Diocese sets Bishop’s schedule

The following is the schedule for Bishop Mark Bartchak.

– Good Friday – Celebration of the Lord’s Passion at 1 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in Altoona.

– Holy Saturday – Easter Vigil at 8 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in Altoona.

– Easter Sunday – Mass of the Lord’s Resurrection at 11 a.m. at St. John Gualbert Cathedral in Johnstown (Broadcast live on WATM ABC 23).

Lenten lunch, service

A Hollidaysburg community Lenten Lunch and service, sponsored by the Hollidaysburg Area Ministerium, will be held at noon Good Friday, April 3, at Zion Lutheran Church, Allegheny and Union streets. Area pastors will participate and a meat-free lunch will precede the service. Donations will go to the American Rescue Workers.

After the service, all are invited to a major choral work called “Blessings” based on the Beatitudes at First United Methodist Church, Allegheny and Jones streets, beginning at 1:30 p.m.

Coin club meets

The Coin Club will meet at Faith Baptist Church of Altoona from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 4. It will be the last meeting until fall. The club will meet in the church basement. Each participant will be required to purchase two Penny Books to display pennies from 1959 to 2025. Pennies will be provided to search for needed dates to complete books. Books cost $10.

Anyone interested should contact the church office at 814-944-2894 or email fbc@fbcaltoona.org.

Easter egg hunts planned

– Jaggard First UMC Easter Egg Hunt will be held following worship April 5 on the church lawn. Children up to the age of 12 are welcome. Jaggard First is located at 1801 Pleasant Valley Blvd.

– Greenwood United Methodist Church, 1505 E. Walton Ave., will host an Easter egg hunt for children up to age 12 on Saturday, April 4. Registration begins at 9 a.m. for prizes. Egg hunt at 10 a.m. Refreshments to follow the hunt. The Easter bunny will be available for visits and photos, and a fire truck will be on site for children to see.

– Fairview Easter Egg Hunt will take place at Fairview Park, Third Street, at noon on Saturday, April 4. The event is sponsored by Fairview United Methodist Church.

Resurrection party

Holy Spirit Ministry will host a Resurrection Party at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, at St. Michael Church, Hollidaysburg. There will be a short time of praise and worship music in the church, then the group will move to the church hall for fellowship and refreshments.

Those attending are asked to bring a favorite dessert and appetizer to share.

DelGrosso’s Lasagna Dinner

Greenwood United Methodist Church, 1505 E. Walton Ave., Altoona, will serve a DelGrosso’s lasagna dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, April 11, in the social hall. The cost is $13 if paying in cash or $13.50 if using a debit or credit card.

Meals, available for eat-in or take-out, include lasagna, two meatballs, salad, roll and dessert.

To order, call 814-946-3862.

Divine Mercy Sunday set

Divine Mercy Sunday will be held Sunday, April 12, at St. Catherine of Siena Parish, 308 Old Route 220, Duncansville. Mass will be at 8 and 11 a.m. Food will be available from noon to 5 p.m. Confessions will be from 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. Divine holy hour will be 3 to 4 p.m. Basket raffle tickets will be available all day with the drawing at 4:30 p.m.

‘Blessings’ to be presented

The Chancel Choir of First United Methodist Church of Hollidaysburg will present “Blessings” at 1:30 p.m. Good Friday at First United Methodist Church, 801 Allegheny St., Hollidaysburg.

A major choral work with original texts by Pamela Stewart and original music by Joel Raney, “Blessings” takes the listener on a journey through Holy week based on the Beatitudes. The combination of familiar scripture texts set with powerful new images creates a deeply spiritual experience for Holy Week.

Food pantry available

The food pantry at Twenty-eighth Street Church of the Brethren, 28th Street and Union Avenue, is available for those in need. Distribution will be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Fridays, April 10 and April 24, by appointment only. Call Deb at 814-207-8293.

Free lunch offered

– Fourth Street Church of God will hold its monthly luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 4. This month’s meal is available for take-out only due to the holiday weekend. The meal includes a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, chicken noodle soup, fruit cup and dessert.

– St. Luke’s Episcopal Church’s community lunch will be held at noon Wednesday, April 8, in the fellowship hall at St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1407 Eighth Ave., right down the street from St Luke’s. The meal is free; donations welcome. The menu this month is ham, scalloped potatoes, sweet potatoes, baked beans, appetizers and dessert.

– A free lunch, featuring beef and noodle soup, a sandwich and dessert, will be served from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at the Twenty-eighth Street Church of the Brethren, 28th Street and Union Avenue.

Healing through community

Grief is a journey no one should walk alone. The grief support group meets at 6 p.m. Thursdays at The Well Ministry Center, 605 Burns Ave., Altoona. This is a safe place to share, heal and find hope and comfort. For more information, call 814-201-2548.

Fish dinners wrapping up

– Our Lady of Lourdes Lenten Fish Fry will be held Fridays through Good Friday, April 3, in the Church Hall. Take-out begins at 3:30 and eat-in at 4:30 p.m. The menu includes fried or baked haddock, a choice of mac and cheese or french fries and stewed tomatoes and cole slaw or applesauce. There will be a dessert station for a choice of a dessert. Drinks are included for those dining in and soda is available to purchase. The cost is $16 per meal. Our Lady of Lourdes is located at 2716 Broad Ave., Altoona. There is a handicapped entrance off of the alley with an elevator.

– St. Patrick’s seafood buffet, 731 Patrick Lane, Newry, will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Fridays, through April 3. The buffet includes baked/fried haddock, butterfly shrimp, macaroni & cheese, stewed tomatoes, pierogies, french fries, coleslaw, green beans, soup, roll, dessert and beverage. Cost is $22 for adults ages 13-59; $20 for seniors aged 60 and older; $10 for youth ages 5 to 12 and free to those younger than 5 years old. All takeouts are $23. Cash or checks only.

– Fish fry dinners are available at the Unter Uns, 1401 Van Buren Ave., Altoona, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Fridays during Lent. The public is welcome to eat in or takeout. Meals are $15 and include choice of baked or batter-fried haddock, choice of scalloped potatoes or mac & cheese, with coleslaw, stewed tomatoes and a roll. A la carte items also are available. Crab cake dinners are $22 and will be available on April 3.

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.