All our young people, from 2nd through 12th grade, were invited to celebrate the end of the year with a bash at Ironwood Park. The youth enjoyed pickleball, basketball, kickball, time together with friends, topped off with build-your-own ice cream sundaes. Tap or click to view photos from the event.

Ss. John and Paul and St. Joseph Confirmation candidates joined together for a day of prayer, reflection and fellowship as the teens prepared to receive the gifts of the spirit. Tap or click to view photos from the retreat.

The children participating in Catechesis of the Good Shepherd spent a beautiful time of prayer and preparation for celebrating the sacraments of Reconciliation and First Communion. The retreat concluded with parents joining their children for the sacrament of Reconciliation. Tap or click to view photos from the retreat.

On May 3rd, we celebrated this year's graduating high school seniors. We acknowledged their accomplishments and sent them forth with a blessing. Please keep these students and their families in your prayers as they prepare for graduation and their future endeavors. Also recognized were the seniors who received Knights of Columbus Scholarships.

Join us at Café at the Meadows, Altoona, at 11:30 am on Thursday, May 21. Tap or click for details.

On April 19th 25 second graders celebrated their First Eucharist with the community of Ss. John and Paul Parish. Congratulations, and welcome to the Table of the Lord! Tap or click to see photos.

As you are out shopping this month, pick up some canned pasta meals or spaghetti sauce for Caring Hands Outreach Center. Find a complete list of needed items by clicking or tapping here. Thank you for your generosity!