1ST SUNDAY OF ADVENT

Gospel: Matthew 24:43 

The return of Christ will be unexpected.
The signs will be unmistakable , but only once the critical moment has come.
Jesus will return as the judge without warning as everyone is going about their daily lives .
Since nobody can possibly know at what moment that will be,
Jesus insists His followers must be constantly vigilant and prepared. 

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Christmas in the Wilds 

Night Parade Friday
December 5th, starting at 6:30 PM. 

St. Mark is participating in this fun community event again this year! 

Our float will be LIVING NATIVITY! 

If you’d like to help us create, decorate or be a part of the float, please call Jen Abriatis
at 486-7664 or the rectory at 486-0569. 

We’d love to have you be a part of this awesome night! 

 

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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. 

 

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DATES TO REMEMBER: 

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 3rd: 

Second Pastoral Planning meeting for Elk/Cameron Counties at St. Leo in Ridgway 

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 

WEDNESDAY. DEC. 17th @ 6:00 PM 

Last Wednesday Confession before Christmas 

SATURDAY, DEC. 20th @ 3:15 PM 

Final opportunity for Confession before Christmas 

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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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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.