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St. Mark Emporium Church

November 1, 2026

31th SUNDAY in ORDINARY TIME



Matthew 23:1-12

Jesus warns against following the example of the scribes and the Pharisees
and teaches that those who would be great must be servants.








ST. MARK HARVEST DINNER SUNDAY NOVEMBER 15th at 4:00 P.M.
Sign up today to let us know what dish you’re bringing. (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!
All are welcome!


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PARISH THANKSGIVING & CHILDREN'S THANKSGIVING MASS

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22nd at 9:00 AM
Faith Formation Children will dress up as Pilgrims & Indians.
There will be a whole parish activity to follow!
Please bring a non-perishable food item for the Food Bank.









ST. MARK GIVING CRIB

GINGERBREAD TAGS WILL BE AVAILABLE NEAR THE ALTAR IN OUR ST. MARK CHRISTMAS GIVING CRIB NEXT
WEEKEND, NOV. 7 & 8, 2026.
EACH TAG SUPPLIES THE INFO & IDEAS NEEDED FOR ONE CHILD.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4TH,
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.






Jen Abriatis & Sr. Frances Therese
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Wednesdays
11:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m
Fridays as needed.

 





Rosary Society Meetings

Every 2nd Tuesday of each month at 1:00 PM

     New members welcome!      

  Rosary said in church, then a short meeting to follow.

Next meeting,

Tuesday, November 10, at 1:00 PM






HOLY HOUR 
& ADORATION 

Please come if you’re able!
Can you adjust your schedule to spend a little time in prayer and devotion?
We hope that the summer Adoration has inspired people to grow in their devotion to the Blessed Sacrament.

Also, remember, Confession occurs on Wednesday nights shortly after 6:00 PM as well.







There is an 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.


  







Saturday 5:30 pm Masses will resume in the Spring of 2027.

St. James Church, Driftwood PA
from April to mid-October.

Come and visit this beautiful little church.
Originally established in 1874.

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