28th SUNDAY in ORDINARY TIME


 

Gospel: Luke 17:11-19 

In the Gospel, ten lepers ask Jesus to take pity on them and he heals them.
But only the Samaritan leper returns to Jesus, glorifies God, and gives thanks.
This leper reveals himself as someone who knew he needed healing,
but also as someone compelled to return to his Healer, throw himself at his feet,
and further the fledgling relationship begun with the healing.
 For this action he received even more than physical healing.
He hears Jesus declare to him, “your faith has saved you.”
This is faith: knowing who we are before God, gratefully coming to God,
and ever deepening our relationshipwith God.
And for this we always give thanks. 

 

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NEXT SUNDAY, OCT. 19th is 

World Mission Sunday

a day when Catholics around the globe unite in prayer and generosity for the Church’s missionary work.
This year’s theme is: “Missionaries of Hope Among the Peoples,” 
which reminds us that our prayers and sacrifices bring light to those in darkness. 

Also, next Sunday, Oct. 19th is our FAMILY MASS! 

We will be bringing a large, colorful Rosary in procession, and praying the rosary immediately following 9:00 AM mass.
Afterwards, we’ll have Family Mass Activities in O’Connell Hall. 

All parishioners of every age are invited to stay for the rosary & attend activities in O’Connell Hall! 

Please join us! 

 

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ANOINTING MASSES 

Anointing Masses will take place the weekend of 

OCT. 25 & 26 at both Liturgies: 

SATURDAY, OCT. 25th @ 4:00 PM and SUNDAY, OCT. 26th @ 9:00 AM 

You must be in a state of Grace to receive an anointing. 

Confessions will be heard prior to Mass both days: 

Saturday beginning @ 3:15 PM and 

Sunday beginning @ 8:30 AM 

Please continue to pray for healing of those to be anointed. 

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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 

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CLOTHING SWAP

The Clothing Drive will take place at St. Mark, O'Connell Hall
from Friday, Oct. 10th through Thursday, Oct. 16th!

 

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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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Rosary Society
          Meets every 2nd Tuesday of each month at 1:00 PM.  

      New members are always welcome! 

     

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The last mass for 2025 will be 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.