Join us at Flip 'N Jacks Pancake House and Eatery in Altoona, at 12:00 pm on Thursday, January 16. Tap or click for details.

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Maurice Hamling who died December 31, 2024. Also pray for his family that they find comfort in God's promise of everlasting life. Tap or click to see Maurice's funeral arrangements.

Enter the contest or just bring the family after 5 pm Mass to enjoy the chili entries (or chicken noodle soup for those who are not chili fans). Find out who gets crowned SSJP Chili King 2025!

As you are out shopping this month, pick up pancake mix and syrup for Caring Hands Outreach Center. Thank you for your generosity!

The parish office is closed at 12 noon on Tuesday, December 31 and all day on Wednesday, January 1 in observance of the Feast of Mary, Mother of God. Have a safe and blessed holiday!

Masses for the Feast of Mary, Mother of God are Tuesday, December 31 at 6 pm and Wednesday, January 1st at 9 am and 12 pm. Click for more details on this feast day.

Find fun activities here to celebrate this joyous day.

Find the Hail Holy Queen prayer, otherwise called the Salve Regina, here.

O Wisdom of our God Most High! Pray to God about where you need the gift of wisdom. Find a fun ornament activity here.