May 3, 2026

FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 

Gospel: John 14:1-12 

Jesus’ words in this gospel from the Last Supper discourse are reassuring ones:
“Do not let your hearts be troubled.”
Yet Thomas and Philip, who hear Jesus also tell them that he is leaving,
are not reassured and question him anxiously.
The leap from the Jesus at the Last Supper to the Jesus after the resurrection is one giant step,
one the disciples have not yet taken.
But we have taken this leap. We are an Easter people.
We have received the Holy Spirit who empowers us to know Jesus,
through him to know the Father, and to do the works of Jesus.
Believing this mitigates all troubles, all anxiety. 

ALLELUIA! CHRIST IS RISEN! 

ROSARY DURING MAY

The Rosary will be prayed each weekday at 4:15 PM during May,
led by a different group, except Wednesdays, when it will be at 6:30 PM. 

Clothing Drive, Friday, May 8^th to Thursday May 14^{th
CLEAN OUY THOSE CLOSETS AND DRAWERS!!}

This event is open to the public.
There is no charge for any clothes---take what you want---
we have women’s, men’s and children clothing available.

St. Mark O’Connell Hall (basement of the church) is open from 7:00 AM-7:00 PM daily.

Please drop off your gently-used, clean clothing from now until May 7th.
No Undergarments, please.

ST. MARK ROSARY SOCIETY ANNUAL YARD SALE 

SATURDAY, JULY 4th, 9 AM-1 PM in St. Mark's parking lot. 

Be sure to save your ‘treasures’ as you begin your spring cleaning!
As always, we cannot accept computers, TV’s, calculators, clothes or undergarments. 

Donations can be dropped of Tuesdays and/or Thursdays beginning May 5th & 7th
through June 30th from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM. 

Please bring all items to the back of the Faith Formation building...room 6 (nearest to Fr. Paul’s driveway).
If you need your donations to be picked up, please call Josie DeSio at 814-486-1968
or Art May at 814-486-0787 to arrange date and time for pick up. 

2026 Catholic Service Appeal



Click on the link below to see
Bishop Persico's message:
Link to watch the CSA video on YouTube

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.