St. Mark, Emporium - stmarkemporium.org

NOVEMBER 2, 2025

31st SUNDAY in ORDINARY TIME

ALL SOULS’ DAY

All Souls’ Day is a day when Catholics pray for the souls of the dead.
On this day, we remember those who have died, especially those in Purgatory.
We pray that God will help them on their journey to Heaven.

The Catholic Church teaches that Purgatory is a place where souls are purified before entering Heaven.
Some souls are not ready to enter Heaven right after death.
Our prayers can help them. This is why All Souls’ Day is important.

On All Souls’ Day, Catholics often go to Mass and pray for the dead.
Many visit cemeteries to pray for their loved ones who have died.
The Church encourages us to pray for all the souls in Purgatory, not just our own family or friends.

ALL SOULS’ DAY MASSES

VIGIL MASS FOR ALL SOULS DAY

SATURDAY, NOV. 1st at 4:00 PM

ALL SOULS DAY MASS

SUNDAY, NOV. 2nd at 9:00 AM

Reading of deceased loved ones names will be at 4:00 PM Mass on SATURDAY NOV. 1st., and 9:00 AM MASS ON SUNDAY NOV. 2nd

Also, the All Souls Remembrance book is in the back of the church.
There is still time to add the names of your departed loved ones.
The book will be placed on the altar Nov. 1st.

May they rest in peace.

FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION

FRIDAY, NOV. 7, 2025

Please join us at the 8:15 AM & 5:00 PM for First Friday Masses.

Adoration 9:00 AM and ends at 5:00 PM with Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament.

If you know of anyone in need of a home visit for First Friday, please contact the Rectory at 486-0569.

ST. MARK HARVEST DINNER

SUNDAY NOV. 9th at 3:00PM

(Sign-up sheets are in the back of the church.)

Turkey, mashed potatoes & drinks will be provided.

In the spirit of being grateful and sharing the bounty, please bring a

person in need or someone who lives alone, or who may not attend church.

If you haven’t come before, it’s always a great time with great food!

Invite a friend.

Don’t miss getting together to share the banquet and thanking God for the harvest!

COMING SOON, NOV. 8th & 9th

~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.