26th SUNDAY in ORDINARY TIME
 

Gospel: 

Luke 16:19-31 

This Gospel centers on the reversal of fortunes that takes place after Lazarus and the rich man die.
It links agony or comfort after death with how we treat the less fortunate around us.
This reversal after death is ultimate.
An unbridgeable gap exists between Lazarus at Abraham’s side and the rich man in Hades.
God’s eternal judgment has everything to do with how we use wealth in this life and
whether we attend to those less fortunate in our midst.
Our temptation is to explain away a story like this and to remove its obvious
depiction of how God will ultimately vindicate the cause of the poor.
But the message has been clearly stated.
Like the rich man’s five brothers, we have been given all the warning we need. 

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 

DONATIONS FOR CLOTHING DRIVE NOW BEING ACCEPTED!

Please bring your gently used clothing to St. Mark,  O'Connell Hall anytime... Sept. 25th through Oct. 9th.
This would be a great time to clean out your closets and bring any winter coats for children and adults!
The Clothing Drive will take place at St. Mark, O'Connell Hall from Friday, Oct. 10th through Thursday, Oct. 16th!

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.

St. Mark Catholic Church Inquiry

Please join us on Monday, October 6, 2025 at 6:30 PM, for less than one hour,
for adults 18 years or older who are trying to find meaning in their life. 
Those who have questions like the following are invited to come:  Can you help me be a better person? 
I want to find a safe place to belong. 
I wonder where is God? 

If you have these or similar question, please come to O’Connell Hall (Basement of St. Mark Church, 235 East Fourth St., Emporium).
 There we can help you start beginning to answer questions about these matters. 
No religious affiliation is required. 

Refreshments will be served following this first inquiry session.  For more information please call Jen at 814-486-0569 or 814-335-4871.

   BLESSING OF PETS

In honor of St. Francis of Assisi, Patron Saint of animals and the environment,
Fr. Paul Siebert will preside over a special Blessing of Pets on Thursday, Oct. 2nd at 5:00 PM, in front of St. Mark Church.
Please bring your pets; dogs, cats, hamsters, rabbits, etc. to St. Mark Church, where we’ll meet out front
(by the Statue of St. Mark) to have your pets blessed.
This custom is conducted in remembrance of Saint Francis of Assisi’s love for all creatures.
We hope to see you and your beloved pets there!

All pets must be on lease or in a carrier.
This event is open to the public! Tell your friends! All are welcome!

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

      New members are always welcome!