September 6, 2026

23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Gospel Reading
Matthew 18:15-20
Jesus teaches his disciples how to settle disputes in the Church.

Conflict and disagreements are a natural part of family life. Yet, within our family, we have an
important opportunity to learn how to resolve disagreements fairly by treating people with love and respect.

As you gather as a family this week, discuss the procedures for resolving disputes in your family. What kinds of things produce disagreements in your family? Do children frequently request the assistance of the adults when a disagreement arises? How do the adults respond? In today’s Gospel, Jesus teaches his disciples the way in which they are to handle conflict within the Christian community of the Church. Read together this Gospel, Matthew 18:15-20. Invite family members to summarize the steps that Jesus proposes for resolving conflict. How might today’s Gospel inform your family’s handling of disagreements? If you have time, your family might choose to role play how Jesus’ teaching about conflict resolution might be applied to a disagreement that sometimes occurs in your household.

In today’s Gospel, Jesus also promises that he will help those who pray to him with their needs. Pray together that each member of your family will learn to handle conflict in a Christian manner. Pray together the Peace Prayer of Saint Francis.

 

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40 Years of Serving God
and God's People

Fr. Paul S. Siebert is celebrating his 40th anniversary as an ordained Priest this year.

He has joyfully served as pastor of St Mark Church, Emporium for over 25 years.

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HAPPY ANNNIVERSARY

to Religious Life

SR. FRANCES THERESE

1958-2026

68 years!!!

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Welcome back St. Mark Staff

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.

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Fr Paul receiving donation from Catholic Foundation of Northwest Pennsylvania
for much-needed upgrades to technical equipment in the Religious Ed office.

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Rosary Society Meeting

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, Sept. 8th @ 1:00 PM

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FAITH FORMATION KICK-OFF:

SUNDAY, SEPT. 20th  qt 9:00 AM with a Family Mass,

followed by Outdoor Activities & Food FOR THE ENTIRE PARISH, youth and adults alike!

CONFIRMATION: Grade 9 and

EDGE SESSIONS: Grades 6-8

will be held on Sundays from

10:00 AM–11:15 AM begining Sunday Sept. 27th.

FAITH FORMATION:

Grades 1-5: begins

Wednesdays,Septemner 30th, 3:30-5:00 PM

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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HOLY HOUR & ADORATION 

Holy Hours will return to Wednesdays at 6:00 PM beginning September 9th.

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.

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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.

  

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Masses at St James - Saturdays at 5:30 pm

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

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