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Masses to be broadcast
Bishop Mark L. Bartchak will celebrate Christmas Masses at both historic diocesan Cathedrals, to which the faithful are invited to attend in person or experience on local television or radio.
The bishop will celebrate Mass at 5 p.m. Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, at St. John Gualbert Cathedral in Johnstown. That Mass will be broadcast live on WATM ABC 23.
Bartchak will celebrate Midnight Mass at Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in Altoona, which will air live on radio station POP 104.5 FM and 1290 AM.
Midnight Masses at two other Blair County parishes will also be broadcast live on the radio.
The Mass at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Altoona will air on WRTA 98.5 FM and 1240 AM. Mass at Saint Matthew Parish in Tyrone can be heard on WTRN 96.9 FM and 100.7 FM.
For a schedule of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Masses at parishes throughout the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown, visit the diocesan website or Facebook page or consult individual parishes.
Food box pick up set
Twenty-eighth Street Church of the Brethren will be open by appointment for food box pick ups between 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 22. For an appointment, call 814-207-8293.
Outdoor nativity presented
Hollidaysburg Church of the Brethren will host its annual Outdoor Live Nativity from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 22-23, at 1028 Penn St. (Route 36). The scene will include Mary, Joseph, angel, Baby Jesus, shepherds, wise men and live animals. Refreshments are served inside.
Pet pantry seeks items
Duncansville Lutheran Church is accepting pet food and financial donations for the All Creation Pet pantry. Duncansville Lutheran, 1200 Fourth Ave., Duncansville, can be contacted at 814-695-0508 for more information.
Deadline
Religious organizations are invited to submit upcoming events, special speakers and other items to be published free of charge in Spiritual Notes. Items can be emailed to
religion@altoonamirror.com or call Holly at 814-946-7451. Items may also be submitted online through the Mirror's virtual newsroom at vnr.altoonamirror.com. Deadline for submissions is 4 p.m. Mondays.