First Fridays
October 4, 2026
Gospel: Matthew21:33-43
While the “vineyard of the Lord” is the “House of Israel,”
God's people are not faithful and so God makes them “a ruin.”
In the Gospel those charged with the care of God's vineyard, the “chief priests and elders,”
are not faithful and so bring ruin upon themselves.
Those who are faithful and accept the Son receive the Life only God's kingdom can bring.
They receive the very Life of God.
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.
We are signing up parishioners for our upcoming Church Photo Directory.
We have not had once since 2013 and we're asking all parishioners to sugn up for the photo shoot taking place here October 7 - 10.
If you are not able to sit for a photo, you can send one of you and your family to us and we will submit it for you.
(Send photos to: stmarkcatholiceemp@gmail.com )
We want everyone included in this directory!
Please sign up prior to mass in the back of the church or following mass. If you'd prefer to sign up online, go to
www.ucdir.com and click Photograhy Session Sign Up, enter code 'pa1287' with password: smile1287.
FIRST INQUIRY SESSION
On Tuesday, OCT. 6th at 6:30 PM a gathering will occur, for less than one hour,
for adults 18 yrs. of age or older, who have not been raised in a faith or who are not Catholic.
Can you help me be a better person? I want to find a safe place to belong.
I wonder where is God?
If you, or someone you know, have these or similar questions,
please come to O’Connell Hall (basement ofSt. Mark Church).
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 call Jen @ 486-0569.
CLOTHING/COAT DRIVE
Getting ready to clean out your closets?
St. Mark is having
CLOTHING/COAT DRIVE, 
OCT. 23-30 in O’Connell Hall.
This event has proven to be very helpful in the past for those who have a need.
All TYPES & STYLES OF CLOTHING AND COATS
for Men, Women, and especially children will be accepted.
(Please no undergarments)
Clothes/Coats can be dropped off in O’Connell Hall
Oct. 19th through Oct. 23rd.
Eucharistic Minister Meeting,
Monday, October 19th at6:30 PM in the church.
CONFIRMATION: Grade 9 - Catechists: Audra Reid & Laure Richnafskyand
EDGE SESSIONS: Grades 6-8 - Catechist Jen Dixon
will be held on Sundays from
10:00 AM–11:15 AM begining Sunday Sept. 27th.
FAITH FORMATION:
Grade 1: Catechist - Mary Gelnet
Grade 2: Catechist - Lea Purcell
Grade 3: Catechist - Joe DeBello
Grades 4 & 5: Catechist - Sr Frances Therese
begins Wednesday,September 30th, 3:30-5:00 PM
Children's 9 a.m. Sunday Liturgy: Catechist - Elizabeth Vicic
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
The rosary will be recited every weekday afternoon in October at 4:15 in church.
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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, October 13 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.
Masses at St James - Saturdays at 5:30 pm
The last Mass of 2026 will take place on October 17th at 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.