4th SUNDAY OF ADVENT

Gospel: Matthew 

1:18-24 

In this Gospel, the state of affairs is not what it appears to be.
Mary is not unfaithful, but faithful. Mary is with child, but a virgin.
The infant is not only an earthly child, but also a heavenly One.
Yet the infant is not heaven-bound, but an earth-bound Emmanuel.
Joseph is not the father, but in a father’s role names the Child Jesus.
When the Spirit of God is at work, and we cooperate as did Mary and Joseph,
something altogether new happens: mystery abounds,
“God is with us.” 

 

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CHRISTMAS PARISH FAMILY MASS 

SUNDAY DEC. 21st 

Following 9:00 AM FAMILY MASS, 

We will have an awesome family session in O’Connell hall. This is a great way to celebrate Advent with your family! 

All are encouraged to attend. 

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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:

www.eriercd.org/portal.html.

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.

 

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~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. 

 

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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.

  

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Masses at St James 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.