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2nd SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Matthew 24:36-44
The season of Advent stands at the beginning of the liturgical year and, like John the Baptist, points a finger forward.
One might ask: How will this entire year prepare us for Christ’s coming at the end of time?
The year ahead is full of potential, challenge, and opportunities for decision.
How will our lives this year help to make the world a more just and loving place?
Advent interjects a note of tension and anticipation into our spiritual lives.
ST. MARK GIVING CRIB
Gingerbread Tags will be available near the Altar in our St. Mark Christmas Giving Crib next weekend, Nov. 15-16, 2025.
Each tag supplies the info & ideas needed for one child.
Sunday, December 7th, is the deadline for unwrapped gifts
(with the Gingerbread Tag securely attached) to be returned by the
Infant of Prague Statue at St Mark Church.
DATES TO REMEMBER:
SUNDAY, DEC. 7th:
COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING/ADVENT/CHRISTMAS SERVICE at 6:00 PM
THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Pastor Ken Bailey will be preaching and delivering a special message.
MONDAY, DEC. 8th:
HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION:
Immaculate Conception of Virgin Mary
Masses at 8:15 am and 5:15 pm
WEDNESDAY. DEC. 17th @ 6:00 PM
Last Wednesday Confession before Christmas
SATURDAY, DEC. 20th @ 3:15 PM
Final opportunity for Confession before Christmas
END-OF-YEAR GIVING STATEMENTS
All parishioners are encouraged to print their own end-of-year giving statements.
Parishioners can access their giving history through the Diocese of Erie website using the Ministry Platform portal.
These self-service statements are secure, easy to use, and help reduce printing and mailing costs for the parish.
To link directly to the diocese portal, use:
If you’ve not already used this portal, it’s easy to sign up and view your information. As always, if you do not have access to the internet, we will happily print your giving report for you. If you have any questions, please call Kim at the rectory, 814-486-0569.
~GRATEFUL STEWARDS~
We will be praying how to give of our Time, Talent and Treasure.
A commitment sheet will be available to place as an offering by the tabernacle for the next year.
CONFIRMATION for Grade 9 and EDGE SESSIONS for Grades 6-8
will be held on Sundays from 10:00 AM –11:15 AM
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FAITH FORMATION for Grades 1-5 on Wednesdays, starting Oct 1st, 3:30-5:00 PM
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Please return your child’s registration form if you haven’t already done so.
If you have any questions, or need to register a child, please contact:
Mrs. Jen Abriatis at the Faith Formation office: 814-486-0569
There is a new on-line giving platform from which to make your regular weekly / monthly donations
to St. Mark Church, or for any "special" donation, such as holydays, etc.
Follow this link to sign in and make your donation - https://onrealm.org/StMarkParish/give/now
If you have any questions, you may call the rectory at 814-486-0569.
The last mass for 2025 was October 18th.
Masses resume in Spring of 2026.
St. James Church, Driftwood PA
Saturday evening mass at 5:30 pm
from April to mid-October.
Come and visit this beautiful little church.
Originally established in 1874.
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